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Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to ADHD in study, but no cause is proven

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Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to ADHD in study, but no cause is proven

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    A new study associates the long-term use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol, during pregnancy with the risk that the children born from those pregnancies could develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But many in the medical community say the study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, should be taken in stride.

    For expecting mothers with pain or fever during pregnancy, acetaminophen has long been the pain reliever of choice. In the U.S., about 65 to 70 percent of pregnant American women say they take acetaminophen-containing products during pregnancy, according to the CDC. Ibuprofen, the other most popular analgesic, isn't recommended in the latter months of pregnancy because of the risk it could harm the fetus.

    “Acetaminophen has been used widely in pregnancy,” Dr. Alison Cahill, chief of Maternal-Fetal-Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, told ABC News. “It’s always important to ask what we know and what we might need to know about the safety of prescription and non-prescription medications in pregnancy.”

    Over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen do not require a prescription, so there’s little control over how much people take at once or how they take it.

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    And few studies have been done about how drugs taken during pregnancy can affect babies and fetuses; doctors know it is unethical to design a study that hands medications to pregnant women and tells them to take it as part of a trial, particularly if part of what they’re asking is if that the medication could be harmful to the child.

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    But, research is needed. And because of the large number of women who use acetaminophen during pregnancy, researchers in Norway decided to study the possible risks to the children, looking back at medical records, as well as information from mothers and fathers.

    They analyzed a registry of 112,973 children born between 1999 and 2009, including more than 95,000 mothers and 75,000 fathers in Norway. The registry, compiled by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, used questionnaires given to mothers and fathers during the pregnancy period at multiple time points that asked about their medication use.

    The study calculated how many of the children born from those pregnancies were diagnosed with ADHD by searching Norway’s national electronic medical records.

    Researchers took risks factors that could also have contributed to ADHD diagnosis into account in the study. They controlled for a number of different possibilities, symptoms of ADHD, depression in the mother, the amount of acetaminophen the mother was using before getting pregnant and the reason she gave for using acetaminophen.

    The results of their analysis showed that children of pregnant mothers who used acetaminophen for 29 days total, or more, during the pregnancy were associated with a 220 percent increased risk of ADHD.

    Some previous studies have also shown an association between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and ADHD. But the results have not been consistent.

    Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Behavioral Problems, Study Finds

    This study, like many others, had a number of issues that limited what researchers and doctors can take away about any connection between ADHD and taking acetaminophen during pregnancy.

    “It’s very challenging to do this sort of work,” said Cahill. “It’s unfortunate that this study is not precise enough to draw any conclusions.”

    One problem is that how much acetaminophen was used relied on the parents’ self-reporting. The researchers were only able to collect information on the number of days mothers believed they had taken acetaminophen-containing products in their surveys. The study does not account for how many pills, or the total dosage, the mother took in a single day – which is a very important gauge of whether the medicine was used according to directions – and assumed her memory of when and how much she took was accurate.

    Since providers can only diagnose ADHD through behavior, since there's no medical test for it, doctors may vary in how — and if — they diagnose ADHD. The authors acknowledge that the diagnosis of ADHD was not confirmed in a laboratory, but were simply noted in electronic medical records.

    Short-term use of acetaminophen in pregnancy – meaning fewer than 29 total days in this study — did not show an association with the development of ADHD.

    In fact, if the mother used acetaminophen for fewer than eight days, the opposite result appeared to be true: the child had a lower risk of ADHD.

    “If the hypothesis is that acetaminophen causes ADHD, but at some level it’s protective, then it really doesn’t make any biological sense,” said Cahill. If the hypothesis were true, investigators would likely have found a dose response.

    And another discovery of the study, which cannot yet be explained: the father’s use of acetaminophen in the six months before the pregnancy independently increased the risk of developing ADHD by just over 200 percent.

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    While it is possible that acetaminophen use alters sperm, such as the authors suggest in their paper, it is also possible that a dad's use might mean that parents have their won higher risk for ADHD, “may be more bothered by pain theoretically…and therefore may take more acetaminophen,” Dr. Mark Wolraich, a pediatrician and chief of the Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, told ABC News.

    Many experts caution that it's too early to ask pregnant women to change their behavior based on the findings of this study, including OB/GYN groups.

    “This latest study shows no clear evidence that proves a direct relationship between the use of acetaminophen and developmental issues in children,” Dr. Hal Lawrence, executive vice president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, told ABC News. “Physicians should not change clinical practice until definitive prospective research is done and, most importantly, patients should not be frightened away from the many benefits of acetaminophen.”

