When Hillary Clinton steps off her road-trip van on Tuesday at a rural Iowa community college, she might not be greeted by cheering throngs. Daily Mail Online spoke to students at Kirkwood Community College's regional center in Jones County, where the former secretary of state will hold her first low-key campaign event. The outlook isn't sunny for the kickoff of her 'listening tour': Of the ten students interviewed in the school's public lounge, only two would speak kindly of Mrs. Clinton. 'She's going to push some emotional thing on us,' predicted student Hallie Corum in between classes. 'What else is she supposed to do?' 'She's going to be, like, talking s**t.' 'TALKING S**T': Hillary Clinton launched her presidential campaign on Sunday and hit the road in a van, en route to a skeptical bunch of community college students in Monticello, Iowa . Corey Jones said he suspects that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama want immigration reform because it would result in a new generation of grateful Democratic voters – and he plans to ask her about it on Tuesday . Kirkwood Community College's outpost in rural Monticello serves hundreds of students, including some who are still high school juniors and seniors . Corum declined to be photographed, flashing an impish grin. Corey Jones, a graphic design student, is among those chosen to question Mrs. Clinton in a roundtable setting on Tuesday. He said his teachers chose him to join a group of 'from 6 to 8' students whowill participate because 'I pay attention to politics,' something his friends around a table agreed with. 'I didn't know Hillary Clinton was running,' one young woman said. 'Is she running? Go ask Corey. He's up on all that stuff.' Jones said he plans to ask Hillary about illegal immigration. 'It's – well, Immigration reform,' he told Daily Mail Online. 'You know, Obama's plan was to make the illegal immigrants legal.' 'She's part of all that. And some people think – well, I think maybe – it's just a tactic to have more Democratic votes' from millions of grateful new citizens. Jones, like Corum, will vote in his first presidential election next year. He said Clinton is holding her first campaign event at a community college 'because she's trying to appeal to youth, to young voters.' 'She announced it on YouTube. That's targeted at people my age, right?' Clinton set off on a 1,000-mile road trip Sunday in her home town of Chappaqua, New York, and headed to Iowa – where the nation's first primary caucuses will start the machinery that chooses major parties' presidential candidate. She announced Sunday afternoon that she was officially in the race. A female student who declined to be named speculated about Clinton's motives for taking ground transportation instead of a jet aircraft. 'Can you imagine if she stepped off a private jet in Des Moines or Iowa City and walked down a set of steps in realy expensive shoes and a thousand-dollar outfit?' she asked. 'That would be, um, a really bad idea. I like the van better. Is it

Summary: Daily Mail Online spoke to ten students at Kirkwood Community College's satellite campus in rural Iowa where Hillary Clinton will be Tuesday . One student is among those picked by teachers to question the former secretary of state . He wants her to comment on his suspicion about immigration reform – that Democrats are pushing the policy because they need new loyal voters . Another predicted that 'she's going to be, like, talking s**t' and would 'push some emotional thing on us' A third said Clinton 'seems like, kinda like a control freak' One more said 'I hope people don't vote for her just because she's a woman' School has cancelled many classes Tuesday to accommodate Clinton, the Secret Service and the press hordes expected to show up .


Caller ID as we know it could be getting a revamp. Facebook has launched a new app called Hello designed to give you more control over who can call you and how their details appear - even if their number isn't stored in your contacts book. It pulls in any publicly-shared data from a user's Facebook profile and lets you easily block unwanted callers. Scroll down for video . Facebook has launched a new app called Hello (pictured) designed to give you more control over who can call you and how their details appear - even if their number isn't stored in your contacts book. It pulls in any publicly-shared data from a user's Facebook profile and lets you easily block unwanted callers . The free app is currently in testing and is only available on Android devices in the US. It is expected to roll out to other regions and devices if testing is successful. 'Billions of calls are made everyday on mobile phones and people often have very little information about who’s calling them,' explained Facebook's product manager Andrea Vaccari in a blog post. Facebook has tweaked its News Feed setting to make posts from friends more prominent. The rules about seeing multiple posts from the same person in a row have been relaxed to show more from friends. Content posted directly by friends who people interact with more or have a direct relationship with will now appear higher up in News Feed so they are less likely to miss it. The latest update will also make posts and Pages that friends have liked and commented on appear lower down. Facebook said: 'The goal of News Feed is to show you the content that matters to you. 'This means we need to give you the right mix of updates from friends and businesses. 'This balance is different for everyone [and] as more people and pages are sharing more content, we need to keep improving News Feed to get this balance right.' 'Today we are starting to test Hello, a new app built by the Messenger team. 'Hello connects with Facebook so you can see who’s calling, block unwanted calls and search for people and places.' When a user receives a call, Hello shows them info about who’s calling, even if they don’t have that number saved. Users will only see information that people have already shared on Facebook, and not everyone links their mobile number to their account so this could be the app's downfall. Callers must also have a Facebook account in order for the data to be shared but they don't necessarily have to be logged in at the time of the call. They also don't need to have Hello installed, either. Another feature of Hello includes making it easier to block unwanted calls. From the settings menu in Hello people can block specific numbers and adjust whether they want to automatically block calls from commonly blocked numbers. This is useful for blocking company phone numbers or spam callers, for example, and blocked calls go straight to voicemail.

Summary: When a user receives a call, Hello will show them info about who’s calling . This includes any public information collated from their Facebook profile . Hello also shows how many people have blocked an unknown number . Free app is currently in beta and only available on Android devices .


Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola weathered his first major crisis at the German club after his team crushed Porto 7-4 on aggregate on Tuesday to move into the Champions League last four. The Spaniard in his second season in charge was with his back to the wall after their surprise 3-1 first leg defeat in Portugal last week. Never had one of his teams lost before the semi-finals in the competition but that prospect suddenly seemed real. Bayern Munich celebrate in front of their delighted fans after overturning a first leg deficit to reach semi-finals . Thiago Alcantara jumps highest to head the home side in front on 14 minutes and set the Bayern on their way . Damned to succeed, Guardiola repeatedly said he was aware of what he needed to deliver at the five-time European champions for who a league and German Cup double was just not enough. He arrived at Bayern after their 2013 treble-winning season and expectations have not been lowered since. A semi-final exit last season only heightened pressure on Guardiola to deliver another treble this time round. But plagued by injuries in recent months and a rare internal strife after long-time team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt quit after 38 years, saying his medical team was blamed for the loss to Porto, Bayern had a far-from-perfect preparation. The doctor is hugely respected by Bayern players with many saying they would continue taking his advice and Guardiola suddenly in the firing line for allegedly falling out with a Bayern icon. Pep Guardiola said after the game that winning is a matter of life and death at Bayern . Robert Lewandowski made it three on 27 minutes as the Poland striker powerfully nodded the ball into the net . Failure to advance against Porto would have added to an already difficult week and would no doubt fan speculation about the coach's future in Munich despite having a contract to 2016. With Premier League clubs circling, a slip-up on Tuesday could prove decisive for both the club and the coach. But the Spaniard, who won 14 titles in his four seasons at Barcelona, thrived under adverse conditions with his team playing arguably their best game this season, even without injured Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Bastian Schweinsteiger and David Alaba. Bayern frontman is congratulated by Mario Gotze (left), defender Rafinha (centre) and Thomas Muller . 'I felt it in the last few days that we would advance,' Guardiola said after Bayern fired five goals in 26 first-half minutes. 'This is about life or death and I know how very important it was,' he said. 'I know what is expected of me in this team. It is about winning just like at Barcelona.' Fans are now dreaming of a trophy on German soil in June's final in Berlin and with players gradually returning from injury, Guardiola is confident Bayern will further improve. 'We can play even better,' he said in what is no doubt a warning to other title contenders. 'After the loss in Porto the players were my heroes. Now it's easy

Summary: Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 in the Champions League quarter-final . The Germans advanced 7-4 on aggregate after a 3-1 defeat in the first leg . Pep Guardiola said he felt in the lead up to match that Bayern would win . The former Barcelona boss says winning is a matter of life and death .


It has been linked to deaths across the country and left others critically ill. Now New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued a state health alert that the synthetic marijuana product known as 'Spice' is sweeping the city, and that 160 people have been hospitalized in nine days after using the drug. Over 120 of those people were admitted to Emergency Rooms in the same week. The cannabinoid, also commonly called 'K2' or 'Mojo', is predominantly abused by teenagers and typically sold over-the-counter as incense or potpourri. State health alert: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday that 'Spice', also known as 'K2' or 'Mojo', is sweeping the city, with 160 people admitted to hospital in the nine days from April 8, 120 of them in one week . 'Synthetic drugs are anything but harmless, and this rash of severe health emergencies across the state is direct proof,' Governor Cuomo said, according to The Hudson Valley News Network. 'We banned synthetic marijuana, bath salts and similar substances to avoid the disastrous results that occur – and as law enforcement and health officials continue to crack down on the use and sale of these drugs in New York, we are today issuing a health alert as a warning amidst this surge in hospitalizations.' Symptoms can range from confusion, drowsiness and headaches to increased heart rate, seizures and loss of consciousness, according to the New York State Department of Health. 'Young people may be fooled into thinking that these substances are safe because they are sold over the counter or are in colorful packaging, but they are not made for human consumption,' New York Alcohol and Substance Abuse Service s Commissioner Arlene Gonzalez Sanchez told KOCO. 'They are dangerous and can have significant, long-term effects on the brain.' But the same problem is occurring all over the U.S. Critically ill: This photo shows Jeff Stallings, who was placed in medically-induced coma alongside his older brother, Joey, after taking synthetic marijuana on APril 6 in his hometown of McComb, Mississippi . On life support: The siblings, both in their twenties, fell seriously ill earlier this month after smoking the drug, a mix of herbs that has been sprayed with a chemical to produce a similar sensation to marijuana. Above, Joey . Dangerous: The cannabinoid, also commonly called 'K2' or 'Mojo', is predominantly abused by teenagers and typically sold over the counter as incense or potpourri . Alabama Department of Public Health issued a statement last week acknowledging a rise in Spcie usage and said there had been 98 overdoses in the previous month. Synthetic marijuana a mix of herbs that has been sprayed with a chemical to produce a similar sensation to traditional marijuana. It is nicknamed Spice, Mojo, K2, Yucatan Fire, Solar Flare and Bliss, among other things. The drug is typically smoked by users. It does not give positive results in tests for cannabis. Because the herbs and chemicals in synthetic marijuana vary, it is impossible for users to know what they are smoking. They also cannot tell what concentrations they are taking

Summary: Cuomo issued a state health warning Friday about the drug . More than 160 patients admitted in nine days across the state . The drug can have long-term effects on the brain, especially for the young people who are abusing it . Spice is bought over the counter, usually marketed as incense or potpourri . It caused the death of a California teenager last year . On April 6, two Mississippi brothers were placed in medically-induced comas . They had smoked a 'bad batch' of the synthetic cannabinoid .


