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"We are looking out for people with flat foot, surgical and stretch marks, bleached skins. For such people, we don't entertain them," the Public Relations Officer of the GIS, Superintendent Michael Amoako-Attah disclosed this in an interview with the Daily Graphic.

The GIS has said that it will recruit only 500 out of the 84, 000 persons who applied to be a part of the service.

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A statement issued by the GIS stated that out of the total number of applicants only 47,477 were shortlisted after the first phase.

The 47,477 applicants who qualified from the first phase will further be reduced after the second phase.

The phase 2, a body and documentation screening exercise, which started on Thursday, January 4, 2018, will end on Friday, January 5, 2018, with an aptitude test.

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This represents less than ten (10%) percent intake from the vast number of applicants.

Many have argued that the huge number of applicants indicate the increasing levels of unemployment in the country.

The move is to prevent such ladies from severe damages during their line of work.

We don't want ladies with stretch marks, bleached skin - GIS

<h1>When we talk about sex, we often think of pleasure and not pain.</h1>

But the fact is, all the bumping and grinding that goes on during the process can result in injuries – from pain, burns, cuts to even emergency cases which require prompt attention.

Here are some of the most common sex injuries and how to deal with them when they occur:

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This usually happens due to several reasons: Your partner could be going too rough or thrusting too fast without enough lubrication. You could take an over-the-counter painkiller like ibuprofen when this occurs. But if you do not see any results, then you may have to visit your doctor.

These tears which are painful can cause pain, bleeding, and even infection at a point. Doctors say this condition occurs when a woman was not lubricated enough for sex.

But the thing is vaginal tears often heal fast, sometimes hours after sex. But if after two days you do not see any improvement, then consult your doctor. To avoid this, always ensure you are well lubricated with lots of foreplay before sex.

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If you hear a popping or cracking noise during sexual intercourse and suddenly your partner starts wailing in pain, then penile fracture has set in. This happens when an erect penis gets forcefully bent, which breaks the blood-filled chambers inside. Doctors say what you can do immediately is to put an ice pack on it, then prepare for surgery. Studies say the condition usually occurs when the woman is on top, so you may want to be careful with that position the next time you have sex.

During sex, the thighs and calves are often the body parts that cramp up. Walk around by stretching out the muscle or take a painkiller. Try and switch positions when having sex to avoid this condition.

You may have realized that the condom you used after sex is nowhere to be found. Relax. Don’t panic. Use your fingers to try to get it out. If you still can’t find it, you may have to wait for a while, usually an hour when the vagina will contract for you to find your missing item. But if after a day, and the condom is still missing, then please see your doctor.

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These occur when there is no lubrication during anal sex. They should heal within a day or two, but if you don’t see any results, then visit the doctor. Note that, the anus is not self-lubricating, so artificial lube must be used if you intend going the anal way.

You are probably enjoying the moments without lights. Under this circumstance, it is often common for one partner to hit his or head into an object, maybe the headboard, causing pain. Stop the action immediately when this happens and get some ice which can help the swelling. See a doctor if the pain persists.

This is the most serious sex-related injury. It usually happens to men. Look out for these signs: Sudden pressure in the chest, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness. If you or your partner get any some kind of chest discomfort, you might want to halt the action. If the condition persists, then you need emergency care.

All the bumping and grinding that goes on during sex can result in injuries.

8 common sex injuries and how to treat them

<h1>Your nipples perform so many functions. Apart from increasing your satisfaction during sex, it helps when delivering milk to a baby.</h1>

Nevertheless, the nipples can alert you or give you clues about some potential health issues including breast cancer. Thus, knowing more about your nipples and how they work, or whether they look weird, can teach you a lot about your health.

Here’s what you need to know about your nipples.

Your nipples don’t necessarily match

Your breasts are probably not the same size and shape, and so are your nipples. However, if you feel that something has really changed, or it’s unusual, consult your doctor.

Your nipples may occasionally leak a clear or whitish fluid but there is nothing to worry about as the situation can arise when your nipples are stimulated by any sexual activity, during exercise or are rubbed. Your nipples can also leak when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. But if you realize that the leaking is going on for more than a week, or they leak without being stimulated, consult your doctor. It could be an infection or something else your doctor needs to know about.

There is nothing wrong with having inverted nipples, as you can still breastfeed and enjoy all the benefits thereof. But if you notice that one of your nipples has recently flattened, see a doctor as it could also indicate breast cancer or another health condition.

