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Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Apple unveils new $99 plastic iPhone AND 'gold-standard' $399 handset with fingerprint scanner

The iPhone 5C is a plastic alternative to last year's iPhone 5
It comes in five colours including pink, green, white, blue and yellow
Phone costs £469 if bought outright but prices will be lower on contract
The iPhone 5S comes in three colours including gold, silver and slate
A fingerprint scanner is built into the 'home' button of the iPhone 5S
Called Touch ID, the scanner lets you buy apps at the touch of a button
Prices start at £549 for 16GB going up to £709 for 64GB
Cost set to be lower on contract but no announcement has been made
Devices can be pre-ordered from Friday and go on sale on 20 September

In what's been classed as a 'make or break' event for Apple, the tech firm has unveiled a cut-price handset called the iPhone 5C as well as a high-end model called iPhone 5S.

The release of the iPhone 5C marks a step away from Apple's luxe image.

Many believe the move is a desperate bid to poach Samsung buyers, as the Korean company and its plastic, cheaper handsets go from strength to strength.

In what's been classed as a 'make or break' event for Apple, the Californian-based tech firm has unveiled its plastic iPhone 5C that comes in a range of colours and will cost £469.

The iPhone 5S is a modified version of the iPhone 5. It comes in three colours - gold, silver and slate - and was Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Phill Schiller, pictured, claimed it is twice as fast as the current handset

Apple traditionally releases a brand new handset once a year, before releasing a follow-up model with incremental changes the next, for example, the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S.

This year, however, was the first time Apple had been linked to two new handsets at the same event.

And in announcing the new devices, Apple's CEO Tim Cook declared the company would be discontinuing the current iPhone 5 model.

THE IPHONE 5S AND 5S SPECIFICATIONS:

THE IPHONE 5C

4-inch Retina display.

A6 processor - same as the iPhone 5.

The battery is slightly larger than it was on the iPhone 5.

It has the same 8-megapixel rear camera and a new FaceTime HD camera.

It supports 'more LTE bands than any other smartphone in the world.'

Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0

The handset will cost £469 for 16GB and £549 for 32GB when bought outright.

Contract prices may be lower.

THE IPHONE 5S

The handset comes in three colours: gold, silver and slate.

A7 chip is twice as fast as the iPhone 5.

Built-in fingerprint scanner and Touch ID feature unlocks the phone and can be used to purchase apps.

Dual-flash LED camera with 28-megapixel panoramic photos.

The iPhone 5S has 10 hours of talk time and 250 hours of standby.

The 16GB handset will cost £549 up to £709 for 64GB.

Contract prices may be lower.

The FaceTime front-facing camera has been improved to HD, too.

Apple's iPhone 5C is made of polycarbonate plastic and is reinforced with a steel frame, which acts as the phone's antenna.

Although it didn't announce UK pricing at the event, the Apple UK store is showing the iPhone 5C as costing £469 for 16GB and £549 for 32GB if bought outright.

However, it's expected the iPhone 5C will be considerably cheaper when bought through a contract, with prices starting at $99 in the U.S.

The iPhone 5S comes in three colours - slate, gold, and silver - and is made of high-grade aluminium.

According to The Verge, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Phil Schiller called it 'perhaps the most forward thinking phone anyone has ever made' before unveiling the much-rumoured fingerprint scanner built into the phone's 'home' button.

'In securing a handset, the most common way is to set up a passcode. Unfortunately, some people find that's too cumbersome.

'Touch ID uses a key with you have everywhere you go.'

The Touch ID Sensor is 170 microns thin, senses 500 ppi and scans a user's 'sub-epidermal skin layers.'

VIDEO: Apple unveils two new handsets

Apple's CEO Tim Cook, pictured, announced at the event that the firm would be discontinuing the iPhone 5 in favour of its new iPhone 5S, pictured, and iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5S starts at $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32 GB and $399 for 64GB

The phone features a Touch ID Sensor that scans a user's finger print. The ring around the home button is a 'detection ring' that turns on the Touch ID sensor and can be used to unlock the phone and purchase apps. Jonny Ive said: 'It's not just rampant technology for technology's sake'

The Touch ID Sensor (pictured) works by encrypting the fingerprint, which is kept inside a secure enclave. The print is not available to other software and is not uploaded Apple's servers or backed up to iCloud

Apple's colourful iPhone 5C is made of plastic and reinforced with steel that works as an antenna. The battery is slightly larger than it was on the iPhone 5 and it has the same 8-megapixel rear camera

The iPhone 5S will also be made available in China at the same time as other countries for the first time ever.

