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Tomorrow 'will be hottest day of the year': Get the barbecues ready as temperatures are set to soar to 27C on Friday - and even Saturday isn't looking too bad either
- Britain preparing for a glorious weekend as forecasters predict fine and dry conditions on Saturday and Sunday
- Met Office say temperatures will be at their highest on Friday with parts of the south set to bask in 27C conditions
- And the fine and dry spell of weather is expected to last well in to next week for most areas with no signs of a let up
By Tania Steere
Published: 11:26 GMT, 11 June 2014 | Updated: 01:08 GMT, 12 June 2014
Get ready to fire up your barbecue as the heatwave continues.
Forecasters say tomorrow could be the hottest day of the year so far, and are predicting sunny, dry conditions for most of the country this weekend.
The record for the hottest day stands at 26.5C (79F) in Writtle, Essex, on June 9, which was then followed by flash flooding and weather warnings.
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Commuters shed their jackets as they cross London Bridge on the way to work in glorious sunshine yesterday. Behind them, and way up above, sun reflects off the Shard, London's tallest building. Temperatures in the Capital today were due to hit 24C
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With the sky glowing a breathtaking orange, you may be forgiven for thinking this was a Mediterranean sunrise in the south of France. But this stunning scene was captured over Marsden beach, on South Tyneside yesterday as Britain prepares for soaring temperatures this weekend
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With the sun shining and regular rainfall in recent weeks, these poppies are in full bloom at Blackstone Farm Fields Nature Reserve near Bewdley, Worcestershire. Although there could be some showers in the midlands over the weekend, conditions are due to be settled well into next week
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Purple haze: Visitors enjoy the sunshine and rhododendrons at the National Trust's Cragside estate in Northumberland yesterday
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In bloom: The sprawling estate was once the home of Victorian inventor Lord Armstrong - and was the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity
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Flora: The grounds of the National Trust estate feature one of the largest rock gardens in Europe, as well as Nelly's Labyrinth, a network of paths and tunnels cut out of a vast area of rhododendron forest
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The sun emerges over the horizon in a stunning sunrise captured from a cave at Marsden beach on South Tyneside. Fine temperatures are set to last well into next week
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Catherine McNabb, two, plays among the poppies at Blackstone Farm Fields Nature Reserve near Bewdley, Worcestershire. The fine spell of weather will come as a welcome relief to people caught in the fierce thunderstorms last weekend
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Sunny weather: Three-year-old Ollie Johnson from Christchurch, Dorset, takes advantage of the sunny afternoon on Bournemouth beach to build a sandcastle
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Fun for all ages: Sophie Chivers, four, from Southampton enjoys the heatwave on Bournemouth beach as the sun beats down (left), while this sunseeker takes advantage of the warm weather and enjoys a spot of sunbathing
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In the shade: This couple took a moment to get out of the burning sun and take shelter under a pink parasol outside their beach hut in Bournemouth
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Muscle beach: These young men enjoy a workout by the sea at Bournemouth beach's outdoor gym
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John Keggin took advantage of the glorious conditions to head out to sea. But he got more than he bargained for as a giant basking shark swims past his kayak off Port Erin on the Isle of Man
