Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League chances have been dealt a major blow with confirmation that Luka Modric could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. The Croatian midfielder pulled up in the second half against Malaga on Saturday and tests on Sunday confirmed a sprained ligament in his right knee with a recovery time of between five and six weeks. The news comes as the club wait to assess the full extent of Gareth Bale's calf injury, picked up in the same game. The connection between the former Tottenham pair is an essential part of Carlo Ancelotti's side's chances of picking up silverware this season. Former Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is helped off the Bernabeu pitch by medical staff . Cristiano Ronaldo was the first Madrid player to go over to Gareth Bale, who picked up an injury on Saturday . Luka Modric hobbles off the Bernabeu pitch have sprained a ligament in his right knee on Saturday . Modric could still be back for the Champions League final but Real Madrid will have to get there without him. On Wednesday when they play the second leg of their quarter-final against Atletico Madrid, poised at 0-0 after the first 90 minutes, they will almost certainly also be without Bale. It’s one year on from his dramatic winner in the Copa del Rey final but Bale, who also scored in the Champions League final and the World Club Cup last year, is likely to be in a race to get back before the Champions League semi-finals on 5-6 May should Real reach them. Gareth Bale went down injured after less than five minutes at the Bernabeu on Saturday evening . Real Madrid will have Karim Benzema back against Atletico so he will partner Crisitano Ronaldo up front with James Rodriguez, Toni Kroos and Isco plus whoever Ancelotti calls upon to replace Modric in a midfield four. German international Sami Khedira and former Real Sociedad player Asier Illaramendi are the options. Bale’s absence will be a massive blow for Ancelotti. He said in midweek: ‘Bale was fantastic last season and has been very good this year. He scored goals in the finals last season and he will be important for us as this season reaches its climax.’ And most Real Madrid supporters see Modric as even more important to the team. The Croatian injured himself towards the end of last year and when he missed three months of football it coincided with the team’s worst run of form. The Welsh forward was forced off and faces a race to be fit for Real's Champions League quarter-final . The Spanish press reacts to Real Madrid's injury 'crisis' having beaten Malaga 3-1 on Saturday . Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after securing the 3-1 victory late on against Malaga on Saturday .

Summary: Luka Modric had to be replaced with a knee complaint on Saturday . Gareth Bale suffered a calf strain early on at the Bernabeu . Bale will almost certainly miss the clash with Atletico on Wednesday . Real Madrid beat Malaga 3-1 to keep up the pressure on leaders Barcelona . Carlo Ancelotti's side face rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday .


Real Madrid will not take up their £7.5million purchase option on Javier Hernandez despite his winning goal against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Manchester United and Real Madrid agreed a potential deal last season worth around £15m to include the Mexican's season loan. Lazio, Valencia, Dinamo Moscow, Newcastle, West Ham and Southampton are among clubs interested in the 26-year-old. Javier Hernandez celebrates after scoring the winner for Real Madrid against rivals Atletico on Wednesday . The striker will leave Real at the end of this season and return to Manchester United . The Mexican is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs including West Ham and Swansea . Hernandez has only started twice in La Liga for Carlo Ancleotti's side and faces the near-impossible task of earning a regular starting spot with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale ahead of him in the pecking order. The striker will return to Manchester United at the end of the season but does not feature in manager Louis van Gaal's plans and will only have one year left on his contract at the Old Trafford club. Meanwhile, LA Galaxy and proposed new franchise LAFC are being considered by Ronaldo as possible destinations when his contract ends at Real Madrid. Ronaldo, 30, is contracted to Madrid until 2018.

Summary: Javier Hernandez scored winner against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday . Mexican is on a season-long loan at Real Madrid from Manchester United . Real will not take up option to buy the striker at the end of the season . Hernandez is wanted by a host of Premier League and European clubs .


A finishing school for transgender women has opened up - offering participants guidance in how to move, dress and even speak like a lady. Le Femme, in New Jersey, offers training to those have undergone - or are undergoing - sex change operations or cross-dressers to help them make the transition from masculine to feminine. The school was created by Ellen Weirich, who dedicates her life to helping 'trans' women feel confident and comfortable in their skin. Scroll down for video . Ellen Weirich (centre) created 'Le Femme' finishing school where she helps transgender females become more feminine. Pictured: (L-R) Allison Hannigan, Ally Maguire, Ellen, Antoinette Dickinson and Denise Smith . The finishing school aims to help both cross-dressers and those transitioning to adopt the airs and graces of a woman, here Ellen gives advice on improving posture . The curriculum, led by 'Lady Ellen' includes lessons on how to walk gracefully in heels, how to speak like a lady, how to dress according to body shape and how to create a convincing cleavage. Other services include a complete male-to-female makeover - and the ladies often go out and about as a group to put their new look and skills to the test. Mother-of-three Ellen, who charges from $44 (£30) to $400 (£270) per session, has been helping the transgender community for decades. She helped her first transgender woman in high school after a male friend confided that he was having gender identity issues. The finishing school is held in Ellen's home which houses a vast collection of wigs, make-up and clothes which her clients have access to. Pictured: Antoinette, who identifies as dual gender, before and after transforming . Allison Hannigan (pictured) has a wife who is extremely supportive of her and has been visiting Ellen for a year . Ellen first began helping transgender women in high school when a friend confided in her with gender identity issues. Here she helps Antoinette to apply makeup . Ellen went on to get married and have three children, then in 2005 she received another cry for help from a transgender family friend. Ellen says that she took it upon herself to help transitioning females become more feminine after realising that very few others were willing to. 'I noticed there was very little help available for transgender women who wanted to be more feminine. 'I had a good knowledge of transgender issues and felt like I could make a difference.' Ellen says that it is an honour to have helped so many through such a momentous part of their lives. 'To help women who have suffered in silence for so long feels amazing and I'm blessed to be part of their journey. Ellen off takes her clients on outings in order for them to practice their new-found skills . Ellen's collection of heels goes up to a size 15 in order to accommodate her larger footed client . 'I've dedicated my life to helping transgender people and I can't imagine anything quite as rewarding.' The school - which is run from Ellen's home

Summary: Ellen Weirich opened her US school after successfully helping a friend . Le Femme now helps both transgender and cross-dressers alike . Women are taught airs and graces required to be more female . Also taught how to cover up stubble and create a convincing cleavage .


Technology that claims to transform any smartphone into a Star Trek-style tricorder is set to be unveiled in Israel. The company behind the device says it has the potential to break down the chemical components of almost any object from a distance. The technology could help a range of industries such as food and drink, healthcare and the defence sector, the researchers claim. Scroll down for video . Technology that claims to transform any smartphone into a Star Trek-style tricorder is set to be unveiled in Israel. The company behind the device says it has the potential to break down the chemical components of almost any object from a distance. The image shows how the picture might be used . Unispectral Technologies and Tel Aviv University, who are behind the system, say it works by analysing a materials 'hyperspectral signature', which is its unique chemical fingerprint. The team have already patented the optical part of the system, which is based on existing microelectromechanical or 'MEMS' technology. 'The optical element acts as a tunable filter and the software - an image fusion library - would support this new component and extract all the relevant information from the image,' said Professor David Mendlovic at Tel Aviv University. Hyperspectral imaging collects and processes information from across the electromagnetic spectrum. A Tricorder is a scanning device used by Starfleet personnel in the Star Trek universe. It was used largely by Mr Spock, the alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise . Once the camera take an image, the data would be further analysed by a third-party to extract the hyperspectral signature at any location in the image. Hyperspectral imaging collects and processes information from across the electromagnetic spectrum. For each pixel in an image, a hyperspectral camera acquires the light intensity for a large number of different spectral bands. This allows it to provide more detailed information about the scene than a normal color camera, which only acquires three different spectral bands. The imaging works in both video and still photography, he says. 'We are close to producing a prototype, which is scheduled for release in June,' said Professor Mendlovic. 'A long list of fields stand to gain from this new technology. 'We predict hyperspectral imaging will play a major role in consumer electronics, the automotive industry, biotechnology, and homeland security.' This back-end analyser would need a large database of hyperspectral signatures at its disposal. Applications of the sensor include remote health monitoring and industrial quality control. 'Agricultural applications may also benefit because hyperspectral imaging could be used to identify properties of crops, vegetables, and other types of foods,' Mr Raz says. 'Its hyperspectral platform is also suitable for wearable devices.' A first-generation demonstration system of the camera. Once the camera take an image, the data would be further analysed by a third-party to extract the hyperspectral signature at any location in the image . According to Professor Mendlovic, Unispectral is currently in discussions with major smartphone makers, car companies, and wearable device makers to move the technology forward. A Tricorder is a scanning device used

Summary: System uses combination of powerful software and 'MEMS' technology . This allows the camera to pick up the hyperspectral image of an object . Hyperspectral imaging reveals chemical composition from a distance . Data will be analysed elsewhere and the results sent to a smartphone .


A Conservative building in Scotland has been sprayed with graffiti by ‘nationalists’, a Tory councillor claimed. A swastika and the word 'scum' were sprayed in white paint on the window of the offices in Aberdeen last night. A 'Q' was also added to the blue front door, which some people said stands for quisling - a person who collaborates with an enemy. Conservative headquarters in Scotland have been sprayed with graffiti by ‘nationalists’, a Tory councillor has claimed . Ross Thomson, a Scottish Conservative Councillor, posted images of the graffiti on Twitter just before lunch. He wrote: 'Our party office has been targeted by vandals, showing the ugly face of nationalism.' He added that the party was 'really upset' and said it just wanted people to engage in democratic debate, The Press and Journal reported. 'It shows there is an element of society out there that can’t accept the referendum result,' he said. Reports suggest Labour offices around half a mile away were also targeted by vandals with a white 'Q' added to its black door. It is not known if it was done by the same people. It comes six months after buildings and polling stations were defaced in the run up to the Scottish Referendum. Ross Thomson, a Scottish Conservative Councillor, posted images of the graffiti on Twitter just before lunch today . It comes six months after buildings and polling stations were defaced in the run up to the Scottish Referendum. A polling station in Dumbarton was sprayed with a threatening 'vote yes or else' message to No voters in September . A polling station in Dumbarton was sprayed with a threatening 'vote yes or else' message to No voters. The graffiti was removed within hours by decorators - but No supporters branded it 'threatening and intimidating'. A No Thanks banner in a farmer’s field similarly had 'scum' plastered on it and was also covered with Yes stickers. Meanwhile a Yes campaign banner was chopped down in Killin while another was vandalised in Balmaha. Police Scotland is investigating. A spokesman said: 'Sometime between 5pm and 7am obscene words and symbols were painted on the windows.'

