Desperate search for survivors after Texas fertilizer plant blast as powerful as an earthquake 'kills 15' and turns town into a warzone.

Huge explosion ripped through a fertilizer plant near the town of West, Texas last night
Five firefighters are reported missing after attending the blaze at 7.50pm local time
179 people have been hospitalized and 24 are in critical condition, including children

Rescue efforts have been hampered due to hazardous chemicals in the air following the explosion
U.S. Geological Survey: Blast produced ground motion equivalent to that of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake
Mayor: 'We've got a lot of people who are hurt, and there's a lot of people who aren't gonna be here tomorrow'

As many as 15 people are feared dead including up to five volunteer firefighters after a giant explosion at a fertilizer plant inflicted massive devastation on the town of West, Texas last night, leaving hundreds with horrific injuries.

The blast, which was felt 50 miles away and registered as a magnitude 2.1 earthquake, destroyed as many as 75 homes and buildings, leveled an apartment complex, forced a nursing home to evacuate its residents and blanketed the area in a cloud of toxic fumes.

The three to five missing volunteer firefighters were attending a blaze at the plant at about 7.50pm local time when it suddenly exploded into a fireball - thought to be caused by dangerous anhydrous ammonia igniting in the heat of the fire.

As many as 179 people have been treated for injuries in hospitals, but Sergeant W. Patrick Swanton from Waco's police department warned that he expects the total number of deaths and injuries to rise when daylight breaks and emergency teams are able to conduct a proper search.

The explosion at West Fertilizer Co. shook the ground in the small community of 2,800 people located about 20 miles north of Waco, and around 1,300 residents have now been evacuated.


The tragedy raised fears of another U.S. terror attack just days after the Boston bombs that killed three people, and comes ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Waco siege, but Mr Swanton said the blast was more likely to be a terrible industrial accident.





Explosion: Up to 15 people are feared dead including five volunteer firefighters after a giant explosion at a fertiliser plant wreaked devastation in the town of West, Texas, leaving hundreds with horrific injuries


Devastation: The blast destroyed scores of buildings, including a nursing home and an apartment complex and blanketed the area in a cloud of toxic fumes
Search: The missing volunteer firefighters and a policeman were attending a blaze at the plant at about 7:50pm local time last night it suddenly exploded into a fireball - it thought to be caused by anhydrous ammonia igniting in the heat of the fire
Terrifying: A fire blazes in a home near to the plant - some people are thought still to be trapped in buildings and a number of firefighters are reported missing


'They are still getting injured folks out and they are evacuating people from their homes,' Mr Swanton said in a press conference this morning. 'At this point, we don't know a number that have been killed. ... I think we will see those fatalities increase as we get toward the morning.'

Swanton said a minimum of 400 emergency responders arrived at the scene on Wednesday night. Officials said they were treating it as a crime scene.

'We are not indicating that it is a crime, but we don't know,' Swanton said. 'What that means to us is that until we know that it is an industrial accident, we will work it as a crime scene. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is conducting the main investigation.'

ABC News reported that 179 people were hospitalized with at least 24 in critical condition, nine of whom are burn victims sent to Parkland Hospital in Dallas. At least 38 people are in serious condition in total, ABC reported.

Victims are likely to have suffered 'blast injuries' including punctured lungs, eardrums, irritated eyes and possibly wounds caused by flying shrapnel and debris. A number of people are also suffering from 'respiratory distress due to chemical inhalation', head injuries and bone fractures.

Location: The town of West, which has around 2,800 residents and just three ambulances, was 'overwhelmed' by the explosion, residents said



Smoke cloud: A resident in West tweeted these pictures, adding: 'Mushroom cloud from my front yard in West right after the explosion. Pretty intense situation'


Glenn Robinson, CEO of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, where as many as 101 blast victims have been taken, called it a 'very, very unfortunate situation'. Patients have lacerations, orthopedic and burn injuries, he said.

'The injuries that we are seeing are very serious,' he said. 'There are a number of patients that will be going to surgery.'

He added that 10 or 12 people taken to the hospital are in critical condition, with five in intensive care. Several are undergoing surgery and more than 38 are seriously injured, but there have been no fatalities.


