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  Philip Schofield hit out at a busy mum on Wednesday’s instalment of This Morning. The TV host, 59, branded the visitor as ‘egocentric’ and ‘greedy’ because of the truth she commenced stocking up on Christmas gives for her youngsters as early as June amid a toy shortage. The busy mum advised hosts Phillip and Holly Willoughby that she has already spent a whopping £2,500 on Christmas presents – in spite of the truth the festive season remains 8 weeks away. Amid worries that the toys won’t arrive on time, the Northern mum has stockpiled over three hundred gives, together with one hundred for her 3-year-old. Explaining her reasoning in the back of the immoderate consumerism, the visitor advised: “With the lack and the lack of lorry drivers – I did begin to panic. “I commenced to suppose that I had to get accessible and get them now, or we would emerge as having a terrible Christmas.” Despite her reasoning, Phillip wasn’t having any of it as he cautioned that stockpiling presents is a...

 IKEA is under fire after one of its stores listed fried chicken and watermelon on a menu for its employees in celebration of Juneteenth, and now the store manager is apologizing. An Atlanta-based IKEA store sent an e mail to its employees about the celebration, telling them to watch for “a special menu” that would consist of fried chicken, watermelon, mac and cheese, potato salad, collard greens and candied yams, according to a photo of the e-mail that was circulated on social media. An employee who desired to remain anonymous informed WGCL-TV in Atlanta, “You can't say serving watermelon on Juneteenth is a soul food menu when you don’t even know the history, they used to feed slaves watermelon throughout the slave time.” The e-mail stated the celebration was intended “to honor the perseverance of Black Americans and acknowledge the growth yet to be made,” but employees stated the menu was racially insensitive. According to employees, WGCL-TV reported, 33 people called out from wo...

  n the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, the phrase “Black Lives Matter” commenced to show up everywhere: on front lawns and back bumpers, on NBA players’ warm-up shirts in the course of pregame shoot-arounds, on gamers’ title displays when they fired up “FIFA 20,” on the tongues of longtime activists, college coaches, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah). On the chests of Black people declaring their humanity and White people professing their allyship. After former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of Floyd’s murder, Lisa Granade, a 40-year-old White woman, finally got around to placing up a signal on her property, in an overwhelmingly White Seattle neighborhood. Granade selected a black flag with a rainbow-colored fist clenched in solidarity, hanging it on a street-facing fence alongside banners assisting LGBTQ rights and opposing gun violence. And that’s how she ended up standing in the front of her residence getting yelled at and called a “racist” through another W...

  CAMPAIGNERS have called for a minimal unit price for alcohol in England after research confirmed that the measure has reduce consumption in some of the heaviest-drinking households in Scotland and Wales. A 50p minimal unit price was once introduced in Scotland in 2018 and in Wales round the begin of the lockdown last year, and subsequent research have proven that the coverage has had a lasting impact. Research by Newcastle University posted in the Lancet Public Health journal indicates that the best discounts in ciders and spirits bought have been viewed amongst households that sold the most alcohol. Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chairman of the Alcohol Health Alliance, said: “Westminster has said time and time once more that it is ready for proof from Scotland and Wales on minimal unit pricing — meanwhile, eighty human beings a day are loss of life from an alcohol-related cause. “The proof is right here — it’s time for the authorities to introduce minimal unit pricing in England in...

  Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie and Founder, Slum two School Initiative, Otto Orondaam have joined oral care brand, Pepsodent to launch a world marketing campaign for its 2021 World Oral Health celebration. Highlighting the significance of constructing a precise oral care movements inside the family, the #brushwithme marketing campaign used to be launched in a round desk convention of fifteen delegates, which held at the Unilever head office, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the conference, Director of Dentistry, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Bola Alonge mentioned that brushing at night time used to be a appropriate preventive measure towards oral fitness ailments like cavities and teeth decay, as it helps forestall in a single day infestation of the enamel through micro-organisms. “In line with lookup findings, professionals agree that teeth decay is the world’s most extensive sickness and dental cavities are one of the most normal stipulations amongst adolescents in the worl...

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, yesterday, assured Nigerians that the Federal Government has no plan to implement a fresh lockdown as the country battles the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.   He spoke at a conference in Lagos, the minister appealed to Nigerians to keep to all protocols outlined by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Mohammed said, “On the issue of lockdown, I don’t think there is any time when the Federal Government has said it is going to have a second lockdown.  However, the Federal Government is not happy that Nigerians are not keeping to the basic Covid-19 protocols of wearing face masks, or practicing social distancing, of washing hands, of ensuring that they reduce gathering in large numbers.   “If we do not do these, the surge will continue and with the new strain of Covid-19 which is becoming much more difficult to handle than the old strain, the Federal Government will continue to insist and enco...

