Pokémon Go update: latest news and features

Pokémon Go quickly became a mammoth mobile gaming success virtually from day one. Niantic's blockbuster game creates a mirror of the real world using augmented reality, assisted with smartphones’ cameras and GPS chips. This allows players to find, catch and train pokémon (or pokémen) in their own neighborhoods. In this article, we list each Pokémon Go update for the Android app to help you track new features and versions.

Pokémon Go update brings 'minor text fixes'

July 20, 2016: This update to Pokémon Go seemed a long time coming, but in reality is very minimal. Released only a couple of days ago, the Play Store release notes for version 0.29.3 contain only, “minor text fixes”. The iPhone got an update via version 1.0.3 in Apple’s App Store. Perhaps the update was rushed out, as Niantic didn’t give any details for what the fixes were and, ironically, the release notes themselves don’t even contain correct grammar.

Apart from not addressing frozen Pokeballs or three-footstep bugs, this update also crashed servers, as was reported on Twitter and other websites. While a small update is better than none, it’s obvious that Pokémon Go is buggy and needs a polish. We’ll update you when it gets one.

Pokémon Go launches, world goes crazy

July 6, 2016: The first stable version available to Android users was 0.29.0. This was only available in the US, Australia and New Zealand on launch day, which was July 6, 2016. Even though it wasn’t available elsewhere from the Play Store, millions of fans across the globe downloaded the Pokémon Go APK from sites like apkmirror.com.

The game was definitely buggy on launch day, but the huge hype surrounding what had been for many people an unknown type of gaming experience meant that little attention was paid to the software’s flaws. But we waited for an update to arrive and, soon enough, one arrived.

Pokémon Go global release

The global rollout of Pokémon Go didn’t happen all at once, and with good reason. With server issues affecting players in multiple countries – Germany on launch day, for example – the release was gradual.

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Pokemon update: Pokemon Go evolving and secret to unlocking Jolteon, Vaporeon and Flareon

EVOLVING POKEMON in in Nintendo and Niantic’s new hit mobile title, Pokemon Go, can appear a bit of a grind until you find out some of the secret tricks to speed things up.

First the basics, every time you catch a Pokemon of a particular species, you’ll receive Candy for that species.

Evolution requires a different amount of Candy for each species. Pokemon that require more Candy to evolve tend to show greater gains in CP.

That’s why Pokemon Go's Magikarp has such an outrageous appetite for Candy, 400 will turn him into a Gyrados, quite the jump in firepower.

Evolved Pokemon generally have higher CP and HP, making them a valuable addition to your collection.

And just to be clear, you’ll still have the same number of Pokémon in your collection after completing an Evolution. The Pokemon you selected has evolved—transforming into an evolved Pokemon—so you haven’t gained or lost in total Pokemon.

Until you have enough Candy, you won't be able to evolve your Pokemon. You can view the amount of Candy needed to evolve your Pokemon in the Pokemon’s summary.

To evolve a Pokemon :

•     In Map View, touch the Main Menu
•     Touch Pokémon
•     From your list of Pokémon, select one Pokémon to evolve.
•     On the Pokémon’s summary, touch the Evolve Button

Catching Pokemon earn three candy and transferring Pokemon to Professor Willow earns you one more, meaning that it is definitely worth catching those low-level Rattas and Pidgeys you always run into.

Candy is also earned when you hatch Pokemon eggs, baby Pokemon usually give out more than three Candies, place the egg you found at the Pokestop in an incubator, and the egg will hatch into a Pokémon as you walk.

By grabbing a big haul of these Pocket Monsters, you can then hand them in and grab a stash of Candies, after which you can evolve your strongest specimens.

One trick some trainers in Urban areas employ is to find a place with a lot of Pokestops that can be accessed almost at once.

Dropping a lure will bring more Pokemon to your location, you can also keep spinning the Pokestops following their cooldown of a couple of minutes to grab fresh Pokeballs and other useful items.

By saving up the Pokemon that can evolve, you can then level up faster - 100 EXP for each evolve - unlocking more items and stronger Pokemon to choose from.

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NASA Responds to Viral 'UFO' Video

This is What’s Trending Today…

People on social media have been accusing the American space agency, NASA, of shutting off its live video from the International Space Station. They claim NASA turned off the video stream last week because it showed images of a UFO -- an unidentified flying object.

The video was filmed July 9. A YouTube user named Streepcap1 posted a short part of the International Space Station video. The one-minute 40-second video shows a bright object coming into view. Shortly after the object appears, the video stream experienced technical problems and shut down.

Streetcap1 wrote, “This could well be a meteor or the like. What made it interesting was the camera cut off when the UFO seemed to stop.”

Streetcap1's video has been viewed more than 2.7 million times. It quickly became a trending topic on Twitter and Facebook.

A few days later, NASA answered the questions and theories offered online by people who call themselves “UFO hunters.”

NASA spokesman Daniel Huot told the technology magazine CNET that the station "regularly passes out of range,” which causes to video signal to disappear.

He also said that the video was part of the agency’s High Definition Earth Viewing experiment. The project includes many different cameras. They are on “automatic controls to cycle through the various cameras,” he said.

So, NASA says, there is no person watching or controlling the video. Huot said the bright object was probably the moon, space debris, or just reflections from the station windows.

And that's What's Trending Today.

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One man’s hate for Pokemon Go has gone viral

James Roy’s East Vancouver garden has suddenly become a magnet for people in search of virtual treasure.

“They said ‘Hey Man, can we come in and catch the Pokemon’ and I thought it was an animal, maybe a cat,” said Roy.

The smart-phone wielding visitors weren’t looking for a lost pet but a Pokestop – where people can collect supplies to capture Pokemon.

So his apartment has become a hot spot on the Pokemon Go game that has captured the attention of players worldwide.

After witnessing people peer into his backyard two nights in a row, Roy put up a sign calling Pokemon GO the stupidest thing he’s ever seen.

“I have lived through Hammer pants, Crystal Pepsi…the Macarena, Ten Seasons of CSI:Miami,” reads his sign.

Neighbours posted photos of the sign on various social media sites and has since gone viral.

It has since generated thousands of comments from both Pokemon fans and foes worldwide.

Some accuse Roy of being uptight, while others applaud his initiative.

“I’m not a grumpy old man saying don’t have fun. But we have kale here! Don’t step on the kale!” said Roy.

He admits the approach was tongue in cheek, but hopes players will respect private property.

Roy’s sign was vandalized once. He hopes the Pokemon GO trend will stop before he has to replace it again.

“It’ll be over in a couple of weeks, it’s a fad, just like all these things were.”

The game officially launched in Canada Sunday afternoon.

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China-based Hi-tech Companies Reach Out to South American Market at ICEEB 2016

The second International Consumer Electronics Expo Brazil (ICEEB) kicked off on 13 July, 2016 at Expo Center Norte, Sao Paolo, Brazil and more than 150 China-based hi-tech companies, including Huawei, Shenzhen FLYPRO Aerospace Tech Co., Ltd. (FLYPRO) and KONKA, joined together as an exhibition group to attend this year's event. Their goal is to develop a strong presence in Brazilian and South American markets and offer a wide and diversified selection of trendy consumer electronics to local distributors and retailers.

FLYPRO's XEagle, a drone, has won the hearts of local consumers with its innovative features, including one-button smart watch control, auto follow and obstacle avoidance. As a result, many leading Brazilian media organizations, including Gazeta TV, Rit TV, CBN Radio, Eletroloja Magazine and Feira & Negocios, have interviewed FLYPRO and written articles about the drone.

In addition to the drones, a mobile phone with a built-in projector, which can stream high-definition TV and full-length movies, with no risk to the viewer's eyes, has also attracted the attention of Brazil's young generation at the event.

The principal exhibits at the event are hi-tech consumer electronics, including drones, 3D printing products, video/4K Ultra HD products, automobile technology, green technology, robotic products, electronic games, intelligent household appliances and wearable devices. ICEEB is the only full category consumer electronics exhibition in Brazil and key go-to event for the country's consumer electronics importers, distributors and consumers.

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B.C. technology leaders urge province to increase high-tech training

B.C. technology leaders are urging the provincial government to do more to foster the development of homegrown talent as the sector grapples with a labour shortage.

The CEOs, CFOs and owners of 18 B.C.-based high-tech companies, including Hootsuite, Electronic Arts and Vision Critical, published an open letter to Premier Christy Clark last week saying the only long-term solution to the industry’s chronic labour shortage is to ensure colleges and universities are educating more prospective employees.

