One serving of fried chicken a day linked to 13% higher risk of death, study finds A regular serving of fried chicken or fish is associated with a higher risk of death from any cause except cancer, according to a new study done in postmenopausal women in the United States. One or more serving of fried chicken a day was linked to a 13% higher risk of death from any cause. Women who enjoyed fried chicken once or more per day had a 13% higher risk of death from any cause compared with women who did not eat any fried food, according to the study, published Wednesday in the medical journal BMJ. Women eating a daily portion of fried fish or shellfish saw a 7% greater risk of death. The authors highlight that limiting the consumption of fried foods, in particular fried chicken and fish, could therefore be good for public health. "We know fried food consumption is something very common in the United States and also around the world. Unfortunately, we know very little about … [Read more...] about One serving of fried chicken a day linked to 13% higher risk of death, study finds
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There are times when it’s not good to talk
Viet Nam News by Chu Lan Hương We’ve all been woken up by an early morning sales call, right? Good morning, I’m calling from so-and-so, are you interested in buying land/an apartment or taking out a loan? The callers speak to you like long-lost friends, but once they get your attention they won’t stop talking until you finally realise it’s a sales call. If you are in good mood, you answer and refuse gently and politely, but if that call catches you at the wrong time, all hell breaks loose. Unfortunately for the telesales staff, they’re just doing their jobs. Telesales staff are often given a script they have to learn by heart and lists of telephone numbers for them to reel of their patter. It is easy to understand why their unsolicited calls are sometimes met with abuse. Phương Linh (not her real name), a student from the northern province of Nam Định, said: “My job was to phone to potential … [Read more...] about There are times when it’s not good to talk
Premier League clubs” good, bad and ugly transfers of 2018 and what to expect in January
Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates after scoring against Manchester United at Anfield. (Photo: AFP/Paul Ellis) Everyone is looking for the same thing, too: Players who can turn contenders into champions and save doomed teams from sinking without trace. No pressure, then. Finding them in the crowded and chaotic January market is quite another thing, too, because by this stage of the season, you are probably getting someone another club is happy to let go. That is why a good recruitment team is gold dust for every Premier League club. Of course, it doesn't take much for scouting to go wrong. Here's my review of the good, the bad and the ugly. THE BEST BUYS XI Possibly the most spectacular examples of scouting and signing are Leicester's purchases of N'Golo Kante - rated No 2 central midfielder in the FC 100 - for only £5.5 million and Riyad Mahrez for just £400,000. The pair were later sold to Chelsea and Manchester City, respectively, for a combined total of £90m. … [Read more...] about Premier League clubs” good, bad and ugly transfers of 2018 and what to expect in January
Bad debts are heavy load on tax agents
Nguyễn Đại Trí. — Photo thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn Nguyễn Đại Trí, deputy director of the Việt Nam Taxation Office talks to Hải Quan (Customs) newspaper about efforts to avoid losses in tax collection and to recover bad debts. What are achievements gained in the taxation sector so far this year? According to Việt Nam Taxation Office, in the first nine months of 2018, the State budget collected VNĐ962,500 billion, equal to 73 percent of the target – an increase of 13.7 percent compared with the same period last year. This was 67.9 percent of the annual target – an increase of 13.7 percent compared to 2017. In other words, the good management of tax collection has contributed to meeting the targets – a very important factor in the balancing between the collection and expenditure of the State budget. What are the key driving forces that have helped the Taxation Office achieve such a big … [Read more...] about Bad debts are heavy load on tax agents
Trump says Google is ‘rigged’ with bad news about him
US President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday (Aug 28) that Google results were "rigged" because searches for "Trump News" brought up negative stories about him, and questioned whether this was illegal. In this file photo taken on Aug 27, 2018 US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after a phone conversation with Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto. (Photo: AFP/ MANDEL NGAN) The president has attacked US social media giants in the past days for allegedly censoring conservative voices, an unfounded claim widely believed by his followers. "Google search results for 'Trump News' shows only the viewing/reporting of Fake New Media," the president tweeted on Tuesday. "In other words, they have it RIGGED, for me & others, so that almost all stories & news is BAD. Fake CNN is prominent. Republican/Conservative & Fair Media is shut out. Illegal?" According to Trump, "96% of results on 'Trump News' are from National Left-Wing Media," which he describes as "very … [Read more...] about Trump says Google is ‘rigged’ with bad news about him