Apple recently lost smartphone market share to main rival Samsung, dropping to 14 per cent - its lowest for three years - because of ‘lacklustre’ iPhone 5 sales and tougher competition from rivals.

Experts believe that tonight's event will be 'make or break' for the Cupertino-based firm.

Jason Jenkins, editor of CNET UK told MailOnline: ' People are increasingly choosing rival smartphones that have larger screens, are more powerful and are cheaper.

Apple's iPhone 5C, pictured here being announced by Schiller, is made of 'polycarbonate' but is reinforced with steel that acts as an antenna. The handset will cost $99 for 16GB and $199 for 32GB. UK pricing is yet to be announced.

'Apple seems happy with that, as it makes more money per phone than its rivals: it doesn't need to sell more mobiles than everyone else to win the smartphone war.

'To get round this, Apple has relied until now on announcing a new model and simply making the previous year's cheaper. 'But at some point that strategy isn't going to work so well, and it's going to have to release a model that's specifically designed to tempt budget buyers.'

In the year since Apple unveiled its iPhone 5 handset, for example, Samsung has released or announced 16 new models in its Galaxy range including the popular Samsung Galaxy S4 and S4 Mini.

Craig Federighi, pictured, introduced the new iOS 7 software in June. It will be released to handsets on 18 September. Federighi recapped the features at the annual event because Apple's new handsets will be shipped with the new operating system

Each of the best-selling Galaxy models feature plastic casing, which ultimately makes them cheaper to produce than Apple's aluminimum and glass handsets.

Analysts claimed Apple would be looking to tap into this emerging market, which is particularly prevalent in China, with a lower-cost, plastic iPhone 5C.

#dailymail

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

PHOTOS: Would you rock this dress from Victoria Beckham's Collection?...That's actually one of her favourites!

Victoria Beckham tweeted yesterday, that the baby blue dress (in the below pictures)was her favourite from her collection. This is quite unlike her usual clingy kind of style and looks as if she's wearing an oversized dress. Would you rock this dress? Yep or Nope?

Michael Le Vell trial verdict: Coronation Street star found NOT GUILTY of child sex charges

Leaving court following a seven-day trial that saw him branded a love cheat and an alcoholic, he smiled as he said: “I might go and have a drink now"

'Delighted': Michael Le Vell outside court

Jubilant Corrie star Michael Le Vell punched the air in triumph after being cleared of child sex abuse charges today – and immediately vowed to celebrate.

Leaving court following a seven-day trial that saw him branded a love cheat and an alcoholic, he smiled as he said: “I might go and have a drink now.”

The actor’s life had been torn apart for two years by claims he raped and sexually abused a child.

But jurors took just four hours to find him innocent of all charges.

As they returned from their deliberations, Le Vell anxiously clutched a picture of his father, who died of lung cancer in 1984.

He listened intently as the not guilty verdicts were announced before slumping forward and putting his hand to his head.

Then he nodded to the jury and mouthed the words “Thank you”.

His three sisters collapsed in tears as fans applauded from the public gallery, while one of the star’s minders said: “F****** get him out of there – now”.

Later Le Vell, in a grey suit and pink striped tie, waved to cheering well-wishers outside Manchester crown court as he told of his relief.

He said: “I am delighted, obviously. It’s a weight off everyone’s shoulders.”

He added: “I would just like to thank my fantastic legal team, the family for their support, security, and I would like to thank ITV for their continued support throughout this traumatic time for all of us, and I would like to say thank you all for being patient.

Asked when he would return to the soap to continue his 30-year role as garage mechanic Kevin Webster, he said: “I don’t know, I might have a holiday first. I’ll have to have a chat with my boss.”

His girlfriend Blanca Fouche celebrated his acquittal at their local pub, the Railway, in Hale, Manchester.

