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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": "Boots is recalling thousands of bottles of medicines, including many designed for children, because they may contain pieces of plastic. The firm has been alerted to a manufacturing fault associated with the machines that attach the tamper-proof plastic seals around the caps. Parts of the seal may have fallen into the medicine as a result, creating the risk of a choking hazard. The bottles, bought since September this year, have been recalled because they may contain pieces of plastic . There are no reports of any ill health to date, rather the problem was picked up on the production line. The recall relates to: . - Boots Pharmaceuticals Chesty Cough Relief 100mg/5ml Oral Solution . - Boots Pharmaceuticals Dry Cough Relief Oral Solution . - Boots Pharmaceuticals Mucus Cough Relief 100mg/5ml Oral Solution . - Boots Pharmaceuticals Paracetamol 6 years Plus 250mg/5ml Oral Solution 200ml . - Boots Pharmaceuticals Ibuprofen 3 Months plus 100mg/5ml Oral suspension Strawberry flavour. A spokesman said: ‘The health and safety of our customers and patients is always our highest priority, so as a precaution we are recalling some Boots Pharmaceuticals medicine lines. ‘We’ve discovered a potential manufacturing fault with the tamper seal on some Boots Pharmaceuticals liquid medicines, which might result in small pieces of plastic being found in the medicine. ‘While we’re not currently aware of any customer incidences, we have taken the decision to ask customers to return these products to our stores for a refund or replacement with a similar item. ‘We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and would like to offer our reassurances that these actions are taken as a precaution, while we fully investigate the situation.’ Recalled: Three of the affected products are: Boots Pharmaceuticals Paracetamol 6 . years Plus 250mg/5ml Oral Solution 200ml, Boots Pharmaceuticals . Ibuprofen 3 Months plus 100mg/5ml Oral suspension Strawberry flavour and Boots Pharmaceuticals Chesty Cough Relief 100mg/5ml Oral Solution . Adam Burgess, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s Head of Defective Medicines Reporting Centre, added: ‘This is a precautionary recall by Boots and there is currently no evidence that people have had any problems with these cough and cold medicines. ‘People should check their medicine cupboards at home and return these products to Boots if they have purchased them since September 2013. ‘If people are worried or have any questions, they should speak to their pharmacist or GP.’ Boots is offering customers a refund if they return these medicines and people with questions can telephone Boots Customer Care on 0800 915 0004 or visit the healthcare team at their local Boots store." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A fault in the machines that attach the tamper-proof seals around the bottle caps could mean parts of the plastic seals have fallen into the medicine .\nNo customers have currently reported experiencing any problems .\nBottles include Boots Pharmaceuticals Chesty Cough Relief 100mg/5ml Oral Solution and Boots Pharmaceuticals Dry Cough Relief Oral Solution .\nRecall applies to products bought since September 2013 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Department of Defense awarded a contract on Wednesday to a Connecticut company that will build a fleet of helicopters to replace the Marine One fleet that ferries U.S. presidents short distances. The contract, given to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, will cost an initial $1,244,677,064 'for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the Presidential Helicopter Replacement program.' For that price the U.S. Navy will get six test aircraft and all the necessary research & development. The Pentagon made a similar attempt to replace the aging fleet of Sikorsky choppers, spending $3.2 billion on a landing pad to nowhere. Adding in the likely $17 billion price tag for the new project – a number estimated by the Congressional Budget Office – the $20 billion total makes the fleet the most expensive helicopters ever built. Marine One-to-be: An artist's rendering shows what Sikorsky's proposed 'VXX' presidential helicopter might look like . Seeing double? If the current fleet of presidential choppers looks a lot like the new one, it's because the same company will build them, and it was the only firm to bid on the project . The CBO reports that the projected cost also 'does not include costs to keep the 19 existing presidential helicopters in operation until they are replaced by new helicopters.' During a White House fiscal responsibility summit a month after President Barack Obama took office, Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain mocked the boondoggle helicopter upgrade project that was later shelved. 'Your helicopter is now going to cost as much as Air Force One,' McCain said. 'I don't think there's any more graphic demonstration of how good ideas have cost taxpayers an enormous amount of money.' Obama replied that he had asked then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates for a 'thorough review of the helicopter situation,' and joked that he didn't see the project as very important. 'The helicopter I have seems perfectly adequate to me,' he told lawmakers in the room. 'Of course, I've never had a helicopter before. Maybe I've been deprived and I didn't know it.' The Daily Beast reported Friday that the 23 or more new choppers based on the Sikorsky S-92 medium helicopter will be delivered, but not until 2022. That means Obama, whose administration has green-lighted the expense, will likely never ride in the shiny new aircraft. The aircraft will meet exacting standards, including the capability for encrypted communications and secure videoconferencing with people on the ground. They must also have systems that can defend against missile attacks, and shielding to guard electronic components against energy waves produced by nuclear explosions. Not exactly bullet-proof: President Dwight Eisenhower was the first to use a helicopter to travel to and from the White House, using this Bell UH-13J Sioux until Sikorsky could deliver a specially designed replacement . All-weather beast with built-in snow blower: Marine One took off in the snow in March with President Obama aboard, en route to Andrews Air Force base . The challenge has proven daunting, even for the most experienced military contractors. According to the U.S. Naval Institute, . Sikorsky was the only company to bid on the project, raising questions . about whether or not the military is paying a fair market price. A former senior Pentagon official told MailOnline on background that the Department of Defense tried to . encourage other aircraft manufacturers to compete for the award, but . none were interested. He joked that for what the military is paying, 'Marine One should be able to have a solid gold toilet for the president – except that it would add too much weight.' The need for 23 choppers to serve one president can be explained by the minimum of two decoys – and as many as five – that fly to Andrews Air Force Base whenever he hops from the White House to a waiting Air Force One. And whenever Obama travels, duplicate helicopters are flown on cargo planes in advance, so one can be fueled and waiting when the plane touches down." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The tab for a new helicopter fleet will likely top $20 billion, including $3 billion spent between 2005 and 2009 on a program that was later canceled .\nThe new contract will buy 23 SIkorsky helicopters at an estimated cost of $400 million each – about the cost of the Air Force One 747 jet .\nDuplicate choppers fly as decoys .\nwhenever a president takes off from the South Lawn; others are flown to .\nObama's travel destinations in advance .\nJust one company bid on the project, raising questions about whether the Navy got a fair price .\nA former senior Pentagon official said for the price, the new aircraft should have a 'solid gold toilet ... except that it would add too much weight'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Capitulation: Boehner called the decision a 'disappointing moment', it sets aside a difficult and divisive issue through the 2014 congressional elections in November and clears the way for Republicans to focus their campaign efforts on the rocky launch of Obama's health care reform law . The GOP-controlled House has backed away from a battle over the government's debt cap and passed a measure extending Treasury's borrowing authority with overwhelming support from President Barack Obama's Democratic allies. The 221-201 vote came hours after Speaker John Boehner announced that his fractured party would relent and not seek to add other items to the must-pass legislation. Twenty-eight Republicans voted yes. The bill would permit Treasury to borrow normally for another 13 months and would diffuse the chance of a debt crisis well past the November elections. Just Monday, Republicans suggested pairing the debt measure with legislation to roll back a recent cut in the inflation adjustment of pension benefits for working age military retirees. Unwilling to risk spooking the markets, and leading a fractured GOP majority, House Speaker John Boehner on Tuesday stepped back from a confrontation with Democrats to let Congress vote on increasing the government's borrowing cap without trying to extract any concessions from the White House. The move risks more displeasure from the tea party but came after most Republicans in the House made clear they had no taste for another high-stakes fight with President Barack Obama over the nation's debt ceiling, which must be raised so the government can borrow money to pay all of its bills. Victory: President Barack Obama spent today with French President Francois Hollande but he secured an important political victory over Republicans today as they backed away without a fight on the debt ceiling . Walking away without a fight: Caving into President Barack Obama's demands for a \"clean\" debt ceiling increase, Republicans in the House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to advance legislation that extends U.S. borrowing authority for a year with no strings attached . The vote comes four months after Washington diffused a government shutdown and debt crisis that burned Republicans politically - an experience they did not want to repeat. Tuesday's developments, which many Capitol Hill insiders saw coming, marks a major reversal of the GOP's strategy of trying to use the debt limit to force spending cuts or other concessions on Obama. The president yielded to such demands in 2011 - before his re-election - but has since boxed in Republicans by refusing to negotiate. Boehner, made the announcement after conservatives failed to rally around his latest plan, floated Monday, to tie lifting the debt ceiling to a measure to reverse cuts to military pensions that were enacted less than two months ago. Earlier plans to tie a debt cap increase to approval of the Keystone XL pipeline or repeal of part of the new health care law failed as well, stymied by a group of hard line conservatives who vowed never to vote for increasing the government's debt, which stands at more than $17 trillion. President Barack Obama hosts a state visit by French President Francois Hollande today - while over at The Capitol Democrats celebrated their decisive victory over the Republicans . The measure does not raise the debt limit by a set amount but would suspend it through March 15 of next year to allow Treasury to borrow the money it needs to pay bills like Social Security benefits, payments on government debt, and checks for federal workers. The move reflects a return to the old ways of handling the politically tricky debt ceiling vote in which the president's party is expected to carry most of the load to pass it. 'We'll let the Democrats put the votes up,' the speaker said. 'We'll put a minimum number of (GOP) votes up to get it passed.' 'That's how it's supposed to work,' said Vice President Joe Biden at the Capitol after swearing in the newest senator, John Walsh, D-Mont. Boehner said his inability to assemble 218 GOP votes - enough to win a floor vote - for any debt limit plan left him no alternative but to turn to Democrats. Winners: Senator Charles Schumer, the Democratic Policy Committee chairman, (left), and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, arrive for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday last week, where they told reporters that Republicans were preparing to battle attempts to raise the debt ceiling. In the end the Republicans gave in and voted for the ceiling to be raised . Unfounded fears: (from left), Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the Democratic Policy Committee chairman, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., chair of the Senate Budget Committee, tell reporters last week that Republicans are thwarting Democratic efforts pass a bill to extend unemployment benefits . 'When you don't have 218 votes, you have nothing,' Boehner said. 'We've seen that before and we see it again.' He said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., promised him sweeping Democratic support in the vote. More than 180 Democrats have signed a letter pledging to vote for a clean increase in the debt cap. The White House applauded the move. Gene Sperling, director of the White House's National Economic Council, said the administration hopes Tuesday's development means 'that the tactic of threatening default or threatening the full faith and credit of the United States for budget debates is over, off the table and never is going to happen again. And if so that would, I think, be a boost for confidence and investment in the US.' Obama's refusal to negotiate, GOP disunity, and Boehner's determination to avoid the possibility of a market-cratering default on U.S. obligations gave the Ohio Republican little choice but to announce the vote on a 'clean' debt ceiling increase. 'It's disappointing but we have an intractable White House,' said Rep. Doug LaMalfa, D-Calif. 'This is a hard deal for us but it's also important that we keep the country operating and the financial markets stable, so this is the thing we have to take until somehow there's a change in attitude in the Senate or the White House or a change of occupancy of the Senate or the White House.' Come again: A National Park worker removes a closed sign at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial after it was re-opened to the public in Washington October 17, 2013 . New day: Morning breaks over the U.S. Capitol as the federal government reopens after a 16-day shutdown, in Washington, October 17, 2013 . The announcement amounted to resigned defeat for a party that has sought to use must-pass debt ceiling measures as leverage to force spending cuts on Democrats. Republicans won more than $2 trillion in spending cuts in a 2011 showdown, but gave Obama two debt limit increases last year with only modest add-ons. 'The Democrats got burned when we negotiated and that led to the sequester, and we learned our lesson,' said Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. 'And the Republicans got burned when they shut the government down.' The House voted 326-90 Tuesday on separate legislation to restore full cost-of-living increases that were to have been cut by 1 percent for retirees under 62. The cuts, which had just passed in December, were backed by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Repealing them would cost $7 billion over the coming decade, the Congressional Budget Office said Monday. The reduction sparked an uproar among advocates for veterans, and lawmakers in both parties are scrambling to repeal it." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Republicans caved into President Obama's demands for a 'clean' debt ceiling increase .\nThe move marked a dramatic shift from the confrontational fiscal tactics .\nHouse Republicans have used over the past three years, culminating in last October's 16-day government shutdown .\nBoehner called the decision a 'disappointing moment' for Republicans - but has decided to focus his campaign efforts on the rocky launch of Obama's health care reform law ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A University of Georgia student whose body was found in a creek close to her home last month had taken her own life. Rebecca Elaine Greene died from hypothermia and severe intoxication of Benadryl, the chief medical officer ruled yesterday. The 22-year-old is said to have fallen into the cold stream on November 19 after intentionally taking a large quantity of diphenhydramine. Loss: Chemistry student Rebecca Greene, right, was found dead in a creek in November . Search: Rebecca with her boyfriend, who reported her missing and had been trying to find her when the body was discovered . Miss Greene was reported missing by her boyfriend, who has not been named, on the morning she was found, after she failed to come home on Monday night. The student, who was described as an environmental advocate, had sent him a text message at about 5.30pm saying she planned to walk or take the bus home, according to Red and Black. When his texts and calls to her went unanswered he contacted her parents at 11.30pm and went door to door asking neighbors if they had seen or heard anything. Her body was found by investigators who traced her through her cell phone. An officer found her body in the creek and bicycle on the bank, not far from the house she shared with two friends, Fox 5 reported. Police said early on that they didn't suspect foul play, but the results of her death have only just been revealed. Evidence: Police found Rebecca's bike on the creek bank after her boyfriend reported her missing . Investigation: Officers search the area where Rebecca was found. It was later ruled that the 22-year-old had taken her own life . Missed: Rebecca pictured at a University of Georgia football match earlier this year . Miss Greene's face and head had not been covered by water in the creek and she did not drown, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 'According to Dr. Sperry, the death . occurred when Miss Greene inadvertently fell in to a cold stream after . intentionally consuming very large quantities of diphenhydramine,' spokeswoman Sherry Lang told the Atlanta Constitution-Journal. 'The university expresses its sorrow at the loss of life, particularly a young life,' university president Jere Morehead said in a statement about Miss Greene, who loved horses and travel. Green: Rebecca was a keen horse rider and environmental advocate ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "22-year-old found dead last month took her own life, medical officer rules .\nRebecca Greene was reported missing by boyfriend after she failed to come home .\nFor confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Tragic: The devastated mother of nine-year-old Aaron Dugmore uploaded the last photo she ever took of her son to Facebook after she sound him hanged at their Birmingham home . A boy of nine who was found hanged is believed to have killed himself after he was ‘bullied for being white’ by an Asian gang at school. Aaron Dugmore – thought to be one of the youngest children in the UK to commit suicide – was discovered in his bedroom after being tormented for months, his parents said. They said Aaron was threatened with a plastic knife by one Asian pupil, who warned him: ‘Next time it will be a real one.’ He was also allegedly told by another pupil that ‘all the white people should be dead’ and he was forced to hide from the bullies in the playground at lunchtime. Aaron’s mother, Kelly-Marie Dugmore, 30, and stepfather Paul Jones, 43, said that despite complaints to the school, nothing was done to stop the bullying. Aaron had recently started in Year Five at Erdington Hall Primary School in Birmingham, a school where 75 per cent of pupils come from ethnic minority backgrounds. According to staff at the school he had already ‘settled in quickly’ with his classmates after he joined the school last September when his family moved nearby. The school, which caters for 450 pupils aged three to 11, received an ‘inadequate’ rating by Ofsted inspectors last year. 'It's better to have loved and lost, then never to have loved at all': The message written by Aaron Dugmore's mother Kelly on her Facebook page . Aaron was discovered by Miss Dugmore . hanged in his bedroom at the family home in the Erdington district of . Birmingham at about 6pm on February 11. He was taken to Birmingham Children’s . Hospital where doctors desperately attempted to revive him but he died . the following day from a suspected cardiac arrest. 'Gone but not forgotten': Friends and family paid tribute to the young schoolboy . His mother said she was convinced the taunts led to her son killing himself. ‘Aaron got on with all the children at . his last school, and for him to have been bullied because of the colour . of his skin makes me feel sick to my stomach,’ she said. Mr Jones said that from Aaron’s first day of joining the school he had noticed a change in him. ‘He became argumentative with his brothers and sisters, which wasn’t like him at all,’ he added. ‘Eventually he told us that he was . being bullied by a group of Asian children at school and had to hide . from them in the playground at lunchtime.’ His mother claimed she went to see the . head teacher of the school several times only to be told: ‘You didn’t . have to come to this school, you chose to come here.’ A neighbour of the . boy’s grandmother earlier told how ‘he had been targeted by a gang of . older bullies at the school’. She said: ‘They made fun of him because he was the new kid but no one really thought it was any more than playground stuff.’ An inquest was opened at Birmingham Coroner’s Court last week but was adjourned to a date to be fixed. Detective Inspector David Wallbank, of . West Midlands Police, confirmed that the force was investigating . allegations that Aaron was being bullied in the run-up to his death. Pupil: The family of Aaron Dugmore claim he was being bullied at Erdington Hall Primary School ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Aaron Dugmore, nine, found hanged at Birmingham home by his mother .\nBelieved to be Britain’s second youngest 'suicide' caused by bullying .\nThe schoolboy was rushed to hospital but died of suspected cardiac arrest .\nFamily claim Aaron was being tormented by bullies at his new school .\nPolice are investigating the circumstances surrounding Aaron's death ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The world’s first test-tube burger will be served in London next week. It is made from meat grown in a laboratory, rather than cattle raised in pastures. And its developers hope it will show how the soaring global demand for protein can be met without the need for vast herds of cattle. The 5oz ‘Frankenburger’, which cost £250,000 to produce, is made from 3,000 tiny strips of meat grown from the stem cells of a cow. The raw meat is said to be grey with a slippery texture similar to squid or scallop. World first: One lucky person will be able to try the first test tube burger, but it cost £250,000 . It has been created by Professor Mark Post, from the University of Maastricht in Holland. His research has been funded by an anonymous businessman – who may be the first to try the burger. He told The Independent on Sunday: 'Right now, we are using 70 per cent of all our agricultural capacity to grow meat through livestock. You are going to need alternatives. If we don’t do anything meat will become a luxury food and will become very expensive.’ A four-step technique is used to turn stem cells from animal flesh into a burger. First, the stem cells are stripped from the cow’s muscle. Next, they are incubated in a nutrient broth until they multiply many times over, creating a sticky tissue with the consistency of an undercooked egg. This ‘wasted muscle’ is then bulked up through the laboratory equivalent of exercise - it is anchored to Velcro and stretched. Finally, 3,000 strips of the lab-grown meat are minced, and, along with 200 pieces of lab-grown animal fat, formed into a burger. The process is still lengthy, as well as expensive, but it could take just six weeks from stem cell to supermarket shelf. Time: Once optimised, Professor Mark Post's method could mean that the time from stem cell to supermarket shelf could be reduced to six weeks . Biology: Dutch scientist Mark Post with samples of in-vitro meat, or cultured meat grown in a laboratory, at the University of Maastricht . His work is funded by the Dutch . government, as well as an anonymous donation of 300,000 euros - but it . remains to be seen, however, whether the pioneering development will . find favour with a public that likes to think of its chops, steaks and . sausages as having their roots in nature, rather than in test-tubes. He first attempts involved mouse . burgers. He then tried to grow pork in a dish, producing strips with the . rubbery texture of squid or scallops, before settling on beef. His burger consists of about 20,000 thin strips of cultured muscle tissue. The cell-grown burger is produced . with materials — including fetal calf serum, which used to grow the . cells — that will eventually be replaced by materials not orginating . from animals, the New York Times reported. In-vitro meat or cultured meat is an . animal flesh product that has never been part of a complete, living . animal, and is quite different from imitation meat or meat substitutes, . which are vegetarian foods made from vegetable proteins like soy. Scientists say that it is possible the meat will be sold to the public within ten years. It also reduces the amount of feed, water and fuel needed to produce beef. Every kilo of meat requires 10 kilos of plant feed and oil, but cultured meat would only need two. According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation we will be eating twice as much meat as we do now by 2050. Each individual in Briton eats on average 85kg meat a year. Professor Post added: ‘It comes down to the fact that animals are very inefficient at converting vegetable protein into animal protein. This helps drive up the cost of meat.’ It is thought that the new form of meat could be acceptable to vegetarians, and animal rights organisations have already given their approval. Environmentally friendly: Cultured meat uses 99 per cent less land than regular livestock . Peta spokesman Ben Williamson said: We do support lab-grown meat if it means fewer animals are eaten. Anything that reduces the suffering of animals wold be welcome.’ Peta also runs a competition offering a $1million prize for the person who invents an artificial form of chicken meat. Oxford university scientists said in 2011 that cultured beef would need 45 per cent less energy that natural beef. They added that it would require 99 per cent less land than regular livestock and produce between 78 and 95 per cent less greenhouse gas. But, the difficulty may be persuading the public to eat an artificial product. Professor . Post said that it is possible to add fatty tissue and nutrients to it, . changing the taste and making it more palatable for the public. But . before it became commercially viable, the Food Standards Agency have . said that they would have to provide evidence showing it is safe for the . public to consume and nutritionally equivalent to regular meat." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The artificial burger will be cooked and served for the first time this week .\nIt cost in the region of £250,000 to produce the prototype .\nThe 5oz beef burger is grown from the stem cells of one cow .\nCreator Professor Mark Post believes the development could help solve problems in the meat industry ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "While it may sound to many men like more of a blessing than a curse, Dale Decker claims that his 100 daily orgasms are a hell that has ruined his life. The 37-year-old, from Wisconsin, developed persistent genital arousal syndrome in September 2012 after slipping a disc in his back while getting out of a chair. Speaking on ITV’s this morning, the father of two explains: ‘It’s completely changed everything I have ever done. I can’t do anything, I can’t get a job. You have to understand that in America 90 per cent of the jobs are service industry and nobody would ever put me in front of their customers so working is pretty much out of the question.’ Dale spoke about his rare and little understood condition on ITV's This Morning via video call . Dale’s condition has affected not only his ability to hold down a job but his family life, even occurring during his own father’s funeral . Unable even to do simple things like play baseball with his two sons, Dale feels particularly awkward when it happens around children. Becoming obviously tearful as he spoke, Dale says: ‘I don’t go around kids. My own children didn’t even know what the word orgasm was until Tuesday when some kids in school had apparently seen the video on YouTube. How do you explain an orgasm to an 11-year-old child?’ The 37-year-old became very distressed when discussing the consequences of his condition . According to medical literature, trauma to the pelvic nerves can trigger hypersensitivity in this area. The painful pelvic condition has left him housebound and isolated, through fear of suffering a public orgasm, with some even causing him to drop to the floor. ‘There are different intensities. The ones that cause me to fall to the floor feel like all the muscles from my chest to my thighs have gone rock hard and everything just seizes up. ‘It hurts and it feels good at the same time and you have all these things running through your head as they happen. You don’t want to be around anyone and you don’t want anyone to see it,’ Dale explains, speaking via video call from America. The painful pelvic condition has left him housebound and isolated, through fear of suffering a public orgasm . Mr Decker lives in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, with his wife April and two sons Christian, 12, and Tayten, 11. While doing all she can to support her husband, Mrs Decker said his condition is 'hard to live with'. She said: 'We really struggle right now as he is unable to work and supply for his family and I feel like all the strain is on me. 'It's really upsetting, we don't do things that man and wife should do and we argue over things that should not be affecting us. Despite suffering from a near constant erection Dale and his wife April (right) rarely have sex . 'Because he sometimes has episodes at night we took the decision to sleep in separate beds.’ 'He struggles to be a good father to the children because they obviously don't understand what is happening,' his wife added. 'He can't take them to practice - can't play ball with them, it's really hard.' Despite suffering from a near constant erection Mr and Mrs Decker rarely have sex. 'Occasionally we will but it's very frustrating for both of us,' Mr Decker said. 'I've tried reading about it, tried going to doctors but nobody can help me - I don't know what I'm going to do. 'I just want to get my old life back - I just want to get back what this condition has taken from me.' To watch the full interview go to This Morning ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dale developed persistent genital arousal syndrome in 2012 .\nSpoke on ITV's This Morning about the devastating effect on his life .\nBecame very distressed when discussing the consequences of his condition .\nHas become isolated because he fears the reaction of others .\nCan no longer even play with his own sons or hold a job .\nCondition is not well understood and treatments are limited ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Vladimir Putin is suffering from Asperger's Syndrome, a study by a Pentagon think-tank has claimed. The study claimed the Russian President's 'neurological development was significantly interrupted in infancy,' resulting in his Asperger's diagnosis. In order to come to the conclusion that Putin suffers from an autistic disorder, the think-tank cites work by autism specialists and movement pattern experts. Scroll down for video . 'Autistic': Russian President Vladimir Putin, pictured staring down Russian Foreign Minister Srgei Lavrov last week, has been 'diagnosed' with Asperger's Syndrome by a Pentagon think-tank . President Putin has 'an autistic disorder which affects all of his decisions,' Brenda Connors, an expert in movement-pattern analysis at the US Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, wrote in the report obtained by USA Today. After studying Putin's movement in public settings, Connors concluded that 'the Russian President carries a neurological abnormality.' Two studies on Putin, one in 2008 and another in 2011, were written for the Office of Net Assessment, an internal Pentagon think-tank on military strategy. The study also quotes Dr. Stephen Porges, Professor in psychiatry at University of North Carolina, as saying 'Putin carries a form of autism', but following the report in USA Today he told the website that he would not go as far as to say the Russian leader has Asperger's. The results of the studies have been published as French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel prepare to join US Secretary of State John Kerry in Kiev ahead of talks with Putin about the situation in Ukraine. Proof?: An expert in movement-pattern analysis studied Putin's movement in public settings and concluded that hat 'the Russian President carries a neurological abnormality' Warning: Speaking at a news conference in Paris this morning French President Hollande said 'diplomacy cannot go on forever' as world leaders prepare to meet Putin to discuss an end to war in the Ukraine . Not forever: Francois Hollande told journalists that while France and Berlin had chosen diplomacy rather than arming Kiev troops against the pro-Russian separatists, negotiations could not drag on indefinitely . Tomorrow, Merkel and Hollande will travel on to Moscow to meet with Putin in the hope of producing a conflict-resolution deal that would be acceptable to all parties, . Asperger's Syndrome is a life-long condition which falls within the autistic spectrum. It affects about 1 in 200 people, more commonly in men than women, and sufferers experience difficulty in social interaction, social communication and imagination, and cognitive flexibility. These are often displayed, predominantly in males, by a lack of empathy, impaired imagination, difficulty in making friends, intense absorption in a special interest. Whilst people with Asperger's will exhibit some or all of these characteristics to a greater or lesser degree, many tend to experience isolation and a lack of understanding in their everyday lives, which often results in frustration, anger, depression and a lack of self-esteem. Source: aspergerfoundation.org.uk . The flurry of high-level diplomacy aimed to end the resurgent fighting in eastern Ukraine that is threatening European security. France and Germany hoped this time they could come up with a peace deal that both Ukraine and Russia could agree to. Kerry is already visiting Kiev and in Brussels, NATO prepared to boost its forces today in response to Ukraine's unrest and Russia's increased military forcefulness. Fighting between Russia-backed separatists and government forces picked up in January after a month of relative calm, with more than 220 civilians killed in the past three weeks alone, according to the United Nations. The UN has sharply criticized both sides for indiscriminate shelling and called for a temporary truce. Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies that Putin, Merkel and Hollande will discuss 'what the three nations can do to help put a quick end to a civil war in southeastern Ukraine, which has exacerbated in recent days with mounting casualties.' The study has been criticised by autism organisation National Autistic Society (NAS), saying this kind of speculative diagnosis is 'fraught with risks and unhelpful'. 'Autism is a complex condition and a diagnosis should only ever be made following a thorough, holistic face-to-face process involving both the individual and the diagnostician,' Jane Harris, Director of External Affairs and Social Change at NAS said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Vladimir Putin has Asperger's Syndrome, according to two studies .\nThink-tank studied Putin's movement and concluded he is 'autistic'\nStudy claims his neurological development was interrupted in infancy'\nPublished as Hollande and Merkel arrive in Moscow for peace talks ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Authors Jonathan Safron Foer and Nicole Krauss have called it quits on their 10 year marriage. A rep for the literary power couple confirmed that they 'split amicably a year ago', according to The New York Post, and 'have chosen to live in close proximity in order to raise their [two] children.' Last October, in what was to be a real-estate omen, the pair listed their six bedroom townhouse in Brooklyn, New York, for $14.5million, and although they have both moved out, the house remains unsold. Shock split: Authors Jonathan Safran Foer (right) and Nicole Krauss (left) 'split amicably a year ago' without the public knowing, and are pictured here looking cosy at a New York event, in February of this year . Once dubbed 'the too-successful-to-stomach physical embodiment of literary Brooklyn' by New York Magazine - the couple's split comes as a shock to many, as the ferociously successful author-duo appeared to enjoy a happy and stable marriage. Mr Foer, 37, is best known for his 2009 novel, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, which was later turned into a film starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, in 2011. In 2012, just one year before the couple separated, Mr Foer told The Guardian that 'the best kiss of his life' was: '[The] First date with my wife, beneath a costume shop awning, in the rain.' In the same interview, he declared that 'the love of his life', was 'life itself.' Literary heavyweights: Mr Foer (left) is best known for his novel Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, while Ms Krauss (right) wrote the bestselling The History of Love, both plots being notably similar . Film: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was made into a movie in 2011, starring Tom Hanks (pictured) Ms Krauss has been hailed by The New York Times as 'one of America's most important novelists', and is best known for her bestselling novel, The History of Love, which she wrote around the same time Mr Foer was writing Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. In a signal of the pair's creative unity, the two post-modern novels have been widely noted for their similarities, in plot and in writing style. Both center around intelligent children with dead fathers solving mysteries in New York. Mr Foer is . also the author of the 2009 book, Eating Animals; a nonfiction which . exposed the gruesome insides of America's meat industry. The work is now . being made into a feature-length documentary starring self-proclaimed . vegan, Natalie Portman. Mr Foer and Ms Krauss have raised their . children, Sasha, eight, and Cy, five, as strict vegetarians. Mr Foer currently teaches creative writing and the New York University, and Ms Krauss is writing short stories." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The bestselling authors were married for 10 years .\nThey have two sons; Sasha, eight, and Cy, five, and live close by in Brooklyn, New York ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "One of central London's busiest train stations was evacuated today after builders discovered what they thought was an unexploded bomb in a nearby residential street. However, the device was not a remnant of the bombing campaign endured by the capital during the Second World War, but a discarded gas canister found by workers in Peabody Avenue in Pimlico, a short distance south of the major transport hub. A British Transport Police spokesman said that no trains were leaving or entering the station and a 'controlled evacuation' took place - causing travel misery for thousands of passengers. London's Victoria Station was evacuated after a gas canister discovered nearby was mistaken for an unexploded Second World War bomb . Twitter user Matt Jones on the incident at Victoria Station in London . He added: 'British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to London Victoria mainline station at 10.36am on Tuesday, 10 June, after the discovery of what was believed to be a suspicious item at a site near the station. 'The device was discovered by maintenance workers at the site on Vauxhall Bridge Road and a police cordon was established around the surrounding area to allow emergency services to carry out an investigation. 'BTP officers attended alongside colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Service and discovered the item in question was a camping gas cylinder. Not a bomb: The device in question was actually as a gas cylinder. File picture . 'Some trains were briefly delayed and cancelled at Victoria while the investigation was carried out, and the incident was resolved at 11.07am.' A Network Rail spokeswoman said it is not yet clear how many services had been affected and how many passengers were stranded, but said the incident resulted in around an hour of disruptions and delays. She added: 'As the incident was close to the tracks leading into Victoria it was necessary to shut the station and halt trains for a time.' With more than 73 million passenger . entries and exits between April 2010 and March 2011, Victoria is the . second-busiest terminus in London after Waterloo. The London Fire Brigade press office confirmed 10 firefighters were at the scene, which was cordoned off. The discarded gas canister was found by workers in Peabody Avenue in Pimlico, a short distance south of Victoria Station . All train journeys to and from the station were halted after the bomb was uncovered . They were called at 10:50am and said it’s a police-led incident. The spokesman added that the firefighters left at around 11.20 after the area was made safe. Experts have said there could be up to 21,000 unexploded bombs in Britain because one in ten dropped by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War never detonated. The cities with the highest numbers are London, Plymouth, Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham. Five years ago Landmark Information Group used aerial images taken by the RAF after the war to map likely spots where unexploded bombs might have fallen, although exact locations remain a mystery. London's East End suffered badly during the Blitz, and work on the Olympic Park at Stratford had to be halted after a 1,000kg bomb was found. It later emerged there could have been up to 200 unexploded devices there." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The 'bomb' was discovered by builders in Peabody Street .\nLondon Victoria was evacuated and all rail journeys halted .\nPolice and firefighters attended the scene and discovered the canister ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The secret of happiness may be to not expect too much from life. For if you start off with low expectations you could end up pleasantly surprised, according to a scientific study into human happiness. British scientists found that day-to-day wellbeing does not reflect how well things are going, but whether things are going better than expected. The secret of happiness may be to not expect too much from life. For if you start off with low expectations you could end up pleasantly surprised, according to a scientific study into human happiness. A stock image of a group of smiling friends is pictured . The ‘ebb and flow’ of mental happiness - the way our mood shifts moment-to-moment - is profoundly impacted by our expectations of life, they suggest. The researchers even created a formula for predicting happiness. Although the formula itself is complicated, put simply it looks at the event (t), how important or significant that event is to that person (w) and when the event occurred, also known as the 'forgetting factor'. The 'forgetting factor' in particular looks at what has happened in the past to determine the current expectations. EVj is the average reward from taking part in a certain event, and RPE is the reward compared to the expectation the person had beforehand. The researchers created a formula (pictured) for happiness. Although the formula is complicated, put simply it looks at the event (t), how important or significant the event is (w) and when the event occurred (y). EVj is the reward for taking part, and RPE is the reward compared to the expectation . Dr Robb Rutledge of University College London said his team were surprised to find just how important expectation is. He said: ‘It is often said that you will be happier if your expectations are lower. ‘We find that there is some truth to this - lower expectations make it more likely that an outcome will exceed those expectations and have a positive impact on happiness.’ But his team of researchers, who tested their theory on 18,000 people, also discovered a converse force affects our mood. While low expectations can make us happy . if they are exceeded later, having high expectations to begin with make . us happy earlier. Scientists found that day-to-day wellbeing does not reflects whether things are going better than expected. They also discovered that expectations affect happiness before an outcome is certain. For instance, going to a friend's favourite restaurant (illustrated) with positive expectations can instantly lift someone's mood . Dr Rutledge said: ‘Expectations also affect happiness even before we learn the outcome of a decision. ‘If you have plans to meet a friend at your favourite restaurant, those positive expectations may increase your happiness as soon as you make the plan.’ British . scientists found that day-to-day wellbeing does not reflect how well . things are going, but whether things are going better than expected. Lower expectations make it more likely that an outcome will exceed those expectations and have a positive impact on happiness. While . low expectations can make us happy if they are exceeded later, having . high expectations to begin with make us happy earlier, the found. Expectations also affect happiness even before we learn the outcome of a decision. His team combined the contrasting aspects of expectation and its impact on happiness and wrote it into an equation, which they discovered accurately predicted people’s happiness. The equation accurately predicts how happy people will say they are based on recent events. The formula, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was put together by studying 26 people who completed a decision-making task in which their choices led to monetary gains and losses. They were repeatedly asked how happy they were, and their brain activity was measured using MRI scans. The scientists used the data to build a computer model, which was tested on 18,420 people using a smartphone app. The results confirmed that people who started off with lower expectations were happier when they had better results. The authors wrote: ‘Conscious emotional feelings, such as momentary happiness, are core to the ebb and flow of human mental experience. ‘Our computational model suggests momentary happiness is a state that reflects not how well things are going but instead whether things are going better than expected. ‘This includes positive and negative expectations, even in the absence of outcomes.’ A recent study found that the articiulation of vowels influence how we feel and that the most positive letter is 'i' while the most negative - and likely to make us feel sad or grumpy (stock image) is 'o' Researchers from Germany found the articulation of vowels influence how we feel. During tests, they tracked participants' emotions by measuring changes in facial muscles linked with smiling and frowning, and found the most positive letter is 'i’ and the most negative is 'o'. The team, led by the Erfurt-based psychologist Professor Ralf Rummer, was able to demonstrate the articulation of vowels systematically influences our feelings and vice versa. The scientists focused on the sound of the long 'i' vowel and that of the long, closed 'o' vowel. In the first experiment, the researchers asked participants to watch film clips designed to put them in a positive or a negative mood, and then asked them to make up ten artificial words and to speak them out loud. They found the artificial words that contained significantly more i's than o's when the test subjects were in a positive mood. In a second experiment that looked at the link between the sounds, mood and people's facial muscles. They found that participants making the 'i' sounds found things funnier than those making 'o' noises. They believe that the tendency for 'i' sounds to occur in positively charged words, such as 'like', and for 'o' sounds to occur in negatively charged words, such as 'alone', in many languages appears to be linked to the corresponding use of facial muscles." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "British scientists found that day-to-day .\nwellbeing does not reflect how well things are going, but whether things .\nare going better than expected .\nDr Robb Rutledge of University College London said his team were surprised to find just how important expectation is .\nWhile low expectations can make us happy .\nif they are exceeded later, having high expectations to begin with make .\nus happy earlier .\nHis team combined the contrasting aspects .\nof expectation and its impact on happiness and wrote it into a mathematical .\nequation .\nThe equation accurately predicted people’s happiness, they said ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A group of 11 terrorists with links to Al Qaeda were yesterday being interrogated on whether they are behind the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The suspects were arrested in the capital Kuala Lumpur and in the state of Kedah last week and are members of a violent new terror group said to be planning bomb attacks in Muslim countries. The interrogations come after international investigators, including the FBI and MI6, asked for the militants, whose ages range from 22 to 55 and include students, odd-job workers, a young widow and business professionals, to be questioned intensively about Flight MH370. Scroll down for video . A Malaysian Airlines aircraft takes off from Kuala Lumpur Airport: Questions have been raised after the airline refused to reveal details of 2.3 tonnes of cargo aboard missing jet MH370 that was not listed on its manifest . Nearly two months after the . Beijing-bound plane vanished soon after take-off from Kuala Lumpur, no . trace has been found despite a huge sea search costing hundreds of . millions of pounds. It is thought to have crashed into the Indian Ocean . with 239 people on board. An . officer with the Counter Terrorism Division of Malaysian Special Branch . said yesterday the arrests had heightened suspicion that the flight’s . disappearance may have been an act of terrorism. ‘The . possibility that the plane was diverted by militants is still high on . the list and international investigators have asked for a comprehensive . report on this new terror group,’ the officer said. In . interviews conducted so far, some suspects have admitted planning . ‘sustained terror campaigns’ in Malaysia but denied being involved in . the disappearance of the airliner, he added. During the trial of Sulaiman Abu Ghaith Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law, Saajid Badat (left) said he had been instructed to give a shoe bomb to the Malaysians. He claimed Khalid Sheikh Mohammed masterminded the plot . During the trial of Sulaiman Abu Ghaith Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law, Saajid Badat, a British-born Muslim from Gloucester, said he had been instructed at a terrorist training camp in Afghanistan to give a shoe bomb to the Malaysians. He said: 'I gave one of my shoes to the Malaysians. I think it was to access the cockpit.' Badat, who spoke via video link and is in hiding in the UK, told the New York court the Malaysian plot was being masterminded by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the principal architect of 9/11. A . mystery surrounding the cargo being carried by the missing Malaysian . Airlines plane emerged on Friday when it was discovered that it had been . loaded with items not specified on the manifest. The . aircraft was carrying 4.566 tonnes of mangosteens - an exotic fruit - . and a shipment of lithium batteries, which were part of a separate . consignment. The batteries . weighed 200kg, but that separate consignment totalled 2.453 tonnes. So . what was being carried to make up the 2.253 tonnes in that separate . shipment? Questions have been raised as Malaysia Airlines said it will close assistance centres in Beijing and Kuala Lumpur for the families of the 239 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 777-200ER jet. Relatives of passengers aboard flight MH370 prepare to leave a hotel where they have been staying in Beijing after Malaysia Airlines said it would close all its assistance centres for relatives the missing . The closures come after rescuers . abandoned their fruitless air search for the missing jet, which had . focused on a remote area of the Indian Ocean off Australia's west coast. The . mystery was sparked by a spokesman for the company that shipped the . batteries telling a Malaysian newspaper that he would not reveal what . the remaining 2.253 tonnes of cargo were. 'I . cannot reveal more because of the ongoing investigations,' the . spokesman told The Star newspaper. 'We have been told by our legal . advisers not to talk about it.' The . spokesman said he could not even name the company which manufactured . the batteries, insisting that the matter was confidential. Questioned . about the fact that a mystery cargo was not stated in the manifest, . Malaysian Airlines told the paper that the rest of the consignment was . 'radio accessories and chargers.' A . statement from the airline said that the freight not specified had been . 'declared as radio accessories', despite there being no reference to . this in the manifest released publicly last Thursday. What the manifest does say is that NNR . Global shipped 133 pieces of one item weighing 1.99 tonnes and 67 . pieces of another item weighing 463kg for a total 'consolidated weight' of 2.453 tonnes. Just how . many lithium batteries had been loaded, or their weight, are not . specified in the manifest, although Malaysian Airlines boss Ahmad Yahya . told a media conference in Kuala Lumpur on March 24 that the batteries . weighed a total of 200kg. What . the manifest does say, in respect of the lithium batteries, is that . 'the package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard . exists if the package is damaged. 'Special procedures must be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary.' Still praying for answers: A relative of a missing passenger inside a prayer room at Lido Hotel in Beijing . There has been earlier speculation that a fire involving the batteries might have been the cause of the aircraft's fate. According to The Star, shippers NNR Global are located at an air freight forwarding warehouse located less than 100 yards from the Penang International Airport. 'The complex is guarded by the police and only those with passes are allowed entry,' the newspaper said, following its investigation into the unspecified cargo. A consolidated shipment combines several individual consignments to make up a full container load. At . the port of destination, the consolidated shipment is separated back . into individual consignments for delivery to their respective . consignees. The lithium . batteries and the other mystery items that are said to be radio parts . were addressed to NNR Global Logistics in Beijing, but a company named . JHJ International Transportation Co.Ltd of Beijing was to collect the . cargo on its behalf. A policeman naps beside a board written with messages for passengers aboard the missing fight at the hotel . Among the conspiracy theories that have already emerged following the Boeing 777's disappearance on March 8, is that its fate was linked to 20 of the 239 people on board - they were employees of a semi-conductor manufacturing firm which develops components for hi-tech weapons systems and aircraft navigation. They were employees of Freescale Semiconductor, a Texas technology firm, working in several manufacturing sites in Kuala Lumpur and Tianjin, China, a fact confirmed by a spokeswoman for the company. The citizens news site Beforeitsnews, said earlier that it was conceivable that MH370 was 'hiding' with its high-tech electronic warfare weaponry. 'In fact, this type of technology is precisely the expertise of Freescale, that has 20 employees on board the missing flight,' said the website. However, until a detailed description of the 'radio parts' that have not been itemised in the MH370 manifest has been made available, the conspiracy theories are likely to be given an added thrust." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Suspects were arrested in the capital Kuala Lumpur and the state of Kedah .\nSaid to members of violent new terror group said to be planning attacks .\nInterrogations came after demands from agencies including FBI and MI6 .\nManifest revealed presence of consignment but did not reveal its contents .\nAirline has admitted 200kg of lithium batteries was among the items .\nIt refused to say what else, citing 'legal reason' related to 'ongoing' probe ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson issued a grovelling apology yesterday after being caught shoplifting from Tesco. He pledged to ‘seek the treatment that is clearly needed’ following a caution from police for sneaking out cheese and wine without paying. Worrall Thompson, a father of four, stole from the store five times over the Christmas period before being confronted by security guards in front of shoppers. Apology: Antony Worrall Thompson being driven by a friend after being exposed for shoplifting . The 60-year-old former star of Ready Steady Cook described the thefts as ‘stupid and irresponsible’ and said he was ‘devastated’ for the family and friends he had let down. He also apologised to staff at the store in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, where he has shopped for many years. Worrall Thompson, whose restaurant business went into administration three years ago, was filmed on the store’s cameras using the self-service checkout machines. He was said to have been caught ordering blocks of cheese at the delicatessen counter and taking bottles of wine, but putting only some items through the scanner and walking out with the rest. On suspicion of shoplifting: TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson (centre), pictured with Michel Roux and Aldo Zilli, has apologised . Security staff were said to have filmed him in the act several times so they could be certain that it was not a genuine mistake. Worrall Thompson said yesterday: ‘I am . so sorry for all my recent stupid and irresponsible actions. 'I am of . course devastated for my family and friends, whom I’ve let down, and . will seek the treatment that is clearly needed. ‘I am not the first, and I certainly . won’t be the last person to do something without rhyme or reason – what . went through my head, only time will tell. 'Of course, I must also . apologise sincerely to Tesco, with whom I’m had a long and genuine . working relationship, and to all the staff at the Henley branch, many of . whom I’ve got to know over the years. ‘Once again, I am so sorry and hopefully in the future I can make amends.’ Last night, in a rambling interview, the chef admitted on one occasion he stole bread and two pack of discounted coleslaw. On another occasion, he paid £180 for three crates of champagne and then stole £4 of goods. He said he did not need the money and was comfortably well off, so could not fathom why he had stolen low-price and discounted items. Suffered a downturn: Antony Worrall Thompson with wife Jacinta and children . Worrall Thompson mulled over . everything that could have pushed him to steal. He spoke of the stress . of moving house, the death of two close friends, giving up smoking, . anaemia, long working hours, his inability to relax, his age and . dementia. Over Christmas, he said, he had personally flambeed every Christmas pudding at his restaurant, which had left him exhausted. He went on: ‘I hope I’m not going . totally gaga in my old age. I have wondered if it’s something like that . but I hope 60 is too young for something like Alzheimer’s.’ The former I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant described the moment he was approached by security guards. He said: ‘It was like a dream or a nightmare. ‘I went back to the office with them and I’d taken a newspaper, three onions and a sandwich that time. ‘I was just thinking over and over, 'Why, why, why, are you taking three onions?' I’d taken £6 of stuff and the rest of the bill came to about £30.’ Worrall Thompson was arrested on suspicion of theft and cautioned on Friday. He was taken to a police station and had his photograph and fingerprints taken, along with a DNA saliva sample. Security staff secretly filmed Worrall Thompson at the Tesco superstore in Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire . Antony Worrall Thompson's company AWT was forced into administration . He was questioned about shoplifting on five occasions at the Tesco superstore between December 22 and January 6. The total value of the goods taken was . £70.68. To receive a formal caution from police, a suspect must admit . guilt. He will not have a criminal record but his details will remain on . police files. Worrall Thompson’s previous connection . with Tesco was as a judge in the supermarket’s competition to discover . Britain’s best unknown cheese in 2003. It was won by Goat’s Caerphilly, . from Ditcheat, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Forced out: The former home of celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson, in Lower Shiplake, Henley . The chef lives with his third wife, Irish-born Jacinta ‘Jay’ Shiel, 46. The once-booming AWT empire has been hit badly by the economic downturn. He put his chain of six restaurants, pubs and cafes into administration . in February 2009, blaming his bank for being too cautious with credit. But administrators said the business was ‘overstretched’ with debts of . more than £800,000, papers from a meeting of creditors at Reading County . Court showed. He has since bought back and reopened the Greyhound, a gastropub in . Oxfordshire, and the Windsor Larder, a delicatessen and cafe. The chef . also used his own funds to keep open two restaurants, in Kew and . Windsor. Two years ago he quit his £1.6million home in Henley for a house in Cadmore End, near High Wycombe. Antony Worrall Thompson has been a regular fixture on television cookery shows for more than a decade. The . chef, who was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, grew up in a theatrical . family. Both his parents were actors and he is the godson of Richard . Burton, who was his father's understudy at the Royal Shakespeare . Company. Worrall . Thompson, who said he comes from 'a posh sort of family, in a way', was . sent away to boarding school at the age of three. His parents split up at around the same time and he was 21 before he saw his father again. Worrall Thompson appeared on ITV reality show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2003 . He was 16 when a rugby accident left his face badly disfigured and he needed surgery to repair the damage. A . course in catering management was followed by a series of jobs learning . his trade at various restaurants in Essex, much to the horror of his . grandmother who refused to write to him because she could not bring . herself to write the word Essex on the envelope. He really shot to fame in the early 1980s when he opened a restaurant called Ménage à Trois in London's upmarket Knightsbridge. The restaurant, which was patronised by the Princess of Wales, only served starters and puddings. The . boom in cookery programmes in the 1990s propelled him into a different . league and he was soon making regular appearances on shows including . Food and Drink, Ready Steady Cook and Saturday Kitchen. He . has also made appearances on Question Time, The Weakest Link and went . into the jungle for I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! But his career has not always run smoothly. In . 