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A 2,200-year-old crossbow which some experts believe could have been almost twice as powerful as a modern-day assault rifle has been discovered among the Terracotta Warriors. The crossbow, which was found intact this week, could have shot an arrow up to 2,600 feet - about the length of nine football pitches, the People's Daily Online reported. The discovery is particularly exciting as experts believe the crossbow may hold the secret to the success of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Discovery: This is the first ever crossbow to have survived intact found from the Qin Dynasty . Uncovered: The bow is still half-buried next to one of China's famous terracotta warriors . The crossbow, which was found half-buried next to one of the terracotta statues, was discovered by archaeologists working at the site. It is the first time archaeologists have seen a complete version of the weapon, although they previously found 10 more broken crossbows in the same pit. The bow measures almost five feet in length, with a height of about 50 inches. Its size suggests that it was one of the most powerful bows of its era. Historical texts indicate that its firing range could have been up to 2,600 feet, according to Huashang Newspaper, which is double the range of an assault rifle, which is about 1,300 feet. Some historians believe that analysis of a number of historical texts shows that the crossbow was integral to several important military victories of the period. Archaeological importance: Many weapons have been found in the pits, like these ones from 2006 . New: A 'Qing', an item which they had only read about in history books, was also discovered in the pit . Archaeologists are equally excited about the discovery of a 'Qing', an item which they had previously only read about in historical texts. The Qing helps explain how the crossbow was transported and stored, helping it to maintain its shape when not in use. 'We believe that not only in the Qin dynasty but perhaps during the entire Warring States Period they had a very complete system of weapons production, storage and transportation,' Shen Maosheng, the archaeologists' team leade,r told Central China Television. 'This discovery of the most complete Qin Dynasty crossbow, especially the Qing, provides us with new historical evidence for the follow-up study of the Terracotta, especially the study of the Qin dynasty military force.' China's first emperor was buried over two thousand years ago in the most opulent tomb complex ever found in the vast country. Qin Shi Huang's colossal burial site in Xi'an, is thought to comprise some 8,000 life size human soldiers arranged in groups, plus other figures. The ancient site contains a collection of underground caverns containing everything the emperor would need for the afterlife, including reproductions of his armies, concubines, administrators and servants. The first of the life-size terracotta statues was unearthed in 1974 by farmers digging wells near Xi'an and a further 2,000 have been unearthed since. But the emperor’s burial mound has been left untouched because of fears a delicate artwork showing ancient beliefs of the afterlife, could be damaged using current archaeological methods. The site contained a poisonous mercury moat to keep out looters, and experts think further booby-traps await investigators inside the emperor's chamber.

Intact crossbow was found by archaeologists working on the site . Is the first complete crossbow ever found from the Qin dynasty . Archaeologists also discovered a 'Qing' - the bow's storage device . Qings have previously only ever been read about in history books .

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<s>[INST] A 2,200-year-old crossbow which some experts believe could have been almost twice as powerful as a modern-day assault rifle has been discovered among the Terracotta Warriors. The crossbow, which was found intact this week, could have shot an arrow up to 2,600 feet - about the length of nine football pitches, the People's Daily Online reported. The discovery is particularly exciting as experts believe the crossbow may hold the secret to the success of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Discovery: This is the first ever crossbow to have survived intact found from the Qin Dynasty . Uncovered: The bow is still half-buried next to one of China's famous terracotta warriors . The crossbow, which was found half-buried next to one of the terracotta statues, was discovered by archaeologists working at the site. It is the first time archaeologists have seen a complete version of the weapon, although they previously found 10 more broken crossbows in the same pit. The bow measures almost five feet in length, with a height of about 50 inches. Its size suggests that it was one of the most powerful bows of its era. Historical texts indicate that its firing range could have been up to 2,600 feet, according to Huashang Newspaper, which is double the range of an assault rifle, which is about 1,300 feet. Some historians believe that analysis of a number of historical texts shows that the crossbow was integral to several important military victories of the period. Archaeological importance: Many weapons have been found in the pits, like these ones from 2006 . New: A 'Qing', an item which they had only read about in history books, was also discovered in the pit . Archaeologists are equally excited about the discovery of a 'Qing', an item which they had previously only read about in historical texts. The Qing helps explain how the crossbow was transported and stored, helping it to maintain its shape when not in use. 'We believe that not only in the Qin dynasty but perhaps during the entire Warring States Period they had a very complete system of weapons production, storage and transportation,' Shen Maosheng, the archaeologists' team leade,r told Central China Television. 'This discovery of the most complete Qin Dynasty crossbow, especially the Qing, provides us with new historical evidence for the follow-up study of the Terracotta, especially the study of the Qin dynasty military force.' China's first emperor was buried over two thousand years ago in the most opulent tomb complex ever found in the vast country. Qin Shi Huang's colossal burial site in Xi'an, is thought to comprise some 8,000 life size human soldiers arranged in groups, plus other figures. The ancient site contains a collection of underground caverns containing everything the emperor would need for the afterlife, including reproductions of his armies, concubines, administrators and servants. The first of the life-size terracotta statues was unearthed in 1974 by farmers digging wells near Xi'an and a further 2,000 have been unearthed since. But the emperor’s burial mound has been left untouched because of fears a delicate artwork showing ancient beliefs of the afterlife, could be damaged using current archaeological methods. The site contained a poisonous mercury moat to keep out looters, and experts think further booby-traps await investigators inside the emperor's chamber. [/INST] Intact crossbow was found by archaeologists working on the site . Is the first complete crossbow ever found from the Qin dynasty . Archaeologists also discovered a 'Qing' - the bow's storage device . Qings have previously only ever been read about in history books . </s>

(CNN)A New York man says his smartphone blew up in his pocket and that he wound up in a hospital. Erik Johnson of Lindenhurst says his iPhone 5C spontaneously erupted in extreme heat while it was in his pants pocket, giving him second- and third-degree burnson his leg the size of a football. He was headed to a wake for his cousin in New Jersey on February 14, Johnson said, and he dropped his car keys. "When I went to bend over, I heard a pop," he told CNN. "I heard a sizzling, and I ended up ripping my pants off to stop it from burning me." Johnson said he didn't know what was causing the pain at first and there was no warning -- just an extreme burn and a lot of pain. In a panic, he quickly started ripping at his pants as the phone began to melt the edges of his pocket shut, he said. "I was trying to get it out of my pocket," he said. "It started burning right through my pants. It was burning my leg, and I had to get my pants off somehow." Johnson's brother, who was with him at the time, decided driving him to the hospital would be faster than dialing 911, Johnson said. They drove to the Bayonne Medical Center in New Jersey. After being evaluated in the emergency room, Johnson was taken by ambulance to the Burn Center at Staten Island University Hospital. The burn center confirmed to CNN that he spent 10 days there receiving treatment. "I still can't believe it," Johnson said. "I've never dealt with anything like this before." He works as an operating engineer in New York City, maintaining escalators, cranes and forklifts. He said now he is at home with family in Lindenhurst, and a nurse comes in every day to change his bandage. In the meantime, he said, he hasn't even thought about buying a new phone. Mike Della, a personal injury lawyer on Long Island who is representing Johnson, says despite two phone calls and a letter, Apple had not yet responded to his queries about why his client's phone suddenly exploded in heat. CNN reached out to Apple, and the company stated that it is looking into the incident. Johnson purchased the phone last year and had not been using a battery case or third-party charger, Della said. "First and foremost, we have to find out how this happened and prevent it from happening ever again," Della told CNN. "That's the whole goal here. Is the product safe?" Della said because of this case, he now is quick to take extra precautions with his phone. "Now, every single time I have my iPhone, instead of putting it in my pocket, I put it in the seat next to me because of this case," he said. "My wife does the same thing, and so does everyone else at the (law) firm. It's a little scary." "You shouldn't have to worry about your phone exploding," he said.

Erik Johnson says when he bent over to pick up his keys, "I heard a pop" His phone had exploded, he was burned and had to be hospitalized, he says . Apple says it is looking into the incident .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)A New York man says his smartphone blew up in his pocket and that he wound up in a hospital. Erik Johnson of Lindenhurst says his iPhone 5C spontaneously erupted in extreme heat while it was in his pants pocket, giving him second- and third-degree burnson his leg the size of a football. He was headed to a wake for his cousin in New Jersey on February 14, Johnson said, and he dropped his car keys. "When I went to bend over, I heard a pop," he told CNN. "I heard a sizzling, and I ended up ripping my pants off to stop it from burning me." Johnson said he didn't know what was causing the pain at first and there was no warning -- just an extreme burn and a lot of pain. In a panic, he quickly started ripping at his pants as the phone began to melt the edges of his pocket shut, he said. "I was trying to get it out of my pocket," he said. "It started burning right through my pants. It was burning my leg, and I had to get my pants off somehow." Johnson's brother, who was with him at the time, decided driving him to the hospital would be faster than dialing 911, Johnson said. They drove to the Bayonne Medical Center in New Jersey. After being evaluated in the emergency room, Johnson was taken by ambulance to the Burn Center at Staten Island University Hospital. The burn center confirmed to CNN that he spent 10 days there receiving treatment. "I still can't believe it," Johnson said. "I've never dealt with anything like this before." He works as an operating engineer in New York City, maintaining escalators, cranes and forklifts. He said now he is at home with family in Lindenhurst, and a nurse comes in every day to change his bandage. In the meantime, he said, he hasn't even thought about buying a new phone. Mike Della, a personal injury lawyer on Long Island who is representing Johnson, says despite two phone calls and a letter, Apple had not yet responded to his queries about why his client's phone suddenly exploded in heat. CNN reached out to Apple, and the company stated that it is looking into the incident. Johnson purchased the phone last year and had not been using a battery case or third-party charger, Della said. "First and foremost, we have to find out how this happened and prevent it from happening ever again," Della told CNN. "That's the whole goal here. Is the product safe?" Della said because of this case, he now is quick to take extra precautions with his phone. "Now, every single time I have my iPhone, instead of putting it in my pocket, I put it in the seat next to me because of this case," he said. "My wife does the same thing, and so does everyone else at the (law) firm. It's a little scary." "You shouldn't have to worry about your phone exploding," he said. [/INST] Erik Johnson says when he bent over to pick up his keys, "I heard a pop" His phone had exploded, he was burned and had to be hospitalized, he says . Apple says it is looking into the incident . </s>

A mourner was told to produce her late friend's death certificate after being given a £60 parking ticket during a funeral. Sylvian McMillan, 70, of Plaistow, east London, was ordered by Newham Council parking officers to ask her friend’s relatives for a copy of the document, to prove she was at his funeral. The fine was issued in October as she returned from the service at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium in Manor Park to park in a space reserved for the funeral cortege near her home. Successful appeal: Sylvian McMillan, 70, of Plaistow, east London, was told by Newham Council parking officers to ask her late friend’s relatives for a copy of the death certificate, to prove she was at his funeral . The slots were held until 6.30pm - and the secretary was fined despite arriving just before then, prompting a four-month battle with the council’s parking team. Miss McMillan immediately appealed the fine, but weeks later she was sent a letter warning her that she had 14 days to provide a copy of the death certificate or pay the £60. She said: ‘I had to go to the family at such a sad time for them - I was really embarrassed. I thought that was really nasty - it’s left a very bad taste. ‘They shouldn’t be doing that. I had to go to my neighbour to get the death certificate as proof that I was at the funeral. If they’re doing that to me, what are they doing to other people?’ She sent a copy of the certificate to parking officers and threatened to take her appeal to the council parking adjudicator. But she received a letter last month saying her appeal had been successful. Service: The fine was issued in October as she returned from the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium (above) in Manor Park, east London, to park in a space reserved for the funeral cortege near her home . Miss McMillan added: ‘I’m pleased because I was going to fight this all the way. Don’t just pay the money if you think something is not right.’ A Newham Council spokesman said procedures were now being urgently reviewed after the case. She said: ‘Newham Council apologises for any distress that Ms McMillan and her neighbours have experienced during this sad time. 'As requested by the relatives, bays in the residents’ parking zone were suspended to accommodate the funeral cortege and the council was also provided with registration details of these vehicles.' The spokesman added: 'Ms McMillan’s car was not one of these vehicles and she was issued with a Penalty Charge Notice. 'At the time we considered it was reasonable to request a death certificate be provided as evidence. However, the council now accepts that a letter from the family confirming Ms McMillan’s attendance of the funeral would have been reasonable evidence to enable the PCN to be cancelled.’

Sylvian McMillan had to ask late friend's relatives for copy of document . She parked in space reserved for funeral cortege near home in London . Secretary appealed fine in October and only heard of her win last month .

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<s>[INST] A mourner was told to produce her late friend's death certificate after being given a £60 parking ticket during a funeral. Sylvian McMillan, 70, of Plaistow, east London, was ordered by Newham Council parking officers to ask her friend’s relatives for a copy of the document, to prove she was at his funeral. The fine was issued in October as she returned from the service at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium in Manor Park to park in a space reserved for the funeral cortege near her home. Successful appeal: Sylvian McMillan, 70, of Plaistow, east London, was told by Newham Council parking officers to ask her late friend’s relatives for a copy of the death certificate, to prove she was at his funeral . The slots were held until 6.30pm - and the secretary was fined despite arriving just before then, prompting a four-month battle with the council’s parking team. Miss McMillan immediately appealed the fine, but weeks later she was sent a letter warning her that she had 14 days to provide a copy of the death certificate or pay the £60. She said: ‘I had to go to the family at such a sad time for them - I was really embarrassed. I thought that was really nasty - it’s left a very bad taste. ‘They shouldn’t be doing that. I had to go to my neighbour to get the death certificate as proof that I was at the funeral. If they’re doing that to me, what are they doing to other people?’ She sent a copy of the certificate to parking officers and threatened to take her appeal to the council parking adjudicator. But she received a letter last month saying her appeal had been successful. Service: The fine was issued in October as she returned from the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium (above) in Manor Park, east London, to park in a space reserved for the funeral cortege near her home . Miss McMillan added: ‘I’m pleased because I was going to fight this all the way. Don’t just pay the money if you think something is not right.’ A Newham Council spokesman said procedures were now being urgently reviewed after the case. She said: ‘Newham Council apologises for any distress that Ms McMillan and her neighbours have experienced during this sad time. 'As requested by the relatives, bays in the residents’ parking zone were suspended to accommodate the funeral cortege and the council was also provided with registration details of these vehicles.' The spokesman added: 'Ms McMillan’s car was not one of these vehicles and she was issued with a Penalty Charge Notice. 'At the time we considered it was reasonable to request a death certificate be provided as evidence. However, the council now accepts that a letter from the family confirming Ms McMillan’s attendance of the funeral would have been reasonable evidence to enable the PCN to be cancelled.’ [/INST] Sylvian McMillan had to ask late friend's relatives for copy of document . She parked in space reserved for funeral cortege near home in London . Secretary appealed fine in October and only heard of her win last month . </s>

A garage owner who helped to smuggle £37 million worth of heroin into the country in a specially adapted X-type Jaguar has been jailed. A quarter of a ton of the drug had been hidden in a series of secret compartments inside the battered old car - which had no ignition or electrics and couldn't be driven - as it arrived at the port of Felixstowe on a container ship from Pakistan. Attique Sami, 44, was the third member of a drug smuggling crime gang to be jailed over the plot when he received a sentence of 19 years yesterday. A garage owner who helped to smuggle £37 million worth of heroin into the country in a specially adapted X-type Jaguar has been jailed . Scans revealed that a quarter of a ton of the drug had been hidden in a series of secret compartments inside the battered old car - which had no ignition or electrics and couldn't be driven - as it arrived at the port of Felixstowe on a container ship from Pakistan . Heroin was concealed in the bumpers, wheel arches, dashboard, central console, spare wheel compartment, engine and rear seating of the vehicle. Paperwork with the vehicle made out it had been shipped to the UK to be repaired. But investigators were able to find the drugs after the Jaguar was scanned with X-ray equipment, and its secret cargo was revealed. Attique Sami, 44, was the third member of a drug smuggling crime gang to be jailed over the plot when he received a sentence of 19 years yesterday . Sami of Ilford was found guilty of conspiring to import and supply heroin following a trial at Luton Crown Court. His conviction follows the sentencing of two other men, Noman Qureshi, 32, from Bradford, and Israr Khan, 35, from Luton, in October last year. They were sentenced to 21 and 18 years respectively. The smugglers did not realise they were already under surveillance by a crack team from the National crime Agency soon after the container ship arrived at the port in Suffolk in December 2013 . On the evening of Friday 6 December 2013, Qureshi drove from his home in Bradford, picked up Khan in Luton, and drove to a hotel in Ilford. Sami arrived in his Porsche 911 to meet with them to discuss where to unload the heroin from the car. The Jaguar, which had been shipped to the UK from Pakistan, was driven on the back of a low-loader to an address in Dagenham during the early hours of 7 December . Qureshi and Khan met it, but shortly after left the scene. They were arrested later that morning in Luton. The Jaguar was seized and examined by specialist Border Force search officers. They recovered 316 separate packages of heroin totalling 230 kilos. If cut and sold the drugs would have had a likely potential street value of £37.2 million. Sami was arrested in February 2014. NCA investigators linked him to a phone that had regularly been used to contact Qureshi prior to the heroin importation. The Class A drug was packed into the boot (pictured), dashboard, central console and spare wheel compartment. Even the car's engine had been removed to make room for the lucrative haul . Black packages of heroin appear to be concealed inside the back seats, removed by police . Paperwork with the vehicle made out it had been shipped to the UK to be repaired. But investigators were able to find the drugs after the Jaguar was scanned with X-ray equipment, and its secret cargo was revealed . Jailed: Noman Qureshi of Bradford, West Yorkshire (right), was jailed for 21 years and Israr Khan of Luton, Bedfordshire (left) was given an 18-year sentence. Police said they were part of an international crime group . National Crime Agency Branch Commander David Norris said: 'Sami played a crucial part in this conspiracy - his role would have been to recover the drugs concealed within the car. 'This group had international contacts and planned to import hundreds of kilos of high-purity heroin to the UK in what was a quite remarkable smuggling attempt. 'The car in which the drugs were hidden had virtually every spare bit of space filled with heroin. 'But they were unaware their moves were being monitored by NCA investigators, who prevented them from putting these harmful drugs on the streets.'

Attique Sami was third member of drug smuggling crime gang to be jailed . Heroin was concealed in the bumpers, wheel arches, dashboard, central console, spare wheel compartment, engine and rear seating of the vehicle . The battered old car had no ignition or electrics and couldn't be driven . Paperwork with the vehicle said it had been shipped to UK to be repaired . Jaguar was scanned with X-ray equipment, and secret cargo was revealed .

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<s>[INST] A garage owner who helped to smuggle £37 million worth of heroin into the country in a specially adapted X-type Jaguar has been jailed. A quarter of a ton of the drug had been hidden in a series of secret compartments inside the battered old car - which had no ignition or electrics and couldn't be driven - as it arrived at the port of Felixstowe on a container ship from Pakistan. Attique Sami, 44, was the third member of a drug smuggling crime gang to be jailed over the plot when he received a sentence of 19 years yesterday. A garage owner who helped to smuggle £37 million worth of heroin into the country in a specially adapted X-type Jaguar has been jailed . Scans revealed that a quarter of a ton of the drug had been hidden in a series of secret compartments inside the battered old car - which had no ignition or electrics and couldn't be driven - as it arrived at the port of Felixstowe on a container ship from Pakistan . Heroin was concealed in the bumpers, wheel arches, dashboard, central console, spare wheel compartment, engine and rear seating of the vehicle. Paperwork with the vehicle made out it had been shipped to the UK to be repaired. But investigators were able to find the drugs after the Jaguar was scanned with X-ray equipment, and its secret cargo was revealed. Attique Sami, 44, was the third member of a drug smuggling crime gang to be jailed over the plot when he received a sentence of 19 years yesterday . Sami of Ilford was found guilty of conspiring to import and supply heroin following a trial at Luton Crown Court. His conviction follows the sentencing of two other men, Noman Qureshi, 32, from Bradford, and Israr Khan, 35, from Luton, in October last year. They were sentenced to 21 and 18 years respectively. The smugglers did not realise they were already under surveillance by a crack team from the National crime Agency soon after the container ship arrived at the port in Suffolk in December 2013 . On the evening of Friday 6 December 2013, Qureshi drove from his home in Bradford, picked up Khan in Luton, and drove to a hotel in Ilford. Sami arrived in his Porsche 911 to meet with them to discuss where to unload the heroin from the car. The Jaguar, which had been shipped to the UK from Pakistan, was driven on the back of a low-loader to an address in Dagenham during the early hours of 7 December . Qureshi and Khan met it, but shortly after left the scene. They were arrested later that morning in Luton. The Jaguar was seized and examined by specialist Border Force search officers. They recovered 316 separate packages of heroin totalling 230 kilos. If cut and sold the drugs would have had a likely potential street value of £37.2 million. Sami was arrested in February 2014. NCA investigators linked him to a phone that had regularly been used to contact Qureshi prior to the heroin importation. The Class A drug was packed into the boot (pictured), dashboard, central console and spare wheel compartment. Even the car's engine had been removed to make room for the lucrative haul . Black packages of heroin appear to be concealed inside the back seats, removed by police . Paperwork with the vehicle made out it had been shipped to the UK to be repaired. But investigators were able to find the drugs after the Jaguar was scanned with X-ray equipment, and its secret cargo was revealed . Jailed: Noman Qureshi of Bradford, West Yorkshire (right), was jailed for 21 years and Israr Khan of Luton, Bedfordshire (left) was given an 18-year sentence. Police said they were part of an international crime group . National Crime Agency Branch Commander David Norris said: 'Sami played a crucial part in this conspiracy - his role would have been to recover the drugs concealed within the car. 'This group had international contacts and planned to import hundreds of kilos of high-purity heroin to the UK in what was a quite remarkable smuggling attempt. 'The car in which the drugs were hidden had virtually every spare bit of space filled with heroin. 'But they were unaware their moves were being monitored by NCA investigators, who prevented them from putting these harmful drugs on the streets.' [/INST] Attique Sami was third member of drug smuggling crime gang to be jailed . Heroin was concealed in the bumpers, wheel arches, dashboard, central console, spare wheel compartment, engine and rear seating of the vehicle . The battered old car had no ignition or electrics and couldn't be driven . Paperwork with the vehicle said it had been shipped to UK to be repaired . Jaguar was scanned with X-ray equipment, and secret cargo was revealed . </s>

In Darwin’s theory of evolution, life is able to evolve through a process of ‘natural selection’, where certain traits become more or less common in animals based on their benefit. And now researchers are starting to emulate the same process in robots, so that they can learn how to perform complex tasks. The research involves a similar process of selection but on a larger and faster scale, allowing artificial brains to pick out the most worthwhile traits and continue evolving. Research carried out by a team from Michigan State University used genetic algorithms to model a large population of robot brains (stock image shown). These were asked to perform tasks, such as finding the exit to a maze. Those that performed the task best had simulated 'offspring', creating a better brain . The research, led by computational biologist Dr Chris Adami from Michigan State University, involves using genetic algorithms to model a large population of robot ‘brains’ working on a task. For example, this could be finding the exit to a maze. The brains that performed the task best had the largest number of simulated ‘offspring’, meaning the smartest robots multiplied. The researchers ran this genetic algorithm over thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands of generations, and then downloaded the surviving brains into robots that executed the tasks in the outside world. One of the more complicated tasks the team's robots worked on required multiple machines to figure out and remember in which order they would leave a room. The robots were then asked to come back into the room, either in the same order as they left, or in the reverse order. ‘This is difficult because the robots have to ID each other,’ Dr Adami said. In December 2014 scientists mimicked evolution in the laboratory for the first time using droplets of oil. The researchers behind the study claim their work proves that a non-biological system composed of chemicals can be made to evolve. The findings mark an important step towards creating synthetic life and may also help scientists to explain how the first biological cells appeared on Earth more than 3.6 billion years ago. Evolution was long believed to be a process that only biological creatures were capable of, but recent research aimed towards creating synthetic life has begun to question that idea. Professor Lee Cronin, regius chair of chemistry at the University of Glasgow who led the new research, used a robot to create tiny oil droplets from a mixture of four chemicals. Each droplet was dropped into a petri dish of water and analysed for three different types of 'fitness' over the course of a minute using video cameras. The robot then selected the droplet that performed best and the chemical composition of this was used to replicate the experiment, tweaking the mixture slightly each time. Over the course of 21 generations, the oil droplets became more stable in the watery world in which they were being dropped. This, according to Professor Cronin, mimicked the process of natural selection, which Charles Darwin proposed for driving evolution. After the genetic algorithm had run its course, the robots seemed to solve the problem by indicating roles to each other with certain motions. Dr Adami believes that evolving robot brains in complicated worlds that force them to interact with each other is the best path toward self-aware intelligence. ‘When robots have to make models of other robots' brains, they are thinking about thinking,’ he said. ‘We believe this is the onset of consciousness.’ The researchers ran their genetic algorithm over thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands of generations, and then downloaded the surviving brains into robots that executed the tasks in the outside world. One of these included finding the exit to a maze (stock image shown) Charles Darwin, British naturalist, is shown here in a portrait from 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS 'Beagle' and spent six years surveying the South American seas. He is remembered for his momentous contributions to biology and as the originator of the theory of evolution . Thinking robots will be extraordinarily useful, Dr Adami says, adding that humanity should have no reason to fear a rise of the machines. ‘When our robots are "born", they will have a brain that has the capacity to learn, but only has instincts,’ he said. ‘It will take a decade or two of exploration and training for these robots to achieve human-level intelligence, just as is the case with us.’ He added: ‘Previous attempts to design human-like intelligence have failed because we don't understand how our own brains work. ‘But we know how evolution works and we can speed it up inside of a computer.’

Research was carried out by a team from Michigan State University . They used genetic algorithms to model a large population of robot brains . These were asked to perform tasks, such as finding the exit to a maze . Those that performed the task best had simulated 'offspring' and multiplied . In so doing they could learn to perform tasks better and better . It simulates Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection .

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<s>[INST] In Darwin’s theory of evolution, life is able to evolve through a process of ‘natural selection’, where certain traits become more or less common in animals based on their benefit. And now researchers are starting to emulate the same process in robots, so that they can learn how to perform complex tasks. The research involves a similar process of selection but on a larger and faster scale, allowing artificial brains to pick out the most worthwhile traits and continue evolving. Research carried out by a team from Michigan State University used genetic algorithms to model a large population of robot brains (stock image shown). These were asked to perform tasks, such as finding the exit to a maze. Those that performed the task best had simulated 'offspring', creating a better brain . The research, led by computational biologist Dr Chris Adami from Michigan State University, involves using genetic algorithms to model a large population of robot ‘brains’ working on a task. For example, this could be finding the exit to a maze. The brains that performed the task best had the largest number of simulated ‘offspring’, meaning the smartest robots multiplied. The researchers ran this genetic algorithm over thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands of generations, and then downloaded the surviving brains into robots that executed the tasks in the outside world. One of the more complicated tasks the team's robots worked on required multiple machines to figure out and remember in which order they would leave a room. The robots were then asked to come back into the room, either in the same order as they left, or in the reverse order. ‘This is difficult because the robots have to ID each other,’ Dr Adami said. In December 2014 scientists mimicked evolution in the laboratory for the first time using droplets of oil. The researchers behind the study claim their work proves that a non-biological system composed of chemicals can be made to evolve. The findings mark an important step towards creating synthetic life and may also help scientists to explain how the first biological cells appeared on Earth more than 3.6 billion years ago. Evolution was long believed to be a process that only biological creatures were capable of, but recent research aimed towards creating synthetic life has begun to question that idea. Professor Lee Cronin, regius chair of chemistry at the University of Glasgow who led the new research, used a robot to create tiny oil droplets from a mixture of four chemicals. Each droplet was dropped into a petri dish of water and analysed for three different types of 'fitness' over the course of a minute using video cameras. The robot then selected the droplet that performed best and the chemical composition of this was used to replicate the experiment, tweaking the mixture slightly each time. Over the course of 21 generations, the oil droplets became more stable in the watery world in which they were being dropped. This, according to Professor Cronin, mimicked the process of natural selection, which Charles Darwin proposed for driving evolution. After the genetic algorithm had run its course, the robots seemed to solve the problem by indicating roles to each other with certain motions. Dr Adami believes that evolving robot brains in complicated worlds that force them to interact with each other is the best path toward self-aware intelligence. ‘When robots have to make models of other robots' brains, they are thinking about thinking,’ he said. ‘We believe this is the onset of consciousness.’ The researchers ran their genetic algorithm over thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands of generations, and then downloaded the surviving brains into robots that executed the tasks in the outside world. One of these included finding the exit to a maze (stock image shown) Charles Darwin, British naturalist, is shown here in a portrait from 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS 'Beagle' and spent six years surveying the South American seas. He is remembered for his momentous contributions to biology and as the originator of the theory of evolution . Thinking robots will be extraordinarily useful, Dr Adami says, adding that humanity should have no reason to fear a rise of the machines. ‘When our robots are "born", they will have a brain that has the capacity to learn, but only has instincts,’ he said. ‘It will take a decade or two of exploration and training for these robots to achieve human-level intelligence, just as is the case with us.’ He added: ‘Previous attempts to design human-like intelligence have failed because we don't understand how our own brains work. ‘But we know how evolution works and we can speed it up inside of a computer.’ [/INST] Research was carried out by a team from Michigan State University . They used genetic algorithms to model a large population of robot brains . These were asked to perform tasks, such as finding the exit to a maze . Those that performed the task best had simulated 'offspring' and multiplied . In so doing they could learn to perform tasks better and better . It simulates Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection . </s>

(CNN)In Washington, we are seeing the re-emergence this year of a phenomenon that many Americans were afraid had gone extinct: real live no-joke bipartisanship. Heavyweights from both parties are attending the March 26 Bipartisan Summit on Criminal Justice Reform. The event is co-produced by Gingrich Productions (on the right) and by my project, #cut50 -- an initiative that aims to safely halve the number of people behind bars within 10 years. Attorney General Eric Holder will be speaking. So will Newt Gingrich, the Republican former House speaker. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, will be there. So will Democratic strategist and CNN commentator Donna Brazile, a co-host of the summit. Republican power players like former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, will address the gathering by video. So will President Obama. Progressives like myself will rub shoulders with representatives from Koch Industries. Everyone keeps asking me, "How is this possible?" I have five words for you: "Liberty and justice for all." The ever-expanding incarceration industry has begun to violate some of the deepest and most sacred principles of BOTH major political parties. Therefore, conservatives, libertarians and liberals have their own objective interests in reform -- and their own values-based incentives to make real changes. For example, the right takes very seriously the concept of "liberty." Conservatives and libertarians want to defend the rights of every individual to pursue his or her dreams. They favor limited government. They hate massive, failed, bloated government bureaucracies that suck up more and more money and get more and more power, no matter how badly they perform. In America today, we have 5% of the world's population -- but we have nearly 25% of the world's incarcerated people. Nearly 1 in 100 American adults is behind bars. One out of every four people locked up anywhere in the world is caged in America's prisons and jails. And most people come out more damaged, more hopeless and less able to thrive than when they went in. (So much for "corrections"!) That's the opposite of limited government -- and liberty. On the other hand, progressives like me care passionately about the "justice for all" part -- including racial justice and social justice. We are incensed by a system that locks up the poor and racial minorities in numbers that are massive -- and massively disproportionate. We oppose a system that forever tars people as "felons," deemed permanently unfit for employment or the right to vote, possibly because of one mistake, early in life. When any system violates the principles of both "liberty" AND "justice," Americans of all stripes should stand together to change it. That is exactly what is starting to happen. This year, we are seeing the birth of an honest-to-goodness "Liberty and Justice for All" coalition. Still struggling to believe me? I was on "Anderson Cooper 360" on Monday night to discuss the movement for criminal justice reform. Here is a quote: . "A lot of kids I grew up with, grammar school, middle school, high school, were in prison. They were the poor kids and they had drug addictions. They had drug problems, they didn't have any money, they got caught, and they got caught in the poverty cycle, and they are at the bottom of society and they can't get out of it. ... People with drug problems, people who have mental illnesses, they probably shouldn't be in the criminal justice system. And people who make mistakes, let's not write them off forever, let's give them a chance to reintegrate and reenter society." There is just one catch: I'm not the one who said that. That is a direct quote from Mark Holden, senior vice president of Koch Industries. On practically every other issue, the Koch brothers and I are still fierce opponents. I doubt if we will ever agree on tax policy, campaign finance reform, environmental rules or the Keystone Pipeline, to name a few. But on criminal justice reform, it's different. Mark speaks eloquently about the way the criminal justice system violates the Bill of Rights and criminalizes behaviors that should not result in prison terms. And he is not alone, on the right. Fiscal conservatives decry the money wasted on a system that is too expensive and produces poor results. That's one reason that red-state governors, like Georgia's Nathan Deal, have acted boldly. Leaders with roots on the religious right, including summit co-host Pat Nolan, insist on the Christian value of redemption and second chances for those behind bars. Our values may not always be identical, but they can find common expression in fixing this broken prison system. Progressives and conservatives don't have to trust each other -- or even like each other -- to vote together on this issue. Usually, "bipartisanship" is just another word for cheap, political gamesmanship. It is too often invoked by one side, simply to gain advantage and to cloak a more narrow set of interests. But on criminal justice reform, something different is happening. Criminal justice reform is the one place where many Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians actually agree -- and are willing to work together to get something done. Over the last 30 years, both parties helped lead us down the path to mass incarceration. It will take both political parties to reverse course. Perhaps the March 26 Bipartisan Summit will represent the first major bend in the road back toward sanity.

Van Jones: America locks up far too many of its citizens, and there's a bipartisan effort to change that . He says President Obama, the Koch brothers, Newt Gingrich, Cory Booker and others agree on it .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)In Washington, we are seeing the re-emergence this year of a phenomenon that many Americans were afraid had gone extinct: real live no-joke bipartisanship. Heavyweights from both parties are attending the March 26 Bipartisan Summit on Criminal Justice Reform. The event is co-produced by Gingrich Productions (on the right) and by my project, #cut50 -- an initiative that aims to safely halve the number of people behind bars within 10 years. Attorney General Eric Holder will be speaking. So will Newt Gingrich, the Republican former House speaker. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, will be there. So will Democratic strategist and CNN commentator Donna Brazile, a co-host of the summit. Republican power players like former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, will address the gathering by video. So will President Obama. Progressives like myself will rub shoulders with representatives from Koch Industries. Everyone keeps asking me, "How is this possible?" I have five words for you: "Liberty and justice for all." The ever-expanding incarceration industry has begun to violate some of the deepest and most sacred principles of BOTH major political parties. Therefore, conservatives, libertarians and liberals have their own objective interests in reform -- and their own values-based incentives to make real changes. For example, the right takes very seriously the concept of "liberty." Conservatives and libertarians want to defend the rights of every individual to pursue his or her dreams. They favor limited government. They hate massive, failed, bloated government bureaucracies that suck up more and more money and get more and more power, no matter how badly they perform. In America today, we have 5% of the world's population -- but we have nearly 25% of the world's incarcerated people. Nearly 1 in 100 American adults is behind bars. One out of every four people locked up anywhere in the world is caged in America's prisons and jails. And most people come out more damaged, more hopeless and less able to thrive than when they went in. (So much for "corrections"!) That's the opposite of limited government -- and liberty. On the other hand, progressives like me care passionately about the "justice for all" part -- including racial justice and social justice. We are incensed by a system that locks up the poor and racial minorities in numbers that are massive -- and massively disproportionate. We oppose a system that forever tars people as "felons," deemed permanently unfit for employment or the right to vote, possibly because of one mistake, early in life. When any system violates the principles of both "liberty" AND "justice," Americans of all stripes should stand together to change it. That is exactly what is starting to happen. This year, we are seeing the birth of an honest-to-goodness "Liberty and Justice for All" coalition. Still struggling to believe me? I was on "Anderson Cooper 360" on Monday night to discuss the movement for criminal justice reform. Here is a quote: . "A lot of kids I grew up with, grammar school, middle school, high school, were in prison. They were the poor kids and they had drug addictions. They had drug problems, they didn't have any money, they got caught, and they got caught in the poverty cycle, and they are at the bottom of society and they can't get out of it. ... People with drug problems, people who have mental illnesses, they probably shouldn't be in the criminal justice system. And people who make mistakes, let's not write them off forever, let's give them a chance to reintegrate and reenter society." There is just one catch: I'm not the one who said that. That is a direct quote from Mark Holden, senior vice president of Koch Industries. On practically every other issue, the Koch brothers and I are still fierce opponents. I doubt if we will ever agree on tax policy, campaign finance reform, environmental rules or the Keystone Pipeline, to name a few. But on criminal justice reform, it's different. Mark speaks eloquently about the way the criminal justice system violates the Bill of Rights and criminalizes behaviors that should not result in prison terms. And he is not alone, on the right. Fiscal conservatives decry the money wasted on a system that is too expensive and produces poor results. That's one reason that red-state governors, like Georgia's Nathan Deal, have acted boldly. Leaders with roots on the religious right, including summit co-host Pat Nolan, insist on the Christian value of redemption and second chances for those behind bars. Our values may not always be identical, but they can find common expression in fixing this broken prison system. Progressives and conservatives don't have to trust each other -- or even like each other -- to vote together on this issue. Usually, "bipartisanship" is just another word for cheap, political gamesmanship. It is too often invoked by one side, simply to gain advantage and to cloak a more narrow set of interests. But on criminal justice reform, something different is happening. Criminal justice reform is the one place where many Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians actually agree -- and are willing to work together to get something done. Over the last 30 years, both parties helped lead us down the path to mass incarceration. It will take both political parties to reverse course. Perhaps the March 26 Bipartisan Summit will represent the first major bend in the road back toward sanity. [/INST] Van Jones: America locks up far too many of its citizens, and there's a bipartisan effort to change that . He says President Obama, the Koch brothers, Newt Gingrich, Cory Booker and others agree on it . </s>

(CNN)India's highest court has reversed a controversial law that gave the authorities sweeping powers to arrest and potentially jail people for comments posted on social networks and other Internet platforms. The Supreme Court ruled that Section 66A of the 2008 Information Technology Act was "unconstitutional" and "hit at the root of liberty and freedom of expression, the two cardinal pillars of democracy." Under Section 66A, alleged offenders could face up to three years in jail for posting material that is "grossly offensive," has "menacing character," -- or perhaps even more ambiguously -- causes "annoyance or inconvenience." The court said this wording was "vague" and could be "misconstrued," according to Ranjeeta Rohatgi, an advocate who was present at the hearing in Delhi Tuesday. India's cyber laws have ignited a furious debate about curbs on freedom of speech in recent years. In 2012, a university professor was arrested for circulating a cartoon that poked fun at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The cartoon, which was a parody of a scene in a popular Indian movie, went viral on social media. He was charged with a range of offenses including defamation, insulting a woman and sending offensive messages from a computer. Mahapatra called the charges a misuse of the law "in the name of surveillance, to curb democratic rights, freedom of speech and human rights of common people." A year earlier, Delhi went one step further with its digital crackdown when the so-called "intermediary guidelines" implicated web platforms themselves. The rules now require Internet companies to take down any content seen as "disparaging," "blasphemous," or "defamatory" within 36 hours of a user submitting a formal request for removal. In Mumbai, India's financial center, police spokesman Dhananjay Kulkarni told CNN in February that some 650 posts and pages were blocked last year under these regulations. Google says in the last half of 2013 it removed 540 items from its pages in compliance with orders issued by Indian courts, government agencies, and law enforcement. It's a similar story with Facebook. The social networking site took down nearly 5,000 pieces of content reported by the Indian government in the first half of 2014. CNN's Harmeet Shah Singh and Kunal Sehgal in Delhi, as well as Mackenzie Sigalos in Hong Kong contributed to this report.

Supreme Court rules Section 66A of the 2008 Information Technology Act was "unconstitutional" Offenders previously faced up to three years in jail for posting "grossly offensive" material . Court said this wording was vague and was misused by police .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)India's highest court has reversed a controversial law that gave the authorities sweeping powers to arrest and potentially jail people for comments posted on social networks and other Internet platforms. The Supreme Court ruled that Section 66A of the 2008 Information Technology Act was "unconstitutional" and "hit at the root of liberty and freedom of expression, the two cardinal pillars of democracy." Under Section 66A, alleged offenders could face up to three years in jail for posting material that is "grossly offensive," has "menacing character," -- or perhaps even more ambiguously -- causes "annoyance or inconvenience." The court said this wording was "vague" and could be "misconstrued," according to Ranjeeta Rohatgi, an advocate who was present at the hearing in Delhi Tuesday. India's cyber laws have ignited a furious debate about curbs on freedom of speech in recent years. In 2012, a university professor was arrested for circulating a cartoon that poked fun at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The cartoon, which was a parody of a scene in a popular Indian movie, went viral on social media. He was charged with a range of offenses including defamation, insulting a woman and sending offensive messages from a computer. Mahapatra called the charges a misuse of the law "in the name of surveillance, to curb democratic rights, freedom of speech and human rights of common people." A year earlier, Delhi went one step further with its digital crackdown when the so-called "intermediary guidelines" implicated web platforms themselves. The rules now require Internet companies to take down any content seen as "disparaging," "blasphemous," or "defamatory" within 36 hours of a user submitting a formal request for removal. In Mumbai, India's financial center, police spokesman Dhananjay Kulkarni told CNN in February that some 650 posts and pages were blocked last year under these regulations. Google says in the last half of 2013 it removed 540 items from its pages in compliance with orders issued by Indian courts, government agencies, and law enforcement. It's a similar story with Facebook. The social networking site took down nearly 5,000 pieces of content reported by the Indian government in the first half of 2014. CNN's Harmeet Shah Singh and Kunal Sehgal in Delhi, as well as Mackenzie Sigalos in Hong Kong contributed to this report. [/INST] Supreme Court rules Section 66A of the 2008 Information Technology Act was "unconstitutional" Offenders previously faced up to three years in jail for posting "grossly offensive" material . Court said this wording was vague and was misused by police . </s>

There seemed to be a medal on every uniform – be it military or school. Three Victoria Crosses, four George Crosses, 1,650 gallantry decorations and tens of thousands of campaign medals were awarded during Britain’s 13-year action in Afghanistan. Yesterday, as the country gathered to honour that campaign at St Paul’s Cathedral, several children were wearing the medals of fathers who never returned from the war against the Taliban. Scroll down for video . Gallant: Prince Philip, 93, guides the Queen down the steps of St Paul's Cathedral after Friday's service . It was the Queen who led the nation’s tribute, supported by the 93-year-old Duke of Edinburgh (literally so when it came to negotiating the steps of St Paul’s). In pride of place behind her were the holders of another decoration. The Elizabeth Cross is the medal no one wants. Yet no decoration, surely, is worn with greater pride. Devised by the sovereign at the height of the Afghan conflict in 2009, it is a silver brooch presented to the next of kin of every member of the Armed Forces killed in the line of duty – and there were 453 of those in Afghanistan. Yesterday, the families of every single one had been invited to join the Queen at St Paul’s. Historians and politicians will still be debating the merits of the Afghan project years from now. But the bravery and determination of those called upon to serve there has never been in question. Hence the decision to recognise their collective efforts with a formal act of worship and a parade through the City of London. Entitled ‘A Service of Commemoration, Reflection and Remembrance’ (‘thanksgiving’ might have been triumphal), this was a state occasion of the highest order. All the senior members of the Royal Family – including Afghan veteran Prince Harry – and all the Service chiefs were present, along with the three main party leaders plus representatives of our Nato allies and all the main faiths. For dad: Charlton Taylor, five, son of Royal Marine Michael Taylor who was killed in Afghanistan in June 2010 . Remembered: Charlton (left) wore the medals awarded to his father (right) who was just 30 when he died . Past prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were also present. They had front row seats in the South Transept, flanked by senior Forces personnel rather than grieving families. In the run-up to this service some had questioned the presence of the leaders who took Britain into this conflict. There would, of course, have been louder criticism had the two men stayed away. Even so, great delicacy was required. At the close, the ex-PMs were out of a side door and off the premises before the royal chauffeurs had even started their engines. By far the largest section of the 2,600-strong congregation – more numerous, even, than the veterans themselves – were the bereaved. For each holder of the Elizabeth Cross had been granted two invitations – and quite right, too. There were some desperately poignant sights; a schoolboy with Dad’s medals sitting alongside Mum, in black, with her Elizabeth Cross on her lapel and tissues clasped tightly in her hand; a middle-aged couple blinking back tears; a young mother, dressed in black, dashing for the door with a small, screaming boy in her arms during the opening prayers. It’s rare to see a toddler at a state occasion. Presumably, the little chap was there to honour a gallant father or uncle. Touching moment: Prince Charles with Forces families at the reception at the Guildhall after the service . I hope they were both allowed back in. Because this was a magnificent service, a finely judged blend of tradition, innovation, stirring but non-martial music and audience participation. Among half a dozen worshippers chosen to read the prayers of intercession were a senior RAF officer, former Corporal Sarah Bushbye MC, who won her Military Cross dashing through a maelstrom of gunfire to treat four wounded soldiers, and Kerry Ashworth, mother of Lance Corporal James Ashworth of the Grenadier Guards. He won a posthumous VC for his attack on Taliban positions in 2012. ‘For peacemakers and peacekeepers who seek to keep this world secure and free, may God give peace,’ declared Mrs Ashworth faultlessly, her son’s VC pinned alongside her EC. Seats were left empty at the service as family members of the 453 who died chose not to attend. Relatives travelled to London to watch the service on a screen outside St Paul’s Cathedral – even though more than 40 seats were left unoccupied inside. Graham Knight, whose son Sergeant Ben Knight, 25, was killed in an explosion in 2006, was one who declined the invitation. Mr Knight, from John O’ Groats, said: ‘It is more of a public relations exercise, with the good and the great at the front and all the relatives at the back. We don’t need to go to a service like that to remember our son, we remember him every day.’ Around 20 bereaved family members and veterans were either unwell or unable to travel at the last minute and did not attend the service. Another 15 to 20 bereaved family members and veterans unexpectedly did not turn up. A Ministry of Defence source said: ‘It’s understandable that on such an emotional day for so many people there were some who felt they couldn’t attend today’s service.’ After a lesson from Prime Minister David Cameron (‘Blessed are the peacemakers…’), the Bishop of London shared his readings with 13-year-old Tyler Barrow from Hampshire. Tyler still remembers the day in 2007 when his father, Captain Gary Barrow of the King’s Royal Hussars, was so badly wounded he had to be evacuated back to Britain. But Captain Barrow made a full recovery and went on to complete a further two tours of duty. It was hard to tell who was proudest of whom when I met them yesterday. ‘I’m more nervous than he is,’ Captain Barrow admitted before the service. In another emotionally charged moment, the Bastion Cross was carried the full length of the cathedral in a procession of its own. Originally knocked together from old shell cases at Camp Bastion, this brass crucifix became a shrine for troops in the field. Yesterday, before the Head of the Armed Forces herself, it was formally rededicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev Justin Welby. The Archbishop based his short sermon on the words of the prophet, Jeremiah: ‘Great is your faithfulness.’ Thanking all the troops, he also lauded the vast support network behind them. ‘I’m told that each wounded person was supported by up to 80 others by the time they got home.’ And he had stirring words for the home front. ‘We also thank those of you who stayed behind, who let your loved ones go; you who worried for their safety each day, took your phone to your bedside each night. Great is your faithfulness.’ Departing to Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in B Minor, the Queen was introduced to another cross-section of those whose lives were turned upside down by this conflict. Corporal Matthew Webb of the Royal Marines is now a triple amputee. Sally Thorneloe lost her husband, Lieutenant-Colonel Rupert Thorneloe of the Welsh Guards, the most senior officer killed in the conflict. Yesterday, she was accompanied by her daughters, Hannah, nine, and Sophie, seven, who presented flowers to the Queen. Respects: The Queen receives flowers from sisters Sophie (right) and Hannah Thorneloe (second right), whose father Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe was the most senior officer to be killed in Afghanistan . In front of the cathedral, the parade was forming up. Detachments from all the Services marched the short distance to a Guildhall reception while an RAF flypast – including that great Afghan warhorse, the Chinook – flew overhead. Thousands of onlookers, many of them City workers, had turned out to clap them all. I am glad to report that I neither saw nor heard a single protester, just lots of polite, heartfelt applause. Some of the loudest was for those bringing up the rear – the families. For many, the last experience of something like this was the raw agony of the homecoming parade at Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. Yesterday should leave them with a sunnier memory. ‘No tears today. That was beautiful and we are smiling,’ said Elizabeth Daniels of Hyde, Lancashire, beneath a glorious lime green hat. She was here to remember her beloved brother, Corporal Harvey Holmes, and to support her mother Beverley Mayall. Parents-to-be: Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge also attended the moving service . At Guildhall I met Brenda Wilson and her daughter Rachel Stanley, 27. Her Elizabeth Cross pinned proudly to her coat, Brenda had bumped into some old comrades of her son, Corporal Jack Stanley of the Queen’s Royal Hussars, who died on Easter Sunday 2012. ‘I cannot fault anything about today. It’s been wonderful,’ she said. ‘Coming here, you realise you’re not on your own. You’re part of an enormous family.’ It may be a family that has known great pain. But yesterday will undoubtedly have left it stronger. As peek-a-boo Ed nods off... his two predecessors sneak out the back door . Tony and Gordon Brown attended the service but left out of a back entrance of St Paul’s to avoid coming face to face with the families of those who died in Afghanistan. Mr Blair, the prime minister who took Britain to war, and his successor left several minutes before the other guests, escorted by bodyguards to separate BMW saloons. Relatives had reacted with fury last week when told Mr Blair and Mr Brown would be among the congregation, with one saying Mr Blair has ‘got blood on his hands’. A spokesman for Mr Blair said he had to leave quickly to fly to an economic conference in Egypt. Out of line: Ed Miliband seems to duck down as he stands with Prime Minister David Cameron and Nick Clegg . Feeling tired? Mr Miliband rubs his eyes, cups his head in his hand and then appears to drop off . Quick exit: Former prime ministers Gordon Brown (left) and Tony Blair at Friday's commemoration .

Country gathered to honour Afghanistan campaign at St Paul's Cathedral . Queen led the nation's tribute, supported by her husband, Prince Philip . All the senior members of the Royal Family and political leaders attended . Several children were wearing medals of fathers who never returned .

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<s>[INST] There seemed to be a medal on every uniform – be it military or school. Three Victoria Crosses, four George Crosses, 1,650 gallantry decorations and tens of thousands of campaign medals were awarded during Britain’s 13-year action in Afghanistan. Yesterday, as the country gathered to honour that campaign at St Paul’s Cathedral, several children were wearing the medals of fathers who never returned from the war against the Taliban. Scroll down for video . Gallant: Prince Philip, 93, guides the Queen down the steps of St Paul's Cathedral after Friday's service . It was the Queen who led the nation’s tribute, supported by the 93-year-old Duke of Edinburgh (literally so when it came to negotiating the steps of St Paul’s). In pride of place behind her were the holders of another decoration. The Elizabeth Cross is the medal no one wants. Yet no decoration, surely, is worn with greater pride. Devised by the sovereign at the height of the Afghan conflict in 2009, it is a silver brooch presented to the next of kin of every member of the Armed Forces killed in the line of duty – and there were 453 of those in Afghanistan. Yesterday, the families of every single one had been invited to join the Queen at St Paul’s. Historians and politicians will still be debating the merits of the Afghan project years from now. But the bravery and determination of those called upon to serve there has never been in question. Hence the decision to recognise their collective efforts with a formal act of worship and a parade through the City of London. Entitled ‘A Service of Commemoration, Reflection and Remembrance’ (‘thanksgiving’ might have been triumphal), this was a state occasion of the highest order. All the senior members of the Royal Family – including Afghan veteran Prince Harry – and all the Service chiefs were present, along with the three main party leaders plus representatives of our Nato allies and all the main faiths. For dad: Charlton Taylor, five, son of Royal Marine Michael Taylor who was killed in Afghanistan in June 2010 . Remembered: Charlton (left) wore the medals awarded to his father (right) who was just 30 when he died . Past prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were also present. They had front row seats in the South Transept, flanked by senior Forces personnel rather than grieving families. In the run-up to this service some had questioned the presence of the leaders who took Britain into this conflict. There would, of course, have been louder criticism had the two men stayed away. Even so, great delicacy was required. At the close, the ex-PMs were out of a side door and off the premises before the royal chauffeurs had even started their engines. By far the largest section of the 2,600-strong congregation – more numerous, even, than the veterans themselves – were the bereaved. For each holder of the Elizabeth Cross had been granted two invitations – and quite right, too. There were some desperately poignant sights; a schoolboy with Dad’s medals sitting alongside Mum, in black, with her Elizabeth Cross on her lapel and tissues clasped tightly in her hand; a middle-aged couple blinking back tears; a young mother, dressed in black, dashing for the door with a small, screaming boy in her arms during the opening prayers. It’s rare to see a toddler at a state occasion. Presumably, the little chap was there to honour a gallant father or uncle. Touching moment: Prince Charles with Forces families at the reception at the Guildhall after the service . I hope they were both allowed back in. Because this was a magnificent service, a finely judged blend of tradition, innovation, stirring but non-martial music and audience participation. Among half a dozen worshippers chosen to read the prayers of intercession were a senior RAF officer, former Corporal Sarah Bushbye MC, who won her Military Cross dashing through a maelstrom of gunfire to treat four wounded soldiers, and Kerry Ashworth, mother of Lance Corporal James Ashworth of the Grenadier Guards. He won a posthumous VC for his attack on Taliban positions in 2012. ‘For peacemakers and peacekeepers who seek to keep this world secure and free, may God give peace,’ declared Mrs Ashworth faultlessly, her son’s VC pinned alongside her EC. Seats were left empty at the service as family members of the 453 who died chose not to attend. Relatives travelled to London to watch the service on a screen outside St Paul’s Cathedral – even though more than 40 seats were left unoccupied inside. Graham Knight, whose son Sergeant Ben Knight, 25, was killed in an explosion in 2006, was one who declined the invitation. Mr Knight, from John O’ Groats, said: ‘It is more of a public relations exercise, with the good and the great at the front and all the relatives at the back. We don’t need to go to a service like that to remember our son, we remember him every day.’ Around 20 bereaved family members and veterans were either unwell or unable to travel at the last minute and did not attend the service. Another 15 to 20 bereaved family members and veterans unexpectedly did not turn up. A Ministry of Defence source said: ‘It’s understandable that on such an emotional day for so many people there were some who felt they couldn’t attend today’s service.’ After a lesson from Prime Minister David Cameron (‘Blessed are the peacemakers…’), the Bishop of London shared his readings with 13-year-old Tyler Barrow from Hampshire. Tyler still remembers the day in 2007 when his father, Captain Gary Barrow of the King’s Royal Hussars, was so badly wounded he had to be evacuated back to Britain. But Captain Barrow made a full recovery and went on to complete a further two tours of duty. It was hard to tell who was proudest of whom when I met them yesterday. ‘I’m more nervous than he is,’ Captain Barrow admitted before the service. In another emotionally charged moment, the Bastion Cross was carried the full length of the cathedral in a procession of its own. Originally knocked together from old shell cases at Camp Bastion, this brass crucifix became a shrine for troops in the field. Yesterday, before the Head of the Armed Forces herself, it was formally rededicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev Justin Welby. The Archbishop based his short sermon on the words of the prophet, Jeremiah: ‘Great is your faithfulness.’ Thanking all the troops, he also lauded the vast support network behind them. ‘I’m told that each wounded person was supported by up to 80 others by the time they got home.’ And he had stirring words for the home front. ‘We also thank those of you who stayed behind, who let your loved ones go; you who worried for their safety each day, took your phone to your bedside each night. Great is your faithfulness.’ Departing to Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in B Minor, the Queen was introduced to another cross-section of those whose lives were turned upside down by this conflict. Corporal Matthew Webb of the Royal Marines is now a triple amputee. Sally Thorneloe lost her husband, Lieutenant-Colonel Rupert Thorneloe of the Welsh Guards, the most senior officer killed in the conflict. Yesterday, she was accompanied by her daughters, Hannah, nine, and Sophie, seven, who presented flowers to the Queen. Respects: The Queen receives flowers from sisters Sophie (right) and Hannah Thorneloe (second right), whose father Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe was the most senior officer to be killed in Afghanistan . In front of the cathedral, the parade was forming up. Detachments from all the Services marched the short distance to a Guildhall reception while an RAF flypast – including that great Afghan warhorse, the Chinook – flew overhead. Thousands of onlookers, many of them City workers, had turned out to clap them all. I am glad to report that I neither saw nor heard a single protester, just lots of polite, heartfelt applause. Some of the loudest was for those bringing up the rear – the families. For many, the last experience of something like this was the raw agony of the homecoming parade at Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. Yesterday should leave them with a sunnier memory. ‘No tears today. That was beautiful and we are smiling,’ said Elizabeth Daniels of Hyde, Lancashire, beneath a glorious lime green hat. She was here to remember her beloved brother, Corporal Harvey Holmes, and to support her mother Beverley Mayall. Parents-to-be: Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge also attended the moving service . At Guildhall I met Brenda Wilson and her daughter Rachel Stanley, 27. Her Elizabeth Cross pinned proudly to her coat, Brenda had bumped into some old comrades of her son, Corporal Jack Stanley of the Queen’s Royal Hussars, who died on Easter Sunday 2012. ‘I cannot fault anything about today. It’s been wonderful,’ she said. ‘Coming here, you realise you’re not on your own. You’re part of an enormous family.’ It may be a family that has known great pain. But yesterday will undoubtedly have left it stronger. As peek-a-boo Ed nods off... his two predecessors sneak out the back door . Tony and Gordon Brown attended the service but left out of a back entrance of St Paul’s to avoid coming face to face with the families of those who died in Afghanistan. Mr Blair, the prime minister who took Britain to war, and his successor left several minutes before the other guests, escorted by bodyguards to separate BMW saloons. Relatives had reacted with fury last week when told Mr Blair and Mr Brown would be among the congregation, with one saying Mr Blair has ‘got blood on his hands’. A spokesman for Mr Blair said he had to leave quickly to fly to an economic conference in Egypt. Out of line: Ed Miliband seems to duck down as he stands with Prime Minister David Cameron and Nick Clegg . Feeling tired? Mr Miliband rubs his eyes, cups his head in his hand and then appears to drop off . Quick exit: Former prime ministers Gordon Brown (left) and Tony Blair at Friday's commemoration . [/INST] Country gathered to honour Afghanistan campaign at St Paul's Cathedral . Queen led the nation's tribute, supported by her husband, Prince Philip . All the senior members of the Royal Family and political leaders attended . Several children were wearing medals of fathers who never returned . </s>

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shown an interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani, according to French newspaper L'Equipe. The 28-year-old, who joined the Ligue 1 side for a record-breaking £55million back in July 2013, is a summer transfer target for Simeone as he looks to bolster the La Liga side's ranks. The Argentine recently spoke with the Uruguay forward, after being put in touch with Cavani through his international team-mate and Atletico defender Diego Godin. Edinson Cavani (right) - pictured on the front of L'Equipe - is reportedly a transfer target for Atletico Madrid . Tuttosport are reporting that Juventus are considering offering Carlos Tevez a contract extension . Cavani, nicknamed 'El Metador', has often been criticised for his level of performance since joining the French giants - scoring 15 goals in all competitions so far this season - with his contract set to run out in the summer of 2018. He would command a high transfer fee though, with it unknown whether the current La Liga champions would splash the cash to land the sought-after striker. Manchester United have also been linked with a £60m move for Cavani, with Radamel Falcao flattering to deceive since joining on a season-long loan from Monaco. Elsewhere, in Italian newspaper Tuttosport they headline with Juventus considering offering in-form striker Carlos Tevez a new contract, amid interest from former side Boca Juniors. The 31-year-old started off his career with the Argentina outfit, and could be tempted for a move back to his homeland, after an impressive spell in Italy with Juventus. Marca headlines with coverage of the Copa del Rey, while Corriere dello Sport focuses on Juventus . In January he was quoted as saying he would honour the end of his contract at the Italian giants - which runs out in June 2016 - but was currently not interested in extending it. So far this season Tevez has notched 21 goals in 31 appearances, as Juve sit pretty nine points clear at the top of the table - as they close in on a third successive Serie A crown. In Corriere dello Sport they also focus primarily on Juventus, as Massimiliano Allegri's side look towards the Champions League and their last-16 second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. Cavani, Marco Verratti and Daniele Rugani have all been mooted as potential signings as Allegri's side look to increase the size and quality of their squad in the summer. Finally, in Spanish newspaper Marca the focus is firmly on the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Barcelona take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their clash against Villarreal, while both Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao head into the decisive leg on level terms.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on a move for PSG's Edinson Cavani . Diego Simeone has spoken to the Uruguay striker, according to L'Equipe . Elsewhere, Juventus are considering offering Carlos Tevez a new contract . Tevez has scored an impressive 21 goals in 31 appearances this season .

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<s>[INST] Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shown an interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani, according to French newspaper L'Equipe. The 28-year-old, who joined the Ligue 1 side for a record-breaking £55million back in July 2013, is a summer transfer target for Simeone as he looks to bolster the La Liga side's ranks. The Argentine recently spoke with the Uruguay forward, after being put in touch with Cavani through his international team-mate and Atletico defender Diego Godin. Edinson Cavani (right) - pictured on the front of L'Equipe - is reportedly a transfer target for Atletico Madrid . Tuttosport are reporting that Juventus are considering offering Carlos Tevez a contract extension . Cavani, nicknamed 'El Metador', has often been criticised for his level of performance since joining the French giants - scoring 15 goals in all competitions so far this season - with his contract set to run out in the summer of 2018. He would command a high transfer fee though, with it unknown whether the current La Liga champions would splash the cash to land the sought-after striker. Manchester United have also been linked with a £60m move for Cavani, with Radamel Falcao flattering to deceive since joining on a season-long loan from Monaco. Elsewhere, in Italian newspaper Tuttosport they headline with Juventus considering offering in-form striker Carlos Tevez a new contract, amid interest from former side Boca Juniors. The 31-year-old started off his career with the Argentina outfit, and could be tempted for a move back to his homeland, after an impressive spell in Italy with Juventus. Marca headlines with coverage of the Copa del Rey, while Corriere dello Sport focuses on Juventus . In January he was quoted as saying he would honour the end of his contract at the Italian giants - which runs out in June 2016 - but was currently not interested in extending it. So far this season Tevez has notched 21 goals in 31 appearances, as Juve sit pretty nine points clear at the top of the table - as they close in on a third successive Serie A crown. In Corriere dello Sport they also focus primarily on Juventus, as Massimiliano Allegri's side look towards the Champions League and their last-16 second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. Cavani, Marco Verratti and Daniele Rugani have all been mooted as potential signings as Allegri's side look to increase the size and quality of their squad in the summer. Finally, in Spanish newspaper Marca the focus is firmly on the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Barcelona take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their clash against Villarreal, while both Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao head into the decisive leg on level terms. [/INST] Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on a move for PSG's Edinson Cavani . Diego Simeone has spoken to the Uruguay striker, according to L'Equipe . Elsewhere, Juventus are considering offering Carlos Tevez a new contract . Tevez has scored an impressive 21 goals in 31 appearances this season . </s>

WhatsApp has overtaken traditional mobile phone texts for the first time as users send 30 billion messages every. The app allows people to send instant messages and photographs via the internet rather without incurring charges from their network provider. Its growing popularity saw people send 30 billion WhatsApp messages a day last year, compared to 20 billion SMS text messages, according to research by The Economist. WhatsApp has overtaken traditional mobile phone texts for the first time as users sent 30 billion messages every day . Messaging apps have exploded in popularity over the last few years thanks to the growth of smartphones and 3G and 4G allowing fast internet connection. But the move is predicted to hit telecoms firms hard. Research company Ovum found that the decline in the use of traditional text messages in favour of messaging apps was estimated to cost mobile network providers $54billion by 2016. WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly users and claims it is currently registering one million new users a day . Last month, WhatsApp, which was only founded in 2009, was bought by Facebook for $19 billion- the most ever paid for a venture-capital-backed company. It was the social networking giant's biggest acquisition to date. In a statement announcing the deal, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg described WhatsApp's services as 'incredibly valuable'. WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly users and claims it is currently registering one million new users a day. It makes money by charging users a subscription fee of $1 per year, although it offers a free model as well.

WhatsApp users sent 30bn messages last year compared to 20bn texts . It is the first time an instant-messaging app has overtaken traditional SMS . The move is estimated to cost mobile network providers $54billion by 2016 .

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<s>[INST] WhatsApp has overtaken traditional mobile phone texts for the first time as users send 30 billion messages every. The app allows people to send instant messages and photographs via the internet rather without incurring charges from their network provider. Its growing popularity saw people send 30 billion WhatsApp messages a day last year, compared to 20 billion SMS text messages, according to research by The Economist. WhatsApp has overtaken traditional mobile phone texts for the first time as users sent 30 billion messages every day . Messaging apps have exploded in popularity over the last few years thanks to the growth of smartphones and 3G and 4G allowing fast internet connection. But the move is predicted to hit telecoms firms hard. Research company Ovum found that the decline in the use of traditional text messages in favour of messaging apps was estimated to cost mobile network providers $54billion by 2016. WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly users and claims it is currently registering one million new users a day . Last month, WhatsApp, which was only founded in 2009, was bought by Facebook for $19 billion- the most ever paid for a venture-capital-backed company. It was the social networking giant's biggest acquisition to date. In a statement announcing the deal, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg described WhatsApp's services as 'incredibly valuable'. WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly users and claims it is currently registering one million new users a day. It makes money by charging users a subscription fee of $1 per year, although it offers a free model as well. [/INST] WhatsApp users sent 30bn messages last year compared to 20bn texts . It is the first time an instant-messaging app has overtaken traditional SMS . The move is estimated to cost mobile network providers $54billion by 2016 . </s>

Siem de Jong's injury-wrecked season has been cut short after John Carver confirmed the midfielder will return for pre-season training - following his recovery from a collapsed lung. The former Ajax captain who signed for £6million in the summer will miss the remaining ten games, having only made two appearances for the entire season. The Newcastle boss assured the De Jong that he wouldn't be rushed back from such a serious injury. Siem de Jong will miss the rest of the campaign and return for pre-season after suffering a collapsed lung . He said: 'Siem will be back in pre-season. It is one of those we just need to test the water with and see how he is. I've said from the start there's definitely no pressure on him.' Brought in by the cub to add some class and technical ability, the Dutchman managed only one start before suffering a serious thigh injury. De Jong's capture was seen as somewhat of a coup by the club and very much whetted the appetite of the Newcastle fans. But a series of injuries and bad luck have seen the supporters disappointed, with many labeling the club vice-captain a flop. The Dutchman (left) suffered a major setback after being set to return from a serious thigh injury . John Carver (right) is disappointed he won't be able to use De Jong but says the club will be patient with him . The Dutchman, who has six caps to his name, made a promising start during pre-season after signing and Carver is disappointed he won't be able to use him. He added: 'The bits we saw from him in pre-season - he scored a couple of goals and his link-up play - were good. Unfortunately we're not going to get that.' Following news of Papiss Cisse's seven-game ban after spitting at Manchester United's Jonny Evans, the Newcastle boss will no doubt have loved to have De Jong fit and playing, with Ayoze Perez, Emmanuel Riviere and Adam Armstrong his only recognised strikers. Papiss Cisse (left) received a seven-game ban after retaliating and spitting at Manchester United Jonny Evans . Emmanuel Riviere (left) could be leading the line until the end of the season despite failing to find the net .

Siem de Jong will miss the rest of the season with a collapsed lung . Newcastle boss John Carver confirmed he'll return for pre-season training . The £6million signing from Ajax has made only two appearances . Click here for all the latest Newcastle news .

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<s>[INST] Siem de Jong's injury-wrecked season has been cut short after John Carver confirmed the midfielder will return for pre-season training - following his recovery from a collapsed lung. The former Ajax captain who signed for £6million in the summer will miss the remaining ten games, having only made two appearances for the entire season. The Newcastle boss assured the De Jong that he wouldn't be rushed back from such a serious injury. Siem de Jong will miss the rest of the campaign and return for pre-season after suffering a collapsed lung . He said: 'Siem will be back in pre-season. It is one of those we just need to test the water with and see how he is. I've said from the start there's definitely no pressure on him.' Brought in by the cub to add some class and technical ability, the Dutchman managed only one start before suffering a serious thigh injury. De Jong's capture was seen as somewhat of a coup by the club and very much whetted the appetite of the Newcastle fans. But a series of injuries and bad luck have seen the supporters disappointed, with many labeling the club vice-captain a flop. The Dutchman (left) suffered a major setback after being set to return from a serious thigh injury . John Carver (right) is disappointed he won't be able to use De Jong but says the club will be patient with him . The Dutchman, who has six caps to his name, made a promising start during pre-season after signing and Carver is disappointed he won't be able to use him. He added: 'The bits we saw from him in pre-season - he scored a couple of goals and his link-up play - were good. Unfortunately we're not going to get that.' Following news of Papiss Cisse's seven-game ban after spitting at Manchester United's Jonny Evans, the Newcastle boss will no doubt have loved to have De Jong fit and playing, with Ayoze Perez, Emmanuel Riviere and Adam Armstrong his only recognised strikers. Papiss Cisse (left) received a seven-game ban after retaliating and spitting at Manchester United Jonny Evans . Emmanuel Riviere (left) could be leading the line until the end of the season despite failing to find the net . [/INST] Siem de Jong will miss the rest of the season with a collapsed lung . Newcastle boss John Carver confirmed he'll return for pre-season training . The £6million signing from Ajax has made only two appearances . Click here for all the latest Newcastle news . </s>

For Earth-bound optical telescopes, the surface of Venus is shrouded beneath thick clouds made mostly of carbon dioxide. To penetrate this veil, probes like the Magellan spacecraft use radar to reveal remarkable features of the planet, such as mountains, craters, and volcanoes. But now, astronomers have combined the Green Bank Telescope with the radar transmitter at the Arecibo Observatory to make remarkably detailed images of the planet's surface from Earth. Pictured is a projection of the radar data of Venus collected in 2012. Striking surface features, like mountains and ridges, are easily seen. The black diagonal band at the center represents areas too close to the equator to obtain well-resolved image data . The radar signals from Arecibo in Puerto Rico passed through both Earth's atmosphere and the atmosphere of Venus. Here they hit the surface and bounced back to be received by the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia in a process known as bistatic radar. This capability is essential to study not only the surface as it appears now, but also to monitor it for changes. By comparing images taken at different periods in time, scientists hope to eventually detect signs of active volcanism. They believe images such as this could also reveal other dynamic geologic processes that could provide clues to Venus's geologic history and subsurface conditions. Spanish astronomers have revealed a new theory for a 'Y' shape on Venus (annotated image from the Pioneer Venus Orbiter in 1979 shown). They say it is formed by winds pushing a 'wave' of clouds on the planet. These winds move faster at higher altitudes, creating the odd shape . 'It is painstaking to compare radar images to search for evidence of change,' said Bruce Campbell, a senior scientist at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, . 'The work is ongoing. In the meantime, combining images from this and an earlier observing period is yielding a wealth of insight about other processes that alter the surface of Venus.' Venus is slightly smaller than Earth but has a similar mass. It is the second closest planet to the sun at a distance of about 67 million miles (108 million kilometres), and takes about 225 days to orbit the sun. One day on Venus lasts as long as 243 Earth days. Its thick and toxic atmosphere is made up mostly of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, with clouds of sulphuric acid droplets. It's believed that its atmosphere contributed to a runaway greenhouse effect that made the planet inhospitable. The planet's extreme high temperatures of almost 480°C (900°F) make it seem an unlikely place for for life as we know it. High-resolution radar images of Venus were first obtained by Arecibo in 1988 and most recently by Arecibo and GBT in 2012. When astronomers first started taking images of Venus, they were somewhat baffled by a mysterious 'Y' shape that covered the entire planet. Last week researchers say they have an answer - high intensity winds are distorting a 'wave' of clouds to produce a stretched effect. The discovery could also reveal how similar processes take place on other slow-rotating bodies in the solar system. The latest theory was proposed by astronomers from the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) in Granada, Spain, in collaboration with the university of the Basque Country and the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences of Portugal. On Venus strong winds move the upper atmosphere 225 mph (360km/h), circling the planet every four to five Earth days. But the planet itself takes almost 243 Earth days to complete an orbit - meaning the winds are much faster than the rotation speed of the planet. The winds have a mostly constant speed at different latitude, but nearer the pole they circle the planet quicker as the circumference of the planet is smaller. This ultimately gives rise to this 'Y' shape, as the clouds at the top and bottom of the shape are moved more quickly. To take the stunning images, astronomers combined the Green Bank Telescope (right) in West Virginia with the radar transmitter at the Arecibo Observatory (left) in Puerto Rico .

Astronomers took images with Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia . They combined this with the radar transmitter at the Arecibo Observatory . By comparing images, scientists hope to detect signs of active volcanism . Last week astronomers revealed a new theory for a 'Y' shape on Venus . They say it is formed by winds pushing a 'wave' of clouds on the planet .

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<s>[INST] For Earth-bound optical telescopes, the surface of Venus is shrouded beneath thick clouds made mostly of carbon dioxide. To penetrate this veil, probes like the Magellan spacecraft use radar to reveal remarkable features of the planet, such as mountains, craters, and volcanoes. But now, astronomers have combined the Green Bank Telescope with the radar transmitter at the Arecibo Observatory to make remarkably detailed images of the planet's surface from Earth. Pictured is a projection of the radar data of Venus collected in 2012. Striking surface features, like mountains and ridges, are easily seen. The black diagonal band at the center represents areas too close to the equator to obtain well-resolved image data . The radar signals from Arecibo in Puerto Rico passed through both Earth's atmosphere and the atmosphere of Venus. Here they hit the surface and bounced back to be received by the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia in a process known as bistatic radar. This capability is essential to study not only the surface as it appears now, but also to monitor it for changes. By comparing images taken at different periods in time, scientists hope to eventually detect signs of active volcanism. They believe images such as this could also reveal other dynamic geologic processes that could provide clues to Venus's geologic history and subsurface conditions. Spanish astronomers have revealed a new theory for a 'Y' shape on Venus (annotated image from the Pioneer Venus Orbiter in 1979 shown). They say it is formed by winds pushing a 'wave' of clouds on the planet. These winds move faster at higher altitudes, creating the odd shape . 'It is painstaking to compare radar images to search for evidence of change,' said Bruce Campbell, a senior scientist at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, . 'The work is ongoing. In the meantime, combining images from this and an earlier observing period is yielding a wealth of insight about other processes that alter the surface of Venus.' Venus is slightly smaller than Earth but has a similar mass. It is the second closest planet to the sun at a distance of about 67 million miles (108 million kilometres), and takes about 225 days to orbit the sun. One day on Venus lasts as long as 243 Earth days. Its thick and toxic atmosphere is made up mostly of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, with clouds of sulphuric acid droplets. It's believed that its atmosphere contributed to a runaway greenhouse effect that made the planet inhospitable. The planet's extreme high temperatures of almost 480°C (900°F) make it seem an unlikely place for for life as we know it. High-resolution radar images of Venus were first obtained by Arecibo in 1988 and most recently by Arecibo and GBT in 2012. When astronomers first started taking images of Venus, they were somewhat baffled by a mysterious 'Y' shape that covered the entire planet. Last week researchers say they have an answer - high intensity winds are distorting a 'wave' of clouds to produce a stretched effect. The discovery could also reveal how similar processes take place on other slow-rotating bodies in the solar system. The latest theory was proposed by astronomers from the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) in Granada, Spain, in collaboration with the university of the Basque Country and the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences of Portugal. On Venus strong winds move the upper atmosphere 225 mph (360km/h), circling the planet every four to five Earth days. But the planet itself takes almost 243 Earth days to complete an orbit - meaning the winds are much faster than the rotation speed of the planet. The winds have a mostly constant speed at different latitude, but nearer the pole they circle the planet quicker as the circumference of the planet is smaller. This ultimately gives rise to this 'Y' shape, as the clouds at the top and bottom of the shape are moved more quickly. To take the stunning images, astronomers combined the Green Bank Telescope (right) in West Virginia with the radar transmitter at the Arecibo Observatory (left) in Puerto Rico . [/INST] Astronomers took images with Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia . They combined this with the radar transmitter at the Arecibo Observatory . By comparing images, scientists hope to detect signs of active volcanism . Last week astronomers revealed a new theory for a 'Y' shape on Venus . They say it is formed by winds pushing a 'wave' of clouds on the planet . </s>

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both comfortably sealed a spot in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with straight-set victories on Wednesday. Federer beat American 22-year-old Jack Sock 6-3, 6-2 to set up a last-eight clash with Czech Tomas Berdych. After a tight first set against Sock, Federer ran away with the match in the end as he notched up his 50th win in Indian Wells. Roger Federer reacts after winning a point on his way to victory in the fourth round in Indian Wells . Federer serves in front of a packed crowd at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Wednesday . Federer reaches out to his right to play the forehand as he comfortably progresses to the last eight . American Jack Sock put up a decent fight in the first set but was eventually beaten . Nadal also reached the last eight, beating Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-4 to stay on track for a shot at his fourth career title in the desert. The Spaniard next plays sixth-seeded Milos Raonic, who defeated 17th-seeded compatriot Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-2 in a fourth-round match. Nadal served a love game to close out his match that began as a dust storm swirled outside the stadium under overcast skies. He connected on 70 percent of his first serves in beating Simon for the seventh time in eight meetings. Rafael Nadal celebrates after sealing victory against Gilles Simon on Wednesday . Nadal (left) shakes hands with Frenchman Simon after booking his place in the quarter-finals . Nadal is at full stretch out to his left to reach a forehand as he comfortably beats Simon in straight sets .

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both reached the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals . Federer beat American Jack Sock 6-3, 6-2 and now faces Tomas Berdych . Nadal defeated Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-4 and will play Tommy Robredo .

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<s>[INST] Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both comfortably sealed a spot in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with straight-set victories on Wednesday. Federer beat American 22-year-old Jack Sock 6-3, 6-2 to set up a last-eight clash with Czech Tomas Berdych. After a tight first set against Sock, Federer ran away with the match in the end as he notched up his 50th win in Indian Wells. Roger Federer reacts after winning a point on his way to victory in the fourth round in Indian Wells . Federer serves in front of a packed crowd at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Wednesday . Federer reaches out to his right to play the forehand as he comfortably progresses to the last eight . American Jack Sock put up a decent fight in the first set but was eventually beaten . Nadal also reached the last eight, beating Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-4 to stay on track for a shot at his fourth career title in the desert. The Spaniard next plays sixth-seeded Milos Raonic, who defeated 17th-seeded compatriot Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-2 in a fourth-round match. Nadal served a love game to close out his match that began as a dust storm swirled outside the stadium under overcast skies. He connected on 70 percent of his first serves in beating Simon for the seventh time in eight meetings. Rafael Nadal celebrates after sealing victory against Gilles Simon on Wednesday . Nadal (left) shakes hands with Frenchman Simon after booking his place in the quarter-finals . Nadal is at full stretch out to his left to reach a forehand as he comfortably beats Simon in straight sets . [/INST] Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both reached the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals . Federer beat American Jack Sock 6-3, 6-2 and now faces Tomas Berdych . Nadal defeated Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-4 and will play Tommy Robredo . </s>

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is promising an exciting summer of recruitment at Selhurst Park after the club effectively guaranteed their Premier League survival with a comeback victory at Stoke City. Palace are now 11 points clear of the drop zone and Pardew can think about building for next season, buoyed by the new Sky Sports TV deal and a possible takeover from American businessman Josh Harris. Recruitment is now uppermost in Pardew’s mind and he revealed: ‘We are getting calls regarding players from Inter Milan and Benfica because they are our market now. Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium . Pardew (left) congratulates wing wizard Yannick Bolasie at full-time after Palace's impressive victory . Wilfried Zaha has scored in his last two games against QPR and Stoke, the first time he’s netted consecutively since October 2012 in his first spell with Palace . ‘Palace now come into the same group as everybody below the likes of Everton, Tottenham and Liverpool, and the most important thing is to try to trade well. ‘It’s important to preserve your Premier League status early. If you leave it late, it is very difficult to get players. You don’t want other teams putting packages together and working on players before you can. ‘We are pretty secure in approaching clubs and players now as a Premier League side for next season and that’s what we will do. We have the finance to do what we say we are going to do. So it does give us a slight advantage.’ One player who will remain is reborn winger Wilfried Zaha who scored the winner at The Britannia for his first back-to-back goals since 2012. In February, Wilfried Zaha (right) was sad, but according to Alan Pardew he is now playing with a smile . Zaha signed for Manchester United after Palace's promotion, but his career nosedived at Old Trafford . Zaha’s career nosedived after a £15million move to Manchester United went sour and he has gone from being capped by England to not even making the Under 21 squad. He was ordered to smile more and sulk less by Pardew last week and celebrated his goal at Stoke by playfully sticking out his tongue. ‘He looked a sad player when I arrived (from Newcastle in January),’ said Pardew. ‘You are never going to play your best football when you're sad and sometimes good management is not about tactics but inspiring players. He was down in the dumps for whatever reason. ‘Young players need that exuberance, particularly with the way he plays. And smiling and being happy is part of that exuberance.’ Nonetheless, 22-year-old Zaha doesn’t plan on transforming himself into a cartoon clown. ‘I do smile when I need to!,’ he stressed. Crystal Palace players celebrate with Glenn Murray after he scored a penalty to draw Palace level . Stoke manager Mark Hughes was distraught with two key decisions by referee Andre Marriner . ‘When it is time to be serious, I’m serious. When it is time to play around I will play around. ‘We’ve got the points we’ve needed to now so we can play without pressure and enjoy the rest of the season.’ There wasn’t much hilarity from beaten Stoke manager Mark Hughes who felt his side were robbed by two key decisions from referee Andre Marriner after taking a 14th-minute lead from Mame Diouf. Hughes has joined West Brom manager Tony Pulis in saying technology should be brought in immediately to stop the wrong decisions being made. The Stoke boss was furious that Mr Marriner awarded Palace a penalty when Asmir Begovic and Yannick Bolasie collided and Glenn Murray levelled from the spot. And after Zaha had put Palace ahead, the official waved away a strong appeal for handball against Palace defender Joel Ward. Hughes believes that Palace defender Joel Ward (right) was guilty of handball in the penalty area . Hughes slammed the standard of refereeing in the Premier League this season . Hughes said: ‘It was clear to everybody that he has thrown his body, his arms to stop the ball going goalwards. It was a shot on target, he was not close to the ball, he was about five yards away so it was a clear penalty. ‘I don’t think the standard of refereeing this year has been as good as it needs to be. They need a little bit of help and I’m an advocate of TV replays. ‘I think it is quite simple. If a big decision is made, he needs to ask the question: is there any reason why I should not give a penalty, or why I should not give a goal. Within 10 or 15 seconds they can give the referee an answer and there will be more correct decisions. They need to be given that option because at the moment they need a lot more help. ‘I think we have reached a tipping point. Before there were debates one way or the other but now I think it needs to come in.’

Crystal Palace came from a goal behind to beat Stoke 2-1 on Saturday . Palace are now 11 points clear of the drop zone in the Premier League . Alan Pardew says they are getting calls regarding players from Inter Milan and Benfica because 'they are our market now' The Palace boss says Wilfried Zaha was down in the dumps when he arrived but is now playing with a smile on his face .

