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Police Arrested Human Organ Smugglers including Apollo (Delhi) Workers
"We detected five cases of organ sales this year. We have captured five people and seized some files and documents, "said a Delhi police officers who are not willing to be named, as reported by PressTV from Sunday (5/6/2016).
The capture process starts with searching hospitals by police officers. In those searches, they end up holding three people allegedly associated with the organ sellers syndicate.
According to police officers, victims are lured to sell their kidneys for money as much as 4,500 USD or equivalent to Rp 60.4 million.
The organ is then resold by the syndicate to wealthy customers who need higher rates of roughly 160,000 USD or equal to Rp 2.1 billion.
Related to this incident, the hospital itself admitted not to know of any syndicate salesperson organ. Therefore, they asked the police to seriously uncover the case so that it can be known to network the syndicate.
During this time, commercial trade in organs is illegal in India. Donations to transplant outside the family must be approved by the Special Committee.
Brie Larson Oscar Winner to play as superheroine in Captain Marvel
The upcoming movie on Captain Marvel is one of the most-anticipated Marvel ventures in recent times. Besides being one of the most popular Marvel characters, she will also be one of the first superheroines to get a movie of her own in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Over the past few months, several prominent actors' names have come up in connection with the iconic superheroine, and now, rumours state that Academy Award-winner Brie Larson is the latest front runner.
Variety has reported that Larson is in early talks for the film. However, it is not yet clear where negotiations stand. Sources have told Variety that Larson is the first choice, and is leaning towards playing the part.
In an earlier interview with Gizmodo, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said: "[You'll have] a filmmaker and cast by the summer. Maybe before. Maybe after. Filmmaker announcement first." Though the director has not been confirmed yet, it seems the casting has actively begun.
According to the website, even though Larson recently won an Oscar, she is still not that well known, and that is why she is one of the top contenders for Captain Marvel's role, as the producers want a new face to don the superheroine's costume.
Before acting in "Room," Larson appeared in "21 Jump Street," and "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." She has also starred in the critically acclaimed movie "Short Term 12" and will be seen next in "Kong: Skull Island."
Written by Meg LeFauve and Nicole Perlman, "Captain Marvel" is currently scheduled to hit the big theatres on March 2019.
There have been several characters who have donned the costume of Captain Marvel throughout the years in Marvel comic books. It is not yet revealed which of them the movie adaptation will be based on.
Article : IBT
How To Prepare Crepes & Four Different Ideas for Serving It
How to Prepare Crepes
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups milk
PREPARATION
- In a large bowl, combine flour, eggs, butter, and sugar, stirring until ingredients are slightly mixed.
- Add the milk ½ cup at a time, stirring vigorously, making sure the milk is completely incorporated into the batter and that the batter is smooth before adding more milk.
- Repeat with the rest of the milk. The batter should be very liquidy and have no lumps.
- In a pan over medium heat, pour ⅓ cup of the batter in the center and swirl the batter around the edges of the pan until set.
- To know when the crepe is ready to flip, lift up one of the edges about ⅓ of the way. The bottom side should be golden brown. Flip the crepe.
- Cook until the edges are starting to slightly crisp.
- Remove from heat and cover with a paper towel to make sure the crepes stay moist.
Four Unique Ways to Serve Crepes
How to make Chocolate Strawberry Crepes
Servings: 2INGREDIENTS
- 2 crepes (above)
- ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 10 strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar
PREPARATION
- Spread half of the chocolate hazelnut spread on half of the crepe.
- Lay half of the strawberries on the chocolate spread.
- Fold the other half of the crepe on top of the strawberries, then fold the crepe in half.
- Repeat with the other crepe.
- Dust with powdered sugar, then serve!
How to Prepare Berry Cheesecake Crepes
Servings: 2INGREDIENTS
- 2 crepes (above)
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
- Powdered sugar to garnish
PREPARATION
- In a pot over medium heat, combine all the berries with the lemon juice and the sugar, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and cool completely.
- Mix the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture on one side of the crepe.
- Spread half of the berries on top of the cream cheese.
- Fold the crepe over the berries, then fold in half.
- Repeat with the other crepe.
- Serve with powdered sugar!
How to Make Caramel Banana Crepes
Servings: 2INGREDIENTS
- 2 crepes (above)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
PREPARATION
- In a pan over medium heat, mix the brown sugar and butter until slightly bubbling.
- Add the cinnamon and bananas, stirring until bananas are evenly coated with the caramel.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Spread half of the banana mixture on half of one crepe.
- Fold the other half of the crepe on top of the bananas, then fold the crepe in half.
- Repeat with the other crepe.
- Serve with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce!
How to Prepare S’mores Crepes
INGREDIENTS- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups milk
PREPARATION
- In a large bowl, combine flour, eggs, butter, and sugar, stirring until ingredients are slightly mixed.
- Add the milk ½ cup at a time, stirring vigorously, making sure the milk is completely incorporated into the batter and that the batter is smooth before adding more milk.
