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Pm faces tricky meetings with polish and slovakian leaders modicanews,com
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Theresa May’s European Union tour moves to Poland and Slovakia as she continues early talks on preparing for Brexit.
She will head further east on Thursday, following swift meetings with the leaders of Ireland, Germany, France and Italy since becoming Prime Minister.
But Mrs May’s discussions with her Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico and Polish PM Beata Szydlo could prove more awkward given the desire of the two host countries to maintain free movement of labour.
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Euorpean tour could turn awkward when she meets the pro-free movement leaders of Poland and Slovakia
Slovakia and Poland have also voiced concern about the rights of their nationals currently in the UK, an issue muddied to an extent by conflicting comments made by British ministers following the referendum.
Mrs May will visit the two countries after disclosing that preparations for Britain’s “orderly departure” from the EU have begun.
She also insisted Britain wants to maintain “close” economic links following Brexit after meeting Italian PM Matteo Renzi.
Britain is not expected to trigger the process to start Brexit – via Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – before the end of the year.
Elsewhere, former United States trade representative Miriam Sapiro – an ally of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton – said the UK’s trade relationship could be positive post-Brexit.
She told BBC Two’s Newsnight: “While the whole issue is terribly complicated, it wouldn’t be that hard to envision a trade agreement between the US and the UK done relatively quickly given that both economies are already fairly open, both countries take a fairly open perspective on liberalisation.
“They’re not extremely protectionist, tariffs are already low, they both have a strong advantage in services.”
Former Conservative foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind said he has no doubt that Britain could be in a strong position for its negotiations with the US.
But he told the same programme: “That isn’t really the ultimate question at this stage because a decision has to be taken, first of all, by the British Government as to whether it wants to have some kind of customs union.
“Because if you have a customs union that means you actually have a common external tariff and neither Britain nor the EU could have separate trade deals with other third countries.”
Liberal Democrat former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg also told Newsnight: “We’re now moving, I feel, from the initial kind of panic, shock, surprise of the referendum decision to several weeks of almost phoney peace, almost a denial about the consequences of that decision.
“I think what we’ll move to after the holiday break in September, October, November when we get to the political season resuming again is we’ll get into a lot of this nitty-gritty.”
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'Eating cheese left me in a wheelchair': 22-year-old who gorged on holiday develops horrific bacterial infection and is in so much pain she 'wants to die' modicanews,com
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A young woman has been left bedbound and wanting her life to end after developing a severe infection from gorging on cheese on holiday.
Sam Philpott, 22, went away with her parents to Kos, Greece, three years ago.
But after tucking into numerous helpings of unpasteurised goats’ cheese, she had unknowingly ingested a potentially fatal bacteria – brucellosis.
Sam Philpott, 22, went away with her parents on holiday three years ago. Just weeks after returning home she had started to suffer from migraines, vomiting and intense pain all over her body. And within weeks her condition worsened and she lost the ability to walk – becoming reliant on a wheelchair
Just weeks after returning home, the former nursery assistant from Walsall, started to suffer from debilitating migraines, constant vomiting and intense pain all over her body.
Her condition worsened within weeks as she lost the ability to walk and became reliant on a wheelchair.
And now she has been left with a list of extreme flu-like symptoms, as well as memory loss, insomnia and speech loss.
She firmly believes it was the gorging on cheese which has caused her all this pain and taken her life away from her.
Miss Philpott, who ate cheese on her pizzas, sandwiches and in her salads, said: ‘Who knew that unpasteurised cheese; that is delicious and has brought me much momentary happiness, could cause the mind numbing and wanting to end my life type of pain that I have been suffering with.
‘With each mouthful, to my unfortunate complete lack of knowledge and utter surprise, I was ingesting the bacteria that has led to my being bedridden.
‘The bacteria has not only taken my ability to live a normal functioning life, but my bubbly spirit.’
Doctors believe brucellosis entered her system after the former nursery worker from Walsall enjoyed numerous servings on unpasteurised goats’ cheese on holiday (pictured before infection at her brother Joes, 24, wedding). Miss Philpott is now receiving intravenous therapy treatment (right) – the infusion of antibiotics and vitamin supplements directly into the vein – in Florida
Brucellosis, virtually wiped out in the UK, originates from animals and can cause long-lasting flu-like symptoms.
Miss Philpott is now receiving intravenous therapy treatment – the infusion of antibiotics and vitamin supplements directly into the vein – in Florida.