“This year alone, B.C.’s tech companies will be seeking thousands of new employers. New computer-science and technology graduates from B.C.’s postsecondary institutions simply cannot meet the demand for these well-paying positions,” the letter said.

The leaders also outlined three recommendations on how to nurture the local technology talent pool: invest $100-million to expand technology-related programs at the college and university level; increase the number of co-op placements at postsecondary institutions and boost awareness about job opportunities in the tech sector.

Provincial Technology Minister Amrik Virk said in a written statement he agreed with the letter and that keeping talent in the province is “an immediate priority.”

Mr. Virk said that since 2002, the government has increased the number of undergraduate engineering-related degrees by 71 per cent, and co-op placements have increased by more than 45 per cent over the past seven years.

In January, the Premier unveiled plans to introduce computer coding to its school curriculum. A month earlier, the government created a $100-million venture fund to finance tech startups.

However, Andrew Reid, the founder of Vision Critical, one of Canada’s most successful emerging tech companies, said the government can still do more.

“Everyone recognizes the importance of postsecondary education, but we need to see more programs, more spots, more availability. You could double all these programs and you would still see 100-per-cent placements,” said Mr. Reid. “I commend the Premier for what she’s done with her tech initiative, but I think we have to do more.”

With a limited number of technology-related programs in the province, plus the lure of Silicon Valley, Mr. Reid says it can be difficult to recruit top talent in B.C.

Igor Faletski, the chief executive officer at Mobify, says he has seen high-paying job postings go unfilled for months because talent in the area is scarce.

“Technology is going to continue to be more and more important and represent a larger portion of our economy,” Mr. Faletski said. “We want to raise awareness about this issue,”

Although Mr. Reid would like the province to double the number of co-op opportunities, he says he’ll be happy to see the issue of talent retention move up on the government’s list of priorities.

“People talk about us being the Silicon Valley of the north,” Mr. Reid said. “To really own that, we need to focus on more support, and a lot of that can be done at the postsecondary education level.”

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Female entrepreneurs disrupting tech industry in B.C.

Technology entrepreneur Tammy Meyers does a mental count every time she attends a business conference promoting the augmented reality company she co-founded. Almost always, she’s one of the only women in the room.

Ms. Meyers is chief operating officer of QuestUpon, a British Columbia tech firm that’s been garnering accolades for virtual tourism experiences, similar to the new Pokemon Go craze. She’s been watching the province’s tech industry advance rapidly, but hasn’t seen women prosper at the same rate. “There’s probably more of a hill to climb for women to prove themselves, when it’s a male-dominated space,” she said.

Ms. Meyers blames the imbalance on factors from subtle sexism to lack of women in prominent roles, a view shared by several other female entrepreneurs. They also share a vision for spurring progress equal to the tech boom that’s transforming the provincial economy and say their involvement is key to being globally competitive.

A gathering of 500 female business leaders and 500 young women will tackle their lagging entry into the exploding tech-driven business world. Organizers of the Vancouver forum “We for She: Championing the Next Generation,” have calculated it will take 100 years for women in Canada to achieve parity in the industry at the current rate of advance.

Women make up 54 per cent of British Columbia’s post-secondary graduates in science and technology, but hold less than 10 per cent of senior leadership, according to the BC Innovation Council. The forum, taking place in October, will highlight research about the snail’s pace of change, said co-chair Lois Nahirney. Participants will examine unconscious bias and systemic barriers holding women back from leadership positions.

“It’s exhausting, it’s like always having to dance backwards in heels,” said Ms. Nahirney, chief executive officer of dnaPower Inc. and chairwoman of the Premier’s Women’s Economic Council.

Creating a welcoming environment that doesn’t discriminate against hiring women and includes policies supporting life and family balance are vital to improving the dynamic, she said.

Angela Robert, a software engineer who co-founded Conquer Mobile, believes more women will enter the industry if companies allow part-time work, telecommuting and flexible maternity leave. She said tech hasn’t evolved to meet women’s needs, nor does it reflect their image. “Think of the key people who everyone looks up to, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. How is that appealing to a woman to be like those guys?”

Paris Gaudet is one of two women in B.C. running a technology organization, and she has encountered men “either threatened or challenged” by her. “It’s a slight word, or subtle body language, or it’s something like, ‘Paris, are you taking notes?’” said Ms. Gaudet, executive director of Nanaimo-based Innovation Island.

But she’s heartened that a new generation of women may gain ground thanks to workshops such as Ladies Learning Code and the addition of coding to B.C.’s school curriculum. Ms. Gaudet is urging women to band together to establish a tech incubator “for women, about women,” to help grow businesses. “If we want to kick this thing in the butt, and we want to spark and inspire and revolutionize the way women are leading the tech space, we need to colour outside of the lines,” she said.

Several women working at Vancouver tech accelerators, organizations that mentor startup companies, began supporting each other coincidentally and dubbed themselves the “startup sorority.”

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2016 Hyundai Sonata: Hyundai Tones Down the Sonata’s Styling

It happens all the time. Automaker A introduces a new model featuring groundbreaking styling. But four years later, the marketers win out, forcing the styling studio to tone down the design of what was once hailed as a masterpiece. The company will sell more cars, they say.

Such is the case with the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, The previous-generation car was perhaps the best example of the Korean automaker’s stylistic renaissance. Finally, after years of downright boring cars, the Sonata featured a design that was worthy of its musical name.

Leading the way was the car’s unusual wave-pattern grille that carried into the hood. It was groundbreaking, sophisticated and different enough to make the Sonata stand out in a sea of sameness. On the sides, a character line arched up from about midway up on the front wheel well, catching the door handles and continuing to the taillights. Sharp.

For 2016, the marketers convinced company leaders that a more conservative design would allow the company to sell more Sonatas. It’s still a good-looking car, no doubt. But now it’s all but indistinguishable from several other mid-size sedans.

The new trapezoidal grille now continues into a flat, barren hood. At least Hyundai’s designers were able to save the narrow strip of chrome that runs from the headlights, to the base of the side windows.

On the sides, the character line is now a nearly straight line above the door handles.

Parked next to a current-generation Ford Fusion, the Sonata’s styling is virtually indistinguishable from the Ford. The shapes of both are virtually identical. Tall hood, greenhouse swept back, both in front and in back, short trunklid.

Copycat styling aside, the Sonata is a likable car. It’s comfortable, has a nice compromise between ride and handling and there’s plenty of room for front and rear passengers. We tested the Sonata Sport 2.0T, featuring a 245-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, so it had very good power.

While there’s noticeable turbo lag at lower speeds, once the turbo is spinning it has plenty of get-up-and-go.

In everyday driving, particularly on the freeway, the powerful engine fades into the background. But treat it like a sports sedan and the engine shows off a sexy, raspy voice. Sport mode heightens the throttle response and quickens the six-speed automatic’s shifts. Aluminum-look steering wheel paddle shifters give the driver a bit more control, but if the computers sense that you’ve nodded off, it will revert to shifting for itself.

The seats — leather in the test car — are wide and comfortable all around. The cupholders are conveniently located and there’s space to stash travel junk. There’s even a little spot that is perfect for setting the key if you don’t like to keep it in your pocket.

The back seat has excellent knee room and good headroom. Rear-seat riders get their own vents, their own power outlet and a center armrest with cupholders.

The automatic dual-zone climate control is a little difficult. While many of these systems are pretty much set and forget it, the Sonata needed adjustments, first to cool down after sitting in the sun. Once it cools down, more adjustments are needed.

Turbocharged engines are quickly replacing larger engines because they deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. The Sonata’s optional turbocharged engine is in place of a V-6 option. It’s rated at 23 mpg city and 32 highway. We saw 30 mpg, mostly on highways.

Suspension tuning has long been a sore spot for a variety of vehicles from Hyundai and sister automaker Kia, but the Sonata does well in that regard. The freeway ride is exceptionally smooth, even soaking up bumps on a section of freeway that causes issues for just about every vehicle we test. The steering is accurate and well weighted and the Sonata is willing to attack corners when asked.

About the only downside to the handling is a fair bit of torque steer caused by the powerful engine.

The Sonata SE starts at $22,585, including delivery charges. The base car comes with a 2.4-liter 178-horsepower engine. There are six trim levels including the Eco, which features a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. At the top of the lineup are the Sport 2.0T and Limited 2.0T, both featuring the turbocharged engine.

We tested the Sport 2.0T with a base price of $29,760. The only option was a $125 set of carpeted floormats, bringing the as-tested price to $29,885.