- Repeat with the rest of the milk. The batter should be very liquidy and have no lumps.
- In a pan over medium heat, pour ⅓ cup of the batter in the center and swirl the batter around the edges of the pan until set.
- To know when the crepe is ready to flip, lift up one of the edges about ⅓ of the way. The bottom side should be golden brown. Flip the crepe.
- Cook until the edges are starting to slightly crisp.
- Remove from heat and cover with a paper towel to make sure the crepes stay moist.
Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone on a secret Vacation? -
"Deepika returned to the country on Wednesday night after filming a special number for 'Raabta' in Budapest. Ranveer's shoot of 'Befikre' in Paris is also expected to wrap up soon. The two thought it would be a good idea to go for a vacation together," Mid Day quoted a source as saying.
After shooting for "x Xx: The Return of Xander Cage," Deepika went to Budapest to shoot an item number for Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon-starrer "Raabta." On the other hand, Ranveer is busy shooting for Aditya Chopra's "Befikre" alongside Vaani Kapoor.
It is said Ranveer and Deepika are going to be together after a long time, and thus they will be going on a short trip as the duo has to resume work soon. However, the romantic destination is still a secret. Deepika and Ranveer had earlier gone to the Maldives to celebrate the New Year.
Confirmation of their short romantic getaway has not been made yet. Also, Deepika's spokesperson denied the buzz when asked by Mid Day, while Ranveer's spokesperson simply said: "No comment."
Meanwhile, the rumoured lovebirds have made headlines on their own. Deepika was reported to be throwing tantrums at the airport when she had to travel from Budapest to Mumbai. Also, when she returned to Mumbai, the actress was asked about her opinion on the steamy poster of "Befikre," and she said she has not seen it yet.
On the other hand, Ranveer seemed to have fun in Paris while shooting his film. It looks like after going bald for "Bajirao Mastani," he is set to try another cool hairstyle for "Befikre." Ranveer has been spotted with a hat several times as if he is hiding his hairdo. Some of the photos on social media revealed his look in the upcoming film.
Don't forget to breathe ..— Ranveer's Cafe (@ranveercafe69) May 24, 2016
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How to prepare Healthy Spiralized Carrot Noodels - Yummy for Weekend Dinner
If you haven’t invested in a spiralizer yet, you really should get it soon for preparing healthy vegetable noodles. You can spiralize many things which you love it once you prepare that.
You can also spiralize many vegetables like carrot, beets, sweet potatoes, turnips, jicama, and apples.
Here’s I guide you to prepare easy carrot noodle recipe that’s too healthy, which you can make it quick, and it will be a perfect weeknight dinner.
First Step - spiralizing your carrots.
Stir together rice vinegar, soy sauce, and peanut butter to make a super easy peanut sauce.
Heat a little oil in a large pan, then add the carrot noodles and cook them for a couple minutes. Add shredded chicken (for vegans avoid chicken), scallions, and the peanut sauce, and stir everything together.
Once the chicken is heated, add chopped cilantro and stir everything again. Once it’s all mixed together, you’re done!
Recipe by Christine Byrne
2. In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, soy sauce, and peanut butter to make the peanut sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot noodles and season with salt. Cook, stirring often, just until the carrots start to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, just until the scallion whites start to soften, about a minute. Add the chicken and peanut sauce and cook, stirring, until the chicken is hot and everything is coated in sauce. Add cilantro, stir together, and remove the noodles from the heat.
4. Serve immediately, with extra cilantro, if you want.
Source : - FBT
You can also spiralize many vegetables like carrot, beets, sweet potatoes, turnips, jicama, and apples.
Here’s I guide you to prepare easy carrot noodle recipe that’s too healthy, which you can make it quick, and it will be a perfect weeknight dinner.
First Step - spiralizing your carrots.
Stir together rice vinegar, soy sauce, and peanut butter to make a super easy peanut sauce.
Heat a little oil in a large pan, then add the carrot noodles and cook them for a couple minutes. Add shredded chicken (for vegans avoid chicken), scallions, and the peanut sauce, and stir everything together.
Once the chicken is heated, add chopped cilantro and stir everything again. Once it’s all mixed together, you’re done!
Carrot Noodles with Chicken and Peanut Sauce:-
Servings: 2Recipe by Christine Byrne
INGREDIENTS
- 4 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari, if you’re gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 scallions, whites thinly sliced, greens cut in 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces cooked chicken (for vegans avoid chicken), skin removed, shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Use a spiralizer to spiralize the peeled carrots into “noodles”. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots into ribbons, but it won’t be exactly the same.2. In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, soy sauce, and peanut butter to make the peanut sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot noodles and season with salt. Cook, stirring often, just until the carrots start to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, just until the scallion whites start to soften, about a minute. Add the chicken and peanut sauce and cook, stirring, until the chicken is hot and everything is coated in sauce. Add cilantro, stir together, and remove the noodles from the heat.
