Marriages affected by wives 'poor sleep but not husbands’

A study found that relationships can suffer if woman have a restless night but the same is not true for men. When a woman has trouble sleeping she and her man are more likely to have arguments the following day. But when a man lies awake the whole night there would be no arguments.

Wendy Troxel, professor of psychiatry at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine found that wives who have sleep problems affects her own and spouse’s marital functioning the next day.

She studied 35 healthy couple´s in their thirties without a history of mental or health problems. Over 10 nights their nocturnal movements were recorded, all this to know how long it took them to fall asleep and how long they slept. The couple´s were asked to mark in a diary how many positive marital interactions they enjoyed the following day.

The results clearly show the longer it took for women to sleep, the more likely they would encounter relationship problems the following day. However the husband´s sleep did not affect him or his wives marital interactions the next day.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health

Opinion:
This explains everything. We are not actually the reason we sometimes pick fights. It is actually because of a lack of beauty sleep. Men should be kind enough to make get a good night’s rest and get the amount of sleep necessary for a fit day without rows. Men lay awake thinking about basketball, baseball and American football and sometimes even about the stupid things Charlie Harper does and say. Women lie awake thinking about the millions of things they have to do and all the bills to pay and sometimes about that beautiful dress she saw in the show case and if she can make some time to at least try it on. So men, take good care of us and our oh so important beauty sleep and the next day would be just a perfect, normal, loving day.

Robber hid stolen safe under skirt

A woman involved in a £30,000 robbery walked out with a safe hidden under her skirt. Police said: ‘’She was struggling to walk with the safe between her legs.’’ The safe held thousands of pounds in cash and heavy gold jewellery. While she was walking into a private area of the shop, five other members of an Asian gang distracted the staff. There hidden cameras show her entering the store wearing long trousers and leaving in a long wide skirt.

Shop keeper Jagdish Duhre said:”I started shaking when I saw the safe disappeared. The jewellery was really precious and worth thousands.” Mrs Duhre and husband Nirmal, both 60, were not in Bentley food and Wines in Doncaster, South Yorks during the robbery. Police are investigating the case and they suspect that the four men and two women may have carried out an earlier £30,000 robbery on a shop in Hatfield, don caster.

This is unbelievable. I have a feeling that robbers don’t know what else to invent. In a few years you won’t know what to expect. I read an article about robberies in houses and companies where the robbers are not afraid of the landlord and will kill or do other cruel things not to get interrupted with his mission. In my opinion people who carry guns to protect themselves are not crazy. The crazy ones are the ones who rob your house and hurt you if you catch them. So buy a gun and be prepared.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/45630

British academics launch private university in London

New college of the Humanities offer the “highest quiality”education to gifted undergraduates. The college is privately owned and will open in September 2012 and is planning to charge fees of £18, oo

There are 14 professors behind the project based in Bloomsbury, central London, the new college will offer eight undergraduate humanities degrees taught by some of the world’s most prominent intellectuals. The priorities will be excellent teaching quality and a strongly supportive and responsive learning environment. The college will prepare students for degrees in law, economics, history and English literature. Students will also take three "intellectual skills" modules in science literacy, logic and critical thinking and applied ethics.

The college claims to offer a "new model of higher education for the humanities in the UK".

Wow, this looks like an over the top all intellectual college. I think it’s rather interesting that in London professors try to top other colleges. The result will be that most colleges will try everything to be on top. That means better education and college system. And the fee, you won’t get just anybody in that college because off course not everybody can afford it. They give English literature there, so if you’re interested start saving and hopefully in a couple of years you’re good to go!http://www.bbc.co.uk/news 

England mascot honour for disabled boy Ben Baddeley

Ben has been told he would always use a wheelchair. That changed because surprisingly enough, Ben walked out on the Wembley pitch with the England football team.

Ben Braddeley from Newcastle in Staffordshire has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy and should not be able to walk unaided. But he walked beside the England team as the team’s mascot in the match against Switzerland. His first steps were after using a trike designed to strengthen his legs.

It was Ben´s first visit to Wembley. His father said”: it’s always been a dream of his to go to Wembley stadium.’’ Ben said he was really excited to be making the trip and it seems like a dream come true. He still has to wear splints inside his shoes but that has not stopped him from playing football.