Summary: Swastika and 'scum' sprayed in white paint on window and blue door . Labour offices around half a mile away were also targeted by vandals . Scottish Councillor Ross Thomson posted images of graffiti on Twitter .


Wolf Hall writer Hilary Mantel's award-winning second novel Bring Up The Bodies has been renamed for the American stage. The bestselling author, who once pledged not to dumb down her work ahead of its BBC debut, has revised the theatrical adaptation of her Tudor novels for a run on Broadway. In preparation, the title of her second book Bring Up the Bodies has been ditched in favour of the simpler 'Wolf Hall II'. Booker Prize award-winner Mantel, who has been reworking Mike Poulton's stage version, has also cut 'a lot of repetition' to create a tighter, better play. Scroll down for video . The bestselling author has revised the theatrical adaptation of her Tudor novels for a run on Broadway (pictured is Ben Miles as Thomas Cromwell and Lydia Leonard as Anne Boleyn) With more than 1,000 pages of historical drama, the story of the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell - who goes from a Blacksmith's son to one of the most powerful men in Tudor court - was never a simple read. The plays, produced by the Royal Shakespeare company and London's Playful Productions, will open at the Winter Garden Theatre in Times Square tomorrow and features the original British cast as well as director Jermey Herrin. And Mantel is convinced it will be a hit on Broadway. Warning: Hilary Mantel said she believed that the Broadway version of her books will be a hit . The British cast, including Miles as Thomas Cromwell and Paul Jesson as Cardinal Wolsey, will be going over to the U.S. as they prepare for the Broadway adaption which opens tomorrow . Nathaniel Parker, who won an Olivier award for his role as Henry VIII in the stage version of Wall Hall, told the Evening Standard: 'The play is better now than it was in London. 'Hilary has had a go at re-working it and she's cut a lot of repetition out and brought in her own words. 'I think audiences will love it.' The story was recently brought to the small screen in the BBC adaption starring Damian Lewis as Henry VIII and Mark Rylance as his adviror Thomas Cromwell. The mini-series received rave reviews when it aired earlier this year, and was dubbed BBC 2's most successful drama in a decade after drawing in four million viewers. Critics praised its story, acting and historical accuracy as makers went to such great lengths to recreate the Tudor period they used only candlelight to illuminate night-time scenes, filmed on location using special cameras. Actor Damian Lewis played Henry VIII in the hit television adaptation on BBC of Mantel's award-winning story . Mantel, who saw sales of her books boosted by the adaptation, had said ahead of the BBC version that she refused to 'dumb down' to suit a broad television audience. The author had warned the adaption was 'complex', and she would not reduce it to 'clichés and over-simplifications'. The plays, written by Mike Poulton, sold out at Stratford-upon-Avon and quickly transferred to London, where they received critical raves, broke box office records and

Summary: Hilary Mantel has been tweaking stage version of Wolf Hall for Broadway . Her award-winning Bring Up the Bodies has been renamed 'Wolf Hall II' It may also be shorter as the author was said to have cut 'lot of repetition' Show opens in America's Broadway with original British cast tomorrow .


A sports journalist has outraged social media users after publishing 'inappropriate' and 'despicable' tweets in which he condemned the commemoration of Anzac Day, mocked the Digger's bravery and accused them of committing war crimes. The comments from SBS football reporter and presenter Scott McIntyre incited a hashtag that called for him to be sacked, and even caught the disapproving attention of Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, after tweeting them on the day of the centenary services. 'The cultification of an imperialist invasion of a foreign nation that Australia had no quarrel with is against all ideals of modern society,' McIntyre tweeted on Saturday evening, referring to the Anzac's landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. Scroll down for video . SBS football reporter and presenter Scott McIntyre took to social media to tweet 'inappropriate' comments on the day of the centenary services which have received significant backlash . McIntyre referred to the Anzac's landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey . 'Wonder if the poorly-read, largely white, nationalist drinkers and gamblers pause today to consider the horror that all mankind suffered. 'Remembering the summary execution, widespread rape and theft committed by these 'brave' Anzacs in Egypt, Palestine and Japan.' 'Not forgetting that the largest single-day terrorist attacks in history were committed by this nation & their allies in Hiroshima & Nagasaki.' The tweets were met with disgust by Twitter users who began the hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre. '#sackScottMcIntyre Great day for Australia ruined by this fool,' Darren Gilmore wrote. McIntyre condemned the commemoration of Anzac Day and mocked the Digger's bravery . The SBS journalist accused the Australian diggers of committing war crimes . McIntyre's comments were met with disgust by Twitter users . Social media users claimed that the tweets were offensive and 'un-Australian' especially on Anzac Day . '#sackScottMcIntyre SBS sack this dirty traitor! Un-australian anti Anzac disgrace! Calling Anzac's war criminals on this sacred day!' Brian Cox tweeted. 'Come on SBS this disrespectful little grub needs to go #sackScottMcIntyre,' Jimmy Nuciforo added. Mr Turnbull also chimed into the discussion, tweeting: 'Difficult to think of more offensive or inappropriate comments than those by @mcintinhos. Despicable remarks which deserve to be condemned'. 'The ANZACS died defending what this idiot is abusing - free speech,' tweeted a social media user. One Twitter user labelled the comments a 'resignation letter'. Twitter users labelled McIntyre's comments an 'Un-australian anti Anzac disgrace!' Mr Turnbull also chimed into the discussion, calling the comments 'offensive' The hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre began trending on Twitter after social media users saw his comments . McIntyre's comments came on the 100th anniversary of the tragic Battle of Gallipoli (members of the public seen streaming into the Australian War Memorial, right, and names of fallen soldiers, left) Others took offense at the comments as they were coming from someone employed through taxpayer funds. 'He should lose his taxpayer funded job,' said one Twitter user, while another said, 'Not normally my thing, but since I am paying for it .... #sackScottMcIntyre'. SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the media company from its employee's

Summary: SBS sports journalist Scott McIntyre made the comments on the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign . He accused Anzac's of war crimes and mocked their bravery . Outraged social media users launched the hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre . Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull called the comments 'inappropriate' and 'despicable' and called for their condemnation .


They could be depicting the froth off a latte or frosted sea-glass washed ashore, but these unique photographs are actually the surreal moment ocean foam explodes in the air. Ocean photographer Lloyd Meudell started taking images of the sea with a GoPro after being an avid surfer his entire life. He formed an obsession with photography and after purchasing all the high end equipment, he began to shoot ocean foam, calling the venture 'foam surrealism.' 'When the tide is high, the water comes in and it breaks in front of cliffs, explodes into the air and creeps over the sand,' Mr Meudell told Daily Mail Australia. An Ocean photographer has captured the unique and surreal moment ocean foam hits the sand . 'When the tide is high, the water comes in and it breaks in front of cliffs, explodes into the air and creeps over the sand,' he said . 'Taking these sort of images is all I do apart from go to work.' Mr Meudell grew up on the south coast of New South Wales and takes most of his shots on Kiama beach spanning to Gerrigong beach. After receiving emails from potential buyers asking how they can purchase one of his prints, Mr Meudell started a website and he admits the purchasers are not what you'd expect. 'They are for anyone, from any country and it's not just people who love ocean photography that buy these pieces,' he said. 'I surprisingly have a lot of elderly ladies purchase my foam images.' The 40-year-old chooses his time wisely, often waking up at the crack of dawn to get the ultimate shot. 'The best time is always the morning or the evening because that's when you get the beautiful colours,' he said.' Although he has only been taking ocean photos for two years, Mr Meudell's shots draw from works of surrealism such as Salvador Dali and appear very dream-like. Mr Meudell takes most of his shots on Kiama beach spanning to Gerrigong beach on the south coast of NSW . He uses an EOS 5D Mark III DSLR and numerous lenses to achieve the unique shots but does not reveal settings he uses to keep air of mystery . The 40-year-old advises other budding photographers to familiarise themselves with how the ocean works before getting behind a lens . Mr Meudell uses an EOS 5D Mark III DSLR and numerous lenses to achieve the remarkable shots but admits, as an artist, he regrettably cannot reveal his secrets. 'Through my Instagram and website, I get so many people asking me what shutter speed, ISO and aperture I use,' he said. 'And it's cool they want to do the same thing, but I got out there and did it myself, so that's what I advise others to do.' Mr Meudell instead advises budding photographers to familiarise themselves with how the ocean works before getting behind a lens. 'Spending time in the water and knowing how a wave breaks really helps with this kind of photography,' he said. 'Someone who has never surfed in their

Summary: An Ocean photographer has captured the unique and surreal moment ocean foam hits the sand . Surfer Lloyd Meudell formed a severe photography obsession after buying a GoPro two years ago . He now shoots on a EOS 5D Mark III DSLR and uses numerous lenses but does not reveal his secrets . The 'foam surrealism' pieces are shot on the south coast of NSW at Kiama beach through to Gerrigong . Mr Meudell's shots draw from works of surrealism such as Salvador Dali and appear very dream-like .