    Cahill expresses similar concerns.

    “There is an old notion that it is not safe for patients to take the medications that they need during pregnancy,” she said, adding that patients should work with their doctors and specialists to continue treating any medical conditions during pregnancy.

    Wolraich suggests similarly that the current findings, “are not strong enough to cause a major warning.”

    “This study identifies a possible association. From an association, you can’t necessarily infer a causal relation,” he said. “There may be a third factor that causes the relation to go in either direction."

    Therefore, more research is needed before pregnant mothers would be advised to stop or change their usage of acetaminophen products.

    “Acetaminophen is generally indicated for pain or temperature,” Wolraich said. “It tends not to be a medication that is essential for taking. To my knowledge, things like low-grade fever are not harmful to the fetus, so if the medication is not essential, one could err on the side of not taking it.”

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    World

    Catalan independence: Spain high court summons dismissed leader

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    Catalan independence: Spain high court summons dismissed leader

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    Spain's high court has summoned sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and 13 other members of his dismissed government to appear later this week.

    It also gave them three days to pay a deposit of €6.2m ($7.2m) to cover potential liabilities.

    The summons comes after Spain's chief prosecutor on Monday said he would press charges including rebellion.

    Mr Puigdemont is in Belgium with several former ministers. He earlier said he was not there to seek asylum.

    Carles Puigdemont triggered a crisis in Spain by holding an independence referendum in early October in the semi-autonomous region despite Madrid's opposition and the Constitutional Court declaring the vote illegal.

    Spain's central government has now taken direct control of Catalonia.

    Mr Puigdemont turned up in Brussels on Monday as Spanish Attorney-General José Manuel Maza called for Catalan leaders to face charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds.

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    The Audiencia National has now summoned the sacked Catalan officials – who are yet to be formally charged – to testify on Thursday and Friday. If they do not appear, prosecutors could order their arrest.

    Meanwhile, the speaker of Catalan's dissolved parliament Carme Forcadell and other former lawmakers have been summoned to the Supreme Court because they still have parliamentary immunity.

    Mr Puigdemont earlier said he would return to Spain if guaranteed a fair hearing.

    Several of Mr Puigdemont's former colleagues who remain inside the country may decide to accept the summons and appear in court, reports the BBC's James Reynolds from Barcelona.

    Prosecutors' arguments against the group were "serious, rational and logical", Judge Carmen Lamela said in a ruling, according to the AFP news agency.

    The charge of rebellion carries a maximum 30-year jail term.

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    Speaking at a press conference earlier on Tuesday, Mr Puigdemont said he was not trying to escape justice by travelling to Belgium but wanted to be able to speak freely.

    His comments came as Spain's constitutional court suspended the declaration of independence made by the Catalan parliament on Friday.

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    Mr Puigdemont also said he would accept the result of snap elections in Catalonia on 21 December, which were called by Spain's central government after it invoked Article 155 of the constitution, temporarily suspending the region's autonomy.

    "I want a clear commitment from the state. Will the state respect the results that could give separatist forces a majority?" Mr Puigdemont asked reporters.

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    Image caption Protesters from both sides turned up outside the Press Club in Brussels were Mr Puigdemont spoke

    The Spanish government has previously said he is welcome to take part in the fresh polls.

    In a separate development on Tuesday, Spain's Guardia Civil – a paramilitary force charged with police duties – raided the offices of the Catalan police force.

    According to media reports, they searched eight offices for communications relating to the referendum on 1 October.


    Source – bbc.com

    Technology

    Katrina Evemy murder: Petition over Dylan Harries Facebook profile

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    Katrina Evemy murder: Petition over Dylan Harries Facebook profile

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    The family of a young mother have petitioned Facebook to have "all ties to her murderer" removed from the site.

    Dylan Harries was jailed for life last month for the "merciless" killing of Katrina Evemy in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.

    Amanda Dewsnap said it made her angry to see her daughter in his "loving couple" profile picture and his status saying they were still in a relationship.

    Facebook said it was investigating.

    A spokesman from the social media site said they understood the "upsetting nature of the issue" and are looking into it "as a matter of urgency".

    Harries stabbed Miss Evemy, 19, in front of her 22-month-old daughter at their home in Graig Avenue on 13 April.

    He denied murder but was found guilty by a jury at Swansea Crown Court and was jailed for a minimum of 27 years.