4. Serve immediately, with extra cilantro, if you want.
Source : - FBT
Singer Prince died because of an Opioid Overdose - BBC
The singer Prince died of an opioid overdose, a US law enforcement official has told the Associated Press news agency.
The official, who is close to the investigation, said this was established by tests after the singer's death on 21 April.
The 57-year-old star was found dead at his estate in Minneapolis.
Detectives have also questioned a doctor who saw Prince twice in the weeks before he died.
Since Prince's death, at the age of 57, a series of reports have given insight into his drug use. The report from Minneapolis Star Tribune cited sources, detailed how those around Prince tried to get him help, but ultimately, those efforts failed. For example, Prince's staff reached out to a physician to help treat him for an addiction to prescription pain mediation, the newspaper reported.
On April 15, on his way back to his Minnesota home following a concert in Atlanta, Prince's plane made an emergency stop in Illinois. The singer was found unconscious and given a drug used to combat suspected opioid overdoses.
Prince had spoken about struggling with childhood epilepsy, and friends said he had hip trouble. His former percussionist, Sheila E., told The Associated Press that Prince suffered the effects from years of jumping off risers and speakers on stage while wearing high heels.
There was always something kind of bothering him, as it does all of us, she said. I hurt every single day. You know we like athletes, we train, and we get hurt all the time. We have so many injuries.
The singer's death came two weeks after he canceled concerts at the Fox, saying he wasn't feeling well. He then played a pair of makeup shows April 14 in that city, apologizing to the crowd shortly after coming on stage.
Source : BBC & WSB TV
The official, who is close to the investigation, said this was established by tests after the singer's death on 21 April.
The 57-year-old star was found dead at his estate in Minneapolis.
Detectives have also questioned a doctor who saw Prince twice in the weeks before he died.
Since Prince's death, at the age of 57, a series of reports have given insight into his drug use. The report from Minneapolis Star Tribune cited sources, detailed how those around Prince tried to get him help, but ultimately, those efforts failed. For example, Prince's staff reached out to a physician to help treat him for an addiction to prescription pain mediation, the newspaper reported.
On April 15, on his way back to his Minnesota home following a concert in Atlanta, Prince's plane made an emergency stop in Illinois. The singer was found unconscious and given a drug used to combat suspected opioid overdoses.
Prince had spoken about struggling with childhood epilepsy, and friends said he had hip trouble. His former percussionist, Sheila E., told The Associated Press that Prince suffered the effects from years of jumping off risers and speakers on stage while wearing high heels.
There was always something kind of bothering him, as it does all of us, she said. I hurt every single day. You know we like athletes, we train, and we get hurt all the time. We have so many injuries.
The singer's death came two weeks after he canceled concerts at the Fox, saying he wasn't feeling well. He then played a pair of makeup shows April 14 in that city, apologizing to the crowd shortly after coming on stage.
Source : BBC & WSB TV
Top 10 Cool Cocktails For this Hot Summer
Feeling too hot, Juz chill up with these 10 cool cocktails in this hot summer
But when there is high heat of solstice comes along, even I make room for something ice cold—and possibly tiki. Plus, nothing makes a summer barbecue more fun than a couple of cool new cocktails. Of course, what you pour (or mix, in this case) depends on what you serve. So here are 10 concoctions—from several fine cocktail connoisseurs—that’ll serve you well this season.
RIDE THE TAI AT REDFARM (NEW YORK, NY)
“Parce Rum is inspired by the beautiful weather of Colombia and the warm hospitality of the Colombian people. ‘Parce’ is also a casual word for good friends in Colombia, therefore it’s only fitting to create a mai tai-inspired cocktail using the Rum. It’s a drink that celebrates friendship and warm summer days. It’s easy to make, refreshing for sure, and effortlessly easy to drink.” —Shawn Chen, beverage director
Ingredients:
1 oz. Parce 8-year rum
1 oz. Flor de Cana white rum
.50 oz. Domaine De Canton ginger liqueur
.50 oz. house grenadine
.75 oz. fresh orange juice
.50 oz. fresh pineapple juice
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Method: Build in shaking tin. Add all ingredients into silver tin. Shake and strain over pear diver glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with 2 slices of pineapple, orchid flower, and cocktail umbrella skewer.
GINGER SNAP AT WHISLER’S (AUSTIN, TX)
“The ginger snap is an incredibly simple yet strong drink. Aviation’s botanicals play extremely well with both the vermouth and Canton’s crisp ginger notes. A small amount of Combier helps dry out and balance the cocktail, making it the ideal summertime sipper.” —Brett Esler, bartender
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Aviation gin
1 oz. Dolin vermouth
1 oz. Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
1 bar spoon Combier orange liqueur
Method: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir for about 20 seconds or until properly chilled. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over 1 large ice cube; express and place the lemon peel as a garnish before serving.
