24/7live Magazine Issue 12

ISSUE 12 / SEPT 2014

BEAUTY

POST SUMMER REHAB

SNEAKERPIMP SHEEP OR UNIQUE

FASHION

AFRICA FASHION WEEK

SPORTS

FOOD & NUTRITION SUPERFOODS: ITS ALL ABOUT THE BERRIES

ANTHINY JOSHUA

TRAVEL

VISIT BARCELONA

X FACTOR RETURNS MEL B JOINS THIS YEARS JUDGING PANEL 1

EDITORSNOTE Hello,

And it’s a warm welcome back!

What a month August was, we partied hard and got drenched at Carnival, but it was worth it as Londoners really know how to put on a great show rain or shine and they reinforced the notion that Notting Hill really is the best street carnival in Europe.

Our features editor Gavin to a mini break to beautiful Barcelona, make sure you read his profile outlining what the city has to offer.

We also took a road to trip Mercedes Benz World in Chertsey to meet the gorgeous Bridget Kelly who invited us to an intimate evening where showcased new tracks from her latest album All or Nothing.

This month we also introduce the newest member of the team nutrition and fitness expert Paul Cheesman aka Mr Powerful, who speaks candidly about his past battles with fitness and healthly living and the events that have led him become a fitness and nutrition fanatic.

We get up close and personal with Olympic Gold medallist Anthony Joshua, who talks excitedly of his eagerly anticipated bout this month in Manchester as a pro.

This month we also say goodbye to the comic legend that was Robin Williams, whose shock suicide is a poignant reminder that depression is an illness that affects as all.

Sleep tight, Mork, Mrs Doubtfire, Jack and Dr Sean Maguire, you truly was one of the great ones.

Until next month.

Take care.

Michelle x

MEET THE TEAM THE TEAM BEHIND 24/7 LIVE MAGAZINE FABIAN COLLYMORE Sports/Fitness Expert

GAVIN A PETERS Features Editor

gavin@247livelistings.com

DOMINIQUE LEIGERTWOOD-HOWARD Beauty & Features

MR POWERFUL/ PAUL CHEESMAN Food & Nutrition

GRANT RICHARDS The Sneaker Pimp

DAMIEN BROME Money & Finance

MAZEL JOHN Fashion

JAMMZ Designer/site maintenance

DARREN LOBBAN The Games Master

JAZINHINO PHILLIPS Motoring

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12 GALLERY: African Fashion Week

41 FOOD AND NUTRITION: Its all about the Berries

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Anthony Joshua

51 TRAVEL: Barcelona

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24/7NEWS

Karrueche Tran pregnant?

Mike GLC: ‘Tulisa betrayed me”

Social media has been awash with rumours that Chris Brown’s on/off girlfriend Karrueche Tran might be pregnant. The 25 year old took to instagram to post a romantic photo of their date night along with the caption ‘damn near 5 years and this woman is still putting up with my s**t. need to have this baby and stop playing! Lol! My WCW’. This post has led many to speculate that the model may be pregnant.

The couple are definitely at the on stage of their relationship as Karrueche recently nominated Chris as her ‘man crush Monday’ recently saying ‘we love, we laugh, we fight…its complicated and I cant explain it but its not for you to understand but it’s my MCM”

Rapper Mike GLC has spoken out at Tulisa’s lack of support since the collapse of her drugs trial last July.

The rapper was facing a lengthy spell in prison for supplying £820 worth of cocaine to the ‘fake Sheikh’ in part of a sting for a Sunday Newspaper in May last year.

Speaking exclusively to Heat Magazine, he said that ‘she [Tulisa], ruins peoples lives’ and while Tulisa went on a PR offensive with a tell– all documentary on her ‘year from hell’ and revealing that she would be returning to X Factor as Louis Walsh’s guest at Judges’ Houses – Mike was left with nothing.

‘I feel betrayed’, admits the one time best friend of the star ‘she was like my little sister, and she’s left me with nothing.

I don’t hate her – I’m just disappointed at how she’s treated me. I lost my business, my home, my family. I was loyal to Tulisa. She has done nothing to help me when I needed it the most.

The rapper also claims that the documentary is not a true representation of the singer stating that ‘he’d never met that person in the documentary’ adding. ‘I’ve never met her in my life. Her family aren’t the closest thing in her world and then suddenly she’s calling her mum. The “poor me” act – she wasn’t going to prison, so what about poor me?

Jennifer Lopez: ‘I don’t whore around’ The star has speaking on the hit US chat show Chelsea Lately and exclusively revealed that… she doesn’t whore around…”I’ve dated younger guys and older guys.” Revealed the I’m into you singer, ‘I dated one younger guy. They are mostly 6

my age. I mostly go for a connection with a person. I don’t really plan things out, they just happen. I’m not one to like whore around and stuff like that’s not my thing’.

TMZ reported that singer was spotted in a car with her ex boyfriend Casper Smart recently – and dicked for cover when they were spotted by paparazzi.

Oprah confirms Mike Epps will play Richard Pryor in new Biopic After much speculation Oprah Winfrey has confirmed that comedian Mike Epps will play Richard Pryor in a new biopic.

Speculation was rife that the role would go to Marlon Wayans or Nick Cannon but Oprah confirmed his appointment by sharing an instagram photo of director Lee Daniels and Mike Epps sending social media into a frenzy.

The comedian has thrown himself into the role and has started by perfecting the Richard Pryor look by recently rocking a thick moustache like that of the late comedians trademark look.

Rita Ora delays release of second album because she can’t use Calvin Harris tracks The singer was set to release her second album later this year, but according to reports it seems everything is on hold and the alleged delay is down to her ‘fraught’ relationship with her ex boyfriend Calvin Harris.

Her sophomore effort reported to be released next year has a number of tracks she recorded with the producer and now it is claimed that Rita will not be using them on the album and is instead working with will.i.am and DJ Mustard. The 23 year old confirmed the rumours at the launch of her new fragrance in New York.

The pair have a strained relationship since they split in June. The RIP singer told Heat radio’s Ryan Seacrest that she was unable to perform their song I Will Never Let You Down at the Teen Choice Awards last month. ‘For anybody who doesn’t understand how it works, he (Calvin) produced the song so he has to approve anything TV-wise…obviously he owns the rights to it and he didn’t approve the Teen Choice Awards’ After the awards was aired Harris spoke out telling his fans, ‘you’ll only know 1 side to the story, because I choose not to talk to the papers about every aspect of my personal life. But just know I had a damn good reason”.

Rihanna files an injunction against yet another a stalker

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Poor Rihanna, the Bajan superstar has filed yet another restraining against an alleged stalker. According to reports the singer got a restraining order against a man who was seen lurking outside her Hollywood Hills home last month.

Her security saw the man hanging around for nearly 4 hours and they believed he was casing the joint.

When the man noticed the guard he fled, but was later captured by police who later arrested him on an unconnected vandalism charge. But once ar-

24/7NEWS rested the man confessed that he didn’t know it was Rihanna’s house.

But her security guards refuse to believe that story.

He has now been ordered to stay 100 yards from Rihanna and her home.

Jackie Chan: I’m ashamed of my son after his weed bust in China Rush Hour star Jackie Chan says he’s ‘very ashamed’ of his son Jaycee, recent drugs bust, claiming his 31-year-old son humiliated him and his family.

Last month Chan’s son was caught in a huge drug crackdown with the police claiming that they found about 3.5 ounces of the green stuff in Jaycee’s Beijing home.

So embarrassed at his sons recent arrest the actor recently penned an open letter, where he publically blasted his son and essentially said he had failed as a father.