In addition, Providence Healthcare Network in Waco has treated 65 patients, 12 of whom have have broken bones, burns and head injuries. One patient is in critical condition, ABC News reported.

West Mayor Tommy Muska said: 'We've got a lot of people who are hurt, and there's a lot of people, I'm sure, who aren't gonna be here tomorrow. We're gonna search for everybody. We're gonna make sure everybody's accounted for. That's the most important thing right now.'

One resident, Dr. George Smith, explained that the devastation was 'overwhelming' for the small town, which has just three ambulances.

9 Ways to Make Hair Grow Faster

Do’s and Don’ts for Faster Hair Growth

Just like any other part of your body, your hair is a complex feature that requires the right upkeep. Curly? Oily? Thin? It’s pretty obvious that everyone’s hair is different, so it’s important to know what routine and hair products work best for you. Here are a few dos and don’ts for growing your hair faster, no matter what your hair type.
DON’T

1. Wash too often – your hair relies on the natural oils that your body produces just like your skin. So stripping away those oils frequently with shampoo can leave your hair vulnerable to damage. Warm water is fine everyday, but shampoo can be hindering to your hair’s natural growth process.

2. Overload on hair product – depending on your type (thickness, length, etc.) your hair may only need a basic shampoo (check for vitamins and minerals) and conditioner for moisture. Make sure if you’re using a hair styling product that you wash it out with water when you get home.

3. Smoke or drink often – these habits affect your hair as much as they do the rest of your body. So try to limit this. Otherwise wash your hair out with water at the end of the day.

4. Over-dry or stress your hair with curling. This is obvious, too much blow-drying, crimpling and curling and friction on the hair can cause direct and noticeable damage. This goes for men too. Most men rub their hair with a towel when wet, however experts suggest dabbing lightly with the towel or running your hands through to get rid of excess water.

5. Wear hats – Attention Men! Wearing a cap in the winter to stay warm is acceptable and of course necessary. The common myth is that wearing a hat too often can cause hair loss. Not true. The alopecia gene responsible for hair loss is passed down, inevitable in other words, and is not affected by your daily habits. However in the summer this can be hazardous to your hair growth. Clogged pores in your scalp can limit your hair’s growth. In the end, it is important to protect your scalp from the sun’s damage, however it is also important to keep your scalp dry and sweat-free during summer months.
DO

1. Use natural products – you can use at home remedies to treat problem hair. Using a blend of vegetables and oils can save money and do wonders for your scalp and hair. Avocados and cooking oils are just a few tricks people have been using for decades to give their scalp and hair the nutrients it needs.

2. Drink lots of water and vitamin-rich juices – these will replenish any lost moisture and damage due to pollution while promoting faster hair growth.

3. Wear your hair down naturally as much as possible. This way your hair will grow faster, naturally and limit damage and stress.

4. Eat well – your hair responds to the changes you make to your body, including nutrition. So incorporating foods rich with vitamins and minerals will give your hair the extra boost it needs to grow faster and longer.


A neat trick you can utilize to super charge hair growth is a scalp massage. A thorough head massage increases blood flow to your scalp which aids in the absorption of nutrients. As a result of increased nutrient absorption guess what? Your hair grows! Routinely incorporate a scalp massage into your shower time and longer thicker hair will follow shortly.

At the end of the day remember, your hair was meant to grow naturally, so be vigilant and mindful of what you put in and what you do to your hair. But don’t let this scare you from looking your best and trying new hairstyles. Make sure to talk your hairdresser to get their opinion on daily routine and up-keep, they may know your hair better than you do.

Britain bids farewell to Baroness Thatcher: After stunning send-off which united friends and political foes and saw thousands cheer procession along streets of London, family says a private goodbye.