She said: “This is the verdict we knew would come. I always knew Michael was innocent.”

Fans shouted: “Well done, Kevin!” as the star was ushered into a car and whisked away from the court by his family and legal team.

And minutes later, just before 4pm, Le Vell made good his promise to treat himself to a drink by popping into the bar at the city’s Victoria and Albert hotel, where he ordered a pint of Becks lager.

Last night he was still celebrating with family and friends, as a pal revealed: “He’s just so happy it’s all over.

The friend added: “He feels it is two years of his life that he will never get back. He still can’t understand why this has happened to him.

“The case should never have been brought. He has been accused of the most appalling crimes, and believes he should never have been named in the first place.

"It’s been horrific, but now he can get his life back on track.”

Le Vell, 48, who was cleared of all 12 charges against him had always strenuously denied any wrongdoing.

His alleged victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was not in court to hear the not guilty verdicts.

The youngster, described by the prosecution as “bubbly, lovely, naive” – had earlier sobbed from behind a curtain as she told the jury that Le Vell raped her while she clutched a teddy bear.

She alleged he had abused her from the age of six until she was 14.

But her claims were dismissed after being described as “inconsistent, incoherent and unbelievable”.

If found guilty, Le Vell could have faced a sentence of life imprisonment.

#mirror.co.uk

Monday, 9 September 2013

Yemen: 8 year old child bride dies from internal injuries on wedding night

An eight year old bride in Yemen died from internal injuries on her wedding night, bleeding to death after deep vaginal tearing caused by sex with her 40 year old husband.

Rawan: Child bride dead at 8.

The girl, identified only by the name Rawan, died in Hardh, in northwestern Yemen, according to a report issued by UPI on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Activists in the region want to put an end to the practice of marrying young girls, and have called for police to arrest the girl's husband and family. Nevertheless, the forced marriage of child brides in Yemen remains a socially accepted custom in many rural areas.

Indeed, the practice has deep cultural and religious roots, and is widespread in Yemen. A February 2009 law set the minimum age for marriage at 17, but it was repealed after some conservative lawmakers called it un-Islamic.

In particular, a prominent Islamic cleric, Abdulmajeed al-Zindani, issued a fatwa in support of the practice and ultimately leading a successful campaign against legislation that would prevent adult men from marrying children.

The issue of Yemen's child bride problem made headlines three years ago when an 8-year-old girl went to court, demanding a judge dissolve her marriage to a man in his 30s. The girl eventually won a divorce, and legislators began looking at ways to curb the practice. However, they have so far been unsuccessful. Currently the law states that parents should decide when a daughter marries.

Unfortunately, reports indicate more than a quarter of Yemen’s females marry before age 15.

*What brutality! Say no to Childbride!

#examiner.com

Aston Villa Striker, Gabby Agbonlahor gets death threats after injuring One Direction's Louis Tomlinson in charity game

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor was the subject of death threats and shocking abuse from One Direction fans after injuring band member Louis Tomlinson.

The pair were playing in Stiliyan Petrov's game for charity at Celtic Park when the 26-year-old forward tackled the singer.

It was a fair challenge from the Villa man, but Tomlinson was injured and his notoriously, er, over-excited fans took to Twitter to send Agbonlahor abuse and threats -even though the account in question appears to be a fake.

@gabby_10 This guy hurt Louis knee. I shall hurt your face. I better hear that you apologized or I will find you, and I will kill you.

— #Ella (@Omg_Its_Ella) September 8, 2013

@gabby_10 i will chop your balls off

— louis tomlinson (@zaynoreos_) September 8, 2013

One fan told Agbonlahor she would "chop his balls off," while another threatened to kill him if he didn't apologize.

@gabby_10 DON'T EVER TOUCH LOUIS AGAIN WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE

— colleen (@mcluvinswag) September 8, 2013

On leaving the pitch, the boyband star then vomited - further provoking the ire of his loyal band of internet abusers.

A Petrov XI beat a Celtic XI 5-3 in the end, with Dimitar Berbatov netting a hat-trick for his former international team-mate's side.

Henrik Larsson scored for the hosts, while Jamie Redknapp, John Terry and Robert Pires were among the special guests to feature.
#mirror
Watch: Gabriel Agbonlahor injures One Direction's Louis Tomlinson.