Newcastle midfielder Rolando Aarons may have played his last game this season after suffering another injury setback. The 19-year-old was in contention to play for the club's under-21s against Derby on Wednesday evening along with fellow long-term absentee Siem de Jong. However, it is understood he has succumbed to injury once again and it is feared his campaign could be over. Newcastle midfielder Rolando Aarons has suffered another injury setback and may not play again this season . The 19-year-old was in contention to play for the Magpies' Under 21s against Derby on Wednesday . The Magpies declined to comment, but Aarons' loss would be yet another blow to head coach John Carver, who has seen his side defeated in each of its last five Barclays Premier League games amid a suspension and injury crisis which shows few signs of abating. Midfielder Moussa Sissoko was sent off during Monday night's loss at Liverpool to ensure his own enforced spell on the sidelines just as Carver prepares to welcome skipper Fabricio Coloccini back from a three-match ban. Carver can not call on striker Papiss Cisse, who has three more games to serve of his suspension, while Steven Taylor, Paul Dummett, Massadio Haidara, Cheick Tiote, Aarons and De Jong have all been missing for some time with most having kicked their last ball of the campaign. Newcastle had hoped Aarons' pace and direct approach would give them some fresh impetus with their season having careered to a halt in recent weeks. The exciting winger has made only five senior appearances to date this term, the last of them on November 1 when he was used as a first-half substitute in a 1-0 league win over Liverpool at St James' Park.Â . Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko lunges in and makes a terrible tackle on Liverpool midfielder Lucas . Lucas goes down in pain after Sissoko's nasty challenge at Anfield on Monday night .

Summary: Rolando Aarons was in contention to play for Under 21s on Wednesday . The 19-year-old Newcastle midfielder has suffered another injury setback . The Magpies have lost their last five Barclays Premier League matches .


There are growing concerns that Google's Waze application poses a danger to police because of its ability to track their locations. The tech giant is now under pressure by top cops to turn off the traffic app's police-tracking function. The Waze app, which operates like a free GPS navigation tool, allows users to tag the locations of parked police vehicles, accidents, congestion, traffic cameras, potholes and more, so that other drivers using Waze are warned as they approach the same location. There are growing concerns that Google's Waze application poses a danger to police because of its ability to track their locations. This image taken from the app on an iPhone, in Washington, shows police at the scene on a map on the app . Waze, which Google acquired Waze in 2013 for a reported $1.1 billion has 50million users in 200 countries, a number which is growing. Ismaaiyl Brinsley, 28, killed two NYPD police officers. Before the killing he was known to have used the app to monitor the movements of police . However, several police officers say the app is being used to stalk and plan attacks on law enforcement. Ismaaiyl Brinsley, 28, killed police officer Wenjian Liu and his partner Rafael Ramos in December while they sat in their squad car. Before the killing he was known to have used the app to monitor the movements of police officers and posted screenshots of the app on Instagram. He wrote of his admiration for Waze, according to screenshots taken by Breitbart, which he was using to track two officers in Staten Island, New York. The post was said to be made in early December. He used the same account to announce his intentions to gun down the two officers in Brooklyn, styling it as a revenge attack for the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown. It has since been deleted. Investigators do not believe he used Waze to ambush the officers, because police say Brinsley tossed his cellphone far from where he shot the officers. A Waze spokesperson said in a statement to MailOnline: 'Waze was not used in the attack on the two New York City police in Brooklyn in December, nor has it ever been used to attack law enforcement officer. 'It is not possible to “stalk” or follow a police officer by using Waze.' 'There are many ways the police feature supports officer safety and the overall goals of law enforcement. Namely, police partners have told Waze they want to be seen, often publishing 'speed trap' locations ahead of time in the US. Cop tracker: Screenshots emerged of Brinsley posting to Instagram about his use of the Waze app - on which users post updates . 'The US national Move Over law requires drivers to move one lane away from emergency or law enforcement vehicles when stopped; our alerts work to keep police safer as drivers are notified before they round a turn or pass one unexpectedly while driving highway speeds.' After typing in their destination address, users just drive with the app open on their

Summary: Google is being put under pressure to turn off Waze, following fears it might put officers' lives at risk . Waze helps drivers avoid congestion, accidents and traffic cameras . App, owned by Google, also warns drivers when police are nearby .


Premier League stars including Steven Gerrard, Theo Walcott and Phil Jones could face an advertising watchdog probe they plugged an Adidas sale on Twitter. Manchester City's David Silva and Everton's Phil Jagielka were also among around a dozen players sponsored by the firm who urged millions of followers to buy the knock-down goods. This comes amid mounting concern that celebrities and sports stars are cashing in by turning Twitter into an advertising platform. The players posted messages within minutes of each other yesterday, with Arsenal forward Walcott tweeting: 'For 25 hours you can get 25% discount on Adidas.co.uk if you use 'friendsoftheo'.' Premier League stars including Arsenal forward Theo Walcott (pictured) could face an advertising watchdog probe they plugged an Adidas sale on Twitter . Silva tweeted: 'Who is up for 25% savings on @adidas products? Click here to find out more! #friendsofdavid.' Guidance from the Advertising Standards Authority states that when there is payment and control from an advertiser, the sponsored tweet should be obviously identifiable. British celebrities have been advised to include the word 'ad' or 'spon' to show if something is an advert or sponsored. The watchdog has previously banned a Nike campaign featuring tweets from Wayne Rooney, one of its brand ambassadors, because they were not clearly identified as promotional messages. Players including Steven Gerrard (pictured) and Everton's Phil Jagielka were among around a dozen players sponsored by the firm who urged millions of followers to buy the knock-down goods . It was the first UK company to have a Twitter campaign banned, after the ASA ruled in 2012 that the use of the personal accounts of footballers broke the rules. The Manchester United striker, who has more than 11 million followers, tweeted: 'My resolution — to start the year as a champion, and finish it as a champion...#makeitcount gonike.me/makeitcount'. A tweet from Jack Wilshere said: 'In 2012, I will come back for my club — and be ready for my country.#makeitcount.gonike.me/Makeitcount'. Both footballers were banned from repeating the messages and Nike was warned about ensuring all Twitter advertising is easily identifiable. England footballer Phil Jones and Manchester City's David Silva posted messages within minutes of each other . But another one of Rooney's tweets was said to have not breached advertising rules because its language was markedly different from the footballer's usual Twitter messages. This tweet said: 'The pitches change. The killer instinct doesn't. Own the turf, anywhere. @NikeFootball #myground.' The Advertising Standards Authority has not yet received any complaints about the promotional tweets for Adidas. But a spokesman said: 'If we receive complaints that tweets have broken rules, we will investigate. 'Marketing communications must be obviously identifiable as such. 'If any social media account (including celebrity twitter accounts) are tweeting ads and it's not clear from the context that these are marketing communications then they need to be labelled as an ad.' Some fans saw straight through the players' Adidas tweets, with GX Blue tweeting: 'I bet you David Silva didn't write that tweet himself!!' A spokesman for Adidas said: 'To our knowledge, there have not

Summary: Top footballers are under fire for using Twitter to promote an Adidas sale . Players including Steven Gerrard and Theo Walcott could face a probe . Dozen Premier League stars posted messages within minutes of each other . Watchdog advises celebrities to use the word 'ad' or 'spon' if its an advert .


A police officer feared for his life when he fired the final shots in a barrage of bullets that killed two unarmed suspects, a court has heard. Michael Brelo, 31, made his first appearance in court in Cleveland, Ohio, on Monday charged with two counts of voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of Timothy Russell, 43, and Malissa Williams, 30. He is the lone officer among the 13 who fired their weapons that night who is charged criminally because prosecutors say he stood on the hood and opened fire four seconds after the other officers had stopped shooting. Brelo's attorney Patrick D'Angelo conceded that his tactics could be called into question given that Brelo exposed himself to danger when he stepped onto the hood of a beat-up Chevy Malibu to fire 15 rounds into the windshield of the suspects' vehicle. But Brelo and 12 officers who shot a total of 137 rounds into the car in November 2012 had ample reason to believe that Russell and Williams were shooting at them, he said. Self defense? Michael Brelo's attorney opened the case insisting the 31-year-old (pictured today) had reason to believe he was being shot at when he jumped on the car and shot dead Timothy Russell and Melissa Williams . D'Angelo said he wasn't calling what Brelo and the other officers did that night heroic. 'They are simple, ordinary people who try to do the best they can and are put in very dangerous situations,' he said. Brelo, charged with voluntary manslaughter, is the only officer charged because prosecutors said he waited until after the initial salvo had ended to reload and discharge the last of the 49 rounds he fired that night. A judge will decide whether Brelo is guilty or innocent. He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison if convicted. Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Rick Bell revealed that experts have concluded that another officer fired three rounds during Brelo's 15-shot volley, something defense attorneys have argued in motions. Bell said a medical examiner has concluded that Brelo fired 'kill shots' into Russell and Williams and that they were still alive when Brelo fired from the top of a police cruiser and the trunk of the Malibu, striking Williams 11 times and Russell six times, when they were no longer a threat to anyone. Brelo fired out of a sense of rage and vengeance after he and his partner became one of the first cars to join what would be a 19-mile chase on city streets and freeways with speeds reaching 100 mph, Bell said. Cleveland officer Michael Brelo is facing charges after two unarmed suspects were killed in this Chevy Malibu . Malissa Williams (left) and Timothy Russell (right) were both unarmed when they were killed in November 2012 . The prosecutor criticized Brelo and others for violating departmental policies that required permission to chase a suspect vehicle. More than 100 Cleveland police officers in five dozen cars were involved in the chase at some point. 'His pursuit of 22 minutes described the final outcome,' Bell said of

Summary: Cleveland, Ohio, officer Michael Brelo is facing two counts of manslaughter . Timothy Russell, 43, and Malissa Williams, 30, killed during 2012 shooting . Brelo's footprints were found on hood of Chevy Malibu where they died . Rookie said he learned about hood 'because [Brelo] was talking about it' Judge will decide Brelo's fate and he faces a max sentence of 25 years .