Family attend private service at Mortlake Crematorium where they said their final goodbyes to Lady Thatcher

Earlier, more than 50,000 lined the streets of London, clapping and cheering as her coffin processed through London
Others threw white roses in the path of the gun carriage that carried Lady Thatcher to St Paul's Cathedral

Chancellor George Osborne seen sobbing as the service went on, while other high-profile figures were also moved
Richard Chartres said in address that Lady Thatcher was just an ordinary woman and mentioned Tolpuddle Martyrs
David Cameron says in his speech Iron Lady's 'difficult decisions, led to less division, less strife at the end of it'
Lady Thatcher's only granddaughter Amanda delivered reading after flying in from America with brother Michael
More than 2,300 people from 170 countries attend the former Conservative prime minister's funeral
4,000 officers on duty today in an attempt to guard against violent demonstrations, which failed to happen
Baroness Thatcher was today honoured with a sombre but spectacular funeral ceremony that paid tribute to the ‘courage and perseverance’ of Britain's greatest peacetime prime minister.
The Iron Lady's daughter Carol wept as she said a final goodbye to her mother, and was comforted by her twin brother Sir Mark and his wife Sarah as they arrived for the private service at Mortlake Crematorium.
Earlier, under the great dome of St Paul's Cathedral, the Queen joined dignitaries from 170 countries worldwide, friends, political foes and Lady Thatcher's closest family members to celebrate the life of the UK's first and only female premier.

  
Emotional: A tearful Carol Thatcher is consoled by her brother Sir Mark and his wife Sarah, as they arrive at Mortlake Crematorium to say goodbye to Baroness Thatcher                                                     
                                                
Grief: Sarah Thatcher (left) and Amanda Thatcher. They attended the private service for close family and friends


Final journey: The hearse carrying the coffin of Baroness Thatcher arrives at Mortlake Crematorium in Richmond, south London. Her ashes were buried alongside those of her husband Denis, who died in 2003

London's streets were also packed with mourners who broke into spontaneous applause and gave cheers and whistles of support as the coffin passed by.


The emotional crowds threw white roses in the path of the gun carriage that carried Lady Thatcher through the capital, while many of the 2,300 inside St Paul's openly sobbed with Chancellor George Osborne 'overwhelmed'.


Outside on the streets, the predicted protests and disorder failed to materialise, with the few boos drowned out by supporters' applause.

As Big Ben once again started to chime after the 11am service, the procession started its final journey. At exactly 4.30pm, the coffin bearing grocer’s daughter Margaret Hilda Roberts, who rose to become Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, arrived at Mortlake crematorium. Her ashes are due to be interred at the Royal Hospital Chelsea next to those of her beloved husband Denis, who died in 2003.

                                                                     
Sarah Thatcher, right, consoles her sister-in-law Carol at Mortlake Crematorium as they arrive for the private service
                                                                       
Loss: Mark Thatcher, his wife and two children grieve at the cemetery earlier today
                                                                      
Final leg of her journey: The hearse carrying Lady Thatcher's coffin arrives at Mortlake Crematorium in Richmond, London, after her funeral service at St Paul's Cathedral
                                                                
Moving: The hearse arrived from the Royal Hospital Chelsea, where Lady Thatcher's late husband Sir Denis is buried. She will be interred next to him after the cremation
                                                                      
High security: The hearse is escorted to the crematorium by police outriders after the coffin was loaded into the vehicle by five pallbearers
                                                                
Leaving the cathedral: Baroness Thatcher's coffin is carried down the steps of St Paul's by the bearer party before being taken to a private cremation ceremony
                                                               
Sombre: Lady Thatcher's family, including (L-R) daughter Carol Thatcher, Marco Grass, Sarah Thatcher, son Mark Thatcher, grandson Michael and granddaughter Amanda outside St Paul's
                                                          
Respectful: Queen Elizabeth II speaks with (L-R) Sarah Thatcher, Marco Grass, Carol Thatcher and shakes hands with Sir Mark Thatcher as they leave St Paul's
                                                                  
Fantastic setting: An overhead view of the ceremonial funeral with Baroness Thatcher's coffin shown draped in a Union flag below St Paul's famous dome
                                                                         
Patriot: The flag-draped coffin arrives the funeral service of Baroness Thatcher

                                    
Controversial: The Bishop of London raised eyebrows with his address, referring to the Tolpuddle Martyrs and how Lady Thatcher was just an 'ordinary' woman in a series of barbed comments, while Prime Minister David Cameron gave a reading during the service
                                                            
Address: The Right Reverend Richard Chartres said: 'After the storm of a life led in the heat of political controversy, there is a great calm. The storm of conflicting opinions centres on the Mrs Thatcher who became a symbolic figure - even an ism'
                                                               
Poignant: A tri-service bearer party, drawn from ships, squadrons and regiments associated with the Falklands, take the coffin on their shoulders as the gun carriage draws away


Procession: The Union flag-draped coffin bearing the body of Lady Thatcher is carried on a gun carriage drawn by the King's Troop Royal Artillery on the way to St Paul's

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attendance the St Paul's service broke with Royal protocol, as it was the Monarch's first political funeral since Sir Winston Churchill's in 1965.