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<s>[INST] Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is promising an exciting summer of recruitment at Selhurst Park after the club effectively guaranteed their Premier League survival with a comeback victory at Stoke City. Palace are now 11 points clear of the drop zone and Pardew can think about building for next season, buoyed by the new Sky Sports TV deal and a possible takeover from American businessman Josh Harris. Recruitment is now uppermost in Pardew’s mind and he revealed: ‘We are getting calls regarding players from Inter Milan and Benfica because they are our market now. Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium . Pardew (left) congratulates wing wizard Yannick Bolasie at full-time after Palace's impressive victory . Wilfried Zaha has scored in his last two games against QPR and Stoke, the first time he’s netted consecutively since October 2012 in his first spell with Palace . ‘Palace now come into the same group as everybody below the likes of Everton, Tottenham and Liverpool, and the most important thing is to try to trade well. ‘It’s important to preserve your Premier League status early. If you leave it late, it is very difficult to get players. You don’t want other teams putting packages together and working on players before you can. ‘We are pretty secure in approaching clubs and players now as a Premier League side for next season and that’s what we will do. We have the finance to do what we say we are going to do. So it does give us a slight advantage.’ One player who will remain is reborn winger Wilfried Zaha who scored the winner at The Britannia for his first back-to-back goals since 2012. In February, Wilfried Zaha (right) was sad, but according to Alan Pardew he is now playing with a smile . Zaha signed for Manchester United after Palace's promotion, but his career nosedived at Old Trafford . Zaha’s career nosedived after a £15million move to Manchester United went sour and he has gone from being capped by England to not even making the Under 21 squad. He was ordered to smile more and sulk less by Pardew last week and celebrated his goal at Stoke by playfully sticking out his tongue. ‘He looked a sad player when I arrived (from Newcastle in January),’ said Pardew. ‘You are never going to play your best football when you're sad and sometimes good management is not about tactics but inspiring players. He was down in the dumps for whatever reason. ‘Young players need that exuberance, particularly with the way he plays. And smiling and being happy is part of that exuberance.’ Nonetheless, 22-year-old Zaha doesn’t plan on transforming himself into a cartoon clown. ‘I do smile when I need to!,’ he stressed. Crystal Palace players celebrate with Glenn Murray after he scored a penalty to draw Palace level . Stoke manager Mark Hughes was distraught with two key decisions by referee Andre Marriner . ‘When it is time to be serious, I’m serious. When it is time to play around I will play around. ‘We’ve got the points we’ve needed to now so we can play without pressure and enjoy the rest of the season.’ There wasn’t much hilarity from beaten Stoke manager Mark Hughes who felt his side were robbed by two key decisions from referee Andre Marriner after taking a 14th-minute lead from Mame Diouf. Hughes has joined West Brom manager Tony Pulis in saying technology should be brought in immediately to stop the wrong decisions being made. The Stoke boss was furious that Mr Marriner awarded Palace a penalty when Asmir Begovic and Yannick Bolasie collided and Glenn Murray levelled from the spot. And after Zaha had put Palace ahead, the official waved away a strong appeal for handball against Palace defender Joel Ward. Hughes believes that Palace defender Joel Ward (right) was guilty of handball in the penalty area . Hughes slammed the standard of refereeing in the Premier League this season . Hughes said: ‘It was clear to everybody that he has thrown his body, his arms to stop the ball going goalwards. It was a shot on target, he was not close to the ball, he was about five yards away so it was a clear penalty. ‘I don’t think the standard of refereeing this year has been as good as it needs to be. They need a little bit of help and I’m an advocate of TV replays. ‘I think it is quite simple. If a big decision is made, he needs to ask the question: is there any reason why I should not give a penalty, or why I should not give a goal. Within 10 or 15 seconds they can give the referee an answer and there will be more correct decisions. They need to be given that option because at the moment they need a lot more help. ‘I think we have reached a tipping point. Before there were debates one way or the other but now I think it needs to come in.’ [/INST] Crystal Palace came from a goal behind to beat Stoke 2-1 on Saturday . Palace are now 11 points clear of the drop zone in the Premier League . Alan Pardew says they are getting calls regarding players from Inter Milan and Benfica because 'they are our market now' The Palace boss says Wilfried Zaha was down in the dumps when he arrived but is now playing with a smile on his face . </s>

Gael Bigirimana has revealed he knew he was ill BEFORE he signed for Rangers in the transfer window. The 21-year-old midfielder was part of the Newcastle Five who moved to Glasgow on loan at the end of the transfer window – but has not kicked a ball for the Ibrox club. Rangers are believed to be paying a total of £5,000-per-week for the loan deals of Kevin Mbabu, Shane Ferguson, Remie Street and Haris Vuckic. Gael Bigirimana has not played for Rangers since his loan move from Newcastle . But along with Bigirimana, Mbabu and Ferguson have not been fit enough to play, while Street has played less than 45minutes. New Rangers manager Stuart McCall has revealed Bigirimana will not be fit enough to play before his loan deal is up and Burundi born midfielder has said he knew he was ill before he moved. Suggestions on social medial that Bigirimana was suffering from Hepatitis C, but he has denied that. Bigirimana signed on loan for Rangers alongside Haris Vuckic (middle) and Remie Streete . Speaking to The Daily Record. Bigirimana said: ‘I didn’t know I wouldn’t be able to play. I didn’t think it would be a problem that would stop me playing. Nobody told me. ‘Yes, I knew I had a problem but I didn’t think it would stop me playing here because that problem didn’t stop me playing in England. But obviously different FA’s have different rules. Bigirimana says he knew he was ill before he moved to Rangers . ‘It’s obviously disappointing but my disappointment cannot change what has happened and what is happening. But I do hope Rangers get back where they belong.’ Vuckic is the only one of the five players who has made any kind of impact at Ibrox and with Rangers paying £1,000-per-week for each of the five players it means they have currently shelled out £40,000 with the final bill expected to be £65,000.

Gael Bigirimana has not played for Rangers since joining in February . Bigirimana says he knew he was ill before he moved to Glasgow . Rangers also signed Kevin Mbabu, Shane Ferguson, Remie Street and Haris Vuckic from Newcastle at the end of the transfer window .

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<s>[INST] Gael Bigirimana has revealed he knew he was ill BEFORE he signed for Rangers in the transfer window. The 21-year-old midfielder was part of the Newcastle Five who moved to Glasgow on loan at the end of the transfer window – but has not kicked a ball for the Ibrox club. Rangers are believed to be paying a total of £5,000-per-week for the loan deals of Kevin Mbabu, Shane Ferguson, Remie Street and Haris Vuckic. Gael Bigirimana has not played for Rangers since his loan move from Newcastle . But along with Bigirimana, Mbabu and Ferguson have not been fit enough to play, while Street has played less than 45minutes. New Rangers manager Stuart McCall has revealed Bigirimana will not be fit enough to play before his loan deal is up and Burundi born midfielder has said he knew he was ill before he moved. Suggestions on social medial that Bigirimana was suffering from Hepatitis C, but he has denied that. Bigirimana signed on loan for Rangers alongside Haris Vuckic (middle) and Remie Streete . Speaking to The Daily Record. Bigirimana said: ‘I didn’t know I wouldn’t be able to play. I didn’t think it would be a problem that would stop me playing. Nobody told me. ‘Yes, I knew I had a problem but I didn’t think it would stop me playing here because that problem didn’t stop me playing in England. But obviously different FA’s have different rules. Bigirimana says he knew he was ill before he moved to Rangers . ‘It’s obviously disappointing but my disappointment cannot change what has happened and what is happening. But I do hope Rangers get back where they belong.’ Vuckic is the only one of the five players who has made any kind of impact at Ibrox and with Rangers paying £1,000-per-week for each of the five players it means they have currently shelled out £40,000 with the final bill expected to be £65,000. [/INST] Gael Bigirimana has not played for Rangers since joining in February . Bigirimana says he knew he was ill before he moved to Glasgow . Rangers also signed Kevin Mbabu, Shane Ferguson, Remie Street and Haris Vuckic from Newcastle at the end of the transfer window . </s>

Britain is a nation of soap lovers, but it’s not just us humans that like to watch some on-screen drama. Apparently dogs – well a particular Shetland Sheepdog – just cannot get enough of popular soap opera EastEnders. Videoed lying on the sitting room floor, the dog named Alfie initially appears to be content minding its own business. Suddenly, Graham Broad’s iconic drum roll that features at the start of the famous EastEnders theme tune is audible from the television, and the dog turns towards it in anticipation. As the melody picks up, the dog, which is now staring intently at the screen, lifts its head back and lets out a little howl. At first it appears to be like any other dog singing along to a particular tune of their choosing. The Shetland Sheepdog named Alfie initially appears to be content minding its own business . But it’s only as the song continues that the dog’s musical prowess is shown off in all its glory. Howling in a relatively controlled manner, Alfie actually appears to mimic the exact notes present in the song. And better still the dog doesn't just howl over the top of the melody, but instead stops in time for the breaks within the composition. The dog listens to the sound of Graham Broad’s iconic drum roll that features at the start of the EastEnders theme tune . The video was captured by the dog's owners at home in Whitehall, London. Composed in 1984, the EastEnders theme tune is the work of Simon May and Leslie Osborne. The theme tune was cited as the most recognisable piece of music in the UK in a 2008 poll conducted by PRS for Music, seeing off competition from the English national anthem. Alfie appears to mimic the exact notes present in the song and even pauses for the breaks .

The song's drum roll initially gets the dog's attention . Dog howls along with the melody in controlled manner . And stops in time for the breaks within the composition . The video was recorded at home in Whitehall, London .

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<s>[INST] Britain is a nation of soap lovers, but it’s not just us humans that like to watch some on-screen drama. Apparently dogs – well a particular Shetland Sheepdog – just cannot get enough of popular soap opera EastEnders. Videoed lying on the sitting room floor, the dog named Alfie initially appears to be content minding its own business. Suddenly, Graham Broad’s iconic drum roll that features at the start of the famous EastEnders theme tune is audible from the television, and the dog turns towards it in anticipation. As the melody picks up, the dog, which is now staring intently at the screen, lifts its head back and lets out a little howl. At first it appears to be like any other dog singing along to a particular tune of their choosing. The Shetland Sheepdog named Alfie initially appears to be content minding its own business . But it’s only as the song continues that the dog’s musical prowess is shown off in all its glory. Howling in a relatively controlled manner, Alfie actually appears to mimic the exact notes present in the song. And better still the dog doesn't just howl over the top of the melody, but instead stops in time for the breaks within the composition. The dog listens to the sound of Graham Broad’s iconic drum roll that features at the start of the EastEnders theme tune . The video was captured by the dog's owners at home in Whitehall, London. Composed in 1984, the EastEnders theme tune is the work of Simon May and Leslie Osborne. The theme tune was cited as the most recognisable piece of music in the UK in a 2008 poll conducted by PRS for Music, seeing off competition from the English national anthem. Alfie appears to mimic the exact notes present in the song and even pauses for the breaks . [/INST] The song's drum roll initially gets the dog's attention . Dog howls along with the melody in controlled manner . And stops in time for the breaks within the composition . The video was recorded at home in Whitehall, London . </s>

A stand-up comedian has sparked outrage for the way he reacted to an audience member's silent protest at his joke about rape during one of recent his shows in Melbourne. Ray Badran was on stage when a woman became offended by his comments and came off her seat and sat under the table during his show, The Age reports. Cecelia Devlin has told of how the comedian stopped his show and walked off the stage to tell her that she's 'a piece of s*** and I hope you die'. Scroll down for video . Ray Badran (pictured) has sparked outrage for the way he reacted to an audience member's silent protest at his joke about rape during one of recent his shows in Melbourne . The comedian was reportedly on stage when a woman became offended by his comments and slid off her chair and sat under the table during his show . Ms Devlin says Mr Badran's joke about looking like a rapist during his third-last act was what tipped her over the edge. She told The Age that Mr Badran joked: 'So you know how gay people can make jokes about being gay, and black people can make jokes about being black, well I can make jokes about rape.' When the outraged audience member staged her silent protest, Mr Badran reportedly said in the middle of his act: 'Seriously, what's this girl's problem? Oh wait, you probably shouldn't ask someone whose just called out a rape joke what their problem is.' Ms Devlin believes Mr Badran became distracted by her actions, which prompted him to stop the show and walk up to her to say: 'Good on you for taking a stand, but you're a piece of s*** and I hope you die.' Those who were outraged by Mr Badran's actions took to social media and criticised the comedian . One woman agreed with Ms Devlin and couldn't see the humour in the comedian's joke about domestic violence. 'Ray Badran told a woman who felt uncomfortable about his rape joke he wished she would die. That's not exactly funny now is it?' she tweeted. Another criticised Mr Badran for his poor response to the silent protest. 'Regardless of what the joke was (or intended to be) you can't talk like that to people. Dumb move,' she tweeted. However a fellow comedian, Chris Wainhouse, responded to the tweets in defence of Mr Badran. 'The joke in question isn't even about rape. It was about people being being stereotyped,' he wrote. A fellow comedian, Chris Wainhouse, responded to a series of tweets in defence of Mr Badran . Ms Devlin says she is seeking an apology from the comedian. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Mr Badran for comment but in a statement he issued to The Age, he said the joke is one he's been performing for two years and never received a complaint until now. Mr Bradan further said US comedian Chris Rock praised him for the same joke during one of his previous shows. Mr Badran is currently staging shows at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, however it is believed the particular incident was part of an unrelated program. It is reportedly Badran's first appearance at the festival, which runs from March 25 to April 19, where he will stage 22 shows.

Ray Badran reportedly made several jokes about rape at a show in Melbourne . During his show, a woman objected to his comments and sat under the table in protest . The comedian became distracted by the protest, stopped his show and walked over to the woman . He told her: 'Good on you for taking a stand, but you're a piece of s*** and I hope you die' Those who were outraged by Mr Badran's actions took to social media and criticised the comedian . Another comedian has come forward to defend Mr Badran, saying his joke was misunderstood .

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<s>[INST] A stand-up comedian has sparked outrage for the way he reacted to an audience member's silent protest at his joke about rape during one of recent his shows in Melbourne. Ray Badran was on stage when a woman became offended by his comments and came off her seat and sat under the table during his show, The Age reports. Cecelia Devlin has told of how the comedian stopped his show and walked off the stage to tell her that she's 'a piece of s*** and I hope you die'. Scroll down for video . Ray Badran (pictured) has sparked outrage for the way he reacted to an audience member's silent protest at his joke about rape during one of recent his shows in Melbourne . The comedian was reportedly on stage when a woman became offended by his comments and slid off her chair and sat under the table during his show . Ms Devlin says Mr Badran's joke about looking like a rapist during his third-last act was what tipped her over the edge. She told The Age that Mr Badran joked: 'So you know how gay people can make jokes about being gay, and black people can make jokes about being black, well I can make jokes about rape.' When the outraged audience member staged her silent protest, Mr Badran reportedly said in the middle of his act: 'Seriously, what's this girl's problem? Oh wait, you probably shouldn't ask someone whose just called out a rape joke what their problem is.' Ms Devlin believes Mr Badran became distracted by her actions, which prompted him to stop the show and walk up to her to say: 'Good on you for taking a stand, but you're a piece of s*** and I hope you die.' Those who were outraged by Mr Badran's actions took to social media and criticised the comedian . One woman agreed with Ms Devlin and couldn't see the humour in the comedian's joke about domestic violence. 'Ray Badran told a woman who felt uncomfortable about his rape joke he wished she would die. That's not exactly funny now is it?' she tweeted. Another criticised Mr Badran for his poor response to the silent protest. 'Regardless of what the joke was (or intended to be) you can't talk like that to people. Dumb move,' she tweeted. However a fellow comedian, Chris Wainhouse, responded to the tweets in defence of Mr Badran. 'The joke in question isn't even about rape. It was about people being being stereotyped,' he wrote. A fellow comedian, Chris Wainhouse, responded to a series of tweets in defence of Mr Badran . Ms Devlin says she is seeking an apology from the comedian. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Mr Badran for comment but in a statement he issued to The Age, he said the joke is one he's been performing for two years and never received a complaint until now. Mr Bradan further said US comedian Chris Rock praised him for the same joke during one of his previous shows. Mr Badran is currently staging shows at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, however it is believed the particular incident was part of an unrelated program. It is reportedly Badran's first appearance at the festival, which runs from March 25 to April 19, where he will stage 22 shows. [/INST] Ray Badran reportedly made several jokes about rape at a show in Melbourne . During his show, a woman objected to his comments and sat under the table in protest . The comedian became distracted by the protest, stopped his show and walked over to the woman . He told her: 'Good on you for taking a stand, but you're a piece of s*** and I hope you die' Those who were outraged by Mr Badran's actions took to social media and criticised the comedian . Another comedian has come forward to defend Mr Badran, saying his joke was misunderstood . </s>

A teenager used a fake Facebook profile to lure the love rival who fell pregnant by her boyfriend to an empty property where she attacked her so viciously that she broke her eye socket. Abigail Moody flew into a jealous rage and brutally attacked Melissa Benhamou after finding out she had slept with her partner Sam Bridge, Worcester Crown Court heard. Moody, a former care worker, pretended to be Mr Bridge on Facebook to lure the victim to her flat in Bromsgrove, on November 17 last year. Abigail Moody (left) flew into a jealous rage and brutally attacked Melissa Benhamou (right) after finding out she had slept with her partner Sam Bridge, Worcester Crown Court heard . Moody, a former care worker, pretended to be Mr Bridge (pictured with Moody) on Facebook to lure the victim to her flat in Bromsgrove, on November 17 last year . But when Miss Benhamou arrived, the 19-year-old grabbed her hair, and kicked and punched her to the ground. She smacked her the young woman's head against a radiator, fracturing her eye socket - before Moody chastised her victim for getting blood on her trainers. Worcester Crown Court heard she also insulted her Pakistani heritage before leaving her in a pool of blood. Abigail Moody has been given 18 months in a young offender's institute after the attack . Moody, from Bromsgrove, was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders institution after admitting racially aggravated grievous bodily harm. Sentencing, Judge Robert Juckes QC, said: 'This matter was a well planned, carefully thought out assault on a girl. 'It was a vicious attack, accompanied by racial abuse.' Prosecutor Peter Grice said the two women had been friends until April 2012, when Moody assaulted Miss Benhamou because she had slept with her boyfriend. In April last year, she slept with Moody's boyfriend once again and became pregnant before miscarrying the baby weeks later. Mr Grice told the court that Miss Benhamou was contacted on Facebook by a profile in the name of the unfaithful boyfriend - but it was Moody posing as him. She tricked her former friend into going to an address and Moody even arranged for a taxi to bring her there. On arrival, Miss Benhamou was sent a message telling her the door was open and to walk straight in. But, in the corridor outside the flat, Moody 'lay in ambush' and grabbed her by the hair before dragging her inside. She racially abused her and stamped on Miss Benhamou's phone after she knocked it to the ground. The court was told Miss Benhamou slept with Moody's boyfriend twice, falling pregnant the second time, before miscarrying the baby a few weeks later . Miss Benhamou was lured to a flat in Bromsgrove after Moody pretended to be her boyfriend on Facebook. Once there she was attacked, leaving her with injuries to her eye (right) Mr Grice said: 'The defendant repeatedly punched her victim, causing the victim to hit her head against a radiator.' Moody then accused Miss Benhamou of getting blood on her trainers and said: 'You slept with my man - you got pregnant with his kid.' Eventually the victim, who suffered a fractured eye socket, a possible blood clot in her eye, bruising and a chipped tooth, went to a nearby food outlet to get help. John Lynch, defending, said it was a 'nasty assault' and Moody had given a full and frank account of it to police. After the case, Miss Benhamou, 23, said she was left with life-changing injuries at the hands of her former best friend. Miss Benhamou, 23, said she was left with life-changing injuries at the hands of her former best friend who tricked her on Facebook pretending to be lover Sam, 24 . Moody, from Bromsgrove, was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders institution after admitting racially aggravated grievous bodily harm . The health care assistant added: 'It was so terrifying. The first thing I remember seeing was a fist in my eye. 'I didn't know who was punching me at first. 'I thought it was Sam, but when she spoke I knew immediately it was Abi. 'She was calling me a p**i and just kept hitting me and hitting me. 'You see things like this on soaps, but you never think it will happen to you. 'After the attack I went into shock. 'I had a metal plate put in my face because the bone under my eye was completely destroyed. Moody (left) wasfriends with Miss Benhamou (right) until April 2012, when the attack happened, the jury heard . 'My face is still numb to this day because she damaged the nerve. It still hurts even now. 'I can't believe my friend could do that to me. I was devastated. We used to live together and were really close. 'She was messaging me on Facebook pretending to be Sam. 'She was saying come on over I'm not with Abi anymore and I really want to see you. 'I caved too easily and went along to see him. They weren't flirty messages or anything like that but I went along in the end. I wish to this day I hadn't. 'I have nothing to do with Sam anymore. He thought he was a bit of a player. We both knew him and I regret what happened but I just want to move on with my life now. 'I'm glad she has been jailed because I have been left with life-changing injuries. It's been a nightmare ordeal.'

Abigail Moody flew into a jealous rage and attacked Melissa Benhamou . Fractured eye socket and accused victim of getting blood on her trainers . Shouted at victim: 'You slept with my man – you got pregnant with his kid' Miss Benhamou had to have metal plate inserted into face after the attack . Moody, 19, has been sentenced to 18 months at young offenders institution .

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<s>[INST] A teenager used a fake Facebook profile to lure the love rival who fell pregnant by her boyfriend to an empty property where she attacked her so viciously that she broke her eye socket. Abigail Moody flew into a jealous rage and brutally attacked Melissa Benhamou after finding out she had slept with her partner Sam Bridge, Worcester Crown Court heard. Moody, a former care worker, pretended to be Mr Bridge on Facebook to lure the victim to her flat in Bromsgrove, on November 17 last year. Abigail Moody (left) flew into a jealous rage and brutally attacked Melissa Benhamou (right) after finding out she had slept with her partner Sam Bridge, Worcester Crown Court heard . Moody, a former care worker, pretended to be Mr Bridge (pictured with Moody) on Facebook to lure the victim to her flat in Bromsgrove, on November 17 last year . But when Miss Benhamou arrived, the 19-year-old grabbed her hair, and kicked and punched her to the ground. She smacked her the young woman's head against a radiator, fracturing her eye socket - before Moody chastised her victim for getting blood on her trainers. Worcester Crown Court heard she also insulted her Pakistani heritage before leaving her in a pool of blood. Abigail Moody has been given 18 months in a young offender's institute after the attack . Moody, from Bromsgrove, was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders institution after admitting racially aggravated grievous bodily harm. Sentencing, Judge Robert Juckes QC, said: 'This matter was a well planned, carefully thought out assault on a girl. 'It was a vicious attack, accompanied by racial abuse.' Prosecutor Peter Grice said the two women had been friends until April 2012, when Moody assaulted Miss Benhamou because she had slept with her boyfriend. In April last year, she slept with Moody's boyfriend once again and became pregnant before miscarrying the baby weeks later. Mr Grice told the court that Miss Benhamou was contacted on Facebook by a profile in the name of the unfaithful boyfriend - but it was Moody posing as him. She tricked her former friend into going to an address and Moody even arranged for a taxi to bring her there. On arrival, Miss Benhamou was sent a message telling her the door was open and to walk straight in. But, in the corridor outside the flat, Moody 'lay in ambush' and grabbed her by the hair before dragging her inside. She racially abused her and stamped on Miss Benhamou's phone after she knocked it to the ground. The court was told Miss Benhamou slept with Moody's boyfriend twice, falling pregnant the second time, before miscarrying the baby a few weeks later . Miss Benhamou was lured to a flat in Bromsgrove after Moody pretended to be her boyfriend on Facebook. Once there she was attacked, leaving her with injuries to her eye (right) Mr Grice said: 'The defendant repeatedly punched her victim, causing the victim to hit her head against a radiator.' Moody then accused Miss Benhamou of getting blood on her trainers and said: 'You slept with my man - you got pregnant with his kid.' Eventually the victim, who suffered a fractured eye socket, a possible blood clot in her eye, bruising and a chipped tooth, went to a nearby food outlet to get help. John Lynch, defending, said it was a 'nasty assault' and Moody had given a full and frank account of it to police. After the case, Miss Benhamou, 23, said she was left with life-changing injuries at the hands of her former best friend. Miss Benhamou, 23, said she was left with life-changing injuries at the hands of her former best friend who tricked her on Facebook pretending to be lover Sam, 24 . Moody, from Bromsgrove, was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders institution after admitting racially aggravated grievous bodily harm . The health care assistant added: 'It was so terrifying. The first thing I remember seeing was a fist in my eye. 'I didn't know who was punching me at first. 'I thought it was Sam, but when she spoke I knew immediately it was Abi. 'She was calling me a p**i and just kept hitting me and hitting me. 'You see things like this on soaps, but you never think it will happen to you. 'After the attack I went into shock. 'I had a metal plate put in my face because the bone under my eye was completely destroyed. Moody (left) wasfriends with Miss Benhamou (right) until April 2012, when the attack happened, the jury heard . 'My face is still numb to this day because she damaged the nerve. It still hurts even now. 'I can't believe my friend could do that to me. I was devastated. We used to live together and were really close. 'She was messaging me on Facebook pretending to be Sam. 'She was saying come on over I'm not with Abi anymore and I really want to see you. 'I caved too easily and went along to see him. They weren't flirty messages or anything like that but I went along in the end. I wish to this day I hadn't. 'I have nothing to do with Sam anymore. He thought he was a bit of a player. We both knew him and I regret what happened but I just want to move on with my life now. 'I'm glad she has been jailed because I have been left with life-changing injuries. It's been a nightmare ordeal.' [/INST] Abigail Moody flew into a jealous rage and attacked Melissa Benhamou . Fractured eye socket and accused victim of getting blood on her trainers . Shouted at victim: 'You slept with my man – you got pregnant with his kid' Miss Benhamou had to have metal plate inserted into face after the attack . Moody, 19, has been sentenced to 18 months at young offenders institution . </s>

Nick Clegg's election campaign went from the sublime to the ridiculous today, as he travelled from a meeting with the Queen to a hedgehog sanctuary in Solihull. The Lib Dem leader was introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles. Mr Clegg was told the animals have a lifespan of just five years, which he might be able to relate to as his party face the prospect of being booted out of government for the first time since 2010. Scroll down for video . Nick Clegg and Lib Dem candidate Lorely Burt were introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles . Mr Clegg donned his wellies for a yomp around Parkridge Centre, part of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Solihull. The election campaign officially got underway when David Cameron to tell the Queen that Parliament has been dissolved. Mr Clegg then made his own trip to the Palace for a separate private audience - as Lord President of the Privy Council he has an obligation to do so. He then headed to the Midlands for what was billed as a campaign visit on the NHS, in a seat the Lib Dems are fighting to hold. But he donned his wellies for a yomp around Parkridge Centre, part of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Solihull. Humpty the hedgehog got his name after falling off a wall and suffering head injuries. Mr Clegg, who last week revealed his dream to make wildlife documentaries, spoke to children about a new scheme to protect hedgehogs. They were introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles. Mr Clegg insisted that his 'plucky party' can defy the polls and declared the era of single-party politics is over . Later he insisted that his 'plucky party' can defy the polls and declared the era of single-party politics is over. The Lib Dem leader said that in the '50 or 60' seats where his party had an MP or an effective presence on the ground they were doing far better than opinion polls suggested. On a visit to Solihull, a knife-edge marginal with a Lib Dem majority of just 175, he said people would hear his party's side of the story during the campaign. On a visit to the Brueton Park nature reserve in the constituency, the first stop of the campaign tour, Mr Clegg insisted his 'plucky party' could defy the polls. He said: 'What you have got to ask is how are we doing in those 50, 60 seats where we have MPs, we have campaigners, we have councillors. 'There, the picture is completely different to the national snapshot polls because there people hear the LIberal Democrat side of the story - which is one we are very proud of - which is about a plucky party stepping up to the plate back in May 2010 when the country desperately needed it.' Deputy PM Nick Clegg left Downing Street shortly after Mr Cameron before his own meeting with the Queen . The mud-soaked visit to the Midlands was a long way from his final visit to Buckingham Palace. Speaking before visiting the Queen this morning, Mr Clegg told reporters: 'It is my view that the era of single-party government is now over in British politics.' He said the Tory/Lib Dem coalition formed in 2010 was a 'historic government' which was formed at a time of 'national economic emergency' and had got the economy growing again. 'About the very last thing the country now needs is a lurch to the left or the right and yet that is exactly what the Conservative and Labour parties are now threatening,' said the Liberal Democrat leader.

Lib Dem leader starts the day meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace . Later hits the campaign trail at a hedgehog sanctuary in Solihull . Nick Clegg insists his 'plucky party' can defy the polls on May 7 .

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<s>[INST] Nick Clegg's election campaign went from the sublime to the ridiculous today, as he travelled from a meeting with the Queen to a hedgehog sanctuary in Solihull. The Lib Dem leader was introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles. Mr Clegg was told the animals have a lifespan of just five years, which he might be able to relate to as his party face the prospect of being booted out of government for the first time since 2010. Scroll down for video . Nick Clegg and Lib Dem candidate Lorely Burt were introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles . Mr Clegg donned his wellies for a yomp around Parkridge Centre, part of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Solihull. The election campaign officially got underway when David Cameron to tell the Queen that Parliament has been dissolved. Mr Clegg then made his own trip to the Palace for a separate private audience - as Lord President of the Privy Council he has an obligation to do so. He then headed to the Midlands for what was billed as a campaign visit on the NHS, in a seat the Lib Dems are fighting to hold. But he donned his wellies for a yomp around Parkridge Centre, part of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Solihull. Humpty the hedgehog got his name after falling off a wall and suffering head injuries. Mr Clegg, who last week revealed his dream to make wildlife documentaries, spoke to children about a new scheme to protect hedgehogs. They were introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles. Mr Clegg insisted that his 'plucky party' can defy the polls and declared the era of single-party politics is over . Later he insisted that his 'plucky party' can defy the polls and declared the era of single-party politics is over. The Lib Dem leader said that in the '50 or 60' seats where his party had an MP or an effective presence on the ground they were doing far better than opinion polls suggested. On a visit to Solihull, a knife-edge marginal with a Lib Dem majority of just 175, he said people would hear his party's side of the story during the campaign. On a visit to the Brueton Park nature reserve in the constituency, the first stop of the campaign tour, Mr Clegg insisted his 'plucky party' could defy the polls. He said: 'What you have got to ask is how are we doing in those 50, 60 seats where we have MPs, we have campaigners, we have councillors. 'There, the picture is completely different to the national snapshot polls because there people hear the LIberal Democrat side of the story - which is one we are very proud of - which is about a plucky party stepping up to the plate back in May 2010 when the country desperately needed it.' Deputy PM Nick Clegg left Downing Street shortly after Mr Cameron before his own meeting with the Queen . The mud-soaked visit to the Midlands was a long way from his final visit to Buckingham Palace. Speaking before visiting the Queen this morning, Mr Clegg told reporters: 'It is my view that the era of single-party government is now over in British politics.' He said the Tory/Lib Dem coalition formed in 2010 was a 'historic government' which was formed at a time of 'national economic emergency' and had got the economy growing again. 'About the very last thing the country now needs is a lurch to the left or the right and yet that is exactly what the Conservative and Labour parties are now threatening,' said the Liberal Democrat leader. [/INST] Lib Dem leader starts the day meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace . Later hits the campaign trail at a hedgehog sanctuary in Solihull . Nick Clegg insists his 'plucky party' can defy the polls on May 7 . </s>

Statins can cut the number of hospital admissions for heart failure by 10 per cent, researchers claim. A breakthrough study found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs improved outcomes for those suffering from the common cardiac disorder. The medication has already been linked to a reduction in heart attacks. Prevention? Cholesterol-lowering statins can cut the number of hospital admissions for heart failure by 10 per cent, Scottish researchers found . But the latest research is the first to show the benefits for those at risk of heart failure – which occurs when the organ struggles to maintain adequate blood flow to the body. Scientists from the University of Glasgow said their findings herald a ‘significant benefit’ for the near-one million Britons affected by the condition. Exerts from the university’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences reviewed 17 statin trials involving more than 100,000 patients as part of their analysis. Lead researcher Dr David Preiss said: ‘Heart failure is disabling, expensive to treat, especially in more advanced stages, and patients have a poor outcome. ‘While it has been assumed that statins reduce the development of heart failure simply because they reduce heart attacks, to our surprise this had not been definitively shown before. ‘The results of this analysis clearly show a modest, but significant benefit, reducing hospital admission for heart failure by 10 per cent, which is clinically important.’ Heart failure happens when damage to the heart leaves it too weak to pump blood efficiently round the body. Around 100,000 Britons a year are thought to die from it. Damage: Heart failure (pictured) affects nearly a million Birtons and develops when the heart is unable to maintain adequate blood flow to meet the needs of the body . Figures show 15 per cent of patients with the condition die in hospital – twice the European average – partly because of late diagnosis and treatment that fails to adequately control symptoms. Signs including swollen legs, tiredness and shortness of breath – which usually worsen following exercise. Dr Preiss added: ‘It is probable that statins decrease the degree of ischaemia [lack of blood flow] that occurs before a heart attack, leading to a decrease in the number of people with other ischaemic events and reducing the chronic impact on the heart. ‘Further study of the potential mechanism is needed.’ The study found a 10 per cent reduction in first hospital admissions for heart failure, although researchers believe the impact of statins has been underestimated. The study was reported at the European Atherosclerosis Society Congress in Glasgow and was published online in The European Heart Journal. Between eight and ten million adults take statins – which are now the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK. The NHS estimates they save 7,000 lives a year in the UK, despite growing concern over the extent of side effects such as increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Doctors once prescribed the drug to those with a 30 per cent risk of a heart attack within the next decade, but this was cut to a 20 per cent risk in 2005. Under current guidance, the threshold is even lower. Those who have a 10 per cent or greater risk are being offered statins, including patients aged 80 and over. Cholesterol-lowering drugs can cut the number of hospital admissions for heart failure by 10 per cent, researchers claim. A new study shows for the first time that statins improve the outcome for those suffering from a common heart disorder. Researchers from the University of Glasgow carried out a review of 17 statin trials including over 100,000 patients. The new drugs block bad cholesterol more powerfully and in a different way than existing drugs . A new type of cholesterol-lowering drug may halve the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests. People taking the experimental drug for high cholesterol were half as likely to die or suffer a heart attack or stroke as those taking conventional statins. The results could offer an alternative to the estimated one in three Westerners with high cholesterol who have been unable to manage their condition with diet, exercise and statin drugs currently on the market. The results are 'really impressive and very encouraging' for the new drugs, said one independent expert, Dr Judith Hochman of NYU Langone Medical Center. The U.S. government will decide this summer whether to allow two of these drugs on the market. The drugs are evolocumab, which Amgen wants to call Repatha, and alirocumab, which Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi have named Praluent. They lower LDL or bad cholesterol more powerfully and in a different way than existing drugs, by blocking PCSK9, a substance that interferes with the liver's ability to remove cholesterol from the blood. Side effects remain a question, though, especially on thinking, confusion and memory - problems the FDA has already voiced concern about and asked the companies to track. Although the drugs are linked to a reduction in heart attacks, this did not explain the benefits in heart failure. Lead researcher Dr David Preiss, at the university’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, said: ‘Heart failure is disabling, expensive to treat, especially in more advanced stages, and patients have a poor outcome. 'While it has been assumed that statins reduce the development of heart failure simply because they reduce heart attacks, to our surprise this had not been definitively shown before. ‘The results of this meta-analysis clearly show a modest, but significant benefit, reducing hospital admission for heart failure by 10 per cent which is clinically important.’ Heart failure affects nearly a million Birtons and develops when the heart is unable to maintain adequate blood flow to meet the needs of the body. Signs and symptoms including leg swelling, tiredness and shortness of breath, usually worse on exercise, can affect the patient’s quality of life. Dr Preiss said: ‘It is probable that statins decrease the degree of ischaemia (lack of blood flow) that occurs before a heart attack, leading to a decrease in the number of people with other ischaemic events and reducing the chronic impact on the heart. ‘Further study of the potential mechanism is needed.’ The study found a 10 per cent reduction in first heart failure hospital admission but researchers believe the impact has been underestimated. Overall, 200 patients with heart disease would need to be treated over 5 years to prevent one hospital admission. The study was reported at the European Atherosclerosis Society Congress in Glasgow and was published online in The European Heart Journal.

Glasgow researchers reviewed 17 statin trials involving 100,000 people . Although drugs are linked to reduction in heart attacks, this did not explain the benefits in heart failure . 10 per cent reduction is 'clinically important', researchers state .

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<s>[INST] Statins can cut the number of hospital admissions for heart failure by 10 per cent, researchers claim. A breakthrough study found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs improved outcomes for those suffering from the common cardiac disorder. The medication has already been linked to a reduction in heart attacks. Prevention? Cholesterol-lowering statins can cut the number of hospital admissions for heart failure by 10 per cent, Scottish researchers found . But the latest research is the first to show the benefits for those at risk of heart failure – which occurs when the organ struggles to maintain adequate blood flow to the body. Scientists from the University of Glasgow said their findings herald a ‘significant benefit’ for the near-one million Britons affected by the condition. Exerts from the university’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences reviewed 17 statin trials involving more than 100,000 patients as part of their analysis. Lead researcher Dr David Preiss said: ‘Heart failure is disabling, expensive to treat, especially in more advanced stages, and patients have a poor outcome. ‘While it has been assumed that statins reduce the development of heart failure simply because they reduce heart attacks, to our surprise this had not been definitively shown before. ‘The results of this analysis clearly show a modest, but significant benefit, reducing hospital admission for heart failure by 10 per cent, which is clinically important.’ Heart failure happens when damage to the heart leaves it too weak to pump blood efficiently round the body. Around 100,000 Britons a year are thought to die from it. Damage: Heart failure (pictured) affects nearly a million Birtons and develops when the heart is unable to maintain adequate blood flow to meet the needs of the body . Figures show 15 per cent of patients with the condition die in hospital – twice the European average – partly because of late diagnosis and treatment that fails to adequately control symptoms. Signs including swollen legs, tiredness and shortness of breath – which usually worsen following exercise. Dr Preiss added: ‘It is probable that statins decrease the degree of ischaemia [lack of blood flow] that occurs before a heart attack, leading to a decrease in the number of people with other ischaemic events and reducing the chronic impact on the heart. ‘Further study of the potential mechanism is needed.’ The study found a 10 per cent reduction in first hospital admissions for heart failure, although researchers believe the impact of statins has been underestimated. The study was reported at the European Atherosclerosis Society Congress in Glasgow and was published online in The European Heart Journal. Between eight and ten million adults take statins – which are now the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK. The NHS estimates they save 7,000 lives a year in the UK, despite growing concern over the extent of side effects such as increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Doctors once prescribed the drug to those with a 30 per cent risk of a heart attack within the next decade, but this was cut to a 20 per cent risk in 2005. Under current guidance, the threshold is even lower. Those who have a 10 per cent or greater risk are being offered statins, including patients aged 80 and over. Cholesterol-lowering drugs can cut the number of hospital admissions for heart failure by 10 per cent, researchers claim. A new study shows for the first time that statins improve the outcome for those suffering from a common heart disorder. Researchers from the University of Glasgow carried out a review of 17 statin trials including over 100,000 patients. The new drugs block bad cholesterol more powerfully and in a different way than existing drugs . A new type of cholesterol-lowering drug may halve the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests. People taking the experimental drug for high cholesterol were half as likely to die or suffer a heart attack or stroke as those taking conventional statins. The results could offer an alternative to the estimated one in three Westerners with high cholesterol who have been unable to manage their condition with diet, exercise and statin drugs currently on the market. The results are 'really impressive and very encouraging' for the new drugs, said one independent expert, Dr Judith Hochman of NYU Langone Medical Center. The U.S. government will decide this summer whether to allow two of these drugs on the market. The drugs are evolocumab, which Amgen wants to call Repatha, and alirocumab, which Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi have named Praluent. They lower LDL or bad cholesterol more powerfully and in a different way than existing drugs, by blocking PCSK9, a substance that interferes with the liver's ability to remove cholesterol from the blood. Side effects remain a question, though, especially on thinking, confusion and memory - problems the FDA has already voiced concern about and asked the companies to track. Although the drugs are linked to a reduction in heart attacks, this did not explain the benefits in heart failure. Lead researcher Dr David Preiss, at the university’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, said: ‘Heart failure is disabling, expensive to treat, especially in more advanced stages, and patients have a poor outcome. 'While it has been assumed that statins reduce the development of heart failure simply because they reduce heart attacks, to our surprise this had not been definitively shown before. ‘The results of this meta-analysis clearly show a modest, but significant benefit, reducing hospital admission for heart failure by 10 per cent which is clinically important.’ Heart failure affects nearly a million Birtons and develops when the heart is unable to maintain adequate blood flow to meet the needs of the body. Signs and symptoms including leg swelling, tiredness and shortness of breath, usually worse on exercise, can affect the patient’s quality of life. Dr Preiss said: ‘It is probable that statins decrease the degree of ischaemia (lack of blood flow) that occurs before a heart attack, leading to a decrease in the number of people with other ischaemic events and reducing the chronic impact on the heart. ‘Further study of the potential mechanism is needed.’ The study found a 10 per cent reduction in first heart failure hospital admission but researchers believe the impact has been underestimated. Overall, 200 patients with heart disease would need to be treated over 5 years to prevent one hospital admission. The study was reported at the European Atherosclerosis Society Congress in Glasgow and was published online in The European Heart Journal. [/INST] Glasgow researchers reviewed 17 statin trials involving 100,000 people . Although drugs are linked to reduction in heart attacks, this did not explain the benefits in heart failure . 10 per cent reduction is 'clinically important', researchers state . </s>

Authorities said Sunday that a 37-year-old woman was shot to death in her San Francisco Bay Area apartment last week following a visit to a Sikh temple. Victim Randhir Kaur was a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry student. The Albany Police Department said authorities think Kaur was murdered sometime after returning to her 1068 Kains Avenue apartment on March 8. Victim: Radhir Kaur was shot to death in her San Francisco Bay Area apartment last week following a visit to a Sikh temple, according to authorities . Police said Kaur earlier was at Sikh temple Gurdwara Sahib for afternoon prayers and was going to study that night. University officials grew worried about Kaur's well-being on March 9, and reached out to one of her relatives, who discovered Kaur's body that day, police said. Last week, authorities said the dental student's body was found around 4pm. 'Responding officers found Kaur lying on the floor of her apartment and her car, a brown 1999 Toyota, was found parked and locked at her residence,' the Albany Police Department said in the Sunday news release. It continued 'Also on Monday, personal items belonging to Kaur were found inside a trash receptacle in the 5200 block of Panama Street in the city of Richmond. These items appear to have been moved from the crime scene.' Discovery: Elizabeth Duke, pictured, lives in Richmond and found Kaur's purse as well as a bag containing bloody clothes in her trash can on Monday . Scene: The Albany Police Department has said authorities think Kaur was murdered sometime after returning to her 1068 Kains Avenue apartment, seen center, on March 8 . Richmond resident Elizabeth Duke, who found the items March 9, said in an interview with KTVU 'The blood was, you know, frightening.' The items, the television station reported, included Kaur's Coach purse, ID, credit cards, wallet, and an empty Bank of America envelope. No cash was recovered, according to KTVU. 'Right below the purse was a bag full of bloody clothes,' Duke said. KTVU reported that Duke reached out to police in Albany first, but authorities thought it was a property crime and said to contact police in her city of residence. Authorities later went to Duke's house after the discovery of Kaur's body was made, according to the Fox affiliate. The Albany Police Department said in the Sunday news release that there are no suspects and no one has been arrested. On March 11, the UCSF School of Dentistry announced that a candlelight vigil will be held on March 16 from 5pm to 7pm. A statement from the school said 'The UCSF School of Dentistry community has suffered a great loss, with the tragic passing of Randhir Kaur. Randhir was a beloved friend, student and colleague, and she will be deeply missed . KTVU reported that post-spring break, a memorial is planned for Kaur. According to the television station, Kaur's graduation would have occurred in June 2016. Tips can be submitted to Albany Police by dialing 510-525-7300, or Bay Area Crime Stoppers by dialing 1-800-222-8477.

Randhir Kaur, 37, was shot to death in her Albany, California, apartment last week following a visit to a Sikh temple . Kaur was a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry student . Authorities think Kaur was murdered sometime after returning to her apartment on March 8 . Police said that Kaur earlier was at Sikh temple Gurdwara Sahib for afternoon prayers and was going to study that night .

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<s>[INST] Authorities said Sunday that a 37-year-old woman was shot to death in her San Francisco Bay Area apartment last week following a visit to a Sikh temple. Victim Randhir Kaur was a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry student. The Albany Police Department said authorities think Kaur was murdered sometime after returning to her 1068 Kains Avenue apartment on March 8. Victim: Radhir Kaur was shot to death in her San Francisco Bay Area apartment last week following a visit to a Sikh temple, according to authorities . Police said Kaur earlier was at Sikh temple Gurdwara Sahib for afternoon prayers and was going to study that night. University officials grew worried about Kaur's well-being on March 9, and reached out to one of her relatives, who discovered Kaur's body that day, police said. Last week, authorities said the dental student's body was found around 4pm. 'Responding officers found Kaur lying on the floor of her apartment and her car, a brown 1999 Toyota, was found parked and locked at her residence,' the Albany Police Department said in the Sunday news release. It continued 'Also on Monday, personal items belonging to Kaur were found inside a trash receptacle in the 5200 block of Panama Street in the city of Richmond. These items appear to have been moved from the crime scene.' Discovery: Elizabeth Duke, pictured, lives in Richmond and found Kaur's purse as well as a bag containing bloody clothes in her trash can on Monday . Scene: The Albany Police Department has said authorities think Kaur was murdered sometime after returning to her 1068 Kains Avenue apartment, seen center, on March 8 . Richmond resident Elizabeth Duke, who found the items March 9, said in an interview with KTVU 'The blood was, you know, frightening.' The items, the television station reported, included Kaur's Coach purse, ID, credit cards, wallet, and an empty Bank of America envelope. No cash was recovered, according to KTVU. 'Right below the purse was a bag full of bloody clothes,' Duke said. KTVU reported that Duke reached out to police in Albany first, but authorities thought it was a property crime and said to contact police in her city of residence. Authorities later went to Duke's house after the discovery of Kaur's body was made, according to the Fox affiliate. The Albany Police Department said in the Sunday news release that there are no suspects and no one has been arrested. On March 11, the UCSF School of Dentistry announced that a candlelight vigil will be held on March 16 from 5pm to 7pm. A statement from the school said 'The UCSF School of Dentistry community has suffered a great loss, with the tragic passing of Randhir Kaur. Randhir was a beloved friend, student and colleague, and she will be deeply missed . KTVU reported that post-spring break, a memorial is planned for Kaur. According to the television station, Kaur's graduation would have occurred in June 2016. Tips can be submitted to Albany Police by dialing 510-525-7300, or Bay Area Crime Stoppers by dialing 1-800-222-8477. [/INST] Randhir Kaur, 37, was shot to death in her Albany, California, apartment last week following a visit to a Sikh temple . Kaur was a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry student . Authorities think Kaur was murdered sometime after returning to her apartment on March 8 . Police said that Kaur earlier was at Sikh temple Gurdwara Sahib for afternoon prayers and was going to study that night . </s>

(CNN)The Queens, New York, district attorney called it "every subway commuter's worst nightmare." A man waiting for a train was pushed off the subway platform into the path of an arriving train on December 27, 2012. He died instantly. Erika Menendez of Queens, was charged with second-degree murder as a hate crime. Menendez told authorities she "pushed a Muslim off the train tracks" because she'd hated Hindus and Muslims ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to Queens District Attorney Richard Brown. Menendez, 33, was allowed Friday to plead guilty to first-degree manslaughter, Brown said in a statement. The judge indicated he would sentence her to 22 to 25 years in prison on April 29. Conviction on the original charge would have resulted in a tougher sentence -- 25 years to life imprisonment, Meris Campbell, spokeswoman for the district attorney's office, said Saturday. The district attorney's office accepted the plea because Menendez promised not to appeal and because of Menendez's "substantial psychiatric history and serious drug problem," Campbell said. "We are assured she'll serve a substantial amount of time behind bars." The victim, Sunando Sen, 46, was not Muslim. A friend told CNN he grew up in a Hindu family. The incident happened at night at the 40 Street-Lowery Street station in Sunnyside, Queens. Witnesses told police a woman paced the platform and talked to herself before pushing Sen as the 11-car train entered the station. Security video showed a woman running from the scene. Menendez was recognized on a street in Brooklyn by a passerby who had seen the video and called 911, police said. "The defendant is accused of committing what is every subway commuter's worst nightmare -- being suddenly and senselessly pushed into the path of an oncoming train," Brown said Friday. "The victim was allegedly shoved from behind and had no chance to defend himself." A call and email to Menendez's defense lawyer were not immediately returned Saturday. CNN's Vivian Kuo contributed to this report.

Man was pushed into the path of subway train in Queens in December 2012 . Woman originally charged with murder as a hate crime pleaded guilty to manslaughter .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)The Queens, New York, district attorney called it "every subway commuter's worst nightmare." A man waiting for a train was pushed off the subway platform into the path of an arriving train on December 27, 2012. He died instantly. Erika Menendez of Queens, was charged with second-degree murder as a hate crime. Menendez told authorities she "pushed a Muslim off the train tracks" because she'd hated Hindus and Muslims ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to Queens District Attorney Richard Brown. Menendez, 33, was allowed Friday to plead guilty to first-degree manslaughter, Brown said in a statement. The judge indicated he would sentence her to 22 to 25 years in prison on April 29. Conviction on the original charge would have resulted in a tougher sentence -- 25 years to life imprisonment, Meris Campbell, spokeswoman for the district attorney's office, said Saturday. The district attorney's office accepted the plea because Menendez promised not to appeal and because of Menendez's "substantial psychiatric history and serious drug problem," Campbell said. "We are assured she'll serve a substantial amount of time behind bars." The victim, Sunando Sen, 46, was not Muslim. A friend told CNN he grew up in a Hindu family. The incident happened at night at the 40 Street-Lowery Street station in Sunnyside, Queens. Witnesses told police a woman paced the platform and talked to herself before pushing Sen as the 11-car train entered the station. Security video showed a woman running from the scene. Menendez was recognized on a street in Brooklyn by a passerby who had seen the video and called 911, police said. "The defendant is accused of committing what is every subway commuter's worst nightmare -- being suddenly and senselessly pushed into the path of an oncoming train," Brown said Friday. "The victim was allegedly shoved from behind and had no chance to defend himself." A call and email to Menendez's defense lawyer were not immediately returned Saturday. CNN's Vivian Kuo contributed to this report. [/INST] Man was pushed into the path of subway train in Queens in December 2012 . Woman originally charged with murder as a hate crime pleaded guilty to manslaughter . </s>

(CNN)In an unusual turn of events last week, a terror plot suspect's desire to talk to local media put him at odds with his attorneys and landed a Cincinnati television station in federal court. At issue was a taped audio interview with Christopher Cornell and whether the station could broadcast that interview. Cornell is accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol. The 20-year-old -- who claims in the interview that he is affiliated with ISIS -- was arrested on January 14, months after his social media habits and talk of jihad put him on the FBI's radar, according to court documents obtained by CNN at the time of his arrest. Two days after his arrest, a court order was issued barring public contact with Cornell, who is being held at the Boone County Jail across the river in Kentucky. Last week, Cornell made a collect call to CNN affiliate WXIX, said news director Kevin Roach. That phone call initiated what ended up being an hourlong interview, Roach said. Cornell's attorney, Richard Smith-Monahan, argued that WXIX was in contempt of court for violating a January order "directing the detention facility holding the Defendant not to permit outside contact by anyone with the Defendant without [defense counsel's] express approval." Cornell spoke with reporter Tricia Macke. In that interview, he refuses to tell Macke how or when he first came in contact with ISIS, but he did give the reporter details on a plot to kill President Barack Obama, members of Congress, as well as an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Washington. "I would have took my gun," he said. "I would have put it to Obama's head. I would have pulled the trigger. Then I would unleash more bullets on the Senate and House of Representative members. And I would have attacked the Israeli Embassy and various other buildings full of Kafir who want to wage war against us Muslims." When Macke asked him why he would plot such an attack, he said "Obama is an enemy of Allah, therefore an enemy of us, of Islamic State." He said his plan for an attack on the U.S. Capitol was retaliation for "the continued American aggression against our people and the fact that America, specifically President Obama, wants to wage war against Islamic State." Cornell told Macke he was planning what would have been a "major attack" to take place in Washington on September 20, repeatedly referring to himself as a member of ISIS. "I'm with the Islamic State," he said at one point. "I have connections with many brothers over there. We've been corresponding for quite some time now, actually. The FBI finally caught on this past year." Cornell told Macke that he used "encrypted messaging" to communicate with ISIS members. He said they discussed "how we should wage jihad in America. We should form our own groups and alliances with the Islamic State," he continued. Cornell said he was serious about his plans. "I'm very dedicated," he told Macke. "Like I said, I'm a Muslim. I'm so dedicated that I risked my life. That should say a whole lot." He also warned that there were others like himself. "We are indeed here in America," he said. "We're in each and every state. We're here in Ohio. We're more organized than you think." The interview was taped in three 20-minute segments and was recorded by the jail and WXIX. Roach said the jail's taping system only allows for 20 minutes of taping at one time, so each time the recording would stop and the phone call ended, Cornell called the station back to tell his side of the story. CNN listened to the audio recording. During the 6:30 p.m. newscast on Thursday, the station aired a brief clip of the audio recording, previewing a longer story that was to air later that night, in the 10 p.m. newscast. According to Mike Allen, legal analyst and attorney for WXIX, a producer from the station called him about 7:30 Thursday evening; Cornell's attorney had filed a "show of cause" order in Cincinnati's federal court and an emergency hearing was scheduled for 8:30 p.m. During that hearing, the judge continued the case for Friday morning and WXIX agreed to delay broadcasting the interview until Friday, pending a decision. In addition to the contempt of court argument, Smith-Monahan was also asking the court to issue a restraining order against the station, an order that would keep the station from broadcasting the interview with Cornell, according to court documents. During the hearing, which lasted five hours, a lieutenant at the Boone County facility testified that one of Cornell's attorneys had given him a phone. In that testimony the lieutenant stated that he reminded the attorney that giving Cornell a phone meant he would be able to call anyone he wanted to, which seemed at odds with the spirit of the January court order. At the end of Friday's hearing, U.S. District Judge Sandra Beckwith ruled that the order prohibiting Cornell from contact with the public was vaguely written and the station was not in violation of the order. Additionally, the judge ruled it would be unconstitutional for the news station to be barred from broadcasting the interview, according to Allen. The judge also stated in court that while Cornell has the right to remain silent, he also has the right to freedom of speech. "At the end of the day, the judge made the right decision," Allen said. CNN on Saturday reached out to Smith-Monahan, Cornell's defense attorney, but so far has received no response. WXIX aired a portion of the interview on Friday night, and plans to broadcast more this week. CNN's Vivian Kuo contributed to this report.

Cincinnati reporter interviews Christopher Cornell on the phone . Cornell is accused of plotting an attack on the U.S. Capitol . Cornell claims to have ties to ISIS .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)In an unusual turn of events last week, a terror plot suspect's desire to talk to local media put him at odds with his attorneys and landed a Cincinnati television station in federal court. At issue was a taped audio interview with Christopher Cornell and whether the station could broadcast that interview. Cornell is accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol. The 20-year-old -- who claims in the interview that he is affiliated with ISIS -- was arrested on January 14, months after his social media habits and talk of jihad put him on the FBI's radar, according to court documents obtained by CNN at the time of his arrest. Two days after his arrest, a court order was issued barring public contact with Cornell, who is being held at the Boone County Jail across the river in Kentucky. Last week, Cornell made a collect call to CNN affiliate WXIX, said news director Kevin Roach. That phone call initiated what ended up being an hourlong interview, Roach said. Cornell's attorney, Richard Smith-Monahan, argued that WXIX was in contempt of court for violating a January order "directing the detention facility holding the Defendant not to permit outside contact by anyone with the Defendant without [defense counsel's] express approval." Cornell spoke with reporter Tricia Macke. In that interview, he refuses to tell Macke how or when he first came in contact with ISIS, but he did give the reporter details on a plot to kill President Barack Obama, members of Congress, as well as an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Washington. "I would have took my gun," he said. "I would have put it to Obama's head. I would have pulled the trigger. Then I would unleash more bullets on the Senate and House of Representative members. And I would have attacked the Israeli Embassy and various other buildings full of Kafir who want to wage war against us Muslims." When Macke asked him why he would plot such an attack, he said "Obama is an enemy of Allah, therefore an enemy of us, of Islamic State." He said his plan for an attack on the U.S. Capitol was retaliation for "the continued American aggression against our people and the fact that America, specifically President Obama, wants to wage war against Islamic State." Cornell told Macke he was planning what would have been a "major attack" to take place in Washington on September 20, repeatedly referring to himself as a member of ISIS. "I'm with the Islamic State," he said at one point. "I have connections with many brothers over there. We've been corresponding for quite some time now, actually. The FBI finally caught on this past year." Cornell told Macke that he used "encrypted messaging" to communicate with ISIS members. He said they discussed "how we should wage jihad in America. We should form our own groups and alliances with the Islamic State," he continued. Cornell said he was serious about his plans. "I'm very dedicated," he told Macke. "Like I said, I'm a Muslim. I'm so dedicated that I risked my life. That should say a whole lot." He also warned that there were others like himself. "We are indeed here in America," he said. "We're in each and every state. We're here in Ohio. We're more organized than you think." The interview was taped in three 20-minute segments and was recorded by the jail and WXIX. Roach said the jail's taping system only allows for 20 minutes of taping at one time, so each time the recording would stop and the phone call ended, Cornell called the station back to tell his side of the story. CNN listened to the audio recording. During the 6:30 p.m. newscast on Thursday, the station aired a brief clip of the audio recording, previewing a longer story that was to air later that night, in the 10 p.m. newscast. According to Mike Allen, legal analyst and attorney for WXIX, a producer from the station called him about 7:30 Thursday evening; Cornell's attorney had filed a "show of cause" order in Cincinnati's federal court and an emergency hearing was scheduled for 8:30 p.m. During that hearing, the judge continued the case for Friday morning and WXIX agreed to delay broadcasting the interview until Friday, pending a decision. In addition to the contempt of court argument, Smith-Monahan was also asking the court to issue a restraining order against the station, an order that would keep the station from broadcasting the interview with Cornell, according to court documents. During the hearing, which lasted five hours, a lieutenant at the Boone County facility testified that one of Cornell's attorneys had given him a phone. In that testimony the lieutenant stated that he reminded the attorney that giving Cornell a phone meant he would be able to call anyone he wanted to, which seemed at odds with the spirit of the January court order. At the end of Friday's hearing, U.S. District Judge Sandra Beckwith ruled that the order prohibiting Cornell from contact with the public was vaguely written and the station was not in violation of the order. Additionally, the judge ruled it would be unconstitutional for the news station to be barred from broadcasting the interview, according to Allen. The judge also stated in court that while Cornell has the right to remain silent, he also has the right to freedom of speech. "At the end of the day, the judge made the right decision," Allen said. CNN on Saturday reached out to Smith-Monahan, Cornell's defense attorney, but so far has received no response. WXIX aired a portion of the interview on Friday night, and plans to broadcast more this week. CNN's Vivian Kuo contributed to this report. [/INST] Cincinnati reporter interviews Christopher Cornell on the phone . Cornell is accused of plotting an attack on the U.S. Capitol . Cornell claims to have ties to ISIS . </s>

New images have emerged showing dozens of black balaclava-wearing extremists graduating from an Islamic State-run school of terror in northern Syria. Brandishing AK47 assault rifles and waving flags carrying the sinister black and white ISIS logo, the photographs showing the jihadi 'Class of 2015' are believed to have been taken in Raqqa city. Although the are dressed in head-to-toe black and wear balaclavas that cover most of their faces, it is clear that the majority of the graduates are teenagers who have been brainwashed into thinking they are holy warriors, when the reality is they will be used as little more than cannon fodder. School of terror: A senior militant is seen giving the jihadi graduates a final lecture before they are sent off to wage jihad in the various provinces - known as wilayats - under the control of the Islamic State . Militants: Brandishing AK47 assault rifles and waving flags carrying the sinister black and white ISIS logo, the photographs showing the jihadi 'Class of 2015' are believed to have been taken in Raqqa city . Graduates: Having been given a final speech by their commanders, the fighters are seen waving ISIS flags in celebration before taking part in what appears to be a passing out parade . The images are believed to have been taken somewhere in the city of Raqqa - the eponymous capital of the province and a stronghold of the terrorists' self-declared caliphate, which covers vast swathes of land in northern Syria and western Iraq. The photographs show dozens of militants sitting on seats in what appears to be a school hall, while chilling black and banners carrying the ISIS logo are seen been waved. A senior militant is seen giving the jihadi graduates a final lecture before they are sent off to wage jihad in the various provinces - known as wilayats - under the control of the Islamic State. Having been given a final speech by their commanders, the fighters are seen waving ISIS flags in celebration before taking part in what appears to be a passing out parade. In a courtyard outside the school the newly-graduated fighters march in highly choreographed formations, still brandishing assault rifles and with their faces still covered by black balaclavas. Passing out: In a courtyard outside the school, the newly-graduated fighters march in highly choreographed formations, still brandishing assault rifles and with their faces still covered by black balaclavas . Ready for war: Heavily-armed graduates take part in the parade outside ISIS' school of terror in Raqqa . Graduates: Militants wave the chilling black and white banner of ISIS during the passing-out parade . Kneeling: ISIS militants listen to a senior commanda give them their final lecture before graduating . Other images in the collection show the militants clambering on to what appears to be a school bus, which will no doubt transport them to the frontline of fighting in the area outside Raqqa city. While hardened militants with experience of warfare and knowledge of battlefield strategy may be of use to ISIS, the vast majority of new recruits - especially teenagers and foreign fighters - are used as little more than cannon fodder during an assault or for suicide bomb attacks. Others are kept far from the frontline and given mundane jobs such as guards or toilet cleaners that are a far cry from propaganda images portraying ISIS membership as a life of glory and honour. The images emerged as thousands of Syrians fled Idlib province over the weekend, fearing government reprisals a day after opposition fighters and a powerful local Al Qaeda affiliate captured the northwestern town, activists said. Idlib, with a population of around 165,000 people, is the second provincial capital to fall to the opposition after Raqqa, which is now a stronghold of the Islamic State group. Its capture by several factions led by the Al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front underscores the growing power of extremist groups in Syria, who now control about half the country. Instructions: A senior Islamic State militant is seen giving the jihadi graduates a final lecture at the school . School trip: The militants are then seen clambering on to what appears to be a school bus, which will no doubt transport them to the frontline of fighting in the area outside Raqqa city . Jihadis: The heavily armed military are photographed being transported to the frontlines by school bus . Militants fighting for the Islamic State have now turned their savagery on the dead, tearing down graves and smashing tombs at a cemetery in Syria. Not content with the rape and massacre of the estimated four million brutally oppressed people living under the terror group's control in Syria and Iraq, ISIS jihadis are now victimising the dead. Claiming gravestones and tombs are a form of veneration of the dead and only distract from the worship of Allah, the heavily-armed, camouflage-wearing militants are seen happily reducing the hilltop cemetery to piles of rubble. The chilling images are believed to have been taken in the Syrian province of Raqqa and shows a hilltop cemetery overlooking what appears to be farmland. Having parked their motorcycles at the gates of the graveyard, the militants are seen inside pulling over tombstones while sympathisers stand alongside them taking photographs. The Nusra Front and Syrian rebels have controlled the countryside and towns across Idlib province since 2012, but Assad's forces had maintained their grip on Idlib city, near the border with Turkey, throughout the conflict. Now that the city is in the hands of rebels, who stormed government buildings and tore down posters of Assad, many residents fear that troops will retaliate harshly. Muayad Zurayk, an activist based in Idlib province, said via Skype that 'residents are fleeing the city to nearby villages and towns.' He added that the situation was relatively quiet in the city yesterday despite some government shelling. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, confirmed some people were fleeing the city. Also in Idlib, activists said members of a Syrian security agency killed more than a dozen detainees before withdrawing from a detention center in the city. The activists said the killings were conducted shortly before rebels took the so-called security compound in Idlib on Saturday. The Idlib Media Center showed a video of what it said were at least 12 bloodied bodies inside a room at the Military Intelligence Directorate. The Observatory said 15 men were found shot dead inside the compound. The group said 53 other detainees, including two women, were freed by the rebels in the compound. More than 220,000 people have been killed in Syria's conflict, which began with an Arab Spring uprising in March 2011 and turned into an insurgency following a military crackdown.

Islamic State's 'Class of 2015' were seen graduating from a school in Raqqa . Militants were given final lectures by senior commanders in the school hall . They then took part in a passing out parade, waving ISIS flags, carrying AK47 assault rifles and covering their faces with black balaclavas . Graduates were then ordered on to school bus to be driven to the frontline .

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<s>[INST] New images have emerged showing dozens of black balaclava-wearing extremists graduating from an Islamic State-run school of terror in northern Syria. Brandishing AK47 assault rifles and waving flags carrying the sinister black and white ISIS logo, the photographs showing the jihadi 'Class of 2015' are believed to have been taken in Raqqa city. Although the are dressed in head-to-toe black and wear balaclavas that cover most of their faces, it is clear that the majority of the graduates are teenagers who have been brainwashed into thinking they are holy warriors, when the reality is they will be used as little more than cannon fodder. School of terror: A senior militant is seen giving the jihadi graduates a final lecture before they are sent off to wage jihad in the various provinces - known as wilayats - under the control of the Islamic State . Militants: Brandishing AK47 assault rifles and waving flags carrying the sinister black and white ISIS logo, the photographs showing the jihadi 'Class of 2015' are believed to have been taken in Raqqa city . Graduates: Having been given a final speech by their commanders, the fighters are seen waving ISIS flags in celebration before taking part in what appears to be a passing out parade . The images are believed to have been taken somewhere in the city of Raqqa - the eponymous capital of the province and a stronghold of the terrorists' self-declared caliphate, which covers vast swathes of land in northern Syria and western Iraq. The photographs show dozens of militants sitting on seats in what appears to be a school hall, while chilling black and banners carrying the ISIS logo are seen been waved. A senior militant is seen giving the jihadi graduates a final lecture before they are sent off to wage jihad in the various provinces - known as wilayats - under the control of the Islamic State. Having been given a final speech by their commanders, the fighters are seen waving ISIS flags in celebration before taking part in what appears to be a passing out parade. In a courtyard outside the school the newly-graduated fighters march in highly choreographed formations, still brandishing assault rifles and with their faces still covered by black balaclavas. Passing out: In a courtyard outside the school, the newly-graduated fighters march in highly choreographed formations, still brandishing assault rifles and with their faces still covered by black balaclavas . Ready for war: Heavily-armed graduates take part in the parade outside ISIS' school of terror in Raqqa . Graduates: Militants wave the chilling black and white banner of ISIS during the passing-out parade . Kneeling: ISIS militants listen to a senior commanda give them their final lecture before graduating . Other images in the collection show the militants clambering on to what appears to be a school bus, which will no doubt transport them to the frontline of fighting in the area outside Raqqa city. While hardened militants with experience of warfare and knowledge of battlefield strategy may be of use to ISIS, the vast majority of new recruits - especially teenagers and foreign fighters - are used as little more than cannon fodder during an assault or for suicide bomb attacks. Others are kept far from the frontline and given mundane jobs such as guards or toilet cleaners that are a far cry from propaganda images portraying ISIS membership as a life of glory and honour. The images emerged as thousands of Syrians fled Idlib province over the weekend, fearing government reprisals a day after opposition fighters and a powerful local Al Qaeda affiliate captured the northwestern town, activists said. Idlib, with a population of around 165,000 people, is the second provincial capital to fall to the opposition after Raqqa, which is now a stronghold of the Islamic State group. Its capture by several factions led by the Al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front underscores the growing power of extremist groups in Syria, who now control about half the country. Instructions: A senior Islamic State militant is seen giving the jihadi graduates a final lecture at the school . School trip: The militants are then seen clambering on to what appears to be a school bus, which will no doubt transport them to the frontline of fighting in the area outside Raqqa city . Jihadis: The heavily armed military are photographed being transported to the frontlines by school bus . Militants fighting for the Islamic State have now turned their savagery on the dead, tearing down graves and smashing tombs at a cemetery in Syria. Not content with the rape and massacre of the estimated four million brutally oppressed people living under the terror group's control in Syria and Iraq, ISIS jihadis are now victimising the dead. Claiming gravestones and tombs are a form of veneration of the dead and only distract from the worship of Allah, the heavily-armed, camouflage-wearing militants are seen happily reducing the hilltop cemetery to piles of rubble. The chilling images are believed to have been taken in the Syrian province of Raqqa and shows a hilltop cemetery overlooking what appears to be farmland. Having parked their motorcycles at the gates of the graveyard, the militants are seen inside pulling over tombstones while sympathisers stand alongside them taking photographs. The Nusra Front and Syrian rebels have controlled the countryside and towns across Idlib province since 2012, but Assad's forces had maintained their grip on Idlib city, near the border with Turkey, throughout the conflict. Now that the city is in the hands of rebels, who stormed government buildings and tore down posters of Assad, many residents fear that troops will retaliate harshly. Muayad Zurayk, an activist based in Idlib province, said via Skype that 'residents are fleeing the city to nearby villages and towns.' He added that the situation was relatively quiet in the city yesterday despite some government shelling. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, confirmed some people were fleeing the city. Also in Idlib, activists said members of a Syrian security agency killed more than a dozen detainees before withdrawing from a detention center in the city. The activists said the killings were conducted shortly before rebels took the so-called security compound in Idlib on Saturday. The Idlib Media Center showed a video of what it said were at least 12 bloodied bodies inside a room at the Military Intelligence Directorate. The Observatory said 15 men were found shot dead inside the compound. The group said 53 other detainees, including two women, were freed by the rebels in the compound. More than 220,000 people have been killed in Syria's conflict, which began with an Arab Spring uprising in March 2011 and turned into an insurgency following a military crackdown. [/INST] Islamic State's 'Class of 2015' were seen graduating from a school in Raqqa . Militants were given final lectures by senior commanders in the school hall . They then took part in a passing out parade, waving ISIS flags, carrying AK47 assault rifles and covering their faces with black balaclavas . Graduates were then ordered on to school bus to be driven to the frontline . </s>

I can’t wait to compete at the European Indoor Championships in Prague, which is the biggest competition of the season so far. For multi-eventers, packing your suitcase to go abroad can be a bit of an ordeal. I noticed it more last year when I just did long jump at the World Indoors and I only had to take one pair of trainers. With pentathlon I’ve got five different pairs of spikes for the hurdles, high jump, shot putt, long jump and 800m. All kinds of things come with being a multi-eventer and making sure you have room in your case is just one of them. It was easy for this weekend because I’m not away for long so will pretty much live in my GB kit and a couple of pairs of jeans. Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson spoke about her preparations for the European Indoor Championships . The 22-year-old athlete will be competing in the pentathlon in this year's indoor championships in Prague . Normally at Championships I room with Holly Bleasdale or Jodie Williams but neither of them are competing in the indoors this season so I don’t know who I’ll be in a room with this time – you get the chance to pick but I just left the box empty. Sprinters normally have their events in the afternoon so they can stay up later and sleep in whereas I’m always on first thing so it’s more about trying to find someone that matches your timetable than your personality. I’m just competing for the one day on Friday so I’ll have the rest of the weekend just to relax and be a spectator so it will definitely be good to do that. As well as being supported by the National Lottery I am supported by the philanthropist Barrie Wells, who also sponsors Jenny Meadows so I’ll be with him in the crowd cheering her on and holding a banner for the 800m final on Sunday. If I’m rooting for any athlete other than myself it’s going to be Jenny because she’s had such a tough past. She’s been so unlucky not just with injuries but competing with lots of drugs cheats in her event. I’m glad athletics is being cleaned up because to have an equal playing field means so much to us as athletes. You dedicate your life to it and it’s so upsetting to think someone might be getting an unfair advantage and there’s literally nothing you can do about it. It’s definitely good that all the drugs cheats are getting exposed and it’s going to be a clean sport. I’ve got personal bests in the long jump and high jump already this season. The last time I did pentathlon was 2012 because I didn’t do an indoor season in 2013 and last year I was ill. I was a little kiddy in 2012 so I definitely should be getting one this time. The Liverpudlian is confident after recording personal bests in the long jump and high jump this season . I feel like a different person since I had a foot injury, which ruled me out of the Commonwealth Games and European Championships last year. I can’t really pinpoint what has changed I just enjoy being out there and I’m not nervous to compete any more. Sometimes before the injury I used to think: “I just want to be a normal teenager or young person” but I realised it was this that I love and enjoy. It made me realise what I will be missing out on. I’ve been focussing so much on the indoors that I haven’t had chance to do a lot of javelin training which is one of my weakest events. I’m really looking forward to my next session with the British number one Goldie Sayers, who is helping me work on my technique, in April. Away from competition, there’s been a new addition to my household - I’ve got another sausage dog as a companion to Chorizo. I’ve called him Bronx. I wanted to call him Richmond to stick with the sausage themed names but my boyfriend said it was too posh and I was trying to push the sausage names too much! He’s well trained though, much better than Chorizo. I think it’s like having children - you make more mistakes with the first one and then correct them with the second! As well as funding the Road to Rio athletes, every week National Lottery players raise over £33 million for arts, heritage, charity, community projects and grass roots sports clubs and facilities. Find out where your money goes at lotterygoodcauses.org.uk .

Katarina Johnson-Thompson blogs about her road to the Rio Olympics . The pentathlete is preparing for the European Indoor Championships . The 22-year-old is glad that athletics is cracking down on drugs cheats .

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<s>[INST] I can’t wait to compete at the European Indoor Championships in Prague, which is the biggest competition of the season so far. For multi-eventers, packing your suitcase to go abroad can be a bit of an ordeal. I noticed it more last year when I just did long jump at the World Indoors and I only had to take one pair of trainers. With pentathlon I’ve got five different pairs of spikes for the hurdles, high jump, shot putt, long jump and 800m. All kinds of things come with being a multi-eventer and making sure you have room in your case is just one of them. It was easy for this weekend because I’m not away for long so will pretty much live in my GB kit and a couple of pairs of jeans. Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson spoke about her preparations for the European Indoor Championships . The 22-year-old athlete will be competing in the pentathlon in this year's indoor championships in Prague . Normally at Championships I room with Holly Bleasdale or Jodie Williams but neither of them are competing in the indoors this season so I don’t know who I’ll be in a room with this time – you get the chance to pick but I just left the box empty. Sprinters normally have their events in the afternoon so they can stay up later and sleep in whereas I’m always on first thing so it’s more about trying to find someone that matches your timetable than your personality. I’m just competing for the one day on Friday so I’ll have the rest of the weekend just to relax and be a spectator so it will definitely be good to do that. As well as being supported by the National Lottery I am supported by the philanthropist Barrie Wells, who also sponsors Jenny Meadows so I’ll be with him in the crowd cheering her on and holding a banner for the 800m final on Sunday. If I’m rooting for any athlete other than myself it’s going to be Jenny because she’s had such a tough past. She’s been so unlucky not just with injuries but competing with lots of drugs cheats in her event. I’m glad athletics is being cleaned up because to have an equal playing field means so much to us as athletes. You dedicate your life to it and it’s so upsetting to think someone might be getting an unfair advantage and there’s literally nothing you can do about it. It’s definitely good that all the drugs cheats are getting exposed and it’s going to be a clean sport. I’ve got personal bests in the long jump and high jump already this season. The last time I did pentathlon was 2012 because I didn’t do an indoor season in 2013 and last year I was ill. I was a little kiddy in 2012 so I definitely should be getting one this time. The Liverpudlian is confident after recording personal bests in the long jump and high jump this season . I feel like a different person since I had a foot injury, which ruled me out of the Commonwealth Games and European Championships last year. I can’t really pinpoint what has changed I just enjoy being out there and I’m not nervous to compete any more. Sometimes before the injury I used to think: “I just want to be a normal teenager or young person” but I realised it was this that I love and enjoy. It made me realise what I will be missing out on. I’ve been focussing so much on the indoors that I haven’t had chance to do a lot of javelin training which is one of my weakest events. I’m really looking forward to my next session with the British number one Goldie Sayers, who is helping me work on my technique, in April. Away from competition, there’s been a new addition to my household - I’ve got another sausage dog as a companion to Chorizo. I’ve called him Bronx. I wanted to call him Richmond to stick with the sausage themed names but my boyfriend said it was too posh and I was trying to push the sausage names too much! He’s well trained though, much better than Chorizo. I think it’s like having children - you make more mistakes with the first one and then correct them with the second! As well as funding the Road to Rio athletes, every week National Lottery players raise over £33 million for arts, heritage, charity, community projects and grass roots sports clubs and facilities. Find out where your money goes at lotterygoodcauses.org.uk . [/INST] Katarina Johnson-Thompson blogs about her road to the Rio Olympics . The pentathlete is preparing for the European Indoor Championships . The 22-year-old is glad that athletics is cracking down on drugs cheats . </s>

Gisela Triana, 48, says she's 'disappointed in herself' following her drunk driving arrest . A Texas judge has been arrested for drunk driving following a party with several local lawyers at a taping of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in Austin. Travis County civil judge Gisela Triana, 48, had an empty bottle of Mike's Hard Lemonade in the center console of her Chevy Suburban when she was pulled over for speeding Friday night, police said. Triana has been on the bench since 1999, when she was appointed to fill the seat of another judge who resigned in the wake of a drunk driving arrest, according to the Austin Chronicle. The judge told cops that she had been with several other Austin lawyers and judges at a taping of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' who was in town for South By Southwest. The officer who pulled her over said she was driving 47mph in a 30mph zone. Police say Triana refused a breath test and claimed she had only four drinks before getting behind the wheel, the Austin American-Statesman reports. She claimed she had two drinks at the Jimmy Kimmel show and two more drinks at Zax Restaurant & Bar. She was pulled over less than two miles from the bar. Triana allegedly could not walk a straight line during a field sobriety test. The officer said her eyes were glassy, she smelled of alcohol and slurred her words. Triana says she was at a taping of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' with several lawyer friends, including other judges. She claims she had four drinks throughout the night . Triana, a mother of four, was first appointed to the bench in 1999 to replace a judge who resigned over a drunk driving arrest . The cop took the judge in for a blood draw - the results of which are still pending. She was arrested and released the next morning on bail. Triana, who is a former misdemeanor court judge and former prosecutor with the Travis County Attorney's Office, issued a statement saying she is 'disappointed in herself.' 'Regardless of the outcome of the pending investigation, I am very disappointed in myself and am sorry for any conduct that has made this legal process necessary. Whether it is determined that I was legally intoxicated or not, the investigation itself indicates that I have not met my own standards of careful conduct,' she said. The results of the blood test will determine whether Triana faces formal criminal charges.

Gisela Triana had an empty bottle of Mike's Hard Lemonade in the center console of her Chevy Suburban when she was pulled over, police say . Triana has served on the bench in Austin since she was appointed in 1999 - when her predecessor resigned over a drunk driving arrest . Kimmel was in Austin for South By Southwest .

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<s>[INST] Gisela Triana, 48, says she's 'disappointed in herself' following her drunk driving arrest . A Texas judge has been arrested for drunk driving following a party with several local lawyers at a taping of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in Austin. Travis County civil judge Gisela Triana, 48, had an empty bottle of Mike's Hard Lemonade in the center console of her Chevy Suburban when she was pulled over for speeding Friday night, police said. Triana has been on the bench since 1999, when she was appointed to fill the seat of another judge who resigned in the wake of a drunk driving arrest, according to the Austin Chronicle. The judge told cops that she had been with several other Austin lawyers and judges at a taping of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' who was in town for South By Southwest. The officer who pulled her over said she was driving 47mph in a 30mph zone. Police say Triana refused a breath test and claimed she had only four drinks before getting behind the wheel, the Austin American-Statesman reports. She claimed she had two drinks at the Jimmy Kimmel show and two more drinks at Zax Restaurant & Bar. She was pulled over less than two miles from the bar. Triana allegedly could not walk a straight line during a field sobriety test. The officer said her eyes were glassy, she smelled of alcohol and slurred her words. Triana says she was at a taping of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' with several lawyer friends, including other judges. She claims she had four drinks throughout the night . Triana, a mother of four, was first appointed to the bench in 1999 to replace a judge who resigned over a drunk driving arrest . The cop took the judge in for a blood draw - the results of which are still pending. She was arrested and released the next morning on bail. Triana, who is a former misdemeanor court judge and former prosecutor with the Travis County Attorney's Office, issued a statement saying she is 'disappointed in herself.' 'Regardless of the outcome of the pending investigation, I am very disappointed in myself and am sorry for any conduct that has made this legal process necessary. Whether it is determined that I was legally intoxicated or not, the investigation itself indicates that I have not met my own standards of careful conduct,' she said. The results of the blood test will determine whether Triana faces formal criminal charges. [/INST] Gisela Triana had an empty bottle of Mike's Hard Lemonade in the center console of her Chevy Suburban when she was pulled over, police say . Triana has served on the bench in Austin since she was appointed in 1999 - when her predecessor resigned over a drunk driving arrest . Kimmel was in Austin for South By Southwest . </s>

The dog captured in the heartbreaking image showing her being abandoned at a gas station has been taken into care by an animal agency and will be put up for adoption. The German Shepherd mix, Butterbean, was taken into custody by the Humane Society of Louisiana after the owner released her for $400. While the animal was initially thought to be abandoned on the side of the road in Slidell, Louisiana last week, she was reportedly abandoned as a puppy and had been allowed by her owner to live at large in a nearby neighborhood for six years. Her apparent owner, who is reportedly Lisa Pearson, said that Butterbean loves the man in the truck and that she was following him to work the morning the picture was taken, according to WDSU. The German Shepherd mix captured in the heartbreaking image showing her being abandoned at a gas station has been taken into care. Butterbean, was taken into custody by the Humane Society of Louisiana after the owner released her for $400 . This is the heartbreaking moment from last week when Butterbean was seen desperately chasing after a car where it appeared she was being abandoned at a gas station on the side of a road in Slidell, Louisiana . Butterbean is currently at the Furry Friends Animal Hospital in Harvey, Louisiana, according to ABC. 'We're delighted that this story will have a happy ending,' said Jeff Dorson, the Human Society's founder and executive director, in a memo on Tuesday. The agency has already received applications to adopt Butterbean, and prospective applicants will be interviewed as they work to put her in the best suited home. The dog was captured in the photograph that surfaced last week by witness Lorie Hollis, who said she saw a man drop off the dog near a gas station on Highway 11. She said the man yelled 'Go! Go over there!' Hollis said the animal was confused and jumped up, putting her paws on the tailgate of the man's pickup truck before giving chase after the truck sped off, trying desperately to keep up. After the animal took off after the truck, Hollis got into her car and tried to follow the dog and vehicle, watching the shepherd cross two lanes of traffic as the animal attempted to reach the man. But after driving for a couple of miles, Hollis lost sight of them both. 'My heart is broken,' she told WDSU at the time of the incident. 'I am in shock that someone would treat a dog like this.' Dorson said when animals are abandoned in a 'random location' they have 'almost zero' chance of survival. Butterbean is currently at the Furry Friends Animal Hospital in Harvey, Louisiana, and she will be put up for adoption soon . Applications to adopt her have already been submitted, and prospective applicants will be interviewed as the agency works to put her in the best suited home . Employees at the gas station and neighbors told WDSU last week that the dog was not being abandoned and that the man driving the truck lives in the neighborhood. The Humane Society wrote a post on Facebook about successfully locating Butterbean on March 20. 'When Butterbean was found, she was on the property of a family claiming to have owned her for 6-7 years,' the post said. 'They admitted to allowing her to roam at large during that time and reported that the man in the truck is actually a neighbor who the dog is attached to, who she follows routinely to the gas station. 'Given this information, we are truly amazed that Butterbean has survived these many years.' After Butterbean was found, Pearson said that she intended to keep the dog tethered outside. But following the agency bringing the case to the attention of St. Tammany Animal Control, the owner was issued a warning, and agreed to release the dog for cash. The Humane Society wrote a post on Facebook about successfully locating the animal on March 20 . The owner also signed an agreement not to chain or tether any animal in future or allow them to roam at large. 'We certainly don't like to reward this kind of behavior, but sometimes it simply takes too long for cases to move through the legal system,' said Dorson. 'Our first concern was Butterbean's safety. We were convinced she could be let loose again to run in traffic at any time, and we might miss our opportunity to intervene.' By claiming ownership, the family in question may still be held accountable for violating several ordinances relating to the dog's behavior. Following the incident, the Humane Society is launching a Butterbean's Buddies campaign, which will run for a year, and will help reach more deserving dogs in need. Dorson said Butterbean's story can help shed light on the fact that other Louisiana dogs are chained, abandoned or neglected each year. A nearby woman snapped the photograph after she saw a man drop off the dog on Highway 11 (pcitured) and yelled at his pet to 'Go! Go over there!' The dog then gave chase after the truck sped off .

