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The Fish You Might Want To Avoid Ordering If You See It On The Menu The Fish You Might Want To Avoid Ordering If You See It On The Menu Whether for the thrill or out of desperation, humans love taking the risk of eating venomous animals. Some will drink snake venom for recreational purposes, while people in Northern Mexico may add denatured venom to their alcohol. ********* cuisine includes fugu (pufferfish), which can be deadly if prepared wrong, while Americans have found their toxic love in the terrible yet delectable lionfish. Eating lionfish requires the complete and precise removal of the venomous parts, and ******** to follow proper toxin-removal protocol can result in severe food poisoning. There’s always a risk in consumption even when the best seafood restaurants are cleaning and filleting them. The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science found that overall, only 0.7% of lionfish contained dangerous toxins above FDA approval, but in “hot spots,” up to 53% had notable traces. The reason you may want to avoid lionfish is because their toxins can cause ciguatera, a type of poisoning from reef fish that comes with a host of ****** symptoms. According to the Cleveland Clinic, ciguatera is incredibly hard to detect in humans, and the only way to know for sure is if the fish you consumed can be tested by a lab. There’s no antidote either. Ciguatera is not fatal, only unpleasant, but doctors can help patients manage their symptoms. In other words, it can be tricky for professionals to diagnose. Read more: A Guide To Buying Salmon At The Grocery Store Why People Eat Lionfish Despite The Risk Lionfish in ocean – Ayman Shalaby / 500px Lionfish are an invasive menace to U.S. waters. They’re indigenous to the Indo-Pacific region but reached America through the aquarium trade, where they were somehow released into the ocean. Unfortunately, they flourished through swift reproduction and wrecked native wildlife through their hunting habits. Few predators can consume lionfish — and humans are one of them. Just as you would avoid eating fish with high mercury levels, lionfish pose a significant risk, so why do people still consume them? The NOAA encourages people to eat lionfish as a conservation effort. If the demand for them increased, then more lionfish would be fished and taken out of the reefs, which is more resourceful than just ******** them off. The downside is that fishermen are unable to meet demand to drastically lower lionfish populations because harvesting them is not economically feasible. In order to get the funding to make lionfish catching a profitable venture, there has to be enough people who want to consume this food at a higher price. Research has suggested that some people are willing to pay more for lionfish if it means they’re helping the environment — especially when the food has a sweet buttery flavor. Sadly, the lionfish can be unsafe for us, and there are plenty of other tasty, low-mercury fish in the sea that people prefer. Read the original article on Chowhound. Source link #Fish #Avoid #Ordering #Menu Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kim Heptinstall family ****** on against bid for half her estate by man who raided her superannuation Kim Heptinstall family ****** on against bid for half her estate by man who raided her superannuation Lawyers for the family of Kim Heptinstall have aired suspicions her partner Travis Barnard may have faked a Facebook page in an attempt to claim on her deceased estate. Source link #Kim #Heptinstall #family #****** #bid #estate #man #raided #superannuation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Taiwan, democracy, development are China’s ‘red lines’, Xi tells Biden Taiwan, democracy, development are China’s ‘red lines’, Xi tells Biden BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s President Xi Jinping told his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden that the issues of Taiwan, democracy, human rights and rights to development are “red lines” for China and not to be challenged, the official state media Xinhua said on Sunday. Xi warned the ******* States not to get involved in bilateral disputes over islands and reefs in the South China Sea or “aid or abet the impulsion to make provocations” in that region, it said. China and ******* States would roil or even see relations take a setback in rivalry with each other, but could make considerable progress by treating each other as partners and friends, Xi told Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic forum summit in Peru, according to Xinhua. (Reporting by Liz Lee and Beijing newsroom; Editing by William Mallard) Source link #Taiwan #democracy #development #Chinas #red #lines #tells #Biden Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #RFK #Hegseth #Gaetz #Cabinet #picks #draw #concern #lawmakers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Luxury lighthouse stays Luxury lighthouse stays Sandy Guy sheds some light on luxury getaways with a difference Source link #Luxury #lighthouse #stays Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

6 Indiana bands move on to semifinals at BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis 6 Indiana bands move on to semifinals at BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis High school marching bands from throughout the country have spent the last two days performing in the Bands of America Grand National Championships prelims at Lucas Oil Stadium. Six Indiana bands have advanced to the semifinals Saturday, each vying for a spot in the evening’s finals. 