Pelican Press

China willing to be partners, friends with US, ******** envoy says China willing to be partners, friends with US, ******** envoy says The national flags of the ******* States and China flutter at the Fairmont Peace Hotel on April 25, 2024 in Shanghai, China. Wang Gang | Visual China Group | Getty Images China is willing to be partners and friends with the ******* States, China’s ambassador to Washington said, seeking to strengthen dialogue between the world’s two largest economies. China has no plan to surpass or replace the ******* States, Xie Feng said in a speech in Hong Kong on Friday, addressing ******** officials and the U.S. ambassador to China. Beijing is seeking to reset relations with Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January. Trump has pledged to impose tariffs on ******** imports in excess of 60%, but Beijing and ******** companies hope his protectionist policies will also irk U.S. allies in Europe and Asia, giving China an opening to increase its global influence and improve trade ties. ******** President Xi Jinping called on Friday for rejecting unilateralism and protectionism in favour of economic globalisation. However, some analysts say China’s pitch as a counterbalance to a Trump-led ******* States has lost its shine compared to 2016, when Trump was first elected. The Sino-U.S. partnership is never a zero-sum game, Xie said, adding that the two nations have great potential to work together on areas including trade, agriculture, energy, artificial intelligence and public health. Xie emphasised a “tone of dialogue” to address each side’s concerns, saying “it is entirely possible bring issues to the table to communicate frankly, seek solutions on equal footing”. He said Taiwan is the biggest “flashpoint” that could lead to conflict and confrontation between Beijing and Washington and called for clear opposition to “separatists” in Taiwan. China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a claim Taipei rejects. Source link #China #partners #friends #******** #envoy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China willing to be partners, friends with US, ******** envoy says China willing to be partners, friends with US, ******** envoy says The national flags of the ******* States and China flutter at the Fairmont Peace Hotel on April 25, 2024 in Shanghai, China. Wang Gang | Visual China Group | Getty Images China is willing to be partners and friends with the ******* States, China’s ambassador to Washington said, seeking to strengthen dialogue between the world’s two largest economies. China has no plan to surpass or replace the ******* States, Xie Feng said in a speech in Hong Kong on Friday, addressing ******** officials and the U.S. ambassador to China. Beijing is seeking to reset relations with Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January. Trump has pledged to impose tariffs on ******** imports in excess of 60%, but Beijing and ******** companies hope his protectionist policies will also irk U.S. allies in Europe and Asia, giving China an opening to increase its global influence and improve trade ties. ******** President Xi Jinping called on Friday for rejecting unilateralism and protectionism in favour of economic globalisation. However, some analysts say China’s pitch as a counterbalance to a Trump-led ******* States has lost its shine compared to 2016, when Trump was first elected. The Sino-U.S. partnership is never a zero-sum game, Xie said, adding that the two nations have great potential to work together on areas including trade, agriculture, energy, artificial intelligence and public health. Xie emphasised a “tone of dialogue” to address each side’s concerns, saying “it is entirely possible bring issues to the table to communicate frankly, seek solutions on equal footing”. He said Taiwan is the biggest “flashpoint” that could lead to conflict and confrontation between Beijing and Washington and called for clear opposition to “separatists” in Taiwan. China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a claim Taipei rejects. Source link #China #partners #friends #******** #envoy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Maher lands maiden win in Thousand Guineas with Another Prophet holding off flying favourite Maher lands maiden win in Thousand Guineas with Another Prophet holding off flying favourite Australia’s leading trainer Ciaron Maher landed yet another Group 1 success this year by causing a boilover in the $1.5 million Schweppes Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield with Another Prophet. A $41 TABtouch outsider, Another Prophet raced forward upon barrier release, with jockey Ethan Brown finding the perfect spot one-out and one-back as Too ***** Lizzie ($16) led the pack. Meanwhile, $3.20 favourite Aeliana was strangled back by hoop James McDonald in third last place, nine lengths from the pace. When Too ***** Lizzie tried to slip the field by the 600m, Brown popped three-wide on the Brazen Beau filly to begin a move before her rider finally cut her loose at the 300m mark. Another Prophet claimed the lead with 150m to go and looked the winner with few others making a dent before Aeliana began to hit top stride. McDonald’s mount had trouble gaining clear running into the straight but once clear, produced a barnstorming burst to flash down the outside. But the short Caulfield straight proved her ******, with Another Prophet clinging on to win by a long neck to provide Ciaron Maher with his first win in the race. Camera IconEthan Brown poses with trainer Ciaron Maher after riding Another Prophet to victory. Credit: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images “We thought there was a little bit of improvement in her coming out of her last run and she actually ran a peak last start, so that gave us the confidence going forward,” Maher said. “I was actually just watching Browny and wanting her to drop her head after the first furlong or so. “Once I saw her nose drop, I thought ‘gee, we’re in business here’.” McDonald attributed the defeat to a common flaw of Aeliana’s racing pattern, which ultimately was the difference. “Unfortunately, like she did at Flemington, she hit that flat spot and then here she never got through it,” McDonald said. “She let herself down that way. Had she balanced up better earlier she would have won.” Later, Yulong Investments were given yet another Group 1 across the spring as Kimochi ran on from near the tail to salute in the $1 million Sportsbet Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m). The $23 shot duelled it out with $2.70 favourite Another Wil over the final few hundred metres, with the four-year-old mare just edging clear to win by a half-length. Source link #Maher #lands #maiden #win #Thousand #Guineas #Prophet #holding #flying #favourite Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GM laying off nearly 1,000 workers, mostly in US, source says GM laying off nearly 1,000 workers, mostly in US, source says By David Shepardson and Nora Eckert (Reuters) -General Motors is laying off nearly 1,000 workers worldwide, mostly in the U.S., as it looks to streamline operations, a source told Reuters on Friday. GM confirmed in a statement it had made job cuts but did not specify a number. “In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence,” the Detroit automaker said. “As part of this continuous effort, we’ve made a small number of team reductions.” GM has been seeking to reposition itself as a leader in electric vehicles and software, which are both costly. The automaker is aiming to cut $2 billion to $4 billion in losses on electric vehicles next year. According to a state filing, the reductions include 507 employees at GM’s tech center in Warren, Michigan. In August, GM ***** off more than 1,000 workers in its software department as it worked to streamline the team. GM also ***** off about 1,700 workers at a Kansas manufacturing plant in September. One of its most significant reductions was in 2023, when about 5,000 GM salaried workers took buyouts to leave. Cost-cutting efforts have intensified across Detroit’s carmakers and the global industry as companies race to make EVs profitably and compete with Tesla and China’s powerful auto companies. Stellantis ***** off thousands of salaried and hourly workers this year, including about 2,450 workers at a Michigan plant in August and 1,100 workers at an Ohio plant earlier this month. Ford Motor cut shifts at its F-150 Lightning electric pickup plant in Michigan, which will be idled through year-end as the company grapples with weaker-than-expected demand for the EV. Global automakers including Nissan and Volkswagen have also warned of significant layoffs. (Reporting by David Shepardson in Washington and Nora Eckert in DetroitEditing by Jan Harvey and Matthew Lewis) Source link #laying #workers #source Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs Trump names vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary President-elect Donald Trump has announced he wants to appoint vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr as the head of the US Department of Health and Human Services. The position has a broad remit across the US health industry, including food safety, pharmaceuticals, public health and vaccinations. If his post is confirmed by the US Senate, he would be in charge of key health agencies with about 80,000 employees and a trillion-dollar budget. RFK Jr has long expressed views that conflict with scientific evidence, especially on vaccines, and his nomination has provoked opposition from public health experts. But he has also adopted positions with popular support, scrutinising the use of food additives and urging that the power of big pharma be curbed. The nephew of President JFK, he ran for the White House himself as an independent but dropped out and backed Trump. As secretary, Kennedy would be in charge of huge agencies such as the Centers for ******** Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and ***** Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This is where he stands on vaccines, food, fluoride and health agencies. Getty Images Vaccines The vast majority of health experts champion inoculations for their long history of success – guarding against dangerous ********* and even eradicating deadly smallpox. But as founder of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense, Kennedy has for nearly two decades been airing debunked claims about jabs. In recent years, he has gained prominence in the US for making the discredited claim that childhood immunisations are linked to autism. But he has denied on several occasions that he is anti-vaccination and says he had his own children immunised. Kennedy has said that if he were to join the Trump administration, he would want to examine government vaccine safety data and share his findings with the public. He recently denied that he would block or ban vaccinations, however. “If vaccines are working for somebody, I’m not going to take them away. People ought to have choice, and that choice ought to be informed by the best information,” he told NBC News last week. The stock prices of vaccine makers like Moderna, Pfizer and Merck fell after Trump announced his pick. Food and pharmaceuticals Announcing Kennedy’s nomination, Trump said Americans had for too long been “crushed” by food and ***** companies engaging in “deception, misinformation, and disinformation”. Kennedy has long blamed the food and ***** industries – as well as the regulators who oversee them – for Americans’ poor health. He has said that he wants to overhaul the systems that oversee pesticides, herbicides, food additives and pharmaceuticals. He has called for a ban on food dyes and additives, regularly citing Europe’s regulatory standards. “We have 1,000 ingredients in our food that are ******** in Europe that are ******** in other countries and they’re making our kids *****,” he alleged in an NBC News interview. “They’re there because of *********** in our agencies.” An FDA spokesperson told the BBC that it is necessary “to dig deeper and understand the context behind the numbers” when comparing estimates of authorised chemicals between the US and Europe. Both “generally apply the same fundamental scientific approach to safety assessment when evaluating the safety of chemicals in food”, according to the FDA spokesperson. “Different regulatory definitions and different methodologies can influence the results. Without clarity, comparisons can be misleading,” the official added. Last month Kennedy accused the FDA on X of suppressing the use of “psychedelics, peptides, stem cells, raw milk, hyperbaric therapies, chelating compounds, ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, vitamins, clean foods, sunshine, exercise, nutraceuticals and anything else that advances human health and can’t be patented”. He said that those who were “part of this corrupt system” should be prepared to “pack your bags”. Both ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine were held up as miracle cures for Covid but such claims have not been supported by science. Fluoride in the water Kennedy recently vowed to remove fluoride – a cavity-fighting mineral – from the US drinking water, which about two-thirds of Americans have in their water supply. Though it is a decision made by state and local health authorities, Kennedy said on X earlier this month that “the Trump White House will advise all US water systems to remove fluoride from public