Besides the powerful engine, that price brings leather seats (heated in front), 18-inch alloy wheels with beefy 235/45 series tires, power driver’s seat, proximity key, dual-zone automatic climate control, 7-inch touchscreen and sport-tuned suspension and steering.

Maybe the criticism of the styling is unfair. After all, just about every other automaker is doing the same thing. Consider Ford, where the automaker went from the boxy first-generation Escape crossover to the current version that looks very similar to a Hyundai Tucson.

Instead of blaming the automakers, maybe we should look inward. Do American buyers really disdain unique styling? By voting with our wallets, are we telling automakers that they had better follow the template or suffer lackluster sales? Apparently, Hyundai is telling us we are. Hyundai just wants to maximize sales. Apparently, we’ve told them the way to do that is to minimize styling variations among competing models.

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Unstyled styling – why fashion loves Gus Van Sant’s ‘real’ look

In the search for authenticity in fashion, the struggle is how to look normal, un-styled and real. Historically, fashion has been about aspiration not reality. But in the same week that the couture shows drew to an end, a Paris exhibition and book explore film director Gus Van Sant’s fascination with authenticity – or “unstyled styling”. Because in 2016, a return to normalcy is the apotheosis of style.

Van Sant doesn’t aim to be on trend. Rather he attempts to create hyper-realness in his films’ aesthetic. Tees worn over long sleeves in Gerry, a semi-improvised film following two men called Gerry who get lost in the American wilderness. Hoodies and layered skatewear in Elephant and Paranoid Park, precisely what kids were wearing in the early 00s. Grey marl hoodies, plaid and denim jackets in My Own Private Idaho, which places pin-ups River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves among unknown actors, all dressed in the same gritty, grimy stuff. Matt Damon in baggy trousers and a grandad shirt in Good Will Hunting.

The 1990s-inspired grunge at the heart of Van Sant’s aesthetic has been a fixture in fashion for a while. The key is to look normal, and for your clothes to look worn and/or grubby: “Sometimes, as in Elephant, the actors wore their own clothes so it looked more real,” says Matthieu Orléan, a friend of Van Sant and curator of the exhibition. “In using real kids instead of actors, his films looked more authentic and more realistic.”

The look is there in the work of Juergen Teller and Corinne Day, who is credited with discovering Kate Moss and turning conventional fashion photography on its head by capturing her subjects at their most fragile and real.

It was there in last autumn’s Céline campaign starring Joan Didion, looking wonky and dishevelled. And it was even alluded to in Chanel’s couture show, which was set in a functioning atelier, so as to remind you that the clothes are constructs, not fantasies.

This sentiment certainly chimes with what Jian DeLeon of trend-forecasting agency WGSN says is happening in British fashion, with the rise of Roadman style. The problematic word describes young, sportswear-wearing men from, usually, urban areas: “Think of it as a rough-around-the-edges answer to the oft-derided ‘athleisure’ trend,” says DeLeon. In eastern European fashion, the same can be said for Gopnik, a pejorative term for working-class men that inspired the post-Soviet look. In Australia, the term is “Bogan” (AKA surfers with bad taste), from which designers such as Ex Infinitas are borrowing. In the US, it was typically known as slacker chic, which segued into the “hipster” aesthetic, which was, in its most basic sense, an attempt to recreate authenticity.

The timing feels pointed. Catwalk fashion has long been dominated by a hyper-styled thrift-shop look created by what is known as “New Gucci”

Simon Chilvers, the head of menswear at matchesfashion.com, thinks that while Van Sant’s work has informed a generation of men, “It’s just not possible to recreate that sort of authenticity in fashion.” He thinks Gosha Rubchinskiy, a Russian designer known for his sportswear, comes close “because he uses models he found on Instagram, ie normal models”.

Vetements has become the go-to metonym for this sort of look, too: hoodies with a twist; oversized sportswear and dresses that look like hand-me-downs; agitprop slogan hoodies and T-shirts. It’s no coincidence that Vetements showed at couture for the first time this year. Topshop Boutique’s new collection heavily references it with longline hoodies and comically big floral dresses – so it has broken into the mainstream, too.

Whether it marks the end of styling is up for debate. But as Rubchinskiy said at the end of his show: “I am not fashion” – and this new look looks set to subvert the polish we associate with fashion.

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Auto Styling Truckman soars after move

Auto Styling Truckman, the Black Country-based 4x4 accessories manufacturer and distributor, is reaping the benefits of its expansion by reporting increased turnover and profits for its last financial year.

Turnover rose to £11.2 million from £9.5m a year ago, while the workforce has expanded to 68 with another eight per cent growth planned.

Profits rose to £1.57m, from £1.4m last year, before exceptional one-off expenses of around £212,000 to pay for moving part of the company’s operations to a new head office, with a fitting and distribution centre in Brierley Hill.

The company, which is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of hardtops for pick-up trucks, achieved strong turnover growth delivered as a result of a 17.2 percent increase in sales on its previous financial year.

Sales of its hardtops, produced under the iconic automotive accessory brand, Truckman, and its range of vehicle accessories have been driven by its online activity and its strong relationships with Original Equipment (OE) customers including Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen.

The growth of the business during 2015 has been supported by the acquisition of the new head office, with a fitting and distribution centre, which is part of a £2.6m investment programme.

The 52,000 sq ft building provided ‘much-needed’ additional warehouse storage space enabling Auto Styling Truckman to meet increased demand from online and commercial customers.

By providing additional capacity to expand stockholding of its extensive product range, the company has increased its distribution capabilities and expanded its hardtop fitting service. Completed hardtops are distributed direct to customers or fitted to vehicles at the company’s facility in its suite of fitting bays.

Auto Styling Truckman’s expanded facility is located close to its previous head office and its existing hardtop manufacturing facility ensuring the company could retain and grow its highly-skilled, loyal local workforce. The company employs 68 people and said it will “imminently increase its headcount by eight percent across office-based warehousing and production roles”.

Managing director Mike Wheeler said: “Our investment in infrastructure, quality products and skilled people has enabled us to maintain our rapid rate of expansion.

“Relocating to larger premises has supported our growth ambitions and provided an improved workplace for our skilled and committed employees. Our people are essential to the success of the business and their efforts are reflected in our increased sales and the excellent levels of customer service we provide.”

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He Ignored Armed Robber To Keep Serving Kebabs. Video Now Viral.

Wellington:  A New Zealand kebab shop owner who ignored a pistol-wielding, would-be robber and continued to serve his customers has insisted "I'm not a hero" after footage of his actions went viral.

Said Ahmed said he decided to call the bluff of a robber wearing a black hoodie and face mask who burst into the Egyptian Kebab House in Christchurch late in the evening.

In extraordinary CCTV footage released by Canterbury police, the robber shakes a sports bag in Ahmed's face with one hand and points a pistol at him with the other.

Instead of filling the bag with cash, Ahmed continues to pack the souvlaki he was working on and turns his back on the gunman to pick up some plastic cutlery and a napkin.

He then calmly reaches around the robber to hand the meal to a customer, who accepts it and warily backs away.

As Ahmed walks off to the kitchen, the gunman stands at the counter for a few seconds, not knowing what to do, then takes his bag and shuffles off somewhat sheepishly.

Footage of the May 28 incident has been viewed almost 140,000 times, with commentators labelling Ahmed "the chillest chip shop operator ever".

He said the robber demanded money but his first thought was serving his customer and his reaction wrong-footed the gunman.

"He didn't scare me... he was surprised from my reaction," he told Fairfax New Zealand.

"I was sure he would not shoot me. He came to rob me, not to kill me."

Ahmed, who migrated to New Zealand from Egypt 20 years ago, said it was the first incident of its kind in the 15 years he has owned the kebab shop.

"When he had gone my heart was beating hard," he told the New Zealand Herald, saying he "thanks God" for guiding him during the robbery.

The 55-year-old said he now closed his shop earlier and advised his children "be a little brave- life can change in a few seconds".

Police said they were still seeking the gunman.

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Terrifying image of cop being killed goes viral after Dallas attack

A horrifying image of a cop having his throat slit by a figure in black has gone viral on Facebook and Instagram in the wake of last week's murders of five Dallas police officers, despite complaints from law enforcement groups and other social media users.

The image went up on Wednesday, more than 24 hours before the sniper attack in Dallas that also left seven other officers injured, renewing calls on social media platforms to better monitor content posted.