And at the clinic, she had 32 blood vials taken on her first day as well as a CAT scan.
She is also being given medication for Lyme disease as well as brucellosis, as her symptoms fit both diseases.
But now her immune system has shut down and it is not known how she will respond to the treatment.
Miss Philpott went on holiday in Kos, Greece in 2013 with her father Ian, 52, mother Tracey, 51 and brother Joe
During treatment in the US – she had 32 blood vials taken on her first day as well as a CAT scan. She is also being given medication for Lyme disease as well as brucellosis, as her symptoms fit both diseases
Miss Philpott firmly believes it was the gorging on cheese which has caused her all this pain and taken her life away from her. She ate cheese on her pizzas, sandwiches and in her salads while on holiday (pictured)
Her brother, Joe, 24, said: ‘At the clinic, they have said she is one of the worst patients they have seen, in terms of how far her illness has progressed.
‘It’s a kick in the teeth, but she has faith they’ll be able to help. She just wants to go back to studying and get her life back.
‘Doctors believe that she more than likely contracted brucellosis the summer she was in Kos – so they think it is linked to eating cheese.’
But it is not the first time she has been taken ill following a brush with nature – and her family believe the two incidents could be connected.
In late 2010, while walking in California – where she was studying at the time – she was bitten on the bicep of her right arm and on her left leg by a tick.
The bites looked bruised, swelling up and turning black.
She then developed flu-like symptoms including crippling joint pain, depression, anxiety, nausea, and poor concentration.
Needing help, in 2011 she quit her studies and moved home to her parent’s house in Southport, Merseyside, as several doctors suggested her symptoms might be psychological.
Then Miss Philpott was diagnosed with fibromyalgia – a long-term condition that causes pain and stiffness all over the body – after seeing a specialist.
But, by 2012 she was bedridden by pain for part of every week and needed crutches to walk – and six months later, she needed a walking frame.
Her brother added: ‘My mum became her full-time carer, dressing her and bathing her.
‘The pain – in varying parts of her body – became so bad, she would be on the bed rocking, unable to make herself comfortable.
‘Emotionally, it was really difficult and what really hurt her was having to drop out of college.’
The family are fundraising for Sam’s ongoing treatment costs. To donate visit https://www.gofundme.com/28hc6v6g
Bayern Munich 3-3 AC Milan: Gianluigi Donnarumma the hero as he proves the difference in friendly shootout modicanews,com
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AC Milan had to win the their International Champions Cup clash against Bayern Munich twice after the Germans forced a penalty shootout when Franck Ribery converted a last-minute spot-kick at Soldier Field.
Giacomo Bonaventura scored Milan’s winning penalty after Gianluigi Donnarumma provided the lone save of the shootout, denying Bayern’s Rafinha from the German side’s fourth attempt.
This might have been a pre-season friendly, but the clash between two European giants had all the thrills and spills of a Champions League glamour tie.
Gianluigi Donnarumma was the AC Milan hero saving from Bayern’s Rafinha in the shootout
Giacomo Bonaventura scored the winning spot-kick after the friendly finished 3-3 in Chicago
Franck Ribery celebrates after scoring Bayern’s last-minute penalty at Soldier Field
The Rossoneri have not dined at Europe’s top table since the 2013-14 season, but put in a sterling performance to take a 3-2 lead going into the game’s final moments.
Jherson Vergara’s clumsy 89th minute take-down of Juan Bernat in the box almost undid the Italians’ work, allowing Ribery to level the game and force a spot-kicks.
Donnarumma almost saved Ribery’s effort and would prove to be the hero in the shootout.
Back in the first half M’Baye Niang, earlier denied by the offside flag, scored the opener for Milan, capitalising on a dreadful touch from Bayern’s Holger Badstuber.
M’Baye Niang scored the opener for Milan, capitalising on Holger Badstuber’s mistake
Ribery scored Bayern’s first equaliser after some neat work from Juan Bernat and David Alaba
The striker raced clean through on goal and slotted coolly into the far corner in the 23rd minute of the friendly in Chicago.
The lead didn’t last long, however, with Ribery, continuing his goalscoring glut.
Ribery, enjoying a sustained run in the starting line-up this summer, arrived in the centre to finish off some fine work from Bernat and David Alaba down the flank. He took one touch to control the ball before driving low past Donnarumma.
Alaba then gave Bayern a 2-1 lead with a long-range strike that skipped off the turf
Alaba then gave Bayern a 2-1 lead with a long-range strike just on 38 minutes, his effort skipping off the turf on its way in from 35 yards.
