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Tuesday 13 January 2015
Monday 12 January 2015
Spaghetti: The Art of Eating Your Way Through
Spaghetti: The Art of Eating Your Way Through
Spaghetti is a very popular dish, eaten all over the world and made in many different ways. Although spaghetti is delicious and nutritious, it can be a struggle to consume. This is frustrating when all you want to do is enjoy every strand on your plate without losing your manners. According tohellofood.com, you can successfully eat your spaghetti with a fork, enjoy every single bite and look great doing so by following the tips below;
1. Fork & Spoon: The fork should be held in your right hand and the spoon in the left, lift a few strands off your plate and twirl it using the spoon as a backdrop. Twirl it all the way up and enjoy.
2. Fork: This is a very popular way of eating spaghetti. Lift a little bit off the plate and twirl it against the wall/side of your plate until it is all rolled up.
3. Slurping: Made popular by “The Lady and the tramp”, lift your spaghetti off the plate with your fork and slurping it up the fun, however, this method is messy so try to avoid it if you’re eating with someone you’re want to impress. You probably have to save this one for date night with your television.
4. Cutting: The last and the least advised method of eating a spaghetti is using the knife to slice the strands to pieces (like you’re about to feed a young child). This method is not usually advised for adults because it is said to make one look really rather odd.
Although a very tricky food, eating spaghetti is an art all foodies should master.
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Saturday 10 January 2015
Eating a handful of almonds daily can reduce belly fat, waist circumference, leg fat and improve a man's sperm count and quality.
According to research, a handful of almonds a day (about 42g) could be the key to a longer and shapelier life.
The nutrient-rich nuts can get rid of your belly fat and waist circumference , give you slimmer legs and lower the risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol.
Experts from Pennsylvania State University compared the diets of 52 overweight, middle-aged adults with high-cholesterol over 12 weeks.
Previous studies have shown that an almond diet is linked to improved heart health - but scientists say this is the largest controlled study to date.
Despite no differences in weight between the two groups, the almond diet was found to significantly reduce belly fat, waist circumference and leg fat.
Almonds were also found to lower cholesterol, lowering the risk of heart disease.
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ALMONDS BOOST MALE FERTILITY: EATING SEVEN NUTS A DAY COULD IMPROVE A MAN'S SPERM COUNT AND QUALITY
Eating seven nuts a day could improve a man's sperm count and quality, say Italian doctors who are testing the theory in a trial of 100 men being treated for infertility at a hospital in Turin.
One group will add seven nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds or peanuts) to their normal diet; another group will reduce their intake of saturated fat by cutting down on processed meat and dairy products, and increase the amount of polyunsaturated fats, from foods such as oily fish and seeds.
The team at Azienda Ospedaliera Citta della Salute e della Scienza di Torino believe both strategies may improve fertility, as polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to have a number of effects that help, including reducing inflammation.
Friday 9 January 2015
Saudi Arabia begins 1000 lash sentence for blogger as punishment for insulting Islam
Today, Saudi authorities publicly lashed blogger, Raif Badawi after weekly prayers. He is due to receive 50 lashes every week for a period of 20 weeks for allegedly insulting Islam on his websit. Badawi's site also called for an end to the dominance of religion over Saudi public life
Twitter users are rallying in support of him with the hashtags #FreeRaif, #IStandWithRaif and #JeSuisRaif
Twitter users are rallying in support of him with the hashtags #FreeRaif, #IStandWithRaif and #JeSuisRaif
PARIS TERROR: THREE TERRORISTS AND FOUR HOSTAGES DEAD BUT FEMALE ACCOMPLICE STILL ON THE RUN
Three Islamic jihadists were dead today after special forces brought an end to more than two days of massacre which left at least 17 dead in France. Said (bottom right) and Cherif (top right) Kouachi, the brothers who had assassinated 12 people at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, died in a blaze of gunfire (right) at a printworks near Paris where they held one hostage, who survived.
Moments later, dozens of commandos (left) stormed a Jewish grocery in east Paris where accomplice Amedey Coulibaly (top left) was threatening to kill a number of terrified hostages including women and children. The 32-year-old, responsible for the death of a woman police officer on Thursday, was also killed in the assault. But his girlfriend and accomplice, Hayat Boumeddiene (bottom left) - described as 'armed and dangerous' is on the run.
Tragically, four hostages were killed while another five were seriously wounded.
BREAKING NEWS: The Kouachi brothers suspected of carrying out the attack on Charlie Hedbo newspaper in France have been killed by security forces
'The Paris sieges are over. All gunmen are dead and all hostages are alive' - AFP quotes 'official spokesman'.