2008, he apologised after mistakenly recommending a potentially fatal . weed as part of a healthy living regime and a year later he was forced . to put his restaurant company into administration. The three-times married chef has spoken candidly in the past of the toll his restaurant career has had on his private life. In 2003, he told the Observer: 'I've lost two wives to restaurants, and a fantastic Japanese American girl. 'I . mean, some of it was my own fault - too much dabbling in other women. But it's like a drug: you finish work, you can't sleep because the . adrenaline is rushing round, so you end up in a club. You're never at . home. Things start to fall apart.' Richard Madeley stood trial for shoplifting in a branch of Tesco but was cleared . A number of celebrities have been accused of petty theft despite in many cases having huge wealth. In one of the most bizarre cases, Liverpool footballer Glen Johnson was given a £70 on-the-spot fine in 2007 after he and a friend allegedly tried to steal a toilet seat and other bathroom fittings from B&Q in Dartford, Kent. Last autumn, Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea was challenged by Tesco staff after he allegedly ate a doughnut and tried to leave without paying for it. The footballer, who earns £70,000 a week, said he intended to pay but wandered out when he realised he’d left his wallet in the car. Staff dropped the matter without calling police. Richard Madeley found himself in a similar predicament in 1991, but this time the store decided to press charges. He stood trial for shoplifting after staff in a Manchester branch of Tesco said they saw the This Morning presenter pushing trolleys of alcohol through the checkout without paying. He denied the charges, claiming he was simply absent-minded and was later cleared. In 2002, Winona Ryder was convicted of theft after a shoplifting spree in a Los Angeles department store. The actress, who had a history of depression, was fined £12,000 and told to attend counselling. And last year, actress Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to 360 hours community service for stealing a gold necklace from a jewellery store in the U.S. Peaches Geldof has also been accused of shoplifting – although no prosecution has ever been brought. In October last year she was reportedly caught stealing make-up from Boots, leading her to be banned from the store. Several months before, staff in a retro clothing store in Bristol accused her of taking clothes – a claim her spokesman dismissed as ‘nonsense’." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Celebrity chef issued grovelling apology after being caught shoplifting from Tesco .\nHe pledged to ‘seek the treatment that is .\nclearly needed’ following a caution from police ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A soldier who spotted a boy with a terrible deformity while on patrol in Bosnia has spent ten years fundraising to finally deliver his promise of giving him a new face. Former Staff Sergeant Wayne Ingram, 44, met four-year-old Stefan Savic a decade ago while on peacekeeping duties in Eastern Europe. Stefan was born with a debilitating condition called Tessier facial cleft, which meant his eyes were 4.5cm further apart than normal and he had no proper nose. Former Staff Sergeant Wayne Ingram has raised more than £100,000 to pay for a Bosnian boy, Stefan Savic, to have surgery at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London . But father-of-two Mr Ingram, formerly of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers, was so moved by Stefan's plight he vowed to get him state-of-the-art medical help. He collected an amazing £85,000 with a fundraising drive across Bosnia and the UK before bringing Stefan to London's Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2003. The youngster underwent 12 hours of surgery with plastic surgeon David Dunaway, who cut his face in half before moving his eyes closer together and building him a nose. The operation was a success but Mr Dunaway warned that a second operation would be needed a decade later. Mr Ingram kept in touch with Stefan and his parents Slavenka, 36, and Milos, 44, raising a further £20,000 to bring him back to the UK to finish his treatment. Stefan, now 14, returned to Great Ormond Street this week for his second operation with Mr Dunaway to improve his face and help his breathing. When Mr Ingram first met Stefan a decade ago he promised to help raise the money for him to have the surgery he needed on the facial deformity he was born with. Stefan has now had the treatment (pictured) Stefan (pictured at the age of four) born with a debilitating condition called Tessier facial cleft which meant his eyes were 4.5cm further apart than normal and he had no proper nose . Mr Ingram, from Weymouth, Dorset, said he was just happy to complete the remarkable job of helping Stefan lead the life of a normal little boy. He said: ‘I was on a routine patrol in Bosnia when I was introduced to his father and went to meet Stefan. ‘The condition had been left untreated and had grown between Stefan's eyes, crushing his skull, forcing his eyes apart to the point he couldn't see what was ahead of him. A facial cleft is an opening or gap in the face, or a malformation of part of the face. It occurs when separate areas of the face do not join together properly when a baby is developing in the womb. There are many different types of clefts, one group of which are called Tessier clefts. These are clefts affecting the centre of the face. The clefts are very rare and most children with them need multiple operations to help them breathe and eat. ‘But aside from the facial deformities . he was just a normal, playful little boy. He was confident and cheeky, . climbing all over me as we played football in the yard. ‘He was too young then to be self-aware. But his facial cleft was blocking his airways and without medical attention, could kill him. ‘I had two young sons myself at the time and there was no way I could stand back and do nothing. I knew in an instant I had to do everything I could to help.’ As Mr Ingram set about raising funds, he wrote to a long list of celebrities. Only David Beckham replied, politely explaining he had already chosen his charities for that year. Mr Dunaway, the surgeon, was offering his services for free but Mr Ingram still needed to pay for flights, accommodation for the family, as well as essential hospital costs. He raised 6,000 Euros by staging a charity football match in Banja Luka, with Muslim, Serb and Croat players setting aside their conflicts to help Stefan. And back in the UK, Mr Ingram launched a massive fundraising drive, persuading his local Asda to put collection boxes beside their tills. He said: ‘Donations poured in and I was bowled over by the generosity. ‘Stefan needed three operations back then - one to remove his teeth, another to reconstruct his nose and another to reconstruct his skull. Thanks to Mr Ingram, Stefan has had a series of operations and procedures at Great Ormond Street. The pair are pictured during one of Stefan's previous trips to London for treatment . Stefan (pictured after his latest operation) is expected to need one more operation and Mr Ingram has promised to be there for him and to help raise the money for this operation as well . ‘He was back and forth to the UK many times, staying for as long as a month at a time. ‘The doctors warned us it wasn't over, however, and that ten years later Stefan would need follow up surgery. ‘But we have kept in touch ever since and as ten years neared I let Stefan's family know I would raise the necessary funds - over £20,000.’ As Mr Ingram set about raising a second lot of cash to pay for visas, hospital costs and flights, he was once more amazed by people's generosity. In his native Dorset, one anonymous donor, calling herself simply 'the kind granny' contributed a ‘large, undisclosed’ amount. And this time celebrities including comic Jim Davidson and musician Billy Bragg also answered his letters. After his latest operation, Stefan (pictured on his first trip to London in 2003) said: 'This is the best thing that has ever happened to me' Stefan's operations have been carried out by surgeon David Dunaway (right) who has waived his fee on each occasion. This meant Mr Ingram only had to raise money for flights, accommodation and hospital costs . With the funding in place, Stefan underwent his four-hour follow-up operation with Mr Dunaway on Saturday and is making a good recovery. Mr Dunaway, who once more waived his fees, said: ‘This operation was really about reconstructing his nose and improving his nasal airway. ‘His nose was very wide and he basically didn't have a tip to it at all. ‘We took a cartilage from one rib, fashioned it into the shape of a nose, then used it to reconstruct his nose. ‘This will allow him to breath more easily, eat more easily, it will improve his speech and he will look much more like the rest of us. ‘To have the opportunity to greet him again and finish it off so he can lead a normal life and not worry about these things is just great.’ Without treatment, Stefan's condition could have killed him because his airway was being blocked . Mr Ingram (pictured with Stefan before his latest operation) was so inspired by Stefan that after leaving the army he became a paramedic . Stefan will likely need a further operation on his nose and orthodontics to realign his teeth before one final surgery to correct the roof of his mouth. Mr Ingram, who was so inspired by Stefan's medical progress he became a paramedic after leaving the army, says he'll be there every step of the way. Mr Ingram, whose own sons Harry and Toby are now 18 and 16, added: ‘Stefan has never moaned or complained the whole time I've known him. ‘His mum says that after his latest operation he looked in front of the mirror and said: “this is the best thing that has ever happened to me”. ‘For me this was about honouring a promise I made all those years ago and doing everything I could for Stefan. ‘He's changed my life as well and inspired me to become a paramedic. We'll always have an inseparable bond.’ Mr Ingram’s fundraising efforts have been supported by the Facing the World charity, which provides life-changing surgery to children from developing countries with severe facial disfigurements. To make a donation visit facingtheworld.net ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Former Staff Sergeant Wayne Ingram met Stefan Slavic ten years ago .\nStefan, now 14, was born with a facial deformity and needed surgery .\nHis eyes were 4.5cm further apart, had no nose and skull was crushed .\nMr Ingram promised to raise enough money for him to have treatment .\nThanks to his efforts, the first operation was carried out in 2003 .\nHe has now just had another follow-up procedure at Great Ormond Street ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Australian singer Rob Mills has been accused of being homophobic on social media after posting an indecent photo of two Lego figurines on Instagram. The former Australian Idol contestant, who is vocal about supporting gay marriage, celebrated the Hawk's AFL Grand Final win over the Swans when he posted two figurines in a sexual position. The photo, which has since been removed, shows a Hawthorn Hawks Lego figurine bending-over a Sydney Swans figure with hashtags #hilarious #criticssaidwhaaaaaat #b2b and #alwayshawthorn. Mills, who recently starred as Danny in the Grease Musical, released an official statement on Sunday night, saying the photo was 'immature and inappropriate.' Australian Idol contestant Rob Mills, who is vocal about supporting gay marriage, has been accused of being homophobic on social media . Mills has since received a social media backlash for the image (above/cropped) he posted on Instagram . 'I apologise unreservedly for the photo I tweeted yesterday', Mills said in the statement. 'In the excitement of celebrating the Hawks Grand Final win, I didn’t think about the homophobic implications of the image. 'This incident probably shows how entrenched inadvertent homophobia is in our culture. 'As a long-time supporter of the rights of Australia’s gay community, it’s not good enough and I’m ashamed if I have contributed to it, even in a small way.' The singer has vocal in supporting of gay marriage, calling it 'a no-brainer', and saying 'I can't believe that in Australia we still don't allow same-sex couples to get married. But the singer has now been slammed for demonising homosexuality. Bec Barrett tweeted: 'Shame on you @RobMillsyMills for instagramming that vile, homophobic lego picture about the Swans v Hawthorn. I thought better of you.' Former Australian Idol contestant has apologised on Twitter after posting a controversial image on Instagram . Bec Barrett tweeted: 'Shame on you @RobMillsyMills for instagramming that vile, homophobic lego picture about the Swans v Hawthorn. I thought better of you' Rob Mills has caused a controversy through social media after posting an indecent photo on Instagram . Mills has now been slammed for posting risque picture of two Lego figures after AFL Grand Final . Erin Riley tweeted: 'It equates receiving anal sex with being beaten or losing - that is homophobic,' Ms Riley, a 20 year old Sydney resident, told Sydney Morning Herald that a large group of Hawthorn fans had been chanting during the match, 'Sydney take it up the a---, doo-dah, doo-dah'. Alex Dunnin tweeted: 'Another celeb social media fail. What a goose.' But others came to Mills' defence, such as Enda Markey, who tweeted: . 'For the sake of saying it: Calling @RobMillsyMills homophobic is ludicrous. He's not.‏' James Millar tweeted: 'Accusing @RobMillsyMills of being homophobic is as legitimate and accurate as accusing me of being a heterosexual football fan. #HesNOT.' Mills currently plays Danny Zuko in an internationally toured musical production of Grease. Daily Mail Australia has asked Rob Mills for comment. He is yet to respond at the time of publication. But others came to Mills' defence, with James Miller tweeting: 'Accusing @RobMillsyMills of being homophobic is as legitimate and accurate as accusing me of being a heterosexual football fan. #HesNOT' Paul Kidd tweeted: 'Lots of homophobes and sundry idiots coming to @RobMillsyMills' defence, but Mills himself is silent. He just needs to apologise' Enda Markey tweeted: 'For the sake of saying it: Calling @RobMillsyMills homophobic is ludicrous. He's not.' Mills is best known for featuring on the first season of Australian Idol. More recently he has starred in a musical rendition of Grease ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Rob Mills posted a controversial image during the AFL grand final on Saturday .\nThe former Australian Idol contestant has released an official statement on Sunday night, saying the photo was 'immature and inappropriate'\nMills said: 'In the excitement of celebrating the Hawks Grand Final win, I didn’t think about the homophobic implications of the image.'\nHe has since received a social media backlash .\nSome have accused Mills of being homophobic .\nHe has previously been vocal in supporting gay marriage .\nMills has since removed the image ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The FBI is investigating the hanging death of a black North Carolina teenager after his family questioned an official ruling that he committed suicide, it was today revealed. Lennon Lacy, 17, was found hanging by a dog leash and a belt from a swing set in a largely white trailer park in Bladenboro, Bladen County, less than a mile from his home, in August this year. Although the state medical examiner ruled Lennon's death a suicide based on reports from law enforcement and a county coroner, his family argued that it was a 'race-based homicide'. They pointed out that the teenager - who had no history of mental illness - had washed his uniform and packed his bag in preparation for a big football game just hours before he was found hanging. Scroll down for video . Tragic: Lennon Lacy (pictured), 17, was found hanging by a dog leash and a belt from a swing set in a trailer park in Bladenboro in Bladen County, North Carolina, less than a mile from his home, in August this year . They also said he was discovered wearing a pair of white sneakers that did not match the shoes they had last seen him in, that he did not own, and most remarkably, that were two sizes too small for him, . And they said at 6ft 4ins, Lennon could not reach up and touch the 7ft 5ins beam he apparently hanged himself from. There was no item present he could have used to reach the bar, they said. Some relatives even went so far as to say that Lennon's relationship with a 31-year-old white woman - who lived across the road from him - could have led to his death. The pair's relationship had apparently not been well received by the predominantly white community. Meanwhile, Lennon's teammates refused to believe he had killed himself before their high school game, which the starting linebacker had reportedly spent the entire summer training for. One of his teammates, Anthony White, told The Inquistir that his friend had huge NFL dreams, saying: 'He was real excited... he was looking forward to doing good in the game.' As Lennon's family, friends and teammates spread the word of their unease, a coalition of church leaders, lawyers and activists in the state called on federal authorities investigate Lennon's death. NFL fan: Although the state medical examiner ruled Lennon's (pictured) death a suicide, his family argued it was a 'race-based homicide'. Now, the government has launched a federal investigation into his death . Scene: Lennon, who aspired to be an NFL player, was found hanged from this wooden swing set (pictured) The North Carolina branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) claimed police had reached a 'quick four-day call' that Lennon had taken his own life. 'Given evidence uncovered by the (North Carolina) NAACP, there are several other possible explanations for his death besides a simple suicide,' the Association said in a letter. The Reverend William Barber, president of the chapter of the NAACP, said many questions remain unanswered, including why the teenager was hanging from a dog leash and a belt he did not own. 'We don't know what happened that terrible night,' Mr Barber said. Speaking to Yahoo, he added: 'The call was made so quick. And what concerns us about that is that if Lennon Lee Lacy was white and was found hanging in a... predominantly black trailer park that was known to have some drug involvement and other things, we just don't believe that it would have been this quick rush to say it was a suicide. Mother and son: Lennon's (right) mother, Claudia Lacy (left), also backed calls for further investigation into her son's death, saying: 'I just want to know what happened to my 17-year-old son; all I want is justice' 'It would have been a very, very, very intense investigation.' Lennon's mother, Claudia Lacy, also backed calls for further investigation into the death of her son, . 'I just want to know what happened to my 17-year-old son; all I want is justice,' Mrs Lacy, who identified her son's body in the back of an ambulance at the scene, told the Guardian. She dismissed the coroner's findings that Lennon had been depressed over his uncle's death, saying the loss would not have driven him to suicide and that he was, in general, a very happy person. And she added that a number of cuts and abrasions had been found on her son's body following his death, alongside a large bump on his head that may indicate he was hit by someone. Speaking to AP, she said: 'When I saw him, I just knew automatically he didn't do that to himself. Gifts: Mr Lacy added that a number of cuts and abrasions had been found on Lennon's body following his death, alongside a large bump on his head. Above, Lennon's friends leave gifts at the scene of the hanging . Tribute: Candles spell out 'L' for Lennon in a tribute to the teenager, who reportedly had big NFL dreams . 'Seventeen years old — he had no reason to. I know my child. As a mother, I would have sensed if something was wrong to the point that he was going to harm himself.' Days after he was buried, Lennon's grave was defiled - an act of vandalism that Lennon's family believes supports their claim that he was killed in a racially-motivated homicide. Following months of campaigning, the same coroner who ruled Lennon's death a suicide has now questioned his initial verdict due to the high number of 'unanswered questions' in the case. On Friday morning, Bladen County District Attorney, Jon David, confirmed to AP that an FBI agent has finally been assigned the case after being made aware of the coroner's concerns. Lennon's family hopes the probe could be the detailed investigation they have been waiting for. However, Teresa West, a spokesman for the State Bureau of Investigation, said agents have already addressed all viable leads in the hanging. And the Bladen County District Attorney’s office said in a statement that it has not received any information to counter the initial 'asphyxia due to hanging' cause of death verdict. 'While the investigation is ongoing, and no final determinations have been made, to date we have not received any evidence of criminal wrongdoing surrounding the death,' it said. The state chapter of the NAACP has organizing a march in Bladenboro, a tiny town with a largely white population of fewer than 2,000 people, on Saturday. An investigation is now ongoing." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Lennon Lacy found hanged from North Carolina swing set in August .\nState medical examiner ruled death a suicide based on official reports .\nBut 17-year-old's family has maintained it was a 'race-based' homicide .\nSay victim was found wearing shoes he didn't own that were too small .\nAlso claim he did not possess dog leash nor belt he was hanged from .\nLennon was in relationship with a 31-year-old white woman that had apparently not been well received by predominantly white community .\nFBI launched inquiry after coroner flagged up 'unanswered questions'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A pilot who was forced to make an emergency landing on a busy road has said he is considering giving up flying - because it is his second plane crash in just six years. Danny Hall, 48, from Torrington, Connecticut, walked away from crash landing his plane in West Hartford after the power failed with just a sore back. In 2008 the roofing company owner was forced to land his plane in a river in similar circumstances after the engine failed. Danny Hall was forced to crash land his plane (pictured) on a bus route near a busy road - no one was hurt . Mr Hall said during the incident on Saturday afternoon his single-engine Skyline Cessna experienced engine problems and lost power while flying from Robertson Field in Plainville to Hartford-Brainard Airport. He said he radioed a controller at Hartford airport while looking for a place to safely put the plane down. 'I said, \"Tell my kids I love them if I don't make it.\" He said, \"OK. Good luck,''' Mr Hall said. Mr Hall said while he was looking for a place to land he noticed a road only a few miles from Hartford airport that did not appear to have any traffic on it. He said: 'What I thought was a road was actually the bus route I guess they just built. 'I was kind of questioning why there were no cars on it, but I figure if I'm going to land a plane, I'm going to try to put it somewhere where no one is going to get hurt.' The plane narrowly missed several homes and businesses and a wing broke off during the crash. Mr Hall was flying to Hartford-Brainard Airport (pictured) when the engine of his Skyline Cessna lost power . Mr Hall said: 'When I got out of the plane after it put down I noticed a little smoke coming up where the engine was. 'I popped my seatbelt, opened the door, got out of the plane and as I was [walking] away from it I realised I was safe,' The $567 million bus-only corridor between Hartford and New Britain is nearing completion and is set to open early next year. Mr Hall added: 'The most important thing, I'm just happy no one got hurt, especially on the ground. 'I did what I had to do,' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating why the plane lost power. Six years ago, Mr Hall survived a plane crash into the Pawcatuck River in Westerly, Rhode Island. He said the engine on that Cessna failed about two miles from Westerly Airport. An FAA investigation at the time found mice had built a nest in the plane, and when he pulled a device that prevents icing the mice and their nest were sucked into the carburetor, causing the engine to seize up." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Danny Hall, 48, was forced to make emergency landing after engine failed .\nPlane narrowly missed several homes and businesses and a wing broke off .\nHe landed the plane on a busy road but no one was injured during incident .\nIn 2008 Mr Hall landed plane on a river after experiencing similar problems ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "There are some debts which can never fully be repaid: the freedom which Britain and her people owe the mighty little Spitfire is one of them. When Britain stood alone against the threat of Nazi Germany, the Spitfires and ‘the Few’ who flew them protected our skies and all that lay beneath. Even today, almost three-quarters of a century after the Battle of Britain, the air-rending thunder of a 1750-horsepower Merlin engine and the sight of those curved wings slicing through the clouds can still lay claim to the heart of the nation. Scroll down for video . Boultbee Flight Academy in West Sussex can offer passenger flights to non pilots in their £2 million Spitfire TR9 aircraft built in 1944 . And now, remarkably, ordinary members of the public can experience the thrill of flying along Beachy Head in this unique aircraft. This is because back in September, the historic rules limiting Spitfire experiences to those who hold a pilot licence were lifted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Boultbee Flight Academy in West Sussex is the only company approved by the Civil Aviation Authority to offer passenger flights in their Spitfire TR9 aircraft, which was originally designed to train fighter pilots. Yesterday I was lucky enough to soar out over the white cliffs of Southern England, the Channel limpid below and the late afternoon light torching into an orange parabola around the wooden propeller. It was an extraordinary experience; the closest any of my generation will come to knowing what the Few knew, that this is flying at its most graceful and elemental. We arced and turned and dived and climbed into the setting sun, the smell of hot grease and engine fuel wafting into the cockpit, the thrumming and throbbing of the plane’s tiny carcass beating into our backs. And as we did so we felt the decades rapidly slip away – for the Spitfire is an icon of aviation, the years have not withered her magnificent power nor her silvery allure. At 280mph – using a mere fifth of the engine’s capacity – and 500ft above the waves, we carved our own little bit of history along the fortress of white cliffs which would once have welcomed Britain’s fliers home. I was flying in Gilda, a Mark IX Spitfire built in 1944 which is worth £2 million – and is one of just seven two-seater Spitfires in the world. The aircraft, which has a 1,750 horse-power Rolls Royce Merlin engine, is one of only seven two-seat Spitfires in the world . The flight in a Spitfire, pictured, could just about be the best Christmas present any Briton might receive for next year . I climbed in behind pilot Matt Jones into a rear cockpit where space is so tight it’s measured in fractions of an inch and there is no floor above the constantly moving controls. As the chocks are pulled away, the flaps lifted for take-off and the canopy closes over your head, it’s almost like the Spitfire claims you. That much was expected, but what came as a surprise was the gentleness of one of the most brilliant war machines ever built; so soft are the controls that the merest movement of the stick up or down or from port to starboard will send it skimming into another corner of sky. After flying over the Channel, we turned inland, reaching 2,500ft as a pale autumn mist rose beneath us. Then we crossed the Thames up into East Anglia towards the Imperial War Museum at Duxford where Gilda is to spend the winter. Shortly before we landed, Matt pulled back the worn leather casing of the joystick, glanced at me in the cockpit mirror and gently pulled the nose up while turning the plane a full 360 degrees: a victory roll. As we turned, pulling 2.5 times the force of gravity (Gs), I watched the world spin on its very axis and waited for my stomach to catch up. A few minutes later we accelerated to 300mph and performed a Half Cuban, a partial loop from which you also emerge in a roll, pulling 3.5Gs, the swiftness and sharpness of the Spitfire’s manoeuvrability giving some small clue to her prowess in battle. Now you can win your own flight in a Spitfire, which could just about be the best Christmas present any Briton might receive for next year – the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The little plane, which saved so very many lives, gave me the ride of mine. Here's your chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime flight in a Supermarine Spitfire, the most beautiful and iconic aircraft in RAF history. The Mail on Sunday has teamed up with the Boultbee Flight Academy to offer one lucky reader an unforgettable 20- to 30-minute flight over the English Channel – usually worth £2,750. The flight will take place next year on a date subject to availability and conditions. The prize includes an overnight hotel stay for two near the Goodwood Aerodrome. TO ENTER: Phone 0901 553 0697 and leave your details. Calls cost 51p per minute plus any network extras and should last no longer than two minutes. Or text SPITFIRE followed by your first and last name to 65700 (eg SPITFIRE Sue Smith). Texts cost £1 plus standard network charge. Or email your details to [email protected]. Entries must be received by midnight on Sunday, December 14, 2014. The winner will be chosen at random from all entries. Subject to availability. Prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative is available. Prize: One winner to receive a flight as a passenger aboard the two-seat Spitfire TR9 operated by Boultbee Flight Academy and one night’s accommodation for the winner and guest at a local hotel. Winners must be available to take the flight on the appointed day. In the event of the Spitfire being unable to fly, efforts will be made for an alternative flight. Entrants must be 18 or over and residents of the UK. The winner will not be permitted to fly without undergoing a full safety briefing and signing a waiver form. For Mail on Sunday terms and conditions, visit mailonsunday.co.uk/promotions. Phoneline and SMS helpline: 0800 839 173." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A shotgun seat in the back of a World War II Spitfire is the ultimate Christmas present for British aviation fans .\nBoultbee Aviation Academy owns one of the seven surviving £2 million two-seat Spitfire TR9s .\nThe aircraft, which was built in 1944, features the legendary 1,750-horsepower Rolls Royce Merlin engine .\nNow readers can get the chance to win their own fantastic flight, worth £2,750, including an overnight hotel stay ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Gold Coast woman who is the 'crucial witness' for the prosecution of Gable Tostee has given a graphic account of Warriena Wright's final moments before she plunged to her death in Surfers Paradise on August 8. In an affidavit filed to the Queensland Supreme Court by Gable Tostee's lawyers during his bail application, Emily Ellis, who lived below Gable Tostee's 14th floor apartment, provides a graphic re-enactment of 26-year-old Ms Wright's fatal plunge. Police re-enacted the fall by lowering a female officer over the balcony of Tostee's apartment in the days following her death. Scroll down for video . \"Oh God she's coming over': Police (inset) recreated the moment that Warriena Wright came over the 14th floor balcony of the Avalon Apartments (pictured) as observed by a neighbour in the flat below . \"I just want to go home': Neighbour Emily Ellis,a crucial prosecution witness in the alleged murder of Warriena Wright (pictured) heard Ms Wright cry out and then came out onto her balcony to witness feet dangling . Gable Tostee (pictured) says he did not murder Ms Wright and plans to strenuously defend his case when he goes to trial in late 2016 or early 2017 . Tostee has denied murdering Ms Wright and plans to strenuously defend his innocence. Ms Ellis said she and two males, Ryan and Nick, were first drawn out onto her balcony of the Avalon Apartments in the early hours of August 8 this year primarily because of what she could hear going on from above. 'I heard a girl say \"I just, I just want to go home, please let me go home \" and she was quite scared,' Ms Ellis said in the re-enactment for Gold Coast detectives. Emily Ellis saw Ms Wright's 'legs dangling' from above in the Avalon Apartments (pictured)and then said, 'Oh God, she's coming over' 'We were trying to look out. We said 'it's right above us, there's something going on right above us here\" ... because you could hear her. she was trying to get away, there was a lot of movement. 'We were trying to see what was going on and because of what we could hear I looked over and as I looked over ... I've said to Ryan ... \"Oh God, she's coming over, she's coming over the balcony\". 'I've said to [Ryan] \"I don't, l don't know what, what is she doing? Like I don't know what she's doing\". 'Cause I couldn't work out the logic of why she was the way she was. All I could see, cause I'm quite short ... I could see the bottom of her feet. 'I couldn't work out what why or what she was doing ... and she wasn't gripping either, she wasn't on a ledge, so um her feet were dangling. I couldn't work out, is she trying to get down, or was she trying to get somewhere else? 'And then by the time I've tried to work out what she was doing, was she trying to get down to another level or where she was going, um, she was gone, she'd fallen, she, there was just shock in her voice.' Ms Ellis said Ms Wright's fall was just [snapping her fingers] split instant. She was just gone.' She described seeing 'the bottom of her feet, and um, her toes'. 'I thought she was wearing shoes, but I think stockings. 'I'm pretty sure it was stockings ... I've run it over ... through my head. I had said \"she's coming over\" and then her feet are there and it was as if she was trying to do something, get down. Final moments: Emily Ellis saw the soles of Warriena Wright's (pictured) feet and couldn't understand why Ms Wright was coming over the balcony of Gable Tostee's 14th floor apartment at 2.20am on August 8 this year . 'She wasn't trying to do anything significant to make her ... I don't know if it was just a miss-grab. I don't know what she's done to [snaps fingers] fall.' In the police re-enactment, a female officer is lowered on a harness over the balcony and Ms Ellis says of Ms Wright's descent, 'When she was coming down ... she started twisting herself. 'I did see a lot of her body which alerted me, like she's coming out on the edge. I don't know what she was thinking because ... her feet were coming towards me first, it wasn't as if she was crouching or anything . Fatal date: After several hours of drinking and in the early housrs of the morning 26-year-old New Zealand bank clerk Warriena Wright (left) came over the balcony of Gable Tostee's( right) 14th floor apartment, as neighbours watched from below . 'Her legs were there first ... it wasn't a lowering or a gentle, cautious ... she wasn't hanging on, she wasn't facing that way ... she wasn't facing that way to hold on.' The police then repositioned the female officer re-enacting Ms Wright's fall, so that her 'feet were pointing away from the building, her back was towards the building ... and she was a little bit lower'. Ms Ellis agreed that the female officer was in the right position and said Ms Wright had been 'flush against the building'. 'I couldn't see her upper body at all and she was out like that and um her legs had reached that point. I couldn't see her upper body and that's why I turned and said \"I don't know what she's doing\" because I was trying to work out is she trying to lower herself that way?' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Warriena Wright fell to her death from Gable Tostee's Gold Coast flat on August 8 .\nA 'crucial' police witness has given a graphic account of Ms Wright's final moments .\nEmily Ellis lived in the apartment below Gable Tostee in Surfers Paradise .\nShe heard Ms Wright begging to be allowed to go home .\nMs Ellis suddenly realised 'Oh God, she's coming over the balcony'\nShe said Warriena's 'feet were dangling' and 'facing out' from the apartment wall .\nIn a police re-enactment, a female officer was lowered over Tostee's balcony with Ms Ellis beneath ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Think Liza Minnelli and Joel Gray in Carberet. Think West Hollywood, Greenwich Village and Provincetown and the Castro, known as hotbeds of homosexuality. But they are nothing like the uninhibited urban gay sexual scene and vast homosexual subculture that flourished in Berliin under Germany's Weimar Republic. Sexual experimentation between the same sexes and medical advances of helping genders ‘trapped within the wrong body’ in Germany more than one hundred years ago shaped our understanding of gay identity today. The city's liberal years - before the rise of Hitler - are detailed in a new book, Gay Berlin. The science of ‘transsexuality’ was founded in Berlin at the Institute of Sexual Science where the first male-to-female surgery was performed. The words ‘homosexual’ or ‘transvestite’ were German innovations. Police mugshots of Berlin prostitute Johann Scheff, arrested in July 1932. Youths dressed in women's clothing who successfully passed for women, descended on department stores en masse stealing large quantities of merchandise. The cover of Die Intel, December 1930, advertising a serialized installment of Men for Sale (Manner zu verkaufen). German gay magazines also offered gay and lesbian friendly services to the gay subculture including medical doctors specializing in 'sexual disturbances', detective agencies offering to investigate blackmail threats, as well as dressmakers and restaurants . Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey starred in the film version of Carbaret in 1972 . Male prostitution, homosexual bars and nightclubs, cabarets populated by gay men, lesbians and transsexuals flourished in a wild, incomparable sexual subculture that was exciting yet dangerous. It was in Berlin where scientists concluded that ‘same sex love was a natural, inborn characteristic and not merely the perversion of a ‘normal’ sexual tendency’, author and scholar Robert Beachy writes in his compelling book, Gay Berlin: Birthplace of a Modern Identity by Knopf Publishers. The Weimar Republic emerged out of the wreckage of Germany's war. The Kaiser was gone, the 1919 Versailles Treaty saw the abolition of the German Empire and the loss of significant amounts of its territory. It was a troubled and tortured time for Germany, but Berlin, the old imperial capital became its most liberal city. High living, a vibrant urban life and relaxed social attitudes, along with the influx of American money defined the Golden Twenties in Berlin that was the most creative period in German history. Writers, poets, artists from London, France, the United States arrived in the German city to witness and experience the wild erotic sexual freedom along with curiosity seekers, voyeurs, and homosexuals. Western Europeans, Scandinavians and Russians all came to indulge their sexual appetites in the hedonistic nightlife and party culture of the German capital – or they came to witness the ‘luridly licentious Berlin’, spiking their own voyeuristic impulses. ‘The pervasive prostitution (both male and female), the public cross-dressing, and the easy access to bars and clubs that catered to homosexual men and lesbians were just a few of the features that supported Berlin’s sex industry’. Transvestite prostitutes sitting on the laps of gay men in the popular Berlin gay bar Marienkasin . Hansi Sturm, was the winner of the Miss Eldorado transvestite pageant in 1926 . There were twenty-five to thirty separate homosexual German-language periodicals that were appearing in Berlin, weekly or monthly. There were no other journals published anywhere else in the world until after 1945. Openly nudist and homosexual titles were displayed in the kiosks. Same-sex bars, clubs and cafes advertised as well as the professional services of doctors, dentists, lawyers, stationers…all with the implied ‘friends patronize friends’. In those magazines, anyone facing blackmail found private detectives to track down extortion threats. Cross-dressers found dressmakers who tailored for large sizes. There were the single ads placed by individuals forever in search of love. The American modernist artist, poet and essayist Marsden Hartley, a habitué of 1920s Berlin, ‘attended large transvestite balls and patronized homosexual bars frequented by male hustlers. He later recalled, ‘Life in Berlin then was at the height of heights – that is to the highest pitch of sophistication and abandon. None of us had seen anything quite like the spectacle’. Acclaimed American Architect Philip Johnson often considered the dean of American architects, ‘availed himself of Berlin’s male prostitution’. ‘Paris was never that hospitable’, Johnson said. He became fluent in German later saying, ‘I learned it the best way, using \"the horizontal method\".' Transvestites having drinks in the Eldorado club that was not hidden away but celebrated in the golden age of the gay bar and club scene in Weimar Berlin. It was a hot spot for high society and partying until dawn was the norm . Dr Magnus Hirschfeld opened the Institute for Sexual Science in March 1919, the first such facility in the world to offer medical and psychological counseling on sexual issues to heterosexual men and women, homosexuals, cross-dressers and intersex individuals also known as hermaphrodites or individuals caught between male and female. ‘The institute represented the first attempt to establish \"sexology\", or sexual science, as a topic of legitimate academic study and research. ‘Nowhere else in the world was there so much as a university department or chair devoted to the subject, much less an entire institute,' writes author Robert Beachy. The Institute also emphasized public education and had a museum of sexuality, the Hirschfeld Museum, with not only wall charts and photographs but also cases filled with phalluses and fetishes from around the globe. Photographs of homosexuals dressed in huge hats, earrings and makeup adored the walls as well as women in men’s clothing and top hats. When Dr William Robinson, a New York physician and prominent activist for birth control, visited the institute in 1925, he stated: ‘It is an institution absolutely unique in the whole world…which I hoped to establish in the United States but which I felt would not thrive on account of our prudish, hypocritical attitude to all questions of sex.’ It was at this institute that Hirschfeld and his colleagues pioneered some of the first sex-reassignment surgeries as well as primitive hormone treatments . Dr Hirschfeld studied cross-dressing, men and women who wore the clothing of the opposite sex. Previously interpreted as a symptom of homosexuality by psychiatrists and sexologists, and associated with prostitution and criminal activity, Hirschfeld believed cross-dressers were often heterosexual. Picture postcard of the gay club Silhouette, popular in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Always under a blue haze of cigarette and cigar smoke, film stars, cabaret artists and wealthy nobility were regulars including a young Marlene Dietrich alongside princes, counts and barons. Nazi officials sort through 'un-German' and 'perverted' materials in the debris of the Institute for Social Science, that was ransacked on May 6, 1933, for a book burning event they staged four days later. Male and female impersonators drew huge crowds at cabarets, circuses and variety theatres – as well as providing entertainment at the big transvestite balls and homosexual clubs, but they faced the possibility of being arrested by the police and harassed. Dr Hirschfeld helped reform the practices of the Berlin police and convinced them to issue ‘transvestite passes’ so that performers could work without fear of harassment although there was no law prohibiting public cross-dressing. But dressing like the opposite sex sometimes inspired the desire for a physical metamorphosis. So the doctor performed one of the first (primitive) male-to-female sex-reassignment surgeries on a twenty-three year old officer who had fought in World War I. From childhood on, he felt he was trapped in the wrong body and only went into the military to demonstrate his masculinity. But that didn’t subdue his feminine feelings and when the war was over, he felt suicidal. Hirschfeld’s colleague, Dr. Arthur Kronfeld removed the man’s testicles and the effect was quite successful leading to a ‘psychic relaxation and a permanent feeling of harmony and balance’. His facial hair disappeared and now he passed for a woman. He visited a Dresden gynecologist, Dr. Richard Muhsam, who made a ‘vagina-like structure’ and tucked his member up in there in what was the first attempt to construct a vagina for a man. Five months later, the former officer was back and reported having erections. He also had fallen in love with a woman, abandoned his cross-dressing and was now masculine. The doctor successfully undid the surgery and restored his masculinity. Afternoon teas and large costume balls were held at the Institute as another venue for flamboyant cross-dressers. The balls attracted young male prostitutes along with the cross-dressers and prominent, open homosexuals. Hirschfeld wanted homosexual men and lesbians to experience greater erotic fulfillment that wasn’t connected to procreation. With the Great Depression of 1929, and the crash of the American stock market, the Golden Age was slipping away to a Hitler-led government by spring 1930, the Nazis were on the rise with the new Reichstag election. In 1933 Adolf Hitler completed his march to power - and with fury the Nazis pursued Hirschfeld as a symbol of all they hated – as Jew, homosexual and sexologist. The party in Berlin was over." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "An uninhibited urban gay sexual scene flourished in Berlin, Germany in the wake of World War One .\nThe science of ‘transsexuality’ was founded at the Institute of Sexual Science where the first male-to-female surgery was performed .\nGerman scientists concluded that same-sex love was a natural, inborn characteristic and not merely the perversion of a ‘normal’ sexual tendency .\nThere were 30 separate homosexual periodicals .\nCross-dressers found dressmakers who tailored for large sizes and singles searching for gay love could place ads ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A new book out in Germany reveals how President Kennedy was a secret admirer of the Nazis. The news comes embarrassingly close to a visit being paid to Berlin next month by President Obama - one week before 50th anniversary commemorations of JFK's memorable 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech pledging US solidarity with Europe during the Cold War. President Kennedy's travelogues and . letters chronicling his wanderings through Germany before WWII, when . Adolf Hitler was in power, have been unearthed and show him generally in . favour of the movement that was to plunge the world into the greatest . war in history . Secret: A new book out in Germany reveals how President Kennedy was a secret admirer of the Nazis . 'Fascism?' wrote the youthful president-to-be in one. 'The right thing for Germany.' In another; 'What are the evils of fascism compared to communism?' And on August 21, 1937 - two years before the war that would claim 50 million lives broke out - he wrote: 'The Germans really are too good - therefore people have ganged up on them to protect themselves.' And in a line which seems directly plugged into the racial superiority line plugged by the Third Reich he wrote after travelling through the Rhineland: 'The Nordic races certainly seem to be superior to the Romans.' The future president's praise is now . embarrassing in hindsight - a few years later he fought in War . War Two against the Nazis and his elder brother Lt. Joseph Patrick 'Joe' Kennedy, Jr was killed. Revealing: Presidential diaries and photographs are among more than 500 items from a collection of John F. Kennedy documents and artifacts . Tour: Kennedy recovers, right, from jaundice in a London hospital in 1937 and left juggles on a street in Amsterdam during a trip to Europe . Trip: Kennedy and one of his sisters ride camels in Egypt in 1939 . As a young man, the future president had desperately wanted to go into the Navy but was originally rejected - mainly due to a back injury he sustained playing football while attending Harvard. In 1941, though, his politically connected father Joe P Kennedy used his influence to get him in to the service and he joined the Navy. In 1942, Kennedy volunteered for PT (motorized torpedo) boat duty in the Pacific. On 12 June 1944 he received the Navy's highest honor for gallantry for his heroic actions as a gunboat pilot during World War II. The Navy Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart were presented to Lt. Kennedy for his heroics and injuries sustained in the rescue of the crew of PT 109 during on August 2, 1943 when the motor torpedo boat was struck by a Japanese destroyer. His back was hurt during duty and Kennedy was released from all active duty and finally retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve on physical disability in March 1945. 'I can . imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this . century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond . with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: I served in the United . States Navy.' John F Kennedy . Source: History.com . Other musings concern how great the autobahns were - 'the best roads in the world' - and how, having visited Hitler's Bavarian holiday home in Berchtesgaden and the tea house built on top of the mountain for him. He declared; 'Who has visited these two places can easily imagine how Hitler will emerge from the hatred currently surrounding him to emerge in a few years as one of the most important personalities that ever lived.' Kennedy's admiration for Nazi Germany . is revealed in a book entitled 'John F. Kennedy - Among the Germans. Travel diaries and letters 1937-1945.' When World War II did arrive, the future president's father, Joe P Kennedy, strongly opposed going into battle with Germany and made several missteps that severely damaged his political career. He adopted a defeatist, anti-war stance and tried to arrange a meeting with Adolf Hitler without the approval of the Department of State. The reasons for this are unclear - some speculate he was eager to do anything to avoid war because he feared that American capitalism - which he profited from - would not survive the country’s entry into the conflict. In his role as US ambassador to Britain he also opposed providing the UK with military and economic aid. He said in an interview 'Democracy is finished in England. It may be here [in the US]. During the World War II, JFK's older brother Joe volunteered for a secret mission testing an experimental drone plane packed with explosives - a weapon the Allies hoped to use as a guided missile. On the first test flight, the explosives detonated prematurely and the plane exploded - his body was never found. Studies: The future American president sits at a typewriter, holding open his published thesis, 'Why England Slept' March 1939, London, John F. Kennedy and his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, US Ambassador to Great Britain, board an Air France plane at Croydon Airport. He accompanied his father to Rome, where he will be representing President Roosevelt at the coronation of Pope Pius XII . Pals: Kennedy and Lem Billings, right, who was a classmate from the Choate School and Princeton University, outside a drugstore in the mid 1930s . Travel companion: Kennedy, Dunker the dog, and Lem Billings at the Hague, during their Europe trip . The youthful president carved his own place in history when he stood . outside the West Berlin town hall of Schoeneberg on June 26 1963 to . declare US solidarity with the city and the continent with the immortal . words; 'Ich bin ein Berliner.' The . fact that, strictly speaking, he was referring to himself as a doughnut . - a Berliner - did not diminish the wild enthusiasm for him. But . his praise of Hitler in a country still struggling to come to terms . with his legacy may prove awkward for Obama who will visit Berlin for . wide-ranging talks with Chancellor Merkel on June 18 and 19. US President John F. Kennedy at the Schoeneberg Town Hall during his visit to Germany. The youthful president carved his own place in history when he stood outside the West Berlin town hall on June 26 1963 to declare US solidarity with the city and the continent with the immortal words; 'Ich bin ein Berliner' Infamous: One of President Kennedy's speech cards carrying his famous remark 'Ich bin ein Berline', which he delivered in a speech that electrified an adoring crowd in Berlin . Fans: Thousands of citizens lined the main street in West Berlin as the president arrived flanked by police and bodyguards . Farewell: President John F. Kennedy waves goodbye as he leaves Berlin for Ireland . But . his praise was not entirely without caveats. 'It is evident that the Germans were scary for him,' said Spiegel magazine in Berlin. In the diaries of the . three trips he made to prewar Germany he also recognised; 'Hitler seems . to be as popular here as Mussolini in Germany, although propaganda is . probably his most powerful weapon.' Observers say his writings ranged between aversion and attraction for Germany. The . book also contains his impressions when walking through a shattered . Berlin after the war: 'An overwhelming stench of bodies - sweet and . nauseating'. And of the . recently deceased Fuehrer he said; 'His boundless ambition for his . country made him a threat to peace in the world, but he had something . mysterious about him. He was the stuff of legends.' The book editor's believe that he was 'eerily fascinated' by fascism. Bad timing: The news comes embarrassingly close to a visit being paid to Berlin next month by President Obama - one week before 50th anniversary commemorations of JFK's memorable 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech pledging US solidarity with Europe during the Cold War ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A new book reveals President Kennedy was a secret admirer of the Nazis .\nEmbarrassingly close to visit being paid to Berlin next month by Obama .\nComes one week before 50th anniversary commemorations of JFK's memorable 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech pledging US solidarity with Europe ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Tottenham will launch a bid for Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez in the coming weeks. Although the England forward is recovering from surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the White Hart Lane club are convinced he will be back in action before the end of the year. Southampton have already fielded bids of £25million from Manchester United for Luke Shaw and £20m from Liverpool for Adam Lallana and are now braced for Tottenham's opening gambit for Rodriguez. Earning his Spurs? Jay Rodriguez is a summer target for Tottenham . In good form: Rodriguez scored 17 goals for Southampton before his season was cut short by injury . The 24-year-old was in excellent form for Southampton prior to his injury scoring 17 goals and was pushing for inclusion in Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad. Tottenham, who could yet appoint Southampton coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, want more homegrown players to blend with the large influx of foreign players they invested heavily in last summer. Some of those will go, with Romanian centre-back Vlad Chiriches, Erik Lamela, Etienne Capoue, Roberto Soldado and the more established Jan Vertonghen all attracting interest - predominantly from Italian clubs. Rodriguez can play from the left of the attack or behind a main striker and his pace and intelligence gave Southampton a cutting edge that had hem pushing for European contention at one stage of the season. They face a difficult summer and will be fighting off more bids with Calum Chambers, Morgan Schneiderlin, Victor Wanyama and Dejan Lovren all subject to interest from Premier League rivals. Reunited? Mauricio Pochettino and Rodriguez could both be at Spurs next season . Hammers eye move for defender Peruzzi . West Ham are showing an interest in Catania right-back Gino Peruzzi. The 21-year-old was due to sign for Sunderland last summer but the club pulled the plug on the deal as he had failed to recover sufficiently from a knee ligament operation. Argentina international Peruzzi had flown to England and agreed personal terms but medical reports meant Sunderland did not want to take a chance and a £5m move from Velez Sarsfield was put on hold. Peruzzi, however, went on to prove his fitness and secured a move to Italy for £4million. Hammer time: Catania's Gino Peruzzi (left) is a target for West Ham . He has gone on to play 22 games this season but was sent off for a second bookable offence at the weekend. Manager Sam Allardyce will hold a meeting with co-chairman David Sullivan tomorrow about the club's summer plans and will also find out about his own future. If the club wish to change manager it may mean Peruzzi will stay in Italy. Allardyce has been looking for around six new players and is also considering the likes of Norwich City's Robert Snodgrass, AC Milan striker M'Baye Niang and Southampton target Aaron Cresswell at Ipswich Town. One-time Allardyce target Josip Drmic at Nuremburg has signed for Bayer Leverkusen. Norwich, Cardiff, Wolves and Boro keen on Huddersfield's Clayton . Huddersfield are struggling to hold on to highly-rated midfielder Adam Clayton. The former Manchester City trainee has 12 months left on contract and is attracting a lot of attention from rival Championship clubs after another impressive season in which he was voted Huddersfield's player of the year. Wanted man: Huddersfield's Adam Clayton celebrates scoring is attracting interest from a number of clubs . Huddersfield rejected a £1million offer from Brighton in January for a player they bought from Leeds for £350,000 in 2012. They want him to stay but the 25-year-old is ambitious and Brighton remain keen while Norwich, Cardiff, Wolves and Middlesbrough also have an interest. Burnley set to move for Mallorca captain Nsue . Premier chance: Burnley could move for Emilio Nsue . Burnley could be poised to allow Real Mallorca captain Emilio Nsue to finally realise his Premier League dream. The 24-year-old was due to sign for Arsenal in 2009 only for personal tragedy to shatter his hopes. The former Spain U21 international had had his medical and was due to discuss terms with Arsenal when news came that his father had collapsed and died. Nsue cancelled the move to be with his grieving family and returned to Mallorca. The highly-rated right winger was part of Spain's European Championship U21 winning squad in 2011 along side Juan Mata and David de Gea but has since opted to play for Equitorial Guinea in tribute to his late father. Nsue, however, is now ready to make his mark in England and Burnley are among those to have shown interest with the possibility he can leave Mallorca for free. West Bromwich Albion have also shown an interest. Sunderland, Spurs, Southampton, West Ham and Hull keen on Swansea's Taylor . Swansea defender Neil Taylor is in demand this summer as well as teammate Ben Davies. The left-back who was the subject of a failed £4million bid from Fulham in January, is weighing up his next move ahead of a summer of change at Swansea. Taylor, who has started 18 games this season, is keen to be playing more regularly and will discuss his future with Swansea boss Garry Monk over the coming weeks. In demand: Neil Taylor could leave Swansea this summer . The 25-year-old has two years left on contract but has interest from Sunderland, Tottenham, Southampton, West Ham and Hull City. Gosling set for Bournemouth move . Dan Gosling is expected to sign for Bournemouth over the coming days. The Championship side made their first approach for the Newcastle midfielder in March and are proposing a long term contract to persuade the 24-year-old to move back to the south coast. Gosling, who began his career at Plymouth, has failed to reach his potential following his acrimonious move from Everton to Newcastle. He made 24 appearances this season including a loan spell at Blackpool where he scored two goals and has made four starts for Newcastle since returning in February. Heading south: Dan Gosling is set to join Bournemouth . QPR keen on midfielder Sammir . Queens Park Rangers are planning ahead for the summer by watching Getafe midfielder Sammir. The 27-year-old was born in Brazil but has been capped by Croatia and holds a Croatian passport. An attacking midfielder, Sammir rose to prominence at Dinamo Zagreb where he replaced Luka Modric and scored 46 goals in 173 games. Heading to England? Getafe's Jorge Sammir is being watched by QPR . He joined Getafe in February but is interested in a move to England with Getafe three points above the relegation zone with one game left. QPR are expecting a high turnover of players this summer regardless of whether they go up or stay in the Championship. Sammir, full name Jorge Sammir Cruz Campos, is affordable at around £3million. Blow for United as Reus commits future to Dortmund . Marco Reus has seemingly ruled out a summer move to Manchester United by insisting he is staying with Borussia Dortmund. United were poised to bid for the 24-year-old who has a release clause of £27.5million. Yet in an interview with Kicker-Sportmagazin, he said: 'It's safe to say I will be playing for Borussia Dortmund also in the 2014/2015 season. Staying put: Marco Reus says he is staying at Dortmund . 'Basically I do not need to stress all the time that I am feeling great being with the club. As far as leaving (Borussia Dortmund) that is no issue for me, and I am not affected by it (the transfer release clause).'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Spurs keen to strengthen strike force with move for England man Rodriguez .\nGino Peruzzi attracting interest from QPR .\nChampionship clubs queuing up for Huddersfield's Adam Clayton .\nBurnley keen on Mallorca captain Emilio Nsue .\nSwansea defender Neil Taylor could be on move to Premier League rivals .\nNewcastle midfielder Dan Gosling set for Bournemouth switch ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Most grandmothers are known for baking cookies and pinching cheeks, but Willie Murphy doesn't stop there. At 77 years old, this 105-pound grandma can lift twice her weight...and maybe even yours too. Murphy is a self-taught, self-trained, competitive powerlifter and can effortlessly do one-handed pull-ups, one-handed push-ups and fingertip push-ups, according to the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. She began lifting five-pound weights four years ago after seeing a sign about a local weight-lifting competition. In November, Murphy won her division in the World Natural Powerlifting Federation World Championships in November. But wait, there's more. This super-ripped granny won multiple awards this year at the WNPF New York State Powerfest competition in Henrietta including the WNPF 2014 Lifter of the Year award with several first-place awards in lifting exercises including power curl, bench press, and bench press repetitions, the Democrat & Chronicle reports. 'I wanted to become better, to have a little edge in life,' Murphy told the Democrat & Chronicle, 'So I started the weight training. So, little by little, I got stronger and stronger.' Murphy told USA Today that her strength is completely natural, 'none of those steroids for me,' she said. She said she works out three times a week and eats what ever she wants including pizza and rum with cranberry juice. Murphy credits her weightlifting as the reason she can shovel her own snow, carry her own groceries, lift her grandchildren, and even push her own car when it gets stuck in the snow. The septuagenarian lifts 215 pounds and told USA Today that she hopes to inspire women, seniors, and people of color who suffer higher rates of high blood pressure and diabetes. 