Manchester United have been bolstered by the news that Robin van Persie has declared himself fit ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City. Van Persie has missed Manchester United's last six games following an ankle injury he suffered in their 2-1 defeat at Swansea on February 21. In his absence the Red Devils have won all five of their subsequent Premier League matches, with their only blip coming in a FA Cup sixth round exit at home to Arsenal last month. Robin van Persie has declared himself fit for the Manchester derby after missing United's last six games . The 31-year-old arrived for United training on Friday ahead of Sunday's home clash at Old Trafford . Prior to his injury, Van Persie (left) was a regular in United boss Louis van Gaal's starting line-up . In his absence though United have won their last five league matches, climbing up to third in the table . With the return of the 31-year-old it poses the question of where he will fit in Louis van Gaal's now settled 4-3-3 formation and how does he fare against fellow forwards Wayne Rooney, Radamel Falcao and James Wilson. Based on his goalscoring stats in the Premier League this season, Van Persie has provided an attacking threat once more for the Old Trafford outfit. The Holland international has scored 10 goals in 24 appearances and 1,993 minutes of top flight football so far. Only Rooney has fared better - netting 12 times in 27 games and 2,383 minutes of action. In comparison Falcao's stats make for a poor reading of four goals in 20 games and 1,032 minutes with young forward Wilson's strike against QPR in January his only one to date this season in 12 matches and 331 minutes of football. Van Persie (third left) has scored 10 goals in 24 league appearances and 1,993 minutes so far this season . Wayne Rooney (centre) scored a stunning half-volley as United beat Aston Villa 3-1 on March 4 . That strike (left) moved the United captain to two goals clear of Van Persie . In addition Van Persie's overall attacking contribution won't have been overlooked by Van Gaal - a man who pays attention to the smallest of details. Van Persie's stats are also favourable in comparison to his fellow strikers in terms of creating chances for others. While he sits sits behind Rooney and Falcao (both four) in terms of assists with two, United's No 20 has provided the second most amount of chances among Van Gaal's forwards with 24. Only Rooney has more with 40, while Falcao has 14 and Wilson providing just the one opportunity. Despite his favourable personal stats though, as a team United have performed better without Van Persie. In his 24 matches played this season, the Red Devils have only won 50 per cent of those - with eight draws and four defeats. Radamel Falcao has scored four goals in 20 games and 1,032 minutes of action for the club this season . James Wilson (right) only goal for the Red Devils

Summary: Manchester United face rivals Manchester City in the league on Sunday . Robin van Persie has missed United's last six games through injury . 31-year-old striker has scored 10 goals in 24 league games this season . United have won their last five league matches, climbing up to third . Rio Ferdinand: Wayne Rooney up top is reason behind United's good form .


Viewers have slammed Saturday Night Live for a controversial sketch that made light of a teacher raping her 16-year-old student. During the clip he refers to the attack by his teacher as 'the best day of my life' - immediately sparking outrage on Twitter, with some calling it 'gross' while another said it was a 'new low'. An attorney, portrayed by host Taraji P. Henson, asks the boy how long the illicit relationship lasted, to which Daly replies: 'Five glorious weeks m'amm. Controversial: The scene portrayed a teenager testifying called Gavin Daly, played by Pete Davidson (left), in court during the trial of Janet Johnson-Luna, 32, played by Cecily Strong (right). The youngster tells the court the affair lasted five 'glorious weeks' and he instigated it to gain extra credit . The attorney then asks him to point her out. The teen points to her and says: 'She is right over there, looking all fine.' He adds that he didn't feel pressured into the relationship, insisting he was the one who instigated it. 'After school, I went in and asked what I could do for some extra credit, and it was on,' he added. The judge smiles and turns to the witness before saying: 'Look at you.' His response was that he asked for Tylenol because he had been 'fist-bumping' all the way home so his 'muscles were a little sore'. 'New low': An attorney, portrayed by host Taraji P. Henson, asks the boy to pick out the teacher. He points to Johnson-Luna, adding she is looking 'fine' Reaction: The actor told the court that when his classmates found out about the affair, he gave 'thousands of high fives' At the end of the scene, the witness even fist bumps the judge before he steps down from the stand . Daly goes on to say the affair felt like 'Disneyland' and admitted he gave 'thousands of high fives' when classmates found out about the relationship. When asks if he was called names, he lists of a number of terms he was referred to, including 'the man', 'my hero' and 'luckiest guy ever'. After the show aired on Saturday, disgusted viewers expressed their dismay on social media. Model Me Not wrote: 'I'm actually offended by this "hot for teacher" skit on #SNL ...sends the wrong message about sexual abuse. Not cool. Not funny.' Kimberly Stolarick added: 'That HLN student-teacher sketch on SNL was gross and unnecessary.' Laurel Krahn also condemned the show, saying: 'Wishing Taraji was hosting a well-written episode of SNL or at least one without a sketch making fun of rape.' Kimberly Stolarick was one of the viewers horrified by the scene, calling it 'gross and unnecessary' Another Twitter user said it was 'not cool', 'not funny' and sent the wrong message out about sexual abuse . Cassandra Lease said the scene was a new low, even for Saturday Night Live . Jim Sabtaso condemned the writing, calling it 'lazy humor'

Summary: Scene portrays teenage 'victim' testifying at the trial of his teacher . Is asked how long the relationship lasted by the attorney . The youngster responds by saying: 'Five glorious weeks m'amm' He points to the teacher, played by Cecily Strong, saying she looks 'fine' Twitter users said the sketch was 'gross' and a 'new low' for the NBC show .


The Rubik’s Cube is notorious for having boggled many a bright mind since its official inception in 1980. But for Youtube user Joe Penna, who is based in Los Angeles, and animator Jeff Schweikart it is merely a toy in which to create amazing pieces of artwork. Penna, who is best known online as MysteryGuitarMan, solved a whopping 1,296 mini Rubik's Cubes 961 times to create a short animated video. Youtube user Joe Penna (pictured) and animator Jeff Schweikart took between three-to-four days to complete the project . With the help of Schweikart, the pair produce arguably the greatest love story ever told between a pair of robots with a lot of Rubik’s Cubes. The short narrative features a robot entering a workshop, building a spaceship and heading off into the atmosphere. After encountering some trouble, he crash lands on a planet and is first greeted by a dog before he meets the love of his life. The robot love story was created by Joe Penna solving a whopping 1,296 Rubik's Cubes a total of 961 times . The animated video features a robot building a spaceship, heading off into the atmosphere and finding love . The pair then abandon the destroyed spaceship and zoom off into atmosphere with the help of the female robot, who acts as a robotic-style jet pack. Throughout the clip, which lasts one minute and 25 seconds, a squeaky backing track plays that would not sound out of place in a game of Pac-Man. According to Penna, who commented on his video’s original upload, the elaborate project took a total of four people between three and four weeks to complete. A squeaky backing track that wouldn't sound out of place in a game of Pac-Man is featured throughout the one minute and 25 second clip . Joe Penna, who is better known on his YouTube channel as MysteryGuitarMan, was assisted by three other people during the project . And the 27-year-old also had some advice for someone who asked him for some tips. He wrote: ‘Practice. A LOT. Make the kind of stuff you want to watch. It really is one of those things where the more you do it the better you get at it.’ The Rubik’s Cube is widely considered to be the world’s best-selling toy and reached its height of mainstream popularity in the 1980s. Since then many speedcubers have emerged and compete against each other in competitions organised by the World Cube Association. Joe Penna wrote on his YouTube page that a lot of practice was the reason for him being so good at utilising Rubik's Cubes .

Summary: The animation was the work of Joe Penna and Jeff Schweikart . Penna, aka MysteryGuitarMan, was assisted by three people . Project took the group between three-to-four days to complete . Video features a robot finding love of his life on another planet .


Kanye West has revealed that he is sick of the notion that celebrities are controlling society as members of the secret group The Illuminati, in an essay that he penned for Paper magazine's American Dream issue. Less than a year after his wife Kim Kardashian posed nude for the magazine, the 37-year-old rapper stars on Paper's latest cover, donning a grey sweatshirt from his collection for Adidas and a necklace featuring his daughter North's nickname, Nori. In the April issue, Kanye explained his 'world dream' and noted that if there was an actual Illuminati, 'it would be more like the energy companies' - not Hollywood stars. 'I am tired of people pinpointing musicians as the Illuminati. That's ridiculous,' he said. 'We don’t run anything; we’re celebrities. We’re the face of brands.' Scroll down for video . American icon: Kanye West covers Paper magazine's April issue - less than a year after his wife Kim Kardashian posed nude for the glossy . Close up: Kanye penned an essay for the magazine, in which he discussed his 'world dream' After it was announced last month that Kanye, Madonna, Beyonce and other famous musicians were all co-owners of Jay Z’s new Tidal streaming service, rumors began to swirl online that everyone involved in the project is a member of the the top-secret Illuminati, but Kanye noted that musicians don't have that kind of power. He explained that celebrities don't even get the freedom to say and do exactly what they want, let alone 'run anything': 'We have to compromise what we say in lyrics so we don’t lose money on a contract. 'Madonna is in her 50s and gave everything she had to go up on an award show and get choked by her cape,' Kanye added, referencing Madonna's recent fall at the Brit Awards in February. He went on to say that the 56-year-old legend even gets 'judged for who she adopts', adding: 'F*** all of this sensationalism.' On the subject of children, the rapper said we should be thankful that we can raise kids, before noting that we should be trying to bring them up in a 'truthful world', not one that is 'based on brand and concepts of perception'. Star style: The 37-year-old rapper modeled a Kanye West x Adidas Originals shirt and vintage military pants for the photoshoot . Proud dad: The father also wore a necklace featuring his daughter North's nickname, Nori . Sunny day: Kanye put his had down as he posed in a field of wildflowers . 'When I look in North’s eyes, I’m happy about every mistake I’ve ever made,' the father-of-one said. 'I’m happy that I fought to bring some type of reality to this world we choose to stay in right now, driven by brands and corporations.' In addition to striving to bring reality to the world, Kanye said that he is a proponent of people following their dreams, advocating that a 'little self-belief can go a long way'. 'I think the scariest thing about me is the fact that I just believe,' he said.

