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    Loving: Black and white twin sisters Kian and Remee, seven years after they came into the world


    Closer than ever… The million-to-one black and white twins Kian and Remee turn seven
    One is black and has big brown eyes. The other is a blue-eyed blonde with the palest of skin.
    They might share the same cheeky smile, but side by side, they could hardly look less alike.
    Yet remarkably, Kian and Remee are twins, born a minute apart.
    Loving: Black and white twin sisters Kian (left) and Remee (right), seven years after they came into the world
    The pair owe their appearance to a one in a million combination of their parents’ genes.
    Mother Kylee Hodgson and father Remi Horder both have white mothers and black fathers.
    The startling result is a two-tone set of delightful little girls.
    They first attracted international attention when they were featured in the Mail at less than a year old.
    Now, approaching their seventh birthday, they have never asked why they don’t look the same, nor have they ever experienced any racial prejudice.
    ‘They are such a perfect example of how it should be,’ their mother told the Mail. ‘They are not bothered about their skin colour. It’s not the big issue everyone else seems to see it as. It isn’t important to them at all – it’s about what they’re like underneath.’
    Kian and her 60-second older sister were delivered in April 2005 by caesarean section.

    Chocolate Or Sex? Settling The Argument Once And For All

    It seems that the age old question -- do women prefer chocolate or sex -- has finally been answered. At least for Jezebel readers. The publication has just concluded it's month-long face-off of sexual acts vs. types of chocolate.

    The winner? Good, old-fashioned sex -- missionary style. Missionary trounced it's final competitor, brownies, by a wopping 6,350 votes to 3,443 votes. However, a survey from last October concluded that women thought about food and dieting more than they thought about sex, and in June Elle Canada reported on a study that found women found sex and chocolate equally compelling.

    It's understandably a tough call. Chocolate is not only delicious, but has been shown to have (in moderation) a few health benefits, including decreased stroke risk, UV protection for your skin, improved blood flow and elevated mood. And besides being (hopefully) pleasurable, sex can help you burn calories, boost your immune system and lower your stress levels.

    However from the looks of Jezebel's showdown, ladies would rather get down than chow down. This made us wonder what our readers would choose to give up. So vote! (And we've added a third option to make the stakes a little more interesting.)

    Firefighters donate Mega Millions Winnings to Ailing Ffellow Fireman

    Five Albuquerque Station Eight firefighters who won a $10,000 share of the Mega Millions jackpot last week have decided to donate an unspecified part of their winnings to fellow fireman Vince Cordova, who is suffering from a life-threatening tumor.

    "We decided to get tickets ten minutes before the sales closed," said Capt. Jed Hyland told local news affiliate KOB. "I ran in shouting that we hit 5 of the 6 numbers."

    After convincing their fellow firemen that it wasn't an April Fools' joke, Hyland and his four fellow winners (Steve Keffer, Paul McClure, Clinton Anderson and Si Do) decided to donate part of their winnings to the local firefighters Survival Fund. "Everybody at the station agreed that this would be a good opportunity," Hyland said.

    KOAT reports that Cordova, 24, has a rare aggressive tumor that puts pressure on his brain. He'll die if the tumor isn't removed, but life-saving surgery from a specialist in Los Angeles costs several hundred thousand dollars.

    While the $10,000 is only a small portion of Cordova's total medical bills, his fellow firemen hope that their donation will help raise awareness and encourage others to donate.

    KRQE News 13 reports that Cordova has already undergone two of the three necessary operations, with the final to be performed on Wednesday.

    "I'm nervous. I'm scared. I've got these butterflies in my stomach that just won't leave, but I'm hanging in there," Cordova told the station in an interview before his first operation on Saturday. "I can't believe that the fireman bond is so strong."

    "I just want to tell everyone thank you for standing by me and staying strong," Cordova said. "Thank you for believing in me, and I promise to see you guys soon!"

