A photo of a group of girls in Belfast in 1900 has gone viral for it’s a freaky, unexplained object hiding in plain sight.
It looked pretty ordinary, right? Just a bunch of girls working in a linen mill. No biggie.
But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that there’s a hand on the shoulder of one of the girls (fourth on the right, second row down) that doesn’t seem to belong to literally anyone.
CREEPYYYY.
The photo was first supplied to Belfast Live by a reader who claimed that woman was her grandmother.
“Great to see an old photo of my Granny, in the bygone years photo, when she worked at the mill.
“I don’t really believe in ghosts — but there have been a few odd going-ons around this photo, so I hope this doesn’t cause any more! But did anyone spot the mysterious hand on the girl on the right’s shoulder?”
Whether it’s a lighting trick, shirt ruffles, or some great Photoshopping, we’re still a little weirded out.
Maybe things are better left unknown!
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Every year around 21,000 teenagers and young adults in Australia are told their parent has cancer. The need to care for their parents often disrupts these young people’s efforts for increased social, emotional and financial independence.
Young people typically rise to the challenge, wanting to be a source of strength and support for their parents. This can make it hard for parents to recognise when their child might need help.
And for a parent, talking to children about their cancer may be the only thing more difficult than facing their own diagnosis. But open and honest communication about cancer’s impact can help everyone cope better.
News of a parent’s cancer
The impact of a parent’s cancer diagnosis for young people can be wide ranging and long lasting. They may experience changes in family relationships, household roles and routines and social and emotional difficulties.
Our yet-to-be-published research, presented at the recent Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer conference, showed young people whose parents have cancer report levels of psychological distress three to six times higher than others their age.
Not all young people will be equally vulnerable to experiencing distress. Previous research notes factors predicting significant distress include being female, being older, having high family conflict or poor communication and having more unmet needs. More than 50% of young people have reported unmet needs in terms of information about the parent’s cancer; the opportunity for fun activities away from the cancer experience; support from friends; and help with family issues such as communication.
Having a father with cancer, rather than the mother, being closer to the time of diagnosis and having high family conflict or poor communication can predict higher levels of unmet needs. A father’s cancer diagnosis may have flow on effects on family communication as fathers tend to show lower levels of emotional expression.
Looking for combinations of these factors can help identify the young people who may be at greater psychological risk and increase opportunities for providing them with appropriate support.
An older adolescent female, for instance, whose father was recently diagnosed and whose family is struggling with conflict and communication may be experiencing high distress and needs.
A younger adolescent male whose mother was diagnosed a few years ago and whose family communicates well and without conflict may experience less distress.
Open communication is best
These findings – particularly that the number one unmet need reported by young people was honest information about their parent’s cancer – highlight the importance of good family communication in buffering distress during this difficult time.
Providing young people with information – including diagnosis, medical tests, treatment, side effects, likely outcomes and chances of recovery – in a family environment that fosters open communication is one way parents can support their children.
Parents, however, often find it hard to know how to talk to their teenage or young adult children about cancer. CanTeen is currently developing guidelines for health professionals to assist parents in having these conversations.
These guidelines will include tips such as:
Being open and honest about the cancer diagnosis and likely impact on the young person
Talking to young people in a way that is age appropriate but still using correct terminology
Balancing fact-sharing with hope for the future
Helping young people find reliable and accurate information about cancer. This might include locating support resources or helping them talk to a medical professional
Normalising emotions and sharing feelings
Encouraging young people to seek extra support from professionals or their peers when they need it
Allowing for time off from talking about cancer. Young people need time to be young people.
It’s OK for parents and children to need help coping with a cancer diagnosis in the family. Organisations such as CanTeen offer a range of services and online resources for young people between 12 and 24 years who are impacted by parental cancer.
These include information books; individual support, such as online or face-to-face counselling; a peer support community; psychosocial programs; and recreational camps and activities.
The 69-year-old actor is one of the many stars to appear in Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2016 ad campaign and doesn’t she look incredible?!
