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the last 100 years. They appear in the 'top ten' lists of boys' and girls' baby names in 1910 and are still there nearly a century later. Analysis of birth records by


findmypast.com, the leading UK family history website, reveals that, despite a recent resurgence in traditional names, only two girls' names - Lily and Elizabeth - have stood the test of time and remain in the top 100. Meanwhile, five of the most


popular boys' names from the beginning of the century remain in the top 100 today. However, celebrity-style


baby names have become increasingly popular with Britons today. The most popular male and female celebrities after whom people


THE top celebrity; baby names in


: Britain today are: BOYS GiRLS Ashton . Keira . Jude : - Scarlett


; Frank Paris ; Leonardo Rihanna Romeo Aiexa Guy.


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have named their children are Ashton and Jude and Keira and Scarlet. UK parents are also taking


inspiration from some of the "wackier" names that celebrities have christened their own offspring, with five baby Mowgiis (son of Ashlee Simpson) and 34 baby Prince Michaels (son of Michael Jackson) registered in Britain in the past couple of years. Records also show strong


trends for certain names to change in popularity over time, suggesting that the reputations of famous figures


: affect Brits' name choices. The number of babies


named Angelina more than doubled in 2001 as the film "Tomb Raider" was released, along with newborns named


■ Rihanna increasing fivefold when her album "A Girl Like


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TOP NAMES IN 2006 GIRLS


Thomas is a popular name - and not just for children's TV train characters. (S)


Me" was released in 2006. However, some names have


fallen out of favour as the name has become synonymous with the star. The number of Britneys and Jordans has decreased over the past few years as th e ir . famous namesakes' notoriety has increased, while football fans have shown where their loyalties lie as the number of baby Thierrys dropped from well over 100 in 2006 down to


just seven when Henry left Arsenal the following year. However, unusual names are


not just a recent trend. Parents 100 years ago were also giving'their children bizarre monikers, including one girl who was given a name


for every letter of the alphabet in 1883. Her name was Ann, Bertha,


Cecelia, Diana, Emily, Fanny, Gertrude, Hypanthia, Inez, Jane, Kate, Louisa, Maud, Nora, Ophelia, Quince, Rebecca, Starkey, Teresa, Ulysses, Venus, Winifred, Xerophes, Yetty, Zeus Pepper. Another child was


registered as Studley Bust North in 1901. Debra Chatfield, Marketing


Manager at findmypast.com, says: "It is fascinating to see how certain names have shown strong staying power, while other names haven't survived social change or celebrity association. "There has been a revival of


: Olivia Grace Jessica Ruby Emily Sophie Chloe Lucy . Lily . Ellie


BOYS Jack Thomas Joshua Oliver Harry James William Samuel Daniel Charlie


directories, and current electoral roll data, as well as the original comprehensive birth, marriage and death records. You can check out how


many people share your name today at www.findmypast.com and how popular your name was in 1911 at www.1911census. co.uk


Prince William has a name which is almost as poplar now as it was a century ago. (S)


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homas, wniiam, James and Lily have proven the most popular names of


more traditional British names becoming popular again in recent years, with parents naming their children after grandparents and great- grandparents to ensure that family names survive. Possibly, this is a reflection of the recent growth in popularity of researching your family tree, but Brits are also showing their creative flair with a


TOP NAMES IN 1910 GIRLS BOYS Mary William Fiorence John Doris George Edith Thomas Dorothy Arthur Annie James Margaret Charles Alice Frederick Eiizabeth Aibert Elsie


Ernest


plethora of celebrity and globally-inspired names too." Findmypast.com provides


easy, online access to more than 650 million records dating as far back as 1538. This allows family historians and novice genealogists to search for their ancestors among comprehensive collections of military records, census, migration, occupation


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Singer-songwriter James Blunt - his Christian name is as popular today as it was 100 years ago. (S)


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angster AI Capone - at one time America's "public enemy number one" - is raising funds


for a local good cause long after his death. Or rather, one Ribble Valley man's


expert knowledge of the notorious crime boss is being put to good use for charity. It was the chance purchase of a book,


"The Life and World of AI Capone", back in the early 1970s that triggered local man John Billington's interest in AI Capone. Since then he has studied Capone and his world of vice and crime in depth, including making several visits to America to follow the gangster trail described in his many books, and even to speak with "old timers" who remember the notorious gangsters of the 1920s and '30s. Although no-one could approve of


Capone's methods, John remains fascinated by the man’s sheer determination to succeed against all odds. "Capone was a self-made man," said


John. "He started from humble beginnings and pulled himself up. Nothing could stop him." Using the knowledge he has collected


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over the years, John has given several talks on AI Capone and the prohibition era in America. Now, as part of East Lancashire Hospice's 25th anniversary


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year, he hopes to use his knowledge to raise funds for the hospice and its crucial work. In return for a donation to the


hospice, John will go along to any group in East Lancashire and present a


fascinating talk, sharing his adventures in tracking down AI Capone. Anyone who would like to book a talk,


or obtain more details, can call John Billington on 01200 422084 or e-mail; johnwaddowgrovediyahoo.co.uk


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I would like to have injections to reduce the crows feet and wrinkles in my face, but I have heard that it Is a poison. Is it safe to use?


The injections you are referring to are those of a well known brand of Botulinum Toxin. This is a very powerful drug (and poison) that blocks the transmission of nerve stimulus to the muscles, thus relaxing them, significantly . reducing the appearance of the wrinkles. The blockage is permanent but the effect is lost after a certain amount of time, when the nerve endings regenerate themselves. The effect is localised to the


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treated area, although there can be small amount of diffusion to adjacent areas (studies show this is about 1 cm around the injection site). The cosmetic effects are usually very good and the majority of the patients treated are very happy with them. The treatment is safe and


effective in trained hands. The doses that we use are well below any toxic or unsafe limit. You might be more


reassured to know the wide daily use of Botulinum toxin within the NHS. Every day patients have injections to treat a wide variety of medical conditions: squints and paralysis of the muscles outside the eye; dystonias (a form of abnormal and painful movements); speech problems (spasmodic dysphonia); spasticity (rigidity) following stroke, head injury, even in children with cerebral palsy; urinary retention in certain illnesses like MS; urge urinary incontinence; achalasia (spasm of the valve that closes the end of the gullet); chronic anal fissures; excessive sweating in hands, feet and axilla(armpits); excessive salivation. Occuring rarely, the most


common side effects are flu like symptoms. There are also risks related to the procedure: mild bruising, eyelid and eyebrow droop, double vision, which are all temporary and


reversible after a few weeks. The new areas for study are


the use of the toxin to treat back pain, hiccups or even the tics of Tourette's syndrome. Botulinum Toxin has been widely and safely used to treat medical conditions for many years. It is only in the last few years that it has been approved for cosmetic use. My advice is to minimise the


risks. Research and find a reputable, well trained injector to do your treatment.


Recently, I have seen some blood in my stools, and also sometimes In the toilet Itself. It is not a large amount. I have no other symptoms but since it has been happening for the last few weeks and it is not easing off, I am starting to worry about it. What should I do?


You have not disclosed information which might be relevant, like sex, age, family history, etc. So I will answer more generally. The first thing to say is that


it is a common complaint, with almost half of the population visiting their doctor's at some point in their lives with this problem. Of those, only 3% will have a malignant (cancerous) cause, so for the majority of the patients, it will be a more trivial cause for the bleeding: haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissure (a painful anal


condition), gastroenteritis, trauma, the results of blood thinning medication or taking anti-inflammatories, diverticular disease or inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease). It is very important that you make an appointment with your GP, who will be asking you more questions


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