The Kouachi brothers suspected of carrying out the attack on Charlie Hedbo newspaper in France have been killed by security forces.
Gunfire and explosions had been heard at a print works north of Paris, where security forces had encircled the two suspects.
Meanwhile, French police have stormed a Jewish supermarket in eastern Paris killing another hostage taker, believed to be Amedy Coulibaly.
After several explosions, police stormed the shop in Portes de Vincennes and several hostages exited the store shortly afterwards and were taken to safety.
The suspects are reportedly connected to Said and Cherif Kouachi, who carried out the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, killing 12 people.
PHOTO: Police released an image of Coulibaly, 32, and Hayat Boumeddiene, 26, who were suspected of being involved in the attack
The Kouachi brothers suspected of carrying out the attack on Charlie Hedbo newspaper in France have been killed by security forces.
Gunfire and explosions had been heard at a print works north of Paris, where security forces had encircled the two suspects.
First image of the hostages being freed in Porte de Vincennes.
Meanwhile, French police have stormed a Jewish supermarket in eastern Paris killing another hostage taker, believed to be Amedy Coulibaly.
After several explosions, police stormed the shop in Portes de Vincennes and several hostages exited the store shortly afterwards and were taken to safety.
The suspects are reportedly connected to Said and Cherif Kouachi, who carried out the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, killing 12 people.
PHOTO: Police released an image of Coulibaly, 32, and Hayat Boumeddiene, 26, who were suspected of being involved in the attack
Thursday 8 January 2015
Another Terror Attack hits Paris: Female police officer shot dead and another wounded by lone shooter in Paris just hours after the massacre that killed 12
Following yesterday's terror attack in Paris, a female police officer has been shot dead and a street cleaner left injured around 8am this morning.
According to reports, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the officer had stopped to investigate a traffic accident when the firing started.
'There was an officer in front of a white car and a man running away who shot,' said a witness, Ahmed Sassi, who saw the shooting from his home.
He said the shooter was not masked and wore dark clothes.
'It didn't look like a big gun because he held it with one hand,' Sassi said.
William Thomas, a 19-year-old who lives close to this morning's attack, said: 'I was woken up by the first three shots.
'Then I heard someone shout "Take that" and there were another two shots. It was before 8am.'
A man who appeared to be of North African origin was seen running away from the scene. He was thought to be wearing a bullet proof vest.
PHOTOS: Reality Star posts shocking photos of her Botched Cosmetic Surgery as a warning to other women
MTV Teen Mom reality star, Farrah Abraham tweeted shocking photos of her botched lip surgery, which she captioned :, “Girlfriends don’t say I didn’t warn ya,”, to warn followers about the potential dangers of cosmetic surgery. See photos:
Wednesday 7 January 2015
Manhunt for 3 suspects involved in a deadly terrorist attack on an anti-Islamist newspaper which left not less than 12 people dead in France
Two brothers were tonight named as being among the three suspects involved in a deadly terrorist attack on an anti-Islamist newspaper in France.
The Masked gunmen had stormed Paris headquarters with AK-47s shouting 'Allahu akbar!' and 'the Prophet has been avenged'
They stalked the building asking for people's names before killing the editor, three renowned cartoonists and the deputy chief editor - men who had regularly satirised Islam.
Editor Stephane Charbonnier had famously shrugged off threats, saying: 'I'd rather die standing than live kneeling'
The gunmen escaped in a hijacked car and remained on the loose this evening after a shootout with police.
President Barack Obama offered U.S. help in pursuing the gunmen, saying they had attacked freedom of expression.
Said Kouachi, 34, and Cherif Kouachi, 32, were identified along with Hamyd Mourad, 18, all French nationals.
The suspected Al Qaeda militants massacred 12 people in Paris today - and among those slaughtered was a police officer as he begged for mercy.
Thousands of people gathered tonight at the Republique Square near the scene to honour the victims, holding signs reading 'Je suis Charlie' - 'I am Charlie'.
A police officer pleads for mercy on the pavement in Paris before being shot in the head by masked gunmen during an attack on the headquarters of the French satirical publication Charlie Hebdo, a notoriously anti-Islamic publication
People gather in Toulouse tonight to show their solidarity for the victims of the attack
Faces of the victims: Among the journalists killed were (l to r) Charlie Hebdo's deputy chief editor Bernard Maris and cartoonists Georges Wolinski, Jean Cabut, aka Cabu, Stephane Charbonnier, who is also editor-in-chief, and Bernard Verlhac, also known as Tignous
Tuesday 6 January 2015
Howard Donald of 'Take That' weds secretly
Howard Donald of Take That secretly got married to girlfriend Katie Halil last Friday The couple were pictured (above photo) taking a walk during their honeymoon in Berlin, Germany.