In the letter posted on his official website the Chan wrote ‘as a public figure, I feel ashamed, as his dad I’m very sad and disappointed. But the person who feels heartbroken the most is his mom, I hope our younger generation will learn from Jaycee’s mistake and stay far away from drug use and drug abuse I extend our deepest apologies to everyone for the negative impact this has caused on society.

Thank you.”

Pharrell Williams sued for breach of contract Music man of the moment Pharrell Williams is being sued by the successful YouTube show ARTST TLK… which features interviews with big celebs like Spike Lee, usher and Tony Hawk.

Williams was about to take part but alleged got cold feet when the makers of the US version of The Voice came knocking and asked the Happy singer to join the judge’s panel for season 7. The 12 episodes of season 1 were huge… scoring a total of more than 1.7 million views.

According to the lawsuit obtained by the gossip site TMZ, Pharrell allegedly told them he couldn’t do it because The Voice made him an exclusive deal. Writing to the YouTube producer he allegedly said that unfortunately ‘The Voice are holding me to a contract that has an exclusivity requirement.

The YouTube is suing because he claims that he invested a million dollars into the project and he wants the star to pay for the losses incurred.

Pharrell’s people have counter attacked the allegations by issuing this statement according to TMZ which reads, ‘this is complete nonsense. It’s unfortunate when you try to help a friend and they wind up trying to take advantage of you.

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Martin Lawrence announces plans for Bad Boys 3

First Picture of Ya Ya Dacosta as Whitney Houston Revealed.

During a recent US TV interview Hollywood actor and award winning stand up comedian Martin Lawrence announced there are plans for a third installment of the hit film franchise Bad Boys which stars himself and Men In Black star Will Smith.

Speaking exclusively to talk show host Conan O’Brian the star revealed all when asked if the franchise would return to the big screen.

He answered ‘I believe it’s happening, yes, I just talked to producer Jerry Brukheimer and he said its real, there are working on a script It all looks good.

The You So Crazy star has been keen to bring the character back to life, just last month, he wrote a post on facebook to mark the anniversary of the 2003 release of Bad Boy’s II, it read ’11 years ago today, Bad Boys II was released in theatres. Feelin’ it’s about time for number 3…what do you think Will Smith?’

The 31 year old former America’s Next Top Model contestant convincingly channels the award winning diva dressed as her on her 1987 Whitney album cover.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, The Butler actress had her hair styled in wavy curls and added dark eye shadow and slick glossy lipstick to capture Whitney’s signature 80’s style.

The film titled Whitney Houston, recently began shooting and is being directed by Oscar nominated actress Angela Bassett who will be making her editorial debut.

While many fans are excited by the project the Saving all My Love singers family are none too pleased with the film.

According to TMZ Whitney’s family are upset because it’s a made for television movie and they feel she deserves so much more.

The family are now planning their own big screen movie in the style of Michael Jackson’s This is it, which they feel would be much more fitting for the iconic star. The lifetime biopic is scheduled to air in 2015.

NEWS IN BRIEF

ALS ice bucket challenge

Oritse Williams becomes a daddy

This charitable global fundraising phenomenon involving celebrities and normal people pouring ice and water over themselves- does not seem to be slowing down As of the 29th July 2014, a whopping $94.3M(£56.8M) has been raised.

Former JLS bandmember Oritse has become the proud father of a little boy he revealed on his Twitter account on last month with his longterm girlfriend AJ Azari.

He wrote: ‘wrote: ‘I watched in awe as @AJAzari gave birth to our 1st born son on Sunday 24th August at 1.49am. He is my treasure of life! x’.

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24/7BAROMETER

WHAT’S

HOT?

VICTORIA BECKHAM ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

Posh Spice shows us all that she’s a good sport and gets a royal dunking by her husband and sons in the every growing ALS ice bucket challenge.

BLUE IVY DANCING ALONG TO HER MOTHER’S SONG

Who could resist the adorable Blue Ivy wen she was caught on camera dancing along to her mama Beyoncé at the VMA awards.

ADAM GEMILI AT THE EUROPEAN AND COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The new UK sprint sensation wowed us all with his performances in the 200m and the relay at both European and Commonwealth Games.

X FACTOR RETURNS

!t’s back! the new series with new judge Mel B and returnees Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell, we predict plenty fireworks this season!

JOURDAN DUNN MAKES HISTORY

The West London supermodel makes history by becoming the first black British Model to enter the Forbes Rich List

WHAT’S

NOT? CHRIS BROWN SHOT AT Shots were fired and reportedly aimed at Chris Brown and last months pre VMA’s after party, Suge Knight got hit and was treated in hospital.

NICK AND MARIAH SPLIT

The couple have announced that they are separating after 6 years of Marriage.

CESC FABRAGAS AT CHELSEA

One month in at the former Arsenal and Barcelona hero still looks wrong playing for London side Chelsea.

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THE DEATH OF ROBIN WILLIAMS

The world was shocked by the suicide of everybody’s favourite funny man. Goodbye Robin rest in eternal peace.

RAY J SEXUAL BATTERY CHARGE

The Sexy Can I?, singer was recently arrested and charged with sexual battery.

24/7GOSSIP

BROWN PLEADS GUILTY TO WASHINGTON ASSAULT According to reports Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to assaulting a man outside a washington hotel which took place whilst he was on probation for attacking then girlfriend Rihanna.

The incident took place in October 2013, and the victim told police Brown hit him after he tried to take a picture of the star talking to two other women.

Brown had intially pleaded not guilty in this case and the trial was originally set for April 2013, but was then delayed.

CONIC WRITER GETS THE HIP HOP TOUCH. Iconic writer, Maya Angelou is to have her work turned into a new hip-hop album called Caged Bird Songs Shawn Rivera, the lead singer of R&B group Az Yet, and RoccStarr, who cowrote Chris Brown’s Fine China, produced the 13-song set, to be released through Smooch Music on Nov. 4.

The album loosely based upon her classic 1996 book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings — is one of the last projects Angelou completed before she died in May, her grandson revealed in an interview last month.

Angelou won three Grammys for her spoken-word albums. She previously released a calypso album and collaborated with Ashford & Simpson for 1996’s Been Found. She also was featured on Common’s 2011 album, The Dreamer/The Believer.

The album is set to be out later this year.

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LONDON CITY INFLUENCES NEW ALBUM

Mary J Blige has taken her talents from across the pond to record her forthcoming album. she has relocated to London for month and is due to release Mary J Blige: The London Sessions.

She recently told British Newspaper, The Guardian the thought process behind her next studio album.

“Our idea was to become part of London,” she revealed, “to really embrace the culture – to really live in it. Not that I haven’t been here before, but I’ve never had the chance to really soak in it the way I have this time.=, she said.

She added, “To make records from the London-scene …The music is free over here the way it used to be in the States.

Artists are just free to do what they love.

Listening to the radio you can hear the freedom.

This project will be the second to come from the Share My World singer , who recently completed an enitre soundtrack for the US blockbuster Think like A Man Too.’

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AFRICAN FASHION WEEK 2014

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS YEARS VISUAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FASHION EVENT...