Jacobs has been Instagramming the stars in his new campaign, along with lengthy explanations of why he chose this particular group of muses.
He explains that movies like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, helped his younger self get in touch with his creative side.
“I fell in love with Susan Sarandon’s onscreen portrayal of Janet during her “loss of innocence” scene by way of a crossdressing alien and her giddy, ecstatic rendition of, “touch-a, touch-a, touch me…” he wrote.
He goes on to describe the first time he met the actress while he was working at Perry Ellis.
“Her intelligence, courage, strength, conviction and ballsiness has always been so admirable to me.
“There’s an inherent seductive quality in Susan as a woman who always speaks her mind and an artist who takes risks.
“Her talent as an actress is one of extraordinary range, talent and power.”
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The mother who shot her two daughters dead in the street outside their Texas home committed the shocking crime to “punish” her husband.
Christy Sheets killed daughters Taylor, 22, and Madison, 17, on Friday after arguing with her husband Jason, family friend Madison Davey told local TV station KTRK.
Davey said Christy and Jason had argued on Thursday, prompting Christy to call a family meeting on Friday afternoon.
When Jason and the girls were seated, she reportedly pulled out a gun she had hidden in the couch. Jason tried to protect his daughters but Christy refused his pleas, insisting she had to kill them to “punish” him.
“He told Christy, ‘Just shoot yourself. Make it easy on all of us, just shoot yourself,’ and she said, ‘No, that’s not what this is about, this is about punishing you,’” Davey said.
Jason Sheats with his eldest daughter Taylor.
Christy Sheats
Christy then chased her daughters out onto the street where she shot them both. One died instantly while the other died a short time later in hospital.
She then ran back into the family home to get more ammunition to shoot Jason too, but a neighbour saved Jason’s life by letting him hide in her house.
Christy was subsequently shot by police when she refused to lower her weapon when they arrived on the scene after a concerned neighbour called 911.
Madison Sheats was just 17 years old.
Taylor with her fiance, who she was due to wed yesterday.
In a tragic twist, it emerged that yesterday should have been Taylor Sheats’ wedding day. She was reportedly due to wed her boyfriend of four years in a small ceremony. Instead, family and friends will gather at her funeral, which is expected to be held in Alabama later this week.
Christy, who is believed to have struggled with mental illness for several years, was very active on social media and had also posted about America’s proposed gun control laws.
“It would be horribly tragic if my ability to protect myself or my family were to be taken away, but that’s exactly what Democrats are determined to do by banning semiautomatic weapons,” she wrote in March.
“I have 10 guns. Obama wants eight of my guns. How many guns do I have? That’s right, I have 10 guns.”
Queen Elizabeth II had a hilarious comeback when a politician asked how she was during her first public appearance since the surprising Brexit result last week.
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Northern Irish politician Martin McGuiness saw her on Monday at Hillsborough Castle in Belfast and greeted her with “Hello! Are you well?”
“Thank you very much,” she responded with a cheeky grin. “I’m still alive!”
McGuiness, Deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland, tried to keep the conversation flowing by saying “Nice to see you again,” to which Her Majesty replied “Ah, we’ve been quite busy. There’s been quite a lot going on.”
The Queen meeting Northern Irish politician Martin McGuiness
McGuiness agreed, but despite the instability the UK is facing, the Queen chose to dodge the subject and keep the convo to something safe while the cameras were rolling.
“I’ve had two birthdays, so we’ve been quite busy,” she replied.
Smooth move, Queenie.
VIDEO: Watch the full exchange between them below:
Another teaser trailer has been released for Bridget Jones’s Baby – and we can’t wait until it’s finally released.
The trailer delves deeper into what looks like a very messy love triangle between Bridget – played by Renee Zelwegger – former love Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and new love, Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey.)
“It’s sort of a funny story,” Bridget says in her trademark British accent.
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So, who is the father?
Time will tell!
Bridget Jones’s Baby will be released later this year.
On Tuesday, Andy Murray’s wife Kim Sears arrived at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, pushing the pram of their four-month-old daughter Sophia.