    'To Rome With Love' Trailer: Yep, It's A Woody Allen Movie

    "The kid's a Communist, the father is a mortician; does the mother run a leper colony?" Try the veal, y'all!

    The first trailer for Woody Allen's "To Rome With Love" has arrived and it's as Woody Allen-y as you would hope. Jokes about Communism, misery, infidelity, intelligence, sexually adventurous brunettes, and nebbishes abound, as do a pair of big-screen revivals: Allen himself and Roberto Benigni.

    In "To Rome With Love," a quasi-omnibus tale of a bunch of Americans and Italians living and loving in Italy, Allen appears in front of the camera for the first time since "Scoop" in 2006. The good news: He hasn't lost one smidgen of comic timing, as evidenced by his delightful repartee with nominal Allen regular, Judy Davis. Also: this looks a lot better than "Scoop"!

    As for Benigni, the former Best Actor winner last appeared onscreen in "The Tiger and the Snow" in 2005; in "Love," he plays an Italian under some heavy media scrutiny.

    Starring Allen and Benigni as well as Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz (as an Italian prostitute), Jesse Eisenberg, Ellen Page and Greta Gerwig, "To Rome With Love" arrives in theaters on June 22. Allen's last film was "Midnight in Paris," which won him a Best Original Screenplay Oscar and earned $148 million worldwide at the box office.

    Body in icy Lake is Missing Alaska Barista, Police say

    Divers searching an icy Alaska lake found a body they believe is of 18-year-old barista Samantha Koenig, who was abducted two months ago from a drive-up coffee stand, authorities said Monday.

    A dive team recovered the body in icy Matanuska Lake, about 35 miles northeast of Anchorage, Police Chief Mark Mew told reporters at a news conference, and will conduct forensic tests to confirm that it belongs to Samantha Koenig.

    Investigators believe she died within hours of her Feb. 1 abduction from the Anchorage coffee stand, Mew said.

    "Investigators further believe that the person responsible for Samantha's death acted alone, and we're confident we have that person in custody," he said, adding that charges for Koenig's kidnapping and murder "will be forthcoming."

    The sole person held in connection with Koenig's disappearance is Israel Keyes, a 34-year-old Anchorage construction contractor.

    He was arrested last month in Lufkin, Texas, and charged in federal court with illegally using another person's bank card to withdraw cash in various states. He has pleaded innocent and was being held without bail.


    Anchorage barista Samantha Koenig, 18, in this police file image.

    Koenig was forced from her coffee stand at the end of her evening shift by what appeared to be an armed man, according to security-camera video. The video was not publicly distributed, but police said it showed a thin white man abducting the barista.

    Self-defense lessons
    The case has gained a lot of attention in Anchorage. Posters of Koenig have been prominently displayed around town and family members and friends established a reward fund for information leading to her return. Supporters have held candlelight vigils for the missing teen, and volunteers have offered self-defense lessons to other Anchorage baristas.

    Bank of Baroda clerk recruitment 2012 notification for 2000 posts

    News came from Bank of Baroda; the bank is going to recruit 2000 clerks. But you must be aware that bank will give opportunity to those candidates who earlier participate in IBPS clerk common written exam and received the score card. This exam was conducted by IBPS on 27th November and 4th December 2011.

    Bank of Baroda Clerk Recruitment 2012 details

    Vacancies: Total 2000 vacancies for clerk post. Please note that these vacancies are distributed to various states.

    Pay Scale: One you select for clerk positions you will get salary under pay band Rs. 7200 – 19300 plus DA, HRA, etc.

    Eligibility Criteria for clerk post

    Nationality: Candidates should be an Indian Citizen

    Age: Age should be between 18 years to 28 years as on 1st July, 2011. Plus three years upper age relaxation for OBC category candidates and plus five years upper age relaxation for SC and ST category. Please note that age relaxation is determined under government of India rules and guidelines.