SHISO BOURBON AT RESTAURANT MARC FORGIONE (NEW YORK, NY)
“Our shiso bourbon is a light and refreshing bourbon cocktail perfect to sip on a hot summer day. The fresh lime juice and shiso syrup add a nice citric balance to the bourbon.” —Michael Noah, bar manager
Ingredients:
2 oz. Buffalo Trace bourbon
.75 oz. shiso-steeped simple syrup
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
Method: For the Shiso steeped simple syrup, first make a regular simple syrup. When it’s done, remove from heat and throw in a handful of shiso leaves. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to cool. To build, fill a glass with crushed ice and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a shiso leaf.
ROSE HILL SOUR AT COVINA (NEW YORK, NY)
“It’s like a gussied-up white lady or pisco sour! Bright, floral, frothy, and refreshing. Smoke and roses is the underpinning, which comes from the mezcal-rose cordial—with refreshing cucumber taking stage more and more as you sip, making it the perfect drink for summer.” —Ted Kilpatrick, beverage director
Ingredients:
2 oz. Hendrick’s gin
.75 oz. mezcal-rose cordial
.75 oz. lemon juice
1 egg white
2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Method: Shake with ice. Then shake without ice. Fine strain into a double old fashioned (DOF) glass. Garnish with cucumber ice cube.
THE GINZA AT BLUE RIBBON BRASSERIE (NEW YORK, NY)
“The floral character and relative softness of Hendrick’s tempers the hardest edges of tequila. The tequila and cucumber, in turn, create a flavor that resembles watermelon more than anything. For anyone who swore off gin or tequila after freshman year of college, maybe it’s time to try again.” —Sam Ehrlich, wine director at Blue Ribbon and William Haugh, bartender at Blue Ribbon Brasserie
Ingredients:
1 oz. Hendrick’s gin
1 oz. blanco tequila
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
½ oz. fresh cucumber juice
½ oz. honey simple syrup
Method: Assemble all ingredients in shaker and add ice. Shake well and serve straight up, double-strained, in a coupe. Garnish with a cucumber slice. (For full aromatic effect and the most intense green color, make sure you juice the cucumbers with the skins.)
DRY WIT AT WIT AND WISDOM, THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BALTIMORE (BALTIMORE, MD)
“Working with vodka is like working with a blank canvas. The smooth, well-rounded flavor lets me be creative with the ingredients. The fresh herbs and green vegetables are great for summer, which is why dill and arugula just made sense to me. Adding charred lemon preserve rind gives it a refreshing twist.” —Jonathan Levy, bartender
Ingredients:
2 oz. fresh dill-infused Elit by Stolichnaya vodka
1 oz. arugula shiso blanc vermouth
.25 oz. preserved lemon brine
Method: Stir with ice. Strain and serve in a coupe. Garnish with a charred lemon and a fresh sprig of dill.
THE LAJARA AT HARVEST (CAMBRIDGE, MA)
“This cocktail is play on ‘Guadalajara.’ The drink is light in body with a lot of bright flavors—the simple syrup isn’t too heavy so it keeps the drink refreshing with a balance of a little bitterness from the orange peels, fruit from the strawberries, and just a hint of herbal from the fennel. All these flavors mellow the smokiness of the tequila.” — Brahm Callahan, beverage director at Himmel Hospitality Group
Ingredients:
2 oz. blanco tequila
1 oz. orange-strawberry-fennel simple syrup
0.5 oz. lime juice
Tonic
Method: Stir all of the ingredients together. Pour into a Collins glass and top with a splash of tonic to serve.
160 E. BOULEVARDIER AT ARETSKY’S PATROON (NEW YORK, NY)
“Built around a true classic, the boulevardier is a close relative of the negroni—the difference being the substitution of bourbon for gin. The addition of limoncello and orange bitters bring an acidic tartness reminiscent of spring, while still letting the original ingredients run the show.” —Dean Blockey, bar manager
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz. Buffalo Trace bourbon
½ oz. La Quintinye Vermouth Rouge Rouge
½ oz. Campari
½ oz. limoncello
2 dashes Angostura orange bitters
Method: Stir all of the ingredients together. Pour over ice and garnish with a dehydrated blood orange wheel to serve.
THE FORCE AT PORTER HOUSE BAR AND GRILL (NEW YORK, NY)
“This is our riff on a traditional Paloma but using Giffard Pamplemousse—a high-quality grapefruit liqueur that really makes the drink pop with a refreshing grapefruit flavor. It’s a very elevated experience.” —Brad Nugent, beverage director
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz. Cimarrón tequila
¼ oz. Del Maguey Vida mezcal
¼ oz. Giffard Crème de Pamplemousse
¼ oz. agave syrup
¾ grapefruit juice
¾ lime juice
1 oz. club soda.
Method: Salt rim of glass. In a small mixing tin combine all ingredients from the bottom up. Light ice and shake. Strain into pipe. Add club soda. Top with ice and garnish with thin lime wheel.