Summary: The 37-year-old rapper covers Paper magazine's April issue, in which he penned an essay about his 'world dream'


Gran Canaria – just off the coast of Africa, yet still in Europe – is one of the most popular winter holiday retreats for Britons. Gareth Huw Davies visits the volcanic outpost in the Atlantic, said by one scientist to enjoy the best climate in the world, and draws up his list of things to see and do… . Golden opportunity: The glorious dunes at Maspalomas, and, above right, Santa Ana Cathedral in Las Palmas . 1...Style revolution . Is a design revolution brewing in the Canary Islands? The Apollo hotel, built at the dawn of the tourism boom in the resort of Playa del Ingles, has been entirely revamped as the swish, sumptuous, adults-only Bohemia Suites & Spa. Rooms, looking over the rippling dunes of Maspalomas, include stylish touches such as an illuminated armchair by designer Philippe Starck on the balcony. Opened in 2012, the Bohemia is an elegant retreat smack in the centre of a busy destination on Gran Canaria’s southern tip. It is one of only two places on the island included in Design Hotels’ global list of 260 independent properties. Each place reflects the ideas of a visionary hotelier, in this case German Rembert Euling. Golden wonder: The three-mile-long Las Canteras is a must-see for sun worshippers . 2...Sea Symphony . Gran Canaria is just four hours from the UK, making it one of the most easily reached locations for guaranteed winter sun. In 1996 a US academic concluded that it enjoyed the best climate in the world. At the end of Gran Canaria’s best beach – the three-mile-long Las Canteras – they set the seaside to music. The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium (named after the Canarian tenor) was built in the 1990s as a ‘theatre of the ocean’, set on a pedestal of volcanic stone. This is one of the most drum-rollingly impressive locations for any performance centre. See the Atlantic rise and fall through an enormous picture window behind the stage, while you watch distinguished visitors such as the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, or the island’s own philharmonic orchestra and world stars at the Canaries Jazz Festival. Why not opt for the winding route through the mountains, and stop off at the old villages such as San Bartolome along the way . 3...Take the high road . There are two ways to cross 30-mile-long Gran Canaria: take the dull but fast coastal motorway, which runs along the eastern and southern fringe of this circular island, or follow the twisty, switchback route right through its 6,000ft-high heart. When the light is right, there is a dreamy vista of mountain upon mountain. The road passes towering ravines and an ancient volcanic crater, scattered with the ubiquitous cardon cactus. Centuries separate the crowded coastal resorts and old villages such as San Bartolome, with its cobbled streets, where the air is fresh and clean. On this island of so many paths, the finest of all is the Pilgrims Way, the Camino de Santiago. Unesco World Heritage Site Old Las Palma was a favourite of the likes of Columbus . 4...Plaza perfect .

Summary: Gran Canaria is one of the most popular winter holidays for Britons . It is said to have the best climate in the world, according to a US scientist . Instead of driving the motorways, take the winding mountain roads to see cobbled villages .


Eager customers have waited up to 10 hours overnight to get their hands on prizes including 21inch TVs at the opening of a new Aldi store. The company gave away golden tickets to the first 100 people through the door when the store in Avlaston, Derbyshire, was officially opened at 8am this morning. More than 200 people were found queueing outside the store looking to get their hands on the deals when the ribbon was cut. More than 200 people were found queuing outside the new Aldi store when it officially opened its doors at 8am this morning . To mark opening day, the company gave away golden tickets to the first 100 people through the doors . Ivy and Brian Bacon came all the way from Basford in Nottingham and queued from 10pm last night to get their hands on a 21.5inch television. Ivy Bacon, 20, was delighted to win the top prize. She said: 'It's brilliant, absolutely. It doesn't feel real, we never win anything.' Former Derby County player Craig Ramage, who commentates on his former team's games for BBC Radio Derby, cut the ribbon at the event. He said: 'I think it's perfect. It is easy access and I can't believe how many people turned up this morning.' Built on an area of overgrown land next to a petrol station, the store will create 29 jobs – 12 full-time and 17 part-time – and will have a car park. Permission for the store was granted by Derby City Council in July. Aldi's arrival comes after Tesco pulled the plug on plans to build a large store nearby earlier this year. The company has also made a £250 donation to the council to support its ongoing activities for the community and has donated a range of children's treats and baby products to Alvaston Children's Centre. Some of the company's 'Specialbuys' will be available at the new store for bargain-hunters to get their hands on. It is one of 60 Aldi stores opening across the UK this year. Former Derby County player Craig Ramage, now a BBC radio commentator, cut the ribbon of the new Aldi store .

Summary: More than 200 people queued up to get their hands on Aldi's spot prizes . The company issued golden tickets to first 100 customers through doors . It was to celebrate the launch of a new store in Avlaston, Derbyshire .


The leader of Kazakhstan has apologised after winning the presidential election with 97 per cent of the vote saying it would have been 'undemocratic' for him to make his victory more modest. Nursultan Nazarbayev, a 74-year-old former steel worker who has ruled the oil-producing nation since 1989, has won another five year term. Kazakh television showed a triumphant Nazarbayev walking on a red carpet, smiling and shaking hands and greeting thousands of jubilant supporters at a forum in the capital Astana. Nursultan Nazarbayev, who has been re-elected as president of Kazakhstan after winning 97 per cent of the vote . But international monitors have voiced their concern about the poll saying there was not a genuine choice of other candidates with most of his vocal opponents either being jailed or fled abroad. However, at a news conference, Nazarbayev said: 'I apologise that for super-democratic states such figures are unacceptable. But I could do nothing. 'If I had interfered, I would have looked undemocratic, right?' The election was called more than a year before Nazarbayev's term was due to end, averting the risk that another year of economic pain could develop into a more serious challenge to his leadership. It also puts the question of a possible successor, an important issue for investors, off the table for now. Kazakhstan has been criticised by the West and human rights bodies for crackdowns on dissent. No election held there has yet been given a clean bill of health by monitors. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping promptly congratulated Nazarbayev on his re-election. Nazarbayev told a news conference after his victory that if he had interfered in the vote, it would have been undemocratic . Meanwhile Nazarbayev has promoted market reforms in the country and attracted $200 billion in foreign direct investment, turning his nation of 17 million into the second-largest economy in the former Soviet Union and number two post-Soviet oil producer after Russia. The multi-ethnic, mainly Muslim country is stable in a region troubled by ethnic violence from Kyrgyzstan to Afghanistan. Nazarbayev has promoted 'a multi-vector policy', building good ties with neighbouring Russia and China as well as the United States and the European Union. But the economy has been hurt in the past year by the decline in global energy prices and by economic difficulty in neighbouring Russia, hit by Western sanctions over Ukraine. Kazakh economic growth is forecast to slow to 1.5 percent this year from a 4.3 percent rise in 2014. Gross domestic product may actually shrink if oil prices drop to below $50 per barrel, Kazakh officials have said.

Summary: Nursultan Nazarbayev has been re-elected as the president of Kazakhstan . 74-year-old was elected with 97% of the vote, winning a five-year term . International monitors have voiced their concern about the result . But Nazarbayev says it would have been 'undemocratic' to intervene to make his victory smaller .


He could have put it anywhere really. Stuck it away simply, without too much fuss. Yes, there was a goalkeeper still to beat but running straight on to the target, not a blue shirt in range, the odds were most certainly with Luis Suarez. Yet every great player has a showman inside and the Uruguayan is no exception. His finish — curled into the top corner, right-footed, inch perfect, yet explosive — was a moment of pure pleasure, a flourish that will not be forgotten. It was also Barcelona’s third — probably the goal that puts this tie beyond reach. Here was a goal-scorer at the top of his game, playing for a club that now brings the best out of him. If there ever was a battle of egos at Barcelona, it is over and football has won. Luis Suarez scores his second goal, sending Paris Saint-Germain keeper Salvatore Sirigu the wrong way, to make it 3-0 to Barcelona . Suarez nutmegs David Luiz for the second time as he eases past the Brazilian defender on his way to another stunning strike . Former Chelsea defender Luiz is left dejected after being embarrassed by Suarez for the second time on Wednesday evening . Suarez (centre) celebrates his goal as PSG's players are left dejected after being unable to stop the Uruguayan . PSG (4-3-3): Sirigu 6; Van der Wiel 5.5, Marquinhos 6.5, Silva 5.5 (Luiz 21, 5.5), Maxwell 6; Rabiot 6 (Lucas 65, 5), Cabaye 5, Matuidi 7; Lavezzi 5.5, Cavani 5.5, Pastore 6 . Subs not used: Douchez, Camara, Bahebeck, Digne, Kimpembe . Goals: Neymar 18, Suarez 67, 79 . Bookings: Cabaye, 36 . Manager: Laurent Blanc 6 . BARCELONA (4-3-3): Ter Stegen 6; Montoya 6 (Montoya 80), Pique 6.5, Mascherano 8, Alba 6.5; Busquets 7, Rakitic 5.5 (Mathieu 74, 5), Iniesta 6 (Xavi 53, 6); Suarez 8.5, Messi 6.5, Neymar 7.5 . Subs not used: Bravo, Pedro, Rafinha, Bartra . Bookings: Pique, Messi . Manager: Luis Enrique 7 . Man of the Match: Luis Suarez . Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) 7 . Stadium: Parc de Princes . BY ADAM CRAFTON . Lionel Messi is playing with joy again, and bringing the best out of Neymar and Suarez, too. The Catalans have scored more goals than any Champions League team away from home this season — and all have come from their forward trio. Suarez has 11 goals in his last 11 games for Barcelona, and six in six in the Champions League. Liverpool fans will not enjoy hearing this, but he seems at home. So maybe it has something to do with the players after all. Suarez wasn’t schooled in tiki-taka or the Barcelona way, but the combination of an energetic high pressing game married to quite gorgeous technique and invention fits him like a glove. As Barcelona’s old boss, Pep Guardiola, struggled with his new group against Porto, Barcelona marched on, their philosophy enduring beyond coaches or academies. They buy great players, and these players often do great things. That is the Barcelona way too. Paris St-Germain got

Summary: Neymar opens the scoring for Barcelona after just 18 minutes thanks to an assist from Lionel Messi . Luis Suarez makes it 2-0 after a brilliant individual goal - nutmegging David Luiz before beating two more defenders . Suarez scores his second of the night in equally stunning fashion - again nutmegging Luiz . Gregory van der Wiel's deflected effort gives PSG some hope ahead of the second leg on April 21st .