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John Keggin set out for a paddle with a few friends from Port Erin on the Isle of Man but within moments, a basking shark breached the surface right in front of him. The giant creatures are regularly spotted in the waters around the island between late May and July but it is extremely rare to get this close to them
FIFA 2014 WORLD CUP COMPLETE MATCH SCHEDULE
FIFA 2014 WORLD CUP COMPLETE MATCH SCHEDULE IN INDIAN STANDARD TIME (IST)
| No : | Date - Time (IST) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 13th - 01:30 AM | Brazil v/s Croatia | 3 - 1 |
| 02 | 13th - 09:30 PM | Mexico v/s Cameroon | -- |
| 03 | 14th - 12:30 AM | Spain v/s Netherlands | -- |
| 04 | 14th - 03:30 AM | Chile v/s Australia | -- |
| 05 | 14th - 09:30 PM | Colombia v/s Greece | -- |
| 06 | 15th - 06:30 AM | Ivory Coast v/s Japan | -- |
| 07 | 15th - 12:30 AM | Uruguay v/s Costa Rica | -- |
| 08 | 15th - 03:30 AM | England vs Italy | -- |
| 09 | 15th - 09:30 PM | Switzerland vs Ecuador | -- |
| 10 | 16th - 12:30 AM | France vs Honduras | -- |
| 11 | 16th - 03:30 AM | Argentina vs Bosnia Herzegovina | -- |
| 12 | 16th - 09:30 PM | Germany vs Portugal | -- |
| 13 | 17th - 12:30 AM | Iran vs Nigeria | -- |
| 14 | 17th - 03:30 AM | Ghana vs United States | -- |
| 15 | 17th - 09:30 PM | Belgium vs Algeria | -- |
| 16 | 18th - 03:30 AM | Russia v/s South Korea | -- |
| 17 | 18th - 12:30 AM | Brazil v/s Mexico | -- |
| 18 | 19th - 03:30 AM | Cameroon v/s Croatia | -- |
| 19 | 19th - 12:30 AM | Spain v/s Chile | -- |
| 20 | 18th - 09:30 PM | Australia vs Netherlands | -- |
| 21 | 19th - 09:30 PM | Colombia vs Ivory Coast | -- |
| 22 | 20th - 03:30 AM | Japan vs Greece | -- |
| 23 | 20th - 12:30 AM | Uruguay vs England | -- |
| 24 | 20th - 09:30 PM | Italy vs Costa Rica | -- |
| 25 | 21st - 12:30 AM | Switzerland + France | -- |
| 26 | 21st - 03:30 AM | Honduras + Ecuador | -- |
| 27 | 21st - 09:30 PM | Argentina + Iran | -- |
| 28 | 22nd - 03:30 AM | Nigeria + Bosnia Herzegovina | -- |
| 29 | 22nd - 12:30 AM | Germany + Ghana | -- |
| 30 | 23rd - 03:30 AM | United States + Portugal | -- |
| 31 | 22nd - 09:30 PM | Belgium + Russia | -- |
| 32 | 23rd - 12:30 AM | South Korea + Algeria | -- |
| 33 | 24th - 01:30 AM | Cameroon + Brazil | -- |
| 34 | 24th - 01:30 AM | Croatia + Mexico | -- |
| 35 | 23rd - 09:30 PM | Australia + Spain | -- |
| 36 | 23rd - 09:30 PM | Netherlands + Chile | -- |
| 37 | 25th - 12:30 AM | Japan + Colombia | -- |
| 38 | 25th - 01:30 AM | Greece + Ivory Coast | -- |
| 39 | 24th - 09:30 PM | Italy + Uruguay | -- |
| 40 | 24th - 09:30 PM | Costa Rica + England | -- |
| 41 | 26th - 12:30 AM | Honduras + Switzerland | -- |
| 42 | 26th - 01:30 AM | Ecuador v/s France | -- |
| 43 | 25th - 09:30 PM | Nigeria v/s Argentina | -- |
| 44 | 25th - 09:30 PM | Bosnia Herzegovina v/s Iran | -- |
| 45 | 26th - 09:30 PM | United States v/s Germany | -- |
| 46 | 26th - 09:30 PM | Portugal v/s Ghana | -- |
| 47 | 27th - 01:30 AM | South Korea v/s Belgium | -- |
| 48 | 27th - 01:30 AM | Algeria v/s Russia | -- |
| No : | Date - Time (IST) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 28th - 09:30 PM | A1 -- B2 | -- |
| 50 | 29th - 01:30 AM | C1 -- D2 | -- |
| 51 | 29th - 09:30 PM | B1 -- A2 | -- |
| 52 | 30th - 01:30 AM | D1 -- C2 | -- |
| 53 | 30th - 09:30 PM | E1 -- F2 | -- |
| 54 | 01st - 01:30 AM | G1 -- H2 | -- |
| 55 | 01st - 09:30 PM | F1 -- E2 | -- |
| 56 | 02nd - 01:30 AM | H1 -- G2 | -- |
| No : | Date - Time (IST) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Q1 | 05th - 01:30 AM | Winner 49 -- Winner 50 | -- |
| 58 Q2 | 04th - 09:30 PM | Winner 53 -- Winner 54 | -- |
| 59 Q3 | 06th - 01:30 AM | Winner 51 -- Winner 52 | -- |
| 60 Q4 | 05th - 09:30 PM | Winner 55 -- Winner 56 | -- |
| No : | Date - Time (IST) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 S1 | 09th - 01:30 AM | Winner Q1 -- Winner Q2 | -- |
| 62 S2 | 10th - 01:30 AM | Winner Q3 -- Winner Q4 | -- |
| No : | Date - Time (IST) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 13th - 01:30 AM | Looser S1 --Looser S2 | -- |
| No : | Date - Time (IST) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 14th - 12:30 AM | Winner S1 -- Winner S2 | -- |
Miracle Men: Success stories of popular personalities