FROZEN MARGARITA WITH FRESH MANGO PUREE AT THE BEACH AT DREAM DOWNTOWN (NEW YORK, NY)
“Nothing screams summer like a great frozen cocktail—especially a refreshing frozen margarita. At The Beach at Dream Downtown, our frozen margarita is one of our bestsellers. And we offer a variety of summery flavors like mango, white peach, caramelized pineapple, and strawberry. It’s sweet and tangy, and the perfect sipper when hanging poolside or even batched for a backyard barbecue.” —Drew Sweeney, beverage director
Ingredients:
2 oz. Milagro Silver tequila
.75 oz. fresh lime juice
Ice
Fresh fruit, 2-3 slices (or to taste)
Method: In a blender, blend together tequila, fresh lime juice, and ice. Add fresh fruit or a fresh fruit purée of your choosing—like watermelon, sliced strawberries, or mango. Blend again for smooth consistency. Add agave, to taste. (Or you may not need to add if the fresh fruit adds enough sweetness.)
Article Credit : Karla (Travel & Food Articles)
Teacher arrested for being in relationship with 14 Years School Boy
Vera declared to the officer that she is in sexual relationship with the student began from September 2015 — when the boy was 13 years old. In Texas, as per law having sex with anyone below the age of 17, unless the age gap is less than three-year, is considered as rape.
Vera turned herself into police on 1 June and is being held in Montgomery County Jail.
In court documents provided by the district clerk’s office, Vera described her relationship with her student in detail and claimed that his parents knew and were supportive.
Vera told the investigating officer, I. J. Gonzales, that she and the student met during a summer school session in 2015.
She described the student as initially rude, but said he later started flirting with her despite her requests to stop.
When the school year started, the student was assigned to her English class and at one point she contacted him via Instagram to see if he was OK after being absent from school. He then “asked if they could hang out,” and Vera agreed.
On their first date, Vera said they “drove around” and kissed in the car. The next day, Vera said she went over to his house near the end of September 2015 when his parents weren’t home and they had sex for the first time.
In October, Vera met the student’s parents at an open house, then afterward went over to their house and was “introduced as his girlfriend.” She said the parents were “accepting of their relationship,” the court documents state, and that she was invited to family events.
Vera said she and the student “had sex on almost a daily basis at her home,” then she would drive him to his house to catch the bus to school. She also told Gonzales that they are in love.
In January, Vera said she got pregnant, but told Gonzales that the student’s family was “very supportive and excited.” However, she had an abortion after Child Protective Services showed up at school to ask Vera about her relationship with the student, the court documents state.
In January, Vera said she got pregnant, but told Gonzales that the student's family was "very supportive and excited." However, she had an abortion after Child Protective Services showed up at school to ask Vera about her relationship with the student, the court documents state.
Vera initially denied the relationship or the pregnancy to CPS, but provided her cell phone for a digital search.
Gonzales analyzed her phone, he said in the documents, and “found many messages” between Vera and the student which “were consistent with what she had disclosed.”
The student was also interviewed about the relationship and described having sexual intercourse with Vera.
Source : TBF
In Thailand Tiger Temple 40 Dead Tiger Cubs discovered in Freezer
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Today June 1 2016, grim discovery came as Thai authorities, working alongside the Wildlife Friends Foundation, raided the temple to vacate all its live animals following allegations of animal cruelty.
The Buddhist temple, at Kanchanaburi, in west of Bangkok, is a famous tourist site, with thousands visitors per year and taking pictures with a tiger. But animal foundation have called for years for the temple to be shut down.
Along with the cubs a bear and a binturong (a vulnerable type of bearcat), were also discovered inside the freezer, along with the unidentified animal body.
“These were un registered animals with the authorities and no one knows how they met this grizzly [sic] end,” the WFFT mentioned in a statement on its FB page.
The group, which has campaigned for long years for the tourist attraction and now asked to be closed before, but now it called again for a total shutdown.
Tom Taylor, who is the assistant director of the WFFT, said to the group “wasn’t surprised” at the discovery of the bodies.
“There were lot of controversy around the temple,” he reported to the News Agency. Taylor said he made a grateful efforts, to remove the animals from the temple
Adisorn Nuchdamrong, deputy director general of the DNP, said the cubs were found in the kitchen area of the temple.
He confirmed authorities were working on to remove the other 87 tigers which is alive. The temple, officially known as Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yannasampanno, has closed for tourism.
On the temple’s official Facebook page, temple officials denied claims the live animals were being removed on grounds of animal cruelty, instead alleging that many of the injuries seen in videos shown by the DWP of the tigers removed so far were the result of the department’s own mishandling.
Taylor said the confiscated tigers would be rehoused in two wildlife centers, elsewhere in Thailand. They would not be released to the wild, because as they been bred and reared in captivity they were unlikely to survive.
Most recently, a Nat Geo investigation claimed to have found proof that the temple authorities was illegally trading live animals as well as tigers.