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    Image caption Katrina Evemy died from stab wounds six days after the attack

    Mrs Dewsnap said Harries' profile picture of the pair pops up whenever she goes on Facebook.

    "It's devastating enough that she has been murdered by him but his picture shows he still has a hold on her," she said.

    She said the family had contacted Facebook requesting the picture and relationship status be removed, but had received no response to date.

    'Monster'

    It has prompted a petition which has received almost 6,000 signatures.

    It said: "His [Harries'] Facebook profile picture is a constant reminder of the monster still having power over his late victim that he cruelly stole from our lives."

    Mrs Dewsnap said his sentence would allow him to "have another life when he got out" but her daughter was gone forever.

    "No time would have been enough for him," she said.

    "The whole family have been left devastated and we just don't know the effect it's going to have on Katrina's daughter."


    Source – bbc.com

    Entertainment

    Here Are 13 Pictures Of Young Celebs Who Met Outside Hollywood

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    Check out these pictures of the celebrities who met outside Hollywood.

    1. Young Jessica Biel and Scarlett Johansson:

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    These young Hollywood divas met long before entering the world of glitz and glam together.

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    2. Bialik And Jennifer Anniston 1989:

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    Jennifer and Bialik both performed together on the hit series “Molloy”.

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    3. Cameron Diaz And Snoop Dogg:

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    Cameron Diaz and Snoop Dogg were high school buddies, long before they envisioned entering Hollywood. “Snoop Dogg was a tall skinny kid who used to sell me weed”, said Cameron in an interview.

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    4. Elijah Wood and Macaulay Culkin 1993:

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    Elijah and Macaulay became good friends while filming the movie, “The Good Son”.

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    5. Elijah Wood with Scarlett Johansson:

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    Elijah and Scarlett first met in 1994 while filming for “North”. Elijah was then 13 and young Scarlett was 10.

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    6. Tobey Maguire and Leonardo Dicaprio:

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    Tobey and Leo have been friends since childhood. Both met in the 80’s and soon became friends.

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    These young lads still make time to hang out with each other, despite their tough schedules.

    7. Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac Shakur:

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    Will Smith’s wife, Jada Smith and Tupac became best friends in high school, and are still best friends goals for their fans.

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    8. Leonardo Dicaprio and Ivyana Schwan:

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    The problem child superstar and Leonardo Dicaprio first met on the set of a film they were shooting together.

    9. Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling:

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    Hollywood’s sweethearts Justin and Ryan first met at The Mickey Mouse Club House. They have been friends for 20 years.

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    10. Brittney Spears and Christina Aguilera:

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    Christina and Brittney also met on the set of The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

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    11. Young Tom Cruise and Sean Penn:

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    These young actors played young military school lads in the movie “Taps”.

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    12. Eva Mendes and Alyssa Milano 1989:

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    Eva is spotted asking for Alyssa’s autograph at a CD signing event.

    13. Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez:

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    Singers Demi and Selena first met on the set of “Barney and Friends”.

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    Lifestyle

    Exercises You Need to Look Gorgeous When Naked

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    We at Born Realist strongly believe that exercise is the key to a happy and healthy well-being. But having a happy and healthy lifestyle might not be the limit for everyone. A lot of us do exercise just to feel good and more importantly, look good. In this article, we’ll share a couple of exercises that will not only make you look good dressed but also undressed.

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    You need to understand that these exercises won’t work overnight. You need to devote your time and dedication in order to achieve the perfect physique you are aiming for.

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    For women, we adjust our focus on tightening arms, developing firmer breasts, defined leg muscles, thinner waist and a tighter booty. However, not all of these exercises apply to every body type and not everyone can become a Greek Goddess overnight. If you can’t see yourself stressing over the long hours of workout, we bet you still look gorgeous naked. These exercises will only compliment a healthy and happy lifestyle no matter who you are.

    A Perfectly Round Butt:

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    Initial Position: For a tighter round butt, get on your hands and knees, palms aligning with your shoulders, a straight back, and knees under your hips with a tight posture.

    Exercise: Lift a leg to your hip level, and slowly bring it down without touching the floor. Repeat 3 sets for each leg. And continue with 10-15 sets depending on the level of fitness you are aiming for. But remember start with less, as you don’t want to injure your muscles.

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    Initial Posture: For a bridge, lay straight on your back, with knees bent. For this position, your feet have to be 30-40 cm away from your butt.