'She is so spunky, sweet and inspirational,' Lisa Greer, director of administration and member services at the Maplewood Family YMCA, told the Democrat & Chronicle. 'I couldn't do half the things she does.' Murphy has reportedly received a lot of praise from people at her gym since her recent powerlifting wins. When people congratulate her, the Democrat and Chronicle reports, Murphy says thank you and curtseys. 'They see I'm old and I'm not being pushed around in a wheelchair,' Murphy said. 'I'm almost 80 years old and I am still living life.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Willie Murphy is a 77-year-old powerlifter who just won multiple awards at a world championship powerlifting competition .\nAt just 105 pounds, Murphy can lift twice her weight and even pushes her car out of the snow when it gets stuck .\nMurphy can do 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": "An unruly pig and its owner were escorted from a US Airways flight after it began defecating on the floor and squealing uncontrollably, a passenger has told Mail Online. Rob Phelps was travelling from Hartford, Connecticut, to Washington's Reagan Airport for Thanksgiving on Wednesday morning when he saw the animal being led into the cabin on a leash. The 65-year-old described how the 80-pound pig was screaming 'three times louder than a child' as its female companion coaxed it down the aisle with her feet because it struggled to move on its own. 'It was ridiculous,' he said. 'It started to smell and flight attendants told her to clean the mess up.' Ordeal: A passenger has described how a pig that was escorted from a US Airways flight was defecating everywhere and squealing uncontrollably, forcing flight attendants to escort its owner off the plane . Interaction: Rob Phelps, 63, described how the woman was talking to the pig like a human during the ordeal, calling it a 'jerk' for not behaving. He added that the pig weighed around 80 pounds . Mr Phelps from Havenville, Western Massachusetts, who was with his wife at the time, said after five or ten minutes a number of passengers began to complain as the pig got more and more distressed. He added that during the encounter the woman was talking to the animal like a human being, calling it a 'jerk' for not behaving. She had been allowed to take it onto the plane for 'emotional support', based on guidelines released by the Department for Transportation. Staff realized it wasn't going to work, so the animal and passenger were led out of the cabin. Mr Phelps said that they did not encounter the pig until they boarded the plane, saying everything was normal. Describing the moment passengers saw the creature, he said: 'There was instant silence. There was a mixture of controllable laughter and shock. You couldn't write this. 'I have seen dogs and cats in cages on a plane - but never a pig. 'This was not a small pig. When she held it over her shoulder it reached her waist. 'I don't even know how it got through. You have the TSA and intense security and yet it still was let on board.' Mr Phelps said that the pig was the only thing the rest of the travelers spoke about the rest of the flight, and he was still laughing about it when he sat down for his turkey on Thursday. American Airlines, the parent company of US Airways, said the woman had the pig as an emotional support animal - which is allowed under Department for Transportation guidelines . In 2012 it was revealed that the Department of Transportation had certain guidelines allowing animals, including pot-bellied pigs, could be taken on flights. Along with monkeys and miniature horses, they could be designated as 'Emotional Support'. Transportation officers would have to determine whether the animal is permitted on the plane by running through a list of guidelines. Pigs are favored service animals for people allergic to dogs. Guidelines suggest they are intelligent companions and attuned to dangerous situations. American Airlines, the parent company of US Airways, said the woman had the pig as an emotional support animal and was asked to leave the plane after it became disruptive." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Woman boarded US Airways plane in Hartford, Connecticut on Wednesday .\nRob Phelps told Mail Online there was instant silence as it entered .\nDescribed how the 80 pound pig made the whole plane smell .\nSaid the woman was calling the animal a 'jerk' for not behaving .\nIt was around five or ten minutes before the animal was taken off the plane ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Russia issued a thinly-veiled warning to Moldova not to forge closer links with Europe after pro-Western parties sneaked an election victory yesterday. The three main pro-Europe parties in Moldova have about 44 per cent of the vote, despite the pro-Russian Socialist party receiving the highest number of votes in yesterday's election. This will see them hold 57-58 seats in Moldova's 101-seat parliament, while the two pro-Russian opposition parties will get 43-44 seats. Deputy Prime Minister of Russia accused Moldova of rigging the election results by banning one pro-Russian party on the eve of the vote. He also criticised the country for depriving about 500,000 residents of the Russian-backed breakaway region of Trans-Dniester from voting. He said: 'Kishinev (Russian name for Moldova capital) better think, \"Comrades have you chosen the right road?\"' Scroll down for video . Moldovan residents voted in the crucial election yesterday, which saw the three pro-European parties record the highest number of votes - it is thought they will now form a 'grand coalition' The sign which translates as 'I vote pro-Europe' demonstrates the feeling of pro EU sentiment in the country . Moldovan students gathered today with signs 'I vote pro-Europe', 'We want democracy' and 'we want justice' Serving Prime Minister Iurie Ciocan has seen Moldova establish closer ties with Europe since 2009 . In the election results, the pro-Russian Socialist Party led with more than 21 per cent of the vote. The Communist Party - a Soviet era survivor that still uses the hammer and sickle as its symbol - was in third with almost 18 per cent. In second place were the pro-EU Liberal Democrats with 19 per cent. The party wants Moldova to achieve EU candidate status by 2017 and full membership by 2020. Two other pro-Europe parties - the Democrats and the Liberals - are on 16 per cent and 9 per cent respectively. It is now thought they will try to form a pro-European 'grand coalition' although that is likely to face opposition from Vladimir Putin's Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Turkey today, has already shown his displeasure for the country establishing closer links with the EU by banning imports of wines, vegetables and meat . The pro-European coalition is likely to face opposition from the Russian President . The elections have taken on greater significance as Moldova, one of Europe's smallest and poorest countries, borders on war-torn Ukraine. Ukraine has been in crisis since November last year, when the former leadership made a last-minute U-turn, refusing to sign a landmark association and free trade deal with the EU - under huge pressure from Russia. That resulted in mass protests in Ukraine that toppled President Viktor Yanukovych, and the country later signed the EU deal. But the protests, in turn, led to Russia annexing southern Crimea peninsula in March and backing rebels in eastern Ukraine. Since then, the two countries have been locked in a bitter conflict that is the most dangerous to grip Europe since the wars in the former Yugoslavia. Vladimir Voronin, leader of Moldova's Communist party, casts his vost in Chisinau, Moldova . A child casts her father's ballot at a polling station in Chisinau during yesterday's election . Russia believes NATO is destabilising northern Europe and the Baltic states, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexei Meshkov has said. He has accused NATO of strengthening ties with east European countries that were once dominated by the Soviet Union and Moscow. Mr Meshkov said: 'NATO are trying to destabilise the most stable region in the world - northern Europe. 'The endless military exercises, transferring aircraft capable of carrying nuclear arms to the Baltic states. This reality is extremely negative.' He added: 'The Russian authorities are and will be taking every step to firmly safeguard the security of Russia and its citizens ... no matter which part of our country it concerns.' Moldova’s breakaway pro-Russian enclave of Transdniestria - which did not take part in the election - gives Russia a potential foot-hole in the country of 3.5 million. However, Moscow has so far shown no desire to intervene. But it has shown its displeasure for the pro-EU policies by prohibiting imports of wines, vegetables and meat from a struggling economy that relies on agricultural exports. However, analysts say that with Moldova already gaining from the recent EU deal that enables its citizens to travel visa-free to western Europe - the pro-European sentiment in the country will be hard to overcome. A three-party coalition, led by prime minister Iurie Leanca’s Liberal Democrats, has seen Moldova establish closer ties with Europe since 2009. He has said he wants full EU membership for Moldova by 2020. Turnout at yesterday's election was just under 56 per cent, the central electoral commission said, out of a total of 2.7 million eligible voters." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Three pro-Western parties in Moldova have about 44 per cent of the vote .\nDespite pro-Russian Socialist party winning the election with 21 per cent .\nThey will now try to form a pro-European 'grand coalition' in the country .\nMoldova, a small and poor EU country, borders on war-torn Ukraine .\nRussia have issued a warning to Moldova not to forge closer links with EU ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It's one of the most advanced robots under development by the US military. The cheetah, described as the 'Ferrari in the robotics world', could be used on the battlefield in just ten years, according to its creators. The stealthy machine can run faster than Usain bolt, jumps 16 inches (40 cm) and gallops for 15 minutes - all while using less power than a microwave. Scroll down for video . It's a robot unlike any other: inspired by the world's fastest land animal, controlled by video game technology and packing sensors - including one used to maneuver drones, satellites and ballistic missiles . It is the creation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who had to design key elements from scratch because of a lack of or shortcomings in existing technology. That includes powerful, lightweight motors; electronics that control power for its 12 motors; and an algorithm that determines the amount of force a leg should exert within a split second. This allows the machine to reach speeds of up to 30mph (48kph) over difficult terrain. Insight gleaned from the design of their prototype could have real-world applications, including the design of revolutionary prosthetics, wearable technologies and all-terrain wheelchairs. There are hopes the robot will be able to be used in search and rescue operations in hazardous or hostile environments where it's too risky to send a human rescuer. The elegant machine can run faster than Usain bolt, jumps 16 inches (40 cm) high and gallops for 15 minutes . The cheetah, described as the 'Ferrari in the robotics world', could be saving lives on the battlefield in just ten years, according to its creators. Researcher Hae Won Park is shown here plugging batteries into the cheetah . 'In the next 10 years, our goal is we are trying to make this robot to save a life,' said MIT Professor Sangbae Kim. 'When the robot is running, at every step, we calculate the appropriate amount of the force to the legs so that the robot can balance itself,' added MIT research scientist Hae-Won Park. Sensors inside the robot measure the angle of the leg and that information is sent to an onboard computer that also organises data from the Inertial Measurement Unit which is also used to manoeuvre drones. The project is funded by the US Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency, who is developing a similar robot being alongside Boston Dynamics. The cheetah is Earth's fastest land animal, able to accelerate to 60 mph (96 kph) in a few seconds . Speed and agility are hallmarks of the cheetah. The predator is the fastest land animal on Earth, able to accelerate to 60 mph (96 kph) in just a few seconds. As it ramps up to top speed, a cheetah pumps its legs in tandem, bounding until it reaches a full gallop, the MIT team say - and their robo-cheetah can do the same . The flexible spine, as well as unique leg muscles, give a cheetah's legs abroad swing range, allow the animal to achieve a stride of 25 ft (7.6 metres). The MIT team say the act of running can be parsed into a number of biomechanically distinct gaits, from trotting and cantering to more dynamic bounding and galloping. In bounding, an animal's front legs hit the ground together, followed by its hind legs, similar to the way that rabbits hop — a relatively simple gait that the researchers chose to model first. 'Bounding is like an entry-level high-speed gait, and galloping is the ultimate gait,' Kim says. 'Once you get bounding, you can easily split the two legs and get galloping.' As a cheetah bounds, its legs touch the ground for a fraction of a second before cycling through the air again. The percentage of time a leg spends on the ground rather than in the air is referred to in biomechanics as a 'duty cycle'; the faster an animal runs, the shorter its duty cycle. 'In the next 10 years, our goal is we are trying to make this robot to save a life,' said MIT Professor Sangbae Kim, who is pictured here alongside a prototype of the robotic cheetah . MIT researchers Randall Briggs, left, and Will Bosworth monitor the robotic cheetah during an early test run . MIT scientists said the robot (left), modeled after the fastest land animal, may have real-world applications, including the design of revolutionary prosthetics, wearable technologies and all-terrain wheelchairs. The machine could beat Usain bolt (right) in a race . The company says its version is powered by an off-board hydraulic pump and uses a boom-like device to keep it running in the centre of the treadmill. Crafting the cheetah robot took five years of designing, testing, tweaking and plenty of confidence to ignore those who said electric motors aren't strong enough to propel a running mechanical cheetah powered by batteries. Researchers had to exercise a lot of patience during test runs. The robot broke dozens of legs manufactured by 3D printers and reinforced with Kevlar strips and carbon fiber. Strong, lightweight components make untethered running possible, including a carbon fiber-and-foam sandwich frame that can absorb the forces generated by running and jumping. Some off-the-shelf components, including an Xbox controller for manoeuvring the robot and wireless internet communications for sending commands, were also used. Each leg is propelled by three motors that can generate powerful forces at slow speeds. Still, researchers continue to tweak their prototype, looking to add additional sensors that would eventually make the robot autonomous. Strong, lightweight components make untethered running possible. Each leg is propelled by three motors . Researcher Hae Won Park works on the software for a robotic cheetah with a Xbox game controller . Crafting the cheetah took five years of designing, testing, tweaking and plenty of confidence to ignore those who said electric motors aren't strong enough to propel a running mechanical cheetah powered by batteries ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Robo-cheetah jumps 16 inches (40cm) and can gallop for 15 minutes .\nThe stealthy military machines can reach speeds of 30mph (48kph)\nAlgorithm controls 12 motors that change amount of force legs exert .\nIt may be used in hostile environments which are too risky for humans .\nMIT has been working with US military on a prototype for five years ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A man who had racially abused a stranger was knocked out by one punch and left unable to even drink through a straw after his victim's brother 'saw red' and hit him from behind. Zack Collins had made insulting remarks to random people in the street as he staggered home from a nightclub in Plymouth with a friend. One of these comments was aimed at the brother of Sami Krasniqi - who later hit Collins after he had become fed up with his family enduring racist abuse on an almost daily basis. Krasniqi knocked out Mr Collins with a single punch - leaving him with six missing teeth, a broken bone in his ear canal and a fractured jaw. Mr Collins was unable to eat solid foods for two weeks because of the injuries to his jaw, and was in so much pain he could not suck up blended food through a straw. Zack Collins (circled left) was knocked out by a single punch, leaving him with a fractured jaw and in so much pain he could not drink through a straw, after Sami Krasniqi heard him racially abuse his brother and another man as he walked home from a night out. Krasniqi (circled right) walked up to him and punched from behind . Plymouth Crown Court heard that Krasniqi, who pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, had only intended to give Mr Collins 'a fat lip' when he walked up to him and hit him from behind. CCTV showed Krasniqi putting Mr Collins in the recovery position when he fell to the floor after he punched him. Krasniqi was arrested and jailed for eight months for the attack. The court heard Mr Collins had been out clubbing with a friend in Plymouth and was highly intoxicated when he left and the pair began walking home at 6am on June 22. He made a number of abusive comments to strangers in the street, including to a man who turned out to be Krasniqi's brother. Mr Collins's friend told police he held him back and apologised for his comments, before dragging him away from Krasniqi's brother, who he had just insulted. CCTV operators spotted the pair and tracked them, apparently catching Mr Collins making a comment to a black man, while Krasniqi and his brother walked behind. The court heard then the 'red mist came down' for Krasniqi - and despite only intending to give Mr Collins a 'fat lip' - Krasniqi punched him once, hard, to the back of the head. This single punch knocked Mr Collins out and he fell to the floor. Alistair Verheijen, prosecuting, said Mr Collins lost two of his upper front teeth, four of his lower front teeth, and suffered a cut to his cheek, a fractured jaw, and an inch-long cut to his tongue. A bone in his ear canal was also fractured. Mr Collins was seen on CCTV staggering home through Plymouth with a friend when he insulted strangers . After he saw Mr Collins insult a black man Krasniqi walked up to him and punched him hard in the head . He said Mr Collins was in such pain and discomfort he was even unable to suck up blended food through a straw. Officers who arrested Krasniqi also found he had a knife with a two-and-a-half inch blade, but the court heard this was not used in the attack and he had it with him because he used it for work. Nigel Hall, defending, said Krasniqi had not realised the man he was following was Mr Collins, who had earlier abused his brother. He also said members of his family had endured 'some form of racial abuse' on a daily basis and a 'red mist came down.' Krasniqi had become fed up with the constant racist abuse, having also been subjected to a tirade of comments from a woman earlier that evening who he had accidentally bumped into. Krasniqi was arrested by police and jailed for eight months after he admitted causing grievous bodily harm . Mr Hall said Krasniqi was 'absolutely remorseful' and never intended to seriously harm Mr Collins. He said Krasniqi 'has to realise he can't take the law into his own hands – he knows that racial abuse isn't going to stop and he has to learn how to deal with it.' The court heard Krasniqi was already subject to a 12 month sentence, suspended for 18 months after an incident the previous December where he threw a glass at a woman in a pub. Judge Alan Large sentenced Krasniqi to four months for breaching the suspended sentence and eight months for the latest offence to run consecutively, totalling 12 months." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Zack Collins was staggering home from a nightclub in Plymouth at 6am .\nHe insulted strangers and also racially abused brother of Sami Krasniqi .\nKrasniqi later saw Mr Collins insult a black man, who was walking by .\nHe said 'red mist came down' and punched Mr Collins in random attack .\nMr Collins was knocked out, lost six teeth and suffered a fractured jaw .\nHe was in such pain he could not even drink blended food through straw .\nKrasniqi pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and was jailed ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Lax border regulations in Eastern Europe are providing a back-door route into the EU and fuelling an alarming trade in illegal passports, The Mail on Sunday has discovered. Many former Soviet countries are keen to offer citizenship to ethnic minorities who want to return to their homelands. But this has also fuelled an illicit trade, mostly controlled by agencies with links to the Russian mafia. Scroll down for video . Many potential new EU citizens are being created as some former Soviet countries are keen to offer citizenship to ethnic minorities . The Latvian government has begun granting citizenship to descendants of Stalin’s victims deported to Siberia in the 1940s. Poland, Germany, Romania and Hungary have similar schemes for descendants of their own people trapped in the former USSR. Potential new EU citizens created by this perfectly legal route could run into millions but it also opens the way for major passport fraud. The Mail on Sunday has tracked down agencies offering to broker EU passports for citizens of Russia and war-ravaged Ukraine who are not entitled to these documents. One Kiev agency boasts that for between €7,500 (£6,000) and €15,000 (£12,000) its lawyers ‘have built up some relatively quick methods to acquire Romanian citizenship and passports, as well as citizenship of a number of other EU countries’. It also boasts Ukrainians with an EU passport will get the right to work ‘in England’. The agency boss told our researcher: ‘Once we find your Romanian relatives, you have to prove in court that they are authentic.’ On researcher said she was keen to get an EU passport as it would give her the right to work anywhere in Europe, including the UK . When she insisted she did not have any such relatives, she was told: ‘No matter. What we do is just find someone with a matching last name who lived in the country before 1940.’ Another option, she was told, was a Hungarian passport, at a cost of €22,000 (£17,500). When the researcher said she didn’t speak Hungarian, again she was told this did not matter. ‘Our specialists will go through the church books and other databases. Once we find the person, it’s almost done. You just have to show up in Budapest to get your passport and an ID card. You’ll get all the benefits of being a Hungarian and EU citizen.’ When our researcher explained she ultimately wanted to live and work in the UK, she was told: ‘Like any Hungarian citizen, you’ll get the right to work anywhere in Europe, including the UK.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Some former Soviet countries are offering citizenship to ethnic minorities .\nThis allows them an EU passport and provides a back-door route to Europe .\nFuelled an illicit passport trade, controlled by agencies with links to mafia .\nCreates many potential EU citizens who have right to live in the UK ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Think of a Stone Age hand axe and you may imagine a simple teardrop shape hewn from flint. But archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered a rare 5,500-year old axe complete with its wooden handle. The Neolithic tool was revealed during a dig to prepare for a tunnel and may have been rammed into the ground as some sort of ritual offering. Scroll down for video . Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered a rare 5,500-year old axe with a wooden handle (pictured). The Neolithic tool was revealed during a dig to prepare for a tunnel and may have been rammed into the ground as some sort of ritual offering . The flint axe’s wooden handle was preserved because the tool was shoved into the clay seabed, where oxygen could not reach it, according to archaeologists at the Museum Lolland-Falster. The team uncovered the tool in Rodbyhavn on the Danish island of Lolland, which will be connected to the German island of Fehmarn when the tunnel is built. ‘Finding a hilt axe that is so well preserved is absolutely incredible,’ said Søren Anker Sørensen, archaeologist at the museum. The team uncovered the tool in Rodbyhavn on the Danish island of Lolland along with other wooden tools, while they were excavating the site of the Femern Belt Tunnel (marked). The island will be connected to the German island of Fehmarn when the tunnel is built . A flint halberd was found less than one metre from the axe, also placed vertically in the mud, suggesting it too was a ritual offering . Archaeologists working on excavations of the Femern Belt Tunnel in Lolland found evidence of at least two people's footprints, dating back to the Stone Age. The experts believe they were left by fishermen attempting to protect nearby river barriers during poor weather. 'It is quite surreal to have found human footprints,' said archaeologist Terje Stafseth. 'We normally find historical clues in the form of human waste, but here we have found an entirely different clue and a first in Danish archaeology: a physical print left behind by a human.' 'We know about animal footprints being found from the past, but human footprints have, as far as I know, never been found in Danish Stone Age archaeology.' The footprints were found running along a 3.2ft-long (one metre) system of fishing weirs used to feed a nearby Stone Age community. Their close proximity to these barriers, as well as their depth and position, suggest that a storm caused the barriers to flood and become covered in sand. Using the size of the prints as a guide, experts from Lolland-Falster Museum believe that the poor weather threatened the barriers, and the fishermen would have waded into the water to try to protect them. As each print was made, sand was pushed into the seabed and became preserved over time. ‘Because of the unique preservation conditions, we have found much organic matter in the course of the excavations, including a large number of…candlesticks. Dr told MailOnline: 'Two wooden paddles, also placed verticalyl in the seabed, eight wooden spears and six axe handles without the axes, are some of the many spectacular finds we discovered. 'In the same area we have found depositions of ceramic and animal bones, in one concentration we found about 60 jaws from different animals, together with two antler axes made from red deer antler, both with small pieces of the wooden handles preserved in the shaft holes. Dr Sørensen said that then the team saw most of the axe stuck 12 inches (30cm) into the ground, they knew they had ‘a unique find’. Stone Age people living in the area used such axes for working wood and they played a role in converting Europe into an agricultural region, because dense forests had to be cleared to make way for fields in which to grow crops or let animals graze. But the experts believe the axe played a role in religious life at the time too. With the introduction of agriculture, societies became more hierarchical and religion became more important too. The archaeologists say that the communities of south Lolland may have used the coast as an offering area and nearby marshes and wetlands show signs of burial customs and rituals, in the forms of large stone graves. ‘The vertical objects found in the excavations east of Rødbyhavn, clearly shows that people have used the coast [as a] sacrifice area,’ they said. The experts believe that objects such as the axe were ‘deliberately’ stabbed in underground clay as part of a ritual. Dr Sørensen explained: 'The interpretation as a ritual find is mainly based on the fact that many of the artefacts are placed vertically in the ground, which is not the normal way for artefacts in an archaeological context. 'It tells us that the axe and other artefacts are placed on purpose in the shallow water just off the coast and there are no obvious functional or profane explanation for this. That’s why we see it as ritual depositions. So far, the excavations have also revealed uncovered 5,000-year-old footprints and archaeologists hope to discover more interesting offerings buried in the clay. The experts believe that objects such as the axe were ‘deliberately’ stabbed in underground clay as part of a ritual. So far, the excavations have also revealed 5,000-year-old footprints (pictured) that are thought to have been made by fishermen trying to safeguard weirs during a storm that hit the region and caused flooding ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Neolithic tool was revealed during a dig to prepare for a tunnel .\nWood was preserved because the 5,500-year-old axe was buried in a clay seabed where oxygen couldn't reach it for thousands of years .\nArchaeologists at the Museum Lolland- Falster, Denmark, believe the tool was jammed into the ground as part of a ritual offering .\nThey found it on the island of Lolland at the site of what will be a tunnel .\nCandlesticks, a paddle, wooden bows and other axes have been found ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "More than 200 people were safely evacuated from an American Airlines plane that landed at New York City's Kennedy Airport on Sunday afternoon following a bomb scare. Flight AA67 from Barcelona, Spain, landed and was taken to a specially designated - and remote - hanger just after noon. Firefighters and PAPD K-9 units conducted a thorough search of the Boeing 767 and the FDNY tweeted two hours later that the incident was under control and no bomb had been found on board. More than 200 people were safely evacuated from an American Airlines plane that landed at New York City's Kennedy Airport on Sunday afternoon following a bomb scare . Once the plane had safely landed, passengers were allowed to take their carry-on luggage and they were directed them to a grassy area on the side of the runway to await buses to take them to the terminal . The bomb threat was made on Sunday morning about an American Airlines flight landing at JFK from Barcelona that was searched by the bomb squad on arrival . Emergency services were placed on standby and twenty-five units and 105 firefighters responded to the airport. All 200 passengers and nine crew were safely evacuated off the plane without injury. The incident isn't believed to have any impact on other flights at the airport and the FBI has been notified. Joe Pentangelo with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police said all is now clear after the bomb threat. 'It was apparently a telephone bomb threat,' said Pentangelo and authorities have begun investigating where the call came from. One passenger told the New York Times that the plane landed early, but instead of heading to a gate it was taxied away from the terminal and then stopped without explanation. All 200 passengers and nine crew were safely evacuated off the plane without injury . Eventually a member of the crew announced via the intercom that there had been a bomb threat made against American Airlines and 'this was just a precaution,' said Teresa Dietrich. 'It’s a little nerve-racking, because you’re not quite sure exactly what’s going on,' she said. Passengers were however allowed to take their carry-on luggage as they left the plane and they were then directed them to a grassy area on the side of the runway to await buses to take them to the terminal. 'It never seemed rushed; it never seemed panicked; it was fairly orderly,' Dietrich said. Sunday is one of the busiest travel days of the year on the roads and at airports, as millions of people who traveled for Thanksgiving return home after the long weekend. The New York Fire Department tweeted about the bomb threat on Sunday morning . Sunday is one of the busiest travel days of the year at airports such as JFK as millions of people who traveled for Thanksgiving heading home after the holiday weekend ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Authorities at New York City's JFK International Airport received a bomb threat about an incoming American Airlines flight on Sunday morning .\nFlight AA67 from Barcelona, Spain, landed at a specially designated - and remote - hanger just after noon .\nFirefighters and PAPD K-9 units conducting a thorough search of the Boeing 767 - before determining that there was no bomb on-board .\nAll 200 passengers and nine crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Beards may have seen a resurgence over recent years, but they have been used as status symbols for millenia. The discovery of a 4,000-year-old blade in Russia, said to have been used for shaving and trimming, reveals the importance of looking well-presented during the Bronze Age. Archaeologists explained that the thin bronze plate had been sharpened on both sides and added that it may have even doubled up as a knife. The 4,000-year-old blade (pictured) is said to have been used for shaving during the Bronze Age. Archaeologists said the thin plate had been sharpened on both sides and believe it was used to trim beards, cut hair, and may have even doubled up as a knife . Vyacheslav Molodin, the deputy head of the Siberian Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, told The Siberian Times: 'The site was long ago classified as belonging to the developed Bronze era but the bronze object was the first found there. 'It is a thin bronze plate, sharpened on all sides [and] was a more universally-used tool.' Mr Molodin found the blade during an expedition to a site of ancient settlement in the Vengerovo region of Novosibirsk. The oldest razor ever found is believed to date back to 18,000 BC. Early implements were made from clam shells, shark teeth and flint sharpened on rocks. They rose in popularity during the Bronze Age, when they were made of metal and were oval. In particular, they are often linked with members of an early Celtic culture called Hallstatt, that spanned Iron and Bronze Ages. Men used razors as status symbols, and many were personal to their owners. Some were elaborately decorated, and often buried with their owners. Straight razors were introduced during the 18th century and became common place in barbers, before double-edge and safety blades were manufactured by King Camp Gillette in the early 1900s. Following World War I, men had to shave daily so their gas masks would fit, and safety razors become standard issue during the WWII. The oldest razor ever found is believed to date back to 18,000 BC, and early implements were made from clam shells, shark teeth and flint sharpened on rocks. They rose in popularity during the Bronze Age, where they were made of metal and curved or oval in shape. In particular, they were often linked with members of the Hallstatt-culture, which spanned the Iron and Bronze ages. It was one of the earliest Celtic cultures and was named after the town Hallstatt in Stiermarken, Austria. A number of oval blades with small finger holes have been found across Europe, believing to date back to this period. Men used razors as status symbols, and many were personal to their owners. Some were elaborately decorated, and were often buried with their owners. They have also been uncovered during excavations in Egypt, while Roman leaders were sometimes depicted with razor-style tools in drawings and manuscripts. Straight razors were introduced during the 18th century and became common place in barbers, before double-edge and safety blades were manufactured by King Camp Gillette in the early 1900s. Experts from the Siberian Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography found the blade during an expedition to a site of ancient settlement in the Vengerovo region of Novosibirsk (pictured) Razors rose in popularity during the Bronze Age, where they were made of metal and curved or oval in shape. In particular, they were linked with the early Celtic culture Hallstatt, which spanned the Iron and Bronze Ages. A number of oval blades (pictured) have been found across Europe, believing to date back to this period . Following World War I, men were required to shave daily so their gas masks would fit, and disposable razors become standard issue during World War II. The area of Novosibirsk has been a popular site for archaeologists. Other bronze items were found during a second archaeological expedition in the Krasnozersky district of the region. Vladimir Sumin, head of the archaeology department of the Novosibirsk Region Cultural Heritage Centre, added: 'We found a Scythian burial mound, of which there are only a few in the region. 'There we found bronze bells and parts of a harness from the early Scythian time.' Straight razors were introduced during the 18th century and became common place in barbers, before double-edge and disposable safety blades were manufactured by King Camp Gillette in the early 1900s. These safety blades were standard issue during World War II. A modern-day version by Gillette is pictured ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The blade was found during excavations in Vengerovo, Russia .\nIt is said to be a 4,000-year-old tool used for shaving during the Bronze Age .\nThe thin bronze plate had been sharpened on both sides .\nExperts claim it was used to cut hair, and may have doubled up as a knife .\nMany razors were personal to their owners and were buried with them ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Kirsty, 31, decided that she needed to lose weight after her brother announced his engagement . A mother of five who dreaded the thought of attending her brother's wedding because of her size has lost 10 stone ahead of his big day. Kirsty Armstrong, from Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham, dropped half her body weight slimming from 20 stone and a size 28 to 9st 6lbs and a size 10-12 in time for the big day. The 31-year-old had struggled with her size for years but finally found the inspiration to shed the pounds when she found out her brother was tying the knot - swapping takeaways and junk food for fresh fruit and vegetables. Kirsty said her inspiration behind her weight loss was the thought of being overweight in the wedding photos. She said: 'My brother was getting married in July and I wanted to lose weight for his wedding. 'I never had the confidence but I would try to eat healthy and it wouldn't ever really work.' Kirsty added that no matter how big her efforts had been in the past, her bad habits had crept into her eating, taking her to 20st 1lb. 'I would just pick off the kids' plates and snack on crisps during the day and then have a takeaway meal for dinner after they went to bed,' she said. But in January, determined to change her ways, Kirsty joined New Herrington Slimming World group which meets once a week at St Aidens Parish Centre for support. Kirsty said that the slimming group was more effective than going it alone as there was a sense of unity. 'The slimming group is just a massive support for me,' she said. 'There's loads of us in there. There's a girl who is 14 up to a man who is in his 70s. It didn't take long to see changes. In the first two weeks I lost 6.5lbs and in the third week 7lb.' Scroll down for video . Kirsty may have seen quick results but she said losing weight wasn't easy. Kirsty's routine had a complete overhaul adding exercise to her schedule as well as changing almost everything about her diet in order to shift the weight. 'I eat loads of fresh fruit and vegetables. I don't have takeaways and I cook a lot from scratch. I have proper meals now,' she said. Kirsty lost half her body weight - from a size 28 (right) and to a size 10-12 (left) in time for the wedding . 'I always cooked for my kids but now because I have loads of fruit and veg they snack on that too. 'I also did loads of walking. I started walking my dogs for three or four miles.' By the time of her brother's wedding, Kirsty had reached her goal having lost 8 stone. However, spurred on by her success she continued to slim and lost an additional 2 stone. Kirsty's weight loss was so dramatic that it even saw her shortlisted in the Slimming World's Woman of the Year competition where she got to meet Hollyoaks, Casualty and Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star Will Mellor. Kirsty says that the whole experience left her completely star-struck. 'It was a once in a lifetime experience meeting Will Mellor, absolutely amazing. He was really lovely. He told me I'd done amazing and looked great.' Aside from the celebrity perks, Kirsty says that her weight loss has also helped to improve her relationship with her children. 'I can do more with the kids and it's given me more confidence,' Kirsty added. 'I can run around with them which I couldn't do before.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "31-year-old Kirsty Armstrong was a size 28 and weighed 20 stone .\nSlimmed down so she wouldn't be overweight in brother's wedding photos .\nMother of five lost half her body weight and now wears size 10-12 clothes ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Car-free Sundays could be introduced to central London, Boris Johnson suggested today, after being inspired by cycling alongside thousands of Indonesians in Jakarta. The London mayor took part in a mass cycle alongside the recently-inaugurated President Joko Widodo on the latest stop of a high-profile six-day regional tour. Every Sunday, several main boulevards of Jakarta are closed to all traffic from 6am, allowing tens of thousands of Indonesians to pour into the streets on bikes and on foot, with street stalls and music offering a carnival atmosphere. Scroll down for video . London Mayor Boris Johnson in Jakarta yesterday, said he was impressed by the 'Car Free Sunday' Every Sunday several of the main boulavards in Jakarta are closed to all motor traffic . After breakfast with the president, Mr Johnson said: 'Wasn't that sensational? I have to admit I was blown away by the popularity of the car-free Sunday here in Jakarta. 'We have been thinking about it for ages - I don't think you are going to get the British people out of bed at six in the morning to do it quite like that but it is certainly food for thought. 'I will certainly be asking TfL (Transport for London) to dust down those old ideas and let's have a look at them again. 'I think it would probably take time to bed in and it would take a few years before people got into the swing of coming out into the streets and making use of the space that a car-free Sunday provided. But it was very stimulating.' In a later interview with the BBC Radio 5 John Pienaar's Politics show, Mr Johnson said it would be important to look at the traffic implications and other logistics of such an event. For the past two years, several miles of central London streets have been closed on a Saturday in August for the Freecycle event, a key event in cycling festival which also include the Ride London 100 mass participation and pro-cycling races. Mr Johnson, pictured, said he was 'blown away' by the experience and said he would consider it for London . Hundreds of cyclists take to the streets of Jakarta, pictured, every Sunday while the cars are banned . Jakarta's event has been running for 16 years and become a weekly, rather than monthly, event when Mr Widodo was governor. Since his meteoric rise to the presidency earlier this year, Mr Widodo has met only a handful of foreign leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and US Secretary of State John Kerry. Prime Minister David Cameron had a brief encounter with the new president at the G20 meeting in Brisbane earlier this month. Following the business breakfast, Mr Johnson said it had been a useful meeting. He said: 'We discussed co-operation in the financial sector, the investment Indonesia is hoping to attract from Britain and other European countries... transport infrastructure. 'We talked about the coming Asian Games and our experience in London of dealing with the Olympics and the lessons of some of the ideas we could share about security, providing for the athletes' village, which is always a very difficult issue. 'All those sorts of things - exchanges of students, we are very keen to have more Indonesian students come and study in London. We had a very wide wide-ranging discussion.' Asked by the BBC if Mr Widodo had tips on 'fulfilling the dream of going from mayor to head of state', Mr Johnson laughed off the question and added: 'No... it was a very interesting conversation. 'I think genuinely there is a real eagerness to see more investment from Britain but also to discover more about what Britain has to offer by way of trade and the opportunities for Indonesians to invest in our country. 'That was the bulk of it.' Mr Johnson said he would raise the possibility of car-free Sundays with Transport for London on his return ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Boris Johnson said he was 'blown away' by the success of car-free Sunday .\nHe joined Indonesian president and local governor on bike ride yesterday .\nJakarta has banned cars from many streets on Sundays for 16 years .\nThousands of Indonesians ride bicycles through the city on Sundays .\nHe said he would like to bring a similar car-free scheme to London .\nMr Johnson said he would talk to Transport for London about his plan ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Most brides will spend the months leading up to their wedding trying on dresses and saving up for their dream gown worth thousands of pounds. But that wasn't the case when Hsin Han tied the knot with her fiance Cai Yuan. The Chinese couple decided they wouldn't bother with traditional wedding clothes and posed for their bridal album naked. Scroll down for video . Scenic setting: Hsin Han and Cai Yuan stripped off for their wedding pictures in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area in China's Hunan Province . The groom said they posed naked because, 'we wanted to show our love for each other and to have something forever capturing us in the bloom of youth' Movie buffs: The couple chose the area because it inspired the planet Pandora in their favourite film, Avatar . Cai Yuan, 31, and Hsin Han, 29, from China, were inspired by the hit 2009 film Avatar. They decided to strip naked for their wedding photographs and have a photo shoot in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area in China's Hunan Province. The stunning scenery in the area was the inspiration for 'Pandora', the home of the Na'vi people in the Oscar-winning film from James Cameron. The couple said they wanted to have spectacular wedding photos, and travelled to the region with a team of make-up artists and lighting experts as well as a professional photographer. Feeling blue: As well as posing naked, the couple also transformed themselves into avatar characters . Action! The pair recreate a scene from the 2009 film directed by James Cameron . Not your average wedding album: A team of make-up artists and lighting experts as well as a professional photographer travelled with the newlyweds to bring their dream to life . The young couple shot their nude wedding photographs in various locations with dramatic backdrops of forest covered mountains and wide, sparkling lakes. As super fans of the film, which stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver, the couple also decided to transform themselves into the blue Na'vi characters for the next stage of their bridal shoot. The pair got their accompanying make-up artists to paint them in blue and them posed in various locations around the area, including Baofeng Lake and the South Pillar of Heaven rock which were among the inspirations for the film. Beautiful view: The couple pose naked beside a scenic waterfall . Bold: Cai Yuan said their naked wedding photos 'show that we have nothing to be ashamed of in our love' Oscar worthy: The couple take to the water and pretend to be Na'vi people in another Avatar-themed picture . Inspiration: A character from Avatar which was a hit in 2009 and will soon have a sequel released . Gone viral: The wedding pictures have been popular on social media . Groom Cai Yuan explained why they chose such a different way to celebrate tying the knot: 'We wanted to show our love for each other and to have something forever capturing us in the bloom of youth. 'And we wanted to make it a bold statement, to show that we have nothing to be ashamed of in that love.' The wedding pictures have been a hit on social media even though the pair could find themselves arrested as public nudity is illegal and generally regarded as socially unacceptable in China." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Cai Yuan and Hsin Han decided to strip naked for their wedding pictures .\nPictures were taken in Wulingyuan Scenic Area in China's Hunan Province .\nStunning scenery in the area inspired 'Pandora' setting for Avatar film .\nNewlyweds also decided to transform themselves into Na'vi characters .\nTook make-up artists with them to paint them blue ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Researchers have uncovered an 'underwater Pomepii' in the sea off the Greek coast. Remains of an ancient settlement, complete with a ruined pottery workshop, were discovered on the bottom of the Aegean sea off the small island of Delos. Archaeologists found 16 terracotta pots and remains of a kiln embedded in the sea floor. Scroll down for video . Archaeologists found 16 terracotta pots and remains of a kiln embedded in the sea floor. The area was previously thought to be part of a port. Dubbed by the Greek media 'a small underwater Pompeii,' the structures lay at a depth of just 6 feet on the northeastern coast of Delos, according to Discovery News. 'In the past these ruins were identified as port facilities,' the culture ministry said. The new investigation by the National Hellenic Research Foundation and the Ephorate of Undersea Archaeology, found that rather than a dock, a pottery workshop and other buildings once stood at the site. Archaeologists found 16 terracotta pots and remains of a kiln embedded in the sea floor. 'Similar workshops have been found in Pompeii and Herculaneum,' the ministry said. Large stones were found lined in front of the workshop remains. According to the archaeologists, they were probably part of the settlement's waterfront. Structural elements such fallen colonnades and walls were found along the coastline . Large boulders were identified as part of the original breakwater, at one time used for stopping the power of the sea from battering the workshop and settlement. Structural elements such fallen colonnades and walls were found along the coastline, and large boulders were identified as part of the original breakwater, at one time used for stopping the power of the sea from battering the workshop and settlement. Possibly related to commercial and crafting activities, the settlement somehow collapsed. The man-made ruins have remained hidden on the sea bed ever since. Further research on the underwater findings is expected to add new information on the commercial role of the island during the Roman period. The island of Delos, near Mykonos, is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. The excavations in the island are among the most extensive in the Mediterranean. Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. During its height from the 8th until the 1st centuries B.C., it was a busy commercial port and a main center for slave trade. According to Greek mythology Hera, wife of Zeus, had banned a pregnant Leto from giving birth on 'terra firma' after discovering that Zeus was the father. Delos was a floating island, tethered neither to the land nor sea, which suited Leto's needs. She gave birth to Apollo and Artemis, and Zeus secured Delos to the bottom of the ocean. Lions of the Naxians, Terrace of the Lions in Delos . The people of Delos accepted Leto, and in return her son Apollo favoured the island. For much of antiquity people were not allowed to die or give birth on the sacred island. It's cecline came as the troops of Mithridates VI of Pontus attacked the island in 88 BC, slaughtering 20,000 inhabitants. Raided by pirates and invaders, Delos was abandoned around the 5th century A.D., and many of its ancient marbles were used as building materials by the inhabitants of the nearby islands." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dubbed by the Greek media 'a small underwater Pompeii'\nStructures lay at a depth of just 6 feet on the northeastern coast of Delos ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An expert claims the loud bangs which baffled Britons last night sounded like a type of experimental jet engine - which conspiracy theorists enjoy linking to a rumoured spy plane. Dr Bhupendra Khandelwal added his comparison to a debate which began when hundreds of Twitter users from Aberdeen to Devon - and even New York - reported 'explosions' which shook windows and disturbed sleeping children at around 10pm. One resident in Croydon, South London, recorded the sounds on her phone in a mystery that has left Britons blaming meteors, an 'alien invasion', 'the end of the world'... or just fireworks. Could it be? An artist's image of the so-called Aurora project. Enthusiasts say one possible power source is a 'pulse detonation engine', whose sound is said to resemble that caught on an audio clip last night (below) Dr Khandelwal, an engineering research associate from Sheffield, is among a team of scientists working on the technology behind types of 'pulse detonation engine'. 'It makes the same kind of pulsing sound as the one on this audio,' he told MailOnline. ‘When we run a test engine it’s a real industrial noise and you can hear it for miles. We have people coming to us asking to make less noise or keep it to the daytime.' The engine works by using the force from a series of explosions, caused by mixing a fuel mist and air intake, to thrust itself forward. It can theoretically power planes at five times the speed of sound. The technology builds upon 'pulsejet' principles which first emerged in the early 1900s and were used in German V-1 flying bombs. Test flights using the most recent forms of the technology have lasted only a few seconds, but it is still listed by conspiracy theorists as a possible way of powering the so-called Aurora spy jet. The theorists have cited 'Aurora' – a name which appeared in a Pentagon budget report in the 1980s – as an ongoing spy plane project for several years. Officials routinely deny it exists. Of course, that has not dampened the spirits of the theorists, who point to a sighting of a mysterious triangular object by a North Sea oil engineer in August 1989. Last year Lockheed Martin also unveiled plans for a spy plane that could fly at Mach 6, twice as fast as its famed SR-71 Blackbird, and said a missile demonstrating the new technology could fly as early as 2018. Dr Khandelwal was keen to distance himself from the world of conspiracy theories, though he conceded there could always some things unknown to the public. ‘Of course we can’t know for sure if someone else could have the technology already,' he said. Loud noises: People from Croydon (left) to Glasgow (right) were left baffled by a string of bangs last night . One possible explanation is that the loud noise and ground shaking could have been a meteorite breaking up in the atmosphere, which would result in a sonic boom - but this was dismissed by another expert . ‘We can’t say for sure what this sound was,' he added. 'It's possible, but even if it was a PDE, I think half an hour would be a bit too long!' Steven Aftergood, a government secrecy expert at the Federation of American Scientists, said: 'If an aircraft is responsible, then it’s worth noting that it may not be local at all. 'Because the sound wave that causes the boom can be reflected by the stratosphere, the source of the event could conceivably be hundreds or thousands of miles away from the place where it is heard on the ground.' But Dr Andrew Taylor, a senior lecturer in aviation at Buckinghamshire New University, said the noises did not sound like a normal sonic boom. 'With smaller fighter jets just a single boom would be heard, or, as with Concorde, a \"double boom\" might be heard from larger aircraft as both the nose and tail cause shock waves,' he said. 'It sounds like gunfire or other ammunition, similar to what I used to hear as a child growing up in Lincolnshire when the RAF & USAF aircraft used to do bombing runs on the east coast bombing ranges. 'It could be geological or meteorological, but certainly not aeronautical in my opinion.' Many Twitter users suspected sonic booms, similar to ones which shook Kent last month when two RAF jets intercepted a Latvian cargo plane in British airspace. But a Ministry of Defence spokesman told MailOnline last night she had no records of any jets being scrambled. Some suggested unusual weather conditions might be the source, but the Met Office dismissed those claims and said there was nothing out of the ordinary. A spokesman told MailOnline: 'It definitely wasn't meteorological'. The Metropolitan Police said there had been a fireworks display in Croydon, but Twitter users insisted that could not explain sounds in Bedfordshire, Glasgow, North Devon, Leicestershire and West Sussex. At around the same time, a loud boom was reported by a number of people in the upstate New York areas of Buffalo, Cheektowaga and Clarence more than 3,000 miles away. People described it as loud enough to shake their homes and rattle windows. Theories: There was no shortage of ideas when it came to the possible source of the noises . Claudia Angiletta, who recorded the sounds in Croydon, south London, said she was watching TV at home when the unexplained sounds started. She told MailOnline: 'I was just at home watching TV when I couldn't hear the program due to the loud noises. It was very distracting as it went on for ages. 'I went out to look for fireworks but I couldn't see anything in the sky. That's when I recorded the clip to send to my family to see if they could hear the same thing.' The 27-year-old said that her family, who live roughly seven miles away in Norbury, south London, could also hear the sounds, which lasted for about 30 minutes. She then turned to Twitter to see if anyone could explain what they were. Within minutes Twitter users had started spreading hashtags from the straightforward (#loudbangs) to the slightly melodramatic (#omgwereallgoingtodie). Reaction: There was an explosion of activity on Twitter, where some users came up with their own theories . Many of the reports were picked up by Twitter user Virtual Astronomer, who said space debris re-entering the earth's atmosphere could have been responsible. 'Space debris such as old satellites and things can cause sonic booms heard over very large areas,' he told MailOnline. 'It's the same for big meteors or rocks that come in. 'There was very little wind last night so conditions were perfect for sound to travel very long distances.' Science writer David Dickinson was among the experts who dismissed the meteor theory. He told MailOnline that there was one piece of debris from Russian satellite Kosmos 2251 scheduled for re-entry, but said that the timing was 'not a good fit' for it to have been over the UK. He added: 'I do not think it was a meteor or a piece of space-junk, as the noises mentioned spanned a large segment of time. Plus, unless it was cloudy over the U.K., there would've been visual sightings. #Spooked: Was it an alien invasion, a meteor, the Third World War - or simply a few stray fireworks? Dave Reed, who lives in Fareham, Hampshire, said his dogs 'went crazy for a couple of minutes' after hearing what he had assumed were fireworks. The noises prompted conspiracy theories and immediate claims of a 'media blackout'. Twitter user Carrie Proctor wrote: 'This is how we'll find our that WW3 has begun. It'll be a Twitter hashtag long before any official announcement!' One MailOnline reader heard similar noises in Belgium. Hyacinth Fahsi, who lives in Grimbergen, near Brussels, said the sound at 11pm local time - the same time as it was heard in Britain - woke his daughter and matched the recording in Croydon. Describing the sound as 'repetitive explosions', he said: 'I first thought it was firework but it was different. Maybe thunder, but the sky was clear and I didn't see lightning, even far away. 'I wasn't thinking about it until my wife read your article.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sounds reported last night from Aberdeen to West Sussex to Devon .\nTwitter users blamed meteors, fireworks, aliens and 'the end of the world'\nA woman in south London managed to record the mysterious bangs .\nNow an expert says the noises sound like a 'pulse detonation engine'\nDr Bhupendra Khandelwal is helping develop technology behind engines .\nConspiracy theorists say power source could be behind U.S. spy plane .\nMoD said no aircraft scrambled; Met Office said unusual weather not cause .\nDo you have a recording of last night's loud bangs? If so, we would like to hear from you. Please email [email protected] ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "When Stewart Watts returned home on leave from the army he decided to buy his 11-month-old daughter Poppy a present. But Mr Watts, who is based with the Yorkshire Regiment, was shocked when he gave his child a toy tool kit to play with and saw her pull out a five-inch knife and place it in her mouth. Gina Barratt, 24, also spotted the blade and managed to quickly grab it from her daughter as she played with the new £11.99 toy at their home in Sheffield. 'We are just relieved she wasn't hurt, but I am disgusted,' said Miss Barratt. 'How could something like a sharp blade get into a children's toy?' Gina Barratt, 24, found a five-inch long knife in a toy tool set her partner had bought for their 11-month-old daughter Poppy for £11.99 from Poundstretcher, which the baby girl then put into her mouth as she played . Mr Watts was on leave from Catterick army base in north Yorkshire last month and bought the tool kit from Poundstretcher. The kit comes in a train-shaped case and has several plastic tools inside including a spanner and a drill. Miss Barratt said: 'My partner opened the tool set, but he didn't see the knife. 'He put the set down for Poppy to play with. 'The kit is in a train set and there are spaces for the tools to fit inside. Poppy took all the tools out and they were on the floor. 'She picked up the knife and that was when Stewart noticed it. She put the shiny bit of the knife in her mouth. It's a knife with a long blade with cardboard wrapped around part of it. 'Luckily Poppy did not get hurt, because Stewart was with her, but she is at the age where you can leave her to play with things. She's always putting things in her mouth, it's what children her age do.' The toy cost £11.99 and had been reduced but Miss Barratt said it was properly sealed when Mr Watts bought it. She said she was concerned there could be more blades in other toys being sold by the company and felt they had not taken her complaint seriously. Poppy (right) was not injured after she put the blade into her mouth but Miss Barratt is worried about the toy . The five-inch knife was packed in the tool set, which was sealed when it was bought from Poundstretcher . 'I called quite a few times and nobody phoned me back for a few days,' added Miss Barratt. 'I couldn't believe that they didn't react straight away because there could more of these blades about.' Poundstretcher said an investigation had been launched into the 'unfortunate incident' and they believed it was an isolated case. A spokesman for the company said: 'We would like to apologise to Gina and her family. 'Our products are rigorously tested by the manufacturers and we are investigating how this unfortunate incident happened.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Stewart Watts bought a toy tool set for his 11-month-old daughter Poppy .\nAs she played with toy Poppy pulled out a knife and put it in her mouth .\nGina Barratt grabbed five-inch knife from daughter at their Sheffield home .\nShe is relieved Poppy wasn't hurt but worried other sets could have knife .