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2016 Really Was the Year of Realizing Stuff

Abraham Lincoln once said, "We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses." Steve Jobs left us with, "If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?" Mahatma Gandhi advised, "Be the change you want to see in the world." And let's not forget that a wise woman once said, "I feel like every year has a new energy, and I feel like this year is really about, like, the year of realizing stuff.

21 It Girl-Approved Chunky Loafers & How To Style Them In 2023

The fashion pack have spoken: chunky loafers are here to stay. The perfect smart-casual choice when you want some height but don't fancy a heel, the best chunky loafers have transcended that ‘one-season wonder’ title and are fast becoming a year-round item (up there with white t-shirts, striped shirts and blazers). Yep, they work for every forecast, and when it comes to cost per wear, your trusty chunky loafer will probably outlive your favourite pair of fashion trainers.

Hilarious photos capture St Patrick's Day revelry

St Patrick's Day has rolled around again for another year. And for many, that means green costumes, group revelry and copious amounts of alcohol. One image here, jokingly captioned 'Irish Yoga', shows three women supposedly passed out in an array of acrobatic poses, the floor around them strewn with empty bottles.  Another, snapped in the Irish town of Sligo, presents a St Patrick's Day parade that has ground to a halt after the 'breakdown assistance float' itself broke down - irony at its finest.

Sarah Cooper, who became famous during the pandemic, has a new memoir

After viral videos made her famous, comedian and writer Sarah Cooper says she's embracing being foolish — which is also the title of her memoir. She talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about her book Foolish. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r7zRZ6arn19nfXN%2FjmpnaGhlZH5zfJJxaWxsaWh8tK3Rmp9mm5%2Bkvaa%2BjLCfqGWSmrCiucRmnZqln6rAbrDUq6Cnn12ptaZ5z5qlnZ2dnrButMCsZJplnprEbrnEpqaiqg%3D%3D

Skin deep - the power of tattoos on the female body

Laurence Sessou, in Women with Tattoos. All photographs: Eleni StefanouView image in fullscreenLaurence Sessou, in Women with Tattoos. All photographs: Eleni StefanouTattoosEleni Stefanou’s photographs of women with tattoos disrupt our ideas of gender and beauty – and challenge ideas about the types of bodies that may be displayed I have met more than 50 women who have decorated their skin with ink. Some of them got their first tattoo impulsively, others planned their design for years until they found the right artist.

Story of woman held captive in UK 'shows how real slavery is' | UK news

UK news This article is more than 7 years oldStory of woman held captive in UK 'shows how real slavery is'This article is more than 7 years oldUK anti-slavery commissioner says account by woman enslaved for 13 years shows issue is not something ‘happening miles away’ The UK’s first independent anti-slavery commissioner has said people need to have a much more open mind regarding who might be a modern-day slave, after a British woman told of how she was enslaved for 13 years.

Video shows Las Vegas shootout between Giancarlo John Banova and his neighbour

A shocking shootout between two neighbors that left one dead and the other on trial for his murder was all captured on video. James Stapleton of Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen pointing and shooting a gun at Giancarlo Banova as he backs out of his driveway on May 7 while the two men argue. Banova, who also fired his gun, was killed, and Stapleton is now being tried for his murder while claiming he acted in self defense.

Cardinal who humbled a drugs baron | Books

BooksCardinal who humbled a drugs baronGabriel Garcia Marquez on the crusading Colombian who could be the next PopeCardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos sleeps in the bed that Pope Pius XII died in. The painting of the immaculate conception hanging above the bronze bedhead once belonged to Leo XIII. His apartment, lying 30 metres from the border between Italy and the Holy See, belongs to the Vatican and his study looks on to the Pope's bedroom window.

How Jennifer Aniston, 53, has maintained her figure with intermittent fasting and 15-15-15 workout

Jennifer Aniston has been in the public eye for decades now - but she proved on Wednesday that she still has the power to pull out a few surprises when she wowed in a sensational cover shoot for Allure that saw her putting her incredible figure on full display while posing in a tiny Chanel bra.  The 53-year-old - who said in the accompanying interview that she no longer feels she has anything to 'hide' - showed off ripped abs and an incredibly youthful visage, while opening up for the first time about her brutal battle with infertility and IVF.

How Much Does $200 Million Worth Conor McGregor Earn From the Maclife? Is He theOwner?

Conor McGregor, the former two-weight UFC champion, is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. Once worked as a plumber during his initial days, ‘The Notorious’ has now made himself a fortune through the sport. Now, the Irish star flaunts a net worth of over $200 million according to the CelebrityNetworth, which has made him one of the richest athletes on the planet. Besides living a flamboyant lifestyle, McGregor wisely uses his hard-earned money by investing in several entrepreneurial ventures.