water”. He alleged the chemical found in toothpaste and regularly used by dentists “is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone *******, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid ********”. The US Public Health Service reduced the amount of fluoride it recommended adding to water in 2015, but the federal government has encouraged states since the 1960s to add small amounts of the chemical to water to help prevent cavities and aid ***** health. Recent court rulings have led to the reduction of fluoride in US water, and some experts have questioned the continued need for it in water systems given its wide availability in toothpaste and other dental products. Most of western Europe does not add fluoride to its water. In England, about one in 10 people has fluoridated drinking water. Removing it altogether could still pose a challenge, however, as the federal government does not have the final authority over that decision. ******* hundreds of health officials Kennedy has long claimed that chronic health issues have worsened due to the inaction of federal health agencies. He said at a rally in Arizona earlier this month that he plans to ***** and replace 600 employees at the NIH – which oversees vaccine research – as soon as Trump takes the White House. The longtime lawyer also said last month that he intends “to have every nutritional scientist” in the health and agriculture departments fired on day one of a Trump presidency because he alleges they are co-opted by corporate interests. He reportedly intends to take a serious look at those who work at other health agencies as well, including the Food and ***** Administration and the Centers for ******** Control and Prevention. Source link #RFK #vaccines #fluoride #drugs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Matthew Hayden says *********** selectors backed themselves into a corner in hunt for David Warner successor Matthew Hayden says *********** selectors backed themselves into a corner in hunt for David Warner successor Matthew Hayden has declared Aussie selectors backed themselves into a corner in the hunt for David Warner’s opening replacement, saying he had sympathy for overlooked duo Cam Bancroft and Marcus Harris. Source link #Matthew #Hayden #*********** #selectors #backed #corner #hunt #David #Warner #successor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gabon votes on new constitution, key step towards democratic rule Gabon votes on new constitution, key step towards democratic rule (Reuters) – Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday to decide on a new constitution that would pave the way to democratic rule after a coup ousted the Bongo dynasty last year. The new constitution would introduce two-term limits on the presidency, remove the position of prime minister and recognise French as Gabon’s working language. The presidential term would be set at seven years. General Brice Oligui Nguema, the interim president who seized power in a coup last year, is urging voters to agree to the new constitution, which he says embodies the junta’s commitment to charting a new course for Gabon. Military officers toppled the government in August last year. The ousted president, Ali Bongo, had ruled since 2009. His father, Omar, had ruled since 1967. It was the eighth coup in West and Central ******* since 2020. Western powers and regional bodies have pressured military rulers to hold elections within reasonable timeframes. (Reporting by Gerauds Wilfried Obangome and Jessica Donati) Source link #Gabon #votes #constitution #key #step #democratic #rule Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shock as Rutland man told ‘there’s a cow in your pool’ Shock as Rutland man told ‘there’s a cow in your pool’ A man who was told a pregnant cow was stuck in his swimming pool said he is over the moon after a successful rescue attempt. The cream of Leicestershire ***** and Rescue was sent to a property in Ketton, Rutland, on Monday after the cow “checked herself in for a spa day”. Ian Blackburn said he was on the phone to a friend at the time when a neighbour informed him of an unexpected visitor at his home. The heifer has now been returned home, and is said to be “fit and well”. Mr Blackburn said a normal Monday took a drastic turn after the unplanned visit. “The doorbell went – I was on the phone at the time to a friend – and Andy the farmer was at the door,” he said. “As I opened the door he said ‘have you looked in your pool recently?’, and I said ‘no, why?’, and he said ‘well, there’s a cow in it’. “It’s not every day that you spend three or four hours trying to recover a ****** from the pool.” After firefighters drained the pool and used a harness to lift her out, the cow was checked over by a vet to make sure she and her calf were healthy before she was returned home. Source link #Shock #Rutland #man #told #cow #pool Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Three ******* after small plane crashes into paddock in Victoria Three ******* after small plane crashes into paddock in Victoria Three people have been ******* after a small plane crashed into a paddock before catching *****. Source link #******* #small #plane #crashes #paddock #Victoria Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chipotle lied when it denied viral outrage over portion sizes getting skimpier, investor lawsuit claims Chipotle lied when it denied viral outrage over portion sizes getting skimpier, investor lawsuit claims Chipotle has been unable to escape the viral backlash on the restaurant chain’s inconsistent and skimpy portion sizes. Shareholders are now suing the company in a class-action lawsuit alleging the chain was dismissive of the customer outrage. When Chipotle addressed and tried to rectify inconsistent portions, it cost them profitability and sunk share prices. Shareholders said in a complaint filed Monday that Chipotle “understated” diners’ dissatisfaction with “highly inconsistent (and in the view of some customers, lacking) portion sizes” in its risk disclosure in its 2023 annual report and 2024 first-quarter report. Customer grievances on social media escalated in the spring and summer months, according to the complaint, including one particular video from content creator Keith Lee, whose review of Chipotle—which included complaints of meager amounts of chicken in his burrito bowl—received 19.4 million views on TikTok. The complaint cited Fortune’s coverage of Chipotle customers’ discontent following a May interview with CEO Brian Niccol, who was named as a defendant in the suit alongside John Hartung, chief financial and administrative officer. Niccol told Fortune portion sizes had not gotten smaller and touted the company’s generous portion sizes saying, “it’s