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Argentina legend Diego Maradona was in London to watch Tottenham on Sunday He visited a restaurant in the capital after taking in the game against Liverpool Maradona appeared to be a little worse for wear as he was helped into a taxi He was wearing a watch on each wrist as he stepped out with partner Rocio Oliva There was no way that Diego Maradona could possibly lose track of time on his Sunday night out in London. The Argentina legend, in the capital to take in the Premier League clash between Tottenham and Liverpool, was snapped wearing a wristwatch on each arm as he stepped out of a Kensington restaurant. Maradona, whose colourful character is well-known across the world, had just enjoyed a meal at Marcellaio Roberto Costa on Old Brompton Road and looked much the worse for wear as he was helped into a taxi. Dressed in an army-green Puma tracksuit, he was accompanied by his partner Rocio Oliva for the evening out at the Italian eatery, which describes its style of cuisine as 'butchery with tables'. Oliva, who are 27 is three decades Maradona's junior, met the former Napoli star in 2012. The two former footballers reportedly became engaged on Valentine's Day 2014. Onlookers said Maradona had to be propped up as he exited the premises, which serves steaks, salads, poultry, game and pasta at modest prices. Earlier in the day, he had been Spurs' special guest for the 4-1 victory over Liverpool at the national stadium. The club presented him with a personalised replica shirt before the game and he sat next to chairman Daniel Levy and countryman Ossie Ardiles during the 90 minutes. He watched Harry Kane score twice to propel Spurs towards a comfortable win. Heung-min Son and Dele Alli were also on the scoresheet. Following the final whistle, Maradona was taken to the home dressing room where he spoke with goalscorer Kane and manager Mauricio Pochettino - with whom he played for Argentina. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5007623/Maradona-stumbles-London-eatery-wearing-TWO-watches.html#ixzz4wKtG2m9U Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Sword fixed in stone with cement next to Llangorse Lake in Brecon Beacons Area of South Wales has been rumoured to be possible location of Camelot But it has gone missing and National Park Authority is baffled by the theft No one has been arrested over incident and community 'really misses it' A 'sword in the stone' inspired by King Arthur's Excalibur has been stolen after being mysteriously pulled from its lakeside home. The sword was fixed into the stone with cement next to Llangorse Lake in the Brecon Beacons, which has been rumoured to be one of the possible locations of Camelot. But the black metal sword has gone missing after being pulled from the stone in South Wales, and the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is baffled by the theft. No one has been arrested over the incident. The iron sword had been firmly placed in a stone as a tourist attraction for people visiting the lake in the countryside. It is one of the locations mooted for Camelot in the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Garnett Davies, owner of the Lakeside Caravan Park and boat hire at Llangorse Lake, installed the sword in the stone more than two years ago. It was placed in a rock beside the lake which was once home to the ancient kings of Brycheiniog. But it was gone when he went to open the viewing centre on Sunday. Mr Davies said: 'We want it back. It was crafted specially by a blacksmith and cost several hundred pounds.' The sword was placed in a rock beside the lake which was once home to the ancient kings of Brycheiniog +5 The sword was placed in a rock beside the lake which was once home to the ancient kings of Brycheiniog He said: 'The whole purpose is for kids to have a go at it and every now and again I have had to be bend it straight but perhaps over time it has fractured. 'The kids will miss it more than anyone but if it doesn't show up I'll just have to have another one made but I'd like it back so the kids can have a bit of fun with it.' County councillor Emily Durrant said the community 'really misses it.' She said she was 'pretty convinced' it was nobody local - and they had 'suspicions' about a group that visited the lakeside on Saturday evening. Local photographer Adam Tatton-Reid, who used a photo of the sword for a Brecon Beacons national park brochure, had started a Crowdfunder to raise money for a replacement sword if the original was not found. More than £500 has already been raised. He said: 'With little information to go on, it's unlikely that the sword can be tracked down. 'It would be wonderful if the community and people who have enjoyed the sword could come together and donate to the custodians of the sword to allow them to replace it with a new sword without having to find it themselves again. 