Butterbean, a German Shepherd mix, appeared in the photo to have been dropped off at a gas station in Slidell, Louisiana last week, causing outrage . She has been taken into custody by the Humane Society of Louisiana after the owner agreed to release her for $400 . Humane Society said she had been abandoned as a puppy and had been allowed to live at large in nearby neighborhood . The owner said the man driving the truck is a neighbor the dog is attached to, and Butterbean was just following him to work when picture was taken . She is currently at the Furry Friends Animal Hospital in Harvey, Louisiana, and she will be put up for adoption soon .

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<s>[INST] The dog captured in the heartbreaking image showing her being abandoned at a gas station has been taken into care by an animal agency and will be put up for adoption. The German Shepherd mix, Butterbean, was taken into custody by the Humane Society of Louisiana after the owner released her for $400. While the animal was initially thought to be abandoned on the side of the road in Slidell, Louisiana last week, she was reportedly abandoned as a puppy and had been allowed by her owner to live at large in a nearby neighborhood for six years. Her apparent owner, who is reportedly Lisa Pearson, said that Butterbean loves the man in the truck and that she was following him to work the morning the picture was taken, according to WDSU. The German Shepherd mix captured in the heartbreaking image showing her being abandoned at a gas station has been taken into care. Butterbean, was taken into custody by the Humane Society of Louisiana after the owner released her for $400 . This is the heartbreaking moment from last week when Butterbean was seen desperately chasing after a car where it appeared she was being abandoned at a gas station on the side of a road in Slidell, Louisiana . Butterbean is currently at the Furry Friends Animal Hospital in Harvey, Louisiana, according to ABC. 'We're delighted that this story will have a happy ending,' said Jeff Dorson, the Human Society's founder and executive director, in a memo on Tuesday. The agency has already received applications to adopt Butterbean, and prospective applicants will be interviewed as they work to put her in the best suited home. The dog was captured in the photograph that surfaced last week by witness Lorie Hollis, who said she saw a man drop off the dog near a gas station on Highway 11. She said the man yelled 'Go! Go over there!' Hollis said the animal was confused and jumped up, putting her paws on the tailgate of the man's pickup truck before giving chase after the truck sped off, trying desperately to keep up. After the animal took off after the truck, Hollis got into her car and tried to follow the dog and vehicle, watching the shepherd cross two lanes of traffic as the animal attempted to reach the man. But after driving for a couple of miles, Hollis lost sight of them both. 'My heart is broken,' she told WDSU at the time of the incident. 'I am in shock that someone would treat a dog like this.' Dorson said when animals are abandoned in a 'random location' they have 'almost zero' chance of survival. Butterbean is currently at the Furry Friends Animal Hospital in Harvey, Louisiana, and she will be put up for adoption soon . Applications to adopt her have already been submitted, and prospective applicants will be interviewed as the agency works to put her in the best suited home . Employees at the gas station and neighbors told WDSU last week that the dog was not being abandoned and that the man driving the truck lives in the neighborhood. The Humane Society wrote a post on Facebook about successfully locating Butterbean on March 20. 'When Butterbean was found, she was on the property of a family claiming to have owned her for 6-7 years,' the post said. 'They admitted to allowing her to roam at large during that time and reported that the man in the truck is actually a neighbor who the dog is attached to, who she follows routinely to the gas station. 'Given this information, we are truly amazed that Butterbean has survived these many years.' After Butterbean was found, Pearson said that she intended to keep the dog tethered outside. But following the agency bringing the case to the attention of St. Tammany Animal Control, the owner was issued a warning, and agreed to release the dog for cash. The Humane Society wrote a post on Facebook about successfully locating the animal on March 20 . The owner also signed an agreement not to chain or tether any animal in future or allow them to roam at large. 'We certainly don't like to reward this kind of behavior, but sometimes it simply takes too long for cases to move through the legal system,' said Dorson. 'Our first concern was Butterbean's safety. We were convinced she could be let loose again to run in traffic at any time, and we might miss our opportunity to intervene.' By claiming ownership, the family in question may still be held accountable for violating several ordinances relating to the dog's behavior. Following the incident, the Humane Society is launching a Butterbean's Buddies campaign, which will run for a year, and will help reach more deserving dogs in need. Dorson said Butterbean's story can help shed light on the fact that other Louisiana dogs are chained, abandoned or neglected each year. A nearby woman snapped the photograph after she saw a man drop off the dog on Highway 11 (pcitured) and yelled at his pet to 'Go! Go over there!' The dog then gave chase after the truck sped off . [/INST] Butterbean, a German Shepherd mix, appeared in the photo to have been dropped off at a gas station in Slidell, Louisiana last week, causing outrage . She has been taken into custody by the Humane Society of Louisiana after the owner agreed to release her for $400 . Humane Society said she had been abandoned as a puppy and had been allowed to live at large in nearby neighborhood . The owner said the man driving the truck is a neighbor the dog is attached to, and Butterbean was just following him to work when picture was taken . She is currently at the Furry Friends Animal Hospital in Harvey, Louisiana, and she will be put up for adoption soon . </s>

(CNN)An online group claiming affiliation with Islamic State terrorists has threatened American military members and their families in the past, and over the weekend, a new threat surfaced on the Web. A group calling itself the Islamic State Hacking Division posted the names, photos and addresses of about 100 U.S. troops online, calling for attacks against them. The file, posted online Saturday before being removed, claimed to have hacked military databases and said it was leaking 100 names "so that our brothers residing in America can deal with you." The possibility of lone-wolf attacks in the United States, the type that this message calls for, is a threat officials take seriously. A U.S. law enforcement official said that all 100 or so troops named in the file are being contacted. It is believed that ISIS members and sympathizers have been scouring social media sites trying to glean as much information as possible about service members, and have even threatened the spouses of military personnel online. One military wife recalls recently staying up all night and deleting every Facebook picture of her children, every post that mentioned them or where they went to school. She Googled herself, trying to figure out how easy it would be to find where the family lived. In the morning, she went to her car and scraped the military decal off the front window. As the spouse of a Special Forces soldier, she's always tried to be conscious of how much she advertises that she and her three young children are a military family. "It's hard because I am so proud of what my husband does, but lately so many spouses that I know are actually scared that they could be targets of ISIS or someone who sympathizes with ISIS," she told CNN in January, asking that CNN keep her name out of the story for that reason. Pro-ISIS hackers have never been responsible for a major cyber breach but some experts worry their capabilities are growing. J.M. Berger, co-author of "ISIS: the State of Terror," told CNN, "There are indications some former members of Anonymous and TeaMp0isoN (another hacking group) are now hacking on behalf of ISIS." The large majority of those within such hacking collectives are thought to hold very different views. In the wake of the attack against the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in Paris in January, hackers affiliated with Anonymous declared online war on ISIS and al Qaeda. Regarding this weekend's threat targeting troops, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service notified the Marines named in the file, a Marine Corps spokesman said. But the spokesman told CNN that the threat has yet to be verified. The Navy reminded service members to limit the amount of personal information they share online. On Sunday, a Defense Department official told CNN that it cannot confirm the validity of the posting of troops' information, but said it is investigating. The FBI is also looking into the post, a law enforcement official told CNN, adding there are questions about the credibility of the person or persons who posted it. In January, military families were spooked by an online message on Central Command's Twitter account which was in all caps. It read: "AMERICAN SOLDIERS, WE ARE COMING. WATCH YOUR BACK. ISIS." The tweet included a link to a statement that said, in part, "We won't stop! We know everything about you, your wives and children. U.S. soldiers! We're watching you!" The Twitter hacker managed to post other threatening messages, propaganda videos and some military documents until the accounts were disabled. Central Command quickly made public assurances that it was relatively easy to hack Twitter, no serious security details were revealed and it would find who was behind the hack. Army wife Ashley Broadway-Mack said the messages just amplified the anxiety she already feels after recent terror attacks targeting military personnel, law enforcement officers and civilians. She and other family members told CNN in January that they first began to think about the possibility in May 2013 when a uniformed British soldier in London was murdered by two men who shouted "Allahu akbar," or "God is great." Others started to fear the possibility of their service members or themselves being targeted after the killing of a Canadian soldier during an October attack on the country's Parliament. Attacks and plots in Australia have them concerned, too, they said. In September, the Australian Prime Minister said a plot to kidnap a member of the public, behead the victim and then drape him or her in an ISIS flag had been thwarted. In December, a self-styled Muslim cleric held hostages in a Sydney cafe for 17 hours, a drama that ended with the deaths of two hostages. The gunman, who was known for sending hate mail to military families, was killed. The slayings in Paris, for which al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has taken responsibility, have prompted Broadway-Mack to think about security at North Carolina's Fort Bragg. "Before the incident in Canada, I honestly didn't think ISIS was a threat to our family or other military families," she said in January. "I worry about the hundreds, thousands of folks going to and from work in uniform. They, too, could be targets. I think of other areas around the country where there's a large military presence -- an attack, ambush, lone terrorist is something I fear. "I hate to say it, but I honestly no longer think if, but when and where," she said. "I think it's only a matter of time." In late November, the FBI issued a warning to U.S. military members that ISIS was calling for attacks against them, a law enforcement source told CNN. The source said that "overseas based individuals are looking for like-minded individuals in the U.S. to carry out these attacks." The warning asked members of the military to "review their online social media presence for any information that might attract the attention of violent extremists." The bulletin also said authorities were concerned that ISIS members were "spotting and assessing" individuals in the United States who may be interested in carrying out attacks inside the country against members of the military, a U.S. counterterror official told CNN. Lori Volkman, who is married to a commanding officer, told CNN in January that she she knows military members and spouses who have stopped openly carrying their uniforms to their car after a visit to the dry cleaners. Some have stopped wearing clothing with military insignia and are more careful when they open their wallet to avoid showing military IDs or payment cards. The small, simple changes don't mean military family members are running scared, Volkman said. But it was difficult when her young daughter was watching television and saw the news about the Centcom hack and the threat that ISIS was coming for soldiers. "She turned and looked at me and you could see it registering -- we're soldiers. She had a very worried look," Volkman said. "But kids are comforted by whatever their parents tell them. We can't live our lives in fear and we try to reassure them." A blogger and communications firm CEO, Volkman wondered how she would even begin to scrub her online presence. Angela McCormick Ricketts also said in January that she's thrown her hands up about the matter of online privacy. Her memoir, "No Man's War" is a critical success. She's done a lot of press and is omnipresent online. "I'm probably screwed if ISIS starts targeting yappy military spouses, so it's too late now! There's also a part of me that thinks that's what they want -- to make us always looking over our shoulders. So no. No to all of it," she said. It's a matter of principle, she and others said. Why should families bend to fear and stop sharing online when social media has helped many of them get through 14 years of nonstop war? Though the military has at times struggled with how much freedom its members should have on social media, relatives have wholeheartedly embraced it. Military families appear to use social media at higher rates than civilians, according to data from the Pew Research Center. Social media as we now know it wasn't even around when the Afghanistan war began. Facebook launched in 2004, almost exactly a year after the United States invaded Iraq. Now, dozens of military spouses have blogs and Facebook caters to the community. A 2014 survey by military advocacy group Blue Star Families found that 75% of 6,200 respondents considered the use of social media to be very important. CNN's Paul Cruickshank, Mariano Castillo, Barbara Starr, Kevin Bohn, Mary Kay Mallonee, Pamela Brown and Jim Sciutto contributed to this report.

Group called Islamic State Hacking Division threatened U.S. troops . It's not the first time online threats against military families have emerged on the Internet .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)An online group claiming affiliation with Islamic State terrorists has threatened American military members and their families in the past, and over the weekend, a new threat surfaced on the Web. A group calling itself the Islamic State Hacking Division posted the names, photos and addresses of about 100 U.S. troops online, calling for attacks against them. The file, posted online Saturday before being removed, claimed to have hacked military databases and said it was leaking 100 names "so that our brothers residing in America can deal with you." The possibility of lone-wolf attacks in the United States, the type that this message calls for, is a threat officials take seriously. A U.S. law enforcement official said that all 100 or so troops named in the file are being contacted. It is believed that ISIS members and sympathizers have been scouring social media sites trying to glean as much information as possible about service members, and have even threatened the spouses of military personnel online. One military wife recalls recently staying up all night and deleting every Facebook picture of her children, every post that mentioned them or where they went to school. She Googled herself, trying to figure out how easy it would be to find where the family lived. In the morning, she went to her car and scraped the military decal off the front window. As the spouse of a Special Forces soldier, she's always tried to be conscious of how much she advertises that she and her three young children are a military family. "It's hard because I am so proud of what my husband does, but lately so many spouses that I know are actually scared that they could be targets of ISIS or someone who sympathizes with ISIS," she told CNN in January, asking that CNN keep her name out of the story for that reason. Pro-ISIS hackers have never been responsible for a major cyber breach but some experts worry their capabilities are growing. J.M. Berger, co-author of "ISIS: the State of Terror," told CNN, "There are indications some former members of Anonymous and TeaMp0isoN (another hacking group) are now hacking on behalf of ISIS." The large majority of those within such hacking collectives are thought to hold very different views. In the wake of the attack against the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in Paris in January, hackers affiliated with Anonymous declared online war on ISIS and al Qaeda. Regarding this weekend's threat targeting troops, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service notified the Marines named in the file, a Marine Corps spokesman said. But the spokesman told CNN that the threat has yet to be verified. The Navy reminded service members to limit the amount of personal information they share online. On Sunday, a Defense Department official told CNN that it cannot confirm the validity of the posting of troops' information, but said it is investigating. The FBI is also looking into the post, a law enforcement official told CNN, adding there are questions about the credibility of the person or persons who posted it. In January, military families were spooked by an online message on Central Command's Twitter account which was in all caps. It read: "AMERICAN SOLDIERS, WE ARE COMING. WATCH YOUR BACK. ISIS." The tweet included a link to a statement that said, in part, "We won't stop! We know everything about you, your wives and children. U.S. soldiers! We're watching you!" The Twitter hacker managed to post other threatening messages, propaganda videos and some military documents until the accounts were disabled. Central Command quickly made public assurances that it was relatively easy to hack Twitter, no serious security details were revealed and it would find who was behind the hack. Army wife Ashley Broadway-Mack said the messages just amplified the anxiety she already feels after recent terror attacks targeting military personnel, law enforcement officers and civilians. She and other family members told CNN in January that they first began to think about the possibility in May 2013 when a uniformed British soldier in London was murdered by two men who shouted "Allahu akbar," or "God is great." Others started to fear the possibility of their service members or themselves being targeted after the killing of a Canadian soldier during an October attack on the country's Parliament. Attacks and plots in Australia have them concerned, too, they said. In September, the Australian Prime Minister said a plot to kidnap a member of the public, behead the victim and then drape him or her in an ISIS flag had been thwarted. In December, a self-styled Muslim cleric held hostages in a Sydney cafe for 17 hours, a drama that ended with the deaths of two hostages. The gunman, who was known for sending hate mail to military families, was killed. The slayings in Paris, for which al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has taken responsibility, have prompted Broadway-Mack to think about security at North Carolina's Fort Bragg. "Before the incident in Canada, I honestly didn't think ISIS was a threat to our family or other military families," she said in January. "I worry about the hundreds, thousands of folks going to and from work in uniform. They, too, could be targets. I think of other areas around the country where there's a large military presence -- an attack, ambush, lone terrorist is something I fear. "I hate to say it, but I honestly no longer think if, but when and where," she said. "I think it's only a matter of time." In late November, the FBI issued a warning to U.S. military members that ISIS was calling for attacks against them, a law enforcement source told CNN. The source said that "overseas based individuals are looking for like-minded individuals in the U.S. to carry out these attacks." The warning asked members of the military to "review their online social media presence for any information that might attract the attention of violent extremists." The bulletin also said authorities were concerned that ISIS members were "spotting and assessing" individuals in the United States who may be interested in carrying out attacks inside the country against members of the military, a U.S. counterterror official told CNN. Lori Volkman, who is married to a commanding officer, told CNN in January that she she knows military members and spouses who have stopped openly carrying their uniforms to their car after a visit to the dry cleaners. Some have stopped wearing clothing with military insignia and are more careful when they open their wallet to avoid showing military IDs or payment cards. The small, simple changes don't mean military family members are running scared, Volkman said. But it was difficult when her young daughter was watching television and saw the news about the Centcom hack and the threat that ISIS was coming for soldiers. "She turned and looked at me and you could see it registering -- we're soldiers. She had a very worried look," Volkman said. "But kids are comforted by whatever their parents tell them. We can't live our lives in fear and we try to reassure them." A blogger and communications firm CEO, Volkman wondered how she would even begin to scrub her online presence. Angela McCormick Ricketts also said in January that she's thrown her hands up about the matter of online privacy. Her memoir, "No Man's War" is a critical success. She's done a lot of press and is omnipresent online. "I'm probably screwed if ISIS starts targeting yappy military spouses, so it's too late now! There's also a part of me that thinks that's what they want -- to make us always looking over our shoulders. So no. No to all of it," she said. It's a matter of principle, she and others said. Why should families bend to fear and stop sharing online when social media has helped many of them get through 14 years of nonstop war? Though the military has at times struggled with how much freedom its members should have on social media, relatives have wholeheartedly embraced it. Military families appear to use social media at higher rates than civilians, according to data from the Pew Research Center. Social media as we now know it wasn't even around when the Afghanistan war began. Facebook launched in 2004, almost exactly a year after the United States invaded Iraq. Now, dozens of military spouses have blogs and Facebook caters to the community. A 2014 survey by military advocacy group Blue Star Families found that 75% of 6,200 respondents considered the use of social media to be very important. CNN's Paul Cruickshank, Mariano Castillo, Barbara Starr, Kevin Bohn, Mary Kay Mallonee, Pamela Brown and Jim Sciutto contributed to this report. [/INST] Group called Islamic State Hacking Division threatened U.S. troops . It's not the first time online threats against military families have emerged on the Internet . </s>

A new two-part television show will offer a glimpse into the harsh reality of life for those living on Darndale, dubbed Ireland's toughest estate. The first episode of Benefits Estate airs tonight and viewers will see how some of the 600 residents of Darndale struggle to make ends meet on the estate where unemployment is high and drugs and crime rife. One of those appearing in the first episode is new mother Gemma Geraghty, who is struggling as she balances the demands of a newborn with decisions on whether to spend her benefits on lighting or food. Scroll down for video . Teenage mother Gemma Geraghty cradles baby Alfie on the first episode of Channel 5 show Benefits Estate . The 19-year-old faces a daily battle to make ends meet as she cares for her mum, Roseanne, and newborn son Alfie on the estate where teenagers ride horses bareback through the streets. 'I get 100 Euros a week, which is nothing really, not with a baby to care for,' says Gemma, who also shares the house with her brother, sister, two dogs and two cats. 'By the time I've bought things for him, there's not much left. 'Running the house entirely on benefits is a constant struggle. We haven't run out of heating yet. But every Monday and Wednesday the lights go out. New mother Gemma (centre) with her sister Rebecca, brother Anthony, baby Alfie and her friend James . The teenager is one of a number of residents who will be seen on Benefits Estate tonight on Channel 5. 'I got most of my baby's clothes off my sister whose own baby has just passed away and from nice people on Facebook,' said Gemma. 'And when I'm done with them I'm going to hand them over to whoever wants them.' One of the Gemma's two cats sits on top of the rubbish that is piling up because the family can't afford to have it collected . Her mother, Roseanne, cradling four-week-old baby Alfie, said she had been battling depression for a long time and rarely went out. 'On a bad day I won't get out of bed at all,' she said. In Ireland, families have to pay to get their waste removed, and as they haven't had any spare cash to do this, the rubbish has piled up, says Gemma. A mouse, which had been scurrying over the rubbish, is caught by one of the cats . 'The rubbish has got stuck in the drains and flooded the garden, so we can't do any washing,' said Gemma. 'I don't know what that rubbish carries, it's unhygienic!' Roseanne says she is embarrassed by the amount of litter in bin bags.' 'It's embarrassing for me and when you suffer from depression, things just get on top of you.' Two horses stand outside a house on Darndale . Single mother, Angelique, who has a young son, Brody, has spent her whole life on the estate and knows the alleyways well. 'As a kid if you wanted to be a bully, you would go in the alleyway and not let anyone pass until they gave you money,' she said. 'Or the boys and girls would each have their own bit of alley where they would go. It was all kids stuff, but then you grow up into the big bad world.' Single mother Angelique Louthe, pictured with son Brody, knows the alleyways of Darndale well, having lived on the estate all her life . Father-of-three Noel O'Reilly can be seen battling his own demons - he's about to enter a rehabilitation programme to overcome his heroin addiction once and for all. Looking after his twin daughters, Lexi and Lali, he can be seen preparing to leave the family home for therapy. Noel O'Reilly gets ready to say goodbye to his daughters Lexi and Lali ahead of entering a drug rehabilitation programme . Having been on the waiting list for two years, he know he has to go, but is upset as he says goodbye to his daughters. 'When I got into drugs, I was you,' said Noel. 'Two friends asked me to buy a bag of heroin and I did. Just one quick decision, that takes a minute, can turn your whole world upside down so you don't have a life any more.'

First episode of Channel 5's Benefits Estate airs tonight at 9pm . Programme offers glimpse into daily grind for some families in Darndale . Among those appearing are teenage mother Gemma . The 19-year-old fears for her newborn's health as rubbish piles up . Watch Benefits Estate on Channel 5 tonight at 9pm .

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<s>[INST] A new two-part television show will offer a glimpse into the harsh reality of life for those living on Darndale, dubbed Ireland's toughest estate. The first episode of Benefits Estate airs tonight and viewers will see how some of the 600 residents of Darndale struggle to make ends meet on the estate where unemployment is high and drugs and crime rife. One of those appearing in the first episode is new mother Gemma Geraghty, who is struggling as she balances the demands of a newborn with decisions on whether to spend her benefits on lighting or food. Scroll down for video . Teenage mother Gemma Geraghty cradles baby Alfie on the first episode of Channel 5 show Benefits Estate . The 19-year-old faces a daily battle to make ends meet as she cares for her mum, Roseanne, and newborn son Alfie on the estate where teenagers ride horses bareback through the streets. 'I get 100 Euros a week, which is nothing really, not with a baby to care for,' says Gemma, who also shares the house with her brother, sister, two dogs and two cats. 'By the time I've bought things for him, there's not much left. 'Running the house entirely on benefits is a constant struggle. We haven't run out of heating yet. But every Monday and Wednesday the lights go out. New mother Gemma (centre) with her sister Rebecca, brother Anthony, baby Alfie and her friend James . The teenager is one of a number of residents who will be seen on Benefits Estate tonight on Channel 5. 'I got most of my baby's clothes off my sister whose own baby has just passed away and from nice people on Facebook,' said Gemma. 'And when I'm done with them I'm going to hand them over to whoever wants them.' One of the Gemma's two cats sits on top of the rubbish that is piling up because the family can't afford to have it collected . Her mother, Roseanne, cradling four-week-old baby Alfie, said she had been battling depression for a long time and rarely went out. 'On a bad day I won't get out of bed at all,' she said. In Ireland, families have to pay to get their waste removed, and as they haven't had any spare cash to do this, the rubbish has piled up, says Gemma. A mouse, which had been scurrying over the rubbish, is caught by one of the cats . 'The rubbish has got stuck in the drains and flooded the garden, so we can't do any washing,' said Gemma. 'I don't know what that rubbish carries, it's unhygienic!' Roseanne says she is embarrassed by the amount of litter in bin bags.' 'It's embarrassing for me and when you suffer from depression, things just get on top of you.' Two horses stand outside a house on Darndale . Single mother, Angelique, who has a young son, Brody, has spent her whole life on the estate and knows the alleyways well. 'As a kid if you wanted to be a bully, you would go in the alleyway and not let anyone pass until they gave you money,' she said. 'Or the boys and girls would each have their own bit of alley where they would go. It was all kids stuff, but then you grow up into the big bad world.' Single mother Angelique Louthe, pictured with son Brody, knows the alleyways of Darndale well, having lived on the estate all her life . Father-of-three Noel O'Reilly can be seen battling his own demons - he's about to enter a rehabilitation programme to overcome his heroin addiction once and for all. Looking after his twin daughters, Lexi and Lali, he can be seen preparing to leave the family home for therapy. Noel O'Reilly gets ready to say goodbye to his daughters Lexi and Lali ahead of entering a drug rehabilitation programme . Having been on the waiting list for two years, he know he has to go, but is upset as he says goodbye to his daughters. 'When I got into drugs, I was you,' said Noel. 'Two friends asked me to buy a bag of heroin and I did. Just one quick decision, that takes a minute, can turn your whole world upside down so you don't have a life any more.' [/INST] First episode of Channel 5's Benefits Estate airs tonight at 9pm . Programme offers glimpse into daily grind for some families in Darndale . Among those appearing are teenage mother Gemma . The 19-year-old fears for her newborn's health as rubbish piles up . Watch Benefits Estate on Channel 5 tonight at 9pm . </s>

An Oklahoma City woman was forced to breastfeed her baby in a YMCA family bathroom with no changing table after a staff member told she couldn't feed the eight-week-old in the women's locker room. Tiffany Hoag and another woman were breastfeeding their babies on Wednesday in the women's locker room of the Earlywine Park YMCA when a staff member escorted both of them out. Hoag was taken to a family locker room where she nursed baby Ezra next to a shower and a toilet where it was 'dirty' and there were 'towels on the floor'. Tiffany Hoag was breastfeeding her eight-week-old baby in an Oklahoma City in the women's locker room when a staff member came in and told she couldn't feed baby Ezra there . She was escorted through the gym to a 'family' locker room and was left 'embarrassed and upset' by the whole situation . The first-time mother said that the whole experience was 'disheartening', according to KOCO. 'You don't think it's going to happen to you,' she said. 'I really am humiliated and just embarrassed. I was escorted out of the locker room and through the gym.' Hoag said that to make matters worse, Ezra cried as they walked through the gym, attracting more attention. 'I was really embarrassed and upset because people were looking, and he was crying because he was still hungry,' she told KFOR, adding that she didn't want to return to that YMCA. The fitness and community center has since released a statement, claiming that the whole situation was a misunderstanding. 'The Y is a place for families, and we support breastfeeding moms in our facilities. We believe this was likely an unfortunate mistake with our staff member misinterpreting our locker room policy, which states that children are not allowed in adult locker rooms. This is the family locker room that Hoag was escorted into so she could breast feed baby Ezra. She said the bathroom was 'dirty' and there were 'towels on the floor' and that she fed Ezra between a shower and a toilet . The YMCA has released a statement apologizing, claiming the situation was a big misunderstanding between staff members . 'We are looking into this particular incident further with the staff members involved in an effort to ensure that no other moms have this happen in the future. 'We are very sorry that this new mom had a negative experience and will continue to train our staff to understand that moms can breastfeed anywhere they would like to do so in our facilities.' Hoag said that she, too, hopes this doesn't happen to other mothers. 'If it had to happen to me to make it not happen to ten other mothers, then it's worth it,' she told KOCO. 'And if it ends with me, then I'm happy and I'm good with that.' Hoag said that she is raising awareness of her situation because she hopes no other mothers have to go through what she did .

Tiffany Hoag and another mother were escorted out of the Oklahoma City YMCA's women's locker room . Hoag was taken to a 'family' locker room where she fed Ezra next to a toilet . She said it was dirty and there were 'towels on the floor' YMCA has since released a statement saying it was a misunderstanding . 'We support breastfeeding moms in our facilities,' statement read .

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<s>[INST] An Oklahoma City woman was forced to breastfeed her baby in a YMCA family bathroom with no changing table after a staff member told she couldn't feed the eight-week-old in the women's locker room. Tiffany Hoag and another woman were breastfeeding their babies on Wednesday in the women's locker room of the Earlywine Park YMCA when a staff member escorted both of them out. Hoag was taken to a family locker room where she nursed baby Ezra next to a shower and a toilet where it was 'dirty' and there were 'towels on the floor'. Tiffany Hoag was breastfeeding her eight-week-old baby in an Oklahoma City in the women's locker room when a staff member came in and told she couldn't feed baby Ezra there . She was escorted through the gym to a 'family' locker room and was left 'embarrassed and upset' by the whole situation . The first-time mother said that the whole experience was 'disheartening', according to KOCO. 'You don't think it's going to happen to you,' she said. 'I really am humiliated and just embarrassed. I was escorted out of the locker room and through the gym.' Hoag said that to make matters worse, Ezra cried as they walked through the gym, attracting more attention. 'I was really embarrassed and upset because people were looking, and he was crying because he was still hungry,' she told KFOR, adding that she didn't want to return to that YMCA. The fitness and community center has since released a statement, claiming that the whole situation was a misunderstanding. 'The Y is a place for families, and we support breastfeeding moms in our facilities. We believe this was likely an unfortunate mistake with our staff member misinterpreting our locker room policy, which states that children are not allowed in adult locker rooms. This is the family locker room that Hoag was escorted into so she could breast feed baby Ezra. She said the bathroom was 'dirty' and there were 'towels on the floor' and that she fed Ezra between a shower and a toilet . The YMCA has released a statement apologizing, claiming the situation was a big misunderstanding between staff members . 'We are looking into this particular incident further with the staff members involved in an effort to ensure that no other moms have this happen in the future. 'We are very sorry that this new mom had a negative experience and will continue to train our staff to understand that moms can breastfeed anywhere they would like to do so in our facilities.' Hoag said that she, too, hopes this doesn't happen to other mothers. 'If it had to happen to me to make it not happen to ten other mothers, then it's worth it,' she told KOCO. 'And if it ends with me, then I'm happy and I'm good with that.' Hoag said that she is raising awareness of her situation because she hopes no other mothers have to go through what she did . [/INST] Tiffany Hoag and another mother were escorted out of the Oklahoma City YMCA's women's locker room . Hoag was taken to a 'family' locker room where she fed Ezra next to a toilet . She said it was dirty and there were 'towels on the floor' YMCA has since released a statement saying it was a misunderstanding . 'We support breastfeeding moms in our facilities,' statement read . </s>

Church treasurer Jill Gover (pictured) killed herself days after being confronted about missing funds . A church treasurer who stole more than £140,000 from organisations she volunteered for after amassing huge debts killed herself after being confronted over the thefts. Jill Gover, 54, from Wool, in Dorset, was a respected and trusted member of her local community, serving as a church warden, book keeper for the village hall and trustee of a wealthy colleague's trust fund. But she racked up debts of £225,000 which included a £112,000 mortgage on a Grade II listed country cottage, £38,000 for two BMW cars, three bank loans of £50,000, five maxed-out credit cards totalling £21,000 and a £5,700 clothing catalogue bill. She kept the debts and subsequent thefts hidden from her husband Martin. Mr Gover said he was 'lost for words' after hearing the full extent of his wife's duplicity at her inquest. The inquest heard Mrs Gover siphoned off £50,466 from the coffers of Holy Rood Church, in Wool, over a number of years. As treasurer she made numerous church cheques out to herself after forging the second signatory. But her deceit started to unravel after a cheque of £20,000 from the church to the Diocese of Salisbury bounced due to a lack of funds in its bank account. Two days before her death last year Mrs Gover was called to a meeting with vicar Rhona Floate to discuss the discrepancies. On March 31 Mrs Gover's body was found by her husband in the woodshed on the grounds of their home in the hamlet of Moreton. Detective Constable Richard Evans from Weymouth CID then investigated Mrs Gover's finances which revealed the full extent of the thefts. The inquest heard Mrs Gover siphoned off £50,466 from the coffers of Holy Rood Church (pictured) He told the inquest she had been misappropriating church funds since 2008, had not presented financial statements to an independent auditor since 2009 and had forged the audit reports to the diocese to cover up her thefts. His inquiries found Mrs Gover had also stolen at least £3,000 from the accounts of East Burton village hall in Wool which she was the treasurer of between January 2013 and March 2014. Mrs Gover had also stolen £91,200 from the recipients of a trust fund she had been a book keeper for. DC Evans told the inquest he discovered she wrote several fraudulent letters to Scottish Widows requesting sums from the trust account - five separate payments of between £5,000 and £30,000 over a seven-month period in 2012 to 2013 and then a final withdrawal of £1,200 in July 2013. Two days before her death last year Mrs Gover was called to a meeting with vicar Rhona Floate (pictured) to discuss the discrepancies . Mrs Gover had also agreed to a loan from the trust of £150,000 in 2010, which she said she would pay back over a ten-year period - but the hearing was told the majority of this remained unpaid. Mr Gover said he was shocked at the information revealed at the inquest. He said: 'I was completely unaware of what was going on. There's bits and pieces we have been told today that have shocked me immensely. I'm lost for words. 'She was a wonderful, caring person. She was always there for people but sometimes she carried her life on her shoulders because she spent so much time doing things for others.' In an interview with the police Mr Gover suggested that some of the money may have been used to prop up a hardware shop the couple ran which had been struggling. Mr Gover also told officers that Mrs Gover was not depressed and her suicide was completely out of character. He said he could only surmise that the financial situation got on top of her. A month before her death Mrs Gover had consolidated her debts by arranging with a company to pay off £74,000 through monthly payments. Her brother Robert Ewan said: 'She was a caring and loving sister, a friend to my wife and a doting aunt to my three children. 'After the death of our mother Jill took on the role of family matriarch and provided a home for our father in his old age at her house in Dorset.' Deputy coroner Brendan Allen said although there was no suicide note he believed Mrs Gover intended to kill herself and recorded a verdict of suicide at the Bournemouth inquest. Mr Allen said: 'Mrs Gover was a book-keeper for a number of different organisations and a trustee of a trust and seems to have used her roles to misappropriate funds. 'She was in significant debt and with what happened the preceding weekend and the bounced cheque becoming apparent on March 31, I take the view she intended to end her own life.' Mrs Gover racked up debts of £225,000 which included a £112,000 mortgage on this Grade II listed cottage . The Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, expressed his condolences to the family and urged anyone in a difficult financial situation to seek help. He said: 'On behalf of the diocese, I express my deepest condolences to Martin and all of Jill's family and friends. 'Now that the inquest has established the facts, I hope this grants people some measure of closure and allows the healing process to begin. 'I urge people to seek help if they are in a difficult situation, no matter how desperate it seems, no matter how much they feel they may have contributed to it. 'The first step to solving any problem is to talk to someone. There are always options and alternatives.' A memorial service for Mrs Gover was held at Holy Rood Curch three weeks after her death with donations going to the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon. Police found Mrs Gover had also stolen at least £3,000 from the accounts of East Burton village hall (pictured)

Jill Gover, 54, stole £140,000 from her church, village hall and a trust fund . Killed herself two days after being confronted by vicar over discrepancies . She secretly racked up £225,000 worth of debts on Grade II listed cottage, two BMWs, three £50,000 loans, five credit cards and a £5,700 catalogue bill . For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details .

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<s>[INST] Church treasurer Jill Gover (pictured) killed herself days after being confronted about missing funds . A church treasurer who stole more than £140,000 from organisations she volunteered for after amassing huge debts killed herself after being confronted over the thefts. Jill Gover, 54, from Wool, in Dorset, was a respected and trusted member of her local community, serving as a church warden, book keeper for the village hall and trustee of a wealthy colleague's trust fund. But she racked up debts of £225,000 which included a £112,000 mortgage on a Grade II listed country cottage, £38,000 for two BMW cars, three bank loans of £50,000, five maxed-out credit cards totalling £21,000 and a £5,700 clothing catalogue bill. She kept the debts and subsequent thefts hidden from her husband Martin. Mr Gover said he was 'lost for words' after hearing the full extent of his wife's duplicity at her inquest. The inquest heard Mrs Gover siphoned off £50,466 from the coffers of Holy Rood Church, in Wool, over a number of years. As treasurer she made numerous church cheques out to herself after forging the second signatory. But her deceit started to unravel after a cheque of £20,000 from the church to the Diocese of Salisbury bounced due to a lack of funds in its bank account. Two days before her death last year Mrs Gover was called to a meeting with vicar Rhona Floate to discuss the discrepancies. On March 31 Mrs Gover's body was found by her husband in the woodshed on the grounds of their home in the hamlet of Moreton. Detective Constable Richard Evans from Weymouth CID then investigated Mrs Gover's finances which revealed the full extent of the thefts. The inquest heard Mrs Gover siphoned off £50,466 from the coffers of Holy Rood Church (pictured) He told the inquest she had been misappropriating church funds since 2008, had not presented financial statements to an independent auditor since 2009 and had forged the audit reports to the diocese to cover up her thefts. His inquiries found Mrs Gover had also stolen at least £3,000 from the accounts of East Burton village hall in Wool which she was the treasurer of between January 2013 and March 2014. Mrs Gover had also stolen £91,200 from the recipients of a trust fund she had been a book keeper for. DC Evans told the inquest he discovered she wrote several fraudulent letters to Scottish Widows requesting sums from the trust account - five separate payments of between £5,000 and £30,000 over a seven-month period in 2012 to 2013 and then a final withdrawal of £1,200 in July 2013. Two days before her death last year Mrs Gover was called to a meeting with vicar Rhona Floate (pictured) to discuss the discrepancies . Mrs Gover had also agreed to a loan from the trust of £150,000 in 2010, which she said she would pay back over a ten-year period - but the hearing was told the majority of this remained unpaid. Mr Gover said he was shocked at the information revealed at the inquest. He said: 'I was completely unaware of what was going on. There's bits and pieces we have been told today that have shocked me immensely. I'm lost for words. 'She was a wonderful, caring person. She was always there for people but sometimes she carried her life on her shoulders because she spent so much time doing things for others.' In an interview with the police Mr Gover suggested that some of the money may have been used to prop up a hardware shop the couple ran which had been struggling. Mr Gover also told officers that Mrs Gover was not depressed and her suicide was completely out of character. He said he could only surmise that the financial situation got on top of her. A month before her death Mrs Gover had consolidated her debts by arranging with a company to pay off £74,000 through monthly payments. Her brother Robert Ewan said: 'She was a caring and loving sister, a friend to my wife and a doting aunt to my three children. 'After the death of our mother Jill took on the role of family matriarch and provided a home for our father in his old age at her house in Dorset.' Deputy coroner Brendan Allen said although there was no suicide note he believed Mrs Gover intended to kill herself and recorded a verdict of suicide at the Bournemouth inquest. Mr Allen said: 'Mrs Gover was a book-keeper for a number of different organisations and a trustee of a trust and seems to have used her roles to misappropriate funds. 'She was in significant debt and with what happened the preceding weekend and the bounced cheque becoming apparent on March 31, I take the view she intended to end her own life.' Mrs Gover racked up debts of £225,000 which included a £112,000 mortgage on this Grade II listed cottage . The Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, expressed his condolences to the family and urged anyone in a difficult financial situation to seek help. He said: 'On behalf of the diocese, I express my deepest condolences to Martin and all of Jill's family and friends. 'Now that the inquest has established the facts, I hope this grants people some measure of closure and allows the healing process to begin. 'I urge people to seek help if they are in a difficult situation, no matter how desperate it seems, no matter how much they feel they may have contributed to it. 'The first step to solving any problem is to talk to someone. There are always options and alternatives.' A memorial service for Mrs Gover was held at Holy Rood Curch three weeks after her death with donations going to the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon. Police found Mrs Gover had also stolen at least £3,000 from the accounts of East Burton village hall (pictured) [/INST] Jill Gover, 54, stole £140,000 from her church, village hall and a trust fund . Killed herself two days after being confronted by vicar over discrepancies . She secretly racked up £225,000 worth of debts on Grade II listed cottage, two BMWs, three £50,000 loans, five credit cards and a £5,700 catalogue bill . For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details . </s>

The Nigerian presidential elections has been won by the opposition party for the first time in the country's history. General Muhammadu Buhari beat incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan by 2.1million votes in a historic win which has seen thousands take to the streets in celebration. Jonathan conceded this afternoon and called 72-year-old General Buhari to congratulate him, Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka said. Scroll down for video . Bad luck, Jonathan: General Muhammadu Buhari, 72, (right) beat incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan(left) by 2.1million in a historical opposition win . Jonathan's concession came before the final announcement of election results by the Independent National Electoral Commission and as Buhari prepared to address the nation. After the votes from the country's 36 states and small Federal Capital Territory were in this evening, Buhari was found to have won with 15.4 million votes against Jonathan's 13.3 million. The win marks the first time in Nigeria's history that an opposition party has democratically taken control of the country from the ruling party. General Buhari, who has previously made three failed attempts to win the presidency, ruled Nigeria from 1984 until mid-1985, after a seizing power in a military coup. His brief dictatorship saw him rule the nation with an iron fist, jailing people for trivial missteps such as public littering, and punishing civil servants who arrived late to work with gruelling physical exercises. Buhari was eventually was overthrown by his own soldiers after attempting to cover up Nigeria's deepening economic crisis, by silencing the press and jailing journalists. Supporters: Residents celebrate the anticipated victory of Buhari in Kaduna, northern Nigeria . Big win: General Buhari has enjoyed most support in the mainly Muslim north, but also won several key-states in the Christian southern states . Incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan, seen voting in his home town at Ward 13 in Otuoke, Bayelsa state, on Saturday, has reportedly called General Buhari to congratulate him on his win . Buhari's fourth, and successful, bid for presidency was made possible by the formation of a coalition of Nigeria's major opposition parties two years ago, the All Progressives Congress (APC). A united opposition and its choice of Buhari as a single candidate presented the first real opportunity in the history of Nigeria to oust a sitting president. Buhari has also been able to count on considerable voter dissatisfaction with the performance of Goodluck Jonathan, who has been president since 2010, and his failure to take proper action against Boko Haram. In Kano state, where Boko Haram's guerilla war on the civilian population has been most prominent, Buhari delivered a crushing defeat to Jonathan, winning 1.9 million votes for Jonathan's 215,800. This came despite Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowing to disrupt the election, which the group sees as 'un-Islamic', prompting unprecedented security measures at polling stations. Buhari has promised to stamp out the insurgency in the north, which has seen the Islamist group murder tens of thousands of civilians, kidnap hundreds of young girls and force more than 1.5 million people from their homes. When Buhari's win was announced, spontaneous celebrations sprang up in Kano, the nation's second city, and Kaduna in Kano state. Many brandished the wicker broom, symbol of Buhari's APC coalition, which claims it will sweep Africa's most populous country clean years of government mismanagement and corruption. Crowds were heard chanting 'change, change' as hundreds of people climbed onto rooftops to watch the celebrations. Drivers performed stunts, filling the air with thick smoke, as veiled women and the crowds shouted 'Sai Buhari' (Only Buhari) in celebration. Nigerian men watch as the election commission announces electoral results for certain states, on a television at an outdoor butchery in Kano, northern Nigeria . Nigerian men look at the morning newspapers and discuss the partial election results released, at a newspaper stand in Kano, northern Nigeria . While the topic of the government's response to militant group Boko Haram has been a significant electoral topic, provision of basic services such as electricity and water remains an important election issue . Residents watch the vote count on a television set in Kaduna, Nigeria Tuesday . 'We must see this as a triumphant show of democracy, a change for the better,' Buhari's wife Aisha Buhari said in one of a series of jubilant Twitter messages. Earlier today a U.S. official said said The United States is ready to work with anyone democratically elected as Nigeria's president. 'I would reiterate that the U.S. is ready to work with . whichever candidate the Nigerian people elect through the . democratic process,' the U.S. State Department official said. 'Buhari has peacefully contested the last few presidential . elections and accepted the results of those votes, even when he . questioned the credibility of the process,' the U.S. official . said. The official said Buhari's leadership of the opposition . suggests a commitment to democracy as part of a new era in . Nigeria that began after military rule ended in 1999. Buhari's APC declared Buhari's victory over Jonathan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) this afternoon, but the incumbent president has yet to make any official comments on the election result. Earlier today, an APC spokesperson said Buhari fears his victory could be stolen by 'tricks' from the government. 'As for the election, we have won it!' Garba Shehu said outside the APC headquarters. Accusing Goodluck Jonathan's government of possibly meddling with the election results, he added: 'We are not out of the woods yet, we don't know what tricks the government is going to play.' Because of decades of military dictatorship, this is only the eighth election since the country won independence from Britain in 1960, and the fifth since democracy was restored in 1999.

Muhammadu Buhari has won the Nigerian presidential elections . Beat incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan by 2.1million votes . First time the opposition has won a democratic presidential vote . This is 72-year-old General Buhari's fourth run at the presidency . Buhari previously ruled Nigeria in 1984-1985, after a military coup . His strict ruling eventually saw him ousted by his own soldiers .

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<s>[INST] The Nigerian presidential elections has been won by the opposition party for the first time in the country's history. General Muhammadu Buhari beat incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan by 2.1million votes in a historic win which has seen thousands take to the streets in celebration. Jonathan conceded this afternoon and called 72-year-old General Buhari to congratulate him, Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka said. Scroll down for video . Bad luck, Jonathan: General Muhammadu Buhari, 72, (right) beat incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan(left) by 2.1million in a historical opposition win . Jonathan's concession came before the final announcement of election results by the Independent National Electoral Commission and as Buhari prepared to address the nation. After the votes from the country's 36 states and small Federal Capital Territory were in this evening, Buhari was found to have won with 15.4 million votes against Jonathan's 13.3 million. The win marks the first time in Nigeria's history that an opposition party has democratically taken control of the country from the ruling party. General Buhari, who has previously made three failed attempts to win the presidency, ruled Nigeria from 1984 until mid-1985, after a seizing power in a military coup. His brief dictatorship saw him rule the nation with an iron fist, jailing people for trivial missteps such as public littering, and punishing civil servants who arrived late to work with gruelling physical exercises. Buhari was eventually was overthrown by his own soldiers after attempting to cover up Nigeria's deepening economic crisis, by silencing the press and jailing journalists. Supporters: Residents celebrate the anticipated victory of Buhari in Kaduna, northern Nigeria . Big win: General Buhari has enjoyed most support in the mainly Muslim north, but also won several key-states in the Christian southern states . Incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan, seen voting in his home town at Ward 13 in Otuoke, Bayelsa state, on Saturday, has reportedly called General Buhari to congratulate him on his win . Buhari's fourth, and successful, bid for presidency was made possible by the formation of a coalition of Nigeria's major opposition parties two years ago, the All Progressives Congress (APC). A united opposition and its choice of Buhari as a single candidate presented the first real opportunity in the history of Nigeria to oust a sitting president. Buhari has also been able to count on considerable voter dissatisfaction with the performance of Goodluck Jonathan, who has been president since 2010, and his failure to take proper action against Boko Haram. In Kano state, where Boko Haram's guerilla war on the civilian population has been most prominent, Buhari delivered a crushing defeat to Jonathan, winning 1.9 million votes for Jonathan's 215,800. This came despite Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowing to disrupt the election, which the group sees as 'un-Islamic', prompting unprecedented security measures at polling stations. Buhari has promised to stamp out the insurgency in the north, which has seen the Islamist group murder tens of thousands of civilians, kidnap hundreds of young girls and force more than 1.5 million people from their homes. When Buhari's win was announced, spontaneous celebrations sprang up in Kano, the nation's second city, and Kaduna in Kano state. Many brandished the wicker broom, symbol of Buhari's APC coalition, which claims it will sweep Africa's most populous country clean years of government mismanagement and corruption. Crowds were heard chanting 'change, change' as hundreds of people climbed onto rooftops to watch the celebrations. Drivers performed stunts, filling the air with thick smoke, as veiled women and the crowds shouted 'Sai Buhari' (Only Buhari) in celebration. Nigerian men watch as the election commission announces electoral results for certain states, on a television at an outdoor butchery in Kano, northern Nigeria . Nigerian men look at the morning newspapers and discuss the partial election results released, at a newspaper stand in Kano, northern Nigeria . While the topic of the government's response to militant group Boko Haram has been a significant electoral topic, provision of basic services such as electricity and water remains an important election issue . Residents watch the vote count on a television set in Kaduna, Nigeria Tuesday . 'We must see this as a triumphant show of democracy, a change for the better,' Buhari's wife Aisha Buhari said in one of a series of jubilant Twitter messages. Earlier today a U.S. official said said The United States is ready to work with anyone democratically elected as Nigeria's president. 'I would reiterate that the U.S. is ready to work with . whichever candidate the Nigerian people elect through the . democratic process,' the U.S. State Department official said. 'Buhari has peacefully contested the last few presidential . elections and accepted the results of those votes, even when he . questioned the credibility of the process,' the U.S. official . said. The official said Buhari's leadership of the opposition . suggests a commitment to democracy as part of a new era in . Nigeria that began after military rule ended in 1999. Buhari's APC declared Buhari's victory over Jonathan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) this afternoon, but the incumbent president has yet to make any official comments on the election result. Earlier today, an APC spokesperson said Buhari fears his victory could be stolen by 'tricks' from the government. 'As for the election, we have won it!' Garba Shehu said outside the APC headquarters. Accusing Goodluck Jonathan's government of possibly meddling with the election results, he added: 'We are not out of the woods yet, we don't know what tricks the government is going to play.' Because of decades of military dictatorship, this is only the eighth election since the country won independence from Britain in 1960, and the fifth since democracy was restored in 1999. [/INST] Muhammadu Buhari has won the Nigerian presidential elections . Beat incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan by 2.1million votes . First time the opposition has won a democratic presidential vote . This is 72-year-old General Buhari's fourth run at the presidency . Buhari previously ruled Nigeria in 1984-1985, after a military coup . His strict ruling eventually saw him ousted by his own soldiers . </s>

Twins born via caesarean section minutes after a car crash that killed their mother have been released from hospital. Ashton Hughes was driving home from a doctor's appointment in Spartanburg, South Carolina on January 6 when she ran into the back of a stopped SUV. The 19-year-old, who was seven months pregnant and had her 11-month-old daughter Dixie in the car, was conscious after the crash but complained of pain to her abdomen. She was taken to hospital where her twins - a boy and a girl - were born. The young mother suffered internal bleeding and sadly passed away after briefly holding her children, her devastated family revealed after the crash. Saved: Newborn twins Ashton Gailann Jennings and Brantley Wayne Jennings, pictured, were born on Tuesday January 6 after their mother was in a car crash. They survived but she later passed away . Tragic: Their mother, Ashton Hughes (pictured with her fiance Zack Jennings) died from her injuries following the c-section but saw the babies before she passed away. They will now be brought up by Zack . But the twins have now been released from hospital and will be brought up by Ashton's fiance Zack Jennings, with help from his mother and Ashton's family, Fox Carolina reported. Ashton Gailann Jennings, named after her mother, was born weighing 2lb 12oz, while Brantley Wayne Jennings was 3lb 2oz. The babies stayed in intensive care at Spartanburg Medical Center for around 12 weeks. It is thought the babies survived because they were delivered so soon after the crash, doctors said. They are now doing well and visited their grandfather Eric Hughes on Sunday. Ashton's mother, Misty Fink, told WYFF shortly after the crash that her daughter lost too much blood during the emergency delivery. Her cause of death has not yet been determined. After his daughter's death Eric Hughes said: 'It just hurts my heart so bad. I wish that I could take her place any day.' He added that he was relieved her babies survived, including her toddler Dixie, who was in the back of her car at the time of the crash and only suffered a few minor scrapes,The State reported. Loved: She also leaves behind an 11-month-old daughter Dixie, pictured left after her birth, who was in the car but only suffered a scrape. Pictured right with Zack . 'That's the best part about this,' he said. 'I'm thankful for them being here, but totally saddened by her being gone. The only thing I know we can do is pray and hope for the best.' Ashton had recently left her job at Chick-fil-A in Duncan to focus on bringing up her children. Zack worked as an assistant manager at the same Chick-fil-A. A former co-worker described Ashton as 'one of the sweetest people I've ever met'. Her family said she loved to wear camouflage clothing and chose a casket for her lined with camouflage material. The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office and S.C. Highway Patrol are still investigating the crash to determine what happened. Heartbroken: The family, including Zack (second right) are now trying to come to terms with her death. Her eleven-month-old daughter Dixie, who was in the car at the time, is also pictured . Eric said he believes his daughter was distracted before driving into the back of the SUV, which had stopped at a traffic light. Its driver was not injured and the SUV was able to be driven from the scene. After the crash, she was able to talk and complained of pain to her stomach, likely from the steering wheel, airbag or seat belt, which she had been wearing. Friends raised more than $2,300 for her funeral costs and children on a gofundme page. The last post, written two months ago, read: 'The family is very thankful for every penny that is donated to help with the cost of the funeral plus this is helping towards the beautiful twins that will have to stay in the hospital for another six to eight weeks.'

Ashton Hughes crashed into a stopped SUV after a doctor's appointment . 19-year-old complained of stomach pain and had emergency c-section . She passed away after briefly holding the newborn twins - a girl and a boy . They have now been released from hospital and will be raised by her fiance .

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<s>[INST] Twins born via caesarean section minutes after a car crash that killed their mother have been released from hospital. Ashton Hughes was driving home from a doctor's appointment in Spartanburg, South Carolina on January 6 when she ran into the back of a stopped SUV. The 19-year-old, who was seven months pregnant and had her 11-month-old daughter Dixie in the car, was conscious after the crash but complained of pain to her abdomen. She was taken to hospital where her twins - a boy and a girl - were born. The young mother suffered internal bleeding and sadly passed away after briefly holding her children, her devastated family revealed after the crash. Saved: Newborn twins Ashton Gailann Jennings and Brantley Wayne Jennings, pictured, were born on Tuesday January 6 after their mother was in a car crash. They survived but she later passed away . Tragic: Their mother, Ashton Hughes (pictured with her fiance Zack Jennings) died from her injuries following the c-section but saw the babies before she passed away. They will now be brought up by Zack . But the twins have now been released from hospital and will be brought up by Ashton's fiance Zack Jennings, with help from his mother and Ashton's family, Fox Carolina reported. Ashton Gailann Jennings, named after her mother, was born weighing 2lb 12oz, while Brantley Wayne Jennings was 3lb 2oz. The babies stayed in intensive care at Spartanburg Medical Center for around 12 weeks. It is thought the babies survived because they were delivered so soon after the crash, doctors said. They are now doing well and visited their grandfather Eric Hughes on Sunday. Ashton's mother, Misty Fink, told WYFF shortly after the crash that her daughter lost too much blood during the emergency delivery. Her cause of death has not yet been determined. After his daughter's death Eric Hughes said: 'It just hurts my heart so bad. I wish that I could take her place any day.' He added that he was relieved her babies survived, including her toddler Dixie, who was in the back of her car at the time of the crash and only suffered a few minor scrapes,The State reported. Loved: She also leaves behind an 11-month-old daughter Dixie, pictured left after her birth, who was in the car but only suffered a scrape. Pictured right with Zack . 'That's the best part about this,' he said. 'I'm thankful for them being here, but totally saddened by her being gone. The only thing I know we can do is pray and hope for the best.' Ashton had recently left her job at Chick-fil-A in Duncan to focus on bringing up her children. Zack worked as an assistant manager at the same Chick-fil-A. A former co-worker described Ashton as 'one of the sweetest people I've ever met'. Her family said she loved to wear camouflage clothing and chose a casket for her lined with camouflage material. The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office and S.C. Highway Patrol are still investigating the crash to determine what happened. Heartbroken: The family, including Zack (second right) are now trying to come to terms with her death. Her eleven-month-old daughter Dixie, who was in the car at the time, is also pictured . Eric said he believes his daughter was distracted before driving into the back of the SUV, which had stopped at a traffic light. Its driver was not injured and the SUV was able to be driven from the scene. After the crash, she was able to talk and complained of pain to her stomach, likely from the steering wheel, airbag or seat belt, which she had been wearing. Friends raised more than $2,300 for her funeral costs and children on a gofundme page. The last post, written two months ago, read: 'The family is very thankful for every penny that is donated to help with the cost of the funeral plus this is helping towards the beautiful twins that will have to stay in the hospital for another six to eight weeks.' [/INST] Ashton Hughes crashed into a stopped SUV after a doctor's appointment . 19-year-old complained of stomach pain and had emergency c-section . She passed away after briefly holding the newborn twins - a girl and a boy . They have now been released from hospital and will be raised by her fiance . </s>

Nick Clegg was left fuming when an award-winning TV journalist called him a ‘lying two-faced swine’ in front of an audience of children. The incident occurred when Sky News foreign editor Sam Kiley played the part of the Lib Dem leader in a warm-up for an election programme at Sky’s Westminster studio. Sitting in the host’s chair, Kiley, 50, said: ‘Right, kids, I’m Nick Clegg – ask me a question.’ Nick Clegg was left fuming when Sky News journalist Sam Kiley (left) called him a ‘lying two-faced swine’ A girl in the audience, made up of children aged ten to 12, asked: ‘Why did you not keep your pledge on tuition fees?’ Kiley replied: ‘That’s because I’m a lying, two-faced swine,’ prompting gales of laughter from the children. But the newsman – who has survived several brushes with death over his 25-year career as a foreign reporter – had no idea that Clegg was standing behind a nearby camera and heard the jibe. He muttered sarcastically: ‘Thanks, Sam.’ One witness said: ‘Clegg looked thunderous but the children thought it was hilarious. And so did the adults who were there.’ A Sky insider said: ‘It was really unfortunate and Sam was horrified. He said it as a joke and didn’t mean it. Clegg shouldn’t have been allowed in while the warm-up was on. He looked very cheesed off.’

Sky News foreign editor called Nick Clegg a 'lying, two-faced swine' Sam Kiley did not realise the Lib Dem leader was in the room at the time . Children in audience at election event burst into laughter after the insult . Clegg could be heard muttering sarcastically and 'looked very cheesed off'

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<s>[INST] Nick Clegg was left fuming when an award-winning TV journalist called him a ‘lying two-faced swine’ in front of an audience of children. The incident occurred when Sky News foreign editor Sam Kiley played the part of the Lib Dem leader in a warm-up for an election programme at Sky’s Westminster studio. Sitting in the host’s chair, Kiley, 50, said: ‘Right, kids, I’m Nick Clegg – ask me a question.’ Nick Clegg was left fuming when Sky News journalist Sam Kiley (left) called him a ‘lying two-faced swine’ A girl in the audience, made up of children aged ten to 12, asked: ‘Why did you not keep your pledge on tuition fees?’ Kiley replied: ‘That’s because I’m a lying, two-faced swine,’ prompting gales of laughter from the children. But the newsman – who has survived several brushes with death over his 25-year career as a foreign reporter – had no idea that Clegg was standing behind a nearby camera and heard the jibe. He muttered sarcastically: ‘Thanks, Sam.’ One witness said: ‘Clegg looked thunderous but the children thought it was hilarious. And so did the adults who were there.’ A Sky insider said: ‘It was really unfortunate and Sam was horrified. He said it as a joke and didn’t mean it. Clegg shouldn’t have been allowed in while the warm-up was on. He looked very cheesed off.’ [/INST] Sky News foreign editor called Nick Clegg a 'lying, two-faced swine' Sam Kiley did not realise the Lib Dem leader was in the room at the time . Children in audience at election event burst into laughter after the insult . Clegg could be heard muttering sarcastically and 'looked very cheesed off' </s>

They are the haunting, hooded figures, who walk the streets of Spain's towns and villages during the last week of Lent. And these penitents, in their white robes and heavy hoods, were no different as they took part in the annual commemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ, a mesmerising week-long celebration throughout the country. In Zamora, in the region of Castile and Leon, penitents from 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' or 'Good Dead Christ' brotherhood carry a Jesus Christ figure as they take part in a haunting night time procession. Scroll down for video . The 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' brotherhood carries a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a procession in Zamora, Spain . During the emotional festival, penitents from several religious brotherhoods take part in processions, carrying life-size effigies of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary through cobblestone city streets, accompanied by dramatic drum beats and mournful music. Also known as Semana Santa, during the week-long celebrations, participants wear gowns and conical hoods - a tradition that was meant to maintain their anonymity - during their hauntingly beautiful penance processions. Although the most-visited city during the Catholic celebration is Seville, in Andalucia, Zamora, in the north-west of the country, is also well known for its 16 religious brotherhoods and fraternities. In 1986, Holy Week in Zamora was declared a tourist interest of Spain and visitors continue to descend on the city in the lead-up to Easter, particularly to line the streets to view the scheduled processions. The fraternities weave their way through the city streets from early morning until late into the night. The 'Good Dead Christ' brotherhood take part in one of hundreds of Easter Holy Week processions on Tuesday, March 31 . Brothers from the 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' fraternity turn off their torches as they walk barefoot through the streets of Zamora . Visitors and locals watch from balconies as the procession weaves its way through the cobblestone streets . Clad in heavy robes, the penitents carry large effigies of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary as mournful music sounds behind them . Each confradia (or religious brotherhood) is represented by different coloured robes and masks, designed to protect anonymity . Each confradia (or brotherhood) is represented by different coloured robes and masks. In Seville, there are more than 50 church brotherhoods, some of which date as far back as the 13th century, while in Zamora, some documented references to celebration can be traced back to 1279. The first cofradia founded is believed to be La Santa Vera Cruz or True Cross, which dates back to the 14th century, though most brotherhoods as we know them today were created in the 20th century. Another brotherhood, the 'Jesus en su Tercera Caida' group, lead their children through the streets of Zamora on March 30 . In Zamora, the traditions date back as far as 1279, with the founding of the first cofradia: La Santa Vera Cruz or True Cross . In Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, in the southwest of the country, the celebration is in full swing . A penitent holds a girl by the hand while taking part in a Holy Week procession in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain . The most-visited city during the Catholic celebration is Seville, in Andalusia, though other smaller cities are also frequented . Hooded penitents from the La Paz brotherhood take park in a procession in Seville, Spain on Monday, March 30 . While at first glance, the marches may appear sinister, they are a stunning celebration of emotion as brothers make their way to cathedrals . Penitents in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, hold candles as they take part in one of many Holy Week processions . In maintenance of tradition, many brothers will carry processional candles and may even walk barefoot while wearing their heavy robes. Though at first glance, the processions may seem sinister, Holy Week is truly a stunning celebration of pageantry and raw emotion. The brothers make their way from parish churches to the cathedral and back again, each bearing their own Virgin Mary and Jesus statues, as well as colourful misterios (depictions of bible scenes) and pasos (floats). Holy Week, as its known, begins the Sunday before Easter (known as Palm or Passion Sunday) and continues through to Easter Sunday.

The last week of Lent marks the annual commemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ in many Spanish cities . Easter Holy Week begins on the Sunday before Easter (Palm Sunday) and continues through to Easter Sunday . For the festival, penitents from several Catholic brotherhoods take part in haunting processions in the city streets .

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<s>[INST] They are the haunting, hooded figures, who walk the streets of Spain's towns and villages during the last week of Lent. And these penitents, in their white robes and heavy hoods, were no different as they took part in the annual commemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ, a mesmerising week-long celebration throughout the country. In Zamora, in the region of Castile and Leon, penitents from 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' or 'Good Dead Christ' brotherhood carry a Jesus Christ figure as they take part in a haunting night time procession. Scroll down for video . The 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' brotherhood carries a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a procession in Zamora, Spain . During the emotional festival, penitents from several religious brotherhoods take part in processions, carrying life-size effigies of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary through cobblestone city streets, accompanied by dramatic drum beats and mournful music. Also known as Semana Santa, during the week-long celebrations, participants wear gowns and conical hoods - a tradition that was meant to maintain their anonymity - during their hauntingly beautiful penance processions. Although the most-visited city during the Catholic celebration is Seville, in Andalucia, Zamora, in the north-west of the country, is also well known for its 16 religious brotherhoods and fraternities. In 1986, Holy Week in Zamora was declared a tourist interest of Spain and visitors continue to descend on the city in the lead-up to Easter, particularly to line the streets to view the scheduled processions. The fraternities weave their way through the city streets from early morning until late into the night. The 'Good Dead Christ' brotherhood take part in one of hundreds of Easter Holy Week processions on Tuesday, March 31 . Brothers from the 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' fraternity turn off their torches as they walk barefoot through the streets of Zamora . Visitors and locals watch from balconies as the procession weaves its way through the cobblestone streets . Clad in heavy robes, the penitents carry large effigies of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary as mournful music sounds behind them . Each confradia (or religious brotherhood) is represented by different coloured robes and masks, designed to protect anonymity . Each confradia (or brotherhood) is represented by different coloured robes and masks. In Seville, there are more than 50 church brotherhoods, some of which date as far back as the 13th century, while in Zamora, some documented references to celebration can be traced back to 1279. The first cofradia founded is believed to be La Santa Vera Cruz or True Cross, which dates back to the 14th century, though most brotherhoods as we know them today were created in the 20th century. Another brotherhood, the 'Jesus en su Tercera Caida' group, lead their children through the streets of Zamora on March 30 . In Zamora, the traditions date back as far as 1279, with the founding of the first cofradia: La Santa Vera Cruz or True Cross . In Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, in the southwest of the country, the celebration is in full swing . A penitent holds a girl by the hand while taking part in a Holy Week procession in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain . The most-visited city during the Catholic celebration is Seville, in Andalusia, though other smaller cities are also frequented . Hooded penitents from the La Paz brotherhood take park in a procession in Seville, Spain on Monday, March 30 . While at first glance, the marches may appear sinister, they are a stunning celebration of emotion as brothers make their way to cathedrals . Penitents in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, hold candles as they take part in one of many Holy Week processions . In maintenance of tradition, many brothers will carry processional candles and may even walk barefoot while wearing their heavy robes. Though at first glance, the processions may seem sinister, Holy Week is truly a stunning celebration of pageantry and raw emotion. The brothers make their way from parish churches to the cathedral and back again, each bearing their own Virgin Mary and Jesus statues, as well as colourful misterios (depictions of bible scenes) and pasos (floats). Holy Week, as its known, begins the Sunday before Easter (known as Palm or Passion Sunday) and continues through to Easter Sunday. [/INST] The last week of Lent marks the annual commemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ in many Spanish cities . Easter Holy Week begins on the Sunday before Easter (Palm Sunday) and continues through to Easter Sunday . For the festival, penitents from several Catholic brotherhoods take part in haunting processions in the city streets . </s>

Assault: The flight was diverted after the passenger attacked the stewardess (stock image) An easyJet flight made an emergency landing in Rome when an angry passenger punched a stewardess because he was 'waiting too long for a sandwich'. The furious traveller shouted: 'I've been waiting for hours, I'm hungry', before assaulting the young cabin crew member, eyewitnesses said. The drama erupted aboard the British budget airline's flight from Geneva to Pristina in Kosovo this morning. A witness who was sitting near the man said: 'He shouted at the stewardess, then he stood up and punched her, and when she fell to the floor, he carried on hitting her.' Fellow passengers then stepped in to restrain the man, while the pilot diverted the plane to Fumincino airport in the Italian capital for 'security reasons'. EasyJet confirmed the attack and said its cabin crew member had been injured and her glasses had been broken (stock image) The stewardess later told Swiss newspaper 20 Minutes: 'I was totally shocked. I can't understand how anyone could react so violently over a sandwich.' Italian police arrested a man while the stewardess received medical attention at the scene, an eyewitness said. EasyJet confirmed the attack and said its cabin crew member had been injured and her glasses had been broken. A spokesman said: 'EasyJet can confirm that flight EZS1483 from Geneva to Pristina on 31 March diverted to Rome as a result of a passenger onboard behaving in a disruptive manner. 'The aircraft was met by the police on arrival in Rome and the passenger was arrested. 'The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority. 'Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously, do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard and always push for prosecution.' The 180 passengers were taken on to Pristina on a separate flight later in the afternoon. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Eyewitnesses say the man shouted 'I've been waiting hours' before attack . It's claimed he punched stewardess and carried on hitting her when she fell . Drama erupted aboard the flight from Geneva to Pristina in Kosovo today . The pilot diverted plane to Fumincino airport in Rome for 'security reasons'

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<s>[INST] Assault: The flight was diverted after the passenger attacked the stewardess (stock image) An easyJet flight made an emergency landing in Rome when an angry passenger punched a stewardess because he was 'waiting too long for a sandwich'. The furious traveller shouted: 'I've been waiting for hours, I'm hungry', before assaulting the young cabin crew member, eyewitnesses said. The drama erupted aboard the British budget airline's flight from Geneva to Pristina in Kosovo this morning. A witness who was sitting near the man said: 'He shouted at the stewardess, then he stood up and punched her, and when she fell to the floor, he carried on hitting her.' Fellow passengers then stepped in to restrain the man, while the pilot diverted the plane to Fumincino airport in the Italian capital for 'security reasons'. EasyJet confirmed the attack and said its cabin crew member had been injured and her glasses had been broken (stock image) The stewardess later told Swiss newspaper 20 Minutes: 'I was totally shocked. I can't understand how anyone could react so violently over a sandwich.' Italian police arrested a man while the stewardess received medical attention at the scene, an eyewitness said. EasyJet confirmed the attack and said its cabin crew member had been injured and her glasses had been broken. A spokesman said: 'EasyJet can confirm that flight EZS1483 from Geneva to Pristina on 31 March diverted to Rome as a result of a passenger onboard behaving in a disruptive manner. 'The aircraft was met by the police on arrival in Rome and the passenger was arrested. 'The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority. 'Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously, do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard and always push for prosecution.' The 180 passengers were taken on to Pristina on a separate flight later in the afternoon. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. [/INST] Eyewitnesses say the man shouted 'I've been waiting hours' before attack . It's claimed he punched stewardess and carried on hitting her when she fell . Drama erupted aboard the flight from Geneva to Pristina in Kosovo today . The pilot diverted plane to Fumincino airport in Rome for 'security reasons' </s>

Tony Fernandes thought Queens Park Rangers were not getting enough out of their players. He thought the younger ones should get more of a chance. Now he knows. Darnell Furlong, 19, was removed at half-time against Crystal Palace and replaced by a 36-year-old with flu, having been given a terrible time by Yannick Bolasie. Palace were leading 3-0 by then. Adel Taarabt played a full 90 minutes and looked heavy and poor. So there was no secret stash of talent, ignored by the previous manager. Darnell Furlong (right) finds it tough going against Glenn Murray and was substituted at half-time . Charlie Austin tries to point Adel Taarabt in the right direction but QPR look to be heading down . Fighting relegation all season, Rangers would have been one of the easiest teams to make. A talented youngster or an outcast like Taarabt would have been instantly recalled had there been the slightest spark or inclination. There are some clubs — and Tim Sherwood has proved that Aston Villa are one — where an underachieving group can be energised. That isn’t the case at QPR. The best players were playing and weren’t good enough. It really was no more complicated than that. Austin (left) looks dejected with team-mates Steven Caulker and flu-victim Clint Hill, who replaced Furlong . Tony Fernandes will be in no doubt now that the players at Loftus Road are not good enough to stay up .

With QPR rooted in the relegation zone, Fernandes thought the club should give their youth players a chance in the first team . Darnell Furlong started the 3-1 loss at Crystal Palace but was substituted at half-time for a 36-year-old with flu . Adel Taarabt played 90 minutes and looked heavy and poor . So there was no secret stash of talent, ignored by the previous manager .

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<s>[INST] Tony Fernandes thought Queens Park Rangers were not getting enough out of their players. He thought the younger ones should get more of a chance. Now he knows. Darnell Furlong, 19, was removed at half-time against Crystal Palace and replaced by a 36-year-old with flu, having been given a terrible time by Yannick Bolasie. Palace were leading 3-0 by then. Adel Taarabt played a full 90 minutes and looked heavy and poor. So there was no secret stash of talent, ignored by the previous manager. Darnell Furlong (right) finds it tough going against Glenn Murray and was substituted at half-time . Charlie Austin tries to point Adel Taarabt in the right direction but QPR look to be heading down . Fighting relegation all season, Rangers would have been one of the easiest teams to make. A talented youngster or an outcast like Taarabt would have been instantly recalled had there been the slightest spark or inclination. There are some clubs — and Tim Sherwood has proved that Aston Villa are one — where an underachieving group can be energised. That isn’t the case at QPR. The best players were playing and weren’t good enough. It really was no more complicated than that. Austin (left) looks dejected with team-mates Steven Caulker and flu-victim Clint Hill, who replaced Furlong . Tony Fernandes will be in no doubt now that the players at Loftus Road are not good enough to stay up . [/INST] With QPR rooted in the relegation zone, Fernandes thought the club should give their youth players a chance in the first team . Darnell Furlong started the 3-1 loss at Crystal Palace but was substituted at half-time for a 36-year-old with flu . Adel Taarabt played 90 minutes and looked heavy and poor . So there was no secret stash of talent, ignored by the previous manager . </s>

A mother has revealed her horror after she discovered she married a paedophile. Mel Alford, of Exeter, Devon, said she only found out her husband Jonathan's past when he appeared in court to admit grooming an underage girl for sex. The 37-year-old, who has three children, first met the man she knows as JR, in April 2012 through Facebook as she was friends with his older brother. Mel Alford said she had no idea her husband Jonathan was a paedophile until he was in court . Ms Alford said she agreed to go on a date with him after he ‘kept sending nice messages’. She revealed: ‘We ended up getting engaged in August and brought the wedding forward to November that year when I found out my dad was dying from cancer. 'We were together most of the time and the start of our marriage was really good. He was great with my kids and treated me like a queen. 'I had no idea what he was really like until a social worker visited me and told me he was on bail for sleeping with an underage girl. 'That girl had come to my children's dad's house and told him and he contacted social services.' Ms Alford said that her husband denied it and pulled up what he told her was the girl's Facebook page which had a message to him saying 'sorry I lied’. Mel - pictured with Jonathan on their wedding day - said he treated her 'like a queen' She said: 'It turns out he had set up a fake account to send that message. 'Myself and the kids believed him so we just carried on. But he became so jealous after we got married and I could not answer the door in case it was a man and he would sleep outside in his car if we had a row. 'In September 2013 I kicked him out. But I didn't know the allegations were true until I saw he was in court.’ At Exeter Crown Court, Jonathan Alford admitted six counts of sexual activity with a child, seven of making or possessing indecent images of children, three of having extreme pornography and one of perverting the course of justice. Alford was also caught with child abuse and bestiality images on his computer and was jailed for seven years and three months in July last year. Ms Alford said she was totally unaware of his charges until he appeared in court and said struggled to believe that the man she loved and brought into her family was capable of such crimes. Jonathan Alford was jailed for more than seven years after he admitted admitted six counts of sexual activity with a child and other related offences . 'I went along to the court and shouted and screamed on every plea. I heard all about his sickening crimes,’ Ms Alford said. 'It was so disturbing I don't think it was really sinking in on the day. 'I walked into the middle of the court and called him a “dirty bastard”. He smiled at me and I just wanted to kill him. 'He had been brought into my family and been around my kids. I was sickened. Still all I know is what I heard in court that day. I still don't really know the full story. 'I never saw him again after that. I wanted to go to his sentencing hearing but because I had kicked off at the previous hearing the police wouldn't let me in. 'I have asked my kids if he ever tried it on with them and they have said no. But he should not have been allowed anywhere near me and my three children while he was on bail. 'There should have been checks done.' Ms Alford said she is now awaiting her final divorce papers to come through, and has set up an unofficial website to ‘name and shame’ offenders – which the police have told her to take down. She said: 'It has certainly made me a lot more cautious about people and I am passionate about what I am doing. 'I am proud to have met so many people and victims. I am not a counsellor but they tell me their story and I try and help them.’ She added: 'You have no idea who is a paedophile. I was married to one and did not know. 'I hear so many stories - many of them extremely heart-breaking. I just want people to be more aware of who they are dating and allowing to be around their children.’ She said: 'I carry a lot of guilt that I put my children in danger by having this man around them. I don't think I will ever get over that.’

Mel Alford, 37, married Jonathan in 2012 after meeting on Facebook . Mother of three said he 'treated her like a queen', 'was great with my kids' Had no idea of his past until social worker visited her home in Devon . But husband managed to convince her underage sex claims were lies . However, he became jealous so Ms Alford 'kicked him out' Alford was jailed for seven years over the offences . Ms Alford said she has started unofficial sex offender website .

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<s>[INST] A mother has revealed her horror after she discovered she married a paedophile. Mel Alford, of Exeter, Devon, said she only found out her husband Jonathan's past when he appeared in court to admit grooming an underage girl for sex. The 37-year-old, who has three children, first met the man she knows as JR, in April 2012 through Facebook as she was friends with his older brother. Mel Alford said she had no idea her husband Jonathan was a paedophile until he was in court . Ms Alford said she agreed to go on a date with him after he ‘kept sending nice messages’. She revealed: ‘We ended up getting engaged in August and brought the wedding forward to November that year when I found out my dad was dying from cancer. 'We were together most of the time and the start of our marriage was really good. He was great with my kids and treated me like a queen. 'I had no idea what he was really like until a social worker visited me and told me he was on bail for sleeping with an underage girl. 'That girl had come to my children's dad's house and told him and he contacted social services.' Ms Alford said that her husband denied it and pulled up what he told her was the girl's Facebook page which had a message to him saying 'sorry I lied’. Mel - pictured with Jonathan on their wedding day - said he treated her 'like a queen' She said: 'It turns out he had set up a fake account to send that message. 'Myself and the kids believed him so we just carried on. But he became so jealous after we got married and I could not answer the door in case it was a man and he would sleep outside in his car if we had a row. 'In September 2013 I kicked him out. But I didn't know the allegations were true until I saw he was in court.’ At Exeter Crown Court, Jonathan Alford admitted six counts of sexual activity with a child, seven of making or possessing indecent images of children, three of having extreme pornography and one of perverting the course of justice. Alford was also caught with child abuse and bestiality images on his computer and was jailed for seven years and three months in July last year. Ms Alford said she was totally unaware of his charges until he appeared in court and said struggled to believe that the man she loved and brought into her family was capable of such crimes. Jonathan Alford was jailed for more than seven years after he admitted admitted six counts of sexual activity with a child and other related offences . 'I went along to the court and shouted and screamed on every plea. I heard all about his sickening crimes,’ Ms Alford said. 'It was so disturbing I don't think it was really sinking in on the day. 'I walked into the middle of the court and called him a “dirty bastard”. He smiled at me and I just wanted to kill him. 'He had been brought into my family and been around my kids. I was sickened. Still all I know is what I heard in court that day. I still don't really know the full story. 'I never saw him again after that. I wanted to go to his sentencing hearing but because I had kicked off at the previous hearing the police wouldn't let me in. 'I have asked my kids if he ever tried it on with them and they have said no. But he should not have been allowed anywhere near me and my three children while he was on bail. 'There should have been checks done.' Ms Alford said she is now awaiting her final divorce papers to come through, and has set up an unofficial website to ‘name and shame’ offenders – which the police have told her to take down. She said: 'It has certainly made me a lot more cautious about people and I am passionate about what I am doing. 'I am proud to have met so many people and victims. I am not a counsellor but they tell me their story and I try and help them.’ She added: 'You have no idea who is a paedophile. I was married to one and did not know. 'I hear so many stories - many of them extremely heart-breaking. I just want people to be more aware of who they are dating and allowing to be around their children.’ She said: 'I carry a lot of guilt that I put my children in danger by having this man around them. I don't think I will ever get over that.’ [/INST] Mel Alford, 37, married Jonathan in 2012 after meeting on Facebook . Mother of three said he 'treated her like a queen', 'was great with my kids' Had no idea of his past until social worker visited her home in Devon . But husband managed to convince her underage sex claims were lies . However, he became jealous so Ms Alford 'kicked him out' Alford was jailed for seven years over the offences . Ms Alford said she has started unofficial sex offender website . </s>

Three kids were pictured hitching a ride on the back of a subway car on Monday evening and some people claim to see a spooky skull in the photo. The children were on the back of an uptown express train leaving the station at 96th Street around 6pm, in a photo shared with Westsiderag. It may have been a 2, 3 or 5 train that was leaving the Upper West Side station. Three kids were seen clinging to the back of an uptown express train leaving the 96th Street station on the Upper West Side at about 6pm on Monday evening . The man who took the photo, Sean Futterman, said the skull image may have just been a trick of the light . It is odd the image was spotted on the same day Lorraine Ogarro of the Bronx fell to her death on the tracks . A concerned commuter, Sean Futterman, snapped a photo of the kids and sent it to the West Side Rag. Futterman, a real-estate broker in Manhattan, yelled at the kids to get off the train, PIX 11 reported. The children responded with laughs and curses as the train sped off. No police officers were in the station at the time, according to Futterman. He said the skull image in his photo is could just be a trick of the light, but did admit to noticing  'something strange underneath the subway car'. MTA official Kevin Ortiz was shown the photo. After seeing it, he said: 'Stupidity knows no bounds.' Earlier in the day, a 54-year-old woman who was trying to move between subway cars was hit by a train after she slipped and fell to the tracks below. Lorraine Ogarro of the Bronx was on a 1 train headed downtown when she fell off near the 207 Street station in Inwood around 10.30am, according to the New York Post. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kids were on uptown express train leaving 96th Street station on Monday . The 2, 3 or 5 train was leaving the Upper West Side station around 6pm . An image of what appears to be a skull can be seen underneath the train . Woman from the Bronx was killed by 1 train under the 207 Street station .

