A man has revealed how he used a cash-point glitch to withdraw £1 MILLION before splashing out on private jets, escorts and holidays. Dan Saunders was stunned when he stumbled on a cash machine which, despite him having no cash in his account, continually dispensed hundreds at a time. The barman, from Wangaratta, Australia, found the dodgy cash point in February 2011 - and meant he had access to 'free money' whenever he needed or wanted it. Aged 29 at the time, Dan withdrew $1.6 million (around £1million) over a four-and-a-half month period. He took advantage of a loophole in the ATM system which meant it couldn't record transactions during late-night maintenance - but still dispensed cash. Dan would transfer cash from his credit to savings account and while the machine failed to record the transaction - it spat out the exact amount he asked for, reports The West Australian. Dan, who said he doesn't regret his actions, soon started living the high life, and was forking … [Read more...] about Man who got £1m in cash-point glitch spent it in 4 months on playboy lifestyle
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Healthy lifestyle message is too ‘middle class’
Advice given to help people lose weight needs to be less “middle class” if it is to be effective, according to the county’s director of public health.An in-depth report into obesity shows 63% of adults in Kent are overweight or obese, while a third of children in year six (33.2%) fall under the same category. The issue is particularly prevalent in areas such as Swale, Maidstone and Thanet – while numbers in the likes of Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury are lower than the national average.Andrew Scott-Clark, Kent County Council’s director of public health, claimed on Friday (December 14) that healthy lifestyle advice is not being picked up by those that need it.He said: “How do we get the message to those particular populations who we know will probably benefit the most among deprived communities?“Talking about lifestyle is not going to wash with them – we know that – so we have to get much more sophisticated about how we actually … [Read more...] about Healthy lifestyle message is too ‘middle class’
Boss of Preston-based care home firm posted luxury lifestyle photos online as staff went unpaid
0 Have your say Care staff facing a Christmas with no wages have spoken of their outrage after their boss posted pictures online appearing to show her expensive lifestyle – just days after she told them she couldn’t pay them due to ‘financial difficulties’. Claire Fryer, managing director of The Alder Health Group which is based in Preston, flooded social media with pictures appearing to show an expensive lifestyle of designer clothes and luxury gifts. Mrs Fryer’s Alder Health Group, which is registered in Cottam Lane, Preston, owns and operates Radcliffe Gardens Nursing Home in Pudsey, West Yorkshire. The troubled care home had been put into special measures by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June.A damning report by the CQC exposed a number of concerns, regarding fire safety, medicine management, and the absence of a registered manager on site. The home was found to be in breach of regulations and was issued with a … [Read more...] about Boss of Preston-based care home firm posted luxury lifestyle photos online as staff went unpaid
Unemployed man ‘earns £3,000 a month’ to fund lifestyle by begging online
An unemployed college drop-out has revealed how he earns £3,000 a month by begging online so he can fund his lifestyle. Jovan Hill films himself asking his social media followers to donate cash so he can pay his rent and living expenses, which includes buying video games, vintage t-shirts and cannabis. The 25-year-old, who lives in Brooklyn, uses social media platforms such as Periscope, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter to ask for cash from his 200,000 plus followers. In one video he is filmed saying: “I’m very poor today. “So if you want any tax write-offs, please donate to the Jovan charity.” And amazingly his pleas work. Within minutes of posting his videos, donations begin to flood in to his PayPal account from loyal fans. One wrote: "The only reason I wake up and go to work everyday is so I can give @EHJovan money for rent." Jovan, who uses his iPhone to rant about anything and everything, says he is amazed that random people send him money. … [Read more...] about Unemployed man ‘earns £3,000 a month’ to fund lifestyle by begging online
12 simple steps to a happier, healthier lifestyle
After spending the past few weeks over-indulging on prosecco and turkey, it's that time again where we look to make changes for the New Year. From changing your diet, joining a gym, or just making more time for friends and family, there are plenty of small changes you can make to ensure your 2019 gets off to the best possible start. We've put together an ultimate guide to things you can do right now to improve your happiness, health and lifestyle. Start now, and keep making changes gradually This might sound a bit obvious but you'd be surprised at how much easier gradual changes are to maintain than large changes. For example, if you're wanting to change your diet, suddenly cutting out all of the treats you enjoy will be a difficult task. However, slowly introducing healthier alternatives can set up a routine for better improvement in the long run. So, if you're trying to cut out your favourite high-fat foods, start with lower fat alternatives, then start to eat those foods less … [Read more...] about 12 simple steps to a happier, healthier lifestyle