Last month 24/7livelistings.com gained exclusive access to the much coveted Africa Fashion Week London held at London’s Olympia. Now in its 4th year, AFWL celebrates London’s unique and diverse cultural heritage, topped with the flamboyant mixing of Western and African culture through fashion at the same time promoting Africa’s rich ethnic culture and interpreting it into contemporary designs. Our gallery highlights the very best African fashion has to offer and the influence it has made on contemporary British lines. Images supplied courtesy of Angel Blessed Nkiru Photography

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24/7BEAUTY

By Scarlet Nathaniel

POST SUMMER REHAB

SUMMER MAYBE SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAY FROM US, BUT DONT LET THIS GET YOU DOWN. THIS MONTH WE HAVE COMPILED SOME HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS TO REMIND YOU OF SUMMER AND ALSO WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN RESTORE YOUR SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS WHILST STILL LOOKING AMAZING AS THE AUTUMN NIGHTS DRAW IN. CND Solor Oil £11.95 www.cultbeauty.co.uk Nail saviour after peeling off your long-lasting gel manicure your nails will be gasping for some TLC. Keep this cuticle oil handy and apply every few hours. It’s packed with Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E, so your porous nail plates will just lap up the moisture and they’ll be back to normal in no time.

Lee Stafford Bling Hair Rehab Detox Shampoo £5.49 Massage this detoxifying shampoo into locks post holiday to banish the last dregs of chorine and sea salt from your hair. The shea butter ingredient smoothed tresses into tip top condition once again.

Thirsty-skin quencher: Avene Instant Soothing Moisture Mask £10.95 (at Boots.com) Pamper time! Apply this creamy mask all over face and neck and leave on for 15 minute to absorb. The thermal spring water formula is just the thing for sun-exposed thirsty skin. Massage on day and night, without fail.

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Moisture fixer: Pantene 1 Min Wonder Ampoules Intensive Treatment £4.49 for 3 Even hair suffers from sun damage! Luckily, we’ve found an intensive repair treatment that we swear by. It restores holes burnt

Conditioner for your bod: Nivea In-shower Body Moisturiser £3.65 Prolonging your summer tan with lashing of body moisturiser becomes a laborious job when the holiday’s over. And now you don’t have to bother, just slather this on wet skin after washing in the shower. Job done. Leave skin gorgeously soft.

CELEB TIPS... ““WHEN I WAS SHOOTING A MOVIE IN MONTREAL, IT WAS FREEZING. IF YOU TAKE A LITTLE BIT OF AQUAPHOR AND DAB IT ON YOUR FACE, IT KEEPS YOUR SKIN LOOKING FRESH. I DUBBED IT AQUA FOR EVERYTHING.” —LUCY LIU

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24/7GADGETS BACK TO SCHOOL! FOR THOSE OF YOU SOME OF THE USEFUL

RETURNING TO SCHOOL GADGETS TO HELP YOU

COLLEGE OR GET THROUGH

UNIVERSITY CHECK OUT THE SCHOOL SEMESTERS...

GOOGLE CHROMECAST, AMAZON FIRE TV, FROM £79.00 Streaming devices which gives students access to online entertainment come in a range of guises, but my two favorites are Google’s Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV. Amazon connects your television set to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon instant video, as well as TV shows and films if you’re part of Amazon Prime, whereas Chromecast can also stream a variety of services, including YouTube and whatever is shown on your browser. I happen to prefer Chromecast due to its ease of use and cheap pricetag, and the plug-andplay device makes a valuable gift if you’re packing your kids off to college.

MICROSOFT SURFACE 3 TABLET, FROM £580.00 If your student prefers the Windows platform on their mobile device, Microsoft’s 12-inch Surface 3 tablet, available in both entry and high-end versions, runs on Windows 8.1 and is lighter than its predecessors. It might not be the first tablet you would consider for a student -- considering its high price for a tablet -- but decent specs and a full HD 2160x1440 resolution make it a possible laptop replacement which will last for some time.

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LIVESCRIBE 3 SMARTPEN, £91.00 The Livescribe 3 Smartpen is a modern piece of kit which should be in any back-to-school bag. Dubbed a ‘smart pen,’ the Livescribe 3 is equipped with a small infrared camera that digitizes the user’s notes when used in conjunction with the company’s specialist paper. What makes the gadget useful for those heading back to school is that these digital notes are beamed to your iOS mobile devices via Bluetooth -although Android support is expected soon -- where notes can be organized using apps such as Evernote.

Especially useful when compiling revision notes.

THE MIGHTY MIC, FROM 42.00 Photojojo’s Mighty Mic is a bolt-on for your smartphone. Once plugged into the smartphone’s headphone jack, any footage you are recording will have improved, clearer sound -- and the mic also has a headphone jack of its own, which lets the user hear the recorded sound and adjust settings accordingly.

For travel, nights out, dictating thoughts or for recording a lecture, this is a useful gadget. Used in conjunction with apps like Evernote or Dragon Dictation can also help keep your student more organized and productive.

WD MYPASSPORT ULTRA 1TB PORTABLE HARD DRIVE, £57.00 Streaming devices which gives students access to online entertainment come in a range of guises, but my two favorites are Google’s Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV. Amazon connects your television set to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon instant video, as well as TV shows and films if you’re part of Amazon Prime, whereas Chromecast can also stream a variety of services, including YouTube and whatever is shown on your browser. I happen to prefer Chromecast due to its ease of use and cheap pricetag, and the plug-andplay device makes a valuable gift if you’re packing your kids off to college.

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24/7GAMING

By Darren Lobban

The summer round up

IT’S BEEN A GOOD SUMMER FOR GAMES THIS YEAR, NORMALLY THE SUMMER GAMES ARE TERRIBLE OR THERE IS A SEVERE DROUGHT NO MATTER WHICH PLATFORM YOU CHOOSE. IN ALL HONESTLY THAT’S PROBABLY DUE TO THE INDEPENDENT GAMES COMPANIES WHO CAN SEEMINGLY CREATE MULTIPLE SMALL BUT EXCELLENT GAMES.

One of the games which has taken up a huge amount of my spare time is Rogue Legacy, Rogue Legacy looks like a simple 2D platform game from a bygone era...don’t let this sweet little game fool you because it’s a procedurally generated rogue like game that will kick you neatly in the crutch then punch you in the back of your neck. In Rogue Legacy you take on the role of a knight who has to conquer a castle and its surrounding areas (forest, dungeon etc) with enemies who can take you out in seconds, each time you die you get to choose from one of three heirs with their own unique (and sometimes hilarious) family traits. Any money you collected before you die can be used to purchase items or boost your statistics for your next play through. You always get a little further in each play session until you get that godly feeling on a truly impressive run and rack up large amounts of money. Rogue Legacy runs great on all three PlayStation formats and is cross buy and cross save, a special mention must go to the sound which is 8-bit- tastic!

I have also been playing Ratchet and Clank trilogy on the PS Vita (it’s also out on PS3) and I’m glad to say it runs really well on the PS Vita and all three games in the trilogy look excellent too. Unfortunately there were a few bugs that

I came across in the digital version I played, the first was that at some random points the background music would just stop for a while and this happened on the first two games but not part 3?!?. The second niggle I had was that to save space they compressed some of the cut scenes a bit too much and it really looks bad compared to the rest of the in game graphics. My third complaint straight up pissed me off and that’s the lack of R2&R1 buttons which would normally be used for strafing but since that is not an option you have to use the back touch pad which is rubbish.

Why they wouldn’t let me map that function to the d-pad is a god damned mystery to me! It doesn’t effect the third game which has auto strafing.

The next game i will pick up and play is Counter spy, Counter spy see’s you take the form of a secret agent trying to stop two superpower’s from launching nuclear weapons at each other. I will give my impressions on that next month.

Well that’s it form me for now, I’m off to troll fanboys on random forums and watch lots of wonderful ice bucket challenge videos on YouTube. Hurrah!

