Monday, August 8, 2016
Why Michael Phelps and other Olympians have big red circles all over their skin
Michael Phelps will swim his first event of the Rio Olympics on Sunday night, and he'll do it with noticeable red circle marks splayed all across his back.
If you've watched any of the Olympics so far, you've most likely seen similar spots on other athletes, including some American male gymnasts. The marks are the result of cupping therapy, a healing technique that is particularly en vogue among Olympians.
Beach volleyball star's outfit attracts worldwide media attention in a sport used to seeing the tiniest of bikinis
Women's beach volleyball usually attracts criticism because the athletes' kit is too skimpy.
However, 19-year-old Egyptian player Doaa Elghobashy is turning perceptions of the sport on their head.
Whereas her rivals hit the sand on Copacabana beach in bikinis that would make a Page Three model think twice, Doaa competes in a headscarf, leggins and full-length sleeves. Her feet are bare.
Surprisingly, the most successful country in the history of the Olympics is Finland
- Getty
Since the first Olympic Games in Greece 1896, a total of 14,714 medals have handed out in the Summer Olympics. USA is by far the most successful country with 2,399 medals.
Counting per capita, Americans are however beaten by several nations. To surprise of many, it's Finland that receives the gold medal. With a total of 303 medals, and a population of 5.5 million in 2015, the Nordic country has won 2.3 medals per game, per million population, The Guardian has calculated.
Dutch cyclist in intensive care after fracturing her back in gruesome crash 6 miles from winning gold medal
Dutch cyclist Annemiek Van Vleuten had a comfortable lead in the women's Olympic road race just six miles shy of the finish line when she suffered an awful crash on a steep, slippery descent. She went head-over-handlebars and appeared to land headfirst on the road's curb.
After the race, the Dutch cycling federation announced the she had fractured her back in three places, and suffered a concussion from the crash. She will spend the night in intensive care.
Nigeria's Chierika Okogu celebrates as she qualifies for Quarterfinals
23-year-old first Nigerian rower at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Chierika Okogu took to her Instagram to celebrate her advancement to the Quarterfinals. She shared a photo of herself rowing to victory, writing:
"What a time to be alive...onto quarterfinals on Tuesday! #teamnigeria #NGR #rowing #olympics #rio #drake"
'You should cut their d***s off': German reality TV model screams as she appears in court for 'falsely accusing two men of rape' even though video showed her saying 'no, stop it' during sex
A German reality TV model has appeared in court today over claims she falsely accused two men of rape - even though a video showed her saying 'no, stop it' during the sex.
Gina-Lisa Lohfink, 29, is accused by the men - identified as Pardis Fardjad-Azad and Sebastian Pinto - of inventing rape allegations against them after they had a threesome.
When she appeared in court - and heard that the judge was going to play parts of a sex tape in public - she burst into tears and the process had to be interrupted for nearly 15 minutes.
'It is really bad what is being done to me here,' she sobbed.
The public prosecutor in Berlin believes her rape testimony was false in a case dating back to June 2012.
As the judge looked at the sex video on a laptop, he turned to her and with the sound down Gina-Lisa shouted out: 'Sex with two men - I say I don't want that! Horny - OK, we'll watch more movies. It was bad what was done to me, sex with two men. You should cut their d***s off.'
When Pinto took the stand to testify, she left the court, saying she could not bear to see him.
He said he got to know her at a celebrity event. Then 'from 11pm on we were in my club Maxxim. In the meantime Pardis came in. She took him to her table.
'When I had finished work around 5am I got the message that they are waiting for me. Our night started around 6am or 7am. We had a fun threesome. Everything was filmed on my mobile phone.
Friday, August 5, 2016
SHULEYDEE - AYAMA (Prod by Mekoyo) @realshuleydee
Fresh from the stables of Forever Records, we present a brand new single titled AYAMA by Shuleydee. This song was produced by seasoned producer Mr Mekoyo. The song has a contemporary African feel and is one of many hot songs coming from Shuleydee.
Shuleydee is a cosmopolitan artiste whose sound is a hybrid of pop highlife and dancehall. She writes her material and one special quality is she has the power in her vocal delivery.
She has recorded with the likes of Wried MC, Mr Mekoyo and K Switch. She is one of the most promising acts to emerge from Africa in very recent times. She has spent time honing her craft in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos and America. She recently signed an endorsement deal with a construction company, SUTOL CRUSHED ROCK INDUSTRIES NIGERIA Ltd and DLG Clothing.
Shuleydee represents the new African sound. She is one to watch out for. Follow @realshuleydee, @loritosan @weirdmcofficial and for bookings, contact Shule2yk@yahoo.com and call 08061630049.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
The most chilling details from the recently found diary of the head of the Nazi SS
Thought to have been missing for 71 years, around 1,000 pages ofHeinrich Himmler's office diary have been recently discovered in a Russian military archive.