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<s>[INST] Three kids were pictured hitching a ride on the back of a subway car on Monday evening and some people claim to see a spooky skull in the photo. The children were on the back of an uptown express train leaving the station at 96th Street around 6pm, in a photo shared with Westsiderag. It may have been a 2, 3 or 5 train that was leaving the Upper West Side station. Three kids were seen clinging to the back of an uptown express train leaving the 96th Street station on the Upper West Side at about 6pm on Monday evening . The man who took the photo, Sean Futterman, said the skull image may have just been a trick of the light . It is odd the image was spotted on the same day Lorraine Ogarro of the Bronx fell to her death on the tracks . A concerned commuter, Sean Futterman, snapped a photo of the kids and sent it to the West Side Rag. Futterman, a real-estate broker in Manhattan, yelled at the kids to get off the train, PIX 11 reported. The children responded with laughs and curses as the train sped off. No police officers were in the station at the time, according to Futterman. He said the skull image in his photo is could just be a trick of the light, but did admit to noticing  'something strange underneath the subway car'. MTA official Kevin Ortiz was shown the photo. After seeing it, he said: 'Stupidity knows no bounds.' Earlier in the day, a 54-year-old woman who was trying to move between subway cars was hit by a train after she slipped and fell to the tracks below. Lorraine Ogarro of the Bronx was on a 1 train headed downtown when she fell off near the 207 Street station in Inwood around 10.30am, according to the New York Post. She was pronounced dead at the scene. [/INST] Kids were on uptown express train leaving 96th Street station on Monday . The 2, 3 or 5 train was leaving the Upper West Side station around 6pm . An image of what appears to be a skull can be seen underneath the train . Woman from the Bronx was killed by 1 train under the 207 Street station . </s>

Former Manchester United player Ray Wilkins believes Radamel Falcao has not done enough to earn a permanent deal at the club - and says he looks a shadow of his former self. Falcao, on a season-long loan at Old Trafford from Monaco, has been a huge disappointment having notched just four goals in 20 appearances since moving to the Barclays Premier League. A series of poor performances have seen him left out of Louis van Gaal's side of late and with Monaco expecting a fee for around £40million for the former Atletico Madrid striker in the summer, United face a tough decision over his future. Radamel Falcao has been a disappointment at Manchester United and it looks unlikely that they will sign him . Ray Wilkins cannot see United taking up the option of signing Falcao with the way his form has been . Van Gaal seems so disappointed in the forward that he left him on the bench away at Newcastle United on Wednesday night - even when United were desperate for a goal in the closing stages. And former United midfielder Wilkins feels that Falcao's days are numbered after failing to convince the club to invest even more money in him. 'Falcao has been struggling for goals,' Wilkins told talkSPORT. 'He hasn't shown any type of form that we expected when he arrived at Manchester United.' Falcao chases down a ball at Old Trafford, but he has recently found himself benched by Louis van Gaal . Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt gets to grips with Falcao, who has struggled for form in England . The 29-year-old cost Monaco over £40m when signed a year-and-half ago from Atletico Madrid, where he forged a reputation as a goalscorer and netted a hat-trick against Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup in 2012. But Wilkins says he is nowhere near the standards that he showed at that game in Monaco. 'His form has been very poor in fact, we haven't seen anything like the player who absolutely destroyed Chelsea with Atletico Madrid a few years back,' he said. 'They have already paid a huge loan fee and his wages are extremely expensive. To take him on would require a big fee, I would think they will look elsewhere.' Falcao was at St James' Park for United's trip to face Newcastle United but didn't make it off the bench .

Radamel Falcao has just four goals in 20 games for Manchester United . The on-loan striker has been a huge disappointment in the Premier League . Former player Ray Wilkins does not believe United will pay up to sign him . Falcao was left on the bench for United's 1-0 win over Newcastle United . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .

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<s>[INST] Former Manchester United player Ray Wilkins believes Radamel Falcao has not done enough to earn a permanent deal at the club - and says he looks a shadow of his former self. Falcao, on a season-long loan at Old Trafford from Monaco, has been a huge disappointment having notched just four goals in 20 appearances since moving to the Barclays Premier League. A series of poor performances have seen him left out of Louis van Gaal's side of late and with Monaco expecting a fee for around £40million for the former Atletico Madrid striker in the summer, United face a tough decision over his future. Radamel Falcao has been a disappointment at Manchester United and it looks unlikely that they will sign him . Ray Wilkins cannot see United taking up the option of signing Falcao with the way his form has been . Van Gaal seems so disappointed in the forward that he left him on the bench away at Newcastle United on Wednesday night - even when United were desperate for a goal in the closing stages. And former United midfielder Wilkins feels that Falcao's days are numbered after failing to convince the club to invest even more money in him. 'Falcao has been struggling for goals,' Wilkins told talkSPORT. 'He hasn't shown any type of form that we expected when he arrived at Manchester United.' Falcao chases down a ball at Old Trafford, but he has recently found himself benched by Louis van Gaal . Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt gets to grips with Falcao, who has struggled for form in England . The 29-year-old cost Monaco over £40m when signed a year-and-half ago from Atletico Madrid, where he forged a reputation as a goalscorer and netted a hat-trick against Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup in 2012. But Wilkins says he is nowhere near the standards that he showed at that game in Monaco. 'His form has been very poor in fact, we haven't seen anything like the player who absolutely destroyed Chelsea with Atletico Madrid a few years back,' he said. 'They have already paid a huge loan fee and his wages are extremely expensive. To take him on would require a big fee, I would think they will look elsewhere.' Falcao was at St James' Park for United's trip to face Newcastle United but didn't make it off the bench . [/INST] Radamel Falcao has just four goals in 20 games for Manchester United . The on-loan striker has been a huge disappointment in the Premier League . Former player Ray Wilkins does not believe United will pay up to sign him . Falcao was left on the bench for United's 1-0 win over Newcastle United . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news . </s>

(CNN)For the second time, a Georgia woman's execution has been postponed -- this time because of concerns about the drugs to be used. Kelly Renee Gissendaner was scheduled to die at 7 p.m. ET Monday. "Prior to the execution, the drugs were sent to an independent lab for testing of potency. The drugs fell within the acceptable testing limits," the Georgia Department of Corrections said in a statement. "Within the hours leading up to the scheduled execution, the Execution Team performed the necessary checks. At that time, the drugs appeared cloudy. The Department of Corrections immediately consulted with a pharmacist, and in an abundance of caution, Inmate Gissendaner's execution has been postponed." The 47-year-old was originally scheduled to die on Wednesday, but that execution was called off because of winter weather. A petition saying the mother of three has turned her life around, even earning a theology degree while in prison, had garnered about 80,000 signatures as of Tuesday morning. Organizers plan to deliver it to Gov. Nathan Deal, though in Georgia, the governor has no authority to grant clemency. Gissendaner has become a "powerful voice for good," the petition says of the woman convicted of orchestrating her husband's death in 1997. "While incarcerated, she has been a pastoral presence to many, teaching, preaching and living a life of purpose," the petition states. "Kelly is a living testament to the possibility of change and the power of hope. She is an extraordinary example of the rehabilitation that the corrections system aims to produce." On Sunday night, about 200 people attended a vigil at Emory University's Cannon Chapel, where they sang her praises. "Killing her is not going to bring anything back. It's not going to undo what's been done," priest Kelly Zappa told CNN affiliate WSB. The pleas did not sway Georgia's high court or its board of pardons. In a 5-2 decision Monday afternoon, the state Supreme Court denied her request for a stay, and it also dismissed a constitutional challenge claiming that her sentence was disproportionate. And the State Board of Pardons and Paroles said Monday evening that its decision last week to deny clemency in the case stands. Not since Lena Baker, an African-American convicted of murder and pardoned decades later, has Georgia executed a woman. The state was scheduled to snap that 70-year streak last week before Gissendaner's execution was first postponed. Just hours before she was scheduled to die by injection at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson last Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Corrections announced it had postponed the execution until Monday at 7 p.m. "due to weather and associated scheduling issues," department spokeswoman Gwendolyn Hogan said. Gissendaner was convicted in a February 1997 murder plot that targeted her husband in suburban Atlanta. She was romantically involved with Gregory Owen and conspired with the 43-year-old to have her husband, Douglas Gissendaner, killed, according to court testimony. Owen wanted Kelly Gissendaner to file for a divorce, but she was concerned that her husband would "not leave her alone if she simply divorced him," court documents said. The Gissendaners had already divorced once, in 1993, and they remarried in 1995. Details of the crime, as laid out at trial and provided by Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, are as follows: . Kelly Gissendaner and Owen planned the murder for months. On February 7, 1997, she dropped Owen off at her home, gave him a nightstick and hunting knife, and went out dancing with girlfriends. Douglas Gissendaner also spent the evening away from home, going to a church friend's house to work on cars. Owen lay in wait until he returned. When Douglas Gissendaner came home around 11:30 p.m., Owen forced him by knifepoint into a car and drove him to a remote area of Gwinnett County. There, Owen ordered his victim into the woods, took his watch and wallet to make it look like a robbery, hit him in the head with the nightstick and stabbed Douglas Gissendaner in the neck eight to 10 times. Kelly Gissendaner arrived just as the murder took place, but she did not immediately get out of her car. She later checked to make sure her husband was dead, then Owen followed her in Douglas Gissendaner's car to retrieve a can of kerosene that Kelly Gissendaner had left for him. Owen set her husband's car on fire in an effort to hide evidence and left the scene with Kelly Gissendaner. Police discovered the burned-out automobile the morning after the murder but did not find the body. Authorities kicked off a search. Kelly Gissendaner, meanwhile, went on local television appealing to the public for information on her husband's whereabouts. Her and Owen's story started to unravel after a series of police interviews. On February 20, Douglas Gissendaner's face-down body was found about a mile from his car. An autopsy determined the cause of death to be knife wounds to the neck, but the medical examiner couldn't tell which strike killed Douglas Gissendaner because animals had devoured the skin and soft tissue on the right side of his neck. On February 24, Owen confessed to the killing and implicated Kelly Gissendaner, who was arrested the next day and charged. While in jail awaiting trial, Kelly Gissendaner grew angry when she heard that Owen was to receive a 25-year sentence for his role in the murder. (Owen is serving life in prison at a facility in Davisboro, according to Georgia Department of Corrections records.) She began writing letters to hire a third person who would falsely confess to taking her to the crime scene at gunpoint. She asked her cellmate, Laura McDuffie, to find someone willing to do the job for $10,000, and McDuffie turned Kelly Gissendaner's letters over to authorities via her attorney. Kelly Gissendaner has exhausted all state and federal appeals, the attorney general said in a statement last week. In the clemency application, Gissendaner's lawyers argued she was equally or less culpable than Owen, who actually did the killing. Both defendants were offered identical plea bargains before trial: life in prison with an agreement to not seek parole for 25 years. Owen accepted the plea bargain and testified against his former girlfriend. Gissendaner was willing to plead guilty, her current lawyers said, but consulted with her trial lawyer and asked prosecutors to remove the stipulation about waiting 25 years to apply for parole. According to her clemency appeal, her lead trial attorney, Edwin Wilson, said he thought the jury would not sentence her to death "because she was a woman and because she did not actually kill Doug. ... I should have pushed her to take the plea but did not because I thought we would get straight up life if she was convicted." Her appeal lawyers also argued that Gissendaner had expressed deep remorse for her actions, become a model inmate and grown spiritually. They said her death would cause further hardship for her children. For her last meal, she requested an extravagant one: two Burger King Whoppers with cheese (with everything), two large orders of fries, popcorn, cornbread, a side of buttermilk and a salad with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, carrots, cheese, boiled eggs and Newman's Own buttermilk dressing, the Corrections Department said. She also requested a glass of lemonade and cherry-vanilla ice cream for dessert. According to the Death Penalty Information Center: . • Between 1973 and 2012 -- the most recent data available -- 178 death sentences were imposed upon female offenders. These sentences constitute about 2% of all death sentences. • Five states -- North Carolina, Florida, California, Ohio and Texas -- account for over half of all such sentences. • As of December 31, 2012, there were 61 women on death row. • Women on death row range in age from 28 to 79. They have been on death row from a few months to over 26 years. Currently the only woman on Georgia's death row, Gissendaner would be the second woman in the state's history to be executed. The first was Baker, an African-American maid who was sentenced to death by an all-white, all-male jury in 1944. She claimed self-defense for killing a man who held her against her will, threatened her life and appeared poised to hit her with a metal bar before she fired a fatal shot. Sixty years after her execution, Georgia's parole board posthumously pardoned her after finding that "it was a grievous error to deny (her) clemency." Such pardons are rare, but so are executions of women. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, only 15 women have been executed in the United States since 1977. CNN's Holly Yan, Tina Burnside, Greg Botelho, Tristan Smith and John Murgatroyd contributed to this report.

The execution is postponed because the drugs "appeared cloudy," Georgia says . Gissendaner's was scheduled to die at 7 p.m. Monday for a murder plot targeting her husband .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)For the second time, a Georgia woman's execution has been postponed -- this time because of concerns about the drugs to be used. Kelly Renee Gissendaner was scheduled to die at 7 p.m. ET Monday. "Prior to the execution, the drugs were sent to an independent lab for testing of potency. The drugs fell within the acceptable testing limits," the Georgia Department of Corrections said in a statement. "Within the hours leading up to the scheduled execution, the Execution Team performed the necessary checks. At that time, the drugs appeared cloudy. The Department of Corrections immediately consulted with a pharmacist, and in an abundance of caution, Inmate Gissendaner's execution has been postponed." The 47-year-old was originally scheduled to die on Wednesday, but that execution was called off because of winter weather. A petition saying the mother of three has turned her life around, even earning a theology degree while in prison, had garnered about 80,000 signatures as of Tuesday morning. Organizers plan to deliver it to Gov. Nathan Deal, though in Georgia, the governor has no authority to grant clemency. Gissendaner has become a "powerful voice for good," the petition says of the woman convicted of orchestrating her husband's death in 1997. "While incarcerated, she has been a pastoral presence to many, teaching, preaching and living a life of purpose," the petition states. "Kelly is a living testament to the possibility of change and the power of hope. She is an extraordinary example of the rehabilitation that the corrections system aims to produce." On Sunday night, about 200 people attended a vigil at Emory University's Cannon Chapel, where they sang her praises. "Killing her is not going to bring anything back. It's not going to undo what's been done," priest Kelly Zappa told CNN affiliate WSB. The pleas did not sway Georgia's high court or its board of pardons. In a 5-2 decision Monday afternoon, the state Supreme Court denied her request for a stay, and it also dismissed a constitutional challenge claiming that her sentence was disproportionate. And the State Board of Pardons and Paroles said Monday evening that its decision last week to deny clemency in the case stands. Not since Lena Baker, an African-American convicted of murder and pardoned decades later, has Georgia executed a woman. The state was scheduled to snap that 70-year streak last week before Gissendaner's execution was first postponed. Just hours before she was scheduled to die by injection at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson last Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Corrections announced it had postponed the execution until Monday at 7 p.m. "due to weather and associated scheduling issues," department spokeswoman Gwendolyn Hogan said. Gissendaner was convicted in a February 1997 murder plot that targeted her husband in suburban Atlanta. She was romantically involved with Gregory Owen and conspired with the 43-year-old to have her husband, Douglas Gissendaner, killed, according to court testimony. Owen wanted Kelly Gissendaner to file for a divorce, but she was concerned that her husband would "not leave her alone if she simply divorced him," court documents said. The Gissendaners had already divorced once, in 1993, and they remarried in 1995. Details of the crime, as laid out at trial and provided by Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, are as follows: . Kelly Gissendaner and Owen planned the murder for months. On February 7, 1997, she dropped Owen off at her home, gave him a nightstick and hunting knife, and went out dancing with girlfriends. Douglas Gissendaner also spent the evening away from home, going to a church friend's house to work on cars. Owen lay in wait until he returned. When Douglas Gissendaner came home around 11:30 p.m., Owen forced him by knifepoint into a car and drove him to a remote area of Gwinnett County. There, Owen ordered his victim into the woods, took his watch and wallet to make it look like a robbery, hit him in the head with the nightstick and stabbed Douglas Gissendaner in the neck eight to 10 times. Kelly Gissendaner arrived just as the murder took place, but she did not immediately get out of her car. She later checked to make sure her husband was dead, then Owen followed her in Douglas Gissendaner's car to retrieve a can of kerosene that Kelly Gissendaner had left for him. Owen set her husband's car on fire in an effort to hide evidence and left the scene with Kelly Gissendaner. Police discovered the burned-out automobile the morning after the murder but did not find the body. Authorities kicked off a search. Kelly Gissendaner, meanwhile, went on local television appealing to the public for information on her husband's whereabouts. Her and Owen's story started to unravel after a series of police interviews. On February 20, Douglas Gissendaner's face-down body was found about a mile from his car. An autopsy determined the cause of death to be knife wounds to the neck, but the medical examiner couldn't tell which strike killed Douglas Gissendaner because animals had devoured the skin and soft tissue on the right side of his neck. On February 24, Owen confessed to the killing and implicated Kelly Gissendaner, who was arrested the next day and charged. While in jail awaiting trial, Kelly Gissendaner grew angry when she heard that Owen was to receive a 25-year sentence for his role in the murder. (Owen is serving life in prison at a facility in Davisboro, according to Georgia Department of Corrections records.) She began writing letters to hire a third person who would falsely confess to taking her to the crime scene at gunpoint. She asked her cellmate, Laura McDuffie, to find someone willing to do the job for $10,000, and McDuffie turned Kelly Gissendaner's letters over to authorities via her attorney. Kelly Gissendaner has exhausted all state and federal appeals, the attorney general said in a statement last week. In the clemency application, Gissendaner's lawyers argued she was equally or less culpable than Owen, who actually did the killing. Both defendants were offered identical plea bargains before trial: life in prison with an agreement to not seek parole for 25 years. Owen accepted the plea bargain and testified against his former girlfriend. Gissendaner was willing to plead guilty, her current lawyers said, but consulted with her trial lawyer and asked prosecutors to remove the stipulation about waiting 25 years to apply for parole. According to her clemency appeal, her lead trial attorney, Edwin Wilson, said he thought the jury would not sentence her to death "because she was a woman and because she did not actually kill Doug. ... I should have pushed her to take the plea but did not because I thought we would get straight up life if she was convicted." Her appeal lawyers also argued that Gissendaner had expressed deep remorse for her actions, become a model inmate and grown spiritually. They said her death would cause further hardship for her children. For her last meal, she requested an extravagant one: two Burger King Whoppers with cheese (with everything), two large orders of fries, popcorn, cornbread, a side of buttermilk and a salad with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, carrots, cheese, boiled eggs and Newman's Own buttermilk dressing, the Corrections Department said. She also requested a glass of lemonade and cherry-vanilla ice cream for dessert. According to the Death Penalty Information Center: . • Between 1973 and 2012 -- the most recent data available -- 178 death sentences were imposed upon female offenders. These sentences constitute about 2% of all death sentences. • Five states -- North Carolina, Florida, California, Ohio and Texas -- account for over half of all such sentences. • As of December 31, 2012, there were 61 women on death row. • Women on death row range in age from 28 to 79. They have been on death row from a few months to over 26 years. Currently the only woman on Georgia's death row, Gissendaner would be the second woman in the state's history to be executed. The first was Baker, an African-American maid who was sentenced to death by an all-white, all-male jury in 1944. She claimed self-defense for killing a man who held her against her will, threatened her life and appeared poised to hit her with a metal bar before she fired a fatal shot. Sixty years after her execution, Georgia's parole board posthumously pardoned her after finding that "it was a grievous error to deny (her) clemency." Such pardons are rare, but so are executions of women. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, only 15 women have been executed in the United States since 1977. CNN's Holly Yan, Tina Burnside, Greg Botelho, Tristan Smith and John Murgatroyd contributed to this report. [/INST] The execution is postponed because the drugs "appeared cloudy," Georgia says . Gissendaner's was scheduled to die at 7 p.m. Monday for a murder plot targeting her husband . </s>

Snacking on unhealthy food should be viewed in the same way as smoking indoors, a leading anti-obesity expert has today claimed (file image) All meals should be served with vegetables, snacking should be socially unacceptable and a fizzy drinks tax must be introduced if the obesity epidemic is to be tackled, an expert said today. The Government's anti-obesity adviser said she wants food policy to be subjected to the same tough regulations as the tobacco industry. Professor Susan Jebb, from Oxford University, said social norms are 'terribly important', and as such, grazing on unhealthy snacks should be frowned upon. Poor diet is a leading cause of premature death in the UK, accounting for 12.5 per cent of the total burden of disease, primarily due to cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Two thirds of adults are overweight or obese as a result of overeating. In total obesity is linked to around 20 per cent of all ill health in the country, with 33,000 avoidable, early deaths a year, as a result. Preventing these avoidable diseases should be the Government's focus, if the health service is to become more sustainable, Professor Jebb is expected to say tomorrow at the annual Oxford London Lecture. The components of a healthy diet, consuming less saturated fat, sugar and salt while instead eating more fibre, fruit and vegetables, are well known. But to tackle the complex issues which have resulted in the rising tide of obesity in the UK, tougher measures are needed. Professor Jebb, is expected to call for a tax on fizzy drinks to help tackle the issue. Weight loss expert Steve Miller said 'gentle, politically correct' strategies have failed to encourage people to lose weight. Instead he said 'constructive fat shaming', and 'shock tactics' are the only way to help people realise they need to shed pounds. He said: 'As a weight loss specialist I advocate shock tactics including strong restaurant warning signs that read "if you are fat, think before ordering". 'Passengers on a plane should also pay for two seats if they are too fat, and irresponsible parents feeding their fat kids junk should be prosecuted. 'In addition assistants in fast food chains should refuse to serve dangerously fat customers. 'The NHS needs to offer alternative solutions including hypnosis. 'Shock tactics drives motivation high. Faffing about talking about food choices will no longer achieve the results we all want to see.' Professor Jebb, told The Times: 'When I was small, eating or drinking on the street was really, really bad form. 'The other norm I worry about is around vegetable eating, because in our house it would be inconceivable if a meal didn't come with vegetables... yet you go and have a meal out and often it will come without vegetables, you will have to buy those separately.' Professor Susan Jebb, from Oxford University, is calling for a tax on fizzy drinks, which have no nutritional value but rot teeth, to start a series of new, tougher measures, to change the way society perceives unhealthy food and drink. She said: 'It sends out a powerful message that these are unhealthy foods and it is one way to start shifting consumer behaviour.' (File image) She questioned when as a society we will get to the point where it becomes normal to view vegetables as an integral part of each meal. And she championed a more structured approach to meals, with less emphasis on grazing, noting when snacking it is difficult to know how much you have eaten. Both the Conservatives and Labour have ruled out introducing a tax on junk food and fizzy drinks if they are to win the election on May 7. But Professor Jebb accused politicians of being 'too weak', urging them to take tougher action. She said fizzy drinks are a good place to introduce food taxation, because they have no nutritional value and rot teeth. The leading cause of childhood admissions in the this country is tooth decay, other experts have highlighted. Professor Susan Jebb is one of the key anti-obesity advisers to the Government . Professor Jebb added: 'It sends out a powerful message that these are unhealthy foods and it is one way to start shifting consumer behaviour.' The only reason such a tax is not yet reality, is because of fears it will be 'publicly unpopular', she said. Tam Fry, of the National Obesity Forum, told MailOnline while he welcomes Professor Jebb's ideas they would take at least 20 years to implement. 'The wish list that we can change attitudes towards not snacking in public is, in my view, unrealistic,' he said. 'We now have the mind set that we eat on the go, snacking anywhere, in front of the TV, in the car, anywhere. 'There is good evidence that suggests meal times are now set when people choose them to be, rather than being the set morning, lunch time and evening meals. 'Altering public opinion is difficult, if we were really set on it would take 20 years to change attitudes. 'If we really want to make improvements we have got to make sure the food we are eating and buying is as healthy as possible.' He told MailOnline that legislation is 'absolutely necessary'. 'If the level of taxation is as high as I think it should be, around 20 to 30 per cent I do think people would sit up and take notice,' he said. 'The question is how the taxation is applied. In my opinion it should be put on to the manufacturers. 'The Government needs to say to them that unless they bring down unhealthy levels of certain ingredients in their products they will be fined. 'And they need to make it clear the manufacturers cannot pass on the cost to consumers. 'Then it avoids the rise in the price of food, which affects those least able to pay the hardest. 'We need legislation of some variety, Professor Jebb is absolutely right, some kind of tax on fizzy drinks is a no brainer, we should have seen it 10 years ago.' Professor Jebb pointed to evidence in Mexico where the number of people drinking fizzy drinks dropped dramatically after the government there introduced a 10 per cent tax on sugary beverages. The nation is one of the heaviest in the Americas, with around 30 per cent of the population classed as being obese. But a survey, carried out last summer, reveals the new tax is making its mark. Just over half of the 1,500 people questioned said they have reduced their intake of sugary drinks since the fiscal measure was implemented.

Government anti-obesity adviser calls for taxation on fizzy drinks . Professor Susan Jebb says snacking on unhealthy food and meals served without vegetables should be viewed in the same way as smoking indoors . Said social norms are 'terribly important' and championed structured meals over grazing, where it is harder to know how much you eat .

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<s>[INST] Snacking on unhealthy food should be viewed in the same way as smoking indoors, a leading anti-obesity expert has today claimed (file image) All meals should be served with vegetables, snacking should be socially unacceptable and a fizzy drinks tax must be introduced if the obesity epidemic is to be tackled, an expert said today. The Government's anti-obesity adviser said she wants food policy to be subjected to the same tough regulations as the tobacco industry. Professor Susan Jebb, from Oxford University, said social norms are 'terribly important', and as such, grazing on unhealthy snacks should be frowned upon. Poor diet is a leading cause of premature death in the UK, accounting for 12.5 per cent of the total burden of disease, primarily due to cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Two thirds of adults are overweight or obese as a result of overeating. In total obesity is linked to around 20 per cent of all ill health in the country, with 33,000 avoidable, early deaths a year, as a result. Preventing these avoidable diseases should be the Government's focus, if the health service is to become more sustainable, Professor Jebb is expected to say tomorrow at the annual Oxford London Lecture. The components of a healthy diet, consuming less saturated fat, sugar and salt while instead eating more fibre, fruit and vegetables, are well known. But to tackle the complex issues which have resulted in the rising tide of obesity in the UK, tougher measures are needed. Professor Jebb, is expected to call for a tax on fizzy drinks to help tackle the issue. Weight loss expert Steve Miller said 'gentle, politically correct' strategies have failed to encourage people to lose weight. Instead he said 'constructive fat shaming', and 'shock tactics' are the only way to help people realise they need to shed pounds. He said: 'As a weight loss specialist I advocate shock tactics including strong restaurant warning signs that read "if you are fat, think before ordering". 'Passengers on a plane should also pay for two seats if they are too fat, and irresponsible parents feeding their fat kids junk should be prosecuted. 'In addition assistants in fast food chains should refuse to serve dangerously fat customers. 'The NHS needs to offer alternative solutions including hypnosis. 'Shock tactics drives motivation high. Faffing about talking about food choices will no longer achieve the results we all want to see.' Professor Jebb, told The Times: 'When I was small, eating or drinking on the street was really, really bad form. 'The other norm I worry about is around vegetable eating, because in our house it would be inconceivable if a meal didn't come with vegetables... yet you go and have a meal out and often it will come without vegetables, you will have to buy those separately.' Professor Susan Jebb, from Oxford University, is calling for a tax on fizzy drinks, which have no nutritional value but rot teeth, to start a series of new, tougher measures, to change the way society perceives unhealthy food and drink. She said: 'It sends out a powerful message that these are unhealthy foods and it is one way to start shifting consumer behaviour.' (File image) She questioned when as a society we will get to the point where it becomes normal to view vegetables as an integral part of each meal. And she championed a more structured approach to meals, with less emphasis on grazing, noting when snacking it is difficult to know how much you have eaten. Both the Conservatives and Labour have ruled out introducing a tax on junk food and fizzy drinks if they are to win the election on May 7. But Professor Jebb accused politicians of being 'too weak', urging them to take tougher action. She said fizzy drinks are a good place to introduce food taxation, because they have no nutritional value and rot teeth. The leading cause of childhood admissions in the this country is tooth decay, other experts have highlighted. Professor Susan Jebb is one of the key anti-obesity advisers to the Government . Professor Jebb added: 'It sends out a powerful message that these are unhealthy foods and it is one way to start shifting consumer behaviour.' The only reason such a tax is not yet reality, is because of fears it will be 'publicly unpopular', she said. Tam Fry, of the National Obesity Forum, told MailOnline while he welcomes Professor Jebb's ideas they would take at least 20 years to implement. 'The wish list that we can change attitudes towards not snacking in public is, in my view, unrealistic,' he said. 'We now have the mind set that we eat on the go, snacking anywhere, in front of the TV, in the car, anywhere. 'There is good evidence that suggests meal times are now set when people choose them to be, rather than being the set morning, lunch time and evening meals. 'Altering public opinion is difficult, if we were really set on it would take 20 years to change attitudes. 'If we really want to make improvements we have got to make sure the food we are eating and buying is as healthy as possible.' He told MailOnline that legislation is 'absolutely necessary'. 'If the level of taxation is as high as I think it should be, around 20 to 30 per cent I do think people would sit up and take notice,' he said. 'The question is how the taxation is applied. In my opinion it should be put on to the manufacturers. 'The Government needs to say to them that unless they bring down unhealthy levels of certain ingredients in their products they will be fined. 'And they need to make it clear the manufacturers cannot pass on the cost to consumers. 'Then it avoids the rise in the price of food, which affects those least able to pay the hardest. 'We need legislation of some variety, Professor Jebb is absolutely right, some kind of tax on fizzy drinks is a no brainer, we should have seen it 10 years ago.' Professor Jebb pointed to evidence in Mexico where the number of people drinking fizzy drinks dropped dramatically after the government there introduced a 10 per cent tax on sugary beverages. The nation is one of the heaviest in the Americas, with around 30 per cent of the population classed as being obese. But a survey, carried out last summer, reveals the new tax is making its mark. Just over half of the 1,500 people questioned said they have reduced their intake of sugary drinks since the fiscal measure was implemented. [/INST] Government anti-obesity adviser calls for taxation on fizzy drinks . Professor Susan Jebb says snacking on unhealthy food and meals served without vegetables should be viewed in the same way as smoking indoors . Said social norms are 'terribly important' and championed structured meals over grazing, where it is harder to know how much you eat . </s>

Richard Scudamore’s elevation to the role of Premier League executive chairman reinforces his commitment to the organisation, which he has led for the last 15 years. His promotion and the appointment of two non-executive independent directors in Claudia Arney and Kevin Beeston, as revealed by Sports Agenda, was finally rubberstamped at Thursday’s club summit. The three-strong board will meet monthly to ensure proper scrutiny of Scudamore’s increased powerbase, with the newcomers also attending the PL’s club summits six times a year. Richard Scudamore was elevated to the role of Premier League executive chairman on Thursday . Scudamore, who has recovered from serious heart surgery last summer, said: ‘This is almost a re-commitment. This isn’t something you would do if you were about to leave. ‘Look at me, I’m up for it and my health is absolutely fine. This is a very enjoyable job. My enthusiasm for it has never waned.’ Arney, an Arsenal season ticket-holder, is a non-executive director of Halfords. She used to work at Goldman Sachs and the Treasury. Beeston is chairman of housebuilder Taylor Wimpey. He was a board member of Ipswich during their financial troubles and is a Chelsea season ticket-holder. Oddly, the Premier League say he enjoys watching rugby and tennis. Incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves vows an inquiry if England don't beat West Indies in their Test series . Colin Graves, the incoming chairman of the ECB, has already stated he expects England to beat a ‘mediocre’ West Indies side in the Caribbean next month. And Graves will be in Barbados for the last of the three Tests, when head coach Peter Moores and England managing director Paul Downton will surely have to be shown the door if a series defeat follows the World Cup debacle. Barclays will definitely not be renewing their title sponsorship of the Premier League when their £40million-a-year contract expires at the end of next season, clubs were told on Thursday. The PL will not be short of offers, even at a higher price, to endorse the world’s richest league, with Guinness said to be interested. Barclays first raised doubts about their deal at the start of 2014, when a senior executive was alleged to have said the sponsorship had ‘zero value’ in the UK. On top of that, group chief executive Antony Jenkins doesn’t like football. Barclays have sponsored the Premier League since 2001 but the 2015-16 season is set to be their last . It will not help promoter Barry McGuigan’s negotiations with ITV over Carl Frampton’s next fight that foreign exchange traders CWMFX, who heavily sponsored his first super-bantamweight world title defence on the network, have had their London offices raided by police. Thirteen people were arrested on suspicion of fraud. ITV declined to comment. The Webb Ellis trophy will be contested for at the home World Cup, which begins in September . Around 350,000 World Cup tickets being returned by the International Rugby Board to ER2015 are not expected to include many for England matches at Twickenham. This is much to the annoyance of the official England Rugby Supporters Club. They are upset at the number of Twickenham tickets that have gone to official hospitality, especially after being told they had priority status for World Cup matches — apart from England at Twickenham. ER2015 say they will have a ‘few thousand’ extra England tickets to put on sale, while corporate hospitality were given 21,000 tickets for England group games at HQ. FA chairman Greg Dyke is adamant more homegrown players need to play in Football League sides . Premier League clubs and FA chairman Greg Dyke had a remarkably civil encounter on Thursday considering their conflicting positions on Dyke’s campaign for more homegrown players. It was agreed there would be consultation on the issue after a club asked Dyke whether he would force through changes. The FA and Milltown Partners, their PR advisers, had been very bullish about making it happen after Dyke announced his campaign last Monday, but the FA chairman rode back on Thursday, telling clubs he only wanted debate. England rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has just been told by RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie that four runners-up finishes in the Six Nations is ‘unacceptable’. So it’s not the best week for the Leaders in Sport website to be promoting a video about Lancaster ‘creating a winning formula for one of the most physical sports in the world’. Not yet he hasn’t.

Premier League CEO Richard Scudamore has been made chairman . It coincides with the appointment of two independent directors . Barclays have sponsored the Premier League since 2001 . The bank will not renew their agreement when it expires next year .

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<s>[INST] Richard Scudamore’s elevation to the role of Premier League executive chairman reinforces his commitment to the organisation, which he has led for the last 15 years. His promotion and the appointment of two non-executive independent directors in Claudia Arney and Kevin Beeston, as revealed by Sports Agenda, was finally rubberstamped at Thursday’s club summit. The three-strong board will meet monthly to ensure proper scrutiny of Scudamore’s increased powerbase, with the newcomers also attending the PL’s club summits six times a year. Richard Scudamore was elevated to the role of Premier League executive chairman on Thursday . Scudamore, who has recovered from serious heart surgery last summer, said: ‘This is almost a re-commitment. This isn’t something you would do if you were about to leave. ‘Look at me, I’m up for it and my health is absolutely fine. This is a very enjoyable job. My enthusiasm for it has never waned.’ Arney, an Arsenal season ticket-holder, is a non-executive director of Halfords. She used to work at Goldman Sachs and the Treasury. Beeston is chairman of housebuilder Taylor Wimpey. He was a board member of Ipswich during their financial troubles and is a Chelsea season ticket-holder. Oddly, the Premier League say he enjoys watching rugby and tennis. Incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves vows an inquiry if England don't beat West Indies in their Test series . Colin Graves, the incoming chairman of the ECB, has already stated he expects England to beat a ‘mediocre’ West Indies side in the Caribbean next month. And Graves will be in Barbados for the last of the three Tests, when head coach Peter Moores and England managing director Paul Downton will surely have to be shown the door if a series defeat follows the World Cup debacle. Barclays will definitely not be renewing their title sponsorship of the Premier League when their £40million-a-year contract expires at the end of next season, clubs were told on Thursday. The PL will not be short of offers, even at a higher price, to endorse the world’s richest league, with Guinness said to be interested. Barclays first raised doubts about their deal at the start of 2014, when a senior executive was alleged to have said the sponsorship had ‘zero value’ in the UK. On top of that, group chief executive Antony Jenkins doesn’t like football. Barclays have sponsored the Premier League since 2001 but the 2015-16 season is set to be their last . It will not help promoter Barry McGuigan’s negotiations with ITV over Carl Frampton’s next fight that foreign exchange traders CWMFX, who heavily sponsored his first super-bantamweight world title defence on the network, have had their London offices raided by police. Thirteen people were arrested on suspicion of fraud. ITV declined to comment. The Webb Ellis trophy will be contested for at the home World Cup, which begins in September . Around 350,000 World Cup tickets being returned by the International Rugby Board to ER2015 are not expected to include many for England matches at Twickenham. This is much to the annoyance of the official England Rugby Supporters Club. They are upset at the number of Twickenham tickets that have gone to official hospitality, especially after being told they had priority status for World Cup matches — apart from England at Twickenham. ER2015 say they will have a ‘few thousand’ extra England tickets to put on sale, while corporate hospitality were given 21,000 tickets for England group games at HQ. FA chairman Greg Dyke is adamant more homegrown players need to play in Football League sides . Premier League clubs and FA chairman Greg Dyke had a remarkably civil encounter on Thursday considering their conflicting positions on Dyke’s campaign for more homegrown players. It was agreed there would be consultation on the issue after a club asked Dyke whether he would force through changes. The FA and Milltown Partners, their PR advisers, had been very bullish about making it happen after Dyke announced his campaign last Monday, but the FA chairman rode back on Thursday, telling clubs he only wanted debate. England rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has just been told by RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie that four runners-up finishes in the Six Nations is ‘unacceptable’. So it’s not the best week for the Leaders in Sport website to be promoting a video about Lancaster ‘creating a winning formula for one of the most physical sports in the world’. Not yet he hasn’t. [/INST] Premier League CEO Richard Scudamore has been made chairman . It coincides with the appointment of two independent directors . Barclays have sponsored the Premier League since 2001 . The bank will not renew their agreement when it expires next year . </s>

A couple's adventure touring the beautiful wildlife of Africa is set to be documented in a stunning new photobook. Kym, 53, and Tonya Illman, 47, from Perth, Australia, utilised remote controlled camera buggies, hidden cameras and quad-copters among other things, to portray African wildlife in different ways. The couple have managed to join in with packs of cheetahs, wild dogs, elephants and one occasion grabbing the attention of a young lion for a photo Mr Illman calls the 'lion selfie'. Scroll down for video . The 'lion selfie' is one of the Illman's proudest shots, from their mesmerising set of African wildlife photographs . The couple's adventure touring the beautiful wildlife of Africa is set to be documented in a new book, this photo is called Elephant Trumpets and was taken in Tanzania . Kym and Tonya Illman utilised remote controlled camera buggies, hidden cameras and quad-copters among other things, to portray African wildlife in different ways, including this Impala relaxing at the Manyara Ranch in Tanzania . They plan to feature more than 140 of their finest images, along with the story behind each one, in Africa on Safari, a 204-page book launched on Kickstarter imminently. 'We carry more photographic gear on safari than almost anyone, except perhaps the BBC,' said Mr Illman. 'People (and animals) are most intrigued by our remote-controlled camera buggy though.' The battery operated 4WD camera buggy was custom made to carry a Canon 5D Mark 3 camera with a 16-35mm lens. The pair use the buggy primarily on private game reserves or conservancies with the approval of the guide or game reserve manager. Mr Illman said: 'Low and wide angle shots of wild animals are rare captures. Unlike normal shots taken from the roof of a vehicle, the horizon is low and the animal looks large as it approaches the hidden camera or buggy. People simply aren't used to seeing this perspective.' The photographs, including this cheetah at a Lion Park in Zimbabwe, will be documented in a 204-page book set to be launched on Kickstarter imminently . The battery operated 4WD camera buggy was custom made to carry a Canon 5D Mark 3 camera with a 16-35mm lens . The wildlife-loving Australians the buggy primarily on private game reserves or conservancies with the approval of the guide or game reserve manager; here eland run towards the camera . The couple have spent more than 22 weeks in Africa over the past two years alone, photographing for the book and have got frighteningly close to an array of wildlife. 'We put the buggy out with a male lion one day but when it started raining, I drove it back to our safari vehicle,' said Mr Illman explaining the day they snapped the 'Lion Selfie'. 'Two sub adults saw it and followed it back. Not wanting them to damage it, I drove it under the vehicle hoping they'd depart. They didn't so Tonya quickly mounted a camera on a monopod and connected a remote shutter. I lowered the monopod through the open window and when the lion came closer and started pawing it gently, Tonya clicked the remote shutter - my lower hand just 50cm from its paw.' Kym, 53, and Tonya Illman, 47, from Perth, Australia, manage to show their love for Africa with their stunning photography skills . Mobile cameras and video cameras capture the wildlife in their natural habitat; pictured here are buffalo in Zimbabwe . A gorilla in Rwanda makes the final cut in the Australian couple's beautiful set of wildlife photographs . The pair, who immersed themselves in photography four years ago, have also used a quad-copter. 'A number of aerial shots feature in the book, shots that many years ago would have been impossible to capture,' said Mr Illman. 'Unfortunately, a couple of countries have limited the use of drones over the past 12 months so these shots will be harder to acquire in the future.' Mr Illman's wife had been to Africa in the 90's but it took her two decades to convince him to join her on a second safari. He said: 'Tonya thought I would love it but for decades I resisted. Then one day, she called me at work and said, 'I've decided we're taking the boys (then aged 10 and 12) on safari in South Africa. I've booked flights for the four of us; you can book the accommodation'.' A group of lions looking into the camera buggy in Tanzania, thankfully the photographer was at a safe distance . This photo shows a giraffe from eye level which was shot using the quad-copter in Tanzania . A leopard makes a move as it appears to hunt its prey, caught on camera very close-up, in Tanzania . This lion's intrigue saw him get up close and personal to the camera, but unfortunately for her, it wasn't edible . Resigned to the prospect, Mr Illman scoured the net and, being a passionate photographer, bought a number of African wildlife photography books. 'I quickly became aware of the awe-inspiring photographic opportunities that a safari offered and decided I would embrace the trip,' said Mr Illman. Since then the Illmans have shot more than a quarter of a million images and have settled on 143 of their best to feature in this large format book, Africa on Safari, to be published by London-based Papadakis Publisher and released later this year. This elephant in Zimbabwe is caught doing some of its daily exercise as its trunk reaches into the foliage . A leopard guards a dead zebra; all aspects of life on safari are documents in the photo set . Mrs Illman added: 'A lot of our work requires two people. Kym can be a little disorganised and when you have 3,000 images to wade through at day's end, my organisational skills come to the fore. Having two of us shooting also allows one to shoot wide, the other tight, resulting in two different perspectives.' The couple admit that with so many great shots to choose from, it's hard to leave certain shots out. 'We have an abundance of lion photos, we could do a whole world-class book on lions but we're having to jettison so many of them so it's not lion-indulgent,' explains Mr Illman. To find our more information visit the 'Africa on Safari' Kickstarter here. A pack of inquisitive lions are pictured  looking at the camera buggy in Tanzania, operated at a safe distance by the Illmans . Kym Illman gets right into it with the gorilla's in a bid to get the perfect photograph .

Kym and Tonya Illman from Australia used various techniques to photograph wildlife at its most natural . They plan to feature more than 140 of their finest images, along with the story behind each one, in Africa on Safari . The couple have spent more than 22 weeks in Africa over the past two years alone .

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<s>[INST] A couple's adventure touring the beautiful wildlife of Africa is set to be documented in a stunning new photobook. Kym, 53, and Tonya Illman, 47, from Perth, Australia, utilised remote controlled camera buggies, hidden cameras and quad-copters among other things, to portray African wildlife in different ways. The couple have managed to join in with packs of cheetahs, wild dogs, elephants and one occasion grabbing the attention of a young lion for a photo Mr Illman calls the 'lion selfie'. Scroll down for video . The 'lion selfie' is one of the Illman's proudest shots, from their mesmerising set of African wildlife photographs . The couple's adventure touring the beautiful wildlife of Africa is set to be documented in a new book, this photo is called Elephant Trumpets and was taken in Tanzania . Kym and Tonya Illman utilised remote controlled camera buggies, hidden cameras and quad-copters among other things, to portray African wildlife in different ways, including this Impala relaxing at the Manyara Ranch in Tanzania . They plan to feature more than 140 of their finest images, along with the story behind each one, in Africa on Safari, a 204-page book launched on Kickstarter imminently. 'We carry more photographic gear on safari than almost anyone, except perhaps the BBC,' said Mr Illman. 'People (and animals) are most intrigued by our remote-controlled camera buggy though.' The battery operated 4WD camera buggy was custom made to carry a Canon 5D Mark 3 camera with a 16-35mm lens. The pair use the buggy primarily on private game reserves or conservancies with the approval of the guide or game reserve manager. Mr Illman said: 'Low and wide angle shots of wild animals are rare captures. Unlike normal shots taken from the roof of a vehicle, the horizon is low and the animal looks large as it approaches the hidden camera or buggy. People simply aren't used to seeing this perspective.' The photographs, including this cheetah at a Lion Park in Zimbabwe, will be documented in a 204-page book set to be launched on Kickstarter imminently . The battery operated 4WD camera buggy was custom made to carry a Canon 5D Mark 3 camera with a 16-35mm lens . The wildlife-loving Australians the buggy primarily on private game reserves or conservancies with the approval of the guide or game reserve manager; here eland run towards the camera . The couple have spent more than 22 weeks in Africa over the past two years alone, photographing for the book and have got frighteningly close to an array of wildlife. 'We put the buggy out with a male lion one day but when it started raining, I drove it back to our safari vehicle,' said Mr Illman explaining the day they snapped the 'Lion Selfie'. 'Two sub adults saw it and followed it back. Not wanting them to damage it, I drove it under the vehicle hoping they'd depart. They didn't so Tonya quickly mounted a camera on a monopod and connected a remote shutter. I lowered the monopod through the open window and when the lion came closer and started pawing it gently, Tonya clicked the remote shutter - my lower hand just 50cm from its paw.' Kym, 53, and Tonya Illman, 47, from Perth, Australia, manage to show their love for Africa with their stunning photography skills . Mobile cameras and video cameras capture the wildlife in their natural habitat; pictured here are buffalo in Zimbabwe . A gorilla in Rwanda makes the final cut in the Australian couple's beautiful set of wildlife photographs . The pair, who immersed themselves in photography four years ago, have also used a quad-copter. 'A number of aerial shots feature in the book, shots that many years ago would have been impossible to capture,' said Mr Illman. 'Unfortunately, a couple of countries have limited the use of drones over the past 12 months so these shots will be harder to acquire in the future.' Mr Illman's wife had been to Africa in the 90's but it took her two decades to convince him to join her on a second safari. He said: 'Tonya thought I would love it but for decades I resisted. Then one day, she called me at work and said, 'I've decided we're taking the boys (then aged 10 and 12) on safari in South Africa. I've booked flights for the four of us; you can book the accommodation'.' A group of lions looking into the camera buggy in Tanzania, thankfully the photographer was at a safe distance . This photo shows a giraffe from eye level which was shot using the quad-copter in Tanzania . A leopard makes a move as it appears to hunt its prey, caught on camera very close-up, in Tanzania . This lion's intrigue saw him get up close and personal to the camera, but unfortunately for her, it wasn't edible . Resigned to the prospect, Mr Illman scoured the net and, being a passionate photographer, bought a number of African wildlife photography books. 'I quickly became aware of the awe-inspiring photographic opportunities that a safari offered and decided I would embrace the trip,' said Mr Illman. Since then the Illmans have shot more than a quarter of a million images and have settled on 143 of their best to feature in this large format book, Africa on Safari, to be published by London-based Papadakis Publisher and released later this year. This elephant in Zimbabwe is caught doing some of its daily exercise as its trunk reaches into the foliage . A leopard guards a dead zebra; all aspects of life on safari are documents in the photo set . Mrs Illman added: 'A lot of our work requires two people. Kym can be a little disorganised and when you have 3,000 images to wade through at day's end, my organisational skills come to the fore. Having two of us shooting also allows one to shoot wide, the other tight, resulting in two different perspectives.' The couple admit that with so many great shots to choose from, it's hard to leave certain shots out. 'We have an abundance of lion photos, we could do a whole world-class book on lions but we're having to jettison so many of them so it's not lion-indulgent,' explains Mr Illman. To find our more information visit the 'Africa on Safari' Kickstarter here. A pack of inquisitive lions are pictured  looking at the camera buggy in Tanzania, operated at a safe distance by the Illmans . Kym Illman gets right into it with the gorilla's in a bid to get the perfect photograph . [/INST] Kym and Tonya Illman from Australia used various techniques to photograph wildlife at its most natural . They plan to feature more than 140 of their finest images, along with the story behind each one, in Africa on Safari . The couple have spent more than 22 weeks in Africa over the past two years alone . </s>

Golden Retrievers are known to be one of the most-loving dog breeds. And for one named Smiley, being born without eyes was not going to stop him from being just that. The gorgeous pup from Stouffville, Canada, was adopted from a 'scary' puppy mill by local dog lover Joanne George, who believes pairing Smiley up with a deaf Great Dane named Tyler was the best decision she has made. 'Tyler was so bouncy and crazy and happy go lucky and [Smiley] turned into the same dog,' George told ABC News. Scroll down for video . Happiest: Having been rescued from a 'scary' puppy mill, Smiley, who was born without eyes, has flourished into an energetic and adorable dog, who regularly visits hospitals, nursing homes and schools . Living up to his name: Smiley's owner said she quickly realized the beautiful effect he had on people . Kind-hearted: Golden Retriever's are generally known as one of the most-loving breeds of dog . Loving: Many people who have had contact with Smiley say they either didn't realize or soon forgot that he had a disability . George added: 'He came out from underneath the tables where he was always hiding.' One Smiley began interacting with people more and more, George realized how good at it he was. She started taking him to hospitals and schools to visit people who needed some cheering up. There was one patient in a nursing home named Teddy that had no communication and could not speak at all. Staff said they had never seen him smile. That was, of course, until Smiley came along. '(Teddy) smiled when Smiley got into his vision,' George recalled. Blind: Smiley is prone to run into things, but walks around very carefully . Careful: Smiley takes high steps when he walks to feel out the ground around him . Self-reliant: Owner Joanne George said the best thing she did was let Smiley work things out alone . Precious: The gorgeous pup from Stouffville, Canada, was adopted from a 'scary' puppy mill by local dog lover Joanne George . Many people who have had contact with Smiley say they either didn't realize or soon forgot that he had a disability. His is prone to run into things, but walks around very carefully. He takes high steps when he walks, so as to feel around the ground and see whats around. George said she has taught him to follow her voice. She also said it was important for him to work things out by himself, and she's glad she let him discover that. 'Somebody through St. John’s Ambulance is wanting to adopt a dog that’s blind,' George told ABC. 'I told her of all those things,  don’ t be his eyes, don’t run his life, don’t’ keep him in a bubble.' Adventurous: Not having eyes does not hold Smiley back from doing what he wants .

Smiley the Golden Retriever was born without eyes in Stouffville, Canada . He was adopted from a 'scary' puppy mill . Owner Joanne George paired him with a deaf Great Dane . After he came out of his bubble, she started taking him to nursing homes, hospitals and schools to cheer people up .

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<s>[INST] Golden Retrievers are known to be one of the most-loving dog breeds. And for one named Smiley, being born without eyes was not going to stop him from being just that. The gorgeous pup from Stouffville, Canada, was adopted from a 'scary' puppy mill by local dog lover Joanne George, who believes pairing Smiley up with a deaf Great Dane named Tyler was the best decision she has made. 'Tyler was so bouncy and crazy and happy go lucky and [Smiley] turned into the same dog,' George told ABC News. Scroll down for video . Happiest: Having been rescued from a 'scary' puppy mill, Smiley, who was born without eyes, has flourished into an energetic and adorable dog, who regularly visits hospitals, nursing homes and schools . Living up to his name: Smiley's owner said she quickly realized the beautiful effect he had on people . Kind-hearted: Golden Retriever's are generally known as one of the most-loving breeds of dog . Loving: Many people who have had contact with Smiley say they either didn't realize or soon forgot that he had a disability . George added: 'He came out from underneath the tables where he was always hiding.' One Smiley began interacting with people more and more, George realized how good at it he was. She started taking him to hospitals and schools to visit people who needed some cheering up. There was one patient in a nursing home named Teddy that had no communication and could not speak at all. Staff said they had never seen him smile. That was, of course, until Smiley came along. '(Teddy) smiled when Smiley got into his vision,' George recalled. Blind: Smiley is prone to run into things, but walks around very carefully . Careful: Smiley takes high steps when he walks to feel out the ground around him . Self-reliant: Owner Joanne George said the best thing she did was let Smiley work things out alone . Precious: The gorgeous pup from Stouffville, Canada, was adopted from a 'scary' puppy mill by local dog lover Joanne George . Many people who have had contact with Smiley say they either didn't realize or soon forgot that he had a disability. His is prone to run into things, but walks around very carefully. He takes high steps when he walks, so as to feel around the ground and see whats around. George said she has taught him to follow her voice. She also said it was important for him to work things out by himself, and she's glad she let him discover that. 'Somebody through St. John’s Ambulance is wanting to adopt a dog that’s blind,' George told ABC. 'I told her of all those things,  don’ t be his eyes, don’t run his life, don’t’ keep him in a bubble.' Adventurous: Not having eyes does not hold Smiley back from doing what he wants . [/INST] Smiley the Golden Retriever was born without eyes in Stouffville, Canada . He was adopted from a 'scary' puppy mill . Owner Joanne George paired him with a deaf Great Dane . After he came out of his bubble, she started taking him to nursing homes, hospitals and schools to cheer people up . </s>

Liverpool are watching Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello. The 22-year-old has impressed in what has been a difficult season for his club in Serie A. Sportiello has come through the youth system at Atalanta top become the club's first choice keeper this season. Young Atalanta keeper Marco Sportiello has been impressing Liverpool, Inter and AC Milan . Brendan Rodgers wants increased competition for Simon Mignolet at Old Trafford . Milan and Inter have also enquired about Sportiello but Atalanta moved to extend his contract until 2019. Liverpool like the fact that he is also good with his feet and distributes the ball well. Manager Brendan Rodgers wants increased competition for Simon Mignolet. Chelsea's Petr Cech is another option though he would be more expensive and would want to start as No 1. Atalanta currently sit just three points above the relegation zone, having lost four of their last five league games. Reds have also been linked with Petr Cech (right) who has lost his place at Chelsea to Thibaut Courtois .

Marco Sportiello has come through youth system to be Atalanta No 1 . The 22-year-old has attracted interest from Inter and AC Milan in Serie A . Reds want a back up for Simon Mignolet and have been linked with Chelsea keeper Petr Cech . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .

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<s>[INST] Liverpool are watching Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello. The 22-year-old has impressed in what has been a difficult season for his club in Serie A. Sportiello has come through the youth system at Atalanta top become the club's first choice keeper this season. Young Atalanta keeper Marco Sportiello has been impressing Liverpool, Inter and AC Milan . Brendan Rodgers wants increased competition for Simon Mignolet at Old Trafford . Milan and Inter have also enquired about Sportiello but Atalanta moved to extend his contract until 2019. Liverpool like the fact that he is also good with his feet and distributes the ball well. Manager Brendan Rodgers wants increased competition for Simon Mignolet. Chelsea's Petr Cech is another option though he would be more expensive and would want to start as No 1. Atalanta currently sit just three points above the relegation zone, having lost four of their last five league games. Reds have also been linked with Petr Cech (right) who has lost his place at Chelsea to Thibaut Courtois . [/INST] Marco Sportiello has come through youth system to be Atalanta No 1 . The 22-year-old has attracted interest from Inter and AC Milan in Serie A . Reds want a back up for Simon Mignolet and have been linked with Chelsea keeper Petr Cech . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news . </s>

Royal Bank of Scotland provoked fury last night after handing out lavish bonuses – including an £859,000 windfall to its former boss. The State-backed lender’s annual pay report showed 110 staff received more than 1million euros (£720,000) last year, despite it racking up a £3.5billion loss. This marked its seventh consecutive annual loss since the financial crisis, when it was rescued with a £46billion bailout from taxpayers. Still on the books: Stephen Hester, left with a Warwickshire Hunt,  is set to pocket a £1million bonus from the Royal Bank of Scotland - one of around 70, £1million-plus, payments in 2014 . One of the biggest winners was former chief executive Stephen Hester, who pocketed £859,000 from a long-term bonus awarded in 2012. He handed in his resignation in June 2013, after being pushed out by Chancellor George Osborne. Last night the awards were branded ‘excessive’ and ‘unacceptable’, with campaigners criticising Mr Osborne for failing to stamp out fat-cat pay at RBS. To avoid a new pay row, current chief executive Ross McEwan waived his entitlement to a £1million fixed shares allowance introduced last year to bolster his basic pay package and dodge the EU bonus cap. This restricted his total pay for 2014 to £1.85million. Mr McEwan has also waived his £1million allowance for this year. But yesterday it emerged he could still receive up to £3.9million for 2015, including a long-term shares award of up to £1.6million that will pay out for several years. Warning: Boss Ross McEwan admitted it could be several years until taxpayers finally get their money back after seven consecutive losses . He will also receive a £1.5million ‘golden hello’ shares payment in August to compensate him for bonuses he forfeited when he left his previous job at Commonwealth Bank of Australia in 2012. Finance chief Ewen Stevenson received £3.1million last year, including a similar £1.9million ‘golden hello’ payment – this time for giving up for his old job at Credit Suisse. Last night Labour MP John Mann, a member of the Treasury select committee said the awards were ‘unacceptable’. He added: ‘Here is a bank that’s not doing very well that the taxpayer owns and has underwritten, so why should these few not very successful bankers get paid so much money?’ The boss of RBS’s so-called ‘bad bank’ also hit the jackpot as separate filings to the stockmarket revealed he received a £2million shares windfall yesterday. Rory Cullinan, who is responsible for getting rid of the lender’s most toxic loans, was among seven senior figures to pocket a total of £5.5million from bonuses awarded in previous years. The generous payout for Mr Cullinan is particularly sensitive as he is responsible for shrinking the investment bank. There are fears that up to 14,000 jobs could be at risk. Jonathan Isaby, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, criticised Mr Osborne for not doing more to curb pay at RBS, which is still 79 per cent owned by taxpayers. He said: ‘Ultimately pay deals need to be approved by shareholders, and at RBS that includes taxpayers. In the money: RBS, which is based in Edinburgh, pictured, has paid £7.6bn in bonuses since it was bailed out . ‘The Chancellor needs to be far more engaged in the process than he is now, and ask the board to justify these salaries. ‘Until the bank is able to stand on its own two feet, rather than being propped up by taxpayers, it should show more restraint on pay.’ Mr Osborne has admitted he made a mistake by not radically shrinking its investment bank when the Coalition came to office in 2010. He was convinced by the bank’s former management, including Mr Hester, that it could trade its way out of trouble. ‘I certainly regret that,’ Mr Osborne told the Financial Times. ‘I did what I could to correct it.’ Mr Osborne also said he would look to start selling off RBS as quickly as possible after the election, but admitted this could take years. Before the 2008 financial crisis, Royal Bank of Scotland was one of the largest and most aggressive banks in the world. The bank was founded in Edinburgh in 1727, but by the end of the 20th century it was a major player in the City of London too as the UK capital became the world's leading financial centre. RBS sealed its place at the top table of British banking in 2000 when it bought NatWest, which dates back to 1650 and was considered one of the 'Big Four' retail banks in the UK. Fred Goodwin, right, became chief executive of RBS the following year and pioneered a gung-ho expansion strategy with resources poured into its investment banking division. One of the biggest deals came when RBS joined a consortium to buy Dutch bank ABN Amro for £49billion, which was later revealed as a major overvaluation. With the advent of the 2007 credit crunch and subsequent global financial turmoil, RBS was exposed as being dangerously indebted and unable to meet its obligations. The Labour Government felt it had no option but to step in, and in October 2008 it took a 57 per cent stake in the bank in return for £37billion of new capital. As the bank's losses spiralled and it required even more bail-out money, the state share of the firm rose to 82 per cent. It is now at 79 per cent. Much of the blame for RBS's troubles was attributed to Goodwin, who was forced to resign and subsequently stripped of the knighthood he had received in 2004.

Former boss Stephen Hester is also set to pocket a £1m bonus from RBS . Bank announced £3.5bn loss for 2014 - its seventh consecutive fall . Yet around 70 people were still paid more than £1m, 'modest' fall from 2013 . The taxpayer pumped £46billion into the troubled bank after the 2008 crash . Boss Ross McEwan says it could be years before bank could be sold off .

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<s>[INST] Royal Bank of Scotland provoked fury last night after handing out lavish bonuses – including an £859,000 windfall to its former boss. The State-backed lender’s annual pay report showed 110 staff received more than 1million euros (£720,000) last year, despite it racking up a £3.5billion loss. This marked its seventh consecutive annual loss since the financial crisis, when it was rescued with a £46billion bailout from taxpayers. Still on the books: Stephen Hester, left with a Warwickshire Hunt,  is set to pocket a £1million bonus from the Royal Bank of Scotland - one of around 70, £1million-plus, payments in 2014 . One of the biggest winners was former chief executive Stephen Hester, who pocketed £859,000 from a long-term bonus awarded in 2012. He handed in his resignation in June 2013, after being pushed out by Chancellor George Osborne. Last night the awards were branded ‘excessive’ and ‘unacceptable’, with campaigners criticising Mr Osborne for failing to stamp out fat-cat pay at RBS. To avoid a new pay row, current chief executive Ross McEwan waived his entitlement to a £1million fixed shares allowance introduced last year to bolster his basic pay package and dodge the EU bonus cap. This restricted his total pay for 2014 to £1.85million. Mr McEwan has also waived his £1million allowance for this year. But yesterday it emerged he could still receive up to £3.9million for 2015, including a long-term shares award of up to £1.6million that will pay out for several years. Warning: Boss Ross McEwan admitted it could be several years until taxpayers finally get their money back after seven consecutive losses . He will also receive a £1.5million ‘golden hello’ shares payment in August to compensate him for bonuses he forfeited when he left his previous job at Commonwealth Bank of Australia in 2012. Finance chief Ewen Stevenson received £3.1million last year, including a similar £1.9million ‘golden hello’ payment – this time for giving up for his old job at Credit Suisse. Last night Labour MP John Mann, a member of the Treasury select committee said the awards were ‘unacceptable’. He added: ‘Here is a bank that’s not doing very well that the taxpayer owns and has underwritten, so why should these few not very successful bankers get paid so much money?’ The boss of RBS’s so-called ‘bad bank’ also hit the jackpot as separate filings to the stockmarket revealed he received a £2million shares windfall yesterday. Rory Cullinan, who is responsible for getting rid of the lender’s most toxic loans, was among seven senior figures to pocket a total of £5.5million from bonuses awarded in previous years. The generous payout for Mr Cullinan is particularly sensitive as he is responsible for shrinking the investment bank. There are fears that up to 14,000 jobs could be at risk. Jonathan Isaby, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, criticised Mr Osborne for not doing more to curb pay at RBS, which is still 79 per cent owned by taxpayers. He said: ‘Ultimately pay deals need to be approved by shareholders, and at RBS that includes taxpayers. In the money: RBS, which is based in Edinburgh, pictured, has paid £7.6bn in bonuses since it was bailed out . ‘The Chancellor needs to be far more engaged in the process than he is now, and ask the board to justify these salaries. ‘Until the bank is able to stand on its own two feet, rather than being propped up by taxpayers, it should show more restraint on pay.’ Mr Osborne has admitted he made a mistake by not radically shrinking its investment bank when the Coalition came to office in 2010. He was convinced by the bank’s former management, including Mr Hester, that it could trade its way out of trouble. ‘I certainly regret that,’ Mr Osborne told the Financial Times. ‘I did what I could to correct it.’ Mr Osborne also said he would look to start selling off RBS as quickly as possible after the election, but admitted this could take years. Before the 2008 financial crisis, Royal Bank of Scotland was one of the largest and most aggressive banks in the world. The bank was founded in Edinburgh in 1727, but by the end of the 20th century it was a major player in the City of London too as the UK capital became the world's leading financial centre. RBS sealed its place at the top table of British banking in 2000 when it bought NatWest, which dates back to 1650 and was considered one of the 'Big Four' retail banks in the UK. Fred Goodwin, right, became chief executive of RBS the following year and pioneered a gung-ho expansion strategy with resources poured into its investment banking division. One of the biggest deals came when RBS joined a consortium to buy Dutch bank ABN Amro for £49billion, which was later revealed as a major overvaluation. With the advent of the 2007 credit crunch and subsequent global financial turmoil, RBS was exposed as being dangerously indebted and unable to meet its obligations. The Labour Government felt it had no option but to step in, and in October 2008 it took a 57 per cent stake in the bank in return for £37billion of new capital. As the bank's losses spiralled and it required even more bail-out money, the state share of the firm rose to 82 per cent. It is now at 79 per cent. Much of the blame for RBS's troubles was attributed to Goodwin, who was forced to resign and subsequently stripped of the knighthood he had received in 2004. [/INST] Former boss Stephen Hester is also set to pocket a £1m bonus from RBS . Bank announced £3.5bn loss for 2014 - its seventh consecutive fall . Yet around 70 people were still paid more than £1m, 'modest' fall from 2013 . The taxpayer pumped £46billion into the troubled bank after the 2008 crash . Boss Ross McEwan says it could be years before bank could be sold off . </s>

David Cameron today puts the prospect of Alex Salmond ‘calling the tune’ in a deal with Labour at the centre of the Tory election campaign. As he launches a poster showing a tiny Ed Miliband in Mr Salmond’s pocket, the Prime Minister warns of the ‘chilling and real prospect’ of Labour being propped up in government by the Scottish National Party. His offensive comes after a day in which four members of Labour’s shadow cabinet refused repeatedly to say whether they would do a deal with the SNP in the event of a hung parliament. Scroll down for video . Pocket-size: Ed Miliband is dwarfed by Alex Salmond in the new Conservative election poster . Polls last week suggested the nationalists could win 50 out of the 59 Westminster seats in May, including those seen as the safest Labour strongholds such as Gordon Brown’s in Kirkcaldy. This would sink any prospect of Mr Miliband winning a Commons majority. Mr Cameron says today: ‘Britain needs to wake up to a chilling and real prospect – Ed Miliband as prime minister, propped up by Alex Salmond who says he’ll call the tune. ‘Again and again, Ed Miliband refuses to rule out this possibility. He is so weak, everyone knows he would be in Alex Salmond’s pocket. On every vote, every budget, every decision, the SNP would exact a high price for his support. ‘Everyone in Britain will pay with higher taxes, more spending, more debt and weaker defences in dangerous times. To keep the recovery on track and avoid this nightmare, vote Conservative.’ The Prime Minister's offensive comes after a day in which four members of Labour’s shadow cabinet refused repeatedly to say whether they would do a deal with the SNP in the event of a hung parliament . A Labour parliamentary candidate has rejected a £1,000 donation from Tony Blair towards her election campaign. Lesley Brennan, who is standing in Dundee East, said on Twitter her ‘instinct’ was to turn the offer down. The former Prime Minister has pledged £106,000 to help Labour campaigns in 106 marginal seats. But there has been unease about Mr Blair’s links to foreign corporations and dictatorships and candidates have been under pressure to hand back the so-called ‘blood money’. Mr Miliband is under huge pressure from his Scottish MPs to rule out a deal with the nationalists. Yesterday his deputy Harriet Harman dodged the issue eight times on the Murnaghan show on Sky. Labour energy spokesman Caroline Flint refused four times to rule out a deal with the nationalists on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1. She said: ‘We are focused on winning a Labour majority government. Let me say this. We do not want, we do not need and we do not plan to have any coalition with the SNP.’ Shadow justice secretary Sadiq Khan dodged the question four times on Pienaar’s Politics on Radio 5 Live and shadow Scotland secretary Margaret Curran did so nine times on the BBC’s Sunday Politics. On Friday, Mr Salmond, the former SNP leader who is expected to lead the party in Westminster after the election, said Scotland could ‘call the tune’ in the Commons. ‘It is now clear that neither Tory nor Labour will win an overall majority,’ he said. ‘Neither are fit to govern. ‘It is also clear that Scotland is swinging behind SNP candidates the length and breadth of the country. In that situation Scotland can call the tune in the next Westminster Parliament.’ At the same time, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon removed the biggest obstacle to a Labour-SNP deal by ditching her red line on Trident. She said her party could back a minority Labour government in key votes even if it had not secured an agreement to scrap the nuclear deterrent. Labour MPs say the party has ‘decided internally’ not to rule out an SNP pact before the election. This will be particularly concerning to English voters who fear the price of concessions the SNP will seek to extract from Labour in return for handing Mr Miliband the keys to No 10. Peeping from the breast pocket of a giant Alex Salmond, Ed Miliband is portrayed as a mere plaything of the SNP in the Tories’ latest poster. Lips pursed, he appears pensive and childlike as the larger-than-life Scottish nationalist looks down on him with a patronising smirk. The poster’s clear aim is to suggest Mr Salmond will have free rein to boss Mr Miliband around if their parties form a coalition in May. Last night the pair were immediately dubbed ‘Big Eck and Little Ed’. The Tory campaign drew comparisons to ITV’s Spitting Image, which mercilessly lampooned politicians in the 1980s and 1990s. Its targets included David Owen and David Steel, joint leaders of the SDP/Liberal Alliance. Mr Steel was lampooned as Mr Owen’s adoring sidekick and sometimes appeared in his pocket, left. The Tory campaign drew comparisons to ITV’s Spitting Image, which mercilessly lampooned politicians in the 1980s and 1990s .

PM warns of the ‘chilling and real prospect’ of a Labour and SNP coalition . Polls suggest nationalists could win 50 out of 59 Westminster seats in May . Tories have gone on offensive portraying Milband as Salmond's plaything .

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<s>[INST] David Cameron today puts the prospect of Alex Salmond ‘calling the tune’ in a deal with Labour at the centre of the Tory election campaign. As he launches a poster showing a tiny Ed Miliband in Mr Salmond’s pocket, the Prime Minister warns of the ‘chilling and real prospect’ of Labour being propped up in government by the Scottish National Party. His offensive comes after a day in which four members of Labour’s shadow cabinet refused repeatedly to say whether they would do a deal with the SNP in the event of a hung parliament. Scroll down for video . Pocket-size: Ed Miliband is dwarfed by Alex Salmond in the new Conservative election poster . Polls last week suggested the nationalists could win 50 out of the 59 Westminster seats in May, including those seen as the safest Labour strongholds such as Gordon Brown’s in Kirkcaldy. This would sink any prospect of Mr Miliband winning a Commons majority. Mr Cameron says today: ‘Britain needs to wake up to a chilling and real prospect – Ed Miliband as prime minister, propped up by Alex Salmond who says he’ll call the tune. ‘Again and again, Ed Miliband refuses to rule out this possibility. He is so weak, everyone knows he would be in Alex Salmond’s pocket. On every vote, every budget, every decision, the SNP would exact a high price for his support. ‘Everyone in Britain will pay with higher taxes, more spending, more debt and weaker defences in dangerous times. To keep the recovery on track and avoid this nightmare, vote Conservative.’ The Prime Minister's offensive comes after a day in which four members of Labour’s shadow cabinet refused repeatedly to say whether they would do a deal with the SNP in the event of a hung parliament . A Labour parliamentary candidate has rejected a £1,000 donation from Tony Blair towards her election campaign. Lesley Brennan, who is standing in Dundee East, said on Twitter her ‘instinct’ was to turn the offer down. The former Prime Minister has pledged £106,000 to help Labour campaigns in 106 marginal seats. But there has been unease about Mr Blair’s links to foreign corporations and dictatorships and candidates have been under pressure to hand back the so-called ‘blood money’. Mr Miliband is under huge pressure from his Scottish MPs to rule out a deal with the nationalists. Yesterday his deputy Harriet Harman dodged the issue eight times on the Murnaghan show on Sky. Labour energy spokesman Caroline Flint refused four times to rule out a deal with the nationalists on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1. She said: ‘We are focused on winning a Labour majority government. Let me say this. We do not want, we do not need and we do not plan to have any coalition with the SNP.’ Shadow justice secretary Sadiq Khan dodged the question four times on Pienaar’s Politics on Radio 5 Live and shadow Scotland secretary Margaret Curran did so nine times on the BBC’s Sunday Politics. On Friday, Mr Salmond, the former SNP leader who is expected to lead the party in Westminster after the election, said Scotland could ‘call the tune’ in the Commons. ‘It is now clear that neither Tory nor Labour will win an overall majority,’ he said. ‘Neither are fit to govern. ‘It is also clear that Scotland is swinging behind SNP candidates the length and breadth of the country. In that situation Scotland can call the tune in the next Westminster Parliament.’ At the same time, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon removed the biggest obstacle to a Labour-SNP deal by ditching her red line on Trident. She said her party could back a minority Labour government in key votes even if it had not secured an agreement to scrap the nuclear deterrent. Labour MPs say the party has ‘decided internally’ not to rule out an SNP pact before the election. This will be particularly concerning to English voters who fear the price of concessions the SNP will seek to extract from Labour in return for handing Mr Miliband the keys to No 10. Peeping from the breast pocket of a giant Alex Salmond, Ed Miliband is portrayed as a mere plaything of the SNP in the Tories’ latest poster. Lips pursed, he appears pensive and childlike as the larger-than-life Scottish nationalist looks down on him with a patronising smirk. The poster’s clear aim is to suggest Mr Salmond will have free rein to boss Mr Miliband around if their parties form a coalition in May. Last night the pair were immediately dubbed ‘Big Eck and Little Ed’. The Tory campaign drew comparisons to ITV’s Spitting Image, which mercilessly lampooned politicians in the 1980s and 1990s. Its targets included David Owen and David Steel, joint leaders of the SDP/Liberal Alliance. Mr Steel was lampooned as Mr Owen’s adoring sidekick and sometimes appeared in his pocket, left. The Tory campaign drew comparisons to ITV’s Spitting Image, which mercilessly lampooned politicians in the 1980s and 1990s . [/INST] PM warns of the ‘chilling and real prospect’ of a Labour and SNP coalition . Polls suggest nationalists could win 50 out of 59 Westminster seats in May . Tories have gone on offensive portraying Milband as Salmond's plaything . </s>

(CNN)If ignorance is bliss, then America must be a pleasure junkie, because we sure are chasing that dragon. The most recent example: A school in New York sought to celebrate "National Foreign Language Week" by having the pledge of allegiance read in a different language every day. You get one guess as to what happened when it was Arabic day. Complaints came in from both Jewish parents and people who had lost family in Afghanistan, according to the school superintendent. What language do they speak in Afghanistan? Not Arabic. The main languages are Dari and Pashto. Perhaps this complaint illustrates why we need more education, not less. Unfortunately, this wasn't an isolated incident. Earlier this year in Florida, parents were up in arms because a school taught about Islam in a history class. And, there are perennial stories about "Americans" offended by a Spanish recitation of the pledge. Because of the outcry, Pine Bush students will now not hear the pledge in Italian, Spanish, Japanese, or French, as planned. That they were deprived of such a pedagogical exercise is bad enough. What is worse is that the school district felt that it had to apologize. The district's statement was a surrender to ignorance. "The intention was to promote the fact that those who speak a language other than English still pledge to salute this great country. We sincerely apologize to any students, staff or community members who found this activity disrespectful." Instead of the Pine Bush students learning about other languages and cultures, they learned that the "heckler's veto" and phony tales of "offense" trump open mindedness and the quest for knowledge. At least they do in modern-day American education. Perhaps this is a lesson best learned now, because once they get to college, it will be even worse. Our universities were once places where ideas were safe to flourish, and we went to question what we knew. Today, they are places where disfavored ideas are all but banned. According to students, Dixie State (Utah) bans posters that "mock" anyone, including former president Bush. Last year, Smith College's president apologized and there was a student outcry because students had "hurt feelings" when alumna Wendy Kaminer argued at a panel discussion moderated by the college president against using the euphemism "the n-word" in historical discussions. She believed that using the actual word, in context, was proper (and it is). Yes, censorship of ideas and speech is no longer a top-down or parent-driven phenomenon. Now students themselves insist on being insulated from anything that might make them question their beliefs. Instead of debating an anti-abortion protester, Oregon University students preferred to call the campus police -- who briefly took their side. George Will was slated to speak at Scripps College in a program specifically designed to challenge students' prevailing views. But, since he challenged the feminist view of sexual assault on campus, Scripps pulled his invitation. When I went to college, I enjoyed challenging my beliefs. I still do. I hope that my children constantly do the same. That is how we grow. If we cannot tolerate foreign languages, or distasteful ideas, even in an educational setting, what hope do we have? When we have orthodoxy of thought, the very notion of liberty begins to shrivel up and die. When the cry of "I'm offended" can shut down debate over philosophies, or learning about other cultures, or learning other languages, then what have our educational institutions become? How much further will this enforced ignorance and orthodoxy need to go before education is just another word that comes untethered from its meaning? And the very inspiration for this column, a debate over the pledge of allegiance, makes the problem even more glaring. A rote and thought-free-chant of mindless allegiance can't even be expressed in a different language? Is America really so fragile that if a citizen proclaims "fidelità agli Stati Uniti" that it means anything less because it is in Italian? Perhaps this highlights more than the fact that we should step away from the brink of ignorance while we can. Perhaps a good place to start is by doing away with enforced orthodoxy of thought and speech in the first place. Perhaps a good place to do that would be by doing away with the pledge of allegiance itself. Perhaps if we pledged to uphold the Constitution, instead of a piece of cloth, we would be reminded of what really built this nation -- the Spirit of the Enlightenment. No views are so sacred that they need not be challenged. Whether we are talking about learning to say the Pledge in Japanese, or hearing a speaker who challenges our beliefs, that is what education is about, not enforced ignorance.

NY school district canceled its experiment with the Pledge for "National Foreign Language Week" Marc Randazza says the outcry over an Arabic version was a triumph of ignorance over education .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)If ignorance is bliss, then America must be a pleasure junkie, because we sure are chasing that dragon. The most recent example: A school in New York sought to celebrate "National Foreign Language Week" by having the pledge of allegiance read in a different language every day. You get one guess as to what happened when it was Arabic day. Complaints came in from both Jewish parents and people who had lost family in Afghanistan, according to the school superintendent. What language do they speak in Afghanistan? Not Arabic. The main languages are Dari and Pashto. Perhaps this complaint illustrates why we need more education, not less. Unfortunately, this wasn't an isolated incident. Earlier this year in Florida, parents were up in arms because a school taught about Islam in a history class. And, there are perennial stories about "Americans" offended by a Spanish recitation of the pledge. Because of the outcry, Pine Bush students will now not hear the pledge in Italian, Spanish, Japanese, or French, as planned. That they were deprived of such a pedagogical exercise is bad enough. What is worse is that the school district felt that it had to apologize. The district's statement was a surrender to ignorance. "The intention was to promote the fact that those who speak a language other than English still pledge to salute this great country. We sincerely apologize to any students, staff or community members who found this activity disrespectful." Instead of the Pine Bush students learning about other languages and cultures, they learned that the "heckler's veto" and phony tales of "offense" trump open mindedness and the quest for knowledge. At least they do in modern-day American education. Perhaps this is a lesson best learned now, because once they get to college, it will be even worse. Our universities were once places where ideas were safe to flourish, and we went to question what we knew. Today, they are places where disfavored ideas are all but banned. According to students, Dixie State (Utah) bans posters that "mock" anyone, including former president Bush. Last year, Smith College's president apologized and there was a student outcry because students had "hurt feelings" when alumna Wendy Kaminer argued at a panel discussion moderated by the college president against using the euphemism "the n-word" in historical discussions. She believed that using the actual word, in context, was proper (and it is). Yes, censorship of ideas and speech is no longer a top-down or parent-driven phenomenon. Now students themselves insist on being insulated from anything that might make them question their beliefs. Instead of debating an anti-abortion protester, Oregon University students preferred to call the campus police -- who briefly took their side. George Will was slated to speak at Scripps College in a program specifically designed to challenge students' prevailing views. But, since he challenged the feminist view of sexual assault on campus, Scripps pulled his invitation. When I went to college, I enjoyed challenging my beliefs. I still do. I hope that my children constantly do the same. That is how we grow. If we cannot tolerate foreign languages, or distasteful ideas, even in an educational setting, what hope do we have? When we have orthodoxy of thought, the very notion of liberty begins to shrivel up and die. When the cry of "I'm offended" can shut down debate over philosophies, or learning about other cultures, or learning other languages, then what have our educational institutions become? How much further will this enforced ignorance and orthodoxy need to go before education is just another word that comes untethered from its meaning? And the very inspiration for this column, a debate over the pledge of allegiance, makes the problem even more glaring. A rote and thought-free-chant of mindless allegiance can't even be expressed in a different language? Is America really so fragile that if a citizen proclaims "fidelità agli Stati Uniti" that it means anything less because it is in Italian? Perhaps this highlights more than the fact that we should step away from the brink of ignorance while we can. Perhaps a good place to start is by doing away with enforced orthodoxy of thought and speech in the first place. Perhaps a good place to do that would be by doing away with the pledge of allegiance itself. Perhaps if we pledged to uphold the Constitution, instead of a piece of cloth, we would be reminded of what really built this nation -- the Spirit of the Enlightenment. No views are so sacred that they need not be challenged. Whether we are talking about learning to say the Pledge in Japanese, or hearing a speaker who challenges our beliefs, that is what education is about, not enforced ignorance. [/INST] NY school district canceled its experiment with the Pledge for "National Foreign Language Week" Marc Randazza says the outcry over an Arabic version was a triumph of ignorance over education . </s>

Her green jacket caused a social media storm after its phallic shaped neckline was pointed out. Now Australian presenter Natarsha Belling has received support from a fellow news anchor after the sartorial buzz reached the United States. Reporter Dion Lim, who reports for the Ten News channel in Tampa, Florida, wrote: 'Oh c'mon. People ur reading too much into this! Anchor wears "phallic" jacket #anchorproblems.' Belling wore the jacket to present Network Ten's Eyewitness News and a photo of the outfit was then liked over 110,000 times on Facebook after the website Unilad posted the caption ‘once you see it, you cannot unsee it’. The image has also been shared over 7,000 times as the comments over Belling’s outfit rage on. 'Once you see it, you cannot unsee it...': This photo of Natarsha Belling's green jacket has been shared thousands of times online . American anchor Dion Lim showed her support for Belling with the hashtag #anchorproblems . The bemusement and fascination with her top appears to stem from the fact when you first look at the photo it’s hard to notice anything – but once the neckline’s shape is pointed out it’s hard to 'unsee' it. Ruben Haywood wrote on Facebook, garnering 26,408 likes: ‘Like if you came here to find out what it is.’ Sarah Herbert wrote: ‘Yep, definitely cannot unsee this now.’ And Chris Thompson added: ‘Thank you, you have enlightened me on this picture.’ ‘You legend I couldn't find what was happening but you've made me at ease now,’ Adam Baldwin said. The Channel Ten news presenter wore the green jacket with a pearl necklace at one point (left). Dion Lim (right) said people are reading 'way too much into this' Facebook users were left bemused by the photo until looking up what the joke was about . Sarah Herbert wrote: 'Yep, definitely cannot unsee this now' Social media users laughed as they all realised what the joke was about . One Facebook user pointed out 'you gotta have one to find one' On Reddit, one commentator mused: 'I thought it was because her microphone looks like the claw of a monster' And Lourens Odendaal realised: ‘Ooo that’s what it was… now I get it.’ Meanwhile, on Reddit, one commentator mused: ‘I thought it was because her microphone looks like the claw of a monster about to burst from her chest.’ And another added: ‘I thought it was the slight crease in her v neck on the right side, yet the top was the same length… I was sure it wasn’t that so came to the comments. ‘I guess this means I'm growing up, because five years ago I’d see this straight away.’ The 39-year-old is an Australian national news presenter on the Network Ten .