A school has allowed a pupil who suffers badly with nerves to take her pet Labrador into a GCSE exam to help keep her calm. Rebecca Rice, 16, had tried everything to calm her nerves but knew the only thing that made her feel comfortable was her 11-year-old dog Holly. After confiding in her teacher Lorette Esteve it was decided she could take Holly into the five-minute recorded French oral test. Rebecca Rice, 16, (right) told her French teacher Lorette Esteve (left) that she had struggled with her nerves ahead of her French GCSE oral exam. Ms Esteve advised her to bring her pet dog Holly (middle) to help . Ms Esteve, who is joint head of foreign modern languages at the school, said: 'Over the years, both pupils and teachers have worked hard to reduce the stress involved in the whole experience and tactics include bringing in drinks, lucky key rings and having a friend in the room. 'When Rebecca came to do her speaking exam, though, nothing seemed to work. 'She'd spent hours at home learning what to say, but when faced with the idea of having to sit through the exam she knew that she couldn't do it and I talked through with Rebecca what made her feel comfortable. 'So Rebecca's mum delivered 11-year-old Labrador Holly to school, and Rebecca spent her five minutes with Holly who sat reassuringly at her side - and it worked.' The teenager said: 'Having Holly with me really settled my nerves.' Ms Esteve said staff at Bodmin College in Cornwall have worked with pupils to help combat stress during the busy exam period, including bringing along drinks, a lucky key ring or a friend to sit in the room .

Summary: Rebecca Rice, 16, was allowed to take her pet dog into five-minute exam . She told her teacher she struggles to control her nerves ahead of the GCSE . Teacher Lorette Esteve advised she bring along 11-year-old dog Holly . School has various tactics help reduce stress including lucky key rings .


An artist with a surreal take on the natural world uses Photoshop to create whimsical, mind-bending pictures that would give Salvador Dali a run for his money. Anil Saxena, from Mumbai, uses ingenious retouching to create pictures of anything from a woman hanging a zebra's stripes on the line to dry to a pair of hands knitting a green field. He prides himself on his digital manipulation techniques, saying: 'If the image is a success but my work goes unnoticed, I'm doing my job well.' A woman in a colourful sari hangs up a zebra's stripes on a washing line . The photographer who has a background in graphic design and CGI, initially retouched his pictures by hand. Once he started digital retouching he was able to turn his pictures into more complex flights of fancy. According to his biography on Design Taxi, the artist, says the real work begins when 'lesser mortals might think that the image is just perfect.' The art website Behance says: 'Anil enjoys developing stunning imagery. He believes colour grading is paramount.' A painter colours a giraffe as he leans a ladder against the animal . A sink is utilised as a swimming pool by a group of tiny people . Anil's photo manipulations blend the everyday with the bizarre, such as a man in a boiler suit climbing a ladder to paint a giraffe's distinctive coat pattern. In another a crystal swimming pool in which beautiful people lounge in bikinis or take a dip, is realised as a sink and instead of a giant diving board, they're all underneath a huge chrome tap. In other images there's the juxtaposition of indoors and outside, so a woman's bed piled with feature duvets and pillows is standing on dunes by the sea - rather than in her bedroom. A picture called 'Bring Home Nature, Bring Home Joy, features a man riding a bicycle with a whole tree in his bike's basket, which sheds leaves against the setting sun. A woman is overjoyed to find her bed in the middle of nature, by the sea . A man on a bike carries a tree in his basket in this image called 'Bring home nature, bring home joy' A couple sit and admire a setting sun by their parked bikes... on top of a forest . A pair of newlyweds have a moment by a lush four poster bed in a field by some trees . The top of a forest is expertly blended with a grass meadow in another shot. At first glance it appears that a couple are relaxing together on the grass, look closer and it's clear that they are in fact sitting on dense tree tops. In an amusing image, a pair of giant hands are seen to be knitting a green textured field. The neat rows of crops extend outwards to the horizon but in the foreground, the knitter holds up the green yarn with its neat knit-purl stitching visible underneath it. Hands knit a blanket field using green yarn. Anil tweeted this image with

Summary: Digital artist Anil Saxena, from Mumbai, creates surreal images out of pictures of the natural world . Uses Photoshop to turn pictures into flights of fancy that make viewers question what they're seeing . Whimsical surreal shots created thanks to painstaking doctoring using image editing software .


Britain's leading pensions and savings expert will today be announced as a new Conservative peer, who will appointed as Minister for Consumer Protection if the party wins the election. Dr Ros Altmann, a former Treasury adviser who went on to head over-50s group Saga, would take responsibility for protecting people from rip-off pension and mortgage charges. She would also be in charge of financial education and Government policy to reward and encourage saving. Dr Ros Altmann, pictured with David Cameron at Melbicks, a Wyevale Garden Centre in Birmingham, will today be announced as a new Conservative peer . Dr Altmann will oversee the Government’s pension reforms, which have allowed people to cash in retirement funds rather than being forced into buying often poor-value annuities. She will also steer through reforms designed to make it easier for customers to move to another bank, by allowing customers to take their account number with them. ‘For too many years, consumer rights have played second fiddle to the interests of large financial firms, but the new pension freedoms show that the Conservatives have put the interests of British savers first,’ Dr Altmann said. ‘I passionately believe the new pension reforms, trusting people with their own money, are an essential step to helping everyone make the most of their hard-earned savings. 'David Cameron and George Osborne have proved to me that they want to help the many, not just the few at the top, by giving the same freedoms to everyone as were already enjoyed by the wealthiest. ‘In doing so, they took on the large companies who had too often taken advantage of their customers and have paved the way for a new environment for long-term savings. The Conservatives have created the opportunity for working families to save more if and when they can, knowing they will be allowed to use the money as best suits their circumstances. Dr Ros Altmann, a former Treasury adviser who went on to head over-50s group Saga, would take responsibility for protecting people from rip-off pension and mortgage charges . ‘That is right, but of course it will also require a change of mindset from providers and potentially further action from Government to protect consumers. It will be my job to try to ensure customers get a better deal and I am delighted to be offered the chance to do so. ‘Charge caps, impartial financial guidance, help with financial planning, financial education at all ages, and more competition for savers’ money will all help and it will be great to have the opportunity to play a direct role in looking after the public.’ The Prime Minister said: ‘What we’re doing is taking the country’s leading expert on pensions, on savings, on financial education, Ros Altmann, and saying that if we’re re-elected, she’ll be at the heart of government, making sure we complete this great revolution where we’re giving people much more power to save, to access their pension, to pass their pension on to their children, because we want to create a real savings culture in our country for everybody.

Summary: Dr Ros Altmann will be announced as a new Conservative peer today . She will be appointed Minister for Consumer Protection if Tories win in May . Former Treasury adviser will oversee the Government’s pension reforms .


For Stuart McCall, the memories of May 11, 1985 will never fade. As Bradford City celebrated promotion from the old English Third Division, a day of joy quickly became one of devastation as a fire ripped through the timber main stand at Valley Parade towards the end of the first half, claiming 56 helpless victims. Just 21 years of age, McCall returned to his car, only to find the door handle was burning hot because it had been parked so near to the blaze. Upon learning his father, Andy — one of a large group of McCall’s relatives at the game — had been badly burned and was missing, the young midfielder set off frantically through the streets of Bradford. The fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade claimed 56 victims and injured 265 on May 11, 1985 . The 30th anniversary is approaching since the tragic fire that killed 56 people at Bradford's ground in 1985 . Still wearing his boots and kit, he was finally reunited with his father in Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield. Those hours represented the worst of his life but given that other families lost loved ones that day, McCall has always declared himself and his father the fortunate ones. So how would the Rangers manager — who donated money from his 2002 testimonial to the Bradford burns unit that cared for his father and so many others — react to bombshell claims this week that mere bad luck had perhaps played no role in the disaster? A book written by Martin Fletcher, a Bradford fan who lost three generations of his family in the blaze, says the incident was just one of at least nine fires at businesses owned or associated with the club’s then chairman Stafford Heginbotham, in the previous 18 years, resulting in huge insurance claims. In his book Fifty-Six, published on Thursday, Fletcher believes the fire was not an accident and says he and his family are no longer willing to ‘live the myth’. Fire engulfs Valley Parade on a day nobody can ever forget as 56 were killed at the football stadium . A police officer uses his helmet to shield the heat from his face as he runs in front of the stand on fire . From McCall’s annual visits to the club’s memorial services, he knows Fletcher, who lost brother, Andrew (11) — the youngest victim of the tragedy — as well as his father John (34), uncle Peter (32) and grandfather Eddie (63). He also knows Heginbotham and attended the funeral of the ‘great chairman’ in 1995. To McCall, the verdict of inquiry judge Sir Oliver Popplewell, who declared the fire had probably been started by a stray match, cigarette or pipe tobacco slipping through gaps on the floor on to a build-up of litter, remains the most likely cause of the tragedy. ‘I get so caught up in this job managing Rangers that I don’t always see the news but someone told me the other day that the Bradford story had been on Sky,’ said McCall on Friday. ‘And

Summary: In 1985 the main stand of Bradford's Valley Parade caught fire, killing 56 . Inquiry found the fire had probably started via stray match or cigarette . McCall was playing that day and his father was badly burned in the blaze . Bradford fan Martin Fletcher claims the fire may not have been an accident . Fletcher's father, uncle, brother and grandfather lost their lives in the fire . Fletcher claims chairman Stafford Heginbotham may have been to blame . But McCall refutes those claims insisting it was just an accident .


