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[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "These are the shocking images of a knife-wielding raider attempting to stab a convenience store worker during a terrifying robbery. The man entered the shop on Balham High Road at 1.45am on Wednesday February 18 before threatening the lone staff member. The attacker jabbed his ten-inch knife at the man several times, forcing his 27-year-old victim to open the till. The raider, pictured, placed his hand on the counter as he threatened the staff member with a knife, possibly leaving behind vital forensic evidence which could help secure his eventual prosecution . The man entered the shop on Balham High Road at 1.45am on Wednesday February 18 and threatened the lone staff member . He waved the weapon towards the shopkeeper's face, demanding he open the till (left and right) The Metropolitan Police confirmed the victim suffered an injury to his right hand before opening the till. Once the till was open, the terrified shop worker retreated away from the knife man, who took several notes from the drawer. CCTV footage of the raid show the shop worker was lucky to escape serious injury. However, officers investigating the raid are hopeful the man can be caught due to the quality of the CCTV. The raider, who does not appear to be wearing gloves, may have left fingerprints at the scene of the crime. After grabbing the cash, the man ran out of the shop and turned right onto Balham High Road. He was last seen running along Oldridge Road, SW12. The attacker jabbed his ten-inch knife at the man several times, forcing his 27-year-old victim to retreat . The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the victim suffered an injury to his right hand before being forced to open the till . Detective Constable Farmer, from Wandsworth CID, said: 'Fortunately the victim was not seriously injured and just received a slight injury to his hand. However, the robbery was a terrifying experience for him. 'Although the suspect had his face covered we have some very clear CCTV of the robbery and we are hoping someone will recognise him. 'The suspect used a significant level of violence and on several occasions is seen to lunge the knife towards the victim's neck. We need help to identify him to bring him to justice as soon as possible.' The raider is described as a black man in his early 20s and approximately 5ft 10 inches tall. The raider (pictured) is described as a black man in his early 20s and approximately 5ft 10 inches tall . The man, pictured, was wearing a dark blue Adidas hooded top with dark-coloured trousers . He was wearing a dark blue Adidas hooded top, dark-coloured trousers and a grey scarf covering his face. He had a black Nike rucksack on his back with the wording 'Just do it' on it. He had a London accent. His knife was quite distinctive as both the handle and blade were red. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact DC Farmer at Wandsworth CID on 020 3276 2604 or via 101. Otherwise, someone could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Knifeman stormed into convenience store in Balham, south London .\nThe raider jabbed his 10-inch blade at the shop worker repeatedly .\nEventually the terrified employee opened the till for the violent attacker .\nThe raider escaped with the contents of the till onto Balham High Road .\nPolice say suspect 'used significant level of violence' during February 18 raid ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A bank today unveiled plans to enable people to pay each other and small businesses using just their Twitter handle in what it says will be a UK banking first. Launching on both Android phones and iOS devices on March 10, people using Barclays’s Pingit payment service will be able to link their Twitter handle to the service. Pingit, which was launched in 2012, already allows people to send and receive payments using mobile phone numbers, without needing to exchange bank account numbers and sort codes. People using the Barclays Pingit payment service will be able to link their Twitter handle to the service . Pingit is open to people who do not bank with Barclays, as well as those who are its customers. The expansion of the service will also be open to non-Barclays customers, meaning that it can potentially be used by the 13.5 million people in the UK who use Twitter. To date, Pingit has received 3.7 million downloads and more than £1 billion has been sent using it. This new way of payment will also be available to businesses, potentially helping the 57,000 companies in the UK currently signed up to Pingit. Barclays said that 80 per cent of UK Twitter users now access the social network through their mobile regularly. To sign up, users will be able to link their Twitter handle to their Pingit profile under the app settings. Transfers: The maximum daily amount that a person can send to another person via Pingit is £1,500 . In order to use the new service, both the payee and the person paying need to be signed up to both Twitter and the Barclays Pingit app. The maximum daily amount that a person can send to another person via Pingit is £1,500. Darren Foulds, director of Barclays mobile banking and Pingit, said: ‘Adding the ability to pay people or a small business using just a Twitter handle brings together a social and digital experience to create a new step forward for mobile payments in the UK.’ Pingit was launched three years ago and lets people send and receive payments with mobile phone numbers. They do not need sort codes or bank account numbers. It was the first mobile payments app in the UK, and its top three uses are for splitting food bills (26 per cent), paying friends (26 per cent) and paying rent (14 per cent). The oldest user is aged 104, while the youngest is 16. Some 13 per cent of downloads are by non-Barclays customers. So far there have been 3.7million downloads and more than £1billion has been sent on it. And shoppers who spot goods in a window display can scan a quick response (QR) code using the app to see the price, delivery details and stock - as well as get the option to buy the item with one click. Barclays says all Pingit customers are protected by a guarantee that will 'refund any money that is taken from your account if you’re an innocent victim of fraud'. One internet security expert said the Twitter handles of customers exchanging money are most likely intended to act as ‘identifiers’ - rather than bank details being linked to a Twitter account. David Emm, principal security researcher at Kaspersky Lab, told MailOnline: ‘The idea behind it is convenience for one thing, but the other thing is security. ‘If I want to pay you £20 or £50 and have your mobile number then I can use Pingit to do that. Pingit have your bank details and my bank details, but they don't share that. Neither party needs the other's information. ‘That is the thinking behind it - a nice, convenient way of doing that I'm not totally sure what the mechanism of linking is. I rather suspect that like the phone number they're just using it is an as an identifier.’ Asked if he felt the system was safe for customers, Mr Emm said: ‘If all we're talking about here is that an identifier then I don't see why not. ‘I’m using the Twitter handle as a hanger on which I'm paying the money to you. I can’t see there is any additional risk.’ He added: ‘If we're talking about a mechanism that is linking my bank account details to my Twitter settings, then it's something else, but I don't think we're talking about that. ‘More and more people are using Twitter and it's second nature. Everyone has a phone number, but for many people, especially young people, Twitter is a more ready-to-hand identifier.’ Technology has transformed the way that people pay in recent years. Spending on contactless ‘tap and go’ cards more than trebled over the last year to reach a record £2.32 billion in 2014, according to figures recently released by the UK Cards Association. Paym, a cross-industry mobile payments scheme which enables people to send payments as easily as texting, recently said that nearly two million people have now signed up to the initiative, which launched last April. Wearable payments technology is also being developed. Last year, Barclaycard unveiled its bPay wristband, which allows people to pay with a wave of the wrist. It has also been trialling pairs of contactless payment gloves, which people can use by touching the back of their hand on the reader at the till, in a similar way to making contactless card payments." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "'UK banking first' will launch on Android and iOS devices on March 10 .\nPingit already allows people to send/receive cash using mobile number .\nCan now potentially be used by 13.5m people in Britain who use Twitter ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "These are some of the most amazing holiday experiences which the majority of people have probably never heard of. Specific Four Seasons locations offer 'Extraordinary Experiences' packages which are a selection of once-in-a-lifetime activities. There are more than 50 of these experiences available around the world with each one remaining specific to that location. Tourists can take advantage of the famous Golden Triangle elephant trek in Thailand in the region's traditional attraction . With stunning views of Firenze, Italy, your partner would be impressed with a Golden sunset dinner on the Ponte Vecchio . Four Seasons Budapest allows buyers to take centre stage at the Hungarian State Opera House, being served a candle-lit meal for two on the performance space while the orchestra plays in the background. Star-crossed lovers can also share a meal in Florence, or make their own fragrance in one of Buenos Aires' most respected perfume makers. Adventurers can take part in elephant treks at sunrise in the Golden Triangle, glacier golf at the chain's Whistler location, swim in UNESCO-protected waters in the Maldives, climb Mount Fuji or even attend pre-arranged polo matches at Palm Beach, Florida. And for those simply looking to relax, one hotel offers an entire suit - which comes with its own infinity pool - overlooking the Shanghai skyline. Christopher Norton, executive vice president of global product and operations at Four Seasons, revealed each experience is conceived by local Four Seasons teams . He said: 'This collection delivers on the modern luxury traveller's desire to experience something memorable and unique.' Take over Shanghai's sky-high infinitypool for an unforgettable after-hours party while toasting the special views . NORTH AMERICA . Austin - Design your own Lucchese premium cowboy boots at Texas boot camp . Baltimore - Moonlit spa treatment and dinner for two . Boston - Glide along the Charles and take rowing lessons with an Olympic champion . Dallas - Channel your inner sommelier at an exclusive wine event . Denver - Dine with artist Duke Beardsley before visiting his studio . Hualalai - Golf with a PGA legend . Always fiercely-contested affairs, guests who stay at Palm Beach, Florida, will get the chance to cheer on players in a polo match . Who wouldn't want to sip rye whiskey during a private visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon estate? Houston - One-on-one time with NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon . Jackson Hole - Helicopter safari . Las Vegas - Join chef and restaurateur Charlie Palmer in the kitchen . Beverly Hills - Relive the classic movie Pretty Woman . Hotel Mexico, D.F. - Relive ancient history during an Aztec fire-lighting ceremony . Miami - Visit Miami's most exclusive showrooms with an elite designer . West Indies - Lasso a lobster for a seafood feast on the beach . You can tee off from the top of a snowcapped mountain at the Four Season Hotel in Whistler, Canada . You can get a peek inside some of Miami's most exclusive showrooms and residence with an elite design firm outing . New York - Spend the night in one of the city's highest and most luxurious penthouses . Palm Beach - VIP polo package . Punta Mita, Mexico - Travel by helicopter to the Jose Cuervo tequila distillery . Santa Barbara - Master volleyball skills with an Olympic gold medallist . Scottsdale - Journey into the Wild West and become a cowboy for the day . Seattle - A VIP experience with glass artist Dale Chihuly . St Louis - Dazzle the night with your very own fireworks show . Residences Vail - Summit one of Colorado's tallest peaks during an overnight adventure . Washington DC - Sip rye whisky from George Washington's Mount Vernon estate . Whistler - Tee off from the top of a snow-capped mountain . A visit to the Tequila distillery in Punta Mita, Mexico might give you that special refreshment you are looking for . Taken out to the waters by seaplane in the Maldives, guests can enjoy surfing with a difference . CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA . Buenos Aires, Argentina - Create your own bespoke scent . Costa Rica - Taste the stars: gastronomy meets astronomy . A sumptious dinner followed by hours to gaze at the stars awaits guests who book into the Four Seasons Hotel in Costa Rica . Visitors to Buenos Aires in Argentina get the chance to create a signature bespoke scent to reflect their personal style . EUROPE . Budapest, Hungary - Private dining experience at the Budapest Opera House . Firenze, Italy - Golden sunset dinner on the Ponte Vecchio . Hampshire, UK - Explore Highclere Castle, Downton Abbey's starring estate . Istanbul, Turkey - Tour of Serdar Gulgun's mansion . If you fancy the ultimate in romance, a candle-lit meal for two on the performance area at the Hungarian State Opera House could be for you . The Unesco protected waters in the Maldives offer tourists the chance to see some spectacular marine life . Istanbul, Turkey - Exclusive, after-hours access to the iconic Hagia Sophia . Lisbon, Portugal - Take a metro sidecar on a photography tour of the city . London, UK - Dine under the stars at London's only planetarium . Milano, Italy - Drive your own Ferrari to the brand's plant . Paris, France - World's best wines in the hotel's wine cellar . Prague, Czech Rep - Toast Mozart during private night at the opera . MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA . Serengeti, Tanzania - Wild walk in the Serengeti . Seychelles - Personalised art class atop a mountain plateau . Fans of Downton Abbey can walk in the footsteps of the Crawley family as they take a trip to Highclere Castle, the setting for the hit TV drama . Some sights you will see on a 'wild walk' in Tanzania's Serengeti will stay with you forever . ASIA AND PACIFIC . Bali - Local spa ritual . Bali - Discover Bali's natural beauty and idyllic way of life . Beijing, China - Unlock the secrets of Chinese medicine in a personalised healing session . Chaing Mai - Master Thai cuisine with a local culinary adventure and cooking class . Golden Triangle - Sunrise elephant trek in Thailand . The Four Seasons, Tokyo, offers the chance for guests to climb Mount Fuji, provided they are dressed appropriately for the occasion . Venture by boat into the Langkawi Geopark for an unforgettable eco-adventure where you will feel free at last . Guangzhou - Celebrate your next big occasion in the clouds . Hangzhou, West Lake - Trip on a traditional Chinese rowboat . Hong Kong - Follow in the footsteps of a Michelin-starred chef . Koh Samui - Master the art of kick boxing before taking in a match as a VIP . Langkawi - Eco adventure into the Langkawi Geopark . Macao - Fairytale wedding in an awe-inspiring setting . Maldives - Swim in UNESCO-protected waters . Maldives - Seaplane surfing safari . The dabbawalas in Mumbai, India, deliver rafts of hot food throughout the city to the workers, and then returns the boxes to their homes . A cocktail and bottling session in Singapore can take in the illuminous sights of the Grand Prix circuit . Mumbai - Take a peek at Mumbai's dabbawala lunch tradition . Shanghai - Discover the historic part of the city with a local photographer as your guide . Shanghai - Take over the sky-high infinity pool for an after-hours party . Shenzhen - Host a high-design party in a contemporary art gallery . Singapore - Toast the Negroni cocktail in an exclusive tasting and bottling session . Sydney - Visit famous landmarks during an exclusive photography tour . Tokyo - Reach the peak of Mount Fuji and travel in style ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Specific Four Seasons locations offer 'Extraordinary Experiences' trips; a selection of once-in-a-lifetime activities .\nThere are more than 50 of these experiences available around the world with each one specific to that location .\nOther activities include elephant trekking, golfing with professionals and UNESCO heritage site visits ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A jilted groom who passed out at his wedding only to find his fiancee married to another when he came round two hours later has accused her of feeding him sweets laced with sedatives. Jugal Kishore, 25, from Uttar Predesh province, India, claims bride Indiravati, 23, drugged him in order to marry her secret sweetheart and humiliate his family. Mr Kishore says he was given a traditional sweet made of betel leaves when he arrived at the ceremony ten days ago, after which he started feeling woozy. Jugal Kishore (left), 25, was left devastated when his wife-to-be wife Indiravati, 23, (right) married a guest . He said: 'I'd not eaten all day either, so I felt uneasy on my feet and I just hit the floor.' Having just made the 370-mile journey from his village to the celebration he was immediately rushed off to hospital. When he regained consciousness two hours later he went back to the wedding venue to continue the rituals, but Indiravati was married to Harpal Singh, a member of her brother-in-law's family. Mr Singh claimed he was caught off guard as he was only wearing jeans and a leather jacket at the time, but agreed to go ahead with the wedding anyway. Mr Kishore added: 'I was helpless. The wedding was already over and she was no more mine. 'I had to return home without my wife. I can never forgive her for this embarrassment.' His elder brother Ravi Kumar, 34, believes the whole wedding was a farce and it was a conspiracy to insult the family. He said: 'My brother is perfectly healthy. He's never suffered any seizures. In fact the doctor said he was anxious and had a high blood pressure and that's why he lost consciousness. 'He sent him home with no concerns and told him to eat some food. It's shocking that no one from the bride's family joined us at the hospital. They seemed totally unfazed.' Mr Kishore claims Indiravati's relatives became aggressive when he went back to the wedding venue. He said: 'After I returned from the hospital, a crowd of nearly 250 people surrounded my family. They threatened us and told us to pay Rs 50,000 (£520) for the wedding. Indiravati (left) was angry she had not been informed of her husband's 'condition' and asked Harpal Singh, a member of her brother-in-law's family, to marry her instead. Mr Kishore (right) says he's embarrassed . 'My family pleaded with them to be reasonable but they did not budge.' However, Indiravati's family say Mr Singh had an epileptic seizure at the altar, and angry that they had not been informed of his health issues, they married her off to someone else instead. Indiravati's younger brother Suraj, 18, has also accused Mr Kishore of being drunk and said his sister called off the wedding because she didn't want to 'marry an alcoholic'. 'We never said he'd suffered an epileptic seizure and we did not give him any sweets laced with sedatives,' her brother said. 'These stories are getting out of control.' 'The wedding was going well and everything was fine until the wedding garlands were exchanged and then he started throwing up. He was shivering and was not in his senses. 'This is when my sister and family decided to call off the wedding as we were confident that he was an alcoholic and perhaps a sick man. 'We didn't go to the hospital with him because we were very angry with them for hiding his drinking habit. 'My sister confirmed she no longer wanted to marry Jugal, so the whole family stood by her decision. 'My sister did know her now husband but they were never friends before hand. 'Harpal is my brother-in-law's younger brother and is a wonderful man. When my sister asked him if he would marry her, he said yes immediately. He is a gem of a person.' Mr Kishore added: 'I cannot believe she has spread these rumours about me having a seizure to marry an old friend. 'I am finding it really hard to comprehend how a young guy would quickly agree to a wedding? I am certain they already knew each other and it was all planned.' 'I don't have a history of seizures. I don't suffer with epilepsy. 'I have no idea where they've got that information from, it's ridiculous and totally untrue. They're just making up stories and protecting themselves.' Mr Kishore and his relatives filed a report with police, but eventually withdrew the case after elders intervened and begged them to reconsider. Police Chief Ram Khiladi Solanki said: 'Ravi Kumar came to us with a complaint but before we could intervene the bride's family arrived at the station and compromised the matter. 'Both families have amicably resolved the situation and the complaints have now been withdrawn.' The jilted groom added: 'We thought it is better to move on. Now that she is married there's not much I can do about it anyway. 'But I cannot forgive her ever for what she has done to me. It's been very embarrassing.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Jugal Kishore, 25, collapsed before exchanging vows with his wife-to-be .\nHe regained consciousness two hours later and returned to wedding venue .\nHe discovered his angry bride Indiravati, 23, had married a guest instead .\nMr Kishore claims bride and her family fed him sweets laced with sedatives .\nBride's family deny claim and say Mr Kishore behaved like an 'alcoholic'\nHe filed a report with police but families have resolved situation amicably ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A teenager has told of the horrifying moment he witnessed his best friend being mauled by a five metre shark - and only survived when he fired his spear-gun into the beast's mouth. Matt Pullella went spearfishing with Jay Muscat at Cheynes Beach on the West Australian coast, about 70km east of Albany, in December last year when they were attacked from behind by the Great White. Matt saw how the shark fatally bit his friend's leg and seconds later came after him. It was thanks to his quick thinking that Matt was able to save himself from the same fate as his friend, by firing his spear gun into the mouth of the shark which he believed was coming back to attack him. Scroll down for video . Jay Muscat (left and right) was spearfishing with his friend Matt Pullella when they were attacked by a shark . Matt escaped injury as he fired his spear-gun down the shark's throat . The shark first attacked Jay then went after Matt seconds later . In an interview with Nine Network's A Current Affair on Wednesday night, Matt says he was feeling a little 'on edge' just before he went diving with Jay. 'Usually you're relaxed before a dive but I wasn't relaxed at all,' he said. But after being comforted by Jay, the pair dove into Cheyne Beach together - a usual diving spot for the two best friends. As they went deeper into the waters Matt felt a huge force coming from behind. The two 17-year-olds were unexpectedly attacked from behind by the shark. The boys were at Cheynes Beach on the West Australian coast, around 70km east of Albany . Cheyne Beach was a usual diving spot for the two best friends. Despite the terrifying ordeal, Matt is determined to get back into the water . Matt says he initially had no idea what had just happened. 'I thought I was hit by a boat or dolphin,' he said. 'There was a lot of blood and then I saw this shark hanging off Jay.' Matt tried to swim away but through the sea of blood, he could see 'rows and rows of big white teeth'. 'I looked back and coming through the blood was this set of jaws... swimming straight at me,' he said. 'It was in a space of 10 seconds that everything people told me came flashing through my head.' Matt recalled thinking that he had to shoot the shark in the nose as he was told 'it was the most sensitive part of the shark'. 'But it didn't give me that option so I just pointed my gun and straight up its mouth,' he said. 'So I just shot the gun straight down its throat, into its guts.' It was then Matt's chance to escape, swimming 30 metres back to shore and knowing deep down that his friend may not survive. Jay died from the a severed artery in his leg and despite the terrifying ordeal, Matt is determined to get back into the water. 'There is a bit of madness to it but you can't stop something you love,' he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Jay Muscat and friend Matt Pullella were spearfishing when they were attacked by a shark .\nThe boys were at Cheynes Beach on the West Australian coast, about 70km east of Albany .\nJay, 17, died at Cheynes Beach after being bitten in the leg by the shark last December .\nMatt, also 17, escaped injury as he fired his spear-gun down the shark's throat ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "At 35 years old, male model Robert Paulat is practically ancient in the youth-obsessed world of fashion. Yet the Czech hunk, who lives in Prague, is still securing plenty of modelling jobs thanks to 43 beauty procedures which he says keeps him looking young and photogenic. Currently signed with the prestigious Vanity Fair model agency in Europe, the muscular clothes horse says that despite his ongoing success he is not afraid to admit that it was the result of a lot of investment. Robert Paulat says that he had his 43 cosmetic procedures to thank for his continuing modelling career. Pictured: Robert before his operations (left) and Robert now (right) He said: 'I am obsessed with idea of raising people's self-confidence through improving one's appearance. 'I think that proves I am not narcissistic because there is always something I'm not happy with.' Surprisingly Robert is the first person to admit that he is not perfect despite having pooled so much money into his looks. 'I always find something to criticise about my looks. 'I think the proof of that is the fact that I have had over 40 surgical procedures in the search for perfection.' Despite having so much work done Robert says he is still not entirely happy with the way he looks . The Czech model says that he often get's compared to a Ken doll which oddly people find appealing . As well as the surgical procedures, including Botox and plasma treatments, there were also operations to change his nose and mouth. Robert says that it is his bizarre likeness to a plastic doll that often secures him work. 'I am told by my clients that a lot of people see similarities between me and Barbie's partner Ken, which seems to be appealing.' Robert's modelling career started when he was 18 and he found almost immediately that he was popular with clients, but came to realise that the assignments may not go on forever. That is why he is also now investing in other business possibilities, including owning and running an airport cafe among other things. Robert's modelling career started when he was 18 and he found immediately he was popular with clients . At 35, which is considered reasonably old for a model, Robert says he is aware that his career could come to an end soon and has began to plan an alternative future running an airport cafe ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Robert Paulat began modelling at 18 and at 35 has had 43 procedures .\nDespite all his work Robert, from Prague, is still unhappy with his looks .\nHe says clients like that he looks like Barbie's boyfriend ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "While the construction industry has traditionally been thought of as a 'man's world', two women have launched a range of female workwear to encourage young girls to feel confident considering a future in the workforce. Carpenter Laura Madden and apprentice Juanita Mottram launched their Brisbane-based company eve Renovations in 2010 out of a passion to shake up the construction industry- where only 1% are women- with a solely female workforce. 'Laura has been a builder in the industry for 15 years, and she can say without a doubt that the change in that time has been marginal. For us nothing changed because, really, nothing has changed,' Juanita told Daily Mail Australia. Carpenter Laura Madden (left) and apprentice Juanita Mottram (right) launched their own clothing range . In the 25 years between 1987 and 2012, the proportion of women represented in the industry has remained the same, a statistic which both worried and motivated the pair to go a step further with their business. The women launched eve Workwear, a range of clothing suitable for women in the industry that was made specifically for them to work in, while still looking good. 'Our company does domestic and commercial renovations and we obviously wanted to look good when we went to clients houses for quotes,' Juanita said. 'I come from a marketing background and meetings were big deal, you wanted to look the part, so I couldn't understand why it was acceptable to turn up in daggy clothes that didn't fit,' she said. 'Women's workwear was just men's workwear with a different label on it. They didn't fit right, were too big, and were in horrible colours.' So Laura and Juanita decided to do something about their situation and have workwear specifically made for them, and after having praise heaped upon their designs, made up their minds to extend the trend to other women. The range is suitable for women in the industry and is made specifically for them to work in, while looking good . The self-funded workwear range launched in 2011, releasing small-scale ranges which have now expanded after two long years of hard work . The range bridges the gap between workwear and streetwear . The self-funded workwear range launched in 2011, releasing small-scale ranges which have now expanded after two long years of hard work. The range bridges the gap between workwear and streetwear, offering shirts, pants, jackets, singlets and hi-vis necessities that fit well and are still practical. 'In any job that a woman decides to do, dressing and feeling confident and proud of what you're doing is so important,' said Juanita. 'A lot of study goes into being a carpenter or electrician and women should be proud of that,' she said. Juanita said that having clothing that fits well and is specifically designed for women also adds a sense of belonging in a male-dominated industry. 'We've had some great responses and stories from women doing all different things, from truck-drivers to make-up artists,' she said. 'We're hoping that with our renovations and clothing company that we get noticed for what we're doing and make the industry more of an option for girls.' The range offers shirts, pants, jackets, singlets and hi-vis necessities that fit well and are still practical . Juanita said that having clothing that fits well and is specifically designed for women also adds a sense of belonging in a male-dominated industry . 'There are so many great options- women can design furniture, or do something technical like become an electrician. There are so many different areas that women may find they're suited to, it's not all heavy lifting.' Both Laura and Juanita have male mentors are very positive about the way they have been treated in the industry, and say that men are a lot more accepting of women on site. However Juanita said that she wants to encourage more women to actually get on the site in the first place, which she believes starts in high schools. 'Both Laura and I have stayed with the tools rather than moving into management or administration roles, because we are trying to show girls in high school that trades are an option,' she said. 'We are trying to create change, and if you don't take risks then nothing will change.' Juanita's favourite item from the eve Workwear range is the brand new workpants . Juanita said that the company also wants to encourage men and women to look at jobs they are interested in . Juanita's favourite item from the eve Workwear range is the brand new work pants. 'They are so versatile, and have stretch in the fabric which makes them super easy to wear. We describe them as chuck them on the floor and chuck them back on. They can just be worn and worn,' she said. 'They were inspired by vintage workwear which comes through in the buckle on the back, and the big pockets which crosses them into streetwear and makes it feminine.' Juanita said that the company also wants to encourage both men and women to look at jobs they are interested in, rather than along gender line. 'Take gender out of the equation. Some guys are good at make-up and some girls are good at being electricians,' she said. 'It shouldn't matter if you're male or female. It should be about the role you want to pursue.' 'It shouldn't matter if you're male or female. It should be about the role you want to pursue,' said Juanita ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Carpenter Laura Madden and apprentice Juanita Mottram launched their own clothing brand for women in the construction industry .\nThe pair started their female-staffed renovations company in 2010 .\nWomen only represent 1% of the construction industry in Australia .\neve Workwear has been designed specifically to suit women .\nIt blends workwear and streetwear to be both practical and stylish .\nThe brand has been created to encourage more women into the industry .\nThe pair want jobs to be chosen by interest and skill rather than gender ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It was integral to the counterculture of the 1960’s, but it seems the Kombi bus has now become a symbol of wealth. A restored 1960 Volkswagen Kombi Samba bus sold for a staggering $202,000 on Monday night at a south-east Melbourne collectibles auction. Believed to be one of just three examples delivered to Australia in this configuration, the 23-window Kombi sparked a wild bidding frenzy at the Shannons Auctions in Cheltenham, nabbing a record price for the vehicle in Australia. Scroll down for video . A 23-window 1960 Volkswagen Kombi Samba, believed one of just three examples delivered to Australia in this configuration . The bus sold for a staggering $202,000 on Monday night at a south-east Melbourne collectibles auction, a record price for the vehicle in Australia . The Kombi, introduced in 1950 by Volkswagon, was nicknamed the 'Hippie Van' in the 1960's due to its popularity in the counterculture movement. Since production of the vehicle was ceased in late 2013 due to environmental legislation, they've become a sought after collectors item among auto-mobile enthusiasts. The auctioned Kombi had undergone some $100,000 of restoration over half a decade. It won several awards at Day Of The Volkswagens competition in November, including presidents choice & best in class. Auction manager Christophe Boribon told Daily Mail Australia the restoration process involved the entire car. The van is now presented in two-tone period colours of Paprika and White with a contrasting tan upholstery . The restoration process involved the entire car, including a revamp of the body, paint, interior and mechanicals . The sale comes after a string of lucrative Kombi sales in Australia . ‘They redid the body, paint, interior and mechanicals. It was a complete rebuild,’ he said. The van is now presented in two-tone period colours of Paprika and White with a contrasting tan upholstery. Mr Boribon said the auction was fiercely competitive. ‘The bidding started at $100,000. Between a crowd of 600 on the floor, and several hundred internet and phone bidders, prices quickly rose to $150,000.' A phone bidder eventually took the prize. The Kombi was nicknamed the 'Hippie Van' in the 1960's due to its popularity in the counterculture movement . Mr Boribon said a Kombi revival has been gaining traction over recent years, with enthusiasts of other vehicles 'developing a soft spot' for the vans. The sale comes after a string of lucrative Kombi sales in Australia. Last year, a battered Kombi went under the hammer for $30,000. A restored Kombi was auctioned off for $74,000 in late December." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Kombi is one of just three examples in Australia of this configuration .\nIt sparked a wild bidding frenzy at the Shannons Auctions in Cheltenham .\nThe car had undergone some $100,000 of restoration over half a decade .\nIt won several awards at Day Of The Volkswagens including best in class .\nIt comes amid an Australian Kombi revival gaining traction in recent years ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Daughter of the late Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina, 21, was hospitalized after being found unconscious in a bathtub at home on January 31 . Doctors were unable to take Bobbi Kristina out of her medically-induced coma on Wednesday. The 21-year-old, who is on life support at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, began having seizures when they began taking her off various medications, CNN reports. It was then decided to keep her in the coma. Whitney Houston's daughter remains in a serious condition after being found unconscious in a bathtub at her home on January 31. Last week, she was given a tracheotomy. Few details about the young woman's condition have been revealed since she entered the hospital, and her father, Bobby Brown, has asked that the media not take interviews from the numerous family members who have come forward to speak about his daughter's condition. The news came amid ruptures between Bobbi Kristina's boyfriend, Nick Gordon, and her father, R&B artist Bobby Brown. On Monday, Gordon went on an extraordinary Twitter rant against Brown - claiming he has hardly seen his 21-year-old daughter in years before she was taken to hospital and was only interested in the family's money. Gordon, who has reportedly been banned from visiting Bobbi Kristina, told Brown to 'grow up' - insisting she will hate him when she wakes up. The angry tirade came hours after attorneys from the Brown family told Gordon he will not be allowed at her bedside until he reveals exactly what happened the evening before Bobbi Kristina was found face down in a bathtub. Gordon also insisted he has taken care of his girlfriend '24/7' since her mother died in 2012. On Monday, he first tweeted: 'Okay, so I'll probably get in trouble for this,' before uploading a screenshot of damning text messages he claimed to have sent Bobby Brown. The first, underneath a picture of the new Bobbi Kristina tattoo on his right arm, read: 'Man to man I love your daughter.' He added: 'I don't know why you won't let me see her. Grow up. Your daughter is going to hate you when she wakes up.' Scroll down for video . Bobby Brown (pictured right earlier this month) said his daughter's boyfriend Nick Gordon (pictured left) has been lying about trying to visit her in the hospital . The 21-year-old is on life support at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia . The messages were quickly deleted from his profile, however he continued to shame Bobby Brown's parenting skills. He wrote: 'Crazy how all the Browns came to the hospital when this went down. I've been with her 24/7 watching over her and mom. Bobby left when it got heavy. Gordon then claimed: 'Bobby seen his daughter 4 times in the last 5 yrs.' He added: 'Now him and his family want Whitneys $$$ which belongs to Krissi or Cissy.' His followers quickly got involved in the conversation, some sharing messages of support and others were what he described as 'negative allegations'. 'Listen at the end of all this I took care of Whitney Houston and Kriss which was very hard on someone my age' he wrote. 'They cried on my shoulders!!!!' 'Grow up': Gordon uploaded a screenshot of text messages he allegedly sent to Bobby Brown. In them he insisted Bobbi Kristina will hate her father when she wakes up . Motivation: The 22-year-old claims the Brown family only want the money from Whitney Ho . Parenting: Gordon accused Bobby Brown of virtually deserting his daughter during the rant . Referring to the night she was hospitalized, he said: 'My only regret is not getting to [Bobbi] faster to give CPR.' On Sunday, he posted: 'I can't wait till she wakes up and dismiss all of the negative thoughts. There is a reason why her mom made me promise to look after her.' Bobbi Kristina, the only daughter of the late Whitney Houston has been hospitalized in Atlanta since being found unresponsive on January 31 in a tub at her Georgia home. Police said Gordon was performing CPR when emergency responders arrived at the home. Gordon tweeted in anger on Saturday, saying he had been denied access to visit his 21-year-old girlfriend. 'Let me in the hospital to see my girl and let her hear my voice SHE WILL WAKE UP!!!' he tweeted on Saturday. Hope: Bobbi Kristina's boyfriend is still optimistic that she will wake up from the medically-induced coma she has been in for the last three weeks . Regrets: Referring to the night she was found face down in a bathtub, he told his followers he wishes he could have done more to save her. Police said they arrived and found him giving CPR . A lawyer for Bobbi Kristina's father, Bobby Brown, said in a statement on Sunday that Bobbi Kristina's partner, Nick Gordon, was offered an opportunity to potentially visit her if he agreed to meet certain conditions. 'Obviously Mr. Gordon is not as desperate to visit Bobbi Kristina as he wants the world to believe. At least not desperate enough to inform Bobby Brown, in writing, what happened to Bobbi Kristina,' attorney Christopher Brown told E!. But Gordon's attorneys said R&B singer Brown has consistently denied Gordon permission to visit. They said they advised Gordon not to agree to the conditions set by Brown. The conditions have not been made public. The attorneys said Gordon has repeatedly offered to discuss the issue privately with Brown. According to NBC, Brown's statement said that because Gordon had failed to spell out what happened to Bobbi Kristina, 'there is no reason for any additional discussion with him'. Reports have suggested Gordon may by the subject of a police investigation after police found 'suspicious injuries' on Bobbi Kristina in hospital. Sources have claimed that Bobbi Kristina used drugs as she was 'distraught' over the death of her mother Whitney Houston three years earlier (mother and daughter pictured together at a Grammys party in 2011) Gordon reportedly made an attempt to visit his girlfriend after she had been first hospitalized earlier this month, but instead he got into a physical confrontation with her relatives. A new report which surfaced last week claimed that Bobbi Kristina was under the influence of drugs and drinking heavily on the morning she was found face down and unresponsive in the bathtub. In addition to this, she had been using cocaine, heroin and Xanax in the months before the January 31 incident, according to multiple sources who spoke to People. Brown had also been 'in and out' of rehab for three years these same sources claimed, and still was 'distraught' over her mother's death three years ago. One of the sources who regularly saw the 21-year-old said Brown seemed to frequently be 'high' and was often 'slurring her words'. Gordon and Bobbi Kristina Brown referred to each other as husband and wife, but father Bobby Brown said they never legally married. Gordon reportedly has become the main focus in a criminal investigation by police in Roswell, Georgia. Prior to being hospitalized, Bobbi Kristina had been in a car crash, according a police report. The SUV she was driving spun out of control and hit a car on January 27, causing extensive damage to both vehicles and sending her passenger and the driver of the other car to the hospital, the report said. The other driver was listed in critical condition, police said. One of Brown's tires was punctured by a nail and appeared to have blown out." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bobbi Kristina was taken off some of her medications Wednesday by doctors hoping to remove her from her medically induced coma .\nShe began having seizures, so it was decided to keep her in the coma .\nThe 21-year-old remains on life support at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A supermassive black hole 12 million times larger than the sun and powering ‘the brightest lighthouse in the distant universe’ has been discovered. The extraordinary object is at the centre of a quasar - an intensely powerful galactic radiation source - with a million billion times the sun’s energy output. The nature of quasars has remained a mystery since they were discovered in 1963. An international team of scientists has discovered a supermassive black hole (shown in the artist's impression above) at the centre of a distant quasar - an intensely powerful galactic radiation source . But scientists theorise that they are generated by matter heating up as it is dragged into supermassive black holes at the centre of distant galaxies. The new object, named SDSS J0100+2802, is 12.8 billion light years from Earth and was formed 900 million years after the Big Bang, which gave birth to the universe. Astronomers cannot explain how such an enormous black hole could have formed so soon after the first stars and galaxies emerged. Dr Fuyan Bian, from the Australian National University, who was involved in the discovery, explained: ‘Forming such a large black hole so quickly is hard to interpret with current theories… . ‘This black hole at the centre of the quasar gained enormous mass in a short period of time.’ The quasar, which is the brightest ever detected in the early universe, was found after astronomers conducted a survey of distant luminous objects using data from several large telescopes around the world. The new object, named SDSS J0100+2802, is 12.8 billion light years from Earth and was formed 900 million years after the Big Bang, which gave birth to the universe. An artist's interpretation of the Big Bang is shown . Nasa's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) and ESA's (European Space Agency) XMM-Newton telescope have spotted fierce winds blowing outwards in all directions from a supermassive black hole. The phenomenon had been suspected, but now researchers have proved the winds are powerful enough to inhibit the host galaxy's ability to make new stars. In the new study, astronomers determined PDS 456 - an extremely bright black hole known as a quasar more than 2 billion light-years away - sustains winds that carry more energy every second than is emitted by more than a trillion suns. 'Now we know quasar winds significantly contribute to mass loss in a galaxy, driving out its supply of gas, which is fuel for star formation,' said the study's lead author Emanuele Nardini of Keele University in England. NuSTAR and XMM-Newton simultaneously observed PDS 456 on five separate occasions in 2013 and 2014. It is stands out as a very distant and old object because it had a ‘redshift,’ which is a measurement of the stretching of light to the red end of the spectrum by the expansion of the universe, of 6.30. Only 40 known quasars have a redshift higher than six, which is the yardstick used to define the early universe boundary. SDSS J0100+2802 was formed soon after the end of the ‘epoch of reionisation,’ which created the star-filled universe we know today. It was a transformative era that ended the ‘cosmic dark age’ following the Big Bang. Astronomers have uncovered more than 200,000 quasars dating as far back as 700 million years after the Big Bang. Despite their high luminosity they are extremely faint because of their great distance and difficult to find. Professor Xue-Bing Wu, from Peking University in China, who led the study reported in the journal Nature, said: ‘This quasar is very unique. ‘We are so excited, when we found that there is such a luminous and massive quasar only 0.9 billion years after the Big Bang. ‘Just like the brightest lighthouse in the distant universe, its glowing light will help us to probe more about the early universe.’ US co-author Dr Yuri Beletsky, from the Carnegie Institution in Washington DC, said the quasar will act like a laboratory for scientists to study the way that a quasar’s black hole and host galaxy co-evolve. ‘Our findings indicate that in the early universe, quasar black holes probably grew faster than their host galaxies, although more research is needed to confirm this idea,’ he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Supermassive black hole is at the centre of a quasar - a powerful galactic radiation source - with a million billion times the sun’s energy output .\nThe object, named SDSS J0100+2802, is 12.8 billion light years from Earth .\nIt formed 900 million years after the Big Bang, when the universe began .\nAstronomers cannot explain how the black hole could have formed so early ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "How safe is our tap water? It has long been a source of national pride that we can drink straight from our taps without trepidation. But mounting scientific evidence shows that well-intentioned efforts to make our water healthier - by adding fluoride to prevent tooth decay - may actually be having serious long-term effects on our health. Scientists warn that the risks of this controversial public health policy include brain impairment in children, liver and kidney disease, crippling bone disorders and, ironically, disfigured teeth. Investigators also argue that fluoridation does not bring significant benefits over other health initiatives, such as encouraging children and adults to brush their teeth properly. Scientists warn that the risks of 'water fluoridation' include brain impairment in children, liver and kidney disease, crippling bone disorders and, ironically, disfigured teeth . Yesterday, a new danger was added to the risk list when researchers at the University of Kent warned that the mineral may be responsible for causing depression, weight gain and tiredness. They argue that these debilitating symptoms are the result of hypothyroidism — the failure of the thyroid gland to produce hormones that regulate the metabolism. Their study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, says that areas of England with water fluoridation are linked to rates of hypothyroidism 30 per cent higher than expected. The watchdog Public Health England moved to assure people that 'the totality of evidence, accumulated over decades of research, tells us that water fluoridation is a safe and effective public health measure, and shows no association with reduced thyroid function'. But Professor Stephen Peckham, who led the new study, said that instead of putting more fluoride in our water, the policy should be reversed: 'Consideration needs to be given to reducing fluoride exposure,' he said. New research found areas of England with water fluoridation are linked to rates of hypothyroidism 30 per cent higher than expected. Hypothyroidism causes depression, weight gain and tiredness (file photo) That may not be so easily done. More than five-and-a-half million of us already have tap water artificially fluoridated to the 'optimum' level of one part per million parts of water (1ppm), according to the British Fluoridation Society (BFS). More than five-and-a-half million of us already have tap water artificially fluoridated to the 'optimum' level of one part per million parts of water (1ppm), according to the British Fluoridation Society (BFS). Areas of the country with fluoridation schemes include Cumbria, Cheshire, Tyneside, Northumbria, Durham, Humberside, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, the West Midlands and Bedfordshire. A further 330,000 people drink supplies that are naturally fluoridated by rocks in the ground to the level of 1ppm — including residents of Hartlepool and Easington in the North East of England, Uttoxeter in Staffordshire and parts of North Hampshire and South Berkshire. (Other parts of Britain, which are not artificially fluoridated and have low natural levels of fluoride in local rocks, see concentrations of 0.1ppm or even lower in their drinking water.) Greater fluoridation would cut the admission to hospital of some 26,000 children aged between five and nine for tooth decay, doctors have warned . That's about one in ten of the population exposed to the 1ppm fluoride level, says the BFS, which promotes the treatment of UK water. The medicinal use of fluorides for the prevention of dental decay began in January 1945 when community water supplies in Grand Rapids, America, were fluoridated to 1ppm. But health concerns have meant that in recent years that level has been reduced in the U.S. to 0.7ppm. Nonetheless, politicians and dentists here are pushing for more of us to have our water supplemented to that 1ppm level. More than five-and-a-half million of us already have tap water artificially fluoridated to the 'optimum' level of one part per million parts of water (1ppm), according to the British Fluoridation Society (BFS). Areas of the country with fluoridation schemes include Cumbria, Cheshire, Tyneside, Northumbria, Durham, Humberside, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, the West Midlands and Bedfordshire. A further 330,000 people drink supplies that are naturally fluoridated by rocks in the ground to the level of 1ppm — including residents of Hartlepool and Easington in the North East of England, Uttoxeter in Staffordshire and parts of North Hampshire and South Berkshire. (Other parts of Britain, which are not artificially fluoridated and have low natural levels of fluoride in local rocks, see concentrations of 0.1ppm or even lower in their drinking water.) Only last month, leaders at the Royal College of Surgeons' faculty of dental surgery published a report saying greater fluoridation would cut the admission to hospital annually of some 26,000 children aged between five and nine for tooth decay. 'Water fluoridation is one way of overcoming that,' said the faculty's dean, professor Nigel Hunt. In December, Labour shadow health secretary Andy Burnham pledged to make a priority of adding fluoride to water if his party wins the Election. 'It's a simple way to improve the health of children. There is no evidence it damages health,' he argued. Certainly, it's recognised by the NHS that fluoride disrupts the process of decay by making enamel more resistant to acid attack — which is the cause of rotting teeth — and reducing plaque bacteria's ability to produce acid. The mineral also strengthens enamel in children's growing teeth. However, if a chemical affects the human body in one way, it is almost certainly bound to change other things. And it is these side-effects that particularly alarm some scientists. It is also worth noting that the mineral which occurs naturally in water is calcium fluoride, while the chemical used to supplement levels of water is sodium fluoride — which critics say can be more dangerous to health. As well as specifically physical side-effects related to fluoridation, there are also concerns over its effect on our brains. A 2012 analysis of previous studies found strong indications that fluoride supplementation may hinder children's intellectual development, causing on average a drop of seven IQ points. Fluoride in water may also harm internal organs. A Polish laboratory study found evidence of liver damage that seems to have been caused by the fluoride interfering with the way our bodies use antioxidants to defend against tissues breaking down. There are also suspected links with kidney disease. One study has found an association between high levels of fluoride in the water and painful kidney stones, which were four times more common than in a similar area without high fluoride, researchers found. Scientists warn that the risks of adding fluoride to water include brain impairment in children, liver and kidney disease, crippling bone disorders and, ironically, disfigured teeth (file picture) The most obvious evidence of harm from fluoride supplementation is dental fluorosis, where teeth become mottled and discoloured by over-exposure. It is also possible that chronic bone disease skeletal fluorosis can be caused by ingesting large amounts of fluoride, which can lead to crippling arthritis, bone fractures and muscle weakness. In response to the established risks, it is recommended by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency that an adult does not consume more than 3-4mg of fluoride per day — the equivalent of drinking three to four litres of water with 1ppm fluoride (the UK has established no maximum RDA of fluoride). But it is more complicated than that. The dangers from exposure to fluoride have been increased over the past few years as the mineral has increasingly been added to commercial products — not only toothpaste but others such as baby milk formula. Even tea can push you over the limit, especially in areas with fluoridated water. A study by Derby University found cheap supermarket tea is particularly high in the mineral, which occurs in it naturally. Four mugs of tea can contain as much as 6mg. Nevertheless, local authorities are currently pushing, with the encouragement of Public Health England, to fluoridate more people's water. But the backlash has begun. Earlier this month, protesters in Hull launched a campaign to halt the city council's plans to add fluoride to their water. Figures show 43 per cent of children in Hull are suffering tooth decay, one of the worst rates in the country. However, local protesters, such as Paddy Holdsworth, of East Yorkshire Against Fluoride, fear the dangers of unwanted side-effects. 'This is compulsory medication,' he says. 'It is just crazy.' Another obstacle lies in the path of the pro-fluoridation camp — a significant hole in their argument that mineral supplementation is the best way to improve mass dental health . About ten years ago, a review of previous evidence by York University researchers found that tooth decay in children across Europe had fallen, irrespective of fluoride in the water. Indeed, the countries showing the biggest decrease — Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland and Denmark — do not fluoridate their supplies. 