Gathered in their hundreds, spectators crowd round to watch as two dogs are forced to fight to the death in barbaric cages. These shocking scenes from northern China drew outrage from animal rights activists in the country, who have called for a change in the law to protect the canines. But the local villagers who organised the event have defended the dogfights as necessary 'entertainment' in an isolated part of the country. Scroll down for video . Barbaric: These shocking scenes from northern China drew outrage from animal rights activists in the country . Bloody: The competition was open to anyone who brought a dog along and the winner of each bout was rewarded with a pack of cigarettes and a china mug . Spectacle: Hundreds of people turn up to watch the dogfights in northern China, which are held to mark the finale of the Spring Festival celebrations in the region . The dogfights, which lasted over several days, were organised by six villagers in Sanjiao village in Jishan county in northern China's Shanxi province to mark the finale of the Spring Festival celebrations. The competition was open to anyone who brought a dog along, and the winner of each bout was rewarded with a pack of cigarettes and a china mug. One of the organisers, Shi Pan, 45, protested that because the village was in a poor rural area, the locals had to resort to creating their own entertainment. He said: 'People in the city criticise our dogfights but they have all sorts of money to pay for entertainments which we don't have access to. We have to organise things to entertain ourselves.' While banned in some countries, dogfights are a common attraction in northern China which hosts more than 100 festivals each year attracting visitors from neighboring provinces and tourists alike. Police have said the event did not breach any laws and that there have been no official complaints. They added that some of the people who who turned up had allegedly grabbed stray dogs off the street, and claimed they were their pets. Attraction: While banned in some countries, dog fights are a common attraction in northern China . Violent: Despite the vicious scenes sparking outrage, organisers have insisted that the dogfights are part of the traditional 'entertainment' in the area . Brutal: The dogs are forced to fight to the death in cages, leading to calls from animal rights activists for new cruelty laws . Rural: Organiser Shi Pan declared the dogfights as a 'great success' and added: 'We plan to do the same thing next year' China has no animal cruelty laws, and a person who damages a dog or another animal can only be prosecuted for damaging property if the animal belongs to somebody. Dogfighting is illegal, but only if it involves bets. Simply allowing the animals to fight purely for entertainment comes into a grey area where it is difficult to prosecute anyone involved. Chung Lu, an animal rights activist in the country said, said: 'Events like these are exactly why we need a

Summary: Dogfights organised in northern China to celebrate end of Spring Festival . Outraged animal rights activists call for new laws to protect dogs . But organisers defend brutal bloodsport as simple 'entertainment' WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT .


Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson wants to speak to Indonesian President Joko Widodo . Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson has written a heartfelt letter to Indonesian President Joko Widodo pleading for him to save the lives of those facing the death penalty in the southeast Asian country. The British businessman, who's also a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, said he was willing to go to Indonesia in an effort to save those facing execution. Sir Richard, along with other Global Drug Commissioners, wrote to President Joko urging clemency for all drug convicts currently on death row in Indonesia, including Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. The letter, which described the death penalty as inhumane, said the drug trade remained unaffected by the threat of capital punishment. 'Countries that still carry out executions for drug offences have not seen any significant shifts in supply and demand,' he wrote. The Virgin boss pleaded: 'Mr. President, we hope you will consider our plea and spare those named above this ultimate and irreversible punishment. 'Granting clemency would be a humane and righteous act, and a first step towards sensible reform that could become a shining example for the entire Asian region.' Sir Richard told the ABC he was willing to get on a plane bound for Indonesia as early as Wednesday. 'What we would love to do is speak with the president of Indonesia and try to give them a way forward, a positive way forward for its country,' the entrepreneur told the ABC on Wednesday morning. Sir Richard, along with other Global Drug Commissioners, wrote to President Joko urging clemency for all drug convicts currently on death row in Indonesia . Sir Richard posted this photo of him writing the letter to President Widodo on his Virgin website . Australians Andrew Chan, left, and Muyran Sukumaran are seen here during aChristmas celebration at Kerobokan prison in 2008. They have been locked up in the prison for 10 years and are now facing the firing squad any day . 'We have written to the president saying if he will have us we would love to come and talk ... we want to be as constructive as possible. 'All we're saying is there is a better approach.' 'I am willing to go and get on a plane today, tomorrow ... as are a number of the other commissioners,' he said. He said research showed it was better to 'treats drugs as a health issue not as a criminal issue'. 'It actually helps lower the number of drug deaths, it limits the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and AIDS or hepatitis C, and it reduces drug-related crime,' he said. Sir Richard wants the chance to show President Widodo 'there is a better approach' to handling drug convicts than killing them . Sir Richard posted his letter to President Widodo, which said 'the death penalty removes any chance of forgiveness for the remorseful', on Twitter . 'Bali Nine' enforcer Myuran Sukumaran (left) and ringleader Andrew Chan have been locked up in Bali for ten years

Summary: Sir Richard is a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy . The commission has written to President Widodo asking for a meeting . 'All we're saying is there is a better approach,' Sir Richard said . Claimed he is ready to get on a plane to fly to Indonesia . Australian's Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are facing execution . Eight other convicts will also be killed on prison island Nusakambangan .


A California attorney has been convicted of manslaughter for striking and killing a cyclist in 2013 while under the influence of prescription drugs. Hasti Fakhrai-Bayrooti, 41, of Rancho Santa Margarita pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Police say Fakhrai-Bayrooti was under the influence of Xanax and Suboxone when she veered into the bike lane between the intersection of El Toro Road and Los Alisos Boulevard striking 54-year-old Eric Billings on March 15. Guilty: Hasti Fakhrai-Bayrooti, 41 (photographed), of California pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for striking and killing Eric Billings with her car in 2013 . Billings was sent over the hood and windshield of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene, suffering multiple traumatic injuries, KTLA reports. Friend's of Billings, a father-of-four, told the Orange County Register that he owned a contracting company and mentored teens and young adults at a local college. Veered: Fakhrai-Bayrooti veered into the bike lane between the intersection of El Toro Road and Los Alisos Boulevard striking 54-year-old Billings (photographed) on March 15 . During an interview with Patch in July 2013, Fakhrai-Bayrooti expressed remorse over the incident and said that the ordeal had taken a toll on her, even leading to a suicide attempt. 'I get out of bed with no purpose. I go to bed with no purpose,' Fakhrai-Bayrooti said during the interview. 'I don’t know if I’ll get better, if I won’t get better. Sometimes I wish to God it was me and not [Billings].' Diagnosed: Fakhrai-Bayrooti said she has been diagnosed with manic depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder . Father-of-Four: Friend's of Billings, a father-of-four, said that he owned a small contracting company and mentored teens and young adults at a local college . Fakhrai-Bayrooti said she has been diagnosed with manic depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She told Patch that she takes medication for the illnesses and feared, then, that the presence of antidepressants in her blood would lead to a conviction. Fakhrai-Bayrooti is free on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to be sentenced in May, the OCDA's Office says. She faces a maximum sentence of four years in prison. Sentenced: Fakhrai-Bayrooti is free on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to be sentenced in May, she faces a maximum sentence of four years in prison .

Summary: Hasti Fakhrai-Bayrooti, 41, of Rancho Santa Margarita pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated . She was charged arrested in Oct. 13 for striking and killing Eric Billings, 54 . Authorities learned that Fakhrai-Bayrooti was under the influence of Xanax and Suboxone during the March 2013 accident .


A Peruvian footballer says he is thinking of giving up the sport after being beaten unconscious by the same thuggish supporters of an opposing team twice in a single season. In the latest incident Josimar Pacheco, 23, was attacked as he left the stadium after a Peruvian cup game in the District League in the city of Huaraz. His team Sport Ancash Fe had been playing against Deportivo AMVA and were leaving the stadium when a mob of violent fans attacked them. Disturbing images showed the young footballer's being carried from the stadium unconscious before being placed in the back of a car and rushed to hospital. Unconscious: Josimar Pacheco, 23, was attacked as he left the stadium after a Peruvian cup game in the District League in the city of Huaraz . Attack: Disturbing images showed the young footballer's being carried from the stadium unconscious before being placed in the back of a car and rushed to hospital . Josimar Pacheco was placed in the back of a small car and driven to a nearby hospital by his teammates . Speaking to police after the attack, Mr Pacheco said: 'I was separated from the rest of the team and remember somebody grabbing my arm and pulling me into the mob. 'There were just blows raining down on me then, they were punching me and kicking me from every angle,' he added. The footballer passed shortly after the attack began and was only rescued when his teammates saw what was going on and bravely intervened, freeing his limp body from beneath the attackers. Having rescued him from the mob, Mr Pacheco's colleagues released that, frustratingly, all the first aid crews and ambulances on duty at the stadium had already left. The footballers were left with little choice other than to place Mr Pacheco in the back of a small car and drive him to a nearby hospital themselves. Grisly: Speaking to police after the attack, Mr Pacheco said: 'I was separated from the rest of the team and remember somebody grabbing my arm and pulling me into the mob . Brutal: The footballer passed shortly after the attack began and was only rescued when his teammates saw what was going on and bravely intervened, freeing his limp body from beneath the attackers . Rescue: Mr Pacheco is expected to fully recover - although he will not be playing football for some time . Emotional: One of Mr Pacheco's teammates was seen crying on the floor after the savage attack . On arrival at the hospital, medics confirmed that although his beating had been severe his condition was stable. Mr Pacheco is expected to fully recover - although he will not be playing football for some time. The incident has caused widespread anger in the country and police are investigating the attack as a case of attempted murder. It later emerged that this was the second time the player ended up in hospital after an attack from football hooligans. The earlier incident happened when he was playing in a game last year, in

Summary: Josimar Pacheco, 23, was attacked as he left the stadium in Huaraz city . His team had Sport Ancash Fe had been playing against Deportivo AMVA . Thuggish supporters beat him so savagely he quickly lost consciousness . Teammates rescued footballer and drove him to hospital in a small car . It later emerged that Mr Pacheco had been beaten unconscious by supporters of Deportivo AMVA once before this season .


