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Daredevil Saudi Arabian craze of ‘sidewalk skiing’ brings new meaning to the term ‘off-road’ as drivers flip car onto just two wheels as passengers cling on outside

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Parallel parking is tricky enough for some motorists, but for others there is nothing more exhilarating than jumping behind the wheel and performing these death-defying stunts.

When it comes to such a hair-raising hobby, nothing stalls these adventurous youths in Saudi Arabia as they bring a whole new meaning to the term ‘off road’.

The latest craze among young Saudi men is dubbed ‘sidewalk skiing’. It involves a driver racing along before manouevring – most likely with the help of a ramp – the vehicle onto its side.

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Death Wish: ‘World’s strongest coffee’ sells for $20 a pound and contains 2x more caffeine

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A U.S. coffee company is claiming to produce the first and last cup of coffee ever needed to kick start your work day.

Death Wish, a medium-dark roast coffee blend roasted in Upstate New York, claims to be the ‘most highly caffeinated premium dark roast organic coffee in the world.’

The brand, featuring a menacing black skull and cross bones, says they use coffee beans containing close to 200% of the amount of caffeine found in a typical coffee shop coffee.

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The Queen fights for gay rights

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The Queen will tomorrow back an historic pledge to promote gay rights and ‘gender equality’ in one of the most controversial acts of her reign.

In a live television broadcast, she will sign a new charter designed to stamp out discrimination against homosexual people and promote the ‘empowerment’ of women – a key part of a new drive to boost human rights and living standards across the Commonwealth.

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Chocolatier pumps out chocolate shoes for Valentine’s Day – complete with red soles and candy-filled heels

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Florists and chocolate-makers are working around the clock in the run-up to Valentine’s Day.

And a Dallas, Texas-based chocolatier who loves designer high heels has molded her pedestrian passion into chocolate form.

Andrea Pedraza’s most popular chocolate pumps – which receive a lot of attention in the weeks leading up to the holiday – are those made in the style of Christian Louboutin shoes.

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Treatment for prostate cancer can shorten the length of a man’s penis

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A diagnosis of prostate cancer is devastating for any man, but new research suggests the problems may go on long after treatment.

Boston doctors say some men have complained their manhood is smaller after treatment, affecting their sex lives and causing them to regret the type of treatment they chose.

The research, published in the January issue of the journal Urology, found complaints were more common in men treated with radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate) or male hormone-blocking drugs combined with radiation therapy.

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Tie that doubles as a flask

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Thirsty workers can now sneak in extra drinks at the office Christmas party using a clever necktie – which doubles as a flask.

Despite looking like a standard striped tie wearers of the FlaskTie can fill a hidden flask with half a pint of their favourite tipple.

And if you find yourself parched in a lengthy meeting, you can simply take the back part of the tie and sip from the well disguised nozzle.

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The Night Dad Went To Jail: Shocking children’s book explains what happens when a family member gets arrested

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A shocking new children’s book aims to help children cope with a parent being arrested and thrown in jail.

‘The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail’ follows a young rabbit as his father is arrested at their house in front of the neighbors and sentenced to six years in prison.

It offers tips for dealing with the hardship of losing a parent for many years and an explanation of what to expect as a mother or father going through the legal process.

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How checking our phones 60 times a day is driving away friends

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Young people’s attachment to their mobile phones is eroding their personal relationships, according to a new study.

The claims come after research revealed that young adults – in addition to sending over 100 texts – check their mobile up to 60 times a day.

Experts behind a new study have now said compulsively checking a mobile phone is an addiction similar to compulsive spending or credit card misuse.

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Profile: Esthetician – Denise Landman

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Esthetician - Denise LandmanDenise Landman, formerly with Red Door Spas at 5225 Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase, has been an Esthetician in the Washington D.C. area for 19 years. She is currently booking facials and other services at Headlines Salon on Capital Hill on Fridays and Saturdays. Please call Ray at (202) 546-5151 to book an appointment.

Denise can see you on Sundays at Salon Jean in Cabin John, Maryland. Please call (301) 320-5326 to make an appointment.

Denise is a licensed Master Esthetician in Washington, D.C. and a licensed Esthetician in the state of Maryland.

To contact Denise personally please use the Contact Us form.