With her sophisticated sense of style and age-defying good looks, Dame Helen Mirren has never looked better. But the Oscar-winning actress, who has won countless accolades for her talents, believes she was in her prime age-wise in the 'unfortunate' 1970s, which, she says, was a 'horrible' time for women. In an interview with Times2, the 69-year-old actress explained: 'I happened to hit the culture at a time that was worse than the f****** 1940s or 1950s. It was horrible.' Scroll down for video . Dame Helen Mirren, pictured last week at the premiere of her new film said she was in her prime age-wise in the 'unfortunate' 1970s, which, she says, was a 'horrible' time for women . Badgley Mischka dress . Click to shop the brand at Farfetch! Visit site . Helen Mirren proves time and again that youth has got nothing to do with style, elegance and beauty. The actress looked stunning at the premiere of The Woman in Gold and showed us just why she's an inspiration to us all. Her dress is by Badgley Mischka and was a great choice for the red carpet. Navy is softer than black and more flattering to all skin tones and ages. And of course a spot of embellishment adds glamour and a sense of festiveness. But Helen didn't shy away from a sexy edge either with that sheer panel across the shoulders. Styled with navy suede pumps by Jimmy Choo, Helen has once again nailed cocktail dressing for the more mature woman. Her exact dress is sadly not available online but click (right) to shop the brand at Farfetch. Or recreate the look with our edit below. Alice + Olivia, ASOS and Reiss have all got great options that will do the trick. Bless'ed are the Meek Perspective Dress at Shopbop (Now $299) Visit site . Alice + Olivia Dress in Caprise Silk at Bloomingdales (Now $198.75) Visit site . ASOS Daisy Embellished Shift Dress (Now $42) Visit site . REISS Dress in Rosalin Sheer Sleeve Lace at Bloomingdales . Visit site . The actress, who starred in O Lucky Man! in 1973 - when she was in her thirties - and The Long Good Friday in 1980, went on to explain that the ten years after the sexual revolution but before feminism was 'perilous' for women. 'Men saw that as a sort of, "Oh, fantastic! We can f*** anything, however we like, whenever we like! They're up for grabs, boys!" It was that kind of attitude', she said. Mirren also said revelations about celebrities from that era, such as Jimmy Savile, did not come as a surprise. 'I’m sure that if that f****** bastard was alive today he would be utterly confused. He would think, "They liked it, they loved me, I was a big star, so they wanted it",' she said. The actress, pictured in the 1970s, said that the ten years after the sexual revolution but before feminism was 'perilous' for women . Mirren, pictured, left, this year and, right, in 1976 said that men had a 'Oh,

Summary: Actress said she hit the culture at a time that was worse than the 40s or 50s . Said revelations about celebrities from that era did not come as a surprise . Stars in new film, Woman In Gold, alongside Ryan Reynolds .


A former U.S. Marine who lost his right leg and several fingers in an explosion in Afghanistan is making a second attempt to scale Mount Everest to inspire others like him, a year after an avalanche that killed 16 Sherpa guides stopped him at the base camp. Former Staff Sgt. Charlie Linville, 29, from Boise, Idaho, is using a specially designed metal foot outfitted with a climbing boot and another one with crampons in his quest to conquer the 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) summit next month. 'My message is anything is possible. It is just not me being an amputee, but anyone sitting on the couch around the world that has problems - you can overcome life, it is just how determined you are,' Linville said in Kathmandu on Friday, on his way to Tibet in neighboring China, from where he will set out on Everest. Scroll down for video . Ready to go: In this April 16 photo former U.S. Marine Charlie Linville, left, and his climbing partner Tim Medvetz sit for an interview in Kathmandu, Nepal . Challenging peak: Their quest to climb Everest last year was thwarted following the deaths of 16 Sherpa guides in April when an avalanche swept down . He was an explosives expert serving in Afghanistan in 2011, when he went to investigate an explosion that wounded his colleague. He was hit by another explosive device and seriously wounded, and two years later, had his right leg amputated below the knee. He retired from service and has been climbing since with The Heroes Project, a nonprofit organization that helps wounded veterans. Taking the lead: Linville, 29, from Boise, Idaho, who lost his right leg and several fingers in an explosion in Afghanistan is making a second attempt to scale Mount Everest to inspire others like him . High-tech: He is using a specially designed metal foot outfitted with a climbing boot and another one with crampons in his quest to conquer the 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) summit next month . Everest would be his highest and toughest mountain that he has attempted to climb. His quest last year was thwarted following the deaths of 16 Sherpa guides in April, the beginning of the climbing season, when an avalanche swept down. At the time, Linville was at the base camp at 5,360 meters (17,595 feet). This time, he plans to approach from the northern, Tibetan side, together with the Heroes Project's founder Tim Wayne Medvetz and an eight-member team. 'The only difference between me and any climber on the mountain is that I am missing one limb and I have to deal with metal,' he said.

Summary: Former Staff Sgt. Charlie Linville, 29, from Boise, Idaho, was an explosives expert serving in Afghanistan in 2011 when he was seriously wounded . Two years later, he had his right leg amputated below the knee . He retired from service and has been climbing since with The Heroes Project, a nonprofit organization that helps wounded veterans . His quest to climb Everest last year was thwarted following the deaths of 16 Sherpa guides in April when an avalanche swept down .


A Perth man has pleaded guilty after downing a bottle of vodka at Auckland Airport and groping the breast of a female passenger on his Qantas flight home. The New Zealand Herald reports that Milinda Gunasekera, 32, was flying home from a holiday in Chile on October 29 and was changing flights at Auckland Airport for the final leg of his trip. However, after downing a bottle of vodka in the airport toilets his plans to get home soon went awry. Milinda Gunasekera was flying from Auckland Airport to Perth after a holiday in Chile . The Qantas flight was taxiing to the runway when the alleged incident with a female passenger took place. the West Australian resident, was originally accused of indecent assault and threatening to kill - offences carrying a maximum of seven years in jail. But after the file was reviewed by Crown law, the charges were amended. Mr Gunasekera will return to New Zealand in June to be sentenced. The Western Australian resident downed a bottle of vodka in the airport toilets . Gunasekera‘s lawyer John Munro said his client could not remember anything of what happened at all. The court heard that the day after the incident the defendant was suffering ‘probably the worst hangover of his life’ after spending the night in the cells. ‘He's feeling really embarrassed by what he did,’ Mr Munro said. He then allegedly groped a female passenger's breast as his Qantas flight was taxiing to the runway . Since the incident, Mr Gunasekera admitted he was an alcoholic and needed help. In that time he as attended a residential rehabilitation programme, which he paid for himself. He has not drunk since and was now feeling much healthier his lawyer said.

Summary: Milinda Gunasekera was flying home from a holiday in Chile . He was changing flights at Auckland Airport for the final leg of his trip . The 32-year-old downed a bottle of vodka in the airport toilets before flight . Qantas flight was taxiing to the runway when the alleged incident occurred . Afterwards he suffered ‘probably the worst hangover of his life’ in the cells . Mr Gunasekera will fly back to New Zealand to be sentenced in June .


Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has said he is happy to stay at Arsenal despite interest from Atletico Madrid, although he admits that 'you never know what the future will bring'. Cazorla is enjoying one of the best periods of his career, having scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 29 Barclays Premier League appearances this season for Arsenal. The 30-year-old Spaniard's impressive displays have seen him linked to a return to his homeland with Atletico Madrid, and Cazorla admits he has heard about interest from the Spanish capital. Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla has said he is happy to stay at Arsenal despite interest from Atletico Madrid . Cazorla is in his third season with the Gunners but enjoys life in north London and is happy to stay there . But despite the possibility of a move back to his home country, Cazorla says he is happy with his life at Arsenal and with his wife and children in north London. 'I've heard (about Atletico's interest), like everybody,' he said. 'But at the moment there is nothing concrete, only rumours. I don't worry about that. 'I'm focused on Arsenal, where I am very happy. I have another year on my contract and the option for one more.' Cazorla has been enjoying some of the best form of his career for Arsenal with season, scoring seven goals . Cazorla signed for Arsenal in the summer of 2012 for a £16.5million transfer fee from Malaga, and he has been a key man in Arsene Wenger's squad ever since. With speculation of summer moves to bring big stars to the Emirates Stadium inevitable, Cazorla admits it remains important for him to be a valuable player and hinted that if that was compromised he could eventually leave. 'As long as I feel valued, I will continue here,' he told El Mundo. 'Although you never know what the future will bring in football. The Spaniard did say that his continuing at the club would depend on him still feeling valued by Arsenal . 'I live in Hampstead, 15 minutes from the training ground, and it's really nice. 'It's the perfect place for my kids to go to school... very calm. They're picking up the language quickly, which is really important for me and my wife.'

Summary: Santi Cazorla has been in the best form of his career for Arsenal this year . Spanish midfielder's displays have seen him linked to Atletico Madrid . Cazorla says he has heard of interest but is happy to stay in north London . READ: Arsene Wenger reveals secrets of his team selection process . CLICK HERE for the latest Arsenal news .


