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Daily Mail
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mail
I spend £1,800 on supplements from collagen to everyday vitamins. This is what it's done to me: OLIVIA DEAN
If someone were to burgle my flat, they'd find little worth taking. Frankly, if they want my 11-year-old MacBook or my TV that only works at a certain angle, they'd be doing me a favour. But if they made it to my bathroom, my breath would quicken. You see, I've got a stash in there worth a fortune.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Madonna, 66, puts on a very leggy display in sexy white lingerie dress as she models a range of quirky looks in her lavish bathroom
She's known for her eye-catching ensembles and head-turning looks. And Madonna didn't hold back as she posed up a storm in a range of quirky outfits while putting on causal fashion show in her lavish bathroom in Instagram snaps on Wednesday. The pop legend, 66, put on a very leggy display as she perched on the back of a couch in a sexy white lingerie dress. Adorned with white lace and jewel detailing, the singer paired the satin dress with black opaque tights and pointed white heels. She added a large rimmed black sunhat as she captioned the collection: 'Life in my bathroom lately!' In another snap she opted for a black mini dress with black lace detailing and blacked out stylish shades. Modelling a range of quirky looks, she also wore for a baggy colourful grey hoody in another snap and a blue shirt co-ord and cap in another. Her tights were stitched with the words 'Mom, I am a rich man', before she also slipped into an oversize T-shirt which read 'War is over! If you want it'. Acting as a back drop for the snaps, her lavish bathroom was complete with all white furnishings, a couch and bath, as her clothes could be seen strewn everywhere. Her latest post comes after the star set pulses racing as she posed for a series of sizzling snaps on a bed with a small bunch of white flowers last week to mark the start of Pride. Showing off her sensational figure, she left little to the imagination in a white tank top and lace underwear. Madonna teamed the look with tan stockings and styled her golden locks into a bouncy blowout as she gave her followers a treat for their eyes. She captioned the sexy snaps: : 'Love the Skin you're in. Happy Pride,' along with the Pride flag and a blue heart emoji. She also added the hashtag, Veronica Electronica, in reference to the remix album which is set to be released on July 25. Acting as a back drop for the snaps, her lavish bathroom was complete with all white furnishings, a couch and bath, as her clothes could be seen strewn everywhere In another snap she kept it comfy in an oversized grey multi-colour printed zip up hoody Getting glammed up she wore a white silk corset and black mesh dress which she paired with black rimmed glasses The long-awaited remix album is the accompaniment to her 1998 record, Ray of Light. Madonna also recently took to Instagram with a series of photos commemorating the 94th birthday celebration for her father Silvio Ciccone. The Express Yourself artist thanked her dad for passing down what she described as a 'zero F**** mentality!' that helped her conquer the world of entertainment. 'Happy Birthday to my Father,' the 66-year-old pop superstar said in the caption of a post to more than 19.9 million followers on the social media platform. The pop icon said of her father: 'He has survived many wars and many losses in his life and he still has a sense of humor and a strong desire to get out of bed every morning and make the most of his day.' The Grammy-winning singer, whose full name is Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, hailed her father for his consistency over the years and strong work ethic as he approaches 100. 'Whenever people ask my father when he's going to retire, his answer is always the same: "I'm going to go until the wheels fall off"' the Like A Prayer vocalist said.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Over' versus ‘under' toilet paper debate finally settled
The position of a toilet paper roll may seem innocuous, but TP trustees have long been embroiled in a heated debate over the proper angle of the next square. There are two types of people in the world: The 'over' devotees who hang the roll so the on-deck wipe is facing the user, and the 'under' fans who position it so it's closer to the wall. Thankfully, a professional has finally closed the book on the matter — a whopping 250 years since the hygiene tool's invention. Primrose Freestone, professor of clinical microbiology at the UK's University of Leicester, says the somewhat counterintuitive 'under' position is more hygienic and effective — despite the original 1800s patent showing the roll in the more natural-seeming 'over' orientation, the Daily Mail reported. 'For the under position, there is less likely to be whole roll contamination,' Freestone argued. That's because 'handling of the toilet roll from the over position' requires the user to employ two hands to extract a square after doing one's business, per the microbiologist. One hand is used to hold the roll in place so it doesn't keep spinning forward and depositing too much paper, while the other takes the next segment. On the other hand, the 'under' method allows bathroom users to 'pin the sheets against the toilet wall' and tear them off with the same mitt without 'having to touch the exterior of the roll,' Freestone said. By only using one hand to harvest a square, the odds of transferring hand bacteria to the toilet tissue and perhaps vice versa are reduced. Meanwhile, using two hands increases the chances of spreading germs from one hand to the other. 'If someone who has wiped, say, once and the faecal matter has soaked through the layers of toilet paper and makes hand contact, the presumably right hand that did the wiping will likely be contaminated,' explained Freestone. 'Then that right hand may contaminate anything it touches as the toilet user reaches for more toilet paper, which they then fold for wipe two, possibly touching the left hand as it does so.' This is especially important given that both hands have, by the time we've sat down on the toilet, likely touched multiple microbe-laden surfaces from the doorknob to the toilet seat and lid. Even seemingly harmless items like bath mats are dirtier than toilet seats, research suggests. Freestone said public rest rooms are of particular concern due to excrement potentially contaminating the toilet door, stall, seat and other areas. Women, meanwhile, are the most at risk of getting infected via accidentally transferring microbes from the groin to the genitalia. On average, they also use more paper for both peeing and pooping. Interestingly, Freestone's theory is not shared by everyone. Dr Christian Moro, an associate professor of health sciences and medicine at Bond University in Australia, claimed that the 'under' method is the 'hanging' offence as it ups the likelihood that the toilet user will 'touch the wall behind when fishing for paper, leaving germs behind on that surface which can be spread to the next user.' Coincidentally, studies show that 70 per cent of people still prefer it compared to 30 per cent in favour of the 'under.'