"This kind of post is disgusting and dehumanizing to law enforcement and it is encouraging violence," said Jonathan Thompson, executive director and CEO of the National Sheriffs' Association, which represents more than 3,000 sheriffs across the country. "Whether it is depicting a journalist, teacher or cop being beheaded, this has no place in our society."

“We find these images appalling because they promote nothing more than hate, violence, and terrorism,” said Sara Slone, spokesperson for the advocacy group, Concerns of Police Survivors – C.O.P.S., which promotes hope and healing for the loved ones of police officers killed in the line of duty. “C.O.P.S. remains focused on the surviving families of the officers that have been murdered in recent days, along with the other 37,000 survivors across the nation.”

Experts do not yet know who is behind the horrifying image, but say it could draw a link between terrorists and domestic protesters because it appears to photoshopped from video of an ISIS execution.

“The cartoon image is a clear rendering of the Islamic State’s execution by Jihad John of journalist James Foley in 2014 - even down to the gun strap Jihadi John wore, which is recreated in the image of the US flag,” said Veryan Khan, editorial director of the U.S.-based Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium. “Ironically, the Islamic State has picked up on the propaganda material and is now using the same image on its social media pages, including on the media site Telegram.”

According to posts received by FoxNews.com from Facebook users, the image has been up since at least July 6 and was shared some 8,000 times. When Facebook users reported them to Facebook management for violence and inappropriateness, users claimed the social media giant said the images were not a violation of its posting policy.

“It was reported by numerous sources to Facebook, but Facebook would not remove it and said it did not violate their terms and conditions,” said a spokesperson for GIPEC, a software company that monitors illegal activity on the Internet.

Posts promoting, celebrating or glorifying violence will be removed, including the recent images of an image of a policeman being beheaded, a spokesperson for Facebook told FoxNews.com on Monday. However, violent photos and graphics would be allowed if they condemn the violence.

Facebook gets millions of reports each week that  its analysts must examine, the spokesperson said of the initial refusal to take down the posts and the length of time Facebook took to respond.

Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, didn’t respond to media inquiries from Foxnews.com, but the images have gone viral on that medium, according to a spokesperson for GIPEC.

An Instagram user, Rambizzy, who has 5,822 followers, promotes the slaughter of the policeman as well as “anarchy.”

Another Instagram user that reposted the image of the police beheading used the hashtag “#blacklivesmatter this is war” in addition to #killpigs.

“This is a great example of social media that goes viral very quickly. Once the information is posted to these platforms, anyone can randomly copy it and post it especially when the original was up for at least three days,” said the spokesperson for GIPEC.

Users add a hashtag to unite and promote their message to other people on that social media with the same hashtags.

“The way social media works these days, people do not really ‘follow’ or ‘friend’ others, but instead read hashtags and look for further information on that hash tag,” Khan said. “Islamic State learned this social media trick early. The technique now appears to be used by people and groups promoting violence against police.”

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Faking it: headline-making viral video hoaxes were funded by Screen Australia

Over two years, eight videos from Melbourne’s the Woolshed Company were viewed more than 205m times, partly thanks to $100,000 in taxpayer funding.

The Australian producers who were behind eight fake viral videos which made news around the world were part of a Screen Australia-funded project to explore the impact of a short film narrative.

Over two years, eight disparate videos from Melbourne’s the Woolshed Company were viewed in 180 countries, more than 205m times. On YouTube alone they were watched for the equivalent of 164 years; they accrued 500,000 comments and 1.6m likes.

But all of the scenarios presented as real were fake: a guy taking a selfie in a tornado, a shark attack filmed on a GoPro, a selfie stick fight, a stormtrooper falling down the stairs, lightening almost striking a girl on a beach, a lion taking revenge on a trophy hunter, a GoPro falling off a drone into a dance festival, and a snowboarder being chased by a bear.

 The videos were shown in news broadcasts from every commercial TV network in Australia, and internationally on NBC, Fox, CBS, CNN, Sky News and ABC (US).

Online publications including Sky News, the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, the Independent, the Mirror, the Sun, the Telegraph and Time Magazine also shared the videos.

The ruse started in June 2014 when the young advertising creatives posted a video on a YouTube channel under the name Terry Tufferson. GoPro: Man Fights Off Great White Shark In Sydney Harbour quickly went viral, attracting more than 34m views on YouTube.

The second video, the tornado selfie, was a paid commission from Roadshow Entertainment, to make a fake viral video to promote natural disaster movie Into The Storm.

“After the success of the first two we realised that we had a strength to play,” Woolshed Company managing director, Dave Christison, told Guardian Australia. “I see these types of videos every day on my Facebook feed and I know half of them are fake and half of them could be real. We saw it as a short-form story medium.”

After a successful bid, the remaining six videos were made in partnership with Screen Australia, which delivered $100,000 in public funding.

“Screen Australia knew we were exploring what is real and what is fake and how the world reacted to it,” Christison said.

“We approached them with the concept, that we’d really like to figure out what are the best ways to reach really big audiences with these tiny little stories. It was totally different to what they normally fund.”

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German ministry denies investigating Tesla over software updates

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Transport Ministry denied a report on Friday that it was investigating Tesla Motors Inc for updating driving assistance software without informing authorities, but said it was "clarifying technical issues" on the matter.

German magazine Der Spiegel reported, without citing a source, that there were indications that Tesla uploaded new software features to a driving assistance system which had not been examined for security during regular approval proceedings.

It added the ministry therefore launched an investigation.

"The report is incorrect," a ministry spokesman said. "There are no investigation proceedings against Tesla.

"We are clarifying the technical issues," the ministry spokesman added. "At the moment, it is a normal gathering of information on the status quo between the car watchdog and the ministry."

The Der Spiegel report, released on Friday ahead of the magazine's publication on Saturday, said the driving assistance system in question was a device designed for regulating car overtaking maneuvers.

If the suspicions were confirmed, Tesla could lose type approval for its Model S vehicles, meaning they would be banned from the roads, the report said.

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said last year during a visit in Berlin that he viewed Germany as the next most important market for his company after the United States.

In 2015, Tesla sold 1,582 Model S cars in Germany, Europe's largest car market.

The magazine added that Tesla had applied for type approval in the Netherlands and therefore only the Dutch authorities could withdraw the approval for the European market again.

A spokeswoman for Tesla Germany was not immediately available to comment.

The magazine said it had put the allegations to Tesla but did not get a comment from the U.S. company before its editorial deadline on Thursday evening.

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ADM updates progress on energy, water and emissions goals

CHICAGO — Archer Daniels Midland Co. said it has made progress toward goals the company set five years ago to reduce its use of energy, water, emissions and waste per unit of production, known as intensity. The company’s progress is detailed in the 2015 Corporate Sustainability report issued on July 6.

ADM said it has reduced energy intensity 22% since 2010, and water intensity has declined 18% since 2008. Both of those figures put the company ahead of its goal of achieving a 15% reduction in each area by the years 2020 and 2018, respectively, ADM said.

Meanwhile, carbon emissions have been cut 11% per unit of production since 2010, putting the company on track to reach its goal of a 15% intensity reduction by 2020. ADM also has implemented pilot projects to capitalize on waste reduction and recycling opportunities.

“ADM believes that successfully feeding the world while minimizing our impact on the planet is essential to our goal of setting the competitive standard in the agribusiness and food ingredient industries,” said Juan Luciano, chairman and chief executive officer.

Also in the report, ADM offered insight into its supply chain and operations, and also provided its stance on bioengineered ingredients.
“ADM supports a wide variety of technologies that can help farmers do more with less,” the company said. “This issue is a critical goal for agriculture; new technologies and products are key in the effort to feed a growing global population while limiting increased use of farmland and water. We also recognize and respect our customers’ desire for options. We work to meet our customers’ need for identity-preserved crops and products. Because of our vertical integration, we have developed — for certain product lines — systems that track and preserve crop identity from seed to factory to finished product to make such options available for our customers.”

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This new Pokemon game is causing some real-world bruises

LOS ANGELES -- Beware: "Pokemon Go," a new smartphone game based on cute Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu, can be harmful to your health.

The "augmented reality" game, which layers game play onto the physical world, became the top grossing app in the iPhone app store just days after its Wednesday release in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. And players have already reported wiping out in a variety of ways as they wander the real world -- eyes glued to their smartphone screens -- in search of digital monsters.

Mike Schultz, a 21-year-old communications graduate on Long Island, New York, took a spill on his skateboard as he stared at his phone while cruising for critters early Thursday. He cut his hand on the sidewalk after hitting a big crack, and blames himself for going too slowly.

