A young man in Wuhan, China, learnt a painful lesson on May 20 after surprising his girlfriend with a "princess carry". The intimate act left him with a fractured arm and dislocated elbow, a CT scan revealed. How did he get injured? The 20-year-old was celebrating the unofficial Chinese Valentine's Day with his girlfriend when he felt an urge to carry her After carrying the 65kg woman in his arms, he heard a loud crack and realised that he had overestimated his strength. Severe pain in his right arm soon followed. Suspecting that his arm was broken, the couple rushed to a hospital for help. At the emergency department, his condition turned out to be more serious than they expected. In addition to the fracture, his doctor found a torn ligament. Even after putting the elbow in place, the young man would require surgery. His injury was likely caused by a lack of physical strength and squatting the wrong way, his doctor said. A "princess carry", also known as "bridal carry," … [Read more...] about Chinese man fractures arm after “princess carrying” girlfriend
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Ian Fang and Carrie Wong’s steamy texts leaked
Has one of the Dukes of Caldecott Hill found his "Duchess" through Instagram? A private exchange via direct messages (DMs) on Instagram between local celebrities Ian Fang and Carrie Wong has been circulating online and the messages are steamy. The messages in the screengrabs contain inappropriate language and plenty of sexual innuendos. It's been reported that the conversation happened in February and AsiaOne understands that the two stars have acknowledged that it is genuine. In the string of messages, Ian can be seen telling Carrie that sleeping with her is "so comfortable". He also asked about a meeting she had and what time she would be arriving at the office. He went on to comment that if "there's fate (between them), let's kiss". Ian also spoke of "planting more strawberries (a Chinese slang for lovebites)" on Carrie. The latter responded that if he "caused her pain again", she would "really bite (him) back". AsiaOne also understands that they're not dating. … [Read more...] about Ian Fang and Carrie Wong’s steamy texts leaked
Sporadic clashes as ‘yellow vests’ rally in France
PARIS: "Yellow vest" protesters gathered in Paris and other French cities Saturday (May 11) for the 26th straight week of rallies against President Emmanuel Macron, with scattered incidents of violence but overall a marked decline in the size of the crowds.Several hundred people began marching near the Jussieu university in the centre of the capital, chosen to show solidarity with teachers who went on strike this week against an education reform project."It's going to be a day in support of parents, families and everyone in the education system," Jean-Christophe Valentin, a city hall worker at the rally, told AFP.With protests outlawed on the Champs-Elysees and a large part of central Paris, organisers had called for "national" rallies in the cities of Lyon and Nantes.Around 2,000 to 3,000 people turned out in both cities, AFP journalists estimated, confirming the decline in attendance since the protests began in November, when it hit a high of 282,000 across France.The interior … [Read more...] about Sporadic clashes as ‘yellow vests’ rally in France
News Indie shoegazer band Scott to release EP
MANILA -- Indie shoegaze/dream pop duo Scott, composed of vocalist-guitarist Alyster Ballori and guitarist Francis Delgado, is releasing its extended play album, "Only the Good Memories," on Saturday at Tomato Kick off Tomas Morato in Quezon City. Perfect for dreamy nights and these hot summer days, "Only the Good Memories" features eight shimmering tracks of hope amidst the bad. Ballori, who is also Scott’s chief songwriter, said the EP "is a collection of different stories taking only the good memories from it and leaving the bad ones out.” “Writing the songs has been a healing experience for me," he said. It starts off with songs about moving on and leaving the bad memories behind and finishes with songs like "Butterflies," which is about being okay with being okay, and "Strangers," which is about first dates. “Summer” is the first proper song on the album that saunters in dreamy fashion before going into full My Bloody Valentine fuzz. (The … [Read more...] about News Indie shoegazer band Scott to release EP
Champions League semifinals, first leg: predictions and key battles
LONDON: The Champions League returns and with just four teams left, the path to glory is wide open. Any of the remaining sides has a chance but equally, question marks surrounding their challenge. Can Liverpool crack Lionel Messi & Co. to deny their Treble push? And which of the "underdogs" will prevail in the other semifinal?Here's everything you need to know, from the superheroes and the sidekicks who can decide the ties to the keys for victory.Tottenham vs. AjaxWHEN: Tuesday, April 30, 3 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. BSTBACKSTORY: Ajax are doing their glorious past proud, having eliminated perennial Serie A champs Juventus and Champions League holders Real Madrid to get into the semifinals. The quality, freshness and fearlessness displayed in those matches have made them the neutrals' favorites. They are tied at the top of the Dutch league and in the Dutch Cup final, so they, too, have Treble aspirations.Tottenham have lost more than half the games they have played since Valentine's … [Read more...] about Champions League semifinals, first leg: predictions and key battles