'This probably reflects use of fluoridated toothpastes and other factors, including perhaps nutrition,' said the investigators in the British Medical Journal, who concluded that the evidence 'on the potential benefits and harms of adding fluoride to water is relatively poor'. This argument was perhaps unwittingly reinforced last year by national survey evidence from Public Health England itself. The authority warned that drinking fruit juice and squash from bottles and feeding cups was responsible for significant amounts of tooth decay, and called for under-threes to have milk and water. And surely it is just such mass education — not mass medication — that in the long term will improve dental health. Our health chiefs should treat us as adults. Rather than slipping something into our water, isn't it high time these authorities introduced sanctions against parents who fecklessly allow their children's teeth to rot? Drinking fruit juice and squash from bottles and feeding cups was responsible for significant amounts of tooth decay, and called for under-threes to have milk and water instead ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Researchers have said the mineral could cause depression and weight gain .\nBrain impairment, kidney disease, bone disorders are possible side-effects .\nPublic Health England has assured people that 'water fluoridation' is safe ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A lawyer for Jodi Arias pleaded for his client's life Tuesday as he told the jury deciding whether she'll be put to death that the ex-lover she killed sexually humiliated her and wanted to keep their trysts secret. Defense attorney Kirk Nurmi began closing arguments in Arias' sentencing retrial by showing photos from happy moments in her life, such as an image of Arias resting her chin on boyfriend Travis Alexander's shoulder amid a forested background. Nurmi said Arias' problems stem from a personality disorder in which she tries to mold herself to the wishes of the men she dates. Nurmi portrayed Arias' former boyfriend Travis Alexander as a man divided between his Mormon faith and sexual desires that led him to have relationships with several women. Begging to live: Jodi Arias adjusts her glasses during the sentencing retrial at Maricopa County Superior Court February 18 in Phoenix where her attorney begged for the killer's life in his closing arguments Tuesday . The attorney said Alexander used Arias to quench his sexual urges, called her demeaning names and told her she was soulless. 'Those words have impact and they got to her,' Nurmi said. Arias was convicted in 2013 of murdering Alexander, but her first jury deadlocked on her punishment. A jury that has been hearing testimony since mid-October will decide whether to sentence her to life in prison or death. Prosecutors said Arias attacked Alexander in a jealous rage because he wanted to end their affair and planned a trip to Mexico with another woman. Arias has acknowledged killing Alexander but claimed it was self-defense after he attacked her. Sexual humiliation? Jodi Arias defense attorney Kirk Nurmi argues that Arias was treated as a sort of sex slave by the man she murdered, Travis Alexander . Slain: Prosecutors said Arias attacked Alexander in a jealous rage after he wanted to end their affair and planned a trip to Mexico with another woman . Prosecutor Juan Martinez is scheduled to make his closing arguments later Tuesday. Arias often looked at the jury as her attorney pleaded for the more lenient sentence. Her sentencing retrial has dragged on for several months amid a series of expert witnesses and the surprising October decision by Judge Sherry Stephens to remove reporters and spectators from the courtroom so Arias could testify in private. A higher court halted the testimony on its second day amid complaints from news organization. The retrial revealed few new details about the crime and was more subdued than Arias' first trial, which turned into a media circus. At the retrial, the judge barred the broadcast of footage from the proceedings until after a verdict is reached. She did, however, agree to allow live broadcast coverage of the sentencing verdict. Arias passed up a chance Monday to address the jury, saying she wanted to make such comments but insisting the courtroom be cleared. Gruesome: Arias stabbed and slashed Alexander nearly 30 times, slit his throat so deeply she nearly decapitated him and shot him in the forehead . She left his body in his shower where friends found him about five days later at his suburban Phoenix home . She said she wouldn't make any remarks if she could be seen and heard from a remote viewing room. Arias stabbed and slashed Alexander nearly 30 times, slit his throat so deeply she nearly decapitated him and shot him in the forehead. She left his body in his shower where friends found him about five days later at his suburban Phoenix home. She acknowledged she killed Alexander, but claimed it was self-defense after he attacked her. Prosecutors said it was premeditated murder carried out in a jealous rage after the victim wanted to end their affair and planned a trip to Mexico with another woman. Weeks after Arias was convicted, the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision on her punishment. Her attorneys have since sought, unsuccessfully, to dismiss the death penalty as an option. Nurmi portrayed Arias' former boyfriend Travis Alexander as a man divided between his Mormon faith and sexual desires that led him to have relationships with several women ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Defense attorney Kirk Nurmi for Arias in her sentencing trial argued Travis Alexander used her like a soulless sexual slave .\nNurmi portrayed Alexander as a man divided between his Mormon faith and sexual desires that led him to have relationships with several women .\nA jury that has been hearing testimony since mid-October will decide whether to sentence her to life in prison or death .\nArias stabbed and slashed Alexander nearly 30 times, slit his throat so deeply she nearly decapitated him and shot him in the forehead ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Model Joelle Hatem decided to share with her 58,000 Facebook fans that she was divorcing her husband - before changing her mind and deleting the post . US-born Lebanese model Joelle Hatem announced she was divorcing her husband to her fans on Facebook - only to retract it hours later after deciding she wanted to stay married after all. She and husband Lebanese singer George Al Rassi, 35, must have had a serious row when she decided to share with her 58,000 Facebook fans what had happened. She shocked her followers with the news she and George had split on Monday. Joelle wrote on her page: 'I announce my divorce from George Al Rassi. 'This is not a lie for me and George cannot be together anymore. 'I respect him very much and apologize from everyone I need to relax and I cannot answer anyone at this time. 'I wanted you to know the news from me personally first.' But it would appear just a few hours later when had time to cool down she changed her mind and decided the couple would not be splitting after all. She again shared her news with her followers and retracted her previous announcement. She wrote: 'I want to tell you from the bottom of my heart and by the life of my son Joe, I truly regret what I had done. 'It is true that George and I had had a big dispute and he left, but I do not want to get a divorce. Joelle (pictured right) shocked her followers with the news she and George (left) had split on Monday . Just a few hours after her initial post she changed her mind and announced the couple would not be splitting . 'I want a happy family and what I said on Facebook was a result of my outrage and anyone who wants to curse me for it do it, and I want to thank everyone who support us and stood by our side.' Al Rassi proposed to Hatem live on TV when they both appeared as guests on Hisham Haddad's Hartakji Program. Al Rassi surprised Hatem on the show by proposing with a huge bouquet of flowers. The couple had their first baby, Joe, in October last year. Al Rassi proposed to Hatem live on TV when they both appeared as guests on a live TV show ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Lebanese model Joelle Hatem, 36, announced her divorce on Facebook .\nShe is married to singer George Al Rassi and they recently had a baby .\nShe shared news of their split with her 58,000 fans on the social network .\nBut hours later she deleted post and told fans they are staying together ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Red Sox pitcher said he was shocked when he was told there was nothing he could do after his phone was hacked and his wife's nude photographs were leaked. Clay Buchholz and his wife Lindsay Clubine immediately contacted lawyers after photos she sent him while he was on the road were spread on the internet. But they were told that, because the source of the leak came from the Netherlands, it would be almost impossible to prosecute the hackers. Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz said he was shocked when he was told there was nothing he could do after his phone was hacked and his wife Lindsay Clubine's nude photographs were leaked . Buchholz and Clubine immediately contacted lawyers after photos she sent him while he was on the road were spread on the internet but were told it would be impossible to prosecute . 'It was crazy,' Buchholz told WEEI. 'They just told us there wasn't a lot we could do.' Buchholz said if they could have, they would have prosecuted. Clubine said she was 'devastated' when she found out the photos only meant for her husband had been leaked, she told TMZ. The former Deal or No Deal briefcase model said she was also upset because she had been wrongly identified in other 'hardcore' photographs that a wife of a teammate had also sent her husband. Buchholz said his wife was 'shaken up' after the incident that he advised her to try and 'forget about it'. 'Everybody knows stuff happens,' he said. 'People are going to use you for whatever they can.' Clubine, a former Deal or No Deal briefcase model, said she was 'devastated' when the photos meant only for her husband were leaked . Clubine's photos were leaked in October during a massive hack that saw almost hundreds of racy photographs featuring celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton posted on 4chan before they spread to sites such as Reddit. Reddit announced on Tuesday a new ban on all naked or sexual photographs that were posted without the subject's consent. Previous rules had only banned child pornography. Reddit's interim CEO Ellen Pao acknowledged that the site 'missed the chance' to act swiftly as the celebrities' nude photos were leaked. Thousands of people had accessed the pictures before the site eventually took them down. As for Buchholz, he said he's definitely being more careful and keeping everything 'secure'. 'It's just as simple as you dropping your phone and losing it, and somebody guessing your password,' he said. Buchholz, he said he's definitely being more careful and keeping everything 'secure'.'It's just as simple as you dropping your phone and losing it, and somebody guessing your password'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Clay Buchholz and his wife Lindsay Clubine immediately contacted lawyers .\nBut because hacker was in Netherlands they were told it would be impossible to prosecute .\nLindsay said she sent the photos to Clay while he was on the road .\nBuchholz said wife was 'shaken up' by incident and that he's now being more careful ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Lindsay Lohan has been ordered to complete another 125 hours of community service for a reckless driving charge - after she tried to pass off time on stage in London as volunteering. The 28-year-old actress had previously been ordered to perform 240 hours of community service as part of a plea deal she struck after her Porsche rear-ended a truck in California in 2012. But while appearing in the West End production 'Speed The Plow' last year, she let young people 'shadow' her and logged it as community hours. The court 'had a problem with some of the work shadowing,' Lohan's attorney, Shawn Holley, told the Los Angeles Times. 'They didn't want to hear more about how that played out.' Back to work: Lindsay Lohan, pictured in London this week, has been ordered to complete another 125 hours of community service for a reckless driving charge after she failed to complete her service appropriately . The ruling means that rather than finish her probation in March as planned, Lohan faces another three months of community service - but her attorney said she has no problem with it. 'She's enjoying doing community service,' Holley told the LA Times. 'Her passion is really working with kids... and kids really respond to her.' The judge made the decision in private and a hearing will now be held on March 12 to decide how the actress is to complete her community service. After Lohan had been ordered to carry out 240 hours of court-ordered community service, she vowed to complete it at the London-based charity Community Service Volunteers (CSV). But according to tmz, prosecutor Terry White examined the hours she spent at the organisation and had planned to tell the judge she had violated her probation. On stage: Lohan (with Richard Schiff as film boss Bobby Gould) starred as a secretary in 'Speed The Plow' by David Mamet at the Playhouse Theatre in London - and tried to claim the hours for community service . Lindsay Lohan had promised to complete 240 hours of court-ordered community service at the London-based charity Community Service Volunteers (pictured) but has now been ordered to complete more . On one occasion, the actress was given six hours credit but two of those hours were for a matinee performance of Speed The Plow, a further two were for an evening performance while two more hours were taken up with a meet-and-greet event afterwards, White reportedly found. Miss Lohan arrived in London last autumn to star in a West End production of David Mamet's play, the movie business satire Speed The Plow. She played a forthright secretary in the production at London's Playhouse Theatre. Mr White told The Mail on Sunday that a prison sentence would not be ruled out for Miss Lohan if she is found in breach of her probation terms. On Sunday, CSV chief executive Oonagh Aitken said the organisation took its 'responsibilities in relation to all kinds of volunteering with great seriousness'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The actress, 28, was ordered to complete 240 hours of community service for a California car crash - but has now been ordered to finish even more .\nProsecutors claimed she tried to use time on stage in 'Speed the Plow' in London as part of community service with children .\nAnother hearing will be held next month to detail how she will complete the latest order of community service ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two prominent anti-aging scientists have shaken on a million dollar wager over who will live the longest. Dmitry Kaminskiy and Alex Zhavoronkov placed the bet last month at an anti-aging conference and the deal is that the first one to die will immediately owe the other a million dollars in stock or cash. Both men are evangelists for new drugs and technology that might extend the human life by fighting age-related diseases. Dmitry Kaminskiy, left, and Alex Zhavoronkov placed the bet last month at an anti-aging conference and the deal is that the first one to die will immediately owe the other a million dollars in stock or cash . Shake on it! Both men are evangelists for new drugs and technology that might extend the human life by fighting age-related disease . Kaminskiy is a senior partner at Deep Knowledge Ventures in Hong Kong, while Zhavoronkov is the CEO of the anti-aging drug company Insilico Medicine in Russia. They also believe that the competition is a way to combat psychological aging and ensure each man's continued desire to live. 'If one of the parties passes away before the other, $1 million in Insilico Medicine stock will be passed to the surviving party,' the agreement stated, adding that if the company is no longer in existence the other has to pay up the dollar amount in cash. Another condition of the bet is that both men have to live past 100 years. That will happen on February 24, 2079, when Zhavoronkov - who has just turned 36 - turns 100. He is a year younger than Kaminskiy. 'Longevity competitions may be a great way to combat both psychological and biological aging,' Dr. Zhavoronkov told Zoltan Istvan of Gizmodo. 'I hope that we will start a trend.' The two scientists believe the competition is a way to combat psychological aging and ensure each man's continued desire to live beyond 100 . Zhavoronkov has been taking low-dose aspirin since 1998 plus an anti-aging cocktail of statins and other supplements for over four and a half years is confident that he will win the bet. He's also had an HPV shot to prevent cancer and takes other drugs to avoid getting the flu. However he admitted to ABC that Kaminskiy may have an advantage because he has family has a history of living longer, while he also enjoys a more stable sleeping pattern and regularly exercises. 'Access to a few hundred million dollars, state of the art information systems and a venture fund investing in longevity companies also helps,' said Kaminskiy. 'But I still believe in the power of simple, affordable and reasonably safe interventions.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dmitry Kaminskiy and Alex Zhavoronkov placed the bet last month and the deal is that the first one to die will immediately owe the other a million dollars .\nBoth men are evangelists for new drugs and technology that might extend the human life by fighting age-related diseases .\nThey also believe that the competition is a way to combat psychological aging and ensure each man's continued desire to live .\nThe bet won't begin until both men are 100 years old and they aren't allowed to kill each other ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A stylish prefabricated home has hit the market and it's so sustainably efficient it can put energy back on the grid. ArchiBlox, an Australian architectural firm, has developed the world's first carbon positive prefabricated house, complete with an edible garden wall, sunroom and insulating grass roof. Over its life span, the Archi+ Carbon Positive House is expected to emit 1,016 tons of carbon dioxide less than a standard building with the same functionality. It's the equivalent of planting 6,000 native Australian trees and taking 267 cars off the road. ArchiBlox, an Australian architectural firm, has developed the world's first carbon positive prefabricated house, complete with an edible garden wall, sunroom and insulating grass roof . Over its life span the Archi+ Carbon Positive House is expected to emit 1,016 tons of carbon dioxide less than a standard building with the same functionality . 'Archi+ Carbon Positive Houses will make significant contributions within society by addressing the increasing levels of carbon emissions and the high levels of embodied energy that come with the construction of a standard home,' the company said. 'These aspects will drive us to balance the amount of carbon emissions released with the equivalent amount sequestered.' Design features of the carbon positive home include in-ground cool tubes to help with cooling, sliding edible garden walls to block the sun and a green roof for thermal insulation. The 75-square-metre home is mobile because it's prefabricated and is complete with sliding edible garden walls to block the sun . The airtight design of the building helps to save energy and protect sound, with hard wired data lines to reduce electromagnetic radiation . The environmentally friendly house is currently on display in Melbourne's City Square . The airtight design of the building helps to save energy and protect sound, with hard wired data lines to reduce electromagnetic radiation. The 75-square-metre home is mobile because it's prefabricated, but will cost about $4,000 per square metre. The house, which is currently on display in Melbourne's City Square, was awarded a platinum star for the life cycle assessment and the dwelling's performance on greenhouse gas emissions and the overall sustainability features. There's no mechanical heating or cooling in the home - external shading devices are used to filter the harsh solar radiation in summer and then can be retracted in winter to keep the house warmer. While the house is small and will guarantee less use of electricity, ArchiBlox says functionality of the place hasn't been compromised. 'These homes will give our clients the opportunity to rid themselves of modern day lifelines in a house that has been developed through a collaboration of design sensitivities and new technologies with like-minded companies.' While the house is small and will guarantee less use of electricity, ArchiBlox says functionality of the place hasn't been compromised . Design features of the carbon positive home include in-ground cool tubes to help with cooling, sliding edible garden walls to block the sun and a green roof for thermal insulation . The 75-square-metre home is mobile because it's prefabricated, but will cost about $4,000 per square metre ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Australian architectural firm ArchiBlox have unveiled their world first carbon positive prefabricated house .\nOver its lifespan the home will emit 1,016 tons of carbon dioxide less than standard building with the same functionality .\nThis is equivalent to planting 6,000 native Australian trees and taking 267 cars off the road .\nIt's complete with in-ground cool tubes to help with cooling, sliding edible garden walls to block the sun and a green roof for thermal insulation ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The metrobus crashed and went over the side of Queen Elizabeth bridge before smashing onto the road below - but miraculously no one was killed and the driver escaped with just minor injuries. The incident took place in the Braamfontein area of Johannesburg, South Africa, this morning. The bus crashed into the side of the bridge and smashed through a large section of cement wall before falling front first onto the road below. The metrobus crashed and went over the side of Queen Elizabeth bridge in Johannesburg this morning . Local news reports said the driver was the only person in the bus at the time of the accident. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesman Edna Mamonyane later confirmed no passengers were on board at the time of the crash. 'The bus is hanging onto the parking lot of Park Station. Mandela Bridge has been closed to traffic where it connects with Queen Elizabeth Bridge,' she told Jacaranda FM. Metrobus spokesman Esther Dreyer said the driver left the depot just after 6am at the start his shift and the crash occurred shortly afterwards. An emergency services marshall takes a picture of the bus, which drove over the side of the bridge today . She said a replacement bus was immediately dispatched to ensure commuters were not left stranded. She added: 'Our bus was mechanically sound. We suspect it skidded on the wet road.' The front end of the vehicle was partially crushed from the impact and was surrounded by broken glass and chunks of cement. A large section of the busy road surrounding the wreckage was cordoned off and several roads in the area were also shut while emergency services attempted to remove the bus. Officers from Johannesburg Metro Police, the emergency services and Johannesburg Road Agency officials all attended the scene. Commuters and residents took pictures of the bus from the bridge as they walked and drove past. The accident caused major traffic issues throughout the city. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Metrobus crashed through the side of a bridge and fell onto road below .\nOnly driver was on board at the time of incident and no one else was hurt .\nHe suffered minor injuries but is expected to make a full recovery .\nMetrobus spokesman said they believe the bus 'skidded on the wet road'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "For Washington state mother Amanda Skorjanc, her 16-month-old son Duke is more than just her beloved child - he is a daily reminder that miracles do happen. Duke Suddarth was the youngest survivor of the devastating Oso mudslide that killed 43 people in March 2014. Duke, then only 5 months old, was mere seconds away from death when Good Samaritan Kody Wesson plucked him from the debris as his mother, Amanda, lay helpless nearby with two injured legs after their home was destroyed by the massive mudslide and they were carried 600 feet. Scroll down for video . Miracle boy: Duke Suddarth, pictured left and right with his mother, Amanda, was the youngest survivor of last year's deadly Oso mudslide in Washington State . Tiny survivor: Good Samaritan Kody Wesson pulled then-five-month-old Duke from the rubble when his parents' home was destroyed March 22, 2014 . Never forget: On the eve of the first anniversary of the landslide that killed 43, Amanda Skorjanc (second left) looked back on that devastating day . Ignoring the commands of a state trooper not to enter the devastation, Wesson climbed into the debris field to look for survivors. When he spotted 22-week-old Duke lying on the ground with his face covered in bruises, he picked him up, wrapped him in his coat and carried him to safety. Duke was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in serious condition, but he made a remarkable recovery and was discharged a month later. Amid the death and devastation of the natural disaster, Duke's incredible tale of survival gave the people of the region a reason to rejoice in their darkest hour. Nearly a year after the tragedy, Duke's mother, Amanda Skorjanc, cannot help but smile whenever she sets eyes on her precious boy. Happy reunion: Three weeks after baby Duke Suddarth was rescued from the brink of death, Arlington firefighter paramedic Marty Ruffner and EMT Jason Brisson were reunited with the young life they helped save . Grateful to be alive: Amanda Skorjanc, pictured during a press conference in her hospital room in April 2014, aid she was trapped in a pocket formed by her broken couch and pieces of her roof . Broken: Skorjanc suffered a broken arm, a broken ankle and a large cut on her foot. To this day, she is in constant pain . Getting better: Baby Duke, pictured here last April with Arlington firefighter paramedic Marty Ruffner and EMT Jason Brisson, suffered a skull fracture and may have to undergo another surgery . ‘You can’t look at him and not think, ‘How amazing is this little kid!’” Ms Skorjanc told KING5 this week, looking back on her son’s journey. ‘He is a light in something that was so dark and sad in a lot of people's lives… he’s that little bit of hope that everybody had,’ Duke’s mother said . A total of 43 people died after a massive landslide buried homes and a highway 55 miles northeast of Seattle March 22. Skorjanc and her baby were among the few pulled from the rubble alive. Amanda Skorjanc says she has been reliving the moment the mudslide hit their community every day anew. Looking back on that day in March, she remembers holding onto Duke for dear life and vowing to herself that she would not let him go. When the worst of the landslide was over, the young mother found herself pinned under a pile of debris 600 feet from her ravaged home and suffering from a broken arm, a broken ankle and a large cut on her foot. Laughing it off: Skorjanc and Duke have been kept busy with countless medical check-ups and physical therapy sessions . Inspiration: Skorjanc says her son gives her the strength to get out of bed in the morning and keep going . Precious life: Skorjanc says when Duke is old enough to learn about the mudslide, she would try to convey to him how special he is . Skorjanc was still cradling baby Duke in her arms, only now he had a fractured skull and was blue and covered in dirt. Being unable to move due to her injuries, Amanda handed her precious bundle to a passerby, Kody Wesson, who heard her screams from the road and rushed over to help. Eventually, a helicopter came and airlifted Amanda Skorjanc to a hospital for treatment. Much has changed since last March: Amanda is now engaged to Duke’s dad; their baby is on the road to recovery, and their community is trying to cope with the trauma one day at a time. But the young family still acutely feel the after-effects of that terrible day. 'It will always be a part of our lives,' she says. Natural disaster: A total of 43 people died after a massive landslide buried homes and a highway 55 miles northeast of Seattle March 22 . Bleak landscape: Skorjanc and her baby were among the few pulled from the rubble alive . Firefighters carefully cross a pool of water, using a fallen tree as a path, at the west side of the mudslide on Highway 530 near mile marker 37 . Skorjanc and Duke have been kept busy with countless medical check-ups and physical therapy sessions. Amanda says she is in constant pain, but her son gives her the strength to get out of bed every morning and keep going. And Skorjanc believes that Duke had the same effect on their entire town when they needed it most. The rambunctious 16-month-old with an infectious smile may have to undergo another surgery on his skull, but his other injuries are well on their way to healing. Skorjanc says when Duke is old enough to learn about the mudslide, she would try to convey to him how special he is." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Amanda Skorjanc's son, Duke Suddarth, was the youngest survivor of Oso mudslide that killed 43 people March 22, 2014 .\nDuke was pulled from the rubble by Good Samaritan after suffering skull fracture .\nHis mother sustained broken bones and other injures when their house was destroyed and their were carried by mudslide 600 feet ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ed Balls was involved in a bizarre interview tonight about his sex life in which he suggested he was a ‘long slow burn’ in bed. In comments likely to embarrass his wife Yvette Cooper, he commented on a survey by Mumsnet which found women believe he would make one of the best lovers in the Commons. Women revealed their crushes on the Shadow Chancellor, who was described as a ‘sexy beast’, as well as Boris Johnson – who was described as fun in bed. Scroll down for video . Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls during the bizarre interview where he claimed to be a 'long slow burn' in bed . An LBC Radio programme, hosted by Iain Dale, confronted Mr Balls with recordings from women and men on the street describing what they thought of his looks. One man said ‘Yikes. He could rock my world’, while a woman said: ‘He is quite attractive yes, I suppose’. Later commentators were not as complimentary, saying: ‘He's not unattractive but he's not attractive. Six out of 10?’, while another woman said: ‘Not particularly to my taste, he's a bit old for me.’ Mr Balls has been discussing his sex life after a survey by Mumsnet which found women believe he would make one of the best lovers in the Commons . 'Sexy beast' Ed Balls was a popular choice among mothers online, while Mumsnet users said they would rather bed Ed Miliband's brother than the Labour leader and said David Cameron is 'too arrogant to be generous' in the bedroom . Another said: ‘Would I want to spend the night with him? Hmm, if I'm desperate, maybe.’ Asked for his comments, Mr Balls said: ‘I thought that started well but slightly fell away towards the end.’ In a jokey exchange of comments, Mr Dale asked him: ‘Is that what happens with you, it starts well but you slightly fade away?’ Mr Balls replied: ‘No, long slow burn.’ Mr Dale then asked him whether the his wife Yvette Cooper – the Shadow Home Secretary – would relate to the comments. The Shadow Chancellor replied: ‘Nick Clegg showed why politicians shouldn't speculate on such matters so I think I won't go there.’ The presenter then asked him whether his leader would be annoyed with the survey. Ed Miliband was not described as a sexy beast – with women saying they would prefer a night of passion with David Miliband. Mr Balls refused to speculate on what his wife Yvette Cooper – the Shadow Home Secretary- (pictured with the MP) would make of his description of himself in bed as a 'long slow burn' Mr Balls joked: ‘It's another example of the return to our Blair-Brown bad relationship. I can't believe you're a sexy beast not me, what a load of tosh.’ Mr Dale them moved on to what Mr Balls thought of the fact that women believed the London Mayor would be fun in bed. The Shadow Chancellor replied: ‘I'm desperately trying to hold back on making libellous statements. Personally I don't know if Boris Johnson's fun in bed.’ At the end of Mr Balls’ appearance, he took a call from ‘Marie from Putney’ who said that despite starting a campaign four years ago for better-looking politicians, no progress had been made. Mr Balls asked her whether she found him attractive, saying: ‘Privately Marie, just between you and me, with nobody else listening, am I not on the list?’ Marie replied: ‘No, Ed, I'm sorry. You're a thoroughly great guy otherwise.’ Nick Clegg was deemed good-looking but likely to be a 'damp squib' in the bedroom, while many said Boris Johnson would be 'fun' Tony Blair was also mentioned by Mumsnet users, though some said he would be too busy looking in a mirror ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ed Balls admitted during an interview on LBC he was a 'slow burn' in bed .\nThe Shadow Chancellor was commenting on a new survey by Mumsnet .\nFound women believed he would make one the best lover in the Commons .\nWomen described Balls as a ‘sexy beast’ and Boris Johnson as fun in bed ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Disgraced former Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner got $129,300 in bonuses between 2010 and 2013, during the years when she allegedly supervised a program targeting conservative nonprofit groups with intrusive levels nad scrutiny that liberal group managed to avoid. Lerner, then in charge of the IRS's Exempt Organizations Division, drew a top-tier salary that reached $177,000 – plus a 25 per cent 'retention bonus.' That's a federal workforce perk designed to keep high-ranking officials from retiring or jumping to more lucrative offers in the private sector. Those annual bonuses, valued at an average of $43,000, only stopped because continuing them would have pushed her over the legal limit of how much a government employee can earn. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS AND DOCUMENTS . Former Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner received massive cash bonuses from the federal government while her department was targeting conservative nonprofit groups for extra scrutiny based on political-sounding words in their names . Lerner famously appeared before Congress in May 2013 and offered an opening statement pleading her innocence – but then invoked her Fifth Amendment rights and refused to answer any questions . The Washington Free Beacon obtained documents through a Freedom of Information Act request showing the shocking payouts, which came in the same three years – 2010, 2011 and 2012 – when her department was throwing up roadblocks that stopped hundreds of tea parties and other right-wing groups from obtaining the tax-exempt status they needed to operate and raise money. Steven T. Miller first recommended Lerner for a $42,000 retention bonus in December 2009, the Free Beacon reported, when he was the Acting IRS commissioner. She got $43,050 and $44,250 in the next two years. But in November 2012 the IRS determined that continuing to make the payouts each year would violate a federal regulation that sets a hard limit on federal workers' earnings. With another retention bonus, she would have been earning more than the maximum allowed, which was $230,700. But at the end of 2009 she had become eligible for retirement, and Miller wanted to keep her on the job. 'Ms. Lerner is eligible for retirement and as an attorney with extensive experience would likely command a much greater pay and benefits if she left the Service,' he wrote then. 'Without a retention incentive she will leave the (Internal Revenue) Service.' 'Her unique blend of specialized technical expertise, broad organizational knowledge, and leadership skills cannot be matched,' he added at the time. Joseph Grant, Lerner's immediate supervisor as deputy commissioner of the tax-exempt division, approved the massive check along with Miller himself. Grant would later resign in disgrace in May 2013, at President Barack Obama's specific demand, after the depth of Lerner's alleged scheme became known Grant 'retired' one day later. Lerner waited until September 2013 for her own retirement, letting the calendar advance to the point where she earned a full federal government pension. In May 2013 Lerner launched one of the Obama administration's most political damaging scandals by planting a question during a tax accountants conference about how her subagency scrutinized right-wing tax exemption applicants that the administration thought might be political groups in disguise. She acknowledged that organizations with words like 'tea party' or 'patriot' in their names were processed differently, on a schedule that could stretch out for years. CRYING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK: Lerner retired with a full federal government pension . Lerner knew at the time that the IRS Office of Inspector General was ready to release an audit report exposing the practice of singling out conservatives. That report came out just four days later. The IRS, the inspector general wrote, 'used inappropriate criteria that identified for review Tea Party and other organizations applying for tax-exempt status based upon their names or policy positions instead of indications of potential political campaign intervention.' A congressional investigation, now nearly two years old, stalled in 2014 after IRS Commissioner John Koskinen claimed years' worth of Lerner's emails were lost during a hard-drive crash. Emails tha twere recovered showed Lerner caomplaining that political conservatives were 'crazies' and 'a**holes.' Lois Lerner FOIA on Bonuses (Free Beacon) uploaded by DailyMail.com ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "'Retention' bonuses were paid in 2010, 2011 and 2012 in order to keep Lerner from leaving the IRS .\nPayouts were later canceled because continuing them would have put her over the legal limit of how much a federal employee can earn .\nBonuses came in the same years when Lerner's IRS subagency was targeting tea parties and other conservative groups with extra scrutiny .\nLiberal groups sailed through, however, and the practice was later condemned by Republicans in Congress .\nThe IRS higher-ups who approved Lerner's bonuses ultimately resigned in disgrace, and Lerner was allowed to retire with a full pension ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A family in India spent five days rehearsing how they were going to commit suicide before taking their own lives after claims their daughter had been sexually assaulted at work. Siblings Bharti Pal, 25, and 20-year-old Somnath Kartik Pal were discovered hanged in their employer's flat in Oshiwara, northern Mumbai earlier this week. A day later their mother Sihka and stepfather Manoj Ajitkumar Patel were also found in similar circumstances at their apartment in nearby Lokhandwala. The Lokhandwala complex in northern Mumbai, where mother Sihka Pal and stepfather Manoj Ajitkumar Patel were found dead, a day after siblings Bharti and Somnath were discovered hanged at another apartment block . It has been reported that daughter Bharti had been sexually assaulted by her boss, which had driven her to take her own life. Each of them filmed a suicide notes on a mobile phone before their deaths, which was found near the mother's body. Now it has emerged that the family practiced exactly how they were going to hang themselves and also rehearsed what they were going to say in their last messages. According to NDTV, police investigating the suicides found videos on a mobile phone where the family practiced their last words up to five days in advance of their deaths. They also reported that all four appeared to be reading their suicide notes from a script and that they had filmed each other. The suicides happened at two separate apartment buildings two northern areas of the Indian city of Mumbai, pictured . Police are now trying to establish exactly what happened to the family in the five days after filming the messages and prior to their deaths. It was also revealed that the living room of the flat where the mother and stepfather were found had been emptied of furniture. An officer told the news website: 'The kitchen has a fridge, which was also empty. 'The dustbin had been emptied and washed, and just a stack of newspapers was lying in the corner of the room.' Police also made the bizarre discovery of 50,000 rupees (£520) stuffed in a container with a note saying the money was for officers." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Siblings Bharti and Somnath Katit Pal were found dead in a Mumbai flat .\nNext day mother and stepfather were also found in similar circumstances .\nComes after claims Bharti, 25, had been sexually assaulted at work .\nPolice say each victim filmed a suicide message on a mobile phone .\nOfficers believe family had spent five days rehearsing how to hang themselves ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A medicine man performs an exorcism as he attempts to remove a 'curse' on the village where the deadly Ebola outbreak is believed to have started. The traditional healer was attempting to remove the hex that locals believe has plagued their village of Meliandou in Guinea. It has been identified as 'ground zero' of the killer disease after two-year-old Emile Ouamouno died there in late December 2013. Exorcism: Healer Kalifa Lengo preparing to perform the exorcism in the village of Meliandou in Guinea . Curse: A goat is cooked on an open fire in the village, where two-year-old Emile Ouamouno was the first to die from Ebola in December 2013 . Ritual: Healer Kalifa Lengo first visited the village in April last year and returned this week to finish the ritual . When little boy developed a fever, started vomiting, passed blood in his stool and then died two days later, nobody knew why. As other villagers began dying, panic spread and traditional healer Kalifa Lengo was brought in to perform an exorcism ceremony. Etienne Ouamouno, father of Emine, said: 'He took away the witchcraft items that the people had lying around their homes.' But despite the removal of the items, people kept dying, causing hundreds to abandon the village, believing the Ouamouno family or the entire village, was cursed. As the death toll continued to soar, the traditional healer was brought in to perform an exorcism ceremony. This week, he returned to the tiny village to oversee the final stages of the rites that he first began last April. Removed: The village removed the witchcraft items that the people had lying around their homes that they believed led to the curse . Preparation: Singing, dancing and rites were performed near the tree during the colourful ceremony earlier this week . During his first visit, Lengo planted a banana tree in the center of the village and promised to return. The cutting of the plant, the elders say, will bring about the removal of the curse. Singing, dancing and rites were performed near the tree during the colourful ceremony earlier this week. A goat was cooked over a fire and a village elder threw rice at the tree. Here, as in many other villages across the continent, people still believe that Ebola was spread on purpose by people seeking some type of gain. Tradition: The Ebola outbreak has devastated West Africa and is believed to have killed more than 9,200 people across Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone . Ebola, which is spread by the bodily fluids of a person showing symptoms of the disease, for which there is no known cure and which is usually fatal. Meliandou villagers remain deeply suspicious about who or what brought the disease that has devastated their lives. Scientists are still trying to find out how the outbreak started, including coming to Meliandou to test great apes and bats as possible sources. The Ebola outbreak has devastated West Africa and is believed to have killed more than 9,200 people across Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Medicine man returns to village where killer disease believe to spread from .\nEmile Ouamouno, two, was first to die of the disease in Meliandou, Guinea .\nHealer Kalifa Lengo was brought in to perform an exorcism ceremony .\nLocals believe entire village has been cursed by the outbreak ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "With luxurious surroundings and the world famous Waldorf salad created in the building, it is not hard to see why many celebrities, and even presidents, have made The Waldorf Astoria their permanent home. And now the New York hotel is aiming to attract a few more permanent residents, but turning the area containing the presidential suite and penthouses into exclusive apartments. Chinese insurance company Anbang reportedly paid $2billion to buy the hotel this month and plans to transform the top floor of the Manhattan hotel into the new apartments. The Waldorf Astoria in New York has done a deal with Chinese insurance company, Anbang, for $1.95 billion, one of the highest prices per room ever paid for a US hotel, to renovate the top floor for new apartments . The luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotel, in New York, is one of the city's most iconic hotels and a favourite with celebrities . The Towers are already made up of guest apartments but could well be turned into condominiums if new plans go through . According to real estate website The Real Deal reported Wu Xiaohui, chairman of Anbang, recently told Harvard students that 'a potential buyer needs to have more than money to qualify for our apartments.' Famous celebrities who have made the hotel their home have included Frank Sinatra who kept a personal suite at the hotel between 1979 and 1988 for when he was out of Los Angeles, for nearly $1 million a year. The Towers, within the Waldrof Hotel, has its own separate entrance and already houses apartments for guests, but it is thought the whole area will be converted into condominiums. The hotel is famous for its central location on Park Avenue and the luxurious interiors in its suites, rooms and residences . Former presidents and celebrities including Marilyn Monroe are said to have set up home in the sumptuous hotel . The residences in The Tower offer a living room and dining area, a kitchenette and a master bedroom with an adjoining boudoir and marble bathroom . It was rumoured Sinatra and his wife etched their initials into the bathroom door but the door was extracted during refurbishment and its whereabouts are unknown. Actress Marilyn Monroe was reported to have lived at the Waldorf Astoria for several months, and songwriter Cole Porter and singer wife Linda Lee Thomas kept an apartment there, where Thomas died in 1954. Porter's 1934 song You're the Top, contains the lyric, You're the top, you're a Waldorf salad. Aside from celebrities, many presidents have made it their dwelling too. President Herbert Hoover resided at The Waldorf for more than three decades, and President Dwight Eisenhower stayed from 1967–1969. President Herbert Hoover, (left), resided at the Waldorf from 1932 to 1964. Actress Marilyn Monroe (right) was reported to have lived at the Waldorf Astoria for several months . The Towers could be turned into luxury condos, but buyers will need ;'more than money' to secure one . The Towers of Waldorf Astoria already include exclusive suites and luxury residential one-bedroom apartaments . Waldorf Astoria: The luxurious hotel reportedly employs someone to open windows as they are so heavy, they also employ a chandelier cleaner and a two full-time tour guides . President Eisenhower's is reported to have been terrified of heights, and to accommodate them, a lift was specially designed to open on the 7th floor. The hotel apparently had an underground railroad which leads from the fourth floor of the basement to Grand Central Terminal, which was used as an entrance for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The Waldorf Astoria and Towers spans an entire Midtown Manhattan block, 49th to 50th Street from Park to Lexington Avenues and boasts 1413 hotel rooms. The famous Waldorf salad was created by Oscar Tschirky, who is known globally as Oscar of the Waldorf. It used to contain cherries, walnuts, sliced apples, raisins, celery, and was served with a sugared mayonnaise dressing. Truffle oil has more recently been added to the recipe ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Insurance company Anbang secured a deal to build top-floor apartments at the famous Manhattan hotel .\nTenants will join the list of celebrities and presidents who have lived there .\nA potential buyer will need more than wealth to qualify to live there ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "One man who walked inside said he was cuffed to a bench for 17 hours. Another was only found after he was transferred to the hospital with a head injury. A third ended up dead. What did all three men have in common? They had been taken to Homan Square. Operated by the Chicago police, Homan Square is an unmarked warehouse on the West Side where local attorneys and a protester claim Chicago police are operating a CIA-style 'black site.' Operated by the Chicago police, Homan Square is an unmarked warehouse on the West Side where local attorneys and a protester claim Americans have been shackled for hours and denied basic rights . In a story by the Guardian, Brian Jacob Church said it took his lawyers hours to locate him in what he called a 'domestic black site'. 'It brings to mind the interrogation facilities they use in the Middle East,' he said. 'When you go in, no one knows what's happened to you.' Church was brought to Homan Square in 2012 with 11 other people after protesting the NATO summit and said he was denied his right to call a lawyer, was not read his Miranda rights and had to sit in a windowless cell. He said for 17 hours his ankles were shackled together and one wrist was cuffed to a bar behind a bench. Church, a member of the NATO 3 who was eventually incarcerated for two and a half years before he was found not guilty of terrorism-related charges, said he figured he'd never see 'the light of day again'. Sarah Gelsomino, Church's lawyer, said she searched for her client, whose name wasn't on any jail booking records, for 12 hours before she learned Homan Square even existed. Brian Jacob Church said it took lawyers 17 hours to locate him in what he called a 'domestic black site' When Church was finally able to talk to an attorney, he claimed they spoke through a 'floor-to-ceiling chain-link metal cage'. Almost a full day had past before Church was booked at a nearby police station. One Chicago lawyer called Homan Square an 'open secret'. 'If you can't find a client in the system, odds are they're there,' Julia Bartmes told the Guardian. Another attorney, Anthony Hill, said people who are taken to Homan Square 'just disappear' until they are either charged or released. Hill said police use the warehouse as an 'off the books' interrogation space when they want information about the flow of money, guns and drugs on the streets. Eliza Solowiej, of Chicago's First Defense Legal Aid, said she couldn't find one man for 'six to eight hours', last seeing him in a police station before he was transferred to Homan Square. She said later that day the man, who asked to remain anonymous and whose lawyer declined to confirm Solowiej's account, sent a picture to her phone showing he had received head injuries. Solowiej didn't find him until after he was taken to the hospital. John Hubbard was another man taken to Homan Square, but he did not make it out alive. A Chicago Tribune story reported he was pronounced dead after being found 'unresponsive in an interview room'. A medical examiner told the Guardian that, after publication, it was determined he died of a heroin overdose. Three attorneys recounted to the Guardian incidents in which they were denied access to their clients at Homan Square. Bartmes said she was once refused entry into the warehouse when she went to check on a 15-year-old boy who had been taken there hours ago. She said the boy was eventually returned home, with no charges, after 'maybe 13 hours in custody'. The Chicago police department has responded to the Guardian's story, claiming that Homan Square is just like any other police facility in the city. Police spokesman Marty Maloney said: 'If lawyers have a client detained at Homan Square, just like any other facility, they are allowed to speak and visit to them.' 'There are always records of anyone who is arrested by CPD, and this is not any different at Homan Square.' The statement added that the facility is not a secret and that the public can access its Evidence Recovered Property Section to claim inventoried property, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Maloney also said the Guardian's report of physical violence at the warehouse 'is unequivocally false, is offensive, and it is not supported by any facts whatsoever'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Homan Square is an unmarked warehouse on the West Side .\nLocal attorneys and a protester have claimed residents who are taken there by Chicago cops are denied their basic constitutional rights .\nBrian Jacob Church, who was in facility for 17 hours before lawyers could find him, said it reminded him of Middle Eastern interrogation facilities .\nOne Chicago attorney said people who are taken there aren't put on the jail books and 'just disappear' until they are charged or released back on the street .\nA defense legal aid worker claimed a man received head injuries while being held there, and that she couldn't find him until he was taken to a hospital .\nAnother man died at Homan Square from a heroin overdose ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A woman who tried to smuggle almost £3million-worth of fake toothbrushes and razor blades has been sentenced to 15 months in prison. Jocelyn Hunter was caught trying to illegally import the Oral B toothbrushes and Gillette Fusion razor blades in a complex scam which took place over the course of a year. The 42-year-old from Swindon, Wiltshere, bought the bathroom products - which had not been tested for cancer-causing chemicals - from dodgy suppliers in China. Dodgy goods: Jocelyn Hunter was sentenced to 15 months in prison for importing nearly £3million worth of fake toothbrushes and razor blades (pictured) Hunter then flogged the items which had an estimated 'street value' of £2.7million to customers in mainland Europe. She believed it would be easier to get the illegal goods into the continent through Britain's 'lax' border security. Her operation was discovered when customs officers seized the goods at the Coventry Postal Hub and informed the brand holder, Proctor and Gamble. At the time of her arrest, a large box of counterfeit Oral B toothbrush heads was found in her living room. The large-scale scame lasted between May 2 and June 30, 2011 - during which time she received 248 parcels from China. John Jacobs, from Scambusters South West, said: 'The sentence reflects the seriousness of the offences Hunter has been convicted of and this case demonstrates the varied and widespread nature of counterfeiting activity. Illegal import: 42-year-old Hunter from Swindon, Wiltshere, made contact with dodgy suppliers in China who provided her with the fake bathroom products (pictured) 'It is far from a victimless crime, not only are they of a significantly inferior quality they are often produced by workers barely able to survive on the wages received.' Lord Toby Harris, Chair of National Trading Standards, said: 'It is great news that this criminal has been brought to justice and I commend all parties involved. 'People are often lured in by the promise of a bargain but many counterfeit products, while they may look like the real thing, can be very low quality and in some cases unsafe. 'I would urge people to help National Trading Standards to catch these criminals by remaining vigilant and reporting any products they think may be counterfeit to their local trading standards office or Citizens Advice.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Elaborate scam landed Jocelyn Hunter, 42, a 15-month prison sentence .\nThe Oral B toothbrushes and Gillette razor blades were worth £2.7million .\nHunter from Swindon, Wiltshere imported items from Chinese suppliers .\nShe received 248 parcels from country between May 2 and June 30, 2011 .\nBathroom products had not been checked for cancer-causing chemicals ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "If you're reading this article while instant-messaging a friend and getting ready to Skype your mom, the latest episode of Modern Family will really strike a chord. The episode of the hit-comedy, which aired on Wednesday night, was shot completely using iPhones, iPads, and Macbook pros to show how relatives today stay in touch with the help of their high-tech devices. Show producer Steve Levitan says he got the idea for the episode while talking to one of his college-aged daughters on FaceTime. Innovative: Wednesday night's episode of Modern Family was shot completely on Apple devices (cast member Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays Mitchell Pritchett is pictured) The episode titled 'Connection Lost' takes place on Dunphy family matriarch Claire's laptop (cast member Ed O'Neill who plays Jay Pritchett is seen in front of the iPhone camera) Innovative: Wednesday night's episode was to show how relatives today communicate with the help of their high-tech devices . Slice of modern life: The show takes place on Dunphy family matriarch Claire's laptop, as she waits at an airport and talks to various members of her family on her laptop . 