kind of who we are.” Niccol left the restaurant chain to become the chief executive of Starbucks in September, and interim CEO Scott Boatwright replaced him as the company’s permanent head, Chipotle announced the same day the lawsuit was filed. The complaint claimed Niccol’s statements were “materially false and misleading when made because portions had in fact gotten smaller in many cases.” Niccol’s comments followed an outpouring of concern on social media that Chipotle was skimping on meat and rice, which sparked the viral trend of diners filming Chipotle staff making their orders to pressure them to pile on toppings. A Wells Fargo analysis in June validated customer complaints, showing that among 75 burrito bowls, there was vast variability in portion sizes, particularly for online orders, with the heaviest burrito bowl weighing 87% more than the lightest bowl. “We don’t comment on litigation and will vigorously defend our industry leading real food,” chief corporate affairs officer Laurie Schalow told Fortune in an emailed statement. Niccol addressed customer concerns over portion sizes in a July 24 second-quarter earnings call, where he said more than 10% of Chipotle’s 3,500 locations had “outlier portion scores” and needed to retrain staff to make portions more consistent. Story Continues “There was never a directive to provide less to our customers,” Niccol said. “Generous portion is a core brand equity of Chipotle. It always has been, and it always will be.” Chipotle’s recommitment to unsparing bowl sizes came at a price to the company. The company reported lower-than-expected revenue in last month’s third-quarter earnings due to expensive ingredients, as well as rectifying inconsistent portion sizes. “The benefit of last year’s menu price increase was more than offset by inflation across several items, most notably avocados and dairy, as well as higher usage as we focused on ensuring consistent and generous portions,” chief financial officer Adam Rymer said in the earnings call. Though foot traffic and same-store sales increased over the quarter, investors were less than impressed, and Chipotle’s stock fell nearly 8% following the earnings report. Ultimately, because Chipotle only later acknowledged the problem with its portions—and fixing the inconsistencies came at meaningful expense to the company and its shareholders—the chain’s true ******** was the speed at which it disclosed its awareness of and addressed the problem, the lawsuit claims. “As a result of Defendants’ wrongful acts and omissions, and the precipitous decline in the market value of the Company’s common shares,” the complaint said. “Plaintiff and other Class members have suffered significant losses and damages.” The class-action lawsuit is seeking damages for those who bought or traded Chipotle stock or options between Feb. 8, 2024 and Oct. 29, 2024. The plaintiff claims hundreds or thousands of shareholders may be eligible. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com Source link #Chipotle #lied #denied #viral #outrage #portion #sizes #skimpier #investor #lawsuit #claims Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Grab All 6 Dune Books By Frank Herbert For $32 Ahead Of Dune: Prophecy’s Premiere Grab All 6 Dune Books By Frank Herbert For $32 Ahead Of Dune: Prophecy’s Premiere Ahead of Dune: Prophecy’s premiere on HBO this Sunday, December 17, fans of the sci-fi franchise can save big on a bunch of Dune books at Amazon thanks to the retailer’s Buy Two, Get One Free Book *****. Everything from the lavish Deluxe Editions of Frank Herbert’s original Dune trilogy to the Great Schools of Dune trilogy–the inspiration for the new TV show–is eligible for Amazon’s promotion. You can also get the Dune 2-Film Collection on 4K Blu-ray for $39 at Amazon, in case the arrival of Prophecy inspires you to rewatch Denis Villeneuve’s recent pair of adaptations. Prophecy has been pitched as a prequel to the films. Heads up for collectors: Walmart has a new steelbook edition of Dune: Part Two available to preorder for $30 ahead of its November 19 release. Let’s start with the cheapest way to get Frank Herbert’s Dune novels. If you add all six paperbacks below to your cart, you can get the complete original series for only $32, which is roughly 50% off. All of the books are B2G1 free, so you’ll get two of them for free. — $8 ($10) — $7 ($10) — $7 ($10) — $9 ($10) — $7 ($10) — $9 ($10) Dune Deluxe Editions Published in 2023, the gorgeous Dune Deluxe Edition hardcovers have stained edges, foil-stamped cases, illustrated endpapers, and posters on the inside of the dust jackets. Only the original trilogy is available in this premium hardcover format, but hopefully that will change down the line. All three Dune Deluxe Editions are buy two, get one free, so you can get Dune, Dune: Messiah, and Children of Dune for roughly $57 total. This is a great deal considering they each carry $50 list price. The Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Edition Box Set is also eligible for Amazon’s promotion, but it costs $80 at the moment. The box set comes with an eye-catching slipcase, so you’ll have to decide if that’s worth the extra $23. If you do want to take advantage of Amazon’s promotion with the box set, you’ll want to click “other sellers on Amazon” and click add to cart on the option that’s shipped and sold by Amazon for $80–otherwise it won’t be eligible for B2G1 free. Sisterhood of Dune Sisterhood of Dune — $11 ($12) Mentats of Dune — $10 ($12) | Not B2G1 Free Navigators of Dune — $10 ($12) Brian Herbert (Frank Herbert’s son) and Kevin J. Anderson have co-authored numerous Dune trilogies that take place both before and after Frank Herbert’s original six-book saga. One of those trilogies is the Great Schools of Dune, which the the creators of the new HBO series used as the foundation for Prophecy. The show is not a direct adaptation, as Great Schools of Dune takes place well before the original Dune novel. With Prophecy serving as a prequel to the movies, the timeline has been bumped up. As such, Prophecy will likely be substantially different from Great Schools of Dune, so it could be fun to read the books while waiting for new episodes to drop each Sunday. Sisterhood of Dune, the first book in the series, received a new paperback edition ahead of the show’s premiere. While this edition isn’t eligible for Amazon’s B2G1 Free Book *****, the mass market paperback edition is included. The third book in the trilogy, Navigators of Dune, is also included in the promotion. Unfortunately, Mentats of Dune, the second book in the trilogy, isn’t featured in the B2G1 Free *****. Dune: The Graphic Novel – Deluxe Collector’s Edition The graphic novel adaptation of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson is featured in Amazon’s promotion, including the Deluxe Collector’s Editions. Book 3, which is the conclusion of the adaptation, isn’t in the B2G1 *****, but Amazon does have a coupon deal that drops the price to only $10. Prelude to Dune Graphic Novel Series Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson also have an ongoing graphic novel adaptation of their Prelude to Dune trilogy. Multiple volumes in the series are buy two, get one free. Prelude to Dune begins with House Atreides before moving to House Harkonnen. A two-volume arc focused on House Corrino will close out the adaptation of the trilogy. Here are the four Prelude to Dune graphic novels included in the promotion: If you want to complete the collection, here are the Prelude to Dune graphic novels that are not eligible for B2G1 free. And if you want to read the novels before reading the graphic novels, two of the three Prelude to Dune novels are also featured in Amazon’s promotion: For more sci-fi and fantasy series featured in Amazon’s B2G1 Free Book *****, check out our roundups of J.R.R. Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, and Hugh Howey books. $39 (was $55) The Dune 2-Film Collection (4K UHD) comes with both a 4K copy of the films as well as digital codes. It gets you access to both Dune (2021) as well as Dune: Part Two which hit theaters earlier this year and released on Blu-ray in May. Aside from its great price and the two films, this bundle comes with a bevy of bonus content: Dune: Part One Special Features The Royal Houses Filmbooks House Atreides House Harkonnen The Bene Gesserit The Fremen The Spice Melange Inside Dune The Training Room The Spice Harvester The Sardaukar Battle Building the Ancient Future My Desert, My Dune Constructing the Ornithopters Designing the Sandworm Beware the Baron Wardrobe from Another World A New Soundscape Possible Futures Dune: Part Two Special Features Creating the Fremen World Chakobsa Training Worm-riding A new Set of Threads Finding the Worlds of Dune Becoming Feyd Buzz Around the New “Thopter” Deeper into the Desert: The Sounds of Dune Source link #Grab #Dune #Books #Frank #Herbert #Ahead #Dune #Prophecys #Premiere Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Spa refused Warrington woman a massage ‘because she has *******’ Spa refused Warrington woman a massage ‘because she has *******’ BBC Sindy Sidhu was diagnosed with ovarian ******* in 2021 and said she was told she could not have a massage at a spa A woman who was turned away from a massage at a spa because of her illness has backed calls to tackle the “misinformation” around treatments and their suitability for ******* patients. Sindy Sidhu from Warrington said she now felt too intimated to try other spas after her negative experience. She has instead been getting help from the Made For Life Foundation, a charity fighting for spas and salons to end policies banning staff from treating ******* patients. Carden Park Spa in Cheshire has backed the campaign, and director Emma Pridding, admitted the industry “had been a little guarded” in treating those with ******* due to insurance concerns and false fears it could cause harm. The charity says some spas are “misinformed” about how to treat ******* patients Made For Life Foundation founder Amanda Winwood said a large proportion of the women who attend her events have been turned away from some spas, salons, or independent therapists. She told BBC Radio Manchester that there was a huge lack of awareness about how to look after people with ******* in the spa community. She said that this started at college level as some spa therapists were trained that it was harmful to massage ******* patients. Ms Winwood added that another factor that contributed to this issue was insurance companies. She said: “Often insurance companies will refuse to insure spas to welcome people with *******, which is an absolute travesty as far as I’m concerned, and contravenes the Equality Act 2010.” Under the Equality Act, ******* is classed as a disability and therefore all anti-discrimination laws apply to people with ******* or those who have had ******* in the past. In the past it was thought that having a massage when you have ******* may make the ******* cells travel to other parts of the body. However, ******* Research *** have since stated that no research has proved this to be true. A spokesperson for complimentary therapies at The Christie ******* Hospital said “historically there had been some misunderstandings about the safety of offering massage to patients with *******”. The caution was “understandable when spas were first open” but research has shown massage for patients can be “highly beneficial to their physical, psychological, and emotional health and wellbeing”, they added. “However, deep tissue massage is best avoided, and it’s crucial to provide the therapist with your full medical history so they can identify any contraindications and adjust your treatment accordingly.” Ms Sidhu now attends Tea and Therapy events run by the Made for Life Foundation Ms Sidhu, 60, was diagnosed with ovarian ******* in 2021, and said that “touch is something that you do need”. She added that after ticking that she had ******* on a form, a spa informed her that she could not have any of the treatments. Ms Sidhu continued: “Now I don’t ask the question. “It’s ironic because I have a therapist at the hospice that gives me massages but when it comes to spas, I don’t ask because I felt quite intimidated, and I don’t want to feel like that again.” Ms Sidhu instead started attending Tea and Therapy events, a wellbeing event for people with *******, where they can socialise, receive guidance, and get massages. ‘Have difficult conversations’ Tea and Therapy is run across the *** by Amanda Winwood, founder of the Made for Life Foundation and Jamie Edwards, a performance coach from Manchester. It aims to offer a safe space for women with *******, acting as a temporary solution for the issues within some parts of the spa industry. Ms Winwood said: “It’s important to have facilities like this to stop the social isolation that happens when you get a ******* diagnosis. Mr Edwards added: “Change needs to happen. The impact of having these events is going to be down the road and we can only do that by speaking about it, having conversations and not avoiding the difficult topics.” If you, or someone you know, have been affected by *******, visit BBC Action Line for information on where you can access support. Source link #Spa #refused #Warrington #woman #massage #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stroll around Canberra markets | The West *********** Stroll around Canberra markets | The West *********** We’re in a browsing mood … and that sets us up for a stroll around the markets. This is our pick in Canberra … The Little Burley Market Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Saturdays 9am to 2pm On the shore of Lake Burley Griffin, this gourmet food and artisan market has a range of tasty treats and is near the National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery of Australia and Questacon. It’s an ideal starting point for a day of exploration. Handmade Market Canberra – Summer Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC). It is on December 13, 2024, from 5pm to 9pm — and December 14 and 15, 2024, from 10am to 4pm. Held quarterly, the market brings together more than 250 small *********** designers and producers. There are fashion and accessories, ceramics and artworks. And there’s an indoor gourmet food and wine pavilion. Capital Region Farmer’s Market EPIC, Saturdays from 7am to 11.30am This is the biggest farmer’s market in the Southern Tablelands, and a favourite with locals. There are more than 100 stallholders, selling everything from honey and vegetables to nitrate-free bacon. There’s usually live music and stuff to nibble on. Haig Park Village Markets Braddon, Sundays from 8am to 2pm In a green park, in the walkable suburb of Braddon, there’s fresh market, coffee and locally-made wares. It’s a nice place to dip into the culinary delights on offer. Old Bus Depot Markets Kingston, Sundays from 9.30am to 2.30pm This one’s a classic, with artisan baked goods, local produce and handmade items. You can plan to have breakfast or lunch here before wandering Kingston’s interesting shops and foreshore. Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets Fyshwick from Thursday to Sunday, 7am to 5.30pm This is the city’s oldest market. They opened in 1967. There are more than 25 specialty shops, including delicatessens and bakeries, cafes and seafood. + visitcanberra.com.au Source link #Stroll #Canberra #markets #West #*********** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Meghan Markle Wows in Strapless All-****** Outfit Meghan Markle Wows in Strapless All-****** Outfit I quickly noticed something interesting about her outfit. At first, I thought the royal was wearing a flattering jumpsuit. But upon closer inspection, I realized it was a two-piece set consisting of a bustier top with matching pants. The blouse has a sweetheart neckline that complements the hourglass silhouette. The wide-leg trousers are a trendy alternative to fitted pants, and they add the illusion of length to the duchess’s legs. When paired with the top, the outfit could pass as a jumpsuit. Source link #Meghan #Markle #Wows #Strapless #AllBlack #Outfit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mum of murdered students calls for officials to believe ****** victims Mum of murdered students calls for officials to believe ****** victims Family photo Pauline Jones’ daughter, Bethany Fields, was murdered by her ex partner in 2019 The mother of a young woman who was ******* by her former boyfriend has called for a changes in how domestic ****** victims are treated. Student Bethany Rae Fields was murdered by Paul Crowther in Huddersfield in 2019, even though she had warned the police he had made threats to her and others in the month before her ******. Bethany’s mother, Pauline Jones, has set up a campaign in her daughter’s memory and said the authorities should act quicker to protect abused women who are asking for help. West Yorkshire Police said it had apologised to Bethany’s parents for having missed “opportunities” to protect her. The campaign, BRF, uses Bethany’s initials as an acronym but also stands for Believe, React Fast, which is the message Ms Jones wants to take to the police and others with responsibility for looking after domestic ****** victims. Family handout/West Yorkshire Police Bethany Fields had told the police about her former partner’s threatening behaviour before he ******* her Ms Jones said: “My daughter was not believed. They didn’t react and they didn’t do it fast enough.” She said her daughter had been intelligent, articulate and a good communicator. “If someone of my daughter’s calibre could not make herself believed and listened to, then it’s hard to imagine other women making themselves understood. They need to be taken seriously.” She said the one thing victims did not have was time. “That’s why react and fast is imperative. No-one knows when that perpetrator is going to strike and (when) that victim becomes a fatality.” Pauline Jones said the way the authorities respond to domestic ****** needed to change Crowther was given a life sentence in 2020 for fatally stabbing 21-year-old Bethany. He admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility and Leeds Crown Court heard he had not been detained by mental health services. This was despite him telling them he wanted to ******* others and take his own life. Ms Jones, from Leeds, said that besides the police, Bethany had also reported concerns to her GP. “The sharing of information would help to save many peoples’ lives,” she added. “We live in a computerised age. Why hasn’t it been done?” Ms Jones’ campaign was mentioned at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday. She said she felt Sir Keir Starmer’s response to her case had been “positive” and that adopting BRF would help the government’s pledge to halve domestic ********* against women and ****** over the next 10 years. Leeds North West MP Katie White raised the BRF campaign in Parliament this week The issue was raised in Parliament by Ms Jones’ MP Katie White. The Labour MP for Leeds North West, said there needed to be changes in how domestic ********* was treated by society and a “cultural shift” to believing victims. “At the moment the onus is on victims to prove they’re in danger,” she said. “That’s not working, clearly, and it didn’t work for Bethany, sadly.” West Yorkshire Police said it accepted the findings of a domestic ********* review and an independent policing investigation following Bethany’s ******. The force said the recommendations from those inquiries had been implemented and that its approach to domestic ****** had been “developed and amended” in “many ways”. “We have met with Bethany’s parents and apologised to them for our failings and the lost opportunities to protect their daughter,” the force said. “While we are committed to continual learning, we realise this won’t bring back Bethany, who lost her life in truly horrific circumstances.” Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Source link #Mum #murdered #students #calls #officials #****** #victims Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NZ prevail as Edwards’ exit cripples Cairns comeback NZ prevail as Edwards’ exit cripples Cairns comeback Cairns have been left to rue the early exit of star Rob Edwards as they fell to an eighth-straight loss and New Zealand jumped to the top of the NBL standings. The Breakers won 77-69 in Cairns on Saturday afternoon, the hosts coming from 12 points behind to grab a fourth-quarter lead before New Zealand’s 12-point run sealed the contest. Edwards was the key for the Taipans, the import with 33 points at the final break as he sought to become just the seventh Taipan to have a 40-point game. But he gave away an unnecessary fourth foul early in the term and then was called for an offensive foul just as Cairns had hit the lead, forcing him out of the game. They scored just three points in the final five minutes and 10 in the quarter, Matt Mooney (15 points) hitting a long-range dagger to push his side back in front as part of a player-of-the-match performance In his last game for the Breakers before a move to Italy’s Olimpia Milano, Freddie Gillespie (eight points, eight rebounds) hustle created opportunities for himself and his teammates. Edwards had scored half of the Taipans’ points when he fouled out, Akoldah Gak (11 points, eight rebounds) the only other Taipans player in double-digits as he went five-of-seven from the field. The Breakers were missing Jonah Bolden (calf) while guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (11 points, seven rebounds, five assists) shot just three-of-11 from the field. The Breakers’ teenage ******** Next Star Karim Lopez produced a handful of highlight reel moments in a nine-point, three rebound performance. Cairns fell to 3-9 while the Breakers enter the FIBA international playing window at 7-3. Source link #prevail #Edwards #exit #cripples #Cairns #comeback Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GA mother arrested after child walks less than a mile from their home GA mother arrested after child walks less than a mile from their home A mother was charged after deputies said her child walked less than a mile to the store from their north Georgia home. On Oct. 30, Fannin County deputies were called to the area of Mineral Bluff Highway and Georgia 60 regarding a child in the road. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A witness told deputies they saw a young boy walking down the road and into the Dollar General. According to authorities, when the witness asked the boy if he was OK, he said “yes.” She asked if he needed help, he said “no.” She asked where his parents were and what his mother’s name was and he told her she worked at the post office and her name was Brittany Patterson,41. She asked if he needed help again and he said “never mind” and he then ran behind a ***** station. Deputies said they searched the area for the child and found him on Railroad Avenue, a little over a mile from his home. According to the report, deputies said the child seemed to be confused as to what was going and when asked where he lived, he pointed in the direction of Hwy. 60. Deputies asked for his mother’s name and number but were only able to give her number. Fannin County officials spoke with Patterson over the phone. When they told her that her son was out on Railroad Avenue, deputies said “Patterson seemed very unsurprised or concerned with this information.” TRENDING STORIES: The report states that Patterson told deputies she was in Ellijay with one of her other children for an appointment. She told deputies that her son was supposed to go with her to the appointment and she waited in the car for him for five minutes and he never came to get in the car. Patterson told deputies she went in the house and he wasn’t in the house and “couldn’t find him anywhere,” so she left because she did not know if he was in the woods or where he was and she was running late for her other child’s appointment. In the report, Patterson said, her son is “very defiant” and “doesn’t listen to her” and said she was at her “wit’s end” with dealing with him. When deputies asked Patterson why she didn’t call the sheriff’s office to let them know her child was missing, she responded that “she didn’t know to do that if she just wasn’t sure where he was.” Deputies said an hour had passed since her son had been missing. Deputies later arrived at Patterson’s home. She was arrested and charged with reckless conduct. The Division of Family and Children Services was also contacted. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] A GoFundMe created by the National Associations of Parents, Inc. is raising money for the family with the case. ParentsUSA says they will defend Patterson against the ********* charge and push back against DFCS’s efforts to impose a “safety plan.” Source link #mother #arrested #child #walks #mile #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

T-Mobile hacked in massive ******** breach of telecom networks, WSJ reports T-Mobile hacked in massive ******** breach of telecom networks, WSJ reports A person walks by a T-Mobile retail store on May 28, 2024 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images T-Mobile’s network was among the systems hacked in a damaging ******** cyber-espionage operation that gained entry into multiple U.S. and international telecommunications companies, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter. Hackers linked to a ******** intelligence agency were able to breach T-Mobile as part of a months-long campaign to spy on the cellphone communications of high-value intelligence targets, the Journal added, without saying when the ******* took place. “T-Mobile is closely monitoring this industry-wide *******,” a company spokesperson told Reuters in an email. “At this time, T-Mobile systems and data have not been impacted in any significant way, and we have no evidence of impacts to customer information.” It was unclear what information, if any, was taken about T-Mobile customers’ calls and communications records, according to the WSJ report. On Wednesday, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. cyber watchdog agency CISA said China-linked hackers have intercepted surveillance data intended for ********* law enforcement agencies after breaking into an unspecified number of telecom companies. Earlier in October, the Journal reported that ******** hackers accessed the networks of U.S. broadband providers, including Verizon Communications, AT&T and Lumen Technologies, and obtained information from systems the federal government uses for court-authorized wiretapping. Beijing has previously denied claims by the U.S. government and others that it has used hackers to break into foreign computer systems. Source link #TMobile #hacked #massive #******** #breach #telecom #networks #WSJ #reports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ireland 