24/7LOOKOUT X FACTOR RETURNS

IT IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN WHERE WE SEE THE UK LARGEST AND FAVOURITE TV TALENT SHOW HITS OUR SCREENS. THE X FACTOR IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER. Following the departure Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger, we see the welcome return of Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and new to this years line up in, Spice Girl, Mel B. The show which kicked off last month, sees as usual the judges going from city to city auditioning some of the best talent that the UK has to offer- and obviously some of which are not that good.

very much entertained... lets just wait to find out who really has the the X Factor and which judge will be crowned the winning judge.

X Factor airs, Saturday & Sunday, 8pm, ITV

This year panel are not holding back especially with new comer scary spice Mel b, who is best described as very opinionated. .

Hopefully this years panel is set to boost declining viewing figures and for the next 3 months i’m sure the show will keep us 22

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24/7LOOKOUT

THINK LIKE A MAN TOO (12A)

Think Like A Man too, is the the hotly tipped sequel to the much love and hilarious first film, Think Like A Man. In this next chapter we see the couples from the first film reunite in Las Vegas for a wedding.

The cast see the return of Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Terrence Jenkins As they arrive in Vegas, the group leave aside plans for a relaxing and romantic break and a battle of the sexes ensues as they host competing bachelor and bachelorette parties.

The romantic weekend goes awry when Can their relationships survive this wild weektheir various misadventures get them into end in Vegas? some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

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courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment

‘Think Like A Man Too’ is directed by Tim Story and produced by William Packer, the duo behind ‘Think Like A Man’ and ‘Ride Along’.

If your looking for a film full of twists and laughter than this is the film for you. You will

be laughing at every possible chance.

Think Like A Man too is out 19/9/2014 for general UK release.

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24/7FEATURE

By Jade Wilkinson

SCANDAL

Scandal the political thriller from the creator of Greys Anatomy Shonda Rhimes, returned to UK screens this month. The critically acclaimed series returns for its third season and stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, a former White House aide turned crisis manager for the political elite. The series centres around Pope and her team of lawyers, hackers and political insiders who do whatever it takes to keep the secrets of the nation’s elite under wraps.

Olivia Pope is one of the leading female protagonists on TV screens today. She is a highly revered character whose intensity infuses her team with a sense of urgency, which gives the show its dramatic pace. Washington’s portrayal of the emotionally strong, professionally powerful, yet personally complicated character has earned her and the show Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.

The seasons 1 and 2 were full of betrayal and intrigue and have dealt with an intern claiming to pregnant with the Presidents baby, torture and water boarding, mail bombs and the attempted assignation of the President.

The season 2 finale revealed that Olivia’s identity as the Presidents mistress had been leaked to the media. Fans can look forward

to surprising alliances formed in order for the team to deal with the biggest scandal to date. We also caught a glimpse of Eli Pope (played by Joe Morton), Olivia’s father who is the head of the clandestine operation known as B613. Season 3 also guest stars Khandi Alexander (CSI, Treme) as Maya Lewis, Olivia’s mother and Scott Foley returns as Jake Ballard, Olivia’s love interest and secret B613 operative.

Thursdays 9pm, Sky Living

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24/7FILM DELIVER US FROM EVIL (15) RELEASED: 25/7/2014

LUCY (15) RELEASED 22/8/2014

INTO THE STORM (12A) RELEASED: 22/8/2014

Futuristic action flick Lucy centres on a drug mule who is transformed into a fierce superhuman fighter when a mysterious drug is leaked into her system.

Mother Nature wields her incredible power in high-octane thriller Into The Storm which follows a group of locals documenting the freak weather hitting their hometown.

Scarlett Johansson stars as Lucy, a young woman who has a package surgically inserted in her stomach and is forced to carry the illicit substance on behalf of a gang. After a brutal beating, the package starts leaking inside her and she finds herself endowed with superhuman strength and powers.

Lucy is written and directed by Luc Besson Nikita, Léon.

Action, Science Fiction

Seen through the lenses of onlookers, the film follows the happenings in a small American town over the course of a single day, as their city is hit with a devastating wave of tornadoes, which tear through the town destroying everything in their path.

Into The Storm stars Richard Armitage The Hobbit and Sarah Wayne Callies The Walking Dead

When the two pals realise just how convincing their police outfits are, they decide to make the most of the opportunity that has presented itself: They procure a patrol vehicle, pose as cops and enjoy the perks of their newfound ‘job’.

What could possibly go wrong? Well, as they’re about to find out, rather a lot!

Let’s Be Cops stars New Girl favourites Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. Action

Police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) is tasked with looking into an unusual series of seemingly demonic crimes, ones that lead him to the darkest and dankest corners of the city. The more he pries, the more likely it seems that there may be something truly evil at play and he soon turns to a maverick priest (Édgar Ramírez) for help.

Deliver Us From Evil is based upon the real life experiences of NYPD veteran Ralph Sarchie and is directed by Scott Derrickson The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

Drama

Action, Thriller

LETS BE COPS (15) RELEASE: 29/8/2014 Comedy Let’s Be Cops sees two best friends take the concept of dressing up to a whole new level as they assume fake identities as cops.

Chilling thriller Deliver Us From Evil following the exploits of a New York City cop as he investigates paranormal and occult activity in the city.

SEX TAPE (15) RELEASED: 3/9/2014 Comedy Sex Tape follows married couple Annie and Jay as they dash around trying to retrieve the private video that they accidentally leaked to friends and family…

After more than 10 years together, Jay and Annie’s sex life is suffering, so in an effort to spice things up they make a racy adult video. But unbeknownst to them, their bedroom antics are unwittingly synced to several other devices.

Now, they only have a matter of hours to stop their sex tape from going viral.

Sex Tape stars Jason Segel Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Cameron Diaz The Other Woman.

Comedy

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) RELEASED: 5/9/2014 The Hundred-Foot Journey follows the Kadam family as they set up a restaurant in an idyllic French village and fall foul of the uppity owner of a Michelin-starred eatery nearby.

Culinary whiz kid Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) moves to the south of France with his family to open an Indian restaurant. But the Kadams will need to have their knives at the ready as they encounter resistance from the icy owner (Helen Mirren) of a local haute-cuisine business.

The Hundred-Foot Journey is based on the book of the same name by Richard C. Morais and is directed by Lasse Hallström Chocolat.

Drama

BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) RELEASED 5/9/2014 Before I Go To Sleep follows Christine, a women with a debilitating memory problem who realises that there is something amiss about the story she is being fed.

After a catastrophic accident in her 20s, Christine (Nicole Kidman) wakes up every day unable to remembering anything from after the accident. One day she uncovers some new truths and they send her into a state of paranoia - can she trust the people she relies on the most?

Before I Go To Sleep is adapted from S.J. Watson’s best-selling novel and also features Colin Firth and Mark Strong.

Thriller

THE GUEST (15) RELEASED 5/9/2014 Tense thriller The Guest sees the family of a fallen soldier take in a stranger who claims to have fought with their son in Iraq.

The grieving Peterson family are comforted by the appearance of a charming young man who says he’s a fellow soldier and friend of their deceased son.

So much so, that they welcome this handsome stranger into their own home.

But despite ingratiating himself with the family, something is still not quite right.

Is he who he says he is?

The Guest stars Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) and is directed by Adam Wingard (You’re Next).

Thriller

THE BOXTROLLS (PG) RELEASED: 12/9/2014 Lovingly-crafted stop-motion animation The Boxtrolls tells the tale of a young boy’s adventure with the Boxtrolls, a group of adorable, underground-dwelling monsters.

