You might not be familiar with Iskra Lawrence but hopefully that’s about to change.

She’s a plus-sized model and she’s out to change people’s perceptions of the beauty industry, and promote positive body image for females everywhere, even if it’s one Instagram post at a time.

Case in point? This post right here…

The image now has over 35,000 likes and a whole host of happy commenters.

Broganodonnelx said:"Ive always been terrified of people seeing my stretch marks and cellulite....people like you give me more confidence :) thank you x."

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For any of you who didn't see p2 on my insta @iamiskra #turnup time to get lit.. Always messin around 

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It’s one of many images that 25-year-old from Worcestershire has shared and judging by her 433,000 followers on the platform she’s certainly having no problem promoting that positive image.

The Mirror have reported that Lawrence has taken the world by storm since she was scouted at the age of 13 but by 18 she decided against trying to change her image and ditched dieting altogether.

"I realised at around 18 that instead of trying to change my body to fit into sample sizes I would try to change the industry," she told the MailOnline.

Brave for her to be Different, and We hope she becomes Successful!

Cast your mind back and try to remember what you got for your 16th birthday.

It's a special day for teenagers and you're normally showered with gifts. But after a few years, especially if you drink as much as I do, you'll have probably forgotten almost everything you received.

One teenager who will never forget her 16th birthday is Floyd Mayweather's daughter Iyanna, who had just about the most insane party you're likely to see. Well, maybe until one of Money's kids turn 18.

The birthday bash on Saturday set the undefeated boxer back seven figures. And even though he has a reported net worth of $400 million (£275 million), that's still fucking insane.

The afternoon started with a BBQ and some fairground rides, before Iyanna and her guests were whisked off to the Mirage Grand Ballroom in Vegas.Once the party arrived at the venue, they were treated to some live entertainment.

While most kids will get some shitty magician or a clown, Iyanna was treated to live performances from Drake and Future.

And if all of that wasn't quite good enough for the daughter of one of this generation's most gifted sportsmen, Mayweather also got his mate Justin Bieber to record a special video message.

Just imagine what her 18th birthday party's going to be like. Christ.

To you, she's absolutely perfect. She's got a gorgeous face, perfect body, brilliant mind — in short, she's the girl of your dreams. Will you let her go just like that? No, right? You will take your chances, try to get her interested, and if it doesn’t work out, mourn a little, and finally move on. Well, we will try that it doesn’t come to that. Here’s presenting you 5 super tips to flirt with her just right:

1. It might seem super obvious but you can't make a solid connection with someone unless you look them in the eye. When you're nervous you tend to look down or across the room—don't. Try your best to meet her gaze, and hold it. But don’t look like a creep. See elsewhere from time to time too!

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2. Humor is a magnet that attracts most girls, but joking like Govinda will definitely turn her off. Guffawing is also a big no-no. Open, natural and witty jokes will open you up just right to her - a trait most girls gravitate towards.

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3. Your body language is super important, too. Don't just stand around with your shoulders slouched--this signals 'boring, underconfident'. Relax, and look confident, and smile occasionally.

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4. Don't act like a narcissist, talking only about yourself. Take an interest in what the other person has to say. It shows your willingness to accommodate others. And anyway, being a girl, she will want to yap with you a lot, if she is interested. Give her a chance to open herself up to you.

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5. Stage a disappearing act and leave once you've chatted for a while and exchanged details. Give her a chance to pine for you--anticipation is exciting!

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I've said it a thousand times before, and I'll say it a thousand more - a dog will forever be your best friend.

There will never be anyone as loyal, or anyone who loves you as much as your dog.

Haus, a two-year-old German Shepherd, epitomises this.

He is currently on a drip and is severely wounded after taking several bites from a rattlesnake for a seven-year-old.

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Molly Deluca was playing in the garden of her family's home in Florida when she and Haus were confronted by an Eastern Diamondback - the largest venomous snake in North America.

Haus protected Molly and ended up taking three bites from the snake, which left him close to death.

Speaking to Fox 13, Donya DeLuca, Molly's mother, described the disturbing events.

She said: "She saw him jump back, and go forward, and jump back and go forward. He was just, kind of, holding his ground. Next thing we know is, there's blood and he was limping and crying."

"Just based on temperament, he was standing up for my daughter, he was standing between, he didn't budge. He kept taking hits, she was on the other side of him, and so was my mom," Donya continued. 

Now fighting for his life, Haus has a 50/50 chance of surviving.

Donya spoke of how grateful she is for her dog saving her daughter, but admits she's fearful their hero may not make it home.

