HEALTH SCARE

Skinny mannequins make men vulnerable?

    Eating disorder campaigners have criticised a mannequin manufacturer for bringing out a superskinny male model that they say could encourage vulnerable men to starve themselves.

          Next month Rootstein, a British firm, will unveil its Young and Restless collection, which includes a mannequin with a 35in chest and a 27in waist, 11in smaller than the average British man.

        The company says the mannequins were modelled on teenage boys who were not anorexic, but were perfect for modelling the skinny jeans and slim tailoring made popular by stars such as Russell Brnad. But eating disorder charity Beat said more men were suffering from anorexia and bulimia, and that the mannequins portrayed an unrealistic and unattainable image.

       It said: "We are certainly aware of more males seeking help for their eating problems and it is recognised that they are more likely to develop an eating disorder as a result of trying to achieve a certain body shape and size.

      "Men nowadays are subject to the same insecurities around their body and self-image as women are. Unrealistic images in the fashion world - such as these mannequins - can lead to low self-esteem in often young people."

       Kevin Arpino, creative director at Rottstein, who designed the Young and Restless range, rejected any suggestion that his mannequins could fuel eating disorders. "It is a collection dictated by current fashion trends for skinny jeans and very tight tailoring, as seen everywhere from Topman to Gucci. None of the boys we used (as models for the mannequins) were remotely anorexic. They just teenagers - the oldest one was 20, I think - so they were pubescent really. It's a trend."

       He said the measurements for last season's mannequins were bigger, with a 38in chest and 30in waist, but that there was increasing demand for smaller models.

      Dov Charney, chief executive of youth clothing brand American Apparel, has said his firm struggled to find mannequins to fit his brand's clothes. "All the mannequins out there are these beefcakes, and we can't even fit our largest size on them," he was quoted as saying in New York magazine. According to the latest NHS statistics, the average British male takes a 38in waist trouser.

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T20 ICC WORLD TWENTY20 WEST INDIES 2010 - Pak Vs Eng

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KP steers England Home

Bridgetown (Barbados): Kevin Pietersen's commanding, unbeaten 70 off 52 balls led England past Pakistan by six wickets with three balls remaining in the first World Twenty20 Super Eights match at Kensington Oval on Thursday.

        Better hands in the field also proved the difference for England, who scored 148-4 to chase down Pakistan's 14-9 off 20 overs. 

         Pietersen hit two sixes and seven fours, and his match-winning single formalized the outcome that was more comfortable than it appeared. Michael Lumb and Craig Kieswetter laid the foundation for Pietersen with an opening partnership of 44 off 5.4 overs. Both made 25 but Saeed Ajmal dropped kieswetter twice and the left-handed Lumb once within the first five overs. Pakistan also put down two more catches.

           Once Lumb was stumped off Ajmal's offspin and Kieswetter caught at long-off from Abdul Razzaq, Pietersen was the dominant batsman. He shared a third-wicket partnership of 60 with captain Paul Collingwood, who made 16 before falling to Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi.

            In contrast to Pakistan, England's sharpness in the field kept Pakistan in check through out its innings. Pietersen held a breathtaking catch on the midwicket boundary, a new meters in front of disbelieving spectators in the Greenidge and Haynes Stand, to dismiss the threatening Umar Akmal for 30.

           Left-handed opener Salman Butt topscored for Pakistan with 34 off 26 balls.

 

 

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Kate Moss - ENGAGED?

IS KATE GETTING

MARRIED SOON?

        Supermodel Kate Moss was recently spotted wearing a diamond band on her ring finger. This has subsequently led to rumours that she would soon be hitched for good to her rocker Boufriend Jamie Hince.

        The British beauty has been dating The Kills star since 2007, and the rocker was rumoured to have proposed during a party for her 36th birthday in January this year. But sometime back, there were another set of rumours, which claimed their romantic ship was on the rocks due to Jamie's sudden close friendship with an Australian girl. Now gossip about an impending wedding has stepped up after Moss was photographed wearing a massive diamo0nd ring on her left hand during an outing in London this week. Moss, who has never married, has a daughter, Lila Grace, with ex-partner Jefferson Hack. She has also enjoyed lengthy romances with Johnny Depp and rocker Pete Doherty.