Australia eased past Scotland despite a long rain delay to finish second in World Cup Pool A after a seven-wicket win in Hobart. Scotland were skittled out for 130 in just 25.4 overs by the Australia attack with Mitchell Starc (four for 14) the key man for the tournament co-hosts. Australia then made light work of the reply, which was interrupted for an hour and a half by a rain delay, with Michael Clarke top-scoring with 47 as they eased to victory in 15.2 overs. Michael Clarke top-scored with 47 as Australia beat Scotland by seven wickets in Hobart on Saturday . Clarke plays a pull shot before there was an hour and a half break in play due to rain . It was a dominant performance by Australia starting with their bowling attack. Starc accounted for opening batsmen Kyle Coetzer (nought) and Calum MacLeod (22) before returning to bowl out Josh Davey (26) and last man Iain Wardlaw (nought). Matt Machan offered some brief resistance with a knock of 40 before being caught by James Faulkner off the bowling of Pat Cummins, but with wickets tumbling at regular intervals, Scotland were unable to gain any momentum. Cummins finished with figures of three for 42 while Shane Watson, Mitchell Johnson and Glenn Maxwell also picked up a wicket apiece. Mitchell Starc celebrates with his team-mates as he took four wickets for just 14 runs . Starc's bowling display earned him the player of the match award as Australia finished second in Pool A . In reply, Australia lost Aaron finch for 20 in the fourth over but then started motoring nicely, with Clarke and Shane Watson bring up the 50 mark in 45 balls. Clarke fell for 47 when the score was on 92 and shortly after the teams were forced to leave the pitch for an earlier than scheduled dinner break as heavy rain started to fall in Hobart. After an hour and a half's delay, both sides returned to the field with no overs lost, where new batsman David Warner and James Faulkner plundered the remaining runs required for victory. Matt Machan offered some brief resistance with a knock of 40 as Scotland were bowled out for just 130 . Warner hit 21 from six balls while Faulkner added 16 from six as the duo wasted no time in wrapping up the match. The result meant Scotland finished winless at the bottom of Pool A after their six group games.

Summary: Australia beat Scotland by seven wickets in Hobart on Saturday . Scotland were skittled out for just 130 runs surviving only 25.4 overs . Co-hosts chased down the target with ease with almost 35 overs to spare . Mitchell Starc was the pick of the Australian bowlers with figures of 4-14 . Michael Clarke top-scored with 47 before a long delay due to rain .


Home buyers can breathe a sign of relief as the price growth of homes that have previously seen record breaking auction reserves smashed, will slow down for 2015. Although its seeing less than half of it's price growth of last year, Sydney will continue to thrash the rest of the country in house costs with an eight percent rise, compared to a national growth of around five percent. According to the Domain Group's latest figures, Brisbane will surprisingly outperform the other capital cities as well with a rise of 6 percent, whilst Melbourne sits lower on a moderate four to five percent growth. Scroll down for video . This property is for sale in Pymble, 16 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD which retains a house price rise of eight percent, much lower than 2014's 12.2% . The grand estate at 42 Telegraph Road, Pymble boasts six bedrooms, five bathrooms and three car spots and a deluxe marble kitchen . Cascading lawns engulf the property, containing a tennis court and swimming pool all privately set on 3389sqm in Pymble . Additional features of the property include a formal lounge, dining room, billiard room, wine cellar, fireplaces and parquetry floors . Hornsby will see a rise in popularity this year with homes like this one going on the market . This home contains five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a sun-filled conservatory, a stone atrium and a double automatic garage . 'Hornsby is having a good run but further North on the Central Coast hasn't really got the employment growth,' said Angie Zigomanis from BIS Shrapnel . Although record low interest rates are showing a climb in property competition, first home buyers and those looking to upgrade will still have trouble. Sydney's north western, upper north and inner-west suburbs will show the most price growth with an expected 10 percent rise. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics however, this is still less than Sydney's 12.2 percent rise from last year. 'Sydney's resilience is largely driven by its property shortages,' Domain senior economist Andrew Wilson told The Australian Financial Review. 'However, investor activity remains at record levels and this is another key driver of the price growth being seen.' Last year we saw the top performing suburbs demonstrating the best growth in the last 12 months actually occurred far from the nation's CBDs. Angie Zigomanis from BIS Shrapnel told Daily Mail Australia that whilst exact suburbs cannot be determined this early on, We are definitely seeing a ripple effect. 'In Sydney the middle to outer Western suburbs will experience growth in popularity,' he said. 'Hornsby is having a good run but further North on the Central Coast hasn't really got the employment growth.' This home at 19 Ormadale Road Yeronga, seven kilometres south of Brisbane CBD is located in the area that has seen a six percent rise in home pricing . The picturesque home is located on 2725 square metres of riverfront property incredibly close to Brisbane's CBD . The home is built over three levels and contains marble sourced from around the world and

Summary: The growth of Australian housing prices is slowing down for 2015 with a national growth of only around five percent . Sydney outperforming the rest of the country with a price growth of eight percent, still down on its 12.2% last year . Brisbane will outshine other capital cities too with a 6 percent rise, while Melbourne is down to a 4 to 5 percent rise . Sydney's property shortages and investor interest expected to be the reason for it's constant housing price growth .


Snooker champion Stephen Hendry has won a five-year battle with his neighbours to build 11 luxury homes in his back garden . Snooker champion Stephen Hendry has won a five-year battle with his neighbours to build 11 luxury homes in the back garden of his mansion – just a stone's throw from Gleneagles. The seven-times world champion, 46, is set to build a multi-million pound housing development on land currently used as a horse paddock and stables on his Perthshire country estate. He and neighbour Alexander Birnie teamed up to apply for permission to build 11 new homes less than two miles from the world-famous course at Gleneagles. But the move upset residents in the upmarket village who voiced fears that it will invade their privacy and spoil the natural beauty of the area. The Auchterarder development was originally given the go-ahead in 2012 but construction never started because of the decline in the housing market. Renewed plans were submitted to Perth and Kinross Council last month by Mr Birnie's company Craigmount Developments and they have now been given the green light. Drawings submitted in 2011 for a planned house on Mr Hendry's land show a large four-bedroom property. The proposed house has a massive snooker room at the rear as well as a studio, a TV room, a drawing room and a built-in garage. Mr Hendry left the family home last year after splitting from his wife Mandy, but he still owns the land. The couple moved into the turreted five-bedroom mansion in 1996 after paying £300,000 and they carried out extensive renovations. They rented the house out for rumoured five-figure sum during the golf tournament. Council planners approved the application after finding it complied with the local development plan and that there were no 'material considerations' to justify refusal. The snooker player and his neighbour Alexander Birnie teamed up to apply for permission to build 11 new homes less than two miles from the world-famous course at Gleneagles, pictured are planned new homes . In an objection letter sent to the council, neighbour Colin Campbell said: 'You have requested comments from property owners bordering this development. What is the point? 'Your department has already rubber-stamped every housing development plan for Auchterarder in recent years. 'Bett Homes, Cala, Robertson Homes, Muir Homes, Milne Homes etc together will build in excess of 1,000 new homes. 'When occupied this will double the population of Auchterarder with little or no consideration given by you to the impact of schooling, town parking, medical facilities or shopping facilities. 'This application is yet another example of a developer squeezing many properties onto a small plot.' Another neighbour said: 'I am concerned about the loss of privacy this would cause and because it spoils the status quo. 'The area is absolutely beautiful in terms of the visibility I have right up to the Grampians and we thought we were very lucky to find this house. 'I'm not surprised our concerns have been ignored. I don't have much faith in the system.' Drawings submitted in 2011 for a planned

Summary: Stephen Hendry, 46, is set to build 11 luxury homes in his back garden . Snooker champion won permission for multi-million pound development . Teamed up with neighbour to build homes near Gleneagles golf course . Neighbours objected saying it would spoil natural beauty of the area . One proposed home will have massive snooker room and built-in garage .


Up to 80 per cent of women fake orgasms, according to recent research - and that might not be a bad thing. Turns out some women fake it in order to make it a real orgasm happen. Researchers surveyed 481 heterosexual females, all sexually active but not in serious relationships. Scroll down for video . The most common reason is faking an orgasm is to protect a man's feelings, says sexpert Tracey Cox . The results, published in The Journal of Sexual Archives, threw up the usual, predictable reasons for faking - but also a surprising one. The women gave four main reasons for faking orgasm. The most common reason was ‘altruistic deceit’ - to protect the man’s feelings. Second, fear and insecurity. Wanting the sex to be a positive experience, rather than a negative one. Fourth, was faking it to end the sex session. No surprises there (though it’s usually further up the list!) The most interesting reason came third on the list. ‘Elevated arousal’ - faking orgasm to make yourself feel more turned on. The women said by pretending to orgasm, they were attempting to increase their arousal levels. And do you know what? I believe them. The ‘fake it till you make it’ theory is based on the assumption that if you act out the thing you want to happen, sometimes it will. Psychologists use the same technique on depressed patients: the act of smiling triggers hormones which make us feel happier so a forced smile eventually turns into a real one. Sexpert Tracey Cox says for some women pretending to climax could actually bring on the real thing . The women in the study said if they pretended to orgasm, their partner got more excited, which got them more excited. By reenacting the lead-up to a real orgasm - breathing faster, making noise, moving your hips, tensing your muscles - you might just push yourself over the threshold to the point where orgasm becomes involuntary. But there are two crucial points that need to be made here. First up, the study was based on women who weren’t in relationships so the overall percentage of ‘fakers’ (80 per cent) is hopefully lower in couples who are more comfortable with each other. It’s also best not to use the ‘fake it to make it’ technique at the beginning of relationships (unless you explain that’s what you’re doing, which is unlikely). How is your partner ever going to learn to give you a real orgasm if they think they’re doing it already? The absolute worst time to fake an orgasm is at the start of a relationship, which is, of course, when most women (and some men) do it. Keep on doing it and you’ve set up a pattern of behaviour that’s based on deception and dissatisfaction. He’ll keep on using the same ineffectual techniques because he thinks he’s turning you on; you’ll remain frustrated and irritable every time you have sex. Having the courage to say “Actually, that does nothing for me,” isn’t easy but you really must. Communication is

Summary: Sexpert examines research that finds 80% of women fake orgasms . But study focused on women not in relationships . Tracey advises that women with new partners should be honest .