The entries, which are beingpublished by a German newspaper and in turn translated by the British press, contain personal insights into the life of the head of the SS in Nazi Germany.
In the excerpts, Himmler can be found to have started his days with two-hour massages with a doctor, followed by his murderous duties that shocked the world.
"The most interesting thing for me is this combination of doting father and cold-blooded killer," said Damian Imoehl, a journalist who assisted in finding the diary pages.
"One day he starts with breakfast and a massage from his personal doctor, then he rings up his wife and daughter ... and after that he decides to have 10 men killed," Imoehl told The Times of London.
Intricate details into the daily horrors of the Holocaust remain scant or casual, either intentionally or because of the fact that he may have had a void in his emotions.
''I need a nap'': Will Smith admits he struggled to keep up with the younger Suicide Squad cast
Hollywood star Will Smith has admitted he struggled trying to keep up with the partying of actors half his age.
The Men In Black actor stars as hitman Deadshot in comic-book film Suicide Squad, which also features model Cara Delevingne, 23, and Australian actress Margot Robbie, 26.
Arriving at the European premiere of the film in London's Leicester Square, Smith said: "I'm 47. Do not hang out with 20-year-olds. Do not do it.
"It ruins every aspect of your 40-year-old life when you try to hang out with 20-year-olds.
"I had about six weeks on set when I was like: 'I can be 20, this is fun'. But from tattooing, to working 14-hour days and then hanging out for four hours, and parties on set... I need a nap."
Flying Squad snatch 'machete robbery gang' after lying in wait outside London jewellers in posh Mayfair
The Flying Squad snatched a 'machete robbery gang' after lying in wait outside a posh London jewellers in a dramatic operation today.
Police confirmed their hero team - also known as The Sweeney - arrested four men as part of a pre-planned intelligence-led operation in Mayfair in central London this morning.
They said it was in order to thwart an alleged "smash and grab robbery at a jewellery store on Piccadilly, W1".
Four Flying Squad officers were injured during the arrest as four of the alleged gang "attempted to flee the scene on two mopeds".
One of the officers remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after allegedly being run down during the operation.
Two axes, a knife and machete were all recovered at the scene.
No jewellery was thought to be taken during the incident. One report said police recovered stolen jewellery at the scene.
Worshiper by day & Husband by night. (Mr Beloved John) @mrbelovedjohn
Gospel Sensation Mr Beloved John who is a Recording and Performing Artiste is here with a new hit. Mr Beloved John is a song writer, composer, preacher and worshiper. After successfully releasing some hit songs like ‘Only You’ among others, He is here again with another great song Ekele.
“Ekele – Attitude of gratitude”
Former psychology professor sentenced to six years in prison for killing a man she says raped her
A former psychology professor, 41 year old Norma Patricia Esparza, was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday for the 1995 murder of the man she says raped her when she was a college student in California.
Esparza pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter two years ago in a deal with prosecutors.
In 1995, Esparza reportedly pointed out Gonzalo Ramirez at a bar to her former boyfriend Gianni Van and two others followed and rear-ended Ramirez in his vehicle, then attacked, kidnapped and killed him, dumping his body on the side of a road in Irvine, authorities said.
Ramirez's body was found by the road in Orange County.
Esparza moved to France, received a doctorate in psychology and worked as a consultant for the World Health Organization and as a professor in Switzerland.
Esparza pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter two years ago in a deal with prosecutors.
In 1995, Esparza reportedly pointed out Gonzalo Ramirez at a bar to her former boyfriend Gianni Van and two others followed and rear-ended Ramirez in his vehicle, then attacked, kidnapped and killed him, dumping his body on the side of a road in Irvine, authorities said.
Ramirez's body was found by the road in Orange County.
Esparza moved to France, received a doctorate in psychology and worked as a consultant for the World Health Organization and as a professor in Switzerland.
Nigerian Olympic football team stranded in Atlanta following disagreement over chatter flight
The opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics is on Friday night but the football part of the tournament will begin tomorrow August 4th and Nigeria is supposed to play Japan in the opening match but guess where our footballers are? They are stuck in Atlanta following a disagreement over their chatter flight. Watch the report from CNN after the cut to understand better...
Barcelona 4-2 Leicester: Ahmed Musa scores twice but Foxes come unstuck in Stockholm
Leicester staged an Ahmed Musa-inspired comeback in the second half but were eventually out-gunned by Barcelona in their final pre-season friendly in Stockholm.
A Luis Suarez strike sandwiched between two excellent Munir finishes gave the La Liga champions a 3-0 half-time lead and 17-year-old substitute Rafa Mujica sealed the 4-2 victory after two excellent strikes from Leicester's new Nigerian striker.
But while Leicester go into their competitive season opener off the back of shipping eight goals in two games there were certainly some promising signs for Claudio Ranieri .
1 dead, 5 injured in London knife attack
One person was killed and five others were injured in a knife attack in central London late Wednesday night.
