4D scans show fetuses yawn in the womb

(Reuters) - Growing into a fully formed human being is a long process, and scientists have found that unborn babies not only hiccup, swallow and stretch in the womb, they yawn too.

Researchers who studied 4D scans of 15 healthy fetuses also said they think yawning is a developmental process which could potentially give doctors a new way to check on a baby's health.

While some scientists have previously suggested that fetuses yawn, others disagree and say it is nothing more than a developing baby opening and stretching its mouth.

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Belarus Fashion Week

The fifth edition of Belarus Fashion Week by Marko Spring-Summer 2013 took place on October 30 - November 4, 2012 in Minsk. Within the frameworks of the main schedule the runway shows were conducted during 4 days. 

All guests of BFW by Marko were able to enjoy the new Spring-Summer collections by the leading Belarusian designers TARAKANOVA, FUR GARDEN, RadaStyle, Harydavets&Efremova, Natalia Gaidargy, Davidova, Natasha TSU RAN, KUCHERENKO, BOITSIK, FELICITY by Ivan Aiplatov, Historia Naturalis. 

The guest designers of the season became MYKYTYUK&YATSENTYUK (UA), ONDEROZKAN (TUR) и Lat'el (RUS)

Below are some interesting pics.

From Farmer to Supermodel: China's latest fashion sensation

Liu Qianping is a retired farmer from China's Hunan province. But after jokingly modeling a range of ladies' wear, the 72-year-old has become an online sensation.
It all started with Lv Ting, Liu’s granddaughter.  Armed with lots of enthusiasm but no experience, the 24-year-old and four friends set-up Yecoo out of a tiny apartment in Guangzhou, the capital of the booming southern province of Guangdong, in May.

Celeb Updates

• Lindsay Lohan's Liz & Dick Biopic Gets Scathing Reviews
• HALLE BERRY Will Rush to Court for Restraining Order
• Controversies Trail Chika Ike's Age As She Celebrates 27th Birthday At Enugu Trade Fair
• Exclusive Pictures Of Veteran Actor, Pete Eneh's Infected Leg Before Amputation [Viewers Discretion Advised]
• Duchess Kate Middleton returned clothes sent to her by Kim Kardashian

Gold Christmas tree for a mere $4.2 million in Tokyo

(Reuters) - For those seeking a glow to their Christmas this year, a jewelry store in downtown Tokyo has just the answer: a pure gold revolving "tree" covered in Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Tinker Bell and Cinderella.

The tree-like ornament is made of 40 kg (88 pounds) of pure gold, standing about 2.4 meters (7.9 ft) high and 1.2 meters in diameter. It is decorated with pure gold plate silhouette cutouts of 50 popular Disney characters and draped with ribbons made of gold leaf.

The price tag? A mere 350 million yen ($4.2 million).

'DALLAS' STAR LARRY AGMAN Dead at 81

Actor Larry Hagman -- best known as the conniving J.R. Ewing on "Dallas" -- has died at age 81. 

Hagman died in a Dallas hospital at 4:20 pm Friday, due to complications from a recent battle with cancer ... according to local reports.

The actor's family released a statement shortly afterwards, saying "He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. It was a peaceful passing, just as he had wished for." 

Hagman also starred in "I Dream of Jeannie" but was most famous for playing the iconic villain J.R. in the 1980's drama "Dallas" -- and recently reprised the same role on the TNT version ... which launched earlier this year

He is survived by his two children. 

Celebrity Updates

Kate Moss & Rihanna Get Naked For Hot V Magazine Shoot

Rihanna's recent habit of taking her clothes off has continued, this time with British supermodel Kate Moss lending a hand (or two), as the two got very close for a new V magazine photo shoot.

In a pair of the images, shot by fashion photographer Mario Testino, the two take turns getting naked and sitting on each other's lap in tiny lingerie outfits.

The two are also featured getting all 'Fifty Shades of Grey' with each other in a couple of dominatrix-inspired shots, complete with a riding crop.

Happy Thanksgiving

Though this is yet another holiday we don't celebrate in this blessed country Nigeria (God help us), but in the spirit of comradeship i had to share these pics with you guys.

My hubby was in the US just before the holidays and these are some of his pics with his elder sister Violet Dike, her hubby and their two kids,Vany and Vanyella.

Remember though it don't really matter how bad it is now, be grateful to be alive for today and keep praying, push your chin up, work hard and never give up. Your life is worth fighting for.

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all............JCGold

Hubby with the Dikes

Did you know?

As lavish birthday gifts go, it’s hard to top this one: Naomi Campbell received an island vacation home for her 41st birthday from her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladislav Doronin, according to numerous online reports . 
Spanish architect Luis de Garrido has designed a 25-room, off-grid retreat. Shaped in the Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health, the creation will reportedly be built on the private Isla Playa de Cleopatra in Turkey. Green features include photovoltaic panels, geothermal heating, and a rainwater harvesting system. 

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2012

Below are some of Victoria's best secrets exposed.

Singers Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Bruno Mars celebrate during the finale

40th Annual American Music Awards

This might be coming in a little late, but as much as i love fashion, i just could not resist.

Enjoy.....JCGold

will.i.am

Brandy

World News Headliners

• Royal Opera chief gets top job at scandal-hit BBC
• Thanksgiving Day marked with parades, feasts in wake of Sandy
• Petraeus mistress had substantial classified data on computer: sources
• India executes last gunman from Mumbai attacks
• Rebels threaten wider Democratic Republic of Congo conflict

Maximize your potential

Today's management tips is an excerpt from an interesting book i read this week "Profiting by experience" written by Fela Odueyungbo 

Are you presently a victim of the push of life? May be you are becoming irrelevant in your family or workplace, add to your knowledge.
The price of remaining ignorant over weighs the needed funds to improve yourself. 

Remember success comes to those who are success conscious  you will be what you desire to be depending on the dominating thoughts you permit to occupy your mind. Don't be satisfied with where you are, Destination disease is dangerous. 
As long as you are green, you are growing but as soon as you are ripe, you start to rot. This means that the day you stop growing, you forfeit your potential and that of your dependants. 

Getting to maximise your potential will cost you time. it does not come cheaply. It takes time to get to know people, build relationship with them and work together. It calls for personal development. 
t is what you know that counts, the price of accepting to stand on the sideline and refusing to improve leads to poverty, dejection and downtrodden spirit.

Take a plunge now, you are on the right path

Guess who is back?

Am just going to put the truth out there and you guys can make your conclusions. My hubby refused to pay the internet bills so i have been out for roughly two weeks, yeah what's a rich girl like me supposed to do.

Anyways it is what it is and here i am again, so deal with it.