'I had emails open, some websites... then my daughter showed up' Levitan recounted. 'I could not only see her, but I could see me, and there was something going on behind me, my wife or somebody.' How we live now: Modern Family's executive producer Steven Levitan says he got the idea for the episode while talking with his college-aged daughter over Facetime . 'I realized on that screen, you could tell so much about my life.' Apple apparently 'loved the idea' when he pitched the episode, and offered to provide devices for the show - though Levitan maintains that it is not product placement. 'This is the way my family communicates. We happen to be an Apple family. This is the technology that I know. 'If Claire started contacting everybody through Google Hangouts, it would have felt less believable to me because I don't know anybody who uses it that way. It doesn't mean people don't, but I don't. 'Samsung makes beautiful TVs. They make beautiful phones. It just so happens that I use Apple, so it's the way that makes sense for me,' he said. The episode titled 'Connection Lost' takes place on Dunphy family matriarch Claire's laptop, as she sits in Chicago's O'Hare airport waiting for a flight back to Los Angeles. She's trying to reach her daughter Haley over video message when other members of the family start popping in to say hi on her computer screen. 'You'll see how Claire navigates around the computer, the various sites she visits, the way she interacts with everybody through Facebook, Facetime and e-mails,' Levitan told USA Today. 'Somehow, we managed to get all 11 characters into the episode.' The computer set-up of the episode apparently provides for some pretty humorous situations. In one scene, Claire is talking to her brother Mitch when they talk about her birthday and the fact that she hasn't received a gift from him. Critically acclaimed: ABC's Modern Family has won the Emmy for best TV comedy the last five years running . Meanwhile, on Mitch's screen, he starts online shopping for a belated present. The episode took a bit longer to create since it involved more work in post-production to create all of the pages Claire is seen interacting with on her computer. However, Levitan says loyal viewers will appreciate the extra work. 'This episode is loaded with detail. There are little Easter eggs from past episodes and nods to people in our lives. My wife, for example, is one of Claire's Facebook friends,' he said. Viewers should also look out for a reference to Croctopus 4, a fictional movie featured in an earlier episode and Claire's daughter Alex's college application essay. The special iPhone episode of Modern Family aired on Wednesday night on ABC at 9pm ET/PT. The sitcom about three branches of a California family has won the Emmy Award for best TV comedy for the past five years. 'We happen to be an Apple family': Levitan (pictured) says the show was shot completely using only Apple devices, but that it's no product placement . For this week's \"Modern Family,\" producers put down their expensive professional cameras and shot the episode with iPhones and other Apple devices. Seen through the eyes of character Claire Dunphy as she uses a Mac laptop, characters only appear on her computer's FaceTime video-calling app. The Associated Press spoke with series co-creator and executive producer Steve Levitan about the thinking behind shooting with a smartphone and lessons learned. The episode, \"Connection Lost,\" airs on ABC at 9 p.m. EST Wednesday and is available online Thursday (Hulu Plus, cable or satellite subscription required until next week). Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and length. Q. What did you find most surprising? A. We thought the actors would be their own camera person originally, but it's just a lot for them to have to get everything framed just right. We quickly devised a method where a camera person held the phone just in front of them. So that it didn't look like the phone was floating in space, we always had an actor put their hand on the cameraman's hand. That made it look like they were doing a selfie thing. Q. How does the iPhone compare with traditional cameras? A. When you have a controlled environment, it's easy to get nice-looking images. The challenge comes when you're dealing with extremes — extreme brightness and darkness. The cameras we typically use cost tens of thousands of dollars and use lenses that cost just as much. You're going to always get a better quality with those. But the phone's quality is quite good. It's just amazing what's happened to smartphones in five years. Q. Could you have achieved the same effect with professional cameras? A. We wanted it to look as real as possible, so rather than shoot it on this incredible camera and then dumb the image down a bit so it looks like an iPhone, why not just shoot it with an iPhone? This is certainly good enough for our purposes, and it made the most sense. Q. Where do you see this going, not just with iPhones but other consumer gadgets such as GoPro video cameras and digital SLRs? A. It opens up filmmaking to people who don't have the resources for expensive equipment. There's a movie at the Sundance film festival this year that was shot on an iPhone. You really can, if you wanted to, shoot a movie on an iPhone or a thousand-dollar camera and then edit it on your computer. If you're clever enough, it can look like an expensive movie. That said, filmmaking is not just about having the technology and the camera. It's also about having a vision and the story. That's always going to rely on good old-fashioned human ingenuity. Q. How do you avoid making the equipment the center of the attention? A. The really compelling part here is the story telling, not so much how we did it technologically. At the end of the day, this story needed to be told this way. It's an emotional story, and it's a funny story. Ultimately when you have that going for you, it keeps this from becoming a gimmick. While the iPhone thing is a nice headline, I hope ultimately people remember this as a compelling episode. Q. There are lots of Android and Windows users out there. Do you worry about criticism that you are focusing too much on Apple? A. This is the way my family communicates. We happen to be an Apple family. This is the technology that I know. If Claire started contacting everybody through Google Hangouts, it would have felt less believable to me because I don't know anybody who uses it that way. It doesn't mean people don't, but I don't. Samsung makes beautiful TVs. They make beautiful phones. It just so happens that I use Apple, so it's the way that makes sense for me. (After producers reached out to Apple, the company provided devices, but didn't pay for their inclusion.) Q. Any tips for budding filmmakers? A. Using this kind of technology is nothing but a means to an end. The more important thing is to spend time on the story and the characters and make sure you have something compelling that's worth actually using these devices for. If you don't, it's very easy to come up with beautiful images and fun camera tricks. The real difficult part is to have something worth filming. That's where you should put the bulk of your time and energy. Associated Press ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Wednesday night's episode takes place on Dunphy family matriarch Claire's laptop, as she talks to relatives via video messaging .\nShow producor Steven Levitan got the idea for the episode while speaking with his college-aged daughter on Facetime .\nEpisode 'Connection Lost' was shot entirely on iPhones, iPads, and Macbook pros - but Levitan says it's not Apple product placement .\nWill air on ABC at 9pm ET/PT ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A schoolboy who had his hair cut like football idol Sergio Aguero has been ordered to wear a hat in lessons or stay home until it grows back, his family claim. Ten-year-old Tom Moseley was told his short back and sides hairstyle, modelled on the Manchester City striker's look, was too extreme by staff St Gilbert's Primary School in Winton, Eccles, and he was removed from school on his birthday. His family say they were told he could either return to classes when his hair had grown, restyle it or wear a hat at all times. Scroll down for video . Tom Moseley, pictured, has been told by his headteacher that he must either stay away from school or wear a hat the entire time is is in the premises because of his haircut which was based on his idol Sergio Aguero . Tom, 10, left, from Eccles, wanted to have the same haircut as the Manchester City star Aguero, right . Parents Lisa, 39, and Kirk, 43, have attacked the school's decision and have decided to keep Tom out of school, likening the school's hat suggestion to wearing a 'dunce's cap'. Mr Moseley said: 'Sergio Aguero is his idol and he has had that haircut for six months. 'He is being punished for a haircut but he has consistently achieved good results and is well behaved in class. 'We were given three options - take him out of school until it grows, get it cut or sit in class wearing a hat and he won't be allowed to play football at school. He would also have to sit outside the headteacher's office at break times wearing the hat. 'We decided to keep him out of school because I am not having him sitting with the equivalent of a dunce's hat on.' Tom's mother Lisa, 39, left, said she was not willing to send her son, centre, pictured alongside father Kirk, right, to school if he had to wear the equivalent of 'a dunce's cap' or play football at break times . But headteacher Cheryl Fox said: 'We set clear standards on hair and dress at this school which parents are made fully aware of and accept when pupils enrol. 'We always suggest that an unsuitable haircut can be trimmed into an acceptable style without going down the skinhead route or that the child can wear a hat of their choice in school. 'If the parents wish to keep the child away from school until the haircut grows out we will ensure their education does not suffer. 'It's our responsibility to prepare children for high school, college, university and employment where they will be expected to follow the rules of the establishment or dress code of their employer. 'We want our children to succeed and will continue to do all we can towards that aim.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tom Moseley, 10, was told he had to change his new Aguero haircut .\nThe youngster wanted the same style as the Manchester City striker idol .\nStaff at St Gilbert's Primary School in Eccles said the cut was 'too extreme'\nHis parents were warned to either change the style or wear a hat in school .\nTom's mother Lisa said she was not making her son wear a 'dunce's cap'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Twitter users have reacted with fury after fans of The Walking Dead objected to a kiss between two homosexual characters. The series' first gay male character Aaron and his boyfriend Eric shared a kiss in the most recent episode, The Distance, after finding each other alive. But the embrace sparked an angry reaction with some fans posting homophobic comments on social media after the programme had aired. Scroll down for video . Twitter users have reacted with fury after fans of The Walking Dead objected to a kiss between two homosexual characters . The series' first gay male character Aaron (right, played by Ross Marquand) and his boyfriend Eric (left, played by Jordan Woods-Robinson shared a kiss in the most recent episode, The Distance. Within minutes, Twitter users had hit back at the abuse - with many pointing out that it should not have come as a shock because Eric and Aaron are both gay characters in the comic that inspired the hit show. The post-apocalyptic horror drama, which stars British actor Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, is currently in its fifth season. In Episode 11, Aaron, played by Ross Marquand, and his boyfriend Eric, played by Jordan Woods-Robinson fight to persuade Rick and his comrades to join forces with their camp. But a cynical Rick floors Aaron with a punch and tells his colleagues to tie him up and be on high alert. Eventually Rick agrees to travel to the new camp with the rest of the group but insists on taking a different route from the one Aaron had suggested. But they soon run into a huge group of walkers. After fighting them off and making their way through the forest they followed a flare and were reunited with the rest of their group, who had saved Aaron's boyfriend Eric and nursed his broken ankle. Aaron and Eric then kiss after being reunited. The post-apocalyptic horror drama, which stars British actor Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, is currently in its fifth season . Feeling doubts: In episode 11 of season five Rick expressed doubts about Aaron and taking his crew to the new camp . The Walking Dead premiered on October 31, 2010, on the cable television channel AMC . But the scene sparked fury among some fans who took to social media to vent their anger. Afterwards, Twitter users hit back with one, Jessica Dwyer, saying: 'Lots of homophobic #WalkingDead tweets saying \"da gays\" ruined the show Apparently they never read the comic Please go fall off a cliff.' Another, Keifer Lirette, wrote: 'Things Walking Dead viewers are okay with:-Gory murder-Cannibalism-Child killingThings they aren't okay with:-Gay people.' Talking to the Daily Beast about the intimate scene, Ross Marquand said: 'It’s been a great deal of responsibility to do it justice with respect not only to our gay fan base, but to the viewers in general. 'When you lose someone, or you feel that you have lost someone, it doesn’t matter what the situation is, you mourn them and you miss them and you want them back and you will do anything in your power to protect the ones you love. 'I hope that that’s the focus of our characters, that it’s not hung up so much on our sexual orientation.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Characters Aaron and Eric share kiss after being reunited in latest episode .\nSome fans of the show took to social media to object to the embrace .\nBut the abuse sparked a furious response from a number of Twitter users .\nThe scene appeared in episode 11 of the fifth season of The Walking Dead ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A British tourist who had become 'infatuated' with Thailand plunged 300ft to his death in a mystery fall from a 36th-floor apartment. Detectives are investigating how John Knotts, of Blaydon in Gateshead, came to fall from the Sky Beach Condominium in North Pattaya. John Westgarth, a friend of Mr Knotts, revealed how the 49-year-old loved Thailand so much he had become 'addicted' and would go several times a year. This time he had gone to the country to see a girlfriend he had met previously and had emailed to say he had missed his flight home. John Knotts (right) plunged 36 storeys to his death from an apartment block in Thailand, just a day after his friend John Westgarth (left) had sent him an email warning he faced a 'very big fall' because of his lifestyle . Mr Westgarth responded by email and told his friend about the dangers of his lifestyle and warned him he was 'heading for a big fall.' A day later he was told Mr Knotts had died. Thai newspapers reported that Mr Knotts had been to a Chinese New Year Party with his girlfriend Khun Kullaya, 47, before he fell from the apartment. Mr Knotts first went on holiday to Thailand ten years ago and despite being on benefits would visit up to five times a year. He went to Thailand on January 7 to see his girlfriend and the couple had planned a trip to Bangkok to get her a visa. Mr Knotts fell from the 36th floor of the apartment block in Pattaya in Thailand . Mr Knotts was only supposed to be away for 28 days and was due back on February 3, but missed his flight and never returned. 'I was on holiday in Kenya and I emailed him saying it was nearly home time for him,' said Mr Westgarth, 64. 'I never got a reply. I then texted him something similar and never got a reply. 'I then sent him another email saying 'have you missed your flight again?' 'He emailed me back saying \"yeah, I've done it again. I've missed my flight\".' Mr Westgarth said everything started to go wrong with his friend since he developed an obsession with Thailand. He added: 'He was a likeable character. Since he started to go to Thailand, everything centred around the country. 'It was worse than heroin. He wouldn't admit to being addicted but he was addicted to the place. 'He was 10 days over his visa. 'He lost all interest in England. He was there and he didn't want to be anywhere else.' Mr Westgarth said his friend had one or two relationships during his visits to Thailand over the 10 years and was 'looking to fall in love.' Mr Knotts died at around 10pm on February 18. Local newspaper Pattaya One reported that his girlfriend had suffered facial injuries and he was in financial difficulty, with his home in Newcastle about to be repossessed. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of Mr Knotts' death." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "John Knotts was 'infatuated' with Thailand and would visit five times a year .\nThe 49-year-old had travelled there in January to see his Thai girlfriend .\nHe overstayed visa and emailed his friend to say he had missed his flight .\nJohn Westgarth warned him he was 'heading for a fall' due to his lifestyle .\nMr Knotts plunged 36 storeys to his death the next day in North Pattaya ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Standing proud, surrounded by the tools of their trade, the din of machinery, and, for a few, the star-spangled banner, these are the laborers who keep America strong by the sweat of their brows. These touching photographs show the quiet dignity of blue-collar workers across the nation. From heavy industry like steel milling, to more delicate crafts like book-binding and brewing, these figures all have in common that they produce something tangible with their own hard work. Heavy industry: Pictured about is Larry Skruggs, a mechanical technician at steel and mining giant ArcelorMittal. He works in Cleveland, Ohio . I have a wrench for that: Machinist Todd Kredovski is pictured above at his workshop in Superior, Wisconsin, where he works for Northern Engineering . Delicate craft: Amy Anderson, a book binder at the Campbell-Logan Bindery, is another one of the subjects captured by Carl Corey, this time in Minneapolis . The employees were captured in their place of work by photographer Carl Corey, who is part way through a three-year project to document the country's industries through everyday workers. The project, entitled BLUE – A Portrait of the American Worker, began in 2012, and is expected to be completed by May 2016, with hundreds more subjects. Corey, who has started a Kickstarter crowdsourcing page to fund the latter stages months of the project, said his aim is to: 'honestly tell the story through pictures of the contemporary American Working Class'. Brewing up something special: This image shows Shawn Andreasen, a fermenter at the Point Brewery in Stevens Point, Wisconsin . Dignity: Corey said he gave no special instructions to his subjects. Pictured is Tom Ramboldt, who operates a Gusbi shoe assembly machine at the Red Wing Shoe Company in Red Wing, Minnesota . After researching the companies he was interested in, Corey visits the workplaces and meets some of the workers, who he asks to photograph at a later date. Other than setting up a flashy, Corey said he does nothing to pose the workers, who are in their everyday environment. Speaking to DailyMail.com, Corey said: ' I am drawn to these people because i truly believe they represent America and the \"American Ideal\". 'I wish to show them my respect, to share that respect and my gratitude for their hard work with others in the hopes that in some small way people take notice and act positively via their own creations and actions.' Decorating: Pictured here in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is Lisa Ward, a finishing room coordinator at DeLeer's Millwork . Pause in a busy day: Here Charles McComas poses amid the crockery and homeware he helps make at Homer Laughlin China in Newell, West Virginia, where he is a decorator . Production line: Kathy Finstad, a solder at the Red Wing Shoe Company, stands amid her work in the middle of the day . Hot stuff: Tim Black wields a blowtorch at the ArcelorMittal Steel plant in Cleveland, where he is a slabyard service technician . In the spotlight: Pierre Jones, a decaler at Homer Laughlin China in Newell, poses with a plate she has just finished working on . Tough guy: Mike Schmitz stands in his working overalls at the Amerequipd factory in Kiel, Wisconsin, where he is a welder . In the office: Here Dave Checolinski poses in his workplace at Precision Innovations in Germantown, Wisconsin, where he is a vice-president in the operations department . Plaster master: Marcus Spann, a caster at Homer Laughlin in West Virginia, holds a new batch of vases in his workshop . Hard work: Standing behind a massive circular saw, stone cutter Matt Nelson takes a rest at Rivard Stone in Somerset, Wisconsin . Administrator: Officer manager Kelley Marx, of Precision Innovations in Wisconsin, also features in this patriotic setting . Raw materials: Greg Coleman, a worker at Woolrich Mills in Woolrich, Pennsylvania, is pictured with huge bales of wool. He works in the dying and picking department . Big machine: Bill Judon stands in front of a dryer machine he operates for a living at Woolrich Mills ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Series, called BLUE – A Portrait of the American Worker, is being compiled by photographer Carl Corey ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Police in Rotherham have come under fire for holding a self-congratulatory awards ceremony just two weeks after a damning report accused the force of letting down sexually abused children. A ceremony in the town last week praised officers for going 'above and beyond the call of duty' - and South Yorkshire Police then used its public Facebook page to boast about the event. Local residents reacted with anger, pointing out that 16 days earlier the force was criticised for turning a blind eye to the abuse of 1,400 young girls. The area's police commissioner said it was 'misguided' to publicise the ceremony at Rotherham United's New York Stadium, adding: 'I have very little sympathy.' Awards: Rotherham police have been criticised for holding an awards ceremony just two weeks after a damning report found that they had failed to investigate child sex abuse . The event last Friday was held to honour officers from South Yorkshire Police working in the Rotherham area 'for their outstanding contributions to the town's police force'. The force said in a Facebook post that the ceremony recognised 'officers and staff who went above and beyond the call of duty to protect and serve the public'. But hundreds of people commented on the post accusing police of 'really bad timing' and saying they should be 'ashamed'. Alan Billings, who was elected as South Yorkshire's police and crime commissioner after his precedessor Shaun Wright was forced to resign in disgrace, criticised the decision to publish details of the awards. Boast: Officers were awarded for going 'above and beyond the call of duty' at the ceremony . 'Misguided': Local police commissioner Alan Billings criticised the force for publicising the event . 'I have very little sympathy,' said Dr Billings, who attended the ceremony. 'I can completely understand the reaction. 'If someone asked me for advice I would have advised against that. I think it's probably misguided to put it on Facebook. 'I did go and talk to the district commander and the team before the awards and they did wrestle with the decision to hold it or not and they decided they would go ahead.' Report: Louise Casey, pictured, found that South Yorkshire Police neglected its duty over sex abuse . Local councillor Emma Wallis wrote on Twitter: 'An award ceremony for Rotherham cops at NYS? Whilst rapists still stalk our streets? Couldn't make it up.' South Yorkshire Police came under heavy criticism from a report published earlier this month by Louise Casey which investigated the reaction of officers and council officials to allegations of child sex abuse in Rotherham. The report said that police had dismissed victims' complaints and referred to the girls involved as 'little slags' who were complicit in their own abuse. One corrupt officer was even accused of having sex with a vulnerable child, and is now under investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. The report concluded: 'The police's historic attitude towards, and treatment of, victims has been unacceptable. 'Inspectors are concerned that this attitude continues in the police to this day, with treatment of current victims remaining at an unacceptably low standard.' Most of those who commented on the police awards ceremony expressed disgust at the decision to honour officers so soon after the report's publication. Ellen Lawless wrote: 'Abuse scandal clearly a distant memory already! But then I suppose its easy to forget something you've spent years ignoring anyway! You ought to be ashamed! Disgusting.' Neil Richards added: 'Really bad timing considering how incompetent they are over child grooming.' And Tony Hand said: 'I wonder who won the turning a blind eye award? Bet all the council and police chiefs were nominated for that one!' Anger: Facebook users accused the force of being insensitive over the awards ceremony . However, some defended the officers involved in the ceremony, saying that they should not be held responsible for the mistakes of the force as a whole. Rotherham's police commander Jason Harwin said the force 'recognised that people must be held to account' over the scandal, but added: 'We also need to recognise when people do a good job and promote the exceptional work that takes place every day. 'The awards are a great way to recognise the dedication and commitment of our officers, staff and members of the community, who work tirelessly to make Rotherham a safer place.' He insisted that the mood of the awards had been 'sober and restrained', and that those attending had mentioned the need to improve the policing of sex abuse." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "South Yorkshire Police held awards gala at Rotherham United stadium .\nPolice bosses boasted about officers going 'beyond the call of duty'\nEvent came just two weeks after damning report found the force had neglected vulnerable children being sexually abused in the town .\nLocal police commissioner said the way the awards ceremony was publicised on Facebook was 'misguided'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Four Wesleyan University students were arrested Tuesday in connection with about a dozen hospitalizations among people who took a party drug known as Molly. The students, including one from Brazil, were arrested on assorted drug charges and were suspended from the university. Eleven Wesleyan students, some of whom had attended a rave music show Saturday night, received medical attention over the weekend, police said. Two students were still being treated Tuesday, they said. Scroll down for video . Suspected dealers: Eric Lonergan (left), of Rio de Janeiro, and Zachary Kramer (right), 21, of Bethesda, Maryland, were among four people arrested in connection with 12 Molly-related hospitalizations . Slew of charges: Rama Agha Al Nakib, of Lutherville, Maryland, is accused of possessing a controlled substance, a controlled substance with intent to sell it and drug paraphernalia . Police officers trying to find out who supplied the Molly and collect evidence in the case searched locations in and around Wesleyan's campus in Middletown, Chief William McKenna said. Authorities from various agencies worked to identify the different types of chemicals in the batch of Molly that caused the weekend overdoses, he said. 'This particular batch may have had a mixture of several kinds of designer drug chemicals, making the health risks unpredictable and treatment to combat the effects complex and problematic,' he said. The arrested students were identified by police as Eric Lonergan, of Rio de Janeiro; Andrew Olson, of Atascadero, California; Zachary Kramer, of Bethesda, Maryland; and Rama Agha Al Nakib, of Lutherville, Maryland. They were jailed Tuesday night, and police said there was no way for them to comment to anyone by phone. They're due in court March 3. Lonergan is accused of possessing a controlled substance and illegally obtaining or supplying drugs while Olson faces charges of possessing and selling a hallucinogen. Kramer is accused of possessing drug paraphernalia, a regulated substance and a small amount of marijuana. Al Nakib is accused of possessing a controlled substance, a controlled substance with intent to sell it and drug paraphernalia. Wesleyan president Michael Roth said the university takes drug distribution allegations seriously and is cooperating with authorities. 'We will do everything we can to make our community as safe as possible,' he said in a statement. Roth had sent a letter to people on campus Monday asking for help: 'If you are aware of people distributing these substances, please let someone know before more people are hurt,' he said then. The president of Wesleyan University (pictured) has urged students to 'turn in the drug dealers' following a rash of hospitalizations among people who took a party drug known as Molly over the weekend . The university became aware of the Molly problem early Sunday after several students showed up seeking treatment at a hospital near campus, university spokeswoman Lauren Rubenstein said. Two students listed in critical condition Sunday were airlifted for treatment in Hartford, 20 miles north of campus. Molly is a term used to describe a refined form of Ecstasy, a synthetic drug also known as MDMA. It can drive up body temperature and cause liver, kidney or cardiovascular failure. Dr. Mark Neavyn, chief of toxicology at Hartford Hospital, said users who believe they are taking Molly are often receiving different kinds of designer drugs, with ranges of purity and potency making the health risks unpredictable. The weekend rash of Molly hospitalizations wasn't the first such episode this year at the private university of nearly 3,000 students. Wesleyan health officials said in a campus-wide email on Sept. 16 that students had been hospitalized the previous two weekends after taking Molly. Students were urged to visit the university's health center if they had questions or concerns. The police chief said the safety and welfare of community members, including those on the Wesleyan campus, were his top priority. 'Incidents jeopardizing the safety will not be tolerated,' he said, 'and those offenders will be held accountable.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Arrested students were identified as Eric Lonergan; Andrew Olson; Zachary Kramer, and Rama Agha Al Nakib .\nThe four are facing a slew of drug possession and distribution charges, and they were suspended from university .\nTwo students sickened by synthetic Ecstasy drug were still in the hospital Tuesday ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A man behind a controversial revenge porn site has asked Google to remove links to stories critical of his seedy business from their search results. Craig Brittain, whose website posted nude photos of women without their knowledge or permission, is seeking the removal of the articles on the grounds that they feature pictures of him that were used without his consent. The 28-year-old's now defunct site, Isanybodydown.com,also allegedly charged a 'take-down' fee for victims who want their photos removed. Craig Brittain, 28, who was behind a controversial revenge porn site, has asked Google to remove links to stories critical of his seedy business . The site was banned from posting or sharing revenge porn photos or video by America's Federal Trade Commission earlier this year. Brittain sent a Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) take down to Google objecting to 23 articles remaining in their search rankings, according to the Daily Mirror. In the notice, which is published online, he claims that images, statements and other identity information was used in the stories without his permission. He states that it came from isanybodydown.com and his Facebook page. The DMCA notice was received on February 9, but at present no action has been taken by Google. The DMCA is a US law that was created in 1998 to protect against copyright infringements. Brittain was alleged to have used 'deception to acquire and post intimate images of women' for isanybodydown.com, according to the FTC complaint. Posing as a woman, he reportedly used websites such as Craigslist to obtain explicit photos, offering nude photos of himself in exchange. Men were also said to have given him photos of naked women, as a way to take revenge for being spurned. The FTC says his site featured images of more than 1,000 people and he made about $12,000 while it was up and running. Isanybodydown.com was banned from publishing nude pictures without the consent of the subject last month . Last month Brittain agreed to not publish any nude pictures without the consent of the subject and to destroy his collection, the FTC said. Speaking after the decision Jessica Rich, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection said: 'This behavior is not only illegal but reprehensible. 'I am pleased that as a result of this settlement, the illegally collected images and information will be deleted.' In a statement posted on the website after it was closed down Brittain of Colorado said: 'I want to apologize to those who were affected by Is Anybody Down. 'I made a series of poor decisions, then tried to rationalize them, and made it even worse. 'I am sorry for the damage that I caused to everyone that ended up on my website. ' I am making amends at every opportunity. I regularly volunteer for, and donate to charitable organizations (I encourage you to do the same!). 'I ask for your forgiveness. What I did was wrong.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Craig Brittain asks Google to remove links to stories critical of business .\nClaims they use images and information about him without permission .\nHe ran revenge porn site that posted nude photos of women without consent .\nDefunct site allegedly charged to remove their photos ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might be wrong about his opposition to negotiating a deal with Iran over its nuclear program. Kerry told the House Foreign Affairs Committee he didn't want to comment on Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress next week. The Israeli leader is expected to argue that Tehran is not negotiating in good faith and that despite its claims to the contrary, it wants to develop a nuclear weapon. Netanyahu, he said, 'may have a judgment that just may not be correct here.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . TESTIFY: US Secretary of State John Kerry told the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday that Israel's prime minister may have misjudged America's nuclear talks with Iran . National security adviser Susan Rice denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming address to a joint meeting of Congress, calling it 'destructive' to the relationship between the United States and Israel . The secretary of state's words came less than a day after National Security Adviser Susan Rice reipped Netanyahu and House Speaker John Boehner for setting up a March 3 speech to Congress wthout consulting the White House. The two men had 'injected a degree of partisanship' that is 'destructive to the fabric of the relationship' between Israel and theUnited States, Rice told a PBS audience . Kerry had his own harsh words for the Israeli leader, noting that he had earlier slammed an interim agreement with Iran as the 'deal of the century' for Tehran, but now supports that first-step agreement that the U.S. claims stalled Iran's program while talks ensued. Members of the committee pressed Kerry about the sensitive nuclear talks, saying Tehran's mullahs are stonewalling international inspectors about their past work on an atomic bomb. California Republican Rep. Ed Royce, the committee's chairman, told Kerry that members of the panel have serious concerns about the direction of the talks. 'I'm hearing less about dismantlement and more about the performance of Iran's nuclear program,' Royce told Kerry. 'That's particularly disturbing when you consider that international inspectors report that Iran has still not revealed its past bomb work.' The secretary testified in the House two days after returning to Washington from the latest round of talks in Geneva involving Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers. U.S. and Iranian officials reported progress on getting to a deal that would clamp down on Tehran's nuclear activities for at least 10 years but would then slowly ease restrictions. Republican and Democratic lawmakers are skeptical that Iran is negotiating in good faith and accuse Tehran of buying time and meddling throughout the Mideast. Still, a comprehensive pact could ease 35 years of U.S-Iranian enmity, and seems within reach for the first time in more than a decade of negotiations. Royce said the U.N's International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed concerns about the scope of Iranian military-related activities, including its work in designing a nuclear payload for a missile. 'The IAEA inspectors have amassed over a 1,000 pages which showed research, development and testing activity on technologies needed to develop a nuclear weapon,' the congressman said. 'Of the 12 sets of questions that the IAEA has been seeking since 2011, Iran has answered part of one of them. ... They are withholding that information.' RED LINE: Netanyahu has argued for years, as he did in 2012 at the United Nations, that Iran can't be permitted to acquire a nuclear bomb . THE USUAL SUSPECTS: 'Code Pink' protesters tried to disrupt Wednesday's hearing when Kerry entered, but were hauled off by US Capitol Police officers . Kerry agreed that Royce's questions were legitimate and that Iran must answer them if it wants to have an agreement with the U.S. and its partners on a deal to curb its nuclear program. 'They are legitimate and the questions have to be answered,' Kerry said. 'And they will be if they want to have an agreement.' He said Iran has complied with all the provisions of a first-step agreement, which launched the talks. 'They agreed to roll back their program,' Kerry said. 'I think that's cause for hope.' Wednesday was Kerry's second appearance before Congress in as many days. As he did on Tuesday in the Senate, Kerry told members of the House Foreign Relations Committee that it's inappropriate to condemn what is in an agreement before anybody knows what it is – or even if there even will be a deal. 'We certainly don't think it's appropriate to condemn it before everybody knows what it, in fact, is – if there is an \"is\",' Kerry said. Negotiators are rushing to try to meet a March 31 deadline for a framework agreement that would keep Tehran from being able to develop nuclear weapons." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "US secretary of state claims Israel's prime minister could be wrong about Iran's willingness to walk back its nuke program .\nNetanyahu, he told Congress on Wednesday, 'may have a judgment that just may not be correct here'\nThe Israeli leader is scheduled to address a Joint Meeting of Congress next week in an appearance orchestrated behind the White House's back .\nCongressional Democrats are furious and more than two dozen say they will boycott the speech .\nSusan Rice, the White House's national security adviser, said Tuesday that it has 'injected a degree of partisanship' that is 'destructive'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Iranian officials had more than a dozen speedboats attack a replica of a US aircraft carrier today and featured the large-scale naval drill on a state TV broadcast. The nationally-televised show of force by the country's elite Revolutionary Guard occurred near the strategically vital entrance of the Persian Gulf. The 'Great Prophet 9' drill was held near the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Scroll down for video . Iranian officials had more than a dozen speedboats attack a US aircraft carrier replica on national TV today . The televised show of force by Iran's Revolutionary Guard occurred near the entrance to the Persian Gulf . Iranian state TV broadcast images of the drill, 'Great Prophet 9', being carried out near the Strait of Hormuz . Iran's regular army carried out naval drills near the strait in December. The staged attack comes just weeks ahead of a deadline for Iran and world powers to forge a historic deal on the fate of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. Iranian live-fire war games are not uncommon. But by simulating for the first time an attack on the ultimate symbol of American naval power, hard-liners hoped to send a message that Iran has no intention of backing down to the US - whichever way talks over its contested nuclear program go. The Guard's navy chief, Adm. Ali Fadavi, said: 'American aircraft carriers are very big ammunition depots housing a lot of missiles, rockets, torpedoes and everything else.' He added that a direct hit by a missile could set off a large secondary explosion. Fadavi last month boasted that his force is capable of sinking American aircraft carriers in the event of war. He previously called carriers easy targets and said Iran naturally wants to sink them. In addition to the carrier attack, the drill included the Guard shooting down a drone and planting mines at sea . The Revolutionary Guard said it test-fired 223 mph underwater missiles during the Great Prophet 9 drill . The Great Prophet 9 drill featured 'speedboats equipped with naval radars, electronic communications systems, cruise missiles with a range of 25 kilometers, anti-ship medium-range missiles, medium- and large-caliber torpedoes, sea mines, heavy machine guns, rocket-launchers and shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles', according to Press TV said. The Revolutionary Guard said it test-fired 223 mph underwater missiles during the drill. Tensions near the Strait of Hormuz have caused oil prices to spike in the past - good news for producers like Iran. But traders seemed to take today's maneuvers in stride, with benchmark US crude dipping slightly and continuing to hover below $50 a barrel by mid-morning. State TV showed footage of missiles fired from the coast and the fast boats striking the carrier. The drills also included Guard forces shooting down a drone and planting undersea mines. Footage did not show that the assault had managed to sink the mock-up, but it was heavily damaged. The Guard's chief commander, Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari,indicated the drills send a 'message of [Iran's] might' to 'extraterritorial powers,' a reference to the United States. Members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard troops rappelled down a helicopter (above) during the exercise . The drills were held close to where French and American vessels are engaged in the fight against ISIS . In a speech earlier today, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for all sanctions against his country to be lifted once a final nuclear accord is reached later this year . The spokesman for the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain, Cmdr. Kevin Stephens, said the simulated carrier attack was being monitored the US. Stephens added the American military was 'not concerned about this exercise.' He said: 'We're quite confident of our naval forces' ability to defend themselves. 'It seems they've attempted to destroy the equivalent of a Hollywood movie set.' The US routinely stations at least one aircraft carrier and other warships in and around the Gulf. It and its allies conduct periodic naval exercises of their own in the region, including ones aimed at countering the threat from undersea mines that could be used to block ship traffic through the strait. The American aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is currently deployed in the Gulf, as is the French carrier Charles de Gaulle. Planes from both vessels are carrying out airstrikes against the ISIS, which has seized roughly a third of Iraq and Syria. Iran backs Syria's government and is supporting Iraq in its fight against the militants, but it is not part of the US-led international coalition against the extremist group. The drills were not publicly announced in advance, but the Guard has previously held similar military exercises around this time of year. The last one, in February 2013, featured 'suicide drones' that attack enemies kamikaze-style. The Guard, which has a 200,000-strong force, is different from the regular army and is charged with protecting the ruling system. It also controls the paramilitary Basij militia, for which there are no precise personnel figures available. Iran put the Guard in charge of defending the country's territorial Gulf waters in 2008 as Iran turned its attention toward beefing up its naval and air defense forces. Iran is currently negotiating an agreement over its disputed nuclear program with the United States and five other world powers in exchange for relief from crippling economic sanctions. The two sides hope to reach a framework agreement next month and a final deal in June. Western nations have long suspected Iran is covertly seeking a nuclear weapons capability - charges Tehran denies. In a speech today in the holy city of Qom, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for all sanctions to be lifted once a final nuclear accord is reached. He said: 'Our opposite negotiating party has to know that the end of these talks and the result of a deal must be lifting of the entire oppressive and illegal sanctions. 'In the negotiations, we will not accept any imposition, humiliation or continuation of the sanctions.' During the broadcast, missiles were fired at the mock US aircraft but it was shown as damaged, not sunk . The drills were not announced in advance, but the Guard has held similar military exercises in the past ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "More than a dozen Iranian speedboats attacked a US aircraft carrier replica .\nThe country's elite Revolutionary Guard carried out the televised display .\nShow of force occurred near strategically vital entrance of the Persian Gulf .\nThe drill, named Great Prophet 9, was executed near the Strait of Hormuz .\nNavy spokesman said US military was 'not concerned about this exercise'\nDrill was near where French and American ships are fighting against ISIS ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The world's most popular property board game is set for a revolutionary change. For the first time, fans will be given the power to decide which 20 cities around the world host featured property spaces for the 80th anniversary World Edition game, launching in Autumn. While the game will have a global feel, the iconic first cities featured on the board - London for Commonwealth countries and Atlantic City for the US - could well disappear from the anniversary edition. Hasbro have launched a vote to decide upon countries to be featured in the 80th anniversary world edition, launched in August. Fans can cast their say at http://www.buzzfeed.com/votemonopoly . Many will associate Monopoly with London places such as the coveted May Fair and Park Lane, but London may not be featured at all on the anniversary World Edition, if it slips any lower . Out of the 80 global destinations up for grabs, London has slipped to 20th position, and is set to fall of the board. The company behind the game, Hasbro, has announced the competition called Monopoly Here & Now and is asking fans to vote for which cities should be included. Participants have until midnight on Wednesday 4 March to rally behind their favourite cities for the coveted Mayfair and Park Lane spots. Currently storming the leaderboard are Lima, in Peru, Riga, in Latvia, Hong Kong and Warsaw, Poland. But voters can push for their favourite cities on social media using the hashtag #voteMONOPOLY. 1. Lima . 2. Riga . 3. Hong Kong . 4. Warsaw . 5. Istanbul . 6. Belfast . 7. Athens . 8. Bucharest . 9. Cape Town . 10. Tel Aviv . 11. Moscow . 12. Lisbon . 13. Queenstown . 14. Brussels . 15. Tokyo . Results from Monopoly poll on Buzzfeed . Participants have until midnight on Wednesday 4 March to rally behind their favourite cities. During a special Wild Card Week fans will be able to request other locations, big or small to be placed in the infamous Old Kent Road and Whitechapel Road slots . During a special Wild Card Week from Tuesday 3 March to Monday 9 March, fans will be able to request other locations, big or small, which are not featured on the list of options. The cities with the most submissions during that week will be placed in the infamous Old Kent Road and Whitechapel Road slots on the family board game. For the 80th anniversary edition competitors will race round the board, and visit as many locations as possible, collected passport stamps along the way. Players will collect cash from visitor fees when opponents land on their locations and the first player to fill their passport wins . The shortlist of cities who have made the winning board will be revealed on March 19, the Monopoly brand's official birthday. The rules will vary slightly from the traditional version, which has been played by more than one billion people in 114 countries around the world. Competitors will race round the board, and visit as many locations as possible, collected passport stamps along the way. Players will collect cash from visitor fees when opponents land on their locations and the first player to fill their passport wins. The game board will differ to normal Monopoly, so will have a different number of squares and no stations or utilities. The exact layout is currently yet to be revealed. Fans should not look out for the boot, iron and dog movers, as these will be replaced by famous landmarks from around the world. The game will retail at £21.99 and be available to purchase everywhere from August 1, 2015. Since it was released, the world famous tycoon game has been played in 114 countries around the world . Subtitled 'The Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game’, it is named after the economic concept of monopoly—the domination of a market by a single entity. It is produced by the US game and toy company Hasbro. Players move around the gameboard buying or trading properties, developing their properties with houses and hotels, and collecting rent from their opponents, with the goal being to drive them into bankruptcy. The longest MONOPOLY game in history lasted for 70 straight days. The most expensive version of the game was produced by celebrated San Francisco jeweller Sidney Mobell. Valued at $2 million, the set features a 23-carat gold board and diamond-studded dice. More than six billion little green houses and 2.25 billion red hotels have been 'constructed' since 1935. Since 1935, more than one billion people have played the game. The traditional Monopoly gameboard consists of 40 spaces containing 28 properties (22 coloured streets, four railway stations and two utilities), three Chance spaces, three Community Chest spaces, a Luxury Tax space, an Income Tax space, and the four corner squares: GO, In Jail/Just Visiting, Free Parking, and Go to Jail. The board game is loved by people all of the world, including Cindy Crawford (right), and has been played over one billion times ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Fans can vote for cities to be used in the 80th anniversary world edition .\nThe tycoon board game has been played in 114 countries .\nThe top 20 cities will be selected, and London is currently ranked 20th ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The packages he helped ship all around the globe ended up building his 50-acre dream home. But now Ted Weise, 70, the former CEO of Federal Express, is selling his $22.9million equestrian ranch. The Jupiter, Florida property, situated just outside Palm Beach includes a 12,000 sq ft home, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, a barn and even a 4-acre lake. Ted Weise, 70, the former CEO of Federal Express, is selling his $22.9million equestrian ranch in Jupiter, Florida . property, situated just outside Palm Beach includes a 12,000 sq ft home, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar and a barn . Done in a Mediterranean style, the house has five bedrooms and five full bathrooms as well as three half bathrooms . Done in a Mediterranean style, the house has five bedrooms and five full bathrooms as well as three half bathrooms, according to the Sotheby’s International Realty listing. And that's not even counting the guest house. In addition to the spacious wine cellar, the main house also features an enclosed saltwater pool and a chef's kitchen. The front of the house faces a 4-acre lake filled with bass fish. The incredible views can be seen from a top-floor observation deck . In addition to a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, the main house also features an enclosed saltwater pool . To withstand those famous Florida hurricanes, the main home, guesthouse and barn were all built with impact glass and reinforced with concrete roofs, walls and floors . The property's barn features eight paddocks and the equestrian facilities are outfitted with a riding and jumping area. Riding trails also wind throughout the land. They are dotted with cypress and pine trees and include views of the Dye Preserve Golf Course. Views can also be seen from the main house's top-floor terrace and observation deck. The house faces the 4-acre lake, which is stocked with bass. To withstand those famous Florida hurricanes, the main home, guesthouse and barn were all built with impact glass and reinforced with concrete roofs, walls and floors. The main house also features a walk-in vault that can be used as a safe room. Done in a Mediterranean style, the main house also features a chef's kitchen and a walk-in vault that can be used as a safe room . The property's barn features eight paddocks and the equestrian facilities are outfitted with a riding and jumping area . Riding trails also wind throughout the land, dotted with cypress and pine trees and with views of the Dye Preserve Golf Course . Weise and his wife bought the land for $2.7million in 2004 and built the property 'from the ground up' Weise said the construction costs to build the massive ranch essentially mirror the current asking price . The equestrian facility's jumping area. The property, known as the 'YZ Ranch', is situated in a gated community known as Ranch Colony . Weise and his wife built the property 'from the ground up', according to the Wall Street Journal. The couple bought the land for $2.7million in 2004 and the construction costs essentially mirror the asking price, according to Weise. Weise said he and his wife may look for a new home in the same area, but that they desire a 'miniature version'. Known as the 'YZ Ranch', the property is situated in a gated community known as Ranch Colony. Weise was the 23rd employee to join Federal Express when it was founded in 1972. Beginning his career as a flight dispatcher, Weise was named president and CEO of the company in 1998 and retired in 2000 at the age of 55. He still sits on FedEx's operating company board and is a consultant to their air operations division. Weise said he and his wife may look for a new home in the same area, but that they desire a 'miniature version' Weise (pictured) was the twenty-third employee to join Federal Express when it was founded in 1972 . Beginning his career as a flight dispatcher, Weise was named president and CEO of the company in 1998 and retired in 2000 ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ted Weise is selling his 12,000-square-foot, 50-acre Jupiter, Florida, property - which comes complete with five bedrooms and a guesthouse .\nThe main house also features an enclosed saltwater pool, a chef's kitchen and a top-floor observation deck .\nEquestrian facilities feature a riding and jumping area, and horse trails wind through the land .\nWeise and his wife built house 'from the ground up' but are looking to downsize to a 'miniature version'\nHe bought the land in 2004 for $2.7million and said construction costs essentially mirror the current asking price ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Britain cannot afford to continue consigning millions of over-55s to the ‘scrapheap’, Iain Duncan Smith will say today. The Work and Pensions Secretary will urge bosses to do more to keep older workers, saying there is no such thing as a fixed retirement age. He will insist it is not in individuals’ interests to retire early, as an average earner ending work at 65 instead of 55 boosts their pension pot by 60 per cent and receives an extra £200,000 in income. Iain Duncan Smith, pictured, will today warn that British companies can no longer keep ignoring the over 55s . Over the next decade, the increase in over-50s is set to be five times greater than the fall in workforce, Mr Duncan Smith is expected to say. ‘Retirement age should be when someone chooses to retire,’ he will add. ‘What’s more, employers cannot afford to see their workforce decline. Far from throwing people on the scrapheap, we need people to help fill the demand for jobs and keep our economy growing.’ ‘We must keep pace with Britain’s changing demographic, doing more to help people stay in work longer … through the right to request flexible working … or through championing new support to help people retrain and change career in later life.’ Government figures show one in four women and one in six men of state pension age have not worked since they were 55. Despite a rising number of older employees, ministers believe the number of older people out of work is a waste of talent and a missed economic opportunity. The Government is planning measures to help older jobseekers, such as specialist support in job centres. Mr Duncan Smith will also hail the flat-rate state pension, which is expected to be worth around £160 a week, from April 2016. In the biggest shake-up since the state pension was introduced, the Government plans to link future pension age changes to life expectancy, so people spend only a third of their adult lives in retirement. Mr Duncan Smith will say thatthe 'retirement age should be when someone chooses to retire', file photograph ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Iain Duncan Smith will today urge employers to help retrain over 55s .\nHe will say that it is not in people's best interests to retire early .\nA worker can boost their pension pot by 60 per cent by working to 65 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Incense smoke wafts through the cold air of the centuries-old Buddhist temple as a priest chants a sutra, praying for the peaceful transition of the souls of the departed. Some Japanese owners of robot dog AIBO believe their 'pet' have souls . It is a funeral like any other in Japan. Except that those being honoured are robot dogs, lined up on the altar, each wearing a tag to show where they came from and which family they belonged to. The devices are 'AIBOs', the world's first home-use entertainment robot equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and capable of developing its own personality. Scroll down for video . Hideko Mori (L) and her sister Yasuko watch their robot pet AIBO playing at Hideko's home in Tokyo ©Toshifumi Kitamura (AFP) Google's Boston Dynamics released a video designed to show off a smaller, lighter version of its robotic dog, dubbed Spot. During the footage, employees are seen kicking Spot to prove how stable the machine is on its feet, but this has been dubbed 'cruel', 'wrong' and has raised concerns about ethics . 'I believe owners feel they have souls as long as they are with them,' said Nobuyuki Narimatsu, 59, who heads an electronics repair company specialising in fixing vintage products. Sony rolled out the first-generation AIBO in June 1999, with the initial batch of 3,000 selling out in just 20 minutes, despite the hefty 250,000 yen (more than $2,000) price tag. Over the following years, more than 150,000 units were sold, in numerous iterations, ranging from gleaning metallic-silver versions to round-faced cub-like models. The dog came with an array of sensors, a camera and microphone. The final generation could even talk. By 2006, Sony was in trouble; its business model was broken and it was facing fierce competition from rivals in all fields. The AIBO, an expensive and somewhat frivolous luxury, had to go. The company kept its 'AIBO Clinic' open until March 2014, but then -- politely -- told dedicated and loving owners that they were on their own. Robot dog AIBO is seen next to 'Kuma', a Shiba Inu breed, outside the Kofuku-ji temple in Isumi, Japan's Chiba prefecture ©Toshifumi Kitamura (AFP) Kofuku-ji temple chief priest Bungen Oi (R) offers a prayer during the funeral for 19 Sony's pet robot AIBOs, in Isumi, Japan's Chiba prefecture ©Toshifumi Kitamura (AFP) A-Fun supervisor Hiroshi Funabashi (L) puts the Sony's pet robot AIBOs on the altar, prior to the robots' funeral at the Kofuku-ji temple in Isumi, Japan's Chiba prefecture ©Toshifumi Kitamura (AFP) In a recent paper by Dr Anders Sandberg from the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University, he posed the question: 'In the future it's possible we will be able to create artificially human brains that emulate a real human - but what are the ethicalities and moralities of doing this?.' In particular, in his 'Ethics of brain emulations' research, Dr Sandberg considers a future in which AI may be commonplace in so-called 'lesser beings'. If brain emulation becomes possible we could in theory clone animals to create, for example, virtual laboratory rats. There is much opposition to performing scientific experiments on rats and other animals in the modern day - but Dr Sandberg questions whether people will have similar objections to experimenting on an animal that was artificially created. Dr Sandberg likened the scenario to abortion in the modern day and the battle between people who are pro-choice and those who are pro-life. If an emulation was run for just a millisecond of time before being deactivated, some might argue that this would constitute a 'murder' of sorts, destroying a life as it had been created. For Hideko Mori, 70, that nearly spelled disaster. Mori has had her AIBO for around eight years. She enjoys the conversations she has with it, and thinks it far more convenient than a real puppy. 'He doesn't require feeding and he doesn't pee... actually he does pee by cocking his leg, making an indescribably beautiful tinkling sound.' But, she said, nothing actually comes out. 'I never thought there was a limit to his life.' But in May last year her beloved AIBO, whose name is simply 'Aibo', became immobile. 'I e-mailed a former Sony worker (on behalf of the dog), saying: 'Do I have no choice but to die like this because I can't walk?',' she said. The engineer introduced her to A FUN, a company that employs former Sony engineers, who fixed her machine in two months. 'I was so happy to see him back to health and at home,' she said. Hiroshi Funabashi, 61, who supervises repairs at A FUN, said troubled AIBO owners think of him more as a doctor than an engineer. 'The word 'repair' doesn't fit here,' he told AFP at his home in Kasama, north of Tokyo. Scattered around him are dozens of AIBOs sent in with problems owners typically describe as 'aching joints'. Earlier this year, Elon Musk (pictured) similarly likened artificial intelligence to 'summoning the demon'.The Tesla and Space X founder previously warned that the technology could someday be more harmful than nuclear weapons . Earlier this year, Elon Musk likened artificial intelligence to 'summoning the demon'. The Tesla and Space X founder previously warned that the technology could someday be more harmful than nuclear weapons. And speaking at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AeroAstro Centennial Symposium in October, Musk described artificial intelligence as our 'biggest existential threat'. He said: 'I think we should be very careful about artificial intelligence. If I had to guess at what our biggest existential threat is, it's probably that. So we need to be very careful with artificial intelligence. 'I'm increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don't do something very foolish. 'With artificial intelligence we're summoning the demon. You know those stories where there's the guy with the pentagram, and the holy water, and … he's sure he can control the demon? Doesn't work out.' In August, he warned that AI could to do more harm than nuclear weapons. Tweeting a recommendation for a book by Nick Bostrom called Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies that looks at a robot uprising, he wrote: 'We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes.' In a later tweet, Musk wrote: 'Hope we're not just the biological boot loader for digital superintelligence. Unfortunately, that is increasingly probable.' Mr Musk has previously claimed that a horrific 'Terminator-like' scenario could be created from research into artificial intelligence. The 42-year-old is so worried, he is investing in AI companies, not to make money, but to keep an eye on the technology in case it gets out of hand. In March, Mr Musk made an investment San Francisco-based AI group Vicarious, along with Mark Zuckerberg and actor Ashton Kutcher. In October 2013, the company announced it had developed an algorithm that 'reliably' solves modern Captchas - the world's most widely used test of a machine's ability to act human. 'For those who keep AIBOs, they are nothing like home appliances. It's obvious they think their (robotic pet) is a family member,' he said. Funabashi says he does not enhance the functions of aged AIBOs, but tries to restore them to health. The problem is that repairs can take weeks or even months because of a shortage of spare parts. Dozens of AIBOs are now 'hospitalised', with more than 180 on the waiting list. The only source of genuine parts are 'dead' robots, who become donors for organ transplantation, but only once the proper respects have been paid. Bungen Oi, a priest at the 450-year-old Kofukuji temple in Isumi, east of Tokyo, says the AIBO service last month was an occasion on which the robots' souls could pass from their bodies. A super computer has become the first in history to pass the Turing Test, a benchmark of artificial intelligence set by codebreaker Alan Turing (pictured) The Turing Test was introduced by Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing in 1950 as part of his paper Computing Machinery And Intelligence in which he predicted that computers would one day be programmed to acquire abilities rivalling human intelligence. He proposed a test called The Imitation Game, which would identify whether a computer is capable of thought. A person, called the interrogator, engages in a text based conversation with another person and a computer - and must determine which is which.If they are unable to do so the computer is deemed to have passed. In 2014, a super computer was created which can simulate human conversation so well that it convinced people it is a teenage boy. The computer programme called Eugene, developed to simulate a 13-year-old boy, has now managed to convince 33 per cent of judges that it is human. Professor Kevin Warwick, from the University of Reading which organised the test, said: ‘In the field of artificial intelligence there is no more iconic and controversial milestone than the Turing Test.' 'I was thrilled over the interesting mismatch of giving cutting-edge technology a memorial service in a very conventional manner,' he said. It is a mismatch that humans will probably become more used to over the coming years and decades, as robots with 'personalities' become ever more part of our lives. Later this year, Japanese telecoms giant Softbank says it is going to start selling the humanoid Pepper to the public. Despite the $2,000 cost, Pepper will be useless for housework, but developers say it will learn to imitate and intuit human emotions over time. This blurring of lines means more people could feel the kind of attachment that AIBO owners know so well, said A FUN's Funabashi. 'I don't know if people will develop affection (towards a new generation of robots) in five, six years' time,' he said. 'But I think we need to recognise they are not ordinary electrical devices.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Some Japanese owners of robot dog AIBO believe their 'pets' have souls .\nManufacturer of AIBI Sony discontinued product in 2006 .\nSony kept 'clinics' open for the pets until last year for repairs .\nThe last of these are now closed leading some owners to stage funerals .\nAs artificial intelligence improves, the question of whether robots are 'alive' or not will become more pressing ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Rosa Rios has been accused of stealing lunch and money from children on the school bus . A school bus worker has been charged with stealing lunch boxes and money from dozens of children between the ages of five and three. Rosa Rios, 33, was allegedly seen rifling through the backpacks of children and taking lunch and cash as they were travelling to school in Millville in New Jersey on the bus she works on. Rios, who worked as an aide for Sheppard Bus Services and was supposed to be supervising children on board, has now been sacked from the company. Millville Public Schools, which manages 10 schools in the area which use the bus service to transport children, has written to parents of pupils informing them about the arrest of Rios. Authorities said the alleged thefts took place between January and February. Rios is believed to have targeted 29 children, the Courier Post reported. The incident came to light when an investigation was launched when another driver claimed they were missing around $400. Police reviewed surveillance footage from the bus and found Rios allegedly taking items from the children's backpacks while they were on board and on their way to school. 'It looks like she was trying to take advantage of them,' said police Detective Lt. Jody Farabella. 'Sheppard did the best thing by firing her. 'It's also good for the district to let parents know things are OK.' David Gentile of Millville Public Schools said once the incident came to light Rios was removed immediately from the Sheppard bus routes. Police did not confirm how many times the thefts allegedly took place or how many children were targeted. Millville worked as a bus aide for Sheppard Bus Services where she was meant to be helping children on board . Officers are also investigating whether Rios was responsible for the theft from the bus driver. Rios has been charged with theft and robbery and is being held in Cumberland County Jail." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Rosa Rios has been charged with theft for stealing children's lunch money .\nShe allegedly rifled through backpacks to take lunchboxes and cash .\nRios, a bus aide is accused of stealing from 29 children on school bus .\nThefts are alleged to have taken place between January and February .\nShe has been charged with theft and robbery and is being held in jail ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A report obtained this week by the Daily Mail revealed that publicity surrounding a police raid on Sir Cliff Richard’s home came about only because South Yorkshire Police revealed details of the raid to a BBC TV reporter . The fundamental precept of English law, which protects and safeguards the liberty of every one of us, is that a man is deemed innocent until proven guilty. Does this still hold good? Disturbingly, it appears not, particularly in the case of wealthy celebrities against whom unproven accusations are levelled. A damning, unpublished report obtained this week by the Daily Mail under the Freedom of Information Act, says that the world-wide publicity surrounding a police raid on Sir Cliff Richard’s Berkshire home last August came about only because South Yorkshire Police revealed details of the raid to a BBC TV reporter, Dan Johnson. At the time of the raid, no charge of any kind had been made against Sir Cliff, 74. A man in his 40s had simply accused the immensely popular singer of sexually molesting him in 1985 when he was a schoolboy under the age of 16, at a rally in Sheffield held by the American evangelist Billy Graham. Indeed, at the time, the police had not even spoken to Sir Cliff about the matter. He had no idea of the identity of his accuser, and the first he learned of the raid on his home was when he saw it on television at his estate in Portugal. Even though the police have now interviewed Sir Cliff under caution, six months on there is still no charge against him and he remains an innocent man. Yet, as a result of the disgraceful conduct of South Yorkshire Police, and of the BBC, Sir Cliff’s once spotless reputation has been damaged and besmirched by acres of newsprint world-wide, by sordid and sensational headlines, and by a giant question-mark in the minds of people who think there is ‘no smoke without fire’. Scroll down for video . Last August, BBC Reporter David Sillito had reported live from Cliff Richard's home as it was raided by police . I have known Sir Cliff for more than 40 years. I vividly recall the day I sat face to face with him, discussing long-standing rumours about his sexuality. It was May 1970, and we were backstage at a theatre in Bromley, Kent, where the singer — then plain Mr Richard — was in rehearsal for his serious-acting stage debut. He had amazed the theatre world by daringly electing to portray a young gay man in Peter Shaffer’s play Five Finger Exercise, a character who falls in love with his male tutor. My questions were tentative, and he picked up on this immediately. An expression of knowing mischief crossed his face. ‘You want to know if I’m gay in real life,’ he said. ‘Well I’m not. I’ve been telling people that for years, but they never believe me.’ Cliff was then 29 and had been a major star for more than a decade since his recording of Lionel Bart’s song, Living Doll, went to No.1 in the charts in 1959 and established him as an ersatz British version of Elvis Presley. With his slicked-back dark hair, swarthy looks, chocolate-brown eyes and gyrating hips, he introduced an entirely new style of sex appeal into British showbusiness, and rumours about his hotly debated sexual inclinations swirled around him from the beginning. A BBC news crew had reported from the entrance to the Charters estate in Sunninghilll, near Sunningdale, Berkshire where Cliff Richard owns a property during the raid although no charges had been made against him . In 1964, he very publicly embraced Christianity, drastically remodelled his image and became the Peter Pan of Pop and Britain’s Mr Squeaky Clean. Sexually, he was to remain an enigma, and his private affairs have long been a subject of intrigue and fascination. For 30 years he lived with his business manager Bill Latham, who had a girlfriend, Jill, although she left him eventually. For the past 13 years Cliff has shared his various homes with a burly, gruff New Yorker and former Roman Catholic priest, John McElynn, whom he insists is simply a friend and companion. The point is that whether Sir Cliff Richard is gay, straight, bisexual or — as his biographer, Steve Turner, concluded after exhaustive interviewing, ‘asexual’ — none of this makes him a paedophile. Of course, where there is strong and persuasive evidence of child abuse or of sex crimes then cases must go to trial. But, I repeat, no charges have been made against Sir Cliff who has described the allegation of sexual molestation as ‘completely false’. Yet on the strength of his pre-eminence as an entertainer and the shocking collusion between South Yorkshire Police and the BBC, which so pruriently filmed the raid, the allegation has been flung across the world virtually unchallenged, at appalling cost to his reputation. Meanwhile, Sir Cliff’s accuser — who waited almost 30 years to come forward — shelters behind the cloak of anonymity offered him by our legal system. The first Sir Cliff learned of the raid on his Berkshire home (pictured) was when he saw it on television at his estate in Portugal . I can’t help but wonder whether there is something opportunistic about the timing of the allegation. After all, Sir Cliff’s fortune is estimated to be in excess of £40million, and in the wake of the conviction and imprisonment for sex abuse of the publicist Max Clifford and the entertainer Rolf Harris, the air is heavy with talk of claims for compensation for long-ago abuses. The report unearthed by the Mail pulls no punches. Independent investigator and former Chief Constable Andy Trotter is harshly critical of South Yorkshire Police for leaking details of a ‘highly sensitive and confidential’ investigation to the BBC. The report also reveals that the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire, David Crompton, was informed of the leak and ‘could have rescinded the agreement’ with the BBC. He failed to do so. The belated admission by South Yorkshire Police that their actions were ‘ultimately flawed’, and that they ‘regret the additional anxiety which was caused to Sir Cliff Richard’, comes nowhere near to resolving this matter. And although the BBC, with its customary arrogance, insists ‘The Home Affairs Committee has already endorsed the way the BBC handled the story; we have nothing further to add’, they still have a great deal to answer for. For the distress caused to Sir Cliff is just one element of this outrage. The actions of the police and of the BBC have militated against the possibility of the singer ever receiving a fair trial should the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) bring a charge. Police had carried out the raid in connection with allegations that the singer had molested a schoolboy under the age of 16, in 1985, but no charges had been made against Sir Cliff and though the police have now interviewed him under caution, six months on there is still no charge against him and he remains an innocent man . In any case, questions are being asked about the CPS. After the police and justice system failed so abysmally to prosecute Jimmy Savile when he was alive, there seems to have been a desire to atone for this failure by pointing the finger at any celebrity accused by anyone of sexual abuse — and dragging their name through the mud. And I believe the CPS, by single-mindedly pursuing prosecutions in such cases, encouraged this. It was the CPS that was behind the trials on sex offence charges of three Coronation Street stars, Michael Le Vell, Andrew Lancel and William Roache. While these men were clearly not knights in shining armour, their cases all ended in humiliating ‘not-guilty’ fiascos costing millions to the taxpayer. Meanwhile, the police have in recent times launched highly publicised investigations into big-name celebrities such as Jim Davidson, Jimmy Tarbuck and Freddie Starr, against whom no charges have been brought. Sir Cliff Richard, I believe, is made of sterner stuff than all the rest. A highly astute businessman with a strong sense of justice, he was the prime mover in getting the copyright in music recordings extended from 50 to 70 years, ensuring that entertainers benefited as a result. It is now known as ‘Cliff’s Law’. If he decides to sue for the undoubted damage that has been caused to him, it could cost the BBC and the police millions. This story is far from over." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "New report has been published into police raid on Sir Cliff Richard’s home .\nFinds publicity only came about because police revealed details to BBC .\nCriticises South Yorkshire Police for leaking highly sensitive investigation .\nNo charges of sexual abuse have ever been brought against Cliff Richard .\nMichael Thornton warned a lawsuit could cost police and BBC millions ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A woman who made waves online for a webcam video that allegedly depicted her engaged in a sex act at a university library is now facing a public indecency charge. A Benton County court document charged Kendra Sunderland with the misdemeanor crime, it emerged Tuesday. It stated 'The defendant, on or about January 27, 2015, did and with the intent of arousing the sexual desire of defendant or another person, expose her genitals; contrary to statute and against the peace and dignity of the State of Oregon.' Scroll down for video . Video: Kendra Sunderland allegedly appeared in an explicit video filmed at an Oregon State University library . Legal issues: Sunderland is now facing a public indecency act over the video . Webcam: The video allegedly shows the 19-year-old sitting at a table inside the school library, masturbating and flashing the camera . The document - obtained and published by the Smoking Gun on Tuesday - accused Sunderland of committing public indecency on the sixth floor of Valley Library at Oregon State University (OSU). According to the Smoking Gun, Sunderland may be forced to pay a $6250 fine and spend as much as one year in prison. Her arraignment is planned for Thursday, the website reported. The video reportedly shows the 19-year-old masturbating and flashing the camera. An Oregon State Police media/desk log written by Trooper Christopher Graves said 'On January 27, 2015 at approximately 2:30pm I was tasked to looking into a complaint of a video of a female that was posted to a pornographic site claiming that the solo act that was being performed occured [sic] in the Oregon State University library. I was able to identify the suspect as the female [redacted]. The suspect was cited for Public Indecency [sic] and released.' The log was obtained and published by the Oregonian in January. Daily Mail Online earlier reported that Sunderland, who once attended OSU, is behind the website Date Broke College Girls. 'I created this site to match college girls like me who are struggling to pay for school and looking for a rich older boyfriend,' she wrote online. 'Hopefully this will keep them from getting naked in the library and help them use it to study!' New career: Sunderland began performing in webcam videos during a failed job search in Fall 2013 for a waitress position, when she was still a OSU student . Business venture: Sunderland is behind the website Date Broke College Girls and appears on the homepage . In early February, the New York Daily News reported that Sunderland began performing in webcam videos during a failed job search in Fall 2013 for a waitress position, when she was still a OSU student. 'Working a minimum wage job, there's people that are just mean to you when they're having a crappy day,' Sunderland told the newspaper. 'On MyFreeCams, [users] had nothing but nice things to say. And I made way more than I would working any other job.' The New York Daily News reported that Sunderland made approximately $700 from filming the on-campus webcam video in October, before soon leaving school and making more videos. A spokesman for OSU told the newspaper Sunderland was banned from school grounds. A MyFreeCams attorney also told the New York Daily News that Sunderland's video violated the guidelines for the website, and she is banned. Early Wednesday, Sunderland posted a selfie on Facebook, captioning it 'Up early today for another huge day in the Lady Boss empire!!' She also published a post asking for assistance from OSU fraternity members. The post read 'Dear Oregon State Frat Brothers I need your help, comment here and we will DM...and please no dumb replies, this is a serious issue regarding my court date tomorrow.' That message has since been deleted. Daily Mail Online has reached out to the Benton County District Attorney's office for comment. Sunderland and her attorney did not respond to requests for comment. A publicist for Sunderland said a comment would be made after the Thursday arraignment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Kendra Sunderland made waves online for a webcam video that allegedly depicted her in a sex act at a university library .\nShe is now facing a public indecency charge over the video .\nSunderland, 19, is behind the website Date Broke College Girls and has appeared in multiple webcam videos ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Teary-eyed New York City police officers on Tuesday honored a 10-year-old Texas girl who sent hundreds of thank you cards to the NYPD after two officers were fatally shot. 'My goal is to tell as many police officers as I can that I love them, and I am thankful for all that they do for us,' Savannah Solis told officers at a Bronx precinct. Watching TV at home in Tyler, Texas, she was moved to create some 200 cards for members of the New York Police Department after Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos were shot in their patrol car December 20. Honored: Savannah Solis, left, is greeted by a New York City police officer while visiting a police precinct in the Bronx. The 10-year-old girl from Tyler, Texas sent hundreds of thank you cards to the NYPD after two officers were fatally shot in Brooklyn. She told the officers she wants to thank them 'for what they do for us' Loves heroes: Solis, a 10-year-old Texas girl, was given a New York Police Department K9 unit cap at a ceremony in her honor at an NYPD precinct house in the Bronx borough of New York . 'She just couldn't understand how can someone do this to these officers that were risking their lives to protect the public,' said Officer Victor Cabral, whose wife's cousin is a good friend of the Solis family. When they opened the packaged cards, 'it was a lot of love coming out of a small box,' he said, adding that her thanks for the job they do was 'something we desperately needed in that time.' The ceremony was held at Cabral's 41st Precinct in the Bronx because he was contacted by the Texas family. Savannah also made 300 more cards for police throughout Texas and has visited officers in her home state. On Tuesday, she was greeted by an NYPD helicopter flyover as she and her parents emerged from a van in the Bronx. Then the handlers for a group of K9 police dogs presented her with an NYPD cap she wore for the ceremony inside the Bronx precinct. Ambitious: Solis addressed the crowd at the ceremony in her honor at an NYPD precinct house in the Bronx. Savannah says her ambition is to become a member of a canine police unit . Moved: Savannah was moved to send some 200 cards to police in New York after Officers Wenjian Liu (right) and Rafael Ramos (left) were shot in their patrol car in December . Savannah said her ambition is to become a member of a canine police unit. Her mother, Debbie Solis, said the girl's first contact with police was their quick response to the mother's two heart attacks at their Texas home about four years ago. 'To my heroes, I want to say, `Don't stop. Please don't give up,'' the girl told officers, speaking from a lectern, surrounded by dozens of police brass. 'Many do not care or appreciate the sacrifices you make every day, but I do. ... Officers of New York City, you matter to me. Officers all across America, you matter to me.' NYPD officers had raised some money to invite the girl to New York, and JetBlue covered the family's flight. The girl said she wasn't interested in seeing the usual New York sites like the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. 'I want to see more police stations,' she said. Later Tuesday, Savannah was to visit Brooklyn's 84th Precinct where the two slain officers were assigned. And sometime in the future, JetBlue is flying her to London, where she'll meet members of that city's police force." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Savannah was moved to send some 200 cards to police in New York after Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos were shot in their patrol car .\nSavannah also made 300 more cards for police throughout Texas and has visited officers in her home state ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "They pick locks, hang of the edge of multi-storey buildings and dash along underground rail tunnels all in pursuit of the perfect shot to post on social media. Now the lives of Australia’s ‘urban explorers’ are the focus of a documentary that gives an insight into the controversial subculture which police claim is harming young lives, vandalising buildings and disrupting rail networks. In Melbourne, Victoria police say trespassers were caught on the City Loop train tracks more than 1000 times in seven months last year. 'People entering the underground rail network place their lives and the lives of others at risk. We’ve seen deaths and horrific injuries as a result of people entering trains, tampering with equipment and trespassing on rail property,' a Victoria police spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. Documentary maker Adrian Ortega, 23, spoke with four men involved in ‘urban exploring’ and got four different answers about what it is, how they do it and why they do it. What they all shared was an awareness of the dangerous situations they were putting themselves in. ‘A lot of people have a different stance of what it actually is,’ Adrian told Daily Mail Australia. ‘They argue about what it is and what the structure is.’ Police are worried about a growing number of young men choosing to invade underground rail networks to take photos . Documentary maker Adrian Ortega, 23, spoke with four men involved in 'urban exploring' and got four different answers about what it is . Two men who featured in the 30-minute film, Modus Operandi: A Look Into Melbourne's Urban Exploring Scene, are secretive urban explorers who go by pseudonyms and wear bandannas over their face to avoid being identified. They are the type of 'explorers' police are most concerned about. Photographer RDXV runs a Tumblr and Instagram account where he shares his photos from the underground rail tunnel networks of Melbourne and Sydney. ‘The most exhilarating part is when you're down in the loop and police are coming maybe, and you don't know what it is, something could happen at any time - that's the best part about it,’ he revealed in the documentary. In the 30-minute film, Modus Operandi: A Look Into Melbourne's Urban Exploring Scene, the urban explorers share their photos and memories . Photographer RDXV (left) and urban explorer Olympic Donuts (right) both appear in the documentary with face coverings . ‘When I was up in Sydney doing the loop my mate slipped over when a train was coming and could have been crushed by the train but he got up,’ RDXV added. For him urban exploring is about taking photos but also ‘having fun’. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t get scared. ‘This one time I was with this girl on a rooftop and she climbed out on this cleaning rope support thing and was hanging there and I took a photo of her there. That was the stupidest thing I've seen anyone do, that was 20-storeys up,’ he said. Fellow ‘tunnel rat’ nicknamed Olympic Donuts, 16, said he got into urban exploring after 'walking around suburbs and getting into sticky situations’. ‘My friends started getting into rooftops and tunnels and they got me into it basically,’ Olympic Donuts said. Some of the men are secretive urban explorers who go by pseudonyms and wear bandannas over their face to avoid being identified . Some of the men have been caught by police before while others are yet to be found . Victoria Police claim they caught 1000 trespassers on Melbourne's City Loop in seven months last year . The urban explorers use whatever they can get their hands on to gain access to places they deem interesting . 'There are lots of tools to get in, coat hangers, lock picks,’ he explained. ‘You have to be stealthy, quick fast in and out, know what you are going in for.’ 'If you get caught you're going to get big fines or imprisonment it's scary but it also amps you up,’ Olympic Donuts reasoned. The other two men filmmaker Adrian spoke with are not involved with breaking into train tunnels and prefer to spend their time on construction sites and high-rise buildings. Bryce Wilson, nicknamed the Australian Spider Man, climbs structures 300 meters above Melbourne’s CBD to document people at their best and worst. ‘It's documenting and showing people things they might never have seen before and giving them a new appreciation of the city,’ Bryce said in the film. He doesn’t believe graffiti should be part of the unusual hobby. Although he does confess ‘the most exhilarating part is definitely avoiding police or security guards’. In this photo two men stand on the tracks inside Melbourne's city loop underground train tunnel system . RDXV believes 'the most exhilariting part is when you're down in the loop and police are coming' 'If you don't have any photos or video of it then you don't have no proof,' one urban explorer says in the documentary . 'It wouldn't be urban exploring without social media... if you're doing something you need to show it off,' Olympic Donuts said . ‘Bryce does it from a photojournalist view point… he’s totally against breaking into the City Link tunnels,’ Adrian explained. When Adrian asked Bryce if he does urban exploring for the adrenaline rush, Bryce denied that was the main kick he got out of it. Then there’s Lucas Bruce, who famously fell about 15 metres through the glass ceiling of Melbourne's Block Arcade in 2013 while ‘exploring’. Lucas reportedly lost his footing while climbing onto a ledge and fell nine metres through the glass roof and another six metres before smashing on the ground. ‘I tried to find the most legal way into buildings... making sure the buildings are unlocked,’ Lucas told Adrian. Bryce Wilson (left), nicknamed the Australian Spider Man, climbs structures 300 meters above Melbourne’s CBD to document people at their best and worst. Lucas Bruce (right) famously fell about 15 metres through the glass ceiling of Melbourne's Block Arcade in 2013 while 'exploring'. Neither are involved with graffiti or breaking into the city train loops . Bryce Wilson gets a kick out of taking photos from perspectives ordinary people don't get to see . The urban explorers all share a head for heights but documentary maker Adrian Ortega is scared of them . Construction sites and derelict buildings are some of the favourite places for urban explorers to take photos . Adrian was inspired to make the film after he previously documented Melbourne’s alternative nightclubbing scene and is not involved in urban exploring himself. ‘I followed a couple of the guys on Instagram… I’m afraid of heights but I got romantic and imagined what it would be like to do it.’ Asked if the men fear the police, Adrian said: ‘Two of them have been caught but the two other guys, I don't know their names, they are wearing masks and cover their identities – they haven’t been caught yet.’ Victoria police said in a statement: 'We take public safety extremely seriously and work closely with Metro Trains and other service providers to investigate and prosecute behaviour wherever and whenever it is detected. 'Depending on the incident, those detected may face serious criminal charges such as conduct endangering life and trespass.' Police warned trespassers on the rail networks can also be charged with: 'Interfering with automatic doors of a vehicle without reasonable excuse which carries a penalty of up to $283. 'Entering onto part of a rail vehicle not designed for carriage while vehicle is in motion which carries a penalty of up to $362. Travel on part of vehicle not meant for travel carries a penalty of up to $362. And moving, operation, interfering or tampering with equipment or vehicle without permission of an authorised adult carries a penalty of up to $362.' Adrian Ortega's documentary Modus Operandi: A Look Into Melbourne's Urban Exploring Scene premiers on Wednesday. To find out more visit his Facebook page or website. For more of RDXV's urban explorer photos, visit his Tumblr page." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Police are concerned about people breaking into underground rail networks and disrupting services .\nVictoria Police claim they caught 1000 trespassers on Melbourne's City Loop in seven months last year .\n'Those detected may face serious criminal charges such as conduct endangering life and trespass,' police warned .\nDocumentary maker Adrian Ortega, 23, spoke with four men involved in 'urban exploring'\nTwo of the men chose to remain nameless because they are involved in graffiti and photographing the rail networks .\nAnother two men who spoke are against graffiti and prefer to take photos from tall buildings for their art ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It sounds like the plot of a bad horror film, but doctors are gearing up to do the world’s first head transplant. Italian surgeon Sergio Canavero wants to take the head from someone with an incurable illness and graft it on to a healthy body. He claims the first operation could be done in just two years’ time. Scroll down for video . Sergio Canavero said his new body swap technique could help paralysed people such as Christopher Reeve . He claimed that even people such as Professor Stephen Hawking, pictured, could benefit from the technique . The £7.5million body swap would initially be used to give a new lease of life to paralysed people – including those with spinal cord injuries similar to those sustained by the late actor Christopher Reeve. People with muscle-wasting diseases and those whose organs are riddled with cancer could also have their head put on a new body. Those with motor neurone disease, the condition suffered by Stephen Hawking and portrayed by Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne in the film The Theory of Everything, might also benefit. Eventually, the technique could be used to extend the life of healthy people in the ‘ultimate cosmetic surgery’. Critics have described the plans as ‘pure fantasy’, but Dr Canavero claims all the necessary techniques exist and that he just needs to put them together. It is already more than 40 years since the first monkey head transplant and a basic operation on a mouse has just been done in China. Dr Canavero already has a long list of potential patients, and will announce his plans at a top medical conference this summer in a bid to get the backing needed to do the first transplant in 2017. The location has yet to be decided, but the surgeon, from the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Group, says he would love to do it in London. The new body would come from a normal transplant donor who is brain dead. Both the donor and the patient would have their head severed from their spinal cord at the same time, using an ultra-sharp blade to give a clean cut. The patient’s head would then be moved on to the donor’s body and attached using a ‘glue’ called polyethylene glycol to fuse the two ends of the spinal cord together. The muscles and blood supply would be stitched up, before the patient is put in a coma for four weeks to stop them moving while the head and body heal together. If that doesn’t sound bizarre enough, they would then be given small electric shocks to stimulate their spinal cord and strengthen the connections between their head and new body. When the patient is brought out of their medically-induced coma, they should be able to move, feel their face and even speak with the same voice, this week’s New Scientist reports. Powerful immunosuppressant drugs should stop the new body from being rejected and intensive psychological support would also be provided. Dr Canavero says he believes it would be ethically sound to carry out the procedure when people have no other hope of a cure. However, the ethical arguments extend past the transplant itself. For instance, if the patient went on to have children, they would biologically belong to the donor because the sperm or eggs would have come from the new body. Initially, a shortage of donors means that the surgery would be limited to those with severe illness. But eventually, it could be used to allow healthy people to live longer. Dr Canavero said that if science reaches the stage when human cloning is easy, a 60-year-old could make a copy of themselves. They could then put their old head on a new, healthy body made from their own DNA – meaning they would keep their memories and personality. William Matthews, chairman of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons, said: ‘I embrace the concept of spinal fusion and I think there are a lot of areas that a head transplant could be used but I disagree with Canavero on the timing. ‘He thinks it’s ready, I think it’s far into the future.’ But Harry Goldsmith, a California doctor who has carried out one of the few operations that has allowed someone with a spinal cord injury to walk again, said: ‘I don’t believe it will ever happen.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Italian surgeon Sergio Canavero believes head transplants are possible .\nThe techniques allows the patient's head be grafted onto a healthy body .\nParalysed patients and those with incurable illness could benefit .\nHowever, each operation will cost an estimated £7.5million to complete .\nDr Canavero said both heads would be removed at the same time .\nHe would then glue the patient's head onto the donor's body ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Struck off: Anthony Barton, pictured today, appeared before the General Dental Council in 2009 after it emerged he regularly groped nurses' bottoms and tried to undo their bras while at work . A dentist who was struck off after he pranced around his surgery in a leopard-print thong during an affair with a teenage nurse has asked to be allowed to practise again. Anthony Barton appeared before the General Dental Council in 2009 after it emerged he regularly groped nurses' bottoms, twanged their knicker elastic and tried to undo their bras while at work. He also had a relationship with one 19-year-old trainee and the pair would have sex in the toilets and in his office at the Red Rose Dental Group in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Barton also asked another dental nurse, who was a teenager when she started working for him, if she could wear a thong to work. He was hauled before the council to answer more than a dozen charges of 'inappropriate behaviour' towards female members of staff. The 41-year-old was found guilty of 'unprofessional, inappropriate and indecent' sexual conduct towards three women at the practice between 2000 and 2008. He was found guilty of ‘unprofessional and inappropriate’ conduct towards a fourth young dental nurse and was struck off for ‘a serious breach of trust of several vulnerable employees'. But today, Barton, who has been married twice, told the General Dental Council that he had he had 'grown up a lot' and that he was 'very immature' at the time. He said: 'I have come to understand where my conduct fell short of what was to be expected. ‘It is quite clear to me now looking back that a lot of my actions were completely inappropriate and had no place in practise at all. I have grown up a lot. ‘I think I was very immature. I was very young at the time when certain aspects of the behaviour began. It seems like a different person and I can’t believe a lot of the behaviour which happened.’ Barton told the panel he was now working as a manager at a Smiles Dental in Anglesey, Wales. ‘The main role is running the business side of dentistry, so ensuring that the process runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis’, he said. The company has now been bought by the large dental care provider Oasis, Barton said, adding he had been elected ‘staff representative’ during the acquisition. He said he would regularly chat with practitioners on ‘all matters dental’ and now had a ‘far wider’ knowledge of dentistry. ‘There are so many things I know now that I never knew as a dentist’, he said. Barton said he was trusted to be around lone females at the surgery and there had been ‘no complaints at all’. ‘Often, there may just be myself and another member of staff’, he said. He said he would regularly chat with practitioners on ‘all matters dental’ and now had a ‘far wider’ knowledge of dentistry. Barton said he was trusted to be around lone females at the surgery and there had been ‘no complaints at all’. His employers have even offered to give Barton a ‘supervised and mentored role’ if the GDC allows him to re-register. Barton also discussed taking practical and online courses to keep his knowledge of dentistry up to scratch, including ‘tutorial sessions on professionalism and ethics’. Gabriel Beeby, for the General Dental Council, introduced the case, saying Barton ‘had been unprofessional, inappropriate and participated in sexualised conduct'. The 2009 tribunal was told how Barton 'pranced around' his surgery in a thong during a six-month affair with 19-year-old known only as Ms B. During his five-day misconduct hearing he admitted he was 'guilty of crossing the line' with his employees and was found guilty of 17 charges. One victim, known only as Ms D, told the hearing of her disgust when his sexual innuendos took a physical twist and he began to ‘gratuitously grope’ her bottom in the office. She told the hearing: ‘I remember my trousers fell down a bit so I pulled them up myself. Mr Barton was standing behind me and thought that was a good opportunity to feel my bottom. Affair: Twice-married Barton also had a relationship with one 19-year-old trainee and the pair would have sex in the toilets and in his office at the Red Rose Dental Group in Wigan, Greater Manchester, pictured . ‘I think that’s the day he said I had a nice a***.’ Ms D was forced to call in sick the next day and bosses finally investigated complaints from several of the nurses. Barton, from Warrington, Cheshire, admitted having a six-month affair with Ms B and was found guilty of having sex with her during surgery hours. He was found guilty of multiple allegations of touching Ms A, Ms C and Ms D, and that his behaviour was ‘unprofessional, inappropriate and indecent.’ The hearing to determine his restoration application continues. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Anthony Barton was struck off in 2009 after it emerged he regularly groped nurses' bottoms, twanged their knicker elastic and tried to undo their bras .\nThe 41-year-old dentist also had a relationship with one 19-year-old trainee .\nHe was found guilty of 'unprofessional' and 'indecent' sexual misconduct .\nBut today he said he has 'grown up' and asked to be allowed to practise ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A giant species of crab normally found in the freezing waters of the Arctic has washed up on the east coast of England. Oceanographers have been left baffled as to how the crab, which usually inhabit the icy Bering Sea off the coastline of Alaska, got 4,700 miles from its normal habitat. The crab was discovered on the beach in Redcar, north Yorkshire by oceanographer David McCreadie and his fiancee Diane Weinoski. The red king crab above was found on Redcar beach in north Yorkshire by oceanographer David McCreadie . The formidable-looking crustacean was around 30 inches across, although the crabs can grow to have a leg span of up to five feet. It suggests the crab was still relatively young and may have been swept to the UK by powerful currents or in a storm. Red king crabs were first introduced to the Barents sea off northern Russia in the 1960s but have now become so numerous they have overflowed down the west coast of Norway. Some fisherman fear these massive crabs will devastate native fisheries as they devour almost everything in their path. Although the crabs can live in a relatively wide range of water temperatures, outside ideal conditions their growth rates are severely hampered. The crabs are thought to be advancing around 31 miles a year. But despite the concerns around the crab, the species is protected under a diplomatic accord between Russia and Norway that manages fishing quotas. Only around 250 Norwegian fishermen are allowed to catch the king crab, despite it being considered a delicacy. The crabs are increasingly found in the fjords around Norway where they are considered to be an invasive species and can devastate local species. Some fear that the massive crabs could eventually spread as far south as Spain and Portugal but the sea conditions there are considered to be too warm for them to survive. David McCreadie, 66, from Great Ayton in north Yorkshire, told the Gazette Live that he had sought the advice of crab expert Dr Normal Sloan, a crab expert in British Columbia, Canada, who confirmed it was a red king crab. Mr McCreadie said: 'I have dived as an amateur and professional since 1966 and never seen one anywhere near here before. 'I have heard that king crabs have migrated under the Arctic ice cap and been found in Norway, but this is so far south.' The couple found the crab lying on the sands at Redcar on Friday where it was still alive, but when they returned to the beach over the weekend the crab had died. Red king crabs get their name from the colour they turn when they are cooked. The average temperature that the crabs live in is between 4 degrees C (39°F) and 10 degrees C (50°F). The red king crab, seen here next to a pound coin for scale, did not survive for long on the beach at Redcar . It is around 4,700 miles from the Bering Sea where king red crabs are normally found to Redcar in Yorkshire . Depending on the stage in their life they live at different depths - moving to between 20 and 50 metres by the age of two and down to 200 metres as adults. Mr McCreadie said: 'I know my crustaceans and when I saw this one, I knew it was special. 'I know king crabs are common in the Arctic, especially around Alaska, and they have turned up in Norway recently, but how on earth this one has got so far south, I have no idea. 'To my knowledge, this is the first one. 'It could only come from very cold, deep water but we don’t have very cold deep water in the North Sea. Perhaps it was on its summer holidays.' Red king crabs are considered a pest in Norway where they are invading fjords. Only a handful of fishermen are allowed to catch the giant crabs, as shown above, due to a diplomatic agreement with Russia ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The red king crab is normally found in the Bering Sea off the Alaskan coast .\nIt was found by diver David McCreadie on Redcar beach in north Yorkshire .\nThe crabs are an invasive species in Norway and have been moving south .\nAdult red king crabs can grow to have a leg span of up to five feet across .\nThey can devour native species but are also considered to be a delicacy .\nIt is thought to be the first time a red king crab has been found in England .\nThe crab measured around 30 inches across but died after a couple of days ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Families of patients being cared for at a £430 million flagship hospital are outraged after their loved ones were given 'Downtown Abbey-style' handbells to attract attention. Those given the metal bells at Southmead Hospital in Bristol include a frail 84-year-old who couldn't pick one up. The state-of-the-art unit opened in May, but 23 clinical rooms - used when there is a lack of other beds - are still without a proper electronic patient alert system. Dementia patient Molly Goddard, 84, was placed in a clinical room after being rushed to hospital with a broken hip. Her son Andy, 57, claims she was put into a side room and told to ring the bell if she needed help - but says his mother was too weak to pick it up. Patients given the metal bells at Southmead Hospital in Bristol include a frail dementia patient Molly Goddard, 84, who was too weak to pick it up. She had been rushed to hospital after a fall and later died . He criticised the 'antiquated' system as being 'like something out of Downton Abbey'. 'We were given a bell as an emergency call service,' he said. 'They said \"sorry, just ring the bell if you need any help because there is no call system in this room\". 'This is from a hospital that cost £430million to build. 'In a state-of-the-art hospital that they use a little brass bell is incredible. It sounds like something out of Downton Abbey. 'It's ridiculous really. The hospital is a beautiful building - you would think you are going into a shopping centre or a hotel, and they spent a quarter of a million on a clock. 'My mum couldn't even pick up a glass of water, let alone a bell.' State-of-the-art Southmead Hospital opened last May and high tech alert systems were installed at 800 bedsides - but not in 'clinical rooms' used in busy periods. Hospital bosses said doorbells were tested, but the 23 hand bells - costing a total of £91.77 - were deemed to be the most audible and handed out in October. The state-of-the-art unit at the £430m flagship Southmead Hospital in Bristol opened in May. But 23 clinical rooms - used when there is a lack of other beds - are still without a proper electronic patient alert system . A spokesperson said they were a 'short term' solution, and would be replaced with the proper alert system in a month. But Mr Goddard, a signmaker, said the situation should have been remedied since his mother was admitted in December. She fell at home while cooking her dinner and after an hour and a half in a 'freezing' corridor she was taken for an X-ray and given a cubicle in A&E. But the next morning the pensioner was moved into a small procedure room - which he described as 'more like a storage room' - where she was handed a bell. She had surgery on her hip, and was taken to a proper ward, but passed away earlier this month. 'There were piles of medical boxes on the side and staff kept apologising and coming in to get things from the cupboards,' he said. The 23 metal hand bells were purchased by the trust in late October as an 'interim measure' 'That was quite some time ago. It needs something doing now.' Bristol North West MP Charlotte Leslie also criticised the bells. She said: 'While it's good they are making alternative arrangements, it's yet another example of glitches in the system.' Sue Jones, director of nursing and quality and North Bristol NHS Trust said: 'To help our winter capacity, improve patient flow through the hospital and reduce the amount of time patients are waiting in A&E, we use procedure rooms on a short-term basis until a regular room becomes available. 'These 23 clinical rooms on the wards are entirely appropriate for safe and dignified patient care and are more suitable and comfortable for patients than waiting in A&E. 'In this environment we are able to deliver the best care to our patients. 'These rooms are not currently connected to the electronic call bell system which has been in place for the other 800 patient beds since the new hospital opened in May. 'In order to ensure that patients can call nurses 23 metal hand bells were purchased by the trust in late October as an interim measure. 'Prior to buying these bells other solutions were tested in the ward areas and the hand bell was found to be most appropriate as it could be heard throughout the ward. 'We anticipate that the electronic call bell system will be extended to these rooms in a month. 'I met with Mrs Goddard and her son back in December to discuss their concerns and offered my apologies.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Patients at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, were given the metal bells .