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North Wales Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
This 71-year-old is loving anti-ageing treatment that mimics a £221 spa facial
In the realm of anti-ageing treatments, there's a plethora of options and theories, making it challenging to discern what truly delivers results. While lasers are typically associated with hair removal, they can also rejuvenate skin by stimulating central cells, and now, there's an enticing offer on a celebrity-endorsed anti-ageing laser treatment. LYMA, adored by celebrities such as Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Naomie Harris, is currently offering a complimentary LYMA Supplement starter kit worth £199 with the purchase of either the LYMA Laser for £1,999 or LASER Pro for £4,995. This kit combines the brand's two key innovations: laser technology and next-generation supplementation, providing both surface-level skin support and cellular support from within. The LYMA Laser is a cold laser designed to rejuvenate your skin by activating a genetic switch within each cell. According to the brand, this process can improve wrinkles, reverse sagging, and fade pigmentation. With just three minutes of use per day, customers can see results in as little as 30 days - and it's reportedly painless to use, according to the Mirror. The LYMA Laser Pro takes things up a notch, purportedly tripling the power of the standard LYMA Laser with a larger lens and quicker results. It's also painless, portable, and suitable for all skin tones. It can be used over makeup, SPF, and on the go, as both devices are cordless. The complimentary LYMA Supplement gift comprises eleven components, including turmeric extract, prebiotic beta-glucans, plant-based vitamin D, stable vitamin K, ashwagandha extract, and additional ingredients, which are claimed to assist with sleep, stress, and skin concerns. Users need to consume four capsules daily with water. Shoppers can get a free gift when they purchase either the LYMA Laser or LASER Pro Shop the range This exclusive Gift With Purchase is said to bring together the brands two core innovations which are laser technology and next-gen supplementation that offers skin support on the surface and cellular support from within. The offer ends August 15th. Typically retailing at £199, it's currently offered at no cost when purchasing one of the accompanying laser devices. This promotion concludes on 15th August. For those seeking alternatives, additional choices are available, such as the STYLPRO Pure Red LED Light Therapy Facial Device (£99, Argos). This device penetrates deeply into the skin and is reported to encourage smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin. Another alternative is the Sensee Professional LED Light Therapy Face Mask (£139.99, Boots), which helps brighten, tighten, purify, clarify, and naturally reverse signs of ageing. The LYMA range has received favourable reviews on its website, nevertheless. One customer commented: "Expensive but I think it's making a difference and will hopefully cut the cost of going for facials." A separate reviewer noted: "I've been using the laser for - 6 weeks, once a day. While it is a hefty time commitment, I feel like I'm getting a $300 (£221) spa facial every day. It's fairly easy to work into my routine, simple and painless to use, doubles as a fancy gua sha tool and leaves my skin glowing." One satisfied customer shared their experience with a skincare product, noting improvements in their 71-year-old skin: "Though I haven't finished the full three months, I am seeing positive results on my 71-year-old skin: nice how smoother texture, lessening fine lines and maybe some reduction in my deep wrinkles," they said. They also mentioned not using it daily but managing 5-6 times a week, finding the treatment very relaxing and looking forward to upgrading to the Pro version for more consistent use, adding: "Have trouble using it every day, but usually do 5-6 times a week. I must say, I find some treatments very relaxing and something I look forward to doing. "Planning to splurge on the Pro version - cutting the treatment time will help me to be more consistent. Thanks for the great product and very responsive customer service." However, not all feedback was glowing, as one individual encountered an issue with a supplement: "I had only one negative experience, I received a package that had one of the capsules opened, and it stained everywhere it touched and bled through the container that I have from LYMA onto my white marble nightstand." Another person expressed enthusiasm for the product's availability, saying: "Love this so much. Been waiting forever for it to be allowed in the US."