Her Majesty joined Lady Thatcher's family on the steps to watch a hearse take the former premier's body away from the grandeur and solemnity of the official funeral to a private cremation at Mortlake in south-west London.
The funeral cortege arrived at 4.30pm while dozens of onlookers lined the street and applauded as the coffin entered through the crematorium gates, which were guarded by two police officers.

Another two police officers saluted as the hearse went into the grounds, followed by two Jaguar cars and a Range Rover.

Two coaches carrying guests had arrived at the crematorium half an hour earlier.

But it was the Bishop of London raised eyebrows with his address, referring to the Tolpuddle Martyrs and how Lady Thatcher was just an ordinary woman.

The Right Reverend Richard Chartres said: 'After the storm of a life led in the heat of political controversy, there is a great calm. The storm of conflicting opinions centres on the Mrs Thatcher who became a symbolic figure - even an ism.

'Today the remains of the real Margaret Hilda Thatcher are here at her funeral service.

'Her upbringing was in the Methodism to which this country owes a huge debt. When it was time to challenge the political and economic status quo in nineteenth century Britain, it was so often the Methodists who took the lead. The Tolpuddle Martyrs, for example, were led not by proto-Marxists but by Methodist lay preachers.'

The Tolpuddle Martyrs were a group of six agricultural labourers from the village of Tolpuddle who founded the very first trade union movement in protest at the lowering of their wages. They were convicted of contravening the obscure law of swearing a secret oath and transported to Australia for seven years.

WAYS TO ROCK THIS YEAR’S HOT COLOR, EMERALD GREEN

TIP #1: Go Easy on the Eyes. Emerald green is a bold, saturated color, so mixing it with another bold color is too intense. Balance it with a color palette that’s neutral and easier on the eyes. More specifically, in the winter months, I pair it with warm black or gray layers. For spring and summer, it pairs perfectly with white or camel.   

                                                                                                                                             

TIP #2: Opt for Animal. This healthy hue says green grass and nature to me. That’s probably why it feels natural to pair it with animal prints. Leopard, in particular, is my favorite print to wear with emerald green. These casual flats go perfectly with an emerald green top.

TIP #3: Get Stylish With Stripes. Stripes are currently a huge trend in their own right. This pattern also happens to pair perfectly with emerald green. Just remember to keep the stripes’ color palette neutral to temper the intensity.

TIP #4: Go for the Gold. I love the way emerald green looks with gold — everything from a bright, shiny gold to a brushed gold or even rose gold. Give it a try and grab something gold when you go green.

TIP #5: Aim for Accessories. Remember, emerald green is the Color of the Year this year. There will be a new one next year. That being said, it’s still fun to get in on the game and play with trends. I wouldn’t buy an investment wardrobe staple, like a coat, in this color. But a few simple standout pieces — like a top, accessory, nail polish or shoe — allow you to incorporate the trend without making a huge investment. That way, you’ll be on-trend and on-budget!

Coachella Crush x

Festival fashion these days seems to be just as important as the event itself.  Get inspired by the coolest festival essentials from acid wash hot pants through to tie dye midi’s. So whether you’re channeling your inner hippy with a feminine floaty number, or showing off your wild side in a tribal crop-top, look for oversized t-shirts, neon brights and cut off denim to be on trend at this year’s biggest event

Drab to Fab in Seconds: Mattes, Palettes and Denim

KISS or MISS? Keeping it simple doesn’t mean keep it boring. Makeup is composed of colors, patterns, and textures which makes it a form of art. And, like art, it should add expression – not take it away. So here’s to keeping it simple (K.I.S.S.) without losing our artistic edge.
Too Much of a Good Thing

Can you ever be too matte? The answer is yes. Too much of anything is never good – even when it comes to makeup. Matte lipstick is the new fashion high. Celebrities are sporting lots of bold, matte lips on the red carpet and it looks absolutely fabulous. But sometimes wearing a matte lip requires a lot of finesse, a little courage and a bit of know-how.
Keep Things in Balance

Like I mentioned earlier too much of anything is never good. The key is to mix different textures, finishes and elements. Using variety makeup palettes can help keep things spontaneous. Variety palettes like the latest Malibu,Hollywood and San Francisco are great must-haves. They have the tools needed for your daily dose of “wow.” The countless combinations encourage creativity.