\n23 clinical rooms are still without a proper electronic patient alert system .\nThe handbells were bought as 'interim measure' as they are clearly heard .\nBut families argue that many frail, elderly patients are too weak to lift them ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten has spoken out about an eating disorder that could have claimed her life. The 30-year-old actress from Hull started starving herself at the age of ten when she fell under the grip of body dysmorphia. 'I have a vivid memory of getting out of the bath when I was ten and looking down and at my body and asking my dad, \"am I fat?\"' she revealed on today's This Morning. Scroll down for video . Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten smiled and waved at the cameras as she arrived at the ITV Studios today to share her story on This Morning of how an eating disorder could have killed her . The soap star told presenters Eammon Holmes and Ruth Langsford that her eating disorder was a mental health illness. She wasn't trying to be thin out of vanity or because she was influenced by pictures of slim celebrities in magazines. 'It started when ten years old, I was reading the Beano and Dandy back then,' she said. 'My feelings towards myself were changing, I was getting bullied at school. 'The onset of puberty played a massive factor as I went from being a tomboy full of personality and bubbly. 'I remember going through puberty and all of a sudden the boys I had played football with, I was playing kiss chase with, and then girls started to get jealous. I couldn't control what they said about me but I could control what was happening inside me. 'It's heartbreaking to say it but I remember looking in the mirror and thinking if there's less of me, there's less of me for people to see and hurt.' Gemma, pictured on This Morning, said her eating disorder began when she was just ten-years-old . The actress was joined on the ITV show by her boyfriend, actor Andy Barnes . Gemma's weight plummeted to four-and-a-half stone and it was then that her parents Dennis and Marg intervened and made her seek help. 'I was killing myself in front of my family, it caused a lot of heartache for all of us,' she admitted. She was sent to a children's psychiatric unit but she said 'it wasn't the right place for me personally, it was a very scary time.' Elaborating on this point in today's Mirror, she said: 'The memories of my time in hospital were very bleak and full of despair. I found myself in quite scary situations. I had things thrown at my head, I'd have people discussing in detail how they were abused, people cutting themselves in front of me. It was horrendous. 'I wasn't showing signs of psychosis, I was just a young girl suffering from an illness and, yes, it was a mental health illness but it is very different to somebody who is schizophrenic or who cuts herself. 'It all went wrong because it focused on getting the calories down me and not dealing with the reason I was struggling with an eating disorder. Gemma, pictured eight in a scene from Emmerdale, joined the soap in 2011 and is now using her public profile to raise awareness of eating disorders . Young women from the age of 12 are most likely to develop an eating disorder (file photo) 'In the end my parents made the decision to take me out of there when they found out what was going on.' It wasn't until her 20s that she was fully on the road to recovery and finally able to beat the eating disorder. 'The turning point was at 20 when my best friend killed himself. I looked around at the funeral and saw how devastated everyone was and I thought \"I'm doing same, I can't do this anyone, I have to get better\",' she recalled on This Morning. Gemma was not being over-dramatic, according to the charity Beat, eating disorders claim more lives than any other mental illness – one in five of the most seriously affected will die prematurely from the physical consequences or suicide. Gemma, who appeared on This Morning to promote Eating Disorder Awareness Week is now thankful she got the help she needed before it was too late. She started having therapy and says she's now fully recovered. She said: 'I'm fine now and I am speaking out about it as I want people to look at me and see I am not ashamed I had an eating disorder and now I'm well.' Gemma joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2011 and is now in a relationship with actor Andy Barnes, who joined her on the This Morning sofa today. She said it's thanks to the support of her friends and family that she survived and she urges other sufferers to seek help as soon as possible. 'My message is for people to talk about how they are feeling and not feel shame,' she said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Actress, 30, from Hull, started starving herself age ten after being bullied .\nAdmitted to children's psychiatric unit when weight fell to over four stone .\nWasn't cured until turning 20 and having therapy .\nShe's now urging others to seek help before it's too late ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Liverpool's owners insist Brendan Rodgers' position is not even up for discussion as he seeks to get their dreadful season on an even keel. The manager admitted his job would be on the line after his side crashed to their fourth consecutive defeat at Crystal Palace on Sunday and that he was 'not arrogant enough' to think he was safe regardless. But as he prepares to take Liverpool to Bulgaria for their vital Champions League clash with Ludogorets, there is not even the slightest suggestion that Fenway Sports Group, the club's American owners, are contemplating making a change. Brendan Rodgers, frustrated on the touchline at Crystal Palace, is safe in his job as Liverpool boss for now . Liverpool co-owners John Henry (left) and Tom Werner (right) are set to stick with Rodgers as manager . They backed Rodgers in the summer when giving him a new four-year contract after he had guided Liverpool to within two points of winning the title and showed their support by giving him £116million to re-shape the squad following the sale of Luis Suarez. Rodgers frequently says he has 'good communication' with FSG's main men - John W Henry, Tom Werner and Mike Gordon - and FSG remain convinced last season's Manager of the Year is the man to take Liverpool forward for the long-term. Speaking after his side's 3-1 defeat at Selhurst Park on Sunday, Rodgers said: 'Any manager will tell you that you have to win games and get results, particularly after the way we have been developing as a club. 'I have great communication with the owners. We've been honest enough with each other and we have to get results. 'You have to perform. Owners and directors and chairmen have to see development on the field. Three straight league defeats, and no points in November, have left Liverpool in real trouble in the league . Injuries to Daniel Sturridge have highlighted Rodgers' team's lack of attacking threat up front this season . 'Barring this period, our development has been very good and fast. But there's no doubt you have to get results. 'That will support the confidence to the owners, and you take it from there. I will only ever do my best. 'The best has seen us develop well. Now I must fight even harder. The full responsibility comes down to me. 'Now I have to fight even harder and take the responsibility. As manager, the responsibility comes down to me and any pressure comes on to me.' VIDEO We need results - Rodgers ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Liverpool lost 3-1 at Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon .\nBrendan Rodgers' side have fallen to three successive league defeats .\nRodgers admitted he is fighting for his job after the Crystal Palace loss .\nLiverpool owners Fenway Sports Group insist Rodgers' position is safe ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 77-year-old woman is putting gym members more than half her age to shame with her impressive power-lifting skills. From one-handed pull-ups to fingertip push-ups, Willie Murphy from Rochester, New York, barely breaks sweat as she demonstrates her strength. The 5ft 105lb grandmother told CBS News that it's 'not hard' to do what she does shortly after she was filmed racing five-year-old children in running sprints. Scroll down for video . From pull-ups to one-handed press-ups, 77-year-old Willie Murphy from Rochester, New York, barely breaks sweat as she demonstrates her strength . In action: The 5ft 105lb grandmother told CBS News that it's 'not hard' to do what she does shortly after she was filmed racing five-year-old children in running sprints . Recent passion: Murphy began lifting five-pound weights four years ago after seeing a sign about a local weight-lifting competition at the at the Maplewood Family YMCA . 'I'm old - If I can do it, get with it,' the sprightly septuagenarian added. 'I'm that new senior and I got it going on.' Murphy began lifting five-pound weights four years ago after seeing a sign about a local weight-lifting competition at the at the Maplewood Family YMCA. Gradually, she saw her body transform and today she boasts abs of steel and toned arms to match. She can lift almost double her body weight and out of the gym she has no trouble shoveling snow, carrying groceries or bouncing her grandchildren around. Proving her power, last year Murphy scored first place in the World Natural Powerlifting Federation World Championships for her division. Powerhouse: Murphy can lift almost double her body weight and out of the gym she has no trouble shoveling snow, carrying groceries or bouncing her grandchildren around . Trophy queen: Proving her power, last year Murphy scored first place in the World Natural Powerlifting Federation World Championships for her division . Top of her game: She was also named 2014 Lifter of the Year after taking home gold in the dead-lift, power curl and bench press . She was also named 2014 Lifter of the Year after taking home gold in the dead-lift, power curl and bench press. 'I wanted to become better, to have a little edge in life,' Murphy previously told the Democrat & Chronicle. She insists that her strength is completely natural and all down to a tri-weekly workout sessions. On the diet front, Murphy says she consumes whatever she wants including pizza and rum with cranberry juice. Her number one goal is to inspire other elderly people to stay in shape. Admiring Murphy's zest for list, Lisa Greer, director of member services at the Maplewood Family YMCA said: 'She is so spunky, sweet and inspirational. I couldn't do half the things she does.' Meanwhile, her workout buddy, Jim Marron, concluded: 'I wish you could bottle [her energy] . . . She is the most inspiring person I know.' Giving back: Murphy's number one goal is to inspire other elderly people to stay in shape . Healthy living: On the diet front, Murphy says she consumes whatever she wants including pizza and rum with cranberry juice ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Willie Murphy from Rochester, New York, has won multiple awards at world championship power-lifting competitions .\nAt just 105 pounds, the senior can lift twice her weight .\nHer favorite moves include one-handed pull-ups, one-handed push-ups and fingertip push-ups ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The three east London schoolgirls who left the UK for Syria are feared to be heading into the hands of a hard-core group of British female jihadis who are said to be running an lslamic State ultra-religious police force. Police said last night that they believe Shamima Begum and Amira Abase, both 15, and Kadiza Sultana, 16, have now crossed into the embattled country from Turkey. Begum has forged social media links with three of the British leaders of the al-Khansa brigade - an all-women militia set up by the terror group a year ago. Covered in black from head-to-toe and wielding automatic weapons, the group has been accused of doling out savage beatings on the streets of Raqqa and spying on its citizens. It is said to mercilessly patrol the streets of ISIS' adopted capital and has previously declared children as young as nine should be married, women should obey men - who are their masters - and remain 'hidden and veiled' at all times. Exodus: Amira Abase (left), 15, and Kadiza Sultana (right), 16, also travelled to Istanbul from UK on February 17 before reportedly entering Syria - where they could now be under the control of deadly female insurgents . Life of terror: 15-year-old Shamima Begum (pictured) - one of three British teenagers who is now believed to be inside Syria - contacted Aqsa Mahmood who is considered to be one of the leaders of brutal all-woman militant group al-Khansa . Extreme beliefs: The Al-Khansa Brigade (pictured with automatic weapons) has said children as young as nine should be encouraged to marry and it is women's duty to obey men - who are their masters . Armed patrol: Chilling footage from inside ISIS' adopted capital Raqqa revealed how the notorious women of al-Khansa patrol the streets with automatic weapons - while tending to their toddlers . Begum contacted Aqsa Mahmood, a 20-year-old woman from Glasgow who fled to Syria in 2013. Mahmood is a key figure in the al-Khansa brigade according to researchers at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) based in King's College in London. Begum has also used her Twitter account to follow two other members of the al-Khansa brigade known only by their Islamic names Umm Khattab and Umm Waqqas. In one of her recent tweets, Umm Waqqas advised British women on marriage in the Islamic State saying they should choose their jihadi fighters carefully and not to marry any 'Tom Dick or Harry'. And on Monday 18-year-old Umm Khattab urged British Muslim women to leave for Syria immediately. She said on her Twitter account that it was better to travel to Syria than to stay in the UK where she complained that Muslims were forced to sign a petition in order to keep eating halal meat. The British women jihadists in Syria have conducted a sustained recruitment campaign in the last few months and are thought to operate a woman-only jihadi route for European girls who are groomed to leave their Western lives for the caliphate. They use social media, including Tumblr, Twitter and Askfm to publish detailed, practical advice about how to adapt to life in Islamic State and suggest essential items that the teenage wannabe-jihadists will find useful when they arrive. Privately-educated Glaswegian Aqsa Mahmood - along with Lewisham-born Khadijah Dare, 22 - are thought to be helping patrol Raqqa with guns and daggers hidden beneath their robes. Terror leader: Aqsa Mahmood (pictured), who was reported missing by her Scottish parents in 2013, is now a prominent member of a dangerous all-woman police force that dishes out savage beatings on the streets of Raqqa, Syria . Shocking: In 2014, Aqsa Mahmood posted this photograph of her holding the severed head of a Syrian man executed for criminal acts in Syria as young children looked on . Trained to kill: One of the Halane twins, who fled to Syria to marry ISIS fighters, tweeted this picture with the caption: 'Fun day training for self defence in the Islamic State with humble sisters' Wrong hands: The three teenagers who recently fled to Syria are feared to be with the al-Khansa Brigade, who have been accused of oppressively monitoring the behaviour of women in the city . The group operates as an ultra-oppressive police force monitoring the behaviour of females in the city and dishing out brutal punishments to anyone wearing shoes that aren't black, or those wearing veils made from the wrong material. Mahmood recently advised that the Syrian winter was even colder than what she had experienced in her native Scotland and suggested 'winter woolies' were an essential. 17-year-old British jihadi twins Salma and Zahra Halane from Manchester, who left for Syria in June last year, are thought to be with older British women who have taken on matriarchal roles within the group. They have been posting pictures on their Twitter accounts showing four al-Khansa women - veiled and armed with automatic weapons - undertaking 'self defence' training. Umm Khattab started a Twitter account on June 27 - the day after Zahra and Salma Halane went missing from their home in Manchester to head for Syria. Jihadi brides: Zahra and Salma Halane, 17, left their home in Chorlton, Manchester, to join the Al-Khansa Brigade in Syria in June last year - after becoming radicalised online . Shooting practice: One of the twins tweeted an image showing the women of Al-Khansa practising with their automatic weapons while dressed head-to-toe in black niqabs . Brain washed: The Halane twins have posted a number of pictures on their accounts where they are dressed completely in black and brandishing deadly weapons - just like their Al-Khansa sisters . Path of extremism: Yusra Hussein (pictured), 16, was also reported to have arrived in Syria in October and is also thought to have been mentored by British jihadists . She later tweeted: 'Missing twins – chilling with one of them now', adding she had met 'many British girls' since arriving in Syria. The female branch of ISIS also released an eye-opening manifesto stating Western women who join the terror group have a duty to wed a jihadi - then spend their life cooking, cleaning and raising a family. And in December last year, the group allegedly tortured a breastdeeding mother by clamping her breasts with a barbaric spiked clamp. It uses the 'medieval' device to punish women who defy its strict laws according to media group Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently, who says another 24-year-old was also arrested for breastfeeding her child in the city centre. Two other British schoolgirls, Yusra Hussien, 16, from Bristol and Samya Dirie, 17, from south London, who were reported to have arrived in Syria in October, are also thought to have been mentored by the British jihadists. Brutal patrols: The duties of the all-woman jihadi group include the strict enforcement of sharia law dress code as well as searching burka-clad women to ensure they are not enemy fighters in disguise . Torturous rule: in December last year, the Al-Khansa group (member pictured) allegedly tortured a breastdeeding mother by clamping her breasts with a barbaric spiked clamp . Jihadi bride: Another Briton who left Britain to join ISIS is Lewisham-born Khadijah Dare (left, with her Swedish terrorist husband Abu Bakr) Muslim society: Members of the all-female Al-Khansa Brigade are seen walking in their adopted capital of Raqqa in Syria . Security services say that 600 British Muslims have gone to fight in Syria and around 60 of them are young women. According to the Terrorism Research and Analysis Consortium, a US-based monitoring group, al-Khansa was set up by IS commanders in Raqqa, northern Syria, in February last year. Its members dress in black robes, wear a full face veil and are paid a monthly salary of 25,000 Syrian pounds - about £100. Their duties include the strict enforcement of sharia law dress code as well as searching burka-clad women to ensure they are not enemy fighters in disguise. Its leader is believed to be a six foot tall woman named Umm Hamza who carries a gun, an electric cattle-prod and daggers beneath her robes. Nicknamed 'the slaughterer', she is thought to have previously been responsible for carrying out lashings and other punishments at Raqqa's women's prison. But some of the British members are the most extreme members of the group and are responsible making barbaric threats against Britain. Last year Umm Khattab said she wanted 'David Cameron's head on a spike' as she decried the Prime Minister's new laws to counter terrorism in the UK. Uniform: Al-Khansa's members dress in black robes, wear a full face veil and are paid a monthly salary of 25,000 Syrian pounds - about £100 . Deadly: British members of the female militant group are the most extreme members of the group and are responsible making barbaric threats against Britain . She is believed to have recently moved away from the bombing in Raqqa and is now living in the IS-run city of Manbij, also in northern Syria, with the twins Salma and Zahra Halane. But it is Aqsa Mahmood who is regarded as taking the leading role within the British group. She was reported missing by her parents a year ago before surfacing in Syria last February as an outspoken supporter of the terrorist group. In her tweets, she urged Muslim men and women who could not come to fight to instead commit terrorist atrocities at home, praising the brutal murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, the bombing of the Boston Marathon and the shooting of soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas. 'If you cannot make it to the battlefield, then bring the battlefield to yourself,' she tweeted." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Shamima Begum, Amira Abase and Kadiza Sultana believed to be in Syria .\nThey sparked police hunt after flying to Istanbul from Gatwick last Tuesday .\nFeared to be with all-woman militant group that polices ISIS' capital Raqqa .\nAl-Khansa known for dishing out savage beatings, spying on wrongdoers .\nArmed women carry automatic weapons and daggers beneath their robes .\nOne of its leaders is British-born Aqsa Mahmood who fled to Syria in 2013 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two U.S. tourists became stranded on a deserted beach after setting their satnav to a remote beauty spot - because they required a ferry to get there. The two men from Texas followed their GPS so closely that they became stuck in the sand on Tenby beach in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales, half a mile away from their intended destination. Their satnav had not told them they needed a ferry to reach Caldey Island - and the boats do not even run at this time of year, restricted only to services in the summer months. Stuck: The two U.S. men followed their GPS so closely that they become stuck in the sand on Tenby beach . Pushed out: Their satnav had not told them they needed a ferry to reach Caldey Island across the water . Destination: Caldey has had residents since the Stone Age, and monks have lived there since Celtic times . Local residents headed for the pair’s hired Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and helped them dig it out of the sand - before towing it off the beach before the tide came in. Welsh Water sub-contractor Les Langford, who lives in nearby Penally, said on Facebook: ‘They stopped at Penally railway station trying to find the road to Caldey. ‘It was on their satnav showing a road from Penally to Caldey. I sent them back to the harbour in Tenby to get to Caldey, but I did not mean by car. ‘It might be an island, but try telling a satnav that. (We) have had quite a few in Penally trying to cross. Maybe (we) should open a toll and charge for the crossing - it will only be one-way though.’ Caldey has had residents since the Stone Age, and various orders of monks have lived there since Celtic times. It is now owned by monks of the Cistercian Order. From beach to island: The ferry service from Tenby to Caldey in Wales operates from Easter to October . Island: Caldey is owned by monks of the Cistercian Order, and is only open to visitors by ferry in the summer . Map: The men became stuck on Tenby beach (top), but had intended to make it to Caldey Island (bottom) Pete Prosser, who runs a tourist attraction in the area, said: ‘The satnav took them to the closest beach to Caldey Island. But the only way to get there is by boat. ‘The couple were surprised they couldn’t drive there and were highly embarrassed. Passers-by helped them dig their car out of the sand - then someone arrived with a 4x4 to tow them back to the road.’ The ferry service, which costs £12 return for adults, operates from Easter to October - and the boats are owned by local residents, many of whom are lifeboat volunteers. A post on the Tenby Island Facebook page said: ‘We really must thank these two fellas - for entertainment value alone. These two visiting Indian Americans apparently set Caldey into the satnav of their hired car. ‘Three separate attempts to tow out, much digging and three hours later they managed to get back to the safety of the slipway courtesy of a local 4x4.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Two men from Texas got stuck in sand on Tenby beach, Pembrokeshire .\nIt was half a mile away from their intended destination of Caldey Island .\nLocal residents helped dig out the pair's car before towing it off beach ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A nursery nurse and her boyfriend murdered their 11-month-old son then claimed his injuries were caused by the family dog, a court heard today. Oliver Sargent collapsed at his home in Telford, Shropshire, and was found not breathing by his parents Paul Thomas, 29, and Ashlea Thomas, 21, before being taken to hospital by ambulance. A scan revealed the toddler had suffered a three-inch fracture to the left rear side of his skull, as well as bleeding to the right side of his brain and bleeding to his left eye. Scroll down for video . Death: Oliver Sargent (pictured) collapsed at his home in Telford and was found not breathing by his parents . Doctors also discovered he had historic injuries including healing fractures to two of his left ribs and a fracture to his left collarbone, Birmingham Crown Court was told. He was at first admitted to Princess Royal Hospital in Telford but died from head injuries four days later at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in July 2012. While being quizzed by police Mr Thomas claimed the injuries may have been inflicted by their dog Rocco knocking over Oliver or sitting on him, the court heard. Mrs Thomas - who married Mr Thomas after their son’s death - also told doctors that previous injuries he had suffered may have actually been caused by him rolling over his toys. Parents: Paul Thomas (left), 29, and Ashlea Thomas (right), 21, outside Birmingham Crown Court where they deny charges of murder, causing or allowing death and child cruelty . His parents were initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm while Oliver was still alive - but the couple were then charged with murder after his death. Andrew Smith QC, prosecuting, told the court: ‘Paul Thomas said he had not really got a clue about how Oliver had got any of his injuries other than to suggest an incident involving the family dog.’ He said experts’ opinions had led to a conclusion that Oliver had suffered ‘deliberately inflicted injuries immediately before his collapse and the calling of the emergency services’. Mr Smith added: ‘The prosecution contends that there was a recent skull, brain and eye injury with no credible explanation other than deliberately inflicted injury.’ Treatment: Oliver was at first admitted to Princess Royal Hospital (pictured) in Telford but died from head injuries four days later at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in July 2012. The court heard Mr Thomas, a ground worker on building sites, even asked a police officer how long he would be sent to jail over what had happened to Oliver. During the same journey, Mrs Thomas asked an officer if they thought she had ‘battered’ her baby son. She was allegedly later overheard by a nurse asking her mother ‘how long do you think I am going to get’, but then told police it was a reaction to ‘everyone pointing the finger’ of blame. The couple, from Telford, deny murder, causing or allowing the death of a child and child cruelty. The trial, estimated to last five weeks, continues. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Oliver Sargent collapsed at home and was found not breathing by parents .\nWent to hospital by ambulance but died from head injuries four days later .\nScan revealed toddler had suffered a 3in fracture to left rear side of skull .\nMr Thomas 'asked officer how long he would be sent to jail over death'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Sharon Hinton, 56, was horrified to find the metal iron Monopoly piece when she took a bit of coleslaw . A grandmother-of-one was horrified to find a metal Monopoly piece in her Sainsbury's coleslaw. Sharon Hinton, 56, from Hornchurch in Essex, was tucking into her 'Taste the Difference' pot when she bit down on something hard and was astonished to find the mini iron. The mother-of-three called the supermarket and was told to throw away the coleslaw, wash out the pot and bring the container and iron back to the store so it could be analysed. Mrs Hinton opened the coleslaw at the weekend and was finishing it off on Monday with salmon, a scotch egg and a tomato. Hasbro, the company which makes the board game, replaced the iron playing piece with a cat following a poll in 2013 and it is no longer produced. She said: 'I just could not believe it when I saw the iron. They don't even sell Monopoly at the store I bought it in. 'How on earth did it get there? It makes me think that someone took it out of their pocket and just put it in there. 'And if they did are they going through the whole set? It's really worrying. I think it has been done out of spite, I can't understand how it could have been a mistake.' The retired customer service worker, who is married to Clive, 60, said she emailed Sainsbury's but got no response so then phoned the head office. She added: 'I feel that no-one is taking me seriously, I have only spoken to someone because I had to chase them up. 'I wasn't really sure what to say when he said wash the pot out and bring it back with the iron, so I agreed, but I'm not doing that at the moment. 'I have also emailed Environmental Health, but I haven't heard anything back yet. I'm going to wait to speak to them before I decide what to do. She was advised by Sainsbury's to wash out the pot and take it back to the store along with the mini iron (right) but she has so far decided to keep hold of it in fear that the supermarket is trying to get rid of evidence . Toy maker Hasbro replaced the iron token with a cat following a poll in 2013 and it is no longer produced . 'It's still wrapped in clingfilm and sat in my fridge at the moment. It feels like they're asking me to get rid of the evidence. 'They said they will analyse it, but what will there be to analyse if there's no coleslaw in it? 'I felt quite sick after biting into it, God knows where it has been, wrapped up in a snotty tissue in someone's pocket? I could have choked or it could have been a young child.' Mrs Hinton has a two-year-old granddaughter called Maisie but insists she would not have put the toy in the food as she doesn't even own a Monopoly set. She said: 'I am sure it came from the coleslaw. There was about two inches at the bottom and I used to a soup spoon so put it onto my plate. 'It definitely came for the coleslaw. I don't even own a Monopoly set, neither does my daughter. 'Maisie wouldn't have been messing around with it, none of us in the family have the game so she would have no way of even having the iron.' A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: 'Food safety is our top priority and we take very rare cases such as this extremely seriously. 'We need the container to identify the exact product and supplier, so that we can conduct a proper investigation. 'We've asked Sharon to return it to her nearest store so we can look into this properly, and we'll keep her updated.' The local environmental health department has confirmed it is investigating the incident. The cat fended off competition from a robot, diamond ring, helicopter and guitar to become the new token . In 2013 Toy maker Hasbro asked millions of Monopoly fans to vote on which of its eight tokens to get rid off and what it should be replaced by. The iron, which featured in the game since its creation in 1935, secured just 8 per cent of a vote and was retired. It's replacement, the cat, came top with 31 per cent of the poll and remained a firm favourite throughout the voting. It fended off competition from a robot, diamond ring, helicopter and guitar by voters from more than 120 countries. The online contest to change the tokens was sparked by chatter on Facebook, where Monopoly has more than 10 million fans. Monopoly's iconic tokens originated when the niece of game creator Charles Darrow suggested using charms from her charm bracelet for tokens. The eight original tokens were an iron, racecar, Scottie dog, a shoe, thimble, top hat, wheelbarrow and battleship. Most of the pieces were introduced with the first Parker Brothers iteration of the game in 1935, and the Scottie dog and wheelbarrow were added in the early 1950s. The original U.S. version of the game is based on the streets of Atlantic City, N.J., and has sold more than 275 million units worldwide. To make the game relevant to fans abroad, the names are changed to well-known streets when it is introduced to a new country." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sharon Hinton, 56, was tucking into coleslaw when she bit something hard .\nShe spat it out and realised it was metal mini iron from Monopoly game .\nSainsbury's has advised her to wash out pot and bring it back for analysis .\nBut she has kept hold of it in fear they are 'trying to get rid of the evidence'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The resplendent Savoy Hotel has been a pioneer for elegance and decadence, since its opening in 1889, and over the years it has certainly seen its fair share of glamour. The first luxury hotel to open in Britain, the iconic London retreat was where the great and the good went to mingle, creating a spectacular archive of images and anecdotes in the process. Opening its photo albums to MailOnline Travel, the hotel has revealed stars dancing on the rooftop, giving fashion tips to Savoy pageboys and even pictures of a four-legged guest in the form of a leopard, brought to stay as a pet. Scroll down for video . Although the famous plot has had a number of functions over the years, from a hospital in 1512, to a theatre, The Savoy Hotel opened in its current location on August 6 1889, pictured here in 1951 . John Wayne and a Savoy pageboy discuss headgear in the 1950s in this adorable photograph . The Savoy River Front, with its original balconies, 1900. Built by Richard D’Oyly Carte on land adjacent to his Savoy Theatre, the Savoy hotel offered accommodation for the many tourists, especially Americans, who travelled to London to see the Savoy Operas . American actor Fred Astaire, dancing on the roof of the Savoy Hotel in London with his sister, Adele, (left), and Sir Charles and Lady Chaplin, (right) at The Savoy in 1975, when Chaplin received his knighthood . The Savoy was the first hotel in the world to be lit by electricity and have an electric lift, the first to provide 24 hour room service, the first place Marilyn Monroe gave a press conference and even the first hotel to have its own poultry farm during WW2. It is also a place you can keep your shoes in an air-conditioned wardrobe, a hotel that was in the midst of the Oscar Wilde scandal and where Claude Monet painted views from the windows. Although the famous plot has had a number of functions over the years, from a hospital in 1512, to a theatre, The Savoy Hotel opened in its current location on August 6 1889. Staff standing outside the new main entrance to The Savoy in 1904. The Strand Blocks of The Savoy opened in this year, on land which the hotel spent nearly a decade purchasing around the Savoy Theatre, immediately to the north of the original hotel . Savoy Court in 1930, with art deco additions to the Strand front. The 1904 sculpture of Count Peter of Savoy was winched back into his new vantage point on top of the striking new Savoy sign which was the latest piece of art deco design to be added to The Savoy . In 1959, when a post office received a letter addressed to 'The Manager of the Greatest Hotel in London,' the first place that they chose to try was The Savoy. The letter was then delivered, marked 'Try Savoy Hotel, WC2' The art deco style chrome bar at the American Bar, pictured here in 1976, became a focal point for guests staying at the hotel . Theatre impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte rose from humble beginnings, and through his career of managing musical talent, bought the Savoy Hotel for wealthy tourists who wanted to experience the theatre, which proved to be his most successful venture. Marilyn Monroe, Winston Churchill, Stephen Fry, Helena Bonham-Carter and The Beatles are among many famous names in the hotel's extensive guest book. And yet more stars have trodden the boards at the hotel's theatre, which sits adjacent to the iconic property ion The Strand, in London. Impressive guestbook: Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier at The Savoy for a press conference, when Monroe came to England to film The Prince and the Showgirl with Olivier in 1956 . Royal appeal: Her Majesty The Queen Mother arriving at The Savoy in 1980. The first hotel kitchen to be opened by the Queen Mother was in 1986 when she visited the Savoy Restaurant kitchens which had been completely redesigned by Maitre-chef Anton Edelmann and refitted at a cost of £2.5m . Fashion couturier Christian Dior, designer of the 'New Look' and the 'A-line', with six of his models after a fashion parade at the Savoy Hotel, London on April 25 1950 . During the First World War the hotel remain unscathed, and morale remained high. Post-war celebrations saw Fred and Adele Astaire and the entire Ballets Russes, continuing their dancing in candlelit rooms at the hotel, after performances. In World War 2, the hotel acted as a air-raid shelter for guests in what had been the Abraham Lincoln banqueting suite, although dinner and dancing continued as bombs fell. One bomb blast, which fell on The Strand and Embankment, succeeded in knocking bandleader Carroll Gibbons off the bandstand, and cabaret performer Noel Coward took over entertaining audiences to rounding applause. The first wild animal to be brought to a party at The Savoy was Billy Butlin’s pet leopard who came for a cocktail party to celebrate Smart’s Circus . The hotel has been a backdrop for many extravagant soirees. Among the most notorious was a celebration thrown in 1905 by American millionaire George Kessler. He requested that the hotel's central court be transformed into a Venetrian scene by filling it with water, and allowing guests to eat in a big gondola. The finishing touch to the unforgettable party was a cake delivered at the end by a baby elephant. Another notable event was a cocktail party to celebrate Smart's Circus saw Billy Butlin attend accompanied by his pet leopard. The Savoy was the first luxury hotel to have been built in Britain. It opened in 1889 and was the first hotel to provide the majority of its rooms with private, ensuite bathrooms . The property underwent an extensive £220m refurbishment in 2010, shutting its doors to the public for the first time for more than 18 months. It was opened in a lavish event, hosted by HRH Prince Alwaleed, and attended by HRH The Prince of Wales, and Stephen Fry was the first guest of the new facilities. The Royal Suite alone cost £2.5m to update, which now features mirrors that turn into televisions, and a £25,000 bed. The River Room at The Savoy can be hired out for luxurious weddings or functions and can hold 400 guests . The Savoy's luxurious entrance is right on the doorstep of some of the city’s most interesting neighbourhoods . Building on the rich history of restaurants at The Savoy, Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill offers an informal yet luxury all-day dining experience in an elegant 1920’s style . The Savoy Hotel refurbishment, completed 2010. It was opened in a lavish event, hosted by HRH Prince Alwaleed, and attended by HRH The Prince of Wales, and Stephen Fry was the first guest of the new facilities . Savoy Tea is a bijou tea store, located in the Upper Thames Foyer. Inspired by London’s Edwardian shopping arcades, the walls are covered in intricate fabric, a hint at the Asian origins of tea. The store offers a wide variety of beautifully packaged Savoy teas, bespoke accessories, handmade jams, biscuits and a fresh patisserie . The iconic Lancaster Ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests for a dinner dance. Rest at ease if considering having your big day here, renowned wedding planner Bruce Russell and his expert team are on hand to ensure your day is perfect . Unbeatable view: Get unparalleled views of the London from your window in a River View Deluxe One Bedroom Suite . The Savoy boasts panoramic views of the Thames from its many suites, and those who require the deepest of sleeps can chose from 38 rooms of Savoir beds, which have mattresses stuffed with Latin American horse tail, lambswool, or in the Savoy's Royal Suite, Mongolian cashmere. For those impressed by their night sleep, guests are even able to buy their own Savoir bed directly from the hotel, with prices starting at £10,800. The feature lives up to what former chairman, Rupert D'Oyly Carte, said: 'The hotel is always up-to-date and, if possible, a little ahead.' The Savoy is an ideal base to discover iconic London landmarks, designer shopping in Knightsbridge and Mayfair and the finest food experiences in the city . London panorama at dusk with the Savoy Hotel (right) and the London Eye to the (left)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Savoy has opened its archives to show the hotel's early beginnings and impressive guest list .\nThe luxurious hotel, opened in 1889, was the first to be lit by electricity and have a lift .\nThe Marlene Dietrich suite always features 12 pink roses, something the actress requested whenever she stayed .\nJohn Wayne, Fred Astair and Marilyn Monroe among the famous guests who have visited The Savoy ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Olympic rower James Cracknell, TV historian Dan Snow and presenter Jeremy Paxman are among the celebrities being tipped to replace Sir Malcolm Rifkind as a Tory MP. The veteran politician, who has held the seat since 2005, announced yesterday that he was stepping down as MP for Kensington after becoming mired in the latest cash for access scandal. The announcement has triggered a race to see who will replace the Tory grandee in what is traditionally been one of the safest Conservative seats in the country, just months before the election. Scroll down for video . Olympic double gold medallist James Cracknell (left) and TV historian Dan Snow (right) are among those tipped to be replacing Sir Malcolm Rifkind as MP for Kensington . Former Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman, who last year denied he was in the running as Tory candidate for London Mayor, is also rumoured to be on the list of those who could stand for the safe Conservative seat . Now a string of well-known faces are rumoured to be poised for stepping into the Tory seat, including footballer Frank Lampard, cricketer Andrew Strauss and Sol Campbell. According to Ladbrokes, the favourite to replace Sir Malcolm is Greg Smith, a Tory councillor who sits on Hammersmith and Fulham council. But he is closely followed by double Gold medallist James Cracknell, who is odds-on 8/1 for taking over the seat. Following reports that he was popular because he had 'no skeletons' in his cupboard, his TV presenter wife Beverley Turner tweeted: 'No skeletons. A LOT of trainers.' Mr Cracknell recently turned to politics, but failed to clinch the Bexhill and Battle seat in East Sussex and the Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat, where Boris Johnson was selected. Andrew Strauss, the England cricketer, is 10/1 favourite to take over from Sir Malcolm . In May, the father-of-three also stood in the European Parliament elections, but narrowly missed a seat. Last year, Paxman was rumoured to be sounded out by Conservative party as its candidate for the Mayor of London. But he quashed the rumours by saying he would not take the job for 'all the eclairs in Paris'. Last night, a local source said Mr Paxman was a real contender, telling The Daily Telegraph: 'He would have to give up his job for Channel Four in the election but he lives in the borough.' But, according to The Sun, the favourite is Dan Snow, who Number 10 apparently contacted within hours of Sir Malcolm's resignation. The historian, a great-great-grandson of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, last year led a campaign against Scottish Independence, by gathering the names of 200 celebrities who were against the move. He last night tweeted it was a 'safe' and 'glamorous' seat. Local members have reportedly been told by Conservative Central Office that they will be three candidates to choose from and that it is likely to be well-known Tory figure. But Kirstie Allsopp ruled herself out of the running because she does not have a degree. The veteran politician announced yesterday that he is quitting as an MP after being caught in a scandal over alleged cash for access, alongside former foreign secretary Jack Straw . The former Foreign Secretary (pictured) told undercover reporters that he had a usual fee of between £5,000 to £8,000 for a half-day's work for representing private companies . Last night she tweeted: 'My borough needs serious minds for serious times, not pretty faces looking for a career change.' She also shared her support for Sir Malcolm. The former foreign secretary stepped down yesterday, saying it was 'the right and proper' thing to do, but denying any wrongdoing. It emerged this weekend that he had been filmed by undercover reporters after bragging that he could see any foreign ambassador in London and has 'useful access' to every British ambassador in the world. Despite being in charge of the Intelligence and Security Committee, he also boasted about having lots of free time to read and go walking. Mr Snow was reportedly contacted by Number 10, hours after Sir Malcolm's resignation. He yesterday tweeted about the seat, calling it 'safe' and 'glamorous' Ladbrokes published its most recent odds on who is tipped to replace Sir Malcolm for the May election . Labour MP Jack Straw, also a former foreign secretary, was also caught up in the scandal and suspended from the party. Announcing he was standing down as chairman and would not fight the general election in May, Sir Malcolm said: 'I don't think I did anything wrong. I may have made errors of judgment, but that's a different matter.' In a statement announcing his decision to quit the Commons, he added: 'I had intended to seek one further term as MP for Kensington, before retiring from the House of Commons. Meanwhile, Kirsty Allsopp was forced to deny rumours she would be standing for the Conservative seat . She tweeted her support for Sir Malcolm before saying she could not stand for it because she does not have a degree . 'I have concluded that to end the uncertainty it would be preferable, instead, to step down at the end of this Parliament. 'This is entirely my personal decision. I have had no such requests from my constituency association but I believe that it is the right and proper action to take.' Senior Tories were said to be furious at the impact on the party's image just weeks before the election." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sir Malcolm stood down after becoming mired in cash for access scandal .\nIt triggered a race to see who would replace the Tory grandee in safe seat .\nSnow was reportedly contacted by Number 10 hours after announcement .\nPaxman, who denied wanting to be London Mayor, is a 'real contender'\nCracknell reportedly a popular choice because he has 'no skeletons'\nKirstie Allsopp denied she would be standing, saying she did not have a degree ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Scientists have witnessed carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere above the United States, showing human-made climate change 'in the wild' for the first time. A new study in the journal Nature demonstrates in real-time field measurements what scientists already knew from basic physics, lab tests, numerous simulations, temperature records and dozens of other climatic indicators. They say it confirms the science of climate change and the amount of heat-trapping previously blamed on carbon dioxide. Scroll down for video . Scientists witnessed and measured carbon dioxide trapping heat in the sky above, confirming human-caused global warming, using the Atmospheric Emitted Radiance Interferometer seen here, located in Barrow, Alaska. This graph show carbon dioxide’s increasing greenhouse effect at a research facility in Oklahoma. As the atmospheric concentration of CO2 (blue) increased from 2000 to the end of 2010, so did surface radiative forcing due to CO2 (orange), and both quantities have upward trends. This means the Earth absorbed more energy from solar radiation than it emitted as heat back to space. The seasonal fluctuations are caused by plant-based photosynthetic activity. 'We see, for the first time in the field, the amplification of the greenhouse effect because there's more CO2 in the atmosphere to absorb what the Earth emits in response to incoming solar radiation,' said Daniel Feldman, a scientist in Berkeley Lab's Earth Sciences Division and lead author of the Nature paper. 'Numerous studies show rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations, but our study provides the critical link between those concentrations and the addition of energy to the system, or the greenhouse effect,' Feldman adds. He said no one before had quite looked in the atmosphere for this type of specific proof of climate change. The scientists used incredibly precise spectroscopic instruments operated by the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Facility, a DOE Office of Science User Facility. These instruments, located at ARM research sites in Oklahoma and Alaska, measure thermal infrared energy that travels down through the atmosphere to the surface. They can detect the unique spectral signature of infrared energy from CO2. Other instruments at the two locations detect the unique signatures of phenomena that can also emit infrared energy, such as clouds and water vapor. The result is two time-series from two very different locations. Each series spans from 2000 to the end of 2010, and includes 3300 measurements from Alaska and 8300 measurements from Oklahoma obtained on a near-daily basis. Both series showed the same trend: atmospheric CO2 emitted an increasing amount of infrared energy, to the tune of 0.2 Watts per square meter per decade. This increase is about ten percent of the trend from all sources of infrared energy such as clouds and water vapor. Based on an analysis of data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s CarbonTracker system, the scientists linked this upswing in CO2-attributed radiative forcing to fossil fuel emissions and fires. The measurements also enabled the scientists to detect, for the first time, the influence of photosynthesis on the balance of energy at the surface. They found that CO2-attributed radiative forcing dipped in the spring as flourishing photosynthetic activity pulled more of the greenhouse gas from the air. The scientists used incredibly precise spectroscopic instruments operated by the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Facility, a DOE Office of Science User Facility. These instruments, located at ARM research sites in Oklahoma and Alaska (right), measure thermal infrared energy that travels down through the atmosphere to the surface. They can detect the unique spectral signature of infrared energy from CO2. Other instruments at the two locations detect the unique signatures of phenomena that can also emit infrared energy, such as clouds and water vapor. The combination of these measurements enabled the scientists to isolate the signals attributed solely to CO2. The combination of these measurements enabled the scientists to isolate the signals attributed solely to CO2. Scientists say carbon dioxide from the burning of coal, oil and gas is the chief cause of global warming. In doing so, the data show clouds, water vapor or changes in sun's radiation are not responsible for warming the air, as some who doubt mainstream climate science claim, Feldman said. The new study in the journal Nature demonstrates in real-time field measurements what scientists already knew from basic physics, lab tests, numerous simulations, temperature records and dozens of other climatic indicators. Nor could it be temperature data being tampered with, as some contrarians insist, Feldman said. 'The data say what the data say,' Feldman said. 'They are very clear that the rising carbon dioxide is actually contributing to an increased greenhouse effect at those sites.' The study is good technical work, said climate scientist Andrew Dessler of Texas A&M University, but it is expected — sort of like confirming gravity with a falling rock." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Researchers say experiment confirms the science of climate change .\nWitnessed C02 trapping heat in the atmosphere above the United States ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 15-year-old schoolboy who allegedly set up a cocaine dealing operation at his secondary school has been questioned by police. Officers received a tip-off that the teenager was dealing the lethal Class A drug in the playground of Poole High School in Dorset at lunchtime on Monday. He was led away in handcuffs in front of stunned classmates after being arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs and has since been bailed. A 15-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly brought cocaine to Poole High School to deal to students . Headteacher Fan Heafield said: 'We were informed that a student had brought a quantity of drugs into school. 'We immediately called the police and they subsequently arrested a student. 'We are cooperating fully with the police in their ongoing inquiry. The school will always take immediate and strongest action possible in relation to any incident involving drugs. 'As this is a police matter we have no further comment to make at this time.' A spokesman for Dorset Police said: 'We had a call at 12.05pm with reports that it was suspected that a student may be in possession of drugs. 'A 15-year-old boy from Poole was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. He has been bailed until early April pending further inquiries.' More than 1,700 boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18 study at Poole High School, which is one of the biggest secondary schools in the county. It is a specialist Business and Enterprise College and was rated 'Good' in 2011 by Ofsted inspectors, who singled out students' good behaviour for praise. The schoolboy was taken away in handcuffs at lunchtime on Monday and bailed pending further inquiries . According to school policy, anyone found in possession of illegal drugs risks immediate expulsion. Poole Town ward councillor Chris Wilson said 'I'm not shocked, but I'm disappointed that something like that has happened. I hope it can be sorted.' She said a working party of councillors had visited Poole High recently to look at their pastoral care and had been quite impressed with the way they looked after the needs of pupils. Conservative town centre councillor Carol Evans said 'I must say if it's true I'm disappointed. 'It's a caring school and has a strong no drugs policy. I'm sure this is against the ethos of the school.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Police received a tip-off that teenager had been dealing lethal Class A drug .\nHe was led away from Poole High School in handcuffs in front of students .\nOfficers arrested him on suspicion of possessing drugs and he was bailed .\nThe headteacher said she called police as soon as she had been informed .\nPolicy says anyone possessing illegal drugs risks immediate expulsion ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Federal officials have agreed to let Southwest Airlines keep flying planes that missed an inspection of a backup rudder system if the planes are checked in the next five days. Southwest grounded 128 planes - about one-fifth of its fleet - on Tuesday after discovering the missed inspections. Southwest spokeswoman Brandy King said the airline canceled about 80 flights Tuesday and expected to cancel up to 19 more on Wednesday while some inspections are done. She said the airline expected to finish 'a good portion' of the inspections by Wednesday morning. Federal officials have agreed to let Southwest Airlines Co. keep flying planes that missed an inspection of a backup rudder system if the planes are checked in the next five days . The missed inspections involved hydraulic systems used to control the rudder if the main system fails. King said that after discovering the lapse, Southwest immediately notified federal safety regulators, took the planes out of service and began checking them. Late Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration agreed to let the airline resume flying the planes while inspections are done, likely during overnight hours. FAA spokesman Lynn Lunsford confirmed that the agency approved the plan after talking with Southwest and Boeing, the manufacturer of the planes. The missed inspections were first reported by The Wall Street Journal. Dallas-based Southwest is the nation's fourth-biggest airline. It has 665 jets, all of which are some version of the Boeing 737. Tuesday's groundings involved nearly one-third of its 737-700 models, which seat 137 or 143 passengers, depending on the layout. Southwest was fined in 2009 for failing to inspect dozens of planes for cracks in the fuselage. Southwest agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle with the FAA, which had sought a $10.2 million penalty. In 2011, the FAA ordered extensive inspections of some of Southwest's older 737s after a 5-foot hole burst open in one plane in mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing at a military base in Arizona. Dallas-based Southwest is the nation's fourth-biggest airline ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Federal officials agreed to let the planes fly as long as they are checked in the next five days .