\nPoundstretcher, which sells £11.99 toy, to investigate 'unfortunate' incident ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An Indian father has told MailOnline how he tortured and murdered his 14-year-old daughter's rapist - who also got her pregnant in a sickening attack. The 36-year-old father lured the suspected rapist to his Delhi home and cooked him dinner before slipping him a sleeping pill, torturing him and killing him. He said: 'Initially, I didn’t want to kill him and asked him to quietly leave my home and life but he taunted me. I became very, very angry and lost my mind. 'I wrapped a towel around his neck and tied his hand, and dragged him to the floor. I switched on the gas and put the iron tongs and made it hot. 'I lost my mind and I wrapped a towel around his neck': The father who killed his daughter's alleged rapist reveals his torment . Horror: The Indian father took revenge for raping his daughter, 14, when she was home alone (file photo) Strangled and 'tortured': The victim of the attack, left, was accused of rape by the girl's father and mother, right . 'I thought he was dead but he was still breathing, so with one hand I strangled him and also put the heated tong on his genitals. 'He screamed so loudly so I put a part of the towel in his mouth to silence his noise. 'I burnt his genitals a second time, his body twisted and I was so enraged that I did it a third time in succession. After some time he stopped breathing and collapsed on the ground.' The father-of-six, who cannot be named but is from the Khajuri Khas region, said: 'I killed him to avenge what he did to my daughter. He spoilt her childhood. She was not be same girl as she was.' He then turned himself in to the police who arrested and charged him with murder - a crime carries a maximum sentence of 25 years imprisonment in India. From his prison cell he said: 'It was not easy for me after that. I drank half the cold drink left in the bottle and soothed my mind. When I got some composure I realised what I had done. I decided to surrender to authorities. 'I could have run away and even destroyed the body but instead I went to police after three hours and told them about what I had done. He was a blot on society and a constant threat to women.' The murdered attacker, who was a tenant of the girl's father, reportedly attacked the girl when he found her home alone and threatened to kill her if she told anyone. She eventually confessed to her father when symptoms of morning sickness began to surface. He kept the secret to himself for two months, afraid the revelation would tarnish the honour of his daughter and his family. He said: 'After my daughter told me about what happened to her I became very worried and was not able to sleep or eat properly for few days and then I got scared about the future of my girl. 'I didn’t share this info even with my own parents or brother who all live with me. I told my wife and told her not to speak to anyone about it because it would bring bad name for us and also would make it difficult for my daughter to get married. 'Even my little daughter stopped smiling and stopped eating properly or going out with her friends while he continued with his normal life and had no remorse. 'Can you imagine this man is the father of two married daughters - yet he dared to do this my young innocent daughter.' The number of rapes being reported in India has risen annually over the last five years, according to the country's Ministry of Home Affairs. The frequency of reported attacks against girls aged 14 to 18 has almost tripled in that time. Shock: Inspector Arvind Pratap Singh (pictured, right), who headed the murder investigation, said he's never encountered such a horrifying case . Protests: Anti-rape rallies have become common in India. Indian students in Hyderabad (pictured) burned an effigy to protest the gang rape of a 23-year-old Delhi girl in early November . Activists say this could be in part down to increased awareness which has inspired more women to report sexual violence. According to Mandakini Surie, a Senior Program Officer at the Asia Foundation, the 'Nirbhaya' incident in 2012, which involved the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman on a private bus, thrust the issue of women's safety into the spotlight. She said: 'More and more women are coming forward to report instances of rape, assault, domestic violence and abuse even as the government has introduced more stringent legislation on sexual assault and introduced fast track courts to deal with rape cases.' However, victims of rape can face personal and professional discrimination. Surie added: 'Despite the rapid economic progress that India has made over the last decade, it remains - socially and culturally - a deeply patriarchal society. 'Victims who have come forward have reportedly faced social ostracisation, finding it difficult in many cases to find employment, marry and live full lives.' Violent protests erupted in India in 2012 when the girl known as 'Nirbhaya' was thrown off a moving bus following her sexual assault. Campaigners said it highlighted the incompetence of local police authorities in protecting women against sexual violence. More recently in the northern region of Kumaon, thousands of angry protesters took to the streets over the rape of a seven-year-old. Kahsish Shand's dead body, found five days after her uncle's wedding in Haldwani, showed signs of serious hemorrhaging through sexual assault. The father of the 14-year-old, assaulted by a man he considered family, believed he needed to take the law into his own hands. He said: 'I started thinking what is point of living this life if I can’t get justice for my daughter. 'I do not regret that I took revenge of what he did." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Daughter became pregnant after alleged horror attack .\nFather says he considered the suspected rapist as part of the family .\nHe drugged the man and attacked him when he refused to apologise .\nEnraged father from Delhi then burned the man's genitals .\n36-year-old kept his daughter's rape a secret to protect her honour .\nBut he acted when she 'stopped smiling' while her attacker roamed free ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Almost as many Poles have moved to Britain as live in their country’s second city Krakow. They make up around half the 1.3million eastern Europeans in the UK. Research by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development yesterday revealed the true impact of expanding the EU to include members of the former Eastern Bloc in 2004. Scroll down for video . By 2013, there were 679,000 people from Poland who had moved to Britain. Krakow is home to 750,000 people. When other ex-Soviet countries such as the Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia and Slovenia are included, the total of eastern Europeans in the UK rises to 1.27million. This represents 25.8 per cent of all foreigners living in the country last year. The total is now likely to be even higher since the figures pre-date Romanians and Bulgarians being given open access to the UK jobs market on January 1 this year. Figures released last week show that, in the year to September 2014, around 135,000 people from these two countries had registered for national insurance numbers. It comes at a time of continued controversy over government efforts to control immigration from within the EU which was a major factor behind the Conservatives last week missing their target of reducing net migration – currently 260,000 – to the ‘tens of thousands’. Statement: Prime Minister David Cameron delivered his long-awaited speech on immigration last week - pledging to make Britain less attractive to migrants . David Cameron said he now planned to make migrants wait for four years before they could claim both in-work and out-of-work benefits. However, to the anger of Eurosceptic Tory MPs, he stopped short of imposing an ‘emergency brake’ on EU citizens after Germany made it clear the proposal would be unacceptable. Overall, the OECD said the number of foreign nationals living in the country rose by more than 3 per cent to 4.9million last year, representing 7.9 per cent of the UK’s total population. Poles were the largest foreign group, accounting for 14 per cent of all foreign citizens in Britain. The OECD report said that in 2013 a record 2.66million foreign nationals – migrants who have not been given UK citizenship – were working in the UK. More than a third of them were highly skilled and almost four in ten worked in London. However, the unemployment rate for foreign nationals was higher than for Britons at 9.2 per cent compared to 7.6 per cent. The foreign national category does not include people who arrived in Britain as immigrants but who have since been awarded citizenship and a UK passport. Abroad: There are almost as many Poles in the UK as there are in the country's second city of Krakow (pictured) - home to 750,000 people . Deutschland: Germany - not the UK - is the main destination of free movement within the European Union, an international economic organisation has said . Figures for each country in the OECD for 2012 show that in that year the UK was the third most popular destination for long-term migrants, behind only the US and Germany. Last month it was revealed that Britain is handing out citizenship to more migrants than any other EU country after an influx of foreigners lasting more than a decade. Official figures published by Eurostat, the official statistics organisation of the European Commission, showed this country gave citizenship to 193,900 people in 2012. At 23.7 per cent, that was the highest proportion of almost 820,000 foreigners given citizenship by any of the 28 EU nations. In total, more than 2.1million people from overseas have been given British citizenship since the turn of the century. For migrants moving from one EU country to another, Germany is the main destination. Nearly 30 per cent of migrants moving under free movement rules within the EU in 2012 travelled to Germany, compared to 7 per cent that moved to the UK, the OECD said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "More than a quarter of 5million foreigners in UK from eastern Europe .\nAlmost 700,000 Poles are in the UK - the biggest group of foreigners .\nBut Germany is attracting four times as many EU workers than Britain ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "There was only one present Daniel Tennant wanted for Christmas this year. The brave tot has just been given a new hand for Christmas - after being born without fully formed arms or hands. It means that little Daniel, five, can now open his Christmas presents and pull crackers with his mother Stephanie, 29. Stephanie who lives in Bathgate, West Lothian, said: ‘We are going to have a wonderful Christmas this year. ‘Daniel is thrilled with his new hand. He can’t stop smiling. It means that he can do so much more now that he can grip things like his presents and pull crackers too. Five-year-old Daniel Tennant is delighted with new hand which means he can now open his own Christmas presents and pull crackers . The youngster was born without fully formed arms or legs, but preferred to live without the prosthetic arm he had fitted at six months . 'He is so excited for Christmas now he’s got his new hand.’ It wasn’t until he was born that Stephanie realised there was anything wrong with Daniel. Nothing had been picked up during her pregnancy scans and it was only when he was born that she was told that there was a problem with the development of his arms. She said: ‘It was a massive shock to me when I found out. My mum and aunty were in the delivery room at the hospital with me and I saw the shock on my aunt’s face when she saw him for the first time. ‘Then the midwife told me that he was perfect, but there were some problems with his arms. I could see that his left arm stopped above the elbow and he only had a very small arm on his right side. ‘There was no explanation for why it had happened in the womb, I was told it was just one of those things. But it was a massive shock to me as I hadn’t imagined anything would be wrong with him.’ Daniel had a prosthetic arm fitted at six months old, to help him balance when he crawled, but he preferred to try without it. Stephanie, who is single, said: ‘He never used his prosthetic arm that he had when he was a baby, and he managed fine without it. He learnt to crawl and walk and he would also pick things up like a ball by balancing it between his two stumps. Doctors at Edinburgh's Astley Ainslie Hospital made Daniel a new hand with fingers that open and close and it was fitted last month, just in time for Christmas . Daniel's mother Stephanie said: 'It really is the best present that Daniel could ever have wished for' ‘When he was a baby he just played with his plastic arm just like he would do a toy, then as he grew into a toddler he ignored it. ‘He never needed anything else, he just adapted to doing things without any proper hands. But then a few months ago he started to say that he really wanted a hand with five fingers, just like everyone else. ‘He started school in September and he just wanted to be like the other children.’ So Stephanie took him to the Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh and doctors made him a prosthetic hand with fingers that opened and closed. He was fitted for the prosthetic arm and it was finally ready earlier this month - just in time for Christmas. Stephanie, who is supported by REACH, a charity that helps children with upper limb deformities, said: ‘It really is the best present that Daniel could ever have wished for. 'He was thrilled when he tried on his new hand for the first time, and could pick things up properly. He is able to pick his toys up for the first time too. It has given him so much more independence and confidence. ‘He has always managed really well, but now he can feel more like the other children now that he’s got his new hand. 'It was wonderful to see him being able to pull Christmas crackers for the first time this year. It’s something that I never thought I’d be able to see.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Daniel Tennant was born without fully formed arms or hands .\nHad a prosthetic arm fitted at six months to help him crawl and walk .\nBut he ignored it and adapted to doing things without his hands .\nNow, doctors have made him a new hand with fingers that open and close .\nHis mother Stephanie said Daniel is 'thrilled' with his new hand, which means he can now pull crackers at Christmas ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The woman who is known for giving Katie Price her literary success has died at the age of 49. Author Rebecca Farnworth aided the model and businesswoman into a career as an 'author' by ghostwriting her novels and autobiographies. The mother of three wrote 14 books under Price's name over the past decade (nine novels and five autobiographies), with the first - Being Jordan - selling in excess of a million copies. Scroll down for video . Rebecca Farnworth died on November 24 after battling cancer. She was the author behind 14 of Katie Price's successful novels . Katie's second ghostwritten novel, Crystal, sold 160,000 copies in the first three months and stormed straight to the top of the hardback best-sellers list. Rebecca's literary agent Maggie Hanbury, announced on Monday that the mother and author had died last week following a battle with cancer. Reports stated that she died on November 24, surrounded by friends and family. Rebecca had first teamed up with the model and businesswoman after forging a career as a radio producer and print journalist. Prolific writer: Rebecca ghostwrote 14 of Katie Price's titles including five autobiographies and nine novels . Katie, who has yet to publicly comment on Rebecca's death, made no secret of the fact her books where ghostwritten and often praised Rebecca for her writing talent. She said on BBC Radio 4 in 2012: 'I feel sorry for Rebecca. She's been with me about 10 or 11 years. I speak in the dictaphone.' She added: 'You've definitely got to have a talent to sit there and write the book. I mean she's amazing at it. 'So, I come up with the plot, and then we go through each chapter together. She fills out the bits. She's just amazing how she does it. She really is good.' In an interview with beachhutwriters.co.uk in 2013, Rebecca had said getting the deal to ghostwrite Kate's books had been a 'life-changing moment'. She said: 'The turning point in my career as a writer came when I was interviewed by the literary agent, Maggie Hanbury, who was looking for a ghostwriter for Katie Price’s autobiography. 'It was one of those life-changing moments, though I didn't know it at the time.' In another interview with novelicious.com in 2013 she revealed how she never expected to go from being a radio producer and magazine and newspaper writer to the voice of a tabloid celebrity. She explained: 'I hadn't set out to be a ghostwriter, in fact before I landed the job of ghost writing this particular celebrity autobiography, I would have been hard pressed to say what a ghost actually did!' Katie often praised Rebecca's writing talent and made no secret of the fact she hadn't penned her novels and memoirs herself . Despite being most famous for her work with Katie, the Brighton-based writer had also published several works of fiction in her own right, beginning in 2009 with Valentine, followed by two other books A Funny Thing About Love and Swimming Pool Summer. Maggie Hanbury described Rebecca as 'talented' adding that the fact that everyone knew of her work with Katie made her well-known and respected. 'Rebecca Farnworth had a rare talent. She wrote three romantic novels under her own name but perhaps ironically achieved greater fame - because it was an open secret - ghostwriting Katie Price's books.' She said the first volume of Price's memoirs - written when she used the name Jordan - had been a hit, 'much to the amazement of the publishing industry'. Maggie added that Rebecca's work on the autobiography blazed a trail for a whole new breed of celebrity writing. 'The book broke a mould,creating a new genre that went on to spawn countless other celebrity memoirs. 'At every turn, Rebecca was totally professional, with a journalist's ability to get to the heart of the matter, always delivering on time a near-faultless manuscript.' More than a ghostwriter: Rebecca also wrote a number of novels in her own name after establishing a career as a journalist and radio producer . Maggie ending by saying that Rebecca was not only a huge success professionally but also a pleasure to work with. 'Vibrant and full of life, Rebecca was huge fun to work with, always ready with a quip to set the room alight with laughter. She created memorable authentic characters that seemed to have a life of their own.' 'Her natural empathy, humour and zest for life shone through in her work.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Rebecca Farnworth died on November 24 surrounded by her family .\nShe was most famously known for ghost writing Katie Price's books .\nThe author worked on 14 of the glamour model's titles ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Pope Francis has condemned the West for selling chemical weapons responsible for thousands of civilian deaths to Syria. Returning from a three-day trip to Turkey the pope said the Middle East state did not have the ability to manufacture the chemical weapons that were deployed against Syrian civilians last year, adding they must have been supplied them by its 'accusers'. Nerve agent Sarin, described by chemical weapons experts as one of the 'deadliest agents known to man', has been linked to several attacks during the three-year civil war in Syria. Accusation: At a press conference on board the plane returning him to Rome from Turkey, Pope Francis told journalists that he held the West responsible for selling chemical weapons to the Syrian regime . Anger: Speaking to journalists on board the plane, Pope Francis condemned arms trafficking as 'terrible' and lamented that it was currently one of the strongest fields of business . Popular Pope: In this photo made available by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Francis poses with refugee children in Istanbul . Both British and the US governments threatened military action against President Bashir al-Assad after an attack in which almost 1,500 people were killed, including 426 children last year but ultimately were defeated by votes in Parliament and the US Congress. Pope Francis told journalists on the plane returning him to Rome: 'Last year between September and December it was said that Syria had chemical weapons. I don't believe that Syria was capable of making chemical weapons. So who could have sold them to them? One of those who accused them. ' Francis condemned arms trafficking as 'terrible' and lamented that it was currently one of the strongest fields of business. He said that we are 'living through a third world war', being fought piecemeal all over the planet. 'The causes of this are historical enmities, political problems, economic problems, all working to prop up this system that places money and not the human person at the centre. And behind this there are also commercial interests.' Syria established its chemical program with Soviet military assistance as a deterrent to Israel. Foreign Minister William Hague admitted as he left office that in the 1980s Britain sold Syria precursor chemicals that Damascus later used to manufacture sarin. The Newsnight programme revealed this summer that the UK was the sole supplier of the three key ingredients used to produce sarin; dimethyl phosphate (DMP), trimethyl phosphate (TMP) and hexamine. regarded as the 'building block' of sarin. Horror: Nerve agent Sarin, described by chemical weapons experts as one of the 'deadliest agents known to man', has been linked to several attacks during the three-year civil war in Syria, including the one that left the boy pictured left suffering respiratory problems in the Duma neighbourhood of Damascus last year . The UK also supplied electrical fans to Syria as late as 2003, it said, components of which were used in Assad's chemical weapon programme. At the same time the Blair government were invading Iraq for allegedly stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. But even as late as 2012, British firms were planning to honour contracts to export dual-use chemicals those with civilian or military applications. Pope Francis firmly opposed Western intervention in Syria." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pontiff held press conference on flight taking him from Turkey to Rome .\nSaid Syria is unable to make the chemical weapons used against citizens .\nAdded that the chemicals must have been supplied to nation by the West .\nNerve agent Sarin linked to several attacks during the three-year civil war ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 23,000-year-old limestone statue of a woman with large breasts and buttocks has been discovered hidden in a small pile of rocks by archaeologists in northern France. The Ice Age figure was unearthed during the second day of an archaeological dig at a Paleolithic site in Renancourt, west of Amiens. The team conducting the excavation found a broken pile of limestone that included fragments which appeared to have been worked by human hands. Scroll down for video . The Venus of Renancourt is said to depict a woman's shapely body with large breasts and buttocks but does not have any hands or feet while the head is virtually featureless, much like other similar Venus statues . They then began piecing the fragments together to reveal a statuette of a shapely woman that matches the characteristics of so called 'Venus' figurines. Venus figurines are usually carved from bone, ivory or soft stone such as limestone. Some examples have also been shaped from clay. Around 100 such figures have been found in Europe, mostly in Russia and central Europe. They all depict curvaceous women with large breasts, bottoms, abdomens, hips and thighs while their heads are often small and usually faceless. There have been many attempts to explain what their importance was to the prehistoric cultures who made them. Some experts speculate that they are emblems of security or were fertility icons and some figures appear to represent pregnant women. Experts have described the statue, named the Venus of Renancourt, as 'exceptional'. It is one of only 15 similar figures to be found in France and the first in around 50 years. 'We were expecting to find classical vestiges such as tooled flint or bones,' said archaeologist Clement Paris, who led the excavation at Renancourt. 'That same night we carefully pieced together the 20-odd fragments and realised it was a female statuette. 'The fact that the sculpture is not totally realistic shows the intent was to produce a symbolic image of a woman linked to fecundity.' Carbon dating of organic material found at the site alongside the broken statue showed it to be around 23,000 years old. Once pieced together, the Venusmeasured around 4.7 inches (12cm), depicting a woman with a large chest and behind. The head and limbs are less detailed, however. Around 100 such figures have been found in Europe, mostly in Russia and central Europe. Venus figurines are usually carved from bone, ivory or soft stone such as limestone. Some examples have also been shaped from clay. They all depict curvaceous women with large breasts, bottoms, abdomens, hips and thighs while their heads are often small and usually faceless. The Venus statue was found at a paleolithic site in the suburbs of Renancourt , just to the west of the town of Amiens. It is one of the few Venus figurines to be found in the north of France . There have been many attempts to explain what their importance was to the prehistoric cultures who made them. Some experts speculate that they are emblems of security or were fertility icons and some figures appear to represent pregnant women. Most have been discovered in settlements in caves or open air sites around Europe. The statue was painstakingly pieced together through the night by archaeologists after they discovered a pile of limestone that did not seem natural at an old Paleolithic settlement in Renancourt, near Amiens . The exact purpose of the statue, which was carved from a piece of limestone, is still unknown but Venus figurines were believed to be fertility icons or used as symbols of status or power . The statue is just 4.7 inches long is thought to have been created around 23,000 years ago. Only 15 other venus statues have been found in France and it is likely to be prized among the country's most precious relics . The oldest Venus statue was uncovered in 2008 in Germany. Known as the \"Venus of Hohle Fels” it was carved from a mammoth's tusk and is thought to be at least 35,000 years old. However, the discovery of a Venus in northern France is seen as being particularly unusual as most of the Venus figures found in the country so far have been in the south west. Nicole Phoyu-Yedid, the head of cultural affairs in Picardy, said: 'The discovery of this masterpiece is exceptional and internationally significant.' The Venus of Willendorf (left) is the oldest known example of a Venus figurine to be found and is thought to be 13,000 years older than the one found at Renancourt while other Venus figures have been found in France including this 25,000 year old limestone carving (right) that is held at the Musee d'Aquitaine, in Bordeaux ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Broken limestone statue was discovered at Renancourt, near Amiens .\nArchaeologists pieced together 20 shaped fragments to reveal statue .\nDiscovery is the first of its kind to be made in France for half a century .\nExperts say the Venus is 'exceptional' and of international importance ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A driver has been sent a bill for £18,500 after she spent a year ignoring parking fines stuck to her windscreen. Carly Mackie has been parking outside her garage in Dundee for more than a year and has ignored the fixed penalty notices she has received on an almost daily basis, wrongly believing she was entitled to park there. But the 26-year-old has now been sent a formal letter from a private parking firm demanding she pay £18,500 to cover the cost of the dozens of parking tickets. Carly Mackie has been sent a bill for £18,500 after she ignored parking fines for more than a year after she continually parked on cobbles outside her garage - wrongly believing she was entitled to park her Mini there . The firm said Miss Mackie has not challenged a single fine issued to her over more than a year and was not entitled to leave her car there because motorists are not allowed to park in covered passage ways, and also need a permit to leave their cars in the area. Miss Mackie, who said she came to regard the daily tickets as an annoyance, has been parking her Mini on the cobbles outside her driveway for more than a year. She said: 'We have a right to park in front of our own property. I've considered moving out. It just makes my life so hellish. 'I always make a point of parking in front of my own garage, where nobody else could park, and never parking on the double yellow lines on the road.' But Vehicle Control Services Limited, which sent her the letter demanding money for the fine, said she is wrong and is not entitled to park in front of her garage. A spokesman said: 'The site in question is covered by a contract that restricts use of the rear car park to permit holders only and prohibits motorists from parking in the covered vehicle access passage ways. Miss Mackie said she believes she should be able to park outside her garage and is being unfairly penalised . But Vehicle Control Services Limited said she cannot park on the cobbles, and has been fined each time . 'The terms and conditions are clearly displayed on prominent signs around the site. 'It is therefore not unreasonable to expect motorists to adhere to these terms and conditions by not parking in restricted areas and displaying a valid permit in the car park. 'Ms Mackie has constantly breached the terms and conditions of this contract by repeatedly parking in a restricted area/parking without displaying a valid permit.' The company said every time Miss Mackie has parked in the area she has been issued with a ticket, and each time she received a ticket had the opportunity to appeal the fine. But each time she failed to do so. The spokesman said the fine is so high because they have also had find out the details of who owned the car to trace it back to Miss Mackie and demand the total parking fine be paid. Ms Mackie came to regard the fines as an annoyance and discarded them, but the bill has now racked up . He added: 'In the absence of any contact from Ms Mackie coupled with the fact that she continues to contravene the terms and conditions of this site, which we are contractually bound to enforce, we have had no alternative but to initiate Court action via our Agents in Scotland, Gordon & Noble.' Miss Mackie, who lives with her parents, said the situation has become so stressful she is considering moving house. She said she feels she has been targeted by the parking firm and believes other cars in the area have not been given tickets. She added: 'They say the route is pedestrian access, but there are old cobbles that wouldn't be suitable for a wheelchair, and just across the road is a smooth path.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Carly Mackie regularly parks on cobbles outside her garage in Dundee .\nShe has received parking fines for more than a year but ignored each one .\nThe 26-year-old wrongly believed she was able to park her Mini there .\nShe has been sent a bill for £18,500 to cover the cost of the parking tickets .\nFirm said she was not allowed to park there and restrictions are displayed .\nIt said she could have challenged each parking ticket but never did so ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Families taking a ferry across the Channel in the New Year face a 30 per cent hike in ticket prices as the EU brings in tough new green rules. Britain’s biggest ferry operator, P&O Ferries, said a return ticket for a family of four from Dover to Calais will jump from £160 to £210. The UK Chamber of Shipping says the move could be the death knell for the ferry industry, adding: ‘Routes teetering on the edge of economic viability will be pushed off the edge.’ Scroll down for video . Britain’s biggest ferry operator, P&O Ferries, said a return ticket for a family of four from Dover to Calais will jump from £160 to £210 as a result of new EU green laws . Experts say it will cost the industry £300million a year – much of which will be absorbed into ticket prices. File picture . The new EU rules – which force shipping firms to buy expensive low- emission fuel – will push traffic on to the roads, drive up the cost of diesel for cars and result in the loss of 2,000 jobs, it was predicted last night. And a European committee has warned that the fuel switch could lead to engine breakdowns and fires, leaving boats floating dangerously without power in busy shipping lanes. Brussels has ordered that all ships in the English Channel, North Sea and Baltic Sea act to reduce sulphur emissions from January 1. A European committee has warned that the fuel switch could lead to engine breakdowns and fires, leaving boats floating dangerously without power in busy shipping lanes. File picture . Firms will have to switch to expensive low-sulphur fuel or install filtering equipment at the cost of millions of pounds. Experts say it will cost the industry £300million a year – much of which will be absorbed into ticket prices. Independent consultants Amec say ferry companies will have to cut routes and slash jobs. Freight traffic to Europe will be forced on to the roads and through the Channel Tunnel – resulting in more pollution. And increased demand for low-sulphur shipping fuel could lead to higher prices on forecourts. The price at the diesel pump could rise by 2.8p a litre, Amec said, because there is not enough capacity in refineries to cope with the demand for both vehicle and shipping fuel. A route from Harwich to Esbjerg in Denmark was scrapped in September because of the expected rise in fuel costs. Most operators are expected to switch from heavy fuel to lighter marine gas-oil – which is 60 per cent more expensive. A spokesman for P&O Ferries, which runs 15 ships in the Channel and North Sea, told the Daily Mail: ‘Consumers will be picking up the bill for this because shipping companies cannot bear this cost alone. 'Marine gas-oil is considerably more expensive than the fuel we use today, so we can predict price increases for both freight and tourist customers. ‘All shipping companies will be affected – but our biggest rival, the Channel Tunnel, will not be affected. Peak-time sailings might cost 30 per cent more than people paid last year.’ Jonathan Roberts, of the UK Chamber of Shipping, said: ‘There is no doubt that the additional cost has to go somewhere – it will have to put up ticket prices. This will be the final straw for some routes.’ Brussels has ordered that all ships in the English Channel, North Sea and Baltic Sea act to reduce sulphur emissions from January 1. Pictured, the European Parliament . The decision to reduce sulphur emissions was agreed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 2008. But Mr Roberts said the EU has insisted on a ‘gold-plated’ version of the agreement. He said: ‘The IMO said implementation of the regulations could be done by 2020 – but the EU has insisted on 2015. ‘The IMO said there should have a degree of flexibility, to allow companies to transition into the new era without damaging their business. The European Commission removed this flexibility and pragmatism – and jobs will be lost as a result.’ Ryanair passengers were stranded in Lanzarote for more than two days after bad weather there grounded the budget airline’s planes at the weekend. One passenger, Corinne Redfern, detailed her frustration at the airline in more than 40 tweets as she was forced to wait 51 hours to get back to London. She accused Ryanair of announcing it had booked a hotel for passengers but the hotel had no record of the booking, and refusing to give out meal vouchers. A Ryanair spokesman said: ‘Affected customers were provided with meal vouchers and hotel accommodation, and sent regular updates by email and SMS text.’ The EU Sulphur Directive requires all commercial ships to use 0.1 per cent sulphur fuel by midnight on January 1, or install sulphur filters known as ‘scrubbers’ – which usually will cost more than the ship itself. The policy could also have grave safety consequences. A report to be presented to the European Commission on Thursday warns that smaller shipping firms are not ready for the switch. When a similar policy was implemented off the Californian coast in 2012, the US Coastguard said the number of power failures doubled. The European Sustainable Shipping Forum says breakdowns – including engine fires – in the much-busier English Channel could have dangerous consequences. A European Commission spokesman said: ‘Sulphur dioxide emissions result in acid rain and fine dust that causes respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. 'They are a direct health hazard in particular near major ports – like Dover. ‘The savings on healthcare and the environmental benefits will far exceed the costs of implementing the agreed International Maritime Organisation measures.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "UK shipping experts say move could be death knell for the ferry industry .\nNew EU rules force shipping firms to buy expensive low- emission fuel .\nFuel switch could lead to engine breakdowns and fires ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Like any bride-to-be, Pauline Bailey was thrilled when she finally found her dream wedding venue. After touring the landscaped grounds of the stunning Stoke Park – a five-star country house hotel that has featured in two Bond movies – Miss Bailey decided it was the perfect setting. She and her fiancé Paul Carty were happy to pay £10,000 for their big day, and wrote to ask about possible dates. Scroll down to hear from Pauline and Paul . Snub: Bride-to-be Pauline Bailey believes the five star hotel didn't want to host her wedding because her fiance Paul Carty has a pierced eyebrow and two earrings . Seemingly amicable discussions ensued with the venue’s wedding planner, Michele Connelly. Then Miss Connelly dropped a clanger that revealed her true feelings about her would-be clients. She sent an email to her manager Carlo Zoccali – but also forwarded it to Miss Bailey by mistake. It read: ‘Hi Carlo, I need your advice on this wedding, I know this probably doesn’t sound very nice, but I am trying to put this wedding off as I don’t think they are the type of people that we would want to have at Stoke Park.’ Miss Connelly added that she had ‘put the bride off for now’ then signed off with the word ‘Help!!!’. Miss Bailey, a law graduate, said she burst into tears when she read the message. ‘I was horrified,’ she said. ‘Effectively she was asking her boss how she could get rid of us. We were hugely offended. The suggestion was that we were undesirables, which we definitely are not. ‘We’re a respectable, middle-class, hard-working, well-educated couple. Paul and I can hold our own anywhere and in anyone’s company. We are thoroughly decent people and didn’t deserve this humiliation.’ The couple believe they were snubbed because Miss Connelly took objection to either her husband’s eyebrow piercing and two small earrings, or the age difference between them. Luxury: Posh Stoke Park Hotel in Buckinghamshire was featured in the James Bond movie Goldfinger . Blunder: This e-mail from wedding co-ordinator Michele Connelly was accidentally sent to bride-to-be Pauline . 'Sincerest apologies': A grovelling e-mail from the sales manager at Stoke Park to the 'deeply hurt' couple . Miss Bailey, a drug and alcohol . counsellor, is 27 while Mr Carty, who works as an engineer for the . Ministry of Defence, is 51. A former law student, he works in Bristol . and returns to their semi-detached home in Luton at the weekend. 'Caring face': Stoke Park wedding planner Michele Connelly . They were quoted £240 per head for the venue in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, which boasts a golf course where Sean Connery famously took on his enemy Goldfinger in the 1964 movie. The hotel ballroom was used for 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies. Miss Bailey and Mr Carty had been planning to marry in its Fountain Room but Miss Connelly – described on the hotel’s website as its ‘caring face’ – had other ideas. After a viewing in April, she managed to stall the couple. Mr Carty said he felt something was amiss when they were told it would cost them £1,000 to light their own fireworks. ‘Whatever we wanted, it felt like they were throwing obstacles in our way,’ he added. Then the email arrived. Miss Bailey was so offended that she hired a solicitor to explore the possibility of taking legal action against the hotel for defamation. ‘How could she or anyone else judge us after only a ten-minute meeting?’ she said. In an emailed apology to Miss Bailey, Mr Zoccali invited her to meet him to discuss the wedding. He wrote: ‘Firstly on behalf of Stoke Park, I would like to humbly apologise for the email which was sent to you by accident. I have spoken with Michele about this, who also sincerely apologises and I will deal internally with regards to her comments.’ The couple spoke out about the incident after settling on an alternative venue for next June’s wedding: Parklands, a 17th century mansion on the Essex/Hertfordshire border. A spokesman for Stoke Park refused to comment last night. VIDEO:We don't think there's anything wrong with us. Pauline and Paul react to the rejection . Goldfinger: The luxury hotel and golf club provided the backdrop to a famous scene from the James Bond film Goldfinger in which Sean Connery's 007 plays a high-stakes round of golf against the eponymous villain, played by Gert Frobe (right) The bride-to-be said: 'I was horrified. Effectively she was asking her boss how she could get rid of us. 'The suggestion was that we were undesirables, which we definitely are not. 'We’re a respectable, middle-class, hard working, well educated couple, who both speak well and were certainly not dragged-up so to speak. 'Its clear to me that this hotel operates a policy of discrimination which is terribly wrong, unfair and deeply, deeply hurtful. 'Paul and I can hold our own anywhere and in anyone’s company. 'We are thoroughly decent people and didn’t deserve this humiliation,' she said. Mr Carty added: 'We’re both gutted because it was like \"what’s wrong with us?\" 'We are normal people, our money is good, no better or worse than anyone else’s. 'If we can afford it why can’t we have it? We were devastated.' 'Mortified': Husband and wife-to-be Paul Carty and Pauline Bailey, left, had fallen in love with Stoke Park, which has played host to famous film scenes including a game of golf between villain Auric Goldfinger, right, and Sean Connery as 007 in classic Bond movie Goldfinger . Bridget Jones' Diary: The hotel is visible in the background of this famous scene from the British rom com, in which heroine Bridget, played by Renee Zellweger, enjoys a longed-for mini-break with beau Daniel Cleaver, played by Hugh Grant . On the hotel’s website Michele is described as its 'caring face'. Miss Bailey said: 'Michele’s change of heart must have revolved round Paul based on two factors - our age gap and the fact that he has a pierced eyebrow and wears two small gold earrings. 'If I’m right, they’ve got it so wrong about him because he is perfectly respectable as well as being charming and a true gentleman. 'Finding the hotel was a dream come true but it became a nightmare after the way it they treated us. 'I wonder who else it is turning away? And what reasons it is finding for doing so?' Decadent: The couple were prepared to pay £10,000 to host a wedding reception for 30 guests at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire . The couple had visited 30 different venues before finally settling on the luxury hotel . The plush hotel is set in 14 acres of stunning gardens and boasts a championship golf course . In a grovelling e-mail sales manager Carlo Zoccali told bride to be Pauline he 'humbly' apologised. Pauline finally spoke out after settling on an alternative venue for the couple's big day next June. The pair will marry at Parklands, a 17th century mansion on the Essex/Hertfordshire border. The couple met five years ago on a night out with friends, and romantic Paul popped the question to her last Valentine’s Day on holiday in Gran Canaria. A spokesman for the Stoke Park Hotel refused to comment on the blunder today, and said the management did not want to prejudice anything that might happen in the future. Since being turned into a luxury . hotel Stoke Park has developed a close relationship with Pinewood . Studios - which is just four miles away - and the British film industry. Two James Bond movies, Goldfinger (1964) - where the golf course features as the fictional Royal St Mark's - and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) were filmed at Stoke Park. The golf duel from the first of . those, between Sean Connery's James Bond and Goldfinger, played by Gert . Frobe, is still considered by many to be the most famous game of golf in . cinematic history. Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant at Stoke Park in a scene from Bridget Jones' Diary . After catching Goldfinger cheating, Bond switches balls on his opponent during the match. Realising that Bond is attempting to . interfere in his affairs, Goldfinger motions to Oddjob, his deadly . Korean manservant and caddie, to sever the head of a nearby statue with . his steel-rimmed bowler. Bond is suitably impressed, but . wonders what the club secretary will have to say. Goldfinger explains . smugly: 'Oh nothing Mister Bond - I own the club!' In Tomorrow Never Dies, James Bond - played by Pierce Brosnan - enjoys a tryst with past love Paris (Teri Hatcher), the wife of the film's villain. The famous ‘mini break’ and rowing . scenes from Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) were filmed in the Great Hall, . Lakes and The Pennsylvania Suite with Hugh Grant, Renée Zellweger and . Colin Firth. In 2004, three movies were released all featuring Stoke Park: Wimbledon, Bride & Prejudice and Matthew Vaughn’s Layer Cake. In Wimbledon, Paul Bettany is featured on the grass tennis courts. Layer Cake featured Stoke Park in many scenes including the dramatic ending with Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller, filmed on The Mansion’s front steps. 007: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in one of Stoke Park's suites in a scene from 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies . Bride & Prejudice, a Bollywood reworking of Jane Austen's classic novel, featured shots throughout the grounds. Now a five-star hotel, historic Stoke Park was a private residence up to 1908. The mansion - set in 350 acres of . parkland and historic gardens - at the heart of the luxury Stoke Park . Country Club and Hotel was designed by James Wyatt, architect to King . George III, who worked on the estate from 1790 to 1813. The manicured grounds were the handiwork of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, lauded as England's greatest gardener. In 1791 Humphry Repton was commissioned to upgrade the landscaping of the grounds. The . imposing building was purchased by Nick 'Pa' Lane Jackson who created . Stoke Park, Britain's first Country Club, boasting a golf course . designed by Harry Colt. Now guests at the hotel can take advantage of a selection of 49 bedrooms and suites, an award-winning spa, 13 tennis courts, 14 acres of gardens and three restaurants. VIDEO: From Goldfinger to Bridget Jones... The hotel has been showcased in some of the best-known films around ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pauline Bailey, 27, had her heart set on marrying fiance Paul Carty at five star Stoke Park Hotel in Buckinghamshire .\nBut the bride-to-be was left stunned after blundering staff at the plush hotel accidentally sent her an internal e-mail in which the couple were deemed unsuitable for the swanky venue ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "And the bride wore very little: Pauline Bailey is an adult TV star and glamour model . For the five-star hotel that didn’t want to host her wedding, this bride-to-be was apparently the wrong type of person. But Pauline Bailey does have her fans. Ten thousand, to be exact. They tune into Red Light Central TV to watch her posing, pouting and parading in a series of skimpy outfits. And the blushing bride-to-be doesn’t blush at all, despite the fact that she is wearing hardly anything. Yesterday it emerged that the . 27-year-old medical law graduate, who described herself as . ‘respectable, middle-class and well-educated’, is also an adult TV star . and glamour model who goes by the name of Rachel T. That was a small detail that the . wedding planner at Stoke Park Hotel didn’t know when she branded Miss . Bailey and her fiance Paul Carty, 51, ‘not our type of people’ in an . email to her boss after they inquired about holding their wedding there. Unfortunately, she also accidentally forwarded the email to an outraged Miss Bailey. In yesterday’s Mail Miss Bailey told . of how upset she had been. ‘The suggestion was that we were . undesirables, which we definitely are not. We are thoroughly decent . people,’ she said. What she didn’t mention was that she . and Mr Carty are also regulars at Red Light Central TV, where viewers . pay up £1.53 a minute for ‘adult chats’ with glamour models. They divide . their time between hotels in Bristol, to be close to the Red Light . Central studio, and their semi-detached home in Luton. Last night Miss Bailey defended her job, adding: ‘I’m not looking to draw too much attention to that really. ‘I’ve been a part-time model for five . years now. I did it part-time when I graduated for my masters and then . it was going too well to give up and I continued doing it. It was just . financially viable to continue. Paul’s fine with it and I come home to . him every night.’ Miss Bailey’s online TV profile . states: ‘Stunning Rachel’s favourite memory is too rude to mention and . her greatest vice is sex. She would most like to be stuck in a lift with . He-Man.’ Her fan page on Facebook shows her in a variety of revealing outfits, including a leather dress and a school uniform. Miss Bailey, who has been a glamour model for five years, was snubbed by the hotel's wedding planner who said she and her fiance were 'not the type of people they would want at Stoke Park' Miss Bailey, who has worked for the company for two years, says that she and her fiance want to know why they were snubbed by the hotel . Miss Bailey has appeared on a channel which urges viewers to call in so they can have an 'adult chat' with the glamour models . Red Light Central TV owner Phil Barry . confirmed that the couple worked for him. Mr Carty, a MoD-approved engnieer apparently produces . the segments Miss Bailey stars in. Mr Barry said: ‘They work well as a couple and generally I put them together. Pauline has a massive fan base. ‘I would estimate that she has around 10,000-plus followers. She’s a highly valued member of staff.’ The couple claimed to have met five . years ago on a night out with friends, however, former associates said . they met on a set while they worked for another adult channel, Babe . World. Former glamour model Debbie Fisher . claimed she had been in a long-term relationship with Mr Carty until . just over a year ago. She said they broke up after it emerged that he . was having an affair with Miss Bailey. Mr Carty was not available last . night to comment on these claims. The couple had hoped to have a £10,000 . wedding for 30 guests at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, which has . featured in two Bond movies. Discussions over booking a date . followed with wedding planner Michele Connelly in April. But her true . feelings about the couple were revealed in an embarrassing email to her . manager Carlo Zoccali, which was also forwarded to Miss Bailey. It read: . ‘I need your advice on this wedding, I know this probably doesn’t sound . very nice, but I am trying to put this wedding off as I don’t think . they are the type of people that we would want to have at Stoke Park.’ The hotel has since apologised and . said it would be happy to host the wedding after all. Last night, after . the couple’s backgrounds became a little clearer, Stoke Park said it . would still be glad to have them. A spokesman said: ‘We are still happy . to welcome back Miss Bailey and Mr Carty.’ But the couple are to marry . in June at another venue. And they are said to be seeking the advice of . lawyers over their treatment. Miss Bailey - pictured at work for Red Light Central TV - has been described as 'the loveliest girl of the highest . order' by her employer, who cannot understand why the hotel turned the . law graduate down . Miss Bailey burst into tears when she saw what the hotel's wedding planner had written about her . Snub: Bride-to-be Pauline Bailey believes the five star hotel didn't want to host her wedding because her fiance Paul Carter has a pierced eyebrow and two earrings . Luxury: Posh Stoke Park Hotel in Buckinghamshire was featured in the James Bond movie Goldfinger . Blunder: This e-mail from wedding co-ordinator Michele Connelly was accidentally sent to bride-to-be Pauline . 'Sincerest apologies': A grovelling e-mail from the sales manager at Stoke Park to the 'deeply hurt' couple . VIDEO:We don't think there's anything wrong with us. Pauline and Paul react to the rejection . Decadent: The couple were prepared to pay £10,000 to host a wedding reception for 30 guests at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire . The couple had visited 30 different venues before finally settling on the luxury hotel . The plush hotel is set in 14 acres of stunning gardens and boasts a championship golf course . VIDEO: From Goldfinger to Bridget Jones... The hotel has been showcased in some of the best-known films around ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pauline Bailey is a glamour model known as 'Rachel T' who stars on adult TV channel Red Light Central .\nShe says she began working as a glamour model five years ago after graduating and said she did too well to give it up .\nBride-to-be had her heart set on marrying fiance Paul Carty at five-star Stoke Park Hotel in Buckinghamshire .\nThe law graduate was devastated after the hotel's wedding planner sent her an internal email branding her 'unsuitable'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Britain’s top female police officer has quit Scotland Yard to take up a secretive job in the Foreign Office. Assistant Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick, who headed the bungled operation that led to the death of innocent Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes, announced she was stepping down after 31 years in the force. The Government today refused to reveal the role Miss Dick will take up – but confirmed she had joined the Foreign Office. Scotland Yard's assistant commissioner Cressida Dick, Britain's most senior female police officer, who is leaving the service after 31 years . Her departure comes just months after she was moved from a key counter-terror role at the Metropolitan Police. The controversial 54-year-old was assistant commissioner in charge of specialist operations, including counter-terrorism, between July 2011 and summer this year. But the new Scotland Yard chief Bernard Hogan-Howe moved her to specialist crime and operations for the last few months of her career – stripping her of counter-terror responsibilities. Miss Dick was appointed assistant commissioner at the force in 2009 - 26 years after joining the Metropolitan Police in 1983. She was in charge of the operation which led to Mr de Menezes being shot seven times in the head in 2005 after being mistaken for a suicide bomber. She gave evidence at an Old Bailey trial and the inquest last year, coming close to tears as she described the ‘horrible'' and ‘terrible' tragedy. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, in Downing Street last week . She denied that she gave an order that Mr de Menezes must be stopped from getting on to a train at Stockwell ‘at all costs’ and also denied instructing the firearms teams to use lethal force to stop him. Miss Dick said: ‘I first joined the Met in 1983 and have loved my time as a police officer in London. ‘It has been a wonderful privilege to work in such an extraordinary organisation and with such fabulous people. I feel very lucky to have done so. I will miss you all.’ Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said: ‘Cressida Dick has been a fantastic leader in the Metropolitan Police and takes on some of the most difficult roles in policing. ‘She is a role model for women across the service. We wish her well for the future.’ Miss Dick will leave Scotland Yard on January 19 to take up a new role in the Foreign Office." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Assistant Metropolitan Commissioner leaves after 31 years in the force .\nForeign Office today refused to reveal the role Miss Dick will take up .\nDeparture comes after she was moved from a key counter-terror role ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A British businessman battered his millionaire girlfriend to death after a furious drunken row in their £1,000-a-night Paris hotel room, a court heard yesterday. Kinga Legg had been so scared of Ian Griffin during their volatile three-year relationship that she had sent a friend a text message saying ‘in case I die’, prosecutors said. Polish-born Miss Legg, 36, was found dead in the bath at their room in the Hotel Bristol hours after Griffin had fled – putting a Do Not Disturb sign on the door. Scroll down for video . Ian Griffin, pictured right arriving at the Criminal Court in Paris today, denies murdering girlfriend Kinga Legg, left, who was found dead in a bathtub in 2009 . She was naked and had 92 bruises on her body. There was blood on the walls and signs that a stun gun had been used on her. She had regularly told friends about their abusive relationship and said Griffin had forced her to take so many drugs that she feared she might not wake up, the Paris Assizes was told. A later text said Griffin had beaten her up, but she subsequently asked her friends to delete the messages, the court heard. Griffin, 45, who fled to England in his Porsche 911 sports car after Miss Legg’s death in May 2009, denies murder and claims she died by accident. He appeared in the dock on crutches as he now suffers from a neurological disease. The British businessman, centre, arrives in court with his partner Tracy Baker, left, and lawyer Francis Triboulet, right . Mr Griffin, who is originally from Cheshire, is assisted up the stairs as he arrives at the Criminal court of Paris . Supporting him in court was his fiancee Tracy Baker, 34, with who he had been in a relationship before he met Miss Legg. They got back together when she visited him in prison in France after he was extradited from Britain in 2011. Miss Legg, who was briefly married to an Englishman and also used her maiden name Wolf, ran a successful firm exporting tomatoes from Poland to major companies such as McDonald’s, Tesco and Carrefour. She and Griffin – who had owned tanning salons and a chain of gadget stores but was declared bankrupt in 2006 – rented a £3million mansion in Oxshott, Surrey. The couple were briefly arrested in 2008 after Miss Legg attacked Griffin with a knife, but there were no charges. He was said to have been violent towards her during the relationship, while she was said to be hugely jealous of Miss Baker. On May 25, 2009, they were seen arguing in an upmarket Paris restaurant, where they ordered aperitifs and two bottles of wine. Miss Legg was found naked and had 92 bruises on her body in a bathtub in a £1000-a-night suite in the world-famous Bristol hotel in Paris . Kinga Legg's dead body was discovered in the bathtub in a suite at the £1,000-a-night Hotel Bristol, Paris . They returned to the Bristol separately and a member of staff said he saw them still arguing when he took another bottle of wine to their room. Francis Triboulet, defending Griffin, said his client ‘woke up after eight hours in a devastated room, Kinga was still sleeping. As he tried to wake her, he saw she was frozen. He gave her a bath. By 2pm, he realised she was dead.’ Miss Legg’s body was discovered that evening after her brother became concerned that he could not contact her. Ian Griffin, pictured with girlfriend Tracy who is attending the trial, says he's determined to clear his name . Tracy Baker, 33, is said to have rekindled her relationship with Griffin while he was in custody in Britain . Hotel staff found blood spattered on a mattress and walls, furniture smashed and two stun guns, including one disguised as a tube of lipstick, in the room. Griffin later phoned his father and said ‘something terrible has happened’ and that Miss Legg had killed herself by taking an overdose, the court heard. Griffin, originally from Warrington, Cheshire, was arrested five days later in woodland outside Macclesfield, where he had been living in a tent. Since his release on bail last year to await trial, he has lived in Cannes. Griffin, who wore a dark grey suit, blue shirt and tie, looked in pain in the dock. He faces up to 30 years in prison if found guilty. The trial is expected to last five days. In August Miss Baker appeared on BBC’s Dragons’ Den and was offered £60,000 by Duncan Bannatyne for a stake in a venture producing adhesive hooks and stickers – but the Scottish entrepreneur pulled out when he discovered her link to Griffin. The businesswoman took home a £60,000 investment for her franchise of Um!Brands tech business on BBC's Dragons' Den this year but the deal was revoked after it was revealed to be linked to Griffin . Mr Griffin, pictured on a personal hovercraft, fled the scene after putting a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door of the suit he was staying in with Ms Legg, left, and was arrested in Cheshire . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ian Griffin, 45, denies murdering Kinga Legg who was found dead in 2009 .\nHer body was found in the bathtub of a room in the The Bristol hotel .\nCourt heard her body had 92 bruises and there was blood on the walls .\nHe admitted hanging 'Do Not Disturb' sign on door of £1000-a-night suite .\nAfter vicious argument, Mr Griffin, originally from Warrington in Cheshire, fled to England his Porsche .\nHe was accompanied to the Criminal Court of Paris with current girlfriend Tracy Baker, who appeared on Dragons' Den .\nMs Baker went home with a £60,000 investment but it was later revoked after it was revealed to be linked to Mr Griffin ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Earth could be hit by a series of damaging solar flares after the largest sunspot to be seen on the star for 24 years aligns with our planet. The sunspot, previously known as Active Region 12192, began facing Earth in October but did not produce any coronal mass ejection (CMEs). CMEs are the most energetic events in our solar system, involving huge bubbles of plasma and magnetic fields being spewed from the sun's surface into space. Scroll down for video . The sunspot, previously known as Active Region 12192, began facing Earth in October but didn't produce any coronal mass ejection (CMEs). After disappearing for two weeks, it is once again facing our planet . The region, renamed Active Region 12192, has now rotated around to face Earth again, and is likely to create CMEs, Nasa scientist Holly Gilbert told Space.com during a video interview. 'This time around, it's more likely to have some coronal mass ejections associated with it, even though the solar flares might be smaller,' she said. 