    Exercise: For this exercise, you have to tighten your abdominal muscles, and pushing the pressure on your heels to the floor, lift only your hips. Take 2-3 seconds before you relax your body back. Repeat this process in 3 sets of 15 reps.

    Firm Breasts:

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    Initial Posture: Lie on your front straight, hands spread apart and in front of your body. with palms open and head touching the floor.

    Exercise: Now, inhale and pull your body upwards like a see-saw. Raise your hands and your legs while your abdomen and torso touch the floor. Repeat this workout in sets of 3 and 15 reps. With the continuation of this workout, you will notice firm breasts in two months time.

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    Initial Posture: Put your front to rest, Shoulder over wrists, palm open, body in a straight position and legs should be aligned with the shoulders.

    Exercise: Breath in as you bend your elbows in a right angle degree when you go down. As you exhale, take the initial position again. If you repeat this exercise as many times as you can. If you find this exercise difficult, you can also do this while standing on your knees.

    Thin Waist:

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    Initial Posture: Sit on your buttocks, elbows straight, feet and legs above the ground and a ball in your hands.

    Exercise: Take a deep breath and twist your waist, while holding the ball in your hand and touching your elbows in each direction. Raise your legs above the ground and repeat the process constantly on both the sides. Repeat the process for 3 sets of 15 reps.

    Initial Posture: To perform twists, sit on your buttocks, bend your knees at a right angle and free away from the ground.

    Exercise: Take a deep breath, life your body up from the floor, join your hands together and twist touching the floor with your elbows. Repeat this process in the opposite direction also without stopping for breaks. It’s important not to touch your back to the floor. Repeat this workout in 3 set of 10-15 reps every day for a more apparent change.

    Slender Legs:

    Initial Posture: Keep your front facing the floor, palms on the ground aligned with your shoulders and toes touching the ground.

    Exercise: With your head facing the ground and body in the air, lift one leg, knee aligned with your body and stretch it upwards in the air. Repeat the process with the second leg also. Do a set of 3 in 15 rep for each leg. This might be a tiring exercise but it will help you achieve the slender legs you’ve been desiring.

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    Initial Posture: Stand straight, feet wider than your shoulders. Lower your shoulders and pull them back while reaching your arms forward.

    Exercise: Slowly pull your thighs back and bend your knees. Make sure your back is straight while performing squats and your shoulders are not raised. 2 sets of 10 reps performed daily are enough.

    Beautiful Arms:

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    Initial Posture: For this exercise you need dumbells, lie straight on the floor with your back touching the ground, and legs bend. Hold the dumbells in your hands and elbows in the air with dumbells near your head.

    Exercise: Raise the dumbells towards your head with elbows in the air. First, do it with one arm and then continue with the second arm. Repeat the process daily for 2 sets of 10 reps.

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    Initial Posture: Stand straight, with dumbells in your hands, feel slightly apart, shoulders stretched back and arms slightly in a 45-degree angle.

    Exercise: Raise your arms and bring them forward in front of you, then lower them to your thighs and then stretch them in a 180-degree angle. Repeat the process in 3 sets with a straight back. This exercise will help you achieve beautiful arms in no time.

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    Entertainment

    Here Are 15 WWE Superstars Who Really Need To Be Fired Before 2018

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    The superstars of WWE are some well known wrestlers on the planet. WWE does not have the habit of hiring the scrubs, as the ones who they push at the top have something very special. It is a fine possibility that they may not perform well in the ring but there is something special about them that makes them cool among others. This company has a lot of great talent and many of them are hard to be ignored. Many of them are so impressive that it is not possible for everyone to be at the top position. Check out list of WWE superstars who need to be fired soon!

    1. Nia Jax

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    Nia has been seen on television news due to her issues with the WWE management. The real story behind the rumors is that she was upset on the decision that Emma have a debut match for Asuka at WWE and she wasn’t the part of it! She was so frustrated over that she was all around the WWE RAW Women’s championship for approximately a year and others have been attaining many reigns with it. All this resulted in her leaving. Her wrestling style might not be up to the mark but she is someone that is much easy to be noticed.

    2. Tye Dillinger

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    He is one of the best performers and when you are looking for a guy who does his tasks well and soundly, Tye is your guy. The biggest problem might be that he is good at everything but he doesn’t scream WWE champion. He has a quite a good luck and performs excellent on the mic and in the ring. Though he is acting on WWE Smack Down Live to prove himself but many feel like it isn’t enough and that he must have stayed on NXT and won the title as well. It might be intelligent for him to get out of WWE while he have a fan following.