Miracle Men: Success stories of popular Indian personalitiesCongratulations Mr Narendra Modi. You are now Prime Minister of the country… the caretaker, the planner and shepherd to a billion.But for this piece, we are going to explore how Narendra Modi went from selling tea to taking on 7, Race Course Road and its dynasty might, and winning — against impossible odds. How did he go from an average college student who had absolutely nothing to claim to winning with one of India’s biggest election margins?And Modi is not the only one who has escaped Jupiter’s gravity. A little over 10 years ago, M.S. Dhoni was a train ticket inspector, along the Kaharagpur route in West Bengal. The day’s job was limited to making sure the passengers were settled down and that there were no smokers hiding away in the toilets. It’s hard to imagine that the man went from being a TTE to a World Cup-winning skipper, and who is today probably one of the richest men in Indian sports.Speaking of public transport, there’s Rajinikanth, the former bus conductor, sometime coolie and carpenter who indulged in his passion to act by taking part in mythological plays. His days of selling tickets came to an end after a co-worker not just encouraged him to enroll in film school, but also funded his classes. One of India’s biggest “superstars” started his movie career as an abusive husband and now, his movies’ launches are almost a pilgrimage for some.Truth is, they came from nothing. It’s forgivable if you imagine Narendra Modi and Rajinikanth discussing the quality of tea at bus stations. If the United States has been peddling the American dream, is the Indian miracle really far behind? Another example of dreams coming true is late Dhirubhai Ambani. The man who built Reliance — India’s largest private sector company — started off selling bhajias during weekends as a teenager. His next job at 16, after deciding to skip college, was working as a gas station attendant in Yemen. After saving up Rs 50,000 he returned home in 1958 to set up a textile trading company. The rest, as they say, is history.What these inspirational success stories have in common is that they are all outsiders, who came in from nowhere and dominated their fields of interest. These men show us that you don’t have to really be worried about not having great educational qualifications. In fact not going to college is no hindrance either. You just need to be smart to succeed in life. Formal education and degrees help only up to an extent. Just like how Oxford, Harvard, IIT or IIM degrees are over-rated, so is being born with a silver spoon. Look at poor Rahul Gandhi. Don’t let snoots intimidate you because being an outsider actually is a good thing. “The days of privilege and pedigree are over. The world today recognises those who make it on their own terms,” says author and columnist Shobhaa De.In fact, in fields like sports, business and politics, it’s always the outsiders who are the trailblazers. “It’s only when outsiders come in that miracles happen,” says sociologist Shiv Vishwanathan. Why? Unlike kids to the manor born, who have reputations and expectations to live up to, outsiders can take all the risks as they are not endangering any legacy and hence have the advantage of losing nothing. If they win they hit jackpot, if not they remain where they were. There is no huge loss of face, legacy etc. “Another four letter word that effectively sums up the spectacular success stories of super achievers, not just in India but across the world, is GUTS,” reveals De, adding that risks and guts go together.Distinction in school may not be necessary, but be prepared for some serious hard work in the field of your choice as De points out there are no shortcuts for success. “The only yardstick is merit. Merit and performance. Talent, tenacity and the determination to make it — often against all odds.” Actor Alia Bhatt appears clueless about current affairs as the lady thought Prithviraj Chavan was our current President, but when it comes to her field —movies — she is on top of her game. Whether it was playing a spoilt brat in SOTY, an abused child in Highway or a Madrasi trying to fight the North-South divide in 2 States, she shines in every role.`While it is a good thing to be aware of what’s going on in your country, as long as you are clued in on what’s happening in your field, you are fine.
