Researchers Warn of "text neck"

Researchers warn of "text neck", A new condition dubbed "text neck" is on the increase in the UK, with health professionals blaming the amount of time people spend hunched over their mobile devices, Sky News reported Friday.


The condition is caused by phone users flexing their necks for extended periods of time and can cause permanent arthritic damage if not treated. text neck,

In some cases, patients can adapt to the flexed position and it becomes painful to straighten the neck out properly.

Cases of the condition, and other types of repetitive strain injury, have been on the rise as smartphones and tablet computers become increasingly popular. "text neck" symptoms,

Rachel Lancaster, of Freedom Back Clinic in Leeds, said she had treated thousands of patients for text neck.

"Text neck is caused by the neck being flexed for a prolonged period of time," she said. "Sufferers are increasing as the use of smartphones and tablet computers become more popular." forward head posture,

She added, "If people continue to put their necks in these positions the body will gradually adapt to the stresses."

Tips for warding off text neck include rotating the shoulders with your arms by your sides, taking regular screen breaks and sitting up straight while texting. prevent forward head posture,

Source: foxnews

Primal Scream 'disgusted' by politician's song use

Primal Scream 'disgusted' by politician's song use

Primal Scream 'disgusted' by politician's song use, Rockers Primal Scream have slammed Home Secretary Theresa May after she used the band's song Rocks without permission, insisting the group is "disgusted" to be associated with her political party.After her speech at the Conservative Party's annual conference on Tuesday, May walked off the stage to the rockers' 1994 hit. But the move has infuriated the band, who have released a statement mocking the politician for failing to understand the meaning behind the music or Primal Scream's political viewpoint.

The statement reads, "Primal Scream are totally disgusted that the Home Secretary Theresa May ended her speech at the Tory (Conservative) Party conference with our song 'Rocks'.

"How inappropriate. Didn't they research the political history of our band? Hasn't she listened to the words? Does she even know what getting your rocks off means? No. She is a (Conservative) Tory; how could she?

"Primal Scream are totally opposed to the coalition government, (Prime Minister David) Cameron, (Chancellor George) Osborne, (Education minister Michael) Gove, (Michael) Howard, (Deputy Prime Minister Nick) Clegg, etc.

"They are legalised bullies passing new laws to ensure the wealthy stay wealthy, taking the side of big business while eradicating workers rights and continuing their attacks on young people, single parents and OAPs (old age pensioners) by slashing education and social security budgets, in effect persecuting the poor for being poor.

"We would like to distance ourselves from this sick association. The Tories are waging a war on the disenfranchised. They are the enemy."

Source: orange

Pet food TV advert feature dog-only frequencies

Pet food TV advert feature dog-only frequencies

Pet food TV advert feature dog-only frequencies, The TV advert that talks to your DOG! Pet food firm uses sounds humans can't hear to make Fido sit up and take notice. If you already think your pet is a fussy eater, be prepared for an even pickier pooch as pet food makers have launched a TV ad only dogs can hear.
Nestle has made an advert using a high-pitched sound, like a dog whistle, which is beyond human hearing range.
The commercial, which also includes an audible squeak like the sound of a dogs’ toy, will be screened for the first time in Austria this week. Pet food TV advert feature dog-only frequencies,

Nestle said in a statement that the idea came from an award-winning campaign in Germany that featured 'sniffable' posters to attract dogs.

The company is one of the world's biggest makers of pet food, with its Petcare division accounting for almost 12 per cent of the firm's revenue.
The 23-second advert Beneful dog food was created using the help of U.S. experts in pet behaviour, who researched what would appeal to dogs.

'The television commercial aims to reach both the pet and the owner, supporting the special one-to-one relationship between them,' said Xavier Perez, brand manager for Beneful in Europe.
The advert shows a dogs pricking up its ears and ends with the words 'So delicious, so healthy, so happy' in German.

Georg Sanders, a nutrition expert at Nestle Purina PetCare in Germany, said: 'Dogs' hearing is twice as sharp as humans.

'They can pick up frequencies which are beyond our range and they are better at differentiating sounds.'
Nestle’s Petcare division have this year reported first-half sales of £3.4billion.

Source:dailymail

Adele recording new James Bond theme?