\n128 planes missed an inspection of a backup rudder system .\nA Southwest spokeswoman said the airline canceled about 80 flights Tuesday and expected to cancel up to 19 more on Wednesday ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A holidaymaker escaped with just a few scratches after his car smashed through a barrier on a hairpin bend and plunged almost 200ft down a mountain. James Swann, who was later found to be three times over the legal drink-drive limit, walked away virtually unharmed from the wreckage of his rented Opel Corsa which was severely damaged after it plunged down the Tramuntana mountain range near Andratx in south-west Majorca. The car hit several rocks on the mountain as it careered through the crash barrier and plunged off the cliff edge, before coming to a stop between a boulder and a tree trunk. James Swann was able to walk away virtually unscathed after the hire car he was driving crashed through a barrier and plunged almost 200ft down a mountain in Majorca, hitting rocks and trees as it fell . The rented Vauxhall Opal car was left buckled and damaged by the crash and had to be written off . Officials said it appeared Mr Swann had lost control of the car on the hairpin bend as he drove through the picturesque mountain range. They said he had had a 'very lucky escape.' Mr Swann had to be convinced by police and paramedics who were called to the the scene to go to hospital for a check up following the accident. He was eventually taken by ambulance to the island's Son Espases Hospital after complaining of pain in one of his shoulders. While at the hospital he had a breath test and failed, and was found to be three times over the legal drink-drive limit. Mr Swann had been driving along a hairpin bend when he appeared to lose control of the Vauxhall Opal . The incident took place at around midday on Tuesday. A Civil Guard source said: 'He had a very lucky escape. 'The accident is still being investigated but it appears he lost control of his vehicle on a bend and smashed through a barrier wall before going over the edge. The car has been written off following the accident, which left the front and rear badly damaged . The crumpled front section of the car shows that part of it fell off as it hit rocks and trees during the fall . The inside of the car, beneath the smashed windscreen, show both airbags inflated following the crash . 'He plunged around 180 feet down the side of the cliff. 'His car was a complete write-off. The fact he failed a breath test would appear to indicate excess alcohol played a part in this accident.' It is not known where in the UK Mr Swann is from. Mr Swann was driving along the hairpin bends of the Tramuntana mountain range when the accident happened . Investigations are continuing into the cause of the crash after Mr Swann was found three times over the limit . The road where the accident happened runs the length of the Tramuntana mountain range from Pollensa to Andratx and boasts some of the island's best coastal views. It is regarded as one of the island's best cycling routes. The mountain range, which runs from the south-west to the north-east of Majorca, was given UNESCO World Heritage Status in June 2011." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "James Swann was driving a rented car along mountain road in Majorca .\nThe 25-year-old Briton seemed to lose control and careered through barrier .\nHe plunged almost 200ft down the Tramuntana mountain range .\nAs it fell the car hit rocks and came to a stop between a boulder and a tree .\nMr Swann escaped with just a few scratches but his car was written off .\nHe was taken to hospital and found to be three times over the legal limit ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The US Hispanic population will be responsible for 40 percent of the country's employment growth over the next five years and more than 75 per cent by 2034, a new study found. The report from economic forecaster IHS Global Insight said they will eventually account for an increase of 11 million jobs out of 14 million new positions. Because the Hispanic population is 'younger and faster-growing', higher levels of immigration are 'conducive' to helping U.S. economic growth, the study concludes. The U.S Hispanic population will be responsible for 40 per cent of the country's employment growth over the next five years, and more than 75 per cent by 2034, a new study found (file photo) 'The Hispanic population will play an increasingly significant role in future U.S. employment growth,' said James Gillula, the report's lead author. He said that, by contrast, the non-Hispanic population is aging as the baby-boomer generation moves into retirement. The country's workforce has slowly been declining over the last 10 years, the Wall Street Journal reports. Almost half of the Hispanic labor force last year was under the age of 35 and less than 12 per cent of it was 55 years or older - compared to more than 33 per cent of the non-Hispanic labor force. The study conducted two separate investigations to show how the economy would be affected by different levels of Hispanic population growth, according to the Wall Street Journal. The forecast assuming higher Hispanic immigration growth showed that the country's gross domestic product could increase by 3 per cent annually from 2020 to 2034. In contrast the baseline study, assuming a more restricted immigration policy, showed a 2.5 per cent increase. The findings comes just days before the Homeland Security Department will run out of funding. Almost half of the Hispanic labor force last year was under the age of 35 and less than 12 per cent of it was 55 years or older - compared to more than 33 per cent of the non-Hispanic labor force . In Obama's annual economic report, the White House said growing the workforce, which has slowly been declining over the last 10 years, will be the best way to stabilize the nation's debt . Last month Republicans in the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finance the department while simultaneously repeal recent executive actions by President Obama to protect millions of immigrant families from being deported. President Obama said he would veto any legislation attempting to curtail his changes to immigration policy. In Obama's annual economic report, released last week, the White House said growing the workforce will be the best way to stabilize the nation's debt. Proposed incentives include a $500 tax credit for married couples that consist of two working spouses and tripling tax credit to help cover child care." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The US Hispanic population will account for more than 75 percent by 2034 .\nEconomic forecaster IHS Global Insight conducted the study .\nConcluded that Hispanic population 'conducive' to US economic growth .\nEspecially because the non-Hispanic population is aging as Baby Boomer generation heads to retirement .\nFound that country's annual GDP would also rise with higher immigration ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A software glitch at Melbourne airport caused air traffic controllers to lose the position of at least nine planes on the tarmac. The Senate Estimates committee was told by Independent Senator Nick Xenophon the February 13 incident happened after integrated tower automation suite (INTAS) - a program used for air traffic control - failed. He said he was informed there were at least nine aircrafts who were waiting on the tarmac to take off at the time the software glitch happened about 10pm. Scroll down for video . Central Queensland University's Ronald Bishop said this flaw in INTAS had potential to trigger a similar incident to the one which happened on the Spanish island of Tenerife . 'If this was a foggy night in Melbourne, this could have been potentially a serious incident,' Senator Xenophon told the committee late on Monday night. Central Queensland University's head of program for aviation Ronald Bishop said this flaw in INTAS had potential to trigger a similar incident to the one which happened on the Spanish island of Tenerife, which is considered to be the worst accidents in aviation history. In 1977, two Boeing 747s collided after thick fog prevented air traffic control and pilots to see there were two planes sharing the one runway, killing 583 people. There was no ground radar so the air traffic control could only rely on reports from radio communications. 'For example, if there's a plane on Taxiway Charlie, they're holding them there but then they're not in the system, the controller could potentially put another plane in that spot,' Mr Bishop told Daily Mail Australia. Senator Nick Xenophon (left) told the Senate Estimates committee the incident happened on February 13 and was questioning Air Services Australia executive general manager of air traffic control Greg Hood (right) If this happens then usually the pilot would see the other plane there and tell air traffic control. But Mr Bishop said this link in the 'safety chain' would break if there was heavy fog. 'Now one plane could strike the other one, which is probably full of fuel, and it could cause an issue,' he said. 'This could happen yes... but there are probably four or five scenarios we haven't thought of that could happen. 'Like MH370, we never thought a plane could disappear off the face of the earth. 'I don't know about you but I like people to know where the planes are. Someone should know where they are at all times.' Mr Bishop said if there had been heavy fog then planes could have collided on the taxi runway . On Tuesday, Senator Xenophon told Daily Mail Australia: 'There are genuine concerns of ongoing software problems with INTAS.' He said he had received complaints from air traffic controllers and pilots about the software, and their concerns needed to be looked into adequately. Air Services Australia's Greg Hood told the committee the organisation had been informed about the situation and poor weather conditions had grounded planes for more than an hour. He said this length of inactivity caused a number of planes to disappear off their radar. 'My understanding on that night in question [was] that there was thunderstorm activity and a number of aircraft that were taxiing in from the runway were unable to reach their gate,' Mr Hood told the committee. To fix this problem, the window of time for a plane to stay in the system had been extended to five hours. Mr Hood said he did not anticipate hearing this line of enquiry from Senator Xenophon but could give him more information if the politician wanted it. While the Air Services Australia general manager of air traffic control was speaking, the South Australian representative said he had been sent a text by someone who had been there at time of the incident. Senator Xenophon related the message to the committee, which said the idea that a thunderstorm had caused the glitch was 'crap' as it had already passed over Melbourne." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Senator Nick Xenophon said the incident took place on February 13 .\nHe said he was told at least nine aircrafts were waiting to take off on tarmac .\nThey were left on the runway for an hour and then dropped off the radar .\nAn aviation expert said this issue could have caused planes to collide .\nAir Services Australia said they were aware of the incident in Melbourne .\nAmount of time a plane stays in system has been increased to five hours ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "New Arsenal academy chief Andries Jonker said the club need to rip up their scouting structure and start afresh if they are to emulate Barcelona in developing young talent. The 52-year-old Dutchman, who was an assistant to Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, said he was working closely with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on his plans for the academy. In an out-spoken interview, which is likely to unsettle current staff at the academy, Jonker says that the set up which he inherited from Liam Brady requires a complete overhaul. Arsenal's academy manager Andries Jonker wants to entirely restructure the club's academy . Jonker watches on with Steve Morrow during a pre season friendly at Arsenal's training ground . ‘Arsenal want more talented players to come through, because that has been lacking,’ he said. ‘They want me to develop the players from the academy much better than it was done before. ‘At this moment, considering the investments the club have made, players have hardly been developed properly. This is why they wanted me, a man who can guide the coaches and who can influence the other coaches. Jack Wilshere is a product of the Arsenal youth academy but it seems Jonker wants more quality . ‘Ivan Gazidis [Arsenal chief executive] wants Arsenal to be the best academy in the world. He realises that will cost money and will take time, but that is his ambition. ‘The scouting must be restructured all over again. It needs to be brought to a level so that we can bring in the absolute best talents from abroad and from England at an age that Wenger can immediately work with them. The Dutch coach worked with Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Bayern Munich and Barcelona . Jonker wants the next Xavi to come through Arsenal's ranks - a big ask to match the legendary Barca man . ‘My chief scout at the academy, Steve Morrow, came and asked me what kind of players I wanted him to look for. So I said, the best player I have worked on, Xavi.’ In the interview with Voetbal International, Jonker said: ‘Almost every day Wenger and I go through a number of things. He is approachable, but I do have to show him what we are doing. We must not go behind his back. ‘It is important that Wenger and I work closely together. What I do see is that everybody at the club has the feeling that they need to have the green light from Wenger before they do anything. But maybe that is not the case. ‘I have a very good feeling about the way Wenger and I are working together. We both think the technical side of the game is very important. ‘But there are a lot of things in the academy which can be improved or should be done different.’ Jonker says that he has a relationship with Arsene Wenger that involves them speaking every day ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Andries Jonker has worked with Louis van Gaal in the past .\nHe has worked with the likes of Xavi and wants Arsenal to produce better .\nIvan Gazidis wants to make Arsenal's academy the best in the world .\n'The scouting must be restructured all over again' says Jonker .\nJonker's words are likely to unsettle current staff in Arsenal's youth work ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Luke Shaw could be facing three weeks out with ankle ligament damage. The England international went over on his left ankle early on in Saturday's victory over Arsenal and was forced off after 16 minutes. He left the Emirates on crutches wearing a protective boot. The subsequent swelling and bruising has delayed the 19-year-old's scan which will give a clearer picture of how serious the injury is. However, initial concerns are that he is facing a couple of weeks at least on the sidelines. Manchester United defender Luke Shaw receives treatment after injuring his ankle against Arsenal . Shaw's England team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain checks on the stricken Manchester United man . Luke Shaw (ankle), Daley Blind (knee), Marcos Rojo (shoulder), Rafael (groin), Radamel Falcao (ankle), Jonny Evans (ankle), Jesse Lingard (knee) Despite Shaw's injury, United defender Reece James is poised to join Rotherham United on loan. The 21-year-old impressed at left back during the club's summer tour of USA but Louis van Gaal is prepared to allow James out to gain more experience. James is expected to be joined at the New York Stadium by former United team-mate Tom Lawrence who has failed to make an impression at Leicester City since his summer transfer. Rotherham, who are third from bottom in the Championship, have allowed full back Richard Brindley to join Scunthorpe on loan until January. Shaw eventually hobbled off to be replaced by Ashley Young as United won 2-1 on Saturday . Meanwhile, United defender Marcos Rojo was back at Carrington on Tuesday to begin his recovery from a dislocated shoulder. The Argentine did gym work trying to loosen and strengthen muscles around the shoulder joint. Jonny Evans and Ander Herrera played for United's reserves against Blackburn in the Lancashire Senior Cup on Tuesday night. Midfielder Michael Carrick has started studying for his UEFA B Licence coaching badge. Marcos Rojo is out injured after dislocating his shoulder against Manchester City (above)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Luke Shaw injured his ankle against Arsenal on Sunday .\nThe defender has ligament damage and could miss three weeks of action .\nManchester United will still send Reece James on loan to Rotherham ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A mother-of-two who once weighed 24 stone and hated her size thought her life would be transformed when she had a gastric wrap to help her slim down. But while the weight loss surgery - similar to having a gastric band - did help Melissa Foreman shed 12st, it didn't leave her with the body of her dreams. Instead the 44-year-old, who lives in Sidcup, London, was left with rolls of unsightly saggy skin on her thighs and stomach. Scroll down for video . Melissa, left, when she weighed 24st thanks to a daily diet of 5000 calories. She's now 11st 5lb, right, following surgery to have her stomach stapled and other operations to have excess skin removed . She told MailOnline: 'My body looked like a deflated balloon. I was a fraud as my body in clothes didn't match what was underneath, I hated it.' Writing in a blog post about her experience, she said she felt 'humiliated' about her appearance and when she saw herself in the mirror, she thought 'there could not be any possible way to come back to anything remotely normal looking'. Melissa had originally gained weight growing up in California where she couldn't resist sweet treats and fast food. She said: 'I was a big child who hid food. It was my best friend and worst enemy. I went from a fat child to a fatter teenager to a morbidly obese adult. 'On a typical day, I would skip breakfast. Then lunch could easily consist of two Big Macs and large fries. 'Dinner was large takeaway or home-cooked massive portions of fat-laden foods. Snacking on crisps and biscuits in between. I was easily consuming 5,000 calories a day.' Melissa hated the saggy skin she was left with on her stomach and thighs after she lost 12st . Now she has a new body after going under the knife again to have 'several pounds' of the skin removed . Melissa's intake of calories was more than double the recommended daily amount for a woman so her weight soared to 24st. In 2009 when she was 38 years old, she had twins and said becoming a mother made her realise she had to do something to improve her health. 'I wanted to be an active mum that could run after them. I already felt at a disadvantage being an older mum. I didn't want to make my life shorter with obesity,' she explained. Melissa researched her options and decided to travel to the Czech Republic for a developing weight loss surgery called a gastric wrap. It involves keyhole surgery to stitch the stomach wall to make it smaller so there is less capacity for food. It works on the same principle as a gastric bypass but is slightly less invasive as a gastric bypass involves a surgical procedure in which the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower pouch, and then the small intestine is rearranged to connect to both. Following the surgery, Melissa gradually lost weight over the following 18 months. The surgery meant she couldn't eat as much as she could before and she also started going for more healthy food options. She also started exercising as she felt more comfortable running as she became lighter. Melissa, pictured recovering from her skin removal surgery, said the pain was all worth it . But while she was gradually becoming healthier, she was left with a constant reminder of her obese past thanks to her saggy excess skin. So she decided to go under the knife once again in order to have it removed by cosmetic surgeon Paul Baguley. She said: 'The process was done in two stages over three months. The recovery was hard as I was covered in staples and stitches. But, it was not nearly as bad I thought it would be. The pain was worth it. Through plastic surgery I could have the body I worked so hard to get. 'Like a magic wand being run across my body, the evidence of my obesity was erased. Mr Baguley removed several pounds of skin. Where it had creped, my body is now taut and contoured.' Melissa now weighs 11st 5lb and is happy to show off her figure on her blog as she writes to support other people trying to deal with weight and self-esteem issues. She said: 'The new me can run, the new me will live longer and the new me can do anything! I have been extremely lucky that with the intervention of an amazing surgeon, I could be brand new. 'Now in retrospect looking at my pictures (when I had saggy skin), particularly my thighs and stomach, the results are unbelievable. I am not ashamed of those pictures any more. It is a bit like looking at a discarded cocoon now. 'Although not perfect, I am very happy with the butterfly I have become no matter how oddly I fly now and then.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Melissa Foreman, 44, from London, reached 24st 5,000 calories-a-day diet .\nAfter having twins, she wanted to be a healthier, more active mother .\nLeft with rolls of saggy skin after shedding 12st with weight loss surgery .\nUS-born mum had ops to remove skin and is now 11st 5lb with taut tummy ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola has revealed that the Liverpool striker will not be making a return to Italy. The £16million summer signing has had a torrid start to his Liverpool career, scoring just two goals while attracting criticism from the Anfield faithful. Despite being just three months into his Liverpool career, the 24-year-old is already being linked with a move away from Anfield following a disastrous start. Mario Balotelli is pictured arriving at Liverpool's training ground on Monday . Mario Balotelli will not be leaving Liverpool for a return to Italy, claims his agent Mino Raiola . Balotelli sat and watched the boxing from a ringside seat at the Echo Arena on Saturday night . Raiola, however, believes Balotelli will not be making a return to Inter Milan where Roberto Mancini has just taken the helm. He told Gazzetta dello Sport: 'A return to Inter is impossible. Not for Mancini, but for other reasons of which it isn't worth talking about.' 'Even Naples. Mario does not return in Italy.' Balotelli has been criticised for attending the boxing match between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew on Saturday night as his team were in London preparing for the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. The 24-year-old has scored just two goals since his £16million move to Liverpool . The former Manchester City striker was ruled out of Sunday's match with a hamstring injury, but that hasn't stopped Balotelli's ringside presence hitting the headlines. Raiola added: 'He lacks the goals, doesn't run well but it is a time that must pass. He now has this injury and we hope to have it resolved as soon as possible. 'The relationship with the team? It is perfect, the English journalists must not be part of his life.' Without the injured Balotelli, Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by Crystal Palace on Sunday ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mario Balotelli 'does not return to Italy' claims striker's agent .\nMino Raiola claims a return to Inter Milan is 'impossible'\nBalotelli has scored two goals since £16million move to Liverpool ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "David Williford has been accused of animal cruelty after officers found 20 dead Guinea pigs, rabbits and dogs at his home . A man has been accused of trawling Craigslist offering a loving home to unwanted pets in order to torture and starve the animals. David Williford was arrested after officers allegedly found more the 20 dead Guinea pigs, rabbits and dogs at his home. Dozens of other animals were still alive but allegedly being kept in 'appalling conditions' in dirty cages with no light, water or food. Williford allegedly told animal control officers that he was slaughtering the animals for meat, but they were said to have found no evidence of this, according to King 5 News . He was charged with 12 counts of animal cruelty by prosecutors in Olympia, Washington, earlier this week. Prosecutors alleged that Williford found the animals by going onto Craiglist and offering to rescue unwanted pets. Two rabbits, three rats, and two dogs were seized from his farm in Olympia when police launched an investigation in February. He was arrested after a vet concluded that one of the dead Guinea Pigs had been killed by blunt force trauma, according to the news channel. Williford, who has no previous convictions, is currently being housed at Thurston County Jail on $150,000 bail. Some of the animals rescued from his property have been re-homed. Prosecutors alleged that Williford, pictured right, found the animals by going onto Craiglist and offering to rescue unwanted pets ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "David Williford charged with 12 counts of animal cruelty at his property .\nOfficers allegedly found 20 dead Guinea pigs, rabbits and dogs at farm .\nOthers were said to have been alive but found without food or water .\nProsecutors claim he found animals on Craigslist and offered loving home ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An ambitious Russian plan has been launched to raise the wreck of an historic vessel that sank during an American hero's 19th century attempt to be the first to reach the North Pole. USS Jeannette floundered in Arctic waters off Siberia after becoming stuck in ice during the daring voyage to the top of the world in 1881, and has remained there ever since. Under the command of naval officer George Washington De Long, the elegant three-master, a former British gunboat, was 141ft long and kitted out in gold and bronze with its own on-board fireplaces. After it sank off the Russian coast, the story of how 13 men survived following an epic escape on foot across frozen Siberia became a legendary tale of courage. Now the vessel could once more rise from its watery grave. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Equipped: The USS Jeannette before it set sail for the Arctic. It was designed to keep its crew of 33 alive in the frozen wastes, with fireplaces on board and fittings in gold and bronze . Survival: Some of those who finally made it back to safety pictured after surviving their ordeal. In all 23 of the crew lost their lives . Ice-bound: This painting portrays the end of the USS Jeanette, stuck fast in ice which would eventually crush it. Its crew are unloading the supplies packed into the three-master . Remembered: There are two memorials to the USS Jeanette. This one is at the mouth of the Lena River, where the survivors finally came ashore. The Lena is the largest of Siberia's rivers . American author Hampton Sides, who wrote an acclaimed book about the ship's dramatic final voyage last year, said he has already approached the US Navy for assistance but feared the current icy political climate would prevent a salvage operation. On the other side of the Bering Strait, Siberian adventurer Andrey Y -- well-known in Russia as a director, screenwriter, TV personality and traveler whose real name is Andrey Khoroshev -- has begun his own initiative to raise the wreck in consultation with the Geographic Society, whose board of trustees is headed by Vladimir Putin. 'This vessel lies at a depth of only 18 meters [54 feet], with the known location down to one kilometer [two-thirds of a mile]. So in modern day conditions, to find and raise it is not such a hard task,' he told The Siberian Times. 'Imagine what kind of event it would be, and what it would do for our relations with America which are not very good right now. 'So perhaps we should give them a generous present by raising it.' Whether such a salvage operation would be seen as a 'generous present' or a grab at American property in the context of increasingly tense relations between Moscow and Washington remains to be seen. Epic: The map shows Henrietta Island, the freshly-discovered land which the USS Jeanette was stranded beside - and gives some idea of the sheer remoteness of the sea where the crew found themselves . Sinking: Contemporary illustrations told the story of the USS Jeanette, claimed by the might of the ice . Hell: The first stage of their trek saw the crew drag their boats across pack ice which persisted even in the Arctic's summertime . Dismal: After their trek across the ice the crew took to their three boats but one capsized with the loss of seven men. The two remaining boats separated and took different routes to land . Safety: The woodcut shows how so few survived when they eventually gathered at Yakutsk, capital of the Siberian territory now known as Sakha . The vessel is a memory of America's bid to reach the North Pole and the effort comes amid an increasingly aggressive grab by Putin's Russia over Arctic territories. Moscow - along with the US, Canada and other countries bordering the Arctic - are staking conflicting territorial claims to the potential oil and gas bonanza. In recent months, Putin has ordered Russia to re-establish military bases in the region, and despite economic problems caused by Western sanctions over Ukraine plus low oil prices, he is pouring investment into his vast northern coastline. This month has seen a major army drill in the Russian Arctic region. Ground Forces Commander Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov said this week: 'The Arctic brigades' role is to defend the Russian national interests.' He vowed that 'specialized equipment and weaponry will guarantee their effective operation in the northern latitudes'. Russia is currently making a claim to the United Nations that major undersea ridges are an extension of the Siberian land mass. If approved, Moscow will get the right to exploit the energy riches. Eight years ago, a submarine planted a titanium Russian flag on the seabed under the North Pole, signaling Putin's intentions. Last summer, the Kremlin strongman broke off from speaking about strife-torn Ukraine to tell a youth camp audience: 'We should pay more attention to issues of development of the Arctic and the strengthening of our position here.' The US Geological Survey estimates that the Arctic Circle includes 22 per cent of global recoverable energy resources, and Putin is determined to get his hands on the lion's share. The USS Jeanette harks back to America's attempts to claim the same territory. And the vessel herself represents a tale of adventure in the most difficult circumstances - and a dramatic battle for survival. Built in 1861, as the Royal Navy Philomel-class gunboat HMS Pandora, she lies off the most northerly island of Russia's diamond-rich Sakha Republic, also known as Yakutia. Snow-bound: Henrietta Island, which was named by the crew of the USS Jeanette today . Pack ice: The scale of the ice around Henrietta Island shows why the USS Jeanette became stuck . Mapped: The thin black line shows the progress of the different boats towards land. Just 10 men survived . Captain: George Washington De Long was captain of the USS Jeanette but was one of those to lose his life . Mission: Kremlin-backed adventurer Andrey Khoroshev wants to lead the Russian expedition to raise the USS Jeanette . Large crowds watched her set sail from San Francisco on her fateful voyage on 7 July 1879, to begin a daring bid backed by the US government to reach the North Pole. She progressed well through the Chukchi Sea but, just two months after leaving port, she caught fast in ice near Wrangel Island and drifted northwards for almost two years. During their ice-bound odyssey floating through the Arctic waters, De Long and his crew maintained unique scientific records of their journey. 'A full meteorological record is kept, soundings are taken, astronomical observations made and positions computed, dip and declination of the needle observed and recorded - everything we can do is done as faithfully, as strictly, as mathematically as if we were at the Pole itself, or the lives of millions depended on our adherence to routine,' he wrote in his journal. They even discovered two previously unknown islands and duly named them Jeannette and Henrietta. But their success was short-lived and on 12 June 1881, the pressure of the creaking ice crushed and sank their ship. The men did have enough time to salvage food onto small boats but they were left marooned more than 500 miles north of the Siberian mainland. Yet what happened next became legendary as the crew, dragging their provisions across the ice, somehow survived ~ and even discovered more land which they claimed for America, though it is now Russian. Author: Hampton Sides approached the US Navy to discuss the possibility of them retrieving their own vessel but says the current political climate makes it unlikely. He is pictured with a mammoth tusk . Memorial: The USS Jeannette Jeannette Monument in the United States Naval Academy Cemetery. Its design was based on the cairn raised in Siberia in the aftermath of the death of most of the crew . Remembered: Hampton Sides published his history of the epic struggle of the Jeannette last year . This uncharted outpost was named Bennett Island, after eccentric US newspaper tycoon Gordon Bennett Jnr who had funded the Arctic mission. None of the 33 crew were lost in the sinking but 20 perished - including Captain De Long himself - during the grueling trek to reach the mainland. Some wreckage from the Jeannette was found in June 1884 on an ice floe close to southern Greenland, allowing scientists to establish that Arctic ice was in constant motion. Writer Hampton Sides - author of 'In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Voyage of the USS Jeannette' - recently said he was keen on finding the ship to ensure a piece of US history is not lost forever. 'We know almost exactly where the Jeannette is because when it sank, De Long's men took very meticulous positional readings. 'The only problem is that it's in Russian waters, near some islands that are somewhat disputed - the De Long Islands (named after the captain). 'So the hurdles for finding the Jeannette are more geopolitical than archaeological. 'I'm hoping this book might create an environment that down the line, when our relationship improves with the Russians, we could send out an expedition to recover the ship. 'I've spoken with some folks in the Navy and at NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) who are interested. 'It's certainly one of my passions. One of my secret wishes.' The voyage was 'at the very end of the nautical age of polar exploration, when there were still people who thought you could somehow reach the North Pole by ship,' he said. 'The North Pole seemed as inaccessible as the moon. There was also a good bit of nationalism behind it. We wanted to beat the British and the Scandinavians and the other powers.' It took until 1908 for the first men to eventually reach the North Pole on foot. In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides is available on Amazon ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "USS Jeanette set off in 1879 in an attempt to become the first vessel to reach the North Pole .\nShe and her crew of 33 became stuck in ice off island they named Henrietta, hundreds of miles from nearest land .\nThey trekked 500 miles across the ice to safety with 13 men surviving the epic journey .\nRussian explorer is planning to raise the wreck - which lies in just 50ft of water - but comes at time Kremlin is trying to seize undersea mineral riches .\nThree-masted vessel was built in Britain by the Royal Navy as a gunboat, sold to the US Navy and equipped for the voyage with on-board fireplaces ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Google announced yesterday the purchase of Boston Dynamics, a company that builds military robots - though no one knows what the search engine has planned for the cyborgs. This was the eighth robotics acquisition in the past sixth months. The initiative is headed by Andy Rubin, the executive responsible for leading development on the Android smartphone, who says the project is a 'moonshot' and that product development is still several years away. Up until their purchase by Google, Boston Dynamics was making research robots for the Defense Adanvanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the U.S. government agency responsibly for developing new military technologies. Wanna race? Google recently purchased robotics company Boston Dynamics, which has developed a robot that can run faster than the fastest human . Google would not say how much they paid for the company and will not be releasing financial information. They said the company will fulfill all current government contracts, but that Google will not be taking on any more military work. Boston Dynamics was founded in Waltham, Massachusetts by ex-MIT professor Dr Marc Raibert in 1992. Since then, they have been developing . animal-like robots that can travel faster than the fastest human, and . even cover difficult terrains like snowy hills and icy roads. Slipping and sliding: The Boston Dynamics robot named Big Dog can cover all types of terrain, and is pictured maintaining balance even on a sheet of ice . Fast one: WildCat is another of Boston Dynamics' super fast robots. WildCat isn't as fast as Cheetah, but can cover a variety of terrains . While most of their work has been done for the U.S. government, Dr Daibert told the New York Times that he does not consider his company to be a military contractor and they are simply trying to advance robotics technology. Second place: The robot named Cheetah can run one mile per hour quicker than the world's fastest sprinter, gold-medal Olympian Usain Bolt (pictured) One of the projects they're currently working on for DARPA is the creation of a robot that can operate in a natural disaster, like the nuclear power plant meltown in Fukushima, Japan. 'Competitions like the DARPA Robotics Challenge stretch particpants to solve problems that matter and we hope to learn from the team's insight around disaster relief,' Mr Rubin said in a statement released by Google. And the company has been pretty transparent on what they're developing. They even have their own YouTube account where they show off what their robots can do. A robot named 'Cheetah' was designed for maximum speed, and was filmed running on a treadmill at speeds up to 29mph which is one mph faster than the world's fastest man - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. That beat the previous record of 13.1 set by a robot in 1999. Boston Dynamic's other robots aren't as fast but are designed to cover more treacherous terrain. Their collection includes both two- and four-legged robots that can climb walls and trees. A robot named 'WildCat' was designed to run fast on all types of terrain and was filmed galloping in a parking lot. The robot named Big Dog can climb a steep incline even in the snow, and is able to balance itself on slippery ice. Dr Raibert is the so-called 'father of walking robots' in the U.S. and started the Leg Lab at Carnegie Mellon University in 1980 to explore walking machines. He brought the lab to MIT before leaving academia to start engineering work for the miliatary and Sony. 'I am very excited by Andy and Google's ability to think very, very big, with the resources to make it happen,' he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Google recently purchase robotics company Boston Dynamics .\nThis was the eighth robotics company that the search engine has bought in the last six months .\nProject leader Andy Rubin will not say what the company has planned for the cyborgs .\nBoston Dynamics developed robots for the U.S. military .\nOne of their robots named Cheetah can travel at speeds up to 28.3mph, one mile per hour faster than Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A class of nursery school children in Russia has been photographed handling mock guns and grenades amid Western concerns over the country's alleged rising militarization as the crisis in Ukraine deepens. The pictures - which have sparked fury as well as admiration on the Russian web - were taken at a kindergarten in Vladimir Putin's home city of St Petersburg. The image was photographed on 23 February, a day traditionally marked in the Soviet Union as Red Army Day. Scroll down for videos . A class of nursery school children in Russia has been photographed handling mock guns and grenades amid Western concerns over the country's alleged rising militarization as the crisis in Ukraine deepens . The pictures - which have sparked fury as well as admiration on the Russian web - were taken at a kindergarten in Vladimir Putin's home city of St Petersburg . Now it is known as Defender of the Fatherland Day, a public holiday when Russians recall the extraordinary sacrifices made by soldiers in World War Two and other conflicts. The event involving the children - aged five and six - was organised by a father who serves in the Russian army. 'One of the parents is a military man, he decided to show some guns and weapons to the children on Defender of the Fatherland Day,' said Alexei Golovkin, co-ordinator of patriotic movement 'Resistance' in St Petersburg. He stepped in to support the father and the nursery after a wave of online protest. 'These dummies were shown to the children,' he said, denying web claims that the children had handled real weapons. 'The parents were not against this idea. They posted the pictures online.' The event involving the children - aged five and six - was organised by a father who serves in the Russian army . The children were shown and allowed to handle mock sniper rifles, Kalashnikov machine guns, and grenade-shooting guns as well as hand grenades . He stressed: 'I organise similar events in clubs for teenagers. When I was young we used sticks to play war games. 'If only I had a chance to hold such a toy when I was in the nursery, I think I would have wet my trousers from happiness.' He claimed the children's introduction to the weapons of war had nothing to do with the Ukraine crisis, in which the West accuses the Russian army of operating inside its neighbour's borders. 'It is just demonstration of the guns,' he said. The organiser of this event was not a 'defender' in Ukraine. The children were shown and allowed to handle mock sniper rifles, Kalashnikov machine guns, and grenade-shooting guns as well as hand grenades. The father behind the event was named as army major Vitaliy Statsenko, 31, but the kindergarten director was taken aback by hostile comments. Margarita Ivanova said: 'We could not even imagine an ordinary class about the profession of a military man will end like this. 'We organised it in the senior group of children. We asked every parent's permission, but we were surprised to see the pictures posted online, and some of the comments.' She was called to explain the event by the city's educational authorities but no punishment is being brought against her. One furious blogger wrote: 'Instead of saying 'thank you' they carpeted her. Who are they bringing up in these nurseries? Maybe gays and lesbians, like in the West?' 'This should be done regularly,' said another, 'and we will return to the good old times when young men dreamed of serving in the army, and young girls despised those who did not serve.' Another supporter said: 'Don't you see what kind of world we are living in now? Russia must be strong and these kids must be ready for all challenges.' Hostile comments included 'judging by this photo, they are bringing up killers', 'we are growing terrorists from nursery age' and 'if you want to teach patriotism in the nursery, do it with singing or dancing'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Class of nursery school children in Russia pictured handling mock guns .\nThey were also given fake grenades and rocket launchers to play with .\nThe pictures have sparked fury as well as admiration on the Russian web ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Since militant group ISIS claimed to have established an Islamic caliphate, the city of Raqqa has become known as its fanatical capital. But reports from groups inside the city say there is growing resentment between the poor, who have been largely left to fend for themselves, and Islamic fighters, who live a life of five-star luxury. While fighters have each been given a pay-rise and a roast lamb to feast on for the festival of Eid al-Adha, the poor have been left to suffer as food an fuel prices spike. Scroll down for video . Good life: While Jihadi fighters have been pictured swimming in hotel pools and eating in upmarket restaurants around Raqqa, the city's residents have suffered under the new rule . Happy holiday: Fighters have each been given a pay bonus and lamb to feast on during Eid al-Adha, while in Raqqa may are now dependent on a few weathly benefactors who bankroll charities . Temptation: Extremists have posted images of their seemingly luxurious lifestyle on social media in the hope of tempting other Westerners to join them . Militants have been pictured dining out in five-star restaurants and soaking in hotel pools, while many citizens of Raqqa are now wholly dependent on the few wealthy citizens who still bankroll charities. Civilians hospitals have also been closed down as doctors abandon their posts, or run out of medical supplies, leaving people to travel to Turkey for medical help, with many dying along the way. Speaking to CBS, a source who used the fake name of Abu Ibrahim al-Raqqawi, said: 'As soon as they arrived, they became the elite of the community. 'They were given comfortable homes and cars -- and they get a generous salary every month. 'Recently, a bombing left many people, including fighters, badly hurt. 'We ran to help and saw ISIS trucks arrive and remove their men for treatment, leaving the civilians just lying there.' Suffering: Meanwhile the civilians of Raqqa have been left to suffer the ravages of spiraling food prices and hospitals closing down because of a lack of doctors . Destitute: While fighters have become wealthier under Islamic State rule, the city's poorest have become even poorer as they are largely left to fend for themselves . There are also reports of boys as young as 14 and 15 being snatched from their families and sent to training camps to become ISIS warriors. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims sources have spoken of growing unrest in the city between residents and their new leaders. Many have objected to the harsh punishments handed out by the Hesbah patrols, who have been brought into to enforce strict Sharia laws. Residents say that while they have turned a blind eye to manipulative traders hiking food and fuel prices, they mercilessly punish minor infringement such as smoking cigarettes. There has also been growing resentment against the al-Khansaa Brigade, a female patrol thought to contain several British jihadis, who patrol in disguise unlike their male counterparts." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Jihadi fighters have long boasted of five-style life while fighting for ISIS .\nThey have been pictured swimming in hotel pools and dining in restaurants .\nFighters in Raqqa have been given pay-rise and lamb to eat for Eid festival .\nBut city's poor have seen life worsen as they are left to fend for themselves .\nHospitals have closed and many die trying to get to Turkey for treatment ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A nurse in Germany who admits killing up to 30 patients by injecting them with heart medication so he could show off his resuscitation skills has been jailed for life. Nils H, was found guilty at Oldenburg Regional Court of two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder relating to his time working at a clinic in the German town of Delmenhorst. The 38-year-old, whose full name is being withheld under German privacy laws, was then told he would have to spend the rest of his life in jail. Nils. H. (pictured left concealing his face as he arrives for his trial) has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murder and attempted murder . It also emerged that he had previously been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison in 2008 for attempted murder. Now, police are investigating claims he may actually be responsible for at least another 200 deaths at other clinics where he worked in Oldenburg and Wilhelmshaven. Earlier in the case, H told the court he brought about cardiac arrests in some 90 patients because he enjoyed the feeling of being able to resuscitate them. He used Gilurytmal, a medication which should only be used by doctors under strict supervision, it was said and claimed 30 of these patients died. Prosecutors in the district court of Oldenburg said he was bored and wanted to practice his 'excellent' resuscitation skills. Prosecutors in the district court of Oldenburg said Nils. H. (pictured) was bored and wanted to practice his 'excellent' resuscitation skills. He reportedly 'expressed regret' for killing up to 30 patients . According to the prosecution, if the first attempt at resuscitation was a success, H would sometimes make a second attempt. Side effects of the drug he administered include an irregular heartbeat, a drop in blood pressure and uncoordinated functioning of the heart muscle. The death rate in the Delmenhorst clinic nearly doubled in the time H worked there, and use of the heart medication also increased dramatically. But it took nearly a decade before an investigation was launched, angering relatives of the dead who are demanding information. Though H. is facing charges in three murders and two attempted murders, the state prosecutor has said he could be involved in up to 200 deaths . A senior doctor who gave evidence in September said H was a 'passionate medic' who made a good impression on staff at the clinic. But the doctor added: 'I found it strange that he was always on hand when patients were being resuscitated, often helping younger doctors with intubation - inserting a breathing tube into a patient's airways.' 'No one wants to believe that a colleague would rather kill patients, instead of helping them,' said Erich Joester, a lawyer for the clinic." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Nils H was found guilty of murder and attempted murder at a German court .\nThe 38-year-old, whose full name is withheld has been jailed for life .\nHe previously admitted he brought cardiac arrests in 90 of his patients .\nSaid he did this by giving them overdoses of specialist heart medication .\nHe claimed 30 of the patients he gave medication to ended up dying .\nProsecutors said he was bored and wanted to practice his 'excellent' resuscitation skills ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "No defence: James Clappison, MP for Hertsmere, highlighted the result of the cuts . The Royal Navy has 15 times more commanding officers than active warships, it has been revealed. Following crippling defence cuts, there are now 40 admirals and 260 captains but just 19 ships. The statistics were exposed by Tory MP James Clappison during a defence debate in the Commons yesterday. He highlighted the plight of the Navy by revealing there are now 13 captains for every destroyer and frigate, and about two admirals – who each earn more than £100,000 a year – per warship. He said: ‘In the past the dream of a captain in the Navy might have been to command his own ship. 'Today, it might be that dream is simply to set foot on a ship.’ Mr Clappison acknowledged that the Navy’s warships had state-of-the-art capabilities, but he warned that other nations, including China, were increasing naval spending at the same time as the Ministry of Defence was making cutbacks. To make £4.7billion savings and help eliminate a £38billion deficit in the equipment programme, the Navy is cutting its force by 5,000 sailors and four warships. He said: ‘It is important to ask if we have got the size of the Navy that could meet all the challenges that could be thrown at us. ‘The warships might well be more capable but they can only be in one place at a time.’ Stranded: Following crippling defence cuts, there are now 40 admirals and 260 captains but just 19 active war ships in the Navy . The . revelations come after the Mail revealed two years ago that the Army . had more top brass than battle tanks. There were 256 brigadiers and . generals but just 200 Challenger II tanks. Tory . MP John Baron, who opened the defence debate, said: ‘The time has come . to say halt: halt to the axeing of the regular battalions and units . until we are sure the reservist plans are viable and cost effective.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There are now 40 admirals and 260 captains in the Royal Navy .\nHowever, as a result of defence cuts, there are only 19 active warships ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A judge has thrown out allegations made by a 'murdered' prosecutor that Argentina's president covered up Iranian involvement in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre. The case against Cristina Kirchner was dismissed by Judge Daniel Rafecas who said documents filed by the late prosecutor Alberto Nisman failed to meet the standards needed to open a formal court investigation. Nisman had filed the complaint days before he died on January 18 under mysterious circumstances with polls showing that many Argentinians suspected officials had some hand in the death. President Kirchner called accusations against her 'absurd'. Iran has consistently denied involvement in the attack. Case dismissed: A judge has thrown out allegations made by a 'murdered' prosecutor that Argentina's president covered up Iranian involvement in a deadly 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires . Fatal: 85 people died in the explosion at a Jewish centre in Argentina's capital city on July 18, 1994 . President Kirchner had been under fire since Nisman was found dead in his Buenos Aires apartment on January 18. He accused her of protecting high-ranking Iranian officials from the deadly bombing which left 85 people dead in exchange for oil. Posecutor Gerardo Pollicita picked up the case after Nisman's death and accused Kirchner, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman and other government officials of mounting a cover-up and violating their duties, a prosecution statement revealed. But the case has now been dismissed by a judge in Buenos Aires. Nisman, 51, was found in his Buenos Aires apartment with a gunshot wound to the head on January 18. Mysterious: The case's prosecutor Alberto Nisman - who accused the government of secret deals with Iran - died one day before he was due to answer questions in congress . It is still not known if he was murdered or not. His death at the age of 51 was initially labelled a suicide. The president later suggested he was manipulated by disgruntled former intelligence agents who killed him to smear her name. She branded Nisman's accusation that she conspired to whitewash his investigation 'absurd.' Earlier this month, 61-year-old Kirchner used her Facebook page to deny the allegations and urged her citizens to look at the positives in Argentina. She wrote: 'You know what? Let’s forget about the hatred, the pain, the insults, the false accusations. 'We have the AUH [an education loan for children of low-income families], pensions, same-sex marriage, more and more human rights, the highest minimum wage in history, nationalized industries, investments in infrastructure, education, universities, scientists, schools and children.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Gerardo Pollicita had taken up the case against president Kirchner, 61 .\nPrevious prosecutor Alberto Nisman died just a day before giving evidence .\nHe accused Cristina Kirchner of covering up Iran's role in deadly bombing .\n85 people died in explosion at Jewish centre in capital city of Buenos Aires .\nPresident said accusations she tried to stifle his investigation are 'absurd'\nJudge Daniel Rafecas has now dismissed the case against the president .\nHe said documents filed by Nisman failed to meet standards needed to open formal court investigation ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The term ‘GM food’ should be abandoned, say politicians who are calling for an extraordinary rebranding exercise. MPs on the science and technology select committee has demanded a ‘reframing of the public conversation’ about genetically modified food. In an inflammatory report today, it says the GM label has become a ‘lightning rod’ for fears about designer crops. Biohazard: MPs on the science and technology select committee say GM crops, like this field of GM wheat, should be rebranded because the term has become a ‘lightning rod’ for fears about designer crops . It says the term should be reserved for plants created using the most basic form of genetic engineering, with many newer methods excluded. Anti-GM groups accused MPs of trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the public. Peter Melchett, of the Soil Association, who gave evidence to the committee during its inquiry, said: ‘This is probably the most ridiculous recommendation to come out of any select committee in this entire Parliament. It’s insulting to the public to suggest they can be fooled that easily.’ Some fear that ‘Frankenfoods’ could alter ecosystems and have hidden effects on human health. No GM food has ever been commercially grown in Britain, kept out by a labyrinthine EU system that makes it difficult to get the required environmental licences. But UK scientists and farmers have been campaigning for years to make the process easier. The latest report repeats their calls and urges the Government to change its terminology. It says: ‘GM . . . is now often used imprecisely to encompass a whole range of technologies. We recommend that the Government initiate a reframing of the public conversation by moving away from the overly simple notion of “GM” in its policies and communications.’ The authors say the term GM should only be used to describe ‘first-generation’ techniques – in which genes are taken out of one plant and moved into another. Biologists can now work on a much finer level, editing individual strands of a plant’s DNA. Too perfect? A farmer compares two corncobs of Montsanto's genetically engineered corn, right, with two normal corncobs on a field near the village of Badingen north of Berlin, in this 2007 file photo . The report claims the label GM ‘fails to accurately portray’ these more modern techniques. It adds: ‘The term “GM” has become a lightning rod for much broader public anxiety . . . There is a need to reframe and widen the public debate to encourage a more productive conversation.’ Labour MP Andrew Miller, who chairs the committee, accused anti-GM groups of propagating ‘false claims’ and ‘misleading statements regarding safety’. He said: ‘The scientific evidence is clear that crops developed using genetic modification pose no more risk to humans, animals or the environment than equivalent crops developed using more “conventional” techniques.’ Yesterday George Eustice, the Tory farming minister, told the National Farmers Union conference in Birmingham that there was a need to have a ‘grown-up conversation’ about GM, adding: ‘We should be growing these crops, and we shouldn’t allow non-scientific arguments to muddy the debate.’ But Liz O’Neill, of the campaign group GM Freeze, insisted the proposal was ludicrous. ‘Arguing about the semantics is just a smokescreen,’ she said. ‘All of the crops that are currently producing food and all the ones waiting in line within the EU approvals process are first-generation GM. ‘Looking at what’s coming out of the lab, it is vital to remember any attempt to artificially engineer DNA can cause unexpected and unpredictable effects.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Critic says its 'insulting to the public to suggest they can be fooled'\nSome fear ‘Frankenfoods’ could alter ecosystems and affect health .\nEU laws have stopped GM food from being commercially grown in UK .\nBut MPs say new techniques have rendered old definition misleading ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A bellboy at an Indonesian hotel testified on Thursday that an American man charged with murdering his girlfriend's mother and stuffing the body into a suitcase refused any help in taking a bag to a taxi outside the hotel. Tommy Schaefer, 21, and Heather Mack, 19, are charged with premeditated murder in the death of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, whose badly beaten body was found in a suitcase in a taxi at the five-star St. Regis hotel on the resort island of Bali last August. They are being tried separately by the Denpasar District Court and face possible death by firing squad if found guilty. The first witness to testify at Schaefer's trial, a bellboy named Arifin, said he saw the couple taking a suitcase on a baggage cart toward the lobby on August 12. Scroll down for video . Tommy Schaefer, 21, (pictured left today) and Heather Mack, 19, (right) are charged with premeditated murder in the death of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, whose badly beaten body was found in a suitcase at a luxury Bali hotel last August . A bellboy at the St. Regis hotel in Bali (above) testified that an American man charged with murdering his girlfriend's mother and stuffing the body into a suitcase refused any help in taking a bag to a taxi . The first witness to testify at Schaefer's trial, a bellboy named Arifin, said he saw the couple (pictured above today) taking a suitcase on a baggage cart toward the lobby on August 12 . He said he asked them about the hotel bill, which according to a receptionist hadn't been paid, but Mack (pictured behind bars today) refused to respond . He said he asked them about the hotel bill, which according to a receptionist hadn't been paid, but Mack refused to respond. 'They asked me to call a taxi, but they refused when I offered to help put the bag into the taxi,' he said. 'They argued that the contents were fragile, and refused to be assisted.' Arifin, who uses a single name, said he heard about the murder later from police. The second witness was I Putu Adi Marta, a technician who examined the hotel's security videos on August 12. Bump on show: Mack was taken to hospital earlier this month for an immediate check-up because she was in pain and had lost blood - medics later confirmed her baby was safe . A photo taken on August 12, 2014 shows a policeman (R) looking at the suitcase that Sheila von Wiese-Mack's body was allegedly found stuffed inside . A set of blood stained sheets were also reportedly found inside the piece of luggage . According to an indictment, Schaefer battered 62-year-old von Wiese-Mack (pictured) with a fruit bowl handle in her room at the St. Regis following an argument over the hotel bill . 'I was asked to check because a couple, a man and a woman, were said to have escaped without paying the hotel bill,' he said. Marta said the video recordings showed that Schaefer and Mack used the emergency stairs several times to go between the third and sixth floors. Mack and her mother were staying in a room on the third floor, while Schaefer was staying on the sixth floor. 'The man walked up and down from the third to the sixth floor, changed his shirt once and brought a white cloth,' he said. 'They also were shown bringing a large package from the third to the sixth floor.' A police officer also testified that he was among five police who arrested the couple on August 13 at the Bali Wisata Hotel in the Kuta area, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the St. Regis hotel. 'First they refused to be taken without being accompanied by lawyers from their government,' I Made Ariyana said. Prosecutors said before visiting Bali, Mack had suggested that Schaefer hire someone for $50,000 to kill her mother, who objected to their relationship . The indictment says Mack, who is seven months' pregnant, helped stuff her mother's body into the suitcase by sitting on it to enable Schaefer to close it - they then put it in a taxi and never returned . Behind bars: Schaefer, pictured today, and Mack face a maximum penalty of death by firing squad if found guilty . He said they also refused to talk or be photographed at the Kuta police station. Schaefer did not object to any of the testimony. Prosecutors said before visiting Bali, Mack had suggested that Schaefer hire someone for $50,000 to kill her mother, who objected to their relationship. According to the indictment, Schaefer battered 62-year-old von Wiese-Mack with a fruit bowl handle in her room following an argument over the hotel bill. It says Mack, who is seven months' pregnant, helped stuff her mother's body into the suitcase by sitting on it to enable Schaefer to close it. The indictment says they then placed the suitcase in the trunk of a taxi and told the driver they were going to check out of the hotel and would return, but never did." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Heather Mack, 19, is charged with premeditated murder of her socialite mother Sheila von Wiese-Mack .\nShe allegedly watched as her boyfriend, Tommy Schaefer, hit von Wiese-Mack with a fruit bowl in her room at the St. Regis hotel in Bali last August .\nAccording to the indictment, Mack, who is seven months' pregnant, helped stuff her mother's body into the suitcase by sitting on it .\nThe couple then reportedly placed the suitcase in the trunk of a taxi and told the driver they'd return after checking out of the hotel, but never did .\nA bellboy named Arifin, said he saw the couple taking a suitcase on a baggage cart toward the lobby on August 12 .\nMack and Schaefer are being tried separately by the Denpasar District Court and face possible death by firing squad if found guilty ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The teenage daughter of one of Australia's richest men has successfully challenged her father's will in court after claiming she is entitled to a $2.5 million house, a $100,000 wedding, a diamond encrusted grand piano and two cars. Olivia Jacqueline Mead, 19, won a claim to $25 million dollars, an increase from the $3 million trust fund originally left to her when her iron ore magnate father Michael Wright died in 2012. Ms Mead claimed that the amount left to her from her father's estimated worth of $1 billion was insufficient and would not be able to provide her with advancement in life, reported Nine News. Olivia Jacqueline Mead, 19, won a claim to $25 million dollars, an increase from the $3 million trust left to her by mining magnate Michael Wright . The 19-year-old told the Western Australian Supreme Court that she needed a home five times the Perth median price ($2.5 million), $10,000 each year for fashion accessories including Tiffany and Co sunglasses and $100,000 for a wedding when she ties the knot. Her list of claims also included an Audi A4 and a Toyota Tarago for when she has children, as well as a diamond-encrusted bass guitar worth $250,000 and a limited edition Kuhn Bosendorfer grand piano. In a summons filed in December 2012, Ms Mead also claimed to have been left without adequate funds for her proper maintenance, support, education and advancement in life from her father's estate in the bequeath to be held in trust until she was 30. On Thursday, Master Craig Sanderson of the Western Australian Supreme Court agreed, saying Mr Wright did not make adequate provision for his youngest child from his 'colossal' estate. 'The deceased had a vast fortune and he was in the fortunate position of being able to provide for all of the parties who had a claim on his bounty,' Master Sanderson said. While the 19-year-old had been included in the trust, the structure meant that Ms Mead might have received very little as the will stated that she could receive 'up to' $3 million. The judge also found that the will had been worded in an 'unwieldy' way, and that her fate was in the hands of the executor of the will, David Lemon, whom Ms Mead had never met, and whom had close ties with other family members. Master Sanderson found the situation 'unreasonable', and said that the will 'could operate in an entirely oppressive fashion', potentially excluding her as a beneficiary if she was convicted of a drink driving offence. Olivia Jacqueline Mead, 19, claimed that a $3 million trust fund left to her when her iron ore magnate father Michael Wright (pictured) died in 2012 is inadequate . Ms Mead, pictured outside the Western Australia Supreme Court on Thursday, won $25 million of the estate . Ms Mead was suing her two half-sisters who had already been awarded $400 million of their father's estate . 'It may even be the case if she was suspected of involvement with someone who used an illicit substance she could be excluded,' he said. One of the clauses of the will stated that if the plaintiff converted to Buddhism, or perhaps Islam - or even was associated with someone who practised those faiths - she would be an 'excluded person'. Master Sanderson found the clause 'an extraordinary proposition' and that she would have to give up her Australian birthright of freedom of religion. Master Sanderson said the $25 million should be paid to Ms Mead in a lump sum. The rest of the estate will pass to Ms Mead's half-sisters, Leonie Baldock and Alexandra Burt, who will get about $10 million each minus about $1 million for legal costs. Ms Mead is now suing her father's other two children - Leonie Baldock and Alexandra Burt - and the executor of her father's will, David Lemon. The matter was heard in the Supreme Court of Western Australia on Monday . 'That is on top of the $400 million they already have and they can rest easy in the knowledge their half-sister will be financially secure for the rest of her life,' he said. Mr Wright was estimated to be worth $1.5 billion when he died at 74 and was the son of Peter Wright, who co-founded Hancock Prospecting and Wright Prospecting with Lang Hancock - Gina Rinehart's father. The late mining heir was married four times and fathered three children, two of whom are involved in the Western Australia family business. Ms Mead is now suing her father's other two children - Leonie Baldock and Alexandra Burt - and the executor of her father's will, David Lemon. Ms Mead claimed in court she will need $300 a week for utilities, $800 a week for food and alcohol, $150 a week for fine wine and $300 a week for clothing. The university student, who appeared in court on Monday, said her relationship with her father was 'sporadic'. The defendants in the matter are executor David Lemon, Leonie Angela Maynard Baldock, Alexandra Odette Burt and VOC Group Ltd. Ms Baldock, who is also Mr Wright's daughter, took over the reins at Wright Prospecting shortly after he died when she was aged 40. The VOC Group is related to the Voyager Estate winery in Margaret River bought by Mr Wright - who was reportedly not a drinker - in 1991." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Olivia Mead, daughter of the late Michael Wright, won a claim to $25 million .\nShe was originally left a $3 million trust which she said was inadequate .\nHer iron ore magnate father died in 2012 and was estimated to be worth $1.5 billion .\nOn Thursday, the WA Supreme Court agreed with her claims that the funds were insufficient for 'advancement of life' as well as education and support .\nThe Judge found that the will was 'unwieldy' and exclusionary .\nIt included stipulations that she not convert to an Eastern religion .\nShe claimed she was entitled to a $2.5 million house, a $100,000 wedding and $10,000 per year for accessories and handbags ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It took 60 chefs, 600 wait staff and 40 management staff to cater to 4,000 guests at last night's BRITs . Music superstars Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Rita Ora as well as Hollywood A-listers Robert Pattinson and Russell Crowe feasted on a banquet of British ingredients at the pre-award dinner in O2 Arena. Star-studded guests tucked into Japanese-inspired starters, and a main course two-types of beef for the meat-eaters, and mushroom mille-feuille for vegetarians. Not on the menu: Ant and Dec presenting the Brit Awards which took place last night at the O2 Arena . Guest tucked into dishes such as quintessential British dish, Wellington of slow-cooked beef (file photo) Dessert was a sugary-sweet overload of sherbet fountains, puffed meringue, lemon posset and Chantilly whirl. The awards were catered for by event caterers Payne and Gunter who have been looking after The BRIT Awards for several years. The menu was British, seasonal and elegant – with a touch of fun. There was the use British ingredients wherever possible: lamb farmed in the West Country, vegetables from Devon and Lincolnshire, herbs from Suffolk, and micro-leaf and cresses from Westlands, part of the leaf initiative linking farming and the environment. The three course meal was served to guests in the two hours before the show proper started at O2 Arena. Starter: Dorset wasabi and green tea panna cotta, tosaka (seaweed) salad, salted edamame, lotus root crisps, yuzu soy dressing, smoked tofu and pickled daikon (winter radish). Main course: Wellington of slow-cooked rib wrapped in brioche dough, slow-roast fillet of West Country beef, Lincolnshire savoy cabbage and celereiac puree . Veggie main course: Woodland mushroom millefeuille, wild mushroom arancini, roulade of aubergine, shallot and red pepper . Dessert: Sherbet fountain with pistachio cake, lemon posset and Chantilly whirl, puffed meringue, lemon sherbet dust and liquorice stick. Star-studded bash: Rita Ora dancing at the BRIT Awards after party . There were 60 chefs, 600 wait staff and 40 management staff making sure events went smoothly last night. In addition, three temporary kitchens were constructed. Set-up started at 9am yesterday morning and continued through to the peak pressure point of serving dinner, which was between 5.30 and 7.30pm. During the show itself, the catering teams were busy setting up the party area and readying bars for the after-show party." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "More than 4,000 guests tucked into sumptuous three-course menu .\nRegional UK ingredients featured heavily in the contemporary menu .\nJapanese inspired starter, and classic British flavours for main course ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "As many as 40 Australian women are being groomed to become 'jihadi brides' for Islamic State militants fighting in the Middle East, where they were forced into becoming sex slaves or suicide bombers. Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop told parliament on Wednesday one-fifth of foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq were now women. She said 30 to 40 of these women were thought to be Australians who were supporting or engaging in terrorist activity. Scroll down for video . Amira Karroum, a former Gold Coast girl, is thought to have travelled to Syria to fight for Islamic State and has since died . Julie Bishop has revealed up to 40 Australian women have joined Islamic State in the Middle East . 'Young women are joining Daesh [Islamic State], yet they are being exploited in the most appalling way,' Ms Bishop said. 'They are being used by men who know nothing but hate, used as sexual slaves, manipulated for propaganda and recruitment purposes and in some cases ending their lives as suicide bombers. 'Many are being radicalised online, seduced by slick exploitation of social media to spread Daesh's depraved narrative.' The comments come after ASIO director-general Duncan Lewis confirmed the overwhelming majority of Australians who had returned home after fighting in Syria and Iraq did so more than two years ago. 'I can say that the vast majority of those 30 returned to Australia before there was even an ISIL [also known as IS], before the caliphate was declared,' Mr Lewis said. Some had been fighting for different sides in the Syrian civil war. Australian jihadi Mohamed Elomar is just one of Islamic State militants in Syria who have been accused of trying to recruit people . She said they were being exploited and used as sex slaves or suicide bombers for terrorist group . Khaled Sharrouf (right) is another Australian who is known as an Islamic State fighter . Mr Lewis refused to detail the breakdown of numbers in terms of those who had returned in the past two years. The 30 who had returned presented varying degrees of threat to the community, and were included in a 'matrix' that evaluates and prioritises the seriousness of the cases. 'We do not have a watchlist as such,' Mr Lewis said. 'We manage... the threat that is presented and the prioritising of that threat and then the attention that is given to that particular threat.' The increase in women joining or supporting IS was a 'relatively recent phenomenon'. It has been reported that some of the women were fighting for Islamic State, but that others were being traded as sex slaves in Syria and Iraq. Two weeks ago, it was reported several Australian women who had gone to Syria had now become slaves of the terrorist group after their partners were killed. The terrorist group has released a series of a recipes to help wives of jihadists look after their husbands. Above are the ingredients to make pancakes - flour, one egg, a teaspoon of salt and milk . The recipe instructs cooks to put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir them up . Cooks are then told to pour a little oil into the pan and warm to a medium hear, before pouring in the pancake mixture. When the pancake starts bubbling it should be flipped over . Once brown on both sides the pancake is ready to be served. Militants suggest dishing it up with maple syrup or honey . Ms Bishop cited the case of 22-year-old Amira Karroum, who was a former Gold Coast girl, who fled to the Middle East just before Christmas and died in fighting in Syria. 'Her death was not martyrdom, it was a tragic senseless loss,' she said. The government is looking at ways to counter Islamic State propaganda after it was revealed terrorists are serving up pancake recipes online to win over new followers. A national security review report has revealed terror groups such as Islamic State are using 'highly targeted messages to appeal to vulnerable audiences'. The report gives the example of IS releasing a pancake recipe 'designed to feed jihadists after a hard day of fighting'. A rough translation of the recipe website says the pancakes are quickly and easily prepared and best eaten with honey. 'Can supply to mujahideen [fighters] before scurrying out onto the fighting fronts and extend the mujahideen energy and power, God willing. 'Serve them to heroes.' The ingredients needed for power and strength increasing 'date balls' include dates, butter and flour . Terrorist wives are told to take the pips out of the dates and melt the butter . Take the remains of the dates and add the butter then combine with the flour . Cooks then need to role the mixture into the tiny balls before they are ready for their IS fighter husbands . Prime Minister Tony Abbott detailed the terror groups' ploys on Monday during a landmark national security address. IS has also released a guidebook to help young mothers raise a 'Mujahid child'. 'Don't wait until they are seven to start, for it may be too late by then,' it says. The federal government is looking at ways to counter such propaganda, in consultation with Islamic communities. Islamic State first issued the pancake recipes in 2014 along with a recipe for balls of date mush. They instructed the pancakes should be made with egg, sugar, oil, salt, milk and flour. IS have published cartoon videos aimed at encouraging more women to join their cause . The group strictly forbid women from taking part in combat, and so the propaganda films instead focus on how to assist jihad through 'feminine manual labour' Militants are told that the date balls are best eaten during an 'intermission in battle' with coffee or water. 'They contain significant calories, and will extend the power and strength of the Mujahideen, God willing,' the post says. The cookbook was published by the Zora Foundation, an arm of IS that is seeking to recruit women to the cause, and give advice to those already in Syria and Iraq. Their slogan is 'preparing for the honour of jihad' and their online accounts - which post only in Arabic - have attracted thousands of followers so far. IS strictly forbid women from taking part in combat, and so the propaganda films instead focus on how to assist jihad through 'feminine manual labour'. Among the suitable tasks given to women is producing and editing slideshows and film footage, in an effort to make more propaganda, and participating in 'jihadi science' - which is not explained further." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Julie Bishop revealed 30 to 40 Australian women were fighting in Syria .\nShe said they were forced into becoming sex slaves or suicide bombers .\nAustralians who flew home after fighting did so more than two years ago .\nASIO confirmed there were 30 who returned before terror group existed ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Contamination of chicken with a potentially lethal food poisoning bug is getting worse, new evidence revealed today. The proportion of fresh roasting chickens on supermarket shelves carrying campylobacter is up from 70 per cent to 72.9 per cent . At the same time, the number considered highly contaminated rose from 18 per cent to 18.9 per cent, according to figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Simply picking up chickens from a shelf to check the price is also a risk, the FSA warned. It found the proportion of packs contaminated on the outside rose from 6 per cent to 6.8 per cent - or one in 14 packs. Danger: The proportion of fresh roasting chickens on supermarket shelves carrying campylobacter is up from 70 per cent to 72.9 per cent. The bug is Britain’s most common cause of food poisoning . The increase compared to November figures suggest that supermarkets, farmers and processors are not doing enough to protect customers. An estimated 280,000 people fall ill and 100 people die every year because of campylobacter, which is Britain’s most common cause of food poisoning. The FSA says the resulting cost to the UK in terms of NHS treatment and lost productivity due to people being off work sick is a staggering £900 million. The figures come as a European study published today warned about the emergence of new ‘superbug’ versions of campylobacter, which are resistant to antibiotic medicines. As a result, doctors find it increasingly difficult to treat people who fall ill after handling and eating chicken. The FSA says it expects stores to reduce the number of birds that are highly contaminated to no more than 10 per cent by the end of the year. If this target is met - which seems unlikely - the FSA claims it would reduce the number of food poisoning cases by 84,000 and save around 30 lives a year. Brendan Wren, professor of microbial pathogenesis at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, described the situation as ‘scandalous’. The professor, who has studied campylobacter for 25 years, called for urgent action from stores and the government to protect shoppers. An estimated 280,000 people fall ill and 100 people die every year because of campylobacter, which is Britain’s most common cause of food poisoning. The FSA says the resulting cost to the UK in terms of NHS treatment and lost productivity due to people being off work sick is a staggering £900 million. The FSA figures show that Asda came out worst on virtually every measure with a contamination level of 78.9per cent and 31.1per cent at the highest level. By contrast, Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Waitrose saw a fall in the number of birds with the highest contamination. ‘We have legislation to prevent harmful substances in our houses such as asbestos, yet we are happy to allow more than two out three chickens into our kitchens that can cause severe diarrhoea and in some cases can be life threatening,’ he said. ‘It has to be stopped at source and poultry needs to be campylobacter-free, which could be achieved through vaccinating flocks. Supermarkets and government agencies need to take responsibility.’ Professor Wren said a number of vaccines are in development and this work must be accelerated with funding from the government, the industry and, potentially, supermarkets. The FSA figures show that Asda came out worst on virtually every measure with a contamination level of 78.9 per cent and 31.1 per cent at the highest level. By contrast, Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Waitrose saw a fall in the number of birds with the highest contamination. Dr Andreas Karatzas, a food microbiologist at the University of Reading, said contamination on the outside of packs is a real threat. ‘It is particularly concerning that so many chickens are being sold with bacteria on the outside of the packaging. 'This hugely increases the risk of cross-contamination to other food in your supermarket trolley or your fridge,’ he said. Concern: The figures come as a European study published today warned about the emergence of new ‘superbug’ versions of campylobacter (pictured), which are resistant to antibiotic medicines . The FSA today praised M&S for leading the way in tackling the bug. The store has moved to selling chickens in ‘cook in the bag’ packs, paying farmers a bonus if they keep their flocks bug-free, and blast or rapid chilling the birds in an attempt to kill campylobacter. The store’s own most recent survey covering found the proportion of birds contaminated at the highest levels was down to just three per cent in January. Mr Wearne said: ‘We warmly welcome what M&S is doing. It shows that one retailer can achieve the target through a programme of systematic interventions and we think others can, and should, do the same.’ Asda said it has introduced new measures to protect consumers, however these will take time to deliver results. The majority of its chickens are now being sold as ‘roast in the bag’ and it is looking at treating carcasses with Sonostream, which uses steam and ultrasound to kill the bug. Mr Wearne added: ‘Campylobacter is killed by thorough cooking, but it should not be left to consumers to manage the risk. 'It is the most common form of food poisoning in the UK, affecting an estimated 280,000 people a year. ‘Poultry is the source of the majority of these cases, so the industry should be making every effort to ensure chickens are as free from campylobacter as possible before they reach customers. Richard Lloyd, executive director at consumer group Which?, said: ‘It’s unacceptable that we're still seeing such high and rising levels of campylobacter in chicken. 'People need reassurance that supermarkets are doing everything they can to make chicken safe. ‘This problem requires everyone in the food chain, from farmers, to supermarkets, and consumers, to improve practices if we want to cut infection rates.’ Mike Catchpole, chief scientist at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, said doctors are finding it increasingly difficult to treat people infected with superbug versions of campylobacter, which are resistant to antibiotic medicines such as fluoroquinolones. ‘The high levels of resistance to fluoroquinolones observed in campylobacter isolates - from both humans and chickens - are of concern, considering that a large proportion of human campylobacter infections come from handling, preparation and consumption of chicken meat,’ he said. ‘Such high resistance levels reduce the effective treatment options for severe human campylobacter infections.’ The FSA Director of Policy, Steve Wearne, said the onus is on stores to reduce the number of birds that carry high contamination to under 10 per cent by the end of 2015. He admitted the watchdog has no legal powers to punish stores that miss the target, however he said they would be held to account by customers. ‘Time is running out for the industry to take action to meet the target,’ he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "72.9% of fresh roasting chickens are carrying campylobacter, says FSA .\nNumber considered to be 'highly contaminated' rose from 18 to 18.9% .\nSimply picking up chickens from a shelf to check the price is also a risk ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Denver police are finally ready to admit they screwed up by letting an officer receive 40 complaints over nine years on the force--one of which involved him nearly beating a disabled veteran to death--without ever really being punished. Despite having once broken a man's knee cap following a verbal altercation and beating the veteran so badly he flatlined on the street, Officer Shawn Miller never received a punishment that lasted more than two days. In fact, he wasn't punished at all for nearly killing the veteran. However, it may soon cost his employers and the taxpayers of Denver $860,000 for the 2008 incident, reports 7 News Denver. 'We failed': Shawn Miller, the Denver cop seen here harassing an apartment buiilding resident after she hesitated before buzzing him into a building, received 40 complaints over the course of 9 years. Seventeen of them cited excessive force and none resulted in a punishment that lasted over two days . Off the hook: The incident caught on this surveillance camera was one of the few that resulted in suspension for Miller. He wasn't punished at all in 2008 after he beat a disabled veteran so badly he flatlined on the street . That's in addition to the $225,000 the city paid out to Jason Graber, who suffered the broken knee cap in 2011 after he yelled to a speeding Miller to slow down on a Denver street. The Denver Police Department now calls these incidents, and the 38 other complaints made against Miller over the years--17 of which cited excessive force--'warning signs.' 'The warning signs were being flashed at us,' DPD spokesman Matt Murray told 7 News Denver. 'The problem is what we did with them after we got the warning signs.' What they did, in nearly every case, was absolutely nothing. Miller's performance resulted in an automatic review 10 tens between 2007 and 2010, 7 News reports. Each time, Miler's supervisors recommend no response to the alleged infraction. Paying the price: Jason Graber (pictured) suffered a broken kneecap in 2011 after he yelled at a speeding Miller to slow down. Miller exited his cruiser and the beating followed a verbal altercation with Graber, who's since won a $225,000 settlement . Murray admits: . 'We didn't follow through in a way to help correct his behavior to prevent a situation where what we're facing now, where we have liability on the city and liability on the department.' Now, as police and that disabled veteran, James Moore, near an agreement that could pay out as much as $860,000 in damages, that failure to act could soon cost the city in excess of a million bucks. Moore says in a federal lawsuit that he was 'hog tied,' beaten and clubbed by officers Shawn Miller and James Robledo in 2008 after they responded to a noise complaint at his Denver apartment. He accused the pair of attacking him without provocation after he asked them what was going on. Heft pricetag: 'The warning signs were being flashed at us,' DPD spokesman Matt Murray admits. 'The problem is what we did with them after we got the warning signs.' Now the city is reportedly close to offering a disabled veteran who Miller nearly killed an settlement that could exceed $800,000. Pictured is the downtown headqaurters of the Denver police . The officers 'beat Mr. Moore with such brutality while he was helpless on the ground that he lost consciousness, his heart stopped beating and paramedics or law enforcement officers had to administer CPR to save his life,' the complaint said. Lane said Miller has been the target of more than three dozen citizen complaints, and that he has been sued in federal court at least three times. 'Shawn Miller is one of the most violent officers on the Denver force and should not only be fired but prosecuted,' the lawyer said. Murray told Reuters in early February that Miller has never had an excessive force complaint against him upheld after each of the cases was reviewed by the city's independent police monitor. 'I'm not defending or indicting him (Miller), but you have to look at the facts of each case,' Murray said of Miller. After the Moore case is finalized, the department will open up Miller's entire complaint file for the public to see, the commander added. Power trip: The accusations against Miller have now reached a breaking point as the city of Denver nears a settlement that could put the cost of Miller's excessive force at over $1M to taxpayers. Here, Miller speaks to a shopkeeper who called police to report he was being harassed and who Miller subsequently handcuffed ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Officer Shawn Miller has received dozens of complaints in his 9 years with the department but never punished more than two days .\nIn a 2011, Miller broke the kneecap of a man with whom he got into a verbal altercation on the street after the man told him to slow his car down .\nThe city paid out over $200,000 to that man and is now considering awarding $860,000 to a disabled veteran Miller nearly killed in 2008 .\nMiller, meanwhile, has now been placed on desk duty as he's investigated and the force admits 'we were warned, but the department failed'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "They may be described as the 'wolves of the sea', but it turns out that the killer whale is more closely related to the cow than the predatory canine. A new study has also revealed that walruses may actually be more deserving of the majestic title than the orca that hunt them. Genetic analysis of three species of marine mammal has also revealed that the gentle manatee - often called the sea cow - is more closely related to elephants. Killer whales (left) may be known as the 'wolves of the sea' but are genetically more similar to cows (right) The research shows that killer whales and cows share a common ancestor while walruses share one with dogs and manatees evolved from the ancestors of elephants. They may not appear to be related, but hippos have long been thought to share an ancient ancestor with whales. Now researchers have uncovered the 28 million-year-old molars of an ancestor of the hippo that has finally provided direct proof of their link with whales. Palaeontologists at France's University of Montpellier say the long extinct relative of hippos came from a group of plant eating, semi-aquatic mammals with even toed hooves called anthracothere. They have named the new species Epirigenys lokonensis - 'epiri' means hippo in the Turkana language and Lokone after the discovery site. Until now, the oldest known fossil of a hippo ancestor dated from about 20 million years ago, while cetacean remains aged 53 million years have been found. Scientists say the new fossil suggests hippos could be the closest living relative of whales left on the land. It suggests mammals returned to the sea on several occasions during their evolutionary history and then separately evolved similar physiological traits - a process known as convergent evolution. Andrew Foote, a researcher at the centre for geogenetics at the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen, who led the study, that despite all looking similar, sea mammals were surprisingly different genetically. Speaking to Danish newspaper Videnskab, he said: 'From the outside these animals look alike, but they are radically different on a genetic level.' Mammals are thought to have first started returning to the sea around 60 million years ago as land mammals started moving into shallow marine environments to feed. Scientists have long thought that mammals invaded the oceans in two pushes - once in the early Eocene, about 56 million years ago - leading to whales, dolphins and manatees. The second push came in the Oligocene about 30 million years ago led to seals and walruses. However, the new research suggests prehistoric land mammals may have invaded the oceans on other occasions too. The researchers compared the genomes of killer whales, walruses and manatees with those of dogs, cows and elephants. They may not look alike, but the walrus on the left has a shared ancestor with the grey wolf on the right . They analysed the genomes to find out which parts had undergone major changes since the species separated from common ancestors millions of years ago. Their study, which is published in the journal Nature Genetics, showed that surprisingly the marine mammals were genetically quite different. Indeed, the killer whales were found to share more of their genome with cows than with their marine cousins while walruses were closer to the dog family. The findings suggests that walruses and seals share a common ancestor with modern wolves and dogs while orca evolved from a shared ancestor with the more docile cow. Manatees (pictured left0 share their genetic evolution with the largest mammal on land, the elephant (right) It means that the nickname given to killer whales - wolves of the sea - due to their highly predatory tendencies and ability to hunt in packs, may have to be revised. Indeed walruses often fall prey to killer whales, but may be more deserving of the title. Manatees, which are large, slow moving herviorous mammals that live in the shallow coastal waters of the Carribean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and West Africa. Fossilised remains of ancient manatees have been found around Florida that date back 45 million years. Dr Foote and his colleagues, however, have now found that manatees are more closely related to the largest land mammal on the planet - the elephant. It is thought that they split from elephants around 60 million years ago. Although elephants are land mammals, they are known to swim and use their trunks as snorkels as above . Dr Foote said: 'Surprisingly, we found an unexpectedly high level of convergence along the combined branches of the terrestrial sister taxa - cow, dog and elephant - to the marine mammals.' The study showed that the three species of marine mammal had undergone what is known as genetic substitutions in their DNA. The scientists found just 15 genes that appear to have been affected by these substitutions, suggesting they the different species had evolved the corresponding physiological traits separately. This means that their similar topedo-shaped bodies and tail shaped hindlimbs were shaped side-by-side by the ecological demands of living in the ocean rather than a common ancestor. Killer whales are highly intelligent and hunt in packs (as above) which has led to comparisons with wolves . Among these were gene substitutions that play a role in bone formation that the scientists believe may have helped early shallow diving species such as the manatee and walrus to overcome neutral buoyancy. Similarly they said changes to the same genes could have allowed deep diving species to overcome this buoyancy. Other changes may be involved in heart beat regulation during diving and making blood more viscoius to increase the amount of oxygen it can carry to muscles. Dr Foote told Videnskab: 'We were certain that for the tail and fins we'd see convergent evolution in the same genes, however, we did not. 'The animals had found other genetic pathways to achieve the same physiological result.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scientists at the University of Copenhagen compared the genomes of killer whales, walruses and manatees with those of dogs, cows and elephants .\nKiller whales - which are nicknamed the wolves of the sea - were found to share more of their genes with cows than the other species of mammal .\nWalruses were shown to have more in common with dogs and wolves .\nManatees, also called sea cows, were most closely related to elephants .\nThe findings suggest the marine mammals evolved down separate paths ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Etiquette expert William Hanson claims politicians should not brag about their conquests . Yet another example of ‘over-sharing’ has come to our attention. This time from the new Casanova of the Commons, shadow chancellor Ed Balls. Speaking to LBC, the Labour politician responded to a new survey that has found him to be one of the supposed best lovers in parliament; he explained that he was a ‘long, slow lover’ in bed. As to why the Shadow Chancellor thought anyone would like to know these intimate details as to what he does with his… well… balls is the operative question. He may be Christian Gray incarnate once the (always rather generous) suit comes off but as one of our elected representatives just, as voters, we don’t want to know. Yet over-sharing our conquests now seems to be the done thing and whereas once a gentleman would never have kissed and told, now you are a nobody if you don’t broadcast the news on radio stations, or, on a more domestic level, on social media or loudly to a your friend in a coffee shop, with who knows how many people unwittingly privy to the details of the cut and thrust. I wrote a few weeks ago about chivalry being on life support due to ‘wimmin’ but it is also due to the continuing lapses in common sense and decency of men that too has contributed to the long, slow murder of chivalry. The survey as to who would be the best lover in the House of Commons was issued by everyone’s favourite parenting website Mumsnet (who clearly still have too much time on their hands if they are wasting time and money commissioning pointless surveys like this and forgetting to get on with actually raising their children). It’s not just dim politicos that have failed to get over the need to brag about their conquests. We were (rightly) aghast when in 2011 one of that year’s X Factor wannabes Frankie Cocozza flashed his flabby bottom on our screens with each of his Spanish notches tattooed across his posterior; the only thing worse than the ink itself was the smug sense of accomplishment on the hopeful’s face. Ed Balls, pictured left, and right with wife and Labour MP Yvette Cooper confessed to being a 'love, slow lover' during an interview about a Mumsnet survey on LBC radio . An intimate act is exactly that – something that happens in our private life, although clearly these lives are now not as private as they should be. I put this over-sharing about our sex lives in the same bracket as public displays of affection: any affection, whether a kiss on the lips, a cuddle or more, is something special to be shared with the two people involved. Showing it off to others, physically or verbally, devalues it, cheapens the act and the people involved. At least with a PDA the ‘showing off’ is consensual, whereas the over-sharing of what goes once in the bedroom is more often not. How does Yvette Cooper feel about her Mr Dynamo discussing this in such a public fashion? I doubt it will lead to further ‘long, slow’ sessions in the coming weeks. But, politicians have been trying pathetically to be our friends since the 1997 election campaign. No longer can then just be satisfied with getting on with running the country but they must pander to their own insecurities and be ‘liked’ as well. Do they think we care? Maybe the now Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg only got to where he is today by announcing in 2008 that he has slept with around 30 women? One surge in his polls too many causing his electability to blossom, perhaps. Former premier Tony Blair won the bad sex award for a particularly churning description of sex with Cherie – I will not reprint it here. Again, why he felt the need to let us all know what the couple were like behind the closed black shiny door is a good question. Power attracts, we know that, but real power doesn’t need to reveal cheap details in attempts to get our own juices flowing. That said, we should have seen this revelation coming: how many days until the election from today? 69… . When to ‘put out’ Anyone worth entering into a loving and fruitful relationship with won’t ‘put out’ (awful phrase) on the first date, and not really the second. The norm now is that something may happen on the third date, although this is largely the accepted standard in America that thanks to the Friends generation has been adopted worldwide. We Brits used to keep our legs crossed and swords sheathed a bit longer than the third date. Keep your mouth shut . Telling one or two close and trusted friends how your date went is understandable but chose your time and place. The coffee shop may be a good venue to catch up on news but the nice elderly couple to your left, who had been enjoying their extra wet Americanos, need not know of your extra hot exploits. You can refuse to answer . Don’t feel pressured into talking about something that is going to make you feel uncomfortable. If a friend asks you, perhaps misjudging the moment, then you are perfectly at liberty to not answer, or instead deploy a cunning euphemism that may satisfy their thirst for gossip but spare you from being tempted to go into details. That awkward moment when… . Think about it – it’s been six months since you made it official with your former date and now boy/girlfriend. You’re both at a dinner party hosted by your friend who, after one or two many helpings of a Sémillon, lets slip some intimate detail that they had forgotten you had told them seven months ago whilst you were using sex chat as a means to bond with them… How do you think your special one will feel? Wanted? Loved? Like she’s bagged a real gent? Think again… . William Hanson is author of The Bluffer's Guide To Etiquette." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "William Hanson says voters don't want to know about MPs' love lives .\nBelieves it is contributing to 'long, slow murder of chivalry'\nIntimate acts should be kept private and not 'over-shared'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 22-year-old woman has been accused of arranging an armed shakedown of her ex-boyfriend because he cheated on her. Sarah Matherly was identified locally as the alleged organizer of a stick-up scheme targeting her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Szwadjer. Szwadjer has claimed he was attacked and robbed in a Hollywood, Florida motel room - and that Matherly also tried to force him to give her more money in a second incident. Suspect: Sarah Matherly, left, has been accused of leading a robbery against her ex-boyfriend Daniel Szwadja, right, because he was unfaithful to her . Citing an arrest report, WPLG reported that Szwajder was instructed by Matherly to visit her at a motel. However, two men were there lurking in wait. According to the television station, Szwajder told authorities he was placed in a choke hold by a man who said: 'You know what this is. Give me everything.' At the same time, Matherly reportedly entered a bathroom. Referring to the arrest report, WPLG said Szwajder claimed he was held at gunpoint by the second man and handed over $46, a debit card, a wallet, an identification card and a gold chain. Szwajder claimed Matherly said in a phone call 'That's what you get for cheating on me' following the holdup, the television station reported. Szwadjer reportedly told authorities that his ex-girlfriend warned if he failed to hand over more money she would 'send these guys over to your mom's house'. Szwajder identified a man from the first incident when he went to the designated spot, kept going in his car and contacted authorities, according to WPLG. NBC 6 South Florida reported that Matherly faces charges of extortion and robbery with a firearm. Broward Judge John Hurley ordered that she be held on $7,500 bond, the television station reported. Hurley reportedly mandated Matherly submit to weekly drug tests upon getting released, and that she must either return to school or find an occupation. According to NBC 6 South Florida, a lawyer for Matherly said the 22-year-old knew nothing of the holdup, having been in a different room. A Facebook profile for Matherly says she graduated from Western High School in 2010. Former couple: Daniel Szwadjer, seen left and right with his ex-girlfriend Sarah Matherly, has claimed he was attacked and robbed in a motel room - and that she said 'That's what you get for cheating on me'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sarah Matherly, 22, has been accused of leading a robbery against her ex-boyfriend Daniel Szwadjer .\nThe robbery reportedly took place at a motel in Hollywood, Florida .\nMatherly, 22, allegedly was in a bathroom as two men robbed Szwadjer .\nShe faces charges of extortion and robbery with a firearm ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two quick-footed llamas that dashed in and out of traffic in a Phoenix-area retirement community were captured by authorities on Thursday, causing a stir in the streets and on social media. A large, white llama and a smaller, black llama darting through the streets of Sun City during the lunch hour causing cars and golf carts stopped in their tracks because of the wayward livestock. The animals galloped along the sidewalk, through manicured yards and along street medians. Authorities have lassoed two quick-footed llamas who had dashed in and out of traffic in a Phoenix-area retirement community and caused a stir on social media . A large, white llama and a smaller, black llama darted through the streets of Sun City during lunch hour causing cars and golf carts to stop in their tracks because of the wayward livestock . The animals galloped along the sidewalk, through manicured yards and along street medians . The streets looked more like a rodeo arena as several people tried to lasso both llamas. Their televised breakout quickly inspired a Twitter account and several hashtags including #LlamasonTheLoose, #llamadrama and #TEAMLLAMAS. Someone also started a Twitter account with the handle @SunCityLlamas. The user tweeted that the idea was inspired by someone starting an account for a bear that caused a frenzy by running around the Phoenix suburb of Mesa on Christmas Day. The animal was captured days later. The llamas thwarted numerous attempts by Maricopa County sheriff's deputies and bystanders to round them up before they were roped into custody. The black llama was captured first. The white one was nabbed after two men in the back of a moving pickup truck repeatedly threw out a lasso. It took three men in all to secure the rope. Both animals were escorted to a waiting horse trailer. The entire ordeal lasted about an hour. It was unknown if the llamas were anyone's pets. The black llama was lassoed first, leaving the white llama to roam the streets alone for a short while . The runaway llamas quickly caused a stir on social media with several hashtags including, #LlamasonTheLoose and one person linking their escape to shamed news anchor Brian Williams ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Two quick-footed llamas darted through the streets of Sun City, Arizona, on Thursday afternoon .\nA large, white llama and a smaller, black llama caused cars and golf carts to stop in their tracks .\nDespite the best intentions of bystanders and Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies to intervene, the llamas bolted deeper into the neighborhood .\nThe pair got separated and the black llama was lassoed first, leaving the white llama to roam the streets alone for a short while before being captured .\nThe runaway llamas quickly caused a stir on social media with several hashtags including #LlamasonTheLoose ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "TV and radio presenter Glenn Wheeler has woken from an induced coma after being struck on his scooter by a van on the way to work three weeks ago. Wheeler's family released a statement on Thursday saying that the 2GB and Channel 7 presenter was in the 'very early and delicate stages of resting his brain and other injuries' after coming out of the coma over the weekend. 'He continues to show signs that he's with us and at times we feel he hasn't lost his sense of humour', the statement said of the 54-year-old who has always been known for his fun-loving attitude. The breakfast radio host was knocked off his scooter on his way to work at the radio station by a Mitsubishi Star Wagon at the intersection of Woolooware Road and Caronia Avenue, in Sydney's south, about 4pm on January 31. Scroll down for video . TV and radio presenter Glenn Wheeler has woken from an induced coma after being struck on his scooter by a van on the way to work three weeks ago . 'He continues to show signs that he's with us and at times we feel he hasn't lost his sense of humour,' his family said in a statement . The Morning Show presenter suffered serious head and internal injuries and was airlifted by helicopter to hospital where he remained in an induced coma at St George Hospital until last weekend. The family has asked for visitors to be patient and considerate of Wheeler's fragile condition. 'We know however that the road to recovery is very long and at times at the request of ICU medical staff, we need to allow him time to rest and therefore need to keep his visitors to a minimum, the statement said. 'Once he has progressed further we of course will encourage those close to him to come and see the great man and spur him on in his recovery.' The 2GB and Channel 7 presenter was in the 'very early and delicate stages of resting his brain and other injuries' after coming out of the coma over the weekend . The family has asked for visitors to be patient and considerate of Wheeler's fragile condition . The Morning Show presenter was knocked off his scooter after he was hit by a Mitsubishi Star Wagon on January 31 . The driver of the car, a 59-year-old woman has been charged with negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and not giving way to an oncoming vehicle at an unmarked intersection. The woman was not injured in the collision but was arrested and taken to Sutherland Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests before being taken to Miranda Police Station. Photographs show Wheeler's badly damaged Piaggio scooter following the crash while the wagon has been seized by police and taken to a holding yard for examination. Friends and loved ones took to social media at the time to send their wishes and support. One of Wheeler's close friends, Ben Damon posted on Twitter saying: 'At hospital with everybody's mate Glenn Wheeler. Signs are much improved. Will be slow process but appears in time the great man will be ok!' Photographs show the 54-year-old's badly damaged Piaggio scooter following the crash . Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a crash between a Mitsubishi and scooter . Wheeler’s family first released a statement the day after the crash saying he was facing a 'long road to recovery.' 'The impact left him with a severed artery in one leg and other significant injuries to various parts of his body. There’s some bleeding on the brain but scans have come back with encouraging results,' a family statement read. Rebecca Maddern who is currently a Melbourne correspondent on Sunrise and is also a presenter and reporter on Seven News also sent her support. 'So saddened to hear about accident. Thoughts are with you, big hugs xxx,' said Maddern. While close friend and colleague Ben Fordham also tweeted his support saying: 'Big love to legend @glennwheeler who has been involved in a serious road incident and is lucky to be alive. Stable condition.' The Mitsubishi wagon was seized by police and taken to a holding yard for further examination . The 59-year-old female driver was charged with negligent driving and not giving away to oncoming traffic . One of Wheeler's close friends, Ben Damon took to Twitter to share his support to the TV presenter . The breakfast radio show host was knocked off his scooter by a Mitsubishi wagon at the intersection of Woolooware Road and Caronia Avenue . Executive producer for the Morning Show, Sarah Stinson, has worked with Wheeler on the Morning Show since it began five years ago. She told the Daily Mail Australia that the news came as a huge shock to all the programme's team. 