    3. Noam Dar

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    Noam is part of WWE’s Cruiserweight division and like others has been lost. Being part of WWE’s Cruiserweight division, has been lost like many others related to it. Since the WWE has brought back the divisions, many fans enjoyed see it returning and more joyous when they noticed that entire show was dedicated the wrestlers. Unfortunately it did not work out well and many superstars got unhappy with the results. Dar would have to leave for indies to develop a bigger name and come back with the bang.

    4. Heath Slater

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    Heath has been much liked star for many years but seems like he has not lived up to the expectations of his fans. He has won many tag team titles but is far away from winning single titles. Despite the demand of fans he has come up short each time. Many people he led became major champions, he is already liked by fans, all he need is an opportunity. He runs a wrestling training school now and train the future talent but he still deserves a bigger opportunity to do things in a better way.

    5. Dana Brooke

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    Looking at Dana, a strong, athletic and independent woman is reflected from her personality. She was top female heel at WWE NXT at that time which ed to big matches but it also seems like she has to work a lot harder. Her wrestling style wasn’t that good, hence she was put aside Charlotte Flair to improve her out. She did try to do a better job but could not reach the requirements. It is a possibility that that she would leave wrestling permanently or will go to indies and would do things more efficiently.

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    6. Zack Ryder

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    People who create their own opportunities, Zack will be one of them. He was not getting any poplar on WWE, is when he started on You Tube and became the creator of True Long Island Story, a type of series that would display the character of Zack and his personality. Fans loved him from his videos and it was then, when WWE started featuring him more. Moments are quite slim for Ryder regardless of how good he performs.

    7. Rusev and Lana

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    Rusev has been bestowed with WWE United States Champion many times. Everyone took a notice of him when he used to wrestle and of course everybody has set their eyes on Lana when she used to arrive in the arena. She being the hottest star of WWE superstars, much trouble was faced while booking her. They had the best combination of management and wrestling style, but WWE restricted to use them together. WWE would not want to lose them as they are much valuable to them. However, the refusal to see them together seems a bit shady which the indies would provide freedom in another case.

    8. The Ascension

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    Victor and Konner became the longest reigning champions on WWE NXT for a brand. They had such impressive matches and characters that led them towards success. They are now relegated to Smack Down and it seems to be very heart wrecking that from being amazing they have gone to the level of being nothing special. They are not getting enough chances to prove themselves worthy at WWE but if they try tag divisions at indies they would be loved by their fans and could prove themselves efficiently.

    9. Neville

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    Neville has been on hot news due to his statement for WWE, that they are not letting his character go in a right direction and he wants to let go. WWE took his and Austin Aries match from the DVD, Wrestle Mania 33, which costed him and Aries the spot which they had to pay for. WWE would never want to fire Neville for any reason but if he refuses to work for the, they would probably cut him. Neville became the star even before he arrived at WWE.

    10. TJP

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    He was the first ever WWE Cruiserweight Champion of this era. He mostly work against the guys who are much bigger than him, which technically doesn’t makes him a cruiserweight performer. WWE did the best thing to put him on NXT to show he was much worthy of such treatment. He has fallen back and seems like once everyone has to taste the bitterness of loosing something. A man needs some recognition in order to prove themselves in front of their fans. TJP needs to be let go if he is not paid enough for the talent he encompass.

    11. Darren Young

    What a great evening. I just want to thank @nylatinofilmfestival for having me at the premiere of #saturdaychurchmovie at #CinepolisChelsea. SATURDAY CHURCH tells the story of a shy 14-year-old Ulysses, who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as "man of the house" after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt. Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses must find the courage to be who he truly is, all while risking losing those he cares about most. I had so much fun @thisiscalixto. Thank you again. #saturdaychurch #nylff #nylff2017 #nyc #BLOCKTHEHATE #thedoubtersmademedoit #MEVSME #theresroomforeveryoneatthefinishline #momshot ???? @rosser1961

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    Darren has faced a lot of problems at WWE and while winning the Tag title he has also potential as performing single in the ring. The problem is that he has got injured so many times that that has resulted in putting the titles on hold. He is one and only openly-gay character and talks about it freely and fan adore him a lot. WWE would love to have him in the ring but problem is, he gets hurt much often.