It does not matter what type of training or dietary rules you follow; none of them call for you to fat up. What you drink, how you  train , and especially what you eat can all affect your ability to drop fat. Whether you’re looking to improve your overall health or simply slim down for a purpose, burning off excess fat can be quite challenging. Nevertheless there is an easy way to burn more fat and keep fit Let's look at easy ways to burn more fat A High-Protein Diet Eat more protein-rich foods, is an effective way to reduce your appetite and burn more fat.  Multiple studies have found that eating more high-quality protein is associated with a lower risk of belly fat. One study also showed that a high-protein diet can help preserve muscle mass and metabolism during weight loss  Taking up your protein intake may also increase feelings of fullness, decrease appetite and reduce calorie intake to aid in weight loss  Do S...

A 2 year old boy from Sukabumi, west java, Indonesia addiction story went viral.  RAP has he is called, reportedly been addicted to smoking cigarettes for about a month and an half. According to the report, he smokes up to two packs a day. Rap mother, identified as Maryati, said the little boy picked up his horrible habit after he started becoming intrigued by cigarettes and picking their discarded butts off the floor. Maryati added that she and her husband , Misbahudin, found it difficult  to say no to RAP's smoking cravings as the boy would throw a tantrum until he's given a cigarette. She said that he also needs to have a puff before he can go to sleep. RAP's dad who is also an occasional smoker, said he was surprised that his son could puff like a seasoned smoker, and that the boy would even bum cigarettes from other adults if his parents wouldn't give in to his offer. "I don't even smoke that often. I only smoke at work. When RAP smokes it h...

Electronic cigarettes, also called e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid solution, which may or may not include nicotine, into a vapor that is inhaled — or "vaped" — by the user. The devices have become a popular alternative to conventional cigarettes in recent years, due in part to the belief that they present fewer health risks than regular ones. The use of e-cigarettes is growing rapidly in the United States. However, this surge in popularity is controversial — not only due to the questions posed by researchers over whether or not vaping is harmful, but also because of concerns that teenagers may be using e-cigarettes as a gateway into regular smoking . The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have banned the sale of e-cigarettes to individuals under the age of 18. But more scientific evidence is needed to inform the public debate about the effects of e-cigarettes at population level. A recent study reported by MNT found that ...

France plans to fix the legal age of sexual consent as 15, so that an adult who has sex with someone younger than that will be charged with rape. Equality Minister Marlène Schiappa welcomed the move, which follows advice from doctors and legal experts. Currently, prosecutors must prove sex with someone under-15 was forced in order to bring rape charges. The change comes amid uproar over two recent cases of men accused of having sex with 11-year-old girls. Under the existing legislation, if there is no violence or coercion proved, offenders may only be charged with sexual abuse of a minor and not rape . This has a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of €75,000 (£66,000; $87,000). Sentences are the same for sexual assaults of minors and non-minors , but rape convictions carry much harsher punishments. The government is to approve the new age limit as part of a package of other laws against sexual violence and harassment in the coming weeks. It had been di...

Not too long ago, a fancy restaurant wasn’t such a big deal in Lagos compared to other major cities. Then Instagram came and the millennials went wild. Lagos restaurants started outdoing each other by building 'woke' Instagram places for the crowd . Because we love to discover and scope out the best places in Lagos , we bring five restaurants you should totally visit with your cameras! 1. Nok by Alara Nok is such a darling of the dining scene and every Instagram dream. Part hippy and part African ambience, the restaurant serves African staple dishes in a contemporary setting. Nestled within a lush, bamboo-framed garden, NOK is an intimate dining space while also displaying contemporary Art and Design from all over the continent. You could mistake Nok for a New York restaurant with its light chatter, background music and soft lighting. This place really does go above and beyond. And if the food isn’t beautiful enough, you guys have to see th...

 Japanese astronaut Norishige Kanai, on a mission to the International Space Station, apologized on Wednesday for saying he had grown 9 cm (3.5 inches) while in space and expressing concern about whether he’d be safe on his return to Earth.  Most astronauts “grow” during protracted space missions because their spines extend in the absence of gravity, but the gains are usually limited to a couple of centimeters (inches) maximum and disappear once they are back on the ground. The 41-year-old Kanai, who went to space last month for a nearly six-month mission, posted on Twitter on Monday that he had “a big announcement.” “My height’s been measured here in space and somehow, somehow, I’ve grown 9 cm! In only three weeks I’ve really shot up, something I haven’t seen since high school,” he tweeted. “This makes me a little worried that I might not be able to fit in the Soyuz seats for our return.” But a bit over a day later - and in the wake of a ...