'He who draws the sword from the stone, he shall be king': The legend of Excalibur and King Arthur An illustration from The Story Of King Arthur And His Knights, published in 1923 +5 An illustration from The Story Of King Arthur And His Knights, published in 1923 Thought to have lived during the late fifth and early sixth centuries, the original King Arthur is believed to have led the fight against the invading Saxons. However, the King Arthur that many people are familiar with today – thanks to TV shows, films and stage productions – is said to be a combination of many different myths and legends that have developed over the last 1,000 years. Modern historians often equate him with King Alfred the Great, the Dark Ages ruler of Wessex who led the fight against the invading Danes. Arthurian legend claims Arthur was the son and heir of King Uther Pendragon, and was believed to have born on Castle Island in Tintagel, North Cornwall. Tintagel still exists in ruined form, although others have claimed that he was Welsh. A sorcerer called Merlin is said to have taken a sword called Excalibur from the so-called Lady of the Lake for King Uther, but upon the King's death, he placed the sword in a stone. Merlin stated that 'he who draws the sword from the stone, he shall be king'. After the King's death, Arthur is said to have pulled Merlin's Excalibur sword from this stone, proving his right to the throne. The legend doesn't specify exactly where this lake was and among the claimed locations are Martin Mere in Lancashire, the Lily Ponds at Bosherston, and Dozmary Pool on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Legend continues that during his reign, in the kingdom of Camelot, King Arthur met with his knights at a Round Table, journeyed after the Holy Grail and fought a number of battles using the infamous sword. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4995800/Excalibur-pulled-lakeside-stone.html#ixzz4vxg5K5eV Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Paul Pogba 'banned from playing basketball' by Manchester United as he continues recovery from injury with Bruce Lee-style gym workout Paul Pogba has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since September 12 Manchester United have now reportedly banned star from playing basketball Club are worried he will further aggravate injuries if he continues to shoot hoops Pogba has teased fans of a return to action by posting 'Bruce Lee style' workout Manchester United have banned midfield maestro Paul Pogba from playing basketball in his spare time, according to reports. The club are worried that the Frenchman's antics on the court could cause further injuries to his hamstrings, with the 24-year-old currently sidelined for at least the next few weeks. United have asked their star man to put a stop to his love of basketball, with medical staff frightened he is at risk of 'muscle strain, as well as stress impact on his knees and ankles', The Sun reports. Mourinho has previously revealed that Pogba's injury is 'long-term', after he limped off during Manchester United's opening Champions League game against Basle. Pogba, though, has since offered some hope to United's supporters, posting a 'Bruce Lee style' workout on his Instagram page. The Frenchman is at Manchester United's training base at Carrington, working hard in the gym to regain full fitness in the coming weeks. For now, though, he is not in the manager's plans, with Mourinho admitting: 'His injury is not one that I can have the hope like I can have with others. 'With long-term injuries, I don't speak about them, so Ibra, Pogba, Rojo and these players, I don't think about them.' In truth, United have not struggled without the midfielder, winning all of their five games since he limped off on September 12. Mourinho's men are second in the Premier League table - just behind rivals Manchester City on goal difference - heading into the international break. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4947252/Paul-Pogba-banned-playing-basketball-Man-United.html#ixzz4uX13gVgg Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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EXCLUSIVE: 'I wasn't sacked... I quit!': 'Axed' British Airways stewardess 'fired' over racist Snapchat video says she was framed by airline colleague and insists she jumped (before being pushed!)' Joanne Wickenden sparked outrage after her racist Snapchat rant was leaked Aiming her offensive diatribe at Nigerian passengers, she insists she resigned Miss Wickenden, 23, of Hampshire, claims she was 'set up' by a BA colleague The airline confirmed to MailOnline that she 'no longer works for British Airways' The British Airways stewardess who posted a racist Snapchat rant attacking Nigerian passengers insists she chose to resign - before she was sacked. Joanne Wickenden, 23, quit the airline yesterday after a two-hour meeting with bosses over the shocking clip. Despite her offensive post, Miss Wickenden maintains she resigned her post before the airline could terminate her contract. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the 5ft 11in blonde air flight attendant from Fareham, Hampshire, said: 'I want to set the record straight. I wasn't sacked. I resigned. 'I'd had enough and I didn't want to fly anymore,' she added. Explaining the circumstances around the minute-long clip she recorded in her BA inform mocking Nigerian passengers for wanting 'f***ing upgrades', she said: 'I was set up by a BA colleague. I was in my car before starting work and I was talking to this so-called friend on Snapchat. 'They were sending me videos and asking me questions, encouraging me and egging me on to do impressions. 'Unknown to me they were recording this conversation on their phone and send the footage around to others. The stewardess sparked outrage after recording the racist clip in her BA uniform before flying from London Heathrow to Abuja on Friday night. In a statement today the airline said 'she no longer works for British Airways', adding: 'We expect the utmost professionalism from our staff when they are representing British Airways.' The 23-year-old, who wants to be an actress, told friends 'I am not a racist' and claimed the sickening video was just a joke. A friend said that the other colleague wanted her to impersonate what goes on on the flight. A source told MailOnline that the video - which was captioned 'I can't cope with this flight' - was circulated among 'horrified' BA cabin crew who are 'very concerned'. Another shocked staff member said BA should apologise to its Nigerian passengers. In the expletive-filled footage, Ms Wickenden said: 'All Nigerians are going to be asking for f****** upgrades' - after claiming the men would need more leg room in an apparent joke about the size of their privates. During the one-minute clip she also revealed how she was going to deal with passengers on the six-hour flight. She said: 'Alright, so all of yous are there getting ready for your Friday night, getting in the pre-drinks, you know, as you do. 'And I'm here, getting ready to go to work, put on a yellow life jacket, point out the exits, hand out chicken or beef, what sort of Friday night is this for me? 'The upside is I'm going to Nigeria and there's gonna be bare B**, I'm joking, I'm joking. All the Nigerians are gonna be there like 'gimme Coca Cola, gimme me beef, why you have no beef left? I want beef.' 'And I'm just gonna be there like, 'Sorry sir, we ran out of beef'. 'All the Nigerians are gonna be there asking for f****** upgrades because they haven't got enough leg room because their B**s are in their way. Big d**** like this swinging from side to side.' An airline source told MailOnline: 'My friend was horrified. BA has a culture of dealing with things like this internally, she passed it to me because she was concerned that nothing was done.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4927136/BA-stewardess-insists-resigned-racist-rant.html#ixzz4txSF0LQr Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Fiji rocked by TWO earthquakes measuring 6.5 and 5.1 magnitude in the middle of Australian school holidays Two earthquakes have struck Fiji on Tuesday, one 6.5 and one 5.1 in magnitude The larger quake was measured at a depth of 104km, with no threat of a tsunami It comes after a 6.0 magnitude quake also struck Papua New Guinea Tuesday The quakes are two of many that have hit the 'Ring of Fire' area in the last week Two earthquakes struck off the coast of Fiji on Tuesday - one measuring 6.5 in magnitude and the other 5.1. The biggest quake was recorded at approximately 2.20pm, measuring a depth of 104km and struck south of the Fijian islands in the South Pacific. While the smaller quake was registered 289km north of Ndoi island around 11.40am and was 579 km deep. Despite the size of the quakes, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said there was no threat of a tsunami. It comes after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake also struck nearby Papua New Guinea on Tuesday morning. The quake, measuring at a depth of 5.7km, was felt by locals at around 6.30am, the United States Geological Survey said. It struck 230km off New Britain just hours after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake was registered 148km south-east of Tarron Monday night. Quakes have been felt throughout the region as the tectonic plates within the 'Ring of Fire' that stretches from New Zealand to California move. A huge undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, last week days before thousands of families were due to flock to the popular holiday destination for school holidays. The 5.7 magnitude quake was detected 125km northeast of Surabaya, Java, on Thursday, the US Geological Survey confirmed. Measured at a depth of 588km, the quake immediately sparked fears of a tsunami and an eruption from Mount Agung volcano. Intense earthquakes have rocked New Zealand, Vanuatu, Indonesia, Japan and Mexico throughout the last weeks, all places considered within the 'Ring of Fire'. The ring is used to describe an area where tectonic plates collide and shift frequently, and is known for causing almost 90 per cent of the world's earthquakes. Phil Cummins at Geoscience Australia and the Australian National University recently suggested seismic waves cascading along fault lines could be responsible. He said waves could jump between nearby fault lines and continue moving, triggering imminent earthquakes at rupture points. 