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Nipple size and color can vary. It’s so normal

Nipples come in so many sizes and there is nothing wrong with that. Nipple color varies too, from light pink to dark brown and so on and that’s also normal. Sometimes, the nipple can stick out or blend smoothly with the areole (the darker, typically raised circle around the nipple).

The bumps on the areolas are there for a reason

The small bumps on the areolas are called Montgomery tubercles, and they secrete oil that helps lubricate the nipple during pregnancy and lactation.  You may have a few Montgomery tubercles or several, and their size and appearance may change when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If they are not painful or suddenly appear big, then just leave them alone.

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Having hair on your nipple is normal. But if you feel that it’s more than the ordinary, then see a doctor.

Having two or three nipples normal?

You may think that having two breasts means two nipples. But this is not always the case as some women may have a third nipple or even other smaller nipples. This condition can occur during the earlier stages of pregnancy. They will not cause any harm so there is nothing to worry about.

Pregnancy can change the colour of your nipple

Your nipples and areolas may become darker at some point during the three trimesters of pregnancy. Carrying a baby also changes the size of the breast, and this may in turn cause the nipple to have more bumps or more hair around the areolas. These happen at a point and go away after some time, but not all women are able to get back their previous shape.

Nipples can alert you or give you clues about some potential health issues including breast cancer. Thus, take note of these things about them.

8 things you need to know about your nipples

<h1>As we grow old, we develop certain warning signs that may not particularly be associated with diseases like heart failure, diabetes, and so on.</h1>

Nevertheless, these signs may be risky to our health.

Here are some of the unusual changes and what they might be trying to communicate to us.

When you notice that you are losing hair around your eyebrows, specifically towards the outside, something could be wrong. As health expert, Dr Natalie Azar told today.com, this could be a sign of an under-active thyroid. This is a condition in which your thyroid gland fails to produce enough of certain important hormones, and this can cause obesity, joint pain, and heart disease.

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When you look at your eye, do you see more white than you should? Is your eyeball fitting well into the socket? If you notice a protrusion, Dr Azar said this could be the sign of an over-active thyroid (hyperthyroidism). It can also cause irregular heartbeat, sweating, and a sudden weight loss.

Stick out your tongue and look in the mirror. If you notice that your tongue is unusually sore and swollen, it could be a sign of nutritional deficiencies such as low iron, folate and vitamin B12.  A healthy tongue should be pink and covered with small nodules (papillae). Any deviation from your tongue's normal appearance, or any pain, may be cause for concern.

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This condition, even though might seem normal, may be something more serious, as it could be caused by a heart failure. Swelling of the legs and ankles is usually caused by fluid accumulation in the body, which can be a symptom of heart failure. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sided heart failure.

Here are some of the unusual changes you may experience and what they might be trying to communicate to you.

Here are 4 significant things your body might be trying to tell you

<h1>Sharing a bed with someone who snores can often mean you are not getting a restful night.</h1>

Everyone wants a good night’s sleep, but this becomes totally difficult with a snorer. Sleeping with one makes you lose an average of an hour’s sleep and this is not good for your health.

Here are things both you and your sleeping partner can do in such a situation:

Always remember that snoring is a medical condition, not a personal failing. Thus, getting angry may worsen your struggle to sleep. Simply keep calm and tune out, instead of focusing on the anger.

Snoring sounds often happen when you lie on your back, as the base of your tongue collapse to the back wall of your throat. So, you can gently roll your snoring partner over on to their side, and wedge some pillows closely against their back. This is to ensure that your partner does not come back to their previous position.

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Make sure you have the right mattress

A comfortable mattress can help you get a good sleep even if your partner snores.

People with allergies are most likely to be snorers. This is because their nasal passages regularly get congested. Thus, dust regularly and replace your pillows every six months. Your partner could also sleep on a thicker pillow.

Having a tiny bed can be really frustrating when having a snoring partner. You may have a comfortable sleep with a wider bed instead as the space between you two will not be limited.

Earplugs are one of the effective ways of handling snoring. Basic earplugs can often work for you. But you can buy specialist earplugs that fight the low-frequency snoring sound.

Blackout curtains are effective as they block both natural and artificial light from outside, hence no distraction.

If the snoring continues to bother you, and all the above suggestions do not work, consider sleeping separately.

Having a snoring partner can be frustrating. Here are things both you and your sleeping partner can do.

Here are 8 smart ways to deal with a snoring partner

<h1>You may disagree, but a study has revealed that young men now prefer women with smaller breasts.</h1>

PornHub in collaboration with Mashable looked into the searches around boobs on their site.