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Akshay Kumar: COMEDY KING

Comic bug!

         It's been quite some time since we saw Akshay Kumar show his signature high-octane action moves on the big screen. Never mind that he's been dishing out doses of action on the small screen for his commercials.

        Though his fans are missing seeing the Khiladi's high-on-adrenaline-rush acts, Akshay Kumar himself is not too keen on getting back in the action groove anytime soon, Rather, the action star - probably encouraged by the response his comedies have garnered at the box office - is intent on doing light-hearted entertaining films.

        Akki, however, does admit that he won't mind indulging his reflexes for action-comedies. "I think comedy is as challenging as an action film. But making people laugh is what I am enjoying immensely. So, hard-core action will have to wait for a while. But yes, action can never cease to be a part of me, so action comedies are high on my to-do list," says Akshay, whose forthcoming films include Tees Maar Khan, Patiala House and Khatta  Meetha that takes a hard look at the road mafia, with a comical twist. With his hands full of comic capers, it will be quite a while before Akshay goes back to his action turf. 

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Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor: DIL, DOSTI, ETC

Dee on cloud nine

         Deepika Padukone is thrilled. Her latest film opened well and she has been inundated with compliments for her sexy avatar. The actress, who is shooting for Pradeep Sarkar's Lafenge Parinde at a studio in Andheri, was apparently humming blissfully to herself while getting ready for her shoot because life is looking up for her. After the disastrous Karthik Calling Karthik, Deepika has a commercial hit. And, what's more, she has two very good friends in her own neighbourhood to bone with. One is Imran Khan (we told you earlier that Imran, his girl Avantika and Deepika are a gang) and the other is Ranbir and Deepika do share a very warm equation even today!

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Trisha - OVER THE MOON

CELEBRATING IN

STYLE

     Our Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa girl has been sporting a smile these days. We decided to find out what could be making her smile and found a list of reasons. One, her recent flick has set the cash registers ringing. Also, this PYT is gung-ho about her debut Bollywood flick with Priyan and Akki and her Tamil flick with Kamal and Maddy.

         But the most important probable one happens to be this -  her birthday celebrations. The diva recently celebrated her birthday in style! While her mum and friends threw a big bash in a city hotel. One of her best friends from Mumbai flew down just to wish Trisha. Also, the petite star spent some time with kids at an NGO. A source close to the actress says, "Trisha felt happy she could spend some time with the kids. including two of those whom she has recently adopted. She was moved by the affection those kids showered on her. This is one birthday she will never forget." 

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Neha Dhupia - ACTION STREAK

Neha Dhupia acting tough

       Neha Dhupia seems to be quite a toughie at heart. Having already shown a penchant for action in her last few films, the actress is now self-admittedly addicted to action. so, when Neha got a chance to perform some stunt for the promos of an upcoming show, she refused to let them pass to a stunt double, insisting on doing even the risky stuff herself. "Performing a stunt is absolutely thrilling and satisfying. I think it makes you realise that you can do and achieve anything that you give your 100 per cent to," says Neha. About her co-star Akjshay Kumar who's probably rubbed off his action streak on Neha, she adds, "I now understand why Akshay enjoys being the daredevil tht he is. I totally relate to the adrenaline rush one gets while doing a stunt."

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Naomi Campbell - CRY BABY

When Naomi

shed tears...

       Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been in the news more for her fiery temper than her profession in the past few years. She lost her cool with her maid once and she walked out of an interview when she was asked about the 'blood diamond' which was allegedly given to her by former Liberian president Charles Taylor. And then, earlier this year, she reportedly had a fight with her driver in New York, The list is endless...

        So, when Naomi was called by Oprah Winfrey on her show, and was asked, 'Are you just a petulant diva?' Naomi broke down. She burst into tears as she spoke about the controversy of her angry out bursts. Naomi admitted tht she instantly feels remorseful after having an outburst.

       "I feel ashamed. I think, what have i done to them?' she said. 