The cell phone ban at the Augusta National Golf Club has forced fans to dust off their often unloved and rarely used old cameras if they want to capture a photo of their heroes. Barred from bringing their cell phones on to the Georgia course, fans have adapted by going back to the future and using their pocket-sized digital cameras or their old 35mm bodies and lenses and re-learning how to use them. But a quick refresher course is all they're allowed. When play begins on Thursday, fans will have to put them back on the shelves. A Masters patron uses her camera to take photos of the action during the player practice rounds ahead of the 2015 Masters at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia, which starts on Thursday . 'Actually, the last time I had this out was Easter,' Wayne Watson said about the large black Nikon hanging around his neck. And the time before that? 'No idea,' he said. 'Probably the Easter before.' More than a few of the fans lugging around similar equipment were, like Watson — who made the two-hour drive from Macon — experiencing Augusta National in person for the first time. Most just planned to mosey around until something caught their fancy. Some had general targets in mind — a favorite player or two, the trio of back-nine holes reverentially dubbed 'Amen Corner,' or the gigantic manual scoreboard alongside the first fairway. Then there was the occasional experienced big-game hunter, decked out with camera bags and an array of lenses. 'I'm after Phil Mickelson,' said Kim McNeeley of nearby Aiken, South Carolina. 'I got a great shot of him the last time I was here — 18 years ago. 'But there are plenty of guys more serious than I am,' she added. The cell phone ban at the Augusta National Golf Club has forced fans to dust off their often unloved and rarely used old cameras if they want to capture a photo of their heroes like Tiger Woods . 'I had to borrow this from a friend who just had a baby. A few minutes ago, I saw a guy actually loading film into his camera. Film. Now that's old school.' Stepping back in time produced more than a few comical moments. Parked in lawn chairs behind the first tee, two pals leaned in close as one tried to figure out how to take a 'selfie' with a point-and-shoot camera — never mind that the term hadn't even been coined when the camera was originally manufactured. Behind the seventh tee, Kevin Davis of Gibson City, Illinois, recounted the preparations he went through to make sure his 4-year-old digital camera was ready to roll. First, he had to find it — 'It took me awhile to remember where I left it,' he said, finally remembering it was in a desk drawer — and then make sure it was charged. 'I've got a big camera, but I didn't want to lug that around,' Davis added. 'That's usually for family events.' Fans photograph Tiger Woods on

Summary: Fans on the Georgia course have adapted by going back to the future and using their pocket-sized digital or their old 35mm cameras . Fans will have to put them back on the shelves when the action starts for real on Thursday at The Masters .


NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing emergency heart surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on Thursday, April 16. Abdul-Jabbar, 68, had quadruple coronary bypass surgery after being admitted to the hospital earlier in the week with cardiovascular disease. The successful surgery, which was performed by cardiac surgery chief Dr Richard Shemin, cleared a major blockage from the Hall of Famer's heart. Scroll down for video . NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar underwent emergency heart surgery at UCLA Medical Center on April 16 . Abdul-Jabbar (No. 33) shooting his patented sky hook while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1987 . After retiring from the NBA, the 19-time All Star and six-time MVP starred in Game of Death with Bruce Lee . UCLA Health issued a statement at the request of Abdul-Jabbar. It read: 'At this time, Abdul-Jabbar would like to thank his surgical team and the medical staff at UCLA, his alma mater, for the excellent care he has received. 'He is looking forward to getting back to his normal activities soon. 'He asks that you keep him in your thoughts and, most importantly, cherish and live each day to its fullest.' The 7-foot-2 player led UCLA to three consecutive titles and was named the Most Valuable Player of the NCAA tournament for three straight years. Abdul-Jabbar, who was known for his patented sky hook, won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks before moving on to the Los Angeles Lakers and winning five more rings. Abdul-Jabbar, who was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, adopted his Muslim name in 1971 at age 24 . Abdul-Jabbar won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks and five with the Los Angeles Lakers . The successful surgery was performed by the hospital's (pictured) cardiac surgery chief, Dr Richard Shemin . After retiring, the 19-time NBA All Star and six-time MVP starred in Game of Death with Bruce Lee, wrote nine New York Times best-sellers and was appointed to be the US Cultural Ambassador by Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2012. He also beat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia after being diagnosed in 2008. His documentary, On the Shoulders of Giants: The Greatest Team You’ve Never Heard Of, earned him two NAACP Image Awards in 2013. Abdul-Jabbar, who was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, adopted his Muslim name in 1971 at age 24. Jeanie Buss, the executive vice-president of the Lakers, tweeted out her support for the Los Angeles legend .

Summary: NBA's all-time leading scorer had quadruple coronary bypass surgery . Six-time league champion admitted this week with cardiovascular disease . Surgery was a success and 68-year-old is expected to make a full recovery . Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2008 . Appointed as US Cultural Ambassador by Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2012 .


A brewery has seen a spike in sales following a bizarre Twitter spat with teetotal politician George Galloway . A brewery has seen a spike in sales following a bizarre Twitter spat with teetotal politician George Galloway. Matthew Halliday, the owner of the Bradford Brewing Company, said throngs of people have turned up at the brewery's Brewfactory bar in the wake of the online row. The spat started after the Respect Party parliamentary candidate for Bradford West seemed to take offence after the brewing firm asked him if he was 'still a thing'. Mr Galloway, who doesn't drink, responded to the beer makers, saying: 'What does that mean? And as a licensed premises in my constituency really be writing that?' The brewer carefully reminded the politician that he was no longer the MP for the area after parliament was dissolved last Monday. Galloway hit back, saying: 'Well then, I shall return to this matter after the election. You have been most unwise.' Mr Halliday, 29, said: 'We have seen a bit boost in customers because of this. Almost everyone who came in yesterday did so because of Twitter.' 'It was a cheeky tweet that I sent while I walked past his office early in the morning that just seemed to have escalated. We are now completely blocked and anyone connected to us has been blocked. 'I only asked him because he is the only candidate standing here that hasn't been into the pub to say hello. 'But after this argument I don't think we will be seeing Team Galloway in here anytime soon.' The spat started after the Respect Party parliamentary candidate for Bradford West seemed to take offence after the brewing firm asked him if he was 'still a thing?' Matthew Halliday, 29, the owner of the Bradford Brewing Company, said throngs of people have turned up at the brewery's Brewfactory bar (pictured) in the wake of the online row . Mr Halliday said that the spat has even sparked inspiration for a new brew that the firm plans to name after the fiery Scot. He said: 'We are planning to bring out a Galloway soon. I don't want to say too much as it is top secret right now, but all I can say is it is weak, bitter and has a frothy head.' The brewery also said that they would put forward a candidate at the next general election if Mr Galloway retains his seat on May 7. A spokesman for Mr Galloway didn't wish to comment on the story and simply said: 'It certainly has put Bradford Brewery on the map.'

Summary: Bradford brewery tweeted George Galloway asking if he was 'still a thing' Respect candidate for Bradford West replied saying tweet was 'unwise' Spat went viral and Bradford Brewing Company has seen its sales spike . Beer makers even plan to run for MP if Galloway is re-elected on May 7 .


Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio is recovering at a hospital in Los Angeles following a 'medical procedure' for 'constant headaches', Daily Mail Online can reveal. The Brazilian supermodel – seen partying at the Coachella festival in California on Sunday - underwent the procedure on Tuesday. She is currently being monitored at UCLA Hospital in Westwood, Los Angeles. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Emergency: Alessandra Ambrosio was treated at the Ronald Reagan center of UCLA hospital in Los Angeles. She had seemed in perfect health at the Coachella festival in California on Sunday but was suffering 'constant headaches' Expertise: The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is renowned for its high-quality care . Family: Alessandra Ambrosio was with her fiance Jamie Mazur, at Coachella, when they were photographed together on Sunday night attending an afterparty . Party spirit: Alessandra Ambrosio had enjoyed the atmosphere at Coachella festival and shown no symptoms of being unwell but had booked the appointment two weeks ago, a friend told Daily Mail Online . Ambrosio is undergoing treatment at the Ronald Reagan Medical Center. A friend said she had been suffering what she described as 'constant headaches' and had made the appointment two weeks ago. 'I have spoken to her team, her manager and everyone that went with her for her medical procedure and they say she is fine,' the friend said. A spokesperson for the supermodel confirmed to Daily Mail Online that Ambrosio, 34, was currently in hospital. The spokesperson said: 'Alessandro Ambrosio went to a doctor today for a scheduled medical visit and is currently in good health.' The spokesperson said he could not comment further on Ambrosio's condition. Ambrosio's medical drama came after she was seen partying at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California at the weekend. The super slim Brazilian beauty spent hours at the gala with other supermodels, including Kendall Jenner. She kept her fans updated by posting dozens of photos of her and her friends at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. On Instagram she wrote of the festival: 'What a wonderful world.' Among the acts performing on Sunday were Vance Joy, Marina and the Diamonds, Jenny Lewis, and St. Vincent. Ambrosio has two children - son Noah, three, and daughter Anja, seven - with her fiance, California businessman Jamie Mazur. Company: Alessandra was joined by her a group of friends as they walked around the festival . Happy times: Alessandra and her pals took the time to put together this selfie as they enjoyed the festival . Good times: Alessandra Ambrosio had been with friends as she enjoyed the atmosphere at Coachella . Happy: This was the message Alessandra Ambrosio posted on Instagram . Festival goer Kylie Jenner, 17, was one of the celebrities also partying at Coachella . Party scene: Alessandra Ambrosio was photographed with friends at Coachella.