They found that men between the 18-24 age range were 19% less likely than the average PornHub user to search for ‘boobs’, ‘tits’, or ‘breasts’ on the site.

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Those between 25 to 34-year olds were 11% less likely, the study discovered.

But as people get older, they are more likely to search for boobs.

According to the study, those between 55-64 age group are 17% more likely than the average user to search for boobs on the site.

Meanwhile, when millennials do search for breasts, they are more likely than the older generation to search for fake breasts.

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However, 55 to 64-year-olds prefer to search for real boobs.

In effect, these statistics show that millennials are perhaps not interested in boobs.

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The study found that men between the 18-24 age range were 19% less likely than the average PornHub user to search for ‘boobs’, ‘tits’, or ‘breasts’ on the site.

Men prefer women with smaller breasts

<h1>Actress Yvonne Okoro has promised to finance the education of some needy but brilliant students as part of her charity organisation, Elizabethan Scholarship Scheme, this year.</h1>

Announcing the upcoming charity project on her Twitter handle, Yvonne said that she will pay visits to some educational institutions to settle bills of such students.

“Glad to announce that this year my charity org Elizabethan Scholarship Scheme will be paying some fees of students in various schools,” she said.

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Yvonne has since won the admiration of many, with several others congratulating her for benevolence.

The actress did not, however, state when the sponsorship programme will begin.

But as part of her annual charity campaign, Yvonne in April 2016 commissioned a borehole project to provide water for the people of Wungu in the Walewale community of the Northern Region.

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The community had before them had challenges with water.

The actress has also engaged in other charity works, including building a playground for underprivileged children at the Dzorwulu Special School in Accra.

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Her charity organisation, Elizabethan Scholarship Scheme will be paying fees of some needy but brilliant students this year.

Ghanaian actress to pay fees for needy students

<h1>If you’re with the most amazing partner on the surface of the earth, it is almost impossible not to talk about him.</h1>

Have you ever had your dream Christmas present and couldn’t show it to your friends? That’s just about how it feels to shut up about your amazing partner.

There are things about your relationship you can tell your friends, and there others you should not whisper a word of. Here are some of the no-nos:

• You absolutely cannot tell your friends about your partner’s intimate secrets. If you get invited into your partner’s world to share in their fears and vulnerabilities, you cannot share it with a third party. This is because it is your partner’s story to share, not yours; not anyone’s.

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• Of course you cannot tell your friends that your partner dislikes them and thinks they are stupid, vain or boring. Ideally, you are to be the bridge between your friends and the people you date. You set yourself up for antagonism when your friends dislike your partner or vice versa because of something you said.

• Who stands to gain if your friends know that your partner has a somewhat unappealing body part? No one, really. If you respect your partner, and want to avoid your friends laughing at you behind your back, you will keep the story of your partner’s imperfections – a hairy bum perhaps – in your bedroom where it belongs.

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• Unless your partner is a serial asshole who threatens your physical and emotional safety, keep your fights to yourself. All couples fight, and usually they patch up after tempers are calm. After you are all gooey-eyed when the fight has ended, you may have a hard time convincing your friends that you didn’t mean the terrible things you said about your partner.

• Finally, unless you’re comfortable with unsolicited acts of charity, you may want to hold on till your creditors actually threaten to kick you out of your home before telling your friends about the financial challenges you and your partner are facing.

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There are things about your relationship you can tell your friends, and there others you should not whisper a word of.

5 things about your relationship you shouldn’t tell your friends

Eventually, we will all age and get wrinkles, but do you know that no all wrinkles are caused by skin aging itself?

According to Dr Bailey Skin Care, here are five habits that can play a role in how you wrinkle:

1.     Squinting in the sun because you are not using your sunglasses will cause a furrow between your brow and crow’s feet.

2.     Taking drags on cigarettes for years causes smoker’s lines around the mouth. Smoking itself has been linked to an increase in facial wrinkles too.

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3.     If you are a woman, sleeping on your side can create more wrinkling between your breasts over the years.

4.     Not using a good moisturizer and not exfoliating will cause “crinkles” to your skin’s appearance, but true wrinkles are much deeper.

Crinkles reverse when you use a good moisturizer and exfoliate excess dead cells off your skin’s surface to give it a shiny and hydrated glow.

5.     Over time, repeated dominant facial expressions pulled by facial muscles will cause wrinkles – let them be smile lines and not frown lines because they are inevitable as we age.

If you are a woman, sleeping on your side can create more wrinkling between your breasts over the years.

5 habits that can give you wrinkles

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