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Monday, 27 July 2015

Michael Jackson's dad hospitalized after suffering stroke





According to a statement issued by The Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo, 87-year-old Joe Jackson was admitted Sunday afternoon (July 26) to their intensive care unit following a stroke.

The father of Michael Jackson, suffered three heart attacks and has been fitted with a pacemaker during an emergency surgery. His heart stopped beating for 10 seconds before he was revived by medical staff at the Albert Einstein Hospital.
He flew to Brazil to celebrate his 87th birthday but missed his birthday party on Saturday because he wasn't feeling well.
He was due back to the US on Tuesday. Family members want Jackson to return to the US for treatment, but at the moment his health is too uncertain to travel.



Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only child of the late singer Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown dies aged 22



"Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away July, 26 2015, surrounded by her family," the Houston family said in a statement. "She is finally at peace in the arms of God. We want to again thank everyone for their tremendous amount of love and support during these last few months."

Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only child of the late singer Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, died Sunday, almost six months after she was found unresponsive in a bathtub. She was 22.

Her boyfriend, Nick Gordon and a friend discovered Bobbi face down and unresponsive in a bath tub on Jan. 31 and Gordon attempted to revive her. As she lay in various hospitals for months, the Houston and Brown sides of her family frequently feuded over how to care for her, making headlines with their disagreements. Bobbi was placed in a medically-induced coma and had been breathing with the aid of a ventilator before she died on Sunday.

Her mother, Whitney Houston was found dead in a hotel bath in Los Angeles in 2012.

Sunday, 26 July 2015

10 foods that boost hair growth

A salmon filet on a plate beside green beans, with sliced cherry tomatoes on top
Salmon
Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B-12 and iron. Essential omega-3 fatty acids are needed to support scalp health.

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Dark Green Vegetables
Spinach, as well as broccoli and other dark green vegetables, is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum, an oily substance, secreted by your hair follicles, which is the body’s natural hair conditioner.

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Beans
Legumes like kidney beans and lentils provide lots of protein to promote hair growth. They also provide ample iron, zinc, and biotin. Biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair. Three or more cups of lentils or beans each week is expert recommended.

Glasses filled with pistachios, almonds and walnuts
Nuts
Brazil nuts are one of the best sources of selenium, an important mineral for the health of your scalp. Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may help conditioning your hair. They also contain zinc, same as cashews and almonds.  Zinc deficiency can lead to hair shedding.

A grilled chicken breast and asparagus on a plate
Poultry
Inadequate or low-quality protein can result in loss of hair colour.

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Eggs
Eggs are one of the best protein sources. They also contain biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.

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Whole Grains
Whole grains, including whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals are excellent for a hair-healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins.

Oysters on ice
Oysters
Apart from being an aphrodisiac, Oysters is also a good source of zinc which is a powerful antioxidant,and can also lead to healthy hair.

An assortment of dairy products on a cutting board and blue gingham tablecloth
Low-Fat Dairy Products
Low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, which is an important mineral for hair growth. They also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources.
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Carrots
Carrot is an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp along with good vision.

Sunday, 19 July 2015

Bill Cosby admits using drugs to take advantage of women


     
The New York Times has published highlights from the transcript of a deposition of Bill Cosby that took place in 2005 and 2006. During the intense questioning which took place at a Philadelphia hotel, Cosby presented himself as an unapologetic, cavalier playboy who used his fame and wealth to take advantage of women. The deposition was held as part of a lawsuit filed by Andrea Constand, who accused the comedian of drugging and sexually assaulting her. The parties have been prohibited from releasing the memorandum because of a confidentiality clause that was part of the settlement agreement, but the deposition itself was never sealed.
 
The deposition revealed:
 
-That Cosby admitted he had procured a type of sedative called Quaaludes, with the intent of giving them to women he was planning to have sex with. He also admitted to giving Andrea Constand one-and-a-half tablets of Benadryl.
- That Cosby as cultivated relationships with young women by acting as a mentor figure to them, spending time with them, and taking on a larger and larger role in their lives before pushing them for sex acts.
- That Cosby admitted to paying a woman to keep quiet about their affair through the talent agency that represented him.
 
Constand's lawyer had asked the court to release the 10,000-page deposition transcript to the public.

Thursday, 2 July 2015

PHOTOS: Police hunt for 'illegal child marriage broker' after he reportedly arranged marriage between a 35-year-old man and a little girl aged only 6

The Indian police have launched a manhunt for an 'illegal child marriage broker' after he reportedly arranged marriage between a 35-year-old man and a little girl aged only 6.


The marriage broker known as Jamuni Bai, is known for arranging marriages with child brides for about £350, say police in Rajasthan, India.

Photos have emerged showing the shocking marriage of  35-year-old Ratan Lal Jat to a six-year-old girl.

It's thought the wedding took place secretly on June 23 in a village temple ceremony witnessed by 5 people including broker, Jamuni Bai.

Groom Ratan Lal Jat, has been arrested under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006, but police are still hunting Bai.