Solange Knowles is the new ambassador of Parisian fashion brand Elevenparis alongside Christopher Owens
Beyonce's trendy younger sister, Solange has been chosen as the new face of Parisian fashion label Elevenparis. Alongside American rocker Christopher Owens, she follows celebrity models Kate Moss and Lenny Kravitz who have previously featured.
Monday 5 January 2015
PHOTOS: Brazilian Miss BumBum runnerup nearly dies as plastic surgery fillers begins to rot her tissues (Graphic photos)
27 yr old Andressa Urach who was runner-up in the 2012 Brazilian Miss BumBum competition, has been hospitalized after cosmetic gels injected to make her bum and thighs bigger, began to rot her tissues.
The model and TV presenter spent a month in intensive care and feared she would lose her leg after fillers had to be removed, triggering a life-threatening infection and sceptic shock.
Brazil has reportedly overtaken U.S. to become most prolific plastic surgery nation.
She underwent two unsuccessful drainage procedures, according to reports, before suffering from septic shock and being moved to intensive care.
At one point her life was in danger and it was claimed her leg could have had to be amputated.
Her mother Marisete De Favari logged in to her Twitter account, asking the model's 220,000 followers to pray for her as she remained on the ward in a serious state.
'I would ask for prayers from friends and people who wish for the recovery of my daughter,' she wrote on December 10.
'She's starting to walk, put her foot down and sit. After all this time lying down, she expected it would be painful. She has been taking morphine since entering the hospital, but now they are taking the drugs away from her gradually.
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Sunday 4 January 2015
Beloved ESPN anchor Stuart Scott dies @ 49
Long time ESPN anchor Stuart Scott died Sunday morning aged 49. Sportscenter colleague Hannah Storm announced Scott's passing live on the air as she fought back tears.
Scott who was diagnosed with cancer in November 2007 opened up about his fight with cancer at the ESPYs last July, when accepting the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
"When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer," Scott said at the time. "You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live."
Rest in peace! What a loss!
Saturday 3 January 2015
Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel finalize their divorce nearly a year after separating
Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel have finalized their divorce a year after separating.
They announced their split in December 2013 but quickly and secretly finalized their divorce on December 3, 2014.
Diggs and Menzel were married for 10 years and have a five-year-old son named Walker.
PHOTOS: 'Byojaku face'.... makeup trend that makes your face sickly and pale gaining huge popularity in Japan
A popular makeup trend known as 'byojaku face', which involves making yourself look sick and pale is gaining huge popularity in Japan.
Rather than sweeping blusher diagonally along the cheekbone from mouth, or even dabbing it on the apples of your cheeks, the new place for it to go is directly underneath your eyes.
The red around the eyes gives the impression that its wearer is slightly unwell or as if they've been crying, and in need of looking after.
The look was pioneered by Ranzuki, a teen magazine with the tagline 'I can be the cutest and most stylish girl in class'.
Popular online site Tokyo Girls Update published a feature on the trend.
Author Kanako Kirita wrote: 'According to Japanese school girls, a sickly face consists of pale skin, worried brows, and slightly tinted cheeks and lips.
'This look gives off the unapproachable, damsel in distress vibe that makes people want to protect them.'
The puffy eyebag look is said to make you look a little bit tired, as if you've been having trouble sleeping
Other sickly makeup trends include aegyo sal, which involves women who do not have a natural pouch under their eyes creating one with a bit of shading or tape.
The puffy eyebag look is said to make you look a little bit tired, as if you've been having trouble sleeping. The trend is especially popular In Korea.
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#ranzuki
Friday 2 January 2015
Jourdan Dunn revealed as the first solo black model since 12 years to cover Vogue Magazine
24-year-old model, Jourdan Dunn is the first solo black model to grace the the cover of Vogue magazine since 2002
Jourdan previously starred on a joint cover but this is her first solo effort
She shared the cover image of the fashion magazine on Instagram to her 954,000 followers after speculation on Twitter today.
She wrote: 'I'm so Happy to finally say I'M ON THE COVER OF BRITISH VOGUE!!!'
Jourdan previously starred on a joint cover but this is her first solo effort
She shared the cover image of the fashion magazine on Instagram to her 954,000 followers after speculation on Twitter today.
She wrote: 'I'm so Happy to finally say I'M ON THE COVER OF BRITISH VOGUE!!!'
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