2024 BOA Grand Nationals: Here’s who made finals in Indianapolis Which Indiana bands are in the semifinals at BOA Grand Nationals?What other marching bands made BOA Grand Nationals semifinals? ********* Fork High School, Utah Archbishop Alter High School, Ohio Argyle High School, Texas Bartlett High School, Tennessee Bourbon County High School, Kentucky Bridgeland High School, Texas Broken Arrow High School, Oklahoma Cass High School, Georgia Catawba Ridge High School, South Carolina Cedar Park High School, Texas Deer Creek High School, Oklahoma Dobyns-Bennett High School, Tennessee Franklin High School, Tennessee Friendswood High School, Texas Jenison High School, Michigan Jenks High School, Oklahoma Leander High School, Texas Lincoln-Way Community High School, Illinois Marian ********* High School, Illinois Murray High School, Kentucky Norwin High School, Pennsylvania O’Fallon Township High School, Illinois Prosper High School, Texas Rockford High School, Michigan Rosemount High School, Minnesota Tarpon Springs High School, Florida Union High School, Oklahoma Walled Lake High School, Michigan William Mason High School, Ohio When is 2024 Bands of America Grand Nationals semifinals? Semifinals take place Saturday starting at 7 a.m. Find out when your group performs on the organization’s website. When is 2024 Bands of America Grand Nationals finals? Finals are Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. How to buy tickets to BOA Grand Nationals Tickets may be purchased on-site at the Southeast Ticket Office of Lucas Oil Stadium. The ticket booth is cashless. Tickets are also available for purchase through Ticketmaster at the links below: Semi-finals on Saturday, Nov. 16 Finals on Saturday, Nov. 16. Is Lucas Oil Stadium cashless? Yes. Lucas Oil Stadium is a cashless venue, so if you want to purchase anything at concessions or buy your tickets at the gate, you will need to have a credit or debit card. What type of bags are allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium? Per Lucas Oil Stadium policy, only clear bags sized no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ are permitted. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ are also permitted. No regular purses, backpacks or other bags are permitted. To view the Clear Bag Policy at Lucas Oil Stadium visit its website. Where to park near Lucas Oil Stadium A limited amount of spectator parking is available in Lot A north of the stadium and the South Lot of Lucas Oil Stadium. The cost for each of these lots is $20 per vehicle with no in/out privileges, according to the event website. According to the event website, accessible parking spaces are in the South Lot of the stadium via the Missouri Street Gate 3 parking lot entrance. The cost for this lot is also $20 per vehicle with no in/out privileges. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A drop-off/pick-up location is available along Capitol Avenue outside of the Colts Team Store. BOA recommends arriving early to allow for time to park, purchase tickets and enter the stadium ahead of the performances. You can also visit downtownindy.org/explore/parking to view parking that is available downtown based on date, time, location and price. You can also pre-purchase parking ahead of the competition. 2024 BOA Grand Nationals full schedule Here’s the full schedule for Thursday through Saturday. Click here to find performance times for all bands. Note that start times for Saturday events are subject to change, with times determined Friday evening after semifinals awards. Thursday, Nov. 14: Prelims 6 a.m.: Ticket office opens 6:30 a.m.: East gate opens; expo opens 2023 BOA Grand Nationals results: Avon wins Friday, Nov. 15: Prelims 6 a.m.: Ticket office opens 6:30 a.m.: East gate opens; expo opens 8:45 p.m. Preliminary competition concludes; exhibition performance by Missouri State University Pride Marching Band 9 p.m.: Special presentations and prelims awards Saturday, Nov. 16: Semi-finals & Finals 6:30 a.m.: Ticket office opens 7 a.m.: Semi-finals performances begin 3 p.m.: Exhibition performance by The Ohio State University Marching Band 4:30 p.m.: Semi-finals competition ends; Exhibition performance by University of Michigan Marching Band 4:45 p.m.: Semi-finals awards ceremony; announcement of finalist bands 6:30 p.m.: North and East gates open 7 p.m.: Finals opening ceremony 8 p.m.: First finals performance 11:30 p.m.: Grand finale and awards Can I livestream Bands of America Grand Nationals? Music for All/Bands of America offers a livestream through Box5TV, with pricing options for all events or individual shows. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: BOA Grand Nationals 2024: Which Indiana bands made semifinals? Source link #Indiana #bands #move #semifinals #BOA #Grand #Nationals #Indianapolis Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

AFLW 2024: Fremantle defender Ash Brazill admits Adelaide’s intensity caught them on the hop AFLW 2024: Fremantle defender Ash Brazill admits Adelaide’s intensity caught them on the hop Fremantle defender Ash Brazill says their 37-point, season-ending loss to Adelaide will serve as reminder of the level her side needs to play at in order to challenge for a premiership. Source link #AFLW #Fremantle #defender #Ash #Brazill #admits #Adelaides #intensity #caught #hop Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Be careful what you wish for. Transgender athlete lawsuit a Pandora’s box | Opinion Be careful what you wish for. Transgender athlete lawsuit a Pandora’s box | Opinion The federal lawsuit sparked by San Jose State possibly having a transgender woman on its volleyball team ought to terrify everyone. Not for any of the trumped-up “reasons” cited by the attorneys for Spartans co-captain Brooke Slusser and her co-plaintiffs. Regardless of what she, transphobic activist Riley Gaines and all these other “Save women’s sports!” grifters would have you believe, transgender women are not a threat to women’s sports or the athletes who play them. What is a threat? The witch hunts this lawsuit, as well as the state bans on transgender women in sports, are inciting. ******* among the meanness and the misinformation and the petulance in the lawsuit, filed earlier this week against San Jose State, the Mountain West Conference and several administrators, is a section demanding the right to declare open season on anyone suspected of being transgender. “It has now become a rule violation for a team or school to even ask the MWC or NCAA to investigate the eligibility of a transgender student-athlete or to report concerns about the eligibility of the athlete,” according to the lawsuit. Well, yes. Because the alternative is to open the door to questioning — loudly and publicly, no doubt — the gender of any woman athlete who doesn’t conform to a white, hetero, cisgender norm. It won’t just be those women who jump higher or run faster, either. It’ll be any woman with short hair or small breasts. Women with more muscular physiques. Women with deeper or huskier voices. Who don’t look “feminine” enough, whatever that means. Don’t believe it? It’s already happened. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was terrorized at the Paris Olympics. After South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said at the Final Four that she has no problem with transgender female athletes, the cesspool that is the right-wing internet combed through the Gamecocks roster and theorized about who might be transgender. “There is no rational basis for a rule that prevents a school from reporting eligibility concerns regarding a student-athlete,” according to the lawsuit. Oh, really. Being able to scream “Trans!” without consequence gives license to bad actors, the folks who simply can’t accept they’re not that good or, knowing they can’t compete, will try to remove their competition, instead. Alyssa Sugai, one of the plaintiffs in the new lawsuit, played in 16 of San Jose State’s 29 matches as a walk-on in 2021. Yet she thinks it’s someone else’s fault she didn’t get a scholarship or more playing time the following season. In Utah, some parents were so furious their kids were getting beat that school officials combed through a young girl’s enrollment records to placate them. Worse than these modern-day inquisitions are the resolution of them. Little ****** and young women pulled off the field or court and taken into a locker room to be subjected to a ******** check by a doctor of someone else’s choosing. Because there’s no risk of ****** happening there! Parents carrying their kids’ birth certificates to games and practices, just in case they have to be whipped out to satisfy the gender police. Is this really what we want for our ****** and young women? To allow their very being to be questioned by anyone they encounter? To be subjected by some undefinable purity test for femininity? I doubt Slusser, Sugai, Gaines and all the other women who’ve decided transphobic hysteria is the quickest way to get themselves on Fox News or become a right-wing influencer have imagined this happening to them. Because they look like what a woman is “supposed” to look like — again, whatever that means — they would never be subjected to this kind of humiliation and degradation. Ditto for the parents who have been gaslit into believing transgender women athletes are lurking on every sideline, big, manly brutes who will injure their daughters and keep them from playing sports. They can’t imagine their daughters ever being seen as suspect. That’s the thing about opening the door to hate and ignorance, though. Eventually it comes for everyone. If this lawsuit is successful, no one’s daughter will be safe. Follow USA TODAY Sports columnist Nancy Armour on social media @nrarmour. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: San Jose State volleyball lawsuit shows danger to transphobia Source link #careful #Transgender #athlete #lawsuit #Pandoras #box #Opinion Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rebecca Maddern to broaden role at 7NEWS Melbourne and replace Tim Watson as chief sports presenter Rebecca Maddern to broaden role at 7NEWS Melbourne and replace Tim Watson as chief sports presenter Channel 7 has confirmed that much-loved news presenter Rebecca Maddern will take on an expanded broadcasting role in 2025 with a new title of chief sports presenter. The passionate AFL fan and respected journalist will replace Essendon great Tim Watson and host the nightly sport news alongside Peter Mitchell and Jane Bunn at 6pm, Mondays to Fridays. As part of the seven-day-a-week AFL programming slate across Seven and 7plus for 2025 (announced last week), Maddern will also join the 7SPORT team in a pivotal role across Seven’s AFL coverage, as well as other sport portfolios and projects. “Our sports team is stacked with news breakers who are all terrific sports journos in their own right,” Maddern said. “The 7NEWS sports department is fired up to bring viewers the very best in 2025.” “I’m thrilled to be offered this opportunity. It brings my years of journalistic experience, broadcasting skills and love of sport all together. To work across 7NEWS and 7SPORT is quite the dream job. “Sport is the fabric of Melbourne, it’s the unifying thread of the city. Coffee and sport make this town tick and luckily, I’m addicted to both.” Seven Melbourne news director said: “There’s no-one more qualified than Rebecca to take on this key role at Seven. It’s the perfect person for the perfect role.” And Seven’s head of sport Chris Jones said: “Bec is an incredibly talented broadcaster and will play a key role across many sport portfolios. She’s also a whole heap of fun and a superb teammate both on and off camera. Camera IconRebecca Maddern is a regular host of the AFL’s ‘night of the night’, the Brownlow Medal. Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images “We’re thrilled to give Bec a platform across 7SPORT to showcase what she does so well, and to be there to guide viewers through some of the magic sporting moments.” With over two decades’ experience in television news and sport, the highly respected journalist and presenter has hosted some of Australia’s biggest sporting occasions, including the AFL’s Brownlow Medal, the *********** Open and Cricket World Cup. Maddern will begin her new role in the New Year. In the interim, she will continue to present Seven Melbourne’s afternoon news at 4pm, as well as co-anchor weekend editions of Melbourne’s 7NEWS alongside Mike Amor. Source link #Rebecca #Maddern #broaden #role #7NEWS #Melbourne #replace #Tim #Watson #chief #sports #presenter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Porsche 993 Owner Wins Big In Lawsuit Against Mechanic Porsche 993 Owner Wins Big In Lawsuit Against Mechanic Read the full story on The Auto Wire Porsche 993 Owner Wins Big In Lawsuit Against Mechanic A Porsche 993 owner has the last laugh after winning a huge wad of cash after successfully suing the mechanic who kept her car for 11 years. Far too many enthusiasts know what it’s like to get jerked around by a mechanic who takes money and doesn’t finish the work, which is what this case allegedly involves. Government red tape and incompetence kept a woman from getting her car back for 13 years. The Porsche owner, a researcher at Oxford University, damaged it back in 2010 while trying to avoid a massive pothole on the road while it was raining, reports Daily Mail. She took it to a mechanic who said he would get the 993 all fixed up. Later, he billed the woman for £9,000. However, she later couldn’t get any updates from the guy about her car other than he was supposedly working on it but couldn’t supply a date it was going to be finished. Finally, in 2014 she just bought an Audi after she was unable to get a status update on her 993. When she finally sued the mechanic in 2021 the guy dropped the Porsche, which was stripped down to the body, on the street by her house. The engine, which is the last of the air-cooled 911s, transaxle, interior components, and so on were just gone. In other words, the mechanic was a royal *****. And it seems he might have just stripped and sold the parts like what they do in chop shops. Well, that move has cost him big time with a court ordering the guy to pay £114,000 in compensation to the Porsche owner. We think he got off a little light, to be honest. A public flogging would’ve been appropriate. After all, what kind of mechanic strips someone’s car and drops off the husk 11 years later? That feels personal. Image via Shawn Desilva/Facebook Marketplace Follow The Auto Wire on Google News. Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook. Source link #Porsche #Owner #Wins #Big #Lawsuit #Mechanic Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids Three teenagers witnessed the fatal stabbing of a 51-year-old woman in her home but police say it wasn’t family ********* but a ‘tragic set of circumstances’. Source link #Man #accused #murdering #neighbour #front #kids Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China reacts to Trump’s tough talk on tariffs and Taiwan China reacts to Trump’s tough talk on tariffs and Taiwan China reacts to Trump’s tough talk on tariffs and Taiwan – CBS News Watch CBS News Beijing is bracing for President-elect Donald Trump’s tough stance on tariffs and Taiwan. Ramy Inocencio has more on Trump’s possible plans and the reaction they are eliciting abroad. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #China #reacts #Trumps #tough #talk #tariffs #Taiwan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nearly 30 arrests, *****, ******** guns seized during ****** blitz Nearly 30 arrests, *****, ******** guns seized during ****** blitz Deputies removed drugs and guns from the streets this week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Franklin Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that deputies led “Operation Unity,” on Thursday to ****** down on thefts and *****-related *******. TRENDING STORIES: Deputies arrested someone in more than 40 percent of their 62 traffic stops. This includes a 17-year-old for possession of an AR-15-style *******. A driver was also arrested for OVI while transporting two children. Two ******** guns were also recovered from that vehicle. In total, deputies seized 15 grams of methamphetamine, eight illegally possessed guns, and three grams of ********. They also made 15 felony arrests and 11 misdemeanor arrests. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Source link #arrests #***** #******** #guns #seized #****** #blitz Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden ******** leader Xi Jinping has pledged to work with incoming President Donald Trump in his final meeting with current US leader Joe Biden. The two met on Saturday on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru where they acknowledged “ups and downs” in relations over Biden’s four years in office. But both highlighted progress in lowering tensions on issues such as trade and Taiwan. Analysts say US-China relations could become more volatile when Trump returns to office in two months, driven by factors including a promise to raise tariffs on ******** imports. The president-elect has pledged 60% tariffs on all imports from China. He has also appointed prominent China hawks to top foreign and defence positions. During his first term, Trump labelled China a “strategic competitor”. Relations worsened when the former president labelled Covid a “******** virus” during the pandemic. Speaking on Saturday at the meeting held at his hotel in Lima, the ******** president said Beijing’s goal of a stable relationship with Washington would remain unchanged. “China is ready to work with the new US administration to maintain communication, expand cooperation and manage differences,” Xi said. Biden said strategic competition between the two global powers should not escalate into war. “Our two countries cannot let any of this competition veer into conflict. That is our responsibility and over the last four years I think we’ve proven it’s possible to have this relationship,” he said. Biden’s time in office did see flare-ups in relations with China, including a spy balloon saga and displays of ******** military firepower around Taiwan triggered by the visit of a senior US official. China says its claim to the self-ruling island is a red line. However, the Biden administration aimed to “responsibly manage” rivalry with Beijing after Trump’s first term. Beijing is likely to be most concerned about the president-elect’s unpredictability, analysts say. “The ******** are ready to negotiate and deal, and probably hope for early engagement with the Trump team to discuss potential transactions,” said Bonnie Glaser, managing director of the ******* Marshall Fund’s Indo-Pacific Program. “At the same time, however, they are ready to retaliate if Trump insists on imposing higher tariffs on China.” She added that China may also be “likely worried that that they lack reliable back channels to influence Trump’s policy”. Biden on Saturday acknowledged there had always been disagreements with Xi but added that discussions between him and the ******** leader had been “frank” and “candid”. The pair held three face-to-face meetings during Biden’s time in the White House, including a key summit last year in San Francisco where both sides came to agreements on combatting narcotics and climate change. But Biden’s White House also continued Trump-era tariffs. His government imposed duties in May targeting China’s electric cars, solar panels and steels. He also strengthened defence alliances across Asia and the Pacific to counter China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. The outgoing president has also said the US would defend Taiwan if it were invaded by China. Source link #work #Trump #meeting #Biden Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Horror find in search for missing fisherman who tried to retrieve rod from water at Mulgoa Horror find in search for missing fisherman who tried to retrieve rod from water at Mulgoa The body of a man in his 60s has been found after the fisherman went into a river in Sydney on Saturday. Source link #Horror #find #search #missing #fisherman #retrieve #rod #water #Mulgoa Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Civil