'We have a good idea, based on the structure of that magnetic field and the sunspot, that it's very possible that it will create some mid-level flares.' Magnetic fields in sunspots can store vast amounts of energy, but looping magnetic field lines can get tangled up and snap, releasing their energy as explosions called flares. Earth could be about to be hit by a series of damaging solar flares as a huge sunspots aligns with the planet . A view of the visible sun showing the largest sunspot of solar cycle 24, AR12192, as seen on October 22 . According to Dr Gilbert, the sunspot is still large enough for 10 Earths to fit inside it, and is believed to be the 33rd largest of 32,908 active regions recorded since 1874. The Jupiter-sized sunspot produced six eruptions in October and early November, before disappearing for two weeks. Solar flares can damage satellites and have an enormous financial cost. Astronauts are not in immediate danger because of the relatively low orbit of this manned mission. They do have to be concerned about cumulative exposure during space walks. The charged particles can also threaten airlines by disturbing the Earth’s magnetic field. Very large flares can even create currents within electricity grids and knock out energy supplies. A positive aspect, from an aesthetic point of view, is that the auroras are enhanced. Geomagnetic storms are more disruptive now than in the past because of our greater dependence on technical systems that can be affected by electric currents. Earlier this year, Ashley Dale, who is a member of an international task force, dubbed Solarmax, warned that solar 'super-storms' pose a 'catastrophic' and 'long-lasting' threat to life on Earth. A solar superstorm occurs when a CME of sufficient magnitude tears into the Earth's surrounding magnetic field and rips it apart. Such an event could induce huge surges of electrical currents in the ground and in overhead transmission lines, causing widespread power outages and severely damaging critical electrical components. Mr Dale, carrying out doctoral research in aerospace engineering at Bristol University, said it is only a 'matter of time' before an exceptionally violent solar storm is propelled towards Earth. He says such a storm would wreak havoc with communication systems and power supplies, crippling vital services such as transport, sanitation and medicine. Without power, people would struggle to fuel their cars at petrol stations, get money from cash dispensers or pay online,' he said. 'Water and sewage systems would be affected too, meaning that health epidemics in urbanised areas would quickly take a grip, with diseases we thought we had left behind centuries ago soon returning.' The huge sunspot produced six eruptions in October and early November, before disappearing for two weeks . The largest ever solar super-storm on record occurred in 1859 and is known as the Carrington Event, named after the English astronomer Richard Carrington who spotted the preceding solar flare. This massive CME released about 1022 kJ of energy - the equivalent to 10 billion Hiroshima bombs exploding at the same time - and hurled around a trillion kilos of charged particles towards the Earth at speeds of up to 3000 km/s. However, its impact on the human population was relatively benign as our electronic infrastructure at the time amounted to no more than about 124,000 miles (200,000 km) of telegraph lines. Mr Dale says these types of events are not just a threat, but inevitable. Nasa scientists have predicted that the Earth is in the path of a Carrington-level event every 150 years on average. This means that we are currently five years overdue - and that the likelihood of one occurring in the next decade is as high as 12 per cent. Sunspot AR12192 is 14 times larger than Earth and almost as big as Jupiter. The Met Office told MailOnline it might be the largest sunspot in 25 years. It is so big that it can be seen in images of the sun from Earth's surface (shown in this image from pilot Brian Whittaker)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sunspot, known as Active Region 12192, began facing Earth in October .\nIt disappeared for two weeks but is now facing Earth again, claims Nasa .\nThe region is the largest sunspot to be seen on the sun in 24 years .\nThis time it's more likely to produce a series of coronal mass ejections .\nThese are created when bubbles of plasma spew out from sun's surface .\nCMEs are capable of knocking out power grids and disrupting satellites ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Five St. Louis Rams players entered the football field with their hands raised. A day later, people walked out of work or school showing the same gesture of solidarity with Ferguson protesters. The pose has come to symbolize a movement, even though witnesses offered conflicting accounts of whether 18-year-old Michael Brown had his hands up in surrender when he was killed by Ferguson officer Darren Wilson in August. The power of the symbol was evident again Monday. Protesters across the country walked off the job or away from class in support of the Ferguson protesters. Walkouts took place in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere. New York City . Anger: Protester shout and hold up their hands as they participate in a nationwide demonstration to show solidarity for Michael Brown and the Ferguson, Missouri community in Union Square, New York City . Protest: New Yorkers express their solidarity with the residents of Ferguson, Missouri, by emulating the 'Hands up! Don't shoot!' rallying cry used in the embattled Midwestern town . Ferguson is everywhere: People protesting the Ferguson grand jury decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the Michael Brown case march through New York City on Monday . No sign of abating: Protesters in New York City demonstrate against the St. Louis County grand jury decision not to bring criminal charges against Darren Wilson, the white police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri . Universal sign: Demonstrators raise their hands as they walk through New York City as they continue their protests against the decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson one week on . Symbolic: The pose has become iconic of the protests across the nation against the grand jury's decision to decline to press charges against Darren Wilson, the white officer who shot dead black teenager, Michael Brown in August . Rage: A man protesting the Ferguson grand jury decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the Michael Brown case is arrested while marching through the streets of New York City on Monday . Power: People rally in Times Square after marching through the streets in protest to the Ferguson grand jury decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson . America's largest city: The exact circumstances surrounding Brown's death will forever be in dispute. Wilson, who is white, shot and killed Brown, who was black and unarmed, on August 9. A grand jury's decision last week not to indict Wilson set off renewed protests, some of which turned violent . Re-igniting the protest: St. Louis Rams players, from left; Stedman Bailey (12), Tavon Austin (11), Jared Cook, (89) Chris Givens (13) and Kenny Britt (81) raise their arms in awareness of the events in Ferguson, as they walk onto the field during introductions before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in St. Louis on Sunday night . At the University of Missouri-St. Louis, not far from Ferguson, sophomore Amber Whitaker was among about 30 students who chanted 'Hands up. Don't shoot!' Whitaker, who is white, said the symbolism is what matters, not whether Brown literally had his hands in the air. 'There are black men and women who are shot with their hands up,' Whitaker said. 'There are black men and women who are shot unarmed. It may not apply exactly to Mike Brown, but it still happens.' The exact circumstances surrounding Brown's death will forever be in dispute. Wilson, who is white, shot and killed Brown, who was black and unarmed, on August 9. A grand jury's decision last week not to indict Wilson set off renewed protests, some of which turned violent. Washington D.C. No more: Demonstrators protest against the shooting death of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown at the Department of Justice in Washington on Monday . Activism: Protesters across the U.S. have walked off their jobs or away from classes in support of the Ferguson protesters. Monday's walkouts stretched from New York to San Francisco, and included Chicago and Washington, D.C . Truth: Protesters in Washington D.C. left their classes and work to make their anger and frustration known at the failure of the Ferguson grand jury to indict Officer Darren Wilson . Wilson told the grand jury that he shot Brown in self-defense. But several witnesses said Brown had his hands up in surrender. Within hours, 'Hands Up. Don't Shoot!' became the rallying cry for protesters. Witness accounts contained in thousands of pages of grand jury documents reviewed by The Associated Press showed many variations about whether Brown's hands were actually raised - and if so, how high. Some people were offended by the hands-up gesture. The St. Louis Police Officers Association said the display by Rams players Tavon Austin, Kenny Britt, Stedman Bailey, Jared Cook and Chris Givens was 'tasteless, offensive and inflammatory.' Los Angeles . Warning: A demonstrator holds a placard reading 'How long until it's me?' during a rally against the Missouri grand jury's decision to not indict Darren Wilson for his fatal shooting of Michael Brown and the LAPD's fatal shooting of Ezell Ford, outside the LAPD's Newton Division police station in Los Angeles, California on Monday . Changes? U.S. President Barack Obama asked Congress on Monday for $263 million for the federal response to the civil rights upheaval in Ferguson, Missouri, and is setting up a task force to study how to improve modern-day policing . Arrest: An LAPD motorcycle officers pushes back a demonstrator during a rally against the Missouri grand jury's decision to not indict Darren Wilson for his fatal shooting of Michael Brown and the LAPD's fatal shooting of Ezell Ford, in Los Angeles on Monday . Restraining: An LAPD motorcycle officers uses his baton to push back demonstrators as his colleagues detain a man during a rally against the Missouri grand jury's decision to not indict Darren Wilson . The group, joined by the St. Louis County Police Association, met with Rams leaders Monday. In a statement, the two organizations called the discussions 'productive but very preliminary' and said they planned to talk again later in the week. In Springfield, Missouri, Rodney Shetler, watched the players' action from his home. He said the move was 'in pretty poor taste' and was divisive and disrespectful to law enforcement. 'It's a gesture proven by the grand jury not to be appropriate or accurate,' said Shetler, the 44-year-old owner of a copying and printing business. A similar episode unfolded more than four decades ago at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. John Carlos, the American 200-meter bronze medalist, set off a political firestorm on the medal stand when he and teammate Tommie Smith gave the black power salute. He stood by the Rams players. Boston . New England: Students and community members hold their hands up on campus at Boston University in Boston, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, during one of a series of nationwide protests to show solidarity with protesters in Ferguson . Hands up! Students and community members hold their hands up on campus at Boston University in Boston, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 to show solidarity with protesters in Ferguson . One week later: Dozens of Boston Arts Academy students and supporters march in downtown Boston, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, to show solidarity with protesters in Ferguson . 'If they choose to come out and raise their hands in support of whatever their emotions are, they have the right to do that,' Carlos told The Associated Press. 'I don't think the whole story has been told about the Michael Brown tragedy, and the pros and cons on both sides. They can just go by their emotions. I don't think anyone got injured or shot by expressing emotions.' The White House on Monday announced the conclusion of a three-month review of the Ferguson situation. President Barack Obama wants more officers to wear cameras to promote trust, but he is not seeking to reduce federal programs that provide the type of military-style equipment used to dispel the unrest in Ferguson and elsewhere. Brown's family wants to see every police officer working the streets wearing a body camera. Boulder, Colorado . Hands up! Don't shoot!': Students at the University of Colorado chant 'Hands up, don't shoot' as they hold up their hands for 4 1/2 minutes in support of protesters in Ferguson Missouri, during a demonstration, which was part of a national student walk-out, in Boulder, Colorado . Walk out: Students at the University of Colorado hold up their hands in support of protesters in Ferguson Missouri, during a demonstration, which was part of a national student walk-out, in Boulder, Colorado . Also Monday, the Ferguson Commission appointed by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon met for the first time. The 16-person panel will study the underlying social and economic conditions - from failing schools to high unemployment- that have gained attention since Brown's death. About 80 residents attended the group's first session, a five-hour meeting devoted primarily to organizational issues. As the meeting lingered, several audience members ran out of patience, angrily imploring commission members to discuss practical solutions, not murky goals and vision statements. 'People have waited for three months stewing in anxiety and pain,' activist Charles Wade told the panel. The panel includes a Ferguson construction-supply company owner, two pastors, a university professor, a community activist and a St. Louis police detective who is also president of the state chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. Two of the 16 members were in Washington meeting with Obama. Nixon dropped plans Monday for a special legislative session to approve additional spending for the state's public-safety response to protesters in the St. Louis area. The governor reversed course after lawmakers said he could tap into an existing budget for the State Emergency Management Agency to cover the costs of the National Guard and Missouri State Highway Patrol. Washington University, St. Louis . Fighting: Student activists demanding justice for the fatal August 9 shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown raise their hands while shouting slogans during a nationwide 'Hands up, walk out' protest at Washington University in St. Louis . Student activists, demanding justice for the fatal August 9 shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown, take part in the nationwide 'Hands up, walk out' protest at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "'Hands Up. Don't Shoot!' has become a rallying cry for protesters and a symbol nationwide of racial inequality .\nProtesters nationwide have taken on the gesture and continued to protest decision not to indict Officer Wilson .\nDemonstrators across the country walked off the job or away from class in support of the Ferguson protesters .\nThe gesture was given fresh impetus by five St. Louis Rams players who took to the field on Sunday with their hands raised ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 16-month-old girl was sent back to her 'paralytic' mother hours after she had abandoned her, an inquest has heard. Chloe Valentine was four when she died of massive head injuries after being forced to ride a motorbike that repeatedly crashed over a three day period in the backyard of her Adelaide home in January 2012. But social worker Katrina Heading told the inquest on Monday she considered removing Chloe in November 2008 after her 'paralytic' mother Ashlee Polkinghorne left her with a 15-year-old friend while she drank at the beach. Chloe's grandmother reluctantly agreed to take her but when an angry and abusive Polkinghorne finally surfaced, a supervisor decided Chloe should be returned to her mother. Scroll down for video . Chloe Valentine was just four when she died of massive head injuries in January 2012 . Mother Ashlee Polkinghorne (pictured left and right) at court at an earlier date. The inquest has heard she and her boyfriend Benjamin Robert McPartland, 28, forced Chloe to ride a motorbike over three days which repeatedly crashed and caused massive head injuries . Ms Heading said Chloe was sent home unsupervised with a private chauffeur because there were only two crisis care staff working that night. She said the chauffeur company conducted police checks on its workers but Families SA did not have access to those checks. Counsel assisting the coroner, Naomi Kereru, questioned whether it was appropriate for a 16-month-old child to be left unsupervised with a private driver. She asked why Ms Heading had not pushed harder to have Chloe removed, given Families SA had received multiple abuse notifications. 'You knew that this woman had left her child with a 15-year-old so that she could consume alcohol ... that's concern enough, isn't it?' she asked. Ms Heading said she had backed her supervisor's judgement, despite having reservations about Polkinghorne. 'It took me by surprise but I had faith in my supervisor ... (to make) tough calls in tough situations,' she said. 'When you're caught up in the moment, you can get over-emotional.' The inquest into the girl's death has heard her short life was marred by horrific squalor and chronic neglect. Chloe died from massive head injuries after she was forced to ride a motorbike over a three-day period that repeatedly crashed at her Adelaide home . Government agency Families SA considered her to be at risk even before she was born and had received multiple calls about the girl by the time she was six weeks old. After 20 notifications were made to the child protection agency about Chloe's care, she was never removed from her drug-using mother, Ashlee Polkinghorne. Polkinghorne, 22, and her boyfriend Benjamin Robert McPartland, 28, forced her to ride the motorbike over three days, which lead to the four year old's death who had massive head injuries. Earlier in the inquest, evidence revealed how Polkinghorne, described by one concerned friend as a very convincing liar, was often given the benefit of the doubt by social workers, who helped clean her house and avoided confronting the teenager about her drug use. One of the squalid residences she and Chloe occupied was reportedly infested with rats, while another was littered with soiled nappies and rotting food. It was alleged Chloe was also left for days on end with Polkinghorne's teenage friends. In October, social worker Nicholas Ratsch told the inquest he helped Polkinghorne draft a safety plan in late 2007 to make sure infant Chloe received proper care when her mother was affected by drugs. Polkinghorne, was jailed for at least four years and nine months while the 22-year-old's then-partner, Benjamin McPartland, 28, received four years and two months . Chloe died of 39 different injuries in 2012 . Polkinghorne, who was 16 at the time, agreed that whenever she and her then-partner were out of it there would be a sober person at home. The strategy replaced a previous agreement, brokered by case workers, in which Polkinghorne pledged to cease all drug-taking. Another social worker, Leanne Stewart, also told the inquest in October Polkinghorne was 'just a teenager' who found it difficult to prioritise tasks such as cleaning her rubbish-strewn house. Ms Stewart said she believed 18-month-old Chloe was receiving 'good enough' care in early 2009, despite substantial evidence of neglect and multiple child abuse notifications, when her mother was 17. Family members, including Polkinghorne's father, raised alarms about infant Chloe's safety and told agencies they would be happy to take care of the girl if she was removed from her mother. But Ms Stewart believed some of the allegations may have been malicious or exaggerated because there was 'frequent conflict' in Polkinghorne's family relationships. Ms Polkinghorne and Mr McPartland, were jailed this year over Chloe's death after pleading guilty to manslaughter through criminal neglect. The inquest continues." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Chloe Valentine, 16 months old, was sent back to her 'paralytic' mother hours after she abandoned her .\nFamilies SA used an unsupervised chauffeur because there were only two crisis care staff working that night .\nChloe died at the hands of her neglectful mother Ashley Polkinghorne and her partner Benjamin McPartland in 2012 .\nShe suffered massive head injuries, black and swollen eyes, a cut to her head and bruises all over her body .\nPolkinghorne, 22, and McPartland, 28, pleaded guilty to manslaughter through criminal neglect ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A woman has swallowed part of a dead mouse before realising the rodent was wrapped up in her handmade rice paper roll. The Gold Coast mother took two bites before she tasted fur in the $5.50 'summer chicken' roll on Sunday. She did not initially notice the tail sticking out one end of the healthy snack. The woman's daughter Emilie Petrusic told the Gold Coast Bulletin: 'It’s like it’s been planted because they hand-make those things — how can a whole animal be inside it?' WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW . Scroll down for video . A Gold Coast Woman bought the $5.50 summer chicken roll on Sunday . The horrified shopper claims she bought the roll from Woolworths in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, Queensland, but the shop has told Gold Coast Bulletin the mouse must have got into the roll after it left the store. 'If it was in fact inside the roll, that happened after it left the store,' they said in a statement. Local authorities are now looking into the incident and the woman is receiving medical checks. Despite the shocking photographs, public health boss Dr Paul Van Buynder has warned: 'We really can’t say whether this is real or not at this time but we will continue with this process.' She was horrified to discover a dead mouse inside the snack after taking two bites and tasting fur . Daily Mail Australia has contacted Ms Petrusic for comment. Just last week in Russia a man found a dead mouse inside a sausage he had used to make himself a sandwich. Anatol Voronkov, 28, had already munched his way through half the 'high quality meat product' when he spotted something dark lurking inside. Last week in Russia a man fond a dead mouse in his sausage . He realised it was a mouse or young rat and then showed his wife who was physically sick. 'I thought it was a pepper, but then I realised it was the foot of a rodent. And worse, I then found the foot was attached to the rest of the animal in the middle of the sausage,' said Mr Voronkov. 'I felt really sick but the only good thing was that I was the only one who ate it, and my wife and kids hadn't touched it. And although I felt sick, when I showed my wife she really was sick.' He said he 'thought it was a pepper, but then I realised it was the foot of a rodent' The rodent is being tested for diseases after the shocking incident ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Woman bit into rice paper roll after buying it from a Gold Coast Woolworths .\nShe had two bites before she tasted fur .\nHer daughter marched her straight to the store to complain .\nWoolworths has suggested the mouse got into the roll after it left the store ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two top £11,000-a-year independent schools have sparked outrage among parents by organising a Christmas trip to west Africa – just 400 miles from the deadly Ebola zone where even doctors have decided it is too dangerous to visit. Teachers are facing a backlash from parents after arranging the trip to The Gambia for 25 pupils from Cheadle Hulme School in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and Withington Girls' School, in Fallowfield, Manchester. Parents are now urging the school to 'see sense' and cancel the week-long excursion, which costs £700 per pupil, branding it 'unnecessary' and 'very dangerous'. Scroll down for video . Teachers are facing a backlash from parents after arranging a trip to The Gambia, west Africa for 25 pupils from Cheadle Hulme School in Stockport (pictured), and Withington Girls' School, in Fallowfield, Manchester . Parent Dr Magdi Hanafy (pictured), a leading surgeon who recently cancelled an aid trip to Ghana due to the Ebola outbreak, is urging the schools to 'see sense' and cancel the visit over fears of the deadly disease . The Gambia, where the pupils are planning to visit, is surrounded by countries which have been hit by Ebola . The trip, organised by the geography department at Cheadle Hulme, is planned to give youngsters an insight into the country's way of life – but The Gambia is situated just a few hundred miles from the main concentration of the Ebola outbreak. Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are the worst affected areas to be hit with Ebola, where the death toll has reached almost 7,000. In total, more than 16,000 have been affected in the three countries alone since the worst outbreak of the deadly virus on record began 12 months ago. With 500 new cases reported in west Africa each week, parents have expressed concern about sending schoolchildren to an area where they could become infected. Dr Magdi Hanafy, a leading surgeon whose daughter was due to go on the field trip, has urged the 1,400 pupil school to cancel the trip after he and an international group of leading medics postponed a humanitarian medical mission to nearby Ghana because of the epidemic. The 58-year-old and his wife Sue, 45, are also vowing to keep their 17-year-old daughter Laura away from school for the incubation period of 21 days if her classmates go on the trip. Father-of-two Dr Hanafy, who has alerted the Department of Health and the Department of Education of his concerns, said: 'There is no necessity or vital need for the trip. 'In normal circumstances, yes, The Gambia is a good experience for them, but in abnormal circumstances why would you take the risk? 'The whole of west Africa is very dangerous and for the school to feel they are safe is naive. 'Even if they are safe they will be able to transmit diseases which could affect the community on their return. 'This is not only about my daughter it's about what will happen when they come back. They need to see sense.' The school trip to The Gambia has been planned to give an insight into the country. Pictured: Cheadle Hulme pupils visiting the country on a previous trip in 2010 during which they helped build new school facilities . The school's geography department arranges the trip every other year. Pictured: Pupils during the 2010 trip . Dr Hanafy, based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, has been a consultant surgeon for almost 20 years and is a member of Hernia International, a group which annually travels to deliver self-funded humanitarian surgery in poverty-stricken African nations. He and a team made up of English, Canadian and German medical professionals were due to travel to Ghana this month to perform free surgery on patients suffering with hernias in the country, but were forced to cancel the trip over Ebola fears. The school field trip is the ninth biennial trip to The Gambian High School, which last year featured the opening of new school buildings, new wells and a village soap making business. Dr Hanafy met teachers to discuss his concerns regarding Ebola but was told staff had received advice from Public Health England saying it was safe to travel to The Gambia. He added: 'In those countries there are no borders - nothing in the terms we understand here. 'People just walk around. The decision was based on the presentation the school had and I was possibly the only one who opposed the idea and on a show of hands many who agreed with going were students. 'It's an irresponsible decision for something so trivial. They could go next year or go somewhere else. 'They could go outside Africa - money is not an issue, whether we get that back or not. Our decision to postpone the aid trip wasn't taken lightly. The Ebola death toll currently stands at 6,928, according to the World Health Organisation, with the total number of people infected having surpassed 16,000 in West Africa. Pictured: Health workers in Liberia . The health agency had launched an ambitious plan to stop the outbreak in West Africa - by aiming to isolate 70 per cent of the victims in the three hardest-hit countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone by December . December 6, 2013 - Ebola claims the life of its first victim in Guinea, thought to be a two-year-old from a remote village. The toddler, scientists believe was patient zero, suffered a fever, black stools and vomiting. March 25, 2014 - The Guinean authorities report the outbreak to the World Health Organisation after diagnosing the virus as Ebola. By this stage deaths from the virus was still confined to Guinea. May 2014 - It appeared as though the outbreak may be slowing, as the death toll tailed off. May 2014 - A very well-known woman from Guinea, a traditional medical practitioner and leader of a secret society died from the virus, Professor Piot said. Hundreds of people attended her funeral, travelling from three countries - Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Dozens were infected and the disease spread across Guinea's southern border to both neighbouring nations. July 2014 - The virus crossed into Nigeria as Liberian man Patrick Sawyer died en route back to the US. He had been at the funeral of his sister, who died of Ebola. August 8, 2014 - The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. 'We already had our visas and 40 boxes of medication. My daughter is too upset about not going to understand the danger and to understand we are protecting her.' His wife Sue added that the school was 'gambling' by continuing with the trip despite the deadly outbreak. She said: 'When Ebola erupted we changed our minds on the trip because there are a lot of unreported cases in African countries. 'We know they say there is no travelling between the three affected countries but that doesn't interest me because a lot of African people walk across the border. 'You can't guarantee it isn't there. The school said \"if you don't want your children to go, that's fine, but the trip will go ahead\". 'I tried to explain that the risk doesn't stop there and there needs to be a 21 day incubation period. I'm really not happy because what if any child catches the virus, how do you know? 'Even if they go and come back and nobody contracts the virus I will still be disappointed in them because they are gambling. They still took the risk.' Sarah Cookhill, whose daughter goes to nearby Manchester High School, has also expressed fears for the community as pupils from fee-paying Withington Girls' School are also due to go on the trip. She said: 'Manchester High School get on the same bus as Withington Girls', so everybody is concerned. 'There's just no sense for the school trip to carry on with the risk involved. If it is going ahead surely the children should be kept away for 21 days afterwards. 'For the sake of a school trip it seems an absolute farce. Either people are downright stupid or they're happy gambling with safety.' There are 500 new cases of Ebola (above) reported in west Africa each week, according to the health agency . Parents fear there could be some unreported cases of Ebola in The Gambia which could infect the pupils . Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are the worst hit countries in west Africa, with more than 16,000 infected . The disease is now spreading fastest in Sierra Leone, where there has been a severe surge in cases recently . Founded in 1855, Cheadle Hulme School charges more than £3,500 per term and boasts BBC Political Editor Nick Robinson and newsreader Katie Derham among alumni. Headteacher Lucy Pearson said despite a small number of pupils choosing to withdraw from the trip, it would still be going ahead. She said: 'Cheadle Hulme School has a rigorous Risk Assessment procedure for every trip which takes place, taking into account the distinct circumstances of each visit. 'We have followed guidance from Public Health England, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Liverpool School for Tropical Medicine and the UN in carrying out the Risk Assessment for the forthcoming biennial trip to The Gambia, taking into consideration the specific concerns which some parents have regarding travel in west Africa at the current time. 'The official advice given indicates that the trip is safe to go ahead. 'We have held a special meeting with parents to explain, share and discuss this advice, understanding their continuing apprehensions, and gave parents and students the choice as to whether they still wished to continue taking part. 'A small number have chosen to withdraw yet all families bar one are happy for the trip to continue.' MailOnline has contacted Withington Girls' School for comment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pupils from two top Greater Manchester schools set to visit west Africa .\nCheadle Hulme and Withington Girls' schools planning trip to The Gambia .\nParents are urging schools to 'see sense' and cancel visit amid Ebola fears .\nCountry is just 400 miles from worst hit areas including Liberia and Guinea .\nEbola death toll now stands at almost 7,000 and more than 16,000 infected ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The White House said on Monday that it would veto a bill baring federal agencies from using their funds to implement President Barack Obama's immigration actions if conservatives in Congress successfully pushed it through. The spokesperson for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue had been hesitant in the past to say outright that Obama would veto such legislation if it were to pass, but with the proposal gaining steam, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters today that the president would send the bill back to Congress should it land on his desk. The veto threat comes as a group of conservative House members reviewed specific language they want inserted in an upcoming spending bill prohibiting the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds whatsoever to the distribution of work permits and green cards for the roughly five million illegal immigrants Obama has instructed the agency to stop deporting. Scroll down for videos . President Barack Obama is pictured here signing two presidential memoranda associated with his actions on immigration in his office on Air Force One on Friday, Nov. 21. Conservatives in Congress are trying to block them from taking effect by placing restrictions on how relevant immigration agencies can use their funds . A draft copy of the language, obtained exclusively by MailOnline, states that 'no part of any appropriation,' including 'funds or fees collected or otherwise made available for expenditure, may be used by any agency to implement, administer, enforce or carry out any of the policy changes set forth' in the president's recent directives to DHS. Resolute in their opposition to the president's unilateral decision to defer the deportation of up to five million illegal immigrants, staunch conservative lawmakers are pressuring Republican leadership to include the prohibitive language in a must-pass bill that would keep the government from shutting down next week. Conservatives are charging ahead with the plan to restrict the spending of government agencies that handle immigration, specifically the distribution of green cards and work permits Obama has promised illegal migrants, even as Republican party leaders continue to balk at the strategy and appropriators in the House claim it's not possible. GOP House members will hold a closed-door meeting on Tuesday during which both sides will have the opportunity to make their case to the entire caucus. The outcome of the intra-party battle will be a telling sign of how much influence the Tea Party wing of the GOP will have over the party's agenda in the coming legislative session when Republicans take full control over both chambers of Congress for the final two years of Obama's tenure in the White House. It will also show just how thirsty Republicans are to reign in Obama's authority as chief executive of the country. If the Republican-led House and the Democratic-controlled Senate are unable to come to an agreement on appropriations legislation by Dec. 11 - the day before lawmakers are scheduled to leave town until early next year - non-essential government services will go dark until new spending legislation is passed. While Senate Majority Leader Harry has accused Republican legislators trying to use the critical appropriations bill of 'holding our government hostage,' conservatives on the Hill say they don't believe it will come down to a shutdown. Faced with the possibility of a second stoppage in normal government functions in less than two years, they believe Senate Democrats will cave under pressure and allow their bill to come to the floor, setting up a separate confrontation with the White House. Still under discussion is whether the language would be part of a standalone bill to fund DHS that is separate from an omnibus bill funding the rest of the government through at least the first month of next year, allowing other government agencies to continue operating if the measure is unsuccessful, or whether the GOP will go all or nothing and include it in the main legislation to keep the government open. The draft obtained by MailOnline and confirmed by multiple GOP sources on the Hill does not detail the legislative strategy and a source familiar with the proposal confirmed to MailOnline that it's still up for debate. Among the actions taken by the president targeted in the draft are his memorandums changing the 'Policies for the Apprehension, Detention and Removal of Undocumented Immigrants' and those that give DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson the prosecutorial discretion to defer deportation of migrants residing in the country illegally who came to the U.S. as children before Jan. 1, 2010. It would also block DHS from issuing work permits to illegal immigrants who have been living in the U.S. since that date and have American-born children and prevent it from handing out additional permits to high-skilled workers. If the immigration specific language were set aside in a stand alone bill and Senate Democrats refused to bring it to the floor after it's all but assured passage in the House, only DHS would be affected by the partial shutdown a GOP congressional source told MailOnline recently. Even then, essential services in the department, including border security, would go untouched. 'Congress cannot hand the President a blank check for his continued lawlessness,' Dan Holler, the communications director of influential conservative grassroots group Heritage Action told MailOnline in an email. 'The Republican-controlled House should use the upcoming funding bill to block Obama’s plan to give amnesty, work permits and Social Security numbers to those who are in the country illegally.' A demonstrator who disagrees with Obama's immigration policies stands outside Del Sol High School in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 21 during an event in which the president delivered remarks on his executive actions . Members of the House Appropriations committee recently issued a statement saying that a key immigration agency the bill is designed to keep from enforcing Obama's memorandum is not subject to congressional oversight of its funds because it receives much of its money from application fees. However, the non-partisan Congressional Research Service, a government-funded fact-finding organization that works for Congress, debunked that claim in a letter last week to a senator who strongly favors the conservative approach. 'The funds available to the agency through fee collections would be subject to the same potential restrictions imposed by Congress on the use of its appropriations as any other type of appropriated funds,' it said, breathing new life into conservative legislators' plot. Though Republicans account for a majority of the members in the House, they have just 45 seats in the Senate and would need to convince at least 15 Democratic and Independent lawmakers to join their cause in order to have a filibuster-proof majority. A handful of Democratic Senators have publicly shown their displeasure with the president over his decision to go it alone on immigration but whether they would vote to tie their party leaders hands is less clear. If they did and Obama did refuse to sign the legislation, leading to a government shut down, that would be president's fault, not lawmakers', conservatives on Capitol have vehemently argued. 'President Obama will no doubt threaten a shutdown—that seems to be the one card he repeatedly plays,' Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said in a recent op-ed in Politico outlining the GOP strategy to defund the president's immigration actions. 'If the President is unwilling to accept funding for, say, the Department of Homeland Security without his being able to unilaterally defy the law, he alone will be responsible for the consequences,' Cruz wrote. Cruz, a presumed 2016 presidential candidate, notably led the charge last fall to gut the president's signature law, Obamacare. When Democrats refused to vote for legislation starving the health care law of its funding, the government shut down for more than two weeks beginning on Oct. 1, the first day of the 2014 fiscal year. It was not until the evening of Oct. 16 that Republicans in the House and Senate approved a continuing resolution allowing the government to reopen. The White House said Monday that it doesn't believe that a majority of lawmakers would again be willing to shut down the government. Pointing to previous statements from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that a shutdown is not in the works, Obama spokesman Josh Earnest said today that it sends a 'pretty clear' message when one of 'the most influential Republicans in Congress' says it's not going to happen. The White house, he told reporters on Monday afternoon, continues to stand by its position that Congress should pass a yearlong appropriations bill. 'What we would like to see is something that would sort of eliminate any kind of uncertainty,' he said, adding that Congress should pass an omnibus spending bill that would fund all areas of the government. 'We're not asking them to do anything heroic, we're asking them to do their job,' Earnest stated." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "MailOnline exclusively obtained a draft copy of the legislation under consideration by conservatives in the House .\nIt says 'no part of any appropriation,' including 'funds or fees collected' can be used by 'any agency to implement' Obama's immigration directives .\nHouse Republicans will discuss the legislation at a closed-door meeting tomorrow on Capitol Hill .\nThe language could be part of a must-pass bill that would keep the government's doors open beyond next Thursday .\nThe White House reiterated its preference today that Congress pass a yearlong appropriations bill ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Arkansas teen impaled through the jaw by a deer's antler during a horrific car crash has recalled the moment she first looked at her reflection moments after the accident. 'You look in that mirror and see your teeth aren't where they used to be. Your face is bleeding really bad, and you realize this isn't a time where I can just call mom,' said 17-year-old high school senior Tori Henry about the October smash. Rushed to hospital, Henry underwent five hours of emergency surgery to wire her face and repair the damage left after the deer came through the windscreen on the drivers side as it bolted through traffic. Scroll Down for Video . Recovery: Tori Henry is now back at home after her collision with the deer in October and has only a small scar on her left hand side to show for the near-fatal crash . Support: Tori with her mother Nikki Winn who says that her daughter has learned to appreciate life more following the accident . Now, two months later and multiple operations, Tori has been left with only a small scar. 'At first, you know, I was really scared because I wouldn't see Tori anymore,' said the teen to KFVS.12. Due to the stellar work of surgeons at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Jonesboro, Tori had two metal plates put into her jaw. Back home now and able to reflect on her brush with death, Tori told KFVS that she would not change a thing about that moment or that day. 'Every little detail of the accident is what it needed to be for me to be sitting right here, right now,' said Tori. Injuries: Tori Henry is pictured after a deer smashed into her car window and impaled her jaw with its antler . 'I would not take this accident back. It opens your eyes so much to the reality of life isn't a guarantee.' Tori's mother, Nikki Winn said that she believes her daughters positive attitude was responsible for her full recovery. 'I only allowed progress,' said Tori. 'Nothing else was allowed. Recovery was all that I was going to do.' Nikki said that now the most important thing for her daughter is to return to her schooling and routine. Recovering: Tori, right ahead of Homecoming just a week before the incident, managed to stay calm despite the terrifying ordeal and pulled her car over. She was later airlifted to hospital and underwent surgery . 'We are just trying to be normal again,' said Winn to KFVS. 'If we can inspire people along the way and make a difference in someone's life then that's great.' Tori said that if anyone was to see her as an inspiration then she would be happy, albeit reluctantly. 'Me just talking to them and then hearing my story and seeing how quickly I recovered, if that could just make them feel better about themselves then it would be a dream come true to me,' said Tori. And in the aftermath of the accident, Tori now has decided to consider a career in medicine, so impressed and grateful was she for the care given to her by the doctors and nurses. Fighter: Her mother said that Tori is physically recovering but is still emotionally shaken up by the incident - but says her daughter's positive mental attitude was key . On the mend: Henry is pictured during her stay in hospital with an actress dressed as Elsa from Disney's Frozen . In October, the teenager was driving on one of the city's busiest streets when the five-point buck tried to jump over her car - but smashed into the driver's window and impaled her face with its antler. Despite the terrifying experience, Tori stayed surprisingly calm, her mother told KAIT. 'She kept her composure after the deer hit her and drove and parked her car so no one else would get hurt,' her proud mom, Nikki Winn, said. As she recovered, Tori posted pictures of her sporting a swollen cheek, but they were a far cry from the week before the accident, when she was voted to be part of Homecoming court at Paragould High School." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tori Henry, 17, hit the deer in early October and was severely injured .\nTeen described the moment she saw her teeth rearranged and bleeding .\nWas rushed to hospital in Arkansas and underwent emergency surgeries .\nIs now recovering and thanks to doctors and nurses has only a small scar ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The ancient Greek legend of Jason and his Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece may have been based on a real expedition to an ancient kingdom on the Black Sea. Geologists have uncovered evidence that a mountainous area of Svaneti in what is now northwest Georgia was the country ‘rich of gold’ described in the legend. They claim that villagers that were part of the wealthy Kingdom of Colchis, which existed from the sixth to the first centuries BC, used sheepskin to capture gold from mountain streams in the area. Among artifacts found in villages of Svaneti, northwest Georgia was a bronze sculpture of a bird with a ram's head that researchers say lends support that the myth of the golden fleece originated in the area . The fleece was used to line the bottom of the sandy stream beds, trapping any tiny grains of gold that built up there. The technique is a variation on panning used elsewhere in the world. This, they say, would have lead to sheepskins that were imprinted with flakes of gold and could have given rise to stories of a golden fleece. Historic artifacts, including a bronze sculpture of a bird with a ram's head, that were found in the villages of Svaneti also lend support that the kingdom was the source of the myth. Dr Avtandil Okrostsvaridze, a geologist from the institute of earth sciences at the Ilia State University, Georgia, said the story of Jason and his Argonauts quest to find the Golden Fleece may have been a real event to learn about the sheepskin gold mining technique. The myth of Jason and the Argonauts' quest to the the ancient Kingdom of Colchis to obtain the Golden Fleece has been a highly contentious subject among historians. The ancient Greek legend has several, often contradictory, accounts of the adventures of Jason and his Argonauts on their ship the Argo in the years before the Trojan War. It is described as a real story by Eurpides in his play Medea. The Greek poet Apollo of Rhodes also dedicates a poem to the voyage where he gives a detailed description of the Kingdom of Colchis. The ancient Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder was among the first to provide a theory for what the Golden Fleece may have been, but many historians through the years have suggested that it could have been a sign of power, a sign of wealth, a book on alchemy, a particularly fine silk cloak or even simply a specially valuable breed of sheep. According to the Greek myth the Golden Fleece had belonged to a golden ram that Jason's ancestor Phrixus had flown east from Greece to the land of Cochlis, where King Aietes, son of the sun god Helios, had sacrificed it. The fleece was then hung in a sacred grove belonging to the war god Kratos. Jason snuck in and stole the fleece. He said: ‘The phenomena of the “Golden Fleece”, according to our research, is connected with the sheepskin technique of recovering placer gold (gold that has built up in sand deposits). ‘The end result of this technique of gold recovery river gravels was a gold imprinted sheepskin, giving rise to the romantic and unidentified phenomena of the “Golden Fleece” in the civilized world. ‘We think, from our investigations, that the bedrock and placer gold contents of this region give grounds to believe that there was enough gold in this region to describe Svaneti as “the country rich of this noble metal”. ‘We share the viewpoint of the Roman historian Apian Alexandrine and suppose that the myth about expedition of Argonauts in quest of the “Golden Fleece” to the Colchis Kingdom was a real event and that the main purpose of this mission was to obtain gold and sheepskin technique of gold mining.’ Dr Okrostsvaridze and colleagues from the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University in Georgia, conducted a widespread survey of gold deposits in the Svaneti region. They report in the journal Quaternary International that they used remote sensing and analysed more than 1,000 rock and gravel samples to assess the gold content in the area. They found that placer gold, where nuggets and flakes sink to the bottom of a stream bed, were extensively exposed throughout the time of the Kingdom of Colchis. Although the Kingdom of Colchis was named in the legend of Jason and his Argonauts as the place where they stole the Golden Fleece, the exact location has always been disputed. Some ancient sources, and modern academics, have said it could have belonged to the Vani people of Colchis, whose territory was in the middle of the kingdom, but others have predicted it was the Svans who lived in the mountainous north. The Kingdom of Colchis was a wealthy area in what is now modern Georgia where according to Greek mythology King Aeëtes hung the Golden Fleece until it was seized by Jason and the Argonauts . According to Greek mythology Jason and the Argonauts sailed in their ship the Argo from Greece to the Kingdom of Colchis in search of the Golden Fleece as part of a quest to help Jason win the throne of Iolcus . Gold grains washed from the gravel stream bed of the River Quani in Svaneti. Streams in the area are still panned by locals for gold, some of whom still use traditional methods that include sheepskin . A unique golden lion sculpture from the beginning of the second millennium BC is thought to show the sophisticated skill at obtaining and casting metal around the time when the Golden Fleece myth began . They used remote sensing and analysed more than 1,000 rock and gravel samples to assess the gold content in the area. They found that placer gold, where nuggets and flakes sink to the bottom of a stream bed, were extensively exposed throughout the time of the Kingdom of Colchis. Although the Kingdom of Colchis was named in the legend of Jason and his Argonauts as the place where they stole the Golden Fleece, the exact location has always been disputed. Some ancient sources, and modern academics, have said it could have belonged to the Vani people of Colchis, whose territory was in the middle of the kingdom, but others have predicted it was the Svans who lived in the mountainous north. Dr Okrostsvaridze, however, points to golden artifacts found in the villages around Svaneti as evidence that they had sophisticated mining and meteorological skills. These include a unique golden lion sculpture that has been dated back to the second millennium BC. He said: 'This shows that gold mining and its artistic processing was at a very high level, very early in the history of the old Georgian kingdoms. 'Our work shows that the gold content in the rivers sands of this region are sufficiently large to give grounds for the creation of legends.' Svaneti sits beneath the main ridge of the Greater Caucusus mountains in northwest Georgia where streams still run rich with gold deposits according to the analysis by geologists . Surveys by the geologists show that gold ore veins (marked with orange ovals) and stream beds that contain rich gold deposits (marked with yellow ovals) exist today and have been replenished after historical mining . Geological surveys by Dr Okrostsvaridze and his team reveal that gold deposits in many areas that were historically mined have been replenished as streams have continued to wash them down the mountainsides. Indeed, he said that some locals still use traditional techniques to obtain gold from the rivers in the area and it may even be possible for modern day Argonauts to find a golden fleece of their own today. He said: ‘Our work has confirmed that Svaneti is a region, uniquely, where the locals still wash gold from alluvial placers through modern domestic, wooden vessels or pans with holes in the bottom and unto a sheepskin or fleece which collects the fine particulate gold.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ancient villagers used sheepskins to line stream beds in the Svaneti region of the Southern Caucasus in northwest Georgia .\nGold flakes became ingrained on the fleeces, which scientists believe led to the rise of the myth surrounding the Golden Fleece .\nAdventures of Jason and his Argonauts may have been based on a real journey to obtain the secrets of this technique for extracting gold .\nScientists say that modern day Argonauts may even still be able to find Golden Fleeces of their own today as locals continue the tradition ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Nine Cleveland police officers involved in a deadly 2012 police shooting are accusing the police department of racial discrimination. Eight white officers and one Hispanic officer filed a federal lawsuit against the city on Friday, alleging that the police department treats non-black officers involved in shootings of blacks more harshly than black officers. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for discrimination and civil rights violations after they were suspended, allowed back on regular duty and then placed back on restricted duty in a move they argue was 'politically expedient.' Racial tension: Several of the officers involved in the 2012 shooting deaths of two black unarmed Cleveland citizens are suing the city over claims non-black officers are treated unfairly harshly following shootings of black suspects . Thirteen Cleveland police officers fired into the victims' car after a high-speed chase, killing 43-year-old driver Timothy Russell and 30-year-old passenger Malissa Williams in the parking lot of a suburban middle school . 'A serious dichotomy exists as a result of the defendants' longstanding practices and procedures which place onerous burdens on non-African American officers, including the plaintiffs, because of their race and the race of persons who are the subjects of the legitimate use of deadly force,' reads the suit. The officers were not allowed back on to regular duty until June 2014, reports CNN. By then, they say they'd missed out on potential wages, transfers and promotions. They are suing for unspecified damages. The relatives of the two African American people killed in a barrage of police gunfire in 2012 will split a $3 million settlement from the city of Cleveland, the attorney for one of the families said Tuesday. Thirteen Cleveland police officers fired into the victims' car after a high-speed chase, killing 43-year-old driver Timothy Russell and 30-year-old passenger Malissa Williams in the parking lot of a suburban middle school. Both were unarmed. Russell family attorney Terry Gilbert said the settlement of the federal lawsuit helps avoid long and expensive litigation. Williams' family attorney, David Malik, declined to comment. City spokesman Dan Williams would not comment on specifics of the agreement but said 'the settlement speaks for itself.' Disciplined: Cleveland authorities including (left to right) Director of Public Safety, Martin L. Flask, Police Chief, Michael McGrath, and Mayor Frank Jackson, announced in October 2013 that 63 officers were suspended for breaking rules during a deadly chase . Gilbert called the shooting 'probably one of the worst cases of police misconduct' in U.S. history because of the number of police officers involved. More than 100 officers and 60 police cars, including some driven by supervisors, were involved in the chase. Gilbert said that by the time the chase ended in East Cleveland, officers had Russell's car blocked in and surrounded when they opened fire. 'We felt it important to address the conduct of all the shooters, not just officer Brelo,' Gilbert said, referring to Michael Brelo, who faces two counts of voluntary manslaughter for having jumped on the hood of Russell's car and firing the last 15 rounds into the windshield. He fired a total of 49 rounds. Five supervisors face misdemeanor dereliction of duty charges. Gilbert said the lack of supervision during the chase and shooting was evidence of a systemic problem within the police department that 'led to the massive violations of the constitutional rights of Russell and Williams.' The chase began when officers patrolling near a homeless shelter on the edge of downtown Cleveland thought they heard a gunshot. Investigators later said it was likely that the officers heard Russell's car backfiring. That sparked a 20-mile chase that lasted 23 minutes and reached speeds of 110 mph. The U.S. Justice Department is conducting an investigation of the Cleveland police department's pursuit and use of force practices." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The eight white officers, and one Hispanic, were among the Cleveland cops who killed Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams in a hail of 137 bullets .\nThe officers were placed on leave for three days and then put on a 45-day 'cooling-off' period before being allowed back on regular duty .\nThey were then placed back on restrictive duty in a move their lawsuit says was politically motivated .\nJust this month, the family of Williams and Russel were awarded $3 million in a settlement with the city of Cleveland ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "While there are many brands to choose from, most will agree the most important part of any advent calendar is what lies behind its windows. And though once painted with scenes of the nativity, the majority are now filled with little slabs of chocolate to be eaten before breakfast. But one luxury retailer has shunned tradition to create perhaps the most extravagant advent of all - a £12,000 Advent House complete with 24 individual custom porcelain ornaments. The Wedgwood Advent House costs £12,000. Behind each of its 24 windows is a custom porcelain ornament which comes with a velvet pouch . The white and blue house, created by British pottery firm Wedgwood, is modelled on Georgian architecture. Behind each of its 24 expertly crafted windows lies a tiny, porcelain ornament which comes with its own velvet pouch. On sale for £12,500, the pretty house even has a light dusting of false snow on its roof. With only three of the limited edition product made, it is being sold exclusively by Harrods - and is being sold at a discount today for £9,000,000. 'This truly captivating treasure trove is full of seasonal cheer and is sure to earn its place as a family heirloom of the future to be enjoyed by all, year after year,' a spokesman for the brand said. Behind each of the 24 expertly moulded windows are custom ornaments, hand-painted in blue and white with silk ribbon attached . The ornaments and house are being sold exclusively at Harrods. Only three of the limited edition models have been made and sold . They each come with their own velvet pouches and are inserted in through the back of the porcelain house to opened every day of the month . 'Just three limited edition Advent Houses have been made are are only available from Harrods and Wedgwood.' The house's rear doors open fully to allow safe storage of the ornaments before they are unveiled during advent. In 2010 a Belgian jewellers produced what is thought to be the world's most expensive advent calendar, with 24 diamonds totalling more than 81-carats designated for each day of December. The piece, a staggering £1.7million, took 50 staff to complete. While a far cry from a £1million of diamonds or the Wedgwood porcelain house, Harrods has created a decadent calendar of its own. The £135 product for children is entirely empty - apart from the Christmas day slot which opens to a music player programmed with festive songs. In December 2010 a Belgian jeweller created a £1.7million diamond advent calendar with 24 gems totalling 81-carats ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Wedgwood Advent House is being sold by Harrods for £12,000 and is one of three limited edition models .\nBlue and white porcelain house is just under 60cm tall, with each of its 24 ornaments measuring 0.35cm x 0.45cm .\nEach of the 24 hand-painted ornaments comes in its own velvet pouch and is hung from behind the house ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Wai Hsiao found himself in a hole lot of trouble after a giant sinkhole swallowed his car while he was driving to work in China. The 37-year-old was on his way to Quanzhou, a city in south-eastern China's Fujian province, when the 20ft deep chasm appeared underneath him. Mr Hsiao initially thought he had hit something in the road... but then his car began to sink. Scroll down for video . Oblivious: Wai Hsiao seemed blissfully unaware of the perils in front of him as he crossed a junction in Quanzhou, Fujian province . What have I hit? Mr Hsiao initially thought he had hit something in the road... but then his car began to sink. Teetering: As dozens of vehicles swarmed round him, the driver was helpless to stop gravity from taking over . Disappeared: A crowd of onlookers don't look especially concerned that the vehicle has totally vanished . The car teeters on the edge of the hole and begins to flip on its side as the sinkhole begins to widen . Wai Hsiao's car can be seen upside down inside the 20ft deep sinkhole that swallowed his car as he drove to work in Quanzhou, a city in south-eastern China's Fujian province . The car flipped upside down after falling into the sinkhole; the car's rear wheels can be seen just below the road surface which has broken up near a drainage hole . He said: 'But then I started falling and the road just disappeared around me and I could feel the car starting to flip upside down.' Luckily Mr Hsiao managed to scramble to safety before the sinkhole expanded and swallowed his car whole. Onlookers were so gobsmacked by the sight, they captured it on their phones rather than coming to Mr Hsiao's rescue. He said: 'I climbed out, there were a few people taking mobile phone snaps but nobody helped, and then the whole car just vanished. It tipped into the hole and flipped onto its roof.' Officials attach a hoist to the car's chassis and begin the process of hauling it out of the sinkhole . The largely undamaged car is hoisted out of the sinkhole giving a clear idea of just how big the hole was; Mr Hsiao plans to sue local highway officials claiming the road had been dug up and resurfaced just weeks before the incident, but they say the sinkhole was caused by heavy rain and a faulty drain . Crowds gather around as the car is removed; Mr Hsiao said no one came to his rescue after his car got stuck; when he scrambled from the hole people were busy taking pictures of the incident, he said . Mr Hsiao plans to sue local highway officials claiming the road had been dug up and resurfaced just weeks before the incident. But a spokesman for the highway authorities said initial reports from engineers showed that the soil under the road had been washed away by heavy rain which had leaked from a faulty drain. The spokesman said that created 'an underground stream that simply washed the subsoil away'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Wai Hsiao was driving to work in China's south-eastern city of Quanzhou .