Scoop
22-07-2025
- Science
- Scoop
Deep Dive Into The International Seabed Authority: Why It Matters Now
22 July 2025 At a time when the international community seeks to regulate the rich tapestry of the planet's ocean floors while countries and corporations speed towards deep-sea mining opportunities, here's what you need to know about ISA and why it matters now: What does it do? ISA manages the mineral resources of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction, which covers 54 per cent of the world's oceans, for 'the shared benefit of all humankind'. Created by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1994, ISA is aims to ensure that all economic activities in the deep seabed, including mining, are regulated and responsibly managed. Mandated to ensure the effective protection of the marine environment from harmful effects that may arise from deep-seabed-related activities, its work also contributes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Why it matters now? As the world's only international body that focuses on the deep-sea area beyond national borders, ISA aims to address pressing concerns, from plastic waste littering oceans to the race to secure rare earth minerals to quench the world's insatiable thirst for lithium batteries and a range of tech items. What kind of rare earth minerals are on the ocean floor? Cobalt, copper, gold, lanthanum, neodymium, nickel, silver, yttrium and zinc to name a few. Right now, countries can pursue deep-sea mining within their own territorial waters or 'exclusive economic zones'. But, under international law, the deep seabed belongs to no single country or corporation, ISA Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho wrote in a recent op-ed. 'It is our common heritage,' she said. What's the draft mining code? Right now, nations are looking for ever more sources of rare earth minerals to meet demand for renewable energy technologies and such items as mobile phones and computers. The deep-sea contains a plethora of supplies. That's where the draft mining code comes in. During its 30th session, ISA members are working on a draft code that would protect the marine environment and build a foundation for ensuring that any activities in the deep-sea area are conducted responsibly and in line with environmental sustainability principles as well as benefitting all of humanity. Tackling the 'missing plastics paradox' Plastic pollution is another part of the problem. To address this and other pressing issues, ISA members adopted a global research agenda in July 2020, serving as an action plan for marine scientific research with six strategic priorities that include advancing knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems, promoting data sharing and providing insights into the scientific landscape of plastics in the deep-sea. This latter growing global challenge has potential consequences for the sustainable use of oceans. In 2019, the plastics industry produced over 450 million tonnes of plastic, a figure expected to rise in the coming decades and is likely to increase pressure on marine environments and species. Yet, a portion of plastics entering the oceans remains unaccounted for, a phenomenon known as the 'missing plastics paradox'. Some researchers suggest that the deep sea may act as a sink for plastic debris, where their prolonged persistence could pose risks to these environments. The world's new deep-sea biobank ISA has also just begun filling its new biobank, launched in June on the margins of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The Deep-Sea Biobank Initiative (DBI) aims to enhance access to deep-sea biological samples and genetic data collected from the international seabed area. Designed to promote deep-sea research and inclusive scientific collaboration, particularly for developing States, the initiative will establish a global repository of biological samples and develop standard operating procedures to enhance data quality, sharing and use by stakeholders. 'The DBI is ISA's response to a growing need to advance research, share data, build capacity and facilitate access to deep-sea knowledge, particularly for developing States,' said the authority's chief Carvalho. 'We aim to create standardised and equitable pathways for scientific collaboration, empowering countries and institutions to explore, understand and protect the ocean's most remote ecosystems.' 'DeepData' diving The wealth of data and information ISA has collected has been critical to shaping environmental management plans. Every data byte collected through deep-sea exploration adds critical new information about life in the ocean and assists with decision making. In launching the DeepData database in 2019, ISA made publicly available for the first time the biggest and most complete global repository of environmental data and information on the deep-sea area. Exactly how much data has been collected? As of May 2023, DeepData contained over 10 terabytes, roughly equivalent to 6.9 million Instagram uploads. Widely used around the world, it had about 2.4 million hits from visitors in 2022 alone and more than 160 citations in scientific publications. Learn more about ISA here.