Natarsha Belling wore the demure green jacket on Channel 10's news show . An image of her wearing it has now been liked over 110,000 times . Debate is raging on social media about the jacket's neckline . American news anchor Dion Lim tweeted her support for Belling . The fascination appears to stem from the fact it's hard to spot until it's pointed out - and then it can't be 'unseen'

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<s>[INST] Her green jacket caused a social media storm after its phallic shaped neckline was pointed out. Now Australian presenter Natarsha Belling has received support from a fellow news anchor after the sartorial buzz reached the United States. Reporter Dion Lim, who reports for the Ten News channel in Tampa, Florida, wrote: 'Oh c'mon. People ur reading too much into this! Anchor wears "phallic" jacket #anchorproblems.' Belling wore the jacket to present Network Ten's Eyewitness News and a photo of the outfit was then liked over 110,000 times on Facebook after the website Unilad posted the caption ‘once you see it, you cannot unsee it’. The image has also been shared over 7,000 times as the comments over Belling’s outfit rage on. 'Once you see it, you cannot unsee it...': This photo of Natarsha Belling's green jacket has been shared thousands of times online . American anchor Dion Lim showed her support for Belling with the hashtag #anchorproblems . The bemusement and fascination with her top appears to stem from the fact when you first look at the photo it’s hard to notice anything – but once the neckline’s shape is pointed out it’s hard to 'unsee' it. Ruben Haywood wrote on Facebook, garnering 26,408 likes: ‘Like if you came here to find out what it is.’ Sarah Herbert wrote: ‘Yep, definitely cannot unsee this now.’ And Chris Thompson added: ‘Thank you, you have enlightened me on this picture.’ ‘You legend I couldn't find what was happening but you've made me at ease now,’ Adam Baldwin said. The Channel Ten news presenter wore the green jacket with a pearl necklace at one point (left). Dion Lim (right) said people are reading 'way too much into this' Facebook users were left bemused by the photo until looking up what the joke was about . Sarah Herbert wrote: 'Yep, definitely cannot unsee this now' Social media users laughed as they all realised what the joke was about . One Facebook user pointed out 'you gotta have one to find one' On Reddit, one commentator mused: 'I thought it was because her microphone looks like the claw of a monster' And Lourens Odendaal realised: ‘Ooo that’s what it was… now I get it.’ Meanwhile, on Reddit, one commentator mused: ‘I thought it was because her microphone looks like the claw of a monster about to burst from her chest.’ And another added: ‘I thought it was the slight crease in her v neck on the right side, yet the top was the same length… I was sure it wasn’t that so came to the comments. ‘I guess this means I'm growing up, because five years ago I’d see this straight away.’ The 39-year-old is an Australian national news presenter on the Network Ten . [/INST] Natarsha Belling wore the demure green jacket on Channel 10's news show . An image of her wearing it has now been liked over 110,000 times . Debate is raging on social media about the jacket's neckline . American news anchor Dion Lim tweeted her support for Belling . The fascination appears to stem from the fact it's hard to spot until it's pointed out - and then it can't be 'unseen' </s>

As India and Bangladesh relaxed with games of football before their World Cup quarter-final, the underdogs came out swinging. Defending champions India are almost everybody's overwhelming favourites to sweep aside Bangladesh in Melbourne. But Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, however, knows what it feels like to score an important victory over India and is confident the underdogs can cause a shock. India captain MS Dhoni (centre) celebrates scoring a goal as India's players relaxed with a game of football . India's players are preparing for their World Cup quarter-final with Bangladesh in Melbourne . Suresh Raina (left) controls the ball during the practice game on Tuesday . Dhoni (right) shows his skill by avoiding the challenge of the lunging Raina . He was only months into an outstanding international career, which currently places him at the top of the International Cricket Council all-rounder rankings, when he made a half-century in the five-wicket success in Trinidad which sent India out of the 2007 World Cup - almost exactly eight years ago. Shakib, and Bangladesh, have had little success against their super-power neighbours in the intervening years and were beaten by their fellow co-hosts as India steered their championship route in this tournament in 2011. But as Bangladesh enter unchartered territory, as quarter-final debutants, Shakib warns anything is possible. 'This is the first time we're playing in a World Cup quarter-final - but at the same time we need to understand it's another game of cricket,' he said. 'Obviously, on paper, India are a better team than Bangladesh - no one has any doubt about it. 'But on the day, it's a one-off game - and if we have a good day and they have a bad day, you never know.' Shakib Al Hasan (left) is confident Bangladesh have what it takes to beat India . Bangladesh players Soumya Sarkar (left) and Taijul Islam (right) were also pictured playing football . Imrul Kayes (centre) slides in for a challenge on Islam (right) as they take time off from cricket . Will he be taking extra confidence then, for Thursday's match, from that win way back when in Port-of-Spain? While Mahendra Singh Dhoni's India, as is their wont, declined to speak publicly until they must on the eve of the match - and even chose not to play any cricket either at the MCG, preferring football practice - Shakib was not minded to make too much of Bangladesh's 2007 win. 'It will be in our memory,' he said. 'But it's a new game, and we all know it. India are a very good side - they have some world-class players. Obviously, it's going to be hard for us. We know that, but we're up for the challenge.' The indications in Bangladesh's campaign so far, according to Shakib, are encouraging. He said: 'I think we played fearless cricket [in 2007], and we all want to play that brand of cricket. 'So far in this World Cup, I think we're doing it. India are the defending world champions - they've got some world-class players - but we're doing well in this World Cup. Our confidence is high enough, and we're up for the match.'

India are undefeated at the World Cup with a perfect record . Bangladesh booked their place in the quarter-finals after beating England . India and Bangladesh meet in Melbourne at the MCG on Thursday . CLICK HERE for all the latest Cricket World Cup 2015 news .

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<s>[INST] As India and Bangladesh relaxed with games of football before their World Cup quarter-final, the underdogs came out swinging. Defending champions India are almost everybody's overwhelming favourites to sweep aside Bangladesh in Melbourne. But Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, however, knows what it feels like to score an important victory over India and is confident the underdogs can cause a shock. India captain MS Dhoni (centre) celebrates scoring a goal as India's players relaxed with a game of football . India's players are preparing for their World Cup quarter-final with Bangladesh in Melbourne . Suresh Raina (left) controls the ball during the practice game on Tuesday . Dhoni (right) shows his skill by avoiding the challenge of the lunging Raina . He was only months into an outstanding international career, which currently places him at the top of the International Cricket Council all-rounder rankings, when he made a half-century in the five-wicket success in Trinidad which sent India out of the 2007 World Cup - almost exactly eight years ago. Shakib, and Bangladesh, have had little success against their super-power neighbours in the intervening years and were beaten by their fellow co-hosts as India steered their championship route in this tournament in 2011. But as Bangladesh enter unchartered territory, as quarter-final debutants, Shakib warns anything is possible. 'This is the first time we're playing in a World Cup quarter-final - but at the same time we need to understand it's another game of cricket,' he said. 'Obviously, on paper, India are a better team than Bangladesh - no one has any doubt about it. 'But on the day, it's a one-off game - and if we have a good day and they have a bad day, you never know.' Shakib Al Hasan (left) is confident Bangladesh have what it takes to beat India . Bangladesh players Soumya Sarkar (left) and Taijul Islam (right) were also pictured playing football . Imrul Kayes (centre) slides in for a challenge on Islam (right) as they take time off from cricket . Will he be taking extra confidence then, for Thursday's match, from that win way back when in Port-of-Spain? While Mahendra Singh Dhoni's India, as is their wont, declined to speak publicly until they must on the eve of the match - and even chose not to play any cricket either at the MCG, preferring football practice - Shakib was not minded to make too much of Bangladesh's 2007 win. 'It will be in our memory,' he said. 'But it's a new game, and we all know it. India are a very good side - they have some world-class players. Obviously, it's going to be hard for us. We know that, but we're up for the challenge.' The indications in Bangladesh's campaign so far, according to Shakib, are encouraging. He said: 'I think we played fearless cricket [in 2007], and we all want to play that brand of cricket. 'So far in this World Cup, I think we're doing it. India are the defending world champions - they've got some world-class players - but we're doing well in this World Cup. Our confidence is high enough, and we're up for the match.' [/INST] India are undefeated at the World Cup with a perfect record . Bangladesh booked their place in the quarter-finals after beating England . India and Bangladesh meet in Melbourne at the MCG on Thursday . CLICK HERE for all the latest Cricket World Cup 2015 news . </s>

While manager Tony Pulis wound down after a crushing FA Cup quarter-final defeat to soft soul on his favourite radio station, his West Brom team flushed the defeat out of their system with a trip to the go-karting track. Very different approaches but both seemed to have the desired effect of melting away the disappointment. A narrow victory over Stoke may have lacked petrol fuelled highs or many thrills of any description, but it lifted West Brom to 13th in the table, consigning two defeats to local rivals Villa within a week to distant memory. Tony Pulis' West Brom squad went on a go-karting trip after their FA Cup quarter-final defeat . Darren Fletcher (right) said the midweek trip was kept under wraps for fear of sending out the wrong message . 'I let them have a couple of days away from me,' said Pulis about the aftermath of a 2-0 defeat which ended in a pitch invasion and FA probe into seats being thrown by West Brom supporters, 'I was obviously bitterly disappointed myself and I can be a bit snappy at times. So I took myself away from the firing line. 'You either have a passion or you don't and sometimes I get myself in such a state I am best away from people.' Despite Saturday's win — thanks to Brown Ideye's headed goal — taking West Brom 11 points clear of the relegation zone Pulis said his aims were unchanged. 'I still want 40 points,' he said. 'I'm not concerned about what others do, I would be in my grave by now if I sat worrying about every goal that goes in. I listen to Smooth Radio and a bit of music rather than worry about what other people are doing.' West Brom beat Stoke City at the Hawthorns on Saturday thanks to Brown Ideye's headed goal . Darren Fletcher said the midweek go-karting trip was kept under wraps for fear of sending out the wrong message to fans. 'We didn't want to show the world we doing it and we didn't want the fans to see us trying to do stuff like that straight after losing to Villa. We gave ourselves a little lift, it was just for us as the lads. They were down, it was hard to lose two games to Villa, especially the Cup game. I think it worked quite well so maybe we'll go karting again next week.' Fletcher, 31, is enjoying a resurgence at The Hawthorns after joining on a free transfer in January from Manchester United, where his later years were blighted by a struggle with ulcerative colitis. He bossed the midfield against Stoke but claimed he rolled over on the racing track. 'In the interests of team spirit, I let the rest of the lads win,' he joked, 'The top three were Gardner, [Joleon] Lescott and [Saido] Berahino, they were saying the Brummie lads did the business. Gards organised it and he definitely had the fastest car.'

West Brom had a midweek go-karting session after Aston Villa dumped them out of the FA Cup . Darren Fletcher said it was kept under wraps by the squad . Tony Pulis still wants to reach the magic 40-point mark .

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<s>[INST] While manager Tony Pulis wound down after a crushing FA Cup quarter-final defeat to soft soul on his favourite radio station, his West Brom team flushed the defeat out of their system with a trip to the go-karting track. Very different approaches but both seemed to have the desired effect of melting away the disappointment. A narrow victory over Stoke may have lacked petrol fuelled highs or many thrills of any description, but it lifted West Brom to 13th in the table, consigning two defeats to local rivals Villa within a week to distant memory. Tony Pulis' West Brom squad went on a go-karting trip after their FA Cup quarter-final defeat . Darren Fletcher (right) said the midweek trip was kept under wraps for fear of sending out the wrong message . 'I let them have a couple of days away from me,' said Pulis about the aftermath of a 2-0 defeat which ended in a pitch invasion and FA probe into seats being thrown by West Brom supporters, 'I was obviously bitterly disappointed myself and I can be a bit snappy at times. So I took myself away from the firing line. 'You either have a passion or you don't and sometimes I get myself in such a state I am best away from people.' Despite Saturday's win — thanks to Brown Ideye's headed goal — taking West Brom 11 points clear of the relegation zone Pulis said his aims were unchanged. 'I still want 40 points,' he said. 'I'm not concerned about what others do, I would be in my grave by now if I sat worrying about every goal that goes in. I listen to Smooth Radio and a bit of music rather than worry about what other people are doing.' West Brom beat Stoke City at the Hawthorns on Saturday thanks to Brown Ideye's headed goal . Darren Fletcher said the midweek go-karting trip was kept under wraps for fear of sending out the wrong message to fans. 'We didn't want to show the world we doing it and we didn't want the fans to see us trying to do stuff like that straight after losing to Villa. We gave ourselves a little lift, it was just for us as the lads. They were down, it was hard to lose two games to Villa, especially the Cup game. I think it worked quite well so maybe we'll go karting again next week.' Fletcher, 31, is enjoying a resurgence at The Hawthorns after joining on a free transfer in January from Manchester United, where his later years were blighted by a struggle with ulcerative colitis. He bossed the midfield against Stoke but claimed he rolled over on the racing track. 'In the interests of team spirit, I let the rest of the lads win,' he joked, 'The top three were Gardner, [Joleon] Lescott and [Saido] Berahino, they were saying the Brummie lads did the business. Gards organised it and he definitely had the fastest car.' [/INST] West Brom had a midweek go-karting session after Aston Villa dumped them out of the FA Cup . Darren Fletcher said it was kept under wraps by the squad . Tony Pulis still wants to reach the magic 40-point mark . </s>

Kris Commons says he wants Celtic’s arch-rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership as soon as possible — despite the Ibrox club suffering a lamentable 2-2 home draw with Alloa on Tuesday night. Championship leaders Hearts could clinch automatic promotion to the top tier if results go their way this weekend. That would leave Rangers embroiled in a grim battle for the second promotion spot under new manager Stuart McCall, although on current form they could even miss the play-offs. Celtic forward Kris Commons, pictured training on Tuesday, wants Rangers back in the top flight . However, in a view unlikely to curry unanimous favour amongst Celtic supporters, Commons — who scored in the recent League Cup semi-final between the Glasgow giants — admits he wants the Old Firm fixture back next season. ‘Personally, yes, because the games with Rangers are the best games,’ said the Parkhead forward. ‘They draw the best crowds and a large TV audience for people around the world. It makes people want to get out of bed in the middle of the night in Australia. ‘My mates down south don’t know much about Scottish football but they want to see that game. I love playing in them. ‘There are a lot of fans who are on the fence (about) whether it’s right or wrong but I love them.’ The new board still hope the return of Ibrox icon McCall can spark an improvement as they battle Hibernian for second place. The Ibrox side were hot favourites to finish top of the league at the beginning of the season, but Commons remains unsurprised to see them struggle. Rangers suffered a disappointing 2-2 draw against Alloa on Tuesday - their fifth in a row in the league . Ben Gordon (centre) is congratulated by his team-mates after his goal gave the part-timers a shock lead . ‘I have played in the Championship in England with teams trying to get back up and it’s not easy,’ he continued. ‘Some teams go down from the Premier League and they end up in League one, like Blackpool, Sheffield United and Wednesday. ‘Not only does it affect the players, the manager, coaches and fans, it’s a city thing. It’s a massive thing. ‘It’s very difficult to have the wind knocked out of your sails. ‘When you are struggling — as Rangers are — that’s when you need to call on experience and that’s why they have tried to go with Stuart McCall.’ Commons scored the opener as Celtic secured the League Cup with a 2-0 win over Dundee United on Sunday. The Parkhead side can take a huge step towards their target of a rare domestic treble by beating the Tannadice side again in Wednesday night’s Scottish Cup quarter-final replay at Parkhead. Celtic are bidding to win a domestic treble this season after claiming the Scottish League Cup last Sunday . Jock Stein and Martin O’Neill completed domestic clean sweeps when Rangers were strong, but Commons rubbishes any suggestion of a diminished achievement in the absence of their Glasgow rivals. ‘I think the last time it was done was in an era when money and wages were massive,’ he said. ‘You look at the teams — (Chris) Sutton, (Neil) Lennon, (John) Hartson and (Henrik) Larsson — people who were on fortunes and I think that they got a huge amount of credit for what they did. ‘If we can get across the line and achieve this Treble, I don’t think it should be looked upon as a lesser achievement. It’s the same level.’ Last season’s Player of the Year, meanwhile, plans to take any penalties against United after admitting the on-field spat between James Forrest and John Guidetti over a missed spot-kick on Sunday was regrettable. James Forrest (right) celebrates with John Guidetti after scoring in the League Cup final . ‘I don’t think that has ever happened before at Celtic,’ he said. ‘It’s the sort of thing you see on The Football Years on TV. It was like a (Paolo) di Canio-(Frank) Lampard moment. ‘I can understand from John’s point of view because he has taken a couple of penalties and scored. He has not been on the score sheet a lot of late. He’s a striker and he wants to get goals. ‘But they were not great scenes — probably just an eagerness to score and win. ‘It perhaps put a little dampener on the way that we won. The manager bases a lot on team spirit and team bonding. ‘We are meant to have this good unit as a team but, clearly at the end of the game, it looked as though people were doing things on an individual basis. ‘I don’t think any player should throw a strop on a football field. You should never do that.’

Kris Commons wants Rangers to get promoted to the Scottish Premiership . Rangers are third, which would be enough to earn a play-off place . The struggling Ibrox club have not won in their last five league however . Should Stuart McCall's side slip to fourth they would miss out play-offs . Commons says the Old Firm derbies are the best games to play in .

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<s>[INST] Kris Commons says he wants Celtic’s arch-rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership as soon as possible — despite the Ibrox club suffering a lamentable 2-2 home draw with Alloa on Tuesday night. Championship leaders Hearts could clinch automatic promotion to the top tier if results go their way this weekend. That would leave Rangers embroiled in a grim battle for the second promotion spot under new manager Stuart McCall, although on current form they could even miss the play-offs. Celtic forward Kris Commons, pictured training on Tuesday, wants Rangers back in the top flight . However, in a view unlikely to curry unanimous favour amongst Celtic supporters, Commons — who scored in the recent League Cup semi-final between the Glasgow giants — admits he wants the Old Firm fixture back next season. ‘Personally, yes, because the games with Rangers are the best games,’ said the Parkhead forward. ‘They draw the best crowds and a large TV audience for people around the world. It makes people want to get out of bed in the middle of the night in Australia. ‘My mates down south don’t know much about Scottish football but they want to see that game. I love playing in them. ‘There are a lot of fans who are on the fence (about) whether it’s right or wrong but I love them.’ The new board still hope the return of Ibrox icon McCall can spark an improvement as they battle Hibernian for second place. The Ibrox side were hot favourites to finish top of the league at the beginning of the season, but Commons remains unsurprised to see them struggle. Rangers suffered a disappointing 2-2 draw against Alloa on Tuesday - their fifth in a row in the league . Ben Gordon (centre) is congratulated by his team-mates after his goal gave the part-timers a shock lead . ‘I have played in the Championship in England with teams trying to get back up and it’s not easy,’ he continued. ‘Some teams go down from the Premier League and they end up in League one, like Blackpool, Sheffield United and Wednesday. ‘Not only does it affect the players, the manager, coaches and fans, it’s a city thing. It’s a massive thing. ‘It’s very difficult to have the wind knocked out of your sails. ‘When you are struggling — as Rangers are — that’s when you need to call on experience and that’s why they have tried to go with Stuart McCall.’ Commons scored the opener as Celtic secured the League Cup with a 2-0 win over Dundee United on Sunday. The Parkhead side can take a huge step towards their target of a rare domestic treble by beating the Tannadice side again in Wednesday night’s Scottish Cup quarter-final replay at Parkhead. Celtic are bidding to win a domestic treble this season after claiming the Scottish League Cup last Sunday . Jock Stein and Martin O’Neill completed domestic clean sweeps when Rangers were strong, but Commons rubbishes any suggestion of a diminished achievement in the absence of their Glasgow rivals. ‘I think the last time it was done was in an era when money and wages were massive,’ he said. ‘You look at the teams — (Chris) Sutton, (Neil) Lennon, (John) Hartson and (Henrik) Larsson — people who were on fortunes and I think that they got a huge amount of credit for what they did. ‘If we can get across the line and achieve this Treble, I don’t think it should be looked upon as a lesser achievement. It’s the same level.’ Last season’s Player of the Year, meanwhile, plans to take any penalties against United after admitting the on-field spat between James Forrest and John Guidetti over a missed spot-kick on Sunday was regrettable. James Forrest (right) celebrates with John Guidetti after scoring in the League Cup final . ‘I don’t think that has ever happened before at Celtic,’ he said. ‘It’s the sort of thing you see on The Football Years on TV. It was like a (Paolo) di Canio-(Frank) Lampard moment. ‘I can understand from John’s point of view because he has taken a couple of penalties and scored. He has not been on the score sheet a lot of late. He’s a striker and he wants to get goals. ‘But they were not great scenes — probably just an eagerness to score and win. ‘It perhaps put a little dampener on the way that we won. The manager bases a lot on team spirit and team bonding. ‘We are meant to have this good unit as a team but, clearly at the end of the game, it looked as though people were doing things on an individual basis. ‘I don’t think any player should throw a strop on a football field. You should never do that.’ [/INST] Kris Commons wants Rangers to get promoted to the Scottish Premiership . Rangers are third, which would be enough to earn a play-off place . The struggling Ibrox club have not won in their last five league however . Should Stuart McCall's side slip to fourth they would miss out play-offs . Commons says the Old Firm derbies are the best games to play in . </s>

David Beckham has long been known as a fashion icon, with billboard campaigns almost as common as England appearances during the later years of his career. Now, England's most capped outfield player is posing again, this time alongside comedian James Corden, in a less orthodox shoot. Beckham's chiselled physique is placed alongside Corden's rather fuller frame in a fake advert filmed for the comedian's new role as host of CBS' 'Late Late Show'. James Corden (right) joins David Beckham for their spoof 'D+J briefs' advert on his new show . The comedian poses with former England star Beckham during the short clip for CBS' 'Late Late Show' Both men narrate over the video, with Beckham claiming 'beauty is skin deep - it's underneath that counts' while Corden dances around him. And Beckham also gets a bit of the 'hairdryer treatment' - though not in quite the same way he used to face it from former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The shoot ends with Corden giving the tagline: 'D+J briefs. Underwear for a man with a great body... and David Beckham'. Beckham is now stranger to modelling underwear, but this could be a first for Corden . The two men voice over the short clip, with Corden hugging and dancing around Beckham . Beckham gets the 'hairdryer treatment' from his friend Corden during the fake advert .

England's most capped outfield player stars in comedy skit . James Corden is the new host of the Late Late Show in America . Two Brits pose in their underwear for fake advert .

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<s>[INST] David Beckham has long been known as a fashion icon, with billboard campaigns almost as common as England appearances during the later years of his career. Now, England's most capped outfield player is posing again, this time alongside comedian James Corden, in a less orthodox shoot. Beckham's chiselled physique is placed alongside Corden's rather fuller frame in a fake advert filmed for the comedian's new role as host of CBS' 'Late Late Show'. James Corden (right) joins David Beckham for their spoof 'D+J briefs' advert on his new show . The comedian poses with former England star Beckham during the short clip for CBS' 'Late Late Show' Both men narrate over the video, with Beckham claiming 'beauty is skin deep - it's underneath that counts' while Corden dances around him. And Beckham also gets a bit of the 'hairdryer treatment' - though not in quite the same way he used to face it from former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The shoot ends with Corden giving the tagline: 'D+J briefs. Underwear for a man with a great body... and David Beckham'. Beckham is now stranger to modelling underwear, but this could be a first for Corden . The two men voice over the short clip, with Corden hugging and dancing around Beckham . Beckham gets the 'hairdryer treatment' from his friend Corden during the fake advert . [/INST] England's most capped outfield player stars in comedy skit . James Corden is the new host of the Late Late Show in America . Two Brits pose in their underwear for fake advert . </s>

A Tennessee waitress found herself wiping away tears on Sunday after a kindly couple left her a big tip on their little check. But it wasn't just the $36 that had 25-year-old Claire Hudson crying. Along with the tip, the couple left a note explaining their generosity. 'I would've liked to have caught them and said 'Hey this is awesome!,'' Hudson told ABC News. 'They did it anonymously and it was really sweet.' Touched: Spring Hill, Tennessee waitress Claire Hudson broke down in tears after a patron on Sunday left her a $36 tip in honor of his late brother's 36th birthday and favorite meal . In the note on the credit card receipt, the patron wrote: . 'Today is my brother's b-day. He would have been 36 today. Every year I go eat his favorite meal (hot dogs) and tip the waitress his age. Happy B-day Wes.' Hudson said the check in total wasn't much more than $30 when the couple settled up at Mac's Grub Shak in Spring Hill. 'It was actually a really slow day,' Hudson told ABC. I was in tears when I read [the note]...I had to go in the back of the restaurant and compose myself before I went out to my other tables.' A man left a waitress at Mac's Grub Shak in Spring Hill, Tennessee, a $36 tip in honor of his dead brother . In addition to Coney Island Dogs, the man ordered two beers and a spicy Dragon's Breath burger at Mac's . According to an enhanced version of the picture, the man also ordered two beers and a spicy burger to accompany his special Coney Island Dogs. In addition to the two pork and beef dogs, which came topped with diced onions, chili, and mustard, the man had a Goose Island IPA, a Country Boy beer and a Dragon's Breath burger. The Dragon's Breath is a half pound of premium Black Angus beef, seasoned with a special spicy blend. It comes topped with Jack cheese, crispy fried jalapenos, Sriracha mayo, and applewood smoked bacon. His bill came to $29.40, including tax. Mac's is operated by a father and son team who also own a catering company. Michael McCray, the son, told Daily Mail Online that he lost his brother as well and that his birthday is coming up soon. He said: 'The server the tip was written to has worked for me for several months. 'On Sunday afternoon she came to my office crying and of course I was taken by surprise. 'I asked her what was wrong and she just put the receipt in my hand. 'I read it and broke down. According to an enhanced version of the picture, the man also ordered two beers and a spicy burger . 'What none of my employees know is that I too lost my brother. 'In just a few weeks he would have been 28. 'It's odd that this man would choose my restaurant over any other place.' After a picture of the note was published on Reddit, one of the first commenters wrote: 'Happy birthday Wes! 'This was so absolutely heartwarming and made me smile that someone would do this. 'It rekindles my hope for people as a whole.' Another person simply added: 'Happy Birthday Wes!' The Coney Island Dogs at Mac's are pork and beef franks topped off with diced onions, chili, and mustard .

Tearful Claire Hudson had to leave the floor of Mac's Grub Shak in Spring Hill, Tennessee on Sunday after she was given a generous tip . The anonymous patrons left a note with the over 100 percent gratuity explaining it was in honor of their late brother's birthday .

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<s>[INST] A Tennessee waitress found herself wiping away tears on Sunday after a kindly couple left her a big tip on their little check. But it wasn't just the $36 that had 25-year-old Claire Hudson crying. Along with the tip, the couple left a note explaining their generosity. 'I would've liked to have caught them and said 'Hey this is awesome!,'' Hudson told ABC News. 'They did it anonymously and it was really sweet.' Touched: Spring Hill, Tennessee waitress Claire Hudson broke down in tears after a patron on Sunday left her a $36 tip in honor of his late brother's 36th birthday and favorite meal . In the note on the credit card receipt, the patron wrote: . 'Today is my brother's b-day. He would have been 36 today. Every year I go eat his favorite meal (hot dogs) and tip the waitress his age. Happy B-day Wes.' Hudson said the check in total wasn't much more than $30 when the couple settled up at Mac's Grub Shak in Spring Hill. 'It was actually a really slow day,' Hudson told ABC. I was in tears when I read [the note]...I had to go in the back of the restaurant and compose myself before I went out to my other tables.' A man left a waitress at Mac's Grub Shak in Spring Hill, Tennessee, a $36 tip in honor of his dead brother . In addition to Coney Island Dogs, the man ordered two beers and a spicy Dragon's Breath burger at Mac's . According to an enhanced version of the picture, the man also ordered two beers and a spicy burger to accompany his special Coney Island Dogs. In addition to the two pork and beef dogs, which came topped with diced onions, chili, and mustard, the man had a Goose Island IPA, a Country Boy beer and a Dragon's Breath burger. The Dragon's Breath is a half pound of premium Black Angus beef, seasoned with a special spicy blend. It comes topped with Jack cheese, crispy fried jalapenos, Sriracha mayo, and applewood smoked bacon. His bill came to $29.40, including tax. Mac's is operated by a father and son team who also own a catering company. Michael McCray, the son, told Daily Mail Online that he lost his brother as well and that his birthday is coming up soon. He said: 'The server the tip was written to has worked for me for several months. 'On Sunday afternoon she came to my office crying and of course I was taken by surprise. 'I asked her what was wrong and she just put the receipt in my hand. 'I read it and broke down. According to an enhanced version of the picture, the man also ordered two beers and a spicy burger . 'What none of my employees know is that I too lost my brother. 'In just a few weeks he would have been 28. 'It's odd that this man would choose my restaurant over any other place.' After a picture of the note was published on Reddit, one of the first commenters wrote: 'Happy birthday Wes! 'This was so absolutely heartwarming and made me smile that someone would do this. 'It rekindles my hope for people as a whole.' Another person simply added: 'Happy Birthday Wes!' The Coney Island Dogs at Mac's are pork and beef franks topped off with diced onions, chili, and mustard . [/INST] Tearful Claire Hudson had to leave the floor of Mac's Grub Shak in Spring Hill, Tennessee on Sunday after she was given a generous tip . The anonymous patrons left a note with the over 100 percent gratuity explaining it was in honor of their late brother's birthday . </s>

A physician from Kansas recovering from a shark attack in Hawaii has described the terrifying moment the underwater beast seemed to appear in front of him out of nowhere. Ken Grasing, his wife and two sons had just finished snorkeling off Hapuna Beach State Park on the Big Island on the Big Island of Hawaii when a 'black cloud appeared' in the water on Wednesday. 'The shape moved toward me quickly and it materialized into a ten- to 12-foot tiger shark,' Grasing, 58, said as he recovered at Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu. Ken Grasing, from Overland Park, Kansas, was on vacation in Hawaii when he was attacked by a ten- to 12ft tiger shark . In about five-foot-deep water, Grasing saw a tiger shark, like the one pictured above, swimming around him. It bit into his left arm before Grasing hit it on the side of its head (file photo) The attack happened in about five-foot-deep water and there were other people around the area, according to CNN. He said it 'happened very rapidly' and that the shark bit his left hand before moving past him. At that point he struck it on the side of the head with his right hand. 'The shark then swam around me, stayed in the area, and I stood there just yelling. It was quite the dramatic moment,' he told CNN. 'My two boys were with me in the water and I was very concerned that the shark would attack them.' The shark continued to cruise just outside the surf line at Hapuna an hour after the attack. A Hawaii County Fire Department helicopter tracked the animal and confirmed seeing stripes on the shark's body. Grasing was hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery. He suffered severe cuts on his left forearm and had an injury on his left leg, likely from being scraped by a shark fin. He's unsure if he'll ever go snorkeling after the shark attack. Grasing, his wife and two sons had just finished snorkeling off Hapuna Beach State Park on the Big Island on the Big Island of Hawaii when the attack occured . He's expected to make a full recovery after suffering severe cuts to his left arm and an injury on his left leg, likely from being scraped by a shark fin . 'This is a magnificent animal swimming with great speed and power. I was really at its mercy, and if it had mind to do anything more, that would have been the end of me,' he said. He said he made the quick decision to hit the shark on the side of the head because there were 'a lot of teeth that are sharp' and it was 'moving very fast'. And fortunately for Grasing, 'it didn't like what it tasted' when it bit him, so it moved away. The tiger shark can reach up to 16ft long and is considered to be Hawaii's most dangerous shark. There are about 40 species of sharks in Hawaii. Tiger sharks are often considered to be 'the garbage can of the sea', according to CNN, because they eat a wide variety of prey. In 2014, there were six shark attacks in Hawaii, though none of them were fatal, according to the state's shark information website. This was Grasing's third trip to Hawaii - the family was celebrating his oldest son's high school graduation, according to West Hawaii Today. He said despite the attack, it was still 'a great day of snorkeling' where the family in which they saw an octopus and plenty of fish. Despite the trauma of the shark attack, Grasing said he and his family had 'a great day of snorkeling' and that they had seen an octopus .

Ken Grasing of Kansas was vacationing in Hawaii with his wife and sons . They had just finished a day of snorkeling off Hapuna Beach State Park when Grasing was attacked in five-foot-deep water . He was bit on the left arm and then used his good hand to strike the shark on the side of the head . Shark continued to cruise around surf line for an hour after the attack . Grasing suffered severe cuts but is expected to make a full recovery .

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<s>[INST] A physician from Kansas recovering from a shark attack in Hawaii has described the terrifying moment the underwater beast seemed to appear in front of him out of nowhere. Ken Grasing, his wife and two sons had just finished snorkeling off Hapuna Beach State Park on the Big Island on the Big Island of Hawaii when a 'black cloud appeared' in the water on Wednesday. 'The shape moved toward me quickly and it materialized into a ten- to 12-foot tiger shark,' Grasing, 58, said as he recovered at Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu. Ken Grasing, from Overland Park, Kansas, was on vacation in Hawaii when he was attacked by a ten- to 12ft tiger shark . In about five-foot-deep water, Grasing saw a tiger shark, like the one pictured above, swimming around him. It bit into his left arm before Grasing hit it on the side of its head (file photo) The attack happened in about five-foot-deep water and there were other people around the area, according to CNN. He said it 'happened very rapidly' and that the shark bit his left hand before moving past him. At that point he struck it on the side of the head with his right hand. 'The shark then swam around me, stayed in the area, and I stood there just yelling. It was quite the dramatic moment,' he told CNN. 'My two boys were with me in the water and I was very concerned that the shark would attack them.' The shark continued to cruise just outside the surf line at Hapuna an hour after the attack. A Hawaii County Fire Department helicopter tracked the animal and confirmed seeing stripes on the shark's body. Grasing was hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery. He suffered severe cuts on his left forearm and had an injury on his left leg, likely from being scraped by a shark fin. He's unsure if he'll ever go snorkeling after the shark attack. Grasing, his wife and two sons had just finished snorkeling off Hapuna Beach State Park on the Big Island on the Big Island of Hawaii when the attack occured . He's expected to make a full recovery after suffering severe cuts to his left arm and an injury on his left leg, likely from being scraped by a shark fin . 'This is a magnificent animal swimming with great speed and power. I was really at its mercy, and if it had mind to do anything more, that would have been the end of me,' he said. He said he made the quick decision to hit the shark on the side of the head because there were 'a lot of teeth that are sharp' and it was 'moving very fast'. And fortunately for Grasing, 'it didn't like what it tasted' when it bit him, so it moved away. The tiger shark can reach up to 16ft long and is considered to be Hawaii's most dangerous shark. There are about 40 species of sharks in Hawaii. Tiger sharks are often considered to be 'the garbage can of the sea', according to CNN, because they eat a wide variety of prey. In 2014, there were six shark attacks in Hawaii, though none of them were fatal, according to the state's shark information website. This was Grasing's third trip to Hawaii - the family was celebrating his oldest son's high school graduation, according to West Hawaii Today. He said despite the attack, it was still 'a great day of snorkeling' where the family in which they saw an octopus and plenty of fish. Despite the trauma of the shark attack, Grasing said he and his family had 'a great day of snorkeling' and that they had seen an octopus . [/INST] Ken Grasing of Kansas was vacationing in Hawaii with his wife and sons . They had just finished a day of snorkeling off Hapuna Beach State Park when Grasing was attacked in five-foot-deep water . He was bit on the left arm and then used his good hand to strike the shark on the side of the head . Shark continued to cruise around surf line for an hour after the attack . Grasing suffered severe cuts but is expected to make a full recovery . </s>

The number of drivers hauled before the courts for using their mobiles at the wheel has plummeted by nearly half. Despite alarming evidence that growing numbers of motorists are committing the offence, the number of prosecutions has fallen by some 16,000 over three years. In one area, Greater Manchester, the fall has been even more sharp, and is down by 80 per cent. Official figures also showed worrying falls in the number of court cases brought against other driving offences, including those for drink drive offences, and dangerous driving. That is despite evidence deaths occuring as a result are on the rise. The number of drivers hauled before the courts for using mobile phone at the wheel has plummeted by nearly half. Stock photo . The figures were compiled by Labour, which warned that reckless drivers were ‘getting away with it’ and blamed cuts to the police front line. Shadow roads minister Richard Burden said: ‘Road users have had enough of reckless drivers getting away with it. ‘Under the Conservative-led Government progress on road safety is slowing while more and more drivers go unpunished for dangerous and drink driving. ‘The hands-off approach to enforcement is not working. Crashes from mobile phone use are on the rise but thousands fewer drivers are being punished for this deadly offence.’ The research follows calls from Britain’s top traffic officer for drivers caught using their mobiles at the wheel to be banned. Gloucester chief constable Suzette Davenport said the rise in offending meant tougher punishments were needed, and accused ministers of failing to act for fear of offending voters. An estimated 500,000 motorists break the law every day but ordinarily using a hand-held mobile at the wheel usually attracts only a £100 fine with three penalty points. Figures also showed worrying falls in the number of court cases brought against other driving offences, including those for drink drive offences. Stock photo . The new data shows police are using formal powers to prosecute much less often. Across England and Wales, the number of prosecutions for using a mobile at the wheel fell from 35,255 to 19,650 between 2013 and 2011. That is a fall of 15,605, or 44 per cent. In Greater Manchester, the number of prosecutions fell from nearly 2,000 in 2010 to just 329 in 2013. Falls of more than 60 per cent were seen in the Cumbria, Merseyside, South Yorkshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire and Kent police areas. Research has suggested using a mobile slows reactions more than cannabis or alcohol use. Drivers’ reactions fell by half while holding their phone and on a call, more than a third when texting and by a quarter during a hands-free call. The number of crashes attributed to mobile phone use has grown by 12 per cent, from 378 in 2012 to 422 last year. The alternative to a formal prosecution is a fixed penalty notice, but the number of these handed out is also down by 26 per cent. Drink drive deaths rose by one fifth from 2011-12 and while the numbers prosecuted for drink driving offences is down nine per cent. Miss Davenport, who speaks for the Association of Chief Police Officers on road issues, told the BBC on Sunday: ‘If someone is caught twice using a mobile phone within a period of time we should be considering things like disqualifications. ‘If we don’t do something fundamentally different we are going to have lost this. I have had those conversations with ministers. I would take a much harder line in terms of outcomes from enforcement. The minister doesn’t like my proposal.’ Ministers rejected the claim they were blocking road safety reform for electoral reasons and accused chief constables of taking the easy option of using speed cameras instead of deploying more traffic officers.

The number of prosecutions has fallen by some 16,000 over three years . In Greater Manchester, fall has been even more sharp, and is down by 80% . Official figures also showed worrying falls in the number of court cases brought against other driving offences, including drink driving . That is despite evidence deaths occuring as a result are on the rise .

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<s>[INST] The number of drivers hauled before the courts for using their mobiles at the wheel has plummeted by nearly half. Despite alarming evidence that growing numbers of motorists are committing the offence, the number of prosecutions has fallen by some 16,000 over three years. In one area, Greater Manchester, the fall has been even more sharp, and is down by 80 per cent. Official figures also showed worrying falls in the number of court cases brought against other driving offences, including those for drink drive offences, and dangerous driving. That is despite evidence deaths occuring as a result are on the rise. The number of drivers hauled before the courts for using mobile phone at the wheel has plummeted by nearly half. Stock photo . The figures were compiled by Labour, which warned that reckless drivers were ‘getting away with it’ and blamed cuts to the police front line. Shadow roads minister Richard Burden said: ‘Road users have had enough of reckless drivers getting away with it. ‘Under the Conservative-led Government progress on road safety is slowing while more and more drivers go unpunished for dangerous and drink driving. ‘The hands-off approach to enforcement is not working. Crashes from mobile phone use are on the rise but thousands fewer drivers are being punished for this deadly offence.’ The research follows calls from Britain’s top traffic officer for drivers caught using their mobiles at the wheel to be banned. Gloucester chief constable Suzette Davenport said the rise in offending meant tougher punishments were needed, and accused ministers of failing to act for fear of offending voters. An estimated 500,000 motorists break the law every day but ordinarily using a hand-held mobile at the wheel usually attracts only a £100 fine with three penalty points. Figures also showed worrying falls in the number of court cases brought against other driving offences, including those for drink drive offences. Stock photo . The new data shows police are using formal powers to prosecute much less often. Across England and Wales, the number of prosecutions for using a mobile at the wheel fell from 35,255 to 19,650 between 2013 and 2011. That is a fall of 15,605, or 44 per cent. In Greater Manchester, the number of prosecutions fell from nearly 2,000 in 2010 to just 329 in 2013. Falls of more than 60 per cent were seen in the Cumbria, Merseyside, South Yorkshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire and Kent police areas. Research has suggested using a mobile slows reactions more than cannabis or alcohol use. Drivers’ reactions fell by half while holding their phone and on a call, more than a third when texting and by a quarter during a hands-free call. The number of crashes attributed to mobile phone use has grown by 12 per cent, from 378 in 2012 to 422 last year. The alternative to a formal prosecution is a fixed penalty notice, but the number of these handed out is also down by 26 per cent. Drink drive deaths rose by one fifth from 2011-12 and while the numbers prosecuted for drink driving offences is down nine per cent. Miss Davenport, who speaks for the Association of Chief Police Officers on road issues, told the BBC on Sunday: ‘If someone is caught twice using a mobile phone within a period of time we should be considering things like disqualifications. ‘If we don’t do something fundamentally different we are going to have lost this. I have had those conversations with ministers. I would take a much harder line in terms of outcomes from enforcement. The minister doesn’t like my proposal.’ Ministers rejected the claim they were blocking road safety reform for electoral reasons and accused chief constables of taking the easy option of using speed cameras instead of deploying more traffic officers. [/INST] The number of prosecutions has fallen by some 16,000 over three years . In Greater Manchester, fall has been even more sharp, and is down by 80% . Official figures also showed worrying falls in the number of court cases brought against other driving offences, including drink driving . That is despite evidence deaths occuring as a result are on the rise . </s>

It's safe to say he probably isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer. A 24-year-old man from Vienna, Austria, attempted to rob a city bank yesterday armed with nothing but a stainless silver spoon. The unnamed man walked in to the bank demanding cash and pretended he had a knife  - but bank staff immediately spotted he was just carrying a dessert spoon. A 24-year-old man from Austria attempted to rob a bank yesterday armed with nothing but a silver spoon . They called the police and refused to hand over any money to the would-be robber. The man entered a bank branch just before 4pm in Weintraubengasse in the 2nd district yesterday afternoon, walked straight over to the cashier and demanded money. He seemed to be under the impression that the spoon would be mistaken for a knife, reports The Local. The cashier pretended he was going to get some cash and instead called the police. The man sat down in the waiting area and was still sat there patiently when police found and arrested him. Witnesses told the English language newspaper that no one took the man seriously. He is currently being held in prison and said he did it because he needed the money. The incident took place yesterday in Vienna's Weintraubengasse area in the 2nd district (pictured)

Austrian man, aged 24, attempted to rob a bank armed with just a spoon . Pretended the dessert cutlery was a knife and demanded money from staff . Cashier feigned fetching the money but actually just called police . Would be robber patiently sat in waiting area where he was arrested .

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<s>[INST] It's safe to say he probably isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer. A 24-year-old man from Vienna, Austria, attempted to rob a city bank yesterday armed with nothing but a stainless silver spoon. The unnamed man walked in to the bank demanding cash and pretended he had a knife  - but bank staff immediately spotted he was just carrying a dessert spoon. A 24-year-old man from Austria attempted to rob a bank yesterday armed with nothing but a silver spoon . They called the police and refused to hand over any money to the would-be robber. The man entered a bank branch just before 4pm in Weintraubengasse in the 2nd district yesterday afternoon, walked straight over to the cashier and demanded money. He seemed to be under the impression that the spoon would be mistaken for a knife, reports The Local. The cashier pretended he was going to get some cash and instead called the police. The man sat down in the waiting area and was still sat there patiently when police found and arrested him. Witnesses told the English language newspaper that no one took the man seriously. He is currently being held in prison and said he did it because he needed the money. The incident took place yesterday in Vienna's Weintraubengasse area in the 2nd district (pictured) [/INST] Austrian man, aged 24, attempted to rob a bank armed with just a spoon . Pretended the dessert cutlery was a knife and demanded money from staff . Cashier feigned fetching the money but actually just called police . Would be robber patiently sat in waiting area where he was arrested . </s>

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has offered to cover the cost of life imprisonment for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan if Indonesia agrees to call of their executions. Ms Bishop made the offer in a letter written to her Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, on March 5 saying Australia would pay the bill if the country rejected a prisoner swap offer. The letter, reportedly addressed 'My dear Retno', formally made the one-off offer to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Chan and Sukumaran. Scroll down for video . Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has offered to cover the cost of life imprisonment for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan if Indonesia agrees to call of their executions . Ms Bishop (pictured at a vigil for the two Bali Nine ringleaders in Canberra) made the offer in a letter written to her Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, on March 5 . Ms Bishop noted the Indonesian prisoners were convicted of importing 390kg of heroin to Australia - 47 times the amount Chan and Sukumaran's co-convicted were caught trying to smuggle out of Indonesia. 'As discussed, the Australian Government would be prepared to cover the costs of the ongoing life imprisonment of Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran should a transfer not be possible,' she wrote. 'The vast majority of Australians very strongly support the government's efforts to seek clemency for Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran. 'We would not want to see their execution compromise the strong ties we have worked so hard to foster over many years.' Ms Marsudi, in a letter of reply dated March 8, rejected the possibility of a prisoner exchange but did not touch on the reimbursement offer. 'Let me reiterate that there is no legal basis within the Indonesian law that would allow for such exchange to take place,' she said. Sukumaran (centre) and Chan are in quarantine conditions on Nusakambangan island off Java awaiting execution after they were transferred from Bali's Kerobokan prison . The letter, reportedly addressed 'My dear Retno', formally made the one-off offer to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Chan (pictured) and Sukumaran . Indonesian President Joko Widodo previously ruled out a prisoner swap arrangement. Ms Bishop also listed alleged corruption from judges in the trial as one of the reasons their executions should be stopped, according to the West Australian. 'A Judicial Commission has invited Mr Chan, Mr Sukumaran and their original lawyer to make statements in a matter relating to alleged corruption of the trial judges,' she wrote. 'These are serious allegations and I request that your Government accord due legal process and institute a pause in the execution preparations.' Diplomatic tension has been high regarding the case with an Indonesian minister threatening to release a 'human tsunami' of asylum seekers towards Australia if the government continued to fight for a stay of execution for the Bali Nine duo. The warning came from the coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs -Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno - to remind the government who was working to keep asylum seekers away from Australian shores, according to Fairfax Media. Retno Marsudi, in a letter of reply dated March 8, rejected the possibility of a prisoner exchange but did not touch on the reimbursement offer . 'Bali Nine' enforcer Myuran Sukumaran (left) and ringleader Andrew Chan were locked up in Bali for 10 years before being moved to their place of execution by firing squad . Ms Bishop also listed alleged corruption from judges in the trial as one of the reasons their executions should be stopped . It comes after Indonesian government officials took offence to Prime Minister Tony Abbott's comments about Australia donating $1 billion in aid to help recovery after the Boxing Day tsunami along with threatening to discourage visitors to Bali. The Bali Nine ringleaders are in quarantine conditions on Nusakambangan island off Java awaiting execution, with their lawyers returning next week after their appeal hearing was adjourned. The men's Australian lawyer, Peter Morrissey, described Ms Bishop's offer as attractive but raised doubts about whether Indonesian authorities would take it up. 'Whether that on its own will do the trick, I doubt,' Mr Morrissey told the Seven Network. Andrew's mother Helen Chan was accompanied by Myuran's brother Chintu and mother Raji as they visited the island prison on Wednesday. They were joined by  Australian Consul-General to Bali, Majell Hind . Andrew Chan's fiancee Febyanti Herewila visited the convicted drug smuggler for the first time since his transfer to Nusakambangan in Central Java on Wednesday . Andrew Chan's mother, Helen, was pictured leaving after visiting her son at Nusakambangan prison island, off central Java on Wednesday . 'I think Indonesia will consider the whole range of things that Julie Bishop and Tony Abbott have put forward.' Meanwhile, Australia's most senior Muslim leader has flown to Jakarta to make a personal plea for mercy for the duo. The Grand Mufti of Australia Ibrahim Abu Mohammed told Indonesian leaders forgiveness lay at the heart of Islam, and touched on the 'heritage of mercy' in their shared religion. Virgin founder Richard Branson also wrote a heartfelt letter to Indonesian President Joko Widodo pleading for him to save the lives of those facing the death penalty. The British businessman, who's also a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, said he was willing to go to Indonesia in an effort to save those facing execution. Virgin founder Richard Branson also wrote a letter to Indonesian President Joko Widodo pleading for him to save the lives of those facing the death penalty .

Julie Bishop made offer in letter to Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi . She said Australia would pay bill if Indonesia rejected a prisoner swap offer . Foreign Minister formally offered to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran . Ms Marsudi rejected the possibility of a prisoner exchange but did not touch on the reimbursement offer . Bali Nine duo are on Nusakambangan island off Java awaiting execution .

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<s>[INST] Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has offered to cover the cost of life imprisonment for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan if Indonesia agrees to call of their executions. Ms Bishop made the offer in a letter written to her Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, on March 5 saying Australia would pay the bill if the country rejected a prisoner swap offer. The letter, reportedly addressed 'My dear Retno', formally made the one-off offer to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Chan and Sukumaran. Scroll down for video . Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has offered to cover the cost of life imprisonment for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan if Indonesia agrees to call of their executions . Ms Bishop (pictured at a vigil for the two Bali Nine ringleaders in Canberra) made the offer in a letter written to her Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, on March 5 . Ms Bishop noted the Indonesian prisoners were convicted of importing 390kg of heroin to Australia - 47 times the amount Chan and Sukumaran's co-convicted were caught trying to smuggle out of Indonesia. 'As discussed, the Australian Government would be prepared to cover the costs of the ongoing life imprisonment of Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran should a transfer not be possible,' she wrote. 'The vast majority of Australians very strongly support the government's efforts to seek clemency for Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran. 'We would not want to see their execution compromise the strong ties we have worked so hard to foster over many years.' Ms Marsudi, in a letter of reply dated March 8, rejected the possibility of a prisoner exchange but did not touch on the reimbursement offer. 'Let me reiterate that there is no legal basis within the Indonesian law that would allow for such exchange to take place,' she said. Sukumaran (centre) and Chan are in quarantine conditions on Nusakambangan island off Java awaiting execution after they were transferred from Bali's Kerobokan prison . The letter, reportedly addressed 'My dear Retno', formally made the one-off offer to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Chan (pictured) and Sukumaran . Indonesian President Joko Widodo previously ruled out a prisoner swap arrangement. Ms Bishop also listed alleged corruption from judges in the trial as one of the reasons their executions should be stopped, according to the West Australian. 'A Judicial Commission has invited Mr Chan, Mr Sukumaran and their original lawyer to make statements in a matter relating to alleged corruption of the trial judges,' she wrote. 'These are serious allegations and I request that your Government accord due legal process and institute a pause in the execution preparations.' Diplomatic tension has been high regarding the case with an Indonesian minister threatening to release a 'human tsunami' of asylum seekers towards Australia if the government continued to fight for a stay of execution for the Bali Nine duo. The warning came from the coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs -Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno - to remind the government who was working to keep asylum seekers away from Australian shores, according to Fairfax Media. Retno Marsudi, in a letter of reply dated March 8, rejected the possibility of a prisoner exchange but did not touch on the reimbursement offer . 'Bali Nine' enforcer Myuran Sukumaran (left) and ringleader Andrew Chan were locked up in Bali for 10 years before being moved to their place of execution by firing squad . Ms Bishop also listed alleged corruption from judges in the trial as one of the reasons their executions should be stopped . It comes after Indonesian government officials took offence to Prime Minister Tony Abbott's comments about Australia donating $1 billion in aid to help recovery after the Boxing Day tsunami along with threatening to discourage visitors to Bali. The Bali Nine ringleaders are in quarantine conditions on Nusakambangan island off Java awaiting execution, with their lawyers returning next week after their appeal hearing was adjourned. The men's Australian lawyer, Peter Morrissey, described Ms Bishop's offer as attractive but raised doubts about whether Indonesian authorities would take it up. 'Whether that on its own will do the trick, I doubt,' Mr Morrissey told the Seven Network. Andrew's mother Helen Chan was accompanied by Myuran's brother Chintu and mother Raji as they visited the island prison on Wednesday. They were joined by  Australian Consul-General to Bali, Majell Hind . Andrew Chan's fiancee Febyanti Herewila visited the convicted drug smuggler for the first time since his transfer to Nusakambangan in Central Java on Wednesday . Andrew Chan's mother, Helen, was pictured leaving after visiting her son at Nusakambangan prison island, off central Java on Wednesday . 'I think Indonesia will consider the whole range of things that Julie Bishop and Tony Abbott have put forward.' Meanwhile, Australia's most senior Muslim leader has flown to Jakarta to make a personal plea for mercy for the duo. The Grand Mufti of Australia Ibrahim Abu Mohammed told Indonesian leaders forgiveness lay at the heart of Islam, and touched on the 'heritage of mercy' in their shared religion. Virgin founder Richard Branson also wrote a heartfelt letter to Indonesian President Joko Widodo pleading for him to save the lives of those facing the death penalty. The British businessman, who's also a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, said he was willing to go to Indonesia in an effort to save those facing execution. Virgin founder Richard Branson also wrote a letter to Indonesian President Joko Widodo pleading for him to save the lives of those facing the death penalty . [/INST] Julie Bishop made offer in letter to Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi . She said Australia would pay bill if Indonesia rejected a prisoner swap offer . Foreign Minister formally offered to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran . Ms Marsudi rejected the possibility of a prisoner exchange but did not touch on the reimbursement offer . Bali Nine duo are on Nusakambangan island off Java awaiting execution . </s>

A Spanish government commission has imposed fines of £2,200 (€3,001) on a Real Madrid member and two others who insulted players and struck Gareth Bale's car after Sunday's La Liga defeat at Barcelona. Wales winger Bale was targeted along with coach Carlo Ancelotti after they arrived back in Madrid following the 2-1 defeat at the Nou Camp. The government's anti-violence in sport commission imposed the fines as well as a six-month ban from sports installations, the commission said on Thursday. Gareth Bale's car was attacked by angry Real Madrid fans following their 2-1 defeat by Barcelona on Sunday . The world's most expensive footballer was confronted by fans as he left the club's Valdebebas training base . The £86million signing's white Bentley is struck by this fan while others jeered Wales international Bale . The fan tries to give the car a kick as Bale pulls away and the abuse continues to be thrown his way in Spain . Real said on Monday one of the three men had been identified as a member and had been suspended and banned from their facilities pending a disciplinary hearing on whether to expel him from the club. Bale was accosted driving away from the club's training ground in the early hours of Monday morning. Two men tried to stop Bale, kicking out at his car as he sped away from them without stopping. The men shouted 'Hijo de puta' ('Son of a bitch') at the player as security guards attempted to calm them down. Bale's team-mates Jese and Sergio Ramos were also targeted. Bale has been singled out by Real supporters since the turn of the year as the team have lost three games in the league. On Monday, Real announced that the offending member's identity has been sent to the club's discipline commission with the request for him to be expelled from the Santiago Bernabeu outfit for the 'very serious offence.' In addition the club say that they will take applicable legal action against the individuals responsible for the incident. Bale and his Madrid team-mates lost 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Sunday night in a fiercely-contested El Clasico . An estimated 400 million people watched Bale struggle on television as Real moved four points behind Barca . On their official club website, Real Madrid's statement read: 'Following the incidents that occurred involving three individuals in the early hours of this morning outside Ciudad Real Madrid, Real Madrid C. F. wishes to outline the following: . 1.- The Club has already identified the individuals responsible, one a Real Madrid member, for these aggressive and violent actions against several of our players. 2.- Details of this member's identity were sent to the Club's Discipline Commission, requesting that it expel the individual from Real Madrid for what is considered a very serious offence. 3.- This afternoon, the Discipline Commission held an emergency meeting and decided to open a disciplinary investigation and provisionally suspend the individual's rights as a member and access to the Santiago Bernabéu or any Real Madrid facilities. 4.- Real Madrid has notified Spain's National Anti-Violence Commission of the incidents that took place, as well as the identities of the individuals responsible, requesting that it apply those sanctions that it considers appropriate. 5.- Furthermore, Real Madrid will take any applicable legal action against the individuals responsible for these incidents.' Spanish newspaper AS refused to give Bale a mark in their ratings for the Barca defeat, while Marca wrote: 'It's obvious [president Florentino] Perez has paid €100m for someone worth €20m.' Bale, pictured above driving on another occasion, is now on international duty with Wales . Bale (pictured at his official unveiling) with his girlfriend Emma Rhys-Jones and daughter Alba Violet Jones . Bale pictured with his girlfriend at the PFA Player of the Year awards in 2013 from his Tottenham days . Marca (left) refused to give Gareth Bale a rating, while AS said his performance was worth just 4.5 out of 10 . AS say Real 'missed and they paid for it' while Marca highlight Madrid's misses during the La Liga match . Following the incidents that occurred involving three individuals in the early hours of this morning outside Ciudad Real Madrid, Real Madrid C. F. wishes to outline the following: . 1.- The Club has already identified the individuals responsible, one a Real Madrid member, for these aggressive and violent actions against several of our players. 2.- Details of this member's identity were sent to the Club's Discipline Commission, requesting that it expel the individual from Real Madrid for what is considered a very serious offence. 3.- This afternoon, the Discipline Commission held an emergency meeting and decided to open a disciplinary investigation and provisionally suspend the individual's rights as a member and access to the Santiago Bernabéu or any Real Madrid facilities. 4.- Real Madrid has notified Spain's National Anti-Violence Commission of the incidents that took place, as well as the identities of the individuals responsible, requesting that it apply those sanctions that it considers appropriate. 5.- Furthermore, Real Madrid will take any applicable legal action against the individuals responsible for these incidents. Bale was unlucky not to score at the Nou Camp in front of an estimated 400 million watchers on television as his first-half goal was ruled out for Cristiano Ronaldo being offside. The Wales international, despite helping Madrid win the Copa del Rey and Champions League by scoring in both finals last season, has found life difficult in Spain this year. Bale scored both goals in a 2-0 win against Levante less than two weeks ago, and celebrated ending his 829-minute drought by covering his ears as if to block out the criticism. The corner flag received a kicking from the 25-year-old, too, as he let out his frustration. It came after the former Tottenham Hotspur winger was whistled at his own stadium last month and a fan poll found 40 per cent of supporters wanted Bale to be dropped by manager Carlo Ancelotti. Bale has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea previously, with the majority of Madrid fans seemingly hoping he decides to return to the Barclays Premier League. Bale covers his ears as he celebrates his goal for Madrid against Levante less than two weeks ago . Bale celebrated scoring against Levante on March 15 by covering his ears as if to block out the criticism . The corner flag received a kicking as Bale let out his frustration seemingly towards the Bernabeu boo boys .

Gareth Bale's car was attacked following Real Madrid's El Clasico defeat . Three men have been found guilty and fined £2,200 each . The culprits will also serve six-month bans from 'sports installations' Real Madrid have identified one of the attackers as a club member . The £86million signing's performance against Barcelona was criticised . Carlo Ancelotti, Jese and Sergio Ramos were also targeted by fans . Real Madrid lost 2-1 against Barcelona as they lost ground in title race .

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<s>[INST] A Spanish government commission has imposed fines of £2,200 (€3,001) on a Real Madrid member and two others who insulted players and struck Gareth Bale's car after Sunday's La Liga defeat at Barcelona. Wales winger Bale was targeted along with coach Carlo Ancelotti after they arrived back in Madrid following the 2-1 defeat at the Nou Camp. The government's anti-violence in sport commission imposed the fines as well as a six-month ban from sports installations, the commission said on Thursday. Gareth Bale's car was attacked by angry Real Madrid fans following their 2-1 defeat by Barcelona on Sunday . The world's most expensive footballer was confronted by fans as he left the club's Valdebebas training base . The £86million signing's white Bentley is struck by this fan while others jeered Wales international Bale . The fan tries to give the car a kick as Bale pulls away and the abuse continues to be thrown his way in Spain . Real said on Monday one of the three men had been identified as a member and had been suspended and banned from their facilities pending a disciplinary hearing on whether to expel him from the club. Bale was accosted driving away from the club's training ground in the early hours of Monday morning. Two men tried to stop Bale, kicking out at his car as he sped away from them without stopping. The men shouted 'Hijo de puta' ('Son of a bitch') at the player as security guards attempted to calm them down. Bale's team-mates Jese and Sergio Ramos were also targeted. Bale has been singled out by Real supporters since the turn of the year as the team have lost three games in the league. On Monday, Real announced that the offending member's identity has been sent to the club's discipline commission with the request for him to be expelled from the Santiago Bernabeu outfit for the 'very serious offence.' In addition the club say that they will take applicable legal action against the individuals responsible for the incident. Bale and his Madrid team-mates lost 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Sunday night in a fiercely-contested El Clasico . An estimated 400 million people watched Bale struggle on television as Real moved four points behind Barca . On their official club website, Real Madrid's statement read: 'Following the incidents that occurred involving three individuals in the early hours of this morning outside Ciudad Real Madrid, Real Madrid C. F. wishes to outline the following: . 1.- The Club has already identified the individuals responsible, one a Real Madrid member, for these aggressive and violent actions against several of our players. 2.- Details of this member's identity were sent to the Club's Discipline Commission, requesting that it expel the individual from Real Madrid for what is considered a very serious offence. 3.- This afternoon, the Discipline Commission held an emergency meeting and decided to open a disciplinary investigation and provisionally suspend the individual's rights as a member and access to the Santiago Bernabéu or any Real Madrid facilities. 4.- Real Madrid has notified Spain's National Anti-Violence Commission of the incidents that took place, as well as the identities of the individuals responsible, requesting that it apply those sanctions that it considers appropriate. 5.- Furthermore, Real Madrid will take any applicable legal action against the individuals responsible for these incidents.' Spanish newspaper AS refused to give Bale a mark in their ratings for the Barca defeat, while Marca wrote: 'It's obvious [president Florentino] Perez has paid €100m for someone worth €20m.' Bale, pictured above driving on another occasion, is now on international duty with Wales . Bale (pictured at his official unveiling) with his girlfriend Emma Rhys-Jones and daughter Alba Violet Jones . Bale pictured with his girlfriend at the PFA Player of the Year awards in 2013 from his Tottenham days . Marca (left) refused to give Gareth Bale a rating, while AS said his performance was worth just 4.5 out of 10 . AS say Real 'missed and they paid for it' while Marca highlight Madrid's misses during the La Liga match . Following the incidents that occurred involving three individuals in the early hours of this morning outside Ciudad Real Madrid, Real Madrid C. F. wishes to outline the following: . 1.- The Club has already identified the individuals responsible, one a Real Madrid member, for these aggressive and violent actions against several of our players. 2.- Details of this member's identity were sent to the Club's Discipline Commission, requesting that it expel the individual from Real Madrid for what is considered a very serious offence. 3.- This afternoon, the Discipline Commission held an emergency meeting and decided to open a disciplinary investigation and provisionally suspend the individual's rights as a member and access to the Santiago Bernabéu or any Real Madrid facilities. 4.- Real Madrid has notified Spain's National Anti-Violence Commission of the incidents that took place, as well as the identities of the individuals responsible, requesting that it apply those sanctions that it considers appropriate. 5.- Furthermore, Real Madrid will take any applicable legal action against the individuals responsible for these incidents. Bale was unlucky not to score at the Nou Camp in front of an estimated 400 million watchers on television as his first-half goal was ruled out for Cristiano Ronaldo being offside. The Wales international, despite helping Madrid win the Copa del Rey and Champions League by scoring in both finals last season, has found life difficult in Spain this year. Bale scored both goals in a 2-0 win against Levante less than two weeks ago, and celebrated ending his 829-minute drought by covering his ears as if to block out the criticism. The corner flag received a kicking from the 25-year-old, too, as he let out his frustration. It came after the former Tottenham Hotspur winger was whistled at his own stadium last month and a fan poll found 40 per cent of supporters wanted Bale to be dropped by manager Carlo Ancelotti. Bale has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea previously, with the majority of Madrid fans seemingly hoping he decides to return to the Barclays Premier League. Bale covers his ears as he celebrates his goal for Madrid against Levante less than two weeks ago . Bale celebrated scoring against Levante on March 15 by covering his ears as if to block out the criticism . The corner flag received a kicking as Bale let out his frustration seemingly towards the Bernabeu boo boys . [/INST] Gareth Bale's car was attacked following Real Madrid's El Clasico defeat . Three men have been found guilty and fined £2,200 each . The culprits will also serve six-month bans from 'sports installations' Real Madrid have identified one of the attackers as a club member . The £86million signing's performance against Barcelona was criticised . Carlo Ancelotti, Jese and Sergio Ramos were also targeted by fans . Real Madrid lost 2-1 against Barcelona as they lost ground in title race . </s>

Defending champions India sealed their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a nervy run chase against West Indies in Perth. Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped to steer his team to a four-wicket victory in a low-scoring Pool B match. India, who bowled the Windies out for 182, therefore remain one of two unbeaten teams in the tournament - co-hosts New Zealand are the other - after scrambling the verdict with 10.5 overs to spare on a typically bouncy pitch at the WACA. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is congratulated by West Indies captain Chris Gayle after India's four-wicket win . The India captain hit an unbeaten knock of 45 as India chased down the target of 183 in the World Cup game . West Indies were hapless in the first 10 overs, after winning the toss on a glorious afternoon, and might have been bowled out even more cheaply but for four dropped catches by India and captain Jason Holder's second successive half-century from number nine. Dwayne Smith struggled badly against India's new-ball pair, eventually edging behind off Mohammad Shami (three for 35). Chris Gayle was out of sorts too, dropped twice and then holing out to a mis-pull off Shami - but not before a mix-up with Marlon Samuels saw the Windies number three run out for just two. Captain Denesh Ramdin could not halt the slide, aiming an expansive cover-drive to a swinging low full-toss first ball and instead edging on to Umesh Yadav. Lendl Simmons and Jonathan Carter almost doubled the score until the former fell pulling Mohit Sharma to deep backward-square. Darren Sammy was dropped by Ravindra Jadeja on five, when he mistimed a skier into the off-side ring off Mohit. India players celebrate after Mohamed Shami dismisses Darren Sammy of West Indies . Chris Gayle wasn't able to get into his stride on Friday, despite this unsuccessful appear from Shami . Andre Russell was soon gone instead, hitting Jadeja's first ball straight to long-off. But Sammy stayed long enough to help Holder (57) shepherd the Windies into powerplay, before he was caught-behind off the returning Shami. The captain struck four fours and three sixes from 64 balls but was last out, another hitting Jadeja to long-off, with almost six overs unused. Two wickets in an impressive new-ball spell from Jerome Taylor gave the Windies renewed hope, both openers going as Shikhar Dhawan was caught at second slip and Rohit Sharma edged an attempted drive behind. Virat Kohli threatened to shorten the chase until he hooked Russell into the hands of Samuels - and when Ajinkya Rahane went to a marginal DRS verdict, caught-behind off Kemar Roach, India had lost four wickets with more than 100 runs still needed. Suresh Raina struggled against the short ball before edging a cut behind off Smith's medium-pace, and the same tactic from Russell saw Jadeja pull Russell to a juggling Samuels. But Dhoni engineered an unbroken match-winning half-century stand with Ravi Ashwin and finished top-scorer with 45 not out in a curious contest which contained 47 extras. Virat Kohli drives the ball through the covers as he threatened to shorten the chase in Perth .

West Indies bowled out for disappointing 182 in World Cup game in Perth . India chase down total but lose six wickets on the way . Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni steers team home with unbeaten knock (45) India advance to World Cup knockout stages after victory .

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<s>[INST] Defending champions India sealed their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a nervy run chase against West Indies in Perth. Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped to steer his team to a four-wicket victory in a low-scoring Pool B match. India, who bowled the Windies out for 182, therefore remain one of two unbeaten teams in the tournament - co-hosts New Zealand are the other - after scrambling the verdict with 10.5 overs to spare on a typically bouncy pitch at the WACA. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is congratulated by West Indies captain Chris Gayle after India's four-wicket win . The India captain hit an unbeaten knock of 45 as India chased down the target of 183 in the World Cup game . West Indies were hapless in the first 10 overs, after winning the toss on a glorious afternoon, and might have been bowled out even more cheaply but for four dropped catches by India and captain Jason Holder's second successive half-century from number nine. Dwayne Smith struggled badly against India's new-ball pair, eventually edging behind off Mohammad Shami (three for 35). Chris Gayle was out of sorts too, dropped twice and then holing out to a mis-pull off Shami - but not before a mix-up with Marlon Samuels saw the Windies number three run out for just two. Captain Denesh Ramdin could not halt the slide, aiming an expansive cover-drive to a swinging low full-toss first ball and instead edging on to Umesh Yadav. Lendl Simmons and Jonathan Carter almost doubled the score until the former fell pulling Mohit Sharma to deep backward-square. Darren Sammy was dropped by Ravindra Jadeja on five, when he mistimed a skier into the off-side ring off Mohit. India players celebrate after Mohamed Shami dismisses Darren Sammy of West Indies . Chris Gayle wasn't able to get into his stride on Friday, despite this unsuccessful appear from Shami . Andre Russell was soon gone instead, hitting Jadeja's first ball straight to long-off. But Sammy stayed long enough to help Holder (57) shepherd the Windies into powerplay, before he was caught-behind off the returning Shami. The captain struck four fours and three sixes from 64 balls but was last out, another hitting Jadeja to long-off, with almost six overs unused. Two wickets in an impressive new-ball spell from Jerome Taylor gave the Windies renewed hope, both openers going as Shikhar Dhawan was caught at second slip and Rohit Sharma edged an attempted drive behind. Virat Kohli threatened to shorten the chase until he hooked Russell into the hands of Samuels - and when Ajinkya Rahane went to a marginal DRS verdict, caught-behind off Kemar Roach, India had lost four wickets with more than 100 runs still needed. Suresh Raina struggled against the short ball before edging a cut behind off Smith's medium-pace, and the same tactic from Russell saw Jadeja pull Russell to a juggling Samuels. But Dhoni engineered an unbroken match-winning half-century stand with Ravi Ashwin and finished top-scorer with 45 not out in a curious contest which contained 47 extras. Virat Kohli drives the ball through the covers as he threatened to shorten the chase in Perth . [/INST] West Indies bowled out for disappointing 182 in World Cup game in Perth . India chase down total but lose six wickets on the way . Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni steers team home with unbeaten knock (45) India advance to World Cup knockout stages after victory . </s>

(CNN)It recalled one of the most memorable moments in comic book history, but for critics on social media, one comic book cover went too far, and it's now been pulled. DC Comics pulled the cover for the upcoming "Batgirl" #41, which portrays the Joker threatening a frightened Batgirl with a gun, with "Joker makeup" on her mouth. The Twitter hashtag #changethecover had been trending since Friday, when the cover was revealed. It's a variant, aka an optional cover, which tends to grab the attention of collectors but won't be the main cover seen in most stores. For the month of June, DC's variant covers are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic villain. The cover recalls Barbara "Batgirl" Gordon's encounter with the Joker in the classic story "The Killing Joke." In it, he brutally attacked Barbara, kidnapping her, and it was heavily implied that she was sexually assaulted. After being shot, the character remained in a wheelchair for decades, until DC retconned Barbara's fate in 2011, allowing her to walk again and be Batgirl. The criticism of the cover spread over a few days, though others defended it with their own hashtags. DC Comics (owned by Time Warner, which also owns CNN) said in a statement late Monday that artist Rafael Albuquerque's cover was going to be pulled. "Regardless if fans like Rafael Albuquerque's homage to Alan Moore's THE KILLING JOKE graphic novel from 25 years ago, or find it inconsistent with the current tonality of the Batgirl books -- threats of violence and harassment are wrong and have no place in comics or society," they said. "We stand by our creative talent, and per Rafael's request, DC Comics will not publish the Batgirl variant. " Albuquerque said in his own statement, "My Batgirl variant cover artwork was designed to pay homage to a comic that I really admire, and I know is a favorite of many readers. 'The Killing Joke' is part of Batgirl's canon and artistically, I couldn't avoid portraying the traumatic relationship between Barbara Gordon and the Joker." He continued, "For me, it was just a creepy cover that brought up something from the character's past that I was able to interpret artistically. But it has become clear, that for others, it touched a very important nerve. I respect these opinions and, despite whether the discussion is right or wrong, no opinion should be discredited. He concluded, "My intention was never to hurt or upset anyone through my art. For that reason, I have recommended to DC that the variant cover be pulled. I'm incredibly pleased that DC Comics is listening to my concerns and will not be publishing the cover art in June as previously announced." Albuquerque added in a tweet on Monday night that he was never threatened (the "threats" DC referenced were aimed at those objecting to the cover, per "Batgirl" writer Cameron Stewart). Stewart tweeted more: "I stand behind Rafael as an artist and a friend, and think he made the right decision. The cover was not seen or approved by anyone on Team Batgirl and was completely at odds with what we are doing with the comic. So, we have the creators of the book and the artist himself all agreeing that the cover was inappropriate. There's no 'censorship' here." That didn't stop the controversy on social media. It was just the latest brouhaha involving portrayals of women in comic books and variant covers in particular. In September, Marvel Comics canceled future variant covers from artist Milo Manara after a "Spider-Woman" No. 1 variant cover caused an uproar for being "over-sexualized." (The company later said there was no connection between the two events.)

Comic book portraying character with Joker makeup and gun to her head has stirred controversy . Critics say it is too violent, creepy and out of step with the tone of the series . DC Comics says the scene recalls a memorable moment in Batgirl's canon .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)It recalled one of the most memorable moments in comic book history, but for critics on social media, one comic book cover went too far, and it's now been pulled. DC Comics pulled the cover for the upcoming "Batgirl" #41, which portrays the Joker threatening a frightened Batgirl with a gun, with "Joker makeup" on her mouth. The Twitter hashtag #changethecover had been trending since Friday, when the cover was revealed. It's a variant, aka an optional cover, which tends to grab the attention of collectors but won't be the main cover seen in most stores. For the month of June, DC's variant covers are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic villain. The cover recalls Barbara "Batgirl" Gordon's encounter with the Joker in the classic story "The Killing Joke." In it, he brutally attacked Barbara, kidnapping her, and it was heavily implied that she was sexually assaulted. After being shot, the character remained in a wheelchair for decades, until DC retconned Barbara's fate in 2011, allowing her to walk again and be Batgirl. The criticism of the cover spread over a few days, though others defended it with their own hashtags. DC Comics (owned by Time Warner, which also owns CNN) said in a statement late Monday that artist Rafael Albuquerque's cover was going to be pulled. "Regardless if fans like Rafael Albuquerque's homage to Alan Moore's THE KILLING JOKE graphic novel from 25 years ago, or find it inconsistent with the current tonality of the Batgirl books -- threats of violence and harassment are wrong and have no place in comics or society," they said. "We stand by our creative talent, and per Rafael's request, DC Comics will not publish the Batgirl variant. " Albuquerque said in his own statement, "My Batgirl variant cover artwork was designed to pay homage to a comic that I really admire, and I know is a favorite of many readers. 'The Killing Joke' is part of Batgirl's canon and artistically, I couldn't avoid portraying the traumatic relationship between Barbara Gordon and the Joker." He continued, "For me, it was just a creepy cover that brought up something from the character's past that I was able to interpret artistically. But it has become clear, that for others, it touched a very important nerve. I respect these opinions and, despite whether the discussion is right or wrong, no opinion should be discredited. He concluded, "My intention was never to hurt or upset anyone through my art. For that reason, I have recommended to DC that the variant cover be pulled. I'm incredibly pleased that DC Comics is listening to my concerns and will not be publishing the cover art in June as previously announced." Albuquerque added in a tweet on Monday night that he was never threatened (the "threats" DC referenced were aimed at those objecting to the cover, per "Batgirl" writer Cameron Stewart). Stewart tweeted more: "I stand behind Rafael as an artist and a friend, and think he made the right decision. The cover was not seen or approved by anyone on Team Batgirl and was completely at odds with what we are doing with the comic. So, we have the creators of the book and the artist himself all agreeing that the cover was inappropriate. There's no 'censorship' here." That didn't stop the controversy on social media. It was just the latest brouhaha involving portrayals of women in comic books and variant covers in particular. In September, Marvel Comics canceled future variant covers from artist Milo Manara after a "Spider-Woman" No. 1 variant cover caused an uproar for being "over-sexualized." (The company later said there was no connection between the two events.) [/INST] Comic book portraying character with Joker makeup and gun to her head has stirred controversy . Critics say it is too violent, creepy and out of step with the tone of the series . DC Comics says the scene recalls a memorable moment in Batgirl's canon . </s>

The mother of a two-year-old who is allergic to the sun wants her daughter's condition to be recognised as a disability. Monroe Mills has two rare skin conditions, photo-aggravated eczema and solar urticaria, which cause her to break out in painful welts when she spends just seconds in direct sunlight. But it is not just the outside of Monroe that suffers when she is exposed, it is her insides too. Scroll down for video . Monroe Mills has two rare skin conditions, which cause her to break out in painful welts. When she does, the only way to soothe her is to wrap her up in bandages (pictured above with her doll also named Monroe) Monroe, 2, has suffered from the condition since she was born. She is pictured on the right with her late cat, Marley . Mother Sarah Mills, from Nambucca Heads on New South Wales' mid-north coast, told Daily Mail Australia her daughter gets headaches and stomach pains along with becoming lethargic and dizzy. 'A GP just told us she gets [the symptoms] outside as well as inside her body,' the 28-year-old said. To help prevent this from happening, Monroe wears a head-to-toe bodysuit to cover up as well as slathering on sunscreen and zinc, and wearing a hat and sunglasses. Ms Mills said it was mission for the family to go shopping or to the doctor's, and lately the two-year-old's reactions had become so severe that they have had to start carrying around an epipen. Mother Sarah Mills (pictured left with her son, Hendrix, and Monroe) is fighting to have daughter's conditions recognised as a disability . Exposure to the sun causes painful welts and means Monroe spends most of the night awake. Ms Mills said she averages four hours sleep on 'a good night' The flare-ups could also be caused by fluoroscent lights inside shopping centres . She said Monroe's flare-ups could happen any time her daughter stepped into the sunlight. She could be outside for 20 seconds or just a matter of minutes before she would break out. 'We just remain as indoors as much as humanly possibly,' Mr Monroe said. 'We run into the shops as fast as we can from the car. 'If we wanted to go shopping, she’d have a flare up from the fluorescent lights.' When Monroe's skin does break out in welts, the only way to soothe her is to put her in a bleach bath, apply steroid creams, and then wrap her in wet and dry layers of bandages. This happens so often now that the little girl becomes distraught when she sees her mother getting out any type of cream. 'She's become extremely scared of creams. When she sees the sunscreen or steroid creams come out she starts crying,' Ms Mills told Daily Mail Australia. 'She's had enough of being creamed up 24 hours a day. At night, she breaks down and starts crying because she's so itchy and in pain.' The two-year-old's brother, Hendrix (pictured on the left), has autism. Ms Mills recently had to quit her job to become Monroe's full-time carer . To prevent her breaking out, Monroe dons a head-to-toe bodysuit (pictured) along with slathering on sunscreen and wearing sunglasses . This is Monroe's every day life and her welts can last for 20 minutes to several hours. Broken sleep patterns are the norm for her and Ms Mills who averages about four hours a night on 'a good night'. 'It’s extremely heart breaking to watch her in so much pain. Now that she is at the age where she can put two and two together she asks from the back seat while we're driving to doctors: "Why does the sun hate me, Mummy?",' Ms Mills said. 'It just shatters my heart for her when she thinks that the sun hates her. It’s really confronting.' On top of looking after Monroe, Ms Mills also has an autistic five-year-old son, Hendrix. She recently had to quit her job to become a full-time carer. People point and laugh at Monroe (left) when she is in her bodysuit (right) and Ms Mills wants that to stop by raising awareness of her daughter's conditions . The single mother-of-two has started up a fundraising campaign to help her cover the costs of caring for Monroe, which include a special $50 sunscreen and $200 in fuel costs a month to visit a doctor in Newcastle. Ms Mills said she spends at least $200 a week on meeting Monroe's needs alone. She gets no other assistance from the Federal Government other than a carer's allowance because they do not recognise Monroe's conditions as a disability. 'I can't work because of how demanding her needs are. No employer is going to be okay with me taking every second week off because Monroe is in hospital,' she said. Ms Mills says she has reached breaking point while caring for Monroe and is trying to get more help . At first, Ms Mills used her Miracle for Monroe Facebook page to raise awareness of her daughter's conditions because people were laughing and pointing at her in the street when she wore her bodysuit. 'In the beginning, she was pointed at and laughed at, not just by kids but adults too. She picks up on it now and I want everyone in the world to know [about her conditions] and stop laughing at her,' Ms Mills said. 'I want people to understand the struggles she’s going through. 'We have people ask her what’s wrong with her and I tell them she’s allergic to the sun and people say: "Thank goodness, I thought she had been burnt". 'I'm not saying being burnt is not bad, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Whereas Monroe is in constant pain and doctors are happy to say stay home. 'She can't even play in the park. What kind of life is that?' To donate to Monroe's cause, visit her gofundme page.

Toddler Monroe Mills, 2, has photo-aggravated eczema and solar urticaria . The skin conditions means she breaks out in painful welts when in sunlight . Her life is full of applying creams 24 hours a day to control her flare-ups . Mother says she averages four hours of sleep a night to care for Monroe . Sarah Mills, 28, is now fighting for Monroe's conditions to be recognised . She wants the conditions to be disabilities to help pay for medical costs .