Milan midfielder Andrea Bertolacci, who came under scrutiny for a poor season after joining from Genoa last summer, answered his critics by drawing the Italian side level in the second-half.
As the ball fell into the box, the 25-year-old reacted quickest to a rifle a volley home from close-range after less than five minutes of the second half.
Milan midfielder Andrea Bertolacci (right) drew the Italian side level in the second half
A deflected left-footed shot by Juraj Kucka from around 40 yards gave Milan a 3-2 lead
The Italian side were not done and just past the hour mark took the lead for a second time.
A left-footed shot by Juraj Kucka from around 40 yards out took a wicked deflection that Sven Ulreich was unable to judge and had to watch as it rolled past him.
After the inevitable myriad substitutions that fill most friendlies, Bayern looked destined for the loss until Vergara’s indiscretion and the shootout drama.
Donnarumma had the last laugh and Milan look like they might have a serious prospect on their hands if they can keep hold of their precocious goalkeeper.
Jherson Vergara’s clumsy takedown of Bernat in the box saw Ribery draw Bayern level again
Swapping Wi-Fi for waterfalls: An unplugged family escape in a luxurious Scottish log cabin modicanews,com
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Booking a family holiday was once so much more simple.
When the kids (Jamie, 11, and Megan, 9) were younger all we needed to worry about was journey times, playgrounds and swimming pools.
But now they are a little older the overriding demand has become: ‘Is there Wifi daddy?’
So we look forward to staying in a remote log cabin in Loch Lomond with a certain sense of trepidation.
Keith took his family (and dog) to the spacious, well equipped two storey Silver Birch log cabin (pictured above) on the edge of Loch Lubnaig
Keith said the cabin ‘verges on glamorous.’ Downstairs is a large kitchen, diner and living area along with a shower room and a twin bedroom for the kids
We are on a back to basics break with Forest Holidays staying at Strathyre, one of their nine woodland locations across the country.
The key to a Forest Holiday is getting back in touch with nature.
There are no heated swimming pools and water chutes, no themed restaurants or night time entertainment.
As if to underline the ‘unplugged’ nature of the holiday the word ‘welcome’ is spelled out on a scrabble board on our cabin coffee table.
But we are in no sense slumming it.
Our spacious, well equipped two storey Silver Birch log cabin on the edge of Loch Lubnaig verges on glamorous.
Downstairs is a large kitchen, diner and living area along with a shower room and a twin bedroom for the kids.
The group stayed at Strathyre, one of Forest Holidays’ nine woodland locations across the country
A carpeted stairway leads to a large bedroom with an en suite for us.
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow the light of the forest to flood inside and the view of the Scottish mountains inviting us to venture outside.
On the balcony is a barbecue, a picnic table and to excitement from the kids, a very large hot tub.
But we can’t stay inside for too long as we have to take Charlie for a walk.
Did I mention Charlie?
He’s our two-year-old cross breed border collie and this was the first time we had taken him on holiday with us.
Forest Holidays encourages family pets, and Charlie was welcomed with a bone on our arrival.
Within minutes of being let off his lead on the path along the loch he was in his element.
Keith’s children Jamie, 11, and Megan, 9, and family dog Charlie, exploring the banks. He said: ‘It is as if their inner Famous Five are unleashed as they skim stones and play pooh sticks on the wooden bridge ‘
And so were the kids.
During the winter, walking Charlie becomes something of a chore but now they are running ahead, exploring the banks of the loch and venturing into the forest.
It is as if their inner Famous Five are unleashed as they skim stones, play pooh sticks on the wooden bridge and hop over stepping stones.
Soon they’re ready to take a lesson in Bush Skills from the Forest Holidays ranger Jack Black McGregor.
Jack – dressed in traditional Scottish dress when we arrived – describes how he is a direct descendant of Rob Roy McGregor and knows the surrounding area well.
And years in the British Army means he knows how to make the most out of the environment and how to make it enthralling for kids.
The key to a Forest Holiday is getting back in touch with nature and there is even a Forest Ranger on site to teach the kids Bush Skills
Soon they are selecting the best tasting leaves to chew, spruce branches to brew tea from and asking for a hammer and a nail to get water from a silver birch.
Being outdoors has never been so much fun.
Over the next three days we take walks along the waterfalls of Stank Burn, to the foot of Ben Ledi mountain and across Stank Glen.
We start on a relatively simple route but the kids are soon looking for more difficult hills to climb.
