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Celebrities have always been on the forefront when it comes to promoting fitness and healthy living. Lately, we have seen celebrities sharing their unique workout plans that give them the desired body shape. While some do pilates, yoga, or calisthenics, American actress Jennifer Anniston has maintained an immaculate physique at the age of 53 by sticking to an effective workout regime. The Friends star still has a toned body due to the 15-15-15 workout plan that she follows. She has touted the workout technique on some occasions and has shared how effective it can be. But, what is the 15-15-15 workout plan? Well, it is a simple interval training session that doesn’t involve any fancy moves but is equally or more effective than other forms of exercises. The 15-15-15 plan comprises 15-minute spinning on a stationary bike, 15-minute on an elliptical machine followed by 15 minutes of jogging or running. The combination of these exercises makes up for an effective cardio program. Here, … [Read more...] about What is Jennifer Anniston’s 15-15-15 Workout Plan

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Improved cooperation between Lao and Thai labour authorities has enabled Thailand’s labour ministry to register almost 20,000 undocumented Lao migrant workers. Lao nationals working in Thailand have encountered difficulties in getting information about proper registration with Thai authorities because of the Covid-19 outbreak, which has slowed their registration on the Thai government’s books, labour officials say. However, Lao labour authorities expect the registration process to move at a faster pace following an employment cooperation agreement between the two countries. Over the next month, labour authorities in both Laos and Thailand will do more to register and provide assistance to Lao workers in Thailand who do not have legal documentation, following an announcement on the matter by the Prime Minister’s Office. Officials from Laos’ Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare plan to go to Thailand to help register and formalise … [Read more...] about 20,000 migrant Lao workers register with Thai authorities

Patio seats aren’t hard to come by in sunny Denver. But slightly harder to find are the patios that are serving up pleasant views with top-notch drinks and food. These 15 spots offer that rare combination of special surroundings and memorable meals. Whether it’s just a coffee break you’re after, a multicourse tasting menu or something in between, we’ve got just the place to sit down and stay awhile this summer. American Elm (Highland) Go for a morning meal of shrimp and grits or deviled egg toast before the day’s heat sets in. The restaurant is named for the century-old tree that shades its patio along 38th Avenue. 4132 W. 38th Ave., amelm.com Annette (Aurora/Central Park) A new roof enclosure on this romantic patio keeps it well populated even in inclement summer weather. Happy hour and dinner are the meals to enjoy here. You’ll forget that you’re just outside a bustling food hall. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, annettescratchtotable.com Bistro Vendome (Lower … [Read more...] about 15 pretty patios serving top-notch food and drinks around Denver

A mom and her boyfriend have been charged with murder after being accused of abusing and starving her 8-year-old twin daughters, one of whom has died. The couple, Soledad Mendoza and Ruben "Alex" Moreno, both 29, are alleged to have killed little Melanie Mendoza and caused the suffering of her sister at their home in Houston, Texas. Court documents seen by Fox 26 detail a catalog of alleged prolonged abuse of the children, including untreated fractured bones and clinical signs of starvation. When asked what happened to her twin by police, the surviving child allegedly replied: "My mom killed her." Mendoza and Moreno were arrested on Friday, May 20, after a lengthy investigation stemming from Melanie Mendoza's death in hospital on December 21, 2020, according to local news station Fox 26. The twins had both been taken to Memorial Hermann-Memorial City Center with numerous injuries. Despite being 8, each girl weighed less than 30 pounds and still wore diapers. Medics then … [Read more...] about Couple charged with murder, accused of starvation of twin girls

LEE YOUNG-HEE The author is a Tokyo correspondent of the JoongAng Ilbo. “KCON 2022 Premier in Tokyo” held at the “Makuhari Messe” in Event 32 Hall near Tokyo on May 14 and 15 was a unique event. The event, hosted by Korean company CJ ENM, was to introduce Korean culture to Japan, but interestingly, none of the participating artists were Korean. The 6 idol teams that appeared in the concert and fan meeting were all formed through Mnet’s audition program “Produce 101 Japan,” season 1 and 2 winners JO1 and INI and 4 teams made of participants who did not make the final round. All the members were Japanese, and only INI had one Chinese member. The reporters who came to cover the event were in agony. Should I refer to these teams as “K-pop idols” or “J-pop idols”? Watching the performance, I felt more confused. They presented hip-hop-based strong beats, perfectly synced choreography and typical Korean idol music and performances, but the lyrics were in Japanese. It is quite … [Read more...] about A question of K-pop