A British-born businessman has been placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list over claims he conducted a multi-million pound luxury car scam. Afzal Khan is accused of conning a string of customers and financial firms at a motor dealership he ran in the US. Federal agents hunting the 32-year-old, originally from Edinburgh, fear he may have fled the country and have offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Afzal Khan (pictured) is accused of conning a string of customers and financial firms at a motor dealership he ran in the US . Federal agents hunting the 32-year-old, originally from Edinburgh, fear he may have fled the country and have offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest . Khan is accused of obtaining loans from a bank for cars that he never delivered, but for which the purchaser was still responsible . Flamboyant Khan, known to his clients as 'Bobby', opened the Emporio Motor Group in New Jersey in 2013 and maintained a high profile. He appeared on US reality series The Real Housewives Of New Jersey and counted members of the show's cast among his clients. He has now been accused of a massive fraud involving super cars including Lamborghinis, Bentleys and Rolls Royces. He is accused of obtaining loans from a bank for cars that he never delivered, but for which the purchaser was still responsible. He also obtained loans for cars that were delivered, but for which neither he nor Emporio had title documents. As a result, the purchasers of these cars were liable for the loan, but could not register the vehicles. Khan also offered to sell cars for customers, and then neither returned the cars nor provided any money from car sales. Flamboyant Khan, known to his clients as 'Bobby', opened the Emporio Motor Group in New Jersey in 2013 and maintained a high profile . One financial institution is said to have lost $1.6million from its dealings with Khan and 75 customers have come forward to make complaints against him. If convicted, he could face a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a multi-million dollar fine. Khan was born in Edinburgh to Pakistani parents and moved to America more than 20 years ago. Police and the FBI attempted to arrest him at his New Jersey home at the end of October but could not locate him. He has now been placed on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted 'white collar criminals' list. In an interview he gave when he opened his car dealership in 2013, Khan boasted that he had been selling luxury cars since he was 18 . He said: 'There's a waiting list for any car like this, because you can't find it, but the number of millionaires and billionaires grows every day. 'Everybody wants the next toy. This is a boutique dealership. It's like walking into a Gucci or a Fendi store.' The FBI wanted poster for Khan says he has ties to the United Arab Emirates, Canada, the UK and Pakistan, and may be found

Summary: Afzal Khan accused of conning customers and financial firms in US . Federal agents hunting the 32-year-old fear he may have fled the country . Flamboyant Khan, from Edinburgh, was known to his clients as 'Bobby' He ran the Emporio Motor Group in New Jersey and appeared on reality TV .


Chelsea moved to the brink of winning the title with a 1-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday, but Jose Mourinho says the race is not over yet. Eden Hazard scored the only goal at Stamford Bridge to move the league leaders within two wins of being crowned champions. John Terry led the celebrations on the field at full-time, with his team clear in the knowledge that they are almost there in the hunt for a first title in five years. John Terry leads the Chelsea celebrations after Saturday's victory against Manchester United . Wins in their next two games against Arsenal at the Emirates and against Leicester City would wrap up the Barclays Premier League crown with room to spare. But Mourinho shot down any talk of celebration and has said he will not allow his players to believe they have crossed the finish line until the maths say so. ‘In football is not about if it's not about almost, it's about mathematics,' Mourinho said. ‘When mathematically it's done, we celebrate. Until that moment we need two victories to be champions. ‘We need to win matches. What we can say is that we play nine points at home. We can be champions just at home with the matches we play at home. Obviously if we can get points away, it's better. ‘I am too old on this. I think I will be ready to work again next week and to make the players feel that there is still a long way to go.’ Chelsea need just two more wins to clinch the championship . Chelsea were forced to defend on the edge of their own penalty area for much of the game as United took the initiative with 70 per cent of the possession. Centre back Kurt Zouma was paired with Nemanja Matic in midfield as Mourinho sought to stop Louis van Gaal’s side who have been in rampant form of late. The Portuguese coach had nothing but praise for his entire team for the way they fought to keep the visitors at bay. Manager Jose Mourinho has warned his players they still have work to do . ‘The team was fantastic,’ he said. ‘I'm the one that knows how fantastic it was. The game was exactly what we want. When we manage to play the game we want to play, the game was fantastic. ‘Eden had that magic that the top ones have, especially in big matches. Obviously it was fundamental for us, but I think (Gary) Cahill made an amazing block on a (Radamel) Falcao shot. JT was amazing. The keeper was great. ‘(Cesar) Azpilicueta was, for me, the best player on the pitch. (Nemanja) Matic worked like an animal. (Kurt) Zouma put (Marouane) Fellaini outside the game. The number 11 (Didier Drogba) was another animal fighting against two kids with age to be his son. ‘Oscar worked fantastically well, Ramires came in and gave what we need, even (John Obi) Mikel came in and he holds the ball. And Willian was in bed for two days and comes

Summary: Chelsea beat third-placed Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday . Eden Hazard scored the winner for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge . The Blues need two more wins to be crowned Premier League champions .


They've steamrolled past top-four rivals Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City in their current six-game Premier League winning streak, and Manchester United are looking to make it seventh heaven when they travel to table-toppers Chelsea on Saturday. Ahead of the blockbuster clash at Stamford Bridge, the United squad were pictured travelling down to London on Friday afternoon. Led by captain Wayne Rooney the Red Devils' contingent commuted via Stockport Railway Station to the English capital. Wayne Rooney (left) and Ashley Young were among the Manchester United stars who made the trip to London via train on Friday ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash at Chelsea . Radamel Falcao (left) or Robin van Persie (right) could start up front for United vs Chelsea on Saturday . United boss Louis van Gaal faces a number of selection dilemmas ahead of their clash against the Blues . It was earlier revealed that the 29-year-old striker may have to revert to a midfield role against the Blues after Michael Carrick and Daley Blind were two of four United players ruled out of the clash due to injury. However, Van Gaal is able to call upon the services of in-form midfielder Juan Mata who is returning to the home of his former club for the first time on Saturday. Mata, who won three trophies in two-and-a-half successful seasons at the Bridge, posted a picture via his Instagram account as the United players boarded the train on Friday afternoon. Accompanied with the caption: 'I got back to London a few times, but this one it's different... Big game, lots of memories, great day of football!... #CFC vs #MUFC' United's No 8 was all smiles as he gears up for what promises to be emotional return to west London. Alongside the injuries of Carrick and Blind, United duo Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo were also absent from the train ride - with the quartet all suffering injuries following United's 4-2 win over bitter rivals Manchester City on April 12. The club's injury setback means that Luke Shaw and Radamel Falcao could both be recalled against Jose Mourinho’s side. And the latter was all smiles alongside Victor Valdes as they travelled down to London on Friday. Falcao is one of several selection dilemmas that Van Gaal and assistant boss Ryan Giggs have to make for the trip against Chelsea; in what the Dutchman described as ‘the worst scenario’. Michael Carrick (left) limped off against Manchester City while Marcos Rojo picked up an injury soon after . Van Gaal also revealed in his pre-match press conference that Daley Blind (left) and Phil Jones are out . Rooney (right) has impressed up front in recent weeks but may have to drop further back into midfield . Van Gaal (left) puts his arm round Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney during training this week . Van Gaal (left) has revealed that Rooney may play in holding midfield role against Chelsea . 4-1-4-1: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Blackett, Shaw; Rooney; Mata, Herrera, Fellaini, Young; Falcao . ‘I have to tell that we have four injuries

Summary: Manchester United travel to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday . Red Devils squad head down to London on Friday ahead of showdown . United have won six straight games prior to their meeting with the Blues . But Louis van Gaal will travel to Stamford Bridge without several key men . Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Michael Carrick and Daley Blind are all sidelined . United captain Wayne Rooney may have to revert back to holding midfield .


In a quest to be more green, Apple says it is investing in Chinese solar power and preserving American forests that make environmentally friendly paper. The tech giant announced a new focus on using paper from trees harvested under environmentally sound conditions. As part of the deal, Apple has pledged an unspecified amount of money for a Virginia-based nonprofit, the Conservation Fund, to purchase two large tracts of timberland on the East Coast. Then EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, now Apple's president for environmental initiatives, has spearheaded the new green focus at the world's biggest company. Apple pledged an unspecified amount of money for a Virginia-based nonprofit, the Conservation Fund, to purchase two large tracts of timberland on the East Coast. In the Reed Forest of Aroostook County, Maine, wetlands, rivers, and upland forest provide refuge for Atlantic salmon, bald eagle, and Canada lynx. In Brunswick Forest located in southern North Carolina, the high-quality pine savannas and unique plants and flowers have long made this land a conservation priority. The Conservation Fund will resell the land to commercial interests under legally binding terms that require future owners to preserve the forest and follow environmentally sound principles for cutting and replanting trees. The initiatives come as the tech giant this year met a self-imposed goal of powering all its U.S. operations with renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions — initiatives that have won high marks from environmental groups. On Thursday, It's also promising to use more renewable power overseas, where Apple relies heavily on contract manufacturers — and where a top executive acknowledged the company can do more. 'It's important to us to tackle climate change everywhere we are,' Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president for environmental initiatives, told The Associated Press. 'When you talk about China, you're talking about manufacturing partners. 'We're looking to bring the same innovation there. 'This is the start.' The new solar project in China has a capacity of 40 megawatts, which is smaller than some projects Apple has announced in the United States. By comparison, Apple is spending $850 million for rights to nearly half the output of a 280-megawatt solar facility planned for construction south of Apple's Cupertino, California, headquarters. That project will produce enough energy to power all of Apple's California offices, a computer center and 52 retail stores. Still, the Chinese project will produce more than the amount of energy consumed by Apple's 19 corporate offices and 21 retail stores in China and Hong Kong, Jackson said. She added that Apple uses renewable energy for 87 percent of the power at its facilities worldwide. That figure, however, doesn't include substantial power consumption by contract manufacturers. With the new project in China, Apple is looking to improve its own operations first. 'Before we go somewhere else and start asking and eventually requiring clean energy, you want to make sure you show folks how to do it,' said Jackson, who was U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator during President Barack Obama's first term. Apple and other tech companies have drawn criticism in the past for use of toxics in

Summary: Apple helping nonprofit buy large tracts of timberland on the East Coast . Firm now powers U.S. operations with renewable energy .