Inhabiting caves below the streets and combing through people’s rubbish, the kind and quirky Boxtrolls are misunderstood by humans, with the exception of Eggs - an orphan boy they have raised as their own. When the lovable monsters find themselves under threat from an exterminator, Eggs must try to save his adoptive family.

The Boxtrolls is based on Alan Snow’s book Here Be Monsters! and is produced by Laika, the animation studio behind ‘Coraline’ and ‘ParaNorman’.

Adventure, Animated, Comedy

A WALK AMONGST TOMBSTONES (15) RELEASED: 19/9/2014

THE RIOT CLUB (12A) RELEASED 19/9/2014

Based on Lawrence Block’s mystery novel series, A Walk Among The Tombstones sees Liam Neeson take on the role of the ex-cop turned private investigator Matthew Scudder.

In the privileged world of Oxford University, The Riot Club follows two new students who join the infamous Riot Club, where reputations are made or destroyed in a single evening.

When a drug kingpin asks for Scudder’s help in tracking down his wife’s killers, Scudder reluctantly agrees to take on the job. In order to catch the men behind the brutal murder and to stop them killing again, he’ll have to delve into the dangerous criminal underworld.

Adapted by Laura Wade from her stage play ‘Posh,’ director Lone Scherfig’s film dives into a world of elitism and excess at a fictional dining society based on the infamous Bullingdon Club. As main characters Alistair and Miles drink too much and see the worst of aristocratic snobbery, they have to decide if this life really is for them.

A Walk Among The Tombstones also features Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey).

Action, Thriller

The Riot Club stars Max Irons, Sam Claflin, Douglas Booth and Holliday Grainger. “ Drama, Thriller

THE EQUALISER (15) RELEASED 26/9/2015 The Equalizer sees Denzel Washington in action-hero mode as Robert McCall, a former government agent who is forced out of retirement after a chance encounter with a young girl.

After faking his own death, former black ops commando Robert McCall is trying to leave his past behind him. But when he witnesses a young girl in trouble, he finds himself unable to turn the other way and deploys his skills to save her.

This act of kindness has huge consequences and McCall soon finds himself squaring up against some ultra-violent Russian mobsters.

The Equalizer reunites Denzel Washington with ‘Training Day’ director Antoine Fuqua.

Action, Thriller

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SEPTEMBER RELEASES

SAM SMITH- I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE (1 SEPT)

MAVERICK SABRE: EMOTIONS (1 SEPT)

AFROJACK FT SNOOP DOGG- DYNAMITE (8 SEPT)

CHRIS BROWN- NEW FLAME (8 SEPT)

DRAKE- ZERO TO ONE HUNDRED (8 SEPT)

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS FT DECIMAR & SEAN PAUL- BAILANDO (15 SEPT)

NEON JUNGLE: (1 SEPT)

IGGY AZALEA FT RITA ORA- BLACK WIDOW (8 SEPT)

USHER FT NICKI MINAJ- SHE CAME TO GIVE IT TO YOU (15 SEPT)

PROFESSOR GREEN FT TORI KELLYLULLABY (15 SEPT)

JESSIE J, ARIANA GRANDE, NICKI MINAJ- BANG BANG (22 SEPT)

GORGON CITY FT ZAK ABEL- UNMISSABLE (29 SEPT)

*NEW ALBUMS*

MEEK MILL - DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY (8 SEPT)

JEREMIH - LATE NIGHTS: THE ALBUM (29 SEPT)

CHRIS BROWN - X (15 SEPT)

THE GAME - BLOOD MONEY LA FAMILIA (29 SEPT)

THE GAME - BLOOD MONEY LA FAMILIA (15 SEPT)

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by Damien Brome

Of Logos and Lawyers It’s been an interesting week in City Land – work has been ticking over. There are less people scurrying around the office pretending to be busy, so I assume that everyone must be on holiday or just hiding from me…It’s been a quiet week on the startup front as well, so I have turned my attention to the other bits and pieces surrounding Operation Startup.

The last few days have been all about the logos and lawyers. Those amongst you who know me well can attest that I do not possess a single artistic bone in my body.

Creating a logo is a job that I outsourced to a new member of the SPM fold, who we shall call The Designer.

The Designer was recommended to me through friends who know of her prowess in the logo/ sign design field.

Forty seconds into the conversation outlining her credentials, it was apparent that she has produced half of the advertising paraphernalia that mankind absorbs subliminally on a daily basis, and was more than suited to the task.

It also became quickly apparent that The Designer does not possess the circadian rhythms that you or I work with. Emails of draft designs, colour schemes and suchlike were often delivered to my inbox between 3 and 4am. It was a useful insight into working with someone in a different time zone – or a small window into the life of an insomniac.

The logo has been completed. The aim was to go for something which would appeal to guys, but wouldn’t alienate women; something which would give a view as to what the business is, but is not cringingly obvious.

It’s been a hit with everyone who has seen it. Feeling inspired, I tried to add a little slogan to it (just underneath it, in italics) – that bit was deemed an instant fail – it was like Mrs Needham’s art class all over again..

I also engaged the services of a lawyer this week. I’ve noticed that lawyers tend to come in two forms : 1) The slippery fish, who agree with everything you say, regardless of whether it is contradictory (of known as Ambulance Chasers within the profession and are found to focus on the field of Personal Injury claims

2) The “deliberate talkers” who speak as if everything is being recorded for trial and one wrong word will result in someone getting the death penalty My counsel is firmly in camp 2. “Methodical” doesn’t even come close to describing how this guy tackles problems. Analysing issues down to an atomic level is definitely his forte, which bodes well for me.

It’s interesting to observe that this sober, meticulous individual looks about 17, at best. I swear his voice was actually breaking during our first conversation. Either I’m in the company of a child genius or this guy drinks Oil of Olay by the pint.

The Lawyer is currently using his microscopelike mind to build out the other elements of intellectual property protections that I need to put in place.

The company logo will soon have a “TM” sitting proudly next to it, whilst we await Registered status to be endowed from the European distinctive mark gods. The Lawyer is also looking over my shareholding agreements and proposals.

As I can learn from the Winklevoss twins (http://www. bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13886534) I’d do well to ensure that any promises of equity shares/ownership rights to my gig should be encapsulated pretty early on. Not that I’m aiming to “Zuckerberg” anyone, of course...

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By Grant Richards

Sheep or Unique

After I touched on SPX in last month’s article, it made memories come flooding back and I got all glassy eyed thinking of some old brands that aren’t really around anymore, or not in the way that they used to be. Whether it helps to evoke memories of yore for the older heads amongst you, or highlight a few brands that came and went in a blaze of glory in the late eighties and early nineties, for the youngers. This one is all about the Brands That Time Forgot…….

I’ll start off with my favourite brand from yesteryear, Travel Fox. This was a brand that was touted as a luxury trainer brand, with premium leathers which had a price tag to match that luxury feel. I distinctly recall Jazzie B from Soul II Soul wearing a pair that had a colourway that reflected the red, gold and green of Jamaica. I specifically remember them as I was at school doing a music class project on Soul II Soul and had drawn both the Funki Dread logo, along with a pair of Travel Fox. What I’d do to get my hands on a pair of those original Travel Fox (not the poor attempt at retroing them that turned up in Sports Direct) and my music report too.