A Sydney pastor has spoken about the incredible moment Bali Nine ringleader Andrew Chan offered a vital piece of himself in a bid to save the man's life. Mal Feebrey, a men's mental health ambassador, had been diagnosed with terminal liver disease in 2010, when the death row inmate, with whom he had formed a close friendship, offered his own liver up for transplant. Chan, who had been in jail for five years at the time, 'knocked' the Assemblies of God minister about when he heard of his friends plight and immediately said, 'have mine'. Scroll down for video . Mal Feebrey (above left), a men's mental health ambassador, had been diagnosed with terminal liver disease in 2010, when Bali Nine kingpin Andrew Chan (above right), with whom he had formed a close friendship, offered his own liver up for transplant . 'It really touched me. Here I am waiting for a donor, I'm dying in front of my wife and kids and here he is going "my liver's ok, you can have mine",' Mr Feebrey told The Sydney Morning Herald. 'He was sort of like, if they want to kill me, then you can have my liver. It wasn't a passing-the-time comment, he wanted to make it happen. If he could have pulled it off he would have,' he said. Chan reportedly began making enquiries about whether the organ donation could go ahead, determined to save Mr Feebrey, who shared his Christian faith and had been a regular visitor since his incarceration in 2005. While Mr Feebrey received a liver from another organ donor, he said that the gesture was unforgettable and was characteristic of his 'incredible' friend. Chan and fellow Bali Nine member Myuran Sukumaran are currently being held on Nusakambangan island where they await execution and the outcome of their final appeals for clemency. Mr Feebrey said that when Chan heard the news that his appeal for clemency from Indonesian President Joko Widodo, he was more concerned with the health of a fellow inmate who was in the jail's clinic than himself. 'It was a bit surreal. Andrew took it on the chin and with courage and then he just walked off to go to the clinic to go and see this guy,' Mr Feebrey said . While Mr Feebrey received a liver from another organ donor, he said that the gesture was unforgettable and was characteristic of his 'incredible' friend . The pastor uses his social media accounts to campaign against the executions of the two Australians . Chan and fellow Bali Nine member Myuran Sukumaran are currently being held on Nusakambangan island where they await execution and the outcome of their final appeals for clemency . Mr Feebrey has continued to be in regular contact with Chan, and is an outspoken advocate for the 'I Stand For Mercy Campaign'. The pastor uses his social media accounts to campaign against the executions of the two Australians, and posted on his Instagram account after the Chan heard of his rejected Clemency appeal. 'Just spent the last half an hour

Summary: Pastor Mal Feebrey discovered he had terminal liver disease in 2010 . He had developed a close friendship with Bali Nine kingpin Andrew Chan . When Chan learnt of his condition, he immediately offered his own liver . 'He was sort of like, if they want to kill me, then you can have my liver' He received another donation but said he would never forget the gesture . Mr Feebrey said it would be tragic if Chan and Sukumaran were executed . The pair's appeal for clemency will recommence Thursday March 20 .


A man who shot and killed a pregnant woman claims he should not be punished. William DeHayes fired a bullet into the head of 25-year-old Katherine Hoover as he showed her family his gun collection at his home in Florida. Witnesses said DeHayes spun the .22 caliber revolver around on his forefinger, 'gunslinger-style', when it went off, hitting Mrs Hoover in the head. The state has refused to prosecute because the incident was deemed accidental. And though the victim's family has launched an appeal to see him tried for manslaughter, DeHayes insists he has already been punished enough. 'Do you know what it’s like to accidentally shoot someone in the head?' he said to the Daily Beast. Defending himself: William DeHayes (left) claims he has been punished enough by having to live with the fact that he shot Katherine Hoover (right) in the head as he showed off his gun collection last July . 'I have lived through hell ever since. I’ve damn near committed suicide several times. I’ve been seeing doctors and shrinks. 'Now everybody’s pegging me as a killer and a murderer or whatever else they want to say about me. I’m not, OK?' He added: 'I relive that day, July 26, 6:30 p.m., every day, every hour of my life. I hear pops, backfires, people shooting behind me, and I’m scared shitless.' Tragic: Mrs Hoover died hours later, as died her unborn baby. She is survived by her husband and son . Mrs Hoover, whose baby did not survive, was invited over to DeHayes's home with a group of people including her husband Carson last summer. After she was hit, she was taken by ambulance to Bayfront Health Brooksville and from there was airlifted to Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Once she was there, doctors operated and removed her baby slightly before 8pm, but tragically he was pronounced dead at just after 8.30pm . She is survived by her husband and her seven-year-old son Nicholas. DeHayes concedes that he should have treated every gun as if it were loaded. However, in his opinion, he has learned his lesson - and has since sold his entire gun collection. Visit: Mr and Mrs Hoover were invited to see DeHayes's guns on July 26, 2014. He has since sold them all . 'I am very familiar with gun safety and I preach it to my wife and everybody. I’ve got no excuses. 'That’s part of my nightmare everyday—knowing that I should have checked it and I didn’t and somebody had to pay the price—not just me.' Mrs Hoover's family insists they will not back down and demand to see justice. But DeHayes says nobody understands his position. 'There’s a difference between an accident and someone knowingly hurting someone else,' he told the Daily Beast. 'I’ve learned a lesson. For me not to allow any guns in this house whatsoever, for me to almost commit suicide several times because I knew better—no one has a clue what it’s like to live like that every day.'

Summary: William DeHayes killed Katherine Hoover, 25, and her unborn child in July . He shot her in temple as he 'spun .22 caliber revolver around his finger' Florida state will not prosecute because it was deemed accidental . DeHayes insists he has already been punished enough reliving it . Hoover's family is appealing to have him tried for manslaughter .


The story of an abandoned puppy who was beaten so badly that he had to have his leg amputated has prompted donations of almost £18,000 for charity after users read about it on the internet. Ralf, owned by Sue Utley, 66, from Sheffield, South Yorkshire has over 1,300 Facebook friends and his story has raised the substantial sum for Rain Rescue, the charity that rescued him. He was found on Christmas Eve, 2012, savagely kicked and discovered dumped in the street, crying in agony. Since having his leg amputated, little Ralf has become an internet sensation and raised around £18k for the charity that saved his life, Rain Rescue . A vet gave two heartbreaking options – the pup should either be put down or face a gruelling leg amputation. Experts couldn't be sure that the little dog would adapt to having just three legs. But he was given the chance, and today Ralf is an internet star who has even saved other pooches on doggie death row. Owner Sue says: 'Ralf was just four months old when he was found dumped in the street in Rotherham by a volunteer from Rain Rescue, a local dog charity. 'I'd been a dog foster carer for them and offered to take him in for a while. The poor lad was in a bad way, crying in pain from an injury to his front leg. Born fighter: Rain Rescue paid for Ralf to have his leg amputated from the knee down, but vets couldn't say how he would cope with life on three legs . Brutal: Ralf had been kicked so badly that it had shattered his left elbow and dislocated his right shoulder . 'Ralf had been kicked which had shattered his left elbow and dislocated his right shoulder. 'I couldn't believe someone would hurt a puppy. The vet's news was stark - put him to sleep or operate.' Rain Rescue paid for Ralf to have his leg amputated from the knee down, but no-one really knew how he would cope with life on three legs. Mrs Utley said: 'I knew that Ralf would try to nibble at his stitches, so that day I bought him a baby's t-shirt to wear, meaning his stump would be covered up.' She and her husband Pete, 67, found it tough watching Ralf struggling to walk. 'It took him ages to realise his old leg had been removed and he was constantly falling over. Eventually this caused a haematoma in his stump,' she says. Sadly the vet then had to remove his shoulder, but luckily Ralf's feisty spirit pulled him through and Mrs Utley was smitten. Sue Utley fostered Ralf and decided to set up a Facebook page in his name, uploading photos and sharing his escapades with his now 1,300 friends . Little charmer: Sue writes Ralf's Facebook updates in a broad Yorkshire accent allowing his mischievous character to shine through . 'Fostering was supposed to be short term but as people offered to adopt him I just couldn't bear to let him go,' she said. 'He

Summary: Ralf was found abandoned in Rotherham, Yorks on Christmas Eve, 2012 . He was so badly beaten that the vet suggested putting him down . Ralf's leg amputation operation was paid for by Rain Rescue dog charity . He has now raised nearly £18k for the charity that helps other dogs in need .