"I just wanted to be able to stop quickly if there were any Pokemons nearby to catch," he says. "I don't think the company is really at fault."
Real world, virtual creatures

The game was created by Niantic Inc., a San Francisco spinoff of Google parent Alphabet Inc. that previously became known for a similar augmented-reality game called "Ingress."

To play, you fire up the game and then start trekking to prominent local landmarks - represented in the game as "Pokestops" - where you can gather supplies such as Pokeballs. Those are what you fling at online "pocket monsters," or Pokemon, to capture them for training. At other locations called "gyms" -- which may or may not be actual gyms in the real world -- Pokemon battle one another for supremacy.

Naturally, the game has also induced people to post pictures of themselves on social media chasing creatures in all sorts of dangerous situations.

Zubats and Paras have appeared on car dashboards. Caterpies have been spotted at intersections. Police in Darwin, Australia, have even asked players not to waltz into their station, which of course is a Pokestop in the game.

"You don't actually have to step inside in order to gain the pokeballs," the Northern Territory Police Fire and Emergency Services says on its Facebook page.

Ankle injuries, mishaps with revolving doors and walking into trees have been among the painful results.

Kyrie Tompkins, a 22-year-old freelance web designer, fell on the sidewalk and twisted her ankle while wandering in downtown Waterville, Maine, on Thursday night.

"It vibrated to let me know there was something nearby and I looked up and just fell in a hole," she says. Her parents had to drive her and her fiance home.

As an upside, players get more exercise than usual and can learn more about the historical landmarks incorporated into the game as Pokestops. Digital signposts describe their significance in the real world.
A new social medium

And players are actually meeting face to face, despite the fact they arrived at nearby high schools, water towers and museums by staring at their screens.

Lindsay Plunkett, a 23-year-old waitress in Asheville, North Carolina, made a point on Friday of parking six blocks away from the restaurant where she works, instead of the usual three. "Just so I could get some more Pokestops on the way," she says.

She's still nursing a bruised shin from the previous night, when she and her boyfriend spent hours wandering downtown in the rain. She tripped over a cinder block that had been used as a doorstop at a local women's museum.

But she's got something to look forward to. Soon, she'll be traveling cross country to California with a friend. That means more chances to encounter Pokestops and Pokemons "the whole way," she says.

At least the game has one failsafe -- you can't hatch digital eggs while driving. That requires slower in-person movement in the real world. "It doesn't count as walking if you're going more than 20 miles per hour, so that's good, I guess," Plunkett says.

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Chris Coleman says 2018 World Cup campaign will be his last as Wales boss

Chris Coleman says the 2018 World Cup campaign will be his last as Wales manager.

Having led Wales to a historic semi-final at Euro 2016, Coleman's stock is at an all-time high.

The 46-year-old is contracted until the end of the next World Cup, with his team playing their first qualifier at home to Moldova on 5 September.

"I am sure this will be my last campaign whether we qualify or not," said Coleman.

"That will be six or seven years in the job, which is a long time. So I think this will be my last hit, at it so I will give it my best shot, but I would not consider going anywhere else. I want to see this through.

"There's success in this team, I think, because they're at a good age. But I'll certainly give everything I've got in this next campaign. I'll make sure they do."

Coleman has overseen a remarkable transformation in Wales' - and his own - fortunes since his appointment in January 2012.

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Five months earlier, Wales had fallen to their lowest world ranking of 117th and, despite making the worst start of any Wales manager with four defeats from his first four games, Coleman is now guiding his country through its most successful era.

Euro 2016 was Wales' first appearance at a major tournament for 58 years, and their progress to the semi-finals saw them eclipse the previous best performance at a major tournament - reaching the last eight at the 1958 World Cup.

Coleman was rewarded for qualification with a new contract in May, which runs until after the 2018 tournament in Russia, and has no regrets about agreeing the deal before Wales' Euro 2016 success.

"If they [FAW] wanted to talk to me about another contract I would be cashing in a bit, wouldn't I? Same as if I jumped ship and went somewhere else because we had done well at a tournament.

"I would not feel right. I have signed a good contract and I am looking forward to the campaign."
 

'We will be a scalp'

Wales have been the underdogs for much of their history, though that could change following their achievements at Euro 2016.

Coleman's men have been handed a relatively kind qualifying draw for the 2018 World Cup, playing in the same group as Austria, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, Georgia and Moldova.

"The biggest challenge for us is that we will be a scalp now in this campaign because of what we've just done," said Coleman.

"Teams will play differently against us and rather than us being the underdogs, which we're very good at, we'll be expected to win.

"We've not been used to breaking teams down. We've been used to hitting teams on the counter-attack because they've attacked us because they expect to get something from us.

"We may have to look at how we approach it slightly differently in terms of what the opposition are going to do to us."

Making 'brave' changes

Coleman favoured a 5-3-2 formation at Euro 2016, having used the same system for most of the qualifying campaign.

The former Fulham manager has switched to a four-man defence in the past - a goalless draw in Belgium in 2014 among its most effective deployments - and he is considering further tactical alterations before the 2018 World Cup campaign.

"When you change formation with an international team, sometimes you're on thin ice, but you have to be brave and I will," Coleman added.

"I'd rather do that than not do anything. In my first campaign, for large parts of it I didn't do anything. I left it the same. I wouldn't make that same mistake again.

"You learn from that, you learn from failing and coming up short. I was trying to do everything that Speeds [the late Gary Speed, Coleman's predecessor] was doing because I was told it was working and don't change it.

"It didn't work for me - it blew up in my face. I'll never make that mistake again."

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2016 Rio Olympics: World No. 2 Dustin Johnson becomes first American to pull out

The seemingly endless flow of top golf talent pulling out of the 2016 Rio Olympics has been well-documented here, but it was still a harsh blow for the United States and the sport in general when, late Friday, the No. 2-ranked golfer in the world announced that he would also be withdrawing his name for consideration from his country's national team.

Dustin Johnson, winner of back-to-back tournaments including his first career major in the 2016 U.S. Open, announced in a statement that he will not play for the United States in Brazil next month.

"As an athlete, I can think of no greater honor than representing the United States in the Olympic Games. However, after much careful consideration and discussion with both my family and my team, I have made the decision to withdraw from the 2016 Olympic Games," he explained.

"This was not an easy decision for me, but my concerns about the Zika Virus cannot be ignored. Paulina [Gretzky, Johnson's fiancée] and I plan to have more children in the near future, and I feel it would be irresponsible to put myself, her or our family at risk. I believe I am making the right decision for me and most importantly, my family. While I am sure some will be critical of my decision, my hope is that most will understand and support it. That being said, those who choose to compete in Rio certainly have my respect and best wishes for an unforgettable and safe experience."

If you think noting that golf at the Olympics being doomed is an exaggeration, well, think again.

Johnson has guaranteed that at least one-third of the top 20 golfers in the world will not play as he joins a list including Australia's Jason Day (No. 1) and Adam Scott (No. 8), Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (No. 3), South Africa's Branden Grace (No. 11) and Louis Oosthuizen (No. 14), and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama (No. 17). There is also an expectation that America's Jordan Spieth (No. 3) will eventually withdraw from the Olympics as he recently hedged that he is seriously considering whether playing is worth the risk.

The aforementioned players are just some of those not scheduled to play; you can see the full list by clicking here. To this point, the most notable players who have announced with certainty that they will play are Sweden's Henrik Stenson (No. 6) and Spain's Sergio Garcia (No. 12).

Zika concerns have been the primary cause for golfers withdrawing, though a packed schedule including two majors in three weeks, the Ryder Cup (for some) and other major events also lessens the perceived importance of playing golf in the Olympics.

Golf returns to the Olympics in 2016 after not being played in the event since 1904. It has only been approved through 2020 and could easily get pulled following a lackluster showing in Rio, unless officials purely chalk it up to the unexpected Zika virus.

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Caesars Entertainment Operating Company Repayment Sought

Caesars Entertainment Operating Company filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court a motion authorizing the Debtors to make a cash distribution to bank claimholders in order to pay down $300 million in principal amounts outstanding under the Company’s pre-petition credit agreement.

The motion explains, “The Amended Bank RSA is a comprehensive compromise between the Debtors, CEC, and the First Lien Bank Lenders. For their part, among other things, the Debtors agreed to use good-faith efforts to seek authority to repay, in cash, $300 million of the principal amount outstanding under the Prepetition Credit Agreement, amounts the Debtors otherwise would be required to re-pay at some point, whether pursuant to a chapter 11 plan, in a chapter 7 liquidation, or otherwise. The Debtors believe that the proposed payment of less than 6 % of the principal amount outstanding under their prepetition credit facility is reasonable in light of the continued delay in a plan distribution to the First Lien Bank Lenders on account of their senior secured claims as well as in light of the expected future risks associated with the potential for further litigation at the plan confirmation stage.”