Summary: Brazilian Victoria's Secret Angel underwent medical procedure and is still recovering in hospital . She had been suffering 'constant headaches' and had booked appointment two weeks ago, Daily Mail Online told by a friend . Mother-of-two had appeared well as she spent time at Coachella festival with celebrity friends including Kylie Jenner and Gigi Hadid . Procedure at UCLA's Ronald Reagan Medical Center was successful and aides said she is 'fine' Ambrosio, 34, had posted on Instagram yesterday about how much she was enjoying Coachella saying: 'What a wonderful world.'


I couldn’t wait to get out of Bournemouth, even though I loved the place. It was a holiday town, a place that would send you to sleep rather than drive you forward. Maybe it was the sea air; everything always manana. Then along came Eddie Howe. His team are anything but a team to send you to sleep. They are dynamic, full of hungry players, with a point to prove. I can tell you now that wide player Matt Ritchie is a contender for my ‘10 to watch’ for next season — he is dynamite. Eddie Howe raises his arms in triumph after Bournemouth sealed Premier League promotion . (Left-right) Brett Pitman, Yann Kermorgant, Howe, Andrew Surman and Callum Wilson celebrate . And I can’t wait to see Callum Wilson in the top flight. He was on the back page of my Daily Mail on Tuesday morning and you can expect to see him there more often. He is like Ian Wright, an exploding champagne bottle of a player; shake him up and watch him fizz. Howe is the man who has got them buzzing. Gary Lineker asked if we have found ‘the English Special One’, but Eddie is not the Special One. He is the Different One. Watch Eddie on the touchline and you will see he is the opposite to Mourinho. Eddie is peaceful during a game, relaxed, quiet and controlled. His extrovert assistant, Jason Tindall, provides the instructions and the demands, with Eddie making his feelings known in a calm and gentle fashion. Obviously the Barclays Premier League will bring different demands for this young man, who is still only 37. Bournemouth's players slide along the turf in delight after their dream came true on Monday night . We got to know each other after my dad signed him for Portsmouth in 2002. He played only twice because of a knee injury that was similar to one that cost me my career. It eventually finished him, too, and while you don’t want to make friends through the same devastating injury, I am glad I got to know him. Some people you meet you can see are destined to be successful. He was always one of them. My dad liked him instantly and had a soft spot for him. I always thought my dad would be the king of Bournemouth, for their FA Cup giantkilling of holders Manchester United in 1984 and their promotion success when he took them into what is now the Championship. But Eddie has blown away those achievements. Lots of clubs will be admiring his progress and while he didn’t enjoy his experience at Burnley when he left Bournemouth in 2011, that won’t stop others casting an eye in his direction. Marc Pugh (left), Ryan Fraser and Harry Arter (right) toast the 3-0 win over Bolton that secured promotion . And why not? He is impressive. He has a good eye for talent, makes big calls, plays young players, is forward-thinking, ambitious and looks the part — he is a chairman’s dream. He will crave the

Summary: Bournemouth secured promotion on Monday with victory against Bolton . Eddie Howe has put Bournemouth on map after leading them to top flight . Jamie Redknapp always believed Howe was destined for success .


John Carver says his Newcastle players have a point to prove to themselves at Liverpool on Monday night. The Magpies are in danger of being sucked into what had previously seemed an unlikely relegation battle given their alarming run of form. Amid accusations of the team 'playing with their flip-flops on', United have lost four on the spin - scoring just once - and Carver admits he does not know where their next point is coming from. It is unlikely to arrive at Anfield, a venue at which they last won in 1994. They were beaten 1-0 by North-East rivals Sunderland seven days ago – a performance Carver labelled 'embarrassing' – and there was a showdown meeting at the club's training ground this week in which the head coach let his feelings be known. John Carver says his Newcastle players have a point to prove when they face Liverpool on Monday . Carver, though, is hoping that personal pride will kick in when they travel to Merseyside. 'Before they go out my message will be simple – 'You have a point to prove, but prove it for yourself, not for me, not for anybody else, but for yourself. You owe it for yourself',' he said. 'The meeting we had on Wednesday was non-negotiable. We've had meetings in the past where I like a two-way dialogue. 'But I got a few things off my chest and it was probably the first time I've been Mr Nasty. 'After the meeting we trained and there was a great response. That hurt me a little bit because I wanted to see that on Sunday. But at least I got something from them.' Carver said this week that owner Mike Ashley has promised to invest in the squad this summer and a major overhaul is expected – out-of-contract players such as Jonas Gutierrez, Ryan Taylor and Sammy Ameobi will be released, while the likes of Yoan Gouffran, Cheick Tiote, Moussa Sissoko and Papiss Cisse are also expected to move on. Newcastle in training earlier this week for their game against Liverpool on Monday in the Premier League . Moussa Sissoko (left), Vurnon Anita (centre) and Massadio Haidara (right) at a training session . However, the promise of such renovation has done little to appease fans who are organising a boycott ahead of next Sunday's visit of Spurs. Carver, in fairness, is caught in the middle of what is a toxic relationship between supporters and the club's hierarchy. And the 50-year-old admits he has been on the receiving end of criticism from fans. 'I have to accept what people say. As long as it is done the right way and in a constructive manner, I can accept that,' he said. Newcastle were beaten in last weekend's Tyne/Wear derby by Jermain Defoe's stunning volley . Carver has now seen his Newcastle team lose four in a row and fall into relegation danger . 'It would be easy to say, 'I've had enough, thanks'. I'm not going to do that and I have still got my enthusiasm. 'I can't hide

Summary: Newcastle take on Liverpool on Monday night at Anfield . The Magpies have not won away at Liverpool since 1994 . Newcastle have lost their last four games scoring just one goal . John Carver's side nine points clear of relegation zone in 13th place .


Siblings will no longer be given priority for school places amid soaring competition because of a booming population, it has emerged. Wandsworth council in London has announced that it is set to remove the rule giving an automatic place to a pupil's brothers and sisters even if the family has moved out of the catchment area. This comes after it was revealed that 80,000 children face missing out on their preferred primary school, with more than 20,000 at risk of being denied any of their preferred choices. In the most oversubscribed areas, four in ten pupils are expected not to get a place at their favourite school amid an escalating crisis over places fuelled by a baby boom and immigration. Wandsworth council has announced that it is set to remove the rule giving priority to pupils' siblings, pictured is Honeywell School which has a catchment area of just 182 metres . Wansdworth, which is an affluent borough, has decided to remove sibling priority from September 2016 in a bid to make the process fairer and give priority to children who live closest to schools. The change was also considered in Leeds and is expected to spread to more local authorities within the next few years, according to The Times. Families who move more than 800 metres from their preferred school in Wandsworth will lose their automatic entitlement to a place for younger brothers and sisters. A spokesman for the council said: 'A lot of people are getting school places then moving miles away, in some cases cashing in on house prices while retaining the school place. Siblings then get priority over children living closer to the school. The consultation was drawn up because parents were getting upset about this.' Honeywell, which is one of the most popular schools in Wandsworth, has a catchment area of just 182 metres, despite taking 90 children. None of the appeals for places at the schools were successful. Justine Roberts, Mumsnet CEO said: 'Giving priority to siblings is tricky; as one Mumsnet user says, 'it's lovely until the kids who live next door to the school can't get in'. 'For parents of two or more, having children at two different primaries can be a logistics nightmare; but for parents of only children, or to those whose children can't get in to nearby schools, it can feel pretty unfair. More than 80,000 children face missing out on their preferred primary school, with 20,000 at risk of being denied any of their preferred choices . 'On balance, most seem to think it would be sensible to restrict sibling priority to those families still living close to the school.' Wandsworth council announced the decision to consult parents on the changes in September last year. Speaking at the time, education spokesman Cllr Kathy Tracey said: 'There has been a growing clamour from parents asking us to look at this rule because of mounting evidence that local school places are being offered to children living some distance away simply because they have an older sibling already enrolled there.' Professor Alan Smithers, director

Summary: Councils in London facing unprecedented pressure on primary places . Wandsworth council set to scrap rule giving siblings automatic priority . The aim is to make process fairer and give priority to those living nearby . More than 20,000 at risk of being denied any of their preferred choices .


A Florida woman has been arrested for driving under the influence after she allegedly caused a scene at a McDonald's drive-through while wearing nothing but a bra and panties, police say. Lydia Kelm, 23, had a blood-alcohol content of .247 when police tested her after showing up to the McDonald's in Leesburg, Florida, early Monday. Police say the woman wouldn't pull up to the drive-through window at around 3.30am, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Caused a Scene: Lydia Kelm, 23 (photographed), was arrested for driving under the influence after she allegedly caused a scene at a McDonald's drive-through in Florida while wearing nothing but a bra and panties . Police say that instead of purchasing food and driving away, the 23-year-old nurse revved her engine loudly and backed up twice, prompting workers to yell repeatedly for her to move forward. She 'seemed to be confused, lethargic' and 'had slurred speech,' an arrest affidavit states. Kelm told officers she had three beers, the New York Daily News reports. Booked: Kelm (right) was charged with DUI and booked into the Lake County jail; she has since been released on $1,000 bail . McDonald's: Police say that instead of purchasing food from the McDonald's and driving away, Kelm revved her engine loudly and backed up twice, prompting workers to yell repeatedly for her to move forward . However, officers gave Kelm a sobriety test, which indicated her alcohol content was three times the legal limit. They did so after giving the woman a jacket to wear in the 48-degree weather. She was charged with DUI and booked into the Lake County jail, the Daily News reports. She has since been released on $1,000 bail. Alcohol: Kelm (photographed) said she had three beers, but a sobriety test indicated that her blood-alcohol level was .247 -- three times the legal limit .

Summary: Lydia Kelm, 23, was arrested with a DUI charge after driving to a McDonald's nearly naked and refusing to complete her order . Restaurant workers yelled repeatedly for Kelm to pull up to the drive-through window, but she revved her engine and backed up instead . Kelm's blood-alcohol level was .247 -- three times the legal limit .