By: Jason Merritt
Charlize: The Token Matte Celeb

Charlize is one celeb who adores matte makeup looks. In fact, I’d say it is her signature look. Here she has a matte canvas and a nude matte lip paired with a shimmery eyeshadow. Using a light-colored eyeshadow similar to those in the 88 Shimmer palette in the inner ducts opens your eyes and make you appear more awake. Applying a shimmery, copper-based eyeshadow to the lids adds warmth as well as dimension. Although Charlize did some mixing here, I feel she could have done more to make this look “pop.” She could easily add more bronzer or even a highlight for a more luminous look.


Photo Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage


The BAM Effect

Bam! Now that’s the wow factor, right? You can see from the earlier picture that she actually didn’t change much to make her look more impactful. Using a deep colored matte lipstick, Charlize added a pop of color. She also has a little sheen on her cheekbones which added that touch of luminosity that was missing previously. Instantly she looks more alive, more inviting; she even looks happier. Simply adding shimmer to her cheekbones and going bolder on the lips took her makeup to the next level.
Power Up Those Makeup Palettes

We can see mixing and matching is key and that too much of anything can be downright boring. Just picture someone wearing a denim chambray with denim jeans, a denim baseball cap, topped with a pair of denim boots (yes, the ones with the pocket sewn on the sides). It’s just too much! Explore your makeup stash and have fun playing around with colors, textures and finishes.

Would YOU dare try the sheep placenta facial like Victoria Beckham and Simon Cowell? One writer gives it a go...

Had someone told me that I’d one day be lying in Harvey Nichols with my face slathered in sheep placenta, I’d have shuddered in disgust and told them they were mad. But now, my face covered in the very same goop, it’s my own sanity I’m questioning. I blame Victoria Beckham and Simon Cowell. They’re among a host of A-listers who swear by this bizarre treatment for keeping their skin wrinkle-free and glowing.

Here goes! Claire Coleman was once repulsed by the idea of a sheep placenta facial but the band of A-listers who swear by it tempted her to give it a go

Unsurprisingly, the buzz (or should that be the baa?) started in LA, at the swanky Rodeo Drive clinic of dermatologist Dr Harold Lancer, who counts stars including Simon and Victoria among his clientele.

Now, however, you don’t have to fly to the U.S. to get your sheep placenta fix, as the treatment has just arrived at the Beyond MediSpa clinics inside Harvey Nichols in London and Edinburgh.

The facial — which costs a staggering £185 for an hour and 15 minutes — combines the same sheep-derived lotions and potions used by Dr Lancer with microdermabrasion (which exfoliates the skin and blasts away dead cells), a mask, red light therapy (to boost circulation and collagen production), and a fair amount of yuck factor, too.

Anticipating something that smelled of farmyards, I screwed my eyes shut and held my breath, but the gruesomeness conjured up by my overactive imagination was far worse than the reality.



Technical: The facial combines the same sheep-derived lotions and potions used by Dr Lancer with microdermabrasion, a mask, red light therapy and a fair amount of yuck factor, too.

Stem Cell Concentrate (£225 for 24ml), a blend of sheep placenta and the hydrating agent hyaluronic acid, turns out to be a thin, clear liquid that smells faintly — and inexplicably — of vinegar.

After my face has been thoroughly cleansed, sandblasted and treated to a moisturising mask, therapist Natasha applies a layer of the concentrate and then uses two metal paddles to shine red light onto my face. It’s all utterly painless, if a little weird.

You might be asking yourself ‘why placenta?’. The selling point, according to Stem Cell Beauty Innovations (SCBI) the company behind the products, lies in the fact that research has shown that the placenta and umbilical cord of mammals contain stem cells which have the ability to repair every type of cell in the body.