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<s>[INST] The mother of a two-year-old who is allergic to the sun wants her daughter's condition to be recognised as a disability. Monroe Mills has two rare skin conditions, photo-aggravated eczema and solar urticaria, which cause her to break out in painful welts when she spends just seconds in direct sunlight. But it is not just the outside of Monroe that suffers when she is exposed, it is her insides too. Scroll down for video . Monroe Mills has two rare skin conditions, which cause her to break out in painful welts. When she does, the only way to soothe her is to wrap her up in bandages (pictured above with her doll also named Monroe) Monroe, 2, has suffered from the condition since she was born. She is pictured on the right with her late cat, Marley . Mother Sarah Mills, from Nambucca Heads on New South Wales' mid-north coast, told Daily Mail Australia her daughter gets headaches and stomach pains along with becoming lethargic and dizzy. 'A GP just told us she gets [the symptoms] outside as well as inside her body,' the 28-year-old said. To help prevent this from happening, Monroe wears a head-to-toe bodysuit to cover up as well as slathering on sunscreen and zinc, and wearing a hat and sunglasses. Ms Mills said it was mission for the family to go shopping or to the doctor's, and lately the two-year-old's reactions had become so severe that they have had to start carrying around an epipen. Mother Sarah Mills (pictured left with her son, Hendrix, and Monroe) is fighting to have daughter's conditions recognised as a disability . Exposure to the sun causes painful welts and means Monroe spends most of the night awake. Ms Mills said she averages four hours sleep on 'a good night' The flare-ups could also be caused by fluoroscent lights inside shopping centres . She said Monroe's flare-ups could happen any time her daughter stepped into the sunlight. She could be outside for 20 seconds or just a matter of minutes before she would break out. 'We just remain as indoors as much as humanly possibly,' Mr Monroe said. 'We run into the shops as fast as we can from the car. 'If we wanted to go shopping, she’d have a flare up from the fluorescent lights.' When Monroe's skin does break out in welts, the only way to soothe her is to put her in a bleach bath, apply steroid creams, and then wrap her in wet and dry layers of bandages. This happens so often now that the little girl becomes distraught when she sees her mother getting out any type of cream. 'She's become extremely scared of creams. When she sees the sunscreen or steroid creams come out she starts crying,' Ms Mills told Daily Mail Australia. 'She's had enough of being creamed up 24 hours a day. At night, she breaks down and starts crying because she's so itchy and in pain.' The two-year-old's brother, Hendrix (pictured on the left), has autism. Ms Mills recently had to quit her job to become Monroe's full-time carer . To prevent her breaking out, Monroe dons a head-to-toe bodysuit (pictured) along with slathering on sunscreen and wearing sunglasses . This is Monroe's every day life and her welts can last for 20 minutes to several hours. Broken sleep patterns are the norm for her and Ms Mills who averages about four hours a night on 'a good night'. 'It’s extremely heart breaking to watch her in so much pain. Now that she is at the age where she can put two and two together she asks from the back seat while we're driving to doctors: "Why does the sun hate me, Mummy?",' Ms Mills said. 'It just shatters my heart for her when she thinks that the sun hates her. It’s really confronting.' On top of looking after Monroe, Ms Mills also has an autistic five-year-old son, Hendrix. She recently had to quit her job to become a full-time carer. People point and laugh at Monroe (left) when she is in her bodysuit (right) and Ms Mills wants that to stop by raising awareness of her daughter's conditions . The single mother-of-two has started up a fundraising campaign to help her cover the costs of caring for Monroe, which include a special $50 sunscreen and $200 in fuel costs a month to visit a doctor in Newcastle. Ms Mills said she spends at least $200 a week on meeting Monroe's needs alone. She gets no other assistance from the Federal Government other than a carer's allowance because they do not recognise Monroe's conditions as a disability. 'I can't work because of how demanding her needs are. No employer is going to be okay with me taking every second week off because Monroe is in hospital,' she said. Ms Mills says she has reached breaking point while caring for Monroe and is trying to get more help . At first, Ms Mills used her Miracle for Monroe Facebook page to raise awareness of her daughter's conditions because people were laughing and pointing at her in the street when she wore her bodysuit. 'In the beginning, she was pointed at and laughed at, not just by kids but adults too. She picks up on it now and I want everyone in the world to know [about her conditions] and stop laughing at her,' Ms Mills said. 'I want people to understand the struggles she’s going through. 'We have people ask her what’s wrong with her and I tell them she’s allergic to the sun and people say: "Thank goodness, I thought she had been burnt". 'I'm not saying being burnt is not bad, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Whereas Monroe is in constant pain and doctors are happy to say stay home. 'She can't even play in the park. What kind of life is that?' To donate to Monroe's cause, visit her gofundme page. [/INST] Toddler Monroe Mills, 2, has photo-aggravated eczema and solar urticaria . The skin conditions means she breaks out in painful welts when in sunlight . Her life is full of applying creams 24 hours a day to control her flare-ups . Mother says she averages four hours of sleep a night to care for Monroe . Sarah Mills, 28, is now fighting for Monroe's conditions to be recognised . She wants the conditions to be disabilities to help pay for medical costs . </s>

E-cigarettes, speciality beers and protein powder have been added to the typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation. Sweet potatoes also made it on to the list of commonly-bought products – while liver was re-introduced for the first time since 1999. The alterations reflect the changing shopping habits and lifestyles of the typical Briton, with 13 items added and eight removed by the Office for National Statistics this year. The Office for National Statistics revealed details of the items which will now be included in the 'basket of goods' to calculate inflation . The ONS yesterday revealed it had added e-cigarettes for the first time as the devices found popularity with smokers trying to quit. Rising demand for ‘craft’ beer made by micro-breweries has also led to the inclusion of the ales, while protein powder features on the list after the ONS found it was increasingly used by fitness fanatics. The food supplement is dissolved in drinks and is supposed to help the body recover after strenuous workouts. Statisticians added the ‘relatively new vegetable’ of sweet potato to reflect rising ‘interest’, and melons were added for the first time to widen the range of fruit being monitored. Chilled pizza has replaced the frozen version as shoppers increasingly ditch freezer food in favour of fresher alternatives. The data suggested that DIY habits are also changing, with coloured paints replacing white. Revealing a growing reliance on technology, phone chargers and covers and music streaming subscriptions such as Spotify were also added to the basket. Changes in the cost of craft beers and ales are included for the first time to reflect 'the increase in expenditure and shelf space devoted to speciality/real ales' Headphones, online gaming subscriptions and music streaming services like Spotify are also added to the basket . Changing fashions mean yoghurt drinks and sat-nav devices are no longer used to asses changes in the cost of living . Making their debut on the basket of 700 items were headphones – which can cost hundreds of pounds and have become a fashion accessory among teenagers – and online subscriptions for games console services. Although liver was re-introduced to represent ‘the market for offal’, officials said there had not been a particular rise in popularity of the food. Satnavs were axed as many cars now have built-in devices, while yoghurt drinks and lilies were also removed. Carnations, which are more commonly found in stores, survived the cull. The typical basket has radically changed since the figures were first collected in 1947. In the 1940s, it included an unskinned wild rabbit, a gallon of lamp oil and a table mangle for wringing out wet washing. Clothes included a ready-made three-piece suit, Oxford shoes, back-lacing corsets and seamless rayon hose. By the 1980s, these outmoded fashions had been replaced by tracksuits, trainers and jeans.

Office for National Statistics reveals our changing shopping habits . Changes in cost of a basket of goods used to calculate inflation . Craft beer, headphones, music streaming and online gaming are included . Sweet potatoes, protein powder and chilled pizzas also on the up . But sat-navs are out as we use map apps on smartphones to get around . Lillies, white emulsion paint and yogurt drinks are also removed .

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<s>[INST] E-cigarettes, speciality beers and protein powder have been added to the typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation. Sweet potatoes also made it on to the list of commonly-bought products – while liver was re-introduced for the first time since 1999. The alterations reflect the changing shopping habits and lifestyles of the typical Briton, with 13 items added and eight removed by the Office for National Statistics this year. The Office for National Statistics revealed details of the items which will now be included in the 'basket of goods' to calculate inflation . The ONS yesterday revealed it had added e-cigarettes for the first time as the devices found popularity with smokers trying to quit. Rising demand for ‘craft’ beer made by micro-breweries has also led to the inclusion of the ales, while protein powder features on the list after the ONS found it was increasingly used by fitness fanatics. The food supplement is dissolved in drinks and is supposed to help the body recover after strenuous workouts. Statisticians added the ‘relatively new vegetable’ of sweet potato to reflect rising ‘interest’, and melons were added for the first time to widen the range of fruit being monitored. Chilled pizza has replaced the frozen version as shoppers increasingly ditch freezer food in favour of fresher alternatives. The data suggested that DIY habits are also changing, with coloured paints replacing white. Revealing a growing reliance on technology, phone chargers and covers and music streaming subscriptions such as Spotify were also added to the basket. Changes in the cost of craft beers and ales are included for the first time to reflect 'the increase in expenditure and shelf space devoted to speciality/real ales' Headphones, online gaming subscriptions and music streaming services like Spotify are also added to the basket . Changing fashions mean yoghurt drinks and sat-nav devices are no longer used to asses changes in the cost of living . Making their debut on the basket of 700 items were headphones – which can cost hundreds of pounds and have become a fashion accessory among teenagers – and online subscriptions for games console services. Although liver was re-introduced to represent ‘the market for offal’, officials said there had not been a particular rise in popularity of the food. Satnavs were axed as many cars now have built-in devices, while yoghurt drinks and lilies were also removed. Carnations, which are more commonly found in stores, survived the cull. The typical basket has radically changed since the figures were first collected in 1947. In the 1940s, it included an unskinned wild rabbit, a gallon of lamp oil and a table mangle for wringing out wet washing. Clothes included a ready-made three-piece suit, Oxford shoes, back-lacing corsets and seamless rayon hose. By the 1980s, these outmoded fashions had been replaced by tracksuits, trainers and jeans. [/INST] Office for National Statistics reveals our changing shopping habits . Changes in cost of a basket of goods used to calculate inflation . Craft beer, headphones, music streaming and online gaming are included . Sweet potatoes, protein powder and chilled pizzas also on the up . But sat-navs are out as we use map apps on smartphones to get around . Lillies, white emulsion paint and yogurt drinks are also removed . </s>

A baby girl was found alive after being strapped in her car seat upside down for 14 hours while inside a partially submerged car in Utah's Spanish Fork River - but her mother did not survive the crash. Lily Groesbeck, 18 months old, was listed in stable but critical condition at Primary Children's Hospital on Sunday. Her mother, Lynn Jennifer Groesbeck, 25, from Springville, was found dead in the car, according to police. A fisherman found the crashed car upside down in the river on Saturday at 12.30pm, about 14 hours after the accident occurred around 10.30pm on Friday. A neighbor in the area reported hearing a loud noise near the bridge Friday night at about 11pm, but couldn't locate the cause of the sound after checking the area near Provo. Scroll down for video . Lone survivor: 25-year-old Lynn Jennifer Groesbeck (left) and her 18-month-old daughter, Lily (right), were found inside a crashed car in Utah's Spanish Fork river on Saturday. Groesbeck pictured above in a photo posted to Facebook . Tragic: Groesbeck died in the crash, but her baby, Lily, survived and is currently in stable but critical condition at the hospital . Delayed response: A fisherman found the car partially-submerged upside down in the river Saturday afternoon, about 13 hours after the accident is believed to have occurred . Searching for answers: Officials respond to a report of car in the Spanish Fork River near the Main Street and the Arrowhead Trail Road junction in Spanish Fork, Utah . The red Dodge Caliber struck a cement barrier on the bridge and careened into the river, according to investigators. The car then landed under the bridge and was difficult to see from the road. Emergency responders who arrived at the scene on Saturday found the car on its top, partially submerged in the river. Groesbeck was found dead in the driver's seat but Lily was alive, seated above the freezing waters in the rear passenger seat - as the low-to mid 30-degree-temperature water never reached high enough to touch her. The child was first taken to Mountain View Hospital and then flown to Primary Children's Hospital in critical condition. 'She is doing remarkably well considering the circumstance. The doctors have been hopeful so far,' said Lynn's sister, Jill Sanderson on Sunday. 'We would like to express our appreciation to the Spanish Fork rescue team for saving the baby's life.' Sanderson said her sister was enrolled at Provo College with a goal of becoming a medical assistant, and had lived in the Provo area her entire life, according to KSL. Lynn was also the youngest of five children, including three brothers and her sister. 'She was very compassionate and a very loving person and always willing to bend over backwards for her loved ones,' said Sanderson. 'Her baby was the love of her life. She was an amazing mother.' Fighting for life: Groesbeck's 18-month-old daughter was reported to be in stable but critical condition at the hospital on Sunday . Tragedy: The red Dodge Caliber struck a cement barrier on the bridge and careened into the river, according to investigators . Mystery: Police said she was driving home from her parent's house in Salem Friday night when the accident happened . Officials with the Spanish Fork Police Department said Groesbeck was visiting her parents in Salem, Utah leaving their house around 10pm, and was returning to her home when the crash occurred on Friday night. 'I have been able to confirm that she had visited some family in Salem [Friday] night around 10 o'clock,' Lt Cory Slaymaker of the Spanish Fork Police Department told Fox 13. 'She left Salem between 10:00 and 10:30 last night, was heading home to Springville, the family didn't know that she did not arrive.' A neighbor heard the crash around 11pm, but couldn't find any signs of an accident on the roadway. 'Where the car was at, you couldn't see it from the roadway,' Slaymaker said. The temperature of the Spanish Fork river was so cold that three police officers and four firefighters who responded to the crashed car had to be treated for hypothermia at the hospital. They were all later released. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Aspiring dreams: Jill Sanderson, Lynn's sister, said Groesbeck was enrolled at Provo College with a goal of becoming a medical assistant, and had lived in the Provo area her entire life . Freezing: Three police officers and four firefighters who responded to the crash were treated for hypothermia because of the freezing temperatures of the river waters .

Lynn Jennifer Groesbeck, 25, was driving home from her parents' house Friday night when she veered off roadway and into Spanish Fork River . Neighbor reported hearing crash, but could not find cause of noise . Fisherman found the car the next day, partially submerged in the river . Groesbeck was found dead in driver's seat of vehicle, while her baby girl was alive in the back seat, above the frigid river waters . Lily Groesbeck, 18 months old, was flown to Primary Children's Hospital, where she was in stable but critical condition on Sunday .

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<s>[INST] A baby girl was found alive after being strapped in her car seat upside down for 14 hours while inside a partially submerged car in Utah's Spanish Fork River - but her mother did not survive the crash. Lily Groesbeck, 18 months old, was listed in stable but critical condition at Primary Children's Hospital on Sunday. Her mother, Lynn Jennifer Groesbeck, 25, from Springville, was found dead in the car, according to police. A fisherman found the crashed car upside down in the river on Saturday at 12.30pm, about 14 hours after the accident occurred around 10.30pm on Friday. A neighbor in the area reported hearing a loud noise near the bridge Friday night at about 11pm, but couldn't locate the cause of the sound after checking the area near Provo. Scroll down for video . Lone survivor: 25-year-old Lynn Jennifer Groesbeck (left) and her 18-month-old daughter, Lily (right), were found inside a crashed car in Utah's Spanish Fork river on Saturday. Groesbeck pictured above in a photo posted to Facebook . Tragic: Groesbeck died in the crash, but her baby, Lily, survived and is currently in stable but critical condition at the hospital . Delayed response: A fisherman found the car partially-submerged upside down in the river Saturday afternoon, about 13 hours after the accident is believed to have occurred . Searching for answers: Officials respond to a report of car in the Spanish Fork River near the Main Street and the Arrowhead Trail Road junction in Spanish Fork, Utah . The red Dodge Caliber struck a cement barrier on the bridge and careened into the river, according to investigators. The car then landed under the bridge and was difficult to see from the road. Emergency responders who arrived at the scene on Saturday found the car on its top, partially submerged in the river. Groesbeck was found dead in the driver's seat but Lily was alive, seated above the freezing waters in the rear passenger seat - as the low-to mid 30-degree-temperature water never reached high enough to touch her. The child was first taken to Mountain View Hospital and then flown to Primary Children's Hospital in critical condition. 'She is doing remarkably well considering the circumstance. The doctors have been hopeful so far,' said Lynn's sister, Jill Sanderson on Sunday. 'We would like to express our appreciation to the Spanish Fork rescue team for saving the baby's life.' Sanderson said her sister was enrolled at Provo College with a goal of becoming a medical assistant, and had lived in the Provo area her entire life, according to KSL. Lynn was also the youngest of five children, including three brothers and her sister. 'She was very compassionate and a very loving person and always willing to bend over backwards for her loved ones,' said Sanderson. 'Her baby was the love of her life. She was an amazing mother.' Fighting for life: Groesbeck's 18-month-old daughter was reported to be in stable but critical condition at the hospital on Sunday . Tragedy: The red Dodge Caliber struck a cement barrier on the bridge and careened into the river, according to investigators . Mystery: Police said she was driving home from her parent's house in Salem Friday night when the accident happened . Officials with the Spanish Fork Police Department said Groesbeck was visiting her parents in Salem, Utah leaving their house around 10pm, and was returning to her home when the crash occurred on Friday night. 'I have been able to confirm that she had visited some family in Salem [Friday] night around 10 o'clock,' Lt Cory Slaymaker of the Spanish Fork Police Department told Fox 13. 'She left Salem between 10:00 and 10:30 last night, was heading home to Springville, the family didn't know that she did not arrive.' A neighbor heard the crash around 11pm, but couldn't find any signs of an accident on the roadway. 'Where the car was at, you couldn't see it from the roadway,' Slaymaker said. The temperature of the Spanish Fork river was so cold that three police officers and four firefighters who responded to the crashed car had to be treated for hypothermia at the hospital. They were all later released. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Aspiring dreams: Jill Sanderson, Lynn's sister, said Groesbeck was enrolled at Provo College with a goal of becoming a medical assistant, and had lived in the Provo area her entire life . Freezing: Three police officers and four firefighters who responded to the crash were treated for hypothermia because of the freezing temperatures of the river waters . [/INST] Lynn Jennifer Groesbeck, 25, was driving home from her parents' house Friday night when she veered off roadway and into Spanish Fork River . Neighbor reported hearing crash, but could not find cause of noise . Fisherman found the car the next day, partially submerged in the river . Groesbeck was found dead in driver's seat of vehicle, while her baby girl was alive in the back seat, above the frigid river waters . Lily Groesbeck, 18 months old, was flown to Primary Children's Hospital, where she was in stable but critical condition on Sunday . </s>

This is the first picture of a six-year-old boy whose hand was savagely hacked off by hired assassins who collect albino body parts for witchdoctors to turn into charms and potions for their rich clients. Baraka Cosmas was attacked on Saturday evening by a group of men, who stormed into the home he shared with his parents in western Tanzania. The young boy was held down while the gang chopped off his right hand, before beating him and his mother Prisca Shaaban so badly both have been hospitalised. Scroll down for video . Savage attack: A group of men hacked off six-year-old Baraka Cosmas' right hand on Saturday night . Trade: He is the latest in a long line of albino victims in Tanzania, targeted because their skin is thought to have magical properties which can bring luck and wealth - something people are willing to pay high prices for . Shockingly, Baraka was the third child to be attacked because of the colour of his skin in just over three months. Eighteen-month-old Yohana Bahati was snatched from his home less than a month ago, while four-year-old Pendo Emmanuelle Nandi was taken at the end of December. Yohana's mutilated body was found a few days later, while Pendo has never been seen again. All three cases are linked to a trade in albino body parts, fuelled by the high prices they fetch and a belief in the 'magical' properties of the skin and limbs, said to bring wealth and luck. The men who viciously attacked Baraka at the weekend are likely to have been little more than petty criminals at worst, carrying out the bidding of a witchdoctor. The witchdoctor will have paid a significant amount for the limb - but who paid the witchdoctor is likely to remain unclear. Jonathan Beale, managing director of Standing Voice, a charity working to protect Tanzania's albinos, says until these people are rooted out, government efforts to curb the attacks and killings are likely to have little impact. 'This most recent tragic attack serves to remind us that current responses from the government, police force and justice system are not sufficient and do not target the heart of this crisis,' he told MailOnline. Hidden: Many children are now kept in special schools, away from their families and behind protective walls . Children are being snatched from their beds as gangs of men roam southern Malawi hunting as demand for albino body parts fuels a surge in attacks and murders leaving people in fear of their lives, the U.N. has said. The country, which borders Tanzania in the west, has seen a horrific rise in the numbers attacked or killed since January. Already, there have been six attacks in 2015 - compared to just four over the previous two years. Victims have ranged from a year old, to 68, with children being snatched from their beds as they sleep. And just as in Tanzania, it seems the high value of the limbs is driving the trade. An uncle, among three men facing charges in Malawi for the . kidnapping of an 11-year-old Malawian girl in January, revealed he had been offered $6,500 for her body. It equates to 2,778,425 kwacha - a fortune in a country where the minimum wage is 551 a day. The recent surge in attacks has pushed the U.N. to speak out on the issue. 'These attacks are often stunningly vicious, with children . in particular being targeted,' said Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the U.N.'s High Commissioner for . Human Rights. 'Many people with albinism are living in abject fear.' The U.N. called on regional governments to ensure the . criminals behind the attacks are prosecuted. 'They are maybe not doing enough to stop it,' the U.N.'s . human rights spokesman Rupert Colville said. 'This is an incredibly vulnerable population in these . countries. 'And when you hear these kind of details of gangs of . men roaming around, literally hunting down people with albinism . simply to make money by cutting off their limbs and killing . them, you must question whether enough is being done.' 'Sadly what we see from the government are measures which react to this crisis in a surface level fashion. 'We call for a criminal investigation beyond the hired assailant or witchdoctor, and the gathering of thorough evidence on those involved at higher levels of this absurd trade.' So far, while few kdinappers and witchdoctors have ever been successfully tried for their role in the incidents, not one buyer has ever been prosecuted for their part in the albino trade. However, the government has announced a ban on witchdoctors - and last week, it was announced 32 had been arrested in the Geita region, the same area where Yohana was killed last month. 'The witch doctors were arrested in possession of different items, including potions and oil from an unknown source,' police cheif Joseph Konyo told reporters - but didn't say whether they had been charged. But Mr Beale warned targeting all witchdoctors may mean attention is diverted from the real killers. He said: 'We do hope that the government declaration to ban all witchdoctors in the country does not distort the judicial task at hand by indicting individuals practising traditional rituals who may be entirely innocent, yet by default are to be considered killers. 'Even more dangerous is the idea that this could create a smokescreen of impunity for those who actually fuel the trade by approaching witchdoctors with their demands.' But the Tanzanian government does seem to addressing the problem - described by President Jakaya Kikwete as a 'shame' on the nation. At the same time as the arrests were announced,  a court sentenced four men to death for their part in the 2008 murder of 22-year-old Zawadi Mangidu. She had died after her legs and right hand were hacked off with an axe and machete after being attacked while eating dinner in her village - also in Geita, north-west Tanzania. Among the condemned was the young woman's husband, Charles Nassoro. Convictions: Four men were sentenced to death last week for their part in the murder of 22-year-old Zawadi Mangidu, which came as the Tanzanian government began a crackdown on the shocking trade . Feul: But sentencing the men to death will not stop wealthy buyers approaching witchdoctors to make the potions - and offering huge amounts of money to collect the limbs of Tanzania's albinos . And Nassaro is far from the only family member to be implicated in the attacks and murders of Tanzania's albinos. In each of the three most recent cases, a close family member has been arrested. Both Baraka and Yohana's fathers were among the accused, while Pendo's uncle has been implicated. These four cases perhaps point to how strong the lure of the money offered is - and, by default, to the wealth of those purchasing the potions and charms. It is further support for Mr Beale's calls for those at the top of the ladder to be targeted. 'What is required are intelligent strategies which target the source of these crimes,' he said. 'The sad reality is that, in one of the poorest countries in the world, for years to come there will always be poor individuals who will commit these atrocities for money. 'As much as we commend the government on its efforts, until the law enforcing authorities look beyond the obvious we are putting plasters on a wound here.'

Baraka Cosmas was attacked at his family home by a gang on Saturday . Third child attacked, murdered or kidnapped since December last year . Came as four men were sentenced to death for killing albino woman . Authorities have also arrested 32 witchdoctors in north-east of country . But campaigners fear attempts to solve problem not dealing with the 'source' - the money which is encouraging people to maim and kill . Not on buyer of charms or potions has ever been prosecuted or named . U.N. have also warned of an escalating problem in neighbouring Malawi .

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<s>[INST] This is the first picture of a six-year-old boy whose hand was savagely hacked off by hired assassins who collect albino body parts for witchdoctors to turn into charms and potions for their rich clients. Baraka Cosmas was attacked on Saturday evening by a group of men, who stormed into the home he shared with his parents in western Tanzania. The young boy was held down while the gang chopped off his right hand, before beating him and his mother Prisca Shaaban so badly both have been hospitalised. Scroll down for video . Savage attack: A group of men hacked off six-year-old Baraka Cosmas' right hand on Saturday night . Trade: He is the latest in a long line of albino victims in Tanzania, targeted because their skin is thought to have magical properties which can bring luck and wealth - something people are willing to pay high prices for . Shockingly, Baraka was the third child to be attacked because of the colour of his skin in just over three months. Eighteen-month-old Yohana Bahati was snatched from his home less than a month ago, while four-year-old Pendo Emmanuelle Nandi was taken at the end of December. Yohana's mutilated body was found a few days later, while Pendo has never been seen again. All three cases are linked to a trade in albino body parts, fuelled by the high prices they fetch and a belief in the 'magical' properties of the skin and limbs, said to bring wealth and luck. The men who viciously attacked Baraka at the weekend are likely to have been little more than petty criminals at worst, carrying out the bidding of a witchdoctor. The witchdoctor will have paid a significant amount for the limb - but who paid the witchdoctor is likely to remain unclear. Jonathan Beale, managing director of Standing Voice, a charity working to protect Tanzania's albinos, says until these people are rooted out, government efforts to curb the attacks and killings are likely to have little impact. 'This most recent tragic attack serves to remind us that current responses from the government, police force and justice system are not sufficient and do not target the heart of this crisis,' he told MailOnline. Hidden: Many children are now kept in special schools, away from their families and behind protective walls . Children are being snatched from their beds as gangs of men roam southern Malawi hunting as demand for albino body parts fuels a surge in attacks and murders leaving people in fear of their lives, the U.N. has said. The country, which borders Tanzania in the west, has seen a horrific rise in the numbers attacked or killed since January. Already, there have been six attacks in 2015 - compared to just four over the previous two years. Victims have ranged from a year old, to 68, with children being snatched from their beds as they sleep. And just as in Tanzania, it seems the high value of the limbs is driving the trade. An uncle, among three men facing charges in Malawi for the . kidnapping of an 11-year-old Malawian girl in January, revealed he had been offered $6,500 for her body. It equates to 2,778,425 kwacha - a fortune in a country where the minimum wage is 551 a day. The recent surge in attacks has pushed the U.N. to speak out on the issue. 'These attacks are often stunningly vicious, with children . in particular being targeted,' said Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the U.N.'s High Commissioner for . Human Rights. 'Many people with albinism are living in abject fear.' The U.N. called on regional governments to ensure the . criminals behind the attacks are prosecuted. 'They are maybe not doing enough to stop it,' the U.N.'s . human rights spokesman Rupert Colville said. 'This is an incredibly vulnerable population in these . countries. 'And when you hear these kind of details of gangs of . men roaming around, literally hunting down people with albinism . simply to make money by cutting off their limbs and killing . them, you must question whether enough is being done.' 'Sadly what we see from the government are measures which react to this crisis in a surface level fashion. 'We call for a criminal investigation beyond the hired assailant or witchdoctor, and the gathering of thorough evidence on those involved at higher levels of this absurd trade.' So far, while few kdinappers and witchdoctors have ever been successfully tried for their role in the incidents, not one buyer has ever been prosecuted for their part in the albino trade. However, the government has announced a ban on witchdoctors - and last week, it was announced 32 had been arrested in the Geita region, the same area where Yohana was killed last month. 'The witch doctors were arrested in possession of different items, including potions and oil from an unknown source,' police cheif Joseph Konyo told reporters - but didn't say whether they had been charged. But Mr Beale warned targeting all witchdoctors may mean attention is diverted from the real killers. He said: 'We do hope that the government declaration to ban all witchdoctors in the country does not distort the judicial task at hand by indicting individuals practising traditional rituals who may be entirely innocent, yet by default are to be considered killers. 'Even more dangerous is the idea that this could create a smokescreen of impunity for those who actually fuel the trade by approaching witchdoctors with their demands.' But the Tanzanian government does seem to addressing the problem - described by President Jakaya Kikwete as a 'shame' on the nation. At the same time as the arrests were announced,  a court sentenced four men to death for their part in the 2008 murder of 22-year-old Zawadi Mangidu. She had died after her legs and right hand were hacked off with an axe and machete after being attacked while eating dinner in her village - also in Geita, north-west Tanzania. Among the condemned was the young woman's husband, Charles Nassoro. Convictions: Four men were sentenced to death last week for their part in the murder of 22-year-old Zawadi Mangidu, which came as the Tanzanian government began a crackdown on the shocking trade . Feul: But sentencing the men to death will not stop wealthy buyers approaching witchdoctors to make the potions - and offering huge amounts of money to collect the limbs of Tanzania's albinos . And Nassaro is far from the only family member to be implicated in the attacks and murders of Tanzania's albinos. In each of the three most recent cases, a close family member has been arrested. Both Baraka and Yohana's fathers were among the accused, while Pendo's uncle has been implicated. These four cases perhaps point to how strong the lure of the money offered is - and, by default, to the wealth of those purchasing the potions and charms. It is further support for Mr Beale's calls for those at the top of the ladder to be targeted. 'What is required are intelligent strategies which target the source of these crimes,' he said. 'The sad reality is that, in one of the poorest countries in the world, for years to come there will always be poor individuals who will commit these atrocities for money. 'As much as we commend the government on its efforts, until the law enforcing authorities look beyond the obvious we are putting plasters on a wound here.' [/INST] Baraka Cosmas was attacked at his family home by a gang on Saturday . Third child attacked, murdered or kidnapped since December last year . Came as four men were sentenced to death for killing albino woman . Authorities have also arrested 32 witchdoctors in north-east of country . But campaigners fear attempts to solve problem not dealing with the 'source' - the money which is encouraging people to maim and kill . Not on buyer of charms or potions has ever been prosecuted or named . U.N. have also warned of an escalating problem in neighbouring Malawi . </s>

Manchester City winger Jesus Navas felt the champions paid the price for failing to take their chances at Burnley. City slumped to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor on Saturday to leave their hopes of retaining their Barclays Premier League title in serious jeopardy. George Boyd scored the only goal of the game with a crisp left-footed strike just after the hour, punishing City for their lack of incision. Jesus Navas (left) looks dejected after Manchester City slumped to defeat against Burnley on Saturday . Manchester City winger Navas (left) admits his side were made to rue missed chances during the game . City mustered only five shots on target in a lacklustre display but they did still create 21 opportunities and have a strong penalty appeal declined. Navas felt their luck was simply out. The Spaniard said: 'We came here to get the three points. I think we were a bit unlucky to concede the goal and that we couldn't win. 'We tried to be really persistent in attack but they had a lot of people defending. We tried really hard but we couldn't score. They created a lot of danger but I believe we still had opportunities to get the game won.' George Boyd scored Burnley's winner with a sweetly struck shot into the bottom corner . Boyd celebrates his 61st minute strike for the Clarets at Turf Moor on Saturday night . The result increased the pressure on manager Manuel Pellegrini, whose position has come under scrutiny during a faltering spell. Since pulling level with Chelsea on New Year's Day, City have managed to win just three of nine league games. Their hopes of rescuing their season - and taking the heat off Pellegrini - could now come down to the small matter of overturning a 2-1 deficit at Barcelona at the Nou Camp in the Champions League on Wednesday. 'It is time to think about the next game,' Navas said. 'We have to prepare very well and try to get to the next round.'

Manchester City paid the price against Burnley, admits Jesus Navas . Manuel Pellegrini's side fellow to 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor on Saturday . George Boyd scored as City's title chances suffered a serious blow .

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<s>[INST] Manchester City winger Jesus Navas felt the champions paid the price for failing to take their chances at Burnley. City slumped to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor on Saturday to leave their hopes of retaining their Barclays Premier League title in serious jeopardy. George Boyd scored the only goal of the game with a crisp left-footed strike just after the hour, punishing City for their lack of incision. Jesus Navas (left) looks dejected after Manchester City slumped to defeat against Burnley on Saturday . Manchester City winger Navas (left) admits his side were made to rue missed chances during the game . City mustered only five shots on target in a lacklustre display but they did still create 21 opportunities and have a strong penalty appeal declined. Navas felt their luck was simply out. The Spaniard said: 'We came here to get the three points. I think we were a bit unlucky to concede the goal and that we couldn't win. 'We tried to be really persistent in attack but they had a lot of people defending. We tried really hard but we couldn't score. They created a lot of danger but I believe we still had opportunities to get the game won.' George Boyd scored Burnley's winner with a sweetly struck shot into the bottom corner . Boyd celebrates his 61st minute strike for the Clarets at Turf Moor on Saturday night . The result increased the pressure on manager Manuel Pellegrini, whose position has come under scrutiny during a faltering spell. Since pulling level with Chelsea on New Year's Day, City have managed to win just three of nine league games. Their hopes of rescuing their season - and taking the heat off Pellegrini - could now come down to the small matter of overturning a 2-1 deficit at Barcelona at the Nou Camp in the Champions League on Wednesday. 'It is time to think about the next game,' Navas said. 'We have to prepare very well and try to get to the next round.' [/INST] Manchester City paid the price against Burnley, admits Jesus Navas . Manuel Pellegrini's side fellow to 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor on Saturday . George Boyd scored as City's title chances suffered a serious blow . </s>

The White House, the State Department and Democrats on Capitol Hill are side-stepping questions about Hillary Clinton as the controversy over her cyber hygiene escalates. While some of the presumed presidential candidate's party members have come to her defense, many lawmakers headed for the exits this week as reporters asked them for their opinion on the way Clinton handled her email while at the State Department. Democratic strategists were more willing discuss the scandal - but what they had to say, Clinton probably won't like. Democrats are running for cover this week as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton takes fire from the press for over her cyber hygiene. Officials at 1600 Pennsylvania now claim they didn't know that Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business . Officials at 1600 Pennsylvania now claim they didn't know that Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business until Congress reopened an investigation into the Benghazi attack. According to the Associated Press, it was the White House counsel's office that ordered the State Department to retrieve Clinton's old emails. That version of events was never relayed to the press at large, despite the fact that President Barack Obama's spokesman Josh Earnest spent the better part of his briefings with reporters on Tuesday and Wednesday answering questions about what the White House knew about Clinton's exclusive use of her personal email address, when it knew it, and a host of other related inquires. He deflected as often as possible and referred press to the State Department and Clinton. Earnest did note that Clinton's detractors and government watchdogs haven't provided 'any evidence' that would indicate that the former administration official and her team are 'not being forthright' about turning in copies of all of her email communications from her four years in the president's cabinet. His comments were hardly a ringing endorsement of Clinton's honesty, however. The White House got a break on Thursday when a snowstorm bore down on Washington, D.C., giving Earnest cause to cancel his daily meeting with the press corps. A large-scale, public Q and A session isn't likely to make Friday's schedule, either, as the president is travelling to South Carolina for an event at Benedict College. Usually a spokesperson for the president holds a small gaggle with press riding Air Force One on those days. Unwilling or unable to say who in at the State Department was responsible for making sure Clinton fully complied with the demand, the deputy spokesman there, Marie Harf, directed journalists to the former secretary of state. Pressed to declare that she was 'confident' that all of Clinton's pertinent emails were now in the possession of the federal government she said, 'what I’m saying is her staff has stated that anything related to her work has been given to the State Department.' 'But this is obviously a confirmation her staff has to make,' she added, after a reporter asked if she has any 'reason to doubt' the veracity of Clinton's claims. She said she did not. Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday night that he thinks the Clinton is adding to her woes by keeping silent.'It would be good to get out there and answer these questions.' Clinton is pictured here in 2008 taking questions from the press during the Democratic National Convention a few months before she was sworn in as Secretary of State . Clinton's former colleagues in Congress were won't to discuss the issue at all. 'Can we talk about it later? I have to go to my vote,' Clinton's successor in the Senate, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, told the National Journal. The news publication said Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, normally outspoken, excused herself for the same reason. 'I don't know enough about it to appropriately respond,' New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said. Congressional Democrats were equally reticent to comment to CNN. 'I'm not up to speed on it. I'm really not,' Montana Sen. Jon Tester told the network on Wednesday - more than a day after story broke. 'Check back,' Tester, the chair of Senate Democrats' campaign arm, said. North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp also asked for a mulligan. 'I don't know enough about what those rules are, honestly, to comment,' she claimed. And the list goes on. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told National Journal he doesn't 'know the facts' but 'it sounds like somebody made a mistake.' 'She's going to have to give an answer to it,' Vermont Rep. Peter Welch told CNN. Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, the ranking member on the House's Select Committee on Benghazi, said it's not his job to protect Clinton, his party's possible nominee for president. 'I want to be clear, I am not trying to defend Hillary Clinton,' he said. 'I am trying to defend the truth … we have some things we are going to try and figure out.' If Clinton can't make the email story go away quick enough, she could go from presidential front runner in 2016 to persona non-grata. Supporters of Clintons are shown here in 2008 after she lost that year's nomination to Barack Obama . Retiring California Sen. Barbara Boxer was one of the few Democratic senators to stand by Clinton. 'That's a nothing burger. Total,' she told National Journal. 'There isn't one secretary of State that ever did that because the law didn't change until after she left, so they're making a mountain out of a molehill,' she added. Likewise, Delaware Sen. Tom Carper said he'd 'be surprised if a number of secretaries of State hadn't done that for as long as we've had email.' 'That's all I'm going to say,' he added. New York Rep. Steve Israel blamed Republicans  for the mess and accused them of 'trying to manufacture or amplify crisis or scandal.' 'That's what they do here,' he told CNN. 'Pretty soon we'll have a special investigative committee for every action that Hillary Clinton takes. There will be a special select committee on her breakfast, her lunch and her dinner and what she had in between. Just add this to the list.' It is true that Clinton's predecessors also used their personal email addresses to conduct official business. But other secretaries of state did not create private email addresses the day before their confirmation votes for the explicit purpose of communicating with their future staff. Nor did they house their email addresses on a privately owned server that is inaccessible to the government and can be wiped clean at their leisure. They weren't actively considering a bid for president, either. Reporters showered White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest with questions on Wednesday about the Clinton email controversy. The White House got a break on Thursday when a snowstorm bore down on Washington, D.C., giving Earnest cause to cancel his daily meeting with the press corps . Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday night that he thinks the Clinton is adding to her woes by keeping silent. 'It would be good to get out there and answer these questions,' Axelrod said on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, according to The Hill. 'Why did she used a separate email? How did she secure that email? Was there another email through which she communicated with people?' he asked. 'By not answering these questions, they are allowing this story to fester in ways that are unhelpful. So lack of speed kills in this case,' the former White House official said. The State Department has said that Clinton had just one email address during her tenure there - the account in question. And Clinton, first through a spokesman, and then through Twitter has touched on the issue. She has not explained why she did what she did, though, or responded to any of the other questions Axelrod - and the media - put forward. A Democratic strategist who spoke to The Hill warned that if Clinton can't make the story go away quick enough, she could go from presidential front runner to persona non-grata. 'We’re probably a month or so away [from the campaign launch] and if this is not handled really well within the next three to six weeks, you’re going to see chatter among Democratic operatives saying, "Maybe we need another person in this race." And that is really problematic.' 'When you do stuff like this, man, you just raise a lot of concerns and red flags,' The Hill's source said. 'It’s kinda weird.'

White House now claims it didn't know Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business . State Department wouldn't say it was 'confident' that Clinton had turned over all her emails from her tenure there . Clinton's former Democratic colleagues in Congress were won't to discuss the issue at all . New York Rep. Steve Israel blamed Republicans for the mess and accused them of 'trying to manufacture or amplify crisis or scandal,' however . Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday night that he thinks the Clinton is adding to her woes by keeping silent . 'If this is not handled really well,' a Dem strategist said, Dem operatives will begin saying, ' "Maybe we need another person in this race" '

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<s>[INST] The White House, the State Department and Democrats on Capitol Hill are side-stepping questions about Hillary Clinton as the controversy over her cyber hygiene escalates. While some of the presumed presidential candidate's party members have come to her defense, many lawmakers headed for the exits this week as reporters asked them for their opinion on the way Clinton handled her email while at the State Department. Democratic strategists were more willing discuss the scandal - but what they had to say, Clinton probably won't like. Democrats are running for cover this week as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton takes fire from the press for over her cyber hygiene. Officials at 1600 Pennsylvania now claim they didn't know that Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business . Officials at 1600 Pennsylvania now claim they didn't know that Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business until Congress reopened an investigation into the Benghazi attack. According to the Associated Press, it was the White House counsel's office that ordered the State Department to retrieve Clinton's old emails. That version of events was never relayed to the press at large, despite the fact that President Barack Obama's spokesman Josh Earnest spent the better part of his briefings with reporters on Tuesday and Wednesday answering questions about what the White House knew about Clinton's exclusive use of her personal email address, when it knew it, and a host of other related inquires. He deflected as often as possible and referred press to the State Department and Clinton. Earnest did note that Clinton's detractors and government watchdogs haven't provided 'any evidence' that would indicate that the former administration official and her team are 'not being forthright' about turning in copies of all of her email communications from her four years in the president's cabinet. His comments were hardly a ringing endorsement of Clinton's honesty, however. The White House got a break on Thursday when a snowstorm bore down on Washington, D.C., giving Earnest cause to cancel his daily meeting with the press corps. A large-scale, public Q and A session isn't likely to make Friday's schedule, either, as the president is travelling to South Carolina for an event at Benedict College. Usually a spokesperson for the president holds a small gaggle with press riding Air Force One on those days. Unwilling or unable to say who in at the State Department was responsible for making sure Clinton fully complied with the demand, the deputy spokesman there, Marie Harf, directed journalists to the former secretary of state. Pressed to declare that she was 'confident' that all of Clinton's pertinent emails were now in the possession of the federal government she said, 'what I’m saying is her staff has stated that anything related to her work has been given to the State Department.' 'But this is obviously a confirmation her staff has to make,' she added, after a reporter asked if she has any 'reason to doubt' the veracity of Clinton's claims. She said she did not. Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday night that he thinks the Clinton is adding to her woes by keeping silent.'It would be good to get out there and answer these questions.' Clinton is pictured here in 2008 taking questions from the press during the Democratic National Convention a few months before she was sworn in as Secretary of State . Clinton's former colleagues in Congress were won't to discuss the issue at all. 'Can we talk about it later? I have to go to my vote,' Clinton's successor in the Senate, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, told the National Journal. The news publication said Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, normally outspoken, excused herself for the same reason. 'I don't know enough about it to appropriately respond,' New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said. Congressional Democrats were equally reticent to comment to CNN. 'I'm not up to speed on it. I'm really not,' Montana Sen. Jon Tester told the network on Wednesday - more than a day after story broke. 'Check back,' Tester, the chair of Senate Democrats' campaign arm, said. North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp also asked for a mulligan. 'I don't know enough about what those rules are, honestly, to comment,' she claimed. And the list goes on. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told National Journal he doesn't 'know the facts' but 'it sounds like somebody made a mistake.' 'She's going to have to give an answer to it,' Vermont Rep. Peter Welch told CNN. Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, the ranking member on the House's Select Committee on Benghazi, said it's not his job to protect Clinton, his party's possible nominee for president. 'I want to be clear, I am not trying to defend Hillary Clinton,' he said. 'I am trying to defend the truth … we have some things we are going to try and figure out.' If Clinton can't make the email story go away quick enough, she could go from presidential front runner in 2016 to persona non-grata. Supporters of Clintons are shown here in 2008 after she lost that year's nomination to Barack Obama . Retiring California Sen. Barbara Boxer was one of the few Democratic senators to stand by Clinton. 'That's a nothing burger. Total,' she told National Journal. 'There isn't one secretary of State that ever did that because the law didn't change until after she left, so they're making a mountain out of a molehill,' she added. Likewise, Delaware Sen. Tom Carper said he'd 'be surprised if a number of secretaries of State hadn't done that for as long as we've had email.' 'That's all I'm going to say,' he added. New York Rep. Steve Israel blamed Republicans  for the mess and accused them of 'trying to manufacture or amplify crisis or scandal.' 'That's what they do here,' he told CNN. 'Pretty soon we'll have a special investigative committee for every action that Hillary Clinton takes. There will be a special select committee on her breakfast, her lunch and her dinner and what she had in between. Just add this to the list.' It is true that Clinton's predecessors also used their personal email addresses to conduct official business. But other secretaries of state did not create private email addresses the day before their confirmation votes for the explicit purpose of communicating with their future staff. Nor did they house their email addresses on a privately owned server that is inaccessible to the government and can be wiped clean at their leisure. They weren't actively considering a bid for president, either. Reporters showered White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest with questions on Wednesday about the Clinton email controversy. The White House got a break on Thursday when a snowstorm bore down on Washington, D.C., giving Earnest cause to cancel his daily meeting with the press corps . Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday night that he thinks the Clinton is adding to her woes by keeping silent. 'It would be good to get out there and answer these questions,' Axelrod said on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, according to The Hill. 'Why did she used a separate email? How did she secure that email? Was there another email through which she communicated with people?' he asked. 'By not answering these questions, they are allowing this story to fester in ways that are unhelpful. So lack of speed kills in this case,' the former White House official said. The State Department has said that Clinton had just one email address during her tenure there - the account in question. And Clinton, first through a spokesman, and then through Twitter has touched on the issue. She has not explained why she did what she did, though, or responded to any of the other questions Axelrod - and the media - put forward. A Democratic strategist who spoke to The Hill warned that if Clinton can't make the story go away quick enough, she could go from presidential front runner to persona non-grata. 'We’re probably a month or so away [from the campaign launch] and if this is not handled really well within the next three to six weeks, you’re going to see chatter among Democratic operatives saying, "Maybe we need another person in this race." And that is really problematic.' 'When you do stuff like this, man, you just raise a lot of concerns and red flags,' The Hill's source said. 'It’s kinda weird.' [/INST] White House now claims it didn't know Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business . State Department wouldn't say it was 'confident' that Clinton had turned over all her emails from her tenure there . Clinton's former Democratic colleagues in Congress were won't to discuss the issue at all . New York Rep. Steve Israel blamed Republicans for the mess and accused them of 'trying to manufacture or amplify crisis or scandal,' however . Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday night that he thinks the Clinton is adding to her woes by keeping silent . 'If this is not handled really well,' a Dem strategist said, Dem operatives will begin saying, ' "Maybe we need another person in this race" ' </s>

Amazon has won U.S. federal regulators' approval to test its drone delivery service. The . e-commerce giant hopes to speed packages to . customers through the air - despite public concern over the safety . and privacy implications. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it had . issued an experimental airworthiness certificate to an Amazon . unit and its prototype drone design, allowing it to conduct . outdoor test flights on private, rural land in Washington state. Scroll down for video . the company must supply monthly data to the regulators, and conduct flights at 400 feet (120 metres) orbelow and in 'visual meteorological conditions,' Amazon is developing aerial vehicles as part of Amazon Prime Air. The aircraft can travel at more than 50mph and carry loads of up to 5 pounds. About 86 percent of Amazon's deliveries are 5 pounds or less, the company said. 'We believe customers will love it, and we are committed to making Prime Air available to customers worldwide as soon as we are permitted to do so,' Amazon has said. The experimental certificate applies to a particular drone . design and Amazon must obtain a new certification for test . flights if it modifies the drone. In return, the company must supply monthly data to the . regulators, and conduct flights at 400 feet (120 metres) or . below and in 'visual meteorological conditions,' according to . the FAA's certificate. The drone operators must also have a private pilots' license . and current medical certification. Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos wants to use drones - . small unmanned aircraft - to deliver packages as part of a . program dubbed 'Prime Air.' The company is developing drones . that can fly at speeds of 50 miles per hour (80 kph), operate . autonomously and sense and avoid objects. Amazon sought permission from the FAA to test drones in . outdoor areas near Seattle, where one of its research and . development labs is working on the technology. The company has . conducted test flights outside the United States, in countries . with looser restrictions. In February, the FAA proposed long-awaited rules to try to . set universal guidelines for drones, addressing growing interest . from both individual and corporations in using unmanned aerial . vehicles. The draft rules, nearly 10 years in the making, still . must undergo public comment and revision before becoming final, . a process expected to take at least a year. Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. It has previously threatened to take its testing outside the US. 'In the absence of a timely approval by the FAA to conduct outdoor testing, we have begun utilizing outdoor testing facilities outside the United States,' Amazon vice president Paul Misener said in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration. 'These non-US facilities enable us to quickly build and modify our Prime Air vehicles as we construct new designs and make improvements,' he said.

FAA gave go-ahead for trials on private rural land in Washington State . Amazon hope Prime Air service could make deliveries in under 30 minutes .

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<s>[INST] Amazon has won U.S. federal regulators' approval to test its drone delivery service. The . e-commerce giant hopes to speed packages to . customers through the air - despite public concern over the safety . and privacy implications. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it had . issued an experimental airworthiness certificate to an Amazon . unit and its prototype drone design, allowing it to conduct . outdoor test flights on private, rural land in Washington state. Scroll down for video . the company must supply monthly data to the regulators, and conduct flights at 400 feet (120 metres) orbelow and in 'visual meteorological conditions,' Amazon is developing aerial vehicles as part of Amazon Prime Air. The aircraft can travel at more than 50mph and carry loads of up to 5 pounds. About 86 percent of Amazon's deliveries are 5 pounds or less, the company said. 'We believe customers will love it, and we are committed to making Prime Air available to customers worldwide as soon as we are permitted to do so,' Amazon has said. The experimental certificate applies to a particular drone . design and Amazon must obtain a new certification for test . flights if it modifies the drone. In return, the company must supply monthly data to the . regulators, and conduct flights at 400 feet (120 metres) or . below and in 'visual meteorological conditions,' according to . the FAA's certificate. The drone operators must also have a private pilots' license . and current medical certification. Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos wants to use drones - . small unmanned aircraft - to deliver packages as part of a . program dubbed 'Prime Air.' The company is developing drones . that can fly at speeds of 50 miles per hour (80 kph), operate . autonomously and sense and avoid objects. Amazon sought permission from the FAA to test drones in . outdoor areas near Seattle, where one of its research and . development labs is working on the technology. The company has . conducted test flights outside the United States, in countries . with looser restrictions. In February, the FAA proposed long-awaited rules to try to . set universal guidelines for drones, addressing growing interest . from both individual and corporations in using unmanned aerial . vehicles. The draft rules, nearly 10 years in the making, still . must undergo public comment and revision before becoming final, . a process expected to take at least a year. Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. It has previously threatened to take its testing outside the US. 'In the absence of a timely approval by the FAA to conduct outdoor testing, we have begun utilizing outdoor testing facilities outside the United States,' Amazon vice president Paul Misener said in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration. 'These non-US facilities enable us to quickly build and modify our Prime Air vehicles as we construct new designs and make improvements,' he said. [/INST] FAA gave go-ahead for trials on private rural land in Washington State . Amazon hope Prime Air service could make deliveries in under 30 minutes . </s>

Saracens defeated defending champions Exeter 23-20 to claim the LV= Cup title at a sun-drenched Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Rob Baxter's side could not follow up last season's success as they struggled to cope with a powerful Sarries outfit who were able to call upon the services of England internationals Alex Goode, George Kruis and David Strettle as well as Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch. Tries from Strettle (two) and Nick de Jager did the damage with Ben Spencer adding eight points from the boot. Maro Itoje (centre) lifts the LV= Cup title after Saracens beat Exeter 23-30 on Sunday . David Strettle led the way for Saracens with two tries against Exeter at Franklins Gardens . Strettle touches down his second try as for Saracens against Exeter in the final for his team . Exeter replied with a brace of tries from Max Bodilly with Ceri Sweeney kicking two penalties while replacement fly half Gareth Steenson kicked two conversions late on. Bodilly's early error handed Saracens an attacking scrum when the Exeter full back's long kick went dead in goal. The Sarries pack capitalised on their first set-piece and decimated the Chiefs pack allowing Ben Spencer to post the first points of the afternoon. The Chiefs responded immediately with winger Tom James making a scything run through the Sarries defence before he was hauled down inches short of the line. Sireli Naqelevuki, Jerry Sexton and Ben White carried on the attack before Brett Sturgess was held up over the line. Their efforts did not go unrewarded, however, as Sweeney kicked a three-pointer to level up the scores. Sarries were dealt a big blow just before the break when Spencer was sent the sin-bin for failing to roll away at the ruck following a powerful break from powerful Chiefs centre Hughes. Sweeney made no mistake from the tee to give his side a deserved lead heading into the break. Sarries began the second half a man down but it was the Chiefs who found themselves under pressure as Strettle intercepted White's wayward past to sprint over for the opening try of the game. Goode, who had replaced winger Mike Ellery late in the first half, could not add the extras from the touchline. Strettle soon has his second try as the Sarries winger pounced on Spencer's perfectly-weighted kick to touch down in the left corner. Goode failed with the extras once more but it mattered little as Saracens established a 13-6 lead. Saracens were in the ascendancy and, following a superb break from Spencer, flanker De Jager powered over from close range in the 62nd minute to further extend his side's lead. Max Bodilly (centre) spearheaded Exeter's response but his side were denied in the final minute . Saracens duo Juan Figallo (left) and Tim Streather celebrate with the trophy after the victory . But Exeter came roaring back into the contest as Bodilly went crashing over in the corner following a superb long pass from James. Steenson fired over the touchline conversion to make it a seven-point game with 10 minutes remaining. The Chiefs were playing with their tails up and monopolised possession in the closing stages and they soon had their crucial touchdown as Bodilly crashed over again. Steenson fired over the conversion to cap off a superb comeback from the Chiefs. Spencer had the final say, though, as he held his nerve to kick a last-minute penalty to break Chiefs' hearts and secure the title for Saracens.

David Strettle crossed the line twice for Saracens against Exeter . Nick de Jager also scored and Ben Spencer kicked eight points . Spencer secured the victory with a penalty in the final minute .

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<s>[INST] Saracens defeated defending champions Exeter 23-20 to claim the LV= Cup title at a sun-drenched Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Rob Baxter's side could not follow up last season's success as they struggled to cope with a powerful Sarries outfit who were able to call upon the services of England internationals Alex Goode, George Kruis and David Strettle as well as Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch. Tries from Strettle (two) and Nick de Jager did the damage with Ben Spencer adding eight points from the boot. Maro Itoje (centre) lifts the LV= Cup title after Saracens beat Exeter 23-30 on Sunday . David Strettle led the way for Saracens with two tries against Exeter at Franklins Gardens . Strettle touches down his second try as for Saracens against Exeter in the final for his team . Exeter replied with a brace of tries from Max Bodilly with Ceri Sweeney kicking two penalties while replacement fly half Gareth Steenson kicked two conversions late on. Bodilly's early error handed Saracens an attacking scrum when the Exeter full back's long kick went dead in goal. The Sarries pack capitalised on their first set-piece and decimated the Chiefs pack allowing Ben Spencer to post the first points of the afternoon. The Chiefs responded immediately with winger Tom James making a scything run through the Sarries defence before he was hauled down inches short of the line. Sireli Naqelevuki, Jerry Sexton and Ben White carried on the attack before Brett Sturgess was held up over the line. Their efforts did not go unrewarded, however, as Sweeney kicked a three-pointer to level up the scores. Sarries were dealt a big blow just before the break when Spencer was sent the sin-bin for failing to roll away at the ruck following a powerful break from powerful Chiefs centre Hughes. Sweeney made no mistake from the tee to give his side a deserved lead heading into the break. Sarries began the second half a man down but it was the Chiefs who found themselves under pressure as Strettle intercepted White's wayward past to sprint over for the opening try of the game. Goode, who had replaced winger Mike Ellery late in the first half, could not add the extras from the touchline. Strettle soon has his second try as the Sarries winger pounced on Spencer's perfectly-weighted kick to touch down in the left corner. Goode failed with the extras once more but it mattered little as Saracens established a 13-6 lead. Saracens were in the ascendancy and, following a superb break from Spencer, flanker De Jager powered over from close range in the 62nd minute to further extend his side's lead. Max Bodilly (centre) spearheaded Exeter's response but his side were denied in the final minute . Saracens duo Juan Figallo (left) and Tim Streather celebrate with the trophy after the victory . But Exeter came roaring back into the contest as Bodilly went crashing over in the corner following a superb long pass from James. Steenson fired over the touchline conversion to make it a seven-point game with 10 minutes remaining. The Chiefs were playing with their tails up and monopolised possession in the closing stages and they soon had their crucial touchdown as Bodilly crashed over again. Steenson fired over the conversion to cap off a superb comeback from the Chiefs. Spencer had the final say, though, as he held his nerve to kick a last-minute penalty to break Chiefs' hearts and secure the title for Saracens. [/INST] David Strettle crossed the line twice for Saracens against Exeter . Nick de Jager also scored and Ben Spencer kicked eight points . Spencer secured the victory with a penalty in the final minute . </s>

Technology now in use by the New York Police Department may be picking up stray conversations. Three hundred ShotSpotter microphones are being placed in high crime areas of the Bronx and Brooklyn, with the aim of alerting police immediately when they overhear the sound of gunshots. However, the devices pick up more that just the bang of shots being fired in potential crimes, and evidence from conversations they've listened in on has been used in court. Scroll down for video . New York City's pilot program using ShotSpotter's microphone technology began last week in the Bronx. Above, Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks about the system . The ShotSpotter system works by sending a few seconds of audio to police departments along with location information after a potential gunshot system makes it through a filtering process . Audio recordings from ShotSpotter have been used to corroborate testimony that led to convictions in a 2011 Massachusetts murder where a voice was heard shouting 'No Jason, no Jason!' before shots were fired. NYPD officials and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a pilot program for the microphones earlier this week. Sensors in seven districts of the Bronx have already begun working, and the devices will be turned on in ten districts of Brooklyn on Monday, according to the New York Times. 'This gunshot detection system is going to do a world of good in terms of going after the bad guys,' de Blasio said. The devices are thought to help police respond more quickly and help authorities pin point the exact location of shootings after potential gunshot recordings are sent through the company's headquarters in California. ShotSpotter says that its devices 'are specifically designed to be triggered by loud explosive or 'impuslive' sounds only.' Three microphones must be triggered to start an alert and triangulate a location. The company says that human voices, slamming car doors and loud music will not trigger the microphones, which then send summary data about a sound to the company. The ShotSpotter system (above) filters out noises such as car door slams and yelling before sending alerts to the police . Recordings of a human voice captured by the ShotSpotter system were used to get a conviction in a Massachusetts murder case . It states that there is no 'live streaming' of any microphones apart from the few seconds of regular audio sent to its employees for further analysis about whether the sound may have been a firecracker or a gunshot. An alert, location data and a few seconds of audio are then sent to local police. The restrictions on triggering events have not stopped some privacy advocates from saying that evidence procured by the ShotSpotters may violate the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. 'If [ShotSpotter] is recording voices out in public, it needs to be shut down,' the ACLU's Jay Stanley told Take Part. He said his organization is 'always concerned about secondary uses of technology that is sold to us for some unobjectionable purpose and is then used for other purposes.' De Blasio has adopted a two-year pilot program for $1.5million after ShotSpotter was used in other US cities such as Washington and San Francisco . Concerns have also been raised about the intrusiveness of audio recording being combined with surveillance video, according to the South Coast Today. ShotSpotter's website said that '3 out of approximately 3 million incidents' have been latched onto by 'privacy zealots' and that the voices in those cases were yelling loudly in a public street during a shooting rather than having a private conversation. The company's technology is already being used in major cities such as Washington, Boston, Oakland, San Francisco and Minneapolis. Its use has revealed that the vast majority of verified gunshots it picks up are never reported to police. However, it has also been accused of wasting police resources. Seventy-five per cent of the alerts issued in Newark, New Jersey, were false alarm, according to WNYC. The two-year New York pilot program for ShotSpotter will cost $1.5million. Sensors are often placed on buildings and poles.

ShotSpotter microphones detect gunshots and triangulate location . Technology uses filtering process to eliminate car door slams and yelling . Snippet of a sound was used to get Massachusetts murder conviction . Company says no private conversations are being monitored by its system . New York City is beginning pilot program for $1.5million .

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<s>[INST] Technology now in use by the New York Police Department may be picking up stray conversations. Three hundred ShotSpotter microphones are being placed in high crime areas of the Bronx and Brooklyn, with the aim of alerting police immediately when they overhear the sound of gunshots. However, the devices pick up more that just the bang of shots being fired in potential crimes, and evidence from conversations they've listened in on has been used in court. Scroll down for video . New York City's pilot program using ShotSpotter's microphone technology began last week in the Bronx. Above, Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks about the system . The ShotSpotter system works by sending a few seconds of audio to police departments along with location information after a potential gunshot system makes it through a filtering process . Audio recordings from ShotSpotter have been used to corroborate testimony that led to convictions in a 2011 Massachusetts murder where a voice was heard shouting 'No Jason, no Jason!' before shots were fired. NYPD officials and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a pilot program for the microphones earlier this week. Sensors in seven districts of the Bronx have already begun working, and the devices will be turned on in ten districts of Brooklyn on Monday, according to the New York Times. 'This gunshot detection system is going to do a world of good in terms of going after the bad guys,' de Blasio said. The devices are thought to help police respond more quickly and help authorities pin point the exact location of shootings after potential gunshot recordings are sent through the company's headquarters in California. ShotSpotter says that its devices 'are specifically designed to be triggered by loud explosive or 'impuslive' sounds only.' Three microphones must be triggered to start an alert and triangulate a location. The company says that human voices, slamming car doors and loud music will not trigger the microphones, which then send summary data about a sound to the company. The ShotSpotter system (above) filters out noises such as car door slams and yelling before sending alerts to the police . Recordings of a human voice captured by the ShotSpotter system were used to get a conviction in a Massachusetts murder case . It states that there is no 'live streaming' of any microphones apart from the few seconds of regular audio sent to its employees for further analysis about whether the sound may have been a firecracker or a gunshot. An alert, location data and a few seconds of audio are then sent to local police. The restrictions on triggering events have not stopped some privacy advocates from saying that evidence procured by the ShotSpotters may violate the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. 'If [ShotSpotter] is recording voices out in public, it needs to be shut down,' the ACLU's Jay Stanley told Take Part. He said his organization is 'always concerned about secondary uses of technology that is sold to us for some unobjectionable purpose and is then used for other purposes.' De Blasio has adopted a two-year pilot program for $1.5million after ShotSpotter was used in other US cities such as Washington and San Francisco . Concerns have also been raised about the intrusiveness of audio recording being combined with surveillance video, according to the South Coast Today. ShotSpotter's website said that '3 out of approximately 3 million incidents' have been latched onto by 'privacy zealots' and that the voices in those cases were yelling loudly in a public street during a shooting rather than having a private conversation. The company's technology is already being used in major cities such as Washington, Boston, Oakland, San Francisco and Minneapolis. Its use has revealed that the vast majority of verified gunshots it picks up are never reported to police. However, it has also been accused of wasting police resources. Seventy-five per cent of the alerts issued in Newark, New Jersey, were false alarm, according to WNYC. The two-year New York pilot program for ShotSpotter will cost $1.5million. Sensors are often placed on buildings and poles. [/INST] ShotSpotter microphones detect gunshots and triangulate location . Technology uses filtering process to eliminate car door slams and yelling . Snippet of a sound was used to get Massachusetts murder conviction . Company says no private conversations are being monitored by its system . New York City is beginning pilot program for $1.5million . </s>

A would-be motorist, who has spent more than £5,000 on 250 lessons over a 14-year period has been blacklisted from her local driving schools due to her failure to pass the test. Janine Mars, 31, has had five different driving instructors only to fail her practical test four times. Yet, despite the intensive instruction, Ms Mars is still unable to pull away from a junction without stalling her car. Janine Mars, pictured, has spent more than £5,000 on driving lessons over the past 14 years without success . Ms Mars, pictured, said she lacks confidence when she gets behind the wheel of a car . Ms Mars, left, said her mother Radha, right, will give her money towards a car if she passes the driving test . She said, now the situation is so bad, she cannot find an instructor near her home in Chatham, Kent, willing to take her because of her poor motoring skills. It is estimated that during her driving lessons, Ms Mars has driven the equivalent of a road trip between London and Perth in Australia. According to Ms Mars: 'After a few years I stopped counting how much I’d spent. 'It’s definitely more than £5,000 now, which is crazy. I could have bought a brand new car for that! 'I can’t give up now though, I’ve invested too much to stop.' Ms Mars started driving as soon as she was old enough, but changed instructor after 15 lessons because they didn’t get on. When she moved to her second teacher, she had more than 100 lessons before realising he wasn’t going to put her forward for a test. In 2012 she chose a third instructor, before moving to a fourth expert - even sitting double lessons - without success. Eventually she tried a fifth instructor in August last year, but failed her most recent test. Ms Mars said: 'Every year since 2001, passing my driving test has been my New Year’s resolution. 'I took a break after my last test in October but I want to do an intensive week course. 'I reckon that’s the only way I can pass now. 'The last time I tried to get an instructor in Kent nobody would take me because they know how bad I am. 'It’s as if I’ve been blacklisted. I don’t blame them though!' But Ms Mars, pictured, said she is having difficulty finding a driving instructor willing to take her on . Radha, left, said her daughter, right, is 'the world's best backseat driver' constantly offering advice . Despite her inability to pass her test, Ms Mars has never had an accident and believes her problem is a lack of confidence. 'Driving doesn’t come naturally to me. I can’t quite master using both legs and hands at different times. I’ve had the same problem for the last 14 years. 'I’ve never had a crash or accident. Everything will be going really well, calm driving, and then suddenly I fall to pieces. It might only be a minor thing, like I miss a junction or turn, and I’ll be thrown completely off course. 'Everyone tells me I’ll get over that - but 250 lessons later and I’m still waiting.' Now Ms Mars plans ahead before each driving lesson, having developed a routine to help get her into the correct frame of mind. She revealed: 'Before I get in the car, I eat a big breakfast and drink a mug of tea. 'Then, without fail, I play Happy by Pharrell to get myself into a more relaxed mindset. I’ve experimented with different music, but some of them would get me too pumped up. Even with doing that I still have the same issues.' Ms Mars' mother Radha, 62, has even tried to encourage her daughter with the offer of cash towards her first car. She said: 'I can’t wait for her to pass. “She’s a real diva in the car. Despite the fact she hasn’t passed her test she’s the world’s best backseat driver. She’s always saying "Mum, don’t do that" or "go here". 'I’m so desperate to stop carting her round, I’ve promised I’ll go halves on a new car once she passes!' Ms Mars said she has not given up her dream of owning her own car. She added: 'Maybe I’m just one of those people born to be driven. I’m fed up of planning my life around train and bus timetables too. It takes almost twice as long as driving. My mum has promised to go halves on a new car once I pass so that’s even more of an incentive.' Ms Mars said she might be the type of person who is 'born to be driven' but still plans to continue trying .

Janine Mars has spent more than £5,000 on driving lessons over 14 years . The 31-year-old construction site manager has had more than 250 lessons . She has also failed her test four times and gone through five instructors . Her mother Radha has offered 'to go halves on a car' if she passes her test .

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<s>[INST] A would-be motorist, who has spent more than £5,000 on 250 lessons over a 14-year period has been blacklisted from her local driving schools due to her failure to pass the test. Janine Mars, 31, has had five different driving instructors only to fail her practical test four times. Yet, despite the intensive instruction, Ms Mars is still unable to pull away from a junction without stalling her car. Janine Mars, pictured, has spent more than £5,000 on driving lessons over the past 14 years without success . Ms Mars, pictured, said she lacks confidence when she gets behind the wheel of a car . Ms Mars, left, said her mother Radha, right, will give her money towards a car if she passes the driving test . She said, now the situation is so bad, she cannot find an instructor near her home in Chatham, Kent, willing to take her because of her poor motoring skills. It is estimated that during her driving lessons, Ms Mars has driven the equivalent of a road trip between London and Perth in Australia. According to Ms Mars: 'After a few years I stopped counting how much I’d spent. 'It’s definitely more than £5,000 now, which is crazy. I could have bought a brand new car for that! 'I can’t give up now though, I’ve invested too much to stop.' Ms Mars started driving as soon as she was old enough, but changed instructor after 15 lessons because they didn’t get on. When she moved to her second teacher, she had more than 100 lessons before realising he wasn’t going to put her forward for a test. In 2012 she chose a third instructor, before moving to a fourth expert - even sitting double lessons - without success. Eventually she tried a fifth instructor in August last year, but failed her most recent test. Ms Mars said: 'Every year since 2001, passing my driving test has been my New Year’s resolution. 'I took a break after my last test in October but I want to do an intensive week course. 'I reckon that’s the only way I can pass now. 'The last time I tried to get an instructor in Kent nobody would take me because they know how bad I am. 'It’s as if I’ve been blacklisted. I don’t blame them though!' But Ms Mars, pictured, said she is having difficulty finding a driving instructor willing to take her on . Radha, left, said her daughter, right, is 'the world's best backseat driver' constantly offering advice . Despite her inability to pass her test, Ms Mars has never had an accident and believes her problem is a lack of confidence. 'Driving doesn’t come naturally to me. I can’t quite master using both legs and hands at different times. I’ve had the same problem for the last 14 years. 'I’ve never had a crash or accident. Everything will be going really well, calm driving, and then suddenly I fall to pieces. It might only be a minor thing, like I miss a junction or turn, and I’ll be thrown completely off course. 'Everyone tells me I’ll get over that - but 250 lessons later and I’m still waiting.' Now Ms Mars plans ahead before each driving lesson, having developed a routine to help get her into the correct frame of mind. She revealed: 'Before I get in the car, I eat a big breakfast and drink a mug of tea. 'Then, without fail, I play Happy by Pharrell to get myself into a more relaxed mindset. I’ve experimented with different music, but some of them would get me too pumped up. Even with doing that I still have the same issues.' Ms Mars' mother Radha, 62, has even tried to encourage her daughter with the offer of cash towards her first car. She said: 'I can’t wait for her to pass. “She’s a real diva in the car. Despite the fact she hasn’t passed her test she’s the world’s best backseat driver. She’s always saying "Mum, don’t do that" or "go here". 'I’m so desperate to stop carting her round, I’ve promised I’ll go halves on a new car once she passes!' Ms Mars said she has not given up her dream of owning her own car. She added: 'Maybe I’m just one of those people born to be driven. I’m fed up of planning my life around train and bus timetables too. It takes almost twice as long as driving. My mum has promised to go halves on a new car once I pass so that’s even more of an incentive.' Ms Mars said she might be the type of person who is 'born to be driven' but still plans to continue trying . [/INST] Janine Mars has spent more than £5,000 on driving lessons over 14 years . The 31-year-old construction site manager has had more than 250 lessons . She has also failed her test four times and gone through five instructors . Her mother Radha has offered 'to go halves on a car' if she passes her test . </s>

Martin 'Mad Dog' Allen returns with his latest column for Sportsmail. The Barnet manager admires Jose Mourinho's courage in playing Kurt Zouma against Tottenham but takes aim at the sluggish strikers currently masquerading as Manchester United stars. MOURINHO'S GOT BALLS! Chelsea manager Mourinho threw Kurt Zouma in against Tottenham to shield the back four, to stifle and stop the opposition in the League Cup final. They were rewarded with a clean sheet. How many managers would have the confidence to play a centre-back in central midfield in a cup final at Wembley? In front of 90,000 fans and millions watching across the country - across the world. It must be said, Mourinho’s game management is second-to-none. It was no surprise that their goal in that game came from a set play and their second on the counter attack. Jose Mourinho's game management is second-to-none, particularly when it matters most . He soaks up the pressure, waits for the game to open up and frustrate the opposition. He knows within his ranks he has game winners who will score. The work ethic he has drawn from those technically brilliant players is astounding. His ranting and raving about the injustices from referees puts pressure on the officials into giving Chelsea better decisions. He is the master at it and keeps all the attention and focus off his player. But above all, he’s got balls. The Chelsea manager threw youngster Kurt Zouma in to protect the back four against Tottenham . SLIPPING AT THE TOP . The pressure, the anxiety, the expectancy, not rotating enough? What is it about the top teams slipping up at this point in the season? Getting close to the finishing line, you start looking over your shoulder. We all know running a race it’s better to chase a person in front than to be looking behind you. I don’t know the answers, I wish I did. In the Championship we’ve seen Bournemouth fall from the top, Wycombe Wanderers have done in League Two, my club Barnet have fallen behind in the Conference. Even Mourinho’s Chelsea had a blip, although they are managing it well. We see it right across all sports. We see it in golf in the Masters every Sunday night at Amen’s Corner. We see it when cricketers get into the 90s and are chasing a century. We see it in darts when the players start missing doubles. Over the next two months, the teams who come out on top will be the ones with the goal-scorers, who maintain their self belief throughout it all. Eddie Howe has seen his Bournemouth side slip away from the top of the Championship recently . UNITED’S SLUGGISH STRIKE FORCE . How slow is Radamel Falcao? And Robin Van Persie has lost half a yard of pace from his days at Arsenal. You can’t fault Falcao for his work ethic and atittude. He most definitely has that. But he lacks a yard or two of explosive speed. Manchester United have crept up on to the shoulders of the Champions League places, but there is far from enough pace and athletic ability in the group to make it into the top four. Radamel Falcao has failed to hit the ground running and appeared slow in a Manchester United shirt . Robin van Persie seems to have lost half-a-yard of pace under Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford . ONE PERSON I KEEP HEARING ABOUT... DARRELL CLARKE, BRISTOL ROVERS BOSS . Darrell Clarke has grafted through the lower levels where he had success. As a player he was at Mansfield Town, Hartlepool United and Salisbury City. He’s a young manager, only 37-years-old, who has done a magnificent job galvanising Rovers after relegation from League Two. It showed how much it meant to him when he was reduced to tears after they were relegated out of the Football League for the first time in the club’s history last season. They have kept thousands of very passionate supporters this season and he has guided them to the top of the Conference table. He is a manager to look out for in the future. Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke has grafted through the lower levels and enjoyed success . ONE THING I'D CHANGE ABOUT... GOLDEN EYE . I think there should be a referee in the stand, who has the opportunity to stop play and call back decisions in exceptional circumstances. An extra set of eyes on the pitch. It is something may be to look at for the future. On big decisions in penalty boxes and major incidents there should be a referee in the stand with access to video replays to review key decisions within games. Penalties, sending offs, balls over the line, the odd elbow here and there. If the are in contact with the referee they can give him a heads up. Things happen so quickly it’s often so difficult for the officials to make the right decision. Of course the game would just carry on as normal, but if there was something missed or that the referee or the linesmen got wrong then the man in the middle can get help from Golden Eye in the stands. Something sooner or later has got to be done to help these referees who are now getting criticised left, right and centre every week by managers across the board. Roger East (sending off Sunderland's Wes Brown) would've benefited from an extra official at Old Trafford . THE BIG ISSUE... MANCHESTER CITY'S SQUAD . I must say I do like Mr Pellegrini. He is cool, he is calm and he managed to put out a lot of fires that were raging in that Manchester City dressing room after taking over from Roberto Mancini. It does make me smile when so many so-called experts totally annihilate his tactics, most of whom have never even managed at any level. Criticising him for playing two up front and getting out-numbered and out-played in midfield. Last year, he won the Premier League. So is he really, seriously tactically inept? He would have his reasons for what is going on there, but clearly it is not working. Manuel Pellegrini has struggled in the defence of his Premier League crown with Manchester City . Captain Vincent Kompany hasn't been able to continue his sterling form at the back for City . However, it it not always just about the tactics of the manager. There is clearly something missing in the DNA of the City squad. They look lacklustre and without real fire in their belly. And when you’re dropping your captain, your talisman, it is yet another big, brave decision from the man I always regard with the utmost respect. It looks to me like he needs to move a few on, to move City forward up to the next level.

Kurt Zouma's switch to in front of the back four was a masterstroke . Chelsea won the Capital One Cup thanks to Jose Mourinho's tinkers . Manchester United are struggling up front with players who are too slow . Neighbours Manchester City are missing something in their DNA .

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<s>[INST] Martin 'Mad Dog' Allen returns with his latest column for Sportsmail. The Barnet manager admires Jose Mourinho's courage in playing Kurt Zouma against Tottenham but takes aim at the sluggish strikers currently masquerading as Manchester United stars. MOURINHO'S GOT BALLS! Chelsea manager Mourinho threw Kurt Zouma in against Tottenham to shield the back four, to stifle and stop the opposition in the League Cup final. They were rewarded with a clean sheet. How many managers would have the confidence to play a centre-back in central midfield in a cup final at Wembley? In front of 90,000 fans and millions watching across the country - across the world. It must be said, Mourinho’s game management is second-to-none. It was no surprise that their goal in that game came from a set play and their second on the counter attack. Jose Mourinho's game management is second-to-none, particularly when it matters most . He soaks up the pressure, waits for the game to open up and frustrate the opposition. He knows within his ranks he has game winners who will score. The work ethic he has drawn from those technically brilliant players is astounding. His ranting and raving about the injustices from referees puts pressure on the officials into giving Chelsea better decisions. He is the master at it and keeps all the attention and focus off his player. But above all, he’s got balls. The Chelsea manager threw youngster Kurt Zouma in to protect the back four against Tottenham . SLIPPING AT THE TOP . The pressure, the anxiety, the expectancy, not rotating enough? What is it about the top teams slipping up at this point in the season? Getting close to the finishing line, you start looking over your shoulder. We all know running a race it’s better to chase a person in front than to be looking behind you. I don’t know the answers, I wish I did. In the Championship we’ve seen Bournemouth fall from the top, Wycombe Wanderers have done in League Two, my club Barnet have fallen behind in the Conference. Even Mourinho’s Chelsea had a blip, although they are managing it well. We see it right across all sports. We see it in golf in the Masters every Sunday night at Amen’s Corner. We see it when cricketers get into the 90s and are chasing a century. We see it in darts when the players start missing doubles. Over the next two months, the teams who come out on top will be the ones with the goal-scorers, who maintain their self belief throughout it all. Eddie Howe has seen his Bournemouth side slip away from the top of the Championship recently . UNITED’S SLUGGISH STRIKE FORCE . How slow is Radamel Falcao? And Robin Van Persie has lost half a yard of pace from his days at Arsenal. You can’t fault Falcao for his work ethic and atittude. He most definitely has that. But he lacks a yard or two of explosive speed. Manchester United have crept up on to the shoulders of the Champions League places, but there is far from enough pace and athletic ability in the group to make it into the top four. Radamel Falcao has failed to hit the ground running and appeared slow in a Manchester United shirt . Robin van Persie seems to have lost half-a-yard of pace under Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford . ONE PERSON I KEEP HEARING ABOUT... DARRELL CLARKE, BRISTOL ROVERS BOSS . Darrell Clarke has grafted through the lower levels where he had success. As a player he was at Mansfield Town, Hartlepool United and Salisbury City. He’s a young manager, only 37-years-old, who has done a magnificent job galvanising Rovers after relegation from League Two. It showed how much it meant to him when he was reduced to tears after they were relegated out of the Football League for the first time in the club’s history last season. They have kept thousands of very passionate supporters this season and he has guided them to the top of the Conference table. He is a manager to look out for in the future. Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke has grafted through the lower levels and enjoyed success . ONE THING I'D CHANGE ABOUT... GOLDEN EYE . I think there should be a referee in the stand, who has the opportunity to stop play and call back decisions in exceptional circumstances. An extra set of eyes on the pitch. It is something may be to look at for the future. On big decisions in penalty boxes and major incidents there should be a referee in the stand with access to video replays to review key decisions within games. Penalties, sending offs, balls over the line, the odd elbow here and there. If the are in contact with the referee they can give him a heads up. Things happen so quickly it’s often so difficult for the officials to make the right decision. Of course the game would just carry on as normal, but if there was something missed or that the referee or the linesmen got wrong then the man in the middle can get help from Golden Eye in the stands. Something sooner or later has got to be done to help these referees who are now getting criticised left, right and centre every week by managers across the board. Roger East (sending off Sunderland's Wes Brown) would've benefited from an extra official at Old Trafford . THE BIG ISSUE... MANCHESTER CITY'S SQUAD . I must say I do like Mr Pellegrini. He is cool, he is calm and he managed to put out a lot of fires that were raging in that Manchester City dressing room after taking over from Roberto Mancini. It does make me smile when so many so-called experts totally annihilate his tactics, most of whom have never even managed at any level. Criticising him for playing two up front and getting out-numbered and out-played in midfield. Last year, he won the Premier League. So is he really, seriously tactically inept? He would have his reasons for what is going on there, but clearly it is not working. Manuel Pellegrini has struggled in the defence of his Premier League crown with Manchester City . Captain Vincent Kompany hasn't been able to continue his sterling form at the back for City . However, it it not always just about the tactics of the manager. There is clearly something missing in the DNA of the City squad. They look lacklustre and without real fire in their belly. And when you’re dropping your captain, your talisman, it is yet another big, brave decision from the man I always regard with the utmost respect. It looks to me like he needs to move a few on, to move City forward up to the next level. [/INST] Kurt Zouma's switch to in front of the back four was a masterstroke . Chelsea won the Capital One Cup thanks to Jose Mourinho's tinkers . Manchester United are struggling up front with players who are too slow . 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One man alone is not going to save English cricket. The Kevin Pietersen storyline is a good'un, full of rage, intrigue and hypocrisy. But the longer it goes on, the less we will be inclined to analyse what really ails our game. England will not win or lose the Ashes on the basis of whether Pietersen returns. There aren't, after all, many examples of Test series being won by a single player: Harold Larwood needed Bill Voce during Bodyline, Ian Botham needed Bob Willis in 1981, Mitchell Johnson needed Brad Haddin in 2013-14. And a 35-year-old Pietersen is unlikely to be in any of those categories. If he does return, we may – briefly – get more people talking about cricket; he may produce some magic to belie his age; critics of Paul Downton may feel vindicated; it will almost certainly be a whole lot of fun. Kevin Pietersen shows off his latest flamboyant hairstyle on his way to the Fox Sports studio on Tuesday . That's the best-case scenario. But let's not pretend it would solve much. English cricket has always presided over a deeply imperfect system, one hampered by a fear of revolution. Occasionally we commission a serious report, which makes us feel progress is being made. But entertaining diversions are just as crucial to the psyche of the English cricket lover: they mean we can go easy on the self-analysis. From WG’s gamesmanship via Compton’s knee through to Botham’s extra-curriculars and KP’s tweets, our game has always quietly welcomed the glamorous, scurrilous sideshow, the tabloid tittle-tattle to balance out broadsheet sobriety. Yet if the game is reduced over the coming months to a string of will-he-won’t-he bulletins about the future of a player who has, at best, two years left at the highest level, then we will be doing the game a disservice. (I hope Pietersen proves me wrong. If he returns to international cricket, I hope he scores lots more Test hundreds and gives us all something to cheer about. The point of this article is not to pick on Pietersen.) Pietersen is gunning for an England recall after his exile from the side, but turns 35 in the summer . The batsman has enjoyed some stellar achievements with England, such as here after the 2005 Ashes win . Pietersen's antics entertain the public just as Ian Botham's extra-curricular activities once did. Here the all-rounder was pictured dressed as a rabbit next to team-mate Phil deFreitas in Melbourne in 1986 . What should concern English cricket right now is how one of the best-resourced teams in the world spent the World Cup looking like one of the worst; how an air of fatalism about their chances became a self-fulfilling prophecy; and how Downton appeared so intensely relaxed about the fact that England were miles off the pace. In fact, batting was not even the half of their problems – another reason why the Pietersen debate risks straying into red-herring territory. Five members of the top seven averaged over 35, with strike-rates ranging from Jos Buttler’s 135 to Ian Bell’s 77. These are not figures to win you a World Cup, but neither are they out-and-out disasters. Far worse was the bowling, with Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad taking nine wickets between them at an average of 55. Not until Chris Jordan was given a game against Bangladesh did anyone nail a yorker. Steven Finn went for nearly seven an over, which was expensive even by the standards of this World Cup. And the refusal to look at James Tredwell and Ravi Bopara until it was too late was plain stubborn. VIDEO We take responsibility for exit - Morgan . Stuart Broad was a key member of England's struggling bowling attack during the World Cup . Steven Finn (right) has gone backwards in both pace and achievement as a bowler . Chris Woakes has added pace but England's bowling stocks pale in comparison with the likes of Australia . These are all questions that should concern Colin Graves and Tom Harrison in the short term. But the long term is even more worrying: where are England’s fast bowlers going to come from? This is the area that has always been most poorly served by an overcrowded domestic schedule played on tired pitches. Even Anderson has always relied on craftsmanship rather than speed, while Broad keeps breaking down and Finn has slowed. How long before satisfaction over the extra yard of pace added by Chris Woakes gives way to another sense of anti-climax? For more musings on matters cricketing, please follow us on Twitter: @the_topspin . English fast bowlers emerge in spite of the system, not because of it. Pudding-like pitches help medium-pacers. Why waste all the effort of tearing in at 92mph when you can put it there or thereabouts – three words that get to the heart of English cricket – at 78mph and watch the grass do the rest? We can't simply blame the climate. A decade ago, Old Trafford would cause Steve Harmison to lick his lips. The Oval has had its moments too. Taunton makes bowlers work hard for their wickets. More damaging, we're left to conclude, is a domestic set-up which encourages fast bowlers to throttle back if they're to stand any chance of making it through the season. It shouldn't be the case that England feel the need to take promising young quicks out of the domestic game, away from the coaches who know them best. A glance at Australia's list of fast bowlers provides an unnerving glimpse of the future. If England are able to come up with an attack that regularly takes 20 wickets, then the inclusion or otherwise of one batsman will feel like an irrelevance. THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS . Then again… . Michael Vaughan believes Kevin Pietersen has a 10 per cent chance of playing for England again. The mystery is why Pietersen isn't doing his best to increase the odds. Speaking on Fox Sports last week, he had some fair things to say about the way Peter Moores had handled England's World Cup campaign – but basic psychology tells you they were the kind of points better made by an out-and-out pundit, not a man hoping to resurrect his international career by working with… Moores! Peter Moores (left) will hardly be encouraged by his previous with Pietersen... and KP's latest comments . 'I heard the coach come out and say: "We don’t have a settled side",' said Pietersen. 'Well mate, you played six months of one-day cricket before that game. Even if you don’t think you've got a settled squad, you don’t go and tell the whole world you don’t have a settled squad." Later: 'I've played under Andy Flower and I had a worse relationship with Flower than I did with Moores.' It's fine to have these views. We all have thoughts we realise it's best to keep to ourselves. But, not for the first time, you do wonder: who, if anyone, is advising Kevin Pietersen? Eoin Morgan has conflicting IPL and England duties . Double standards? That said, it would be intriguing to know what Pietersen makes of Eoin Morgan's decision to place his IPL deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of England's trip to Dublin in May for a one-day international that has taken on an extra dimension following the World Cup farce. Pietersen has been criticised in the past – including by this writer – for seeking to place IPL commitments ahead of national duty. Yet the ECB's more relaxed approach to the IPL sheds a more sympathetic light on Pietersen's wishes. He has not always helped himself, but his contention that English cricket is riven with double standards is boosted by Morgan's position. And Morgan, don't forget, is England's one-day captain. A proud tradition . There was uproar last week when Zimbabwe's Herald newspaper published a nasty piece headlined 'Alcoholic dumps Zim out of WC' – a reference to a crucial catch held by Ireland's John Mooney to dismiss Sean Williams, with replays suggesting Mooney's foot made contact with the boundary as he held on. Mooney has previously admitted problems with drink and depression, though quite what this had to do with the incident in question was anyone's guess. Ireland's John Mooney was the subject of a cruel piece by Zimbabwe's Herald newspaper . Mooney helped Ireland eliminate Zimbabawe from the World Cup by catching out Sean Williams . TV replays suggested Mooney's foot touched the boundary rope, meaning the catch should not have stood . A South African colleague, however, suggested we were all misplacing our energy. So absurd, she said, was the Herald that it recently ran an editorial berating journalists for their coverage of Robert Mugabe's comedy stumble on a carpet at Harare airport. The Herald was so keen to prove that Mugabe's accident had nothing to do with his age (he is 91), and everything to do with a 'poorly laid-out carpet', that it solemnly listed other moments of high-society slapstick. The clinching proof that Bob was still fit as a fiddle? 'In 1975, US president Gerald Ford tumbled down the Air Force One Stairs while visiting Austria.'