'Glenn is a lovable larrakin and one of the most enthusiastic members of our team, so it's awful what has happened,' she said. 'Glenn has a real presence. From the moment he walks into a room you area aware of him. He's one of the funniest people I've ever met. 'We love him and we're all praying for a full recovery. 'Glenn is a close and dear part of our team at the Morning Show on Seven. Our thoughts and prayers are with Glenn and his family. 'We've a very close-knit team so we've been really rattled by the news.' Sunrise presenter and reporter Rebecca Maddern shows her support for Wheeler and his family . Fellow 2GB presenter Ben Fordham also sent a message to Wheeler wishing him a speedy recovery . Wheeler was airlifted to hospital with serious head and internal injuries after the horrific crash . Morning Show host Larry Emdur showed his support for Wheeler with this message on Instagram . The family statement explained that when he was hit by the car the impact left him with a severed artery in one leg and other significant injuries to various parts of his body. 'There's some bleeding on the brain but scans have come back with encouraging results. He's in an induced coma and his condition is stable,' the statement said. 'We're thankful to emergency services, members of the public who offered assistance and the wonderful staff at St. George Hospital. 'We will update everyone when we have more news to share. We will keep you updated on Glenn's condition and progress as we are advised by his family.' Larry Emdur, who is currently co-host of The Morning Show alongside Kylie Gillies, also showed his heartfelt support for Mr Emdur in an Instagram message. Describing the accident as 'incredibly sad news', he said that 'All the prayers, love and strength we can muster being directed to Glenn and his family right now'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "TV and radio presenter has woken from an induced coma after three weeks .\nThe 54-year-old was on his way to work at the radio station on January 31 .\nHe was hit by a Mitsubishi wagon in Woolooware in Sydney’s south .\nThe 59-year-old female driver has been charged with negligent driving .\nHe is in the very early stages of resting his brain and other injuries .\nHis family said he hasn't lost his sense of humour but it will be long road ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Police have launched a hunt for poachers who beheaded 100 deer and left the remains scattered across woodland in Spain. Horrified ramblers in the Castile and Leon region of central Spain stumbled upon the macabre sight during an afternoon stroll. Sickened walker Narela Hinojosa, 37, said: 'It was like something out of a horror film. Police have launched a hunt for poachers who beheaded 100 deer and left the remains scattered across woodland in the Castile and Leon region of central Spain (pictured) 'We came to a clearing in the forest and just saw all these heads and bodies littered all over the place. 'I nearly vomited, it was so gross and the smell was unbearable. 'Most of the heads had antlers missing and some of the carcasses had no legs. 'It looked like a massacre had taken place.' Now animal rights groups have vowed to have the people responsible brought to justice. A spokesman for the Nature Protection Service, a public organisation responsible for nature and the environment, said: 'Preliminary investigations suggest the animals were trapped in snow and weakened by lack of food. 'Hunters took advantage of this and killed them before chopping them up. 'We also have reports from locals saying they had seen people driving cars full of deer heads. 'It is not the first time in these mountains that poachers have taken advantage of the snow and killed animals that are tired and hungry. 'But we have never seen it on this scale before. This type of hunting is illegal and forbidden as the animals have no chance of escape.' Horrified ramblers stumbled upon the macabre sight during an afternoon stroll . A police spokesman said they were now trying to trace the poachers. A local huntsman Melito Muro Manzanares, 49, said: 'They call themselves hunters but this isn't hunting. 'It is poaching at its most barbaric and it brings the sport a bad name. Keeping down the numbers of deer is important for the environment, but it needs to be done at the right time of year, and in the right way.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Police in Spain have launched a hunt for poachers who massacred deer .\n100 deer were decapitated provoking outrage from animal rights groups .\nWalkers in the Castile and Leon region stumbled upon chopped up bodies .\nWARNING: Graphic content ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A suburban Detroit couple who have two older children are adjusting to life after becoming parents to identical triplets — a one-in-a-million birth. The Whiteley family of St. Clair Shores celebrated the one month birthdays Wednesday for Alexander, Nicholas and Timothy. The brothers were born January 25 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, but spent nearly a month in the newborn intensive care unit. The boys are healthy, their mother Lauren Whiteley said. Their older brothers are age 3 and 2. Scroll down for video . A miracle times three: The Whiteley family of St. Clair Shores celebrated the one-month birthdays Wednesday for identical; triplets Alexander, Nicholas and Timothy . 'I always wanted a big family, and I guess this is the way to do it, get them all at once,' Whiteley joked. Many triplets are the result of fertility treatments, but Lauren Whiteley, 32, said she didn't take fertility drugs. She had an ultrasound at about eight or nine weeks to confirm the pregnancy, but didn't know what she was seeing. 'It was the ultrasound tech that kind of left the room, came back and I thought something was wrong,' Whiteley said. 'She said \"No it's good news.\" I said \"Oh my gosh! It's twins, isn't it?\" She said, \"No, I see three.\" This was the shock of a lifetime.' New parents: Michael and Lauren Whiteley, from left, check on their identical triplets Alexander, Timothy and Nicholas at their home on Wednesday . All snuggled up!: The boys were born at 34 weeks via C-section on January 25 naturally, without fertility drugs and without a history of twins in the family . Michael Whiteley, 31, said he asked his wife several times: 'Triplets? Are you sure?' It was very overwhelming.' Multiple births don't run in either of their families. 'Not even twins,' Lauren Whiteley said. Identical triplets also were born December 5 to a woman in Billings, Montana. Dr. Savitri Kumar, a neonatologist at Henry Ford Hospital, said data on identical triplet births by natural conception varies from one in 60,000 to one in 2 million. Most doctors call the chances 'one-in-a-million,' Kumar said. Four sets of triplets were born at the hospital last year, but they weren't identical, she added. 'This is the very first set of identical triplets I have ever seen,' she said. For the Whiteleys, it will help that both sets of grandparents live within a mile, while aunts and uncles also are in the area. The grandparents 'will do what they need done on a day-to-day basis — as far as feeding, getting the kids to and from where they have to go,' said Bob Whiteley. Michael and Lauren Whiteley, from left, admire their identical triplets all sleeping soundly in their cribs ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Whiteley family of St. Clair Shores celebrated the one-month birthdays Wednesday for Alexander, Nicholas and Timothy .\nMany triplets are the result of fertility treatments, but mom Lauren Whiteley, 32, said she didn't use them .\nMultiple births don't run in either of their families. 'Not even twins,' Lauren Whiteley said .\nData on identical triplet births by natural conception varies from one in 60,000 to one in 2 million but most doctors call the chances 'one-in-a-million'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Southern chef, Paula Deen, 68, is set to return to the airwaves after launching a new daily radio show . Disgraced TV chef Paula Deen is set to take over the airwaves with a new daily radio show. The Southern chef, 68, was a popular host on the Food Network for over 13 years before she was sacked over a racism scandal. As well as the daily radio show, Get Cooking with Paul Deen, she will also produce a weekly podcast. 'I had my first day in the studio yesterday and we had so much fun! I cannot wait to bring my vignettes and podcast to listeners around America,' Deen, 68, reportedly told PEOPLE . 'I have a ton of fun tips up my sleeve to make their life a little easier.' Her one minute long daily show will feature tips to help fans both in the kitchen and in life and her live 30-minute weekly show will also include creative director Brandon Branch. The new podcast will be launched on May 1. The celebrity chef, who counted billionaire Oprah Winfrey as one of her close friends has had a tumultuous few years mired by a race hate scandal. In 2012, a former manager at Deen's restaurants in Savannah, Georgia, sued her and her brother for sexual and racial harassment. Lisa T Jackson's lawsuit alleged that Deen and Bubba committed violence, discrimination and racism which ended her five-year employment at Deen's Lady & Sons and Bubba's Seafood and Oyster House eateries in Savannah. In a deposition in court, Deen acknowledged using the ‘N word,’ but not telling racial jokes. In June 2013, she issued a grovelling, tearful video apology for her use of the word. ‘I want to apologize to everybody for the wrong that I've done,’ Deen said in the video statement. ‘I want to learn and grow from this. Inappropriate and hurtful language is totally, totally unacceptable. I've made plenty of mistakes along the way but I beg you, my children, my team, my fans, my partners, I beg for your forgiveness.’ N-word: The celebrity chef counted billionaire Oprah Winfrey as one of her close friends but has had a tumultuous few years mired by a race hate scandal . Since then, her vast food empire has taken a hit and many of her fans have deserted her. She was dropped by The Food Network and a host of other sponsors. In the wake of the scandal fans sent origami-folded butter wrappers to the Food Network and other companies that dropped the popular chef and cookbook author as a sign of protest. In February last year she told People magazine: ‘I feel like 'embattled' or 'disgraced' will always follow my name.’ ‘It's like that black football player who recently came out,’ she said, referring to Michael Sam. ‘He (Sam) said, 'I just want to be known as a football player. I don't want to be known as a gay football player.' I know exactly what he's saying.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Southern chef was a popular Food Network host for 13 years .\nTV chef, 68, is launching a new daily radio show and podcast .\nIn 2013, a former manager at her restaurant sued her for racial harassment .\nThe celebrity chef became embroiled in a scandal over use of the N-word .\nDeen said she feels 'embattled' or 'disgraced' will always follow her name ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 69-year-old pilot and his two middle-aged female passengers crawled free from the mangled wreckage of a helicopter with barely a scratch after it crashed on the way to a funeral. Retired company director Paul Barnes was flying his partner Margaret Wilks, 53, and her friend to the memorial service of a family friend when he was forced to make a crash landing. He landed the £200,000 Robinson R44 Raven on farmland outside the village of Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire after the engine failed. But the helicopter skidded and flipped on its side after landing in the mud, leaving the three people trapped inside. Pilot Paul Barnes, 69, and his two female passengers survived after his £200,000 helicopter (pictured) crashed on the way to a funeral . Mr Barnes, who has been flying for 20 years, said he is planning to go out again tomorrow and is already looking to purchase or rent another helicopter . 'It was very unfortunate and I was concerned that the engine might catch fire and the helicopter would blow up. But fortunately we all managed to crawl out from under the seatbelts and smash our way free. 'We had only been flying for about three minutes when I noticed the warning light was flashing. Either there was a problem with an engine or the propeller blades, but we started going into auto-rotation and made a crash landing. 'We landed in the mud and because it was so slippery the helicopter tipped over onto one side. Luckily none of us were injured and we escaped with just a few cuts and bruises.' Mr Barnes, his partner and her friend Bernadette Taylor, aged in her 50s, then made their way across two fields with all their luggage. The helicopter crash landed at around 11am on Wednesday and emergency services raced to the scene expecting serious casualties. The pilot was flying his partner Margaret Wilks, 53, and her friend Bernadette Taylor to the memorial service of a former test pilot in Sussex . But the pilot and two female escaped without any serious injuries. They had taken off from a friend's farmland in Salford, Milton Keynes, and were planning to land on a private site in Witchill, Sussex. All three were on their way to the funeral of family friend John Dixon, whose brother was a retired test pilot for Robinsons. Once they had all been assessed by paramedics, Mr Barnes drove both women to the funeral service. Mr Barnes, who has been flying for 20 years, said he is planning to go out again tomorrow and is already looking to purchase or rent another helicopter. The former director of Fleet Street Travel said: 'I'll definitely be flying again tomorrow. This won't put me off at all. I just need to go out flying again as soon as possible. The pilot landed the Robinson R44 Raven on farmland just a mile from the M1 outside the village of Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire . Five police cars and a fire engine arrived to find the two women and pilot had kicked their way out of the wreckage . 'Both my partner and her friend were absolutely fine as well. We were all unhurt and that's the main thing. 'I'm hoping there will now be an investigation into exactly why the engine failed.' Inspector Tracey Day, of Bedfordshire Police, said: 'The passengers are very lucky to be alive. 'It's usually quite unlikely you are going to get to a helicopter crash and find you have got survivors. 'I was very pleased when I got there to find three people with cuts and bruises, but everyone had walked away relatively unscathed.' The Air Accident Investigation Bureau said it is currently investigating the incident. A spokesman for Bedfordshire Fire said: 'We arrived at the scene together with the police and ambulance service and the occupants had managed to get out safely so they were treated for cuts and bruises. 'Very fortunately the three occupants managed to get out and were unhurt apart from the cuts and bruises.' A spokesman from the East of England Ambulance service added that the helicopter had overturned and was upside down on the ground when they arrived." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Paul Barnes, 67, and two female passengers survived helicopter crash .\nHe was flying partner Margaret Wilks, 53, and her friend to funeral .\nAn engine fault forced the experienced pilot to make emergency landing .\nHelicopter skidded on mud and flipped onto its side but all were unhurt .\nThey walked away with cuts and bruises but no serious injuries ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "He has just won an Oscar for his moving portrayal of one of the world’s most famous men. But this is the first photograph of Eddie Redmayne in his latest role ... as a woman. Or, to be exact, a man who became a woman. For he plays transgender pioneer Einar Wegener – later known as Lili Elbe – in The Danish Girl. The movie, set in the 1920s, is a love story about how Wegener, a painter, was persuaded by his wife Gerda Waud (played by Alicia Vikander) – who was also an artist – to pose for her in women’s clothes after one of her models failed to show. In time, he became Lili and started on the transformation into a woman. Scroll down for video . Transformed: Eddie Redmayne as transgender pioneer Einar Wegener in The Danish Girl . Pioneer: Wegener (left), a painter, was persuaded by his wife Gerda Waud to pose for her in women’s clothes after a model failed to show. In time, he became Lili, right, and started on the transformation into a woman . It could hardly be a bigger contrast to Redmayne’s Oscar-winning role as Professor Stephen Hawking in The Theory Of Everything. Redmayne told the Mail that he has been ‘observing the minutiae of feminine physicality’, and to play Lili he worked with movement director Alexandra Reynolds, who also helped him choreograph his movements as Hawking. Redmayne said he started working with Reynolds early in January, when she flew out to LA to help him begin to create his portrait of Lili. ‘We’re looking at everything from a feminine perspective,’ he explained. Eddie called the true story of Wegener and his wife Gerda a study of ‘authenticity, identity and love’. ‘I think it’s the most sensitive role I have played,’ the 33-year-old actor added. He said he had spoken with members of the trans community, to research his role – though, of course, the sexual orientation was in its infancy in the 1920s, and there was little notion of surgery. ‘The danger of surgery was so extreme then,’ Eddie said. ‘It’s such a brave thing that Einar did.’ Method acting: Redmayne, pictured left as Stephen Hawking, told the Mail that he has been ‘observing the minutiae of feminine physicality’, and to play Lili he worked with movement director Alexandra Reynolds . Celebrations: Redmayne grips his Best Actor Oscar as he poses with Jared Leto, left, and Lupita Nyong'o at the Vanity Fair party in Beverly Hills, California, after the Academy Awards ceremony earlier this week . Many of Wegener’s wife Gerda’s most famous works show a coquettish woman with beautiful legs. It later emerged that they were posed for by her husband. Amber Heard, Matthias Schoenaerts and Ben Whishaw will also star in The Danish Girl, which is likely to be a contender for next year’s award season. The Danish Girl, directed by Tom Hooper for Working Title Films, will be distributed by Universal Pictures towards the end of the year." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Actor ‘observing the minutiae of feminine physicality’ for his latest role .\nHe is working with the same woman who helped him portray Hawking .\nThe Danish Girl to be distributed by Universal Pictures later in the year ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An animal-obsessed photographer is looking to eliminate the stereotype of the 'crazy cat lady' by snapping portraits of his male friends and their felines - proving that the agile pets are also man's best friend. David Williams, who lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his own cat, has been photographing his male subjects and their felines since 2009 as part of his project Men & Cats. 'I found the way society genderizes animal ownership very compelling,' he told Daily Mail Online in an email. 'As a portrait photographer I was interested in capturing the relationships of my male friends and their feline friends.' Man's best friend: Grant and his cat Tux posed on a green couch next to a portrait of another feline as a part of photographer David Williams's photo project Men & Cats . Short leash: Mr Williams, who lives in Brooklyn, New York, captured Brian while he took his cat R2-D2 on a daytime stroll through the city . Model felines: Mr Williams photographed Eric and his cats Pup and Bean for this bedroom portrait . The 25-year-old, who will turn 26 this week, added: 'It was also a good excuse to hang out with a bunch of cats!' Mr Williams explained that the subjects of his ongoing project are either his friends, or friends of friends. Each thought-provoking portrait in the series features a man posing with one or more of his cats. Strike a pose: Earlier this week, Mr Williams shot this portrait of cinematographer Ronen Schechner and his cat Isabell . Popular pictures: The 25-year-old photographer, who will turn 26 this week, took to Instagram to share his latest portrait and thank those following his work . Into the wild: Brent cuddled with his feline companion Sammy for this unique outdoors shot . Soft coats: Mr Williams photographed Ross standing on his fluffy rug while holding his equally furry cat Jabsco . Although many of the shots were captured inside homes or apartments, there are images that show some men walking their cats on a leash or cuddling their feline companions outside. 'People have always responded well to the images and the idea,' Mr Williams said. 'Sometimes shooting personal work takes a very long time to pay off, so it’s also important to photograph something that you are interested in.' Earlier this week, Mr Williams shot a portrait of cinematographer Ronen Schechner with his cat, sharing the photo on his Instagram. Rock star kitty: Michael had his portrait shot in a room filled with guitars and records while his cat Sadie sat perched on his lap . Modern art: Matt showed off his tan and white cat Trixie along with his tattooed arm . Eclectic decor: Mr Williams captured Josh relaxing with his cat Lucero inside his apartment . Christmas kitties: Kent and his cats Jessie and Micky sit next to holiday decorations in his home featuring leather couches and a leopard print rug . 'I had the pleasure of photographing cinematographer, Ronen Schechner, with his cat Isabell while I was in Vermont yesterday. I never thought this project would take off like this, so thanks for all the love lately! Hope you enjoy this new \"Men & Cats\" photo,' he captioned the picture. The unique series is more than just a hobby, it's a way for Mr Williams to showcase his work. 'I feel like shooting personal work is very important for a photographer,' he explained. 'It gives me an opportunity to show photo editors and art buyers what I am capable to doing when I have complete creative control.' He added: 'If I’m not shooting commissioned work, I am either shooting something personal, or working on ways for me to stand out as a photographer.' Minimalist design: Mr Williams captured Corey's cat Tess as she sat narrowly perched on the corner of a side table . Furry chef: Chad's cat Newton was comfortably sprawled on the kitchen counter in this feline friendly photo shoot . Unique scarf: Matt let his cat Pam curl around his neck as he posed in front of his kitchen . Black cat: Bird grinned from ear to ear as he and his feline Gertrude sat on his patio furniture ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "David Williams has been photographing his male subjects and their cats since 2009 as part of his ongoing project Men & Cats .\nThe 25-year-old, who lives in Brooklyn, New York, said he was interested in capturing the relationships between his male friends and their feline pets ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "With the cameras rolling, Daniel and Stephanie Rensing accepted an offer from a Shark Tank investor. But after they had time to think about it, they changed their minds. Annual revenue for their company, The Smart Baker, is close to $1 million, up from $130,000 before their March 2012 appearance on the ABC reality TV show. 'Not doing the deal and having that exposure was probably the best scenario for us,' says Daniel Rensing, CEO of the Rockledge, Florida, company which sells aprons, parchment paper and other baking equipment. Selling like hot cakes: Daniel Rensing and his wife Stephanie, owners of The Smart Baker, turned down Barbara Corcoran's offer of $75K for 40 per cent in 2012. Revenue is now close to $1m . Dreams of investor money have induced more than 150,000 businesses to apply to be contestants on Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs pitch to cast members including Barbara Corcoran, founder of a prominent New York real estate brokerage; Daymond John, founder of the clothing company FUBU; and Robert Herjavec, founder of the technology conglomerate Herjavec Group. Entrepreneurs may be all smiles when they get an offer on the show, but the deals aren't set in stone. Negotiations start soon after episodes are taped. Contestants can walk away if they don't like the terms. 'When we shake hands on a potential deal on Shark Tank, the romance runs high and everyone's excited about what could be,' Corcoran says. 'In the end, the entrepreneur is in charge.' During the first five seasons, 374 contestants appeared on TV and investors made 190 offers, according to ABC. Forty-eight contestants turned down offers during taping, executive producer Clay Newbill says. They haven't tracked how many deals fell apart during negotiations. The producers ask entrepreneurs and investors to make their best efforts to close deals, Newbill says. Dealmakers: Dreams of investor money have induced more than 150,000 businesses to apply to be contestants on Shark Tank and pitch their businesses to the panel (pictured) 'But we understand, just as in the real world, the reality is that not all deals will close,' he says. Corcoran offered $75,000 for 40 per cent of The Smart Baker, and a 5 per cent sales royalty, during the 2011 taping. During negotiations the Rensings, disagreed with Corcoran about the target market. 'We were sticking to our guns on the market we served,' Rensing says. Corcoran says she was disappointed, but she knows a rejection is an occupational hazard on Shark Tank. 'Nobody likes to be turned down, especially me,' she says. The Smart Baker has thrived without her money. In the following year, revenue grew to $600,000. The episode also helped the company get noticed by Food Network and other media. Reruns provide a sales bump. But a Shark Tank deal isn't just about money; it also brings expertise and mentoring from a pro. The Rensings don't dwell on what they might have missed by not sticking with Corcoran. 'There is always the \"what ifs\", but we don't let that get to us,' Daniel Rensing says. Some contestants may turn down offers because they feel there are more important things than getting investors, says Matthew Rutherford, an entrepreneurship professor at Oklahoma State University who has studied Shark Tank pitches. Going solo: The Rensings, pictured in their warehouse in Rockledge, Florida, say they don't dwell on what they might have missed by not sticking with Corcoran . 'What they crave over everything including money and wealth is autonomy,' Rutherford says. Entrepreneurs who appear on the show are likely hoping for both a cash infusion and control of their companies, says Harvard Business School professor Noam Wasserman. But the money doesn't guarantee success, and having an investor may be an unpleasant experience. 'You could end up with the worst of both worlds,' he says. When Mona Weiss and Scott Shields pitched their company, Eco Nuts, on an episode that aired in October 2012, Herjavec offered $175,000 for 50 per cent. Weiss and Shields, who wanted to sell a 15 per cent stake for that amount, said no on the spot. 'It was a terrible deal, really awful. No one would give up half their company for less than they make in a year,' Weiss says. The Lawndale, California, company, which makes laundry detergent from berries, was on track for $250,000 in revenue in 2012. A spokeswoman for Herjavec, Erin McLean, says he does not comment on deals or offers that are closed. Some people told Weiss and Shields they were foolish. 'They said, \"it was a lot of money, you should have taken that,\"' Weiss says. But being on Shark Tank put Eco Nuts on a faster track to its current success. Revenue, now over $1 million, grew so much the company moved to manufacturing space five times bigger than its original factory." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Smart Baker turned down Barbara Corcoran's offer of $75K for 40% in 2012. Revenue is now close to $1m .\nBeing on the ABC reality TV show put Eco Nuts on a faster track to its current success - revenue is now over $1 million ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Tens of thousands of people were cut off from phone and Internet for more than 12 hours in Arizona on Wednesday. Vandals cut a fiber-optic line located in a desert north of Phoenix that provides internet and phone services to tens of thousands of people throughout the state. Although most communication services were restored after being down for six and a half hours, some people were not connected until early on Thursday morning. Scroll down for video . Vandals cut through a fiber-optic line (pictured) in Northern Arizona on Wednesday that brought phone and internet services down in large parts of Northern Arizona for six and a half hours . A Phoenix Police Department officer said vandals had completely cut through the cable, which is located in the desert north of the capital in an area inaccessible to vehicles. Meanwhile, even in cities 100 miles away from Phoenix, ATM machines stopped working, businesses couldn't process credit cards and residents said they felt lost without the internet. Emergency services were also affected in a number of cities. Prescott Valley had to supplement 911 service with 'handheld radios and alternate phone numbers'. Water and sewer facilities in the region also had to switch to manual operations. Emergency lines were also limited in Yavapai County and authorities were unable to access law enforcement databases. The Arizona Department of Public Safety helped dispatch police and fire services in Flagstaff. Zak Holland, a computer store technician at Northern Arizona University said students panicked when they couldn't go online to complete assignments that were due. 'It just goes to show how dependent we are on the internet when it disappears,' Holland told CBS 5. A university spokesman said professors could decide how to handle assignments turned in late because of the outage. And staff at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, a popular bookstore and cafe in Flagstaff, watched as people left immediately, their computers in tow, when they found out the internet was out. Other truckers were stranded in the city because they couldn't use their company gas cards to fill up their tanks. Even weather reports couldn't reach some regions. Instead of local temperatures, blank spaces showed up on Phoenix television stations' evening news reports. But not everyone was having such a horrible time. Tourist Peter Donahower told CBS 5 he was having fun 'kickin' it old school.' And although Jessie Hutchison couldn't buy an ice cream because she didn't have cash on hand, she said she only found the situation 'moderately annoying'. 'It's not going to ruin my day,' she said. A spokesman for CenturyLink, which owns the fiber-optic cable, said technicians had to inspect the line 'mile by mile'. Services were fully restored by early on Thursday morning. The Phoenix Police Department are on site investigating. Full restoration of services was not complete until Thursday morning. A spokesman for CenturyLink, which owns the cable, said technicians had to inspect the line 'mile by mile'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Vandals cut through fiber-optic cable located in desert north of Phoenix .\nServices went down around noon on Wednesday, affecting even Northern Arizona cities 100 miles from Phoenix .\nFull restoration of services not complete until around 3am on Thursday ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ceres continues to baffle astronomers as the Dawn spacecraft gets closer to being captured into orbit around the dwarf planet. The latest images, taken nearly 29,000 miles (46,000km) from Ceres, reveal that a bright 'alien' spot that stands out in previous images lies close to yet another bright area. While Nasa has not provided an explanation, scientists suggest these spots may be frozen pools of ice at the bottom of a crater that reflect light. Scroll down for video . Ceres continues to baffle astronomers as the Dawn spacecraft gets closer to being captured into orbit around the dwarf planet. This image was taken by the Dawn spacecraft of dwarf planet Ceres on February 19 from a distance of nearly 29,000 miles (46,000 km). It shows that the brightest spot on Ceres has a dimmer companion, which apparently lies in the same basin . 'Right now, all we can say is that the material reflects 40 per cent or more of the light falling on it,' UCLA astronomer Chris Russell, the principal investigator for the Dawn mission, told NBC News. 'This limit is because of the resolution of the camera at this distance from Ceres. If the final answer is that it reflects all the light that falls on it, then the most probable reflector would be ice.' He added that there may be a volcano-like origin of the spots, but that Nasa will have to wait for better resolution before we can make such geologic interpretations. Using its ion propulsion system, Dawn will enter orbit around Ceres on March 6. When it does, it will become the first human-made probe to visit the 'Death Star' planet - and scientists hope it will uncover the secrets behind its mysterious white spot. Dawn observed Ceres completing one full rotation, which lasted about nine hours. The images show the full range of different crater shapes that can be found at Ceres' surface: from shallow, flattish craters to those with peaks at their centers . This animation, enhanced with a star field and projected onto a sphere, showcases a series of images the Dawn spacecraft took on approach to Ceres on February 4 . The dwarf planet has been likened to the death Star from the hit film Star Wars . As scientists receive better and better views of the dwarf planet over the next 16 months, they hope to gain a deeper understanding of its origin and evolution by studying its surface. The intriguing bright spots and other interesting features of this captivating world will come into sharper focus. 'The brightest spot continues to be too small to resolve with our camera, but despite its size it is brighter than anything else on Ceres,' said Andreas Nathues, lead investigator for the framing camera team at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Gottingen, Germany. Earlier this month, Dawn returned yet another series of stunning animations of Ceres as its moves ever closer to the dwarf planet. At a resolution of 8.5 miles (14km) per pixel, the pictures represent the sharpest images to date of the icy world, which Dawn is due to arrive at on March 6. The set of images - which are stitched together in an animation - were taken on February 4th at a distance of about 90,000 miles (145,000 km). 'We know so little about our vast solar system, but thanks to economical missions like Dawn, those mysteries are being solved,' said Jim Green, Planetary Science Division Director at Nasa. The new Dawn images come on the heels of initial navigation images taken in January that reveal an 'alien' white spot on the dwarf planet and the suggestion of craters. Over the next weeks, Dawn will provide increasingly sharper images of the icy world. 'We know so much about the solar system and yet so little about dwarf planet Ceres. 'Now, Dawn is ready to change that,' said Marc Rayman, Dawn's chief engineer and mission director, based at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. At 8.5 miles (14km) per pixel, the pictures represent the sharpest images to date of the icy world, which Dawn is due to arrive at on March 6 . The 'alien' mark can be clearly seen in the latest images the icy world as the Dawn probe hurtles its way towards a rendezvous on March 6 . On the left is a processed image, taken January 13. It hints at craters on the surface of Ceres. Dawn's framing camera took this image at 238,000 miles (383,000km) from Ceres. On the right, is a zoomed-in raw image . Ceres is 590 miles (950 km) across and was discovered in 1801. In January, researchers discovered that water was gushing from its surface at a rate of 13lb (6kg) per second. 'Now, finally, we have a spacecraft on the verge of unveiling this mysterious, alien world,' Dawn mission director and chief engineer Marc Rayman, of Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California said. 'Soon it will reveal myriad secrets Ceres has held since the dawn of the solar system.' Observations by the European Space Agency's Herschel telescope suggested they could be coming from geysers or ice volcanoes. Ceres orbits the sun in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and is very similar to Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus - both considered potential sources for harbouring life. Ceres is the bright spot in the centre of the image. Because the dwarf planet is much brighter than the stars in the background, the camera team selected a long exposure time to make the stars visible. The long exposure made Ceres appear overexposed, and exaggerated its size A cropped, magnified view of Ceres appears in the inset image at lower left . Dawn will be captured into Ceres' orbit in March, marking the first visit to a dwarf planet by a spacecraft (artist's impression pictured) Ceres is the closest dwarf planet to the sun and is located in the asteroid belt, making it the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system. Ceres is the smallest of the bodies currently classified as a 'dwarf planet'. Scientists think Ceres may have an ocean and possibly an atmosphere. It lies less than three times as far as Earth from the sun - close enough to feel the warmth of the star allowing ice to melt and reform. Nasa's Dawn spacecraft has been making its way to Ceres from the asteroid Vesta since September 2012. It is due to land next year. There is high interest in the mission because Ceres is one possible destination for human colonisation given its abundance of ice, water, and minerals. Dr Michael Kuppers, of the Esa's lab in Villanueva de la Canada in Spain said: 'Although ground and space-based observations may further map the behaviour of Ceres over its orbit the Dawn spacecraft mission arriving to orbit Ceres in early 2015 is expected to be key in providing a long-term follow-up on the water outgassing behaviour of Ceres.' The presence and abundance of water in bodies like Ceres could have relevance for the origin of life on Earth and the large-scale migration of planets such as Jupiter. One scenario suggests as the giant planets migrated they disturbed populations of small rocky and icy asteroids and comets which hit the early Earth and Moon - delivering organic molecules and water to Earth. Ceres is twice the size of Saturn's geyser-spouting moon Enceladus which is suspected of having liquid water beneath its surface. It lies less than three times as far as Earth from the sun - close enough to feel the warmth of the star allowing ice to melt and reform. Since launching in 2007, Dawn has already visited Vesta, a giant protoplanet currently located 104 million miles (168 million km) away from Ceres. The distance between Vesta and Ceres is greater than the distance between the Earth and the sun. During its 14 months in orbit around Vesta, the spacecraft delivered unprecedented scientific insights, including images of its cratered surface and important clues about its geological history. Vesta and Ceres are the two most massive bodies in the main asteroid belt. Ceres is 590 miles (950 km) across and was discovered in 1801. In January, researchers discovered that water was gushing from its surface ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ceres orbits the sun between Mars and Jupiter, and may have water gushing from its surface .\nLatest images to reveal the mystery patch were taken by Dawn at a distance of 29,000 miles (46,000 km)\nScientists suggest these strange spots may be frozen pools of ice at the bottom of a crater that reflect light .\nDawn is currently travelling to meet Ceres in March where it will attempt to understand its geological history ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The 3,650-year old skeleton of King Senebkay has revealed the pharaoh died a violent death. Senebkay lived at a time when rulers battled for power before the rise of Egypt’s New Kingdom in 1,550 BC and his skeleton shows 18 injuries caused by axes. Injuries to his skull, lower back and ankles, suggest he was attacked while on his horse and hacked at with the deadly weapon - dying from blows to the head. The 3,650-year old skeleton of King Senebkay (pictured right) has revealed the pharaoh died a violent death from blows to the head with axes. Archaeologists uncovered the tomb, complete with paintings, last year . The tomb of Senebkay was unearthed at the Abydos archaeological site, near the city of Sohag, Egypt last year and was identified by an inscription on the wall of this burial chamber. It was the first time that any trace of the pharaoh was found, who was only previously known about by fragments of his name on an ancient list of Egyptian rulers. Now, archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania, who came across the tomb, have revealed how the pharaoh probably died. Injuries to the skull, as well as vertical cuts on the ankles, feet and lower back, suggest the king was killed in a battle and was aged between 35 and 49 when he died, Luxor Times Magazine reported. Archaeologists from the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and the University of Pennsylvania identified the tomb of Senebkay by drawings on the wall of his burial chamber (pictured), which was unearthed in the Abydos archaeological site last year . Until this discovery, the pharaoh called Senebkay was largely unknown to historians. He ruled over a forgotten Abydos dynasty around 1,650BC. His tomb, together with an ancient cataloguing of Egyptian rulers called the Turin King List, suggests that Senebkay was the first or second of a series of approximately 20 as-yet-undiscovered pharaohs that ruled over a small kingdom. He was killed by axe blows to the head, his skeletal remains reveal. It’s thought he was between the ages of 35 and 49 when he died. The angle and direction of the lacerations show he must have been higher up than his attackers when the struck him with axes. It is likely that the king was on horseback and blows to his back and legs caused him to fall to the ground, where his enemies brutally struck his head until he died, far from his home. Josef Wegner of the university, who led the dig, said the injuries suggest that the king died a violent death. He was a ruler of Abydos for just four and a half years, at a time when dominant families battled for control of land. The angle and direction of the lacerations show he must have been higher up than his attackers when they cut him with axes. It is likely that the king was on horseback and blows to his back and legs caused him to fall to the ground, where his enemies brutally struck his head until he died, far from his home. King Senebkay’s body is believed to have been mummified a long time after his death. Historical sources suggest that Egyptians were skilful horsemen during the Second Intermediate Period, even though horses were not commonly used in battle. Dr Youssef Khalifa, head of Ancient Egypt department, said the king’s pelvic and leg bones suggest he was used to riding horses regularly. ‘It is not clear yet if Senebkay died in a battle against the Hyksos, who were occupying Lower Egypt at that time, or not,’ he said. ‘If future studies proved it so this will make him the first warrior king who fought for liberation even before Senakhtenre’ the founder of 17th Dynasty and the grandfather of Ahmos who defeated the Hyksos.’ The lost tomb (pictured) was discovered by a team of archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania, who came across it while excavating the tomb of pharaoh Sobekhotep I, who was buried nearby . The tomb was discovered at the Abydos site (pictured) near Sohag in Egypt and could lead to more royal tombs being unearthed. Archaeologists came across the tomb while excavating the final resting place of pharaoh Sobekhotep I, who was buried nearby . Archaeologists came across the tomb while excavating the final resting place of pharaoh Sobekhotep I, who was buried nearby. Senebkay’s final resting place appears to have been plundered because the skeleton is pulled apart, but it’s estimated he was five ft 10 inches (1.78metres) tall. Dr Wegner believes the find could lead to the discovery of more pharaohs and could help piece together the gaps in knowledge about the rulers of Ancient Egypt. ‘We discovered an unknown king plus a lost dynasty. It looks likely that all of the 16 kings are all buried there,’ he said. ‘We now have the tomb for first or second king of this dynasty. There should be a whole series of the others.’ The same team of archaeologists discovered a vast 3,800-year-old quartzite sarcophagus, which belongs to a little-known 13th dynasty king, Sobekhotep I. It was discovered by an international team of researchers who deciphered inscriptions to link it to its owner . Describing the moment the archaeologists came across the tomb, he explained that they found the entrance first, which led them down to the burial chamber, made of limestone and painted with cartouches of the pharaoh. ‘In Abydos there is lots of sand and everything is deeply buried. You can dig day after day, and then this….We were standing there looking dumbfounded at the colourful wall decoration,’ he said. While robbers had stripped the tomb, a re-used burial chest had the engraving of the ruler’s name on the wood. The experts said the re-use of materials suggests a lack of stability and wealth at a time when the kingdom was fragmented. A year before King Sebekay's tomb was found, a huge pink 3,800-year-old quartzite sarcophagus was unearthed. It belongs to a little-known 13th Dynasty king called Sobekhotep I, according to the Egyptian government. The 60 tonne sarcophagus was discovered by the same team of archaeologists at the Abydos site. A team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry deciphered stone pieces inscribed with the pharaoh’s name, which also show him sitting on a throne, to link the tomb to its owner. ‘He is likely the first who ruled Egypt at the start of the 13th Dynasty during the second intermediate period,’ the minister said. King Sobekhotep I is thought to have ruled the 13th Dynasty but little is known about him and his kingdom or even when the dynasty began exactly, which makes the discovery particularly important. Historians believe that it began sometime between 1803BC and 1781BC but they are keen to establish a precise date. He is thought to have ruled for almost five years, which was ‘the longest rule at this time’ according to ministry official Ayman El-Damarani. Archaeologists discovered a connection between the tombs of Sobekhotep I and Sebebkay. A chest made of cedar wood that contained Senebkay’s organs, was excavated by Kevin Cahail, a PhD student in Egyptology at the university. The box had been gilded, but ancient tomb robbers had removed the gold, uncovering an inscription of a king’s name. But the name was Sobekhotep’s, not Senebkay’s. Dr Wegner and Mr Cahail realised that objects from Sobekhotep’s tomb had been repurposed to bury Senebkay." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The 3,650-year old skeleton of King Senebkay revealed 18 injuries by axes .\nInclude blows to the skull and vertical cuts on the ankles and lower back .\nPharaoh ruled the 13th Dynasty but little was known about him .\nIt's thought he came off his horse after the attack began and killed by brutal blows to his head, dying far from his home .\nHis tomb was found at the Abydos archaeological site, near Sohag, Egypt ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Jailed: Oliver Gore-Booth shot more than 70 secret films of women with a spy camera shaped like a pen . A voyeur has been jailed for a year after he filmed women with a spy pen more than 70 times in gym showers, on the Tube and even in his own bathroom. 'Addict' Oliver Gore-Booth, an ex-public schoolboy whose uncle was Britain's High Commissioner in India, spent three years amassing the depraved stash before he was caught in a north London gym. A staff member picked up his camera thinking it was just a pen - and called police after discovering its contents. It took almost no time to find 32-year-old Gore-Booth, because he had been a member of the gym for four years and caught himself on camera pressing the record button. Police seized two laptops at his home in Wandsworth, south west London, and found more than 70 videos. They showed women showering at the gym and using sunbeds, and included up-skirt shots of women on London Underground escalators. The HR manager even filmed videos of women using the bathroom at his home, Blackfriars Crown Court heard, and filmed a couple having sex in a hotel room at a wedding. In each of the videos, Gore-Booth could be seen either in the footage while filming or planting the camera and then retrieving it at the end. Police found several more similar videos which Gore-Booth had downloaded from the internet. The 32-year-old, whose uncle was diplomat Sir David Gore-Booth and whose great-great-grandfather was Arctic explorer the 5th Baronet Gore, of Lissadell, tried to deny responsibility. He told police: 'It will take a long time to explain, but I was approached four weeks ago and offered money. 'I said no, but saw the camera in the changing rooms and made the wrong decision to move it away.' Depraved: Gore-Booth was caught out by a staff member at the Anytime gym in Islington, north London . But the lie quickly unraveled and he pleaded guilty to five counts of voyeurism and four of outraging public decency. Lyell Thompson, prosecuting, described how Gore-Booth was finally caught in the Anytime Gym in Islington, north London. Mr Thompson said: 'He thought it was just a pen and he picked it up with the intention of handing it in. 'But he forgot until he got home and, when he examined the pen, he found it was a camera with a UBS stick. 'He put it in his computer and saw a man installing the camera in the shower cubicle before he immediately turned it off. 'He handed the pen in to the gym manager, who recognised Mr Gore-Booth who had been a member since 2010. The police were called and he was arrested the next time he visited the gym. Gore-Booth went to Canford School in Wimborne, an independent school which charges £10,000 a term . One victim became anxious and paranoid after finding out she had been filmed in the bathroom at Gore-Booth's home. Mr Thompson, summarising the victim's statement, said: 'She says what happened is not normal, not right. 'She keeps thinking of the victims, the poor girls who have no idea they are even on the film.' She described constantly feeling like she is being watched and said the episode has impacted on her confidence and social life. Another victim said in a statement the filming had been a 'breach of trust and an invasion of privacy'. Gore-Booth attended Canford School in Wimborne, an independent school which charges £10,000 a term, and was represented by a top Queen's Counsel barrister in court. His uncle, Sir David Gore-Booth, died aged 61 in 2004 after a 34-year diplomatic career as Britain's ambassador to Saudi Arabia and High Commissioner in India. His great uncle was leading diplomat Lord Paul Gore-Booth, while his great, great grandfather was an Arctic explorer, the 5th Baronet Gore, of Lissadell, co. Sligo. Andrew Trollope QC, representing Gore-Booth, said his client had been seeking help for his addiction and said he was described as a 'decent, kind-hearted and loving person' by friends. He also said Gore-Booth's girlfriend was sticking by him 'in what must be difficult personal circumstances for her'. He added: 'He's had to confront a long-standing addiction to this kind of behaviour and recognising the unacceptability of his conduct and the depth of his problem has been a difficult and painful process.' Descendant: Oliver Gore-Booth is the nephew of the late Sir David Gore-Booth (above), Britain's former High Commissioner in India, and is also the great-great-grandson of Arctic explorer the 5th Baronet Gore . Judge Henry Blacksell QC told Gore-Booth his crimes deserved a custodial sentence, despite pleas from the defence to suspend the jail term. Speaking in front of Gore-Booth's family in the public gallery, he said: 'Some of the people who you recorded came to your address expecting hospitality or safety and you breached this in a mean and cunning way. 'It was a terrible thing and it must have been very shocking for those who received and welcomed your hospitality to suddenly be aware of what a gross breach of trust that was when you secretly filmed them in instances of loving intimacy. 'That is, in my judgement, a gross breach of trust, let alone the filming in the hotel bathroom.' Gore-Booth hung his head and closed his eyes as he was jailed for nine months for installing the cameras and three months for each of the voyeurism charges, to run concurrently. He will also be placed on the sex offenders' register for ten years and made the subject of a sexual offences prevention order." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "'Addict' voyeur Oliver Gore-Booth also filmed women on Tube escalator .\nBut he was caught when gym employee found spy pen in shower room .\nPolice raided ex-public schoolboy's London home and found 70 clips .\nOne now-paranoid victim was even filmed in the bathroom of his home .\nNephew of former High Commissioner jailed today over 'breach of trust'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Have you ever been uncomfortably constipated, unable to go to the loo even though you desperately need to? If so, you're not alone, as it's estimated that around one in every seven adults and up to one in every three children has constipation at any one time. Now, one expert advises that a hot drink could solve the problem. This is because hot beverages such as coffee, tea - or even a cup of hot water - stimulate the bowel, easing constipation. Dr Felice Schnoll-Sussman, a gastroenterologist at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, US, said hot drinks widen blood vessels, aiding digestion. Hot beverages such as coffee, tea - or even a cup of hot water - stimulate the bowel, easing constipation. Her advice is backed up by a study which found hot drinks do indeed induce a 'desire to defecate'. 'The warm liquid acts as a vasodilator,' she told Runners World magazine, while giving advice to marathon runners who want to avoid being constipated during a big race. 'It widens blood vessels in the digestive system and helps increase blood flow and GI activity.' But caffeine isn't responsible, as even decaffeinated coffee brings on the desire to go to the loo, she said. Drinking a cup of coffee and then sitting on the loo should help stimulate a bowel movement, she added. 'Just the act of sitting there for few minutes can bring on the urge to go, even if you don't feel like you have to right away,' she said. Physical activity can also induce a trip to the loo, she advised. Massaging the perineum – the area between the anus and the genitals – can help ease constipation, a study found. In a trial, 72 per cent of people taking part found self-acupressure helped them have a bowel movement. Researchers advised that all doctors should consider this technique as the first thing constipated people could try – along with conventional treatment like eating more fibre, drinking more fluid and taking more exercise. The study’s author Dr. Ryan Abbott, UCLA Centre for East-West Medicine, US, said: “Constipation is very common and can have debilitating symptoms. ‘But patients can perform this simple intervention themselves to treat their own constipation and improve their quality of life. It can also help to limit health care costs and excessive medication use.” The research was published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Therefore, people with constipation should consider jogging up and down stairs, or doing star jumps or stretches to stimulate the bowel. And last year U.S. researchers found massaging can help pass a stool. Researchers found applying gentle pressure to the perineum – the area between the anus and genitals – helped constipated people have a bowel movement. This 'self-acupressure' broke up hard stools, relaxed muscles and stimulated nerves responsible for bowel movements, easing constipation, they found. They said doctors should consider this technique as the first thing to try – along with conventional treatments like drinking more fluid, eating more fibre, taking more exercise, or taking laxatives. The World Gastrology Organisation defines constipation as people who pass fewer than three bowel movements a week; feel a quarter of their stools are hard or feel a sense of incomplete evacuation in more than a quarter of their movements. Doctors advise most cases of constipation can be treated with diet and lifestyle changes, as it can be caused by not eating enough fibre, changing eating habits and ignoring the urge to go to the loo. Sometimes, constipation is a side-effect of certain medications such as codeine, or supplements such as iron, or can be caused by anxiety or depression. U.S. researchers found massaging the perineum - the area between the anus and genitals - can also help constipated people pass a stool ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dr Felice Schnoll-Sussman is a gastroenterologist at Weill Medical College .\nSays hot drinks ease constipation by widening blood vessels in the bowels .\nCaffeine isn't responsible, as even decaffeinated coffee has the same effect .\nUS researchers found massaging the area near the anus can also help ." } ]

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