Steven Gerrard's dream of featuring in the FA Cup final at Wembley on his 35th birthday remains a reality after Liverpool saw off Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday night. Gerrard was suspended for the quarter-final replay following his red card for a stamp on Manchester United's Ander Herrera at Anfield on March 22. Yet Philippe Coutinho came to the rescue for Liverpool by scoring the game's only goal at Ewood Park to book their place in the semi-final with Aston Villa. Steven Gerrard's dream of featuring in the FA Cup final at Wembley on his 35th birthday remains a reality . Gerrard was suspended for the quarter-final replay following his red card against Manchester United . Gerrard could feature for Liverpool in the FA Cup final with Liverpool at Wembley on May 30 . Even Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer feels it would be fitting for Liverpool's captain to lift the trophy before he leaves for Major League Soccer with LA Galaxy. 'I wish Liverpool all the very best,' Bowyer said. 'It would be fitting if they could win it for Gerrard, it would be a great way for him to finish his Liverpool career. 'He's been one of the best midfielders for a long, long time in this country. Whilst I wasn't wanting it to happen, now we're out of the cup I certainly hope it does.'

Summary: Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 at Ewood Park in the FA Cup . Steven Gerrard turns 35 on the day of the FA Cup final at Wembley . Blackburn's Gary Bowyer feels it would be fitting for Gerrard to lift FA Cup . READ: Liverpool need Philippe Coutinho to shine to get into the top four . CLICK HERE for the latest Liverpool news after Wednesday's FA Cup win .


Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday as the 83rd U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official. She said her confirmation as attorney general showed that 'we can do anything' and pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the country. 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, an apparent reference to ongoing efforts to repair relations between police departments and minority communities. Scroll down for video . Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by Loretta Lynch's father Lorenzo Lynch, second from left, and her husband Stephen Hargrove, second from right, administered the oath of office on Monday . 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, apparently referring to race-riot clashes between protesters and police . 'It seems like such an understatement to say my heart is full, but it is,' Lynch said. 'I have to thank the president for his faith in me and asking me to lead the department that I love to even greater heights.' Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath of office to Lynch at a Justice Department ceremony. Lynch replaces Eric Holder, who left the job Friday after six years as attorney general. The 55-year-old Lynch was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday following a months-long delay in which her nomination became caught up in a dispute over human trafficking legislation. 'Ladies and gentlemen, it's about time,' Biden said to applause. 'It's about time this woman is being sworn in,' he declared. 'We got tired of this wait.' 'But you showed such grace and such humility during this whole process,' he added, turning to America's newly minted top cop. Lynch paid an emotional tribute to her family during a brief speech after she took her oath. 'If a little girl from North Carolina who used to tell her grandfather in the fields to lift her up on the back of his mule so she could "see way up high, Granddaddy" can grow up to become the chief law enforcement officer of the United States of America, we can do anything.' She also outlined her hopes for the twilight months of the Obama presidency, saying she was driven by 'the desire to leave this world a better place for us having been a part of it.' 'The challenge in that – for you, for me, for all us that love this department and love the law – is to use the law to that end. To not just represent the law and to enforce the law, but to use it to make real the promise of America, the promise of fairness, the promise of equality, of liberty and justice for all.' Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer, the senior senator from Lynch's home state of New York, gushed about her personal story on Monday. 'She is the ultimate professional: thoughtful, hardworking, keeps her nose to the grindstone, and is able to bring both sides together,' he said. 'On very difficult

Summary: Vice President Joe Biden swore in Lynch on Monday . She was a New York City federal prosecutor with a reputation for being hard-nosed and tough . She said her Senate confirmation showed that 'we can do anything' Pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the US .


TOWIE star Bobby Cole Norris has today thanked an anonymous donor who came forward to help his mother, in her fight against leukaemia. The reality star was left heartbroken last August when doctors revealed his 'best' friend' and mother Kym Norris had just one hope for survival - a stem cell transplant. Weeks earlier the dental receptionist was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. Overcome with emotion, Bobby, tweeted: 'Somewhere there is an amazing person that registered with @AnthonyNolan and was a match for my mum, I will never be able to thank you enough.' TOWIE star Bobby Cole Norris has today thanked an anonymous donor who came forward to help his mother, in her fight against leukaemia . Bobby, tweeted: 'Somewhere there is an amazing person that registered with @AnthonyNolan and was a match for my mum, I will never be able to thank you enough' Bobby launched the #savebobbysmum appeal to urge people to sign up as stem cell donors last August . It comes after the reality star inspired more than 3,000 people to sign the bone marrow donation register in one week, when he issued an appeal for help to save his mother's life. Stars of TOWIE, Made in Chelsea and Geordie Shore rallied behind the #SaveBobbysMum appeal, with tweets from Katie Price, Mark Wright, Joey Essex, Lauren Goodger, Sam Faiers, Lauren Pope, Stevie Johnson, Charlotte Crosby, Vicky Pattison, Antony Costa, Denise Van Outen and many more, mobilising their millions of young fans to sign up as potential donors and save a life. To Bobby's relief, the team at Anthony Nolan were able to identify a stranger on the register of potential donors whose tissue type matched Kym's and who was willing to donate their stem cells. Kym is now back at home while she recovers from the procedure, which took place at UCL Hospital. Bobby is now focusing on supporting his mother during her recovery but has vowed to carry on promoting the lifesaving work of Anthony Nolan. Bobby Cole Norris said: 'I can never thank my mum's donor enough. 'This amazing person hasn't just saved my mum, they've saved me too. 'My mum is my best friend and she's everything to me. 'Without the work of Anthony Nolan, and the hero who donated their stem cells, there would be little hope, it doesn't bear thinking about. 'I genuinely feel like there is an Angel on this earth, I hope one day I can thank them in person.' The reality star was left heartbroken last August when doctors revealed his 'best' friend' and mother Kym Norris had just one hope for survival - a stem cell transplant - after being diagnosed with leukaemia . In the wake of Kym's diagnosis Bobby inspired more than 3,000 people to sign the bone marrow donation register in one week, when he issued an appeal for help to save his mother's life . Reflecting on his appeal, he said: 'When my mum was diagnosed, I felt helpless. 'All I could do apart from being there for mum was to try to raise

Summary: Bobby Cole Norris launched his appeal #SaveBobbysMum last August . Revealed his mother Kym Norris had been diagnosed with leukaemia . Today he thanked an anonymous stem cell donor who stepped in . Kim has had her transplant and is now recovering in hospital .


President Barack Obama secretly granted the CIA an exemption relaxing restrictions on drone strikes in Pakistan after enacting more stringent rules in 2013 to reduce the risk of civilian casualties, it was revealed today. According to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the story Monday citing current and former government officials, Obama gave the spy agency a pass on providing proof that intended targets of drone strikes posed an imminent threat to the US. Had the CIA been subjected to the same stringent rules as other agencies, argues the article, the January drone strike that killed two hostages, one of them an American, could have been postponed or even prevented entirely. Innocent victims: Al Qaeda hostages Dr Warren Weinstein (left), a 73-year-old economic adviser from the US, and 39-year-old Italian aid worker Giovanni Lo Porto (right) were killed in a botched drone strike in January, which US officials say could have been postponed had it not been for a relaxed drone policy . President Obama, seen here April 23 addressing the death of the two captives, reportedly has granted CIA a waiver exempting the agency from providing proof of imminent threat to the US ahead of planned drone strikes . Without Obama's waiver, CIA operatives would have been forced to gather additional information and surveillance data on the al Qaeda-linked militants targeted in the January 15 strike, which may have delayed it, possibly sparing the lives of Dr Warren Weinstein, a 73-year-old economic adviser from the US, and 39-year-old Italian aid worker Giovanni Lo Porto. The CIA was seeking to destroy an al Qaeda compound in Pakistan when the two captives were killed, along with Ahmed Faruq, an American described as a leader of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. Al-Qaeda's English-language spokesman, a California rocker-turned jihadist, Adam Gadahn, died in a separate strike. Lo Porto disappeared in January 2012 in Pakistan, just a few days into his second stint in the country. A native of Sicily, Lo Porto previously worked in Croatia, the Central African Republic and Haiti. Weinstein was snatched after gunmen tricked their way into his home in Lahore on August 13, 2011 shortly before he was due to return home after seven years working in Pakistan. He later appeared in a video in which, under apparent coercion, he asked the United States to free Al-Qaeda prisoners. Weinstein's widow said in a statement that ‘we are devastated by this news and the knowledge that my husband will never safely return home.’ President Obama last week publicly apologized for the hostage deaths and took 'full responsibility' for all counter terrorism operations. Several investigations into the botched drone strike, including by the CIA and US Congress, are expected to take place in the coming months. Dr Weinstein, pictured with his wife, was abducted after gunmen tricked their way into his home in Lahore on August 13, 2011 shortly before he was due to return home after seven years working in Pakistan . Flowers and ribbons adorn a tree outside the Weinstein familyhouse in Rockville, Maryland April 23. Earlier, President Obama took

Summary: Obama put in place tougher rules on drone strikes in 2013 to cut down on civilian deaths, but CIA got an exemption . President must sign off on drone strikes targeting suspects on 'kill list,' but operations against other suspected militants don't require his approval . Obama took 'full responsibility' for January deaths of US hostage Dr Warren Weinstein and Italian aid worker Giovanni Lo Porto in drone strike . Senator John McCain on Sunday said drone strikes against militants on foreign soil should be run by the US military and not the CIA .