Agbonlahor tackle on Tomlinson

Photos: 'Half Of A Yellow Sun' Premiere Toronto, Canada

Ngozi Chimamanda Adichie and Genevieve Nnaji .......looking radiant @ the 'Half Of A Yellow Sun' Premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada.

Onyeka Onwenu, John Boyega and Genevieve Nnaji

Thandie Newton at the Half Of A Yellow Sun premiere in a $795 Stella McCartney Black Compact Jersey Dress, Box Clutch, and $895 Faux Nappa Platform Sandals

Executive Producers Yewande Sadiku (L) and Muhtar Bakare arrive at the "Half Of A Yellow Sun" Premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada.

( September 7, 2013 - Source: Jerod Harris/Getty Images North America)

Actress Onyeka Onwenu arrives at the 'Half Of A Yellow Sun' Premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Terry Rice/WireImage)

Actress Anika Noni Rose

Onyeka Onwenu, John Boyega and Genevieve Nnaji

Thandie Newton at the Half Of A Yellow Sun premiere in a $795 Stella McCartney Black Compact Jersey Dress, Box Clutch, and $895 Faux Nappa Platform Sandals

( September 7, 2013 - Source: Jerod Harris/Getty Images North America)

Actress Anika Noni Rose

Sunday, 8 September 2013

Prime Minister David Cameron abandons official red box on train - to nip to buffet car

Prime Minister David Cameron left his official red box alone on a train - to nip to the buffet car.

Mr Cameron, who once left his daughter Nancy down the pub, strolled off down the aisle without the crucial briefcase.

The battered red box, emblazoned with the words ‘Prime Minister’ on the side, was left for all to see - with the key still in the lock.

Mr Cameron was travelling to a family wedding up North on the packed East Coast main-line train, leaving passengers in the carriage stunned.

These exclusive pictures show Mr Cameron’s red box perched, unattended on his train table - surrounded by four empty chairs where he had been sitting.

One gobsmacked passenger stopped to take a picture - without any security guards intervening.

He told the Mirror: “It was just sitting there. I could probably have run off with it if I’d wanted to.

“But instead I took a photo of it.”

Cameron works on a train

Former government minister Kevan Jones last night told the Mirror he was amazed by Mr Cameron’s bravado.

He said: “I was never allowed to take my red box on public transport. There were very clear rules.

“It’s astonishing, quite frankly, that he would just get up and walk off down the aisle.

“There could be any number of state secrets in that box.

“What would have happened if someone - for whatever reason - opened the window and chucked it out?”

Mr Cameron’s carelessness will spark outrage - as it comes after Transport minister Simon Burns claimed he couldn’t use public trains - because he was barred by official rules from working on confidential papers on the train.

The revelation is reminiscent of the time Labour Cabinet Minister James

Purnell sparked a security row after losing confidential documents on a packed train.

Mr Purnell took documents out of his red box on the trip - breaking strict protocol.

Edinburgh-bound: The East Coast train

Ministers are warned against taking their Cabinet briefcases on public transport amid fears secret papers could be lost or stolen.

Former Cabinet minister Peter Kilfoyle set out guidelines on carrying red boxes in 1999.

He said: “Where it is necessary to carry red boxes by public transport, they should be effectively disguised.”

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott told the Mirror: “I’m staggered that a Prime minister should be so slack about looking after Government secrets.

“The box could have contained detailed confidential intelligence about Syria. I never let mine out of my sight.

“It’s also a bit rich that his Government persecuted journalists for carrying secrets but left his own on his table while he went to the buffet car.

“Talk about Inter Twitty. The guy needs to get a grip.”

Mr Cameron was on the 7.44am train from King’s Cross to Edinburgh on Saturday leaving from Platform 1.

One witness, who had boarded the train late and was walking through the carriages looking for a seat - spotted Mr Cameron in the buffet car, which was closed at the time and empty apart from a ticket collector.

The man, from Essex, thought: “That’s a face I recognise.”

He told the Mirror “I carried on walking through the train and two carriages on I saw the PM’s red briefcase on a table all alone.”