The brunette beauty looked positively radiant for the special occasion in a pink and red, floral summer dress and nude wedges, but perhaps her best accessory was the proud smile that beamed across her face.
The new mummy was positively glowing as she stepped out to support her handsome hubby.
The 28-year-old was first spotted pushing the couples pride and joy into the arena, before taking her courtside seat – ready to cheer on her husband of one year as he fights to secure his second Wimbledon title.
Also in attendance was the new-father’s mother, Judy Murray, who simply couldn’t wipe the proud smile off her face as she supported her son.
Andy’s grandparents Roy and Shirley Erskine also braved the summer sun to watch the athlete take on fellow British hopeful, Liam Broady.
Proud grandma Judy Murray was all smiles at the highly-anticipated tennis match.
The happy couple welcomed their first baby on February 7th of this year, just days after the Australian Open is Melbourne concluded.
Since then, Andy has opened up about the immense joy of being a daddy, whilst touching on the challenges involved of his travelling career.
“Even when I’m away for a day I feel bad,” he said to The Guardian.
“I feel I should be there and I want to be there as much as I can. So when I’m leaving the house at eight in the morning and getting back at eight at night, I feel bad.”
“The thing that has surprised me most is how quickly everything changes – from the first day she was born. You don’t notice it when you’re there every day but you look back at a photo on the day she was born to one taken five days later to now, a few weeks on, and you see how much things change on a daily basis.”
“I really don’t want to miss seeing those changes.”
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The new parents tied the knot last April, and since then, Andy has credited his success on the court to his happily married life.
As for whether the motivation of his daughter will carry the same positive effect, Andy said: “[Fatherhood] is a positive thing – and tennis not being your priority can help. It lends perspective when you have a bad loss or bad practice.
“The outcome of a match is not everything but I want my daughter to be proud of her dad when she grows up and sees what I did.”
The loved-up couple are enjoying their life as new parents.
It’s been over six months since her shock split from Braith was announced, and it appears Jodi Anasta is ready for another shot at love.
The Neighbours actress was spotted on a cosy date with multi-millionaire businessman Jason Huljich on Saturday night.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Jodi and Jason seemed to be enjoying each other’s company while having drinks at Double Bay’s hotspot Mrs Sippy.
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Jason is the CEO of Centuria Capital, an ASX-listed company with $1.6 billion in funds under their management.
Known as a ladies’ man, the property portfolio manager is from a wealthy New Zealand-based family with business interests in real estate, finance, movie-making and philanthropy.
Jodi meanwhile, married NRL star Braith in October 2012 and their split came as a shock in December 2015.
Jodi’s split from Braith came as a shock six months ago.
The estranged pair have been keeping a civil front for the sake of their two-year-old daughter Aleeia.
Formerly known as Jodi Gordon, the ex-Home And Away star previously opened up about her decision to keep her ex’s surname despite their split.
Jodi and her daughter are enjoying a getaway together, with the actress sharing this adorable Instagram photo of Alleia on a plane.
“I want the same last name as my daughter. I have no problem. I am an Anasta. It’s a done deal,” she told The Daily Telegraph.
Jodi’s possible new love interest comes after her estranged husband was linked to personal trainer Rachel Lee, although Braith has insisted they’re “just friends”.
Despite IKEA in the US recalling a popular chest of drawers after the deaths of three children, IKEA Australia won’t do the same.
They continue to sell the Malm model, saying that it comes with ‘anti tip restraints’ and instructions on how to attach it to the wall so it doesn’t tip over.
An IKEA spokesperson said yesterday: “IKEA chest of drawers are safe when attached to the wall as directed in the assembly instructions.”
“We spread awareness of the importance of securing furniture on our products and product instructions, on the website and in-stores.
“IKEA Australia is not undertaking the recall.”
In 2014, a two-year-old boy from Pennsylvania was killed after a Malm chest fell on him, and that same year a 23-month-old from Washington died the same way.
The most recent death was a 22-month-old boy name Ted from Philadelphia.