A leopard was given a very prickly reception after it tried to make lunch out of a plucky porcupine. The predator was put firmly in its place after the spiky creature refused to back down during a fight in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Concern for the porcupine - armed with sharp quills - soon faded as it put on an aggressive show and proved more than a match for the confused leopard. Wildlife enthusiast Lisl Moolman, 41, caught the bizarre battle while out on the road and armed with her camera. Scroll down for video . A leopard had its confidence roundly spiked after being pricked by a plucky porcupine during a fight in Kruger National Park, South Africa . The young leopard faced up to the porcupine after the pair had tumbled out of a bush and into the road. Wildlife enthusiast Lisl Moolman, 41, caught the bizarre battle while out on the road and armed with her camera . Looking slightly uncertain, the predator sizes up his opponent for dinner, pacing from side to side as he decides the best course of attack . But concern for the porcupine - armed with sharp quills - soon fades as it put on an aggressive show and proved more than a match for the confused leopard . The amusing pictures show the sharp skirmish with the spotted cat. She had been driving along the road when she saw the leopard dart across. Minutes later the leopard and porcupine tumbled out of the bushes and began to fight. Ms Moolman said: 'The porcupine was a worthy opponent. It was quite aggressive and shaking its quills, raising them to appear larger. 'The leopard was certainly inexperienced. Reluctant to give up the fight, the leopard prowls after his plucky opponent, eyeing up his armour for a weak spot . But it seems he has been outwitted by the spikey warrior, who scuttles off after delivery a prickly blow to the leopard's paw . The battle over, the leopard lies on the ground and gives up as the porcupine walks away unscathed. Ms Moolman stayed with the battling creatures for twenty minutes before the leopard gave up and walked off to lick its wound on its front leg . The porcupine raises its sharp quills in victory. Crested porcupines like the one in the pictures are found across Africa and as far north as Italy. They weigh between 30lb and 60lb and their entire bodies are covered with bristles . 'In such a situation one always expect the worst, but the porcupine put up such a fight that the leopard didn't stand a chance.' Lisl stayed with the battling creatures for twenty minutes before the leopard gave up and walked off to lick its wound on its front leg. She added: 'This is the first time I saw anything like this and I've been visiting Kruger and other parks since I was a baby.' Crested porcupines like the one in the pictures are found across Africa and as far north as Italy. They weigh between

Summary: Leopard gave up after spiky creature refused to back down in fight in Kruger National Park, South Africa . Wildlife enthusiast Lisl Moolman, 41, caught the bizarre battle while out on the road and armed with her camera . The leopard and porcupine tumbled out of the bushes and began to fight by roadside - watched by Ms Moolman .


A young Australian woman is spearheading a global campaign petitioning Facebook to remove 'body shaming' emoticons and status options from the social media site. Rebecca Guzelian, along with seven other women around the world, has partnered with Endangered Bodies, an international movement challenging body image standards, to launch a campaign to remove the ‘I feel fat’ and ‘I feel ugly’ emoticons from the social media site. Ms Guzelian, a counsellor and intern psychologist, is one of over ten thousand people to back the 'Fat is not a feeling' petition, and claims that the options perpetuate and normalise body shaming, especially in young people. Scroll down for video . Rebecca Guzelian has partnered with Endangered Bodies in the 'Fat is not a feeling' campaign . Ms Guzelian launched the Australian 'Fat is not a feeling' petition and shared her personal experiences . 'When I first heard that the 'fat' and 'ugly' feelings options were made available for people to select on Facebook, I was shocked and definitely felt compelled to work alongside Endangered Bodies to do something about it,' Ms Guzelian told Daily Mail Australia. Endangered Bodies has been petitioning Facebook to remove the options from their site, and has partnered with the women to start national petitions to remove the options from all forms of the website. Women from the UK, Ireland, the US, Germany, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Australia have partnered together to post their personal stories and experience with body shaming to promote the campaign, which has garnered thousands of signatures in just a few days. Facebook has long held itself up as a community driven social media site, and over the ten years since it's inception, has introduced different features to reflect the habits of the millions of people on the site. The 'fat' and 'ugly' emoticons were first introduced in 2013 as part of the 'feelings' feature for status updates, along with almost 100 other emoticons that can be individualised to reflect a user's mood. Ms Guzelian said the emoticons normalise body shaming and encourages young people to use the words publicly to speak negatively about themselves. 'Encouraging this kind of 'fat talk' is not okay – and that’s exactly what Facebook is doing by offering these words as options,' Ms Guzelian said. Eight women have partnered with Endangered Bodies, a movement challenging body image standards . The eight women have all started national petitions to remove the options from all forms of the website . Psychologist Sarah McMahon from Endangered Bodies Australia, along with her colleagues from around the world, have been petitioning the social media giant since the status options were introduced but have received no response. 'Facebook has not been listening. Not only do these features remain as emoji selections, Facebook have not addressed the critcisms that this plays in contributing to culture of body shaming,' Ms McMahon said. 'This is despite the fact Facebook claims that one of their core values is to build social value- which in this instance they are not doing. This is particularly concerning when research demonstrates that Facebook use

Summary: Australian Rebecca Guzelian launched the 'Fat is not a feeling' campaign . She has joined seven other women to partner with Endangered Bodies . The women are asking Facebook to remove the 'fat' and 'ugly' emoticons . The movement claims that they normalise body shaming in young people . The online petition has garnered over 10,000 signatures in a week .


The family of murdered Colorado student Claire Davis has said if Littleton Public Schools make all details regarding the incident public, they will agree to never sue the school district. Michael Davis, the father of the Arapahoe High School senior who was shot at point-blank range by student Karl Pierson in 2013, put forward the proposal on Monday. If the district accepts the terms, Claire's family would sign a binding agreement to never seek damages against it or its staff in exchange for learning everything the school knows about the murder. Scroll down for video . The family of murdered Colorado student Claire Davis (above) has said if Littleton Public Schools make all details regarding the incident public, they will agree to never sue the school district . Michael Davis, the father of the Arapahoe High School senior who was shot at point-blank range by student Karl Pierson (left) in 2013, put forward the proposal on Monday. Pierson had intended to target debate coach Tracy Murphy (right) This comes following criticism last year that the district did not act on warnings that they received indicating that Pierson was dangerous. Prior to the attack, Pierson was identified as a potential threat and in school documents it was revealed that administrators were aware student had the emotional capacity to carry out a plan to murder a teacher he was upset with, according to KDVR. And police later revealed that Karl had intended to target his debate coach Tracy Murphy - months after he had already shouted a death threat against the coach in a school hallway. On December 13, 2013, 18-year-old Pierson, armed with a shotgun, ammunition strapped to his body, Molotov cocktails and a machete, entered the school and headed toward the library, seemingly intent on killing Mr Murphy. On December 13, 2013, 18-year-old Pierson, armed with a shotgun, ammunition strapped to his body, Molotov cocktails and a machete, entered the school and headed toward the library, seemingly intent on killing Mr Murphy (above Law enforcement officers escort students, with their hands raised, out of Arapahoe High School on December 13, 2013) Davis, 17, who was shot while sitting with a friend, appeared to be a random target, Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said following the incident two years ago. She would not have had time to get out of the way as Pierson entered the school and started shooting just after 12.30pm that day. Sheriff Robinson said that Claire was 'an innocent victim of an evil act of violence', 7News reported. There was no indication that the gunmen knew her or was acquainted with her. Sheriff Robinson said the incident had been extremely brief, lasting one minute and 17 seconds from the time Pierson entered the building armed with the shotgun, several rounds of ammunition, and three petrol bombs, to the point where he shot himself. Davis, 17, who was shot while sitting with a friend, appeared to be a random target, Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said following the incident two years ago. She would not have had time to get

Summary: Michael Davis, father of 17-year-old Claire, who was shot at point-blank range by student Karl Pierson in 2013, put forward proposal on Monday . If Colorado school district accepts terms, Davis family signs agreement to never seek damages in exchange for learning schools' details on the murder . On December 13, Pierson, 18, armed with a shotgun had intended to target Arapahoe High school debate coach Tracy Murphy . Claire was random target who was fatally wounded; district under fire for not acting on warnings that Pierson was dangerous .


As well as fancying himself as a boxer, Wayne Rooney believes he is the finest singer at Manchester United. Rooney was subjected to an unwanted set of headlines on Sunday after apparently being knocked out by Phil Bardsley during a sparring session in the kitchen of his Cheshire mansion. The England and United captain did not seem unsettled by the episode, scoring a fine goal in a 3-0 rout of Tottenham and then engaging in some celebratory shadow boxing. Rooney took part in a 'Chevrolet FC hosts Man Utd in Google+ Hangout' on Monday, which was full of light-hearted exchanges and made no mention of his boxing. When Rooney, who was sitting between Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera and apparently at Old Trafford, was asked who the best singer is at the club, he replied: 'Probably me. 'Over Christmas a few of the players got up and did a few songs. Quite good some of them. Michael's not bad.' Herrera said of Carrick: 'He's humble, but he's the best.' Wayne Rooney mocked recent headlines with a 'knockout' celebration at Old Trafford on Sunday . Paul Gascoigne, scoring at Euro 96, was Rooney's favourite English footballer and hero growing up . The host then asked Rooney what songs he liked to sing. 'Opera,' Rooney said, before adding: 'Only joking. I like to sing a bit of indie rock.' There was a slight sneer when it was suggested, tongue in cheek, that Rooney would be asked to sing later in the Hangout, something which did not materialise. Rooney was asked who his favourite English footballer and hero was growing up. His answer was Paul Gascoigne, a player who also attracted tabloid attention for his off-field antics as much as his on-field displays. Rooney added: 'I think he's probably still to this day the greatest English player. For excitement and goals, he was my favourite player.' Michael Carrick (second left) heads Manchester United 2-0 up against Tottenham on Sunday . Carrick is congratulated on his goal by his United team-mates during the 3-0 win at Old Trafford . Asked what it was specifically about Gascoigne that Rooney liked, he said: 'His ability to turn games round on their head and produce magical moments. He was a perfect entertainer on the pitch.' A number of other questions were Rooney related. Told only one player had scored more penalties for United than Rooney, the skipper conferred with Carrick and Herrera before saying: 'We think it's Dennis Irwin.' Asked how confident they were in their answer on a scale of one to 10? Rooney replied '11'. Wayne Rooney applauds the Old Trafford crowd after his side consolidated their place in the league top four . But they were wrong. The correct answer was Ruud van Nistelrooy with 28 penalties. Asked how many he had scored, Rooney said: 'I've no idea.' The next Rooney related question was about the percentage of his 229 United goals scored at Old Trafford. 'We think 58 (per cent),' Rooney said. The correct answer was 54 per cent. Rapid fire questions followed for Dwight

Summary: Manchester United captain scored in win at Old Trafford on Sunday . READ our player ratings for Man United's 3-0 win over Tottenham here . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