Adele recording new James Bond theme?

Adele recording new James Bond theme?, Adele has started work on recording the theme tune for the new James Bond movie, it has been reported.The London singer has began writing and recording the track with producer Paul Epworth, The Sun reports.

A source told the newspaper: "Adele is the obvious choice to record the next Bond theme. The last few songs for the spy movies have hardly set the charts alight. After her success this year film-makers know the song is almost guaranteed to be a huge hit."

Other musicians who have recorded the theme to James Bond include Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Jack White, Paul McCartney and Garbage. Adele recording new James Bond theme?,

Meanwhile, Adele has released her new music video for 'Someone Like You' – and you can watch it on Gigwise now. Adele recording new James Bond theme,

Source: gigwise

Justin Bieber Talks Haters And Anti-Bieber Facebook Group

Justin Bieber Talks Haters And Anti-Bieber Facebook Group

Justin Bieber Talks Haters, Justin Bieber Talks Haters And Anti-Bieber Facebook Group, While the majority of the population adore the pants off Justin Bieber, there are a few who are not so keen. But instead of feeling down about it, the teen superstar has thanked those who don't like him. Speaking at a press conference in Mexico, where he is currently performing his My World South American tour, the star, who remained schtum about his relationship with Selena Gomez, Celebs.gather.com reports him saying:

"You know what? Good and bad things happen to everybody. It's fate. This life can be so fun, and sometimes you can lose yourself in it. And I'm gonna try my best not to lose myself because I think it's important to just always be yourself no matter what.

"And that's what I am. I'm myself no matter what people think of me or say about me. I've got a lot of haters--on You Tube, on Twitter, Facebook. There's a Facebook group, 'I Hate Justin Bieber.' But, at the end of the day, it's like 'You're promoting me. You're letting people know about me. There's over a million people in this group that are just talking about me so I must be doing something right to get that much recognition. And so, I say 'thank you' to my fans and 'thank you' to my haters."

Source: entertainmentwise

Sheep Rustling Rise

Sheep Rustling Rise

Sheep Rustling Rise, The rising price of meat and the effects of the recession have been blamed for a massive increase in sheep rustling in the UK.The theft of sheep from farmers' fields has risen fivefold in the last 18 months compared with the last decade, the leading farmers' insurer said. Thieves, who in recent years have reacted to global price rises for metal by stealing scrap and in oil by raiding farm tanks, have even been found to have butchered the meat in fields.

That led the insurer NFU Mutual, which covers two thirds of British farms, to warn potential buyers of the health risk of picking up a bargain which had not been hygienically slaughtered.

Typically, farmers were reporting that a couple of sheep at a time were being stolen - probably bundled into the back of a van to be slaughtered and sold on to friends.

But in some instances, gangs rounded up 100 animals and organised a lorry to whisk the sheep away to be sold on through illegitimate channels. Sheep Rustling Rise,

The problem was worst around Cumbria, North Yorkshire and County Durham.

NFU Mutual spokesman Tim Price said: "In the last 18 months we have seen the number of rustling thefts from farms increase fivefold. We have had about 10 years at a very low level and it has taken off again. We think there are two factors: the price of meat has shot up, and the recession. In the past when there is a downturn in the economy, rural crime goes up."

Thieves have even begun to steal hay after recent price rises due to last year's cold winter and a relatively poor crop in places this summer. Sheep Rustling Rise,

Mr Price said rustling was probably one of the first ever crimes. "Some caveman probably snuck into his neighbour's cave and took away his goat," he said.

Survive plane crash course

Survive plane crash course

Survive plane crash course, British Airways is offering its frequent flyers the chance to trade in their air miles for a course on how to survive a plane crash.For around £125 - the average cost of a round-trip from London to Rome - members of the airline's Executive Club can sign up for the four-hour safety session when it starts next year. Survive plane crash course,
UK airlines actually have a brilliant aviation safety record, with no British passenger jet suffering a fatal smash since 47 people died in the British Midland 737 crash in Leicestershire in 1989.

Which might beg the question of why BA finds it necessary to offer the course. The airline actually developed the passenger-training programme in response to a request by BP, which sends staff into remote areas of the world where safety standards are lower.

