Monday, November 27, 2017

Miss Universe 2017: Which country snatched the crown from France?


The 66th annual Miss Universe pageant was broadcast Sunday on Fox — yet for the 66th consecutive year, every single contestant inexplicably hailed from the same planet.

Steve Harvey and supermodel Ashley Graham shared hosting duties for the three-hour live event, which was filmed at Planet Hollywood’s AXIS Theater in Las Vegas, with running commentary provided by Carson Kressley and pageant pro Lu Sierra. On hand to judge were Wendy Fitzwilliam (Miss Universe 1998), E!’s Ross Mathews, Top Model‘s Jay Manuel, Fox Sports’ Megan Olivi, YouTube’s Lele Pons, and Pia Wurtzbach (Miss Universe 2015).

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Missing Argentine Submarine ‘Found By US Navy’

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An Argentine submarine that went missing in the southern Atlantic ‘may have been found’ as rescuers race to get oxygen to the 44 people on board.
The Argentinian ARA San Juan submarine vanished last Wednesday after it reported an electric breakdown, writes the BBC.
On Monday, navy officials said noises picked up by two search vessels were not from the missing submarine, which was the second false alarm on the search.

After Weinstein: A List of Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct and the Fallout for Each




After multiple women came forward to accuse Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood producer, of sexual misconduct, at least 30 high-profile men in a variety of industries have also been accused. Since then, a number have resigned, been fired or experienced other fallout after claims ranging from inappropriate text messages to rape.

Here is a list of such cases that have been brought to public attention since the Weinstein scandal broke on Oct. 5. It does not include accusations against men for whom there has been no or minimal fallout.

Forbes names Kendall Jenner as the world’s highest-paid model with earnings of $22 million


Kendall Jenner has replaced supermodel Gisele Bundchen as the world’s highest paid model for the first time in 15 years, with earnings of $22 million dollars.

The 22-year-old model and reality star topped the annual Forbes list for the first time, a rise from 2016’s $10 million total. This is thanks to an Instagram account that lets her disseminate ads to 85 million followers, deals with Estée Lauder, La Perla and Adidas, among others.

The world demands justice for child sex slave sentenced to life in prison for killing man who used her


The world demands justice for child sex slave sentenced to life in prison for killing man who used her

A child sex slave has been jailed for life for killing the man who used her but her story has spurred the world into action with people calling for her release using the hashtag #FreeCyntoiaBrown

Cyntoia Brown, who is being held in a prison in Nashville, was physically, sexually and verbally abused. Cyntoia Brown was only 16 when she was picked up by a 43 year old Nashville real-estate agent, Johnny Mitchell Allen. Prior to that, she had been living on the streets following a horrible childhood spent in foster care. She then met a pimp named cut-throat who then forced her into prostitution. She was then sex trafficked by the pimp to Johnny Allen.

What Your Urine Says About Your Health




One week beets have you peeing pink, and the next asparagus has you running from the stench. But even if you’re a pro at identifying the reason, finding different colors in the bowl can still be shocking.

Don’t let your pee take you by surprise. The following is a list of seven urine color variations and what they might mean.

The eyes may be a window into the soul, but the toilet bowl is a window into the body. Turns out, you can learn a lot about what's going on inside by examining what comes out. In fact, it's become pretty standard advice to keep an eye on what you leave behind when you pee, and to aim for a light lemonade color as a sign of optimal hydration.

The problem, other than the fact that you have to look into the toilet bowl, is that taking a glance at the color of your pee isn't always as accurate at predicting true dehydration as, say, a blood test, according to research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study examined hydration tests among older adults and found that urine color can be changed by too many other things to accurately predict hydration.

The yellow color of urine comes from a chemical byproduct that results when the kidneys do their job of processing waste, explains Koushik Shaw, MD, a urologist and founder of Austin Urology Institute in Texas. The more dehydrated you are, the more concentrated the urine becomes and the darker the color gets. "A pale yellow color reflects a good balance between over- and underhydration," he says.

Money Won't Make You Happy, But These 12 Traits Will

1. Happy People Laugh Often

Times have changed quite a bit in half a century. We make far more money than our ancestors did, but according to research, we aren’t any happier. It often seems that happiness is just around the corner... if we work hard enough. But happiness doesn't come wrapped with a big red bow and car keys attached. The best path to happiness is found in several characteristics of happy people. Scientists suggests that half of our happiness is dependent on our genetic make-up, but that we can determine the other half. It's empowering to know that our actions can have a direct effect on our level of happiness, regardless of our genetic predisposition. Here are 12 attributes found in genuinely happy people that may be just what you need to ensure you stay on the sunny side of the street.

1 HAPPY PEOPLE LAUGH OFTEN
Laughter really is the best medicine for the sickening feeling of an unhappy life. Laughing out loud releases feel-good chemicals in your brain, the same chemicals found in people who have a sense of joy and well-being. Not only does laughing make you feel good, it’s also very good for your health. Researchers from the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore found that people who suffered from heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh in situations in which people without heart disease would. So if you're interested in living a long, happy life, implement more laughable moments. Surround yourself with funny people, watch hilarious movies that make you chuckle, learn to take yourself less seriously and go see a stand-up comedian every once in while. It doesn’t really matter which comes first, the chicken or the egg, the joy or the smile, just put a grin on your face and laugh your way to happiness (and healthiness)!

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