How To Style The Tropical Trend

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The key to wearing brights is all in the mix – let your statement piece do all the talking, by pairing it with low key neutrals. We love the Sonia by Sonia Rykiel hothouse flower-print blouse paired with high-waisted plain navy trousers. Or try dressing up classic distressed denim with Carvela’s citrus-bright sandals.

All about the accessories? Radley’s turquoise tote will give white tailoring an ultra-modern edge, perfect for brightening up your summer office wear. But if you’re off on your hols, normal rules need not apply. Add a kitsch clutch to your outfit, perfect for a night on the piña coladas. Swimwear? Say it with flowers on the beach, with Ted Baker’s gorgeous hibiscus-print bikini. Spring-to-Summer…sorted!

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Hitler’s brother, married to an Irishwoman, lived in Liverpool

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A 1911 British Census document unearthed by genealogy website findmypast shed further light on the lives of Irishwoman Bridget Dowling and her husband, Alois Hitler, Jr., the older half-brother of Adolf Hitler.

 

The Irish link to the Hitler family is one of the more surprising facts from 20th-century Irish history.

Bridget Dowling, a Dublin native, was still in her teens when she met Alois Hitler, Jr. at the Dublin Horse Show in 1909. The story goes that he told Bridget and her father that he was a wealthy hotelier traveling in Ireland, when in fact he was a waiter at Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel who had arrived in Ireland some time earlier after running away from his abusive father.

The two eloped to London the following year, where they married and had a son, Patrick William Hitler, born in 1911.

The Census of England and Wales from that year shows all three residing in Liverpool at 102 Upper Stanhope Street. Alois is listed as “Anton,” and wrote down the German word “sohn” (son) in reference to Patrick William.

In a memoir later penned by Bridget, she claimed that Adolf Hitler visited them in England to avoid conscription into the Austrian army, but this is widely disputed by historians who cite proof that he was in Germany at the time.
Ironically, the house on Upper Stanhope Street was completely destroyed in a German air raid during WWII.

The Hitlers were long gone by then, however. Alois returned to Germany in 1914, without Bridget. Their relationship had soured, with some accounts saying he abandoned his wife and son, while others maintain that Bridget refused to go with him because he had become abusive.

 

After the war was over, Alois had word of his death sent to Bridget and then remarried, though she soon learned the truth when he was charged with bigamy.

Patrick Hitler visited his father in Germany when he was 18 and was introduced to his ‘Uncle Adolf,’ who was by that point on his rise to power. Patrick returned to England, and in 1939 he and Bridget, fearful over their connection, emigrated to the U.S. where they settled on Long Island and changed their last name to Stuart-Huston.

In spite of this, Patrick did tour the U.S. giving lectures on his “madman uncle,” and Bridget wrote a manuscript titled “My Brother-in-Law Adolf.”

In 1941, when America joined the war effort Patrick enlisted to fight against his uncle and served in the Medical Corps where he saw action and received an honorable discharge.

After the war he set up in business as a laboratory technician in Patchogue, NY. He and wife, Phyllis, shared a big house on the property, while Bridget had a small cottage on the grounds.

Patrick and Phyllis had four sons, one who died soon after birth. Neighbors say the family kept to themselves and did not welcome visitors.

Bridget Dowling Hitler died in 1969 at the age of 78 and is buried in a small Catholic graveyard in Coram, NY. Patrick William was buried beside her after dying suddenly in 1987.

How To Fix An iPhone Unrecognized By iTunes On Windows 10

When it is about iPhone, the excitement level goes up to multiples. Now, imagine you plugged USB cord to computer to connect your iPhone to iTunes, but it suddenly fails to recognize your device. The issue you just encountered might be new for you, but this is a common problem that most Apple users come across.

Yes, this is when iTunes deny recognizing iPhone device and it is not the iPhone that creates problem here; in fact, the iTunes is the actual culprit. This problem is comparatively common when you are working on Windows 10 platform. Don’t be panic your brand new iPhone is perfectly fine, all you need to do is trying some workaround procedures that might resolve the persisting issue.


Try Connecting to iTunes Manually

Step 1: Make sure that you installed the latest version of iTunes and it is compatible to your system

Step 2: Next, make sure that latest Windows software is installed on the machine and your device is turned ‘ON’

Step 3:  You might see ‘Trust this Computer’ alert; if so, unlock your iPhone device and click on ‘Trust’

Note: You might require reset your lockdown folder, if the ‘Trust this Computer’ continues to appear.

Step 4: Unplug all connected devices except the iPhone. You can also try each USB port to ensure if any of them works. Trying another Apple USB cable can also work.

Step 5:  If it still not work, restart the machine as well as iPhone device. It is recommended to try another machine if this attempt fails.

Path to Locate Apple Driver

If you are trying to connect to iTunes on Windows 10, you may follow the under mentioned procedure to locate Apple Drivers

Step 1: Tap on the Search box (available in the left corner of bottom screen) and type Device Manager.

Step 2: Then press ‘Enter’.