And studies have shown that many plane crashes are survivable, with passengers often dying in the moments after the accident. Civil Aviation Authority research actually showed that a large number of passenger struggled with the most basic task of undoing the seat belt.

Andy Clubb, the BA manager running the course, told the Independent: 'It makes passengers safer when travelling by giving additional skills and information, it dispels all those internet theories about the "brace position" and it just gives people so much more confidence in flying.' Survive plane crash course,

Source: aol

Crunchy crickets going mainstream in Australia

Crunchy crickets going mainstream in Australia

Crunchy crickets going mainstream in Australia, Looking for a taste treat for a special snack? Perhaps a packet of chocolate covered bugs, chocolate-chip mealworms or cricket lollipops will hit the spot.Australia's Aborigines have been eating witchetty grubs for centuries, but now etymologist Skye Blackburn is breeding edible bugs and selling them to Australians from all walks of life, and as special treats at corporate functions and children's parties.
"Eating insects is a fairly new concept," said Blackburn, who runs The Green Scorpion and bug shop, a Sydney-based online venture that sells the creatures for human and animal consumption, as well as for collections.

"On Father's Day we sold a lot of gift packs, which included chocolate covered bugs, choc-chip mealworm cookies and flavored lollipops with bugs in the centre."

As with many business ventures, the beginning was serendipitous.

"We were doing a pet and animal expo, and needed a good promotional item to get people to come over to the stall. So we started making the lollipops and they were really successful," she said.

She also sells bugs ground up into chocolate-coated cookies, frozen bugs and roasted bugs, so they can be mailed to customers.

A trial pack retails for A$20 ($19.64). The bugs can be bought by the 100 grams or in kilogram lots.

"You would use them like you would use meat really," said Blackburn, adding that mealworms have a nutty mild flavor and are a little bit more crunchy than crickets.

"If you put crickets into a hot dish, like a stir fry or a curry, they do absorb the flavor a little bit better than the mealworm."

Blackburn said edible bugs also offer nutritional benefits.

"Crickets are high in calcium, termites are high in iron and silk worms have special amino acid and good fats in them, while tarantula and water bugs mainly have protein factor," she said, noting that they are also low in fat.

Sales are picking up. Blackburn said the shop sells 1,000 lollipops a week and that she has about 100 regular customers who buy raw insects to use as part of their daily diet, including university professors, doctors and lawyers. Crunchy crickets going mainstream in Australia,

But eating bugs can still be a hard swallow in the land of the barbecue.

"Some people can't get past the fact they are eating a bug," she said.

"Some people spit it out because that would be a normal reaction if you got a bug in your food. Others are willing to try and love it." - Reuters

Gun lovers' ashes turned into ammunition

Gun lovers' ashes turned into ammunition

Gun lovers' ashes turned into ammunition, There's something to be said for going out with a bang. Two Alabama game wardens have devised a smoking send-off for avid hunters and gun enthusiasts: For a small fee, the pair will turn cremated ashes into ammunition that the deceased's loved ones can fire at will.Holy Smoke LLC has serviced only two clients since launching in July, but founders Thad Holmes and Clem Parnell said they have seen an uptick in prearrangements thanks to word-of-mouth and a recent flurry of international press.
"It's about celebrating life," Holmes, a 16-year state conservation officer, said on Friday. "We know how strange it sounds to people who aren't comfortable around guns, but for those who are, it's not weird at all."

Four years in the making, Holy Smoke was born during a late-night stakeout to thwart illegal hunting. Parnell had recently lost a family member, and the conversation shifted to their own reservations about traditional methods for disposing of the departed.

Parnell and Holmes dreamed up a company that would fill shotgun shells and rifle or pistol cartridges with ashes, allowing gun enthusiasts to spend eternity the way they lived their lives.

"People take ashes and spread them across lakes or forests or throw them in rivers, and nobody thinks twice about that. This is no different," said Holmes, who noted that a pound of ash fills about 250 shotgun shells.

Costs start at $850. In addition to handling the ashes of one client each from Kentucky and Florida so far, the Stockton, Alabama, company has received inquiries from members of law enforcement, fire departments and the military who wish to have their service honored in that way when the time comes. Gun lovers' ashes turned into ammunition,

Other clients have requested the service be carried out for their pets, particularly bird dogs who have remained faithful companions throughout the years, Holmes said.