Another magic ingredient to success is recognising opportunities. When Narendra Modi became CM of Gujarat for the first time in 2001, he had no political achievements. “He was a member of the RSS and they rewarded him for his loyalty. But after that what he has done is remarkable. This shows you don’t have to be from a privileged background at all to go places,” says well-known writer and columnist Aakar Patel. Aakar believes factors like destiny and luck can be taken out of the equation.To all the naysayers, who feel Modi, Dhoni, Ambani... are just one in a million, film director-producer Ram Gopal Varma argues, “It has been proven again and again, innumerable times, that one cannot put a good man/woman down in a free society as long as he/ she has what it takes... This is the truth to which America woke up many decades ago, but in the great Indian tradition, since we wake up late, I am glad that we woke up at least now
5 of the World’s Most Awesome Dads
Fathers are a lot like watermelon: green and pink. We kid. What we mean is that dads often present themselves as hard on the outside, yet are actually sweet and soft on the inside. And with Father’s Day quickly approaching, it is time to remember some of the world’s most awesome dads. While many would argue that there’s no dad quite like one’s own, these five dads are pretty incredible.
Jason Lee
Source: Visual News
In 2006, Jason Lee’s mother was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, which prevented her from seeing her granddaughters whenever they were sick. Despite having to keep the kids away, Lee wanted to make sure his mother was a still part of his daughters’ lives. So he put his skills as a wedding photographer to use and began creating fun, quirky portraits of his two daughters Kayla and Kristin.
Source: Frame Play
Source: Lost in Internet
Although Lee was initially the driving force behind the photos, over time his daughters began coming up with their own ideas. As one looks through the photos, it’s easy to see how the girls have grown over the years, yet the images continue to be as lovable and fun as the originals. It has almost been a decade since Lee first began talking photographs—it’s safe to say he’s a pretty awesome dad.
Source: Lost in Internet
Source: Hybrid Tech
Will Pemble
Source: Daily Mail
What do you do when your son asks if you can build a roller coaster in the backyard? If you’re anything like Will Pemble you’d probably say something like, “sure, why not?” Drawing inspiration from the Kingda Ka ride from Six Flags Great America in New Jersey, Pemble created a functional coaster with two slopes and 180 feet of track—all in the comfort of his own backyard. The intricate project took nearly six months and $3,500, but the end result was a spectacular roller coaster that earns him a place as one of the world’s most awesome dads.
Source: KSL
Source: YouTube
Bryan Martin
Source: Daily Mail
Breanna Martin’s high school graduation was extra special. To celebrate the important milestone, her dad handed her a copy of the Dr. Seuss classic, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” At first glance, the book looked like any other copy, but once Martin looked inside, she realized the true power of the child’s tale. For 13 years (starting when Breanna was in kindergarten), Martin had had every teacher and coach describe his daughter, each inspirational figure adding his or her words to the original text. The result was one of the most touching graduation gifts ever.
Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail
Dick Hoyt
Dick Hoyt and his son Rick are best known as the Team Hoyt, a father-son pair who compete in some of the world’s most daunting physical tests. Rick was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth after suffering a loss of oxygen to the brain. Though doctors told Dick and his wife that Rick would have little-to-no brain function, Rick didn’t accept that his son was meant to live in an institution for the rest of his life.
Source: A Runner Sole
Source: The Wrentham Times
Team Hoyt competes in marathons, triathlons and iron man competitions all over the country—in fact, they’ve participated in more than 1,000 competitions over the years. Dick uses special gear to carry, pull and push his son past the finish line despite grueling physical conditions. In 2008 theteam was inducted into the Iron Hall of Fame. However, Dick Hoyt has been an awesome dad from day one, even before all of the races.
Source: Clik/Hear
Dave Engledow
Source: Men’s World
From appearing neglectful to overbearing to incredibly dangerous in his photos, Dave Engledow sure seems he’d win the award for worst parent ever. Thankfully, the hilarious photos are the just the result of Photoshop and one awesome dad. When Alice was born, Engledow knew he wanted to capture her life in a way that she would look back on and treasure—we think he accomplished just that.
Fun Fact: Each of Engledow’s photos contain a World’s Best Dad coffee mug. Can you find it in each of the photos?
Source: Huffington Post
Source: Pixa News
Source: Not A Beer Belly
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