Michael Olsen, 52, has been jailed for 12 years after shooting a police officer in the hand . A thug who shot a hero policeman in the hand as he was tackled to the ground after threatening to blow another officer's head off has been jailed for 12 years. Michael Olsen, 52, from Dartford, Kent, was challenged by PCs Mark Bird and Robert Wilson after abandoning his car in the middle of the road after ploughing into a traffic island and parked cars. He initially ignored the officers who were pursuing him by car but when they got out he turned round and pulled a gun to PC Wilson's head. When PC Bird lunged at Olsen in a bid to save his colleague he felt a sharp pain through his hand and realised he had been shot. They were able to restrain and arrest him, where they found a bag of bullets in his pocket. The 45-year-old officer, who is now back on duty, and his colleague had been called to a routine traffic accident in Welling on October 3, last year, when the incident unfolded. A Land Rover Freelander had been abandoned in the middle of the road after a crash and a member of the public had called to say the driver had walked off. The police officers went after Olsen in their car and spotted him walking along a nearby residential street where they confronted him. PC Bird, who has been in the force for nearly 23 years, said: 'I challenged him and he ignored us and carried on walking. We stopped the car almost straight away and jumped out. 'As I challenged him again he turned around, pulled out a revolver and pointed it about five or six feet away from Rob's head. He said: "If you come any closer I will blow your effing head off".' He added: 'I looked at his eyes, and I thought he means what he says he's going to do, so I went for him with my left arm to try and knock the gun away from him. PC Mark Bird (pictured) was attending a routine traffic accident with his colleague PC Robert Wilson in October last year when the incident happened . 'As I did this he turned towards me. I felt the gun in the palm of my hand and he fired one shot. I felt a really sharp pain, like someone pushing a knife through and then pulling it out again.' Police believe he was on his way to see his ex-girlfriend whom he was banned from seeing under bail conditions. PC Bird added: 'It was literally such a split second thing and we had to try to do something, because we were cornered really, and there was no way we were going to let him go. 'It's only afterwards that you realise the gravity of it. If the bullet had gone through the wrist, it could have gone up the arm and travelled towards the heart. 'Someone was watching over us that night. I'm still here, I'm still

Summary: Michael Olsen, 52, abandoned his car after ploughing into a traffic island . He was confronted by PCs Mark Bird and Robert Wilson but pulled out gun . PC Bird lunged at Olsen in bid to save colleague but was shot in the hand . Olsen claimed gun was toy but found guilty at Inner London Crown Court .


A female school worker has been arrested on suspicion of seducing at least two teenage boys as young as 14. Diane Blankenship, 45, is accused of having sex with a 14-year-old boy in the backseat of her vehicle while her friend drove them about town in December last year. In a later incident, the 'clerical worker' at Dayspring Academy allegedly had sex with a 17-year-old student at his house before school. Charged: Diane Blankenship, 45, is charged with having sex with a 14-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy . Detectives are investigating the possibility of other victims. According to WTSP, Blankenship was detained at her home in Tampa, Florida, on Friday night. She has been charged with unlawful sexual activity and lewd battery. Held at Land O' Lakes Detention Center, her bail is set at $100,000. A spokesman for Dayspring Academy told The Tampa Tribune that Blankenship has been placed on administrative leave. No Dayspring students were involved, the spokesman said. She has been placed on administrative leave from her clerical role at Dayspring Academy in Tampa, Florida .

Summary: Diane Blankenship, 45, was arrested at her home in Tampa on Friday . She is accused of having sex with a boy, 14, in her car . In another incident she 'had sex with a boy, 17, at his house before school' She is said to be a 'clerical worker' at Dayspring Academy .


It's the fight that the world has been waiting for almost six years. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are just days away from stepping into the ring for what promises to be a monumental clash. Billed as the fight of the century, the MGM Grand bout in Las Vegas has engaged fans inside and out of the sport of boxing. And those devoted to the upcoming bout will be pleased to know they can immerse themselves in the fight further. Boxing fans will be able to buy commemorative jewellery ahead of Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao . Mayweather (left) will put his undefeated professional career on the line against Pacquaio on Saturday . 18ct Gold, diamond & emerald cuff links . Diamonds (approx) 1.50cts . Emeralds (approx) 2.20cts . 18ct Gold, diamond & emerald Mayweather /Pacquiao Ring . Diamonds (appeox) 1.60 cts . Emeralds (approx) 1.00cts . The World Boxing Council in association with BWA (London) are launching a limited-edition jewellery range to mark the upcoming bout on Friday, with the price yet to be revealed. Commissioned by the WBC, fans will be able to buy one of the 1,000 18ct gold Pacquiao or Mayweather commemorative rings among a whole range of other items including 1,000 18ct gold, diamond and emerald cufflinks to be made. The two welterweight champions themselves will be given their own unique ring, presented by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman. As well as rings, commemorative USB pen drives and silver gilt pendants are on offer in addition too silver gilt commemorative key rings for those keen to invest in the mega-fight's memorabilia. Pacquiao was last in action when he dominated Chris Algieri over 12 rounds in Macau in November last year . Mayweather's last fight came when he beat Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas in September 2014 .

Summary: Floyd Mayweather will be fighting Manny Pacquaio on May 2 . The welterweight unification bout will take place at the MGM Grand . Fans will be able to buy commemorative jewellery from Friday .


It's amazing what a bit of make-up can do. In a startling new tutorial YouTube star Promise Tamang turns herself into Maleficent, Angelina Jolie's character from the movie of the same name. But where the mother-of-six wore cheek prosthetics to achieve the unnaturally sharp cheekbones, Promise's bone structure is a result of clever contouring. Scroll down for video . In a new Youtube tutorial Promise Tamang has turned herself into Maleficent, Angelina Jolie's character from the upcoming movie of the same name . This isn't the first time she has transformed herself into a Disney character though. Promise has previously made videos of herself as Elsa from Frozen and Princess Jasmine from Aladdin. When she posted a picture taken from the tutorial to Instagram many of her followers couldn't believe their eyes. One commented: 'this girl is RIDICULOUSLY TALENTED! She can make herself look like anyone with her makeup shading including lips! Crazy.' On the video she reveals her step-by-step process beginning with a thick all-over pale foundation. Over the top of that she sucked in her cheeks to begin the contouring technique made famous by Kim Kardashian. But while the reality star makes sure her maquillage is properly blended, Promise shows how she draws a sharp line diagonally along the length of her cheekbones to create the character's highly chiselled bone structure. In the four minute film Promise takes her followers through the steps to transform herself into Maleficent . Here promise is seen heavily contouring her face having applied heavy eyebrows and a pale base . To highlight them even more, she added another layer of even paler make-up to the tops of her cheekbones and under her eyes. Next came perfectly applied berry lipstick and long black eyelashes applied with tweezers. The finished result is uncannny as she dons a latex headdress with horns just like Jolie's own in the retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. One commenter wrote: 'Your [sic] amazing at what you do. Promise has been posting YouTube make-up tutorials for six years now having started her channel in 2009 and now has 2.8 million subscribers. On her YouTube profile she writes: 'I use make-up to transform myself into famous celebrities and characters. 'It started out as a hobby 4 years ago and now I am here using this awesome platform to teach and entertain millions around the world.' Promise colours her lips in before adding a Mac lipstick on top - the make-up brand created a collection inspired by the film . Promise uses a pair of tweezers to place false eyelashes onto her eyelid . Her Facebook page states: 'I am not a professional make-up artist nor did take any lessons in it. I am purely self taught!' Along with Disney princesses, she's also transformed herself into the likes of Drake, Johnny Depp and Michael Jackson. In the four minute video Promise talks her viewers through the steps that she took to get her Maleficent look. She uses many products from Mac's Maleficent collection including the eye shadows and eyelashes. Here we

Summary: YouTube star Promise Tamang often recreates Disney princess make-up . She used contouring to replicate the bad fairy's chiselled cheekbones . Promise has 2.8 million subscribers and often posts tutorial videos .


This is the moment Atlanta Hawks star Thabo Sefolosha was wrestled to the ground by six NYPD cops in a late-night incident that saw an Indiana Pacers player stabbed. Footage taken outside a nightclub in Chelsea, New York, appears to show Sefolosha being grabbed around the neck and bundled over by officers. Moments later, the video - shared by TMZ - shows his teammate Pero Antić being led away from the scene in handcuffs. It happened on the same night that Pacers star Chris Copeland and his wife were stabbed in an altercation outside the 1 OAK club. Video shows the moment Atlanta Hawks star Thabo Sefolosha was wrestled to the ground by six NYPD cops . Video also shows Sefolosha's Atlanta Hawks teammate Pero Antić being led away from the scene in handcuffs . Thabo Sefolosha (pictured) and Pero Antić were both were arrested for trying to prevent police from setting up a crime scene . The newly released footage shows Pero Antić (pictured leaving a courthouse in New York) already sitting on the curb before police grab 6ft 7ins Sefolosha . Both were arrested for trying to prevent police from setting up a crime scene. They were charged with obstructing governmental administration. The newly released footage shows Pero Antić already sitting on the curb before police grab 6ft 7ins Sefolosha, wrestle him to the ground and then lead him away. Both players have since issued a statement saying they intend to fight charges against them. They said: 'As members of the Atlanta Hawks, we hold ourselves to a high standard and take our roles as professionals very seriously. 'We will contest these charges and look forward to communicating the facts of the situation at the appropriate time.' Sefolosha's attorney, Alex Spiro, said the forward was injured during the arrest. The arrests happened as police were trying to investigate the stabbing of Indiana Pacers star Chris Copeland. Copeland, a former player for the New York Knicks, was slashed in the elbow and abdomen and underwent surgery to repair the wounds on Wednesday. He is currently in a stable condition while 22-year-old Shezoy Bleary has been accused of attacking the 31-year-old and two women with a switchblade. Injured: Chris Copeland, a player for the Indiana Pacers, and his wife, Katrine Saltara, pictured, were both stabbed following an argument outside a New York City club early on Wednesday . Arraigned: Bleary was taken to his arraignment by NYPD. He's seen here in front of the New York State Supreme Court on Wednesday . Allegations: Shezoy Bleary allegedly attacked 31-year-old Copeland and two women with a switchblade in the early morning hours outside a Chelsea nightclub after an argument escalated into violence around 4am. Yesterday, it was reported that Bleary was seen leaving New York City's 10th police precinct on his way to court just as Copeland was undergoing surgery for his injuries. An argument in the early hours outside the 1 OAK nightclub had escalated into violence at around 4am. Copeland's wife Katrine Saltara, 28, was also stabbed during the early-morning altercation. Copeland

Summary: Footage shows Thabo Sefolosha being grabbed around neck by officer . Also shows fellow star Pero Antić being led away from scene in handcuffs . They were arrested for trying to prevent police from setting up crime scene . Came after Chris Copeland and wife were stabbed outside New York club . Shezoy Bleary, 31, accused of attacking Pacers star and two women with switchblade .