This live blog is now closed. For the latest updates please check here . Russia has opened a long-anticipated new phase of the war in Ukraine , launching its eastern offensive in a bid to seize the country's industrial heartland. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed the move Tuesday , saying the Kremlin's goal was to achieve the “full liberation of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics,” which together make up the Donbas region. The full-scale assault on Ukraine's east came as the last fighters in Mariupol, the besieged port city that is crucial to Moscow's goals, continued to hold out despite a new Russian deadline to surrender. It also followed Russian strikes across the country, hitting supply lines and military infrastructure and killing at least seven people in the western city of Lviv . The United States is expected to announce another package of military aid, which is expected to be similar in size to the $800 million one the administration … [Read more...] about Moscow launches a new phase of the conflict

This live blog is now closed. For the latest updates please check here . Russia began a new offensive Monday in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russia in recent days had been building up its forces for an attack on what is Ukraine’s industrial heartland, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting Kyiv for eight years. “We will not give away anything Ukrainian, and we do not need anything that is not ours,” Zelenskyy said. Explosions also rocked Lviv on Monday in a rare and deadly attack on the western Ukrainian city — up to now a safe hub for refugees , Western officials and the media — as the world braces for a major Russian offensive farther east . At least seven people were killed in the Russian missile strikes, Ukrainian officials said, with Russian forces striking areas across Ukraine while readying a new ground offensive in the east. In Mariupol, the strategically crucial southeastern port city … [Read more...] about Russia begins new offensive in the Donbas region

STOCKHOLM (AP) – Sweden is recommending a fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people with an increased risk of becoming seriously ill, including pregnant women and anyone aged 65 and over, authorities said Tuesday, adding that the country must “be prepared for an increased spread during the upcoming autumn and winter season.” “The vaccine is our strongest tool for preventing serious illness and death,” Swedish Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren said, adding the pandemic is not over. As of Sept. 1, Sweden recommends that another booster shot is given to people aged 65 and older and people over 18 in the risk groups. The Swedish Public Health Agency said the latter includes pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems and people with heart and lung disease. “In general, the risk of serious illness is assessed as low for adults under the age of 65 who have been vaccinated with three doses, but the risk increases with age and varies within the group,” agency chief Karin … [Read more...] about Sweden Rolls Out Fifth Covid Shot

California Governor Gavin Newsom has branded his effort to expand abortion access in the state a “pro-life agenda,” even as he opposes the pro-life movement ahead of the imminent reversal of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court in coming weeks. Newsom’s plan to “expand access” to what he calls “reproductive health” — though its primary purpose is to stop reproduction — includes “incentive opportunities for businesses to relocate to California … from states with anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ laws.” He also plans to spend $125 million on initiatives specifically related to abortion. To quote his plan: $125 Million Reproductive Health Package Governor Newsom’s updated plan has an increase of $57 million dollars for: ● Covering Uncompensated Care for the Uninsured. $40 million for grants to reproductive ● The California Reproductive Justice & Freedom Fund. $15 million for grants to ● Comprehensive Reproductive Rights Website. $1 million to develop and maintain a … [Read more...] about Gavin Newsom Calls Expanding Abortion Access a ‘Pro-life Agenda’

Two thirds of Black British women have experienced painful side effects – including burnt scalps and hair loss – from using hair relaxers, new research has revealed. A study of 1,024 Black British women aged 25-44, conducted by feminist group Level Up and Black hair care company Treasure Tress, found that over 95 per cent of Black British women do not trust big beauty brands to sell them safe products. Some 97 per cent of respondents believe hair products containing lye – also known as sodium hydroxide – should be banned. The survey, the first of its kind in Britain, sought to understand Black women’s experiences of hair relaxers, uncovering some startling experiences of ailments developed following use of such products. Hair relaxers that contain lye, a harsh chemical used in drain unblockers, have been linked to a range of health problems among Black British women including breast cancer, hormone imbalance, asthma, fibroids and fertility problems. … [Read more...] about Majority of Black British women suffer side effects from hair relaxers such as burnt scalp, study finds