    12. Dolph Ziggler

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    It is a confirmation that Dolph is unsure whether he will re-sign with WWE in coming year or not. It has a lot to do with his position in WWE but he can still cope up with the best. He has been art of it for much longer but now WWE wants to give new talent some chances. hence resulting in making his job out.

    13. Cesaro

    That face you make when you're about to clean 345. This equaled my PR from a few years back and was the highest I cleaned post rotator cuff surgery over a year ago. Failed at 350… still, I take 345! Also Form was ugly but getting better little by little (video provided to @hardnockssouth for verification) @mogyapp @progenex @onnit @romwod @getworkt @reebok @crossfitkrypton #BeTheBar

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    He ha a pretty good run when he arrived at WWE. HE became a multi time WWE Tag Team Champion and WWE United States Champion and this is all he has done. He made it possible that when Tyson got hurt, he could manage as a single performer. He has given many good matches but it seems like WWE do not want to give him much opportunities. He could easily go back to indies and get the opportunities of his life.

    14. Apollo Crews

    Went down to Tampa along with @sashabankswwe to show our brother @titusoneilwwe some support with #TBBF2017. Proud of this man and everything he is doing. Thanks for having us my dude! #Worldwide ????????

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    He has been almost useless since coming to WWE. He first got at WWE NXT, where he could be on top pretty quick. Apollo Crews has been practically useless since coming to WWE. Vince McMahon like him a lot and wanted him reach upper ranks quite quicker, which Triple H gave in to. He first arrived to WWE NXT, where he would shine pretty quick. Apollo would have hit the main roster after Wrestle Mania 32. Putting him already on main roster seems a bit query! HE might at least get some time to prove something but he basically zip.

    15. Daniel Bryan

    Tonight in Seattle for the first time WWE is selling @seahawks colored Yes shirts! Hoorah!!!

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    He has not been cleared by WWE because every neurologist in America is the one reason. The reason is a scan that scared him and WWE, as they are going through a concussion lawsuit, thus forcing him to retire even before his contract ends. Later he found out that the scan was nothing to worry about but WWE would not let him in, not because of health problems but business issues.

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    The 8 Best Ski Resorts in the World You Need to Try

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    The 8 Best Ski Resorts in the World You Need to Try

    Skiing is one of the ultimate forms of getting an adrenaline rush.

    The thrill of being in the middle of the great outdoors is priceless. Between shredding the slopes and taking in the scenery, there’s no such thing as a bad day skiing.

    However, there is such a thing as a top-notch ski resort and a mediocre one. If you are planning on chasing thrills in the near future, be sure to go all out.

    Here’s a list of the best ski resorts in the world to help you start your travel plans.

    The Best Ski Resorts In The World

    1. Sun Valley, Idaho

    Sun Valley is America’s oldest ski resort.

    For over 70 years, it has been welcoming skiers to this beautiful mountain. Yet, many Americans jump to well-known skiing towns without even realizing the beauty of Sun Valley in Idaho’s backyard.

    This means more space to ski and enjoy the ride for the locals at this resort. It is easily one of the best-kept secrets in the skiing world.

    2. Park City, Utah

    If you’re looking for ample space to play and different areas to ski, head to Park City.

    This is the largest resort in the States, with big thrills for the whole family. At 7,300 acres, there is sure to be the perfect easy route for the beginner in the group to try.

    For the more experienced skier, there’s plenty of fresh powder and big bowls to enjoy.

    3. Telluride, Colorado

    Telluride offers everything a skier can ask for.

    Enjoy tough terrain to test your skills or take the skids on a simple cruise through the mountain.

    At the end of the day, enjoy a quick ride right into town on your skis. You can literally finish a slope and walk into the nearest coffee shop or pub in just a few minutes!

    4. Vail and Whistler-Blackcomb, Colorado

    This American destination is not just one of the best ski resorts in the world, but arguably one of the most popular.

    Every year, Vail welcomes over 5 million locals and international ski enthusiasts alike. With the pristine beauty and perfect conditions of the back bowls and the excellent reporting standards, it’s no surprise Vail is a favorite.

    Whistler-Blackcomb recently joined Vail resorts, meaning more space and chances to ride your favorite slopes with the Epic Pass. Click here for the best gear in town to ski in style and ultimate comfort.

    5. Are, Sweden

    This is the largest snow resort in all of Northern Europe.

    Skiers can enjoy their favorite kinds of runs and try their hand at other snow sports, too. For those looking to really up their skills, this is an ideal opportunity to try heli-skiing.

    6. Alpe d’Huez, France

    Alpe d’Huez is a skier’s paradise.