Jennifer Garner honoured with Hollywood star
Viet Nam News LOS ANGELES — Jennifer Garner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday to honour a glittering career that has included roles in acclaimed movies from Juno to Dallas Buyers Club. The Texas-born actress has appeared in more than 30 films over two decades but is just as famous for a television career that has seen her garlanded with some of the industry’s top awards. "Today for me is a moment to mark 24 years really joyfully lived, in a job that I love so much. And to get to share with my family and friends is pretty amazing and special," the 46-year-old star said. Actors Steve Carell and Bryan Cranston – who starred with Garner respectively in the 2014 comedy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and 2016’s Wakefield – paid glowing tribute. Also on hand to celebrate was Judy Greer, who appeared alongside Garner in 2004 fantasy comedy-romance 13 Going on 30 and 2014 comedy-drama Men, Women and Children" … [Read more...] about Jennifer Garner honoured with Hollywood star
Relieved ’bad guy’ Poulsen ruins Peru’s World Cup return
Viet Nam News SARANSK, Russia — Yussuf Poulsen was relieved to go from "bad guy" to Denmark’s hero on Saturday by ruining Peru’s first appearance at a World Cup finals for 36 years with the winning goal to seal a 1-0 victory in Saransk. Poulsen made amends after conceding a first-half penalty that was awarded after the referee consulted the VAR system, but which Peru midfielder Christian Cueva blasted over the crossbar. "It was an emotional game, especially for me after giving away the penalty," admitted the 24-year-old man-of-the-match. "I thought I was the bad guy, but then I was the good guy after scoring – that’s the way football is. "I’m grateful, we fought very well and gave it everything we had." Poulsen showed great finishing to hit the winner on 59 minutes to the dismay of the overwhelmingly Peruvian crowd in the 40,502-capacity stadium. The win extends Denmark’s unbeaten run to 16 games without defeat and end sPeru’s … [Read more...] about Relieved ’bad guy’ Poulsen ruins Peru’s World Cup return
An egg a day to keep the doctor away?
A study of nearly half a million people in China suggests a daily egg may reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. Illustrative image: Photo: Thanh Giang/VNP Experts stress any egg consumption needs to be part of healthy lifestyle to be beneficial. But fears that eating too many eggs can be bad for you appear to have been laid to rest. "One can deliberate on the many limitations and caveats of nutritional research, but the take-home message of this research from a large study from China is that at the very least up to one egg a day is not linked with raised cardiovascular risk, and at best up to one egg a day may even have health benefits," says Prof Nita Forouhi, of the University of Cambridge.The study, in the journal Heart, follows years of bad press for the humble egg - from salmonella scares to cholesterol fears. BBC News takes a crack at separating the issues. How many? These days most doctors encourage the eating of eggs as part of a healthy diet, as they are … [Read more...] about An egg a day to keep the doctor away?
Removal of TV channels gets bad reception
Viet Nam News by Thu Hằng I am no wildlife expert, but I am an avid enthusiast. The migratory patterns and behaviours of birds and the habits and lives of African elephants fascinate me, for instance. So it was with great disappointment that I learnt I won’t be able to watch the National Geographic channel anymore. I am sure there are many others sharing this feeling regarding their own favourite TV channels like HBO, Disney, Cartoon Network, Star Movies or Cinemax, all of which have been yanked off air by the Việt Nam Television Cable Corporation (VTVCab) from April 1 onwards. The disappointment is greater that this was done without any proper warning to speak of, although company spokespersons have said the information was carried on its website. That is not enough. While there can always be some reason or the other to stop broadcasting a channel or a few channels, the way popular ones have been cut off without any notice, raising concerns about the … [Read more...] about Removal of TV channels gets bad reception
Many poets but few good poems: critics
Teenagers release balloons printed with poems at last year’s Vietnamese Poetry Day at the Literature Temple in Hanoi (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Many critics and poets attending a workshop on contemporary poetry in Hanoi on February 27 agreed: the country is home to many poets, but few good poems. “Never before there have been so many poets and poetry fans,” said poet Vu Quan Phuong. There are dozens of thousands of poetry writers throughout the country. “There are about four thousand poetry collections published each year,” he said. “Poetry has become an elegant spiritual creative endeavour, which should be respected and encouraged. Composing poems has become a passion of the whole community, but few poetry reciting galas have been organised.” Big-name publishers are no longer interested in printing poetry collections. That’s why poets themselves pay their own money to publish their work and struggle to sell their books. Poet … [Read more...] about Many poets but few good poems: critics