More than 60 cultural artifacts illegally smuggled into the U.S. from Iraq were returned to the Iraqi government during a ceremony in Washington D.C. on Monday. The move follows a culmination of investigations led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in New York, Baltimore, Austin, Texas, and New Haven, Connecticut. Among the items salvaged were a gold-plated door knocker, water urn and soap dish from Saddam Hussein's private airport and palace. More than 60 cultural artifacts illegally smuggled into the U.S. from Iraq have been returned to the Iraqi government - Among the items salvaged were a door knocker, water urn and soap dish from Saddam Hussein's private airport and palace (above) Investigators were alerted to the belongings when a source tipped them off that gold-plated artifacts from the former president's properties were on the market. 'They're invaluable to the host country,' said Bruce Foucart, the agent in charge for Homeland Security Investigations in New England. The artifacts were returned to their home country at a special event held at the Embassy of Iraq. One of the most significant objects on show was the head of a statue representing King Sargon II. The limestone carving was recovered in New York in 2008 by agents who broke up a smuggling ring operated by a dealer in Dubai. The move follows a culmination of investigations led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in New York, Baltimore, Austin, Texas, and New Haven, Connecticut . The artifacts were returned to Iraq at a ceremony at the Iraqi consulate in Washington on Monday . In Iraq, the Islamic State group has destroyed a number of shrines and ancient artifacts in order to eliminate what they view as heresy. Lukman Faily, Iraq's ambassador to the U.S., said Monday's ceremony sends a message to Islamic State that Iraq and its allies are committed to rebuilding the country and preserving its cultural heritage. Faily said the return of the looted items is 'a national project and we call upon all countries to help us in preserving this heritage which is not only valuable for Iraq but for all mankind.' The Smithsonian has trained a cadre of Homeland Security Investigations agents in how to research the provenance of cultural artifacts as they investigate smuggling. Iraqi Ambassador to the US Lukman Faily (right) speaks in front of a sculpture of the head of Assyrian King Sargon II . The limestone statue was recovered in New York in 2008 by agents who broke up a smuggling ring operated by a dealer in Dubai . The artifacts recovered by the New Haven, Connecticut-based agents were brought to the U.S. by a government contractor who handed them over when confronted by investigators, Foucart said. The investigation began with a tip in April 2012 and Foucart said his agents became involved because Connecticut was a possible destination for the items. Among the other items recovered by multi-year investigations are an ancient bronze axe and 21 clay reliefs. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit has reportedly returned more than 1,200 items to Iraq in four

Summary: The move follows a culmination of investigations led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents . Lukman Faily, Iraq's ambassador to the U.S., said Monday's ceremony sends a message to Islamic State that Iraq and its allies are committed to rebuilding the country and preserving its cultural heritage . Among the other items recovered by multi-year investigations are an ancient bronze axe and 21 clay reliefs .


Part of Real Madrid's abject performance in the midweek 4-3 Champions League defeat by Schalke may have been a consequence of their two most attacking players occupying the same space. Despite securing passage into the quarter-finals with a 5-4 aggregate win, the reigning champions were heavily criticised for their performance at the Bernabeu on Tuesday. It has since emerged that fellow forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema spent most of the game sharing the same No 9 position, according to a FIFA stats package . FIFA stats package show that Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema could not be separated . Ronaldo appears to gesture towards the Frenchman during Tuesday's game at the Bernabeu . A breakdown of the game every 15minutes shows the two forwards rarely moved from the same space . Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid edged past Schalke 4-3 to reach the Champions League quarter finals . Benzema was also on the scoresheet for Real Madrid as he re-found his goalscoring touch . Ronaldo is now the highest goalscorer in European competitions after overtaking Lionel Messi and Raul . Read Pete Jenson's assessment of the problems at the Bernabeu . Nonetheless, both forwards found the target, with Ronaldo heading a brace to become the all-time top scorer in European club competitions, although the Portuguese remained angry by the performance and has refused to speak publicly again until the end of the season. 'I wont talk again until the end of the season,' Ronaldo told reporters. Ancelotti had earlier defended his top scorer, saying: 'He scored two very important goals but the rest were not at his level'. Madrid superstar left angry on Tuesday night and has vowed not to talk publicly until the end of the season . Ronaldo shows his frustrations as Real Madrid lost 4-3 at home to Schalke in the Champions League . But Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure after Madrid narrowly escaped elimination despite his two goals. Ronaldo notched up his 77th and 78th goals in Europe and put himself above former Real Madrid team-mate Raul and Barcelona's Lionel Messi. The former Manchester United star is also level with Messi as the joint record all-time goalscorer in the Champions League proper - with 75 goals apiece in Europe's elite competition. 78: Cristiano Ronaldo (Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid) 77: Raul (Real Madrid, Schalke) 76: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) 70: Filippo Inzaghi (Parma, Juventus, AC Milan) 67: Andriy Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea) 62: Gerd Muller (Bayern Munich) 62: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Heerenveen, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Hamburger) 59: Thierry Henry (Monaco, Arsenal, Barcelona) 59: Henrik Larsson (Feyenoord, Celtic, Barcelona, Helsingborgs) 56: Eusebio (Benfica)

Summary: Real Madrid were heavily criticised for 4-3 defeat by Schalke . Holders progressed to Champions League quarter finals 5-4 on aggregate . Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema occupied the same position . Portuguese has refused to speak publicly until the end of the season . READ: What's gone wrong at Real Madrid? CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


Spacewalking astronauts ventured out for the third time in just over a week on Sunday to complete a tricky cable job at the ISS. In one stunning shot, Terry Virts revealed the enormity of the station against the darkness of space as his fellow astronaut, Butch Wilmore, floated almost unseen. 'Can you spot the space walker in this picture?' Virts tweeted. 'He's very small compared to the enormous starboard truss of the #ISS'. Scroll down for video . In one stunning shot, Terry Virts revealed the enormity of the ISS against the blackness of space as his fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore prepared the station for future 'space taxis'.'Can you spot the space walker in this picture?' Virts tweeted. 'He's very small compared to the enormous starboard truss of the #ISS' Virts also posted a space selfie and commented: 'Mission Accomplished - three #spacewalks, 800' of cable, four antennas, three laser reflectors, one greased robotic arm.' But not everything went to plan. Dramatically, right before Sunday's spacewalk, engineers spotted problems with American astronaut Butch Wilmore's suit. While it had functioned perfectly during the first two spacewalks, on Sunday morning, a pressure sensor briefly malfunctioned before he floated out. A mechanical gauge, however, was operating fine. Mission Control told Wilmore that he would need to pay extra attention to how his suit was feeling throughout the seven-hour excursion. Commander Barry 'Butch' Wilmore is circled in red. The astronauts completed installing 400 feet of cable and several antennas associated with the Common Communications for Visiting Vehicles system known as C2V2 . Terry Virts took a space selfie, moments after completing the job. He wrote on Twitter: 'Mission Accomplished - three #spacewalks, 800' of cable, four antennas, three laser reflectors, one greased robotic arm' The beautiful shot was taken on Sunday during a spacewalk in which astronaut's laid cables in preparation for future space taxis on the ISS. Terry Virts wrote: 'The camera doesn't do it justice - floating in space, looking down on creation, seeing new colour shades' Meanwhile, Nasa said a small amount of water got into American astronaut Terry Virts helmet once he was back in the air lock and the chamber was being repressurised on Wednesday. They were forced to spend two days analysing his suit after the water leak occurred at the end of an outing earlier this week. Engineers concluded it was the result of condensation, and a safe and well understood circumstance that had occurred several times before with the same spacesuit. Virts was never in danger, according to Nasa, so they cleared his spacesuit for the last of three spacewalks, Friday, to install cable. But in 2013, another astronaut nearly drowned because of a flooded helmet. Italian astronaut, Luca Parmitano, barely got back into the space station after a considerable amount of water filled his helmet during a spacewalk. The water escaped from his suit's cooling system and Nasa spent months investigating the mishap, before clearing the way for more spacewalks. On Wednesday, the amount of water seepage in Virts' helmet was significantly smaller and occurred at the

Summary: Terry Virts posted image of astronaut Butch Wilmore floating almost unseen against darkness of space . The astronauts ventured out for the third time in just over a week on Sunday to complete a tricky cable job . Scroll down to view Wilmore's location, circled in red, against International Space Station's starboard truss . Before the spacewalk, engineers spotted problems with a mechanical gauge on Butch Wilmore's spacesuit .


Sarah Carr (pictured) said that she received a phone call from a man who claimed to be from the IRS . A con artist who told woman she was being convicted of tax fraud seemingly had an attack of guilt after finding out she was pregnant. Sarah Carr, who owns three event venue businesses in Denver, Colorado, told 9News that she received a voicemail on her cell phone from a man who claimed to be from the IRS. Ms Carr said she she rang the number back and broke down in tears at the news at 8am on Tuesday morning. The man told her there was a lien on one of her properties and Ms Carr said he was believable as he knew so many personal and private details about her business and finances. 'I just start crying,' Carr told KUSA. 'I said, 'I'm nine months pregnant...I don't know what I'm going to do.' 'And then he says, 'Wait, wait, wait, wait, you're pregnant?' and I said, 'Yes!' And he goes, 'I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry, this is a scam. You're okay, we're scamming you. 'We were just trying to get money out of you. Please stop crying,'' Carr said. She said the man then hung up and ended the call. Ms Carr, who already has a young son, said her immediate relief at not owing money than turned to a mixture of anger and fear as the man had been so convincing due to his knowledge of her situation. 'I was like super happy that I wasn't' going to jail. But then I was just really freaked out,' Ms Carr said. Fake IRS agents have now targeted more than 366,000 people with harassing phone calls demanding payments and threatening jail as part of a huge nationwide tax scam that has cost taxpayers $15.5 million. More than 3,000 people have fallen for the ruse since 2013, Timothy Camus, a Treasury deputy inspector general for tax administration, said Thursday. Scroll down for video . Ms Carr with her young son, left, and right, with her husband. She said she broke down in tears at the news at 8am on Tuesday morning, but the con-man then said 'I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry, this is a scam. You're okay, we're scamming you . The scam has claimed victims in almost every state, Camus said. One unidentified victim lost more than $500,000. 'The criminals do not discriminate. They are calling people everywhere, of all income levels and backgrounds,' Camus told the Senate Finance Committee at a hearing. 'The number of complaints we have received about this scam make it the largest, most pervasive impersonation scam in the history of our agency.' With tax season in full swing, the IRS is warning taxpayers about a huge nationwide scam in which fake IRS agents call people on the phone, demand payments and threaten them with jail if they don't pay. Some tips from the IRS to void the scam: . The IRS will never call about taxes owed without first mailing you a notice. The IRS

Summary: Sarah Carr owns three venue and event businesses in Denver, Colorado . Received a call on her cell phone from a man claiming to be from the IRS . The man told her there was a lien on one of her properties . But when she told him she was due to give birth he then repented . Fake IRS agents have now targeted more than 366,000 people with harassing phone calls demanding payments and threatening jail . Part of a huge nationwide tax scam that has cost taxpayers $15.5 million .