The temple authorities has denied that. Now the team's only concerns about the survival of the alive tiger. In the past years the animal’s numbers have fallen because of deforestation, trafficking, and poaching. Before a century years roughly 100,000 tigers are roamed in about 30 Asian countries — today that numbers placed at 3,200 in just 11 countries.
Reference News Article - Nat Geo, Buzz Feed & Reuters
Anaya Ellick Girl with No Hands have Won National Handwriting Contest
People may look at Anaya Ellick and see a child who'll have a lifetime of challenges. But a second look at her reveals a girl who's providing a lifetime of inspiration.
Anaya, 7, was born with no hands and doesn't use prosthetics, yet earlier this week she won a national handwriting contest.
In order to write, Anaya holds a pencil between her arms and stands at her desk to get the right angle for writing.
Talk about an amazing, inspiring story. This young girl by the name of Anaya Ellick has not only surprised those around her, but also the judges at a handwriting competition.
ABC7 Los Angeles reports that the seven-year-old won the Nicholas Maxim Special Award for Excellence in Manuscript Penmanship at the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Using her forearms to write, she won top amongst 50 other contestants from the U.S.
The first grader attends Greenbrier Christian Academy in Virginia, and the school’s superintendent, Ron White says that “She inspires everyone around her because you wonder how does she do this. And it’s not like she’s struggling to do this. Where we see an obstacle, she sees an opportunity.”
Lionel Messi's Tax Evation Charges May Send him to Jail
The opening of Spain’s criminal tax trial against Argentinian Foot Ball Sportsmen Lionel Messi of FC Barca, May 31st 2016 has plenty of star power. Messi earns over $50 million a year in salary and bonus, along with that $20 million from endorsements. Messi Topping as #4 in the list of highest earning athletes around the world according to Forbes. He also has more number of Golden Ball and other plenty awards. Yet he still faces tax evasion suites that might send him to jail, along with his dad Mr. Jorge Horacio Messi.
The pair are accused of using a chain of shell companies in Belize and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4.16 million euros ($4.7 million) of Messi’s income from image rights from 2007-09. They face three counts of tax fraud, which could mean 22-and-a half months of jail if they are found guilty. There would also be fines based on the amounts allegedly defrauded. Jail still seems unlikely, but the stakes are still huge. It did not help that Messi’s name came up again in the Panama Papers.
For Americans, and increasingly for just about everyone worldwide, the key today is transparency. Few could have predicted the Armageddon that changed Swiss banking. In 2009, the IRS and Department of Justice sliced through the Gordian knot of bank secrecy, netting account holder names and a $780 million penalty from UBS. Credit Suisse’s $2.6 billion fine and U.S. felony tax charge was an astounding hit. All Swiss banks have fallen into line or closed.
Spanish prosecutors seem focused on secrecy. They say the scheme relied upon hiding the names of the real owners of companies registered in the UK, Switzerland, Uruguay and Belize. Americans are particularly unable to hide anywhere for any reason. FATCA—the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act—requires foreign banks to reveal American accounts holding over $50,000. Already in U.S. administrative cases with the IRS and tax prosecutions, trusts and companies are under fire.
The IRS and DOJ use these common devices to enhance the willfulness that may be present. In many ways, the cover-up is worse than the crime. Such layers can make innocent activity willful, meaning penalties or jail. A key element in Messi’s case is the clandestine nature of the tiered arrangement. The deal was structured to keep his name hidden. The Spanish prosecutor alleges that money was routed through U.K. and Swiss companies and then to companies in Uruguay and Belize. The reason? To make it opaque.
Article : Robert Forbes
India grabs the top position in 3rd Global Slavery Index 2016
India is undergoing a remarkable 'triple transition', in which economic growth is both driving and is being affected by rapid social and political change. Economic growth has rapidly transformed the country over the past 20 years, including the creation of a burgeoning middle-class. In 1993, some 45 percent of the population were living in poverty; by 2011 that had been reduced to 21 percent. In addition to economic growth, ambitious programs of legal and social reform are being undertaken right across the board, from regulation of labour relations to systems of social insurance for the most vulnerable. Even with such remarkable change, given India has a population of more than 1.3 billion people, there are still at least 270 million people living on less than US$1.90 per day.
According to Index Data
- 1.40% is ESTIMATED PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION LIVING IN MODERN SLAVERY.
- 51.35/100 VULNERABILITY TO MODERN SLAVERY.
- 18,354,700 ESTIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLES LIVING IN MODERN SLAVERY.
As of now nearly 46 million people living as slaves in the globe, two-thirds, or 30.4 million, are in the region of Asia-Pacific, In that India grabs the top position, according to the 3rd Global Slavery Index released on Tuesday 31 May 2016.
This third world slavery index 2016, conducted by an Australian based human rights community Walks Free Foundation, which covered 167 countries, It reports that 30% increase in the number of people in servitude from 35.8 million in the previous index in 2014 to 45.8 million this year. (Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, is the founder of Walk Free Foundation.)