    Educational qualification: A degree (any discipline) from UGC recognized university.

    Technical skills: Knowledge of computer and its applications

    IBPS score: Total weighted score details given in advertisement. There are different cut off marks for each state. For this you need to see the full advertisement. Advertisement attachment given below of the post.

    The candidate should have the knowledge of English language. They should be able to read, write and speak English language.

    Selection process

    According to the number of applications received, bank will prepared a list of short listed candidates on merit basis. Candidates who have the higher score will be rank in top order. Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview. Candidates will be informed by bank through call letter.

    The next goal for candidates is to get qualifying marks in Interview. For General category candidates have to get 40% marks, if you are from reserved category you need to get 35%

    If you looking for the interview venue, a week before the interview will be put on the website

    Application fee and the procedure to apply online:

    Bank has decide Rs. 150 (Rupee one hundred and fifty only) for General and OBC category candidates. Rs. 50 (Rupee fifty) only for candidates who belongs to SC/ST or PWD category. Fee is non refundable once paid will not be given back any circumstances.

    Fee can be deposit online for offline mode. If you are choosing online mode you can pay online through your master card, visa card, credit card or net banking of any bank. Applicant must take the printout of the e-receipt which will have to be produced, if called for interview.

    Fee can be paid offline mode also, for this candidates required to download challan form from bank's official website in recruitment section. After download fill the challan form and go to your nearest Bank of Baroda branch and deposit fee in favour of Bank of Baroda, Bandra Kurla Complex Branch, Mumbai, account number. 29040200000257.

    After deposit fee log on to the Bank of Baroda website i.e. www.bankofbaroda.com, Go to the recruitment section, click on apply online link for clerk post, fill the required information with fee details and click on submit button.

    Important Dates:

    Online Registration starting Date : 24th March, 2012
    Last date of registration by candidates : 10th April, 2012

    Real Madrid Roll Thanks To Golazos By CR7, Benzema

    Although soccer may be referred to as the "beautiful game," there is sometimes no substitute for unadorned power. Upon controlling a pass about 40 yards from goal against Osasuna on Sunday, Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo fired off a laser strike that showed off his impressive strength.

    After sending his shot whistling past the opposing goalkeeper, Ronaldo pulled up his shorts to reveal his muscled right thigh to the fans. He flexed his leg and pointed to it, seeming to thank his powerful peg for his most recent golazo. Of course, it's also possible that Ronaldo was merely paying homage to actress Angelina Jolie with this one-leg salute. Regardless, this goal staked Madrid to a 2-0 lead in the 37th minute of the first half.

    Earlier, Ronaldo had assisted on the opening goal by sending a long cross across the penalty box to Karim Benzema who deftly volleyed the ball home.

    Local Placenta-Eating Moms Look For Energy-Boosting Health Benefits

    Local midwife and doula Claudia Booker has a message for D.C.'s overachieving mom-types who want to take more than the recommended dose of placenta pills: don't.

    On Wednesday, the Feminist Breeder's Facebook page had a feisty discussion with women sharing their placenta-eating plans in light of "Mad Men" actress January Jones' revelation to People magazine that consuming her placenta after giving birth helped her get her energy back.

    New York magazine, among others, posits that placenta-eating is a veritable growing trend -- or at least it was in August 2011.

    But just how common is the practice?

    The always vibrant DC Urban Moms forum has had some of its own placenta-eating discussions -- one back in December, another in February that was especially fiery. (More current DCUM discussions are equally fascinating: they include "I'm fat ask me anything," "I’m 'closet' anti-LBGT" and "What if George Zimmerman DID act in self defense?".)

    Citing purported health benefits and the prevalence of placenta-eating amongst non-human animals, a lot of the moms in these conversations said that they have eaten or will eat their placentas after giving birth. A fair number seemed passive-aggressively horrified.

    I think its gross and that there are other ways to get iron, but to each her own.