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Science - Marijuana can use for Medical

Washington DC approves

medical use of marijuana

Washington: The District of Columbia Council approved a measure on Tuesday that would allow people with certain chronic illnesses to obtain medcertain chronic illnesses to obtain medical marijuana from a handful of dispensaries regulated bythe city.

         

           The 13-member Council voted unanimously to allow doctors to recommend marijuana for people who are infected with HIV, as well as people with glaucoma, cancer or a "chronic and lasting disease."

          The legislation permits Mayor Adrian M Fenty to establish up to eight dispensaries where patients could receive two ounces of marijuana a month. The measure gives the mayor the option of raising the amount to four ounces eith out further council action.

         Some doctors say marijuana helps relieve nausea, vomiting, certain AIDS symptoms and some side effects of chemotherapy. For glaucoma patents, the drug is believed to help lower eye pressure.

         The measure, which Fenty is expected to sign into law, thrusts the debate over medical marijuana into the hands of Congress and the White House, which must decide within 30 days whether to allow the city to proceed with the plan. To block the law from taking effect, the House and the Senate must pass a joint resolution and President Obama must approve it. If federal law makers do not intervene, Washington will join California and 13 other stated that allow residents to use marijuana for medical purposes.

       David A Catania, a sponsor of the measure, said he was confident it was "a thoughtful approach toward implementing a medical marijuana program that will be a model for other stated that will be defensible before Congress."

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HEALTH CARE: Walking up to Risks

Just one sleepless night can wreak havoc

Lack Of Shuteye Hampers Body's Ability To Use Insulin Tp Process Sugar In Bloodstream: Study

London: Just one sleepless night can hamper the body's ability to use insulin to process sugar in the bloodstream, according to a study which scientists say might help explain why diabetes is on the rise.

         Researchers said their findings suggest it may be no coincidence that while sleep duration has shortened in western societies in the past decade there has also been an increase in cases of "insulin resistance" and adult-onset diabetes.
        "Our findings show a short night of sleep has more profound than previously appreciated," said Esther Donga, director of Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, who led the study published on Wednesday.
        Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body's inability to adequately use insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, to control glucose sugar produced from food. Sugar levels rise and can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and major arteries.
       The disease, linked to poor diet and lack of exercise, is reaching epidemic levels. An estimated 180 million people now suffer from diabetes around the world.
        Previous studies have found that several nights of poor sleep can result in impaired use of insulin, but Donga said this was the first study to examine the effects of only a single bad night's sleep.
       The Dutch scientists examined nine healthy people once after a night of eight hours sleep and once after a night of just four hours. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, showed that partial sleep restriction during a single night reduced some types of insulin sensitivity by 19 to 25%.
        "Our data indicate that insulin sensitivity is not fixed in healthy (people), but depends on the duration of sleep in the preceding night," Donga wrote in the study."In fact it is tempting to speculate that the negative effects of multiple nights of shortened sleep on glucose tolerance can be reproduced, at least in part, by just one sleepless night."
       A study by US scientists published last year found that people who slept less than six hours a night were 4.5 times more likely to develop abnormal blood sugar readings in six years compared with those who slept longer. Experts say adults typically need between seven and nine hours sleep a night. 

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T20 ICC WORLD TWENTY20 WEST INDIES 2010 - England Vs Ireland

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Rain gain for England

Providence (Guyana): England entered the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup after heavy downpour washed out their curcial Grou[ d match against Ireland her, With each team getting one point, England qualified for the super Eight stage, thanks to their superior net run-rate. England have a net run-rate of -0.452, better than Ireland's -3.500 after the two group matches.

           Hosts West Indies have already qualified as the top team from the Group D. Put into bat, England went off to a dismal start but Eoin Morgan's determined 37-ball helped them eke out a moderate for eight on Tuesday.

             Morgan, who struck five fours, found good support from Luke Wright (20 off 24). The duo came together when the team was struggling at 49 for four and added 41 runs for the fifth wicket partnership to give a timely recovery.

           Rain halted the match soon after Ireland were four for no loss in 1.2 overs when the match was halted due to heavy downpour. Though the proceedings resumed under a laden sky after almost half-an-hour, Ireland could add only 10 runs in 13 balls before the heaven again opened up.

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