SCBI says that its products contain a trademarked ingredient called O-Placenta, ‘the most nutrient-rich and potent form of ovine placenta extract’. They claim that when applied to the skin O-Placenta can ‘de-age’ it as it revitalises skin cells, kickstarting them into producing increased levels of collagen, protein, and elastin, in the same way youthful skin does.



Distinct smell: Stem Cell Concentrate, a blend of sheep placenta and the hydrating agent hyaluronic acid, turns out to be a thin, clear liquid that smells faintly - and inexplicably - of vinegar

Dr Preema Vig, medical director of Harvey Nichols’ Beyond MediSpa, is certainly very excited about it.
‘Stem cells are extremely hot news at the moment,’ she says. ‘Medical experts and cosmetologists are exploring their many uses, from giving hope to patients suffering from paralysis to turning back the signs of ageing. And dermatologists report patients’ skin being better hydrated and smoother after regular use of O-Placenta.’

Once I’ve established why I might want to put sheep afterbirth on my face, I turn to thinking about exactly where the stuff comes from. While SCBI is cagey about the provenance of their products, I tracked down Angela Payne, production manager of New Zealand company Agri-Lab, the world’s largest processor of placentas.

‘We process around 20 tonnes of raw sheep placenta every year, transforming it into powder for dietary supplements, or serum used in beauty products,’ she tells me.

The sheep placentas are by-products of the meat and wool industry that would normally be thrown away. Instead, at lambing time, farmers all over New Zealand collect them, pocket the money and presumably laugh themselves silly over stupid, rich and vain women who want to smear sheep placenta over themselves in an effort to turn back time.

Each farm must have a licence to prove the placentas are chemical-free and from animals not treated with antibiotics, but then it’s relatively simple. The farmers collect the placentas in buckets and store them in freezers for the company to pick up at a later date.

‘The raw material is thawed, washed, dissected and goes through a protein extraction process that includes filtration, freeze drying and sterilisation, before it is prepared into a serum,’ explains Angela.

Around 30 placentas go into a litre of serum, which is sold on to manufacturers like SCBI for around £110. Given that just 24ml of the product on my face (which isn’t 100 per cent placenta but is mixed with the hyaluronic acid) sells for £225, that’s a mark-up of more than 8,000 per cent. And it’s not one many experts feel is justified.

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Famous fans: Victoria Beckham and Simon Cowell swear by the facial
Beauty expert Paula Begoun, who devotes her time to debunking the world of skincare, is unequivocal.

‘Stem cells do not work as claimed,’ she says. ‘In fact, they likely have no effect at all because stem cells must be alive to function, and by the time the delicate cells are added to skincare products, they are long dead and, therefore, useless. Currently, there is no published research showing stem cell extracts can affect stem cells in human skin.’

And even if they were active, Dr Bunting points out you’d need to get the cells into the skin, not just sitting on the surface of it. Cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting is equally sceptical. ‘Having seen experiments on cell cultures, I know how fragile they are, how they need to be fed and preserved at precisely the right temperature. The idea that they can survive in a pot of cream on a shelf is biologically implausible.’

But if the results are amazing, who cares about the theory? So, post-facial, do I look years younger, wrinkle-free and glowing?

Honestly? I look how I’d hope to after a facial — well-moisturised and a bit more lifted. And I’m pretty convinced that any positive effects I’m seeing are due less to magic stem cells than the potent mix of Natasha’s healing hands with microdermabrasion to blastaway dead skin cells, a moisturising mask that helps plump skin, and red light therapy, known to boost levels of collagen.

Natasha is adamant. ‘My clients rave about the treatments. They’ve had really impressive effects on everything from hydration and fine lines to pigmentation.’



The result: After her ordeal, Claire concludes that there are cheaper, better-proven ways to give your skin a glow than slathering it in sheep placenta

Just as I’m on the verge of dismissing all her clients as suffering from Mad Sheep Disease, I speak to Dr Dan Dhunna of London’s Courthouse Clinics, which specialises in Botox and high-tech beauty treatments.