Those countries with the highest absolute numbers of people in modern slavery are India (18.3 million), China (3.38 million), Pakistan (2.1 million), Bangladesh (1.53 million), and Uzbekistan (1.2 million). Several of these countries provide the low-cost labour that produces consumer goods for markets in Western Europe, Japan, North America and Australia, the report said.
In Asia Pacific all forms of modern slavery were identified including forced labour in brick kilns, agriculture and the garment sector, child soldiers in Afghanistan, India and Thailand, forced begging, and commercial sexual exploitation, according to the report. Men and women experienced forced labour in manufacturing, agriculture, food production and construction. Women were also vulnerable to sexual exploitation, forced marriage and domestic servitude.
Large numbers of women and girls continued to migrate internally and internationally for jobs as domestic workers. While this offers an important economic opportunity, reports of abuse, exploitation and servitude persist, particularly in wealthy countries within the region where there was high demand for live-in help—Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. Inhumane treatment of domestic workers including starvation and sexual abuse was reported in 2015, as well as.
Reference Article : Megha
The Powerful Smartphone from ASUS Zenfone Max Review
The world is your playground, and the days stretch long. Your energy is boundless but your smartphone runs dry, so make friends with ZenFone Max to see your world with ultimate energy!
ZenFone Max’s sleek frame secretes a monster battery — a 5000mAh cell custom-crafted from lithium-polymer to pack the maximum energy into the minimum space! It even turns into a power bank, allowing you to draw on its incredibly long-lasting 5000mAh battery to charge other devices.
ZenFone Max’s sleek frame secretes a monster battery — a 5000mAh cell custom-crafted from lithium-polymer to pack the maximum energy into the minimum space! It even turns into a power bank, allowing you to draw on its incredibly long-lasting 5000mAh battery to charge other devices.
Features/ Specifications of Zenfone Max
- Powerful Performance: Octa-core processor, 2GB/ 3GB RAM variations and 32GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB
- Uncompromising Battery: 5000 mAh battery with OTG cable that turns the Zenfone Max into an innovative charger for other devices
- Inimitable Style: Sleek, durable and available in three interesting colours, the phone sports an air of luxury and offers heightened personalization
- Stunning Images: The new ZenFone Max has a 13 Megapixel, f/2.0-aperture rear camera with the ASUS PixelMaster 2.0 technology and dual-LED flash for natural-looking photography. It also features Laser Auto Focus technology that helps photography enthusiasts focus on an object in as fast as 0.03 seconds. ZenFone Max’s front camera is a 5 Megapixel, f/2.0-aperture camera with 85̊ wide-viewing angle that helps in incorporating more information and details into the picture.
Known for its 5000 mAh battery and stylish looks, the smartphone is meant for users who are always on the move and demand superior performance along with an elegant style. The new Zenfone Max is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core processor and provides the users an option to opt for a 2GB or 3GB RAM. The internal memory of the phone has now been increased to 32GB, in addition to an expandable memory of up to 64GB. Zenfone Max with 2GB RAM is available for Rs. 9,999 and can be pre-ordered on Flipkart while Zenfone Max with 3GB RAM is available for Rs. 12,999 and can be purchased from Amazon, Snapdeal and Flipkart. The 3GB RAM variant will also be available at ASUS Exclusive stores and all other retail stores across India, at a later date.
Specification Sheet:
Zenfone Max ZC550KL
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Processor
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.5 GHz, Octa-Core
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Modem
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+; FDD-LTE, DSDS
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Peak Data Rate
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DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps; LTE CAT4 (DL/UL): 150/50 Mbps
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RF Band Support
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IN
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA: 1/2/5/8 ; TDD-SCDMA: 34/39 FDD-LTE Band: B1, B3, B5 TD-LTE: 38/39/40/41(2555-2655MHz only) | |
OS
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Android M 6.0.1
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Display
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5.5" TFT LED Backlight (Typ 450 nits ) ; 1280 x 720 HD IPS
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16:9 , Wide active matrix; Glare type
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GFF Touch panel (Directly Bonding): Capacitive touch panel with 10 points multi-touch with 60ms response time
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Dimensions
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156*77.5*10.55
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Weight
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202g
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Battery Pack & Life
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Typ:5000mAh, non-removable polymer battery
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Memory
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LPDDR3 2GB/3GB
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Storage
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eMMC 32GB
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Micro SD Card Support (Up to 64GB)
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Sensor
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1. Accelerator
2. E-Compass 3. Proximity 4. Hall sensor 5. Ambient light sensor | |
WLAN
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Integrated 802.11b/g/n; WiFi-Direct
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth V 4.0 (EDR + A2DP)
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Bluetooth Profile: A2DP + AVRCP + HID + PAN + OPP
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FM Radio
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Support
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GPS
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Support GPS, aGPS, Gloness
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Interface
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Micro USB
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Front Camera
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5M wide view F2.0 / 85 degree
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Main Camera
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13M auto focus F2.0/ 75 degree,
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Flash LED
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Dual Flash Real Tone LED & laser focus(40cm)
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Vibrator
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Yes
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Audio
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Codec integrated into PMIC
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Microphone
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Microphone*2 (one for de-noise)
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SIM
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Micro SIM*2
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Button
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Power and Volume Up/Down
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Accessories
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Standard USB Cable , Adaptor, User Manual, Warranty Card, OTG cable
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Color
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Black/ Orange/Blue
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Adaptor
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5W
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Features
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Support ─ Power Bank, ASUS Zenflash, USB flash disk, USB Keyboard, USB mouse.