Derby head coach Steve McClaren pointed an accusing finger at his own team after they let 10-man Watford battle back to grab a 2-2 draw at the iPro Stadium. The result leaves Derby without a win in seven games and six points off the top two but McClaren admitted his players only had themselves to blame for the latest setback. Derby had been in control until Matej Vydra fired them ahead in the 23rd minute after Cyrus Christie lost the ball out on the right but a mistake by Ben Watson just before half-time changed the game. Steve McClaren (left) screams from the touchline as his Derby side look to strengthen their promotion charge . Tom Ince watches on as his strike flies into the bottom corner to put Derby 2-1 up against Watford . Odion Ighalo (left) is joined by team-mate and captain Troy Deeney (right) after making the score 2-2 on Friday . Tom Ince put Johnny Russell in and Marco Motta's wild challenge saw him red-carded before Darren Bent coolly drove the penalty into the top right corner. When Ince burst into the box and turned one way and then the other before bending the ball low past Heurelho Gomes in the 57th minute, it looked bleak for Watford but they hit back when Adlene Guedioura cleverly played in Odion Ighalo to beat Lee Grant from 12 yards in the 75th minute. Bent was denied by the legs of Gomes two minutes later and the keeper leapt to tip over a Richard Keogh header in the final seconds of stoppage time but McClaren knew a great chance had already slipped away. 'We are 2-1 up and I think the plan is going great and then we stopped,' he said. 'We started to get negative and think the game was won and that's the disappointment. 'We have to be ruthless, we have to go for the third and fourth and kill teams off but we played as if it was the last two minutes of the game and just tried to keep the ball and they were never going to accept that. 'It's very frustrating for everyone but we only have ourselves to blame for not taking advantage and not winning that game and getting back in the race. 'I said at half-time we need three goals to win this game, we got the second and I thought we would go on but we didn't go on. There's anger and frustration but we've got six games to go and we can't feel sorry for ourselves. 'We've got to react and use the anger and make sure on Monday that we are more ruthless because the performances are still good but we are conceding bad goals.' Watford head coach Slavisa Jokanovic was 'proud' of the way his team responded to move to within a point of the top two. Matej Vydra (left) smiles to the crowd after putting Watford 1-0 up with his fifth goal in seven matches . Darren Bent slotted the penalty past Heurelho Gomes in the Watford goal

Summary: Derby were held 2-2 at home to Watford in the Championship on Friday . Watford had Marco Motta dismissed and Derby moved 2-1 up . But Watford equalised through Odion Ighalo and held on for a point .


The mother of a recovering anorexic has taken the brave decision to reveal shocking photographs of her daughter's frail five-stone frame to help others gripped by the devastating eating disorder overcome their illness. Consumed by an obsession with the 'perfect body', Emma Walker slipped into a dangerous cycle, her weight plummeting in a matter of months. Such was the severity of her eating disorder, that the 15-year-old was admitted to hospital twice and faced rigorous counselling sessions. Today, Emma, whose decision to release the photos is supported by her mother Kim Waddington, said she wants to help other anorexia sufferers. By combating the compulsion to be skinny - and instead focusing on getting fit and building her muscle definition - she is now a healthier eight stone. Emma Walker became obsessed with achieving the 'perfect body'. Within months her weight had plummeted to five-and-a-half stone (left) as the eating disorder anorexia took hold. Today, weighing a healthier eight stone (right) the 15-year-old is sharing her story to help others . Emma's mother Kim, left, said it was devastating watching her daughter face her 'horrific' ordeal . 'I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I went through,' Emma said. 'I went through hell. 'I've realised I was miserable when I'd lost weight. 'But I've learned so much from what I've been through and if my story can even help one person beat anorexia, I would be so happy. 'I'm 10 times stronger than I've ever been before.' Ms Waddington described watching her daughter battle the eating disorder as a 'horrific' ordeal. 'I felt so out of control and every day is a battle. I woke up thinking about it and would go to bed thinking about it,' she said. 'It's a monster that had taken over my daughter and we were fighting that monster every day. It was horrific watching my daughter go through it all.' Emma, from Blaby, Leicestershire, first felt the urge to lose weight after seeing pictures of celebrities in magazines. Quickly, she said, it became an obsession. She said: 'Whoever was on the front cover, I wanted to be like them. 'I became very depressed about the way I looked because I wasn't as skinny as them, I didn't want to look in the mirror anymore.' Within weeks her weight had plummeted to eight stone, but she was compelled to shed more. 'I would go online about 100 times a day, obsessively trying to find new ways of losing weight,' she said. 'I tried every diet I could find as I thought it would make me perfect. 'My body image changed but I still thought I was big; I wanted to lose more weight.' By the time she returned to school in September, Emma had dropped to a size four. She described herself as having 'an addiction' to losing weight. 'By the time I went back to school in September, I was barely eating anything,' she said. 'When I first started, people were complimenting me so it made me want to keep going, it was addictive.' Emma, pictured

Summary: Emma Walker's weight plummeted to just five-and-a-half stone in months . After two hospital visits and counselling she is on the road to recovery . Rather than being skinny, is focusing on getting fit and building muscle . Now weighs eight stone and is keen to share her story to help others .


Iona Costello's stepson, George Costello Jr, 45, was staying nearby at the time. He also has a long history of drug arrests (mugshot from April) The stepson of a Long Island mother who went missing with her daughter last month has a long criminal record and was jailed again just days after she disappeared, a report suggests. George Costello Jr is currently in jail in Florida on apparently unrelated charges and has been described by relatives as a 'mixed-up' kid.' Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were visiting Manhattan when they were last seen on March 30 near their home in the the wealthy seaside village of Greenport. Their car was found in a parking garage on 42nd street in Manhattan, but the pair, who often went into the city for theater and art museums, left no other trace of their whereabouts. Iona's husband died in 2012 from a heart attack, and she is believed to have been 'under a lot of stress' because of a legal battle with four of his five adult children from previous marriages. The New York Daily News have reported Iona's stepson Costello Jr, 45, was visiting Hamptons Bay, New York, at the time, and relatives said he has never got on with the family. He has a long history of drug arrests and is currently in Palm Beach Detention Center following an arrest for a 'domestic dispute' when he returned to Florida. His fiance, who wanted to remain anonymous, told the Daily News it was a 'weird coincidence', but insists she was with him the whole time. Speaking from the prison, he told the newspaper he was visiting his Hampton Bay home at the time and flew home on April 1, two days after the pair went missing. George Jr, who has at least 10 arrests to his name, according to court records, says he didn't have a close relationship with Iona. He said the last time the pair spoke was at his father and her husband's funeral. 'She's a hardworking lady who loves her horses and takes care of them really well. She's a good mother,' he told the Daily News. Scroll down for video . Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were visiting Manhattan when they were last seen on March 30 near their home in the the wealthy Long Island village of Greenport . Iona's mother, Diana Malcomson, also insisted George Jr wouldn't want to harm the pair, but said he was a 'mixed-up kid'. Her brother-in-law is also facing a criminal case. John Costello, is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after he allegedly drove his pickup truck into oncoming traffic last December in Greenport, New York. Iona's brother-in-law John Costello, is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after he allegedly drove his pickup truck into oncoming traffic last December in Greenport, New York . Relatives of the 'quiet Irish family', who own a horse farm on Long Island's North Fork, reported them missing on Tuesday. Iona, who was her late husband George's third wife and inherited his entire estate along with her daughter, had been

Summary: Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were last seen on March 30 . Were heading into Manhattan to visit the theater when they disappeared . Mom's stepson, George Costello Jr, was visiting the Hamptons at the time . Has a long criminal record and has a tense relationship with the family . He returned to Florida two days after they went missing and was jailed . Police have so far said they do not suspect foul play is involved .


These rusting 'ghost' ships are the last remnants of what was once the United States' National Defense Reserve Fleet, set to protect and serve in the hour of need. The NDRF was set up in the wake of the Second World War, and at its peak in the 1950s, the fleet consisted of nearly 2,280 ships moored across the United States. But as the need for the fleet has diminished, so has the number of vessels, and today, just over 120 ships remain, posing a risk to the environment in the bays where they are moored. Scroll down for video . Ghost ships: A number of the remaining ships in the United States' National Defense Reserve Fleet lay moored in James River, Virginia . Helping hand: The United States' National Defense Reserve Fleet was set up after the Second World War in 1945, in order to provide back-up in case of war or national emergencies . Diminished: At its height in 1950, the NDRF consisted of 2,277 ships, reduced to 230 by 2007, and 122 in April last year . The ships, jokily known as the 'Mothball Fleet', is so rarely used that many of the ships are falling apart, creating naval graveyards rather than emergency fleets. At its height in 1950, the NDRF consisted of 2,277 ships at eight anchorage sites: James River, Virginia; Beaumont, Texas; Suisun Bay, California; Stony Point, New York; Wilmington, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; Astoria, Oregon; and Olympia, Washington. Out of these eight, only James River, Beaumont and Suisun Bay exist today. Long years of neglect and disuse have turned these ships into near wrecks, with flaking paint polluting the waters with heavy metals and hazardous chemicals. The worst affected is the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet, where less than 50 ships remain. At its peak, in 1952, the bay had 340 ships anchored. Today, less than 50 ships remain, slowly polluting the bay, which is a critical environmental area for fish and wildlife. The federal Maritime Administration has pledged to dismantle the fleet at Suisun Bay, with 25 ships in the worst condition taken out within two years and the remainder to be scrapped by the end of 2017. Reduced: Out of the original eight anchorage sites, only three; James River, Virginia; Beaumont, Texas and Suisun Bay, California remain . Pollution: The worst affected mooring side is Suisun Bay in California where less than 50 ships remain, slowly releasing toxins into the bay . Going, gone: At its peak, in 1952, the Suisun Bay, California site had 340 ships anchored - today, less than 50 ships remain . The federal Maritime Administration has pledged to dismantle the fleet at Suisun Bay, with 25 ships in the worst condition taken out within two years and the remainder to be scrapped by the end of 2017 . The NDRF was established to serve as a reserve of mainly merchant vessels to be activated for national defense and national emergency purposes. The vessels can be activated within 20 days to four months, in order to provide shipping during national emergencies,

Summary: The United States' National Defense Reserve Fleet was set up after the Second World War in 1945 . The fleet can be activated within one to four months to aid in national defense and emergencies . At its height in 1950, the NDRF consisted of 2,277 ships, reduced to 230 by 2007, and 122 in April last year .