Scotland Yard counterterrorism command was investigating the stabbings in the city's Russell Square — police were called there around 10:30 p.m. local time on reports of a man attacking people with a knife, the Metropolitan Police said.
"Early indications suggest that mental health was a factor in this horrific attack. However we are keeping an open mind regarding the motive and terrorism remains one line of inquiry being explored," Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, from the Metropolitan Police, said.
One woman died at the scene from her injuries, she was believed to be in hers 60s. Two other women and three men received "various injuries" during the attack, according to the Sccotland Yard. No further indictations were given about the severity of the injuries.
Emirates plane crash: Hero firefighter dies saving 282 passengers moments before jet explodes

A hero firefighter has died saving 300 passengers and crew after an Emirates plane crash landed at an airport today.
Jasim Issa Mohammed Hassan died while putting out the flames after the jet crashed and burst into flames at Dubai International Airport.
All passengers and crew onboard were saved but it has now emerged that the firefighter died after sustaining injuries during the rescue efforts.
Saif Al Suwaidi, director of General Civil Aviation Authority said the firefighter “lost his life while saving the lives of others”.
As reported by The National, Mr Al Suwaidi said: "I salute his ultimate sacrifice that kept many from harm’s way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
The man helped 282 fliers and 12 cabin staff escape from the burning jet alive after it crash landed at Dubai International Airport this afternoon.
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 10 points in new Fox News poll
Hillary Clinton took a double-digit lead over Donald Trump in a Fox News poll released on Wednesday.
The poll showed Clinton with a 10-point lead over Trump, with 49% of 1,022 registered voters saying that they back the Democratic nominee.
It was conducted by telephone and with live interviewers from July 31 to August 2 and had a margin of error of 3 points.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
This NFL Player Had An Adorably Terrifying The Walking Dead-Themed Wedding — Watch The Cute Video!
'Til death by zombie do them part.
The Walking Dead may be known for forcing its characters to attend a lot of funerals… but we're happy to say the show is now responsible for at least one wedding!
No, Glenn and Maggie didn't officially have a service off-camera — in actuality, a professional football player just tied the knot with a zombie-themed ceremony.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams and his new bride,Risalyn Williams, ran down the aisle over the weekend surrounded by zombified versions of their bridal party!
Apparently, the NFLer is a big fan of the AMC drama and originally wanted to do zombie-themed engagement photos, but since he was in the middle of his sports season a few months ago, DeAngelo and Risalyn decided to save the horror for their actual wedding day.
But if your invitation somehow got lost in the mail… De teamed up with ESPN to document the entire thing, and even gushed to the sports outlet about the big day, saying:
"It is a dream come true! What makes it even more magical is not only did I become a walker, I became a husband."
That's the cutest thing we've heard all day!
How to fix all of your sleep problems with science
It seems like it's getting harder and harder to get a good night's sleep.
A myriad of distractions are constantly in cahoots to keep you from getting enough shut-eye.
We're supposed to get seven to nine hours of sleep, but many Americans don't hit that target every night.
Sleep can provide incredible health benefits — from helping us lose weight to improving our memories, and even making us happier.
So when you're lying in bed with one of these nine common sleep problems, here's what the science says you should do:
Strategically placing pillows is a good way to relieve all sorts of pain. If you wake up with a sore shoulder, try hugging your pillow when you’re going to sleep.
Iggy Azalea Talks Adam Lambert, ‘X Factor’ & Her French Montana Collab
Iggy Azalea has a habit of spilling the tea during red carpet interviews and she came through with a couple of juicy tidbits at Maxim’s Hot 100 party on Saturday night (July 30). The Australian rapper started by opening up about judging styles on X Factor Australia. “I’m the nice one,” she told E! News. “I thought that I would be the mean one, but Adam [Lambert] is so spicy. He really tells it how it is. I think I’m pretty meek compared to him.” As for her new music?
Donald Trump is getting slammed by billionaires with way more money than him
Mark Cuban on Saturday during a campaign event, and Warren Buffett on Monday.
Clinton is campaigning with the ultrarich for two reasons:
- These three men can make the case, more credibly than almost anyone else, that Donald Trump is a bad businessman.
- It drives Donald Trump crazy to be criticized by people with more money than him.
Unlike Trump, Clinton's billionaires are self-made. Cuban has particular authority when he mocks Trump for having to "ask daddy for a small loan of a million dollars" when he started his career — and when he calls Trump a "jagoff."
Bloomberg, who has four times as much wealth as Trump claims to have, was especially cutting last Wednesday at the convention:
Lady GaGa Goes Braless In A Sheer Top In New York
Free the nipple and the boob!
Lady GaGa bared it all in a sheer black pocket tee on her way out of a recording studio in New York Monday night.
The singer/actress got lucky that the pocket on her t-shirt covered her left breast, but her right one was out there for all to see!
But GaGa seemed completely oblivious to that little detail as she strode confidently down the street and didn't try to cover up at all.
Check out the uncensored pic (below)!
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