She said: "I feel really grateful for the dog. It is frightening to think it could have been my daughter. I don't know if she would have made it. I couldn't even sleep last night. I barely slept because it is bittersweet. I am doing everything I can. I feel like I owe it to him to keep trying to save him."

The family have set up a GoFundMe page to help raise money for the increasing medical bills they're receiving.

Let's hope Haus pulls through, what a hero!

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You must have seen a lot of couples parting ways instead of choosing a long distance relationship. Well, distance sucks, and it takes a lot of hard work to maintain a great bond when thousands of miles start separating the two of you. But in my opinion, long distance relationships are a blessing in disguise as the positives that come with it more than makeup for the negatives.

And as one must always look at the glass as being half full, here are seven reasons that will actually make you look forward to getting in a long distance relationship.  

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1.) You’ll be able to know whether he/she really loves you. 

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If you want to know whether the bond between the two of you is eternal or just sexual, you need to create a little distance and look at the outcomes. When you end up successfully strengthening that bond the two of you share despite staying apart, you really are in love.

2.) A great opportunity for testing the trust you both share. 

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When you are miles away from each other, your relationship is based merely on trust. And since trust is the foundation of every relationship, getting into a long distance one proves to the perfect barometer for testing that. Though you may be jealous when he /she is in a different city and goes on an outing with his/her new friends, all you need to do is believe in your love and the two of you shall pass this test.

3.) There will be no space for boredom. 

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When all you get is an hour or so at night to talk and share your feelings, there is hardly any space for boredom. This also means that you are less likely to fight over stupid issues, and yes, your life rids itself of unwarranted drama.

4.) You’re bound to experience more surprises. 

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Do you remember the flowers your boyfriend sent you on the first day of your new job? And the surprise visit by your girlfriend on Christmas? Well, such surprises are just what you need to make your long distance relationship the most amazing experience of your life.

5.) You will understand the value of being together. 

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Usually, couples miss the essence of togetherness when they are around each other most of the time. But when they are miles away, they miss being together. Also, when you meet each other after months or years of staying apart, you start cherishing and valuing each other more.

6.) You’re going to become a more patient person. 

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When you call him regularly and he doesn’t pick up or when you wait till late night just so she could complete her chores, it makes you both more patient. Well, if you could wait for hours just to talk to them on the phone, patience is bound to become one of your virtues.

7.) You’ll have a lot more time for yourself. 

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Needless to say but when you both live in the same city, all your free time gets planned for each other. When living in different cities, you get more time for yourself, thereby making you more independent and confident.

 

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What lengths would you go to to uphold an anniversary tradition for your missus? Probably not as far as Mike Hovak.

Since he and his wife, Angela, got married and had KFC at the reception, he's made sure that they have eaten it every year since. Sadly, their closest branch closed down. They could just go to another one though, right? Well, it's slightly more difficult than it sounds as they live in Yellowknife, Nunavut. With a population of around 20,000 - it's tiny. It's also cold as fuck, with the average temperature in January coming in at around -26 °C.

So Mike decided to undertake an 870 mile round trip to ensure that the tradition remained.

He told CBC: "So during March break, me and my son got up early one morning, drove 700 kilometres, picked up 15 buckets of KFC and drove 700 kilometres back - in one day."

Apparently, the staff were a little weirded out when he placed his order: "When I ordered 15 buckets, they said: 'uh, it might take a little while.'

"I said: 'no problem,' so they cooked it up right away."

He used his common sense and asked if there was any chance he could get the chicken frozen, but sadly they weren't having any of it. 

He continued: "They said: 'Everything's fresh here. If you want frozen chicken, go to the grocery store.'"

After everything, 870 miles worth of petrol, 15 buckets of chicken and popcorn chicken, the total came up to about $600.

However, Mike insists it was all worth it: "Every penny. We have to keep traditions alive. Fifteen years. Why stop now?"

But where did this tradition come from?

Well, the chicken at the reception was actually a compromise. Initially, Mike had wanted to get married at a talent show. He was positive that they would win the competition, and the top prize was plane tickets - so the chances are they'd get a nice honeymoon out of it as well.

He said: "I figured we'd win first place.

"Me, and my wife, and the Justice of the Peace go up, and we'd get married."

Angela - who has traditional Inuit facial tattoos - wasn't so keen on the idea, so used the KFC as a buffer to keep him sweet. She said: "Mike ordered 500 pieces. Everybody that was invited was more excited about the KFC than our wedding."

Say what you like, that's dedication. However, you do have to wonder what she got him? Chances are it would pale in comparison to his offering.

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