Kevin Pietersen could be back in contention for England return . But controversial batsman will not win the Ashes on his own this summer . Peter Moores has more serious problem with England's bowling attack . James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Steven Finn et al are cause for concern .

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<s>[INST] One man alone is not going to save English cricket. The Kevin Pietersen storyline is a good'un, full of rage, intrigue and hypocrisy. But the longer it goes on, the less we will be inclined to analyse what really ails our game. England will not win or lose the Ashes on the basis of whether Pietersen returns. There aren't, after all, many examples of Test series being won by a single player: Harold Larwood needed Bill Voce during Bodyline, Ian Botham needed Bob Willis in 1981, Mitchell Johnson needed Brad Haddin in 2013-14. And a 35-year-old Pietersen is unlikely to be in any of those categories. If he does return, we may – briefly – get more people talking about cricket; he may produce some magic to belie his age; critics of Paul Downton may feel vindicated; it will almost certainly be a whole lot of fun. Kevin Pietersen shows off his latest flamboyant hairstyle on his way to the Fox Sports studio on Tuesday . That's the best-case scenario. But let's not pretend it would solve much. English cricket has always presided over a deeply imperfect system, one hampered by a fear of revolution. Occasionally we commission a serious report, which makes us feel progress is being made. But entertaining diversions are just as crucial to the psyche of the English cricket lover: they mean we can go easy on the self-analysis. From WG’s gamesmanship via Compton’s knee through to Botham’s extra-curriculars and KP’s tweets, our game has always quietly welcomed the glamorous, scurrilous sideshow, the tabloid tittle-tattle to balance out broadsheet sobriety. Yet if the game is reduced over the coming months to a string of will-he-won’t-he bulletins about the future of a player who has, at best, two years left at the highest level, then we will be doing the game a disservice. (I hope Pietersen proves me wrong. If he returns to international cricket, I hope he scores lots more Test hundreds and gives us all something to cheer about. The point of this article is not to pick on Pietersen.) Pietersen is gunning for an England recall after his exile from the side, but turns 35 in the summer . The batsman has enjoyed some stellar achievements with England, such as here after the 2005 Ashes win . Pietersen's antics entertain the public just as Ian Botham's extra-curricular activities once did. Here the all-rounder was pictured dressed as a rabbit next to team-mate Phil deFreitas in Melbourne in 1986 . What should concern English cricket right now is how one of the best-resourced teams in the world spent the World Cup looking like one of the worst; how an air of fatalism about their chances became a self-fulfilling prophecy; and how Downton appeared so intensely relaxed about the fact that England were miles off the pace. In fact, batting was not even the half of their problems – another reason why the Pietersen debate risks straying into red-herring territory. Five members of the top seven averaged over 35, with strike-rates ranging from Jos Buttler’s 135 to Ian Bell’s 77. These are not figures to win you a World Cup, but neither are they out-and-out disasters. Far worse was the bowling, with Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad taking nine wickets between them at an average of 55. Not until Chris Jordan was given a game against Bangladesh did anyone nail a yorker. Steven Finn went for nearly seven an over, which was expensive even by the standards of this World Cup. And the refusal to look at James Tredwell and Ravi Bopara until it was too late was plain stubborn. VIDEO We take responsibility for exit - Morgan . Stuart Broad was a key member of England's struggling bowling attack during the World Cup . Steven Finn (right) has gone backwards in both pace and achievement as a bowler . Chris Woakes has added pace but England's bowling stocks pale in comparison with the likes of Australia . These are all questions that should concern Colin Graves and Tom Harrison in the short term. But the long term is even more worrying: where are England’s fast bowlers going to come from? This is the area that has always been most poorly served by an overcrowded domestic schedule played on tired pitches. Even Anderson has always relied on craftsmanship rather than speed, while Broad keeps breaking down and Finn has slowed. How long before satisfaction over the extra yard of pace added by Chris Woakes gives way to another sense of anti-climax? For more musings on matters cricketing, please follow us on Twitter: @the_topspin . English fast bowlers emerge in spite of the system, not because of it. Pudding-like pitches help medium-pacers. Why waste all the effort of tearing in at 92mph when you can put it there or thereabouts – three words that get to the heart of English cricket – at 78mph and watch the grass do the rest? We can't simply blame the climate. A decade ago, Old Trafford would cause Steve Harmison to lick his lips. The Oval has had its moments too. Taunton makes bowlers work hard for their wickets. More damaging, we're left to conclude, is a domestic set-up which encourages fast bowlers to throttle back if they're to stand any chance of making it through the season. It shouldn't be the case that England feel the need to take promising young quicks out of the domestic game, away from the coaches who know them best. A glance at Australia's list of fast bowlers provides an unnerving glimpse of the future. If England are able to come up with an attack that regularly takes 20 wickets, then the inclusion or otherwise of one batsman will feel like an irrelevance. THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS . Then again… . Michael Vaughan believes Kevin Pietersen has a 10 per cent chance of playing for England again. The mystery is why Pietersen isn't doing his best to increase the odds. Speaking on Fox Sports last week, he had some fair things to say about the way Peter Moores had handled England's World Cup campaign – but basic psychology tells you they were the kind of points better made by an out-and-out pundit, not a man hoping to resurrect his international career by working with… Moores! Peter Moores (left) will hardly be encouraged by his previous with Pietersen... and KP's latest comments . 'I heard the coach come out and say: "We don’t have a settled side",' said Pietersen. 'Well mate, you played six months of one-day cricket before that game. Even if you don’t think you've got a settled squad, you don’t go and tell the whole world you don’t have a settled squad." Later: 'I've played under Andy Flower and I had a worse relationship with Flower than I did with Moores.' It's fine to have these views. We all have thoughts we realise it's best to keep to ourselves. But, not for the first time, you do wonder: who, if anyone, is advising Kevin Pietersen? Eoin Morgan has conflicting IPL and England duties . Double standards? That said, it would be intriguing to know what Pietersen makes of Eoin Morgan's decision to place his IPL deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of England's trip to Dublin in May for a one-day international that has taken on an extra dimension following the World Cup farce. Pietersen has been criticised in the past – including by this writer – for seeking to place IPL commitments ahead of national duty. Yet the ECB's more relaxed approach to the IPL sheds a more sympathetic light on Pietersen's wishes. He has not always helped himself, but his contention that English cricket is riven with double standards is boosted by Morgan's position. And Morgan, don't forget, is England's one-day captain. A proud tradition . There was uproar last week when Zimbabwe's Herald newspaper published a nasty piece headlined 'Alcoholic dumps Zim out of WC' – a reference to a crucial catch held by Ireland's John Mooney to dismiss Sean Williams, with replays suggesting Mooney's foot made contact with the boundary as he held on. Mooney has previously admitted problems with drink and depression, though quite what this had to do with the incident in question was anyone's guess. Ireland's John Mooney was the subject of a cruel piece by Zimbabwe's Herald newspaper . Mooney helped Ireland eliminate Zimbabawe from the World Cup by catching out Sean Williams . TV replays suggested Mooney's foot touched the boundary rope, meaning the catch should not have stood . A South African colleague, however, suggested we were all misplacing our energy. So absurd, she said, was the Herald that it recently ran an editorial berating journalists for their coverage of Robert Mugabe's comedy stumble on a carpet at Harare airport. The Herald was so keen to prove that Mugabe's accident had nothing to do with his age (he is 91), and everything to do with a 'poorly laid-out carpet', that it solemnly listed other moments of high-society slapstick. The clinching proof that Bob was still fit as a fiddle? 'In 1975, US president Gerald Ford tumbled down the Air Force One Stairs while visiting Austria.' [/INST] Kevin Pietersen could be back in contention for England return . But controversial batsman will not win the Ashes on his own this summer . Peter Moores has more serious problem with England's bowling attack . James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Steven Finn et al are cause for concern . </s>

A 29-year-old woman and a two-year-old boy have been shot dead and their neighbor has been critically injured in a shooting at a mobile home park in Washington state, authorities have said. Heather Kelso and Kaden Lum, the young son of Kelso's roommate, were gunned down by an unidentified suspect at their home in Bremerton, Kitsap County, in the early hours of Saturday. Kaden's mother was desperately trying to shield her son from the gunman when he was shot, it is reported. She was not hurt in the gunfire and later told police that she did not know the attacker. Tragic: Heather Kelso, 29, and two-year-old Kaden Lum (pictured) have been shot dead and their neighbor has been critically injured in a shooting at a mobile home park in Washington state, authorities have said . One of the family's neighbors, a man whose age is unknown, was visiting the property at the time of the attack at Kariotis Mobile Home Park. He was shot in the lower abdomen as he fled the scene. When sheriff's deputies arrived at the park, the man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with life-threatening injuries. He remains in a critical condition and has undergone surgery. Within minutes of the shooting unfolding, emergency crews had rushed to the scene in McWilliams Road NE. There, they found Kelso, an employee of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, unresponsive. She was declared dead at the site. Kaden, who was also found unconscious at the mobile home, was transported to Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. But despite medics' best efforts, he later died. Scene: Kelso and Kaden, the young son of Kelso's roommate, were gunned down by an unnamed suspect in their home in Bremerton, Kitsap County, early Saturday. Above, sheriff's deputies are pictured at the scene . On Saturday morning, investigators were seen scouring the mobile home park with a police dog in a bid to find the attacker. However, the canine did not pick up a scent,The Kitsap Sun reported. 'We feel confident the suspect is no longer in the mobile home park,' Kitsap County Sheriff's Lt. Detective Earl Smith told reporters shortly after the shooting, which occurred at around 2am. Kelso had lived in the mobile home park for three years when she was gunned down, the sheriff said. Kaden and his mother had lived with her for just three weeks, according to the newspaper. Fatal: 'We feel confident the suspect is no longer in the mobile home park,' Kitsap County Sheriff's Lt. Detective Earl Smith (right) told reporters shortly after Saturday's shooting, which killed little Kaden (left) The sheriff's office did not release the boy's mother's name. Kaden's father lives outside Kitsap County, Smith said. Two other homes were hit with bullets, but no one was hurt, he added. Bremerton is on the west side of Puget Sound, across from Seattle. A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money to help cover Kaden's funeral costs. To donate, click here. Police are investigating the shooting.

Heather Kelso and Kaden Lum, two, shot dead at Washington state home . Kaden's mother, who was not hurt, 'tried to protect her son from suspect' Neighbor who was visiting home was shot in lower abdomen as he fled . Man, whose age and name are unknown, fighting for his life in hospital . Police are yet to locate suspect in attack at Kariotis Mobile Home Park . Kaden and his mother had been living with Kelso for only three weeks .

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<s>[INST] A 29-year-old woman and a two-year-old boy have been shot dead and their neighbor has been critically injured in a shooting at a mobile home park in Washington state, authorities have said. Heather Kelso and Kaden Lum, the young son of Kelso's roommate, were gunned down by an unidentified suspect at their home in Bremerton, Kitsap County, in the early hours of Saturday. Kaden's mother was desperately trying to shield her son from the gunman when he was shot, it is reported. She was not hurt in the gunfire and later told police that she did not know the attacker. Tragic: Heather Kelso, 29, and two-year-old Kaden Lum (pictured) have been shot dead and their neighbor has been critically injured in a shooting at a mobile home park in Washington state, authorities have said . One of the family's neighbors, a man whose age is unknown, was visiting the property at the time of the attack at Kariotis Mobile Home Park. He was shot in the lower abdomen as he fled the scene. When sheriff's deputies arrived at the park, the man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with life-threatening injuries. He remains in a critical condition and has undergone surgery. Within minutes of the shooting unfolding, emergency crews had rushed to the scene in McWilliams Road NE. There, they found Kelso, an employee of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, unresponsive. She was declared dead at the site. Kaden, who was also found unconscious at the mobile home, was transported to Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. But despite medics' best efforts, he later died. Scene: Kelso and Kaden, the young son of Kelso's roommate, were gunned down by an unnamed suspect in their home in Bremerton, Kitsap County, early Saturday. Above, sheriff's deputies are pictured at the scene . On Saturday morning, investigators were seen scouring the mobile home park with a police dog in a bid to find the attacker. However, the canine did not pick up a scent,The Kitsap Sun reported. 'We feel confident the suspect is no longer in the mobile home park,' Kitsap County Sheriff's Lt. Detective Earl Smith told reporters shortly after the shooting, which occurred at around 2am. Kelso had lived in the mobile home park for three years when she was gunned down, the sheriff said. Kaden and his mother had lived with her for just three weeks, according to the newspaper. Fatal: 'We feel confident the suspect is no longer in the mobile home park,' Kitsap County Sheriff's Lt. Detective Earl Smith (right) told reporters shortly after Saturday's shooting, which killed little Kaden (left) The sheriff's office did not release the boy's mother's name. Kaden's father lives outside Kitsap County, Smith said. Two other homes were hit with bullets, but no one was hurt, he added. Bremerton is on the west side of Puget Sound, across from Seattle. A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money to help cover Kaden's funeral costs. To donate, click here. Police are investigating the shooting. [/INST] Heather Kelso and Kaden Lum, two, shot dead at Washington state home . Kaden's mother, who was not hurt, 'tried to protect her son from suspect' Neighbor who was visiting home was shot in lower abdomen as he fled . Man, whose age and name are unknown, fighting for his life in hospital . Police are yet to locate suspect in attack at Kariotis Mobile Home Park . Kaden and his mother had been living with Kelso for only three weeks . </s>

This bronze statue put up in memory of murdered Sarah Payne was stolen this morning from Burhill County Primary School in Hersham, Surrey . A bronze statue erected in memory of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne was stolen from her school this morning. The 2ft tall statue was presented to Burhill County Primary School in Hersham, Surrey, to commemorate Sarah, who was murdered by Roy Whiting in 2000. Three people are believed to have been involved in the 'reprehensible' theft, with a van spotted leaving the area at around 1am. Her mother, Sara, said today: 'I implore the public to help me and the police bring my Sarah's memorial statue back where it belongs.' She fears the statue could end up at a scrapyard and melted down and appealed for such businesses to look out for it. She said: 'Monetary-wise it's not worth that much. It's worth far more to the school. The residents feel sick and I feel sick about it.' Eight-year-old Sarah was abducted by paedophile Roy Whiting as she played with older brothers Luke and Lee and younger sister Charlotte in a field outside her grandparents' rural home in Kingston Gorse, West Sussex in July 2000. Michael Payne and his then wife Sara made a series of heart-rending appeals for her safe return, but her body was discovered 16 days later in a shallow grave just a few miles away. Whiting was sentenced to life behind bars in January 2001, and is held at HMP Wakefield, dubbed the Monster Mansion due to the number of high risk sex offenders imprisoned there. Her mother, Sara, said today: 'I implore the the public to help me and the police bring my Sarah's memorial statue back where it belongs' Eight-year-old Sarah was abducted by paedophile Roy Whiting as she played in a field outside her grandparents' rural home in West Sussex in 2000 . It later emerged that Whiting was already on the Sex Offenders Register after abducting and sexually attacking another eight-year-old. Her brutal death remains one of Britain's highest profile child murders and led to the introduction of Sarah's Law following a lengthy campaign by her mother. The rule allows concerned parents or grandparents to contact police to find out if a new boyfriend, or a neighbour, who has contact with a child, has a history of child sex offending. Sarah's father, Michael, died aged 45 last October after a long battle with alcoholism. Her mother was awarded an MBE in 2008 for her campaign work. Following the theft of the statue today, Elmbridge neighbourhood sergeant Marc Nettleingham said: 'We are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the offenders responsible for this theft, which is particularly reprehensible given that it was presented to the school in memory of Sarah Payne. 'I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the offence, or with any other information, to come forward straight away.'

Statue presented to Burhill Primary School, Hersham, stolen this morning . Three people believed to have been involved in the 'reprehensible' theft . Sarah's mother, Sara, 'implores' public to help bring back memorial statue . Eight-year-old Sarah abducted by paedophile Roy Whiting in July 2000 . The brutal death remains one of Britain's highest profile child murders .

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<s>[INST] This bronze statue put up in memory of murdered Sarah Payne was stolen this morning from Burhill County Primary School in Hersham, Surrey . A bronze statue erected in memory of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne was stolen from her school this morning. The 2ft tall statue was presented to Burhill County Primary School in Hersham, Surrey, to commemorate Sarah, who was murdered by Roy Whiting in 2000. Three people are believed to have been involved in the 'reprehensible' theft, with a van spotted leaving the area at around 1am. Her mother, Sara, said today: 'I implore the public to help me and the police bring my Sarah's memorial statue back where it belongs.' She fears the statue could end up at a scrapyard and melted down and appealed for such businesses to look out for it. She said: 'Monetary-wise it's not worth that much. It's worth far more to the school. The residents feel sick and I feel sick about it.' Eight-year-old Sarah was abducted by paedophile Roy Whiting as she played with older brothers Luke and Lee and younger sister Charlotte in a field outside her grandparents' rural home in Kingston Gorse, West Sussex in July 2000. Michael Payne and his then wife Sara made a series of heart-rending appeals for her safe return, but her body was discovered 16 days later in a shallow grave just a few miles away. Whiting was sentenced to life behind bars in January 2001, and is held at HMP Wakefield, dubbed the Monster Mansion due to the number of high risk sex offenders imprisoned there. Her mother, Sara, said today: 'I implore the the public to help me and the police bring my Sarah's memorial statue back where it belongs' Eight-year-old Sarah was abducted by paedophile Roy Whiting as she played in a field outside her grandparents' rural home in West Sussex in 2000 . It later emerged that Whiting was already on the Sex Offenders Register after abducting and sexually attacking another eight-year-old. Her brutal death remains one of Britain's highest profile child murders and led to the introduction of Sarah's Law following a lengthy campaign by her mother. The rule allows concerned parents or grandparents to contact police to find out if a new boyfriend, or a neighbour, who has contact with a child, has a history of child sex offending. Sarah's father, Michael, died aged 45 last October after a long battle with alcoholism. Her mother was awarded an MBE in 2008 for her campaign work. Following the theft of the statue today, Elmbridge neighbourhood sergeant Marc Nettleingham said: 'We are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the offenders responsible for this theft, which is particularly reprehensible given that it was presented to the school in memory of Sarah Payne. 'I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the offence, or with any other information, to come forward straight away.' [/INST] Statue presented to Burhill Primary School, Hersham, stolen this morning . Three people believed to have been involved in the 'reprehensible' theft . Sarah's mother, Sara, 'implores' public to help bring back memorial statue . Eight-year-old Sarah abducted by paedophile Roy Whiting in July 2000 . The brutal death remains one of Britain's highest profile child murders . </s>

Emergency drug laws are being rushed through in Ireland after possession of ecstasy was temporarily legalised as a result of a court striking down a ban on another substance. Parliamentarians will sit into the night to pass legislation quickly after the Court of Appeal's ruling temporarily makes legal the possession of the party drug, along with benzodiazepines and some so-called head shop drugs. Health minister Leo Varadkar said he is working to pass the emergency laws within 24 hours. 'We had no way of knowing what the court would decide today, but we prepared for this possibility,' he said. The possession of ecstasy is temporarily legal in Ireland because of the knock-on effect caused by a Court of Appeal ruling striking down a ban on methylethcathinone . The move was necessary after a decision by the Court of Appeal on a challenge to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. The case dealt with the powers of the Government to control substances harmful to human health. The three-judge court unanimously said a regulation making the possession of methylethcathinone - also known as 4-mec or snow blow - illegal was invalid. Because of the way the laws are drawn up, the ruling had the knock-on effect of temporarily legalising the possession of some other drugs. The Dublin government said the outcome of the case did not affect existing laws on heroin, cocaine or cannabis. While the case dealt with the legality of possession of named substances, their sale and supply remains an offence. 'Legislation was prepared and approved in advance by cabinet,' said Mr Varadkar. 'The emergency legislation I am introducing today will re-instate the status quo and re-control all drugs that were controlled prior to this judgment.' Irish health minister for Health Leo Varadkar is working to pass the emergency laws within 24 hours. 'We had no way of knowing what the court would decide today, but we prepared for this possibility,' he said . Irish parliamentarians will be sitting through the night at Leinster House in Dublin to overturn the temporary legalisation of the possession of ecstasy .

Party drug made legal along with benzodiazepines and some other drugs . Result caused by Court of Appeal overturning methylethcathinone ban . Health minister Leo Varadkar said the government was prepared . Tonight's session at Leinster House in Dublin will work to reinstate ban . Change has had no effect on existing laws on heroin, cocaine or cannabis .

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<s>[INST] Emergency drug laws are being rushed through in Ireland after possession of ecstasy was temporarily legalised as a result of a court striking down a ban on another substance. Parliamentarians will sit into the night to pass legislation quickly after the Court of Appeal's ruling temporarily makes legal the possession of the party drug, along with benzodiazepines and some so-called head shop drugs. Health minister Leo Varadkar said he is working to pass the emergency laws within 24 hours. 'We had no way of knowing what the court would decide today, but we prepared for this possibility,' he said. The possession of ecstasy is temporarily legal in Ireland because of the knock-on effect caused by a Court of Appeal ruling striking down a ban on methylethcathinone . The move was necessary after a decision by the Court of Appeal on a challenge to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. The case dealt with the powers of the Government to control substances harmful to human health. The three-judge court unanimously said a regulation making the possession of methylethcathinone - also known as 4-mec or snow blow - illegal was invalid. Because of the way the laws are drawn up, the ruling had the knock-on effect of temporarily legalising the possession of some other drugs. The Dublin government said the outcome of the case did not affect existing laws on heroin, cocaine or cannabis. While the case dealt with the legality of possession of named substances, their sale and supply remains an offence. 'Legislation was prepared and approved in advance by cabinet,' said Mr Varadkar. 'The emergency legislation I am introducing today will re-instate the status quo and re-control all drugs that were controlled prior to this judgment.' Irish health minister for Health Leo Varadkar is working to pass the emergency laws within 24 hours. 'We had no way of knowing what the court would decide today, but we prepared for this possibility,' he said . Irish parliamentarians will be sitting through the night at Leinster House in Dublin to overturn the temporary legalisation of the possession of ecstasy . [/INST] Party drug made legal along with benzodiazepines and some other drugs . Result caused by Court of Appeal overturning methylethcathinone ban . Health minister Leo Varadkar said the government was prepared . Tonight's session at Leinster House in Dublin will work to reinstate ban . Change has had no effect on existing laws on heroin, cocaine or cannabis . </s>

A 27-year-old man has died in outback NSW while attempting to recreate scenes from the iconic Mad Max film franchise with a group of fellow fans. The man, believed to be a US national, died instantly on Tuesday evening when his motorbike collided with a Mack truck causing him to be thrown from the vehicle. Police from the Barrier Local Area Command said that he was one of a number of Mad Max enthusiasts visiting Silverton, just outside of Broken Hill, where the Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, starring Mel Gibson, was filmed in 1981. A 27-year-old man died in outback NSW on Tuesday night while re-creating scenes from the Mad Max films, which starred Mel Gibson (above) The Mad Max Silverton Collective gather bi-anually to recreate scenes from the film, dressed in costumes to visit locations from the movie. The man, who is believed to have been involved in the collective, and may have travelled from the US to participate, was travelling along Silverton Road toward the Mundi Mundi lookout, both of which feature heavily in the film, when the incident occurred. Owner of the Silverton Hotel, Peter Price, said that the Mad Max community was devastated by the news. 'There has been an outpouring of grief from everybody that's been involved and we've had numerous phone calls this morning from avid fans that have been this way and it's been ... not nice,' Mr Price told The ABC. 'For the Mad Max family, it is a group of people worldwide and they'll be devastated by this, but I think the support that's there is so strong in the culture and I think there'll be plenty of support for everybody,' he said. The movie, starring Mel Gibson, was filmed in 1981, and is considered to be an iconic post-apocalyptic piece . Silverton, just outside of Broken Hill featured heavily in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior . The Mad Max Silverton Collective gather bi-anually to recreate scenes from the film, dressed in costumes to visit locations from the movie . '[Mad Max] has been part of the Silverton psyche you might say for over 33 years now since the film was made. [The organisers] are very passionate about what they do and [the event] brings a big range of diverse people from all over Australia and all over the world to witness a place where this iconic field has taken place.' The biennial gathering has been running for several years, and is organised largely by Silverton couple Lindy and Adrian Bennett. Mr Price said that his thoughts went out to the couple, who own and operate the Mad Max 2 Museum. On the museum's Facebook page a post written on Tuesday evening indicated that the business was closed until further notice. Silverton couple Lindy and Adrian Bennett own and operate the Mad Max 2 Museum and the biennial gathering . On the museum's Facebook page a post written on Tuesday evening indicated that the business was closed until further notice . The Mad Max film franchise, starring Mel Gibson, was born with the 1979 release of the original film and includes two sequels . Inspector Matt Scott said that Broken Hill Police were investigation the actual cause of the collision. The 50-year-old driver of the Mack Truck was uninjured but will be assisting police with their continued investigation and will undergo blood and urine tests. The Mad Max film franchise, starring Mel Gibson, was born with the 1979 release of the original film and includes two sequels, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). A third sequel, Mad Max 4: Fury Road, starring Tom Hardy and Charlise Theron, is set for release later in the year.

A 27-year-old man died while re-creating scenes from the Mad Max films . He died instantly when his motorbike collided with a Mack truck . Police say he was with fellow Mad Max enthusiasts who gather bienially . He is believed to be a member of the The Mad Max Silverton Collective . Police believe he was a US national and are continuing investigations .

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<s>[INST] A 27-year-old man has died in outback NSW while attempting to recreate scenes from the iconic Mad Max film franchise with a group of fellow fans. The man, believed to be a US national, died instantly on Tuesday evening when his motorbike collided with a Mack truck causing him to be thrown from the vehicle. Police from the Barrier Local Area Command said that he was one of a number of Mad Max enthusiasts visiting Silverton, just outside of Broken Hill, where the Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, starring Mel Gibson, was filmed in 1981. A 27-year-old man died in outback NSW on Tuesday night while re-creating scenes from the Mad Max films, which starred Mel Gibson (above) The Mad Max Silverton Collective gather bi-anually to recreate scenes from the film, dressed in costumes to visit locations from the movie. The man, who is believed to have been involved in the collective, and may have travelled from the US to participate, was travelling along Silverton Road toward the Mundi Mundi lookout, both of which feature heavily in the film, when the incident occurred. Owner of the Silverton Hotel, Peter Price, said that the Mad Max community was devastated by the news. 'There has been an outpouring of grief from everybody that's been involved and we've had numerous phone calls this morning from avid fans that have been this way and it's been ... not nice,' Mr Price told The ABC. 'For the Mad Max family, it is a group of people worldwide and they'll be devastated by this, but I think the support that's there is so strong in the culture and I think there'll be plenty of support for everybody,' he said. The movie, starring Mel Gibson, was filmed in 1981, and is considered to be an iconic post-apocalyptic piece . Silverton, just outside of Broken Hill featured heavily in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior . The Mad Max Silverton Collective gather bi-anually to recreate scenes from the film, dressed in costumes to visit locations from the movie . '[Mad Max] has been part of the Silverton psyche you might say for over 33 years now since the film was made. [The organisers] are very passionate about what they do and [the event] brings a big range of diverse people from all over Australia and all over the world to witness a place where this iconic field has taken place.' The biennial gathering has been running for several years, and is organised largely by Silverton couple Lindy and Adrian Bennett. Mr Price said that his thoughts went out to the couple, who own and operate the Mad Max 2 Museum. On the museum's Facebook page a post written on Tuesday evening indicated that the business was closed until further notice. Silverton couple Lindy and Adrian Bennett own and operate the Mad Max 2 Museum and the biennial gathering . On the museum's Facebook page a post written on Tuesday evening indicated that the business was closed until further notice . The Mad Max film franchise, starring Mel Gibson, was born with the 1979 release of the original film and includes two sequels . Inspector Matt Scott said that Broken Hill Police were investigation the actual cause of the collision. The 50-year-old driver of the Mack Truck was uninjured but will be assisting police with their continued investigation and will undergo blood and urine tests. The Mad Max film franchise, starring Mel Gibson, was born with the 1979 release of the original film and includes two sequels, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). A third sequel, Mad Max 4: Fury Road, starring Tom Hardy and Charlise Theron, is set for release later in the year. [/INST] A 27-year-old man died while re-creating scenes from the Mad Max films . He died instantly when his motorbike collided with a Mack truck . Police say he was with fellow Mad Max enthusiasts who gather bienially . He is believed to be a member of the The Mad Max Silverton Collective . Police believe he was a US national and are continuing investigations . </s>

(CNN)The president of Sierra Leone has an idea on how to curtail the spread of Ebola: Get everybody to stay inside. President Ernest Bai Koroma on Saturday launched a campaign called "Zero Ebola," in which almost all Sierra Leoneans are supposed to stay indoors March 27-29 and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays -- April 4, 11 and 18. "The campaign will provide an opportunity for communities to be directly involved in the drive to zero cases, to reflect and to pray for the eradication of this disease from our country," he said in a statement. Sierra Leona tried a three-day lockdown last September in what was primarily an informational campaign, with volunteers going door-to-door to talk with residents about the virus. In August, the Liberian government locked down one of the poorest neighborhoods in the capital of Monrovia in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus. The move resulted in riots. No commercial activity is supposed to occur during the upcoming lockdown, Koroma said. Because March 29 is Palm Sunday, church services will be allowed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health workers, journalists and public safety officers are exempted. Koroma noted that his country has made "tremendous progress" in the fight against the deadly disease as the Ministry of Health reported zero new infections Friday. He warned that the rate of transmissions may increase during the upcoming rainy season. "The economic development of our country and the lives of our people continue to be threatened by the ongoing presence of Ebola in Sierra Leone," he said. "The future of our country and the aspirations of our children are at stake." During Sierra Leone's lockdown last year, Doctors Without Borders said such an effort is unlikely to stop the spread of the disease. "Large-scale coercive measures like forced quarantines and lockdowns are driving people underground and jeopardizing the trust between people and health providers," the charity group said in a statement. "This is leading to the concealment of cases and is pushing the sick away from health systems." Sierra Leone has the largest number of confirmed Ebola cases -- 11,751 so far, according to the World Health Organization. WHO says Liberia has the highest number of deaths -- 4,264. So far, 10,194 have died from Ebola and 24,701 have been infected, according to WHO. Ebola is spread by direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. The National Institutes for Health said Thursday it will admit an American health care worker with Ebola to its Maryland hospital. The person was volunteering at an Ebola treatment center in Sierra Leone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last Tuesday that 15 American aid workers who had high-risk exposure to Ebola in Sierra Leone have arrived back in the United States for monitoring. None is known to be infected with the disease. CNN's Nana Karikari-apau contributed to this report.

Sierra Leone president orders 3-day national lockdown as part of efforts to stop the spread of Ebola . Sierra Leoneans are asked to stay home March 27-29 and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4, 11 and 18 .

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<s>[INST] (CNN)The president of Sierra Leone has an idea on how to curtail the spread of Ebola: Get everybody to stay inside. President Ernest Bai Koroma on Saturday launched a campaign called "Zero Ebola," in which almost all Sierra Leoneans are supposed to stay indoors March 27-29 and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays -- April 4, 11 and 18. "The campaign will provide an opportunity for communities to be directly involved in the drive to zero cases, to reflect and to pray for the eradication of this disease from our country," he said in a statement. Sierra Leona tried a three-day lockdown last September in what was primarily an informational campaign, with volunteers going door-to-door to talk with residents about the virus. In August, the Liberian government locked down one of the poorest neighborhoods in the capital of Monrovia in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus. The move resulted in riots. No commercial activity is supposed to occur during the upcoming lockdown, Koroma said. Because March 29 is Palm Sunday, church services will be allowed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health workers, journalists and public safety officers are exempted. Koroma noted that his country has made "tremendous progress" in the fight against the deadly disease as the Ministry of Health reported zero new infections Friday. He warned that the rate of transmissions may increase during the upcoming rainy season. "The economic development of our country and the lives of our people continue to be threatened by the ongoing presence of Ebola in Sierra Leone," he said. "The future of our country and the aspirations of our children are at stake." During Sierra Leone's lockdown last year, Doctors Without Borders said such an effort is unlikely to stop the spread of the disease. "Large-scale coercive measures like forced quarantines and lockdowns are driving people underground and jeopardizing the trust between people and health providers," the charity group said in a statement. "This is leading to the concealment of cases and is pushing the sick away from health systems." Sierra Leone has the largest number of confirmed Ebola cases -- 11,751 so far, according to the World Health Organization. WHO says Liberia has the highest number of deaths -- 4,264. So far, 10,194 have died from Ebola and 24,701 have been infected, according to WHO. Ebola is spread by direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. The National Institutes for Health said Thursday it will admit an American health care worker with Ebola to its Maryland hospital. The person was volunteering at an Ebola treatment center in Sierra Leone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last Tuesday that 15 American aid workers who had high-risk exposure to Ebola in Sierra Leone have arrived back in the United States for monitoring. None is known to be infected with the disease. CNN's Nana Karikari-apau contributed to this report. [/INST] Sierra Leone president orders 3-day national lockdown as part of efforts to stop the spread of Ebola . Sierra Leoneans are asked to stay home March 27-29 and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4, 11 and 18 . </s>

Argentina cruised to a 2-0 friendly victory over El Salvador at the Fedex Field in Landover Maryland. Gerardo Martino's side dominated the game and took the lead in the 54th minute thanks to a Nestor Renderos own goal deflected from Ever Banega's shot. Substitute Federico Mancuello then made sure of the win with a free kick from a tight angle on 88 minutes. Argentina forward Angel di Maria (left) shields the ball from El Salvador's Richard Menjivar (right) Argentina striker Carlos Tevez (left) has his shorts pulled back by El Salvador's Alexander Larin (right) El Salvador (5-4-1): Carillo; Flores, Mendoza, Molina, Renderos (Ceren 88), Larin; Alvarez, Ceren, Menjivar (Punyed 76), Alas (Santamaría 67); Bonilla (Burgos 59) Argentina (4-2-3-1): Guzman; Zabaleta, Musacchio, Funes Mori, Orban; Pereyra, Banega; Di Maria (Mancuello 73), Lavezzi, Tevez (Pastore 78); Higuain . Scorers: Renderos O.G. 54, Mancuello 88 . Martino started Carlos Tevez for the first time since taking over the team last year, but the Juventus forward was ineffective in attack alongside Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria. Meanwhile, PSG winger Ezequiel Lavezzi made his return to the national side for the first time since the World Cup final loss against Germany last year. Argentina face Ecuador on Tuesday in the Meadowlands, in their last warm-up match before the Copa America in June. PSG winger Ezequiel Lavezzi makes his first appearance for Argentina since the World Cup final last year . Argentina's Federico Mancuello (right) dribbles with the ball ahead of El Salvador's Arturo Alverez (left)

Argentina defeated El Salvador 2-0 in a friendly match at Fedex Field . They took the lead through Nestor Renderos' own goal on 54 minutes . Substitute Federico Mancuello made sure of the win with a late free-kick .

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<s>[INST] Argentina cruised to a 2-0 friendly victory over El Salvador at the Fedex Field in Landover Maryland. Gerardo Martino's side dominated the game and took the lead in the 54th minute thanks to a Nestor Renderos own goal deflected from Ever Banega's shot. Substitute Federico Mancuello then made sure of the win with a free kick from a tight angle on 88 minutes. Argentina forward Angel di Maria (left) shields the ball from El Salvador's Richard Menjivar (right) Argentina striker Carlos Tevez (left) has his shorts pulled back by El Salvador's Alexander Larin (right) El Salvador (5-4-1): Carillo; Flores, Mendoza, Molina, Renderos (Ceren 88), Larin; Alvarez, Ceren, Menjivar (Punyed 76), Alas (Santamaría 67); Bonilla (Burgos 59) Argentina (4-2-3-1): Guzman; Zabaleta, Musacchio, Funes Mori, Orban; Pereyra, Banega; Di Maria (Mancuello 73), Lavezzi, Tevez (Pastore 78); Higuain . Scorers: Renderos O.G. 54, Mancuello 88 . Martino started Carlos Tevez for the first time since taking over the team last year, but the Juventus forward was ineffective in attack alongside Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria. Meanwhile, PSG winger Ezequiel Lavezzi made his return to the national side for the first time since the World Cup final loss against Germany last year. Argentina face Ecuador on Tuesday in the Meadowlands, in their last warm-up match before the Copa America in June. PSG winger Ezequiel Lavezzi makes his first appearance for Argentina since the World Cup final last year . Argentina's Federico Mancuello (right) dribbles with the ball ahead of El Salvador's Arturo Alverez (left) [/INST] Argentina defeated El Salvador 2-0 in a friendly match at Fedex Field . They took the lead through Nestor Renderos' own goal on 54 minutes . Substitute Federico Mancuello made sure of the win with a late free-kick . </s>

Adnan Januzaj must have hoped that between Angel di Maria being sent off and Antonio Valencia's poor defending, eyes would be off him for Manchester United - but his blatant dive at Old Trafford was clear to see for everyone, including the referee. The United youngster now has five yellow cards for diving compared to four goals, and added to the embarrassment for Louis van Gaal's side in their FA Cup defeat by Arsenal with his blatant simulation attempt in the 87th minute on Monday night as the 10-man home side chased the lead. Making it into the penalty area ahead of Nacho Monreal, the Belgian went to ground in search of a late penalty but instead the only reaction Michael Oliver gave him was to dish out a yellow card. Adnan Januzaj breaks into the penalty area in the 87th minute of the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford . The Belgian midfielder was being closely tracked by Nacho Monreal, who had earlier scored for Arsenal . Well clear of the defender, Januzaj bends his ankle as he begins to head for the deck in the 2-1 defeat . Januazj falls but referee Michael Oliver was having none of it and issued him with a yellow card for simulation . The referee got an earful from the Stretford End faithful and United captain Wayne Rooney but was right to caution Januzaj, who made it into the all-time Barclays Premier League top two for simulation bookings in his first full season in United's first team. Sportsmail's Graham Poll agreed with Oliver's decision and was impressed with his performance, saying: 'Oliver was brave and correct again when Adnan Januzaj clearly dived in front of the Stretford End – some players never learn.' Di Maria had already been booked for diving by Oliver, moments before he earned a second yellow card for inexplicably grabbing the official. And between him and Januzaj, the home side were left even more embarrassed at Old Trafford while Arsenal fans rejoiced in the stands - and that was already after two defensive errors was their final hope of a trophy extinguished. A bad night for Van Gaal's men. Januzaj (centre) appeals to Oliver while United's players hold their heads in disappointment at Old Trafford . Wayne Rooney tries to make his opinions known as captain of Manchester United but was unsuccessful .

Angel di Maria was sent off for Manchester United in their FA Cup exit . And Adnan Januzaj was also booked for simulation in the 89th minute . He has five yellow cards for diving and four goals for United . Belgian midfielder went down under pressure from Nacho Monreal . He was rightly shown the yellow card by referee Michael Oliver .

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<s>[INST] Adnan Januzaj must have hoped that between Angel di Maria being sent off and Antonio Valencia's poor defending, eyes would be off him for Manchester United - but his blatant dive at Old Trafford was clear to see for everyone, including the referee. The United youngster now has five yellow cards for diving compared to four goals, and added to the embarrassment for Louis van Gaal's side in their FA Cup defeat by Arsenal with his blatant simulation attempt in the 87th minute on Monday night as the 10-man home side chased the lead. Making it into the penalty area ahead of Nacho Monreal, the Belgian went to ground in search of a late penalty but instead the only reaction Michael Oliver gave him was to dish out a yellow card. Adnan Januzaj breaks into the penalty area in the 87th minute of the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford . The Belgian midfielder was being closely tracked by Nacho Monreal, who had earlier scored for Arsenal . Well clear of the defender, Januzaj bends his ankle as he begins to head for the deck in the 2-1 defeat . Januazj falls but referee Michael Oliver was having none of it and issued him with a yellow card for simulation . The referee got an earful from the Stretford End faithful and United captain Wayne Rooney but was right to caution Januzaj, who made it into the all-time Barclays Premier League top two for simulation bookings in his first full season in United's first team. Sportsmail's Graham Poll agreed with Oliver's decision and was impressed with his performance, saying: 'Oliver was brave and correct again when Adnan Januzaj clearly dived in front of the Stretford End – some players never learn.' Di Maria had already been booked for diving by Oliver, moments before he earned a second yellow card for inexplicably grabbing the official. And between him and Januzaj, the home side were left even more embarrassed at Old Trafford while Arsenal fans rejoiced in the stands - and that was already after two defensive errors was their final hope of a trophy extinguished. A bad night for Van Gaal's men. Januzaj (centre) appeals to Oliver while United's players hold their heads in disappointment at Old Trafford . Wayne Rooney tries to make his opinions known as captain of Manchester United but was unsuccessful . [/INST] Angel di Maria was sent off for Manchester United in their FA Cup exit . And Adnan Januzaj was also booked for simulation in the 89th minute . He has five yellow cards for diving and four goals for United . Belgian midfielder went down under pressure from Nacho Monreal . He was rightly shown the yellow card by referee Michael Oliver . </s>

The former son-in-law of late actor John Cassavetes allegedly kidnapped and raped a teenager in his remote trailer. Buck Wylde Murphy, 49, who was formerly married to Cassavetes' daughter, actress-writer Alexandra 'Xan', was arrested last week after he was discovered holding a 16-year-old girl captive at his trailer in the Californian desert. The 49-year-old allegedly lured the girl, from Staten Island, New York, to San Bernardino County by pretending he was a 19-year-old boy during online chats. Buck Wylde Murphy age 49, pictured last week in his booking photo, allegedly held a teenage victim against her will by threat of force, and sexually assaulted her in California . Actor John Cassavetes with actress wife Gena Rowlands (pictured in 1980). The couple's former son-in-law, Buck Wylde Murphy, was arrested last week over the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in California . Buck Wylde Murphy, 49, was arrested last week after allegedly luring a 16-year-old to a remote part of San Bernardino County, California (pictured), holding her captive in a trailer and raping her . He sent her a recording of a song which, when she opened, contained a virus that allowed him to access her personal information. Murphy then allegedly threatened to kill her family unless she flew to meet him. She went to California on February 22, leading her mother to get in touch with police. Police were unable to help so the woman got in touch with a private investigator who managed to track down the suspect. The girl was held at the trailer for five days and sexually assaulted, according to authorities. Detectives from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department initiated an investigation into a teenaged Staten Island runaway and determined she had been in contact with Murphy since she arrived in California . The alleged victim's mother told The New York Post: 'I was hoping for the best, but when her phone was turned off and I couldn't get a hold of her, I was afraid of the worst.' Finally detectives from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department initiated an investigation into the girl, whom it was believed had traveled to California. Detectives from the Human Trafficking Detail and Apple Valley Police Department helped and at approximately 9:10 p.m., on February 26th, detectives located the 16-year old and Murphy in his RV at the Horseman’s Center in Apple Valley. Authorities then determined that Murphy had lured the juvenile to California and arranged for her travel. Once in California, the victim was held against her will by threat of force, and sexually assaulted by Murphy over the course of several days. Murphy was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for the crimes and is being held on $1,000,000. bail. Detectives are concerned there may be other victims. His ex-wife Alexandra Cassavetes is the daughter of John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands. John Cassavetes starred in movies including The Dirty Dozen and Rosemary’s Baby. The alleged rapist is the former husband of actress-writer Alexandra 'Xan' Cassavetes (pictured) Murphy is now being held on $1,000,000 bail. Authorities fear he may have other victims .

Buck Wylde Murphy, 49, allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl at a trailer in the Californian desert . He 'lured the Staten Island girl online and then threatened to kill her family if she didn't fly out to meet him'

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<s>[INST] The former son-in-law of late actor John Cassavetes allegedly kidnapped and raped a teenager in his remote trailer. Buck Wylde Murphy, 49, who was formerly married to Cassavetes' daughter, actress-writer Alexandra 'Xan', was arrested last week after he was discovered holding a 16-year-old girl captive at his trailer in the Californian desert. The 49-year-old allegedly lured the girl, from Staten Island, New York, to San Bernardino County by pretending he was a 19-year-old boy during online chats. Buck Wylde Murphy age 49, pictured last week in his booking photo, allegedly held a teenage victim against her will by threat of force, and sexually assaulted her in California . Actor John Cassavetes with actress wife Gena Rowlands (pictured in 1980). The couple's former son-in-law, Buck Wylde Murphy, was arrested last week over the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in California . Buck Wylde Murphy, 49, was arrested last week after allegedly luring a 16-year-old to a remote part of San Bernardino County, California (pictured), holding her captive in a trailer and raping her . He sent her a recording of a song which, when she opened, contained a virus that allowed him to access her personal information. Murphy then allegedly threatened to kill her family unless she flew to meet him. She went to California on February 22, leading her mother to get in touch with police. Police were unable to help so the woman got in touch with a private investigator who managed to track down the suspect. The girl was held at the trailer for five days and sexually assaulted, according to authorities. Detectives from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department initiated an investigation into a teenaged Staten Island runaway and determined she had been in contact with Murphy since she arrived in California . The alleged victim's mother told The New York Post: 'I was hoping for the best, but when her phone was turned off and I couldn't get a hold of her, I was afraid of the worst.' Finally detectives from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department initiated an investigation into the girl, whom it was believed had traveled to California. Detectives from the Human Trafficking Detail and Apple Valley Police Department helped and at approximately 9:10 p.m., on February 26th, detectives located the 16-year old and Murphy in his RV at the Horseman’s Center in Apple Valley. Authorities then determined that Murphy had lured the juvenile to California and arranged for her travel. Once in California, the victim was held against her will by threat of force, and sexually assaulted by Murphy over the course of several days. Murphy was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for the crimes and is being held on $1,000,000. bail. Detectives are concerned there may be other victims. His ex-wife Alexandra Cassavetes is the daughter of John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands. John Cassavetes starred in movies including The Dirty Dozen and Rosemary’s Baby. The alleged rapist is the former husband of actress-writer Alexandra 'Xan' Cassavetes (pictured) Murphy is now being held on $1,000,000 bail. Authorities fear he may have other victims . [/INST] Buck Wylde Murphy, 49, allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl at a trailer in the Californian desert . He 'lured the Staten Island girl online and then threatened to kill her family if she didn't fly out to meet him' </s>

Barcelona will have home advantage for its Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao after Spain's football federation voted on Wednesday for the Nou Camp as the venue. Both finalists had originally asked to play the May 30 decider at Real Madrid's 81,000-seater Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The Nou Camp will host this year's Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao on May 30 . However, the venue for Copa finals must be offered voluntarily and Madrid made no such offer. After two hours of talks failed to resolve the issue, the federation's executive committee took a vote from four stadium options: Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia and Sevilla. The Camp Nou, with its maximum capacity of 98,700, was chosen ahead of Bilbao's 53,300-capacity San Mames stadium in the final round of voting. Both finalists wanted to play at the Santiago Bernabeu - but Real Madrid never volunteered their venue .

Barcelona face Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final on May 30 . Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu was the original choice of both sides . Bilbao, Valencia and Sevilla were considered as other venues .

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<s>[INST] Barcelona will have home advantage for its Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao after Spain's football federation voted on Wednesday for the Nou Camp as the venue. Both finalists had originally asked to play the May 30 decider at Real Madrid's 81,000-seater Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The Nou Camp will host this year's Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao on May 30 . However, the venue for Copa finals must be offered voluntarily and Madrid made no such offer. After two hours of talks failed to resolve the issue, the federation's executive committee took a vote from four stadium options: Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia and Sevilla. The Camp Nou, with its maximum capacity of 98,700, was chosen ahead of Bilbao's 53,300-capacity San Mames stadium in the final round of voting. Both finalists wanted to play at the Santiago Bernabeu - but Real Madrid never volunteered their venue . [/INST] Barcelona face Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final on May 30 . Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu was the original choice of both sides . Bilbao, Valencia and Sevilla were considered as other venues . </s>

This is the heartstopping moment when a biker swerved within inches of a HGV during a high speed police chase which reached speeds of almost 150mph. Paul Roberts, 43, was seen weaving wildly between three lanes of rush-hour traffic with a passenger on his high-powered Kawasaki ZZR 1400 motorbike during the pursuit last September. The incredible footage, filmed by an unmarked police officer, shows Roberts come within inches of an HGV, then accelerate to speeds in excess of 148mph along the southbound M11 near Chigwell in Essex. Incredible footage filmed by an unmarked police officer in pursuit shows Paul Roberts come within inches of an HGV, then accelerate to speeds in excess of 148mph . His top speed is believed to be the highest ever recorded in the UK by a rider carrying a pillion passenger, the force said. When confronted over his potentially deadly driving, he replied: 'I know it's not an excuse, but I knew they wouldn't get out of the way.' Roberts, who runs a taxi firm in London, admitted dangerous driving at Chelmsford Crown Court and was banned from the road for 15 months. Recorder Colin Chandler said: 'Weaving in and out of traffic and undertaking, even within the speed limit, is what people would call 'hairy'. 'When it is done at speeds of up to and over 100mph - it can only be described as outrageous and nothing less. 'You are lucky that no one in this case was hurt or injured.' The court heard how Roberts had been speeding to work at around 7.30am on September 12 last year when he was seen by PC Paul Hills during a motorbike patrol to cut down on rush hour collisions. PC Hills pursued the reckless biker at speeds of up to 148mph but took four miles of road to catch Roberts. Geoffrey Porter, prosecuting, said: 'You will see the defendant weaving in between traffic and undertaking cars in lane three and two. 'When not doing that, he is accelerating. The dangerous motorcyclist had shot past the unmarked police car whop began the high speed chase of Roberts . After dodging between a HGV and car, the rider was filmed by officers in the unmarked police car in pursuit pulling in front of a car . 'He also is seen to pass between vehicles in heavy traffic. 'The officer describes it as 'making himself and his passenger the meat in a sandwich'. 'The highest speed recorded by PC Hills is up to 148mph. 'In his opinion, he was not making ground on the motorcycle being ridden by the defendant at this speed.' When spoken to about his speeding, he told the officer: 'I know it's not an excuse, but I knew they wouldn't get out of the way.' Roberts, from Harlow, Essex, pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving at an earlier hearing. He had been told he could face up to two years in prison before his sentencing today. The father-of-two claimed he had accelerated as he was carrying thousands of pounds in cash and cheques on his bike and feared he was being chased by the unmarked cop. The rider then accelerates to 148mph- the fastest speed recorded by police for a motorcyclist carrying a passenger . Roberts was later seen weaving in between two cars along the southbound M11 near Chigwell in Essex . Kenneth Aylett, mitigating, said: 'The officer was not in a marked vehicle and was plain clothed. 'With an unmarked bike trailing him for a while he began to worry he was being trailed for the money.' Roberts was banned from driving for 15 months and will have to complete an extended driving test before being allowed back on the roads. He was also fined £400 costs and ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge as well as completing 120 hours unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order. Outside court, Sgt Nick Edwards, who runs the Essex Police motorcycle unit, said: 'This is probably the highest speed recorded in Essex and is also the highest recorded in the UK with a pillion passenger. Roberts was recorded weaving wildly between three lanes of rush-hour traffic on his high-powered Kawasaki ZZR 1400 motorbike . 'It is only through good fortune no injuries or deaths were caused by his driving that day. I'm satisfied with the severity of the sentence. 'The fact that imprisonment was considered as an option is welcomed.' Sergeant Nick Edwards, from the force's motorcycle unit, said: 'The levels of harm to which Paul Roberts subjected himself, his pillion passenger, the public and my officer are just beyond comprehension. 'These speeds are for race tracks not public roads. This riding behaviour will not be tolerated on Essex roads and the court have clearly recognised the consequences of the rider's actions in the punishment that has been awarded.'

Paul Roberts, 43, was filmed weaving wildly between rush-hour traffic . Police followed his high-powered Kawasaki ZZR 1400 along M11 in Essex . Pursuit footage shows him accelerate to speeds in excess of 148mph . Roberts claimed he thought plain clothed officers were trying to rob him . He avoided jail after admitting dangerous driving but got a 15 month ban .

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<s>[INST] This is the heartstopping moment when a biker swerved within inches of a HGV during a high speed police chase which reached speeds of almost 150mph. Paul Roberts, 43, was seen weaving wildly between three lanes of rush-hour traffic with a passenger on his high-powered Kawasaki ZZR 1400 motorbike during the pursuit last September. The incredible footage, filmed by an unmarked police officer, shows Roberts come within inches of an HGV, then accelerate to speeds in excess of 148mph along the southbound M11 near Chigwell in Essex. Incredible footage filmed by an unmarked police officer in pursuit shows Paul Roberts come within inches of an HGV, then accelerate to speeds in excess of 148mph . His top speed is believed to be the highest ever recorded in the UK by a rider carrying a pillion passenger, the force said. When confronted over his potentially deadly driving, he replied: 'I know it's not an excuse, but I knew they wouldn't get out of the way.' Roberts, who runs a taxi firm in London, admitted dangerous driving at Chelmsford Crown Court and was banned from the road for 15 months. Recorder Colin Chandler said: 'Weaving in and out of traffic and undertaking, even within the speed limit, is what people would call 'hairy'. 'When it is done at speeds of up to and over 100mph - it can only be described as outrageous and nothing less. 'You are lucky that no one in this case was hurt or injured.' The court heard how Roberts had been speeding to work at around 7.30am on September 12 last year when he was seen by PC Paul Hills during a motorbike patrol to cut down on rush hour collisions. PC Hills pursued the reckless biker at speeds of up to 148mph but took four miles of road to catch Roberts. Geoffrey Porter, prosecuting, said: 'You will see the defendant weaving in between traffic and undertaking cars in lane three and two. 'When not doing that, he is accelerating. The dangerous motorcyclist had shot past the unmarked police car whop began the high speed chase of Roberts . After dodging between a HGV and car, the rider was filmed by officers in the unmarked police car in pursuit pulling in front of a car . 'He also is seen to pass between vehicles in heavy traffic. 'The officer describes it as 'making himself and his passenger the meat in a sandwich'. 'The highest speed recorded by PC Hills is up to 148mph. 'In his opinion, he was not making ground on the motorcycle being ridden by the defendant at this speed.' When spoken to about his speeding, he told the officer: 'I know it's not an excuse, but I knew they wouldn't get out of the way.' Roberts, from Harlow, Essex, pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving at an earlier hearing. He had been told he could face up to two years in prison before his sentencing today. The father-of-two claimed he had accelerated as he was carrying thousands of pounds in cash and cheques on his bike and feared he was being chased by the unmarked cop. The rider then accelerates to 148mph- the fastest speed recorded by police for a motorcyclist carrying a passenger . Roberts was later seen weaving in between two cars along the southbound M11 near Chigwell in Essex . Kenneth Aylett, mitigating, said: 'The officer was not in a marked vehicle and was plain clothed. 'With an unmarked bike trailing him for a while he began to worry he was being trailed for the money.' Roberts was banned from driving for 15 months and will have to complete an extended driving test before being allowed back on the roads. He was also fined £400 costs and ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge as well as completing 120 hours unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order. Outside court, Sgt Nick Edwards, who runs the Essex Police motorcycle unit, said: 'This is probably the highest speed recorded in Essex and is also the highest recorded in the UK with a pillion passenger. Roberts was recorded weaving wildly between three lanes of rush-hour traffic on his high-powered Kawasaki ZZR 1400 motorbike . 'It is only through good fortune no injuries or deaths were caused by his driving that day. I'm satisfied with the severity of the sentence. 'The fact that imprisonment was considered as an option is welcomed.' Sergeant Nick Edwards, from the force's motorcycle unit, said: 'The levels of harm to which Paul Roberts subjected himself, his pillion passenger, the public and my officer are just beyond comprehension. 'These speeds are for race tracks not public roads. This riding behaviour will not be tolerated on Essex roads and the court have clearly recognised the consequences of the rider's actions in the punishment that has been awarded.' [/INST] Paul Roberts, 43, was filmed weaving wildly between rush-hour traffic . Police followed his high-powered Kawasaki ZZR 1400 along M11 in Essex . Pursuit footage shows him accelerate to speeds in excess of 148mph . Roberts claimed he thought plain clothed officers were trying to rob him . He avoided jail after admitting dangerous driving but got a 15 month ban . </s>

An Idaho woman who is suspected of beating a hunter's falcon to death with a beaded scarf after she saw it take down a duck is facing a misdemeanor charge that the pet's owner thinks is too lenient. Patti MacDonald, 60, of Hauser, was charged with beating or harassing an animal after authorities say she fractured the skull of an eight-year-old falcon named Hornet on January 7. Hornet's owner, Scott Dinger, said MacDonald should be charged with killing a protected species. Patti MacDonald of Hauser, Idaho, was charged with beating or harassing an animal after she allegedly beat a hunter's pet falcon (example pictured) to death with a beaded scarf in an effort to save a duck . Scott Dinger (seen with other falcon) thinks MacDonald's misdemeanor charge was not harsh enough . Dinger, who was hunting with Hornet at the time, was about 500 yards away when the bird of prey made a successful attack and landed with the duck. He said he was approaching the spot when he saw MacDonald's red Jeep Wrangler pull up. Hornet flew away but appeared injured and Dinger found him dead about an hour later, the Coeur d'Alene Press reported. The duck also died. According to Dinger, Hornet had been with humans since the day he was hatched. He said: 'They don't really know they are falcons. 'That was probably a part of his undoing because you could walk up to him and he wouldn't fly or try to get away.' The duck (example pictured) also died. MacDonald is facing up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine . Dinger said it was tough to accept what happened because his bird was so young and falcons can live for about 30 years when they're with humans. He said: 'I had planned for Hornet to live longer than me.' Craig Walker, a regional conservation officer for the Idaho Fish and Game Department, said he received an anonymous call from a woman saying she tried to save a duck from a falcon. The phone system identified the caller as MacDonald. Walker wrote in a report: 'The woman later stated that she had been very upset about the duck being injured, but felt bad about injuring someone's pet, because she 'beat the crap out of it really hard.'" Kootenai County Prosecutor Barry McHugh said he reviewed Walker's report and determined the misdemeanor charge was appropriate. Beating or harassing an animal is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000 for a first-time offender. Peregrine falcons were on the threatened and endangered species list, but they were removed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in 1999. 'There are between 2,000 and 3,000 breeding pairs of American peregrine falcons in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.' according to the FWS. It's unclear if Hornet was a peregrine.

Authorities say Patti MacDonald fractured skull of a falcon named Hornet . The duck also died . Was charged with misdemeanor count of beating or harassing an animal . Hornet's owner said she should be charged with killing a protected species . If found guilty, MacDonald faces up to six months in jail and $5,000 in fines .

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<s>[INST] An Idaho woman who is suspected of beating a hunter's falcon to death with a beaded scarf after she saw it take down a duck is facing a misdemeanor charge that the pet's owner thinks is too lenient. Patti MacDonald, 60, of Hauser, was charged with beating or harassing an animal after authorities say she fractured the skull of an eight-year-old falcon named Hornet on January 7. Hornet's owner, Scott Dinger, said MacDonald should be charged with killing a protected species. Patti MacDonald of Hauser, Idaho, was charged with beating or harassing an animal after she allegedly beat a hunter's pet falcon (example pictured) to death with a beaded scarf in an effort to save a duck . Scott Dinger (seen with other falcon) thinks MacDonald's misdemeanor charge was not harsh enough . Dinger, who was hunting with Hornet at the time, was about 500 yards away when the bird of prey made a successful attack and landed with the duck. He said he was approaching the spot when he saw MacDonald's red Jeep Wrangler pull up. Hornet flew away but appeared injured and Dinger found him dead about an hour later, the Coeur d'Alene Press reported. The duck also died. According to Dinger, Hornet had been with humans since the day he was hatched. He said: 'They don't really know they are falcons. 'That was probably a part of his undoing because you could walk up to him and he wouldn't fly or try to get away.' The duck (example pictured) also died. MacDonald is facing up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine . Dinger said it was tough to accept what happened because his bird was so young and falcons can live for about 30 years when they're with humans. He said: 'I had planned for Hornet to live longer than me.' Craig Walker, a regional conservation officer for the Idaho Fish and Game Department, said he received an anonymous call from a woman saying she tried to save a duck from a falcon. The phone system identified the caller as MacDonald. Walker wrote in a report: 'The woman later stated that she had been very upset about the duck being injured, but felt bad about injuring someone's pet, because she 'beat the crap out of it really hard.'" Kootenai County Prosecutor Barry McHugh said he reviewed Walker's report and determined the misdemeanor charge was appropriate. Beating or harassing an animal is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000 for a first-time offender. Peregrine falcons were on the threatened and endangered species list, but they were removed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in 1999. 'There are between 2,000 and 3,000 breeding pairs of American peregrine falcons in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.' according to the FWS. It's unclear if Hornet was a peregrine. [/INST] Authorities say Patti MacDonald fractured skull of a falcon named Hornet . The duck also died . Was charged with misdemeanor count of beating or harassing an animal . Hornet's owner said she should be charged with killing a protected species . If found guilty, MacDonald faces up to six months in jail and $5,000 in fines . </s>

Dramatic footage has emerged showing the killer Germanwings pilot learning to fly as a teenager years before the fatal crash in the French Alps. Andreas Lubitz, 27, who deliberately crashed his passenger jet into a mountain killing all 150 on board, is seen laughing and joking as he takes off and flies a glider in Germany. On the in-flight video, made around a decade ago, he can be heard saying 'right, here we go then' as he is towed aloft. As he scans the horizon, he says: 'Why is it so quiet today? It is unbelievable.' He then jokes with his companion: 'We're going until we have no more fuel, okay?' Scroll down for video . Clip: Andreas Lubitz is seen in the footage laughing and smiling as he takes off and flies a glider in Germany . Up in the air: Dramatic footage emerged of the Germanwings killer co-pilot training around a decade ago . The 30-second video - obtained by ITV News and taken in Lubitz's home town of Montabaur near Frankfurt - was discovered as Germany continued to search for answers over the tragedy. Lubitz went on to begin his training as a commercial airline pilot in 2007. But he was forced to take a six-month medical break for depression and 'burnout' before finally qualifying as a first officer at Lufthansa two years ago. German investigators also found torn-up sicknotes and a 'small mountain of pills' in Lubitz's Dusseldorf flat which showed he had hidden the extent of his illness from his employers. At least one of the medical certificates covered the day of the crash last Tuesday. The 27-year-old was also said to be 'living on the edge' because he feared that his deteriorating blurred vision would cost him his pilot's licence. Calls are now intensifying for doctor-patient confidences to be suspended for people responsible for the lives of others. Yesterday a British air safety expert said Lubitz was able to hide his medical problems because of a 'gaping hole' in the system for monitoring pilot health. Under confidentiality laws rules, which also operate in the UK, patients do not have to tell GPs where they work and doctors are not able to tell employers about any health issues because of patient confidentiality. Taking to the skies: Lubitz is heard saying 'right, here we go then' as he is towed aloft in his home town of Montabaur near Frankfurt . Lubitz - pictured competing at the Airportrun in Hamburg in September 2009 - was treated by several neurologists and psychiatrists and various medications were found at his home, it has been reported . Devastation: Debris from the Germanwings Airbus A320 is seen at the site of the crash, near Seyne-les-Alpes in France . The onus of reporting any health issues rests solely on employees. Tony Newton, a British pilot and Civil Aviation Authority examiner, said: 'It's a gaping hole. It would happen in the UK as well.' German prosecutors are expected to release fresh details today of their investigation based on a weekend spent sifting through paperwork and computers seized from his home in Dusseldorf. A special police commission of 100 officers codenamed 'Alpine Squad' is now working to try to establish the exact motive why Lubitz, 27, committed suicide and mass murder. Prosecutors have confirmed he suffered massive depression, hid his treatment from his bosses and was having trouble in his relationship with live-in lover Kathrin Goldbach, 26, a schoolteacher who some reports in Germany claim is carrying his child. Police spokesman Andreas Czogalla said; 'This is certainly one of our biggest investigations for decades. All police colleagues are extremely motivated.' It came as chilling transcript from the aircraft's black box voice recorder revealed Lubitz responding 'hopefully' and 'we'll see' when he ran through in-flight landing checks with the captain of his doomed aircraft. His responses came just a few moments before he encouraged Patrick Sondenheimer to go the toilet and took control of the flight. Taking photos: Forensic experts from the French gendarmerie disaster victim identification unit working under a tent near the site of the crash . Respectful: A man stands in front of a headstone in Seyne-les-Alpes, the closest accessible site to where the Germanwings plane crashed . Later Mr Sondenheimer is heard shouting 'open the god damn door!' as he desperately tried to break back into the cockpit. Passengers screamed as Mr Sondenheimer attempted to smash his way in with a crowbar after Lubitz locked him out and put the plane into a descent. But the only sound from the cockpit was Lubitz breathing as the aircraft plummeted at 3,500 feet per minute before smashing into the French Alps. After Mr Sondenheimer left him at the controls, he switched the autopilot from the cruising altitude of 38,000ft to 96ft – a move that was certain to crash the plane over the Alps. The exchange was revealed yesterday as pictures of Lubitz as a child and a teenager emerged, and it was claimed his girlfriend may be pregnant. 10.01am: Plane takes off from Barcelona 26 minutes late. 10.27: Reaches cruising altitude of 38,000ft. Lubitz tells captain Sondenheimer he can go to the toilet. 10 27-10.29: Sondenheimer tells Lubitz: 'You can take over.' Sound of a seat being pushed back and a click of the closing door. 10.29: The plane, flight 4U9525, begins its descent. 10.30-10.34: Loud bang, which sounds like someone trying to enter the cockpit. 10.35: 'Loud, metallic banging against the cockpit door' apparently as Sondenheimer attempts to break in with a crow bar. 10.37: Automatic warning sounds on flight deck, saying 'pull up, pull up' Sondenheimer shouts: 'Open the god damn door.' 10.38: The breathing of Lubitz can be heard in the cockpit but he says nothing. 10.40: Jet hits the mountainside with its right wing. The last sounds are screams from passengers. 10.42: French air navigation service sends out search and rescue teams.

Andreas Lubitz, 27, captured on an in-flight camera taking off in a glider . Video believed to have been taken in Germany when he was in late teens . Jokes with his companion: 'We're going until we have no more fuel, okay?' Later trained as airline pilot in 2007 before taking six-month medical break .

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<s>[INST] Dramatic footage has emerged showing the killer Germanwings pilot learning to fly as a teenager years before the fatal crash in the French Alps. Andreas Lubitz, 27, who deliberately crashed his passenger jet into a mountain killing all 150 on board, is seen laughing and joking as he takes off and flies a glider in Germany. On the in-flight video, made around a decade ago, he can be heard saying 'right, here we go then' as he is towed aloft. As he scans the horizon, he says: 'Why is it so quiet today? It is unbelievable.' He then jokes with his companion: 'We're going until we have no more fuel, okay?' Scroll down for video . Clip: Andreas Lubitz is seen in the footage laughing and smiling as he takes off and flies a glider in Germany . Up in the air: Dramatic footage emerged of the Germanwings killer co-pilot training around a decade ago . The 30-second video - obtained by ITV News and taken in Lubitz's home town of Montabaur near Frankfurt - was discovered as Germany continued to search for answers over the tragedy. Lubitz went on to begin his training as a commercial airline pilot in 2007. But he was forced to take a six-month medical break for depression and 'burnout' before finally qualifying as a first officer at Lufthansa two years ago. German investigators also found torn-up sicknotes and a 'small mountain of pills' in Lubitz's Dusseldorf flat which showed he had hidden the extent of his illness from his employers. At least one of the medical certificates covered the day of the crash last Tuesday. The 27-year-old was also said to be 'living on the edge' because he feared that his deteriorating blurred vision would cost him his pilot's licence. Calls are now intensifying for doctor-patient confidences to be suspended for people responsible for the lives of others. Yesterday a British air safety expert said Lubitz was able to hide his medical problems because of a 'gaping hole' in the system for monitoring pilot health. Under confidentiality laws rules, which also operate in the UK, patients do not have to tell GPs where they work and doctors are not able to tell employers about any health issues because of patient confidentiality. Taking to the skies: Lubitz is heard saying 'right, here we go then' as he is towed aloft in his home town of Montabaur near Frankfurt . Lubitz - pictured competing at the Airportrun in Hamburg in September 2009 - was treated by several neurologists and psychiatrists and various medications were found at his home, it has been reported . Devastation: Debris from the Germanwings Airbus A320 is seen at the site of the crash, near Seyne-les-Alpes in France . The onus of reporting any health issues rests solely on employees. Tony Newton, a British pilot and Civil Aviation Authority examiner, said: 'It's a gaping hole. It would happen in the UK as well.' German prosecutors are expected to release fresh details today of their investigation based on a weekend spent sifting through paperwork and computers seized from his home in Dusseldorf. A special police commission of 100 officers codenamed 'Alpine Squad' is now working to try to establish the exact motive why Lubitz, 27, committed suicide and mass murder. Prosecutors have confirmed he suffered massive depression, hid his treatment from his bosses and was having trouble in his relationship with live-in lover Kathrin Goldbach, 26, a schoolteacher who some reports in Germany claim is carrying his child. Police spokesman Andreas Czogalla said; 'This is certainly one of our biggest investigations for decades. All police colleagues are extremely motivated.' It came as chilling transcript from the aircraft's black box voice recorder revealed Lubitz responding 'hopefully' and 'we'll see' when he ran through in-flight landing checks with the captain of his doomed aircraft. His responses came just a few moments before he encouraged Patrick Sondenheimer to go the toilet and took control of the flight. Taking photos: Forensic experts from the French gendarmerie disaster victim identification unit working under a tent near the site of the crash . Respectful: A man stands in front of a headstone in Seyne-les-Alpes, the closest accessible site to where the Germanwings plane crashed . Later Mr Sondenheimer is heard shouting 'open the god damn door!' as he desperately tried to break back into the cockpit. Passengers screamed as Mr Sondenheimer attempted to smash his way in with a crowbar after Lubitz locked him out and put the plane into a descent. But the only sound from the cockpit was Lubitz breathing as the aircraft plummeted at 3,500 feet per minute before smashing into the French Alps. After Mr Sondenheimer left him at the controls, he switched the autopilot from the cruising altitude of 38,000ft to 96ft – a move that was certain to crash the plane over the Alps. The exchange was revealed yesterday as pictures of Lubitz as a child and a teenager emerged, and it was claimed his girlfriend may be pregnant. 10.01am: Plane takes off from Barcelona 26 minutes late. 10.27: Reaches cruising altitude of 38,000ft. Lubitz tells captain Sondenheimer he can go to the toilet. 10 27-10.29: Sondenheimer tells Lubitz: 'You can take over.' Sound of a seat being pushed back and a click of the closing door. 10.29: The plane, flight 4U9525, begins its descent. 10.30-10.34: Loud bang, which sounds like someone trying to enter the cockpit. 10.35: 'Loud, metallic banging against the cockpit door' apparently as Sondenheimer attempts to break in with a crow bar. 10.37: Automatic warning sounds on flight deck, saying 'pull up, pull up' Sondenheimer shouts: 'Open the god damn door.' 10.38: The breathing of Lubitz can be heard in the cockpit but he says nothing. 10.40: Jet hits the mountainside with its right wing. The last sounds are screams from passengers. 10.42: French air navigation service sends out search and rescue teams. [/INST] Andreas Lubitz, 27, captured on an in-flight camera taking off in a glider . Video believed to have been taken in Germany when he was in late teens . Jokes with his companion: 'We're going until we have no more fuel, okay?' Later trained as airline pilot in 2007 before taking six-month medical break . </s>

A skier participating in a charity event for Make-A-Wish Foundation in New Hampshire fell 60 feet to his death Monday after losing control on a trail, police said. Samuel Moore, 34, of North Conway, died at about 9.30am at the Wildcat Ski Area in Pinkham Notch, in the White Mountains region, after crashing while skiing near the bottom of the Lower Polecat trail in an area known as 5 Corners. Investigators said Moore fell and tumbled down the trail before the drop. Tragic: Skier Samuel Moore, 34, was killed while taking part in 12th annual 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge charity event for Make-A-Wish in New Hampshire . Accident: Moore crashed and tumbled down while skiing near the bottom of the Lower Polecat trail in an area known as 5 Corners . State police Det. Belanger Sheldon Belanger said Moore was wearing a helmet when he fell on the trail, which is rated as a beginner slope. Forty skiers were taking part Monday in the 12th annual 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge charity event for Make-A-Wish. Skiers were to log a total of 48 trail runs to achieve 100,000 vertical feet over the day. 'This is a tragedy to what is traditionally a fun and self-fulfilling challenge for participants and a major fundraising event for Make-A-Wish of New Hampshire,' said Wildcat General Manager Brian Heon. 'My thoughts, and those of Wildcat Mountain and its employees, go out to the family and friends of this man.' The Make-A-Wish Foundation in the state grants 80 to 90 wishes each year for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Safety first: Moore, who was wearing bib No. 28 (right), had a helmet on when he fell on the trail . Adventurer: Besides being a skier, Moore was also an avid camper and mountain biker . Julie Baron, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish New Hampshire, called Moore's death devastating. 'We're all just so deeply saddened by all of today's events,' she said. 'This young man was out there to help kids.' According to his Facebook page, Moore, a 2003 graduate of Alfred University, worked as a ceramic process engineer in his day job. Two days before the fateful ski event, the 34-year-old took to his social media page to thank everyone who has donated money to Make-A-Wish Foundation. 'Thanks for the support and wish me luck on 50 runs top to bottom on Monday. 100,000 vertical for a great cause!' he wrote March 7. Do-gooder: Two days before the fateful ski event, the 34-year-old took to his social media page to thank everyone who has donated money to Make-A-Wish Foundation . A short video posted on Wildcat Ski Resort's Instagram account shows that the 34-year-old participant entered the challenge wearing bib No. 28. Organizers of the fundraiser stopped the ski event after Moore's death. In the past, the 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge had raised more than $595,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. In addition to being a skier, Moore was also an avid mountain biker. He is survived by his parents and cousins.

Samuel Moore, 34, was killed while taking part in 12th annual 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge charity event for Make-A-Wish . Moore crashed and tumbled down while skiing near the bottom of a trail in area known as 5 Corners .

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<s>[INST] A skier participating in a charity event for Make-A-Wish Foundation in New Hampshire fell 60 feet to his death Monday after losing control on a trail, police said. Samuel Moore, 34, of North Conway, died at about 9.30am at the Wildcat Ski Area in Pinkham Notch, in the White Mountains region, after crashing while skiing near the bottom of the Lower Polecat trail in an area known as 5 Corners. Investigators said Moore fell and tumbled down the trail before the drop. Tragic: Skier Samuel Moore, 34, was killed while taking part in 12th annual 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge charity event for Make-A-Wish in New Hampshire . Accident: Moore crashed and tumbled down while skiing near the bottom of the Lower Polecat trail in an area known as 5 Corners . State police Det. Belanger Sheldon Belanger said Moore was wearing a helmet when he fell on the trail, which is rated as a beginner slope. Forty skiers were taking part Monday in the 12th annual 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge charity event for Make-A-Wish. Skiers were to log a total of 48 trail runs to achieve 100,000 vertical feet over the day. 'This is a tragedy to what is traditionally a fun and self-fulfilling challenge for participants and a major fundraising event for Make-A-Wish of New Hampshire,' said Wildcat General Manager Brian Heon. 'My thoughts, and those of Wildcat Mountain and its employees, go out to the family and friends of this man.' The Make-A-Wish Foundation in the state grants 80 to 90 wishes each year for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Safety first: Moore, who was wearing bib No. 28 (right), had a helmet on when he fell on the trail . Adventurer: Besides being a skier, Moore was also an avid camper and mountain biker . Julie Baron, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish New Hampshire, called Moore's death devastating. 'We're all just so deeply saddened by all of today's events,' she said. 'This young man was out there to help kids.' According to his Facebook page, Moore, a 2003 graduate of Alfred University, worked as a ceramic process engineer in his day job. Two days before the fateful ski event, the 34-year-old took to his social media page to thank everyone who has donated money to Make-A-Wish Foundation. 'Thanks for the support and wish me luck on 50 runs top to bottom on Monday. 100,000 vertical for a great cause!' he wrote March 7. Do-gooder: Two days before the fateful ski event, the 34-year-old took to his social media page to thank everyone who has donated money to Make-A-Wish Foundation . A short video posted on Wildcat Ski Resort's Instagram account shows that the 34-year-old participant entered the challenge wearing bib No. 28. Organizers of the fundraiser stopped the ski event after Moore's death. In the past, the 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge had raised more than $595,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. In addition to being a skier, Moore was also an avid mountain biker. He is survived by his parents and cousins. [/INST] Samuel Moore, 34, was killed while taking part in 12th annual 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge charity event for Make-A-Wish . Moore crashed and tumbled down while skiing near the bottom of a trail in area known as 5 Corners . </s>

West Brom's Chris Brunt has requested a personal hearing after being charged by the Football Association for allegedly verbally abusing a match official. The midfielder is alleged to have used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour in the tunnel after Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup quarter final defeat to Aston Villa. A Baggies statement published on Friday read: 'Chris Brunt has requested a personal hearing after being charged by The Football Association. Chris Brunt (right), pictured disputing a decision with Anthony Taylor, has been hit with an FA charge . Brunt has requested a personal hearing after being charged by the Football Association . 'The midfielder will continue to be available for selection, including Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash against Stoke, until a date for the hearing is finalised.' Referee Anthony Taylor sent off Albion's Claudio Yacob and Villa's Jack Grealish during the game, which sent Villa through to the semi finals where they will play Blackburn or Liverpool. An FA statement on Brunt, released on Monday, said: 'It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture the player used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a match official.' Both Albion and Villa are also awaiting the results of FA and police investigations after crowd trouble at Villa Park where home fans twice invaded the pitch. Aston Villa fans celebrated by racing on to the pitch following their 2-0 victory over West Brom at Villa Park . Seats were thrown from the West Brom section in the North Stand into the Villa fans during the second half with boss Tony Pulis insisting anyone found guilty should be banned for life. It was the second time the teams had played each other in a week after Villa's 2-1 Premier League win.

Chris Brunt charged by the FA for allegedly verbally abusing an official . West Brom midfielder alllegedly used abusive and/or insulting words . He has requested a personal hearing following the charge .