Northampton's maligned hit man is primed to go big-game hunting again with no intention of toning down his use of legitimate force in the wake of renewed criticism. Courtney Lawes arrived in France with the Saints, ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-final against mighty Clermont Auvergne, carrying notoriety as excess baggage. His brutal tackle on France fly-half Jules Plisson at Twickenham last month, in the Six Nations finale, angered the visitors to the extent that they tried to have him banned. While the match officials and citing officer deemed that no action was needed, the England lock has been derided as a thug across the Channel and there were cries of protest in these parts, too. England lock Courtney Lawes made a trademark hit on France fly-half Jules Plisson . Click here to read Jeff's article on Lawes' tackle . Writing in these pages, Jeff Powell suggested that Lawes should apologise for an offence that he argued would put parents off allowing their children to play such a brutal, damaging game. The comments found their target but the 26-year-old is a laid-back character and was unfazed by the storm he had created. ‘I just took it on the chin and thought, “People are going to say what they think sometimes, and sometimes people are going to view things differently”,’ said Lawes as he prepared for another momentous Anglo-French encounter. ‘Obviously he has the outlet of the Daily Mail to post his thoughts. I tweeted him. I wasn’t fussed about it but I thought I’d send him a little tweet, just to get my own back a bit!’ Aside from that particular outburst of condemnation, there were widespread concerns expressed about the timing and legality of his tackling style, but Lawes is unperturbed and emphasised his largely clean disciplinary record. ‘To be honest, as long as it is legal and I’m not putting my team in any jeopardy doing it, in terms of me getting booked or sent off or anything like that, I’m going to do anything I can to help the team,’ he said. ‘I’m not the sort of person who is fussed about what people think of me. I’m only bothered about what I can do for my team and for myself as a player. Coaches know how good you are, no matter what things other people are saying outside the room. Lawes crumples Plisson in the aftermath of his monstrous tackle on the French fly half . ‘The fact is that my record is very clean. I’ve only been cited once and I’ve never been red-carded. I don’t think I’ve had many yellows, if any, this year. I don’t have a malicious streak. I know I’m not a thug, I don’t go around punching or fighting, any of that rubbish. ‘I just get on with the game. I don’t even allow people to get me too aggravated, I just get on with my own thing. I’m comfortable being who I am. If people want to say I’m something else, that’s fair enough.’ One of the accusations levelled at Lawes

Summary: Courtney Lawes has been derided as a thug across the Channel . France tried to get him banned for brutal tackle on Jules Plisson . Northampton take on Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup .


An Ohio police officer who jumped on the hood of a car and fired the final 15 rounds of a 137-shot barrage that killed a pair of unarmed suspects is claiming that he doesn't remember doing it. Michael Brelo goes on trial on Monday charged with two counts of voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of Timothy Russell, 43, and Malissa Williams, 30. He is the lone officer among the 13 who fired their weapons that night who is charged criminally because prosecutors say he stood on the hood and opened fire four seconds after the other officers had stopped shooting. A rookie cop told the same investigators Michael Brelo spoke with that the 31-year-old Cleveland officer talked about it in the days after the November 2012 shooting. Brelo's footprints were also found on the hood of the beat-up Chevy Malibu where Russell, 43, and Williams, 30, died. Scroll down for video . Cleveland officer Michael Brelo is facing charges after two unarmed suspects were killed in this Chevy Malibu . Brelo faces two voluntary manslaughter charges after firing the final 15 rounds of the deadky 137-shot barrage . Malissa Williams (left) and Timothy Russell (right) were both unarmed when they were killed in November 2012 . The car was strafed by police gunfire and its two unarmed occupants were killed after a high-speed chase over streets and freeways in and around Cleveland. When Brelo was questioned by investigators two weeks after the shooting, he told them he didn't recall what happened. He said: 'It's possible because I was so terrified that I was going to get run over.' 'But I don't recall that, sir.' Rookie officer Brian Sabolik who was assigned to the same district as Brelo, told investigators he stopped firing after 'someone' jumped on the hood of the Malibu. Officer Sabolik said he later learned it was Brelo. Asked how he found out, Sabolik said: 'Because [Brelo] was talking about it.' While Brelo claimed not to remember jumping on the hood, prosecutors have evidence to show that he did. Investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation found footprints on the hood of the Malibu that matched a set found on the trunk and roof of a police car that Brelo had climbed on top of to fire from behind the light bar. Brelo is currently suspended. Photos released by the Office of the Ohio Attorney General show a Cleveland cruiser sitting next to the Chevy . Brelo goes on trial Monday on two counts of voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of Russell and Williams. He is the lone officer among the 13 who fired their weapons that night who is charged criminally because prosecutors say he stood on the hood and opened fire four seconds after the other officers had stopped shooting. A judge - not a jury - will decide whether Brelo is guilty or innocent. He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years if convicted. Brelo's defense team has argued that all 49 rounds Brelo fired that night, including the last 15, were lawful. The threat from

Summary: Cleveland, Ohio, officer Michael Brelo is facing two counts of manslaughter . Timothy Russell, 43, and Malissa Williams, 30, killed during 2012 shooting . Brelo's footprints were found on hood of Chevy Malibu where they died . Rookie said he learned about hood 'because [Brelo] was talking about it' Judge will decide Brelo's fate and he faces a max sentence of 25 years .


From the best night's kip being enjoyed on a Wednesday to rising the earliest on a Sunday, new data is giving fascinating insights into how the world sleeps. Using statistics from Sleep Cycle app users, researchers have discovered that the earliest wake-up time worldwide is on a Monday in South Africa. While on Tuesdays, Americans rise at 7am and are in the worst mood all week. In terms of national average sleep quality, Slovakia topped the list. The UK was in 45th place, while the US was in 49th. The best sleep quality worldwide occurs on a Wednesday night. More than half (58 per cent) of countries surveyed said they had the most restful sleep on this day . Other countries that wake-up grumpy on Tuesdays include Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa and Brazil. The Sleep Cycle app tracks a user's sleep as they go through a cycle of sleep phases. It uses the phone's accelerometer to identify phases by tracking movements in bed and wakes users up during their lightest sleep phase, using a pre-defined 30-minute alarm window. It has more than two million active users and gathered data for the study between 1 June 2014 and 31 March this year from users aged 18 to 55 in 47 countries. Other insights from this data include that the best sleep quality worldwide occurs on a Wednesday night. Over the course of the week, people in Finland get the most hours sleep - on a Saturday with eight hours and two minutes, on average. On the same night, people in Japan get an average of just six hours and nine minutes sleep. This graph shows which days of the week countries sleep the most . More than half (58 per cent) of the countries surveyed said they had the most restful sleep on this day, with China recording the highest sleep quality in the world that night. On Thursdays, people in the Middle East wake the latest and the happiest, and in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE in particular, users also reported the best mood on Thursdays. Despite waking up grumpy on Tuesdays, by Friday the US sleeps in the most and wakes up happiest. The data revealed Americans typically don't rise until 8:24am on Fridays and also report the best wake-up mood. MONDAY: The world wakes up earliest on Mondays with South Africa rising first at 6:09 am . TUESDAY: Americans rise early at 7am and are consequently in the worst mood all week. Other countries that also wake-up grumpy on Tuesdays include Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa and Brazil . WEDNESDAY: 58% of countries surveyed - including the US - experience sleep best on Wednesdays, with China recording the highest sleep quality in the world that night. THURSDAY: Middle East users sleep longer on Thursdays than any other day, and Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE also report the best mood on Thursdays. FRIDAY: Americans sleep latest on Fridays, not rising until 8:24am. They also report the best wake-up mood. People in Costa Rica, Canada, New Zealand and Sweden also wake

Summary: Data was taken from 941,300 male and female Sleep Cycle app users . It found 6:09am is the earliest wake up time - and this was in South Africa . Two thirds of countries spend the least amount of time in bed on Sundays . And 58% of countries experience the best night sleep on Wednesdays .


It looks like something straight out of a Hollywood movie, and on April 1st, most cynics may assume the Research Vessel Flip is a poorly considered joke. But the 355-foot scientific platform is genuine and has been used by the US Office for Naval Research for more than 50 years. The RV Flip does not have its own engine and has to be towed to the location of scientific study, where it turns 90 degrees, leaving just 50 feet above the surface. The reason behind the flip, is that with 300 feet below the surface, the vessel becomes incredibly stable. Instead of bobbing up and down on the waves like a traditional boat, it keeps its position. Scroll down for video . While floating on the surface the RV FLIP looks as if the back of the vessel has suffered a catastrophic accident leaving only a spine . As the vessel sinks below the surface, it looks like it is about to break up and plunge to the bottom of the ocean . The vessel uses a system of ballast tanks which fill with water to shift the centre of gravity in the vessel moving it to 90 degrees . After 20 minutes, the RV FLIP is safely positioned at 90 degrees allowing the researchers to begin their various experiments . It is used to measure underwater acoustics as well as water temperature. It can be also used for oceanography, meteorology and marine mammal observation. The vessel can accommodate five crew and up to eleven researchers for up to 30 days. Once the vessel is towed to its location it 'flips' within 20 minutes by pumping water into several ballast tanks, sinking the front section of the vessel under the waves. After the vessel completes its flip, areas which were previously bulkheads become floors, and the floor becomes a bulkhead. In the bathroom, there are two sinks at right angles to each other so the crew can wash their hand no matter which way the vessel is pointed. The vessel was launched in 1962 when its unique ability to measure sound underwater would have been vitally important for the development of submarines during the cold war. In recent years, it has been far more concerned with studying marine life far below the surface. In 2010, the vessel was deployed to research wind and swell conditions to help improve weather models. Inside the bathrooms the designers have installed sinks which are at 90 degrees to each other to cope with the flip process . The designers initially considered converting a submarine for this unusual mission but soon decided starting from scratch was better . The vessel is more than 355 feet long and has been specially designed to cope with the stress of tipping over by 90 degrees . Operators flood the ballast tanks to turn the vessel on its tail and then pump out the water using air to re-float it .

Summary: The RV FLIP looks like it might be an April Fool, but it as been working hard for more than 50 years . The 355-foot vessel can flip 90 degrees in 20 minutes allowing researchers a unique opportunity to study the ocean . The vessel does not have its own form or propulsion and relies on tugs to tow it to the area of study . The RV FLIP was commissioned in 1962 and can sit still in heavy seas with more than 300 feet beneath the waves .