'The waves that are excited by the earthquakes might rattle or disturb some distant faults that are close to rupture already,' he said. Vanuatu, which has a population of 270,000, is made up of 80 nations scattered across 1,300 kilometres of ocean and sits directly on top of the 'Ring of Fire'. While Mexico was devastated by a 7.1 magnitude a week ago, which killed at least 300 people and left hundreds more trapped underneath collapsed buildings. Two powerful earthquakes were also reported to have struck New Zealand on Wednesday, while Japan had scares of a national disaster after seismic activity hit off the coast east of Fukushima early on Thursday morning. The earthquakes recorded in the 'Ring of Fire' Tuesday 19th September - 7.1 magnitude in Mexico City Wednesday 20th September - 6.1 magnitude off New Zealand Thursday 21st September - 6.1 magnitude off Japan Thursday 21st September - 6.4 magnitude off Vanuatu Thursday 21st September - 5.7 magnitude off Indonesia Monday 25th September - 4.7 magnitude off Gisborne, New Zealand Monday 25th September - 4.9 magnitude off Passi, Indonesia Tuesday 26th September - 6.0 magnitude off Papua New Guinea Tuesday 26th September - 5.1 magnitude off Ndoi Island, Fiji Tuesday 26th September - 6.5 magnitude off Fiji's south Tuesday 26th September - 4.9 magnitude off Indonesia Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4920106/Fiji-rocked-TWO-earthquakes-measuring-6-5-5-1.html#ixzz4tlobukuz Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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'All the Nigerians are gonna be asking for f***ing upgrades': British Airways launches investigation after shocking video emerges of 'air stewardess' in uniform making racist comments about passengers A British Airways stewardess apparently filmed herself launching a racist rant The blonde female was in her full BA uniform before flying to Abuja, Nigeria BA has now launched an investigation after the woman made racist comments Do you know the woman in the video? Email abe.hawken@mailonline.co.uk British Airways has launched an investigation after a video emerged of an air stewardess making racist comments about passengers on a flight to Nigeria. The woman, dressed in a BA uniform, apparently filmed herself as she was about to fly from London Heathrow to Abuja on Friday night. The footage was recorded in her car and has been circulated among shocked cabin crew who reported it to BA. The airline said today: 'We expect the utmost professionalism from our staff when they are representing British Airways. We are investigating this video.' Woman who appears to be BA stewardess posts offensive video Loaded: 0%Progress: 0%0:01 Previous Play Skip Unmute Current Time 0:01 / Duration Time 0:39 Fullscreen Need Text SHARE THIS MORE VIDEOS Martina Big talks about changing her skin black wit… Dog throws a tantrum when owner does not give him gr… Disgusting video shows KFC employees exposing 'hous… Nanny throws baby into crib before carrying it by its LEG In the expletive-filled footage, the unidentified woman said 'all Nigerians are going to be asking for f****** upgrades' - after claiming the men would need more leg room in an apparent joke about the size of their privates. During the one-minute clip, broadcast on Snapchat, the blonde female worker also revealed how she was going to deal with passengers on the six-hour flight. A source told MailOnline that the video - which was captioned 'I can't cope with this flight' - was circulated among 'horrified' BA cabin crew who are 'very concerned'. The woman filmed herself saying: 'Alright, so all of yous are there getting ready for your Friday night, getting in the pre-drinks, you know, as you do. 'And I'm here, getting ready to go to work, put on a yellow life jacket, point out the exits, hand out chicken or beef, what sort of Friday night is this for me? 'The upside is I'm going to Nigeria and there's gonna be bare B**, I'm joking, I'm joking. 'All the Nigerians are gonna be there like 'gimme Coca Cola, gimme me beef, why you have no beef left? I want beef.' 'And I'm just gonna be there like, 'Sorry sir, we ran out of beef'. 'All the Nigerians are gonna be there asking for f****** upgrades because they haven't got enough leg room because their B**s are in their way. Big d**** like this swinging from side to side.' The source told MailOnline: 'My friend was horrified. BA has a culture of dealing with things like this internally, she passed it to me because she was concerned that nothing was done.