Everyone knows of a brand with the swoosh that hails from Oregon in the USA, but I bet you there isn’t too many people who can name another sneaker brand that comes from the same state? I’m not even that sure too many people even remember this brand, but Avia is the name and back in the day it held its own. So much so it had Scottie Pippen as an endor-

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see. To give that some context, Pippen was a bit like Kevin Durant whilst the primary players were/are Michael Jordan and Lebron James. I remember a few pals having Avia in the early 90s and I even ended up with a pair myself, and that particular shoe ended up in some legal battle with that other Oregon player, about their 180 technology as Avia’s design employed ‘Cantilever technology’ that was deemed similar to Nike’s 180 degree air bubble. However it was Avia, that was suing Nike about stealing their idea. Unfortunately Avia became another brand that ended up in Sports Direct in a much lesser form, but for the sake of this article I’m now ignoring that Sports Direct even exist.

What about LA Gear, you’ve got to remember them, right? The only trainer that the ‘other’ MJ ended up endorsing and one that had questionable technology including a light up midsole and a cumbersome equivalent to Reebok’s Pump innovation.

Initially they were endorsed by a ‘baller as prominent as Mr Jordan back then, being Karim Abdul-Jabbar, albeit towards the end of his career, but eventually the brand became a bit of a joke. Sneaker heads may have been passing up on LA Gear but the general public were buying in to the brand, especially as they were happy to court musicians and celebrities like Belinda Carlisle and Jennifer Aniston, who opened the brand up to that vast expanse across the pond.

Last up, is by far the most controversial and the only one, from the brands I’ve listed, that does not exist in any way anymore.

That brand is Troop. I’m not sure whether a brand has captivated me as much as Troop did, which was made worse by the fact that a) I never owned a pair and b) the furore surrounding the brand.

Troop wasn’t a performance sneaker, it was purely for the streets, or the stage. Not for the court or track. One of their endorsee’s was LL Cool J, who subsequently (and allegedly) went on to protest AGAINST the company for the fact that there was Ku Klux Klan links to the brand. The facts don’t seem to be out there, but one thing I do know is the brand was started by two Jewish brothers and a Korean guy, so make up your own mind. I also heard back then, that if you took the sole off a pair of Troop you would see KKK on the sole. I can tell you for a fact that was not the case, as I witnessed a school friend put the sole of a battered pair to a sanding machine in my CDT class to find nothing of the sort. I wonder if such a smear campaign could exist in this modern era?

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by Michelle Martin

This month 24/7livelistings.com welcomes our new food and nutrition writer Paul Cheesman, also known as Mr Powerful here he tells us a little bit about himself and what led him to become a successful, Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and motivational life coach.

“I was unhealthy and over weight for the majority of my teenage years, drinking, smoking and eating rubbish was the norm for me.

After a series of unfortunate events I went into deep depression that eventually lead to me developing anorexia in my late teens. (I dropped from16st to 8st on less than a year.)

It was at the same time that I wanted to join the army. I went for all the tests and then it came to the Army physical. It was there at the careers office they told me I wasn’t fit or strong enough to pass the basic physical requirements needed to enlist. I was advised that I should join a gym to increase my strength and stamina.

I was at my lowest at it took me a month to eventually find the courage to joined a gym. I instantly loved it and became a gym junkie.

The love of the gym set on a path that took me from part time gym instructor and hobby based martial artist, to competitive martial artist and eventually teaching martial arts for 5 years then on to parkour.

I complete changed my mindset and know I live every day to its fullest.

I live and breath health and fitness, when I’m not personal training clients or teaching group exercise classes or anything gym related, I’m either In the gym myself training martial arts or practicing parkour.

I love nothing more than to help people live the lifestyle and achieve the amount of happiness, passion and drive that exercise and clean living has bought me.

I’ve been a personal trainer for 11 years now and quest for knowledge and answers in regards to health and fitness never diminishes. I want to be able to answer any questions that any clients may have when it comes to food nutrition and fitness.

Due to developing eating disorders in the past I have studied nutrition extensively and have qualifications recognized by the British complimentary medical association.

I have advanced functional therapy and advanced functional performance through faster global.

As well as massage therapy qualifications, level 1 Olympic weight lifting coach under British Weight lifting BW”L.

Contact details: Name: Paul Cheesman Email: powerfulone@live.co.uk Twitter: @paulptcheesman Instagram: Mrpowerful Facebook: Paul Cheesman Personal Training Paul Cheesman Personal Training #BeYourOwnHero FB: Paul Cheesman Personal Training T: @PaulPTCheesman INSTA: Mrpowerful EM: powerfulone@live.co.uk The Powerful - Powerful People #liveLifeAtFullPower

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By Paul Cheesman

SUMMER TIME BERRIES FOR SUPER HEALTH AND DELAYED AGEING!!!!

IT’S OFFICIALLY THE END OF SUMMER BUT IN THE SHOPS AND SUPERMARKETS THERE IS STILL AN OVER ABUNDANCE OF BEAUTIFUL JUICY BERRIES. DELICIOUS LOOKING STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES!

These are super tasty and locally grown, and these berries as part of a healthy diet can help you stay

healthier.

Here is how they help and why....

LOCAL PRODUCE IS IMPORTANT .

Getting locally grown produce such as the berries mentioned above has the following benefits.

They are left in the plant longer to further develop and fully ripen.

This has the added benefit of hugely increasing the vitamins and mineral content of the berry giving you more vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre and an even greater taste.

Buying fresh fruit out of season and of non local produce reduces the amount of vitamins and minerals and other benefits by harvesting the produce to early... Generally when it’s still green and under developed.

This is then shipped half way round the world to get to you ripe... But sadly it loses many of its nutrients in the process.

Berries are a good source of carbohydrates as part of a full balanced high protein meal. The sugars or carbohydrates in the berries due to the fibre content create a GL (glucose load, similar to glucose index) measure that is very efficient at storing the carbohydrates in the liver.

The carbohydrates stored in the liver are the only stored carbohydrates in

the body that can fuel the brain. This leads to greater concentration, better brain function and with a high omega 3 and high vitamin diet means a better memory too.

HOW VITAMINS THEY BENEFIT US Vitamins and minerals play a huge role in our daily lives, the help create hormones that control processes within the body such as fat loss, energy production, muscle repairs and even how we feel when we wake up.

Vitamin C keeps us healthy by boosting our immune system, helping us utilise collagen to build new cells (slowing and reversing the ageing process... Omg) , and also works as a universal antioxidant.

ANTIOXIDANT... I’VE HEARD OF THOSE...

Ok to understand what an Antioxidant is we have to know what an oxidant is... this is also known as a free radical.

Oxygen has the chemical symbol of O2.

This means for it to be a stable stand alone oxygen molecule it has to have 2 oxygen particles...

A free radical or oxidant is O1. This means

it is unstable and is actively searching for another O1 to make itself and O2 and then become stable. What it does to get this O1 is steal it from another O2.

We have lots of O2 in our body so the O1 takes an O1 from elsewhere in our body and that place that has had the O1 taken breaks down and dies.

This is known as oxidative breakdown and is the reason why apples go mouldy and food goes bad, also known as the ageing process.

Antioxidants are utilised in the body by sacrificing themselves to the O1 so it doesn’t use an O2 from our body.

This will reduce the amount of ‘’oxidative breakdown’’ lowering the amount of cell breakdown or cell death and therefore slowing the ageing process.... Omg!

So eat your berries, be healthy, stay young and support your local farmers!

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By Fabian Collymore

REJUVENATE YOUR BODY AFTER THISSUMMERS FESTIVALS!!!

Alcohol is a diuretic that causes you to lose more liquid than you consume. Many of the effects felt after a night of heavy drinking are related to dehydration, according to the “Annals of Internal Medicine.” The best way to rehydrate your body is to drink plenty of water, although other fluids can serve the same function and reduce hangover symptoms, as well.