Manchester City have failed to freshen up their starting line-up despite spending a staggering £327million on new players during the last four years. The Barclays Premier League champions, who must overturn a 2-1 deficit against Barcelona on Wednesday night if they are to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, have made just two major changes to their starting line-up since the start of the 2011-12 season. Despite spending an extravagant amount of money, Martin Demichelis and Fernando are the only two players who have managed to hold down a regular starting spot since sealing moves to the Etihad Stadium. Man City have made just two major changes to their starting line-up since 2011 despite spending £327m - Aleksandar Kolarov will replace Gael Clichy from the side defeated by Barcelona on February 24, 2015 . Fernando has replaced Gareth Barry while Martin Demichelis has come in for Joleon Lescott - above picture was taken before Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Napoli on September 14, 2011 . The aforementioned duo have replaced Joleon Lescott and Gareth Barry respectively in what is perceived to be Manchester City's strongest line-up. Gael Clichy has come close to edging his way into Manchester City's side but he shares left back duties with Aleksandar Kolarov and is suspended on Wednesday after being sent off in the first leg. Their major European rivals, on the other hand, have made at least six changes to their starting line-ups. Arsenal have made the most with 10 while upcoming opponents Barcelona have made six. Manchester City may have to change tack in Europe if they crash out of the Champions League on Wednesday, as a side of their calibre should be progressing to the latter stages of Europe's most prestigious competition. 2011: Hart; Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov; Silva, Toure, Barry, Nasri; Aguero, Dzeko . 2015: Hart; Zabaleta, Kompany, Demichelis, Kolarov; Silva, Toure, Fernando, Nasri; Aguero, Dzeko (two changes) Luis Suarez (left) and Neymar (centre) have joined Lionel Messi (right) at the Nou Camp . 2011: Valdes; Alves, Puyol, Pique, Abidal; Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta; Villa, Messi, Pedro . 2015: Ter Stegen; Alves, Mascherano, Pique, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta; Suarez, Messi, Neymar (Six changes) European champions Real Madrid have made six major changes in the same period - with the likes of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale sealing moves to the Santiago Bernabeu during the last four years. Real Madrid have freshened up their side by spending £344m on new players while also selling Angel di Maria, Mesut Ozil and Gonzalo Higuain for big money. 2011: Casillas; Arbeloa, Carvalho, Ramos, Marcelo; Diarra, Alonso; Di Maria, Ozil, Ronaldo; Benzema . 2015: Casillas; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Modric, Kroos, Rodriguez ; Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema (Six changes) Gareth Bale (left) joined Real Madrid for £86m in 2013 while Angel di Maria (right) was sold to Man United . Manchester City's major rivals for the Premier League title - Chelsea - have also made a considerable amount of changes during the last four years. Blues captain John Terry, who seems to be getting better with age, and

Summary: Manchester City have made just two changes to their starting line-up . Gareth Barry and Joleon Lescott have been replaced since 2011 . Fernando and Martin Demichelis have held down a regular spot in City's XI . Arsenal have made 10 changes to their side during same time period . European champions Real Madrid have made six changes . READ: Martin Samuel on Manchester City's player expenditure .


Jonny Wilkinson has dismissed speculation that he is poised to take up a role with England ahead of this year’s World Cup. Reports in France suggested the World Cup winner was destined to act as a kicking consultant to Stuart Lancaster’s squad, but despite admitting his ambition to work with England at some stage, the 35-year-old icon said there are no imminent plans. ‘I’d love to do that but I’m not coaching there,’ Wilkinson said. ‘I’m not involved in any way. I coach with Toulon and it’s unfortunately something that’s been mis-reported, I think.’ Land Rover ambassador Jonny Wilkinson watches on as a kick is lined up at Farnborough rugby club . Wilkinson chats to 2003 World Cup-winning coach and Sportsmail columnist Sir Clive Woodward . Wilkinson hands the kicking tee to Racal Decca RFC player Robert Holmes at Farnborough RFC . Wilkinson has dismissed speculation that he is poised to take up a role with England later this season . TIGERS' MANU BLOW . Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill has conceded that Manu Tuilagi is unlikely to recover from a groin injury before the end of the season. The centre had originally been expected to return before Christmas. ‘Manu is improving but it is a long process,’ said Cockerill. ‘The likelihood is he will be fit for June and he’ll join England for their World Cup camp.’ Manu Tuilagi breaks clear during England's clash against New Zealand in Dunedin in June 2014 . Saracens centre Brad Barritt is still recovering from a knee injury and is unlikely to face Racing Metro . England centre Brad Barritt is unlikely to be rushed back from a knee injury for Saracens’ Champions Cup quarter-final against Racing Metro on Sunday. Barritt is sidelined along with team-mate Owen Farrell, who is not expected to return until the end of next month. ‘Owen has no chance for next weekend,’ said director of rugby Mark McCall. ‘Brad has got a small chance but we won’t take a gamble on him.’ Saracens and England fly half Owen Farrell is expected to make his return to action at the end of April .

Summary: Reports in France suggested Jonny Wilkinson was destined to act as a kicking consultant to Stuart Lancaster’s squad . Manu Tuilagi is unlikely to recover from a groin injury before the end of the current season . Brad Barritt is unlikely to be rushed back from a knee injury for Saracens’ Champions Cup quarter-final against Racing Metro on Sunday .


Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Manny Pacquiao come face-to-face in Los Angeles on Wednesday . The meeting marks the first, and only time, the pair will square-off ahead of the weigh-in, 24 hours before their mouth-watering May 2 blockbuster bout, so it promises to be explosive. The press conference gets under way at 8.30pm (UK time) and Sportsmail will bring you live coverage so be sure to tune in. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao (right) come face to face on stage in Los Angeles on Wednesday . Mayweather arrives in Los Angeles for the press conference, accompanied by his security team . Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach (right) and Bob Arum (second left) pose as they arrive in Los Angeles . Host commentator . Thanks for joining us guys. It took a while but it was worth it. A quick recap of the highlights for you: . Freddie Roach (Pacquiao's trainer): 'We are in the toughest fight of our lives, we are fighting the best fighter in the world... but we are going to kick his ass.'Manny Pacquiao: 'For the fans of boxing, I believe, this is what you are waiting for since five years ago. Both of us are going to undergo hard training for this fight and we will do our best on May 2 to make you happy.'Floyd Mayweather: 'This is a fight the world can't miss, it is an unbelievable match-up. I'm in the gym working right now, dedicating myself to the sport because I've never wanted to win a fight so much in my life.' So, the boxers won't square up until the weigh-in on May 1 in Las Vegas. Until then stayed tuned as Sporstmail will bring you all the latest news, pictures and videos as we gear up to the biggest fight in boxing history. See you all soon. The fighters stand up and talk to their respective teams and step off stage. But no handshake between the two at the moment. Mayweather: 'First off, I have to thank my father. Unbelievable trainer, unbelievable person. 'It has been a long road but we are here now. Al Haymon - remarkable guy. 'May 2 - the fight of the century. It is all about the best fighting the best and Pacquiao is one of the best fighters of this era. It is all about timing and we couldn't choose a better time. 'Our game plan is to be smart and take one fight at a time - like all 47 fights.' 'This is a fight the world can't miss, it is an unbelievable match-up. I'm in the gym working right now, dedicating myself to the sport because I've never wanted to win a fight so much in my life. 'One thing I do know about any sport, when you lose it is in your mind. If you've lost once it is in your mind. If you've lost once, it is your mind. If you've lost twice, it is in your mind. From day one I've been taught to be a winner.' Pacquiao: 'I'd like to thank God for

Summary: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao went head-to-head in Los Angeles . Pair meet in their first and only press conference ahead of May 2 fight . Pacquiao arrived first along with trainer Freddie Roach and Bob Arum . Mayweather accompanied by entourage - including Justin Bieber . READ: Mayweather and Pacquiao get the red carpet treatment .