The red brief case, clearly marked ‘Prime Minister’, was left unattended on a table with four seats.

A man was sitting on a pair of seats on the other side of the aisle, but he didn’t appear to mind a stranger taking a picture of the briefcase.

There was a man sitting in a seat of four behind him and a woman sitting in a seat of four behind Cameron’s chairs.

Our man said: “First of all I couldn’t believe that Cameron was on the train unprotected - I just walked past him.

“I could freely bump into this guy and there was no security or anyone around him

“And secondly it was incredible that his briefcase was lying there just like that.

“I could have quite easily have damaged it or scratched it or run off with it.

“And above all I couldn’t believe the key was in the lock.”

The witness said it took 30 seconds to walk from the buffet car to the table where the PM’s briefcase was.

Country do: Cam and Samantha arrive at the wedding
PA

Mr Cameron got off at York where he went to the country wedding of Samantha Cameron’s sister Alice Sheffield.

Fresh from the G20 summit in St Petersburg, Mr Cameron was seen taking pictures on his mobile phone outside Sutton-on-the-Forest Parish Church near York following Alice Sheffield’s wedding to Etienne Cadestin.

Ms Sheffield once worked for Mr Cameron as a correspondence secretary and is the founder of green cosmetics website Bare Faced Cheek.

Family wedding: Alice Sheffield - Samantha Cameron's sister - wed Etienne Cadestin
PA

Her new husband, Mr Cadestin, is a senior sustainability and energy consultant for estate agents Knight Frank.

Mrs Cameron and her half sister are the daughters of baronet Sir Reginald Sheffield.

The wedding meant that Mr Cameron was unable to attend the Highland Games at Balmoral.

Traditionally the Prime Minister spends a weekend with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in September and it often coincides with the Braemar Gathering.

But Mr Cameron will instead visit the Queen’s retreat later this month.

Last night a No10 spokesman said: ‘The box was not left unattended.

“The Prime Minister’s security detail was there at all times.”
Rubbish bin blunder by David Cameron's aide

David Cameron’s top adviser Oliver Letwin was caught by the Mirror dumping secret papers in waste bins in St James’s Park, London, in 2011.

Over five days he threw away 100 sensitive pieces of correspondence covering terrorism and national security.

Three years earlier former Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell walked off a packed train leaving confidential documents behind. They were picked up by two women and he got them back three days later.

Housing Minister Caroline Flint was photographed with a house prices briefing entitled: “We can’t tell how bad it will get.”

And the Treasury’s Danny Alexander let slip the coalition expected 500,000 jobs to go drastic because of spending cuts.

#dailymirror

X Factor judge, Nicole Scherzinger shares her bum twerking photos

X Factor judge, Nichole Scherzinger has taken some time out and headed to the beach with her friends for a day's sunbathing, sea paddling, and bum twerking.

"#teamtwerkcakes came out to play! Heeey, Team twerk caaakes! #paddleboardtwerking #goofballz," she tweeted.... in case you didn't understand what she was doing from the picture.

We're glad that Nicole is retaining her body heat with a hat

We're glad that Nicole is retaining her body heat with a hat

Saturday, 7 September 2013

Special Anti-Robbery Squad Cracks Down 7-Man Robbery Gang Led By Chioma Ezekwesiri, A Female Law Graduate of UNILAG

Cases of ladies leading deadly robbery gang is fast becoming a trend in Nigeria, with Lagos taking the lead. It seems prostitution is no longer paying some wayward ladies as much as they expect, hence the decision to take to the dangerous trade of armed robbery.

This is the case of Chioma Ezekwesiri, a Law graduate from the University of Lagos.
Chioma, who leads a 7-man robbery gang, was arrested with her gang members during an operation by SARS operatives after they received a distressed call from Bolatito Hotel in the Ijaiye area of Lagos.

According to police report, Chioma and her boys stormed the hotel after receiving tips that a customer who just sold 8 million naira worth of fertilizer was staying at the hotel.

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad team immediately surrounded the hotel and searched all its occupants. In the process, 2 guns and 12 live ammunition were found on the robbery suspects.