This story caught my eye because it seems like a miracle. He was not supposed to walk ever again and then look what happens. He is only 7 years old and has a long future in front of him. It is nice to hear that people don’t give up when they hear doctors say that a situation is not able to change. If the parents gave up Ben would not be walking today. But they tried everything before giving up. I am sure Ben has made many plans now that his life has changed completely, I would do the same thing.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england

Man 'tried to open door' of Mombasa to Gatwick plane

Thomas Lewis Hughes has been charged with endangering the safety on an aircraft. He tried to open an exit door in the middle of the flight. The 56 year old has been accused of acting recklessly and without neglect on the flight between Kenya and London Gatwick airport, westsussex, and last may.

Mr Hughes, of Anglesey is still on bail by magistrates in Crawley. The incident happened on a Monarch Airplane from Mombasa. He has to appear before Crawley magistrates on June 30 for committal proceedings.

Police are investigating the reason in which Mr Hughes wanted to commit such an action while the plane was full of people. 

In my opinion Mr Hughes is completely out of his mind. He must have some kind of mental disease because no one in their right mind would do such a thing. He is not only endangering his own life but lives of innocent people. I bet there were also children aboard who are only now starting to live and someone with personal problems or what so ever wants to take that away from them. I ask myself how did this happen? Didn’t anyone notice anything strange about his behaviour? I think the best was to tackle the situation not to leave him get on a plane ever again. If he wants to travel he has to just do it by train.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england

Lives at risk warning' over rogue signs at Wyke

A bizarre situation occurred on Woodside Road, in Wyke, Bradford. “Irresponsible and stupid “practical jokers changed a rogue 40 mph speed limit sign in a 30 mph zone. Hundreds of perplexed motorists have been flashed by a speed camera.

Someone who loves nearby said the camera had flashed like a strobe disco light after motorists unwittingly sped up before passing the sign. The sign has been removed by Bradford council; they believe the sign was installed by a member of the public.

Darren Bedrock, Bradford council’s principal engineer said:”the 40mph sign was not put up by the council and appears to have been placed there by a member of the public. “Whoever put it up may think it was just a practical joke but it is actually crassly irresponsible.”

The Bradford council lowered the limit to 30 mph because there had been 157 casualties on the A641 over three years. Anyone who receives a fixed penalty and believes the unauthorized sign was a factor should contact the partnership.

This is indeed bizarre. Who would put up a sign to actually put the traffic in danger? But on the other hand, Drivers should use their own sense and judgment and on the safe side. There are many country roads where the national speed limit sign is displayed, but it is clearly not advisable to drive at that speed around every twisty bend and upon every single section of those roads. Another thought is that the Bradford made a mistake to put the 40 mph sign themselves and now blame it on a member of the public. We may never know.

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news

Trafficked children 'sold in UK for £16,000'

A debate on human trafficking shows that children WHO are smuggled into the UK are sold on British streets for up to £ 16.000 each.

Mr. Mark field who is the conservative MP and also the one who charred the debate says human trafficking is the “modern equivalent of slavery” and also the most unpleasant by-product of globalisation. During the debate the home office minister Damien Green addressed that the government is doing all they can to put a stop on this trade of human misery.

According to Mr. Field they have a calculation that mostly woman and children are the ones being smuggled in the UK but it is impossible to know exactly how many.  The victims are forced into sexual and domestic services. A busy brothel with 5 to 10 girls in Central London will easily make £ 20.000 a week.

The Prime Minister David Cameron who was also present during the debate said:”We need to make sure we do everything we can to stamp out this repulsive practice.’’

In my opinion this situation is unbelievable. I cannot understand and I will not understand that in this era that we are living in people are actually still trafficking girls and women as slavery to perform dirty deeds. I am so against this human abuse. These children and women will never ever have a normal life. The past will pursue their everyday life, mentally and physically they are thorn for the rest of their lives. If they find the ones responsible for these acts of poverty, they should give them life in prison. Why? Because they destroy other lives of innocent people and believe me their lives are destroyed forever.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics

Fan camps out at Westminster Abbey for royal wedding

John Loughrey, 56, has always been loyal to the Royal family. He sows his loyalty at the beginning of the week by camping out in front of the Westminster Abbey for the weeding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

John was dressed in a Kate and William T-shirt that said “Diana would be proud”. He is planned to stay there to secure his position for the big event. Mr. Loughrey’s opinion about the Royal family is that they make a great contribution to the life of the country. Mr. Loughery also spent four days camped outside following the death of Diana. According to John, William and Kate will definitely be together forever.