Back at the cabin the kids jump into the hot tub and recount the fun of the day.
Even making dinner becomes fun as the kids prepare salad with garnishes from the forest and brew what they claim to be ‘delicious’ spruce tea.
In the evenings we play cards as we plan our next adventure. We even enjoy the odd game of Scrabble.
On the balcony is a barbecue, a picnic table and to excitement from the kids, a very large hot tub (left). Floor-to-ceiling windows allow the light of the forest to flood inside and provides a view of the Scottish mountains (right)
In the evenings the family played cards and even enjoyed the odd game of Scrabble
When we don’t cook we have freshly made pizzas delivered to cabin from the Forest retreat a few hundred yards away.
But we rest too. Boy do we rest.
The cabin is so quiet, dark and cosy at night that we often sleep in.
Even Charlie, who is used to a morning walk at 5.30am, sleeps until 8am.
And mornings are a luxury, too. Hot croissants are delivered from the Forest Retreat as we contemplate what to do next.
The cabins are so luxurious that if you are not careful you might never leave your snug little hideaway.
We are only away for four nights but by the end of the holiday we feel more rested and relaxed than on some two week breaks.
Despite our fears the kids never complain about being bored.
And yes the cabins do have Wifi.
The kids don’t bother to log on once.
Schoolgirl, seven, dies in shocking freak accident after an elephant hurls a ROCK at her head while she was having her picture taken in front of its enclosure modicanews,com
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This is the heartbreaking moment a schoolgirl lies dying at a zoo after being struck on the head in a freak accident by a rock hurled at her by an elephant.
The seven-year-old was having a picture outside its enclosure with her family when the tragedy happened at the zoo in the Moroccan capital Rabat.
The elephant picked up the large stone in its trunk and threw it into the air, hitting her on the back of the head.
The youngster was knocked unconscious and died in a nearby hospital after failing to overcome her injuries.
Footage taken by a bystander on a mobile phone and posted on social media showed the girl lying on the ground being tended to by staff as her anguished family gathered round her.
A girl has died after an elephant (pictured) hurled a rock (bottom right) at her head from its enclosure at a zoo in Morocco
The onlooker also videoed the huge stone that caused the unnamed girl’s death.
Local reports said the girl’s dad had lifted her up on his shoulders outside the elephant enclosure so her mum could take a snap of the two of them with their back to the animals when she was struck.
A zoo spokesman offered his condolences to the girl’s family but said there had been no security breaches and she had not crossed into a protective area outside the enclosure.
He insisted: ‘Accidents of this type are rare, unforeseeable and unusual.
‘Accidents of this nature happened in international zoos, most recently in Disney World Orlando and the Cincinnati Zoo in the United States.’
Social media users said the ambulance took ages to arrive and said the zoo should have its own ambulance station.
The girl was filmed by a bystander lying on the ground being tended to by staff as her anguished family gathered round her
Footage taken by a bystander on a mobile phone showed the large rock on the floor after it was thrown by the animal
Zoo staff and witnesses gathered round the girl to try and save her but she later died in hospital
One said: ‘How is it possible that the place receives a large number of visitors but there is no ambulance station.’
The tragedy, which happened around 1pm local time on Tuesday, was the first of its kind since the zoo opened in 2012.
One fan who visited soon after it opened said on TripAdvisor: ‘You forget what country you are in when you arrive at the new zoo in Rabat, Morocco.
‘It is a world-class zoo and family friendly.
‘You can easily navigate a baby stroller throughout the zoo.
‘What is impressive is the large space and open feel.’ Another added: ‘We loved the zoo, especially the children but there was a lack of staff.’
The incident has been described as a freak accident. A zoo spokesman said: ‘Accidents of this type are rare, unforeseeable and unusual’
The tragedy involving the elephant is the first of its kind since the zoo opened in 2012
A crowd of people tried to help the girl but some social media users commented that the zoo should have its own ambulance station
BBQ Side Dish Smackdown modicanews,com
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It’s a good potato salad, but is it a $1,000 potato salad? That’s what we asked as we tasted our way through stacks of mouthwatering side dish entries in our reader-recipe contest, which launched online in December 2011 and offered meaty cash prizes to winners in six categories (including an open-ended surprise option). Fortunately, when we stumbled across recipes such as Priscilla Yee’s Spinach-Artichoke Dip Potato Salad, we knew we had an answer. And to those who didn’t win: There’s an entire summer ahead for experimenting—and we can’t wait to dig in again next year.
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