Step 3: In the then appeared list, under ‘Universal Serial Bus Controllers’ click on Apple Mobile Device USB Driver. Then based on the criteria, select either of the given options:

• If a down arrow sign appears next to the Apple Mobile Device USB Drive, it is suggested to right click on the enlisted Driver and then select ‘Enable’ option.
• If, however, no down arrows sign, question mark symbol or exclamation mark appears on the Driver; there might be third party app conflict exists. You can restart the Apple Mobile Device Service, if desired.
• If question mark or exclamation mark exists, it is required to install Apple Mobile Device USB Driver.

The above mentioned procedure to fix iPhone unrecognized by iTunes is quite lengthier. It can also put your valuable data on stake. However, there are third party apps that can help connecting device to iTunes in a few clicks. One such app is Tenorshare iPhone data recovery Pro that can be utilized to fetch data from iPhone. Those who can’t wait for long recovery procedures, the tool may prove to be helpful as it offers quick and safe access to data in 3 recovery modes.

Since, due to wide usage of mobile devices that store and retain bulk data, there can be a number of files and the file formats. Tenorshare software is known to support around 20 different file formats. It helps synchronizing data such as videos, contacts, audio files and text messages to iPhone.

Final Thoughts

Since manual workaround procedures can put data on stake, this is not the case with professional tools. The third party software apps are integrated with strong functional algorithms that magnetize data, retain and store it to user defined locations. Although, users have to pay for the commercial tool, but if the tool can help you retrieve your important data even from corrupt state and that at an affordable price, it is worth spending.

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5 Things You Should Do To Wake Up Energized

Picture this: you open your eyes as you wake up to a sunrise. Without a moment’s delay, you get out of bed and stretch. It’s an exciting day ahead and you can’t wait to get started.

You quickly get changed into your gym clothes and head outside for a nice jog in the quiet, peaceful morning. When you get home, you take a shower and come out refreshed. By the time you finish eating breakfast, it’s still early outside. Yet you feel energized and fully awake, ready to take on the day.

I used to think that waking up early naturally was for the lucky. I was simply a night owl, and early mornings were a painful thing. But after I tried a few different strategies and changed up my routine, I realized that waking up energized was something that could be done.

It turns out how you approach your sleep and waking routine is largely a developed habit rather than a genetic trait. And if you’re like me, there may some lifestyle choices that you make which affect the quality of your sleep.

So let’s take a look at 5 things that you should do to get a good night’s sleep and wake up energized.


1. Eat lots of fruits and veggies

What you eat and the quality of your sleep are closely tied together. Having a quality diet precedes quality sleep, so don’t think about skipping this one.

Today, we’re surrounded by all sorts of processed food, sugar-laden snacks, artificial ingredients, and sodium. Unfortunately, these types of foods are taxing on the body, which leads to waking up groggy.
If you want to rest well, load up on the fruits and veggies.

2. Eat a light dinner

There’s a saying that goes like this: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.”

It’s interesting how our society has developed a system of eating a light breakfast, a medium-sized lunch, and then a large evening meal. But if you’re having trouble sleeping at night, it could be because your dinner portions are too big, which takes longer for your system to digest.

Instead, make fruits and veggies the star attraction at dinnertime. They’re easy to digest, making it easier to have a good night’s sleep

3. Have a morning routine

I used to think routines were synonymous with boring. But not all routines are bad. Having a simple routine right after you wake up gives you a sense of direction and something to look forward to.

One routine might be that you get up, go exercise, shower and then eat breakfast. Maybe you like to start off calmly by doing a bit of reading or the daily crossword puzzle. Do whatever helps you warm up for the day.

4. Exercise

Exercise can mean a number of things. It doesn’t mean that you have to go to the gym, unless you enjoy that. It could mean going for a jog or a nice walk outside. It could mean going out to tend your garden.

Whichever way you decide to incorporate exercise into your day, do it with vigor and break out a sweat. Exercise helps you sleep better at night and wake up energized. It also keeps you more alert throughout the day too.

5. Sleep when you’re tired

Have you ever gone to bed simply because you looked at the clock and saw that it was time to do so? If so, you might have been fully awake but tried to force yourself to sleep.

The end result? Tossing and turning, trying for who knows how long to get some rest.
Listen to your body instead. If you’re fully awake even though it’s bedtime, do something relaxing.
Read a book. Plan ahead for the next day. Listen to some soothing music.

When your eyelids start to feel heavy, then you know that it’s time to go to sleep.

Getting a good night’s rest is important to waking up energized and ready for the day, which in turn keeps you more productive during the day.

If you start incorporating these steps, you’ll find yourself on a pathway to feeling happier and ready to seize opportunities.

WhatsApp completes end-to-end encryption rollout

It’s a security project that’s taken around a year and a half to complete, but messaging giant WhatsApp has now fully implemented strong end-to-end encryption on its platform and across all mobile platforms for which it offers apps.

This means users of the latest versions of the messaging app will have their comms and media end-to-end encrypted by default. And there are a lot of WhatsApp users; earlier this year the Facebook owned company announced it had passed a billion active users.

Securing cross-platform video comms was the last piece of the puzzle, according to a WhatsApp spokesman.
End-to-end encryption means the content of communications are not stored in plaintext on WhatsApp’s servers. Nor is the company able to decrypt users’ messages to access them since it does not hold the encryption keys. So WhatsApp will be unable to be compelled to hand over messaging data — even if served with a warrant by authorities demanding access.

