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Meet the dad-of-two who has lost eight stone on a diet of grapefruit, chips and his own urine. Dave Murphy says the unusual beverage choice has seen him go from 20st to 12st, cured his asthma and is the key behind his youthful good looks. Dave also believes that the practice of urine therapy could be a means of solving the world food shortage – and slashing people’s grocery bills. For the last six years, Dave, 54 from Basildon, Essex has been drinking his own wee – and even bathing in it. Most days, Dave survives on little else besides one grapefruit and two glasses of his own urine. His only indulgence is a small portion of chips from his local chippy three times per week. In fact for thirty days in 2012, Dave subsisted on nothing else but his own urine. Dave also uses his urine to moisturize his face and wash in. He maintains that wee is the ultimate anti-aging product. Dave began his unique practice in May 2011 after he hesitantly attended a talk about urine therapy. At the time, Da...

 (1) The European Commission wants to secure longer leave for fathers in Europe. They propose that all Member States offer at least 10 paid working days to fathers. The EC proposal If the European Commission’s proposals for social policies goes through, they predict they will see some resistance from the Member States who would then have to adhere to the new law. Many believe that paternity leave is a national issue and Brussels should not interfere. Paternity leave in the Netherlands The Netherlands offers a generous amount of paid leave, yet despite this, fathers are only entitled to two paid days of paternity leave (kraamverlof), and three days of unpaid leave (ouderschapsverlof). This is very low when comparing the Netherlands to the other EU Member States. A proposed extension Foreign Minister of Social Affairs, Lodewijk Asscher proposed increasing the number of days to five. The extra days would have gone into effect in 2019, but the political party VVD asked for it to be p...

You could make a long list of all the benefits of exercise, starting with its ability to increase your energy level and your lung capacity. Exercise can also help you build and maintain muscle mass, which is especially important for people with HIV, many of whom struggle with losing too much weight. Hitting the gym can be intimidating at first, but knowing the right strategies can help you get on the road to better health. Consult Your Physician Before you start lifting weights or attending spin class, consult your doctor. Talk about the type of exercise that you’ve done in the past and what type of exercise you’re interested in trying now. Your doctor will likely have some advice for you, based on your current health status, and you’ll probably be told to start slow and build up—and to drink plenty of fluids. Managing HIV goes beyond just taking your medications—you’ve also got to live a healthy life. These patients and physicians share how you can give your body what it needs to thri...

http://theclassichitz.blogspot.com/2017/05/don-jazzy-wizkid-sarkodie-more-listed.html Act leader David Seymour says National's "gravy train" is leaving the station. Photo/ Jason Oxenham By Audrey Young Act leader David Seymour is putting the boot into his favourite target, National Finance Minister Steven Joyce, accusing him of handing out "corporate welfare" for photo opportunities. "Steven Joyce in a lab coat, Steven Joyce beside a rocket, Steven Joyce wearing a VR headset - you get the picture in 3D," said in a speech on Act's latest tax cut policy and "public waste." Barely a day goes by in Parliament that Seymour, the Epsom MP and support partner to National, does not target National - and Joyce in particular. Seymour also slammed the $130 million taxpayer subsidies through NZ on Air for programmes such as The X Factor ($800,000), Mastermind ($685,000), Jono and Ben (1.7 million) and Find me a Maori Bride ($590,000). He said the $56 ...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, is the richest Hip-Hop artiste in 2017 according to Forbes and this greatness was achieved with extra help from his Cîroc vodka and the Revolt TV network ventures. The Forbes’ list of 2017’s wealthiest rappers, which was released on Wednesday, saw Diddy, topping the list with a whooping $820 million net worth, an increase from last year’s $750 million.  Jay Z came in second with $810 million, just $10 million shy of Diddy’s. Andre “Dr. Dre” Young, came in 3rd on the list with a net worth of $740 million Birdman with $110 million Drake, with $90 million. Which hip-hop artistes do you think should have made this list? Related: http://theclassichitz.blogspot.com/2017/05/don-jazzy-wizkid-sarkodie-more-listed.html

Forbes Africa has released their list of Richest African musicians. The list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presence, Influence and others. They include: 1. AKON Akon has over 35 million albums sold worldwide. He has won numerous awards including five Grammy Award nominations and has 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs under his belt. He tops the list according to Forbes Africa. 2. BLACK COFFEE, SOUTH AFRICA The multi-award-winning artist’s real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo. He was born in South Africa’s house music province, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and raised in the Eastern Cape province, where Nelson Mandela hailed from, before moving back to KZN to study music. 3. HUGH MASEKELA, SOUTH AFRICA Hugh was born in Witbank, east of Johannesburg. He has released more than 43 albums and performed with Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, The Byrds, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, Stevie Won...