Joyce Harrison of Spanish Fort, Alabama, said she understood why some people might recoil at the concept. But she wishes the option had been available seven years ago when her husband of 42 years died of cancer.

"Toward the end he wasn't able to spend as much time hunting as he liked, but he took off any time he felt strong enough to get through, and he always came home so relaxed and at peace with everything," Harrison said. "This would have been perfect for him." Gun lovers' ashes turned into ammunition,

Source: yahoo

Dead 87-Year-Old Sunderland Women Offered Penis Extension

Dead 87-Year-Old Sunderland Women Offered Penis Extension

Dead 87-Year-Old Sunderland Women Offered Penis Extension, A grieving family in Sunderland, UK, today told of their distress after a letter offering a “penis extension” was sent to their dead mother.
Annie Cairns, died last September, aged 87, and her bereaved children were horrified when, on first anniversary of losing their mum, the Regal Health advertisement dropped on to the doormat.

The letter, addressed to Mrs Cairns, offered a penis enlargement “naturally, without surgery, pumps or exercise – guaranteed or your money back!”.

It also stated: “I’m so sure you’ll be thrilled by what this wonder product will do for you.”

Mrs Cairn’s daughter, Ann, 63, said: “I don’t know how this has happened. Dead 87-Year-Old Sunderland Women Offered Penis Extension,

“It says Mrs Cairns twice on the letter.

“I don’t know whether it’s a scam or not because they ask for debit card details on the order form.”

Now, Ann, her brother Robert and sister Veronica, who all live in Red House, are looking for answers from the company as to why the letter was sent out addressed to their mother in the first place.

“I would like to think we would at least get an apology from them,” added Ann.

“I think they must just have lists of people on computers and they send it out to them but the point is she was a female getting offered penis treatment.”

Ann’s friends have also expressed their disgust about the incident and back her calls for answers.

Ann said: “We’ve spoken to a few people about it and they think it’s just awful and something should be done about it.

“It was my mother’s anniversary as well which just made it worse,” added Ann.

Regal Health have not yet responded, despite numerous attempts to contact them. Dead 87-Year-Old Sunderland Women Offered Penis Extension,

Idris Elba in James Bond

Idris Elba in James Bond

Idris Elba in James Bond, Idris Elba has revealed he would literally jump at the chance to be the next James Bond. The Wire star joked he would pull a stunt worthy of 007 if movie studio Sony offered him the part.He said: "If Sony decided to call me and said hey, we wanted to do [James Bond], I'd definitely consider it."
He joked: "I'd not only get in the cab [they sent], but I'd take the taxi driver out of the car, hostage.

"[I’d] jump out while it was moving, jump onto a pedal bike that was just past the door as I got on it, and then get onto a plane - on the wing – and land on top of Sony Studios, slide through the air conditioning, and land in the office. I'm never shaken or stirred."

But Hackney-born Idris, 39, who is best known for playing drug baron Stringer Bell on HBO hit The Wire, insisted he did not want to be known as the "Black Bond".

"I would do it, but I don't want to be called the first black James Bond," he told a US radio show. 

Her Majesty The Queen to attend Champions Day at Ascot

Her Majesty The Queen to attend Champions Day at Ascot

Queen champions, Her Majesty The Queen to attend Champions Day at Ascot, The Queen will attend the inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot on 15 October, race officials have announced.Her Majesty will present the trophy to the winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes - the race named in her honour.
Andrew Balding-trained Side Glance, who finished fourth in the Woodbine Mile, will make his next start in the one-mile race, in which Sussex Stakes winner Frankel will start as favourite. Queen champions,

Sir Henry Cecil's two horses, Midday and Twice Over, will also feature.

Race organisers hope to confirm a number of other horses over the coming weeks.

"Hopefully after the Arc [de Triomphe on 2 October] the likes of So You Think and Nathaniel might be confirmed," said Ascot spokesman Nick Smith. Queen champions,

"There is also the likes of Dubai Prince and Green Destiny, who might not have been considered a few months ago but are now very much on track."