While the WhatsApp news may seem timely in light of the recent high-profile battle between Apple and the FBI over an encrypted iPhone, the company has in fact been implementing encryption since 2013, the year NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden triggered a global privacy storm by revealing the extent of government mass surveillance programs.

WhatsApp then went on to partner with Open Whisper Systems the following year, and has been integrating its widely respected end-to-end encryption Signal Protocol specifically since late 2014. In a blog post today the not-for-profit hacker collective behind the latter open source tech confirmed the WhatsApp implementation is now complete.

“This includes chats, group chats, attachments, voice notes, and voice calls across Android, iPhone, Windows Phone, Nokia S40, Nokia S60, Blackberry, and BB10,” it wrote. “Users running the most recent versions of WhatsApp on any platform now get full end to end encryption for every message they send and every WhatsApp call they make when communicating with each other.”

Although the completion of default end-to-end encryption is a hugely important security milestone for the WhatsApp platform, it does not mean that from here on in every communication sent via the app is end-to-end encrypted, because that’s reliant on all users being upgraded to the latest version of the software.

But the WhatsApp client will now notify users of the encryption status of chats, including showing a notice in the messaging screen, to help bridge the transitional phase:

5 Breastfeeding Facts Moms With Implants Need To Know

There are many reasons for getting breast implants, but no matter your reason, you may not have thought about the effect it could have on your ability to breastfeed your child.

 Whether you are thinking about having a child or you’re a proud parent of a recently born child, there are some things you need to know about breastfeeding if you have breast implants. Here are the five most important things mommies with implants should know about breastfeeding their childrens.

1. Yes, You Can Still Breastfeed Safely

The number one thing many moms with breast implants want to know is if they can breastfeed at all. The short answer is yes! There’s still a good chance that you will still be able to breastfeed even if you’ve had breast augmentation, and your milk should be safe for your baby.
If your implants are saline-based, there are no dangers if saline water mixes with your breast milk. And if your implants are silicone-based, most physicians agree that even if they were to leak, the silicone wouldn’t hurt your child. Still, it can’t hurt for you to check with your caregiver before you begin breastfeeding your baby.

2. Your Breasts May Feel a Little More Uncomfortable Than Usual

In most cases, your breasts are going to feel uncomfortable when breastfeeding, implants or not. They will become temporarily engorged, causing some discomfort. If you notice engorgement lasting longer than it should be, your implants may be at fault. In addition, the scar tissue from your surgery could cause some pain due to stretching. You are have a greater chance of a cyst developing if you have implants as well. If your breasts aren’t just uncomfortable, but causing pain, contact a doctor immediately.

3. The Implant’s Location May Affect Your Ability to Breastfeed

However, although having breast implants shouldn’t by default limit you from breastfeeding, there is, unfortunately, still a chance that you may not be able to because of where your implants are located. If your implant was placed between your chest muscle and glandular tissue, it could harm the sensitivity of your breast, restricting milk flow.
In addition, essential nerves could have been damaged during the surgery, affecting your milk ducts. If you are still unable to produce milk a week after birth, consult with a doctor.

4. There Are Methods For Increasing Your Milk Supply

Once you are able to produce milk, you’ll want to make sure that you’re able to produce enough for your child. Thankfully, there are habits that you can pick up that will help you continue to make milk. After feeding your child, use a breast pump to continues making more milk. This will keep your breasts active and also drain them fully of their milk. In addition, massage your breasts to keep them stimulated.

5. You Should Feed Your Baby 8 to 12 Times Per Day

You can determine whether your baby is feeding enough by counting the numbers of wet and dirty diapers he or she is producing every day. The rule of thumb is that by the end of the first week, the baby should be wetting six or so diapers and soiling three diapers per day.
In addition, your caregiver should be tracking your baby’s weight, which will also indicates if he or she is getting enough milk everyday. If, by the end of the week, you find that you’re not producing enough milk to support your child, it could be an issue with your implants, but it could also be an issue of not drinking enough as well. Check with your caregiver to get the best advice for your situation.

Featured photo credit: Breastfeeding via lifehack.org

The App That Splits the Bill According to the Gender Pay Gap

If you’ve ever wished conversations about the pay discrepancy between men and women were more front and center, we’ve got good news: EquiTABLE is a new app that divvies the dinner check according to the gender wage gap.

Here’s how it works: Download it for free (right now, it’s available only for iOS) and plug in your name and gender. Then, when the check hits the table, create profiles for your friends and tap Split Bill.

The app then uses actual Bureau of Labor Statistics (women earn an average of 79 cents for every “male” dollar, in case you were wondering) and calculates exactly how much you and your dude pals should kick in.

So…if you’re splitting a $65 check evenly with Brad and George, the two of them will each owe $23.13, but you’ll need to chip in only $18.74.

The app does give the guys the option to protest the charges with a list of pre-programmed excuses (“I’m aware of my privilege, thanks”), but if they do, cue a deep dinner-table discussion about male privilege.