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The cover of JK Rowling’s final Harry Potter book has been revealed. The cover of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows sees the young wizard lunging over a pile of treasure with his fellow Hogwarts pupils Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.  The best-selling Potter book franchise has sold 325 million books to date and spawned a movie franchise that includes four of the 20 top-selling films of all time. JK Rowling has hinted that two major characters will die in the final book. Speculation that Harry himself may be among the fatalities has been rife ever since.  But the back-cover, unveiled by publishers Bloomsbury and poured over by Potter fans, is giving nothing away. It simply states that, “Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes.” 

“Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows.”  The cover illustration for the children’s edition is by Jason Cockcroft, who drew the cover illustrations for the previous two Harry Potter books: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The adult edition is less colourful, showing only a pendant with a jewel-encrusted ‘S’.  The book is due for release on 21 July. http://www.j-lou.com/section/0/evening-tops/ladies-tops

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Top 10 Stress Warning Signs Stress works in mysterious ways. Did you know humming, excessive blinking, itching and dandruff are part of our system’s reaction to tension? Perhaps your body’s trying to tell you take time out. So, listen-up and get to know the signs so you can stress-proof your life.   BLINKING
Increased blinking is telltale evidence that we are feeling the pressure, either emotionally or physically. When in a relaxed state, the average blink rate is around 15-30 times a minute but under stress this can increase to up to 70 times a minute. The response is known as the Nixon Effect after American president Richard Nixon, whose blinking escalated to suspicious levels when under pressure during the Watergate scandal.  

TEETH GRINDING
Nocturnal teeth grinding is thought to be a way of relieving tension. Clenching or grinding teeth is a recognised response to anxiety, however, most ‘grinders’ are unaware they have this symptom as the condition usually flares-up when they are fast asleep. But it’s important to wake-up to signs such as chipped teeth, tooth sensitivity, sore jaw muscles and earache because prolonged exposure to grinding can result in headaches and jaw disorders.DANDRUFF
Stress sets off a chain reaction in our physiology and as a result plays havoc with the immune system. On the outside, our hair and skin is one of the first places to show the strain - so it’s no wonder dandruff is the most common condition affecting the scalp. Research suggests weakened immunity triggers the bacteria which cause dandruff to grow out of control, swell and irritate the top of the head. As the cells die they break down to produce the pesky white flakes which cause a snow storm on our shoulders.  

 

DRY MOUTH
When the going gets tough, our instinctive ‘fight or flight’ response kicks in. For basic survival purposes, blood flow is diverted away from less important areas and re-routed to essential muscles in case we need to scarper sharpish. This lack of fluid causes dryness of the mouth. Stress also interferes with our breathing - we take shorter, shallow breaths which leads to stinky breath. It can even make it harder to swallow because our throat muscles go into spasm as a side-effect of the strain on our system.     POOR

Stress can sabotage your libido in more ways than one. When you’re stressed to the max, the body’s reaction is to put survival ahead of pleasure. This affects the hypothalamus gland and the body’s production of estrogens and testosterone which give us sexual desire. Women may find it hard to achieve orgasm and men can experience temporary impotence as the chemicals released when stressed reduce blood flow to the penis.IRRITATED SKIN
Emotional stress can cause chaos with our skin as pressure prompts the release of histamines into the bloodstream. Our skin then reacts against this enzyme which results in itchiness and hives. Skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema are also thought to worsen when tense. Studies of psychological stress show anxiety can decrease the wound-healing capacity of the immune system by up to 40%, which doubles the effect of stress on acne.SWEATS
Perspiration doesn’t only increase but is also smellier when we’re under emotional pressure. The sympathetic nervous system kicks into action when the body is stressed which forces our heart rate, blood pressure and breathing to rocket. Our apocrine glands (responsible for smelly sweat as opposed to odourless eccrine gland sweat) also work overtime and secrete more fatty fluid into the tubule of the gland. When we’re wound up, the tubule wall contracts and pushes sweat to the surface of the skin. It’s the bacteria waiting to break down the apocrine sweat which causes body odour.TUMMY TROUBLE
One of the first places we run to when we come under increased pressure is the toilet. Stress tampers with our biochemistry and sends a surge of hormones including adrenaline racing through our body. Our digestive and immune system temporarily shut down because these stress hormones hinder the release of the stomach acid we need to break down food. However, get ready to say hello to diarrhoea as, simultaneously, the same hormones stimulate the colon so its contents are fast-tracked through the gut.

HUMMING
Did you know humming and whistling could be your body’s natural way of soothing a stressful situation? It might seem like an innocuous habit to subconsciously slip in to when you are stressed, but humming stimulates the right side of the brain (the part used for abstract and creative thoughts) and may help you to calm down. Humming is even one of the preferred stress-busters for babies who want to calm themselves.

BAD HABITS
Nail biting, nose picking, hair twisting are common habits if you’re nervous. It’s suggested that having something in our mouths reminds us of the calming, safe feeling of sucking milk as a baby. On the face of it, such anxious habits might look unpleasant to onlookers, but these manners may trigger calming sensors in the nervous system to give an immediate rush of relief.

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One in five working men’s clubs in England and Wales fears it will be forced to close as a result of the smoking ban coming into force within the next few weeks, according to a poll. 

Of 560 clubs surveyed for the BBC, more than four out of five (83%) thought takings would fall as smokers stayed away. 

And 20% said they believed their club was “quite likely” or “very likely” to close. 

The ban will start in Wales on April 2 and in England on July 1 and will prohibit smoking in pubs, clubs and enclosed public spaces, even if the area is only open to private members. 

The Government originally wanted to exempt private clubs, but was overruled by the House of Commons. 