The motion continues, “Situated at the top of the Debtors’ capital structure, the First Lien Bank Lenders hold claims under four term loans issued pursuant to the Debtors’ Prepetition Credit Agreement, which claims totalled approximately $5.35 billion as of the Petition Date, which amount has continued to, and will continue to, accrue (collectively, the ‘Bank Claims’)….In addition, this payment would also reduce the postpetition interest owed on account of the $300 million of Bank Claims being repaid (under the current Plan, the Bank Guaranty Settlement would be reduced by an estimated $20.7 million, assuming the pay down occurs on or around August 20, 2016, and an Effective Date of June 30, 2017). The interest savings could be greater if it is determined that the First Lien Bank Lenders are entitled to a higher interest rate under a different chapter 11 plan.”

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'Overwatch' updates: New characters available to play; Blizzard Entertainment still fixing penalty bug

Players of "Overwatch" have been waiting for the new characters to be available, who have been widely promoted for months. Now, they can enjoy long hours of gameplay as they choose the characters they want to play.

"Overwatch" now offers various characters for the players to enjoy. Each character may now be tested so players can decide who among them will be their favorite.

However, certain bugs have been experienced seen along the way, including the penalties that players receive.

The players are apparently receiving unjustified Skill Rating penalties when they suddenly disconnect from the game. In one of the Competitive mode's rule, players will be penalized if they leave early in the game.

They may suffer consequences such as losing Skill Points. In fact, they may even get banned.

The penalties should only be applied to those who intentionally quit the game, but players who find themselves accidentally disconnected observed that their Skill Points were also reduced.

This has got a lot of fans complaining about it, which prompted Blizzard to immediately address the issues. Game director Jeff Kaplan addressed the raging players immediately and announced on the game's forum that they are fixing the bugs, which will hopefully be resolved by next week.

However, he did not give further details on the cause of the bug.

The Competitive mode is created for players who want to gauge their skills. It is said to be a more serious mode than the Quick Play and the Brawl which players have to be at least level 25 to access.

Once players reach the required level, they will automatically be matched to other players with the same set of skills. There is also an option which allows players to battle with their group of friends.

The Competitive mode is available on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. As for the penalty bug's official patch announcement, Blizzard Entertainment has yet to make one.

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Entertainment Tonight showbiz reporter Carly Steel on her Scottish roots and gap career in Hollywood

CARLY Steel interviews the biggest stars in Hollywood for her job as showbiz reporter on Entertainment Tonight, but it's a far cry for her childhood growing up in Lanark.

WHEN the world’s biggest stars want to talk, they talk to her. And when
Hollywood rolls out the red carpet, she is right there.

But while showbiz reporter Carly Steel might be interviewing A-listers every day, her dad still wants to know when she plans to end her extended gap year and finally start her law career.

Carly, 28, who grew up in Lanark, went to America aged 19 after being told to take a year out before beginning her traineeship with a London law firm.

Deciding to do something “completely different”, she applied for a job at Vogue in New York and admits she fell in love with entertainment journalism.

Nine years on, she lives in Los Angeles and was recently nominated for an Emmy award for her role as a host of the hit show Entertainment Tonight.

While she has a job she adores – interviewing stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Tom Cruise – her dad still teases her about becoming a lawyer.

Carly said: “I was very academic and a bit nerdy at school so was accepted to study law at university and graduated with a first-class degree when I was still just 19.

“My plan had been to become a barrister and I had a job lined up in London but the firm told me to take a year out as I was so young. So I went to New York and everything changed.

“I try to convince my dad that being a host on Entertainment Tonight is a bit like being a lawyer as you have to do lots of research and you are interviewing people, often getting information that they hadn’t necessarily wanted to give.

“I tell him the only real difference is instead of wearing a lawyer’s wig and cloak, I'm wearing lipstick and a designer gown.

“But I know both he and my mum are pretty proud of all I have achieved.”

Carly, who went to Hutchesons’ Grammar School in Glasgow, claims good luck and her ability to blag have helped her go from one amazing job to another.

She said: “I definitely blagged my way into Vogue and still don’t know quite how I got the job but was delighted and made the most of every second there.

“I was the assistant to the managing editor and she allowed me to write little articles on everything from what is inside a socialite’s closet to doing interviews with contributors.

“One day, I was out getting my boss coffee, the day after the Met Ball in New York, and in the queue in front of me I saw the anchor of the show Entertainment News.

“For about 10 minutes, I tried to pluck up the courage to tap her on the shoulder and finally I did.

“I told her I thought the work she did was so cool and said I would love to work for her company.

“She asked me where I worked and when I said Vogue, we just kept chatting.

“She gave me her email and a few weeks later, I flew to LA for an interview and ended up getting a job there as they were wanting to build up their fashion department.”

Carly’s first celebrity interview came when she was sent to the Four Seasons Hotel to meet Richard Gere.

She said: “When I got there, I had to vomit in the loo I was so nervous. Richard Gere was so charming – he couldn’t have been lovelier.

“He was drinking tea and, being British, I told him I loved tea and it was so civilised.

“He laughed, offered me some tea and we just kept chatting.

“At the end of the interview, he said, ‘I love this girl,’ so my bosses were pleased and I kept that clip for my show-reel.”

Carly has gone on to interview everyone from Robert Downey Jr to Taylor Swift.

She is often invited to the set of Hollywood blockbusters to interview stars as they work or sometimes accompanies them as they attend premieres across the world.

She joined Tom Cruise to host the New York live premiere of Mission Impossible Rogue Nation in front of 40,000 people in Times Square.

She hosted a similar event in Mexico City with Daniel Craig at the live premiere of Spectre.

And she has reported on everything from Kim Kardashian’s wedding to the Oscars.

But she admits working the red carpet at awards ceremonies is her least favourite part of the job.

She said: “You have so little time to speak to anyone and are under a lot of pressure. It’s certainly not for the faint-hearted.”

Carly has earned a reputation for getting even the most notoriously private and quiet stars to open up.

She said: “I love doing the interviews that are more of a challenge. Some people are very easy to interview – like Will Smith and Jennifer Lawrence – you know everyone is going to come away with great stuff.

“When I went to interview Robert De Niro, I was warned that he wasn’t likely to be super-chatty but he has such a great sense of humour and the interview we did was one of my favourites.

“I’ve got a great relationship with people including Kate Hudson and Mariah Carey. Vin Diesel is hilarious and I love working with Tom Cruise, who is a lot of fun.

“I love when the interviews we do are a bit different – not just in a hotel room or on a movie set.

“Once I had been on my way to interview Matt Damon and the wheel came off our car. He was dashing off to catch a flight to start a film with George Clooney and, by the time we got there, we were so short of time he suggested I do the interview while walking him out to his car and it was brilliant.”

Carly has earned the nickname “McYankee” from her British friends after losing her Scottish accent. And she is grateful to hit TV show Outlander for stopping her from getting too homesick.

She said: “I love Outlander and all the Scottish scenery that reminds me of home. I’ve been able to hang out with Caitriona (Balfe) and Sam (Heughan) from the show.”

When she is not working as a journalist or producer, Carly has found a love of acting and recently played Jeff Goldblum’s wife in Mortdecai, which also starred Johnny Depp, Ewan McGregor and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Carly said: “I’m one of those ‘grass is always greener’ kind of people who always wants to do more.

“I was asked to play the role of a reporter in a film and from there I’ve done a few other movies including Mortdecai.

“One day I was on set working alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor, being part of the cast family, then I’m back at Entertainment Tonight and ask them questions I need to ask – which can be quite a hard jump.

“I feel so lucky. There are moments when I have to pinch myself to check I’m not dreaming. I’m not sure I would have had quite so much fun if I had stuck to a career in law.”

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Bristol Palin and Dakota Meyer Are Married!

Surprise! Bristol Palin and Dakota Meyer are married!

The 25-year-old reality star and 27-year-old Marine Corps vet shared the happy news with Entertainment Tonight after speculation of their rekindled romance sparked.

"Life is full of ups and downs but in the end, you'll end up where you're supposed to be," they told ET. "We are so happy to share with loved ones the wonderful news that we got married!"