I can imagine that John is enthusiastic. I get a trilled feeling of excitement when I see shots of the happy couple on television or online. Everyone is pending for the big day. I will unfortunately be at school right when the big wedding will take place. I am looking forward to see the repetition. I bet there are allot of people like John who have their whole outfit ready for Friday. I find it a pity though that a group of people want to protest on the day of the big wedding. I am glad that Scotland Yard rejected the petition. Hope that five thousand police officers are enough for the whole day.

London 2012; Tickets application ‘hit the roof’.

 Prices for the London 1012 Olympics tickets are going sky high as deadline approaches.

It appears that only 50% of the tickets for the mayor events are available for the public because, the other 50% are for the sponsors. On June 24^th the ones that have been successful with applying will be notified.

More than 2.5 million people signed up on the official website and that is even before the tickets went on sale. There is an overflow in ticket applications. Prices range from £20. To £ 2,012.

There is also a ticket limit. People will be allowed to buy up to 20 tickets in total. There are 360 sessions and 26 sports during 17 days. The most popular events have a limit of four tickets per person.

People are very excited and enthusiastic with the huge event. Bellow you can find the London 2012 official ticket site.

http://www.tickets.london2012.com/

When I first saw this news I was thrilled. I hope to witness at least one of the events. This is my first time in Europe and I would really like to take the opportunity to go. I think it is super that the Olympics is talking place in London. I think the price range is well but I am afraid that the £ 20 may have a catch. If not I find it great that all kinds of people with different budget can participate in the event. People in Europe should make good use of the opportunity to visit at least one of the events. Maybe it is because I come from a far and small Island but in my opinion it is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and I will do my best to experience it. Hope to see someone familiar thereJ

Royal Wedding: Further Details Announced

There have been more details of the royal wedding released. The night before the big day Kate Middleton and her immediate family will be at the five-star hotel in Belgravia, central London.

These extra details are revealed by Clarence House. He also revealed the route of the carriage procession and the exact timings of the big day.

Prince Henry plays an important role in the wedding; he is the best man to his brother and also the second in line to the throne. Harry was also present at the wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey, where Miss Middleton will marry Prince William on April 29. Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton who is her maid of honor was also present and the young bridesmaids and pageboys also attended the run trough.

Clarence gave details about the planned fly-past after the wedding. There will be three aircraft from the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Lancaster and a Spitfire. More details about the fly-past will be announced later this week.

Gather crowds are also expected to hear the couple exchange their wedding vows. The wedding service will be relayed by speakers along the procession route. At Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square there will be screens. There is also a special website for people who want to know where they can go to watch the service in central London.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_195179?CID=Central&PLA=url_mon&CRE=royal_wedding

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk

The decline of India´s girls.

Economic growth has brought gender justice as sex-selective abortion means more boys than girls are born every year. It is certain that India’s economic growth rate is increasing. But its population of girls in relations to boys is declining.

In India girls are either eliminated before they are born or they die before they reach the age of six. Studies show that somehow girls keep disappearing principally trough sex-selection techniques. If a test confirms a girl the decision is quick and sure. Why bother to bring them to the world is a difficult question to understand. Although women are worshiped as gods India and some of them occupy the highest position in society, a girl is still considered a burden. Of course not all parents think so.

The main reason behind this idea is because most of the time wealth has to be shared by members of the ‘family’. The ‘family ‘meaning the men, must divide the wealth among themselves. Girls marry other men and then the family wealth would go to other men. Girls have to be loaded with goodies; on the other hand boys bring the goodies plus an extra hand to help with the chores around the house.

There is a specific law though that prohibits the use of technology to detect the sex of the fetus. Where this law in enforced some people simply go elsewhere. The wealthy go abroad. Thailand is a favored destination for techniques that ensure you have a boy.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/women