35yrs old Chioma and her gang members have been remanded in prison. They are: Amadi Igwe, 41; Raymond Chukwuka, 24; Ignatius Okeredi, 27; Michael Madu, 52; Okechukwu Jerome, 28

#informationnigeria

“It’s absolute nonsense!” Simon Cowell says Lauren Silverman is not a gold digger as he chats to Ellen DeGeneres

He’s kept fairly tight-lipped about becoming a father apart from the odd joke here and little hints and smirks there.
But Simon Cowell has opened up to chat show host Ellen DeGeneres and said there were exciting times ahead as he heads into fatherhood.
And he also wanted to set the record straight and dismissed rumours and gossip surrounding Lauren Silverman, insisting she’s not after him for his money.
The X Factor boss looked happy and relaxed as he chatted to Ellen about becoming a dad and the huge interest in the situation.
He told her: “I obviously can’t blame the media – it was kind of what I call a juicy story.
“It was well documented and it was kind of uncomfortable, you know, the situation. But these things happen and everyone is kind of calm now and I’m happy.
“I’m actually happier than I’ve ever been.”
However, he slammed those who dared to suggest that Silverman, the mother-to-be of his first child, is just doing this for his bank balance.

Simon denied Lauren was a gold-digger and said he's never been happier.

He said: “There was a lot of stuff that was said about her: that she trapped me and that she’s a gold-digger. It's absolute nonsense. She’s a great girl but, like I said, it was awkward because of the circumstances.”
During the interview, which airs in the US on Tuesday, Cowell was left in fits of laughter when Ellen presented him with a mini-me outfit of a low-cut T-shirt and jeans for the baby.
But he teased her about the sex of the baby, which he refused to divulge despite her pushing.
She said: “And it’s a boy?”
'You’ll have to wait and see,' Simon replies, but she continued: “But it’s a boy.”
He added: “Well, there are a lot of boys in my family so the odds are...”

#dailymirror

Ibadan Secondary School Principal Found Dead In A Gutter

The principal of Ijokodo Junior Secondary School 1, Ibadan, Oyo State Mr Segun Dare, was on Wednesday, found dead along the street to his home at Citaga area, Sango-Eleyele road, face down in a gutter, with his mobile handset in his pocket and a polythene bag containing soup ingredients.

It was gathered that the deceased left his home in the afternoon of Tuesday, September 3, to go to a first generation bank along Sango-Eleyele road but could not do what he intended doing there as he got there late and he reportedly called his wife and told her that he did not achieve his objective, informing her that he was returning home immediately.

When he failed to turn up at home as he promised, his wife called his number and a strange voice picked up the call telling her to get off the line as her husband was busy and would call her later.
Not too long after, the voice called to inform her that she could call her husband if she wished but her attempts at speaking with the deceased failed as her calls went unanswered.
The wife was said to have raised a search party which went round without locating the principal until late into Tuesday night.
The search party continued the following morning when his body was discovered.

Since the discovery of the principal’s body, there had been speculations that he was probably killed by some hoodlums who had been going to the school compound to smoke Indian hemp.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Olabisi Okuwobi-Ilobanafor said that it’s a case of sudden and unnatural death. “The body of the man was found on Monday morning face down. It was taken to the morgue. We are waiting for autopsy to determine what actually killed him. It is too early to jump into a conclusion,” she said.

#Naij.com

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Top Fat Burning Fruits

Some fruits are high in calories and natural sugar, but not everything is about the calorie count. It should be common sense that a banana which has 100 calories is much healthier than a low-fat bag of “cookies” that are pumped with chemicals and fake sweeteners.

Some people will still claim that that counting calories is more important than consuming smart calories. Although a large equation to weight loss is consuming a little less calories than you use, it is more complicated than that beyond the surface. A wise diet will not lead you to calorie counting that deprives your body of the nutrients it needs to burn fat and build muscle.

So remember, fruits are not your enemy. Some fruits even contain many nutritional substances that will actually burn fat, not make your body gain it. Here are list of some of the fruits that will help you conquer and burn the fat on your body.

1: Blueberries

Blueberries are super healthy.

Blueberries help you battle body fat while decreasing cardiovascular disease and risk of diabetes. In a study by University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center rats reduced their belly fat by 2 percent when consuming a small amount of blueberries every day.