The on-again, off-again pair, who have a 5-month-old daughter, Sailor Grace, previously announced their engagement in March 2015 but called off their wedding days before walking down the aisle in May 2015.

"Hard work and God's grace are the foundation of our new life together," the couple added. "With the love and support of our family we know we can get through anything."

Palin and Meyer are currently on their honeymoon.
On Tuesday, Meyer shared an Instagram photo of himself and his new bride from their honeymoon, showing off Palin's sparkly diamond-lined wedding ring.

"On one hand, we know that everything happens for a reason, and there are no mistakes or coincidences," he captioned the post. "On the other hand, we learn that we can never give up, knowing that with the right tools and energy, we can reverse any decree or karma. So, which is it? Let the Light decide, or never give up? The answer is: both."

On Wednesday, they shared an inspirational quote, saying "Happiness is not a state to arrive at but a manner of traveling."

The 25-year-old reality star and 27-year-old Marine Corps vet shared the happy news with Entertainment Tonight after speculation of their rekindled romance sparked.

"Life is full of ups and downs but in the end, you'll end up where you're supposed to be," they told ET. "We are so happy to share with loved ones the wonderful news that we got married!"

The on-again, off-again pair, who have a 5-month-old daughter, Sailor Grace, previously announced their engagement in March 2015 but called off their wedding days before walking down the aisle in May 2015.

"Hard work and God's grace are the foundation of our new life together," the couple added. "With the love and support of our family we know we can get through anything."

Palin and Meyer are currently on their honeymoon.

On Tuesday, Meyer shared an Instagram photo of himself and his new bride from their honeymoon, showing off Palin's sparkly diamond-lined wedding ring.

"On one hand, we know that everything happens for a reason, and there are no mistakes or coincidences," he captioned the post. "On the other hand, we learn that we can never give up, knowing that with the right tools and energy, we can reverse any decree or karma. So, which is it? Let the Light decide, or never give up? The answer is: both."

On Wednesday, they shared an inspirational quote, saying "Happiness is not a state to arrive at but a manner of traveling."

Recently, the couple have been spending time together, enjoying a family trip near the picturesque Alaskan mountains and sharing selfies while on a halibut fishing excursion.
"Life couldn't be better," Meyer captioned the shot.

Palin and Meyer currently have joint legal and physical custody of their child. In March, an Alaskan judge ruled Meyer, who lives in Kentucky, could visit his daughter twice a month for four consecutive days. Earlier this month, Palin agreed to have Dakota's last name changed to Meyer, after the 27-year-old Marine Corps vet filed a court petition.

Previously, Palin's lawyer told PEOPLE the two are "talking directly and just being parents without involving the lawyers."

Last month, a judge ordered Palin' former fiancé Levi Johnson to pay $61,915.20 in back child support for their 7-year-old son Tripp.

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Entertainment Tonight’s Carly Steel Credits Good Luck and an ‘Ability to Blag’

The origins of the word “blag” are unknown. But it’s a good word, meaning in one of its definitions the ability to obtain something through skillful persuasion. Blag is also put to good use in a profile of Entertainment Tonight correspondent Carly Steel (pictured) published in the Daily Record, a newspaper in the entertainment journalist’s native Scotland.

Steel tells contributor Jenny Morrison that she “definitely blagged my way” into a job in New York with Vogue, as an assistant to the managing editor, after arriving here at age 19. Similar skills were put to use later on, in a coffee shop:

    “One day, I was out getting my boss coffee, the day after the Met Ball in New York, and in the queue in front of me I saw the anchor of the [TV Guide Network] show Entertainment News. For about 10 minutes, I tried to pluck up the courage to tap her on the shoulder and finally I did.”

    “I told her I thought the work she did was so cool and said I would love to work for her company. She asked me where I worked and when I said Vogue, we just kept chatting.”

    “She gave me her email and a few weeks later, I flew to L.A. for an interview and ended up getting a job there as they were wanting to build up their fashion department.”

Steel’s first celebrity interview subject was Richard Gere at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, where many West Coast press junkets are held. She says she was so nervous, she threw up beforehand in a hotel restroom. Read the rest of Morrison’s interview here, which includes a number of fun photos.

By the way, the uber-talented Steel, now 28, graduated at age 19 with a law degree and actually had a job lined up with a London firm. But the company told her to take a year off, and she fortuitously chose New York. She joined Entertainment Tonight in 2014.

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11 Signs You Might Have An Iron Deficiency & How To Fix The Problem

I love donating blood, so when I went to donate recently and was turned away due to low levels of iron, I was unpleasantly surprised. When I got home I looked into the signs you might have an iron deficiency, and realized nearly all of them were issues I had personally be dealing with. The symptoms were all around me, but I had been avoiding them, which — in retrospect — was a very silly move on my part.

If you’re someone who is cautious about your health, it's likely you are also one to consult your doctor when things seem off. However, some of the signs and symptoms of an iron deficiency can seem so minor to someone who’s the opposite of cautious — like me. As you’ll be able to tell from the points below, the body’s responses to low levels of iron can easily be passed over as something else. For example, we’ll talk about how exhaustion is correlated with an iron deficiency, but many of us might just think we’re burnt out from work and feeling more sleepy than usual. On the flip side, some of the signs of an iron deficiency are a little more startling (e.g., chest pains). Regardless, if you think you might have low iron levels, take a breeze through this article. If the signs and symptoms ring a bell, you should consider consulting your doctor who might recommend supplements or other treatment. Here are 11 signs you might have an iron deficiency.

1. Your Lips Tend To Be Cracked

Cracked lips can be the result of a whole slew of things — the weather, licking your lips, getting too much sun on them, and so on. However, they’re all telling as it pertains to iron deficiencies, too, when coupled with the other symptoms we’ll talk about below. According to Prevention, about one-third of the people who suffer from an iron deficiency are prone to angular cheilitis, a crackling of the lips at the corners of the mouth. What’s more, the cracking for these people tends to happen over and over again until the iron deficiency is treated.

2. You’re Tired All The Time

One of the biggest signs associated with an iron deficiency, according to Health, is that you feel wiped all the time. While the exhaustion is one of the biggest symptoms, though, it’s often the hardest to detect, the outlet added. They spoke to Nancy Berliner, MD, deputy editor of Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology who said, “Women are so used to having frenetic lives and feeling tired. They often just dismiss being tired as part of life.”

Why the exhaustion? The chronic feeling of being tired for those who have an iron deficiency is caused by the fact that when iron levels are low, less oxygen is reaching the body’s tissues, leaving the person striving for energy.

3. Your Skin Is Unusually Pale

Check out your complexion. Are you paler than ever before? It might be another sign you have an iron deficiency, according to Everyday Health. The outlet spoke to Marilyn Murr, MD, clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine at the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston about iron deficiencies. Murr said, “When red blood cells become low with iron, they become smaller and paler in the center so skin also becomes paler.” The outlet suggested looking closer at the area around your bottom eyelid, as it might be an easy indicator to how pale your skin is.

4. You’re Getting Pounding Headaches

That constant headache you’re having? It might just have to do with your iron levels being low. According to the Huffington Post, that oxygen that wasn’t reaching your tissues… well, that includes your brain, too. When the brain isn’t getting the proper amount of oxygen it can swell, which leads to that throbbing headache.

5. You’re Having Trouble Focusing

According to Blaire Morris, a nurse practitioner at the Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health, who spoke to Women’s Health on the topic, many times those who have an iron deficiency will have a difficult time focusing. If you find yourself incapable of being able to focus on anything at work, for instance, consider if this symptom is coupled with any of the others we’re discussing here.

6. You’re Feeling Particularly Apathetic To Everything

Nothing seems to excite you at all anymore. This includes the projects you’re managing at work, the after work activities you usually loved, the relationship you’re in, and so on. According to the Iron Disorders Institute, this is yet another sign your iron might be low — a complete and total lack of interest in anything.

7. You’re Experiencing Numbness

Numbness should never be something you dismiss as nothing. When it comes to your iron levels, numbness in your feet and hands might be indicating that the levels are way too low, according to Fox News. The outlet spoke to Dr. Dana Cohen, an integrative physician with a private practice in New York City, who said when your iron is low, your body will take blood from places like your feet and hands to bring it to other places in the body that it perceives to need it more. This leads to that numbness and/or feeling especially cold, the outlet said.