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4918596/British-Airways-launches-investigation-video-emerges.html#ixzz4tleaGBHl Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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A WOMAN who is suing pop star Usher for £15million after he allegedly gave her herpes claims the star would not ejaculate in front of her. Laura Helm, from Fulton County, Georgia, revealed in explosive new court documents that she is the“Jane Doe” who claims the singer infected her with genital herpes. The New Orleans jazz musician, who is one of a number of people suing the R&B artist, says she slept with the pop icon, real name Usher Raymond, on two separate occasions. After the second encounter, which involved sex without a condom, she claims to have found a pea-sized bump on her vagina and a similar lump on her cheek, reports TMZ. The court filings also detail Usher’s allegedly bizarre behaviour including having showers before and after sex. Helm also claims the chart-topping star would grab his penis and run out the room before he ejaculated. The pair were friends for years before their relationship turned sexual in April 2017, according to the docs. In their first sexual encounter, the singer wooed Helm by talking about his humanitarian work in Africa, his interest in water filtration and his concerns for the current state of American politics, said the claimant. The second time the pair hooked up, Usher put on jazz music before performing MouthAction on the fellow musician, the filings state. Helm initially asked for £7.5million but doubled her demand to £15million in July when she was diagnosed with Herpes Simplex 2. She claims to have suffered “extreme and debilitating mental, emotional and physical distress and anguish, humiliation and embarrassment.” In July, another lawsuit claims Usher paid a woman £800,000 after he infected her with herpes while knowing that he had the incurable disease. First published by Radar Online, the affidavit states that the U Got It Bad star, real name Usher Raymond IV, was diagnosed with the condition in either 2009 or 2010. Usher, who is worth an estimated £138million, did not disclose having the disease while having intercourse with the celebrity stylist despite “greenish discharge” dripping from his penis, the documents say. In August, it was revealed that the Grammy-winning artist is being sued by two women and one man who claim he infected them with herpes. One of the woman is Quantasia Sharpton, 21, who alleges she romped with the singer on her 19th birthday.
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New plastic polymer £5 note was said to be more durable when it was brought in But drug users who roll it up to snort cocaine through say it is cutting their noses Experts have warned that blood on notes could increase spread of infections Drug users have claimed the new plastic £5 note is cutting their noses when they snort cocaine. The 'indestructible' polymer fivers brought in last year are difficult to tear and can survive being put through the washing machine and other spills. But users of the illegal Class A drug say it is more problematic than traditional paper notes when used to snort the substance. The cuts have become known as 'getting Winstoned' due to the notes bearing a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, it was reported this week. One cocaine user told The Metro: 'When I told my friend how I was in agony he said I had been 'Winstoned' and it was happening to everyone.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4499492/Drug-users-complain-new-5-note-cuts-noses.html#ixzz4gryZY9ce Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook LIKE THE POST AND VIEW POST
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Take a look at these COMPLETELY BEWITCHING sculptures made by this Nigerian artist (photos) Some people are truly blessed with amazing talents and Nigerians are among these set of people. Sunday Chukwumeremeze Chikaodinaka is a Nigerian artist with numerous art works that are absolutely fabulous. He specialized in sculpture at the Department of Fine and Applied Art, University of Benin where he graduated from. Chikaodinaka makes use of mild steel as a medium of expression, both of two and three-dimensional representations. Some people are truly blessed with amazing talents and Nigerians are among these set of people. Sunday Chukwumeremeze Chikaodinaka is a Nigerian artist with numerous art works that are absolutely fabulous. He specialized in sculpture at the Department of Fine and Applied Art, University of Benin where he graduated from. Chikaodinaka makes use of mild steel as a medium of expression, both of two and three-dimensional representations. Chikaodinaka is a graduate of the Department of Fine and Applied Art, University of Benin This young man has erected many outdoor sculptures all in metal in various cities in Nigeria and has sold some in the diaspora ranging from different sizes and themes. One of such sculptures is the one erected in the University of Benin, Ekehuan campus. The sculpture which was erected during his undergraduate days shows a fierce scuffle of man and robot (technological developments). Asked where he draws inspiration from, he said: “My immediate environment, happiness, love for others, nature, and God Almighty." According to him, he has an unending passion for creativity and has been working hard as an artist from my childhood days. see more on http://www.nygerian.com/2017/04/artist-spotlight-sunday.html Hope this post makes it to the Top with 5k views.