    The peak of the mountain offers one of the best panoramas out there, with a view of one-fifth of French terrain. You can expect for the sun to shine for most of your visit and guide your path on the slopes.

    The village is also known for cultural events and many other snow sports, meaning there is always something to do.

    7. Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria

    Austria’s largest ski resort is waiting to welcome you on over 70 lifts to fun and adventure.

    The mountain is equipped with everything from challenging runs to thrill-filled fun parks. To catch your breath, enjoy one of 50 huts on the mountain serving traditional Austrian treats.

    8. Gstaad, Switzerland

    For a little bit of everything and a whole lot of luxury, head straight to Gstaad.

    This is a gem of the snow world, offering everything from skiing, hiking, ice skating, and tobogganing. No matter what sport you choose, make sure to stop and enjoy the views.

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    Ex-boyfriend Slashed Screaming Student 25 times Then Left Her to Bleed to Death a Week After She Dumped Him

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    A student was slashed 25 times by a bitter ex-boyfriend in the toilet, after which she bled to death.

    The victim Karolina Chwiluk, was 2o and studying architecture when she was stabbed to death by her 22-year-old jealous ex-boyfriend, Grzegorz Kosiec, after she started dating another man.

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    The victim could be heard screaming ‘ouch’ and ‘stop’ as the blood as her enraged unleashed a lethal knife attack on her. Her cousin Monica Fijak, 42, and her daughter’s boyfriend David Czerwiwski, also got wounded when they ran to her aid and Koisec turned the blade on them

    Fijak and Czerwiwski were rushed to the emergency room after the killer fled the scene where they were treated for multiple stab injuries but they were lucky to survive. Ms Chwiluk however, did not. She was declared dead around 11 pm on May 4, 2017, in Limehouse, East London.

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    The victim, originally from Poland was a student at the University of Westminster. She was studying interior architecture and part-time working as a waitress at the Polish embassy.

    Kosiec, also Polish and working as a labourer first met on Christmas 2014 at the same two-bedroom apartment on Dora street, where she was killed.

    She and Kosiec had been dating for a while until this year when Ms Chwiluk had had enough of his drunken episodes. He pleaded with her to not leave him and repeatedly tried to contact her through Facebook and followed her around in London.

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    Kosiec was arrested after which he pleaded guilty to one account of murder and two charges of attempted murder. It’s been three weeks since Ms Chwilkuk had broken with him due to his inability to keep a grip on himself under the influence of alcohol, and a week since she started dating another man. He spun out of control when she chose her new boyfriend over him.

    “It seems she was unable to deal with the fact that his girlfriend had left him.”

    The victim and the perpetrator were on friendly terms when Kosiec decided to visit her on Ms Fijak’s flat where he repeatedly stabbed her in the neck, head and body after she died from blood loss.

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    The killer, in his statement, said he could not believe that Ms Chwiluk had left him. The case was taken to the Old Bailey where he is yet to be sentenced for the charges he himself plead guilty to.

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    Never Had an Orgasm? You’re Not The Only One

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    There’s no need to stress out if you have trouble having an orgasm. You’re not the only woman out there. According to a research in Annual Review of Sex Journal, not being able to have an orgasm is the second most reported sexual problem among young ladies. The first problem is lack or decrease of sexual desires.

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    Based on an article in the American Family Physician, 4 to 7 percent of women suffer with women orgasmic disorder. Despite having high sexual desires, there is a lack of orgasm or deficiency to orgasm through any kind of stimulation.

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    Not being able to orgasm during sex can lower your self-esteem. And makes you feel negatively towards yourself, as if you’re missing out on something important in life. Reportedly, most women feel irritated and annoyed because they feel they are not able to please their partner. But remember, if you have a loving and supportive partner, they will accept you for all your flaws. They will not make you feel guilty about not having an orgasm.

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    Here is a guide that will help you understand why you are unable to have an orgasm.

    Causes:

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    There could be a various reasons for not be able to orgasm. A few of them are discussed below:

    1. Muscle problems- the most common are hyper or hypotonicity of pelvic floor muscles.

    2. Neurology problems- such as injury or trauma cause to spinal cord or any nervous system disorders

    3. Psychological problems- such as mood swings, depression, relationship problems or side effects of some medications.

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    Try to discuss these problems with your partner or doctor and be aware of your body functions as it can also play a vital role.