rights attorney announces $100 million lawsuit against FBI, CIA and the NYPD over ************** of Malcolm X Civil rights attorney announces $100 million lawsuit against FBI, CIA and the NYPD over ************** of Malcolm X Attorney Ben Crump announced the filing of a $100 million lawsuit against the FBI, CIA and the New York Police Department for the ************** of Malcolm X. Crump said the suit, filed by family members and the estate of Malcolm X, alleges that the agencies conspired in the 1965 ******** of the civil rights leader. Video Transcript As we come up on the eve of the 60 year anniversary into the ************** of Malcolm X, we here today, officially announced the filing of our $100 million lawsuit against the ******* States government, the FBI, the CIA and the NYPD who we believe all conspired to ************ Malcolm X. It is not lost on us that justice has been delayed in this matter. And on this momentous occasion, we stand ready to lay out our complaint very soundly. We believe there is solid ground to go forward with this lawsuit at this time. Source link #Civil #rights #attorney #announces #million #lawsuit #FBI #CIA #NYPD #************** #Malcolm Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Denzel Washington hates watching himself on screen Denzel Washington hates watching himself on screen Denzel Washington doesn’t watch any of his old films from start to finish because he’s too critical of himself. The 69-year-old actor has enjoyed a hugely successful career in Hollywood, starring in movies such as Training Day and Malcolm X, but admits he doesn’t enjoy seeing himself on the big screen. “I watch it so I know what I’m talking about. But I haven’t watched any film from my past from start to finish, not even Malcolm X,” he told The Times newspaper. “All you see is what you did wrong. Also why would you do it anyway?” Malcolm X came out in 1992, but Washington confessed to making “some real clunkers” in the subsequent years. “In life, you learn, earn and then you return – as in give back. So if your life is 90 years long, up until 30 you learn and from 30 to 60 you earn,” he said. “So in that era I was earning. With a great agent, my career built into making money and so the earning kicked in and then life also kicked in, with bills, four kids and a house … After Malcolm X I made some real clunkers. Look them up – I won’t say their names.” Asked if he’s ever made a bad movie, Denzel replied: “They are all in the 1990s. But I was earning. I had responsibilities.” Despite this, the veteran star believes his real-life personality shines through in some of his on-screen performances. “You bring yourself to the part. And, look, I think I’m a good guy. I try to do the right thing,” he explained. “I’m a simple guy and I got a great job and so, maybe, coming into my movies, you go, ‘Denzel? He’s a good guy – we’ve seen him in other things where he has that good in him.’ “You bring yourself to your work, no matter what. And I try to help people.” Source link #Denzel #Washington #hates #watching #screen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘A matter of life and ******’ ‘A matter of life and ******’ It could be the kiss of ******. Mistletoe is beloved by millions of Americans during the holiday season, with lovers locking lips beneath the festive and flirtatious flora. But before you deck your halls, consider the threat the decoration poses to your pets. “Mistletoe berries are super toxic — they can cause a heart ******* and even ******,” Dr. Carol Osborne, of the Ohio-based Chagrin Falls **** Clinic, told Chewy. She says it’s paramount that the plants are placed in areas out of reach to cats and dogs, claiming it “can be a matter of life and ******.” Experts advise seeking medical attention for pets if they become ***** for seemingly no reason or owners suspect the animals came into contact with a toxic household plant. New ******* – stock.adobe.com Poinsettias are another popular plant placed around houses and offices at Christmastime — but that decoration is less dangerous, according to Dr. Osborne. “We see all these warnings on the internet about poinsettias,” the vet stated. “The truth of the matter is, most plants might make the animal drool or get a tummy ache or get a little diarrhea, but most plants are not fatal.” She says their dangers are “overrated,” citing the plant’s low level of toxicity. However, that hasn’t stopped the ********* Kennel Club from saying that the festive florals pose a threat to dogs if they ingest the plant’s white sap, which “contains chemicals similar to those in household detergents.” If a large amount of the sap is consumed, it can result in vomiting, drooling, diarrhea and skin irritation. Poinsettias are a popular Christmastime decoration. Dr. Osborne says pets can become ***** if they ingest the plant, but says the floral is unlikely to be fatal. Pixel-Shot – stock.adobe.com Meanwhile, Christmas cacti, Christmas roses and even Christmas trees can cause adverse reactions if ingested by pets. Experts told Chewy that lilies, too, are extremely poisonous for pets and any kind of exposure can result in gastrointestinal symptoms, lethargy, loss of appetite or changes in urination and requires medical attention. “It’s important to note that all parts of most types of lilies are very toxic to cats. Homes with cats should never have lilies in them,” the ********* Kennel Club’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Jerry Klein said in a blog post, noting that the flowers are often overlooked in floral arrangements. “Amaryllis, balsam, pine, cedar, and holly are among the common holiday plants that can be dangerous and, in some cases, even poisonous to pets who eat them,” he added. While ingesting the plants may not be fatal, experts warn that poinsettias could cause stomach upset and skin irritation in pups and felines. Mary Lynn Strand – stock.adobe.com If **** owners suspect their fur baby has been exposed to a potentially toxic plant, it’s vital to seek veterinarian attention. Dr. Osborne recommends taking a photo of the plant to show a doctor. “If you think your **** ingested a toxic plant, don’t wait!” Dr. Gary Weitzman, the president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, told Chewy. “Plan on visiting your veterinarian or an emergency clinic right away. Call first because your vet might ask you to induce vomiting in your ****.” Source link #matter #life #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners after election unrest Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners after election unrest Venezuelan authorities have released more than 100 people arrested following July’s contested presidential election, according to a local rights group. “Up to now, we have verified 107 political prisoners, due to the post-electoral situation, released in Venezuela,” said Alfredo Romero of NGO Foro Penal. The group said more than 1,800 people were arrested for their role in mass protests after the July election. Electoral authorities loyal to President Nicolás Maduro announced him the victor, but the claim has been widely rejected by the international community. After Maduro claimed victory, anti-government protests erupted. Hundreds have been charged with ******* including terrorism, incitement to hatred and resistance to authority, according to Human Rights Watch. Foro Penal said prisoners had been released at four different prisons. Videos published on social media showed prisoners being released to cheers from onlookers. Maduro is set to begin his third six-year term in January. Official results for July’s election published by the National Electoral Council (CNE) claimed Maduro, 61, won 52% of the vote to opposition candidate Edmundo González’s 43%. The opposition, however, said it had evidence González had won by a comfortable margin, and uploaded detailed voting tallies to the internet which suggest González beat Maduro convincingly. The CNE said it could not publish the voting records because the data had been corrupted by hackers. González was granted political asylum in Spain in September. Source link #Venezuela #frees #dozens #political #prisoners #election #unrest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

More police on the beat, for longer: ******** party makes election pitch on ****** More police on the beat, for longer: ******** party makes election pitch on ****** More police overtime and a superannuation bonus are the centrepiece of the WA ******** party’s $500 million election promise to crackdown on ******. Source link #police #beat #longer #******** #party #election #pitch #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Philippines urges residents to flee as super typhoon Man-Yi strengthens on approach Philippines urges residents to flee as super typhoon Man-Yi strengthens on approach MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine authorities issued an urgent appeal on Saturday for residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to move to safety as super typhoon Man-Yi gained strength on its approach towards the country’s main Luzon island. Man-Yi, the sixth tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in a month, intensified with maximum sustained winds reaching 195 kph (121 mph) and gusts up to 240 kph, according to state weather agency PAGASA. This prompted it to raise its storm alert to its highest level for the provinces of Catanduanes and Camarines Sur in the central Bicol region. Ariel Nepomuceno, head of the Office of Civil Defense, urged residents in the typhoon’s projected path to comply with evacuation orders as Man-Yi threatened to unleash heavy rains and powerful winds that could trigger floods and storm surges. “It is more dangerous now for those in landslide-prone areas because the ground has been saturated by the consecutive typhoons,” Nepomuceno said, warning that storm surges could reach 3 metres (10 ft). PAGASA warned that the typhoon continues to be a “potentially catastrophic and life-threatening situation” for the Bicol region. More than 500,000 people in the region’s six provinces have been evacuated, a disaster official told DZRH radio, adding the number is expected to rise as local authorities mobilise more residents. As of 5 p.m. (0900 GMT), PAGASA reported that the storm was located 120 km east of Catanduanes and was projected to make landfall late Saturday night or Sunday morning. “It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall, severe winds, and storm surge may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point,” PAGASA said. The main capital region Metro Manila is also likely to be affected with heavy to intense rains as early as Sunday. Locally named as Pepito, Man-Yi also caused the cancellation of dozens of flights in the eastern Visayas region facing the Pacific Ocean. On average, about 20 tropical storms strike the Philippines each year, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and deadly landslides. In October, Tropical Storm Trami and Typhoon Kong-rey triggered floods and landslides that ******* 162 people, with 22 still missing, government figures show. This month marked the first time in recorded history that four storms were active simultaneously in the western Pacific Ocean, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Nepomuceno said nearly 40,000 uniformed personnel were on standby for search, rescue and relief operations, while more than 2,000 vehicles, including navy vessels, were ready to be deployed. “We aim for zero casualties,” Nepomuceno said. (Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Clarence Fernandez and Clelia Oziel) Source link #Philippines #urges #residents #flee #super #typhoon #ManYi #strengthens #approach Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bela Karolyi, coach of gymnastics greats, ***** at 82 Bela Karolyi, coach of gymnastics greats, ***** at 82 Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarising gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the ******* States into an international power, has *****. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi ***** on Friday. No cause of ****** was given. Karolyi and wife Martha trained multiple Olympic gold medallists and world champions in the US and Romania, including Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton. “A big impact and influence on my life,” Comaneci, who was just 14 when Karolyi coached her to gold for Romania at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, posted on Instagram. The Karolyis defected to the ******* States in 1981 and over the next 30-plus years became a guiding force in ********* gymnastics, though not without controversy. Bela helped guide Retton – all of 16 – to the Olympic all-around title at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and memorably helped an injured Kerri Strug off the floor at the 1996 Games in Atlanta after Strug’s vault secured the team gold for the Americans. Karolyi briefly became the national team coordinator for USA Gymnastics women’s elite program in 1999 and incorporated a semi-centralised system that eventually turned the Americans into the sport’s gold standard. It did not come without a cost. He was pushed out after the 2000 Olympics after several athletes spoke out about his tactics. It would not be the last time Karolyi was accused of grandstanding and pushing his athletes too far physically and mentally. During the height of the Larry Nassar scandal in the late 2010s – when the disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor was effectively given a life sentence after pleading guilty to ********* assaulting gymnasts and other athletes with his hands under the guise of medical treatment – over a dozen former gymnasts came forward saying the Karolyis were part of a system that created an oppressive culture that allowed Nassar’s behaviour to run unchecked for years. Still, some of Karolyi’s most famous students were always among his staunchest defenders. When Strug got married, she and Karolyi took a photo recreating their famous scene from the 1996 Olympics, when he carried her onto the medals podium after she vaulted on a badly sprained ankle. Source link #Bela #Karolyi #coach #gymnastics #greats #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Super Typhoon Man-yi fells trees, power lines in the Philippines Super Typhoon Man-yi fells trees, power lines in the Philippines Super Typhoon Man-yi uprooted trees, brought down power lines and ripped off corrugated iron roofing as it swept across the storm-weary Philippines on Sunday, following an unusual streak of violent weather. Man-yi was still packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometres per hour (115 miles per hour) after making landfall on lightly populated Catanduanes island late Saturday. More than 650,000 people fled their homes ahead of Man-yi as the national weather service warned of a “potentially catastrophic and life-threatening” impact from the storm. “There have been no reported casualties, perhaps because people followed the evacuation orders,” Catanduanes provincial disaster operations chief Roberto Monterola told AFP on Sunday, as clean-up efforts on the island got underway. “All the towns sustained damage, but we expect those in the north to have more problems,” Monterola said. “It’s just a breeze and a drizzle now.” Man-yi is expected to “slightly weaken” to a typhoon before hitting Luzon — the country’s most populous island and economic engine — on Sunday afternoon, forecasters said. Panganiban municipality in the northeast of Catanduanes took a direct hit from Man-yi. Photos shared on the Facebook page of Mayor Cesar Robles showed toppled power lines, damaged houses, and trees and corrugated iron sheets strewn on the roads. – ‘Bursts of wind’ – “Pepito was so strong, I have never experienced a typhoon this strong,” Robles said in a post, using the local name for Man-yi. “It is still a bit unsafe there are still bursts of wind and there are many debris.” Man-yi is the sixth storm in the past month to batter the archipelago nation. At least 163 people ***** in the previous storms, that also left thousands homeless and wiped out crops and livestock. Climate change is increasing the intensity of storms, leading to heavier rains, flash floods and stronger gusts. About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Southeast ****** nation or its surrounding waters each year, ******** scores of people, but it is rare for multiple such weather events to take place in a small window. Robert Tancino, a government ambulance driver in Tiwi municipality in Albay province, which faces Catanduanes, said his area appeared to be largely unscathed. “Not too many trees fell and the roads are otherwise clear. I did not see any damage among the houses here,” Tancino told AFP. On its current trajectory, Man-yi will cross north of Manila and sweep over the South China Sea on Monday. Man-yi hit the Philippines late in the typhoon season — most cyclones develop between July and October. Earlier this month, four storms were clustered simultaneously in the Pacific basin, which the Japan Meteorological Agency told AFP was the first time such an occurrence had been observed in November since its records began in 1951. cgm/amj/fox Source link #Super #Typhoon #Manyi #fells #trees #power #lines #Philippines Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Melbourne pro-************ supporters ****** Christmas display opening at Myers Melbourne pro-************ supporters ****** Christmas display opening at Myers A Christmas tradition for families threatened by protesters has made a largely scaled back unveiling. Myer in the centre of Melbourne displays decorative Christmas windows each year. Pro-************ supporters had threatened to ****** the grand opening which was scheduled for Sunday. However, Myer said it would cancel the grand opening which is typically attended by families. The protesters also scrapped their disruptive plans in kind. In a largely scaled-back rendition, Santa and a few staff members pulled down the curtain on the Australia Zoo themed windows at 7.30am on Sunday. Just a handful of protesters were at the early morning unveiling, though more started gathering before the retail giant’s store opened at 10am. Camera IconA pro-Palestine protester disrupts the Myer Christmas window unveiling on Sunday. Credit: SuppliedCamera IconSome families did still stop to see the latest edition of the windows on Sunday morning. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui Credit: News Corp Australia They were chanting “****** are dropping, while you’re shopping”. At least 43,000 Gazans have been ******* in direct conflict since October 7, 2023 – about 70 per cent of those are children or women. Oxfam says Palestinians are being starved as a military tactic, and aid agencies estimate 96 per cent of Gazans face high levels of food shortages. In Melbourne, a vocal protester shouting “free Palestine” made her presence known during a live television cross to a reporter. The demonstrator was dressed as a police officer, wearing clown make up, and holding a sign which read “you look ******* staring at windows when kids are being murdered”. Camera IconPremier Jacinta Allan labelled the group planning to protest the windows as “morons”. NewsWire / Aaron Francis Credit: News Corp Australia The protest group, which initially threatened a large demonstration outside the windows is separate from the organising group which has run protests through the city every Sunday since October 7, 2023. The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network organises the weekly march through the city, and is diverting its demonstration on Sunday away from Myer. Australia changed its position at the UN for the first time in 20 years this week, voting with 158 other countries including the ***, New Zealand, France, Germany and Japan, for a resolution to recognise the “permanent sovereignty of the ************ people in the Occupied ************ Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the ***** population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources”. Camera IconPolice were out at the Myer store on Sunday. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui Credit: News Corp Australia The US, Canada and ******* were among seven nations which voted against the resolution. In light of the protest action figuratively clashing with a family Christmas tradition, Premier Jacinta Allan faced questions this week about whether Victoria needed a NSW-style protest permit system. “Do we really think the same sort of morons who want to disrupt a beautiful Christmas tradition for families is going to apply for a permit?” she said on Friday. Camera IconMyer scrapped plans for a grand opening of the windows, which are zoo themed this year. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui Credit: News Corp Australia “(The windows) will be open for the thousands and thousands of Victorians from all different backgrounds, from all different parts of the state, to come and enjoy that beautiful family tradition,” the Premier said. Information from Myer shows the first window display, “Santa and the Olympics”, was erected in 1956. The most recent display themes have been: Bluey (2023), Disney 100 year anniversary (2022), Peter Rabbit (2021) and Christmas is Uncancelled (2020). Source link #Melbourne #proPalestinian #supporters #****** #Christmas #display #opening #Myers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Concord’s ******** Might Get Sony to Listen to Public Feedback With Future Live Service Endeavors Concord’s ******** Might Get Sony to Listen to Public Feedback With Future Live Service Endeavors Sony acquired Firewalk Studios in 2023, two years after both companies announced their collaboration for a AAA live-service project, later revealed to be Concord. Firewalk’s acquisition indicated that the ********* company was quite confident with Concord, as it rarely purchases studios that haven’t released a project. Concord was the biggest ******** in the gaming history. (Image via Firewalk Studios) However, Concord‘s debut in August 2024 turned out to be a massive disaster in PlayStation’s history, as it sold less than 30,000 copies across PC and PS5. The game was pulled offline, and refunds were dished out to everyone just two weeks after the debut. Many thought that Sony wouldn’t learn from this ******** and would continue pushing for such horrendous titles without listening to player feedback. However, it seems like the gaming giant has finally learned its lesson and won’t repeat this mistake with future projects. Sony Accepts its Concord ******** and Plans to Depend on User Testing In Sony’s recent financial call, the company’s president, COO, and CFO Hiroki Totokii opened up about the failures of Concord and its record-breaking hit of Helldivers 2. When talking about the hero-shooter, Totokii stated that it should have run its development gates and depended on user testing or internal evaluation much earlier than it did. Next time, Sony will seek proper confirmation that a live-service game can lure in players. Basically, with regards to new IP, of course you don’t know the result until you actually try it. So for our reflection, probably we need to have a lot of gates, including user testing or internal evaluation, and the timing of such gates, we need to bring them forward. We should have done those gates much earlier than we did. According to Totokii, Sony should’ve noticed and reacted to the issues with Concord much earlier while developing the game so that it could’ve reached the same heights as Helldivers 2. He also blamed the company’s “siloed organization” and the game’s release window. If you’ve forgotten, the hero-shooter debuted not too long after ****** Myth Wukong. However, the ********* company needs to understand that listening to “feedback early” doesn’t necessarily lead to good results. Helldivers 2 was a massive success, but it wasn’t a known title before its debut. It didn’t receive many public betas, so it can’t be said that listening to feedback is always crucial. Putting Concord in front of the gaming community still wouldn’t have led to success because it was destined to be a ********. It couldn’t set itself apart in the hero-shooter genre that was already occupied by giants such as Overwatch 2 and Apex Legends. Sony Isn’t Giving Firewalk Studios Another Chance The ******* hero-shooter’s developer was axed. (Image via Firewalk Studios) You’d think after the ******** of Concord, the gaming giant would give its Firewalk Studios another shot. The studio is filled with veterans from Halo and Destiny veterans who gave us some generational hits that have gone down in gaming history. However, Sony has decided to pull the plug for FIrewalk Studios, quashing all and any hopes for a potential revival of the ******* hero-shooter down the line. Firewalk is signing off one last time. Firewalk began with the idea of bringing the joy of multiplayer to a larger audience. Along the way we assembled an incredible team who were able to: – Navigate growing a new startup into a team during a global pandemic: Firewalk was… — Firewalk (@FirewalkStudios) October 29, 2024 While Sony’s decision might seem harsh for Firewalk Studios, many experts predicted that the game would be written off, especially after the reports that it cost $400 million to craft over the course of eight years. All of this is quite shocking, considering Sony considered Concord to be the future of PlayStation and a rival to Star Wars. We can only hope that the gaming giant’s next live-service game isn’t a tragedy like Concord. With that said, do you think Concord had the potential to be Sony’s next big hit? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Concords #******** #Sony #Listen #Public #Feedback #Future #Live #Service #Endeavors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]