    Whatever, Hannibel Lecter. Try it with some fava beans.

    Animals do this to hide their babies and keep them safe from predators. For a human, this is so beyond disgusting.

    Fat Betty Draper: Why Do We Care So Much?

    "Well, with middle-aged women, it gets easier to put it on and harder to take it off." At the ripe not-so-old age of 34, Betty (Draper) Francis is sitting in her doctor's office facing two of her worst nightmares -- she's "old" and "fat."

    Last night's episode of "Mad Men" brought Betty back into the spotlight after she was noticeably left out of the season premiere. And though her storyline included a cancer scare and an almost-touching phone call with ex-husband Don, all anyone could talk about -- including Betty herself -- was her very noticeable weight gain. The opening sequence starkly contrasted Betty struggling to get into her party clothes and ultimately faking sick to get out of going to an event, with the thinner and younger Megan, who had no trouble at all getting zipped into her mod mini-dress for a meeting with Don and a Heinz executive. The aspirational Betty Draper that every fashion blogger felt compelled to write about during the show's first few seasons is officially a thing of the past. Just as Don is facing the prospect of getting older and therefore irrelevant, so too is former-model Betty.

    Betty's fear of permanently losing her lithe figure is compounded by a visit from her mother-in-law, Pauline. The elder Mrs. Francis tells Betty that she has a wifely duty to lose the weight in order to keep her husband attracted to her. "Honey, I know how it happens. You get comfortable and you give up a little bit, and then it just gets out of control," Pauline, a larger woman herself, tells Betty. Then she advises her daughter-in-law, "There are things you can do about this, there are pills you can take."

    Henry, Betty's politician husband, to his credit, never once shames her for her changing looks. I can't say the same for "Mad Men" viewers, many of whom appear to see Betty's weight gain as a reason in and of itself to dislike her. (Personally, I find her generally cold and selfish demeanor to be a far more compelling one.)

    Nicki Minaj 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded' Lyrics: 19 Laughable Lines From The Album

    Nicki Minaj's latest album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, hits stores in the U.S. on Tuesday. To prepare our readers for the album (which is not getting the best reviews), HuffPost Entertainment listened to every single song in one sitting and wrote down the lines that stood out. (For a track-by-track preview, head over to The Boombox.)

    Ahead, the 19 most laughable:

    1. "I am the ultimate Svengali, you b-----s can't even spell that." - "Roman Holiday"

    2. "Quack quack to a duck and a chicken too / Put the hyena in a freakin' zoo!" - "Roman Holiday"

    3. "When I'm sitting with Anna, I'm really sitting with Anna / Ain't a metaphor punchline, I'm really sitting with Anna." - "Come on a Cone"

    4. "My ice is so cold, it should come on a cone." - "Come on a Cone"

    5. "If you weren't so ugly, I'd put my d--k in your face / (singing) D--k in your face, Put my d--k in your face, yeah." - "Come on a Cone"

    6. "Hit up Hot Topic, Nicki Minaj hoodies / I'm a Brand bitch I'm a BRAND." - "I Am Your Leader"

    7. "N----s move weight and sell but live in Hoboken," - "I Beez In the Trap"

    8. "Superbowl; Grammys / What a hell of a jammie!" - "HOV Lane"

    9. "It ain't your split game, it's your d--k game." - "Right by My Side"

    10. "Starships were meant to fly." - "Starships"

    11. "Hey, you, jump in this ride / It's real nice, and slippery inside." - "Whip It"

    12. "Bring the bill, Ri-ri-ri-ri-ring the bill / Br-bri-bri-bri-bring the bill, Bri-bri-bring the bill" - "Automatic" (Ed. note: Dubstep!)

    13. "I see you in here dancing / Your preview is quite romantic." - "Beautiful Sinner"

    14. "I didn't know that bad could look so good / You are the type of bad that feels so good." - "Beautiful Sinner"

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