    Understanding Your Body:

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    According to the American Psychological Association only 8 percent of women orgasm due to penile penetration alone. The reason behind this is that female orgasm is stimulated by the clitoris. The clitoris is a sensitive organ with thousands of nerve endings, located above the vulva and the vaginal opening. It is the stimulation of these nerves that enables women to have orgasms.

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    Most women are not aware how the clitoris works. For some the clitoris is simply not simulated during sexual intercourse. While other might feel uncomfortable asking their partner to help them orgasm. According to APA reports, most heterosexual women fake an orgasm during sexual intercourse. The reason goes back in history when women were expected to orgasm during penile intercourse just to make their partner happy. Some women need more than just penile intercourse. A little climax and fun is all they hope for, but are too shy to ask.

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    Diagnosis:

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    Carrying out your own diagnosis can be very difficult. But this shouldn’t stop you from seeking help. Both doctor and patient should feel comfortable in openly discussing the matter. Talking openly about your sexual problems can help you identify the medical problem and it’s treatment.

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    This first step in identifying any problem is to first run a complete body examination, by checking the pelvic floor muscles and finding any obstacles that might be causing the disorder. Getting your hormone levels checked and signs of infections can also help eliminate any underlying problems.

    Treatment:

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    We’ll discuss the three easy ways to treat an orgasmic disorder.

    1. Some women are able to have an orgasm only through masturbation. Penile intercourse does not work for them. Masturbation before intercourse helps them become comfortable with their bodies. After knowing their anatomy, they can discuss the situation with their partners and further include the techniques in their normal sex life.

    2. Psychological behavioral therapies are also used to help patients overcome anxiety and relax during sex. Sometimes cultural and religious norms prevent a woman from exploring her own sexual preferences and pleasures. These therapies will eliminate thoughts interfering with her sexual life.

    3. Sensate focus is a kind of therapy that guides both woman and her partner through a set of exercises that diverts them from non-sexual to sexual touching.

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    Tips For Healthy Orgasm:

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    Although it is suggested you should consult a doctor, there are some tips that will help you have an orgasm at home without having to seek professional help.

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    1. Spend some time masturbating to get familiar with your own body and what pleases you sexually. You can then guide your partner to help you have a healthy orgasm.

    2. Experiment with different sexual positions and use lubricants to help increase sexual tensions.

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    3. Increase foreplay and make sure you include a lot of touching and massaging.

    4. Make your experience interesting and fun by adding sex toys and set a time for sex where you discard all your worries and daily thoughts.

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    A Judge Has Warned Parents Everywhere As 19-Year-Old is Jailed for Repeatedly Raping a Child After Growing Up Watching Porn

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    Parents everywhere have been warned to watch their children very closely after a boy had been found to be raping a child repeatedly.

    The child was said to be abused by the 19-year-old William Nicholson, who had been watching pornography since he was 12, to satisfy his sexual curiosity.

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    It was said in the court that the boy, who had not been going to school for 7 years, used to experiment on the minor and also showed her pornography. It was proved by the searches of X-rated films on his X-box.

    The perpetrator, of Darlington, was only 14 when he first started molesting the primary school pupil. However, his horrendous actions were not discovered until 2015.

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    It was brought to the Teesside Crown Court’s attention that the little girl confided in her mother’s friend, after which the matter was taken to the police.

    Judge Peter Armstrong concluded the young man’s behaviour was influenced by the excessive exposure to pornography. He said it was impossible to believe that watching porn did not have an effect on his behaviour. He was perhaps curious about what he saw, used the girl as an object for his experimentation and acting out what he saw.

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    He warned parents to monitor their children’s actions in private vigilantly and not to just leave them to their devices. Parents should know what their children are doing in their room on their own.

    “It’s behaviour where it is experimenting or curious and perhaps acting out what he had seen using [the girl] as an object to do that.”

    The victim mentioned in a statement she struggled to explain events at that time, which scarred her permanently and still she suffers from nightmares.

    “When this was happening I felt really confused. I knew it was wrong, but I couldn’t put it into words.”

    The court declared Nicholson guilty of multiple charges of rape, attempted rape, multiple indecent assaults, and forcing a child into engaging in a sexual activity.

    To prevent him from hurting another child he was sent to young offenders’ institution for six years and he is to remain on the sex offenders register for the rest of his life.

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    Further, he will not be allowed to work with children and an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order was put in order, under which he will be prohibited from having unsupervised contact with anyone under the age of 16 and also restricts his access to a computer and internet.

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