The results are linked to high percentage of high antioxidants that rid your body of toxins that lead to weight gain and other health problems. Adding blueberries to yogurt of a bowl of cereal is an easy way to incorporate them into your diet.

2: Coconut

Coconuts are delicious.

Coconuts contain medium chain triglycerides (MCFA) that raise the metabolic rate of the liver up to 30 percent.

They are also a sweet and filling snack that you can replace with other junk food cravings. You can try coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut flour, coconut water or unsweetened shredded coconut. Dried coconut is also a tasty snack and can be added to all kinds of recipes to add a little flavor.
Try adding coconut milk to a cup of coffee for a sweet and tasty treat.

3: Avocados

Burn fat and improve health with avocado.

Avocado nutrients have fat that tell your body to stop spiking blood sugar. Spikes in blood sugar cause your body to store extra fat, and excess fat on our bodies is something that we all want to avoid.

Keep in mind these fruits are calorie and fat heavy, so just one combined with a meal is plenty for a day. Try adding a slice or two to a salad. You can also try making some spicy guacamole with jalapeno peppers. Incidentally jalapenos burn fat as well.

4: Tomatoes

Tomatoes make a delicious snack.

These fruits are packed with a whole lot of vitamin c and phytonutrients that both are fat killer. Vitamin C is what enables our bodies to burn fat that is already stored with exercise. The phytonutrient caretenoid serves as an antioxidant for our body that helps with losing weight and cardiovascular health.

With literally hundreds of varieties of tomato available, there are plenty of different tastes to keep you coming back for more.
Try slicing up a fresh tomato then drizzling olive oil and vinegar on top for a savory and light snack.
 

5: Apples and Pears

Apples & Pears will keep you healthy

Apple and pears help you lose weight in two different and very effective ways. Both fruits are packed with fiber that helps increase the metabolic rate and stay full in between meals. The second way they help is by adding pectin to a diet. Pectin actually restricts cells from taking in fat and it helps cells absorb water.

Try slicing an apple or pear up in the morning then caring it in a baggy for a quick snack when you are on the go.

6: Grapefruit

Juicy grapefruit are always good!

We discourage you for falling for the old grapefruit fad diets, but that doesn’t mean that this fruit isn’t a rock star food that burns fat. Grapefruits contain the antioxidant naringenin which evens out insulin levels.

This is a way of warding off the infamous hunger pains while allowing the body to burn fat more easily. You can just cut a grapefruit in half then enjoy it with a spoon for a quick snack that is fun to eat.

7: Bananas

Banana’s -great flat belly food.

Bananas are filled with healthy fibers that help curb appetite and make the body burn fat. The indigestible fibers in bananas, or a resistant starch, block carbs from being absorbed by the body. This makes the body burn fat as energy instead of the carbs.

The potassium in bananas helps build muscle that will in turn burn fat. A triple threat we love our yellow banana friends. You can try making a simple banana shake with yogurt, milk, bananas and ice for a healthy and cold treat.

8: Pomegranate

Try delicious juicy pomegranate.

Pomegranate juice is filled with antioxidants that get rid of the unwanted toxins in our body. The type of antioxidants in pomegranates are polyphenols, and these antioxidants boost the body’s metabolism according to a study from the University of California. To top it off they stop arterial lipid build-up and lower the appetite.

Try drinking a glass of pomegranate juice with a meal, or making a pomegranate milkshake. If the taste is a little too strong for you, you can try cutting it with water.

Watch the worst twerk fail ever! Twerking Caitlin Heller sets herself on fire!

The word and act of "twerking" has spread like wildfire across the Internet ever since Miley Cyrus' infamous VMA performance. And, in one unfortunate recent case, the fire metaphor is a bit too apropos. Watch and see what happens in this video below:

The twerking fail clip was posted online by Caitlin Heller who writes about the insane caught-on-camera moment:
I tried making a sexy twerk video for my boyfriend and things got a little too hot :)

We're all just glad to hear you're alright, Caitlin, and can laugh about the incident afterwards. Maybe try a room with a bit more space with your follow-up performance? (And at least make sure no candles are lit next time!)

#huffingtonpost

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