Drink 12 glasses of water following a night of consuming alcohol. Do not drink them all at once.

Space the glasses out over a 12-hour period. Be careful not to drink too much water because that can cause other serious problems, such as water intoxication.

children. Choose one that contains more electrolytes than sports drinks and can hydrate your body quickly.

Things You’ll Need

• Water

• Sport drinks

• Ginger ale

• Children’s rehydration solution DRINKING AND ON YOUR FEET ALL DAY (CRAMPS) WHAT SHALL I DO Many people experience cramps when they sleep,

Consume a sports drink that contains electrolytes.

Too much water when you are dehydrated can cause you to lose valuable electrolytes. Drinking sports drinks can help replace those electrolytes while hydrating your body.

Include ginger ale to help you hydrate your body.

Dehydration and alcohol can cause nausea. Ginger helps to soothe an upset stomach while providing your body with the fluid it needs. The carbonation also can help with an upset stomach.

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Alcohol is a diuretic that causes you to lose more liquid than you consume. Many of the effects felt after a night of heavy drinking are related to dehydration, according to the “Annals of Internal Medicine.” The best way to rehydrate your body is to drink plenty of water, although other fluids can serve the same function and reduce hangover symptoms, as well.

Drink 12 glasses of water following a night of consuming alcohol. Do not drink them all at once. Space the glasses out over a 12-hour period. Be careful not to drink too much water because that can cause other serious problems, such as water intoxication.

Consume a sports drink that contains electrolytes. Too much water when you are dehydrated can cause you to lose valuable electrolytes. Drinking sports drinks can help replace those electrolytes while hydrating your body.

Include ginger ale to help you hydrate your body. Dehydration and alcohol can cause nausea. Ginger helps to soothe an upset stomach while providing your body with the fluid it needs. The carbonation also can help with an upset stomach.

Drink a rehydration solution designed for sick children. Choose one that contains more electrolytes than sports drinks and can hydrate your body quickly.

Things You’ll Need • Water

• Sport drinks

• Ginger ale

• Children’s rehydration solution DRINKING AND ON YOUR FEET ALL DAY (CRAMPS) WHAT SHALL I DO Many people experience cramps when they sleep, which can be associated with excruciating pain. Athletes, on the other hand, tend to develop muscle cramps when they are exercising.

A wide variety of factors can cause muscles to contract painfully. The following are common causes: · A mineral deficiency involving potassium, calcium, magnesium and/or sodium. · Dehydration, which can occur in athletes when they exercise hard in hot conditions and do not drink sufficient liquid. · Excessive intake of fluid (drinking 2-3 litres or more of water in addition to your daily fluid intake) - this can ‘wash’ the above-mentioned minerals out of your body and lead to cramps. · Lack of fitness - well-trained muscles are less likely to cramp. Although this mainly applies to athletes, people who are not fit and get too little exercise often develop cramps because their muscles are so poorly used. · Wearing tight constrictive clothing, especially in bed. Try to wear comfortable, loosely fitting clothes at all times (be comfortable, rather than stylish if you are plagued by cramps), as constriction of the blood supply to muscles can cause them to contract painfully.

Minerals that play a role There are four minerals that can influence how a muscle contracts, namely calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium.

a) Calcium Most people are not aware of the fact that calcium is essential for the normal contraction of muscle tissues, including those of the heart. Patients with extremely low blood calcium levels can develop a condition called tetani where the muscles fibres contract continuously. When this occurs, heart failure can ensue.

Fortunately, such severe calcium deficiencies are rare, but on the other hand, sub-optimal calcium intakes are relatively common, especially in teenagers and young women who cut out calcium-rich foods like milk and dairy products because they are afraid of gaining weight. If you hardly drink any milk and never eat yoghurt, or cheeses, you may well be inclined to a subclinical calcium deficiency and will need to top up on these foods or take a calcium supplement (Calcium Sandoz or Caltrate or Berroca Calcium, for example). b) Magnesium Once again, outright magnesium deficiencies are relatively rare, but people eating a western diet that lacks fresh fruit, vegetables, legumes and unprocessed grains and cereals, may well have inadequate intakes. If you suffer from muscle cramps, you can try increasing your intakes of the foods listed above (especially green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli) or take a calcium and magnesium supplement (taking these two minerals together improves their mutual absorption). Â c) Potassium Potassium is one of the most abundant minerals available in common

foods and most people should not develop a deficiency. However, eating minimalistic or monotonous diets to lose weight or cutting out all fruits and vegetables and grains and cereals, can cause a potassium deficiency. Drinking too much water can also deplete your potassium reserves.

The easiest way of ensuring that you have abundant potassium is to eat five or more servings of fruit and/or vegetables a day. If you think you lack potassium, buy a variety of fresh or frozen vegetables and boil them lightly in chicken stock to make a delicious, fat-free soup that is loaded with potassium. If you have a juicer, make an apple or grape and carrot drink to boost your potassium intake.

Potassium supplements should preferably only be taken if your potassium levels have been checked by a medical doctor and have been found to be low.

Potassium supplements should also only be taken under the supervision of your doctor, because a number of medications can influence the potassium levels in the body - for example, the so-called ‘potassium-sparing diuretics’ prevent loss of potassium from the body. If you take a potassium supplement, you could develop hyperkalaemia (excess potassium in the blood), which is also harmful. So rather eat fruit and vegetables and whole grains to top up on potassium, unless your doctor has prescribed supplements like ‘Slow-K’ for you. d) Sodium

Most people on a western diet, which is based on processed foods, won’t develop a sodium deficiency. However, drinking too much water, sweating a lot, and certain imbalances in kidney function can lead to sodium depletion, which in turn can cause cramps.

If you do a lot of exercise in hot weather or if you are an athlete training hard, you need to make sure that you are getting some sodium in your diet. Luckily, most sports drinks like Energade and Powerade contain sodium to assist with hydration, so drink some while you exercise and during the recovery phase.

People who develop cramps and do not eat any salt or use salt substitutes (which are rich in potassium) should consider that they might have a sodium deficiency. Try adding a pinch of table salt to your food for a week or two to see if this alleviates the problem.

Other tips on preventing cramps · Get as fit as possible - the fitter you are, the fewer cramps you will develop. · Drink sufficient liquid to prevent dehydration, but don’t overdo your fluid intake. · Follow a low-fat diet to prevent clogged arteries as poor blood circulation to the limbs can cause cramps. · Do stretching exercises every day, especially with the muscles that tend to cramp. · Wear loose, comfortable clothes, especially at night Be safe and drink wisely!

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Anthony Joshua MBE 48

ANTHONY JOSHUA THE PHONES 4U

MBE SAYS ARENA IN

The Olympic heavyweight sensation was set to fight on the Dublin bill on August 30, but after that was postponed, the Manchester fight fans now benefit with Joshua fighting in the city for the first time as a pro.

The 24 year-old has boxed in London, Glasgow, Sheffield, Cardiff and Liverpool, and is happy to take his KO roadshow back to the north-west.

“I am really looking forward to fighting at the Phones 4u Arena,” said Joshua. “It’s a really iconic venue for British boxing with those great nights for Ricky Hatton so to add my name to the list of great fighters to perform there is a great feeling.

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WAIT TO FIGHT ON SEPTEMBER

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tional heavyweight title on a packed card in the capital. Joshua will be returning to the venue where he made his pro debut.

“I believe that the time is right for Anthony to step up and fight for his first title,” said Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn.

“He has an important clash with Airich in Manchester in September, and when he comes through that, he will be ready to face Bakhtov in what promises to be a cracking contest.