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OTG
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First Look and Specification of Asus Zenbook 3 & Price
If you were a fan of the ZenBook UX305, you're going to love the ultra-thin ZenBook 3.
Hard Disk : 1TB SSD
Ram ( memory ): 16GB of RAM
Screen : 12.5-inch full-HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) display
Body : 11.9mm thick
Weight : 910g
USB : Type-C
Price : starting from $999
Asus Zenbook 3 First Look Video on Hand Review
Asus pulled the wraps off of its MacBook rival at Computex 2016, touting the Ultrabook weighs in at a scant 2 pounds and 11.9mm (0.46-inches) thick. By comparison, the Apple MacBook .51-inches (13.1mm) tall and tips the scales at 2.03 pounds (0.92kg).
The weighting and thickness reductions are even more striking when you consider the previous ZenBook UX305 weighed 2.64 pounds and was 12.9mm thick (0.51-inches).
Despite scaling down the weight and size of the ZenBook, the model 3 is a powerhouse thanks to an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD.
Asus hasn't skimped on the premium built quality either. The 12.5-inch screen is covered by a big sheet of Gorilla Glass 4 and the body of the laptop itself is made from "aerospace-grade aluminum alloy," which the electronics firm claims to be 40 percent than most other laptops.
As for making it so thin, Asus explains it developed the world's thinnest 3mm fan to keep the laptop's Core I-series processor cool while keeping it incredibly thin. Oh and it has a fingerprint scanner for good measure and letting users sign in with Windows Hello.
The ZenBook 3 also utilizes a Thunderbolt 3/USB-C port for charging to top off an empty machine back to 60% in 49 minutes. What's more, Asus claims users can expect nine hours of usage.
Surprisingly all of these premium features come with an affordable price tag. The ZenBook 3 starts at only $999 with an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. That said, the cost goes up to a more significant $1,499 with the 512GB SSD upgrade.
You can also get a richly specced machine with the added Core i7 processor, 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM for $1,999.ZenBook 3 laptop and Asus Transformer series that comes in three new 2-in-1s – Transformer 3, Transformer 3 Pro
Transformer Mini. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe will be available starting rate at $499 (Rs 33,590 approx), Zenfone 3 at $249 (Rs 16,752 approx) and Zenfone 3 Ultra version at $479 (Rs 32,217 approx)
Specification of Zen Book 3
Processor : Intel Core i7 processor,Hard Disk : 1TB SSD
Ram ( memory ): 16GB of RAM
Screen : 12.5-inch full-HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) display
Body : 11.9mm thick
Weight : 910g
USB : Type-C
Price : starting from $999
Asus Zenbook 3 First Look Video on Hand Review
The weighting and thickness reductions are even more striking when you consider the previous ZenBook UX305 weighed 2.64 pounds and was 12.9mm thick (0.51-inches).
Despite scaling down the weight and size of the ZenBook, the model 3 is a powerhouse thanks to an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD.
Asus hasn't skimped on the premium built quality either. The 12.5-inch screen is covered by a big sheet of Gorilla Glass 4 and the body of the laptop itself is made from "aerospace-grade aluminum alloy," which the electronics firm claims to be 40 percent than most other laptops.
As for making it so thin, Asus explains it developed the world's thinnest 3mm fan to keep the laptop's Core I-series processor cool while keeping it incredibly thin. Oh and it has a fingerprint scanner for good measure and letting users sign in with Windows Hello.
The ZenBook 3 also utilizes a Thunderbolt 3/USB-C port for charging to top off an empty machine back to 60% in 49 minutes. What's more, Asus claims users can expect nine hours of usage.
Surprisingly all of these premium features come with an affordable price tag. The ZenBook 3 starts at only $999 with an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. That said, the cost goes up to a more significant $1,499 with the 512GB SSD upgrade.
You can also get a richly specced machine with the added Core i7 processor, 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM for $1,999.ZenBook 3 laptop and Asus Transformer series that comes in three new 2-in-1s – Transformer 3, Transformer 3 Pro
Transformer Mini. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe will be available starting rate at $499 (Rs 33,590 approx), Zenfone 3 at $249 (Rs 16,752 approx) and Zenfone 3 Ultra version at $479 (Rs 32,217 approx)
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