Daily Telegraph
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Telegraph
‘Over' versus ‘under' toilet paper debate finally settled
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. The position of a toilet paper roll may seem innocuous, but TP trustees have long been embroiled in a heated debate over the proper angle of the next square. There are two types of people in the world: The 'over' devotees who hang the roll so the on-deck wipe is facing the user, and the 'under' fans who position it so it's closer to the wall. Thankfully, a professional has finally closed the book on the matter — a whopping 250 years since the hygiene tool's invention. Are you 'over' or 'under'? Picture: iStock Primrose Freestone, professor of clinical microbiology at the UK's University of Leicester, says the somewhat counterintuitive 'under' position is more hygienic and effective — despite the original 1800s patent showing the roll in the more natural-seeming 'over' orientation, the Daily Mail reported. 'For the under position, there is less likely to be whole roll contamination,' Freestone argued. That's because 'handling of the toilet roll from the over position' requires the user to employ two hands to extract a square after doing one's business, per the microbiologist. One hand is used to hold the roll in place so it doesn't keep spinning forward and depositing too much paper, while the other takes the next segment. On the other hand, the 'under' method allows bathroom users to 'pin the sheets against the toilet wall' and tear them off with the same mitt without 'having to touch the exterior of the roll,' Freestone said. 'For the under position, there is less likely to be whole roll contamination,' Freestone said. Picture: iStock The position of a toilet paper roll has been debated for years. Picture: iStock By only using one hand to harvest a square, the odds of transferring hand bacteria to the toilet tissue and perhaps vice versa are reduced. Meanwhile, using two hands increases the chances of spreading germs from one hand to the other. 'If someone who has wiped, say, once and the faecal matter has soaked through the layers of toilet paper and makes hand contact, the presumably right hand that did the wiping will likely be contaminated,' explained Freestone. 'Then that right hand may contaminate anything it touches as the toilet user reaches for more toilet paper, which they then fold for wipe two, possibly touching the left hand as it does so.' This is especially important given that both hands have, by the time we've sat down on the toilet, likely touched multiple microbe-laden surfaces from the doorknob to the toilet seat and lid. Even seemingly harmless items like bath mats are dirtier than toilet seats, research suggests. Women are most at risk of getting infected. Picture: iStock Freestone said public rest rooms are of particular concern due to excrement potentially contaminating the toilet door, stall, seat and other areas. Women, meanwhile, are the most at risk of getting infected via accidentally transferring microbes from the groin to the genitalia. On average, they also use more paper for both peeing and pooping. Interestingly, Freestone's theory is not shared by everyone. Dr Christian Moro, an associate professor of health sciences and medicine at Bond University in Australia, claimed that the 'under' method is the 'hanging' offence as it ups the likelihood that the toilet user will 'touch the wall behind when fishing for paper, leaving germs behind on that surface which can be spread to the next user.' Coincidentally, studies show that 70 per cent of people still prefer it compared to 30 per cent in favour of the 'under.' This article originally appeared in New York Post and was reproduced with permission Originally published as 'Over' versus 'under' toilet paper debate finally settled
CBS News
4 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Boston kitchen and bath store shows how functionality and beauty can combine in a new home
Sponsored by Kohler Signature Store. From new construction to remodels, turning a vision into reality is all about finding the right partners and the right products. Interior designer Nina Seed joins Host Rachel Holt at the Kohler Store by Supply New England for a look at some of the latest trends in the kitchen and bath space, and how combining beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