‘While I don’t think it’s stem cells having an effect, placenta is rich in growth factors and antioxidants which we know have penetrative ability,’ he says. ‘But crucially, it’s also very rich in oestradiol, a form of oestrogen. Hormones can definitely penetrate the skin — some HRT is given in patch form — and oestrogen is crucial for healthy, youthful skin.

‘This is why post-menopausal women whose oestrogen levels have dropped often suffer from skin that lacks suppleness.’While it might not be the shaggy sheep story that I suspected, I still get the feeling we’re being fleeced. There are cheaper, better-proven ways to give your skin a glow than slathering it in sheep placenta.

The O-Placenta Facial costs £185, beyondmedispa.co.uk; O-Placenta products start from £95, stemcellbi.co.uk

'THREE DEAD' IN BOSTON MARATHON BLOODBATH: Dozens more seriously injured after TWO explosions go off at finish line

A device has exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon, according to early reports. Up to 60 people have been reported injured, dozens of them seriously. Eyewitnesses at the scene said there was a loud explosion and emergency vehicles crowded the scene.

Three people have been reported dead and up to 60 people have been injured after two large explosions went off near the finish line of the famous Boston Marathon today, leaving behind a scene of unimaginable carnage.

Eyewitnesses at the scene said there were two loud explosions about five seconds apart, and emergency vehicles crowded the scene. Up to 60 people have been reported injured, dozens of them seriously.

Witness Dave Weigel said via Twitter minutes after the explosion: ‘I saw people’s legs blown off. Horrific. Two explosions. Runners were coming in and saw unspeakable horror.'

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

A source told MailOnline that there were shotgun shells in the two bombs, which sprayed onlookers and runners with massive amounts of shrapnel.

Competitors and race organizers were crying as they fled the chaos. Bloody spectators were being carried to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners. A man was pictured with his lower leg blown off.

'There are a lot of people down,' said one man, whose bib No. 17528 identified him as Frank Deruyter of North Carolina. He was not injured, but marathon workers were carrying one woman, who did not appear to be a runner, to the medical area as blood gushed from her leg.

A Boston police officer was wheeled from the course with a leg injury that was bleeding.

About three hours after the winners crossed the line, there was a loud explosion on the north side of Boylston Street, just before the photo bridge that marks the finish line. Another thunderous explosion could be heard a few seconds later.

Runner Laura McLean of Toronto told the Associated Press that she heard two explosions outside the medical tent.

'There are people who are really, really bloody,' McLean said. 'They were pulling them into the medical tent.'

Cherie Falgoust was waiting for her husband, who was running the race.

'I was expecting my husband any minute,' she said. 'I don't know what this building is ... it just blew. Just a big bomb, a loud boom, and then glass everywhere. Something hit my head. I don't know what it was. I just ducked.'

A spokesman for the Boston Marathon said that the race's headquarters are on lock down.

Train service on the green line between Kenmore and Park suspended, according to the MBTA.

Windows of Marathon sports store blown out by the force of the two blasts.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2309545/Boston-Marathon-explosion-Dozens-reported-injured-device-goes-near-finish-line.html

Joy Aigbe "Cute Gospel Addict"

Joy Aigbe“,AKA Liyia"Cute Gospel Addict", she is the only girl from a family of six(6),grew up in the city of benin, edo state, Nigeria. where she attended her primary and secondary school in lgbinedion Education Centre before obtaining a degree in mass communications from Benson ldahosa University .
Liyia is a gospel singer, rap artiste and a song writer, She discovered her talent for singing in the year 2003 while still in high school. 2005 led her into developing interest for rap music and by 2006 she was already performing with notable artistes in the music industry. That same year she joined a rap group called ”R.C (Rap Community) founded by former most beautiful girl in Nigeria and Rapper ‘‘Munachi Abii”.
In the year 2012 while serving as a national youth service corp member (N.Y.S.C) in Lagos. Liyia, Pryse and Sugarboi’z WizzyWee performed a remix of Eva’s l done did it in camp during Mtn Project Fame show in iyana-paja.
The sensational rapper went on to partake in a Rap competition organized by Noun Fm 105.9 where she emerge the winner of Mic on Fire Season One.
She went further to release two new singles “No Senrenre ” And “Inside My Heart” which gained airplay and recognition.
Liyia is back with her latest single
"In Ur Face" its a thrilling song.
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