\nWhen a giant sinkhole opened up and swallowed his car whole .\nHe now plans to sue authorities claiming recent road works were to blame ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The two artists who collaborated with Shia LaBeouf on an art project called #IAMSORRY have backed up the actor’s allegation that he was raped during the performance earlier this year. For five days in February, the 28-year-old invited the public to visit him one-on-one in a small room in a Los Angeles gallery where he sat wearing a paper bag over his face that read: 'I AM NOT FAMOUS ANYMORE'. 'One woman came with her boyfriend, who was outside the door when this happened,' the actor wrote during a bizarre interview with Dazed Digital that was conducted over email last Thursday. Scroll down for video . British artist Luke Turner, left, and Finnish artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö, right, have backed up the LaBeouf's claims that he was raped during their art project . British artist Turner tweeted on Sunday morning that he and Rönkkö had 'put a stop to it' once they realized what was going on . Shia LaBeouf's collaborators on the #IAMSORRY art project have backed up the his allegation that he was raped during a performance on Valentine's Day.The 28-year-old actor recalled: '[She] whipped my legs for 10 minutes and then stripped my clothing and proceeded to rape me' LaBeouf's collaborators on the #IAMSORRY art project took to Twitter on Sunday and clarified that they had never said that people could do what they liked with the Hollywood actor during the performance . '[She] whipped my legs for 10 minutes and then stripped my clothing and proceeded to rape me.’ LaBeouf’s collaborators, British artist Luke Turner and Finnish artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö, have said they intervened as soon as they became aware of the incident and ‘put a stop to it’. Both artists posted the same statements on Twitter on Sunday, which they described as ‘important clarifications’ about the project. ‘Nowhere did we state that people could do whatever they wanted to Shia during #IAMSORRY. ‘As soon as we were aware of the incident starting to occur, we put a stop to it and ensured that the woman left.’ When asked if the incident was reported to the police, Turner did not respond but said that their collaboration with the actor continued. 'It was painful': Shia LaBeouf claimed on Thursday that a woman raped him during his #IAMSORRY performance art installation at the Stephen Cohen Gallery in Los Angeles, California, on Valentine's Day . For full hour meeting visit Dazed . LaBeouf told Dazed that the woman ‘walked out with disheveled hair and smudged lipstick’ past ‘hundreds of people in line’ including Mia Goth, his girlfriend of two years. 'It was no good, not just for me but her man as well,' LaBeouf wrote. 'It was Valentine’s Day and I was living in the gallery for the duration [February 11-16] of the event. 'We (Mia and I) were separated for five days, no communication. 'So it really hurt her as well, as I guess the news of it traveled through the line. 'When she came in she asked for an explanation, and I couldn't speak, so we both sat with this unexplained trauma silently. It was painful.' LaBeouf also vented his frustration at gallery patrons who would 'come in, take my [paper] bag off, pop off a selfie, and bounce.' 'We both sat with this unexplained trauma silently': Even more unsettling was that Shia's girlfriend of two years, Mia Goth, was among the 'hundreds' waiting for a one-on-one with him (pictured on Tuesday) 'Some would hold my hand and cry with me, some would tell me to \"figure it out\" or to \"be a man.\" I’ve never experienced love like that; empathy, humanity.' In the wide-reaching interview, LaBeouf confessed that he longed for the kind of family he saw in the 1990 flick Home Alone. 'I always had a f****d up view on masculinity,' he admitted. 'My father [Jeffrey] was a gun nut like Hemingway. He was also a junkie and a bully, mainly to prove he wasn’t effeminate, even though he was a painter and a poet, a mime, and a storyteller.' After corresponding with British reporter Aimee Cliff for two weeks online, the pair donned GoPros and sat together silently in LaBeouf's London hotel room last month. The hour-long 'metamodernist encounter' was mostly a chance for the two to stare awkwardly with intermittent giggles. 'Metamodernist encounter': After corresponding with British reporter Aimee Cliff for two weeks online, the pair donned GoPros and sat together silently in LaBeouf's London hotel room last month . 'Some would hold my hand and cry with me, some would tell me to \"be a man\"': The Nymphomaniac actor also felt terrible when gallery patrons would 'come in, take my [paper] bag off, pop off a selfie, and bounce' #IAMSORRY was the culmination of several bizarre incidents - belligerent outbursts, plagiarism, and public martyrdom involving paper-bag masks marked: 'I am not famous anymore' (pictured February 9) #IAMSORRY was the culmination of several bizarre incidents - belligerent outbursts, plagiarism, and public martyrdom involving paper-bag masks marked: 'I am not famous anymore.' In June, the Transformers star was arrested for criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and harassment at a Broadway production of Cabaret. In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel he explained that his arrest came after he'd been drinking whiskey for several hours following a trip to Ireland and that he was merely trying to calm the homeless man he was photographed with in Times Square. According to TMZ, the judge gave Shia a 'thumbs-up' after he brought a progress report detailing his outpatient alcohol rehab to Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday. He's due in court again March when he completes his treatment. Doing better: The judge gave Shia a 'thumbs-up' after he brought a progress report detailing his outpatient alcohol rehab to Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday . LaBeouf just ranked #21 on GQ's list of the 30 least influential people of 2014 alongside Woody Allen, Robin Thicke, and Zach Braff. The Charlie Countryman actor shaved his head for his role as former U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer in the post-apocalyptic thriller Man Down. In it, Shia - who joined the National Guard this year - reunited with his Guide to Recognizing Your Saints director Dito Montiel. Gary Oldman, Kate Mara, and Jai Courtney also appear in Man Down - due out October 30. LaBeouf can currently be seen as tank soldier Boyd Swan in the WWII flick Fury with Brad Pitt, Scott Eastwood, and Michael Peña. In theatres now: LaBeouf, far left, can currently be seen as tank soldier Boyd Swan in the WWII flick Fury with Brad Pitt, Scott Eastwood, and Michael Peña ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "LaBeouf, 28, lived in an L.A. gallery for five days in February and invited the public to sit with him in silence for his #IAMSORRY art show .\nLast Thursday he revealed that one woman raped him during the show .\nBritish artist Luke Turner and Finnish artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö have now backed up the actor's claim and said they 'put a stop to it'\nThe 'rapist's' boyfriend was apparently outside the room while she 'whipped' and 'stripped' the Hollywood actor ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "MailOnline's Android app has been named one of the best apps of 2014 by Google. The firm today revealed its top picks for the year, with MailOnline being among just a handful of news apps chosen in the UK. It is the second year in a row MailOnline has been awarded the accolade. MailOnline was chosen by Google's editors as one of the best apps of 2014, the second year in a row it has been chosen. The Award-winning Android app can be downloaded here, and there are also a range of apps for other devices including iOS tablets and phones, as well as Blackberry and Kindle apps here. Many of the most popular apps from the last 11 months made the list, with ride-sharing app Uber, the OK Cupid dating app and music recognition app Shazam all named. Other apps that have shot to popularity include IFTTT, a San Francisco firm which built an app to create 'recipes' that allow users to flash a light in their home when they receive a new email, for example. Controversial social network Secret also made the list due to its success during the year as an anonymous gossip tool, alongside brain training app Lumosity and selfie editing software Facetune. Others include Swiftkey, the London-based alternative keyboard for Android which allows users to type by running their finger around the keyboard,and also learns their preferences over time. A recent report by analystics firm App Annie revealed that app downloads through Google Play exceeded iOS app downloads through Apple's App Store by around 60% in the third quarter of 2014. However, the App Store still generated more revenue than Google Play by around the same margin of 60%. MailOnline's Android app: The app allows users to read the site's content offline . The award comes after MailOnline reported almost 14.4 million unique browsers on 21 October – 2.3 million higher than the daily October average. Mail Online also hit a new monthly record in October of 192.6 million unique browsers, 25 per cent higher than the same month last year and up 4.5 per cent from September, according to digital Audit Bureau of Circulations figures." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Second year Android app has been included in the prestigious list .\nUber, selfie app Facetune and Shazam among the other apps singled out ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An Alabama man suffered a heart attack and died during a flight from Atlanta to Seattle on Wednesday, officials said. Charles Blackwell, 70, a resident of Atmore, Alabama, was flying from Atlanta to Seattle when the incident occurred. The Billings Gazette reports that the Delta flight was diverted to Billings Logan International Airport, in Montana around 3 p.m. Heart attack: Charles Blackwell, 70, a resident of Atmore, Alabama, was flying from Atlanta to Seattle when he suffered a heart attack and died . By the time emergency responders reached Blackwell, the man was already deceased. A doctor on board the plane was tending to Blackwell leading up to the emergency landing in Billings. Yellowstone County Assistant Coroner Cliff Mahoney identified the man and allowed the body to be moved. Mike Glancy, airport operations and ARFF supervisor, said that paramedics took Blackwell's body off the plane at Billings. The flight continued on to Seattle after two-and-a-half hours after being diverted to Billings. Diverted: A doctor on board the plane was tending to Blackwell as the plane made an emergency landing in Billings to try and get care to Blackwell ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Charles Blackwell, 70, a resident of Atmore, Alabama died Wednesday .\nHe was flying from Atlanta to Seattle when he had a heart attack .\nBlackwell was pronounced dead after paramedics reached him in Billings, where the flight had been diverted ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two men have appeared in court accused of killing a chef who died after they allegedly wrapped him in clingfilm. Richard Bowler and David Connor, both from Canterbury, are charged with unlawfully killing 47-year-old Alun Williams by wrapping him in clingfilm and plastics and subjecting him to 'at least the risk of self-harm.' Mr Williams, who worked as a chef on P&O Ferries for more than 30 years, was found dead in a flat above a hairdressers' in Dover, Kent, on August 20 last year. Richard Bowler, 35, and David Connor, 23, both from Canterbury, Kent, (pictured outside court today) are charged with unlawfully killing Alun Williams, who was wrapped in plastics and clingfilm at a flat in Dover . Mr Williams, 47, was found dead and wrapped in clingfilm at a flat in Dover, Kent, on August 20 last year . Bowler, 35, and Connor, 23, appeared at Canterbury Crown Court today as the trial got underway. They are both charged with unlawful killing and the charge specifies that wrapping Mr Williams in clingfilm and plastics 'subjected him to bodily harm in the form of dehydration, overheating and stress to his cardiovascular system'. It states that this was the 'substantial cause of his death'. The defendants also face an alternative charge of manslaughter by gross negligence, which specifies that by wrapping him up they owed him a duty of care and failed to take reasonable steps to ensure he was safe and well. Bowler appeared in court today dressed in a purple polo shirt and brown coat while Connor wore a dark jacket in the dock. Prosecutor Ian Hope is expected to outline the Crown's case tomorrow morning but the jury has already been told it will involve details of gay websites, including Gaydar and Recon. Bowler and Connor both deny the charges against them. Police officers stand guard at the entrance to the flat where Mr Williams was found dead in August last year . Forensic experts and police were called to the flat in Dover last August following reports Mr Williams had died . Mr Williams, who lived with his girlfriend in Shepherdswell, Kent, had been a chef at P&O Ferries for 30 years and prepared food for passengers on trips between Dover and Calais. At the time of his death, Brian Rees, a spokesman for P&O, said: 'We were obviously desperately sad to hear of Alun's death. 'He was very well known, working for us a head chef, and our thoughts are with his family and friends.' The trial is expected to last until December 22. Bowler and Connor deny the charges against them and the trial at Canterbury Crown Court (above) continues . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Alun Williams, 47, found dead at Kent flat 'after being wrapped in clingfilm'\nRichard Bowler and David Connor charged with unlawfully killing P&O chef .\nCanterbury Crown Court heard Mr Williams was subjected to 'bodily harm'\nPair both deny charges and the trial is expected to last until December 22 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Forget the provocative likes of Rihanna and Miley Cyrus; in Japan, the look that both men and women aspire to is cute, wholesome and resolutely virginal. Japanese culture, in particular popular cartoons such as Manga and Hello Kitty, has an innocent mien while the cult of the computer game loving geek, the otaru, is burgeoning. But Japan's obsession with all things cute has come at a price. Not only are people having less sex, the country's birthrate has declined so much the Japanese population is expected to drop by a third within the next 50 years. No sex please, we're Japanese: Many young people from Japan are choosing not to have sex . In Tokyo, a city of 35 million people, just 250,000 babies are born each year - a shockingly low figure when compared to London's rate of 135,000 children born to a population of just eight million. So what's going on? It's a question that film maker Anita Rani attempts to answer in new BBC documentary, No Sex Please, We're Japanese. 'There are lots of reasons for the population decline but one of the biggest trends is that young Japanese people are moving away from wanting to have sex,' Rani revealed in an interview with MailOnline. 'Many young people have just decided they don't want any part of it. I'm as baffled as anyone else by it!' Most baffling of all are the otaku [geeks], many of whom have chosen to withdraw from the dating game altogether in favour of 'relationships' with virtual girlfriends. An increasing number of 'otaku' (geeks) are choosing to have a relationship with a virtual girlfriend over a real woman . Among them are Nurakan, 38, and Yugai, 39, whose 'girlfriends' Ne-ne and Rinko both come in a box and are part of a virtual game created by Nintendo called Love +. And the pair really do believe they're in real relationships with the animated characters. 'I like the girls in this game too much,' explains Yugai, who adds that he tries not to have sexual feelings about his virtual girlfriend because the relationship is supposed to be platonic. Asked whether he'd like a real girlfriend, he answers: 'Yes of course I do but since I began a relationship with Ne-ne, I'm really emotionally involved with her.' 'Ne-ne', should you have forgotten, is a cartoon schoolgirl, who says things like: 'do you really want to talk this late at night?', 'Because I . like you, I will always want to be with you' and 'Let's go to the . beach, let's dream and have lots of fun.' Yugai, who says he is 17 in the Love + game, explains that for him, being involved with a cartoon is easier because he will never have to contemplate marriage. 'At high school you can have relationships without having to think about . marriage,' he explains. 'With real life girlfriends, you have to consider marriage so I . think twice about going out with a 3D woman.' Is it the Japanese obsession with cute that is leading to the population crisis? 'There's so many great distractions,' explains Roland, a non-otaku man who appears in the documentary. 'Why would you get into something as messy, as troubling, as disorienting as a relationship when you could have a virtual girlfriend, a virtual experience, that maybe is even superior to the reality? 'I do know a number of men in Japan, and elsewhere, who find the role play games, the dating SIMS, even advances in pornography, and would rather experience the opposite sex that way than go through the challenges of relationships.' Unsurprisingly, Japanese women are not impressed. 'Relatively speaking, I think most . Japanese women find Japanese men wanting,' explains Roland. 'Men haven't developed autonomy or a sense of individualism and you now have a generation of . women who want something more. They want to be independent themselves . and they want men to be independent too.' 'They were nice guys and totally normal,' says Anita of Yugai and Nurakan. 'They were cool blokes but when it comes to women, they don't want to engage.' Her view is borne out by the experience of a group of Japanese women interviewed for the documentary, among them career girls Natsuo and Yamiko. 'Japanese men are straight but they are . not interested in women that much,' explains Natsuo. 'They don't aggressively try to get . girlfriends. Documentary: Film maker Anita Rani went in search of reasons for the Japanese preference for celibacy . Her friend Yamiko adds: 'They are afraid to get real contact with humans.' A recent survey by Japanese insurance company Meiji Yasuda Life found that a third of Japanese men under 40 have never dated women at all, although women themselves aren't much better. 'They are afraid to get real contact with humans.' - Yamiko . A survey by the Japanese Family Planning Association done earlier this year found that 45 per cent of women between 18 and 24 'were not interested in or despised sexual contact.' 'A few people can't relate to the opposite sex physically or in any other way,' adds Ai Aoyama, a Japanese sex and relationship counsellor in an interview with the Guardian. 'They flinch if I touch them. Most are men, but I'm starting to see more women.' So what is to be done about Japan's ageing population and sex-shy younger generation? For Anita, the answer is more immigration, which she says would give women freedom to work after becoming mothers - a practice currently frowned upon in Japan - as well increasing the number of taxpayers. 'Everyone in Japan is aware of the problem so . conversations happening at highest level,' she explains. 'They know they need to adapt workplaces . to make them child and family friendly. But immigration is big issue over . there because Japan is nation that's always been closed.' But with an ageing population and a growing number of twenty and thirty-somethings who simply aren't interested in real life relationships, Japan is running out of time. No Sex Please, We're Japanese airs tomorrow night at 9pm on BBC2 . In Tokyo, a city of 35 million people, just 250,000 babies are born each year compared to London's rate of 135,000 children born to a population of just eight million ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Only 27 per cent of Japanese couples have sex at least once a week .\nSome 'otaku' (geek) men choose to have virtual girlfriends instead .\nSubject of BBC documentary called No Sex Please, We're Japanese ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An injured cyclist was left lying in the road following a crash for an hour and a half today despite the nearest hospital being less than a mile away. The woman, who is in her 60s, was left lying in the middle of Broad Street in Teddington, south west London, after being involved in a collision with a car at about 8.55am. Police officers were first to arrive at the scene and covered her with a blanket, but paramedics didn't arrive until 10.27am because two ambulances were diverted to other incidents. The woman, who is in her 60s, was left lying in the middle of Broad Street in Teddington, south west London, after being involved in a crash with a car at about 8.55am. Paramedics didn't arrive at the scene until 10.27am . Stephen Knight, a London Assembly Member and councillor for Teddington, posted a photograph of the scene on Twitter with the caption: 'Horrified that a cyclist was left in the middle of the road in central Teddington this morning for over an hour before the ambulance arrived.' Another, writing under the Twitter handle of @TeddingtonTown, said: '45min after being knocked off bike, cyclist still on the road on a cold day, albeit under a blanket.' And Geoff Lundholm also posted a picture, with the caption: 'Where is the ambulance. Over an hour this lady down no ambulance (sic).' London Ambulance Service said it was 'very sorry' with the delay in sending an ambulance to the scene, but insisted two were diverted to more serious matters. Teddington Memorial Hospital was less than a mile from the scene of the crash. A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We were called at 8.55am to reports of a road traffic collision on Broad St in Teddington. 'From the information provided, we were told the patient was conscious, breathing and alert. 'We sent an ambulance crew at 9.08am but they were diverted to a patient in a more serious condition. People took to Twitter to share news of the crash which occurred at rush-hour this morning in Teddington . The crash occurred less than a mile from Teddington Memorial Hospital, which has a walk-in care centre . 'A second ambulance crew was dispatched at 9.23am but they were also diverted to a patient in a more serious condition. 'A crew arrived on scene at 10.27am but we remained in contact with the patient throughout who had lower back pain but was not in a serious condition. 'She was taken to West Middlesex Hospital, but not on blue lights. 'We are very sorry we couldn't be there sooner and for any distress or discomfort this may have caused but we have to prioritise patients in a serious or life-threatening condition.' It comes after London Mayor Boris Johnson warned Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt that the ambulance service faces a potential crisis this winter due to the soaring number of 999 calls and staff shortages. Last month, 64 per cent of the services’ ambulances sent to serious emergencies arrived in time, which falls short of the 75 per cent target." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Woman, in her 60s, left lying in the road for an hour and a half after crash .\nCyclist was in collision with a car in Teddington, London, just before 9am .\nPolice covered her with blanket but paramedics didn't arrive until 10.27am .\nLondon Ambulance Service said it was 'very sorry' for any distress caused ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "This is the spectacular moment millions of red crabs on a remote in the Indian Ocean began their migration to breed more of the fire-coloured creatures. A sea of red moves on Christmas Island, 2,500km north-west of Perth, from the forests to the Indian Ocean where the crustaceans will mate. IT specialist and amateur photographer Gary Tindale, 53, from Perth, captured the start of the migration two weeks ago and saw 'the crabs just pour out of the jungle and take over'. Scroll down for video . An estimated 120 million red crabs live on the 52 square mile island shared with just more than 2,000 residents . The incredible sight attracts thousands of islanders to see the phenomenon, which lasts several weeks as the 14 different species of crabs take over the island, which has a large areas of monsoonal forest. 'The speed with which everything on the island changes is incredible. On Tuesday (Nov 18) the weather started out fine and there was maybe one or two crabs around,' said Mr Tindale. 'In the afternoon, storms came through and that evening the red crabs were out in force. The island had evolved into a red carpet; a sea of red as the crabs started heading down to the Indian Ocean,' he said. The crabs move in their crimson wave to and from their breeding ground and habitat, as the crabs gradually move down to the ocean to spawn. 'A few weeks later, the spawn return and a shimmering carpet of small tiny one inch crabs returns to the jungle,' Mr Tindale said. An estimated 120 million red crabs live on the 52 square mile island shared with just more than 2,000 residents. The bright display of natural wonder forces roads on the island to close, allowing the crabs to cross and bringing the island to a standstill. 'But the majority of areas are off limits for a few months for all vehicles,' said Mr Tindale. 'Where cars do travel, everyone is weaving around to avoid the crabs and sometimes it's probably quicker to walk,' he said. 'They bring many things on the island to a halt, whole swathes of the rain forest, tourist style areas, beaches and trails are closed.' Christmas Island has a population of just over 2,000 residents, and since the 1980's has been used by the Australian government to process asylum seekers off shore. The incredible sight attracts thousands of islanders to see the phenomenon, which lasts several weeks as the 14 different species of crabs take over the island . The bright display of natural wonder forces roads on the island to close, allowing the crabs to cross and bringing the island to a standstill . The crabs move in their crimson wave to and from their breeding ground and habitat, as the crabs gradually move down to the ocean to spawn . 'The speed with which everything on the island changes is incredible,' said Mr Tindale . 'A few weeks later, the spawn return and a shimmering carpet of small tiny one inch crabs returns to the jungle,' Mr Tindale said. The Christmas Island red crab is native to Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean . Some of the crabs can be orange or purple in colour, though this is rare ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Over 120 million red crabs swarm Christmas Island on their way to the ocean to breed .\nThe crabs close most roads on the island and are protected by law .\nThe stunning phenomenon lasts several weeks before the Island returns to normal ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Privately educated pupils can harm society with their 'bullish and charmless' over-confidence, a leading headmaster has admitted. Andrew Halls, head of fee-paying King’s College School in Wimbledon, warned that an independent education can lead to former pupils 'asphyxiating the society they move in'. He said that the 'prefect and house' system taught students that influence matters. Andrew Halls, head of fee-paying King’s College School in Wimbledon, warned that an independent education can lead to former pupils 'asphyxiating the society they move in' Mr Halls, whose school charges fees for day pupils of £19,500-a-year, said that the 'prefect and house' system taught students that influence matters . Mr Halls told The Times: 'Some independent school children can asphyxiate the society they move in because their confidence is so bullish and charmless. 'There are downsides to overconfidence; people can feel a bit repelled by it. The comments come after Homeland actor Damian Lewis revealed that going to Eton was the perfect training for his upcoming role as Henry VIII. The 43-year-old, who has become one of Britain’s biggest acting exports after making his name with roles in Homeland and Band Of Brothers, . Speaking to The Sunday Times, he said: ‘I think there is no question that it helps having had the kind of schooling I’ve had to play a king. ‘It’s not such a leap oddly – even though the thought of being a monarch of any nation is mind-boggling and not something I could imagine easily at all. ‘But, yes, there’s just the sort of court structure, hierarchies and the way they are set up which is something I understand.’ His comments came after he compared his OBE, which he received on Wednesday afternoon, to being made a school prefect, as he felt it put him under pressure to be extremely responsible and to prove himself. 'I remember when I heard I was being awarded it, it was a little bit like \"now you've got to prove it\",' he said. 'It was a bit like being asked to be a prefect, now I have to be extremely responsible.' Mr Halls clarified his comments to the MailOnline. He said: 'They (independent schools) obviously do a fantastic job with most kids, who have a real joy taking part in society. 'What I mean to say, is that we as schools have a responsibility to the children to make sure they do not leave with an excessive sense of entitlement. 'It is important that independent schools ensure that students leave with a sense of debt, not to us, but to society. 'Many, not all, have had very fortunate upbringings. 'So many good things, for all of us in the rich west, can make us complacent in the real world.' He said First World War hero Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse - was an inspirational example of a privately educated man who gave back to society. It comes after Homeland actor Damian Lewis revealed that going to Eton was the perfect training for his upcoming role as Henry VIII . Educated at Magdalene College School in Oxford, Chevasse is one of only three people to be awarded a Victoria Cross twice. He said: 'He had a fantastic education, but he was not a great charmer or a conformist. He was actually quite a difficult man, stubbornly dedicated to the health, wealth and welfare of his men and an incredibly brave captain who saved hundreds of lives. ' At Kings, Mr Halls said students do not have lessons on a Friday afternoon and instead do activities with 27 local state schools as part of a partnership programme. He said: 'That to me is what we should be doing more of. We should be out there playing our part in a world which is there to be improved and made healthier. 'I'm not trying to show off about Kings, and I must sound very hypocritical, but that's my job and I have to try and help these fortunate and good men and women feel commitment to improving circumstances. 'And they do have that commitment and love for doing good things.' He has also warned recently that private schools were in danger of becoming the preserve of wealthy oligarchs as fee hikes price out middle-class families. He warned that many parents in traditionally well-paid careers as accountancy and law were no longer able to afford a private education for their children. The most expensive private schools were becoming little more than ‘finishing schools for the children of oligarchs’, he said. Some schools had become so reliant on pupils from overseas they were at risk of suffering a banking-style crash. The actor, 43, said his OBE honour, presented by the Duke of Cambridge, was as a complete surprise, and added: 'It was a bit like being asked to be a prefect, now I have to be extremely responsible' Prepared: Lewis said his time at English boarding school Eton (pictured) had helped him with his latest role . Fifty private schools in recent years had closed, merged with another school or joined the state system, he said. Mr Halls, whose school charges fees for day pupils of £19,500-a-year, said: ‘We have allowed the apparently endless queue of wealthy families from across the world knocking at our doors to blind us to a simple truth: we charge too much. ‘Somewhere along the way, first the nurses stopped sending children to us, then the policemen, then armed forces officers, then even the local accountants and lawyers. ‘The most prestigious schools in the world teach the children of the very wealthiest families in the world. A typical boarding school now requires a parent to have a spare £30,000 in taxed income to pay for just one child — every year. ‘We are in danger of coming across as greedy, because we can charge what appears to be limitless fees but in truth there is a fees timebomb ticking away. It feels like the build-up to the banking crisis. For the first time in my career, I feel that the shifts over the next 10 years could prove seismic.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Andrew Halls, head of fee-paying King’s College School in Wimbledon .\nHe said private education can lead to former pupils 'asphyxiating society'\nAdded that 'prefect and house' system taught students 'influence matters .\nDamian Lewis said Eton education was perfect training for Henry VIII role ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Archaeologists may have recovered a skeleton from a large burial mound in Amphipolis, but now they are hopeful there could be more to find. Experts have opened the second phase of their excavation of the vast 4th-century BC tomb in search of more burial chambers. They hope these chambers may hold ancient members of the Macedonian royal family, or the legendary warrior king Alexander the Great himself. Experts have opened the second phase of their excavation of the vast 4th-century BC tomb (pictured) in search of more burial chambers that they hope may hold ancient member of the Macedonian royal family, or legendary warrior king Alexander the Great himself . The team will scan two hectares (five acres) of the vast mound to look for clues about what may lie beneath. The first search of the site, which was built shortly after Alexander the Great's death, yielded an elaborately decorated tomb containing a skeleton, as well as large sculptures and a beautiful mosaic floor. Earlier this month, experts analysing the skeleton found in the vault, claimed that the person who was buried there was male and probably an 'important general'. He was of medium height with pale skin and brown or red hair, they said, suggesting that the remains could belong to blue-eyed king, Alexander the Great himself, who was reputed to have strawberry blonde hair. Geophysicists will scan two hectares (five acres) of the vast mound to look for clues about what may lie beneath. This image shows one of its entrances, guarded by two mythical sphixes . Experts believe the ancient mound, situated around 65 miles (100km) from Thessaloniki (shown on the map) was built for a prominent Macedonian in around 300 to 325 BC . Analysis of the skeleton discovered in an underground vault has revealed the man buried there was of medium height, with pale skin and brown or red hair (illustrated). While some experts dare to hope it could be Alexander the Great himself, others say that even the skeleton's gender is in doubt . Skeletal remains show the man buried in the Amphipolis tomb was of medium height with pale skin and brown or red hair. He must have been of high social status, based on his opulent final surroundings. Archaeologists say he was probably an important general, although because the tomb was looted in antiquity, no shield or sword have been found, which were typically buried with Macedonian warriors. Experts are studying the bones to reveal what the man died of and what he ate. However, doubt has now been cast on this and some experts claim the sex of the remains is not known. Katerina Peristeri, head of the Amphipolis Tomb excavation said that the man was probably of high status, but because robbers removed valuable items in antiquity, no weapons or precious objects remain in situ. The skeleton is undergoing DNA analysis to deduce if the man was a member of the Macedonian royal family, as well as to learn his age. Greek Culture Minister Costas Tasoulas visited the burial mound to announce the new phase of the exploration. Geophysicists are scanning the site to see if there are other structures besides the impressive, three-chamber tomb discovered in August. The area being scanned is about one-seventh of the total area of the mound. Scientists will compare the DNA of the bones to that of Phillip II, who was buried at Vergina, but this will be difficult because the genetic material is 'overworked,' Lina Mendoni, the culture ministry's general secretary told Iefimerida. The bones of Phillip II - father of Alexander the Great - were burnt and because DNA tests were carried out some 50 years ago, it is feared the results may have been contaminated. The skeletal remains were found both inside and outside the rectangular stone-lined cist (pictured), under the floor of the cavernous, vaulted structure that is 26 feet (eight metres) tall. They are undergoing DNA analysis . There has been speculation that the tomb could be that of Alexander the Great (a mosaic depicting the king is shown). Examinations of the remains have established they belong to a man who was a general . While the announcement was made about the skeleton’s identity, some experts claim that its gender is uncertain. Identifying it may never be possible, even if its DNA is checked, said Ms Mendoni. Speculation on the identity has been rife among experts, including theories that the remains are of Alexander's mother, widow, son, half-brother, or Nearchos, one of Alexander's closest aides and an Amphipolis native. Meanwhile, archaeologists are still uncovering multicoloured decorations found inside the dug up tomb. And lasers will be used to study them, Ms Mendoni said. Greece’s Ministry of Culture revealed earlier this month that the body had been placed in a wooden coffin, which disintegrated over time. The skeletal remains were found both inside and outside the rectangular stone-lined cist, under the floor of the cavernous, vaulted structure that is 26ft (eight metres) tall . Iron and bronze nails, as well as carved bone and glass decorations from the coffin, were also found scattered in the grave. Archaeologists in the past have said the grave likely belonged to a prominent Macedonian – possibly a military man. Clockwise from top right shows two headless, marble sphinxes found above the entrance to the barrel-vaulted tomb, details of the facade and the lower courses of the blocking wall, the antechamber's mosaic floor, a 4.2-metre long stone slab, and the upper uncovered sections of two female figures. The second and third chambers, not pictured, have not yet been explored . Archaeologists are now searching for more burial chambers and bodies hidden in the vast mound, they have already uncovered many sculptures such as this bust, thought to be the head of a sphinx . Alexander III of Macedon was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BC. He died of a fever in Babylon in June 323 BC. Alexander led an army across the Persian territories of Asia Minor, Syria and Egypt claiming the land as he went. His greatest victory was at the Battle of Gaugamela, now northern Iraq, in 331 BC, and during his trek across these Persian territories, he was said to never have suffered a defeat. This led him to be known as Alexander the Great. Following this battle in Gaugamela, Alexander led his army a further 11,000 miles (17,700km), founded over 70 cities and created an empire that stretched across three continents. This covered from Greece in the west, to Egypt in the south, Danube in the north, and Indian Punjab to the East. Alexander was buried in Egypt, but it is thought his body was moved to prevent looting. His fellow royals were traditionally interred in a cemetery near Vergina, far to the west. The lavishly-furnished tomb of Alexander's father, Philip II, was discovered during the 1970s. The Culture Ministry said: 'It is probably the monument of a dead person who became a hero, meaning a mortal who was worshipped by society at that time. 'The deceased was a prominent person, since only this could explain the construction of this unique burial complex.' ‘It is an extremely expensive construction, whose cost, clearly, is unlikely to have been borne by a private citizen.' Michalis Tiverios, a professor of archaeology at the University of Thessaloniki who has not been involved with the dig, said the human remains should provide valuable information on the occupant of the tomb, which at about 49 ft (15 metres) long and 15 ft (4.5 metres) wide is one of the biggest ever found in the country. The ministry confirmed fears that the tomb had been thoroughly and repeatedly plundered during antiquity. ‘Whatever objects of value the first thieves missed was taken by others later,’ Professor Tiverios said. Excavations at the site in north eastern Greece near the city of Thessaloniki began in 2012. They captured global attention in August when archaeologists announced the discovery of vast tomb guarded by two sphinxes and circled by a 497-metre marble wall. Since then the tomb has also yielded a mosaic made of coloured pebbles depicting the abduction of Persephone, the daughter of Zeus, as well as two sculpted female figures also known as Caryatids. The tomb dates to 300-325 BC. Alexander the Great died in 323 BC after a military campaign through the Middle East, Asia and northeast Asia. Surviving fragments of carved bone and glass coffin ornaments were found in the tomb at Amphipolis, but no helmet, shield or military objects which would be expected in the tomb of a Macedonian soldier were recovered making the skeleton's identity largely guess work at this stage . A large, damaged mosaic floor of the ancient Greek god of the underworld, Pluto, abducting the goddess Persephone on a horse-drawn chariot as the god Hermes looks on, was found in the tomb ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Experts have opened the second phase of their excavation of the vast 4th-century BC tomb in Amphipolis, northern Greece .\nThey hope it holds members of the ancient Macedonian royal family .\nThe skeleton discovered in the tomb is still undergoing DNA analysis .\nReports suggest the tomb was built for a Macedonian general, but its thought the skeleton may be Alexander the Great himself .\nArchaeologists will scan two hectares (five acres) of the vast mound to look for clues about what may lie beneath - hopefully more chambers ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Jailed pedophile Rolf Harris has abandoned his push to appeal 12 convictions for sexually assaulting four girls in the United Kingdom. Harris's initial application was refused by a single Court of Appeal judge in late October and the disgraced entertainer is now out of time to ask the court to revisit the issue. Harris was sentenced in July to five years and nine months' jail for indecently assaulting four girls in Britain between 1968 and 1986, however he's expected to serve less than three years behind bars. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . A mugshot of Rolf Harris, released by Metropolitan Police after he was convicted of assaulting four girls in Britain between 1968 and 1986 . Harris has abandoned his push to appeal 12 convictions for sexually assaulting four girls in the United Kingdom, after failing to ask for a hearing before three Appeal Court judges . A Judicial Office spokesman on Monday confirmed that Harris hadn't renewed his application to appeal 'and he is now out of time'. The 84-year-old Australian had 28 days to ask for a hearing before three Appeal Court judges but chose not to. Among his victims was an eight-year-old autograph hunter, two teenage girls and a friend of his daughter whom he abused for over 16 years. Jurors were told that the ongoing sexual abuse against his daughter's friend 'haunted' her and made her abandon her dreams. During the trial, Harris was described as an ‘octopus’ because of his reputation for wandering hands and his systematic abuse of young girls than spanned over a quarter of a century. After he was exposed, Harris was stripped of his BAFTA fellowship and a number of other honours. The formerly celebrated performer now faces losing his CBE, a prestigious award he received from the Queen in 2006. During the trial, Harris was described as an ‘octopus’ because of his reputation for wandering hands and his systematic abuse of young girls than spanned over a quarter of a century . In October it was reported Harris could face fresh charges as a result of more than 10 new victims claiming they were abused by the disgraced entertainer . During his lengthy trial another six women gave supporting evidence that Harris abused them in Australia, New Zealand and Malta between 1969 and 1991. Harris wasn't charged over those alleged incidents because they occurred outside the UK. In mid-October a British newspaper reported Harris could face fresh charges as a result of more than 10 new victims claiming they were abused by the disgraced artist and singer. It was claimed Operation Yewtree officers were looking at the British cases while any assaults that took place in Australia or New Zealand would be handled by local police. The Metropolitan police have refused to comment on the possibility of further charges being laid. It was also reported in mid-October that Harris had to be moved to a new prison for his own safety after being bullied by inmates. The convicted sex offender was moved from HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire to Stafford jail after being taunted by fellow prisoners." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Harris's initial application was refused by an appeal judge in October .\nHe had 28 days to ask for a hearing before three Appeal Court judges .\nHarris was sentenced to five years jail for assaulting four girls in Britain .\nDuring his trial another six women gave evidence that Harris abused them ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Boasting twinkling Santas, flashing Christmas trees and a whole herd of illuminated reindeer, this dazzling cul-de-sac could be Britain's most festive street. Six families in Trinity Close, in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, have strung up more than 100,000 fairy lights across their roofs, lawns and garden fences. The spectacular display attracts thousands of visitors every year, and the donations they make help the residents raise thousands of pounds for local cancer hospices. Scroll down for video . Dazzling: A collection of shooting stars, Christmas trees and Santas cover the homes of Trinity Close in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset . Spectacular: Six festive homes on the street have draped more than 100,000 fairy lights across their roofs, garages and garden fences . Twinkling: The impressive displays attract thousands of visitors each year and raise thousands of pounds for local cancer hospices . Tasteful: The tradition was started 12 years ago by two couples on the street - since then, other families on the street have joined in . Nick Gardner, 46, and his wife Hazel, 45, started the tradition 12 years ago with neighbours Chris Woodberry, 68, and his late wife Christine, who died in 2010 aged 61. The trust that the money is donated to was set up in her name. Mrs Gardner said: 'We've moved the lights around a little bit this year and we've got a couple of new ones. I've noticed quite a few people have put a few more new lights out this year. Everyone's getting involved, as usual. 'Luckily, once again we haven't come across any problems, everyone seems keen to get involved and join in. We've even got new neighbours this year who decided to buy decorations and keep up the tradition, which is fantastic.' Since the tradition started, the other households in the street have joined in the festive fun and added more and more lights - mostly in white and blue. Paula Payne, 67, who lives next door to Mr and Mrs Gardner, has been taking part in the decorations since moving in with husband Graham, 73, nine years ago. She said: 'We take part every year and this year is no different. We even brought a couple of new lights for this display. Festive: Pictured from left to right, Jill Flower, Phillip Smith, Geoffrey Smith, Sandra Sutcliffe, Colin Sutcliffe, Roger flower, Hazel Gardner, Nick Gardner, Harvey Gardner, the residents of Trinity Close whose homes are covered in the incredible festive displays . Glittering: The houses, gardens and gates of the street will be illuminated between 4pm and 10pm every day until 1 January . Playful: A herd of twinkling reindeer graze on the lawn in front of one house - as a life-size Santa waves to visitors from his illuminated sleigh . Impressive: Visitors admire the beautiful displays on two of the homes on the street. They are asked to make a charitable donation . 'We have got reindeer and twinkling lights, it's all very tasteful. We've been here nine years and gradually built up our collection. We don't spend lots of money. 'It's lovely really, when I was a child neighbours knew neighbours and neighbours helped neighbours. With all the lights we have the same kind of attitude here, we all get to know each other. 'Lots of people like the lights, lots and lots of people come to see them. The switch on is always nice, we have a choir, mince pies and mulled wine. 'It's so nice that we can carry on with it every year, it's such a lovely community feel.' Close: One resident said that the lights foster a community feel and that they give neighbours an opportunity to get to know each other better . Celebration: The switching on of the lights is marked each year with a choir, mince pies and mulled wine, one resident said . Tribute: Donations made by visitors go to Petals, a charitable trust set up in memory of resident Christine Woodbury, who died in 2010 . Visitors are asked to make a donation in a number of collection boxes around Trinity Close. Last year the display raised £8,250. It has raised more than £50,000 since the neighbours started collecting for charity eight years ago. Donations go to Petals, a charitable trust set up in memory of Christine Woodbury, to benefit local cancer hospices and BARB, a registered charity that operates two life-saving rescue hovercraft and an inshore rescue boat in the Bridgwater Bay area. The lights are lit between the hours of 4pm and 10pm each day from 1 December to January 1. Family get an enormous Christmas tree from M&S a year after being burgled . A family have been given an enormous Christmas tree from Marks & Spencer - a year after their house was raided by burglars. The Penniston family in Maulden Bedfordshire, were surprised with the 25ft tall tree, which is decorated with more than 100 metres of fairy lights, after being nominated by friends and neighbours. It comes a year after Nicola, 35, and her husband Christopher, 38, returned home from a shopping trip to find that thieves had taken the presents they had bought for their children, Finlay, seven, and Jasmine, 12. Enormous: Nicola and Christopher Penniston with their children Finaly and Jasmine. The 25ft tree bursts through the roof of the family home . Surprise: The tree shoots up through the bedroom of seven-year-old Finlay, who was left terrified after the house was burgled last year . The thieves had also taken a number of sentimental items including photo albums, jewellery, and the children's first teeth. Mrs Penniston, an HR consultant, said: 'Last Christmas was a tough time for us - we just didn’t have a Christmas at all in the end. The most upsetting part was losing all the irreplaceable items.' But she said that this year the sight of her children's smiling faces had brought back the feeling of Christmas cheer. The tree is covered with a hundred decorations created by school children from around the UK and also contains details of kind deeds. The surprise, organised by Marks & Spencer, was part of their Two Fairies Christmas campaign. Christmas treat: The family lost presents, jewellery and photo albums when their home was raided by burglars in December last year . Touching: The tree is decorated with baubles and figures made by schoolchildren - and strung with more than 100 metres of fairy lights . A further 49 trees are set to be delivered to deserving families and organisations who are nominated by the public on Twitter using @thetwofairies account or £followthefairies. The two fairies, called Magic & Sparkle, top the incredible tree themselves where it emerges out the roof of the family’s two storey home. Finlay said: 'This is the most epic Christmas we’ve ever had. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the tree! 'I don’t know how the fairies did it. Last Christmas I was scared to even go in my bedroom, now it’s the best room ever!' Mrs Penninton added: 'It’s so nice of the two fairies, they’ve really made our Christmas. The kids are beside themselves with excitement.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Residents in Burnham-on-Sea-Somerset have decorated their homes with twinkling Santas and shooting stars .\nThe dazzling lights attract thousands of visitors each year and raises thousands of pounds for local hospices .\nHave you seen an even more festive display? Please send pictures to [email protected] ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Pakistani protestor has died after inhaling smoke from burning U.S. flags during a rally against the anti-Islam film Innocence of Muslims. Abdullah Ismail died in Mayo hospital in Lahore having complained of feeling unwell during the angry demonstrations in the eastern Pakistan city yesterday. Around 10,000 people are estimated to have taken part in the protest organised by the group Tehreek Hurmat-i-Rasool. Pakistani Shiite Muslims climb the U.S. consulate wall to burn an . American flag during a protest in Lahore against the anti-Islam movie . Demonstrators chanted anti-U.S. slogans before setting light to an American flag . outside the U.S. Consulate. Some, who tried . to reach the wall of the building, scuffled with baton-wielding police. The participants marched from Nila Gumbad to Masjid-i-Shuhada on The Mall and despite a ban on rallies on The Mall, the road remained blocked to traffic until 6pm . A number of religious leaders addressed the rally including Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, head of the Jamatud Dawa organisation - one of the largest and most active militant Islamist groups in South Asia. He claimed the film had been produced with the backing of the U.S. establishment. Activists of the Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Foundation burn the U.S. flag in Lahore during the protest against the anti-Islamic movie . He said director Nakoula Basseley Nakoula and others involved in its production and release must be hanged. According to the Express Tribune he told protestors: 'The U.S. must make a law against blasphemy – or we will not let the U.S. consulates in Pakistan function.' He also dismissed the value of the resolution made on September 13 by parliament which condemning the movie. He said the country's president Asif Ali Zardari must announce jihad against countries such as the U.S. who 'support attacks on Islam'. He also urged The Organisation of Islamic Countries Conference to boycott U.S. goods. Meanwhile other rallies against the controversial film, which sparked controversy after a trailer was posted on YouTube, took place across Pakistan. Pakistani Sunni Muslims torch a US flag during the protest in Lahore where more than 10,000 demonstrators took to the streets . Several hundred demonstrators in the northwestern part of the country clashed with police after setting fire to a press club and a government building. The protesters apparently attacked the press club in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Upper Dir district because they were angry their rally wasn't getting more coverage, according to the police. I the town of Wari officers charged a crowd, beating protesters back with batons, police official Mukhtar Ahmed said. The demonstrators then attacked an office belonging to a senior government official and surrounded a local police station, where officers locked themselves in. Another protester died when police and demonstrators exchanged fire in the city, and several others were wounded, police spokesman Akhtar Hayat said. In the southern city of Karachi Hundreds battled police for a second day as they tried to reach the U.S. Consulate. A Pakistani Shiite Muslim woman holds a placard outside the U.S. consulate during the protest . Police lobbed tear gas and fired in the air to disperse the protesters from the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami party. Police arrested 40 students, but no injuries were reported. Pakistanis have also held many peaceful protests against the film, including one in the southwest town of Chaman, attended by around 3,000 students and teachers. The chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the government's telecommunications authority to block access to the film. Government officials have said they are trying to block the video, as well as other content considered blasphemous, but it is still viewable on YouTube today. The movie portrays the Prophet Muhammad as a fraud, a womanizer and a child molester. Protesters have directed their anger at the U.S. government, insisting it should do something to stop it, although the film was privately produced. American officials have criticized it for intentionally offending Muslims." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "More than 10,000 protesters reportedly took to the streets in Lahore .\nDemonstrators chanted anti-U.S. slogans and set light to U.S. flag .\noutside American Consulate." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Police have arrested a 28-year-old man who allegedly broke into a Texas business, stole a couple of sausages and fell asleep. Surveillance video obtained by KXAN-TV shows Ricardo Cardona trying to break down the front door of Hudson Meats in Austin for about 20 minutes. The intruder then takes some sausages from a 40-degree walk-in freezer, goes back outside and then returns, grabs a coat and falls asleep in a back office. Scroll down for video . Caught on camera: Police have arrested a 28-year-old man who allegedly broke into a Texas business, stole a couple of sausages and fell asleep . Under the influence: Surveillance video obtained by KXAN-TV shows Ricardo Cardona trying to break down the front door of Hudson Meats in Austin for about 20 minutes . Feeling peckish: The intruder then takes some sausages from a 40-degree walk-in freezer, goes back outside and then returns, grabs a coat and falls asleep in a back office . Getting cosy: He is seen reclining back in a chair with his feet kicked up on a desk . Hands up! Austin police officers woke up Cardona at around 7am and charged him with criminal trespassing . He is seen reclining in a chair with his feet kicked up on a desk. Police officers woke up Cardona at around 7am and charged him with criminal trespassing. He revealed during questioning that he had been out drinking with friends the night before. A court document shows that police don't suspect that he had any plans to steal from the business and was merely under the influence. Hudson Meats confirmed that nothing was missing. 'He didn't touch our register, didn't touch any money... [he] didn't even get to eat the sausages that he grabbed from the cooler. He was just drunk and tired,' Ashley Booth, the store's office manager said. It wasn't immediately clear whether Cardona has an attorney. Insurance money was used to pay for a replacement door. Scott Grumbles, general manager of Hudson Meats said of the event: 'It could have been 180 degrees from what actually happened. 'So we take it with a grain of salt and it’s quite entertaining now how it actually all played out and what happened.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Surveillance video shows Ricardo Cardona, 28, trying to break down the front door of Hudson Meats in Austin for about 20 minutes .\nHe then takes some sausages from a 40-degree walk-in freezer, goes back outside and then returns, grabs a coat and falls asleep in a back office .\nPolice woke up Cardona at around 7am and charged him with criminal trespassing ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two women have given birth using wombs donated by their own mothers, bringing hope to the 15,000 British women who want children but were born without a womb or have had it removed. File picture . Two women have given birth using wombs donated by their own mothers. The pair become the first ever to have children using the very womb that brought them into the world a generation earlier. The breakthrough brings hope to the 15,000 British women who want children but were born without a womb or have had it removed. The two mothers are among nine women to have been given womb transplants – seven of which have succeeded. Allan Pacey of the British Fertility Society said: ‘That’s a very good success rate for a new surgical procedure. If it carries on like this, it may have a massive impact on things like surrogacy. ‘Women would much prefer to have their own baby and be pregnant than watch another woman be pregnant.’ The babies – both boys – were born a month ago in Sweden and are doing well with their mothers at home. Henrik Hagberg, a professor in foetal medicine at King’s College London, who was at the first birth, praised the grandmothers who had hysterectomies to donate wombs to their daughters. ‘It is an absolutely extraordinary gift. It is probably the best thing you can do for your daughter,’ he said. ‘The mothers were still very much doubting whether things would really go well. You don’t take anything for granted when you have experienced all of the problems they have been through.’ The first child, who weighed 5lb 8oz, was born to a 29-year-old Swede who lacked a womb at birth. The mother of the second boy, who weighed in at 5lb 15oz, is 34 and had her womb removed when she was treated for cancer in her 20s. Both babies were delivered by Caesarean section around a month early. They join another history-making boy, named Vincent. Born in September as part of the Gothenburg University project, he was the first in the world to be born from a womb transplant. Scroll down for video . Vincent, the first baby born to a woman who had a womb transplant, is cradled by his mother at an undisclosed location in Sweden, Monday, October 6, 2014 . He was carried in a womb from an unrelated donor. Four of the seven women with successful transplants have become pregnant and three have had babies. Richard Smith, head of the charity Womb Transplant UK, is gearing up to start similar operations here, using wombs from dead donors. He says the first could be carried out as soon as next summer. Professor Mats Brännström, who led the Swedish team, has spent 15 years perfecting the complex surgical techniques needed for transplant . Professor Hagberg believes the operation in which the donor’s womb is removed can be reduced from the current ten hours – making the procedure more attractive. ‘I’m an optimist. I’m sure this is something for the future,’ he said. ‘It looks rather promising. It will be very exciting to see what happens in Britain and what they will be able to do using wombs from brain-dead donors.’ Professor Mats Brännström, who led the Swedish team, has spent 15 years perfecting the complex surgical techniques needed for transplant. He believes Mr Smith’s project will be successful and predicts the first British womb transplant baby will be born three years from now. Dagan Wells, an Oxford University fertility doctor, said: ‘The numbers are still small and we probably don’t have a good handle on the true safety or how often it will be successful. ‘But from the data available, we can say that it is looking pretty good. That could raise the possibility of wider application – there are significant numbers of women in the population who would have perfect fertility if it was not for a problem with their womb.’ Dr Wells added: ‘It is a pretty radical thing to undergo but the fact that some women have done it, even when it is in this experimental phase, really does emphasise how important it is for some women to carry their own child. ‘I am not saying that this is the way that everyone should go but for some people, it clearly is very important.’ Professor Geeta Nargund, medical director of the Create Fertility in central London, said: ‘There is no doubt that the birth of two more babies is encouraging and is further evidence that the project is successful. ‘It’s exciting, complex surgery being done by very skilled surgeons. It is promising for women who need womb transplants but quite clearly it is something that would happen in specialist centres. It is not something that is going to be widespread like IVF.’ The babies – both boys – were born a month ago in Sweden and are doing well with their mothers at home. Picture posed by model . Vincent – derived from the Latin for ‘to conquer’ – was given his name to mark the extraordinary lengths his mother undertook to give him life. A fourth woman with a transplanted womb is pregnant and said to be doing well. Although womb transplants have been done before, in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, no babies had been born until Vincent. The fact that Vincent has been joined by two more healthy boys offers hope to women who have been born without a womb, as well as those who have had a hysterectomy due to womb cancer or as a last-ditch attempt to stop a threatening bleed while in labour. Eventually, some women who have suffered the heartache of repeated miscarriages could also benefit. The extraordinary procedure, which doctors have likened in importance to the first successful heart transplant, allows women to experience the joy of pregnancy, as well as have babies that are genetically their own. The Swedish transplant team favour organs from living donors, such as mothers who have completed their families. An organ from a living donor should be in better condition and the woman can take care of her health before removal. But the British team believe the best option is an organ from a dead donor. This would allow them to take extra tissue and the major blood vessels needed to ease the strain of pregnancy. Either way, ideally, the woman should have had children of her own – meaning her womb has been ‘road-tested’. The surgery is quite straightforward for a skilled team. The biggest worry is how well the organ copes with pregnancy. The mother is likely to be at risk of extra complications on top of miscarriage or premature labour." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mothers carried their children in the wombs that brought them into world .\nGrandmothers had hysterectomies to donate wombs to their daughters .\nBoth baby boys were born in Sweden a month ago and are thriving .\nWomen in group of nine given womb transplants – seven have succeeded .\nBreakthrough brings hope to 15,000 British women without wombs ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Dallas hospital that sent home Thomas Eric Duncan the first time he showed up at the emergency room has a machine that could have detected Ebola in less than an hour - but doctors were barred from using it because of federal regulations. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has treated three Ebola patients - Duncan, who died last week, and two of its own nurses who contracted the disease from Duncan. In each case, the hospital had to wait up to two days for confirmation that that patients were infected with the virus. The Associated Press has also reported the medical records reveal nurses didn't wear full protective gear while treating Duncan for two days while they awaited the results of his Ebola test. Scroll down for video . The Film Array can detect Ebola and other diseases in less than an hour using blood or saliva samples . Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital had one of the devices but was barred from using it for Ebola detection because of Food and Drug Administration rules . However, military news site Defense One reports that doctors could have simply turned on a toaster-sized device called the Film Array and gotten a diagnosis within minutes. US military doctors sent to West Africa to combat the disease are already using the Film Array, which has more than 90percent accuracy, according to Defense One. The device costs $39,000 - a pittance by the standards of medical devices in hospitals - and was developed by Utah-based BioFire Diagnostics to test the genetic markers of a slew of gastrointestinal and respiratory viruses. It can use blood or saliva samples and it's proven adept at quickly detecting Ebola, as well. Presbyterian Hospital acquired one two years ago, though it has been prohibited from using the device to diagnose patients because the Food and Drug Administration had approved it only for research use - and not for testing Ebola. Thomas Eric Duncan was sent home from the hospital the first time he showed up with symptoms of Ebola. The Film Array could have detected the disease in minutes . The Film Array boasts easy, fast testing - but the FDA is not convinced it's effective enough to be used for diagnosis in hospitals . This, despite the fact that BioFire Diagnostics has received a $240million grant from the Defense Department's Joint Program Office for Chemical and Biological Defense to hone the device to detect Ebola and other deadly pathogens. The FDA has now approved the device for Ebola screening for research and has allowed hospitals to buy the necessary modifications to allowed their Film Array systems to detect the virus. Defense One also points out that the device could even be deployed at airports to screen travelers from West Africa. With results in less than an hour, the Film Array could provide accurate tests to keep patients sick with Ebola out of the US. Currently, some airports are using temperature screening to check if travelers have a fever. Health experts have warned that taking a simple fever reducer could allow infected travelers to slip through security." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Film Array can screen for Ebola with 90percent accuracy .\nIt is being using by US military doctors in West Africa .\nTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital had one of the $39,000 devices but could not use it to diagnose diseases .\nThe military has given the Utah-based developer of the machine a $240million grant to perfect deadly virus detection ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Pope Francis said last night that equating Islam with violence was wrong and called on Muslim leaders to issue a global condemnation of terrorism to help dispel the stereotype. He told reporters aboard his plane returning from a visit to Turkey that he understood why Muslims were offended by many in the West who automatically equated their religion with terrorism. Francis's predecessor, Benedict XVI, caused storms of protest throughout the Islamic world in 2006, when he made a speech that suggested to many Muslims that he believed Islam espoused violence. Scroll down for video . High-level press conference: The Pope told reporters aboard his plane yesterday that he understood why Muslims were offended by many in the West who automatically equated their religion with terrorism . Statement: Pope Francis told reporters aboard his plane last night that equating Islam with violence was wrong . Benedict said he had been misunderstood and apologised. But this year, the image of a violent religion has once more been promoted by Islamic State. The terrorist organisation has seized swathes of Syria and Iraq, slaughtering or driving out Shi'ite Muslims, Christians and others who do not share their radical brand of Sunni Islam. The Argentine pope has been trying to foster cooperation with moderate Islam in order to work for peace and protect Christians in the Middle East. Francis, the leader of 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, insisted that it was wrong for anyone to react to terrorism by being ‘enraged’ against Islam. Greetings: Pope Francis meets with Iraqi refugees in Istanbul yesterday as part of his three-day visit to Turkey . Iraqi orphan: Pope Francis several times condemned Islamic State's insurgents during his three-day trip . He said: ‘You just can't say that, just as you can't say that all Christians are fundamentalists. We have our share of them (fundamentalists). ‘All religions have these little groups. They (Muslims) say: “No, we are not this, the Koran is a book of peace, it is a prophetic book of peace”.’ Francis said he had made the suggestion of a global condemnation of terrorism by Islamic leaders in talks on Friday with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. ‘I told the president that it would be beautiful if all Islamic leaders, whether they are political, religious or academic leaders, would speak out clearly and condemn this because this would help the majority of Muslim people,’ he said. Francis several times condemned IS’s insurgents during his three-day trip. Goodbye: Pope Francis waves prior to boarding his plane at the end of a three-day visit in Turkey yesterday . Trip: The Pope visited Haghia Sofia, the Byzantine church-turned-mosque that is now a museum, on Saturday . On the plane, he said some Christians had been forced to abandon everything: ‘They are driving us out of the Middle East.’ In an address at a Mass yesterday, he said IS was committing a ‘profoundly grave sin against God’ and called for inter-religious dialogue and action against poverty to help end the conflicts in the region. He added that ending poverty was crucial, partly because it gave rise to ‘the recruitment of terrorists’. Francis has in the past said that, while it is lawful for the international community to use force to stop an ‘unjust aggressor’, lasting solutions must be found that tackle the root causes of violence." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pope says he understands offence at Islam being equated with terrorism .\nSpoke aboard his plane returning from visit to Turkey after three-day trip .\nWants cooperation with moderate Islam to work for peace in Middle East ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The number of toy-related injuries has increased nearly 60 percent in the past two decades - in large part due to the growing popularity of foot-powered scooters. According to research by Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio, every three minutes in the U.S., a child is treated in an emergency department for an injury received playing with a toy. The data compiled from emergency room visit reports from 1990 to 2011 (the most recent year the data is available) showed more than 3.3 million children received urgent treatment for a toy-related accident. Hazard: The number of toy-related injuries increased nearly 60 percent in the past two decades - in large part due to the growing popularity of foot-powered scooters (stock photo) Columbus hospital’s Center for Injury Research and Policy said this was in part down to the trend for scooters, which began in 2000. The research shows that since they starting rising in popularity, a child has been treated in an emergency department every 11 minutes for an injury from a foot-powered scooter. Children aged 5-17 years, are most likely to suffer injuries from riding toys including foot-powered scooters, wagons, and tricycles. With their lightweight aluminium frame and tiny wheels — children place one foot on a board and use the other to propel themselves along — scooters can reach 25mph. The study says that injuries from riding toys are three times more likely to involve broken bones or dislocations than injuries from other toys. Growing dangers: According to research by Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio, every 3 minutes in the U.S., a child is treated in an emergency department for an injury received playing with a toy (stock photo) 'I've never seen anything like it in my career as a pediatric emergency room physician,' said Dr. Gary Smith, the study's lead author and director of the center, reports ABC. 'For the next two years the rate of scooter injuries spiked, dropped slightly until about 2005 and have been on the rise ever since,' Smith said, adding that skate board injuries have actually declined during the same time period. A survey compiled by a motor insurance company last year revealed that British death and serious injury rates for child pedestrians aged five and under were at their highest for ten years. Research by Waikato University in New Zealand also found a five-fold rise in the number of injuries to children using mini-scooters over the past five years. Mini-scooters weren’t originally designed for youngsters. The brainchild of Swiss inventor Wim Ouboter, they first became popular in 1998 among adult commuters in Tokyo. By 2000, the phenomenon had spread to Britain with celebrities such as Kylie Minogue owning one. In the study injuries varied by age - for younger children the main hazards are choking on small toys or small parts of larger toys is the biggest risk. Every day, 14 children are treated in a hospital for an injury they got from swallowing or inhaling a small toy or toy part." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Every 3 minutes in the U.S., a child is treated in an emergency department for an injury received playing with a toy .\nChildren aged 5-17 years, are most likely to suffer injuries from riding toys including foot-powered scooters, wagons, and tricycles .\nWith lightweight aluminium frame and tiny wheels, children on scooters can reach 25mph ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "More than 20 Anglo Saxon skeletons have been unearthed on a proposed building site in Suffolk - and archaeologists believe they could have connections to members of the royal family. The remains were found in Exning, Suffolk alongside a host of jewellery, brooches, a glass bowl, weapons and beads, which experts believe points to them being wealthy and of high social status. The skeletons and objects date back to the time of King Anna of East Anglia at around 650AD. More than 20 Anglo Saxon skeletons have been unearthed on a proposed building site in Suffolk (pictured) - and archaeologists believe they could belong to members of the East Anglian royal family . Initial searches had missed the location of the burial ground, despite one of the bodies found buried just one foot (0.3 metres) below the ground. There was also a double burial, in which two bodies were found in the same grave, and what is known as a 'bed burial' involving an intricate wooden frame. A bed burial was typically reserved for women of high status during the 7th century and involved literally burying a person in the ground on a bed. As a result, they are extremely rare. The dig was carried out by Archaeological Solutions on behalf of Persimmon Homes, which is planning to build 120 homes on the site. Anna was the son of Prince Eni and nephew to King Redwald of East Anglia. During this time, King Penda of Mercia wanted to expand his borders into East Anglia, and in 635AD, pushed to take control of the Middle Anglia. During the battle, a number of members of Anna's family died, including his brother King Erica - who was also referred to as his cousin - and Anna took the throne. He was a Christian, and is said to have had five daughters including Saethrith, Sexburga, Etheldreda, Withburga and Ethelburga. Few records of his reign survive, so it is not known exactly how many children he had, or how he related to fellow members of royalty in the region. In 645AD, reports claim he was exiled to King Penda or Mercia, and during that time converted to Christianity. King Anna died during another Mercian invasion in 654AD and was buried at Blythburgh. Andrew Peachey, from Archaeological Solutions, said the finds date back to around 650AD and were 'totally unexpected'. Mr Peachey, 34, said: 'One burial was very intricate with a wooden or iron frame possibly underneath the body. 'It may be what's known as a bed burial, but again it's too early to tell until everything is cleaned up properly. 'Another appears to be a warrior burial. A spearhead and dagger were found with the bones.' The remains were found in Burwell Road, Exning (pictured). The dig was carried out by Archaeological Solutions on behalf of Persimmon Homes, which is planning to build 120 homes on the site . Initial searches had missed the location of the burial ground, despite one of the bodies (pictured left) found buried just one foot (0.3 metres) below the ground. There was also a double burial, (pictured right) in which two bodies were found in the same grave, and a so-called 'bed burial' involving an intricate wooden frame . The remains were found alongside a host of jewellery, brooches, a glass bowl, weapons and a link and beads (pictured), which experts believe points to them being wealthy and of high social status . This glass bowl was discovered in the burial ground, and it is possibly from the Rhineland. Andrew Peachey, from Archaeological Solutions, said the finds date back to around 650AD and were 'totally unexpected' 'It is incredible that there was absolutely no disturbance caused to the graves, when you think ploughs must have just about been skimming across them.' Although the burial site is believed to date back the 7th century, some of the items may be even older, including a dagger that could have been made as early as 7AD. Most of the skeletons were found with so-called 'grave goods' including a glass bowl, brooches and other items of gold-plated and copper jewellery. The glass bowl is possibly from the Rhineland. Although the burial site is believed to date back the 7th century, some of the items may be even older, including a dagger that could have been made as early as 7AD. A spear found on the site is pictured . The team at Archaeological Solutions have now recovered the skeletons (pictured) and the items, and will be carrying out further tests to discover more about their identities. The 'excellent preservation' of both the skeletons and items meant the finds were of 'high analytical value' A total of 20 graves were found, containing 21 skeletons (an example pictured) with so-called 'grave goods' The quality of the items indicate the bodies may have had 'royal connections', and the area had close links with King Anna, who ruled East Anglia in the 7th Century. The region is also reported to be the birthplace of King Anna's daughter, Queen Etheldreda. Anna was the son of Prince Eni and nephew to King Redwald of East Anglia. During this time, King Penda of Mercia wanted to expand his borders into East Anglia, and in 635AD, pushed to take control of the Middle Anglia. During the battle, a number of members of Anna's family died, including his brother King Erica - who was also referred to as his cousin - and Anna took the throne. He was a Christian, and is said to have had five daughters including Saethrith, Sexburga, Etheldreda, Withburga and Ethelburga. Few records of his reign survive, so it is not known exactly how many children he had, or how he was related to fellow members of royalty in the region. In 645AD, reports claim he was exiled to King Penda or Mercia, and during that time converted to Christianity. King Anna died during another Mercian invasion in 654AD and was buried at Blythburgh. The team at Archaeological Solutions have now recovered the skeletons and the items and will be carrying out further tests to discover more about their identities. The 'excellent preservation' of both the skeletons and grave goods meant the finds were of 'high analytical value'. The items of jewellery will be analysed by the Portable Antiquities Scheme to determine their value and significance. The quality of the items (glass, beads and coins are pictured) indicate the bodies may have had 'royal connections', and the area had close links with King Anna, who ruled East Anglia in the 7th Century. The region is reported to be the birthplace of King Anna's daughter, Queen Etheldreda . This image is one of a number of brooches found in the ground. The items of jewellery will be analysed by the Portable Antiquities Scheme to determine their value and significance ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A total of 21 skeletons were found on land at Burwell Road in Exning .\nThey were found alongside a spear, glass bowl and gold plated brooches .\nThe land is being excavated before developers build 120 homes on the site .\nOne of the bodies was buried just a foot (0.3 metres) beneath the ground .\nThe finds date back to 650AD around the time of King Anna of East Anglia .\nExperts believe the bodies may belong to people of wealth and high status ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "After sleeping with 10,091 men over 12 years in a drug and alcohol induced haze, former escort Gwyneth Montenegro is finally ready to settle down and experience true love for the first time. The 36-year-old received an astounding 80 marriage proposals after the last time the Melbourne resident spoke to Daily Mail Australia in July about the launch of her book, 10,000 Men and Counting. The overwhelming response to the insight into her former seedy lifestyle got Gwyneth thinking that maybe she was ready to meet a good man - something she never felt comfortable doing when being paid $500 to $1000 an hour to have sex with well-known lawyers, politicians and musicians. Scroll down for video . After sleeping with 10,091 men over 12 years in a drug and alcohol induced haze, former escort Gwyneth Montenegro is finally ready to settle down and find true love . She didnt think it was appropriate to enter into relationships while working as an escort . The male clients gave a good insight into what a man likes in a woman . 'It awoke something within me when the article was published - not that I'm in a rush to be married,' she said. 'There were some working in the industry who were dating people and married but for me personally I didn't find it appropriate.' 'I found it easier to avoid relationships during my time in the industry. The two just don't mix. I tried it once, it was an utter disaster.' Since leaving her old life behind three years ago, Ms Montenegro wears many hats as a commercial pilot, an NLP Master Practitioner and, of course, now an author. 'I was a little over men at that point in time of my life and found my businesses infinitely more stimulating,' she said. The 36-year-old received an astounding 80 marriage proposals after the last time the Melbourne resident spoke to Daily Mail Australia in July about the launch of her book, 10,000 Men and Counting . The overwhelming response to the insight into her former seedy lifestyle got Gwyneth thinking that maybe she was ready to meet a good man . But Gwyneth is now ready and raring to give the dating game a go. 'My parents didn't get married until their late 30s and they have been married for 33 years,' she said. Despite growing up in a contrast world being raised by devout Christians, her parents are her number one supporters. 'Mum joked that she thought I would have had enough of men by now,' she laughed. Ms Montenegro said the years of men paying her for sex gave her a good insight into what men want from a woman. 'Clients would confide in me about the good and bad parts of their relationship,' she said. 'I feel I have a deeper understanding of men than ever before.' Gwyneth describes herself as 'fairly introverted and conservative' Writing the book was a therapeutic experience that helped Gwyneth to discover her true self and become comfortable with it - as she describes herself as the 'girl next door'. 'I'm fairly introverted and conservative,' she said. 'I'm the last person my friends ever expected to have lived that kind of life.' Gwyneth fell into the escort world after she was gang-raped during a night-out at a club at just 18 years-old when her low self-esteem and lust for money led her to table top dancing before heading into sex work. After dabbling in the online dating game and deciding it wasn't for her, she believes that relationships should evolve organically. 'I believe in the energy I put out there I will get back,' she explains. Gwyneth has only ever been in two relationships before that lasted about a year. 'I’m contemplating it, I’d love to. I’ve never really experienced what you’d consider true love or what it’s like to be totally in love.' Gwyneth has slept with more than 10,000 men and has written a book about her time as an escort . Hollywood has come knocking keen to tell the story of Gwyneth's former life . She is now a woman who well and truly knows what she is looking for. 'I can be a handful, I am headstrong and determined. I like a man who is calmly confident, in charge, but not bombastically so,' she said. 'I’ve spent a lifetime looking after my body and I respect that in any potential partner. 'He certainly doesn’t have to be a model or a muscle bound fireman, I’d give preference to a fun personality any day.' Gwyneth's former life, which involved blowing tens of thousands of dollars on a new car, clothes and cocaine, has sparked interest from Hollywood with Gywneth in secret negotiations with a famous producer. 'I can't say at the moment but everyone would know who she is - it is most likely going to happen,' she said. 'It's quite a long process but we should know this month or the next.' She likes a man who is: 'calmly confident, in charge, but not bombastically so' She said she can be a 'handful' because she is headstrong and determined . Gwyneth finally achieved her dream of becoming a fully licensed commercial pilot at 29 years old ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Former elite escort Gwyneth Montenegro has slept with exactly 10,091 men .\nAt the height of her career, she was charging $500 to $1,000 an hour .\nShe spent 12 years in the sex industry before retiring three years ago .\nAfter years of avoiding relationships - Melbourne resident is ready for love .\nAfter last story with Daily Mail Australia she received 80 marriage offers .\nHollywood producer is also interested in the 36-year-old's former life ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A mother who is documenting her three-year-old autistic son’s journey to forming a bond with his pet Labradoodle through a series of heart-warming photos says she’s already spotted things in common between the adorable pair. ‘They both like to chew things and confined spaces,’ Cassandra Merrigan, 29, told Daily Mail Australia. And little Alex thinks pet Ollie makes a great pillow: ‘Ollie has got that really lovely fleece and Alex likes how it feels. You will see Alex rubbing his feet all over Ollie.’ When the cheeky three-year-old was diagnosed with autism this year Cassandra said she was heartbroken but not surprised as she’d had concerns about his speech since he was a toddler. Scroll down for video . Three-year-old Alex was diagnosed with autism this year and his mother Cassandra decided to get a dog that could help him . 'Ollie may have wanted to watch the cats but Alex wanted to spoon,' Cass wrote on Facebook . A short while later, after the death of the South Sydney family’s husky cross dog, the graphic designer started looking at pets that were suitable for autistic children. That’s when she came across 12-month-old black Labradoodle Ollie through Smartpups, an Australian charity that trains assistance dogs for special needs children. ‘They try their best to match the dog to the child, so they wouldn’t put a hyperactive dog to a hyper child like Alex,’ Cassandra told Daily Mail Australia. ‘Ollie is a pretty sedate dude as far as dogs go.’ The highly-trained Labradoodle was put into training for six months, housed with a foster family and sent to puppy bootcamp before he took on his very important role of helping Alex. This photo of Alex was taken on the day Ollie joined the Sydney family two months ago . Alex is slowly forming a bond with Ollie and recently climbed into his doggy basket for a cuddle . When the family are out and about, Ollie wears a harness that can be attached to Alex . Alex's mother is a graphic designer with a passion for art and Alex has followed in her footsteps with his love of drawing . Cassandra describes Alex as ‘action packed’ and said he needed to be matched with a dog who would suit him. ‘He’s never sitting still, he’s got a very cheeky sense of humour, he's a very strong non-verbal communicator even though he can’t talk, and he’s strong willed.’ As well as autism, Alex also has a sensory processing disorder and has been in speech therapy since an early age. ‘His brain doesn’t interpret sensory stimulation the same, he craves movements and deep pressure. He would run full pelt into a wall and not slow down just to get that sensory feedback, spinning in circles and hand flapping,’ Cassandra explained. Ollie has come as a relief to the family, because he’s an extra pair of eyes to watch over Alex and is even a trained tracker. ‘Ollie watches him wherever he goes, if Alex goes walkabout he can track him,’ the mother-of-two said. Cassandra described the Labrador and poodle cross as a bit of a 'primadonna' Alex, who has difficulty communicating verbally, enjoys a cuddle with Ollie while he plays on his iPad . Ollie went to puppy bootcamp to learn how to be a fully-trained autism assistance dog . Alex's mum Cassandra Merrigan said he likes walking with a harness with Ollie but also likes to hold her hand . The family were given four days with a trainer as part of the handover of Ollie: ‘They teach you how to handle him. 'As a certified assistance animal we have legal requirements to meet like making sure he is appropriate in public, not sniffing in supermarkets or trying to eat food in café’s and not going to toilet in public.’ Although the Labradoodle is still a puppy - with a weakness for tennis balls - Cassandra said he is ‘unbelievable’. ‘He toilets on command… but Ollie was the first Labradoodle that they trained. He’s quite different to a lab… he’s got a bit of primadonna complex… now his fur is growing back his character is showing.’ Alex giggles when he goes out for walks with his father and Ollie's tail tickles his arm . Alex and Ollie enjoying a moment of train spotting on a bridge in Sydney . Ollie's fleecy coat is spattered with yellow paint after one of Alex's artistic endeavours . Alex enjoys skateboarding while Ollie keeps a watchful eye over him at the skatepark . Cassandra, her husband Liam (right) and their two children live together in South Sydney . However, Ollie didn’t come cheap. The family had to raise a minimum of $15,000 of his $25,000 cost before they could bring him home and Cassandra received huge financial help from her sister and the local community. She even sold some of Alex’s ‘beautiful’ artwork to help raise the money. Alex and Ollie’s bond is slowly developing but Cassandra said she tries not to worry about the time it takes because Alex ‘didn’t even realise his sister was alive until she was 12 months old and walking’. ‘Emery is full of spunk and she just pins him down when she wants a hug,’ Cassandra laughed. Alex and Ollie’s bond is slowly developing but Cassandra said she tries not to worry about the time it takes . Ollie comes in handy as a fleecy warm foot rest while Alex sits in his basket . Although the Labradoodle is still a puppy - with a weakness for tennis balls - Cassandra said he is ‘unbelievable’ ‘Alex takes a long time to bond with things and for them to become part of his world. ‘He will pat and give a little cuddle but they haven’t had a huge chance yet… it can take to six/eight months. He’s developmentally around 18 months so he hasn’t got the language skills for me to explain “this is Ollie this is what he does”,’ she reasoned. One of Cassandra’s fondest moments since Ollie joined their family was when Alex curled up with him ‘and used him as a pillow’. ‘Alex initiated it and Ollie is still getting used to Alex because Alex is an incredibly random child but Ollie didn’t even flinch when he got in the doggy bed.’ Check out more photos of Alex and Ollie on their Facebook page Alex & Woof. Alex and Ollie both enjoy chewing things and a cuddle on the sofa . Ollie accompanied Alex on his first trip to the cinema and got his very own seat . Story time for Alex and Emery with Ollie the dog. Cass said when he first came to live with them 'he would make himself a teeny ball at the end of the bed, these days there isn't room for!' The siblings ride around the skatepark while Ollie sits playfully in the middle . ‘Emery is full of spunk and she just pins him down when she wants a hug,’ Cassandra said about her daughter and son . Emery and Ollie have also formed a special bond ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Cassandra Merrigan from South Sydney fundraised $15,000 to help buy her autistic son an assistance dog .\nThree-year-old Alex was diagnosed with autism earlier this year and it can take him months to form bonds .\nSpecially trained autism assistance dogs can help improve social skills, provide calm and be used for safety .\nOllie was trained for 10 months and even went to doggy bootcamp before he began helping Alex ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Russian President Vladimir Putin said he earned 5.7 million rubles (£119,000) last year - but his spokesman earned almost double that. According to Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov, he earned 11.1 million rubles (£233,000) in the last year - 5.4 million rubles more than President Putin. Income declarations are a new obligation for Russian officials, which were introduced in 2012. Russia's President Vladimir Putin's (left) income is half the salary of his spokesman Dmitry Peskov (right) The declarations became mandatory for state officials after First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov's salary raised eyebrows. Mr Shuvalov was forced him to make clear none of his interests infringed Russian law. In . the most recent salary declarations, Mr Shuvalov, the government's . pointman on the economy, was the highest earner, with a family income of . 449.4 million rubles (£9.4million). Data published by the Kremlin stated Putin's spokesman's salary was 5.4 million rubles higher than the president's . His high salary was around half of that earned by his wife, according to the Kremlin's website. A spokesman for Shuvalov said the wealthy official was shifting his assets back to Russia from accounts and trusts held abroad. His move was prompted by upcoming changes to Russian law banning officials from having accounts and assets abroad. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev earned 5.8 million rubles (£122,000) according to the Kremlin data, while his wife declared no income." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Putin said income is 5.7 million rubles, but spokesman earns 11.1 million .\nRussian officials were made to declare their income for the first time in 2012 .\nFirst Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov is highest earner .\nPrime Minister Medvedev earns 5.8 million rubles but wife has no income ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on Monday made a second bid to move his trial outside Massachusetts, arguing that 'emotionally charged' media coverage and the widespread impact of the attacks have made it impossible for him to get a fair trial in the state. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole Jr. rejected Tsarnaev's first request in September to move the trial, ruling that Tsarnaev's lawyers had failed to show that extensive pretrial media coverage of the bombings had prejudiced the jury pool to the point that an impartial jury could not be chosen in Boston. But Tsarnaev's lawyers are making another push to move the trial. In a court filing Monday, they argued that continuing pretrial publicity and media leaks have led to the 'inescapable conclusion' that 'great local prejudice' will prevent a fair trial by an impartial jury. Three people were killed and more than 260 were injured when two bombs exploded near the marathon finish line on April 15, 2013. Scroll down for video . Suspect: Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, pictured, have said 'emotionally charged' media coverage and the widespread impact of the attacks have made it impossible for him to get a fair trial in Massachusetts . Deadly: Three people were killed and more than 260 were injured when two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon's finish line on April 15, 2013 . Tsarnaev's defense team focused on the broad impact of the bombings on marathon runners, spectators, victims and their friends and families, doctors and nurses who treated the injured, and children who were traumatized by the attacks. 'The nature and scope of victimization here, coupled with the pretrial publicity compel a change of venue,' Tsarnaev's lawyers wrote in their change of venue motion. The defense asked the judge to hold a hearing on their request and to determine where the trial should be held. Tsarnaev's lawyers previously said the trial should be moved to Washington, D.C. A spokeswoman for federal prosecutors declined to comment and said they will file a written response in court. Jury selection in Tsarnaev's trial is scheduled to begin January 5. He faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted. Prosecutors say Tsarnaev and his older brother, Tamerlan, planted and detonated two pressure-cooker bombs. Tamerlan died following a firefight with police several days after the bombings. Dzhokhar was captured later that day, wounded and hiding in a boat parked in a backyard in Watertown, a Boston suburb. Plot? Prosecutors say Tsarnaev, left, and his older brother, Tamerlan, right, planted and detonated two pressure-cooker bombs at the Boston Marathon . Manhunt: Dzhokhar was eventually captured, wounded and hiding in a boat parked in a backyard in Watertown, a Boston suburb . Tsarnaev's lawyers say pretrial coverage of the case has increased since they made their first request to move trial, in part because of coverage of the convictions of three of Tsarnaev's friends who were accused of removing evidence from his dorm room or lying to authorities investigating the bombing. Motions to move trials are rarely granted. But Tsarnaev's lawyers said the pretrial media coverage in the marathon bombing case is similar to the coverage in the case of Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh, whose trial was moved to Denver. 'Here, as in McVeigh, the strong emotional and community response evidenced in the pretrial publicity demonstrates that potential jurors from the Eastern Division of the District of Massachusetts can only be presumed to feel a personal stake in the outcome. As in McVeigh, a change of venue is required to provide Mr. Tsarnaev with a fair trial by an impartial jury,' Tsarnaev's lawyers wrote." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on Monday made a second bid to move his trial outside Massachusetts .\nThey argue 'emotionally charged' media coverage and the widespread impact of the attacks have made it impossible for him to get a fair trial in the state .\nA judge rejected Tsarnaev's first request in September to move the trial ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It's no wonder that Jimmy Kimmel told Shia LaBeouf that he 'seems to have gone crazy' when he interviewed him recently. The star was arrested for criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and harassment at a Broadway production of Cabaret, after being photographed chasing a homeless man around Times Square and was filmed sitting in silence for an hour - bar a few giggles - with a British journalist. He also turned up to the premiere of his film Nymphomaniac wearing a paper bag over his head. Now the Hollywood star is claiming that a woman raped him on Valentine's Day. LaBeouf claims the incident happened during his week-long #IAMSORRY performance art installation. Scroll down for video . 'It was painful': Shia LaBeouf claims a woman raped him on Valentine's Day during his #IAMSORRY performance art installation at the Stephen Cohen Gallery in Los Angeles, California . For five days, the 28-year-old actor invited the public to visit him one-on-one in a small room in a Los Angeles gallery where he sat wearing a paper bag over his face that read: 'I AM NOT FAMOUS ANYMORE' - the same one he wore to the film premiere. But three days in, a woman allegedly stripped and raped the former Disney Channel actor while their respective partners stood in line. LaBeouf did not explain whether he attempted to stop the alleged attack during his silent performance at the Stephen Cohen Gallery. He was reportedly unresponsive and silent during every one-to-one meeting. The Nymphomaniac actor opened up about the incident on Thursday during a bizarre interview with Dazed Digital, conducted over email before he and the reporter sat staring at each other in silence for an hour. 'One woman came with her boyfriend, who was outside the door when this happened,' the Daytime Emmy winner wrote in his email interview. '[She] whipped my legs for 10 minutes and then stripped my clothing and proceeded to rape me. 'There were hundreds of people in line when she walked out with dishevelled hair and smudged lipstick. It was no good, not just for me but her man as well.' He explained Mia Goth, his girlfriend of two years, was among the 'hundreds' waiting for a one-on-one with him when the woman left his room. For full hour meeting visit Dazed . The 28-year-old actor recalled: '[She] whipped my legs for 10 minutes and then stripped my clothing and proceeded to rape me...as hundreds of people [stood] in line' 'We both sat with this unexplained trauma silently': Even more unsettling was that Shia's girlfriend of two years, Mia Goth, was among the 'hundreds' waiting for a one-on-one with him (pictured on Tuesday) 'Some would hold my hand and cry with me, some would tell me to \"be a man\"': The Nymphomaniac actor also felt terrible when gallery patrons would 'come in, take my [paper] bag off, pop off a selfie, and bounce' 'It was Valentine’s Day and I was living in the gallery for the duration [February 11-16] of the event,' LaBeouf wrote. 'We were separated for five days, no communication. 'So it really hurt her as well, as I guess the news of it travelled through the line. 'When she came in she asked for an explanation, and I couldn’t speak, so we both sat with this unexplained trauma silently. It was painful.' LaBeouf also vented his frustration at gallery patrons who would 'come in, take my [paper] bag off, pop off a selfie, and bounce.' 'Some would hold my hand and cry with me, some would tell me to \"figure it out\" or to \"be a man.\" I’ve never experienced love like that; empathy, humanity.' In the wide-reaching interview, LaBeouf confessed that he longed for the kind of family he saw in the 1990 flick Home Alone. 'I always had a f****d up view on masculinity,' he admitted. 'Metamodernist encounter': After corresponding with British reporter Aimee Cliff for two weeks online, the pair donned GoPros and sat together silently in LaBeouf's London hotel room last month . Seriously? The pretentious, hour-long 'metamodernist encounter' was mostly a chance for the two to stare awkwardly with intermittent giggles . #IAMSORRY was the culmination of several bizarre incidents - belligerent outbursts, plagiarism, and public martyrdom involving paper-bag masks marked: 'I am not famous anymore' (pictured February 9) 'My father [Jeffrey] was a gun nut like Hemingway. He was also a junkie and a bully, mainly to prove he wasn’t effeminate, even though he was a painter and a poet, a mime, and a storyteller.' After corresponding with British reporter Aimee Cliff for two weeks online, the pair donned GoPros and sat together silently in LaBeouf's London hotel room last month. The hour-long 'metamodernist encounter' was mostly a chance for the two to stare awkwardly with intermittent giggles. #IAMSORRY was the culmination of several bizarre incidents - belligerent outbursts, plagiarism, and public martyrdom involving paper-bag masks marked: 'I am not famous anymore.' Facing the judge: In June, the Transformers star was arrested for criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and harassment at a Broadway production of Cabaret (pictured Tuesday) Doing better: The judge gave Shia a 'thumbs-up' after he brought a progress report detailing his outpatient alcohol rehab to Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday . Congratulations? LaBeouf just ranked #21 on GQ's listicle of 30 least influential people of 2014 alongside Woody Allen, Robin Thicke, and Zach Braff . In June, the Transformers star was arrested for criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and harassment at a Broadway production of Cabaret. In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel he explained that his arrest came after he'd been drinking whiskey for several hours following a trip to Ireland and that he was merely trying to calm the homeless man he was photographed with in Times Square. According to TMZ, the judge gave Shia a 'thumbs-up' after he brought a progress report detailing his outpatient alcohol rehab to Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday. He's due in court again March when he completes his treatment. LaBeouf just ranked #21 on GQ's listicle of 30 least influential people of 2014 alongside Woody Allen, Robin Thicke, and Zach Braff. Due out October 30! The Charlie Countryman actor shaved his head for his role as former U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer in the post-apocalyptic thriller Man Down (pictured with co-star Kate Mara last Friday) In theatres now: LaBeouf can currently be seen as tank soldier Boyd Swan in the WWII flick Fury with Brad Pitt, Scott Eastwood, and Michael Peña . The Charlie Countryman actor shaved his head for his role as former U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer in the post-apocalyptic thriller Man Down. In it, Shia - who joined the US National Guard this year - reunited with his Guide to Recognizing Your Saints director Dito Montiel. Gary Oldman, Kate Mara, and Jai Courtney also appear in Man Down - due out October 30. LaBeouf can currently be seen as tank soldier Boyd Swan in the WWII flick Fury with Brad Pitt, Scott Eastwood, and Michael Peña." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Shia LaBeouf, 28, lived in an LA gallery for 5 days and invited the public to sit with him, one-on-one, in silence for his #IAMSORRY art show .\nNine months later he reveals one woman raped him during the show .\nHe said his girlfriend of two years Mia Goth was in the queue outside .\nLaBeouf does not explain whether he didn't stop the 'attack', he was reportedly silent in every meeting ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Almost 60,000 Londoners aged between 30 and 39 abandoned the capital to move elsewhere in England according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics. Between June 2012, and June 2013, 58,220 people in their 30s left the capital, with almost one in ten of them moving to Birmingham. A further 3,290 went to Bristol, slightly ahead of the 3,260 who headed north to Manchester. Nottingham, Oxford, Liverpool and Newcastle were also popular destinations for Londoners leaving the capital. Almost 60,000 people in their 30s have left London over a 12 month period according to new statistics . One in ten of those migrants has moved to Birmingham, pictured, where houses cost on average £133,000 . Many of those leaving the capital are moving north where they can avail of far cheaper housing . According to economic experts, the flight of well educated professionals from London to provincial centres could help the country's unbalanced economy. Ed Cox, director of the IPPR North think-tank told the Observer: 'Young people may be initially attracted by jobs in the capital, but then they recognise that if they want to move on and get on to the housing ladder, there are opportunities in other cities. We are starting to see the benefits of the recovery, particularly for higher-skilled jobs that are being created in cities outside London.' Neil Rami of Marketing Birmingham told the Independent the city has worked incredibly hard to rebrand its image and rebuild its infrastructure. He said: 'We are tearing down the concrete of the 1960s, transforming the city centre, and drastically improving our infrastructure. Birmingham’s quality of life is also helping to attract people here, particularly those with families. It has one of the youngest and most diverse populations in Europe – and the city’s unique blend of music, cuisine and arts makes Birmingham a great place to live.' The ONS based their migration figures by extrapolating data held on NHS databases of people registering with new GPs. More than 3,200 Londoners moved to Manchester, pictured, between June 2012 and June 2013 . The average price of a house in London is currently £400,000, compared with just £133,000 in Birmingham. Interpreting the data, the ONS claimed that married couples in their 30s are being forced out of the capital by the high price of family homes. The figures suggest that some couples are leaving before they start a family or while their children as still young. According to the ONS briefing document: 'They may be seeking somewhere greener and quieter, and may also perceive that a less urban neighbourhood offers a better social and educational environment for children.' The figures also suggest there has been a net outflow of children from the capital. The ONS suggested that a spike in the number of 19-year-olds leaving London is probably due to students going to university." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Couples in their 30s are fleeing London to get on the property ladder .\nAlmost 60,000 Londoners aged 30 and 39 left during 12-month period .\nOne in ten of those migrants who left the capital moved to Birmingham .\nThe Office of National Statistics said couples are moving to start families ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An Indiana Jones-style expedition has been launched in Germany to recover £500million worth of missing artworks looted by the Nazis in World War Two. Monets, Manets, Cezannes and masterpieces by other artists, along with sculptures, carpets and tapestries, are believed to be buried in an old silver mine near the Czech-German border, 90 minutes' drive from the city of Dresden. The paintings formed the bulk of the Hatvany collection, the property of Baron Ferenc Hatvany, who was a leading Hungarian-Jewish industrialist and art patron. Mother lode: If the looted artworks are found in a mine, it will not be the first such discovery. In this picture from 1945, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, centre, inspects paintings uncovered in a salt mine at Merkers, Germany . Some of his pictures are still hanging on museum walls to this day, their ownership disputed by his heirs. They were carted off from Budapest bank vaults by Red Army soldiers when the city fell to the Soviets in 1945. But most of the Hatvany Collection, between 250 and 500 pieces, was looted on the orders of Holocaust organiser Adolf Eichmann, who was in Hungary in 1944 and instituted a policy of arresting Jews and then releasing them in exchange for property. Pillage: Nazi SS Lieutenant Colonel Adolf Eichmann, who ordered the looting of the Hatvany collection . He also shipped 400,000 of them to Auschwitz, where they were gassed almost upon arrival. Viennese historian Burkhart List, 62, says he has acquired documents from old Wehrmacht archives that report a mass shipment of the Hatvany collection to two subterranean galleries, measuring 6,000 by 4,500 feet, in the Erzgebirge Mountains. With the permission of the mayor of nearby Deutschkatherinenberg, Hans-Peter Haustein, he deployed a neutron generator inside the mountain to probe for the secret chambers. The device revealed that, 180 feet down, there are workings detailed on no maps and they appear to be man-made, not natural. Mr List said: 'In the winter of 1944 - 1945 the records indicate that a mysterious transport arrived here from Budapest that was coded top secret. 'One of the photos yielded up by the archives was of the Sonnenhaus, a large building directly in front of the Fortuna mine where I believe the art is stored. 'It shows a large contingent of SS. There was no military or logical state purpose for them to be here on a secret mission, unless it was to deliver the artwork into chambers which, climactically, are ideal for the storage of art.' So far the explorations have yielded only a Schmeisser machine gun, a Nazi gas mask, plastic explosive detonators and a safe deposit key. French master: Cezanne's La Chaine De E'toile Avec Le Pilon Du Roi, which is displayed in Glasgow and may have been looted by Nazis. More Cezannes are among the masterpieces thought to lie hidden in the mine . Mayor Haustein, who is also an MP for the FDP liberal party in Berlin, said: 'The question is not what we find here, but when we find it. 'I have seen the evidence and I have heard the testimony of eyewitnesses over the years about the presence of the SS in the village. This stuff is here.' The Sonnenhaus is already drawing visitors ahead of a planned May descent into the mountain that will attempt to open up the secret chambers accessed so far only by radar." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Search is underway for two underground galleries believed to be hidden under Germany's Erzgebirge mountains .\nMonets, Manets and Cezannes among the stolen Hatvany collection .\nLocal mayor says it's only a matter of time before the SS loot is found ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "This Christmas pudding weighs as much as an adult, contains more than 200,000 calories, measures two-feet wide and could feed a family of four for a month. The recipe includes four loaves of bread, 40 eggs, 6kgs each of sultanas, raisins, currants and soft brown sugar, 2kgs of mixed peel, 20 lemons, 40 apples and 2kgs of chopped nuts. But it's all for a good cause as portions of the giant cake are being sold off to raise money for charities. Scroll down for video . The monster Christmas pudding contains 200,000 calories, measures two-feet wide and weighs eight stone . Head chef Jon Fell of Sella Park Hotel, Calderbridge, Lake District is the mastermind behind the gigantic creation. The festive favourite took more than 24 hours to cook and contains 40 eggs and four loaves of bread . Head chef Jon Fell of Sella Park Hotel, Calderbridge, Lake District, is the mastermind behind the heavy Christmas pudding. The festive favourite took more than 24 hours to cook and was so big that that the kitchen team had to have fire extinguishers on hand when they lit it. The sweet treat is approximately 450 times bigger than a regular-sized portion and a family of four, consuming 8,000 calories between them in day, could survive off this treat for a month. The 42-year-old said: 'A Single portion Christmas pudding is about 100 grams and has about 450 calories. This Christmas pudding weighs 45kg and has about 202,000 calories to it. 'It is the ultimate Christmas pudding but probably a heart attack waiting to happen! The sweet treat is approximately 450 times bigger than a regular-sized portion. Two 70cl bottle of brandy - one for setting alight- and two bottles of rum were added to give the pudding its distinctive taste . 'It is ridiculously calorific. If you think about it it's all fat and sugar.' To give the pudding its distinctive taste, Mr Fell added two 70cl bottle of brandy - one for setting alight - and two bottles of rum. He said: 'We normally put about a teaspoon of the rum and brandy in a single sized portion. If we had had more time we would have kept it in the fridge for two or three weeks, leaving it to mature and we would have kept adding the brandy and rum.' He added: 'It is certainly one the largest Christmas puddings I have ever seen - and probably one of the most alcoholic you could have this Christmas. It is big but it will also taste great.' A regular Christmas pudding takes around an hour to steam; this 45kg pudding took 24 hours of steaming . 4 loaves of bread . 40 eggs, . 6kg sultanas, . 6kg raisins . 6kg currants . 6kg soft brown sugar . 2kg mixed peel, . 20 lemons . 40 apples . 2kg chopped nuts . 2 bottles of rum . 2 bottles of brandy . The pudding was so heavy that the chef had to enlist three helpers to carry it from machine to machine at the hotel in Calderbridge. He said: 'It was difficult finding the right equipment to cook something so big and so heavy. The mixing of it was done by hand in two 40 litre containers because we couldn't fit the mixture anywhere else.' Mr Fell combined all the ingredients, mixing them by hand, in two separate batches before steaming it in their steamer. He said: 'We had an oven and steamer big enough but we had to use a big stock pot for it to stand in.' A regular Christmas pudding takes around an hour to steam - this 45kg pudding took 24 hours of steaming. Jon said: 'It was a bit of a guessing game but we knew just by working out everything that had been put into it that it was going to need that long.' Once the pudding was cooked Mr Fell, with the help of his three sous chefs, took the heavy treat to the hotel's restaurant where they poured a litre bottle of brandy on it before setting it alight with a blow torch. Jon said: 'We had to be careful because of health and safety. With a pudding that big with that much alcohol in it something could possibly have gone wrong.' All for a good cause: Portions of the Christmas pudding will be sold to raise funds for local charities . However the experienced chef took no chances and had a fire extinguisher and fire blanket at the ready if his giant pudding got a just a little bit too flammable. He added: 'I was a bit nervous when I started to light it but thankfully everything went to plan and the smoke alarms didn't even go off.' No stranger to creating giant culinary masterpieces, Mr Fell attempted to beat the Guinness World Record earlier this year for the largest scotch egg - weighing in at 11kg. This time around the chef is doing it to create a little festive cheer this Christmas. He said: 'I think it is all just a bit of fun but we knew it was possible. It is about seeing if you can cook something that big but the main thing is what you do with it after. 'It would have been easy for us to have thrown anything into but we wanted it to taste great and we cooked it really for some local charities. 'We are going to let the charities sell portions off for Christmas with the proceeds going back to them. 'Christmas can be a really difficult time for some people so if we can raise a bit of cash for someone then it is all worth it - but let's hope no one gets too tipsy.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Creation of chef Jon Fell of Sella Park Hotel, Calderbridge, Lake District .\nPudding also contains 6kg brown sugar, 2 kg mixed peel and 40 apples .\nPortions of giant cake sold off to raise money for local charities ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A flesh-eating plant that grew in Russia about 40 million years ago has been discovered by scientists. Its fossilised leaves, preserved in Baltic amber, are strewn with multi-cellular stalked glands and single cell hairs. The new species was dug out of a mine near Kaliningrad on the Baltic Sea and is believed to be related to the 'flypaper trap' plant Roridula, found in the southwestern Cape of South Africa. A flesh-eating plant that grew in Russia 40 million years ago has been discovered by scientists. Its fossilised leaves, preserved in Baltic amber, are strewn with multi-cellular stalked glands and single cell hairs . Roridula catches small prey - largely insects - with its leaves that are covered in an extremely sticky glue produced by the glands or tentacles. Like Roridula, the Russian plant's leaves show evidence of different sized tentacles with which it would have captured prey and smothered it in slime before releasing digestive enzymes. The tentacles, as well as the glands on the leaf surface, absorb the nutrients from the prey. Describing the discovery in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers believe the fossils, dating back to 35 to 47 million years ago during the Eocene. They could represent early members of Roridula's family called Roridulaceae. Pictured in A and B are the carnivorous leaf found preserved in Eocene Baltic amber. They look remarkabley similar to the leaves found in modern-day Roridula gorgonias (C and D) The tentacles, as well as the glands on the leaf surface, absorb the nutrients from the prey. Pictured is a close up view of the tentacles in amber. Scientists say this represent early members of Roridula's family called Roridulaceae. Dr Eva-Maria Sadowski, of Gottingen University in Germany, said it is believed to be the first case of carnivorous plant traps being fossilised. 'Amber - fossil tree resin - preserves organisms in microscopic fidelity and frequently fossils preserved in amber are otherwise absent in the entire fossil record,' she said. 'Plant remains however are rarely entrapped in amber, compared with the vast amount of insects and other animals. 'Our newly discovered fossils from Eocene Baltic amber are the only documented case of fossilized carnivorous plant traps and represent the first fossil evidence of the carnivorous plant family Roridulaceae, which is today a narrow endemic of South Africa.' Scientists successfully revived moss that has lay frozen under Antarctic ice for more than 1,500 years . Earlier this year, scientists successfully revived moss that has lay frozen under Antarctic ice for more than 1,500 years. The discovery shows, for the first time, that plant life has the ability to survive millennium spanning ice ages. Moss has previously been known to weather extreme conditions for up to 20 years and is an important player in the eco-systems of both the North and South Poles. The research was jointly carried out by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the University of Reading and involved sliced moss cores being taken from Antarctic permafrost and sprayed with distilled water by being kept in carefully monitored temperature and light conditions. After only a few weeks, the moss started to grow and carbon dating revealed that the plants were at least 1,530 years old. The results suggest the Roridulaceae's ancestors were spread more widely than thought. It also challenges previous ideas that the plant originated about 90 million years ago on the southern supercontinent Gondwana before Earth's landmass split into the pieces we see today. Dr Sadowski said living Roridula plants are very effective traps for all kinds of insects due to the sticky resinous trapping glue and the hierarchical organisation of the tentacles into functional units for effective prey capture. Like Roridula (pictured), the Russian plant's leaves show evidence of different sized tentacles with which it would have captured prey and smothered it in slime before releasing digestive enzymes . 'The longest tentacles make the first contact with the prey. Due to the high flexibility of these prominent tentacles the moving prey then gets stuck to the medium-sized tentacles which slow down the caught animal,' she said. 'Finally the smallest and stiffest tentacles immobilise the prey. As in modern Roridulaceae the leaf fossils have different size classes of tentacles that fulfil the functional roles for prey capture - entanglement, slow-down and immobilization - and comply with the requirements for a carnivorous nature. 'In addition the pore of the tentacle heads distinguishes the fossils from any other extant carnivorous plants with glandular adhesive traps such as sundews.' The new species was dug out of a mine near Kaliningrad on the Baltic Sea and is believed to be related to the 'flypaper trap' plant Roridula, found in the southwestern Cape of South Africa ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "New species was dug out of a mine near Kaliningrad on the Baltic Sea .\nFossilised leaves had multi-cellular stalked glands and single cell hairs .\nLeaves are covered in an extremely sticky glue produced by tentacles .\nIt may be related to the 'flypaper trap' plant Roridula in South Africa .\nSuggests Roridula's ancestors were spread more widely than thought ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Police in St Louis have made a third arrest in connection to Sunday's deadly hammer attack on a Bosnian immigrant, charging a 17-year-old as an adult in the slaying. The arrests of the youths - among them two black teens and one Hispanic - in the death of 32-year-old Zemir Begic came as city officials struggled to tamp down speculations that the killing of the Bosnian man may have been motivated by race or somehow related to the ongoing unrest in Ferguson. 