All is in readiness for arguably the biggest day in Australian horse-racing, with almost $6 million up for grabs across Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday. Super Saturday rivals the Melbourne Cup for the sport's grand occasions .. and this may just be the pipe-opener for even bigger days ahead this Autumn, including Nicole Richie's role as international ambassador for the Golden Slipper. But before her arrival, the world's three fastest horses, all Australian, will race for the $1 million prize at Flemington on what is dubbed 'Super Saturday'. The young bucks and fabulous fillies, however, will be on show on course and around it too, with Ladies Day at Rosehill. The best horses have been put through their paces at trackwork this week ahead of going on show on Super Saturday across Melbourne and Sydney . The battle to be the world's best. Lankan Rupee enjoys a hose down after his trackwork session at Caulfield ahead of lining up in the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington's 'Super Saturday' meeting . The ATC International Ambassador, Nicole Richie, is scheduled to arrive in Sydney next week for day two of the Golden Slipper Carnival . The world’s highest-rated sprinters, Lankan Rupee from the Mick Price stable and Terravista, trained by Joe Pride, are at the top of betting for the $1 million Group 1 Lexus Newmarket Handicap. Lankan Rupee has returned in stellar form, fresh from a triumphant first-up run in the Black Caviar Lightning on February 21. He will have to lump top weight of 58.5kg as he aims to become only the fifth horse to record consecutive Newmarket wins, after saluting last March. A winner of 11 of 21 career starts, Lankan Rupee will have to equal Hay List’s metric weight-carrying record if he is to muster a sixth career Group 1. To do that he will have to overcome Terravista, who is ridden by the in-form Hugh Bowman. Joe Pride's star sprinter was a very impressive winner of the Group 1 Darley Classic over the Newmarket course and distance during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. To his great advantage, he has two kilos less than Lankan Rupee, in trying to beat history by becoming the first horse since 1917 to taste first-up success in the Newmarket. And if they don't salute, waiting in the wings to claim the title of world's best is another star, Chautauqua, who will carry 55.5kg. The impressive grey has not yet won a Group 1 in 11 starts, but has saluted twice in Group 2 events. Trained by the Hawkes triumvirate, the four-year-old was beaten less than a neck by Terravista and finished ahead of Lankan Rupee in the Darley Classic. 'This year’s Newmarket is shaping as one of the most exciting renewals in history with the world’s three highest-rated sprinters, Lankan Rupee, Terravista and Chautauqua, all expected to take their place on Super Saturday,' Racing Victoria handicapper Neil Jennings said. ATC Ambassador Erika Heynatz poses with Aussie at Rosehill Gardens ahead of Ladies Day, day one of the Golden Slipper Carnival . Lankan Rupee will

Summary: Australia's Autumn Racing Carnival is among the richest in the world . Almost $6 million will be up for grabs across Flemington and Rosehill on Super Saturday . The feature event will see world's best sprinters Terravista battle Lankan Rupee and Chautauqua at Flemington in the $1 million Newmarket . Ladies Day in Sydney will feature Home and Away actress Erika Heynatz at the Ladies Long Lunch . Hollywood star Nicole Richie is the ATC's international ambassador for 2015 and will be at the Golden Slipper next Saturday .


From treacherous road conditions to soggy jeans and frizzy hair - nobody enjoys cycling in the rain. But now there’s an ‘umbrella’ for bikes that’s designed to keep riders dry as they cycle along. The Leafxpro clip-on windshield, claims to enable cyclists to ride their bikes comfortably in the most miserable conditions, including rain, snow and gusty winds. Scroll down for video . The Leafxpro clip-on windshield (the basic version is illustrated), is designed to that cyclists can ride their bikes comfortably in the most miserable conditions, including rain, snow and gusty winds . Portuguese engineer and cycling enthusiast Manuel Brito, who came up with the idea, said the Leafxpro can withstand crosswinds of more than 50mph (80kph) because of its aerodynamic shape. ‘Leafxpro is aerodynamically designed to reduce air resistance and can be used in even the most demanding conditions,’ he said. The shield (pictured) is aerodynamically designed to reduce air resistance so it can be used in windy weather . ‘The resistance results showed that the kits can be used also in tougher conditions such as mountain biking as well.’ The plastic windshield will stop rain blowing into the face of a cyclist, and it shouldn’t steam up, like other more enclosed canopies. The device is designed to be fitted to any style of bike and can be packed away into a small bag when the weather improves, in just one minute. The kit weighs around 2.2lbs (1kg). It’s available to pre-order from Kickstarter in four models - Classic, Advanced, Storm and Family. Prices range from £99 ($152) for the basic model to £199 (£305) for the family kit which also protects a child on a rear bike seat. Mr Brito, 40, said: ‘The idea of Leafxpro arose because we love cycling and it’s disappointing to have to use polluting means of transport just because of the bad weather. ‘We started thinking that there had to be an efficient, versatile and comfortable solution that would provide a sense of freedom for all people who love cycling.’ It has taken him years to design and test the product, which is a modular structure that adapts to different weather conditions. The canopy is available to pre-order from Kickstarter in four models - Classic, Advanced, Storm and Family (pictured) .Prices range from £99 ($152) for the basic model to £199 ($305) for the family kit which also protects a child on a rear bike seat . The device, which is designed to stop oncoming rain and keep a cyclist’s head and back dry, is designed to be fitted to any style of bike and can be packed away into a small bag when the weather improves. This image shows an illustration of the family version . ‘The Classic model, designed for episodes of snow, cold and light rain, turns easily into the Advanced or Storm models simply by sliding fasteners to join the modules,’ he explained. ‘LeafXPro kits are designed for the urban cyclist, for anyone who commutes to work by bicycle, for parents wanting to cycle their kids to school or people

Summary: Leafxpro clip-on windshield comes in four designs to keep cyclists dry . Was designed by a Portuguese engineer and cycling enthusiast . It' claims to withstand crosswinds of more than 50mph (80kph) Collapsible windshield is available to pre-order from Kickstarter from £99 .


Parisian women have always been known for their ability to look chic under any circumstances. As well as their sophisticated diet and their relaxed attitude to life, the women of the French capital have a few key rules to dressing that mean they nail it every time. Natalie Portman, who is married to the French dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied, revealed one of the key style points in an interview this weekend that has previously been unknown by many - that Parisian women don't wear shorts. Scroll down for video . Natalie Portman, 33, who married a Frenchman, says that Parisians would never wear shorts in the city . She told the Wisconsin Gazette: 'The city is so rich in terms of the architecture, the bookshops you find at every corner, the way everyone dresses so well. 'No Parisian ever walks around in shorts and even the children look very chic.' Parisians haven't just abolished shorts, they also steer clear of high heels, matching accessories and would never, ever been seen in a pair of tracksuit bottoms. Read on to discover the top tips Parisian women have for looking chic... Actress Vanessa Paradis attends a film premiere in head-to-toe black, a regular choice for Parisian women . Embrace black . Black is the overwhelming shade in every Parisian woman's wardrobe. It is key to make sure that you appear effortless and to guarantee that your clothes won't clash. Lay off the accessories . While British women are all about quantity, the French are the opposite - jewellery is understated. Avoid piling it on too - as Coco Chanel once said: 'Before leaving the house, a lady should look in the mirror and remove one accessory.' Coco Chanel advised never to overload on accessories . Invest in some scarves . When it comes to scarves, the accessory rule does not apply. Parisian women love scarves and sometimes even wear two at a time by twisting them together. Don't try too hard . Parisian women are polished but never let it show. Their messy hair, often un-tucked shirts and barely-there make-up are all part of a conscious effort to look as though they have given little thought to their appearance. Lou Doillon always looks effortlessly chic, with a slightly crumpled appearance . Invest in wardrobe staples . There are some basic items of clothing that feature in every Parisian woman's wardrobe. They include a white shirt, a black leather jacket, a little back dress, a fitted blazer, a black pencil skirt and a pair of cigarette pants. These are then worn for years and adapted to changing figures using a seamstress, unlike British women, who would head out and buy the item in a different size. The items can be made to look different and more modern by pairing them with on-trend accessories. Don't be too matchy matchy . Unless we're talking about black. French women don't match their accessories - shoes can be a different texture and even a different colour to a belt or a handbag. Mario Cotillard plays by the Parisian

Summary: Natalie Portman has revealed that Parisians don't wear shorts . The actress, who married a Frenchman, says they're never worn in the city . FEMAIL reveals eight more style tips for nailing Parisian chic .


His daughter is barely clinging onto life after a suspected drug overdose. But Bobby Brown appeared on a talk show today selling his barbecue sauce - and saying that Bobbi Kristina was 'doing really well'. The pre-recorded segment of Queen Latifah was accompanied by a brief on-screen warning that the interview was 'previously recorded'. But it was not shown throughout the segment, which was broadcast on network affiliate stations around the country. Daily Mail Online has reached out to Sony Pictures, which produces the Queen Latifah show to ask why it was aired. Warning: Viewers were told briefly when Bobby brown arrived on the Queen Latifah show that it was made before his daughter was found drowned in her bath tub . In the course of his appearance, Brown said that his daughter was 'great' and busy working on her music. He joked about how he doesn't like working out and said that Bobbi Kristina had 'the voice of her mother'. But the decision to air it regardless will be seen by many to be in bad taste. Bobbi Kristina is currently unconscious in an Atlanta hospital room after she was found unresponsive in her bathtub on January 31 in a chilling echo of how her mother Whitney Houston died. Her family have said she is 'still fighting' but reports have claimed that she could suffer from serious brain damage if she ever manages to leave the hospital. Pictures this week showed Brown, 46, looking forlorn with his eyes puffy beneath a beanie as he grappled with the tragedy that has befallen his family. Distraught: Bobby Brown earlier this week in a state of apparent distress and exhaustion after visiting his daughter . Promotion: Brown was on the show to push his range of barbecue sauces. But since his daughter's drowning he has been at the hospital where she is fighting for her life . But on the Queen Latifah show he seemed relaxed and in good humor. With a smile on his face, Brown cooked some shrimp and rice for Latifah to show off his range of barbecue sauces, which he launched last summer. Brown said: 'Smell it! 'When you smell good food, that's when you go into a place to eat, when you can smell it from outside. Fresh peppers and herbs and garlic.' Asked how things are going with his family, Brown said: 'Everybody's great. 'Two of my sons are working on LPs. They drive me crazy, but, you know. They do their thing and I just stand to the side. 'My oldest daughter LaPrincia is still in school getting her masters and I'm so proud of her. Cooking: Brown was also seen working on his range of sauces before making small talk with Queen Latifah . Together: Bobbi Kristina and her father Bobby brown pictured together when she was younger . Ordeal: Bobbi Kristina is in hospital while her boyfriend Nick Gordon is at odds with her father . 'Bobbi Kristina, who everybody knows, she's doing really well. 'Working on her music, I'm so proud of her. I

Summary: Bobbi Kristina Brown is fighting for her life after being found face down in bath tub of her Georgia home . Bobby Brown was shown promoting his range of BBQ sauces on syndicated chat show Queen Latifah today . Show was taped long before Bobbi Kristina's drowning and saw him speak of her with pride .