Source: bbc

Russell Brand Gallagher

Russell Brand Gallagher

Russell Brand Gallagher, Funnyman Russell Brand has filmed a bizarre cameo appearance in his pal Noel Gallagher's new promo video.The former Oasis rocker released his second solo single, "AKA... What A Life!," earlier this month and he recently completed a short movie to accompany the track.
He initially refused when Get Him to the Greek star Brand asked for a role in the film - but then came up with a "ridiculous" idea for his friend's cameo. Russell Brand Gallagher,

Gallagher tells NME magazine, "The day before I finished the video, Russell Brand was like, 'Can I have a cameo?'. Initially I said, 'F**k that', but we rewrote a load of stuff and he's in it now as some sort of crazed... well, you'll see it. He wears a top hat, it's f**king ridiculous." Russell Brand Shoots Cameo For Noel Gallagher's New Video, Russell Brand Gallagher,

Source: starpulse

Michael Jackson Concert 3d

Michael Jackson Concert 3d

Michael Jackson Concert 3d, The upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert is to be broadcast live in 3D in cinemas.The spectacular Michael Forever show, featuring performances from stars including Cee Lo Green, Smokey Robinson, Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, and the Thriller hitmaker's sister La Toya, will take place in Cardiff, Wales on 8 October.
But fans unable to make it to the venue have been offered an alternative to catch all the action - organisers of the concert have announced the star-studded show will be beamed into 40 cinemas across Great Britain and Northern Ireland in eye-catching 3D.

It will also be broadcast at three picture houses in Spain.

Source: orange

Cillian Murphy Dark Knight

Cillian Murphy Dark Knight

Cillian Murphy Dark Knight, Cillian Murphy is set to return to the 'Batman' series as his Scarecrow character, a fan has claimed. Cillian Murphy is reportedly returning to the 'Batman' franchise.The actor is expected to reprise his role as Dr. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow - the villain he played in 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight' - in 'The Dark Knight Rises' after he was spotted visiting the set of the film this week. Cillian Murphy Dark Knight,
Posting on a fan message board, user MagnusRex revealed: "Cillian Murphy is returning in TDKR. I couldn't take a picture of him because there are a ton of security guards, but he's definitely there. You can take this as 100% legit fact. Scarecrow is in TDKR.(sic)"

While several movie websites have confirmed Cillian was on set, it has not officially been confirmed that he will appear in the movie.

If he does appear, Cillian will join Christian Bale - who plays Batman himself - Sir Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman as the only cast members to have appeared in all three of Christopher Nolan's movies about the Caped Crusader.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt also appears in 'The Dark Knight Rises' and recently spoke of the admiration he has for the director for his control of what information is released about the film.

He said: "I can tell you that one of the things I admire most about Mr. Nolan is that he understands that the story begins before the movie does. He's already telling the story that he's got cooked up. He's a master storyteller. Cillian Murphy Dark Knight,

"Every little bit on information he lets out, he does it at the proper time. Far be it for me to pre-empt the rhythm of this. I love that people are excited about it. I guarantee, as an audience member, one will have the best experience if one just trusts him." Cillian Murphy Dark Knight,

Source: entertainment.stv

Blackadder return

Blackadder return

Blackadder return, Rowan Atkinson has suggested that another series of Blackadder could still be produced. The Thin Blue Line star said that although the original cast may be "too old" to reprise their roles, the basic format of the historical comedy could live on."We're all just getting a bit old for that kind of thing," he told Daybreak this morning. "I mean it could be reprised in some form or other, but generally speaking The Blackadder seemed to work best when there was a sort of claustrophobic world and a hierarchy. Blackadder return, Rowan Atkinson plans stage return, Rowan Atkinson, Blackadder could return for fifth series,
"So if you can think of any situations in which they are dominant - then I think there is a possibility of a fifth series."

Atkinson also discussed his forthcoming spy spoof Johnny English: Reborn, which he claimed would impress audiences more than its 2003 predecessor.

"It is undoubtedly larger, more ambitious, more full of action and more glamorous locations. So I think the money is up there on the screen," he said.

"I think it's a slightly better film overall by any objective measure. I'm not saying whether it's funnier or not - although I think it's got some very good jokes in it." Blackadder return, Rowan Atkinson plans stage return, Rowan Atkinson, Blackadder could return for fifth series,

Source: digitalspy