The most populated country in Africa, Nigeria has become an untapped tourist paradise with long stretches of exotic beaches, lush mountains, well preserved tradition and culture and enchanting tourist attractions. From the spiritual shines to the ancient cities of the north, from the river deltas to the Yoruba kingdoms, the Ibo’s stunning environments and among many simply pure sceneries; Nigeria leaves every visitor breathing hard with suspense and excitement. Of Course, vacations are always unique, thanks to the fact that they give us an opportunity to spend some quality moments with our beloved family members, grow the connections more strong and last but not the least make some lifetime memories.  And, if you are looking for a perfect place to jet off with your family for such a fantastic holiday then Nigeria can be one of the best places to be. Moreover, you can make the whole episode a frugal one even, thanks to the lucrative Travelodge offers . ...

At the Singapore Botanic Gardens Children's Festival, kids get to take part in more than 100 free programmes With more than 100 free programmes available, families can look forward to two fun-filled weeks at the inaugural Singapore Botanic Gardens Children's Festival. Organised by the National Parks Board (NParks), the festival offers children a plethora of options, from hands-on activities and performances to movie screenings and food and games. The festival is aimed at helping families and other visitors experience and appreciate the biodiversity and natural heritage of the Gardens. Dr Nigel Taylor, group director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, says: "We hope families will have an enjoyable time learning and bonding through participating in the various activities." Held from Nov 11 to 26, the festival areas are the Eco-Garden and Jacob Ballas Children's Garden. The two locations are within a three-to 10-minute walk from the Gardens...

When it comes to romance, Nigerian men are known to be actively engaging. Apart from their culture of carrying the financial burden of relationship with women, they harness every opportunity to appeal to their lovers, be it on social-network sites, in their respective offices, religious organizations, gym centers, parks, clubs among others. Despite the many romantic attributes that could be said of men in Nigeria, women still hold a contrary account about them. Predominant among the contrary views women hold against men here is that no matter how romantic they are, getting them to the altar for marriage could be very challenging. So, what are those factors that scare Nigerian men away from marriage? We have tried to compile some reasons that make most men feel jittery to converse on ‘Marriage’ as topic, feel free to add yours if not in our list. They get sex freely without marriage than in time past Realizing now that they can get sex more easily than in tim...

SINGAPORE - He has done all that he wants to do and it is time to move on to his other passions, says chef Andre Chiang, 41, who shocked the food world here on Wednesday (Oct 11) when he announced he would close two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Andre on Feb 14, 2018. Speaking to The Straits Times, the Taiwan-born chef said one priority was researching the produce from the place of his birth, and showcasing them at his restaurant Raw in Taipei. "Raw is the platform for showing the best of what Taiwan can offer," he said. "I want to spend time researching my culture." He will also be working on design projects, and continuing with the pottery and sculpture work he has had to squeeze in between his 16-hour days at Restaurant Andre. Although he is returning to Taiwan, he has not given up on Singapore, and will continue to work on projects here and abroad. He will spend time at Burnt Ends, MeatSmith and Bincho, restaurants here in which he has in...

Gay rights activist Edith Windsor, whose same-sex marriage fight led to a landmark US ruling, has died aged 88. Her death was confirmed to the New York Times by her wife Judith Kasen-Windsor. Ms Windsor's Supreme Court case struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in 2013, granting same-sex married couples federal recognition for the first time. She had sued the US government after being ordered to pay $363,053 (£224,940) in federal estate tax after her previous wife died. The couple had been partners for 44 years and had married in Canada in 2007. Ms Windsor argued that the provision of the law which defined marriage as between a man and a woman prevented her from getting a tax deduction due to married couples - and was unconstitutional. In a landmark 2013 ruling the US Supreme agreed - and that decision became the basis for a wave of further court rulings increasing the rights of same-sex couples.  In 2015 another crucial Supreme Court ruling gave same...

Saving the planet one diaper at a time!  The only thing that could rival Daniel Bryan 's love for his baby is his love for the environment. On this week's episode of Total Bellas , he is on a mission to convince Brie Bella to use cloth diapers to be environmentally friendly. Tuns out, he is willing to do whatever it takes. "Bryan will not stop talking about going to a landfill and seeing what diapers really do to the environment," Brie shared. "You would think he could just show me some documentary, but no." Bryan is determined to show Brie the impact that diapers can have on the planet. "We were reading online that diapers take 500 years to decompose," Bryan shares with their tour guide. This trip may have been just what Brie needed to see things his way. "I'm a lot like my husband. I may not be as crazy as him, but I do care about our planet and I do care about our environment," Brie shared. "But let ...