The Dawn spacecraft has captured amazing new images of the mystery bright spots on the dwarf planet Ceres, which continue to baffle scientists. In particular, the images show the brightest spot and its companion standing out against the darker surroundings. But experts are still at a loss to explain the composition and source of the bright spots. Scroll down for video . Nasa scientists in California have revealed new images of the dwarf planet Ceres. They reveal new views of the two brightest spots in a crater (shown). However, scientists are still not able to explain what they are. Dawn will begin its first science orbit around Ceres on 23 April . These latest images were taken on 14 and 15 April from a distance of 14,000 miles (22,000km) from the north pole of Ceres. Several theories are currently being touted for what these mysterious bright white spots are on Ceres. The Hubble Space Telescope has found more than 10 on the surface, but Ceres has found that the two most prominent - ‘spot 5’ - are in a crater about 57 miles (92km) wide. One theory is that they are salt flats that are reflecting sunlight, left on the surface by saltwater. Another theory is that they are regions of ice, again reflecting sunlight. Ceres is thought to have plenty of ice beneath its surface, which could be exposed when a asteroid or comet strikes the surface. The fact these bright spots are in a crater - where such an impact occurred - supports this theory. Another possibility is that they are cryovolcanoes - volcanoes that are shooting out water or ice. However, the lack of a raised area around the spots consistent with a volcano suggests this might not be correct. And they could even be water vapour ejecting from a liquid reservoir under the ground, although again current observations - namely a lack of additional material near the spots - suggests this is not the case. As the spacecraft gets closer to the dwarf planet and moves around it, more and more of the surface is coming into view. The two brightest spots seen in a crater are known as ‘spot 5’. The scale in the image is about 1.3 miles (2.1km) per pixel, almost 70 per cent better than previous images. But the origin of the bright spots remains a mystery for now - with theories ranging from exposed ice to volcanoes. Salt flats or ice seem to be the predominant theories at the moment, with the bright spots appearing to reflect incoming sunlight towards the spacecraft’s cameras. Until Dawn gets closer, though, it’s unlikely the mystery will be resolved. ‘It’s too early to say what they are,’ Dr Marc Rayman, Dawn's mission director and chief engineer, told MailOnline. ‘Some people have offered they might be ice, but I don’t consider that necessarily the most likely explanation.’ Dr Rayman says he favours the theory that they could be ‘salty deposits', left over from perhaps saltwater’ on the surface. But one thing that can be ruled out is that

Summary: Nasa scientists in California reveal new images of dwarf planet Ceres . They show new views of the two brightest spots in a crater . However, scientists are still not able to explain what they are . Dawn will begin its first science orbit around Ceres on 23 April .


There are more conventional ways to apologise to a loved one after an argument. For many a romantic meal, chocolates or even flowers is the best way to win over an angry partner. But for one hapless Romeo or Juliet they decided a public declaration of their love was the only way to seek forgiveness. Written in black marker pen this series of mysterious cardboard signs have appeared all over a Surrey village, with messages like 'please forgive me' and 'we need to talk.' 'I love you': The mysterious signs that have appeared across the Surrey village of Milford . The signs have sparked speculation across the village as to the identity of the author and the reason behind the contrite gesture . They were first spotted by residents in the affluent village of Milford, near Godalming, on Tuesday morning and have sparked speculation as to the identity of author and the reasons behind the contrite gesture. One read: 'I love you do much please forgive what I said please.' Written in bold capitals another asked the recipient to remember their first date and professed it was the 'best day of my life.' The lovelorn writer also said told how they had 'never been happier' and that their dearest was the love of their life. Most people say sorry with flowers, a romantic dinner, or even chocolates . In total around seven hand-written messages were put up on lampposts and street signs . Desperate measures appeared to work for one unlucky man in October last year, who was spotted in Manchester wearing a sandwich board bearing the words: 'I am sorry I lied.' The man stood in the freezing cold for more than an hour sporting the humiliating hand-painted sign before eventually a woman appeared and walked off with him. Do you know who wrote the mysterious cardboard signs in Milford or do you believe they are about you? Email flora.drury@mailonline.co.uk . This isn't the first time someone has taken to the streets to prove their love for their wronged partner: in October a man was spotted in Manchester wearing a sandwich bar making it clear he was exceedingly sorry .

Summary: Hand-written cardboard signs appear on lampposts in Milford, Surrey . Mystery surrounds who created then and the reason behind the gesture . Signs asked the intended recipient to 'forgive me' and recall their first date . Others contained declarations of love and said 'I've never been happier'


Dick Advocaat will welcome 'controller' Lee Cattermole back to the heart of his Sunderland team as he attempts to launch another late survival bid with a record fifth successive derby victory. The 27-year-old enforcer has missed the last two games through suspension after reaching 10 bookings for the season, and that meant he was unavailable for the Dutchman's first game in charge, a 1-0 defeat at West Ham on March 21. However, Cattermole was the only man told he will definitely start against Newcastle on Sunday during Friday's team meeting, and Advocaat is looking for a big response from a player who has once again missed a significant proportion of the campaign to date through injury. Dick Advocaat will welcome back Lee Cattermole after the midfielder missed the defeat to West Ham United . The Sunderland manager has confirmed that Cattermole will definitely start the game against Newcastle . He said: 'He was the only one I told at the team meeting this morning that he will play, so he knows. 'Definitely they missed him because he did not play for 10 or 11 games. He had 10 weeks out - that's quite a long time. 'He is the controller of the team and a player with experience, so for the team it is good, not only as a player, but also as a person, that he's back in the team.' Cattermole's return could hardly be more timely with Sunderland sitting just a point clear of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone with eight games to play and in desperate need of a repeat of their heroics at the end of last season if they are to avoid another desperate scrap for top-flight survival. Advocaat and coach Paul Bracewell discuss tactics during training ahead of the clash with Newcastle . Cattermole and his team-mates share a joke during training as they prepare to face their fiercest rivals . Former Middlesbrough and Wigan man Cattermole played his part in a remarkable escape 12 months ago, and while he insists the picture has not been as black as has been painted at times, he knows the time for action rather than talking has arrived. Cattermole said: 'We haven't played too badly all season, really. There's been the odd bad performance which has killed us, but we just need to start getting over the line and winning some games. There's not really much else to say on the matter. 'We need to get some confidence. We haven't hit a roll all season, we did at the end of last season. It's always been a draw, a draw, then maybe a win, and we have never got anything going. Cattermole played his part in a remarkable escape from relegation for the Black Cats just 12 months ago . Cattermole has yet again missed large portions of Sunderland's season through injury . 'This is a good time to maybe get something going and finish the season with a bit of a bang.' Cattermole has played in two of Sunderland's four consecutive wins over their neighbours, including the

Summary: Lee Cattermole will return from suspension to face rivals Newcastle United . Sunderland midfielder has missed the Black Cats last two matches . But, manager Dick Advocaat insists the midfielder will face Newcastle . However, defender Wes Brown will miss the derby match through injury .


The eye is one of the most complex yet delicate part of the human body. Now engineers claim to have designed a range of synthetic eyes that may one day let us replace and even enhance our own sense of vision. Italian bio-designers MHOX has unveiled project is has been working on to 3D print organic tissues to produce working body parts that can replace the eyes of people suffering from disease. It could mean rather than getting glasses to correct their vision, people would be able to replace their entire eye. The MHOX Eye concept (above) is designed to replace and even enhance the vision compared to a normal eye . The group plan to combine the biological tissue with microscopic wireless technology to provide additional functions and give super human eyesight. While currently still just a concept, the project raises the prospect of what bio-engineering may make possible in years to come. The team behind MHOX say their synthetic eyes, which include lenses that improves the image sharpness and can put filters over the vision, could be available by 2027. Scientists claim to have made a 'giant leap' towards creating 3D organs that could be simply printed out in hospitals when needed for a transplant. An international team have created the first organs that include a full vascular network for transporting blood through organs. They say it could even allows organs damaged by cancer to simply replaced. Scientists from the Universities of Sydney, Harvard, Stanford and MIT have now bio-printed artificial vascular networks mimicking the body's circulatory system that are necessary for growing large complex tissues. Using a high-tech 'bio-printer', the researchers fabricated a multitude of interconnected tiny fibres to serve as the mold for the artificial blood vessels. They then covered the 3D printed structure with a cell-rich protein-based material, which was solidified by applying light to it. Lastly they removed the bio-printed fibres to leave behind a network of tiny channels coated with human endothelial cells, which self organised to form stable blood capillaries in less than a week. Filippo Nassetti and Alessandro Zomparelli, the two Italian designers leading the project, said: 'Latest developments in bioprinting and biohacking let us imagine that in the near future it would be possible to easily print organic, functional body parts, allowing the human to replace defected districts or enhance standard performance. 'This project is based on the idea of augmenting the sight sense, increasing the functionalities of the eye with ones currently handled by other body segments or external devices.' Under MHOX designs, patients with eye disease will inthe future be able to replace their eye with a synthetic one printed in a laboratory. For those looking to improve their vision, they could buy the 'Enhance' model that features a 'hyper retina' to give 15/10 vision - significantly better than normal 20/20 vision. They say it could also include a gland that can filter the visual signal to the brain by producing vintage or black and white effects much like a modern camera. They say these could be turned on or

Summary: Italian designers have unveiled a concept for a bio-printed synthetic eye . They say enhanced retina could increase vision to make images sharper . Filtering signals to the brain to produce vintage or black and white effects . Currently just a concept, the designers say it could be available by 2027 .