Singer Wizkid, in his interview woith Jasmine Dotiwala, claims he does a lot of free shows for Nigerians because of his love for them. The Daddy YO croner added that sometimes when he has to charge for some shows, he charges less than a dollar. Guess, Please watch the interview below and kindly comment with which show he did that was free or was for N500 or less. Pls kindly go to www.tooxclusive.com to watch the interview

Mr Taidi Jonathan, former Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Minna chapter, on Monday said the release of the 82 Chibok school girls demonstrated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to the welfare of all Nigerians. Taidi said in an interview in Minna that the gesture was also a clear demonstration of the Buhari administration to secure the release of all those in captivity. “It shows that the Federal Government and its partners have the capacity to release the remaining girls. “The release would help to check the emotional trauma the parents of the girls might be facing in the last three years.” Jonathan, therefore, called on Nigerians irrespective of religious and political differences to support the government in its efforts to provide security and set the nation on the path of prosperity. The former NBA chairman urged Nigerians to seek God’s intervention on the challenges facing the nation, stressing that with fervent prayers, all the challenges facing the country wou...

Dick Clark Productions and ABC may be gearing up for New Year's Rockin' Eve in a few weeks, but amidst the NYE craziness the two companies made an announcement about another exciting broadcast for the new year: The 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Kicking off the summer music season, the BBMAs will air live on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. ET. No further details have been revealed regarding which artists will be in attendance or perform, but the show has never failed to showcase the year's hottest musical acts. As for the nominees (which also have yet to be announced), the finalists for each award are based on "key fan interactions with music, including album and digital songs sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound," according to a release. The reporting period for next year's awards ends in March 2017. Last year's BBMAs broadcast brought an aver...

Steven Holcomb, the longtime U.S. bobsledding star who drove to three Olympic medals after beating a disease that nearly robbed him of his eyesight, was found dead in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday. He was 37. The U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Bobsled and Skeleton announced the death of the 2010 gold medalist, the cause of which remains unclear. However, officials said there were no indications of foul play after a preliminary investigation at the Olympic Training Center where Holcomb was found in his room. An autopsy was tentatively scheduled for Sunday. The native of Park City, Utah, was a three-time Olympian, and his signature moment came at the 2010 Vancouver Games when he piloted his four-man sled to a win that snapped a 62-year gold-medal drought for the U.S. in bobsled's signature race. "It would be easy to focus on the loss in terms of his Olympic medals and enormous athletic contributions to the organization, but USA Bobsled and Skeleton is a family and right now...

Democratic Rep. Don Beyer on Sunday tweeted that he would continue to push for the release of President Donald Trump's tax returns. We need @realDonaldTrump 's tax returns to find the truth and show what he's hiding. We won't stop fighting to get them. #TrumpRussia — Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) May 7, 2017 Beyer was responding to a story tweeted out by reporter John Harwood alleging that Trump's son, Eric, had told a golf writer in 2014 that all the funding for Trump's golf clubs came from Russia. Eric Trump to golf writer in 2014: "we don’t rely on American banks. We have all the funding we need out of Russia — John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) May 7, 2017 "We have all the funding we need out of Russia," Eric Trump told golf writer James Dodson during an outing at Trump's golf club in Charlotte, N.C. where Dodson also had a cheeseburger with Donald Trump - Dodson had been invited to the course by Trump and was paired with Eric for a few holes. S...

Dick Clark Productions and ABC may be gearing up for New Year's Rockin' Eve in a few weeks, but amidst the NYE craziness the two companies made an announcement about another exciting broadcast for the new year: The 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Kicking off the summer music season, the BBMAs will air live on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. ET. No further details have been revealed regarding which artists will be in attendance or perform, but the show has never failed to showcase the year's hottest musical acts. As for the nominees (which also have yet to be announced), the finalists for each award are based on "key fan interactions with music, including album and digital songs sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound," according to a release. The reporting period for next year's awards ends in March 2017. Last year's BBMAs broadcast brought an aver...