The identity of the man who lost out on a $1million Powerball prize has finally been revealed. Hung Nguyen, a mechanic from South El Monte, California with a 5-month-old baby, was unable to claim his $1,098,624 prize last week because he had lost his ticket after purchasing it in September. What's more, Nguyen knew he had won the prize, as did California Lottery officials who released footage of him purchasing his ticket in hopes he would come forward before the six months the winner has to claim the prize had lapsed, but Powerball prizes can only be claimed if the individual has the physical ticket. Scroll down for video . Hung Nguyen (above), a mechanic with a 5-month-old baby, was unable to claim his $1,098,624 Powerball prize after losing the ticket . California Lottery officials released video of Nguyen (above) purchasing his ticket, but Powerball winners must produce the physical ticket to collect their winnings . That footage was seen by the owner of the repair shop where Nguyen works, who quickly passed on the news. 'The owner mentioned it to him and he thought that the owner was joking around with him,' a translator for Nguyen told ABC 7. Nguyen then tried to come forward even though he did not have the ticket, but the winnings ultimately went to the California public school system. The other big winner, the Rosemead Supermarket that sold the ticket, was still able to collect their $5,493 bonus. As for unclaimed winnings, it happens more than people might think, with $20million going unclaimed during the last fiscal year in California alone. Despite all this, Nguyen said he will continue to play the lottery and hopes that he wins big again. He then added that he will never again throw away one of his tickets.

Summary: Hung Nguyen, a mechanic from South El Monte, California with a 5-month-old baby, was unable to claim his $1,098,624 prize . Nguyen was seen on video purchasing the ticket, but Powerball winners must produce the physical ticket to collect their prize . Lottery winners have six months to claim their prize in California, with the winnings then going to the public school system . Despite all this, Nguyen said he will continue to play the lottery and hopes that he wins big again .


His best-known characters characters are famous for their clothes. But the Cat in the Hat and the Fox in Socks have previous little in common with the stars another Dr Seuss tale. Indeed, the gang of naked sisters who star in The Seven Lady Godivas: The True Facts Concerning History’s Barest Family, are famous for wearing no clothes at all. Not the usual: Dr Seuss penned this saucy book in 1939 - but it never gained much popularity despite featuring pages of cartoon nudity . The famed author, whose birthday yesterday is now celebrated as a national reading festival, wrote and illustrated the failed exhibitionist tome in 1939. But despite his efforts to 'draw the sexiest babes I could', it only sold 2,500 copies, and went out of print. As a recent feature in Mashable details, the book retells the English legend of Lady Godiva - who rode naked through the streets of Coventry to protest her husband's unfair tax hikes. However, Seuss altered the story by multiplying the number of nudes by seven - and making sure they stayed that way at all times, rather than just to prove a point. In a foreword to the out-of-print tale, he wrote that he was correcting an inaccuracy in inserting six more naked women into the story - and that their nudity was a source of 'pride'. Not quite: Dr Seuss is much better-known for other creations, such as the Cat in the Hat . Change of heart: Seuss, also known as Theodor Geisel, decided to stick to children's books after The Seven Lady Godivas . Seuss, real name Theodor Geisel, wrote that he was in fact telling 'a beautiful story of love, honor and scientific achievement'. Publishing the book was allegedly a condition for Random House, Seuss's new publisher, when he jumped ship to them. However, it seems few agreed with his own high opinion of the bawdy tale. While 10,000 copies were printed, only 2,500 were ever bought. He later accepted that the book was no good. According to The Atlantic, he said: 'I attempted to draw the sexiest babes I could, but they came out looking absurd. After the experience he turned his back on the adult audience. His New York Times obituary records him once saying: 'I'd rather write for kids. They're more appreciative; adults are obsolete children, and the hell with them.' Before Dr Seuss decided that she should have six naked cartoon sisters, Lady Godiva was a well-known figure in English legend, whose story introduced Peeping Tom into the world. Godiva was a real historical figure who lived in the 11th-century city of Coventry, and was married to Earl Leofric of Mercia. According to folklore, she rode naked through the streets to free her people from her husband's oppressive tax regime. Original: Lady Godiva was the legendary wife of an English earl, who rode naked through the streets of Coventry as a protest against an unfair tax on his people. She is pictured above in an 1898 oil painting by John Collier . Godiva had begged her

Summary: Seuss penned The Seven Lady Godivas in 1939 - but it was a flop . Tome features seven cartoon sisters who were committed nudists . Seuss said he tried to 'draw the sexiest babes I could' for the book . Godivas tale was heavily adapted from English legend about a naked noble .


A million-dollar, five bedroom mansion has been successfully transplanted 14 miles from Fargo to Horace in North Dakota. Moving the 4,500-square-foot, 218-tonne home required four moving companies, a 23-axel truck, a slew of permits and help from dozens of people including police officers and electricians. New owner Scott Adelman bought the property at a knockdown price of just $70,000 because the land it was built on was being turned into a flood diversion. A million-dollar, five bedroom mansion has been successfully transplanted 14 miles from Fargo to Horace in North Dakota . Moving the 4,500-square-foot, 218-tonne home required four moving companies, a 23-axel truck, a slew of permits and help from dozens of people including police officers and electricians . 'It's quite the project to just get it moved,' new owner Scott Adelman told KVLY. He said the most challenging part of the process has been securing all the permits required, especially because he wanted to take the property across the interstate bridge. That required the Department of Transportation as well as the city of Fargo, Stanley Township, and Horace. He also had to coordinate with other contractors including sign companies, street light companies and power companies. It took two days to move the house as it crawled along the interstate at speeds of about 5 mph. Now that it has reached its destination, Adelman has a crew of 15 people ready to rebuild the property so he can have it back on the market in just five weeks. 'We will have to put the foundation underneath it and piece it back together,' said Adelman. 'It's a project, but the majority of the house obviously, stays intact.' He estimates that it will take a week for the concrete to set and then the house will be set on top. Then the plumbing and electric will next to set up before a new family can move in. Adelman, who owns a company that specializes in relocating and 'recycling' homes, intends to list the property at around $700,000. New owner Scott Adelman bought the property for just $70,000 because the land it was built on was being turned into a flood diversion . It took two days to move the house as it crawled along the interstate at speeds of about 5 mph .

Summary: The million-dollar, five bedroom mansion has been successfully transplanted 14 miles from Fargo to Horace in North Dakota . Moving the 4,500-square-foot, 218-tonne home required four moving companies, a 23-axel truck, a slew of permits . New owner Scott Adelman bought the property for just $70,000 because the land it was built on was being turned into a flood diversion . He intends to list the property at around $700,000 once it has been installed at its new location .


Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini praised James Milner's heart and determination and labelled the English midfielder a complete player. Milner is one of few home-grown players in Pellegrini's first-team squad and could be set for a move away from Manchester at the end of the season when his contract runs out. But the City boss was full of praise for Milner and his attitude and commitment. James Milner was praised by Manuel Pellegrini for his attitude, heart and 'big balls' Milner is one of few home-grown players at Manchester City and could be set for a move away . Pellegrini is under pressure to keep his job after watching his City side fall out of the title race . ‘It would be very difficult to find a more complete player than [James] Milner’ Pellegrini said. ‘There are players who are better technically. There are quicker players. 'There are players who head the ball better. But show me a player who does all the things that Milner does well and there isn’t one.' Milner has played 36 times for City this season in all competitions and contributed six goals. The 29-year-old has been in Manchester since a big-money move from Aston Villa in 2010, but his stay at Eastlands could be drawing to a close as his current deal is up in the summer. Milner has scored six goals for Manchester City this season in 36 appearances for the club . Pellegrini described Milner as a complete player and said it is difficult to find someone better . The 29-year-old has played in almost every position since his big-money move from Aston Villa in 2010 . Pellegrini added: ‘And whatever position I put him in he plays well: at full-back – which is the only place he doesn’t like playing– attacking midfield, wide, or as a striker. I used him this season as a forward and the team was scoring three goals a game. ‘You leave him on the bench and he is furious, but watch him during the game, encouraging and shouting. And in the next training session he kills it for 95 minutes. 'It’s very difficult to find another Milner – an intelligent player, with big balls and a massive heart.’ READ OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH MANUEL PELLEGRINI HERE .

Summary: James Milner is one of few English players in City's first-team squad . Manuel Pellegrini full of praise for Milner's attitude and dedication . READ OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH MANUEL PELLEGRINI .


Diafra Sakho took to Instagram to show off how he and his West Ham team-mates were relaxing in Dubai during their warm-weather training camp. Carlton Cole and Guy Demel were among those out for lunch at the luxury Blue Marlin Ibiza in the United Arab Emirates on Friday. West Ham next face Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League on March 14 and Sam Allardyce took the opportunity to fly his squad to Dubai to 'recharge their batteries'. Diafra Sakho showed off how he and team-mates including Carlton Cole (left) and Guy Demel (second from right) were relaxing in Dubai . Cheikhou Kouyate (left) poses with his fellow West Ham players in an Instagram post before going to Dubai . West Ham assistant manager Neil McDonald told the club's official website: 'Since the start of December it's been full on and we're only just coming up for air at the start of March. 'It's been a tough couple of months but what we normally do is go away so the lads can get a bit of sun on their backs. 'We do a bit of training in the gym and along the beach, as well as having a couple of football sessions. It's more important that they have a bit of relaxation time and get the sun on their backs. 'In last two or three months everyone’s had their tracksuit tops, gloves and hats on and it’ll be great to go across there and we’ll still be working, but special for the boys that it’s in the heat.' Winston Reid had to leave the game against Chelsea after eight minutes with a hamstring problem .

Summary: West Ham lost 1-0 against Chelsea on Wednesday night in the league . They had 10 days until their next game with no FA Cup match . West Ham travelled to Dubai for a warm-weather break . Diafra Sakho posted an Instagram snap with his team-mates relaxing . CLICK HERE for all the latest West Ham United news .