The general secretary of the Club and Institute Union, Kevin Smyth, said the ban came on top of an increasing burden of red tape on clubs. 

He told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme: “Gaming permits, extra increases in licensing fees and now another set of legislation which looks as if it will almost certainly reduce the number of members coming into clubs is a great concern. 

“I can understand why a number of clubs feel this may be the straw which breaks the camel’s back.” 

Just 1% of the 560 clubs taking part in the survey thought their takings would rise as a result of them becoming smoke-free. 

A quarter thought the ban would be difficult or near-impossible to enforce and 40% were confused about the public spaces covered by the ban. 

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It starts with sex
In fact, it ends with sex too. Yes, yes, you have to like him of course you do! But if the sex isn’t good, you can work really hard at it and give it some time but ultimately it might never get any better. That could be bad or it may not be that important to you.

For many relationships, it’s the glue that binds everything else together, and whether it’s working or not is generally a good indicator of what is happening in the relationship.

Be scrupulous about this part of your relationship - is this the man you want to spend the rest of your sex life with? Does he do it for you? Does he like what you like and vice versa? 

 

Up close and personal
You should have this one in the bag early on. It’s a good starting point for finding out if he’s the one. Let’s face it, your friends have seen you through the bad heartbreaks, they know your good points and your really bad ones too. They know what is good for you.

Test the waters by inviting him out for drinks with your closest friends. Try to overcome any anxiety that they won’t like him and stand back: let them ask questions, engage him in conversation, find out who he is.

This is a good scenario for finding out how he handles the pressure, what he reveals about himself and how everyone gels. Getting feedback from everyone can help you to figure out how you feel and what matters most to you. Mostly it’s a matter of instinct. Don’t panic if there isn’t immediate chemistry, some things take time. But if a lot of your friends are uneasy about him, you might want to take note. 

 

Meeting the family
Okay, just because your family LOVE your man it doesn’t necessarily mean he’s the one. But it is a good indicator because your family are the ones who know you best. So, if you want to throw him into the deep end, invite him into the family home for a lunch or dinner. If you feel like this is too much to handle, maybe organise a meeting at a favourite, relaxed restaurant - neutral territory if you will.

Again, this can be a good way to find out how much everyone likes each other and you can sit back a bit and see how he responds to your family. You know your mother is difficult, you know your family don’t have a lot of money, your sister has just got out of rehab - how does he handle all these things? And does he still feel the same way about you afterwards? 

 

Those annoying little habits
So, you move in together. Do you STILL like him? You didn’t know he was touchy about letting you see his bank statements or that he hides porn in the bottom drawer. And he had no idea how much you hated cleaning.

Start asking some questions and finding out the answers too. Does he mind when you steal food from his plate? Does he still love you when you look your worst? When you are stranded somewhere late at night does he come pick you up - even though he has to be at work early the next day?

The underlying deal here is whether you feel loved and accepted. This works both ways. Do you accept the times when he comes home drunk after a night out with the boys? Do you accept the times when he’s stressed about work and doesn’t stop talking about it? It?s for-better-or-for-worst, without signing any papers. 

 

The M Word
This one’s a biggie. A good test of whether he’s right for you is if he wants the same things as you and that includes getting MARRIED. Maybe you want to or maybe you don’t. You have to know fairly early on in the relationship (if everything else feels good), whether or not he’s on the same long-term wavelength.

Sometimes it’s tricky to bring this up when you are both busy at work during the week when you’re both tired and stressed. Of course there is no really ideal time but pick your moment. Sometimes big conversations can go the wrong way because the timing is bad. Maybe use an article you’ve read on the subject to initiate the conversation. He’ll know it’s coming at some point, but may be afraid to bring it up himself.

Pay attention to how the conversation progresses - if you do want the same thing, done deal; if there?s room to negotiate, that’s not so bad; if you disagree - well, you need to do some serious rethinking. 

 

The C Word
If the M word is difficult, the C Word is positively scary. That’s right: CHILDREN. The same situation applies - choose your moment carefully before broaching the subject and try to have some idea about how you feel about it and if there’s room for manoeuvre.

If you both agree that you want children make sure you both know what that means. Be careful that he’s not just playing along to keep the peace by asking for complete honesty. If he’s holding back you may feel the backlash when you are ready to start a family.

Of course, things change: maybe you end up choosing your career, maybe he doesn’t want the responsibility. But it’s crucial to have a shared vision from the beginning. 

 

What are you waiting for?
If your man fulfils all the big things on your wish list then snap him up!

If you’re not sure or you’re pretty certain he’s not the one for the long haul, be honest with yourself. It’s scary, but true: it’s never too late to start again 

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BEIJING (Reuters) - The world’s tallest man, whose search for a bride covered the world, ended up marrying a woman from his home town nearly half his age and more than two feet shorter, Chinese media reported on Wednesday. 

 

Bao Xishun, 56, a 2.36-metre (7-ft, 9-inch) herdsman listed by Guinness World Records as the tallest living man, married a 29-year-old saleswoman, the Beijing News said. Both come from Chifeng in Inner Mongolia. 

“After sending out marriage advertisements across the world and going through a long selection process, the efforts have finally paid off,” the newspaper said. 

It was the first wedding for Bao and his bride, Xia Shujuan, a mere 1.68 metres (5 ft 6 inches) tall. 

Bao reached his height in a seven-year spurt that began in his teens and which doctors have yet to explain, according to Guinness. 

After a career in the army, where he was recruited for a basketball team, he returned to Inner Mongolia. He now herds livestock and hires himself out for publicity stunts. 

In December, Bao saved the lives of two dolphins by reaching deep into their stomachs with his 1.06-metre (42-inch) long arm to pull out pieces of plastic, according to Chinese media. 

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