'There is no evidence that this was a crime occasioned by the race or ethnicity of the victim,' St Louis Mayor Francis Slay said in a statement Monday. Scroll down for video . Killing: Police said that Zemir Begic was driving in Bevo Mill early Sunday morning when a group of juveniles surrounded his car and began banging on it, beating him when he stepped out . Targeted: Teens clashed with Begic after attacking his car, pictured. They then turned on him beating him to death . 'Speculation that this attack had anything to do with the Ferguson protests is absolutely unfounded. 'I don’t know what happened to them or to their families to lead these young people to commit such a horrific crime. It’s disturbing. We do not know their past. Their futures, though, will be as grim as the judicial system can make it,' the mayor said in the statement cited by the St Louis Post-Dispatch. Mayor Slay reiterated his position on the matter in a tweet sent out Monday afternoon, calling the killing an act of 'random and senseless violence.' Zemir Begic, 32, a South City resident of Bosnian descent, was driving home with his newlywed wife at around 1.15am when police say a group of teenagers approached his car and began vandalizing it. Begic emerged from his vehicle to try and stop them, at which point the teenagers allegedly attacked him with hammers, striking him in the head, face and abdomen. The motorist was taken to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries a short time later. His wife escaped unharmed after her husband reportedly shielded her from the attackers with his body. Suspect Robert Mitchell, 17, turned himself in Sunday night after two of his alleged accomplices, ages 15 and 16, were arrested by police, reported St Louis Post-Dispatch. The 17-year-old is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Detectives say they know the identity of the fourth suspect in the killing, but as of Monday evening that person has not been taken into custody. A motive in the killing has not been released, but Police Chief Sam Dotson said there's no indication Begic was targeted by the hammer-wielding youths because he was Bosnian. Police spokeswoman Schron Jackson said they believe Begic was simply in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Zemir Begic was heading home from a bar at 1.15am in St Louis when a group of teenagers surrounded his car and began banging on it. His wife of six months Arijana Mujkanovic (pictured) said: 'The last thing he did before he actually died was pull me out of the way and put himself in front of me, basically giving up his life for me' An angry crowd protest Begi's death as they insist he was killed because he was from Bosnia . The police have said they do not think the attack was racially motivated - but the crowd on Sunday disagreed . Anger: Members of the Bosnian community marched in anger at the killing on Sunday. Police have reassured residents the attack wasn't a hate crime but it has done little to appease outrage . The attack was not related to Ferguson protests taking place in the city, police say . The 32-year-old stepped out of the vehicle, only to be yelled at and set upon with hammers, striking him in the head, abdomen and face and leaving him fatally injured. He was unconscious when police arrived - he was taken to St Louis University Hospital, where he later died. His wife of six months, Arijana Mujkanovic, said: 'The last thing he did before he actually died was pull me out of the way and put himself in front of me, basically giving up his life for me.' 'That is out of anger because he doesn't deserve this and most of these people don't even know him,' she told KSDK. Suad Nuranjkovic, 49, said Begic was driving and he was in the passenger seat when a group of at least five teens started banging on the car. 'I was afraid that if one of them had a gun, they were going to shoot me, so I didn't know what to do,' Nuranjkovic said. He fled to a parking lot across the street. 'The picture is in my head, what I saw,' he said. 'I don't know why this is happening to Bosnians. We could go around and shoot people, too, but we just want peace.' A tribute to Begic put on a wall near where he was murdered at the weekend . He was taken to St Louis University Hospital, where he later died from his horrific injuries . Two males, ages 15 and 16, were taken into custody, followed by 17-year-old Robert Mitchell, who surrendered to homicide detectives overnight. A fourth suspect remains at large. The suspects are described as being a group of Hispanic and black males by the St Louis Post-Dispatch. The attack was not related to Ferguson protests taking place in the city, police say. On Sunday evening, members of the Bosnian community protested Bejic's death in Bevo Hill, and raised the possibility that Begic, who came to the US in 1996, had been killed because of he was Bosnian. Senseless: The attack was not related to Ferguson protests taking place in the city, police say . Crime lab officers cordon off the area where Begic was killed . 'There is no indication that the gentleman last night was targeted because he was Bosnian,'said Police Chief Sam Dotson . Police are now stepping up foot patrols in the area following Sunday night's attack . Tributes laid at the scene of Begic's death - investigators are still searching for a motive . The protesters, who numbered about 50, said another member of their community was murdered in 2013, when an armed robber killed Haris Gogic, 19, in his family's store. 'There is no indication that the gentleman last night was targeted because he was Bosnian,' Police Chief Sam Dotson told the crowd. 'There's no indication that they knew each other.' Seldin Dzananoic, 24, said he was accosted by a group of teens with hammers on the same street about an hour before Begic was attacked, but was able to fight them off with only minor injuries. 'I'm just lucky,' he said. 'God is on my side.' Fleeing violence: Begic's sister said the family immigrated to the United States while fleeing violence in Bosnia and never imagined Begic would be murdered in the US . The suspects are described as being a group of Hispanic and black males by the St Louis Post-Dispatch . Pictured: Begic with friends in a photo posted on Facebook . The family emigrated from Bosnia to the United States in 1996 and eventually settled in Waterloo, Iowa, said Begic's sister from her home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Pictured: Begic with friends in a photo posted on Facebook . Dotson said foot patrols would be stepped up in the area as well. According to his Facebook profile, Begic worked for a removals company. A GoFundMe page that had raised just shy of $5,000 will help cover the costs of Begic's funeral, which is set to be held in Iowa, Begic's sister Denisa said. The family emigrated from Bosnia to the United States in 1996 and settled in Utica, New York, before moving to Waterloo, Iowa, said Begic's sister from her home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 'He loved America,' she said. 'We come from Bosnia because we were getting killed and our homes and families were getting destroyed. Never in my life did I think he would get murdered.' Begic had lived in Arizona as well before moving to St Louis, and had married his wife only months before his murder. With a population estimated to be around 70,000, St Louis has the largest community of Bosnians outside of Bosnia-Herzegovina." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Zemir Begic, 32, was surrounded by a group of teens wielding hammers .\nThe juveniles struck his car before Begic stepped out and was beaten .\nHe suffered damage to his head, abdomen and face and was taken to St Louis University Hospital, where he later died .\nHis wife says he pulled her out the way so he would be beaten .\nSt Louis police detained three suspects aged 15, 16 and 17 - two of them black and one Hispanic .\nRobert Mitchell, 17, turned himself in Sunday and is being charged as adult with first-degree murder .\nMayor Francis Slay declared there is no evidence the victim's race or ethnicity played a role in the crime .\nPolice said Begic was not targeted for being Bosnian and did not say if there was a connection to unrest after Ferguson grand jury decision ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Have you ever wondered where Russians would go if we dropped nuclear bombs on them? Thanks to eye-opening pictures provided by Moscow construction worker Mikhail Bratza, we in the West can now see the grim 650-feet underground welcome that 2,700 Russian citizens would receive if nuclear war became reality. The only problem is that the bunker's power and water supplies would fail after just two days, leaving refugees with no choice but to venture into the nuclear wasteland their city would have become. Grim: The hall where residents would be greeted and have their details recorded . Safety first: A man demonstrates one of the bunker's radiation suits . Informative: Moscow police brief visitors on what to expect in case of nuclear attack . The life support system includes two-foot thick steel reinforced doors, diesel generators, water pumps, chemical and radiation proof suits, gas masks, post-nuclear transport and wooden bunks to sleep on. Other features of Moscow's Site 1 include enough non-radioactive water in the tanks for three-liters per person per day, food for three meals a day, automatic fire extinguishers, air-con, 75 toilets and bathroom capacity for 200 people to wash at any one time. Meanwhile, a gigantic, secret bunker that Albania's communist regime built underground decades ago to survive a nuclear attack by the Soviet Union or the United States has been opened to the public for the first time. On Saturday, Prime Minister Edi Rama led visitors, including Western ambassadors, on a tour of the never used 106-room, five-story bunker. 'We have opened today a thesaurus of the collective memory that presents thousands of pieces of the sad events and life' under communism,' Rama said, speaking at the bunker's 200-seat hall, which was to serve as the meeting place for parliament. Sturdy: Inside the blast doors that would protect residents from nuclear attack . Bleak: The nondescript entrance to Site 1 . First aid: Medics show the supplies they have to care for the sick and wounded . Taking no chances: Old-fashioned ambulances stand read for action . Bunker security guards display old-fashioned looking radiation detectors and gas masks . A bunker staff member demonstrates some of the bunker's protective gear . The bunker was built by the late communist dictator Enver Hoxha near Tirana, the capital, in the 1970s to prepare for a possible nuclear attack by 'American imperialism or Soviet social-imperialism.' Hoxha, whose regime built up to 700,000 bunkers of different sizes and tunnels all around the country, died in 1985. The communist regime was toppled in 1990. Rama said the bunker was opened ahead of Albania's World War II liberation day this month. The government plans to use it as a tourist attraction and an exhibition space for artists. On display before the bunker, which has been preserved by the military, stood a Soviet-produced Zim-12 luxury car, a gift to Hoxha from Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin. The bunker, 100-meters (330 feet) underground, houses a museum with pictures and items from World War II and the communist regime. The heavy cement and metal doors are so low that visitors have to bow down to pass through them. In the small, cold and smelly rooms one can see military equipment used by the communist regime, mainly received from the Soviet Union and China. Work on the bunker was completed in 1978, when Tirana broke ties with China. Albania had done that with the Soviets in 1962. Plan: The layout of the bunker is displayed on the wall ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Moscow's Site 1 nuclear bunker has two-foot-thick steel reinforced doors .\nAlso has diesel generators, water pumps and radiation proof suits .\nThere are 75 toilets and bathroom capacity for 200 people to wash at once ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A father whose 14-year-old daughter was killed by a stray bullet fired during a drive-by shooting has made an emotional plea for any information about her murderer. Jason Stille said his daughter Railena Rhodes was sleeping inside her mother's home in Moore, Oklahoma early on Saturday morning when a bullet struck her in the neck. 'You took the life of a 14-year-old girl,' Stille said to the killer, KOCO reported. 'She had her whole life. It's stupid. I mean, you destroyed an entire family. Scroll down for video . Gunned down: Railena Rhodes (pictured left and right), known as Rosemarie to her friends, died on Saturday morning after she was struck in the neck by a stray bullet that hit her mother's Oklahoma home . 'If anybody knows anything about it, tell us, tell somebody. This was an innocent person. This person was taken for no reason. This family needs closure. We can't have closure unless they're caught.' Police said that Railena - known as Rosemarie to her friends - was asleep in a bedroom at her mother's home while a dozen people gathered at a party downstairs. But one of Railena's friends, Destiny Abshure, told KOCO that Railena was actually awake and was about to intervene in an argument her brother was having when bullets were fired at the house. 'She was holding her throat, just gasping for air and she just fell and hit the ground,' Abshure said. 'I seen the hole in her throat when she went down.' Sadness: She is pictured with her father, Jason Stille, who has appealed for information on her killer . Speaking out: Mr Stille, pictured left with his wife during a Skype call with KOCO, said that his family desperately needs closure and called upon anyone with any information to step forward . Her brother then entered the room and 'started freaking out', Abshure said. Police arrived at the home shortly before 4am on Saturday and found the teenager killed. Bullets had been shot through walls and windows, according to reports. Authorities told Newson6 that Railena lived with her grandmother but was at her mother's home for a visit. Witnesses gave police a description of a car that was seen leaving and authorities caught up with it and questioned the people inside, but no arrests have yet been made. Scene: There was a small party at the home when bullets ripped through the walls and windows . Friends expressed their disbelief that Railena had been taken so suddenly. 'She makes me laugh,' her best friend Savanah Miller said. 'I still don't believe it happened... Of all the people there, why did it have to be her?' Anyone with information on the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 405-793-5160. See below for video ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Railena Rhodes was at her mother's home in Moore, Oklahoma on Saturday morning when she was shot in the neck by a stray bullet .\nPolice have not made any arrests but believe the shots were fired from a car .\nHer dad Jason Stille made an emotional plea for any information on the killer ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Buckingham Palace has defended a photo which appeared to show Prince Edward aiming a shotgun over the head of his six-year-old son. In the image James, Viscount Severn, appears to be standing a few feet away and in front of his father as he takes aim at a pheasant on the Sandringham Estate. However the Palace said that the perspective of the photograph makes it look like Viscount Severn was standing almost directly in front of his father as he aimed his gun, when he was actually to his side and perfectly safe. Scroll down for video . Buckingham Palace said a photo which appeared to show Prince Edward aiming a shotgun directly over his son's head was misleading and the six-year-old was actually to the side of his father and perfectly safe . The picture led to criticism being levelled at the Earl of Wessex this weekend as experts warned of the dangers of having children standing in front of someone shooting. Best practice dictates young people on a shooting expedition should stand behind those taking aim. A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said they always kept to strict safety standards on the estate and that the Prince would never have put his young son in a dangerous position. He said: 'In the image shown the perspective is very misleading. 'At no time during the shoot was Viscount Severn directly in front of The Earl of Wessex. As always during any sporting event on the Estate the highest safety standards were adhered to. 'Any suggestion that The Earl would risk his son's welfare in any way is simply untrue.' The photo was taken while Edward, the Earl of Wessex, was aiming at a pheasant during a shoot on the Queen’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk on Saturday morning. The Earl and his son are seen looking into the distance before he raises the shotgun. Prince Edward was with his son at the Queen's Sandringham Estate on Saturday for the shooting expedition . A witness said he swung his gun from left to right as the bird rose from a maize field. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation supported the view of the palace and said the photo had made it appear like Viscount Severn was standing directly in front of the gun, when in fact he was more likely to have been to his side. They also pointed to the safety precautions taken by the Earl of Wessex in giving his son ear defenders to wear and said they did not believe the 50-year-old would have taken an unsafe shot. Mike Yardley, a leading shooting instructor, said children should never be in front of someone shooting. He said sometimes a dog would be in front, but not a person. He said: ‘You should never have children in front of you because the problem with children is they run around. It’s not something I would allow.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Prince Edward was pictured apparently aiming shotgun over son's head .\nBut Buckingham Palace said James, Viscount Severn, was not in danger .\nThey claim perspective of photo at Sandringham Estate is misleading .\nPalace said 'at no time' was six-year-old in front of the 12-bore shotgun .\nThey said instead Viscount Severn was to the side of the Earl of Wessex ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "If you thought your father was embarrassing, get ready to see 'dad dancing' taken to a whole new level. The video appears to show The Christmas Jumpers on the dancefloor at a school talent show. All decked out in fetching festive jumpers, the middle-aged dance crew confidently take their positions on stage for what we can only assume will be an embarrassing performance. But when the dubstep remix of The Nutcracker's classic Dance Of the Sugar Plum Fairy kicks in, it's clear that these fathers know how to move. Scroll down for video . The Christmas Jumpers, a professional dance crew, perform some impressive moves to the remix of The Nutcracker's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the clever viral video released by Sainsbury's . The unexpected performance shows some moves that even Britain's Got Talent's dance group Diversity would be proud of . Launching into an expertly choreographed routine that even Britain's Got Talent's dance group Diversity would be proud of, the dancers bust out some high energy, break dance moves to the crowd's delight. The stunt is a clever viral video for Sainsbury's who revealed the group are actually professional dancers wearing jumpers from the supermarket's Tu range. The lighthearted and funny video is in sharp contrast to Sainsbury's controversial Christmas television advert which first aired last month. The advert, which features soldiers in the trenches during World War I over Christmas, had split public opinion with some saying calling it a moving tribute 100th anniversary of WWI, while others had criticsed it as a cynical way for a big business to advertise itself. The light-hearted theme is contrast with their Christmas television advert which featured soldier in the trenches during World War I . The video is the latest viral content by Sainsbury's to promote their Christmas jumper range at Tu clothing ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Video appears to show five middle-aged dancers in a school talent show .\nThe troupe take to the stage all dressed in fetching Christmas jumpers .\nTo reveal impressive moves to remixed Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy .\nThe viral video is the latest advert by Sainsbury's to promote its Tu range ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "AC/DC's Malcolm Young had to rehearse songs he had played for 30 years everyday before doing a show, just so he could remember them. Lead guitarist Angus Young noticed there was something wrong with his brother during their Black Ice World Tour six years ago when he really struggled with his worsening dementia. He told the ABC's 7:30 report his brother's illness was noticeable when they were writing songs together. Scroll down for video . Angus Young (pictured right) told the ABC's 7:30 report his brother Malcolm's illness was noticeable when they were writing songs together . AC/DC's Malcolm Young (pictured) had to rehearse songs he had played for 30 years everyday before doing a show, just so he could remember them due to his illness, dementia . Despite retiring in September due to his dementia, Malcolm Young wanted the band to continue 'making music' Malcolm Young (pictured left) wanted his band members to 'keep making music' after he left the band in September due to dealing with illness dementia . 'Malcolm was always very organised and it was very strange for the first time I had seen him disorganised, being confused about a lot of things so that's when it hit me that something was not right,' said Angus. While Angus spoke to Malcolm, telling him he didn't need to continue if he didn't feel up to it, Malcolm was determined to carry on. It was in September Malcolm finally retired from the band when he couldn't remember the songs anymore. 'Mal kept up right up until he couldn't do it no more,' Angus told the 7:30 report. 'It was a strange feeling because your work mate, you worked with for the last, for me 35 years wasn't there anymore,' said lead singer Brian Johnson. Singer Brian Johnson and guitarist Angus Young perform in concert during their 'Black Ice World Tour' Malcolm Young (pictured) had to make the decision to retire in September when he couldn't remember the song anymore, due to dementia . 'We always collaborated and bounced off each other,' said Angus of his brother Malcolm . The decision had to be made as to whether the band should keep going and Johnson claims it was really a decision for Angus, who was one part of a sibling team who created 'these riffs that nobody else made'. 'We always collaborated and bounced off each other,' said Angus. The pair masterminded the massive hit 'Highway to Hell' which Angus says sprung on him one day, the name of the song coming after a cigarette and a trip to the toilet. It was essentially Malcolm who decided the band's fate and insisted the band 'keep making music' but they were able to keep it in the family when they hired Stevie Young, the pair's nephew, to replace him. It was essentially Malcolm who decided the band's fate and insisted the band 'keep making music' but they were able to keep it in the family when they hired Stevie Young, the pair's nephew, to replace him . Lead singer Brian Johnson (pictured left) and lead guitarist Angus Young (pictured right) said AC/DC carried on because Malcolm said he wanted to band to 'keep making music' He had played with the band before, on a tour in 1988. It was then AC/DC stayed together and put out their next album - their first without Malcolm - entitled Rock Or Bust. Malcolm Young is now in a special care home in Sydney." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young noticed there was 'something wrong' with his brother Malcolm when making the Black Ice album .\nHe said it became noticeable when Malcolm, who was usually organised, was confused about a lot of things .\nIn September Malcolm retired from the band when he couldn't remember the songs anymore .\nHe urged the band to 'keep making music' and carry on ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "From the puritanical Victorian standards of beauty in 1910, to the eclectic styles of today, a fascinating new time-lapse video documents how hairstyles have changed over the past century. The video, masterminded by the team at Cut Video, shows how beauty has evolved over 100 years in just one minute. Beginning in 1910, the model showcases the elegant yet conservative curls seen on the Crawley women in Downton Abbey. Scroll down for video . Then and now: Beginning in 1910 and finishing in 2010, a new video shows how hairstyles have evolved . The film swiftly moves through to 1920, also known as the Roaring Twenties, and depicts the popular bobbed haircut - a symbol of women's increasing freedom. The look was inspired by glamorous film stars such as Louise Brooks, and make-up was worn heavy. Next up is the 1930s and 1940s - eras that took cues from Hollywood starlets such as Bette Davis and Rita Hayworth. Curls were big news during these decades, which is reflected in the video, and it shows them loose, pinned and, above all, in abundance. Early days: Beginning in 1910, the model showcases the elegant curls seen in Downton Abbey . Bouncy bouffant: The Roaring Twenties were depicted through the popular bobbed haircut . Sophisticated: The video shows the 1930s, left, and 1940s, right - eras that took cues from Hollywood stars . Glamorous: The 1950s were all about immaculate hair via beautifully curled bouffants, as seen in the video . The video then moves on to 1950s. Following the end of the Second World War, women became increasingly glamorous and immaculate. They embraced traditional, conservative values of beauty and with it came beautifully curled bouffants, and the iconic 'doe eye' created with heavy eyeliner and bright lips. The 1960s, as proven in the video, were all about the apologetically voluminous beehive. The look was created in 1954 by Chicago-based hairdresser Margaret Vinci Heldt who was asked by the editors of a glossy magazine to conjure up a style to reflect the next decade - it became a sartorial hit. Next up came the 1970s - and a social revolution. Indeed, hair reflected this and was worn long, flowing and free. Popularised by the likes of Farrah Fawcett, it was all about loose curls. Beehive babes: The 1960s were all about the voluminous beehive masterminded by Margaret Vinci Heldt . Thanks to the social revolution of the 1970s, hair was worn long, flowing and free a la Farrah Fawcett . As for 1980, as seen in the video, hair got bigger and bigger and women took inspiration from Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, who crimped their hair and wore it in a side ponytail. Make-up was colourful and clashing and hairspray was a girl's best friend. As the footage ventures into 1990, it's clear that Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel in Friends was hugely influential. Hair was long, sleek and framed the face; choppy layers were all the rage. So popular was this look that it was recently named the most iconic hairstyle ever. The millennium hairstyle didn't change hugely and sleek hair was still big news. The final look in the video is 2010 and showcases bouncy, loose curls reminiscent of Kim Kardashian - the model is even taking a selfie using her mobile phone. Jordan from Hershesons said of the video: 'The time lapse shows a real move from hair that is contrived; you need an arsenal of products and tools for hair that is stiff and untouchable. 'Nowadays, hair has gone on a journey to be more organic, natural. Far more ‘get up and go’ achievable beauty, hair you want to run your hands through. 'The most popular requests we get are for ‘undone’ styles. People want ‘Cool Girl’ hair that looks a little bit naughty.' Wacky: In 1980 hair got bigger and bigger and women took inspiration from Madonna and Cyndi Lauper . Sleek and chic: The 1990s and 2000 were fairly bland in terms of hair experimentation. Women wore their locks sleek and choppy layers were favoured . Selfie nation: Hair as we know it today is worn effortlessly curled and the final shot in the video, right, is perhaps a nod to selfie-obsessed celebrities of today such as Kim Kardashian . nice’n easy colour Advisor Jonathan Long comments on the hair colour trends through the decades: . 1930s: . “In the 1930’s with the already vibrant Art Noveau, and the more recent Art Deco trends spreading across Europe and America, hair became more graphic and bold. The look was short, jaw length hair, with strong shape. Long hair tended to be pin curled at the front to resemble jaw length hair and kept small and tight in a chignon style at the back. Colours were bold, single applications of primary colours; the purest tone. If it was blonde it was the cleanest, purest platinum possible and if it was dark it was deep and strong to give strength and density to the shape.” 1940s: . “In the 1940’s, even in the midst of war with clothing and fabric rationing, people took great pride in their hair. The updos of the 30’s continued but hair naturally became longer and darker giving way to beautiful deep rich dark tones which would be set on pin curls then brushed through to create that classic wave of the 40’s. Raven haired beauties like style icon Ava Gardener epitomised the 40’s and took the lime light with beautiful blondes like Veronica Lake becoming more rarely seen on screen.” 1950s: . “With the constraints of war at an end, glamour became popular and women wanted to create a hair look that implied ‘domestic goddess’. Women looked to the glamour of Marilyn Monroe and the decade's other big Hollywood screen vamps and sirens for inspiration. Intense red coloured lips and platinum blonde hair became popular, highlighting a pale complexion.” 1960s: . “Women were moving into the workplace and wanted a more manageable and achievable day-time look. Hair colour was kept simple, with the emphasis on natural, healthy-looking colour like nice’n easy Sunkissed. Blonde was still the key colour but a more natural darker blonde with highlights, made famous by Ursula Andress and Bridget Bardot. Darker hair was often given highlights and the sun-kissed look by soaking strands of hair in lemon juice and sitting in the sun.” 1970s: . “At the beginning of the 1970’s a dark natural blonde look remained popular, inspired by Farrah Fawcett from the cult series 'Charlies Angels'. Hair was all about manes of free-falling curls, soft partings and long fringes completed by bronzed skin. However by the end of the era with the 'Punk' movement, women like Toyah Wilcox started to experiment with hair colour. For the first time we saw vivid primary or fluorescent hair colours emerging.” 1980s: . “Women were opting for intense strong colour to compliment 'power dressing'. Rich brunettes and strong blondes were all the rage, inspired by Dynasty characters' Krystle Carrington (Linda Evans) and Alexis (Joan Collins). On the other hand, the rebellious streak that started with punk continued with women led by Madonna wanting an ever-changing hair colour to go with their unconventional, eccentric clothing.” 1990s and 2000s: . “During the 1990’s and naughties, the whole world went back to blonde all over again! Each season we see the emergence of new hair colour trends, but our love of blondes remains constant throughout. Multi-toned inspired highlights, which can be achieved at home with nice’n easy Sunkissed, or an all over blonde – any shade of blonde in fact, even previously brunette models and film stars turned blonde.” 2010s: . “With all of the resources available to us today in the 2010s, blonde is still the desired hair colour of choice. The blondes of today are much easier going and less high maintenance. Multi-tonal, sun kissed, sandy blondes have replaced the all over block colours of previous years, allowing for that organic look and feel. We are entering into an era of huge change in hair colour and the way that people perceive hair colour. In the 2010s it should be a part of you not something extra added. With the likes of Scarlett Johansson opting to 'dress it down' instead of 'up' with her tousled sandy, sun kissed locks at this year’s Oscars showing her real natural beauty, you can definitely see the change we are heading for!”" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Video documents changing hairstyles from 1910 to today .\nShows hair inspired by Madonna, Farrah Fawcett and Kim Kardashian .\nReveals styles from 20s bob, Hollwood curls in the 40s and the 60s beehive ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "They recently enjoyed their second wedding anniversary, and now there could be another celebration on the cards. Sources have claimed that Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are preparing to welcome their first child into the world. Speaking to Us Weekly, an insider said: 'Right now they are just enjoying the news for themselves. They just want a happy baby.' Scroll down for video . Tum-thing to tell us? Sources have claimed that Jessica Biel - pictured with what appears to be a baby bump in October - and Justin Timberlake are preparing to welcome their first child into the world . The actress sparked rumours that she is pregnant after stepping out in late October revealing what appeared to be a baby bump. The 32-year-old actress was pictured on October 22 as she went shopping with a pal at the American Party Store on Vine in West Hollywood. Making sure not to do any heavy lifting, Jessica's business partner and stylist Estee Stanley instead carried a huge disco mirror ball for the star as they left the store together. Wearing a pair of tight-fitting jeans and a chunky knitted scarf, Jessica's unbuttoned shirt revealed a mystery bump as she headed home. MailOnline has reached out to a representative for the actress who has so far been unavailable for comment. Happy news? Jessica and Justin recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary, and by the looks of it there is another celebration on the cards . Expecting? Speculation grew when the brunette beauty was pictured out in Los Angeles in October with her unbuttoned shirt seeming to reveal a small pregnancy bump . Speculation grew even more when the brunette beauty and her husband were pictured enjoying a hike in the foothills above Los Angeles on October 24. Jessica was comfortably clad in stretchy black leggings and a loose-fitting black tank top that spilled over what appeared to be a baby bump. In August it was claimed that the couple have been trying for a baby as a source said: 'They've been trying to conceive for a couple of months now, and she told Justin she's going to see a fertility expert. 'She has no problem using technology, if that's what it will take to have a baby and stick this marriage out.' Mystery bump: The 32-year-old actress was pictured revaeon October 22 as she went shopping with a pal at the American Party Store on Vine in West Hollywood . No heavy lifting? Making sure not to do any heavy lifting, Jessica's business partner and stylist Estee Stanley instead carried a huge disco mirror ball for the star as they left the store together . Justin fuelled pregnancy rumours last week when the 33-year-old singer attended the amfAR Gala in Los Angeles without the brunette beauty. What's more, Jessica's friend Ariel Foxman sparked further speculation his pal is expecting when the InStyle editor posted a Throwback Thursday picture on Instagram last week congratulating the star on her pregnancy. He tweeted: 'Congrats @jessicabiel on your impending motherhood… Looking forward to the red carpet maternity style pic to come #tbt. (sic)'. Jessica and Justin, 33, have certainly been open about their plans to start a family together. Motherhood on her mind: Late last year the actress confirmed they would be having children 'at some point' after getting broody on the set of her movie The Truth About Emanuel . Late last year the actress confirmed they would be having children 'at some point' after getting broody on the set of her movie The Truth About Emanuel. Talking to E! about the role and getting the maternal instinct, she said: 'I think to make this person, this character, work without being some ridiculous, crazy performance, is to really believe in what she's doing and believe that that is her truth, that baby is her baby and that's what it is . 'And so the nurturing element of being a mother, that is really what I tapped into. Because it's like, the best villain really believes what they're doing. It's the same idea. This woman, that's just her truth, her reality.' Well it's big, and it's round: There was no doubt that Jessica had purchased a huge mirrorball . Something to celebrate? Jessica was seen leaving The American Party Store on Vine, in West Hollywood . Someone's missing: Justin fuelled pregnancy rumours last week when the 33-year-old singer attended the amfAR Gala in Los Angeles without his wife . When asked about when she would be starting a family, she said: 'I don't know. I'm not quite sure about sooner or later, but definitely at some point.' Meanwhile in 2013, Justin said of starting a family: 'I'm not against the idea at all, but I think I still have some time ahead of me. Let's leave it to fate.' He added to OK! Magazine: 'Life didn't change overnight. Marriage, family - it's all part of the normal steps you take when you reach your thirties. Ready for fatherhood? Last month, Justin posed with this koala named April at a zoo in Australia . 'She's brought me stability and an inner force. The most important thing for me is that we're able to communicate so well and talk about absolutely everything. 'It's beautiful to have that kind of closeness and understanding.' Justin has recently been taking his The 20/20 Experience World Tour to Australia and New Zealand. The singer will play his final date of the tour in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Justin and Jessica started dating in 2007 before getting engaged in December 2011 - five months after a brief split. They married in Italy in a lavish ceremony in October 2012. Life on tour: Jessica - seen here at LAX in March - has been joining Justin at a few of his tour dates, on his The 20/20 Experience World Tour ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sources have claimed that Jessica Biel is pregnant with her first child .\nThe actress sparked rumours that she is expecting after stepping out in late October revealing what appeared to be a baby bump .\nHer husband, Justin Timberlake, fuelled speculation last week when he attended the amfAR Gala in Los Angeles without the starlet .\nJessica's friend Ariel Foxman sparked further speculation by posting a Throwback Thursday picture on Instagram last week congratulating the star on her pregnancy ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A chef at a ritzy eatery in Brooklyn is accused of serving the worst meat to Asian patrons and demanding they were not seated near him. A lawsuit alleges that César Ramirez of Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare ordered his staff to abide by his preferences and became angry if they did not. 'When a large piece of meat was cut into many pieces for the guests, Defendant Ramirez instructed Ms. Howard to give the worst pieces of meat to the 's**t people,' i.e. Asian people, and to Upper West Siders,' the suit states. A lawsuit alleges that César Ramirez (pictured) of Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare served the worst meat to Asian patrons as he saved the best cuts for people he preferred . The three-Michelin-star eatery, which accommodates 18 diners, charges a flat $255 per person plus a $50 'service charge' for each patron, reports the New York Post. Ex-server Emi Howard, who is Asian, alleges in the suit Ramirez told his staff not to place Asian customers too close to him in his section of the restaurant. 'On one occasion, Ms. Howard 'violated' Defendant Ramirez's discriminatory rule by seating Asian individuals close to his spot at the center of kitchen counter,' the suit states. 'In response, Defendant Ramirez subjected Ms. Howard to a wild verbal tirade.' 'Mr. Ramirez from then on took control of the seating, so that he could ensure that no Asians be sat next to his place.' The three-Michelin-star eatery which accommodates 18 diners, charges a flat $255 per person plus a $50 'service charge' for each patron . Howard and four other former employees who were sacked, also accuse Ramirez and owner Moe Issa of cutting them out of tips and withholding overtime pay. Howard and fellow axed staffers Kyle McMahon, Loren Mash and Santos Hernandez are seeking unspecified back pay and damages. In a 2010 interview with Serious Eats: 'There are only a couple of feet between me and the customer, so I can't lie about the quality of the food or give them something inferior, like some restaurants do. 'There is an intimacy that Brooklyn Fare provides, but this is my kitchen, and I want to do it my way.' Brooklyn Fare owner Moe Issa has said in an email statement to The Daily Meal: 'At Brooklyn Fare, we pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff who hail from around the globe, and we welcome everyone who comes through our doors with open arms, be it a guest, vendor, or employee, regardless of their creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or nationality. We pay all of our staff fair wages for their hours worked as well as gratuity in accordance to the law.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A lawsuit alleges that César Ramirez of Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare ordered his staff to abide by his preferences .\nThe three-Michelin-star eatery charges a flat $255 per person .\nRamirez accused of telling staff not to place Asian customers close to him .\nHe is also accused of disliking Manhattan's 'Upper West Siders'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Hacker group Anonymous took down at least two official websites in Florida making good on threats after a city banned feeding the homeless. In a video claimed to be posted by Anonymous on Monday, an unidentified person wearing a mask and speaking with a digitally-altered voice threatened to crash the sites if the city of Fort Lauderdale didn't lift bans on panhandling at intersections, sleeping in public downtown and feeding the homeless. The sites FortLauderdale.gov and FLPD.gov were offline for several hours on Monday but back up later that evening. Scroll down for video . Hacker group Anonymous on Monday threatened to take down official Fort Lauderdale city websites following a ban on feeding the homeless . Both Fort Lauderdale's main city website (pictured) and that of the police department were down for several hours on Monday following threats from hacker group Anonymous . World War II veteran, 90-year-old Arnold Abbott (pictured) was cited on November 5 along with two pastors for feeding the homeless in a Fort Lauderdale park . The denial of service attack created a web traffic jam forcing the city to shut down the sites as a precaution. The Sun Sentinel reported that no critical services were affected, but people were unable to pay utility bills or find other government information. City Manager Lee Feldman said that officials were discussing the issue. Fort Lauderdale drew national attention last month after police cited 90-year-old Arnold Abbott and two pastors for feeding homeless people at Fort Lauderdale Beach. Abbott, a World War II veteran, and others served a four-course meal by the beach as a crowd of nearly 100 mostly homeless and volunteers cheered their arrival. Despite being charged with violating the new law by feeding the homeless, Abbott said he's not deterred and even went back out to serve more food at a public park. Abbott, affectionately known as 'Chef Arnold,' has several programs, including a culinary school to train the homeless and help find them jobs in local kitchens. He and two South Florida ministers face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. Known locally as 'Chef Arnold', Abbot runs several programs to feed and help the homeless including a culinary school to train them to find jobs in local kitchens . The faceoff in Fort Lauderdale over the ordinance restricting public feeding of the homeless has pitted those with compassionate aims against residents and businesses trying to protect their neighborhoods. Fort Lauderdale is the latest U.S. city to pass restrictions on feeding homeless people in public places. Advocates for the homeless say the cities are fighting to control increasing homeless populations but that simply passing ordinances doesn't work because they don't address the root causes. In the past two years, more than 30 cities have tried to introduce laws similar to Fort Lauderdale's, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless. Harsh winters have driven many homeless people south to states such as Florida. Mayor Jack Seiler said he thinks Abbott and pastors Dwayne Black and Mark Sims have good intentions, but the city can't discriminate in enforcing the law. He said it was passed to ensure that public places are open to everyone. He also stressed that the city was working with local charities to help serve the homeless through indoor feedings and programs that get them medical care and long-term help. 'The parks have just been overrun and were inaccessible to locals and businesses,' Seiler said. After several hours both affected websites were once again up and running following the denial of service attack which forced the city to shut them down as a precaution . The issue of feeding the homeless has cropped up multiple times during Mr Abbot's long life. Abbott fought a similar ordinance in court 15 years ago and said he's prepared to mount another legal challenge. In 1999 he sued the City of Fort Lauderdale after he was banned from feeding the homeless on the beach. A court ruled that such a law was against the Constitution. Other cities are conducting routine homeless sweeps while some have launched anti-panhandling campaigns, according to the coalition. And many laws continue to target public feedings. In Houston, groups need written consent to feed the homeless in public, or they face a $2,000 fine. Organizations in Columbia, South Carolina, must pay $150 for a permit more than two weeks in advance to feed the homeless in city parks. In Orlando, an ordinance requires groups to get a permit to feed 25 or more people in parks in a downtown district. Groups are limited to two permits per year for each park. Since then, numerous activists have been arrested for violating the law. Fort Lauderdale's new law requires groups to be at least 500 feet away from residential properties and food sites are restricted to one per city block, but charities have criticized the rules as forms of implementing social cleansing. Similar laws are being looked at by other cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, and Philadelphia." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hacker group Anonymous took down two city websites in Fort Lauderdale in response to a ban on feeding the homeless .\nFortLauderdale.gov and FLPD.gov were offline for several hours on Monday but back up later that evening .\nFort Lauderdale drew national attention last month after police cited 90-year-old Arnold Abbott for feeding homeless people .\nOrlando and Houston have similar laws, and other cities may enforce bans ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An unlikely alliance of left-leaning human rights activists, right-wing conservatives and church leaders has been forged to try and save the life of a mentally ill convicted killer slated for execution this week. Attorneys representing Scott Panetti asked the US Supreme Court Monday to halt his lethal injection scheduled for Wednesday saying he is too delusional for execution. Panetti, 56, is set to be put to death for the 1992 shooting deaths of his estranged wife's parents at their home in Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country. Condemnded: Texas death row inmate Scott Panetti's execution is set for December 3 but his attorneys want the death date withdrawn or at least delayed to allow for a new round of psychological testing to determine if he's competent to be executed . There was 'no doubt' Panetti was severely mentally ill 'before, during and after the crime for which he has been sentenced to death,' attorneys Gregory Wiercioch and Kathryn Kase told the justices. 'And Mr. Panetti's mental state has further deteriorated since his last evaluation in 2007.' The long list of those who are opposed to Mr Panetti's execution includes more than 50 Evangelical Christian leaders, seven Methodist bishops, 10 Texas state lawmakers and former libertarian presidential candidate and Republican Congressman Ron Paul, reported The Independent. Last month, Paul wrote a letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry asking him to grant Panetti clemency. Perry's gubernatorial predecessor Mark White, a Democrat, has gone on record calling Panetti's capital murder trial a 'sham.' Nearly 100,000 people from all walks of life have signed an online petition on Change.org asking to spare Panetti's life. Even his ex-wife, Sonja, whose parents the inmate shot dead in front of her in 1992, has declared that she believes he is too mentally ill to be put to death. Scott Panetti's case has something for everyone: libertarians oppose the death penalty because they do not trust the government; fiscal conservatives believe that executing an inmate costs more than imprisoning him for life, and religious conservatives reject capital punishment as a pro-life matter. Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic staffer-turned anti-abortion activist, wrote in a recent Dallas Morning News op-ed that opposing Panetti's execution is consistent with the key principles of the pro-life movement. 'A fundamental tenet of the pro-life ethic is that all life has value and we are called to protect it, especially in its most vulnerable forms. A culture of life recognizes the value of those who are vulnerable and prioritizes safeguarding them,' she wrote. Horrific crime: Panetti, at right on a horse with his wife and child, murdered his in-laws as his wife and daughter were splattered with their blood in 1992 . Panetti, a Hayward, Wisconsin, native, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1978 and had been hospitalized more than a dozen times for treatment in the decade before killing Joe and Amanda Alvarado. Attorneys said the double homicide was the result of a 'psychotic break' Panetti had suffered. His wife was living with her parents and a week earlier had obtained a court order to keep Panetti away. His wife and 3-year-old daughter, were sprayed with blood when Panetti shot his in-laws. They were held hostage until he surrendered after a lengthy standoff with police. He blamed it all on 'Sarge,' one of his multiple personalities. Justices in 2002 prohibited the execution of people who are mentally impaired, deciding it violated the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. But they have allowed capital punishment for mentally ill prisoners as long as the inmate has a factual and rational understanding of why he's being put to death. The 'rational understanding' provision was added by the Supreme Court in a 2007 ruling on an appeal from Panetti. Records indicate his case has gone to the Supreme Court at least five times since his 1995 conviction and sentence. Too sick to die: Panetti's lawyers say he is too severely mentally ill to be executed . 'Imposition of the death penalty on people with severe mental illness, as with people with intellectual disability, does not serve the two goals of deterrence and retribution because of their reduced moral culpability,' Panetti's lawyers argued to the high court Monday. Another appeal for Panetti pending before a federal appeals court seeks an execution delay for additional competency evaluations. While his medical records contain indications of mental illness, they 'strongly indicate rational awareness of his impending execution and the reason for it,' Ellen Stewart-Klein, an assistant Texas attorney general, told the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. 'Panetti's mental status has at best been severely exaggerated by his counsel,' she said. Also Monday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles refused a petition from Panetti's lawyers to delay his execution for 180 days or recommend to Republican Governor Rick Perry that Panetti's death sentence be commuted to life, board spokesman Raymond Estrada said. At his trial, Panetti 'wore the garish costume of a dime-store cowboy as he represented himself' and 'engaged in bizarre, incoherent and frightening behavior,' his attorneys said. His trial judge ruled he could be his own lawyer and appointed a standby attorney whom Panetti never consulted except to call as a witness during the trial's punishment phase. Panetti, pictured left as a boy, had moved to Texas with his parents in the 1970s. The one-time Navyman (right) worked as a ranch hand — his occupation on prison documents is listed as blacksmith . Bible thumping: Panetti already had a history of mental problems before the shooting, recording 14 hospital stays over 11 years. He's seen here with his brother . Delusional? Attorneys contend Panetti is so delusional that he can't understand why he was convicted and condemned. Here, he's pictured with his mother and father . At one point, the defendant even tried to subpoena Jesus Christ and assassinated President John F. Kennedy as witnesses. He insisted only an insane person could prove insanity. I just wanted to see my wife,' Panetti, in a taped statement played at his capital murder trial, explained why he went to the home armed with a rifle, a sawed-off shotgun and three knives and dressed in camouflage clothing. 'I put on my combat stuff so if I was cornered, I wanted to have my equipment. It was like I wasn't even in control, like someone else was pushing me.' No court has ruled Panetti was or is incompetent or insane. He has told lawyers his scheduled punishment was part of a satanic conspiracy to prevent him from preaching the gospel." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scott Panetti's execution is scheduled for December 3, but his defense team seeks to delay it .\nPanetti, 56, was sentenced to death by lethal injection for killing his mother- and father-in-law in 1992 .\nHis lawyers say he is too severely mentally ill to be put to death .\nSupreme Court allows capital punishment for mentally ill prisoners as long as the inmate understands why he's being executed .\nPanetti was his own attorney in capital murder trial, wore cowboy getup to court and tried to subpoena Jesus and JFK ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The BBC pays 11 of its most senior bosses twice as much as the Prime Minister, it emerged yesterday. A further 80 executives take home more than David Cameron’s £142,500-a-year salary. When many of the corporation’s staff have seen annual pay rises of little more than 1 per cent, the 91 bosses are taking home a combined £19million a year including bonuses. MPs said the figures would make hard-pressed families question the licence fee especially when programmes are facing the axe. Scroll down for video . BBC director general Lord Hall, pictured, earns £450,000-a-year, according to recently published information . BBC head of radio, Helen Boaden, pictured, is paid £352,900, while Charlotte Moore, right, is on £240,000 . Top earners include Director-General Lord Hall, who earns £450,000, Anne Bulford, managing director of finance and operations, who is paid £395,000, and Peter Salmon, Director of England, who takes home £375,000. The figures do not cover on-air stars, 39 of whom are paid more than £250,000 a year. Managing director for finance and operations, Anne Bulford, pictured, earns £395,000-a-year . These include Graham Norton, who is reportedly paid £2.6million for presenting his BBC1 and Radio2 shows, and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, who is said to take home as much as £2million. Even Paul Hollywood is paid a better wage than the Prime Minister, earning £300,000 for his work on The Great British Bake Off and its various spin-offs. Tory MP Philip Davies said: ‘The BBC has recently said they have cut their senior management to the bone and there are no more savings to be made there but it’s only at the BBC where you could cut senior management to the bone and end up with more people paid more than the Prime Minister than before you started. ‘It’s just extraordinary and goes to show how much fat there is. ‘What the BBC should do is be cutting out all of these managers, most of who if they disappeared no one would notice, and start delivering some value for money to the licence fee payer.’ Angie Bray, a Tory member of the Commons culture committee alongside Mr Davies, said: ‘It will be difficult for the BBC to continue to feel loved by the public if it continues to put licence payers’ money on salaries rather than on what people want them to spend the money on, which is good programming. ‘It does make it difficult for everybody to go on justifying this kind of funding if it’s just disappearing into managers’ pockets.’ The number of BBC staff earning the entry level pay grade fell by nearly 3,000 between June 1995 and this year. Those in the top pay grade increased by almost 100, from 328 to 426 over the same timespan. An efficiency report published last week said the BBC has made savings of £1.1billion and would save a further £400million annually by 2016/17. Prime Minister David Cameron, pictured, receives an annual salary of £142,000 for running the country . Stars: Graham Norton is believed to earn around £2.5million from the BBC and Gary Lineker, pictured with wife Danielle, around £1.5million . Miss Bulford said no more savings could be made through cuts to pay, staff and property and that ‘tough choices’ would have to be made over which services were sacrificed. Through the licence fee, the BBC collected more than £3.762billion tax free last year, an increase of £70million from the previous 12 months. A BBC spokesman said: ‘Overall we have saved over £150million per year on pay and head count; reduced the number and pay bill of senior managers by more than a third; reduced talent pay by £35million since 2008; and we have cut the number of buildings in the UK and overseas – all helping to us save £1.1billion a year.’ The figures on the salary structure were obtained from the BBC website and through a freedom of information request. Tony Hall, Director General - £450,000. Took the top job at the BBC after being chief executive of the Royal Opera House. Previously he ran BBC News and launched Radio 5, News 24, BBC News Online and BBC Parliament. Anne Bulford, Managing director for finance and operations - £395,000. Lord Hall appointed his former colleague to a top post at the corporation without the job being advertised. Peter Salmon, below right, Director, England - £387,900. Joined as a trainee in 1981 and rose to run BBC1 before taking his current role. Helen Boaden, below left, Director, BBC Radio - £352,900. As a result of the Savile scandal, Ms Boaden was forced out of her previous job, head of BBC news, where she was in charge for seven years, after being criticised for her poor management skills. She was appointed BBC radio chief instead. James Harding, below centre, Director of News and Current Affairs - £340,000. Former editor of The Times Newspaper, Mr Harding took over the post which was vacated by Helen Boaden. Danny Cohen, below right, Director TV - £327,800. Former BBC 1 controller was also in charge of BBC3, where he commissioned Snog, Marry Avoid and Hotter Than My Daughter. Defending his salary recently he said: 'The executives continue to be well-paid, but if we went to commercial organisations we'd be paid roughly double'. Bal Samra, Commercial Director - £322,800. Also has the title of Managing Director TV. Once claimed £1,100 expenses on a ‘thank you meal’ for 22 colleagues to mark the end of a project. Ralph Rivera, Director, future Media - £309,000. American-born executive is in charge of BBC interactive and BBC online. James Purnell, below left, Director, Strategy and Digital - £295,000. Former Labour MP and Cabinet minister.He served as both Culture and Work and Pensions Secretary under Gordon Brown. Mr Purnell previously worked at the BBC as head of corporate planning from 1995 to 1997 under former director general Lord Birt. Valerie Hughes D'aeth, below left, Director HR - £295,000. HR boss joined in August. Alan Yentob, below right, Creative Director - £183,000 - plus £150,000 for presenting role. Last year Yentob justified his own pay by saying he was ‘valuable’ to the BBC because of his ‘relationship with talent’ and ‘understanding of the networks and the schedules’." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Eleven BBC executives earn twice as much as David Cameron's salary .\nAnd 91 bosses at the corporation earn more than PM's £142,000 .\nBut new data does not reveal the salaries of stars earning up to £2.5m .\nBBC director general Lord Hall has an annual package worth £450,000 .\nHead of radio Helen Boaden earns £352,900 according to new figures .\nHer colleague BBC 1 controller Charlotte Moore is paid £240,000 .\nExecutive BBC salary bill estimated to be at least £90million a year ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Dementia patients are being failed at the end of their lives as they are not deemed to have a terminal illness, charities warn. Many are dying on an undignified hospital ward when they wanted to be at home with loved ones. The final stages of the disease have become the ‘forgotten aspects of a silent epidemic’, according to a joint report by the Alzheimer’s Society and Marie Curie. Undignified: Pensioners with dementia are being failed on NHS wards, charities warn (posed by model) It says that unlike other illnesses, NHS staff do not sit down with families of dementia patients and draw up an end-of-life care plan. Around 850,000 Britons are known to have dementia, and the number is expected to rise to 2million by 2050 as the population ages. The Government has promised to make the illness a national priority over concerns that there are no effective treatments and diagnosis rates remain shockingly low. But this report warns that despite efforts made to detect and treat the illness early on, too little attention is being paid to sufferers and their families at the end of their lives. The report also states sufferers are admitted to hospital ‘inappropriately’ (posed by models) Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society said: ‘Dementia is frequently overlooked as being a terminal illness and as a consequence, there are unacceptable failures to prepare and plan for end of life care. ‘Despite much attention on dementia in recent years, many people with dementia are not dying where they had hoped, others face meeting the end of their life in pain or without dignity. ‘A lot needs to happen to improve care. ‘Improving staff training and awareness is vital in order to help make people’s final days as good as they can be. ‘Mapping this journey is difficult but considerations for end of life care for people with dementia are essential to meet the needs and dignity of each individual and their loved ones.’ Many dementia patients are believed to experience intense bouts of pain in their joints and bones but – due to the nature of the illness – cannot express this to doctors or nurses. The report also states that sufferers are frequently admitted to hospital ‘inappropriately’ as they near the end of their lives when they should be cared for at home. Phil McCarvill, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Marie Curie, the cancer care charity, said: ‘End of life care for people with dementia remains a hidden aspect of health and social care in England so it is vital that we shine a light on the final stages of dementia to improve care and support for people and their families. ‘I know from the personal experience of caring for my father that people with dementia have very specific needs. ‘All too often, services do not respond to the needs of the individual.’ Last year David Cameron pledged to make dementia a national priority and said there would be a cure by 2025. The Government has also promised that by next year doctors will have diagnosed two thirds of all patients with the illness – currently it is less than half." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Some patients have intense pain but cannot express it, charities say .\nJoint report by Alzheimer’s Society and Marie Curie says state must act .\nDavid Cameron made dementia 'national priority' and vowed 2025 cure ." } ]

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