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Bored Panda has compiled the ultimate collection of kids who don't realize what they're doing is inappropriate The collection includes questionable fashion choices, handsy behavior, and spelling mistakes that are sure to haunt these tykes in days to come These pictures are sure to come back to haunt these hilarious kids Ah, childhood - such an innocent time. It's this unaware quality that lets kids get away with doing the most un-innocent things without even realizing it. All adults can do is try to hold in their laughter while children proudly display their phallic art project or poke a mannequin where no mannequin should ever be poked. Of course, no parent wants to turn their six-year-old's spelling mistake into a full-blown birds and the bees conversation, so all adults can do is document the hilarity and wait 10 or so years. Bored Panda has collected some of the most mortifying moments showing children at their most blissfully unaware. While it's cringe-worthy for us, these kids are just being kids. From digging up their parents' intimacy gadget stash to frequently misspelling the word 'come,' there is no one mistake these kids make - the only common thread is that they're all equally oblivious to just how uncomfortable these scenarios are for adults. Though it's heavily debated at how much children should learn about human anatomy and sex and at what age - there's still something undoubtedly humorous about a kid completely unaware of their actions. If anything, these pictures will someday serve as a goldmine for parents looking to embarrass their kids in front of future significant others. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4453412/Kids-innocent-things-inappropriate-adults.html#ixzz4fXPPEBzn Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Silicon Valley companies are exploiting weaknesses in our brains, it's claimed Apps such as Snapchat use clever tricks to keep us glued to our smartphones Ex-Google Tristan Harris warns tactics are 'destroying our kids' ability to focus' Silicon Valley giants such as Google and Facebook are using underhand tactics to get our brains hooked to our smartphones. That's according to former Google product manager Tristan Harris, who claims technology companies are using techniques borrowed from casinos to get us addicted to checking our phones. He said the widespread phenomenon is known as 'brain hacking' by computer programmers and warned that the methods are 'destroying our kids' ability to focus'. They are shaping the thoughts and feelings and actions of people,' he told CBS News. 'They are programming people. 'There’s a whole playbook of techniques that get used to get you using the product for as long as possible.' Mr Harris said notification streams on smartphones and apps such as Facebook are designed to excite the brain in a similar way to slot machines. He said: 'Every time I check my phone, I’m playing the slot machine to see, “What did I get?” 'This is one way to hijack people’s minds and create a habit, to form a habit. 'What you do is you make it so when someone pulls a lever, sometimes they get a reward, an exciting reward. 'And it turns out that this design technique can be embedded inside of all these products.' He said this explains why apps allow users to slowly gather rewards over time. HOW DO THEY MAKE US ADDICTED? Mr Harris said notification streams on smartphones and apps such as Facebook are designed to excite the brain in a similar way to slot machines. He said: 'Every time I check my phone, I’m playing the slot machine to see, “What did I get?” 'This is one way to hijack people’s minds and create a habit, to form a habit. He said this explains why apps allow users to slowly gather rewards over time. For example, Twitter lets its users slowly build up followers, while Snapchat keeps a running score based on how much you use the app. And it could also explain why Facebook and Instagram notify you every time you get a like. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4397834/Google-employee-speaks-apps-ADDICTIVE.html#ixzz4drWBob65 Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Born with a price tag on their heads: Albinos in Tanzania who face being killed by doctors to bring good luck spotlight their own plight in powerful photos Photos highlight suffering of young albinos in Tanzania who are often hunted down, mutilated and killed Their body parts are sometimes used in witch doctors' spells and potions in an attempt to bring good luck Albinos represent one in every approximately 1,400 births in Tanzania - the largest proportion in all of Africa Photographer Marinka Masséus captured striking images of people with albinism during a visit to the country By Julian Robinson for MailOnline Powerful photographs have emerged shining a spotlight on Tanzania's persecuted albino children who face being hunted down, mutilated and killed. A child born with albinism starts life with a price tag on their head in the east African country because their body parts are sometimes used in witch doctors' spells and potions to bring good luck. In some areas, albino hunters brutally hack off the hair, arms, legs, skin, eyes, and genitals of their victims - abandoning them dead or alive. Albinos represent one in every approximately 1,400 births in Tanzania - the largest proportion in all of Africa. The condition stems from a genetic condition caused by a reduction in melanin, the pigment which colours skin, hair and eyes Dutch photographer Marinka Masséus captured these stunning images of people with albinism (PWA) during a visit to the country. She said: 'The fears and superstitions surrounding albinism run very deep in Tanzanian society. So deep that many women who give birth to a child with albinism are told to kill the baby at birth. 'If she refuses, she and the baby will become outcasts and they will live in constant fear for their lives.' Albinism causes extremely pale hair, skin and eyes, eyesight problems and sensitivity to light. While globally it affects approximately one in 20,000 people, in Tanzania and other parts of east Africa that figure is much higher, likely a result of consanguinity. Albino body parts are highly valued in witchcraft and can fetch a high price in the country. Superstition leads many to believe children with the condition are ghosts who bring bad luck. In December 2014 four-year-old Pendo Emmanuelle was torn from her mother's arms, the police are yet to find her body. In February 2015, 18-month-old Yohan Bahati was taken from his home and found dead days later with all of his limbs hacked off - his mother suffered machete wounds to her face when she tried to protect him. In an effort to stem the tide of brutal attacks against PWA, the Tanzanian government is trying to reduce the influence of so-called Witch Doctors, the main force behind the superstitions and the attacks. The government is also working with activists Stichting Afrikaanse Albinos to provide high quality sunscreen to protect PWA from skin cancer. The Dutch photographer said: 'Real changes are being made, but not nearly enough. Many children, especially in rural areas where superstitions still run high, still live under deplorable circumstances in government camps. HUNTED DOWN FOR WITCH DOCTOR SPELLS: HOW ALBINOS IN TANZANIA FACE DAILY PERSECUTION Albinos represent about one in every 1,400 births in Tanzania - the largest proportion in all of Africa. The condition stems from a genetic condition caused by a reduction in melanin, the pigment which colours skin, hair and eyes. Albino body parts are highly valued in witchcraft and can fetch a high price in Tanzania. Superstition leads many to believe albino children are ghosts who bring bad luck. Some believe the limbs are more potent if the victims scream during amputation, according to a 2013 United Nations report. Albinism is a congenital disorder affecting about one in 20,000 people worldwide who lack pigment in their skin, hair and eyes. It is more common in sub-Saharan Africa and affects about one Tanzanian in 1,400. In 2015, United Nations officials estimated about 75 albinos had been killed in the east African nation since 2000. 'Rejected and cut-off from their families, they live separate from society in order to keep them safe. In some of the camps the living circumstances are horrible, with even basic care lacking. 'And this separation doesn't solve the problems. It doesn't help with integration. It doesn't give them a chance to grow into valued and respected members of society. 'They are secluded, kept apart, hidden, often mistreated and shamed.' She also visited a sanctuary called Mary Mother of God Centre, run by Sister Helena, but Marinka decided to focus on capturing these intimate portraits to deliver a powerful message about the inclusion and protection of PWA in Tanzanian society. Marinka said: 'My goal was to create something visually appealing, to show the beauty of children with albinism, to send a positive message, a message of hope, acceptance and inclusion. 'So often nowadays, images are shocking and, although that has much value in creating awareness, it runs the risk of people instinctively looking the other way. 'My goal was to create images that people would be drawn to, to touch their hearts and in the meantime get the message across.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4334330/Albinos-Tanzania-face-killed-body-parts.html#ixzz4bxLcQFMv Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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