“My focus is on my fight, my eighth as a pro now and I really feel that I am beginning to bed into the pro game and I think I’ll start showing that in this fight. The extra fortnight won’t affect me, I have had some good sparring recently so I am in a good place and ready to explode.

“I was excited to be fighting in Dublin as I got a great reception at the press conference there and hopefully I can get on the bill when the date is rescheduled later in the year.”

The highlyrated Joshua fights for his first title on October 11 at The O2 in London where he faces Denis Bakhtov for the WBC Interna49

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By Gavin Peters

BARCELONA

SITUATED ON THE ITERRANEAN SEE, ALAN CULTURE.

EASTERN SIDE OF SPAIN, OVERLOOKING THE MEDLIES A IIDYLLIC CITY BURSTING WITH CATWELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL BARCELONA.

Barcelona was founded by the Romans who set a colony called Barcino at the end of the 1st century AD which had some thousand inhabitants and was bounded by a defensive wall, the remains of which can still be seen in the old town.

Thi city today encapsulates a modern day feel with stunning aged architecture- which would appeal to young and old.

WHAT TO DO Beaches- there are 7 in Barcelona which cater to all ages, including naturist beaches.

The city is rich and rife with culture and there are many exhibitions, museums and galleries for those inquisitive culture lovers.

Shopping and sightseeing seem to be an integral part of Barcelona- there are many shops- many leading international brands you will find here.

Las Ramblas is often the first landmark that most tourists identify with the city. It is the central most boulevard which cuts through the heart of the city centre and is a vibrant and lively promenade.

Nightlife in Barcelona never sleeps, you can experience all different genres in particular It’s the perfect place for lovers of jazz, rock, Latin rhythms and pop.

You can also find some of the world most top DJs from the world of electronic and dance music scene.

WHERE TO STAY You will never find it hard to find somewhere safe to stay in Barcelona. There are hotels located everywhere for families and couples alike Becoming increasing popular amongst younger people our short stay visits and hostels which are affordable and practical.

EATING OUT Spanish cuisine is one of the finest in the worldyou can’t not enjoy a good meal in Barcelona.

Catalan gastronomy is one of the highlights of the culture of the region, which has a varied range of cuisine that is famed the world over.

WEATHER Barcelona’s warm, pleasant climate means that the locals spend a lot of time outdoors. The city’s location on the shores of the Mediterranean brings pleasant temperatures

HOW TO GET THERE Barcelona is well connected to the rest of the world and there are many surrounding airports, Barcelona Airport, El Prat, is located just 16km outside the city. Girona Airport, north of the city, and Reus, to the south, are a little over an hour away. Lleida Airport, to the west, is just over two hours away.

Arriving by Train Barcelona has direct connections with different parts of Europe and throughout Spain, as well as a comprehensive regional and suburban rail network.

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ROBIN WILLIAMS

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Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Starting as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, he is credited with leading San Francisco’s comedy renaissance.

Williams was bullied badly during childhood for being chubby and would often spend much of his time playing alone in the family home to avoid his tormentors. Eventually, he conquered his overweight label though by joining the wrestling and tracks teams, and he soon learned he could make the other children laugh as a way of gaining respect from them.

Williams practiced stand-up in his spare time and he soon realized, after taking advice from a friend, that comedy rather than acting was his best way forward. He promptly left Juilliard for Los Angeles and ended up working on the West Coast comedy circuit. In 1977, Williams won a spot on The Richard Pryor Show but his big break was just around the corner. Garry Marshall, creator of the hugely popular TV show Happy Days was planning an ‘out-there’ episode where the Fonz would be abducted by aliens. At the auditions, Marshall asked Williams to sit down but he instead sat on his head and was instantly employed.

Playing Mork from the planet Ork, Robin was a sensation so much so that a new show was created for him – Mork and Mindy. The show was a hit, earning Williams his first Golden Globe win in 1979 - Mork’s greeting, ‘Nanu-nanu’, became a worldwide catch-phrase.

Disney’s Aladdin in 1992 was a landmark in establishing the talents of Williams as a voice actor in his role of the Genie, the majority of which he improvised and ad-libbed.

He played numerous memorable film roles, both comedic and dramatic, and after three previous nominations won an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in Good Will Hunting.

While his career was taking off, Williams faced many personal challenges. He developed a drug and alcohol problem while working on the sitcom Mork and Mindy, and would struggle with addiction for more than two decades. He also became involved in several tumultuous romantic relationships; while married to actress Valerie Velardi, he was involved with other women. Williams and Velardi ultimately divorced in 1988. The following year, he married his son’s nanny, Marsha Garces.

Despite personal setbacks, Williams continued acting. He appeared in the hit Penny Marshall drama Awakenings (1990), with Robert De Niro and Julie Kavner, and received his third Oscar nomination for his role as homeless man Parry in the 1991 redemptive drama The Fisher King. Tackling family friendly fare as well, he starred as a grown-up Peter Pan in Hook (1991) and provided the voice of the genie in Disney’s animated film Aladdin (1992). Williams starred in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Jumangi (1995) and Flubber (1997) as well.

His more adult-oriented films also made waves, including The Birdcage (1996) and Good Will Hunting (1997). His performance as the psychiatrist in the latter project won him an Academy Award as best supporting actor.

For the next few years, Williams took on a range of roles. He starred as the doctor who treated his patients with humor in Patch Adams (1998) and then portrayed a Jewish man in Germany during World War 57

II in Jakob the Liar (1999). Based on a work by Isaac Asimov, Bicentennial Man (1999) gave Williams the opportunity to play an android who develops human emotions. And he returned to voice acting as Dr. Know in A.I.: Artificial Intelligence in 2001.

Williams poured his energy into his sold-out shows. But health problems would derail the comedian in March of 2009. Several months into his fast-paced tour, Williams began experiencing shortness of breath.

The complications led him to cancel performances and he ended up undergoing heart surgery.

While Williams was recovering, the actor was once again seen playing Teddy Roosevelt in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

In November 2009, he starred alongside John Travolta in the Disney film Old Dogs.

Williams again continued working on a number of different projects.

He made guest appearances on TV shows like Louie and Wilfred. In March 2011 he appeared on Broadway as part of the original cast of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, with the show running until July.

On the big screen, reprising his roles of Ramon and Lovelace from the 2006 original, he lent his voice to the 2011 animated sequel Happy Feet Two. He and graphic designer Susan Schneider also tied the knot that October.

Williams had supporting roles in two 2013 projects: the romantic comedy The Big Wedding with Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton, and the Lee Daniels’ drama The Butler, where Williams portrayed Dwight D. Eisenhower. That year, Williams also announced his return to series TV. He co-starred with Sarah Michelle Gellar on the sitcom The Crazy Ones, which debuted in the fall. Set in an advertising firm, the show featured Williams and Gellar as father and daughter. The show was canceled after only one season. Then in 2014, Williams starred as disgruntled Henry Altmann in the film Angriest Man in Brooklyn.

On August 11, 2014, the 63-year-old comedian was found dead in his California home. His publicist released this statement: “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

In a statement issued by his wife on August 13, she disclosed that her late husband had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease which he had not revealed publicly. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system that progresses over time affecting movement and speech. She also confirmed that the actor was battling depression and anxiety, and that he had maintained his sobriety, in a statement she also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support following her husband’s suicide and touched on the legacy he left behind: “Since his passing, all of us who loved Robin have found some solace in the tremendous outpouring of affection and admiration for him from the millions of people whose lives he touched. His greatest legacy, besides his three children, is the joy and happiness he offered to others, particularly to those fighting personal battles.”

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