8. Your Period Is Really Heavy

If you’re one to have a really heavy period, you might also have an iron deficiency. Why, exactly? Basically, your body is losing too much blood. Health spoke to Jacques Moritz, MD, director of gynecology at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt in New York City who said those who have especially heavy periods will only be able to replace about half of the blood they lose during their period in between cycles… and then it happens all over again. If you’re wondering what’s too heavy, the outlet suggested trying the tampon test — if you have to change it more often than every two hours it’s too much, and you should see your gyno.

9. You’ve Been Getting Pains In Your Chest

Chest pains are another sign you should never ignore. When it comes to iron deficiencies, specifically, they could be an indicator that something is off. Everyday Health cited chest pains as well as an irregular heart beat as going hand-in-hand with low levels of iron. This is because your heart is technically on overdrive, working harder than usual to keep the body supplied with nutrients while being low on oxygen.

10. You’re Out Of Breath Often

Let’s say you’re doing something simple, like walking down a flight of stairs. Somehow, you notice it’s leaving you feeling completely winded. This connects back to the lack of oxygen we’ve mentioned throughout this article. According to Kimberly Mueller, R.D., owner of Fuel Factor Nutrition Coaching, who spoke to Women’s Health on the topic, “Without enough iron in the blood, the body becomes starved for oxygen.” This, she said, can lead to that feeling of being out of breath, even when doing the simplest things.

11. You’re Craving Really Strange Things

A final — and very telling — sign you might have an iron deficiency is if you’re finding yourself craving odd things, like dirt, ice, or clay. Niket Sonpal, M.D., an internist and assistant professor of clinical medicine in the department of biomedical sciences at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, New York, told SELF this is because people with low levels of iron may develop pica — a syndrome that causes people to want to eat things that aren’t food.

Do the above symptoms seem all-too-familiar to you? If so, you should see your doctor who can help set the record straight on what’s going on and provide guidance on the right treatment, as needed.

Resource: http://www.bustle.com/

13 Nutrients That Boost Hair Health & Where To Find Them, According To Experts

Not all of us may have naturally glowing, voluminous waves, and with certain heat therapies, gadgets and products nowadays, hair might achieve that"style," but not without other damaging consequences in the process. Many different factors can contribute to poor hair health, and so it's important to nourish your hair through proper foods, styling protectors, and moisturizing treatments to keep it strong and shiny.

As a certified health coach, I work with clients on taking care of themselves through grooming, self-love, and nutrition. In addition to reducing chronic stress, which can lead to hair graying or loss, as well as limiting use of heat on your locks, without a helpful and moisturizing mask, oil or heat protector, it's important to feed your hair through healthy foods and nutrients that will keep hair firm and prevent dullness, brittleness and, the most feared, balding. Many people don't realize how closely nutrients are linked to hair growth and health, and being malnourished in vital nutrients required for these processes can seriously affect strands and hinder the repair of hair follicles. Here are thirteen nutrients to eat for beautiful, hydrated and strong hair. Say goodbye to split and fried ends, dull color and coarse textures for good.

1. Vitamin E

"Vitamin E promotes blood flow to the scalp," advises Stephen Thevenot, hairstylist at Eva Scrivo Salon in NYC, over email with Bustle. Thevenot suggests "leafy greens, like spinach" and "almonds," as they are high in vitamin E and are also a great source of antioxidants and protein, which will also strengthen hair and promote a beautiful, glow. Other leafy greens include kale, Swiss chard and Collard greens.

2. Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a great vitamin to promote healthy hair and prevent hair loss. Thevenot suggests eating salmon, as oily fish is incredibly high in vitamin D and will also deliver a slew of inflammation-reducing omega 3 fatty acids. Vitamin D really helps stimulate hair follicle growth and can make hair thicker and more texturized. Make sure to find elsewhere, if you cannot consume these foods. Get adequate "sunlight or a supplement (1,000-2,000 IU)," advises holistic health coach and personal trainer Jen Bruno with J.B. Fitness and Nutrition over email with Bustle.

3. Unsaturated Fats

Monounsaturated and polyunsatured fats, such as avocado, offer terrific sources of fat for healthy locks. "Avocados are loaded with fatty acids that can be found naturally in skin cells. When applied directly to hair and scalp, they can help promote collagen and elastin production," advises Thevenot. Other healthy fats include nuts, such as almonds, and coconut oil.

4. Fish Oils

"One tsp of liquid fish oil twice per day," can do wonders for your hair, advises Darin Hulslander, CEO & owner of DNS Performance and Nutrition, over email with Bustle. "You will see a relatively fast and noticeable improvement in both hair and nails within weeks," Hulslander adds. "Fish like wild salmon, sardines, anchovies, tuna, and mackerel are examples and should be enjoyed a couple times per week," says Dr. Chris Mohr, a Reebok Nutrition Expert, over email with Bustle. When choosing labels, look for these signs to know how to pick a reliable brand.

5. Vitamin C

"Vitamin C is critical for health and beauty, as it's a natural antioxidant that helps the body deal with stress, which is a mean cause of hair thinning," says Thevenot. He recommends yellow bell peppers, as they are "loaded with vitamin C." In addition, you can also eat "guava, oranges, berries, kiwi, sweet potatoes, and broccoli," advises Bruno, along with watermelon. "Vitamin C helps the body better absorb iron that comes from vegetables and legumes (like spinach and black beans) and also helps form collagen, a structural fiber that is used to make hair follicles," says dietician Toby Amidor, MS, RD with WTRMLN WTR over email with Bustle.

6. Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Non-Fish

While I mentioned fish oils, which are a staple in omega 3's, there are other sources of omega 3 fatty acids that can be consumed for those who don't eat animal protein. "Omega 3 fats are essential fats, meaning we need to get them from the diet because our bodies don't make them," says Mohr. Beyond fish, he suggests hemp seeds and nuts, which are high in omega 3's and are fit for all dietary preferences. Other options include walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds.

7. Vitamin B6

"Vitamin B6 is involved in creating red blood cells, which carry oxygen and important nutrients throughout the body, including to the scalp, follicles, and growing hair," shares Amidor. Great sources of vitamin B6 include watermelon, beans, sunflower seeds, pistachios, chicken, fish and bran, among others. It can also provide energy to boost mood levels as an added perk!

8. Vitamin A

According to experts, vitamin A produces sebum, which moisturizes hair and prevents dullness and dry ends. It also helps fight free radicals, which can be damaging to hair growth and glow. Bruno suggests eating sweet potatoes, carrots and pumpkin, these orange foods that contain beta-carotene to assist in hair protection.

9. Biotin

"Those lacking biotin tend to have brittle hair," advises Alicia Ward, VP of Marketing at Beanitos, over email correspondence with Bustle. "Biotin is a B vitamin that promotes hair growth and overall scalp health," she adds. Rich sources include beans, lentils, green peas, and brown rice, among others. Also, eat almonds, recommends Thevenot. You can also take a supplement, if you feel that you are unable to eat enough through foods.

10. Pantothenic Acid

Also known at vitamin B5, it can help prevent graying of hair and and the dangers of aging. It can also aid in the removal of dead skin from the scalp, making way for healthy growth of new hair follicles that can strengthen strands and promote a more youthful, shine and glow. Great sources include whole grains and eggs, but you can also find it in a complex B supplement.

11. Inositol

This nutrient is rather hidden, but can be tied into the array of B vitamins. The great thing about inositol is that the body can produce it on its own through the breakdown of glucose; however, it can be also eaten through beans, citrus fruits and whole grains. It helps support the function of the cell membrane and may even help prevent hair loss.

12. Protein

Your hair needs protein to grow strong and to avoid weakened and damaged ends from styling, weather woes and other aspects that can break it down. "Organic chicken, organic eggs and organic turkey," says Bruno, are great options, in addition to beans, eggs, seeds and nuts. Eating protein-rich snacks and meals will also keep you more full throughout the day! It's also best to eat protein foods that are high in iron, as iron can boost hair health and prevent thinning. Rich foods include lean animal protein, beans and legumes, oily fish and dark, leafy greens, and oranges.

13. Zinc

According to experts, deficiency in zinc can lead to hair loss and weakened hair follicles. Eat foods high in zinc for less thinning and more thickening of the hair, along with the more youthful appeal. Optimal sources include oysters, nuts, eggs, sweet potatoes and chickpeas, among others. If you feel you cannot get enough in the diet, a supplement might be helpful.

While limiting hair styling tools without a heat protector spray and using moisturizing haircare products can help with treatment, eating the right, nutritious foods will greatly affect your hair's ability to grow, strengthen and shine. Pay attention to the nutrient density of your meals, and plan wisely so that you can fuel yourself throughout the day.

Resource: http://www.bustle.com/