Hindustan Times
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
BCCI breaks silence on injuries to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh ahead of India's must-win 4th Test against England
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, and he will take no further part in the remaining two Tests against England. The Shubman Gill-led side is currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match series. However, a plethora of injuries have hampered the visitors' preparation for the upcoming Manchester Test, set to begin on Wednesday, July 23. India's injury crisis worsens ahead of the upcoming Manchester Test against England. (BCCI X/PTI) According to the official release issued by the BCCI, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out because of a left knee injury and will now fly back home. Pacer Arshdeep Singh, who is yet to make his Test debut, has been ruled out of the upcoming fourth match against England in Manchester after sustaining an impact injury to his left thumb while bowling in the nets during a training session in Beckenham. 'The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,' the board said in an official release. Ahead of the upcoming fourth Test in Manchester, the Men's Selection Committee has added Anshul Kamboj to the squad. The pacer has already joined the team in the UK. India trailing in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy The Shubman Gill-led India faced a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the Lord's Test, going 1-2 down in the five-match series. Ravindra Jadeja tried his level best to help India stage a fightback after being 112/8 in the chase of 193. However, in the end, it was not to be as Mohammed Siraj lost his wicket to Shoaib Bashir. Throughout the series, India has liked to play three all-rounders. In the Edgbaston and Lord's Test, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy played in the same playing XI. However, with Reddy injured, India's balance is in limbo, and it needs to be seen what the management decides to do next. Kuldeep Yadav is also yet to get a game, and it remains to be seen whether the management shows enough faith in his abilities to give him some game time. Karun Nair has also failed to set the stage on fire, not capitalising on his opportunities. Sai Sudharsan can be tried out at No.3, considering he was dropped after just one game. Dhruv Jurel can also come into the side as a wicketkeeper if Rishabh Pant is not fit enough to don the gloves in the Manchester Test. India's updated squad for fourth Test: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj.
Syyaha
15-07-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
FHS World announces first confirmed speakers for Middle East's leading hospitality investment summit
Dubai, UAE. 15 July 2025. The first 50 of a plethora of hospitality and tourism industry leaders have been confirmed as speakers at the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 27-29 renowned experts and personalities across hospitality, tourism, media and education are speaking at the Middle East's leading investment summit, held under the overarching theme for 2025 of Where Vision Leads, Investment of the speakers can be found at with the list constantly updated as more sign up. Confirmed speakers include:• Abdullah Al Moosa, Founder & Chairman, A. A. Al Moosa Enterprises (ARENCO Group) – Winner of the 2025 FHS Lifetime Achievement Award• Stephen Sackur, Former Presenter, BBC HARDTalk• Thomas B. Meier, Chief Executive Officer, Jumeirah• Nick Candy, Chief Executive Officer, Candy Capital• Dr. Achim Schmitt, Dean, EHL Hospitality Business School• Professor Marc Lepere, Lead in ESG & Sustainability, Executive Education Department of Banking & Finance, King's Business School• Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer, Arada• Stefano Saporetti, Director of Brand Diversification, Aston Martin• Hans Meyer, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Zoku• Daniel Thorniley, Economist & President, DT-Global Business Consulting • Eleonora Srugo, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker & Star of Netflix's Selling the City Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench, organiser of FHS World, said: 'FHS World may be three months away, but the planning and organisation, which started as soon as last year's event finished, is in full swing. Our first speakers are confirmed, and hundreds of attendees have already signed up for the region's leading hospitality investment summit.'FHS World gets bigger, bolder and better every year, and we are proud to announce our first 50 speakers and rapidly-evolving agenda at this early stage. We look forward to welcoming back some of our regular speaker participants alongside industry leaders who will be joining us for the first time, when the global hospitality and tourism investment fraternity gathers in Dubai in October.'With an expected attendance of more than 1,600 delegates, FHS World 2025 will feature its usual highly-anticipated, action-packed agenda addressing key industry opportunities, challenges and trends across three stages, with additional workshop rooms and breakout around the event theme, Where Vision Leads, Investment Follows, the FHS World programme covers everything from investment to innovation, sustainability to staffing and technology to tourism trends, with keynote speeches, panel discussion, presentations and round table debates on the agenda. Follow FHS World for updates and year, FHS World will zoom in on global hospitality investment with a focus on projects, financing models and hotel performance. In addition, the country pavilions are back again for 2025 with, amongst others, China, Italy, Maldives and the Philippines showcasing their hospitality and tourism investment offerings. Also back by popular demand is the Branded Residences Forum, which takes a deep dive into the rapidly growing branded residences sector, with input from a host of global experts in the field.