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<s>[INST] West Brom's Chris Brunt has requested a personal hearing after being charged by the Football Association for allegedly verbally abusing a match official. The midfielder is alleged to have used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour in the tunnel after Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup quarter final defeat to Aston Villa. A Baggies statement published on Friday read: 'Chris Brunt has requested a personal hearing after being charged by The Football Association. Chris Brunt (right), pictured disputing a decision with Anthony Taylor, has been hit with an FA charge . Brunt has requested a personal hearing after being charged by the Football Association . 'The midfielder will continue to be available for selection, including Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash against Stoke, until a date for the hearing is finalised.' Referee Anthony Taylor sent off Albion's Claudio Yacob and Villa's Jack Grealish during the game, which sent Villa through to the semi finals where they will play Blackburn or Liverpool. An FA statement on Brunt, released on Monday, said: 'It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture the player used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a match official.' Both Albion and Villa are also awaiting the results of FA and police investigations after crowd trouble at Villa Park where home fans twice invaded the pitch. Aston Villa fans celebrated by racing on to the pitch following their 2-0 victory over West Brom at Villa Park . Seats were thrown from the West Brom section in the North Stand into the Villa fans during the second half with boss Tony Pulis insisting anyone found guilty should be banned for life. It was the second time the teams had played each other in a week after Villa's 2-1 Premier League win. [/INST] Chris Brunt charged by the FA for allegedly verbally abusing an official . West Brom midfielder alllegedly used abusive and/or insulting words . He has requested a personal hearing following the charge . </s>

Emmanuel Adebayor has promised to try and win back the Tottenham fans after ending his first team exile with a return at Manchester United. Adebayor admits he has come through a 'dark moment' and has fallen from favour at a club where he was a goal hero this time last year. He understands how quickly things change in football and issued a warning to Harry Kane on this score, but vowed to join forces as they attempt to salvage Spurs' top four aspirations. Emmanuel Adebayor made his first appearance since January as Tottenham lost 3-0 to Manchester United . The Togo international has vowed to win back the supporters after going through a 'dark moment' Leicester (home) - March 21 . Burnley (away) - April 5 . Aston Villa (home) - April 11 . Newcastle (away) - April 19 . Southampton (away) - April 25 . Manchester City (home) - May 2 . Stoke (away) - May 9 . Hull (home) - May 16 . Everton (away) - May 24 . 'I went through a little bit of a dark moment in my career but now I am back training hard and that's it,' said the Togo international. 'A lot of things went wrong. We are all human beings. We all go through a lot at certain time of our lives. I think I have learned from it. I went through a lot of family issues. As I said earlier on, now it is behind me and I am back on the football pitch. I am very glad to be back.' Adebayor, 31, returned as a late substitute at Old Trafford on Sunday, his first appearance for nearly two months, during which he returned to Africa to address family problems. While he was out 21-year-old Kane has reinforced his position as Tottenham's first-choice striker. Adebayor said: 'I'm very happy and pleased for Harry Kane, who has been doing fantastic. In football, we all have our moments. He is a young lad that came out and at the moment, I think he is the only one that can save our season, like I did the last season. 'Two years ago, it was Gareth Bale. So you know, football is always changing. I am very happy for him, very pleased for him. He is a young lad. He is learning through his difficult moment as well but he is fantastic player. VIDEO Top four still possible - Pochettino . Adebayor has fallen out of favour with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and had been criticised by fans . Adebayor had not featured for Tottenham since the end of January in the 2-1 FA Cup defeat by Leicester . Tottenham's defeat by United left them six points adrift of the top four places . 'If he keeps scoring two goals every weekend, he can help us into the top four. But don't get me wrong, now people are starting to get to know him and what he can do and what he cannot do, his positives and negatives on the pitch. 'But he is an intelligent lad and he just has to find his way again and bounce back. We all have a huge faith and believe in him. Hopefully, he will drag us out of the top seven and put us in the top four. 'And for me, sitting on the bench, as a player, I have been there before. I just have to work hard on the pitch and come back and play football. Football is a fun game. Today, you are zero. Tomorrow, you are a hero and the most important thing is you, what makes you happy, keep believing, keep doing your thing on the pitch.' Adebayor was in demand on transfer deadline day in January, when he rejected a move to QPR but almost joined West Ham before Spurs chairman Daniel Levy blocked the loan transfer. 'That is already behind me,' said Adebayor. 'I am still at Tottenham so for me, the most important thing is now Tottenham and help the team achieve our target which is to finish in the top four. Don't get me wrong, it's going to be hard but at the moment, just let me focus on my game and how I can help the team. Adebayor was given the captain's armband for the second leg of the Captial One Cup semi-final against Sheffield United in January . Adebayor posted this picture to Instagram days before the United match, with a message saying it is not important what people think of you, but who you are . 'Why not? I am part of the squad. I am very happy. And for me, the most important thing … I'm not 21 years old any more. I am 31 and I look at things differently. As I said, I am available. We have a lot of fantastic players in the squad and the manager has a choice to make. 'If I am in, like when I came in for ten minutes I run around, I did what I can do and whenever I am selected, I just have to help my team and show respect for them and show respect for the club. 'The summer is a long way to go. We've got what, nine games to go? Which is almost two months. So we've got plenty of time. At the moment, I'm a footballer, I'm a professional... keep doing my work, keep doing my job as professional as I can. At the beginning of the last season, everyone wanted me out; at the end of the season, they wanted me to stay. I just have to keep believing in myself, keeping doing my thing. 'I travelled to Europe to be a footballer and today, I am a footballer. Already, I am very glad because obviously in my country, only God knows how many people would love to wear the Tottenham shirt today and play for Tottenham. So whenever I have a chance to wake up and be alive, I always thank God for that and for me, all the rest is a bonus. Keep enjoying my life, keep enjoying myself.' Adebayor was booed onto the pitch at Old Trafford by travelling Spurs fans, upset with what they consider a casual attitude and comments made earlier in the season that the team would rather play away than at White Hart Lane. Adebayor came close to leaving Spurs in January but chairman Daniel Levy blocked a move to West Ham . The striker returned to favour under Tim Sherwood last season and scored 11 goals after January . He added: 'I don't know if I have been punished or not but what I know is, I'm me, I'm being me, and if I have to say it and correct the future for the club, I will do it. Don't get me wrong, this club has given me the chance to play again in London and I'm so grateful. 'If Tottenham won the cup a few weeks ago, I'm part of the club that won the Capital One Cup in 2015. Tottenham didn't win it. Me and the fans are in the same boat. So today, obviously, I am very disappointed and I think the fans are disappointed as well. At the end of the day, somebody will say something that people will misunderstand and take the wrong way but I have nothing against the fans, I always love the fans. 'I don't want to get involved in that any more. It's behind and for me now, it's just play football and enjoy my life again. As a Togolese boy, who has suffered a lot and today he's in Europe. As I tell you before, my junior brother, my senior brother, my uncle, I think they would love to be in my position today, being a footballer, being a striker for Tottenham, trust me. Even just travelling with the team, a lot of my family members, a lot of my countrymen, would love to do that. For me, let me just enjoy it and embrace it.'

Tottenham lost 3-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday . Emmanuel Adebayor made his first appearance for Spurs since January 24 . The Togo Striker had not even been named in the squad in recent weeks . Adebayor admits he went through a 'dark moment' but is now back . Forward wants to win back fans as Spurs look to salvage top-four hopes . CLICK HERE for all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news .

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<s>[INST] Emmanuel Adebayor has promised to try and win back the Tottenham fans after ending his first team exile with a return at Manchester United. Adebayor admits he has come through a 'dark moment' and has fallen from favour at a club where he was a goal hero this time last year. He understands how quickly things change in football and issued a warning to Harry Kane on this score, but vowed to join forces as they attempt to salvage Spurs' top four aspirations. Emmanuel Adebayor made his first appearance since January as Tottenham lost 3-0 to Manchester United . The Togo international has vowed to win back the supporters after going through a 'dark moment' Leicester (home) - March 21 . Burnley (away) - April 5 . Aston Villa (home) - April 11 . Newcastle (away) - April 19 . Southampton (away) - April 25 . Manchester City (home) - May 2 . Stoke (away) - May 9 . Hull (home) - May 16 . Everton (away) - May 24 . 'I went through a little bit of a dark moment in my career but now I am back training hard and that's it,' said the Togo international. 'A lot of things went wrong. We are all human beings. We all go through a lot at certain time of our lives. I think I have learned from it. I went through a lot of family issues. As I said earlier on, now it is behind me and I am back on the football pitch. I am very glad to be back.' Adebayor, 31, returned as a late substitute at Old Trafford on Sunday, his first appearance for nearly two months, during which he returned to Africa to address family problems. While he was out 21-year-old Kane has reinforced his position as Tottenham's first-choice striker. Adebayor said: 'I'm very happy and pleased for Harry Kane, who has been doing fantastic. In football, we all have our moments. He is a young lad that came out and at the moment, I think he is the only one that can save our season, like I did the last season. 'Two years ago, it was Gareth Bale. So you know, football is always changing. I am very happy for him, very pleased for him. He is a young lad. He is learning through his difficult moment as well but he is fantastic player. VIDEO Top four still possible - Pochettino . Adebayor has fallen out of favour with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and had been criticised by fans . Adebayor had not featured for Tottenham since the end of January in the 2-1 FA Cup defeat by Leicester . Tottenham's defeat by United left them six points adrift of the top four places . 'If he keeps scoring two goals every weekend, he can help us into the top four. But don't get me wrong, now people are starting to get to know him and what he can do and what he cannot do, his positives and negatives on the pitch. 'But he is an intelligent lad and he just has to find his way again and bounce back. We all have a huge faith and believe in him. Hopefully, he will drag us out of the top seven and put us in the top four. 'And for me, sitting on the bench, as a player, I have been there before. I just have to work hard on the pitch and come back and play football. Football is a fun game. Today, you are zero. Tomorrow, you are a hero and the most important thing is you, what makes you happy, keep believing, keep doing your thing on the pitch.' Adebayor was in demand on transfer deadline day in January, when he rejected a move to QPR but almost joined West Ham before Spurs chairman Daniel Levy blocked the loan transfer. 'That is already behind me,' said Adebayor. 'I am still at Tottenham so for me, the most important thing is now Tottenham and help the team achieve our target which is to finish in the top four. Don't get me wrong, it's going to be hard but at the moment, just let me focus on my game and how I can help the team. Adebayor was given the captain's armband for the second leg of the Captial One Cup semi-final against Sheffield United in January . Adebayor posted this picture to Instagram days before the United match, with a message saying it is not important what people think of you, but who you are . 'Why not? I am part of the squad. I am very happy. And for me, the most important thing … I'm not 21 years old any more. I am 31 and I look at things differently. As I said, I am available. We have a lot of fantastic players in the squad and the manager has a choice to make. 'If I am in, like when I came in for ten minutes I run around, I did what I can do and whenever I am selected, I just have to help my team and show respect for them and show respect for the club. 'The summer is a long way to go. We've got what, nine games to go? Which is almost two months. So we've got plenty of time. At the moment, I'm a footballer, I'm a professional... keep doing my work, keep doing my job as professional as I can. At the beginning of the last season, everyone wanted me out; at the end of the season, they wanted me to stay. I just have to keep believing in myself, keeping doing my thing. 'I travelled to Europe to be a footballer and today, I am a footballer. Already, I am very glad because obviously in my country, only God knows how many people would love to wear the Tottenham shirt today and play for Tottenham. So whenever I have a chance to wake up and be alive, I always thank God for that and for me, all the rest is a bonus. Keep enjoying my life, keep enjoying myself.' Adebayor was booed onto the pitch at Old Trafford by travelling Spurs fans, upset with what they consider a casual attitude and comments made earlier in the season that the team would rather play away than at White Hart Lane. Adebayor came close to leaving Spurs in January but chairman Daniel Levy blocked a move to West Ham . The striker returned to favour under Tim Sherwood last season and scored 11 goals after January . He added: 'I don't know if I have been punished or not but what I know is, I'm me, I'm being me, and if I have to say it and correct the future for the club, I will do it. Don't get me wrong, this club has given me the chance to play again in London and I'm so grateful. 'If Tottenham won the cup a few weeks ago, I'm part of the club that won the Capital One Cup in 2015. Tottenham didn't win it. Me and the fans are in the same boat. So today, obviously, I am very disappointed and I think the fans are disappointed as well. At the end of the day, somebody will say something that people will misunderstand and take the wrong way but I have nothing against the fans, I always love the fans. 'I don't want to get involved in that any more. It's behind and for me now, it's just play football and enjoy my life again. As a Togolese boy, who has suffered a lot and today he's in Europe. As I tell you before, my junior brother, my senior brother, my uncle, I think they would love to be in my position today, being a footballer, being a striker for Tottenham, trust me. Even just travelling with the team, a lot of my family members, a lot of my countrymen, would love to do that. For me, let me just enjoy it and embrace it.' [/INST] Tottenham lost 3-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday . Emmanuel Adebayor made his first appearance for Spurs since January 24 . The Togo Striker had not even been named in the squad in recent weeks . Adebayor admits he went through a 'dark moment' but is now back . Forward wants to win back fans as Spurs look to salvage top-four hopes . CLICK HERE for all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news . </s>

Helena Bonham-Carter has credited Mozart with helping make her children 'unbelievably clever,'  it has been reported. The quirky actress revealed that she started educating her two children when they were still in the womb by playing them the music of the celebrated composer. 'I basically played Mozart and violin concertos again and again because it stimulated the inner ear of the unborn baby,' The newly-separated star, reportedly told Classic FM. 'And everything that they promised happened to both my children. They came out alert, unbelievably clever, and very relaxed.' Scroll down for video . Actress Helena Bonham-Carter revealed she played her 'unbelievably clever' children Mozart in the womb Pictured: The actress with Tim Burton, and their children Billy Ray and Nell . The actress described classical music as the 'soundtrack to my life' Bonham-Carter has two children, Billy Ray, 11, and Nell, seven, with director Tim Burton. She split from the Nightmare before Christmas director in December last year. The actress, who is currently starring as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, described classical music as the 'soundtrack to my life,' as she spoke to Charlotte Green's Culture Club. She said she believes it can be a 'genuine healthy drug.' Finnish researchers discovered in 2013 that babies could remember music they were played in the womb for up to four months. Scientists at the University of Helsinki said exposure to music in the womb may influence a critical period of brain development . However, it did warn that those played classical music in the womb may not turn out cleverer than average. Linda Geddes, author of pregnancy book Bumpology, said at the time of the study: ‘There is still no good evidence that playing music to your bump will boost your baby’s brain development. ‘However, research suggests that unborn babies can learn to associate their mother relaxing with a particular song.' A 2014 study by the Institute of Education, based at the University of London, found that playing classical music to children boost their concentration and self-discipline. Youngsters also improve their general listening and social skills by being exposed to repertoires from composers. A Finnish study found exposing children to music in the womb influenced a critical period of brain development .

Helena Bonham-Carter says she played her children Mozart in the womb . Actress claims it stimulates the inner ear of the unborn baby . Researchers said exposure to music in the womb could influence brain develoment .

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<s>[INST] Helena Bonham-Carter has credited Mozart with helping make her children 'unbelievably clever,'  it has been reported. The quirky actress revealed that she started educating her two children when they were still in the womb by playing them the music of the celebrated composer. 'I basically played Mozart and violin concertos again and again because it stimulated the inner ear of the unborn baby,' The newly-separated star, reportedly told Classic FM. 'And everything that they promised happened to both my children. They came out alert, unbelievably clever, and very relaxed.' Scroll down for video . Actress Helena Bonham-Carter revealed she played her 'unbelievably clever' children Mozart in the womb Pictured: The actress with Tim Burton, and their children Billy Ray and Nell . The actress described classical music as the 'soundtrack to my life' Bonham-Carter has two children, Billy Ray, 11, and Nell, seven, with director Tim Burton. She split from the Nightmare before Christmas director in December last year. The actress, who is currently starring as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, described classical music as the 'soundtrack to my life,' as she spoke to Charlotte Green's Culture Club. She said she believes it can be a 'genuine healthy drug.' Finnish researchers discovered in 2013 that babies could remember music they were played in the womb for up to four months. Scientists at the University of Helsinki said exposure to music in the womb may influence a critical period of brain development . However, it did warn that those played classical music in the womb may not turn out cleverer than average. Linda Geddes, author of pregnancy book Bumpology, said at the time of the study: ‘There is still no good evidence that playing music to your bump will boost your baby’s brain development. ‘However, research suggests that unborn babies can learn to associate their mother relaxing with a particular song.' A 2014 study by the Institute of Education, based at the University of London, found that playing classical music to children boost their concentration and self-discipline. Youngsters also improve their general listening and social skills by being exposed to repertoires from composers. A Finnish study found exposing children to music in the womb influenced a critical period of brain development . [/INST] Helena Bonham-Carter says she played her children Mozart in the womb . Actress claims it stimulates the inner ear of the unborn baby . Researchers said exposure to music in the womb could influence brain develoment . </s>

Kelvin Davis had gone almost 15 months since his last appearance in the Barclays Premier League but Ronald Koeman thinks it was worth the wait. Part of a Southampton team boasting Luke Shaw, Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana, and managed by Mauricio Pochettino, Davis let in three against Chelsea that day in January 2014. Yet on Saturday, like a blast from the past, the 38-year-old goalkeeper became the fourth oldest player to feature this season. He did so with gusto, earning a round of applause from his team-mates as he entered the dressing room afterwards. 38-year-old veteran goalkeeper Kelvin Davis put in a confident display against Burnley on Saturday . Davis had come on as a substitute after first-choice Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster was injured . Davis' assured performance earned him plenty of praise from his team-mates as Southampton won 2-0 . Southampton striker Shane Long scores his side's opening goal against Burnley at St Mary's on Saturday . Long runs to celebrate in front of the home fans as Southampton take the lead against Burnley . Southampton have benefited from more opposition own goals than any other Premier League team this season (5). His appearance came in unfortunate circumstances. An injury to Fraser Forster's left knee that will almost certainly rule the goalkeeper out of England's internationals this month called for Davis to wipe the dust off his gloves. There is no reason to panic as far as Koeman is concerned. He has a man he deems reliable and professional enough, both behind the scenes as club captain and on the pitch, to fill the void. Koeman was 51 on Saturday and, while Shane Long and an own goal from Burnley's Jason Shackell provided the victory, the Southampton manager's birthday gift was in no short part down to the man 13 years his junior. 'I was not surprised because we see Kelvin working every day in the training session,' Koeman said. 'That's important to have somebody when he has to play that he has some confidence. That he will not be nervous. 'His situation is clear. Fraser is first and Kelvin is the second goalkeeper. You need a lot of experience when you need to play and you have to show it. 'That's difficult but he showed his quality. He was looking very comfortable and that gave confidence to the rest of the team. He's not the youngest goalkeeper but still he's a very good goalkeeper. He's a very good professional.' Burnley's Jason Shackell (left) is put under pressure by Southampton forward Graziano Pelle on Saturday . Davis still has some way to go before catching Leicester City's 42-year-old reserve goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer but he made the most appearances for Southampton in League One four seasons ago, having joined the Saints in 2006, and rolled back the years on Saturday. Davis denied Sam Vokes and Danny Ings with full-length saves, and gave Koeman hope that losing Forster will not hamper the club that have conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League this season. Burnley tested them, but European football remains a possibility. Koeman was not oblivious to his former club Barcelona's win in the Champions League against Manchester City last week, yet he refuses to imagine himself taking Southampton to the Nou Camp. 'We don't think too much about the Champions League. We hope seventh place on the table means European football, and that will be fantastic for us,' said Koeman. 'The Champions League is amazing to play in and amazing to be involved in. We know our situation, we know our qualities. If it's Europa League, that will be great for us.' Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is hoping to finish in the top seven in the Premier League this season . The 2-0 win over Burnley leaves Southampton in strong contention for European football next season .

Kelvin Davis made his first Premier League appearance in almost 15 months . He replaced the injured Fraser Forster against Burnley on Saturday . The 38-year-old put in a solid display as Southampton secured a 2-0 win . Ronald Koeman is targeting European football with Saints this season .

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<s>[INST] Kelvin Davis had gone almost 15 months since his last appearance in the Barclays Premier League but Ronald Koeman thinks it was worth the wait. Part of a Southampton team boasting Luke Shaw, Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana, and managed by Mauricio Pochettino, Davis let in three against Chelsea that day in January 2014. Yet on Saturday, like a blast from the past, the 38-year-old goalkeeper became the fourth oldest player to feature this season. He did so with gusto, earning a round of applause from his team-mates as he entered the dressing room afterwards. 38-year-old veteran goalkeeper Kelvin Davis put in a confident display against Burnley on Saturday . Davis had come on as a substitute after first-choice Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster was injured . Davis' assured performance earned him plenty of praise from his team-mates as Southampton won 2-0 . Southampton striker Shane Long scores his side's opening goal against Burnley at St Mary's on Saturday . Long runs to celebrate in front of the home fans as Southampton take the lead against Burnley . Southampton have benefited from more opposition own goals than any other Premier League team this season (5). His appearance came in unfortunate circumstances. An injury to Fraser Forster's left knee that will almost certainly rule the goalkeeper out of England's internationals this month called for Davis to wipe the dust off his gloves. There is no reason to panic as far as Koeman is concerned. He has a man he deems reliable and professional enough, both behind the scenes as club captain and on the pitch, to fill the void. Koeman was 51 on Saturday and, while Shane Long and an own goal from Burnley's Jason Shackell provided the victory, the Southampton manager's birthday gift was in no short part down to the man 13 years his junior. 'I was not surprised because we see Kelvin working every day in the training session,' Koeman said. 'That's important to have somebody when he has to play that he has some confidence. That he will not be nervous. 'His situation is clear. Fraser is first and Kelvin is the second goalkeeper. You need a lot of experience when you need to play and you have to show it. 'That's difficult but he showed his quality. He was looking very comfortable and that gave confidence to the rest of the team. He's not the youngest goalkeeper but still he's a very good goalkeeper. He's a very good professional.' Burnley's Jason Shackell (left) is put under pressure by Southampton forward Graziano Pelle on Saturday . Davis still has some way to go before catching Leicester City's 42-year-old reserve goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer but he made the most appearances for Southampton in League One four seasons ago, having joined the Saints in 2006, and rolled back the years on Saturday. Davis denied Sam Vokes and Danny Ings with full-length saves, and gave Koeman hope that losing Forster will not hamper the club that have conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League this season. Burnley tested them, but European football remains a possibility. Koeman was not oblivious to his former club Barcelona's win in the Champions League against Manchester City last week, yet he refuses to imagine himself taking Southampton to the Nou Camp. 'We don't think too much about the Champions League. We hope seventh place on the table means European football, and that will be fantastic for us,' said Koeman. 'The Champions League is amazing to play in and amazing to be involved in. We know our situation, we know our qualities. If it's Europa League, that will be great for us.' Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is hoping to finish in the top seven in the Premier League this season . The 2-0 win over Burnley leaves Southampton in strong contention for European football next season . [/INST] Kelvin Davis made his first Premier League appearance in almost 15 months . He replaced the injured Fraser Forster against Burnley on Saturday . The 38-year-old put in a solid display as Southampton secured a 2-0 win . Ronald Koeman is targeting European football with Saints this season . </s>

It was a cruel move by a Czech website which left a 'shy' Miss Great Britain winner 'gutted' when they blurred out her face for being 'ugly'. But now Shelby Tribble, 21, from Plymouth, has proved her doubters at Extra.cz wrong by starring in a stunning new series of photos. In the shoot, Shelby shows off her good looks and slim figure in a series of poses looking every bit the beauty queen. Scroll down for video . Miss Great Britain Shelby Tribble looked stunning in a new shoot, in December she was criticised by a Czech website which said she was not attractive enough to be in a beauty contest . It was in December that the Czech Republic's top celebrity website claimed British women are not beautiful using Shelby, the winner of Miss Great Britain beauty pageant, as a prime example. The website claimed that she was not good-looking enough to told the title of a beauty queen. In fact, they felt so strongly about Shelby's appearance that they went as far as to pixelate out her face on their site. Extra.cz said at the time that traffic for their articles about the Miss Great Britain beauty contest had gone through the roof after they declared the winner was not good looking. In one of the first reports they included the headline: 'Great Britain has new Miss and she proves the rule that British women are not beautiful.' It included the pixelated photo of Shelby, who has previously won a number of beauty queen titles in the UK. Shelby showed off a variety of poses in her new shoot which came after she faced criticism for her looks . Shelby had her face blurred out by the Czech website extra.cz as they said British women are not good-looking . As well as being crowned Miss Great Britain 2014/15, she has also been crowned Miss South West, Miss Hippodrome 2014, Miss Loaded 2014 and has been a Miss England finalist. But the Czech article concluded that if she was to take part in a Czech beauty pageant, she would not even make the finals. Publishing photos of the other Miss Britain contestants, it said that they contestants were: 'Ordinary, regular, non-interesting blonde beats approximately 40 competitors. If you want to know why look no further than this gallery.' And it pointed out that there was no surprise that famous British women like Emma Watson, Kate Middleton, Kate Moss, Cara Delevigne, Keira Knightley and Kate Winslet had decided to steer clear of the UK event. Shelby was voted Miss Great Britain in both 2014 and 2015 and has won many other awards such as Miss Hipodrome 2014 and Miss Loaded 2014 . Shelby looked back to her confident self as she posed for the new photographs . Shelby Tribble posed in some white underwear with her dip dyed hair styled in a lose curl . It said: 'It seems that the really beautiful British women that the UK produces prefer to invest the time in a career, leaving the beauty contests to the rest.' In the Czech Republic, they said, beauty contests were at whole new level because they actually had women that were worth looking at. They said: 'It's not really a surprise, hear in the Czech Republic it is an interesting event. The show is broadcasted live on national TV and the winner becomes a famous celebrity. 'But look at the British event, no celebrity guests, no four-hour-long show and most importantly, no beautiful girls.' The story, which was a viral hit for the website, was then developed with further stories including one that said: '10 finalists for the English Miss contest that will make your eyes water. Such monsters are hard to find!' In this relaxed look Shelby wore a pink shirt with white jeans with a pair of aviator style sunglasses . The author then admits that they deliberately chose the ugliest but points out that they were nevertheless staggered that they ever made it even to the final. It said they had no dress sense, cheap shoes and relied on revealing intimate body parts rather than real natural beauty in order to win votes. It was a hard hit for Shelby, who is no stranger to facing cruel taunts. She describes herself as 'painfully shy' after being bullied at school and had to overcome low self-esteem in order to triumph as a beauty queen. She said competing in beauty pageants and modelling has helped her turn the tables on her tormentors and gain a sense of self worth. And now these new photos show she is back to her confident best.

Extra.cz blurred out Miss Great Britain winner Shelby Tribble's face . Headline claimed she 'proves the rule that British women are not beautiful' Described her as an 'ordinary, regular, non-interesting blonde' In it she shows off her good-looks and slender body in a series of poses .

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<s>[INST] It was a cruel move by a Czech website which left a 'shy' Miss Great Britain winner 'gutted' when they blurred out her face for being 'ugly'. But now Shelby Tribble, 21, from Plymouth, has proved her doubters at Extra.cz wrong by starring in a stunning new series of photos. In the shoot, Shelby shows off her good looks and slim figure in a series of poses looking every bit the beauty queen. Scroll down for video . Miss Great Britain Shelby Tribble looked stunning in a new shoot, in December she was criticised by a Czech website which said she was not attractive enough to be in a beauty contest . It was in December that the Czech Republic's top celebrity website claimed British women are not beautiful using Shelby, the winner of Miss Great Britain beauty pageant, as a prime example. The website claimed that she was not good-looking enough to told the title of a beauty queen. In fact, they felt so strongly about Shelby's appearance that they went as far as to pixelate out her face on their site. Extra.cz said at the time that traffic for their articles about the Miss Great Britain beauty contest had gone through the roof after they declared the winner was not good looking. In one of the first reports they included the headline: 'Great Britain has new Miss and she proves the rule that British women are not beautiful.' It included the pixelated photo of Shelby, who has previously won a number of beauty queen titles in the UK. Shelby showed off a variety of poses in her new shoot which came after she faced criticism for her looks . Shelby had her face blurred out by the Czech website extra.cz as they said British women are not good-looking . As well as being crowned Miss Great Britain 2014/15, she has also been crowned Miss South West, Miss Hippodrome 2014, Miss Loaded 2014 and has been a Miss England finalist. But the Czech article concluded that if she was to take part in a Czech beauty pageant, she would not even make the finals. Publishing photos of the other Miss Britain contestants, it said that they contestants were: 'Ordinary, regular, non-interesting blonde beats approximately 40 competitors. If you want to know why look no further than this gallery.' And it pointed out that there was no surprise that famous British women like Emma Watson, Kate Middleton, Kate Moss, Cara Delevigne, Keira Knightley and Kate Winslet had decided to steer clear of the UK event. Shelby was voted Miss Great Britain in both 2014 and 2015 and has won many other awards such as Miss Hipodrome 2014 and Miss Loaded 2014 . Shelby looked back to her confident self as she posed for the new photographs . Shelby Tribble posed in some white underwear with her dip dyed hair styled in a lose curl . It said: 'It seems that the really beautiful British women that the UK produces prefer to invest the time in a career, leaving the beauty contests to the rest.' In the Czech Republic, they said, beauty contests were at whole new level because they actually had women that were worth looking at. They said: 'It's not really a surprise, hear in the Czech Republic it is an interesting event. The show is broadcasted live on national TV and the winner becomes a famous celebrity. 'But look at the British event, no celebrity guests, no four-hour-long show and most importantly, no beautiful girls.' The story, which was a viral hit for the website, was then developed with further stories including one that said: '10 finalists for the English Miss contest that will make your eyes water. Such monsters are hard to find!' In this relaxed look Shelby wore a pink shirt with white jeans with a pair of aviator style sunglasses . The author then admits that they deliberately chose the ugliest but points out that they were nevertheless staggered that they ever made it even to the final. It said they had no dress sense, cheap shoes and relied on revealing intimate body parts rather than real natural beauty in order to win votes. It was a hard hit for Shelby, who is no stranger to facing cruel taunts. She describes herself as 'painfully shy' after being bullied at school and had to overcome low self-esteem in order to triumph as a beauty queen. She said competing in beauty pageants and modelling has helped her turn the tables on her tormentors and gain a sense of self worth. And now these new photos show she is back to her confident best. [/INST] Extra.cz blurred out Miss Great Britain winner Shelby Tribble's face . Headline claimed she 'proves the rule that British women are not beautiful' Described her as an 'ordinary, regular, non-interesting blonde' In it she shows off her good-looks and slender body in a series of poses . </s>

An artist has created the world's smallest sculpture only for it to be accidentally crushed by a finger while being photographed. Jonty Hurwitz's creations are so tiny they can rest on a human hair and are the same size of an ant's head. Having spent months working on the pieces, the 45-year-old from Chichester, West Sussex, took them to a photographer to have them pictured under a microscope. But within minutes his work had been destroyed by the stroke of the lab technician's finger. Scroll down for video . The world's smallest sculpture (seen in the eye of a needle, above) was accidentally destroyed by a photographer hired to help its creator capture it in pictures . The artwork, seen here on a human hair, was produced using 3D printing technolog by Jonty Hurwitz . 'I went off to have the original sculptures photographed so I found a laboratory with an electron microscope and the photographic technology,' said Mr Hurwitz. 'The technician went to change the orientation and then for the next half an hour we were looking for the piece through the lens. 'Eventually I noticed there was a fingerprint exactly where the sculpture used to be and I was like "man you have just destroyed the smallest art pieces" ever made - I slightly freaked out.' The sculptures are less than 1mm tall and are produced via a process called nano-painting. They are too small to be seen with the naked eye so must be viewed and photographed under a microscope. Mr Hurwitz uses a 3D printing technology to produce them. Describing the process on his website, he said: 'The structure is created using a ground-breaking new 3D printing technology and a technique called Multiphoton Lithography. Mr Hurwitz has produced a number of nano sculptures using the same technology though the naked woman above is believed to have been the smallest . The artist from Chichester, West Sussex, described his work as a combination of 'art and Quantum Physics' 'Ultimately these works are created using the physical phenomenon of two photon absorption. Art, literally created with Quantum Physics. 'This two photon absorption occurs only at the tiny focal point - basically a tiny 3D pixel (called a Voxel). 'The sculpture is then moved along fractionally by a computer controlled process and the next pixel is created. Slowly, over hours and hours the entire sculpture is assembled pixel by pixel and layer by layer.' The sculptures are believed to be the smallest representation of the human form ever created by man.

Jonty Hurwitz produced the tiny sculpture which was less than 1mm tall . He enlisted the help of lab technicians to photograph it under microscope . One of the team accidentally crushed the artwork when photographing it . Mr Hurwitz's sculptures are believed to be the smallest in the world .

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<s>[INST] An artist has created the world's smallest sculpture only for it to be accidentally crushed by a finger while being photographed. Jonty Hurwitz's creations are so tiny they can rest on a human hair and are the same size of an ant's head. Having spent months working on the pieces, the 45-year-old from Chichester, West Sussex, took them to a photographer to have them pictured under a microscope. But within minutes his work had been destroyed by the stroke of the lab technician's finger. Scroll down for video . The world's smallest sculpture (seen in the eye of a needle, above) was accidentally destroyed by a photographer hired to help its creator capture it in pictures . The artwork, seen here on a human hair, was produced using 3D printing technolog by Jonty Hurwitz . 'I went off to have the original sculptures photographed so I found a laboratory with an electron microscope and the photographic technology,' said Mr Hurwitz. 'The technician went to change the orientation and then for the next half an hour we were looking for the piece through the lens. 'Eventually I noticed there was a fingerprint exactly where the sculpture used to be and I was like "man you have just destroyed the smallest art pieces" ever made - I slightly freaked out.' The sculptures are less than 1mm tall and are produced via a process called nano-painting. They are too small to be seen with the naked eye so must be viewed and photographed under a microscope. Mr Hurwitz uses a 3D printing technology to produce them. Describing the process on his website, he said: 'The structure is created using a ground-breaking new 3D printing technology and a technique called Multiphoton Lithography. Mr Hurwitz has produced a number of nano sculptures using the same technology though the naked woman above is believed to have been the smallest . The artist from Chichester, West Sussex, described his work as a combination of 'art and Quantum Physics' 'Ultimately these works are created using the physical phenomenon of two photon absorption. Art, literally created with Quantum Physics. 'This two photon absorption occurs only at the tiny focal point - basically a tiny 3D pixel (called a Voxel). 'The sculpture is then moved along fractionally by a computer controlled process and the next pixel is created. Slowly, over hours and hours the entire sculpture is assembled pixel by pixel and layer by layer.' The sculptures are believed to be the smallest representation of the human form ever created by man. [/INST] Jonty Hurwitz produced the tiny sculpture which was less than 1mm tall . He enlisted the help of lab technicians to photograph it under microscope . One of the team accidentally crushed the artwork when photographing it . Mr Hurwitz's sculptures are believed to be the smallest in the world . </s>

An extremist preacher who defended the Charlie Hebdo massacre just hours after the attacks were carried out has branded taxpayer-funded deradicalisation schemes a 'scam'. Mizanur Rahman, 32, was sent on a programme aimed at turning him away from extreme views after he was released from prison three years into a six-year sentence for soliciting murder. The cleric was jailed in 2007 after calling for soldiers to be brought back from Iraq in body bags but claims he then spent most his time in the Government's deradicalisation programme playing pool. Mizanur Rahman was jailed for six years in 2007 after calling for British soldiers to be killed in Iraq . He told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'Basically I would go there and play pool. There were a couple of people there who were in prison with me. We used to catch up and play pool, then go home. 'Sometimes I wouldn't even do that. I would just show my face then go home. I think I probably had a conversation once or twice in the whole period. 'It's just a scam - the whole thing is a money-making scheme. They are making a lot of money from the Government and actually doing nothing with it.' The outspoken preacher has been responsible for a string of extremist and inflammatory statements. During his trial at the Old Bailey, a film was shown in which he told a crowd of 300 protesters: 'We want to see them coming home in body bags. We want to see their blood running in the streets of Baghdad.' He added: 'We want to see the Mujahideen shoot down their planes the way we shoot down birds, we want to see their tanks burn in the way we burn their flags.' Rahman also had placards calling for the annihilation and beheading of those who insulted Islam. Just recently he backed the Paris massacres hours after the bloody events unfolded and told his followers 'Britain is the enemy of Islam'. He defended the brutal murder of 12 people at the Charlie Hebdo offices, saying: 'Insulting Islam... they can’t expect a different result.' Set up in 2005 in the wake of the London bombings, the Government's Prevent strategy attempts to 'deradicalise' or soften extremist views. However, it has been widely condemned as failing, and with an approximate budget of £40million per year, an extremely expensive one. Under the programme, the Government works with mosques and religious groups to reinforce anti-jihad messages, while social workers, psychologists and medical experts counsel radicals. However, the programme has been widely condemned. Among the issues plaguing the initiative is the impossibility to assess its effectiveness as well as its potential to create an 'us and them' mindset in the communities it targets, and stigmatise Muslims. Experts warned the sermon, which backed the jihadists who killed 17 people over three days in the French capital, could incite further killings. The Government's Prevent strategy, which aims to tackle radicalisation, has come under the spotlight after hundreds of Britons travelled to Syria to fight alongside Islamic State. The Home Office said the initiative was 'fundamentally revised' in 2011. A spokeswoman said: 'As a country, we must consistently challenge the twisted narrative of extremism that has seduced some of our vulnerable young people. 'We have trained more than 130,000 people working on the front line of our public sector to help identify and prevent extremism, excluded more preachers of hate than any other government and successfully taken down more than 75,000 pieces of terrorist-related material from the internet.' The Home Office also highlighted measures in new anti-terror legislation. 'The new Counter-terrorism and Security Act will make Channel, the voluntary programme for people at risk of radicalisation, a legal requirement for public bodies ensuring it is delivered consistently across the country,' the spokeswoman said. 'The Act also creates a new duty to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. Specified authorities such as police, prisons, local authorities, schools and universities will be required to have due regard to the Prevent duty.'

British hate preacher Mizanur Rahman brands the Prevent strategy a 'scam' He claims to have spent his entire time in the programme playing pool . The north London cleric was jailed in 2007 for inflammatory comments . He told a crowd that British soldiers should return from Iraq in body bags . In January it was revealed he had defended the Charlie Hebdo massacre .

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<s>[INST] An extremist preacher who defended the Charlie Hebdo massacre just hours after the attacks were carried out has branded taxpayer-funded deradicalisation schemes a 'scam'. Mizanur Rahman, 32, was sent on a programme aimed at turning him away from extreme views after he was released from prison three years into a six-year sentence for soliciting murder. The cleric was jailed in 2007 after calling for soldiers to be brought back from Iraq in body bags but claims he then spent most his time in the Government's deradicalisation programme playing pool. Mizanur Rahman was jailed for six years in 2007 after calling for British soldiers to be killed in Iraq . He told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'Basically I would go there and play pool. There were a couple of people there who were in prison with me. We used to catch up and play pool, then go home. 'Sometimes I wouldn't even do that. I would just show my face then go home. I think I probably had a conversation once or twice in the whole period. 'It's just a scam - the whole thing is a money-making scheme. They are making a lot of money from the Government and actually doing nothing with it.' The outspoken preacher has been responsible for a string of extremist and inflammatory statements. During his trial at the Old Bailey, a film was shown in which he told a crowd of 300 protesters: 'We want to see them coming home in body bags. We want to see their blood running in the streets of Baghdad.' He added: 'We want to see the Mujahideen shoot down their planes the way we shoot down birds, we want to see their tanks burn in the way we burn their flags.' Rahman also had placards calling for the annihilation and beheading of those who insulted Islam. Just recently he backed the Paris massacres hours after the bloody events unfolded and told his followers 'Britain is the enemy of Islam'. He defended the brutal murder of 12 people at the Charlie Hebdo offices, saying: 'Insulting Islam... they can’t expect a different result.' Set up in 2005 in the wake of the London bombings, the Government's Prevent strategy attempts to 'deradicalise' or soften extremist views. However, it has been widely condemned as failing, and with an approximate budget of £40million per year, an extremely expensive one. Under the programme, the Government works with mosques and religious groups to reinforce anti-jihad messages, while social workers, psychologists and medical experts counsel radicals. However, the programme has been widely condemned. Among the issues plaguing the initiative is the impossibility to assess its effectiveness as well as its potential to create an 'us and them' mindset in the communities it targets, and stigmatise Muslims. Experts warned the sermon, which backed the jihadists who killed 17 people over three days in the French capital, could incite further killings. The Government's Prevent strategy, which aims to tackle radicalisation, has come under the spotlight after hundreds of Britons travelled to Syria to fight alongside Islamic State. The Home Office said the initiative was 'fundamentally revised' in 2011. A spokeswoman said: 'As a country, we must consistently challenge the twisted narrative of extremism that has seduced some of our vulnerable young people. 'We have trained more than 130,000 people working on the front line of our public sector to help identify and prevent extremism, excluded more preachers of hate than any other government and successfully taken down more than 75,000 pieces of terrorist-related material from the internet.' The Home Office also highlighted measures in new anti-terror legislation. 'The new Counter-terrorism and Security Act will make Channel, the voluntary programme for people at risk of radicalisation, a legal requirement for public bodies ensuring it is delivered consistently across the country,' the spokeswoman said. 'The Act also creates a new duty to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. Specified authorities such as police, prisons, local authorities, schools and universities will be required to have due regard to the Prevent duty.' [/INST] British hate preacher Mizanur Rahman brands the Prevent strategy a 'scam' He claims to have spent his entire time in the programme playing pool . The north London cleric was jailed in 2007 for inflammatory comments . He told a crowd that British soldiers should return from Iraq in body bags . In January it was revealed he had defended the Charlie Hebdo massacre . </s>

Britain has been battered by extreme high tides triggered by the solar eclipse with many parts of the UK threatened by flooding. But the 'supertide of the century' has been good news for surfers and more than 40 turned out to catch a rare 6ft high wave on the River Severn known as a bore. At least seven flood warnings were issued today by the Environment Agency along with 34 alerts across the country suggesting immediate action to protect properties. The Thames Barrier was closed today for the 175th time in its 30-year history to protect London from the high tides linked to yesterday's solar eclipse and 'supermoon' which has caused rising water levels. Scroll down for video . Britain has been battered by extreme high tides today triggered by the solar eclipse with many parts of the UK threatened by flooding, pictured waves crashing over the sea wall in Tynemouth, North Tyneside at high tide this afternoon . The high tides have been linked to yesterday's solar eclipse and 'supermoon', pictured is the promenade at Roker, Sunderland . Malgorzata Zielinska, Agata Smith and Karolina Zieconka trying to take a selfie with a wave during high tide at Scarborough, North Yorkshire . The 'supertide of the century' has been good news for surfers and more than 40 turned out to catch a rare 6ft high wave on the River Severn . A surfer takes on the tidal wave, known as a bore, on the River Severn at Minsterworth in Gloucestershire. It is one of only three expected this year . Flooding of homes and businesses is expected in North Tyneside and Sunderland as well as the Somerset coast and the Wye Estuary at Brockweir. High tides have been forecast for the next two days, according to data by the National Tidal and Sea Level Facility. Tides will be 2.5m higher than other times in Milford Haven, south Wales, 1.5m higher in Plymouth, Devon, and the Isle of Mull, western Scotland, and 0.5m higher in London on the tidal Thames. Flood alerts were issued for parts of Teddington and Twickenham as well as the River Avon and Devon coast. An EA spokesman said: 'These are spring tides, and higher due to the moon's 18-year cycle. High tides may lead to spray on promenades.' The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said: 'Spring tides are expected. There may be high waves.' A Severn bore tidal wave ranked a maximum level five today and a level four wave has been predicted for the next two days. At least seven flood warnings were issued today by the Environment Agency, pictured waves crash over the promenade at Roker, Sunderland . High tides have been forecast for the next two days, according to data by the National Tidal and Sea Level Facility, pictured waves crash over the promenade at Roker, Sunderland today . A Severn bore tidal wave ranked a maximum level five today and a level four wave has been predicted for the next two days . The phenomenon is one of only three expected this year, with the first last month and the third expected later in the year . The bore, caused by a 'super tide' which hits the flow of the river, arrived at Newnham-on-Seven, Gloucester at 7.33am and surfers rode it upriver for several minutes . The phenomenon is one of only three expected this year, with the first last month and the third expected later in the year. It arrived at Newnham-on-Seven, Gloucester at 7.33am and surfers rode it upriver for several minutes. The bore, caused by a 'super tide' which hits the flow of the river, did not last long, but it left fans and photographers delighted. Photographer Clive Mowforth, 58, said: 'It was very crowded. It was certainly more crowded than last month. It was lovely and sunny this morning. Everyone had a great time. There was probably about 40 people there. 'Some of them had a good ride. Inevitably, it didn't last very long.' Forecasters did not predict any major rainfall over the next few days, but said there could be outbreaks in the South East and Northern parts of Scotland. Britain has been battered by extreme high tides today, pictured waves crash over the sea wall in Tynemouth, North Tyneside . High tides saw water seeping over the banks of the River Thames today as flood alerts remained in place for parts of the capital . The Thames Barrier was closed today to protect London from the so-called 'high tide of the century' as a 'supermoon' linked to yesterday's solar eclipse caused rising water levels . Around 700 pagans, druids and revellers celebrated the spring equinox earlier today at Stonehenge in Amesbury, Wiltshire . Revellers dance and play music during celebrations marking the vernal equinox and the beginning of spring at Stonehenge . The Met Office said the first week of Easter holidays, which begin on Friday, will see highs of 10C and a mix of clear spells and showers or persistent rain. Met Office forecaster Kirk Waite said: 'Conditions will feel quite cold from Monday due to brisk north-westerly winds bringing polar maritime air from Iceland's direction. 'Sleet could fall in Dartmoor, with snow on the highest Pennines, Cumbrian fells and north Wales mountains, and over 500m in Scotland. 'Temperatures will generally be below average with some frosty nights. Nights could see down to -2C in England's North and Scotland. 'Temperatures will return to nearer normal by Thursday. Into the weekend and next week see a mixture of sunshine, showers, one or two persistent rainbands and breezier conditions. 'There's no signal for warm spells.' Weather Channel forecaster Leon Brown said: 'The next week will be quite cold with temperatures down to -3C to -5C in rural areas, with a wetter and windier spell of weather at the end of March.' A woman walks on the sand at low tide around Mont Saint-Michel about half a mile off France's Normandy coast which has attracted thousands of curious visitors with the promise of the 'tide of the century' A huge solar storm created dazzling auroras across the world including at this lake at the Pingvellir National Park in Iceland . Auroras typically occur when charged particles from the Sun are deflected along the Earth's magnetic field and collide with gas atoms in our upper atmosphere, pictured at Pingvellir National Park in Iceland .

'Supertide of the century' triggered by the solar eclipse has threatened many parts of the UK with flooding . More than 40 surfers turned out to catch a rare 6ft high wave on the River Severn known as a bore . Seven flood warnings were issued today by the Environment Agency along with 34 alerts across the country . Thames Barrier was closed today for the 175th time in its 30-year history to protect London from the high tides .

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<s>[INST] Britain has been battered by extreme high tides triggered by the solar eclipse with many parts of the UK threatened by flooding. But the 'supertide of the century' has been good news for surfers and more than 40 turned out to catch a rare 6ft high wave on the River Severn known as a bore. At least seven flood warnings were issued today by the Environment Agency along with 34 alerts across the country suggesting immediate action to protect properties. The Thames Barrier was closed today for the 175th time in its 30-year history to protect London from the high tides linked to yesterday's solar eclipse and 'supermoon' which has caused rising water levels. Scroll down for video . Britain has been battered by extreme high tides today triggered by the solar eclipse with many parts of the UK threatened by flooding, pictured waves crashing over the sea wall in Tynemouth, North Tyneside at high tide this afternoon . The high tides have been linked to yesterday's solar eclipse and 'supermoon', pictured is the promenade at Roker, Sunderland . Malgorzata Zielinska, Agata Smith and Karolina Zieconka trying to take a selfie with a wave during high tide at Scarborough, North Yorkshire . The 'supertide of the century' has been good news for surfers and more than 40 turned out to catch a rare 6ft high wave on the River Severn . A surfer takes on the tidal wave, known as a bore, on the River Severn at Minsterworth in Gloucestershire. It is one of only three expected this year . Flooding of homes and businesses is expected in North Tyneside and Sunderland as well as the Somerset coast and the Wye Estuary at Brockweir. High tides have been forecast for the next two days, according to data by the National Tidal and Sea Level Facility. Tides will be 2.5m higher than other times in Milford Haven, south Wales, 1.5m higher in Plymouth, Devon, and the Isle of Mull, western Scotland, and 0.5m higher in London on the tidal Thames. Flood alerts were issued for parts of Teddington and Twickenham as well as the River Avon and Devon coast. An EA spokesman said: 'These are spring tides, and higher due to the moon's 18-year cycle. High tides may lead to spray on promenades.' The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said: 'Spring tides are expected. There may be high waves.' A Severn bore tidal wave ranked a maximum level five today and a level four wave has been predicted for the next two days. At least seven flood warnings were issued today by the Environment Agency, pictured waves crash over the promenade at Roker, Sunderland . High tides have been forecast for the next two days, according to data by the National Tidal and Sea Level Facility, pictured waves crash over the promenade at Roker, Sunderland today . A Severn bore tidal wave ranked a maximum level five today and a level four wave has been predicted for the next two days . The phenomenon is one of only three expected this year, with the first last month and the third expected later in the year . The bore, caused by a 'super tide' which hits the flow of the river, arrived at Newnham-on-Seven, Gloucester at 7.33am and surfers rode it upriver for several minutes . The phenomenon is one of only three expected this year, with the first last month and the third expected later in the year. It arrived at Newnham-on-Seven, Gloucester at 7.33am and surfers rode it upriver for several minutes. The bore, caused by a 'super tide' which hits the flow of the river, did not last long, but it left fans and photographers delighted. Photographer Clive Mowforth, 58, said: 'It was very crowded. It was certainly more crowded than last month. It was lovely and sunny this morning. Everyone had a great time. There was probably about 40 people there. 'Some of them had a good ride. Inevitably, it didn't last very long.' Forecasters did not predict any major rainfall over the next few days, but said there could be outbreaks in the South East and Northern parts of Scotland. Britain has been battered by extreme high tides today, pictured waves crash over the sea wall in Tynemouth, North Tyneside . High tides saw water seeping over the banks of the River Thames today as flood alerts remained in place for parts of the capital . The Thames Barrier was closed today to protect London from the so-called 'high tide of the century' as a 'supermoon' linked to yesterday's solar eclipse caused rising water levels . Around 700 pagans, druids and revellers celebrated the spring equinox earlier today at Stonehenge in Amesbury, Wiltshire . Revellers dance and play music during celebrations marking the vernal equinox and the beginning of spring at Stonehenge . The Met Office said the first week of Easter holidays, which begin on Friday, will see highs of 10C and a mix of clear spells and showers or persistent rain. Met Office forecaster Kirk Waite said: 'Conditions will feel quite cold from Monday due to brisk north-westerly winds bringing polar maritime air from Iceland's direction. 'Sleet could fall in Dartmoor, with snow on the highest Pennines, Cumbrian fells and north Wales mountains, and over 500m in Scotland. 'Temperatures will generally be below average with some frosty nights. Nights could see down to -2C in England's North and Scotland. 'Temperatures will return to nearer normal by Thursday. Into the weekend and next week see a mixture of sunshine, showers, one or two persistent rainbands and breezier conditions. 'There's no signal for warm spells.' Weather Channel forecaster Leon Brown said: 'The next week will be quite cold with temperatures down to -3C to -5C in rural areas, with a wetter and windier spell of weather at the end of March.' A woman walks on the sand at low tide around Mont Saint-Michel about half a mile off France's Normandy coast which has attracted thousands of curious visitors with the promise of the 'tide of the century' A huge solar storm created dazzling auroras across the world including at this lake at the Pingvellir National Park in Iceland . Auroras typically occur when charged particles from the Sun are deflected along the Earth's magnetic field and collide with gas atoms in our upper atmosphere, pictured at Pingvellir National Park in Iceland . [/INST] 'Supertide of the century' triggered by the solar eclipse has threatened many parts of the UK with flooding . More than 40 surfers turned out to catch a rare 6ft high wave on the River Severn known as a bore . Seven flood warnings were issued today by the Environment Agency along with 34 alerts across the country . Thames Barrier was closed today for the 175th time in its 30-year history to protect London from the high tides . </s>

They may have split a year ago, but Prince Harry turned out to support his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas for the opening night of her latest acting venture. The fourth-in-line to the throne was spotted in the audience last night for Cressida's return to the stage as female lead Cecily Cardew in Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. He made a low-key entrance but was seen laughing throughout the comedy of manners at the London Oratory, a Catholic comprehensive which counts Nick Clegg's son as a pupil. Scroll down for video . Prince Harry turned out to support his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas for the opening night of The Importance Of Being Earnest, pictured (centre, bottom) with other cast members . Cressida, 26, whose acting career has blossomed since she split from Harry last year, charmed the audience with her portrayal of the excitable and eccentric lead character. Wearing a flowing white dress and with her long hair in ringlets, her background as a dancer shone through as she gracefully bounded across the stage with infectious energy. In her tongue-in-cheek profile for the programme she was described as an 'actor, dancer and sky-diving enthusiast who was raised on a marsh by wolves'. It said: 'Accordingly, she has a vast litter of her own cubs which you may spot romping around the theatre later this evening (do not be alarmed, they're both very friendly and very stupid). The fourth-in-line made a low-key entrance but was seen laughing throughout the comedy of manners starring his ex-girlfriend (right) His two-year relationship with Cressida came to an end last April, with a number of sources saying she was hoping to concentrate with her career . 'However, Cressida herself is a very clever little wolf, leaving audiences howling with laughter in her London stage debut earlier this year (Tallulah Brown's There's a Monster in the Lake).' The three-night production is being put on by Band of Others, a London-based theatre group which is raising funds for the Action on Addiction charity, which boasts Kate Middleton as a patron. Prince Harry, 30, wearing a dark blue long-sleeved jumper, did not make any attempt to remain incognito as he sat in the circle with a male friend. He was seen in hysterics at Harry Wright's portrayal of the indomitable Lady Bracknell and Harry Elgood's sophisticated depiction of lead character John Worthing. This comes days after the revelation that Prince Harry is planning to leave the Army to continue his mother's legacy with a number of charitable projects during his second 'gap year'. Speaking about his choice to bring his active military career to an end, he said it was a 'really tough' decision and he was looking forward to starting a new chapter in his life. The three-night production is being put on by Band of Others at the London Oratory (pictured), a Catholic comprehensive which counts Nick Clegg's son as a pupil . The budding actress has bagged a bit part in Tulip Fever (pictured), the forthcoming Judi Dench movie produced by Harvey Weinstein . Earlier today he joined Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge for the memorial service of triple Olympic gold equestrian Richard Meade. In a statement on his website, Prince Harry said: '[Richard] had huge successes in his career as a competitor but his greatest success was not in his achievements on a horse, but in the way he conducted himself – with generosity to others, genuine interest and a real sense of integrity, always standing up for what was morally right. 'He cared deeply about the sport and gave so much to both the eventing and wider horse world. Thank you for all the wonderfully supportive letters and messages and many apologies for only answering a small number of them so far.' His two-year relationship with Cressida came to an end last April, with a number of sources saying she was hoping to concentrate on her career. She graduated from the Laban school of dance and made her theatrical debut in 2014 at Hay Festival in the play There's a Monster in the Lake. The budding actress has now bagged a bit part in Tulip Fever, the forthcoming Judi Dench movie produced by Harvey Weinstein, who declared her 'a fantastic actress'. She also recently appeared in a sexy dance video for British designer Mulberry.

Cressida Bonas is currently starring in The Importance of Being Earnest . Prince Harry turned out to support his ex-girlfriend for the opening night . He made a low-key entrance but was seen laughing throughout the comedy . Cressida charmed the audience with her portrayal of lead Cecily Cardew .

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<s>[INST] They may have split a year ago, but Prince Harry turned out to support his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas for the opening night of her latest acting venture. The fourth-in-line to the throne was spotted in the audience last night for Cressida's return to the stage as female lead Cecily Cardew in Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. He made a low-key entrance but was seen laughing throughout the comedy of manners at the London Oratory, a Catholic comprehensive which counts Nick Clegg's son as a pupil. Scroll down for video . Prince Harry turned out to support his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas for the opening night of The Importance Of Being Earnest, pictured (centre, bottom) with other cast members . Cressida, 26, whose acting career has blossomed since she split from Harry last year, charmed the audience with her portrayal of the excitable and eccentric lead character. Wearing a flowing white dress and with her long hair in ringlets, her background as a dancer shone through as she gracefully bounded across the stage with infectious energy. In her tongue-in-cheek profile for the programme she was described as an 'actor, dancer and sky-diving enthusiast who was raised on a marsh by wolves'. It said: 'Accordingly, she has a vast litter of her own cubs which you may spot romping around the theatre later this evening (do not be alarmed, they're both very friendly and very stupid). The fourth-in-line made a low-key entrance but was seen laughing throughout the comedy of manners starring his ex-girlfriend (right) His two-year relationship with Cressida came to an end last April, with a number of sources saying she was hoping to concentrate with her career . 'However, Cressida herself is a very clever little wolf, leaving audiences howling with laughter in her London stage debut earlier this year (Tallulah Brown's There's a Monster in the Lake).' The three-night production is being put on by Band of Others, a London-based theatre group which is raising funds for the Action on Addiction charity, which boasts Kate Middleton as a patron. Prince Harry, 30, wearing a dark blue long-sleeved jumper, did not make any attempt to remain incognito as he sat in the circle with a male friend. He was seen in hysterics at Harry Wright's portrayal of the indomitable Lady Bracknell and Harry Elgood's sophisticated depiction of lead character John Worthing. This comes days after the revelation that Prince Harry is planning to leave the Army to continue his mother's legacy with a number of charitable projects during his second 'gap year'. Speaking about his choice to bring his active military career to an end, he said it was a 'really tough' decision and he was looking forward to starting a new chapter in his life. The three-night production is being put on by Band of Others at the London Oratory (pictured), a Catholic comprehensive which counts Nick Clegg's son as a pupil . The budding actress has bagged a bit part in Tulip Fever (pictured), the forthcoming Judi Dench movie produced by Harvey Weinstein . Earlier today he joined Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge for the memorial service of triple Olympic gold equestrian Richard Meade. In a statement on his website, Prince Harry said: '[Richard] had huge successes in his career as a competitor but his greatest success was not in his achievements on a horse, but in the way he conducted himself – with generosity to others, genuine interest and a real sense of integrity, always standing up for what was morally right. 'He cared deeply about the sport and gave so much to both the eventing and wider horse world. Thank you for all the wonderfully supportive letters and messages and many apologies for only answering a small number of them so far.' His two-year relationship with Cressida came to an end last April, with a number of sources saying she was hoping to concentrate on her career. She graduated from the Laban school of dance and made her theatrical debut in 2014 at Hay Festival in the play There's a Monster in the Lake. The budding actress has now bagged a bit part in Tulip Fever, the forthcoming Judi Dench movie produced by Harvey Weinstein, who declared her 'a fantastic actress'. She also recently appeared in a sexy dance video for British designer Mulberry. [/INST] Cressida Bonas is currently starring in The Importance of Being Earnest . Prince Harry turned out to support his ex-girlfriend for the opening night . He made a low-key entrance but was seen laughing throughout the comedy . Cressida charmed the audience with her portrayal of lead Cecily Cardew . </s>

One traffic reporter's mission to get a fish sandwich for breakfast was caught live on camera when an anchor cut to his segment as he was ordering at a McDonald's drive-through. Jimmy Uhrin, known to his fans as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy', was trying to figure out if it was too early to get a fish sandwich when Baltimore Fox 45 reporter Candace Dold tossed to him in the middle of a live morning newscast. 'Oh Candace, we live?' he asked after suddenly realizing he was on-air. 'Whoops!' Scroll down for video . Baltimore Fox 45 traffic reporter Jimmy Uhrin, better known as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy,' was trying to figure out if it was too early to get a fish sandwich when reporter Candace Dold cut to him in the middle of a live segment . He may have been caught off-guard, but Jimmy made sure to still deliver the news - even if it had to be reporting what he could see from the drive-through line. 'I'll tell you folks, stay put, its bad out here,' he said . But Jimmy was quickly unfazed. 'Hey I've been in the car since four o'clock, I am starving,' he said in the Fox 45 video. 'I'm just getting something really quick.' Nothing could stand between Jimmy and his fish sandwich. Except maybe the breakfast menu. 'Is it too early to get a fish sandwich?' Jimmy asked a drive-through employee, only to be told the fast-food restaurant was solely doing breakfast. It would have to be an Egg McMuffin and a black coffee instead for Jimmy - medium-sized please. Nothing could stand between Jimmy and his fish sandwich - except maybe the breakfast menu. Jimmy had to settle for an Egg McMuffin and a medium-sized black coffee instead . He may have been caught off-guard, but Jimmy made sure to still deliver the news to the people - even if it had to be reporting what he could see from the drive-through line. 'I'll tell you folks, stay put, its bad out here,' he said as the camera panned outside his front window to a parking lot covered with snow. 'I've been out since four folks, stay put, trust me.' Jimmy, who is such a big fan of McDonald's he had a pillow emblazoned with the logo in his backseat, told Candace not to tell the boss - but said he did not feel guilty about his need to eat. Jimmy pictured with Candace. Fox 45 general manager Bill Fanshawe said he was happy to see that Jimmy's big personality was translating on air, even if that makes him 'a little nervous at times' Jimmy finally did get his fish sandwich. Candace, who was wiping away tears of laughter after his segment, later tweeted that he brought back an entire bag for the office that day . 'I didn't know we were coming live, I'm sorry,' he said. 'Anyway I'm hungry. They expect you to work for eight hours in the car, you gotta eat Candace.' But Fox 45 general manager Bill Fanshawe said he was happy to see that Jimmy's big personality was translating on air, even if that makes him 'a little nervous at times,' he told the Baltimore Sun. 'He also has a big heart and truly cares about the community,' said Fanshawe, who pointed out that Jimmy's beard is bright orange in the video because he dyed it for Multiple Sclerosis week. Jimmy finally did get his fish sandwich. Candace, who was wiping away tears of laughter after his segment, later tweeted that he brought back an entire bag for the office that day.

Baltimore Fox 45 reporter Candace Dold tossed to Jimmy Uhrin . Known as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy', he didn't know he was on-air while ordering . Told Candace he was 'starving' but still delivered a report for the audience . And it was too early for a fish sandwich - he had to get a McMuffin instead .

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<s>[INST] One traffic reporter's mission to get a fish sandwich for breakfast was caught live on camera when an anchor cut to his segment as he was ordering at a McDonald's drive-through. Jimmy Uhrin, known to his fans as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy', was trying to figure out if it was too early to get a fish sandwich when Baltimore Fox 45 reporter Candace Dold tossed to him in the middle of a live morning newscast. 'Oh Candace, we live?' he asked after suddenly realizing he was on-air. 'Whoops!' Scroll down for video . Baltimore Fox 45 traffic reporter Jimmy Uhrin, better known as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy,' was trying to figure out if it was too early to get a fish sandwich when reporter Candace Dold cut to him in the middle of a live segment . He may have been caught off-guard, but Jimmy made sure to still deliver the news - even if it had to be reporting what he could see from the drive-through line. 'I'll tell you folks, stay put, its bad out here,' he said . But Jimmy was quickly unfazed. 'Hey I've been in the car since four o'clock, I am starving,' he said in the Fox 45 video. 'I'm just getting something really quick.' Nothing could stand between Jimmy and his fish sandwich. Except maybe the breakfast menu. 'Is it too early to get a fish sandwich?' Jimmy asked a drive-through employee, only to be told the fast-food restaurant was solely doing breakfast. It would have to be an Egg McMuffin and a black coffee instead for Jimmy - medium-sized please. Nothing could stand between Jimmy and his fish sandwich - except maybe the breakfast menu. Jimmy had to settle for an Egg McMuffin and a medium-sized black coffee instead . He may have been caught off-guard, but Jimmy made sure to still deliver the news to the people - even if it had to be reporting what he could see from the drive-through line. 'I'll tell you folks, stay put, its bad out here,' he said as the camera panned outside his front window to a parking lot covered with snow. 'I've been out since four folks, stay put, trust me.' Jimmy, who is such a big fan of McDonald's he had a pillow emblazoned with the logo in his backseat, told Candace not to tell the boss - but said he did not feel guilty about his need to eat. Jimmy pictured with Candace. Fox 45 general manager Bill Fanshawe said he was happy to see that Jimmy's big personality was translating on air, even if that makes him 'a little nervous at times' Jimmy finally did get his fish sandwich. Candace, who was wiping away tears of laughter after his segment, later tweeted that he brought back an entire bag for the office that day . 'I didn't know we were coming live, I'm sorry,' he said. 'Anyway I'm hungry. They expect you to work for eight hours in the car, you gotta eat Candace.' But Fox 45 general manager Bill Fanshawe said he was happy to see that Jimmy's big personality was translating on air, even if that makes him 'a little nervous at times,' he told the Baltimore Sun. 'He also has a big heart and truly cares about the community,' said Fanshawe, who pointed out that Jimmy's beard is bright orange in the video because he dyed it for Multiple Sclerosis week. Jimmy finally did get his fish sandwich. Candace, who was wiping away tears of laughter after his segment, later tweeted that he brought back an entire bag for the office that day. [/INST] Baltimore Fox 45 reporter Candace Dold tossed to Jimmy Uhrin . Known as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy', he didn't know he was on-air while ordering . Told Candace he was 'starving' but still delivered a report for the audience . And it was too early for a fish sandwich - he had to get a McMuffin instead . </s>

The courier firm City Link broke the law when it went bust over Christmas – but it can only be fined a maximum of £5,000. MPs investigating the collapse say today it ‘is clearly in the financial interest of a company to break the law’. A report also said firms were incentivised to ‘ignore the statutory redundancy consultation period, if the fine for doing so is less than the cost of continuing to trade, especially since this fine will anyway be paid by the taxpayer’. Scroll down for video . Courier firm City Link broke the law over job cuts when it went bust over Christmas, but can only be fined a maximum of £5,000. File photo . The Redundancy Payments Service can fine firms up to £5,000 if they fail to register a consultation, but the financial benefit to firms of trading on regardless can be significantly higher than this fine. The report published today by Parliament’s Scottish Affairs and Business, Innovation and Skills Committees probed the failure of City Link. Some 2,586 workers lost their jobs, with many hearing about the impending collapse on Christmas Day. When a company intends to make more than 100 staff redundant there is a statutory period for consultation of 45 days. This did not happen in the case of City Link, owned by Better Capital and run by private equity tycoon Jon Moulton. Ian Davidson MP, chairman of the joint committee, said ignoring the consultation period had a high human cost that appears not to have featured in the decision making process at City Link. Ian Davidson MP (pictured) said ignoring the consultation period had a high human cost . ‘Employees were denied a reasonable notice period in which to seek alternative employment’, he said. ‘The system provides perverse incentives to withhold information or to skip proper consultation processes in contravention of the law and at a high cost to workers struggling to cope with the loss of their livelihoods.’ Moulton, who bought the troubled firm for £1 in 2013, insisted he had tried to save the company but failed. City Link faced fierce competition from bigger rivals DHL and Fedex and the business he inherited was in a bad state. He said he personally lost £2m and his firm £20m. The committee recommended the government review the requirements for consultation on redundancies so that employees understand what they can expect and company directors have a clear understanding of their responsibility to employees. It said: ‘The processes for company insolvency do not offer sufficient protection to workers, suppliers and contractors and the balance should be shifted’. The politicians called for workers should be given better rights under the Insolvency Act 1986 regardless of whether or not they are directly employed. Davidson said: ‘We are dismayed that, although it was clear for some time that there were serious questions over the ability of City Link to continue trading after December 2014, small businesses and self-employed drivers . . were encouraged to take on additional costs. ‘Contractors feel they were deliberately deceived as to the true state of the business. City Link and Better Capital are morally, if not legally, responsible for the difficulties that many of these individuals and small business now find themselves in.’ The workers can take the firm to an employment tribunal which if successful can make a ‘protective award’ of up to 90 days pay for each employee that was not consulted. When a company intends to make more than 100 staff redundant, there is a statutory period for consultation of 45 days. File photo . But since the businesses is no longer trading, Davidson says this either comes out of whatever funds are left, or from the taxpayer. Moulton said Better Capital only continued to trade so that parcels could be delivered in time for Christmas and that the firm had no financial benefit from continuing to trade. ‘Better Capital does not accept that it, as a secured creditor, should have done any more than it did,’ he said. ‘Better Capital could have recovered much more of its investment by precipitating an earlier insolvency, but we did not do so to allow every possible solution to be considered.’

Firm can only be fined maximum of £5,000 for job cuts when it went bust . When a company intends to make more than 100 staff redundant, there is a statutory period for consultation of 45 days . 2,586 workers lost jobs, with many hearing of collapse on Christmas Day . MPs say it is 'clearly in the financial interest of a company to break the law’ But workers can take the firm to employment tribunal which if successful can make a ‘protective award’ of up to 90 days pay .

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<s>[INST] The courier firm City Link broke the law when it went bust over Christmas – but it can only be fined a maximum of £5,000. MPs investigating the collapse say today it ‘is clearly in the financial interest of a company to break the law’. A report also said firms were incentivised to ‘ignore the statutory redundancy consultation period, if the fine for doing so is less than the cost of continuing to trade, especially since this fine will anyway be paid by the taxpayer’. Scroll down for video . Courier firm City Link broke the law over job cuts when it went bust over Christmas, but can only be fined a maximum of £5,000. File photo . The Redundancy Payments Service can fine firms up to £5,000 if they fail to register a consultation, but the financial benefit to firms of trading on regardless can be significantly higher than this fine. The report published today by Parliament’s Scottish Affairs and Business, Innovation and Skills Committees probed the failure of City Link. Some 2,586 workers lost their jobs, with many hearing about the impending collapse on Christmas Day. When a company intends to make more than 100 staff redundant there is a statutory period for consultation of 45 days. This did not happen in the case of City Link, owned by Better Capital and run by private equity tycoon Jon Moulton. Ian Davidson MP, chairman of the joint committee, said ignoring the consultation period had a high human cost that appears not to have featured in the decision making process at City Link. Ian Davidson MP (pictured) said ignoring the consultation period had a high human cost . ‘Employees were denied a reasonable notice period in which to seek alternative employment’, he said. ‘The system provides perverse incentives to withhold information or to skip proper consultation processes in contravention of the law and at a high cost to workers struggling to cope with the loss of their livelihoods.’ Moulton, who bought the troubled firm for £1 in 2013, insisted he had tried to save the company but failed. City Link faced fierce competition from bigger rivals DHL and Fedex and the business he inherited was in a bad state. He said he personally lost £2m and his firm £20m. The committee recommended the government review the requirements for consultation on redundancies so that employees understand what they can expect and company directors have a clear understanding of their responsibility to employees. It said: ‘The processes for company insolvency do not offer sufficient protection to workers, suppliers and contractors and the balance should be shifted’. The politicians called for workers should be given better rights under the Insolvency Act 1986 regardless of whether or not they are directly employed. Davidson said: ‘We are dismayed that, although it was clear for some time that there were serious questions over the ability of City Link to continue trading after December 2014, small businesses and self-employed drivers . . were encouraged to take on additional costs. ‘Contractors feel they were deliberately deceived as to the true state of the business. City Link and Better Capital are morally, if not legally, responsible for the difficulties that many of these individuals and small business now find themselves in.’ The workers can take the firm to an employment tribunal which if successful can make a ‘protective award’ of up to 90 days pay for each employee that was not consulted. When a company intends to make more than 100 staff redundant, there is a statutory period for consultation of 45 days. File photo . But since the businesses is no longer trading, Davidson says this either comes out of whatever funds are left, or from the taxpayer. Moulton said Better Capital only continued to trade so that parcels could be delivered in time for Christmas and that the firm had no financial benefit from continuing to trade. ‘Better Capital does not accept that it, as a secured creditor, should have done any more than it did,’ he said. ‘Better Capital could have recovered much more of its investment by precipitating an earlier insolvency, but we did not do so to allow every possible solution to be considered.’ [/INST] Firm can only be fined maximum of £5,000 for job cuts when it went bust . When a company intends to make more than 100 staff redundant, there is a statutory period for consultation of 45 days . 2,586 workers lost jobs, with many hearing of collapse on Christmas Day . MPs say it is 'clearly in the financial interest of a company to break the law’ But workers can take the firm to employment tribunal which if successful can make a ‘protective award’ of up to 90 days pay . </s>

The tomb of an Iron Age Celtic prince has been unearthed in a small French town. The 'exceptional' grave, crammed with Greek and possibly Etruscan artefacts, was discovered in a business zone on the outskirts of Lavau in France's Champagne region. The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound, 130 feet (40 metres) across, which has been dated to the 5th Century BC. The biggest find at the site was a huge wine cauldron. Standing on the handles of the cauldron, is the Greek god Acheloos. The river deity is shown with horns, a beard, the ears of a bull and a triple mustache . A team from the National Archaeological Research Institute, Inrap has been excavating the site since October last year. They recently dated it to the end of the First Iron Age - a period characterised by the widespread use of the metal. Its discovery could shed light on Iron Age European trade, researchers say. The 2,500-year-old burial mound has at its heart a 14 square metre burial chamber, not yet opened, of an ancient royal. An Iron Age Celtic prince lay buried with his chariot at the center of this huge mound in the Champagne region of France, according to the country's National Archaeological Research Institute (Inrap) Eight lioness heads decorate the edge of the cauldron (right). Inside the cauldron, the archaeologists found a ceramic wine vessel, called oniochoe (left) A team from the National Archaeological Research Institute, Inrap has been excavating the site since October last year. Pictured is part of the cauldron found . 'It is probably a local Celtic prince,' Inrap president Dominique Garcia told journalists on a field visit. The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound. His chamber has not yet been opened. This biggest find was a large bronze-decorated cauldron that was used to store watered-down wine. The cauldron has four circular handles decorated with bronze heads that depict the Greek god Acheloos. Another interesting discovery was a perforated silver spoon that was part of the banquet utensils, presumably to filter the wine. The mausoleum contained a decorated ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks. The most exciting find, he said, was a large bronze-decorated cauldron that was used to store watered-down wine. It appears to have been made by Etruscan craftsmen from an area that is today in Italy. The cauldron has four circular handles decorated with bronze heads that depict the Greek god Acheloos. The river deity is shown with horns, a beard, the ears of a bull and a triple mustache. Eight lioness heads decorate the edge of the cauldron. The mausoleum contained a decorated ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks. Decorations on the vessel reveal the god Dionysus, lying under a vine and facing a woman. The archaeologists also found remains of a iron wheel, from a chariot buried with the prince. Another interesting discovery was a perforated silver spoon that was part of the banquet utensils, presumably to filter the wine. The major find so far has been a large bronze-decorated wine cauldron, most likely made by Greek or Etruscans craftsmen (left). On the right is a perforated silver spoon that was part of the banquet utensils, presumably to filter the wine . The pieces 'are evidence of the exchanges that happened between the Mediterranean and the Celts,' said Garcia. Researchers say excavation at the site will be complete at the end of this month . The pieces 'are evidence of the exchanges that happened between the Mediterranean and the Celts,' said Garcia. Inrap said burial chamber is one of the largest recorded for this period. The end of the sixth and beginning of the fifth centuries BC were characterised by the rise of Etruscan and Greek city states like Marseilles in southern France. Mediterranean merchants, seeking slaves, metals and other precious goods, opened trading channels with continental Celts. The Celts gained valuable objects of Greek and Etruscan origin as a result of the trade. Many have been found in other mounds in Heuneburg and Hochdorf in Germany. Researchers say excavation at the site will be complete at the end of this month. The 2,500-year-old burial mound has at its heart a 14 square metre burial chamber, not yet opened, of an ancient royal . The discovery, which has been described as 'exceptional', was made in Lavau, eastern France .

The grave was crammed with Greek and possibly Etruscan artefacts . The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound, . 130ft (40 metres) burial mound from 5th Century remains unopened . Biggest find was a bronze-decorated cauldron used to store wine . Mausoleum contained a ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks . The burial chamber is one of the largest recorded for this period .

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<s>[INST] The tomb of an Iron Age Celtic prince has been unearthed in a small French town. The 'exceptional' grave, crammed with Greek and possibly Etruscan artefacts, was discovered in a business zone on the outskirts of Lavau in France's Champagne region. The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound, 130 feet (40 metres) across, which has been dated to the 5th Century BC. The biggest find at the site was a huge wine cauldron. Standing on the handles of the cauldron, is the Greek god Acheloos. The river deity is shown with horns, a beard, the ears of a bull and a triple mustache . A team from the National Archaeological Research Institute, Inrap has been excavating the site since October last year. They recently dated it to the end of the First Iron Age - a period characterised by the widespread use of the metal. Its discovery could shed light on Iron Age European trade, researchers say. The 2,500-year-old burial mound has at its heart a 14 square metre burial chamber, not yet opened, of an ancient royal. An Iron Age Celtic prince lay buried with his chariot at the center of this huge mound in the Champagne region of France, according to the country's National Archaeological Research Institute (Inrap) Eight lioness heads decorate the edge of the cauldron (right). Inside the cauldron, the archaeologists found a ceramic wine vessel, called oniochoe (left) A team from the National Archaeological Research Institute, Inrap has been excavating the site since October last year. Pictured is part of the cauldron found . 'It is probably a local Celtic prince,' Inrap president Dominique Garcia told journalists on a field visit. The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound. His chamber has not yet been opened. This biggest find was a large bronze-decorated cauldron that was used to store watered-down wine. The cauldron has four circular handles decorated with bronze heads that depict the Greek god Acheloos. Another interesting discovery was a perforated silver spoon that was part of the banquet utensils, presumably to filter the wine. The mausoleum contained a decorated ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks. The most exciting find, he said, was a large bronze-decorated cauldron that was used to store watered-down wine. It appears to have been made by Etruscan craftsmen from an area that is today in Italy. The cauldron has four circular handles decorated with bronze heads that depict the Greek god Acheloos. The river deity is shown with horns, a beard, the ears of a bull and a triple mustache. Eight lioness heads decorate the edge of the cauldron. The mausoleum contained a decorated ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks. Decorations on the vessel reveal the god Dionysus, lying under a vine and facing a woman. The archaeologists also found remains of a iron wheel, from a chariot buried with the prince. Another interesting discovery was a perforated silver spoon that was part of the banquet utensils, presumably to filter the wine. The major find so far has been a large bronze-decorated wine cauldron, most likely made by Greek or Etruscans craftsmen (left). On the right is a perforated silver spoon that was part of the banquet utensils, presumably to filter the wine . The pieces 'are evidence of the exchanges that happened between the Mediterranean and the Celts,' said Garcia. Researchers say excavation at the site will be complete at the end of this month . The pieces 'are evidence of the exchanges that happened between the Mediterranean and the Celts,' said Garcia. Inrap said burial chamber is one of the largest recorded for this period. The end of the sixth and beginning of the fifth centuries BC were characterised by the rise of Etruscan and Greek city states like Marseilles in southern France. Mediterranean merchants, seeking slaves, metals and other precious goods, opened trading channels with continental Celts. The Celts gained valuable objects of Greek and Etruscan origin as a result of the trade. Many have been found in other mounds in Heuneburg and Hochdorf in Germany. Researchers say excavation at the site will be complete at the end of this month. The 2,500-year-old burial mound has at its heart a 14 square metre burial chamber, not yet opened, of an ancient royal . The discovery, which has been described as 'exceptional', was made in Lavau, eastern France . [/INST] The grave was crammed with Greek and possibly Etruscan artefacts . The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound, . 130ft (40 metres) burial mound from 5th Century remains unopened . Biggest find was a bronze-decorated cauldron used to store wine . Mausoleum contained a ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks . The burial chamber is one of the largest recorded for this period . </s>

Disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen will release a new cookbook titled Paula Deen Cuts The Fat . Disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen has continued her recent comeback attempt with a distribution deal and a new healthy cookbook. Paula Deen Cuts The Fat will feature 200 light recipes and low-fat updates to 50 of her 'classic' dishes. The announcement came just days after Deen, 68, said she would be launching a daily radio show and a weekly podcast in May. The new cookbook, Deen's fifteenth,is being sold and distributed by Hachette Book Group. Under Deen's new distribution and multi-book deal with the publisher, Hachette will also reissue Deen's previous cookbooks in print and electronic form, according to the Los Angeles Times. Deen, who recently lost 40lb after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2013, told People Magazine the recipes included will preserve 'the same delicious southern taste' she is known for. Todd McGarity, Hachette's vice president of client distribution services, said the company was 'thrilled' to be working with Deen and her 'trademark warmth and culinary flair', which are 'appealing as ever'. 'Her large, dedicated fan base is eager for more from her,' McGarity said in a released statement. 'And we are looking forward to continuing to build on her impressive sales.' The new cookbook will be Deen's first since she was dropped from the Food Network after she admitted in court to using racial slurs. Deen was sued in 2012 by a former employee who claimed the then-beloved Southern chef and her brother had made racist remarks at their Savannah, Georgia restaurant. The new cookbook will be Deen's first since she was dropped by Food Network and a previous publisher after she was sued for making racist remarks to an employer at her restaurant and admitted to using the 'N' word . In a court deposition, she admitted to using the 'N word' and later released a video, in tears, apologizing for the incident. 'I want to learn and grow from this,' she said. 'Inappropriate and hurtful language is totally unacceptable.' 'I've made plenty of mistakes along the way but I beg you, my children, my team, my fans, my partners, I beg for your forgiveness.' Deen was then dropped by the Food Network, where she was a host for 13 years, as well as Wal-Mart and Target. She also lost a book deal with Ballantine Books.

Paula Deen Cuts The Fat will feature 200 light recipes and low-fat updates to 50 of the chef's 'classic' dishes, she said . Deen also has a new distribution deal with Hachette Book Group . The publisher will release multiple new cookbooks from Deen, and will reissue her previous books in print and electronic form . Just days ago Deen announced she will launch a daily radio show and weekly podcast in May .

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<s>[INST] Disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen will release a new cookbook titled Paula Deen Cuts The Fat . Disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen has continued her recent comeback attempt with a distribution deal and a new healthy cookbook. Paula Deen Cuts The Fat will feature 200 light recipes and low-fat updates to 50 of her 'classic' dishes. The announcement came just days after Deen, 68, said she would be launching a daily radio show and a weekly podcast in May. The new cookbook, Deen's fifteenth,is being sold and distributed by Hachette Book Group. Under Deen's new distribution and multi-book deal with the publisher, Hachette will also reissue Deen's previous cookbooks in print and electronic form, according to the Los Angeles Times. Deen, who recently lost 40lb after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2013, told People Magazine the recipes included will preserve 'the same delicious southern taste' she is known for. Todd McGarity, Hachette's vice president of client distribution services, said the company was 'thrilled' to be working with Deen and her 'trademark warmth and culinary flair', which are 'appealing as ever'. 'Her large, dedicated fan base is eager for more from her,' McGarity said in a released statement. 'And we are looking forward to continuing to build on her impressive sales.' The new cookbook will be Deen's first since she was dropped from the Food Network after she admitted in court to using racial slurs. Deen was sued in 2012 by a former employee who claimed the then-beloved Southern chef and her brother had made racist remarks at their Savannah, Georgia restaurant. The new cookbook will be Deen's first since she was dropped by Food Network and a previous publisher after she was sued for making racist remarks to an employer at her restaurant and admitted to using the 'N' word . In a court deposition, she admitted to using the 'N word' and later released a video, in tears, apologizing for the incident. 'I want to learn and grow from this,' she said. 'Inappropriate and hurtful language is totally unacceptable.' 'I've made plenty of mistakes along the way but I beg you, my children, my team, my fans, my partners, I beg for your forgiveness.' Deen was then dropped by the Food Network, where she was a host for 13 years, as well as Wal-Mart and Target. She also lost a book deal with Ballantine Books. [/INST] Paula Deen Cuts The Fat will feature 200 light recipes and low-fat updates to 50 of the chef's 'classic' dishes, she said . Deen also has a new distribution deal with Hachette Book Group . The publisher will release multiple new cookbooks from Deen, and will reissue her previous books in print and electronic form . Just days ago Deen announced she will launch a daily radio show and weekly podcast in May . </s>