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ian McCall admits he 'squandered' UFC career: 'I walked away too late'
Ian McCall knows he could've done more in his UFC and MMA career, but his personal demons didn't allow it. When the UFC first introduced its flyweight division in early 2012, McCall (13-7-1 MMA, 2-3 UFC) was arguably the best in the world at his weight. He was part of a four-man tournament with Demetrious Johnson, Joseph Benavidez and Yasuhiro Urushitani to crown the inaugural champion, and it's there when the curse on McCall's career began to set in. A judging miscalculation led to McCall vs. Johnson ending in a draw when it should've instead gone to a Round 4 overtime. McCall was dominating the fight late and would've had massive momentum going into a deciding frame, but the scoring error prevented it. McCall would lose a unanimous decision to "Mighty Mouse" in a rematch four months later, and he could never recapture that momentum. He was in the UFC for another five years, going 2-2 and experiencing a stunning 10 fight cancellations for a plethora of issues both in and out of McCall's control. After parting ways with UFC in 2017, McCall's final career act saw him sign with RIZIN FF in Japan, where he went 0-2 vs. Kyoji Horiguchi and Manel Kape. He hasn't fought since, and when reflecting on his career, McCall said there's been many wrong turns. "I walked away too late," McCall told MMA Junkie. "I shouldn't have even left the UFC. I should've stayed there and tried to get some sort of desk job, which they offered me. But when I showed up to try out for a commentator gig, I was on a bender. I did coke in the bathroom. Trying to talk more and I was a mess. UFC gave me every chance. They gave me everything I could've truly wanted and I squandered it. Whether that's a title shot or multiple title shots or a job or whatever. "I had to move on and I had to go test the waters in Japan, even though I was snorting Oxycodone before I walked out to my fights. No excuses. It's where my life was at that point. I'm happy it's over. Do I miss it? Sure. It's a drug I will never get again. It's something I miss with walking out to the adoration of fans." Hindsight is everything in a sport like MMA. McCall knows he didn't truly reach his potential as a competitor, and it's hard not to view the draw with Johnson as a deflating moments. Although it can be hard to cope with sometimes, McCall said he's made peace with his reality. "If I fought now, we know how famous I would be, how rich I would be especially if I had my sh*t together and was sober like I am now," McCall said. "I would probably be looked at as one of the greatest of all time, if not, the (greatest). I think Demetrious and I would've had more great battles and I would've been able to extend everything. If I wouldn't have got screwed over in that first fight and won it, maybe things would be different? Maybe me not being a junkie would've led to 12 world titles like Demetrious. It's the past, but these are all what-ifs." McCall, 41, said he still loves MMA and wants to continue to exist in this world. He is doing his best to aid in athlete care, with McCall spending much of his time focusing on recover from brain injury through use of psychedelics. He is currently the CEO of a non-profit called Athletes Journey Home, and is determined to help those "marred with addiction and brain damage." Despite his effort to assist fighters dealing the consequences of MMA competition, McCall said he also wants to be on the other side of helping build up the next generation. He has much knowledge to give, and sees a coaching role for himself in the future. "I will eventually coach people, maybe soon," McCall said. "I'm moving to Huntington Beach to be closer to my daughter who moved. Maybe I can start coaching. I've reached out to some coaches and haven't heard back yet, but I don't even need to go to fights. I just need to get my hands on these people because I've still got it. I can still beat up kids in the top five, which I've done recently. I'm just really good at fighting. "If I can still give myself to the athletes then that's my life of service. I can help people achieve what I once achieved. I know how rich the dream is within their bodies and their brains. If I can help them do that then I'm happy." To hear more from McCall, check out his complete appearance on "The Bohnfire" podcast with MMA Junkie senior reporter Mike Bohn above.