22-19 Argentina: Better Ireland still seeking answers after nail-biting Pumas win Ireland 22-19 Argentina: Better Ireland still seeking answers after nail-biting Pumas win Seeking a response to a jarring defeat against the All ******* seven days prior, Ireland’s victory against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday served to answer some questions while presenting a few more. Andy Farrell called it “three or four games in one” and, as such, there was good, bad and ugly in the host’s performance. Having taken the lead in the second minute, Ireland were never behind but, after ******** to score in the second half, ended the contest against 14 men clinging on to a slender 22-19 advantage. The game had seemed in hand at half-time, yet come the final whistle the overriding emotion in Dublin was one of relief. Without consecutive losses since the opening two fixtures of the 2021 Six Nations, Ireland’s response to setbacks has so often been emphatic. Whether it be overcoming a first Test defeat to win the series in New Zealand in 2022, putting their World Cup 2023 heartache behind them with a stirring away win in France to start the most recent Six Nations, or looking decidedly outplayed in the first Test against South ******* this summer only to turn the tables seven days later – Farrell’s Ireland have proven masters at lifting themselves from the canvas. But, beaten so decisively by the All ******* last week when discipline was a massive issue and the ******* misfired, rarely in recent times had it felt like there was so much to fix from one game to the next. Prior to kick-off, Farrell said some of his players were “lucky” to get the opportunity to atone for their opening autumn performance. When asked after the nerve-shredding 82 minutes if he had got the desired response, he replied “in parts”. Source link #Ireland #Argentina #Ireland #seeking #answers #nailbiting #Pumas #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Diddy trying to obstruct justice from jail: prosecutors Diddy trying to obstruct justice from jail: prosecutors Prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of trying to contact witnesses and influence public opinion from prison, as they oppose his latest bail request. Source link #Diddy #obstruct #justice #jail #prosecutors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jujutsu Piece codes (November 2024) Jujutsu Piece codes (November 2024) Updated November 14, 2024: We looked for new codes! Explore the vibrant city, level up your character, and engage in intense battles in this Roblox adventure inspired by two of the most popular anime series—Jujutsu Kaizen and One Piece. Use Jujutsu Piece codes to get EXP boosts as well as Race and Clan Spins, and become stronger more easily! All Jujutsu Piece codes list Working Jujutsu Piece codes 80KLikiThumb — 10 Clan Spins (New) 85KNOICELikes — 5 Races Spins (New) FixsUpdate — 5 Races Spins (New) SrryFrDoughShoPBug — Reset (New) 65KLikesOmg — Stats Reset 75KLIKESMASSIVE — 10 Clan Spins 70KWOWWWW — 10 Race Spins 80KHearts — 5 Clan Spins 90KFavourites — 15 Min X2 Exp 9MVisitssssss — 15 Min X2 Exp 1DayDelayHadLife — 5 Race Spins 50KLikesOOOO — Stats Reset 55kthumbs — 5 Clan Spins 60KNoiceLikes — 5 Race Spins 75KHeartLoveyouall — 5 Clan Spins 7MAND500KVISITSWOW — 15 Min X2 Exp TheOneWholostItAll — 15 Min X2 Exp 30KLikesNoice — 5 Race Spins HalloweenPart1Jester — 15 Min X2 Exp 35KLikosOOOww — 5 Clan Spins 45KLikesAlreadyWow — Reset Stats 5KOnX@AmineZribi6 — 10 Race Spins 40KLikesNice — 5 Clan Spins 6MVisits — 15 Min X2 Exp 40KHeartFavourite — 10 Reset Stats 25KLikesOMG — 5 Race Spins 20KLikes — 5 Clan Spins 30kFavNiceee — 15 Min X2 Exp 5MVistsss — 15 Min X2 Exp 25KHeatsLoveyouall — 10 Clan Spins 17KLikesNicee — 10 Race Spins UPD1Part2 — 10 Reset Stats Rikaaaaaa — 15 Min X2 Exp Expired Jujutsu Piece codes 25KHearts — 5 Race Spins (New) 15KLikesss — 5 Clan Spins (New) 4MVisitNice — Reset Stats (New) 12500Likoooo — 5 Clan Spins (New) 3MWOWWWW — Reset Stats (New) 2And5MVisits10DaysWow — 15 Min X2 Exp 10KLikesWowwy — 10 Clan Spins 4KOnXNiceAmineZribi6 — Reset Stats Update1Part1 — 15 Min X2 Exp SorryForTojiDelay — 15 Min X2 Exp 5KLikesOmg — 5 Clan Spins 7and5KLikesAmazingo — 5 Race Spins Jackpot — 7 Clan Spins 10KFavoritePurpleThunder — Reset Stats 1MVists — Reset Stats 4KCCus — 12 Clan Spins 4KLikes — 5 Race Spin 500KVisitsHWow — 5 Races Spins 3KLikes — 5 Clan Spins 3500Heart — Stats Reset 300KVISTS — 5 Clan Spins 2KLIKESIWOWWW — 15 Min X2 Exp 100KVISTS — 5 Clan Spins 75KVis — 5 Clan Spins 1KLikessss — 5 Clan Spins 1and5KHearts — Stats Refund 500Likoo — 5 Clan Spins 750Fav — 5 Race Spins 250SOfast — 3 Race Spins 300FavCrazy — 3 Clan Spins 10KVisitsDa — 2 Race Spins 100LikesMwah — 4 Clan Spins 100FavCrazy — 4 Race Spins Alpha — 15 minutes of 2x EXP SteveBLX — 15 minutes of 2x EXP Rahumi2M — 15 minutes of 2x EXP Xeno — 15 minutes of 2x EXP AlphaReset — Points Reset Related: Jujutsu Legacy codes and One Fruit codes How to redeem codes in Jujutsu Piece Complete the following steps to redeem Jujutsu Piece codes hassle-free: Image by PC Invasion Open Jujutsu Piece on Roblox. Click the Menu button on the left side of the screen. Click the gift button. Input your code into the Enter Code text field. Press the Redeem button to get your rewards. You don’t have to waste hours searching for Jujutsu Piece codes. All you need to do is save this article and check back every now and then to claim the latest freebies. PC Invasion is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Source link #Jujutsu #Piece #codes #November Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dallas woman, 19, ****** elderly man over phone in Facebook Marketplace meetup: police Dallas woman, 19, ****** elderly man over phone in Facebook Marketplace meetup: police DALLAS – Dallas police arrested a 19-year-old woman for the ******* of a man during a Facebook Marketplace meetup. It happened last week just feet away from an elementary school and a busy Dallas freeway with multiple witnesses nearby. Police say Ahmad Alkhalaf, a 66-year-old husband and father from Sasche, was murdered in the middle of the afternoon at an Oak Cliff gas station just off I-35 and South Marsalis Avenue. Shots rang out last Friday around 3 p.m. just as nearby Felix G. Botello Elementary School was letting out. Two Dallas ISD police officers rushed to the Valero and found Alkhalaf shot next to his pickup truck, according to court records. He later ***** at the hospital. Dallas detectives learned Alkhalaf was there to sell a ****** iPhone 15 to someone he’d been communicating with on Facebook Marketplace. Amaya Medrano mugshot, Dallas County Jail Police obtained multiple surveillance videos from nearby businesses. They say the video showed 19-year-old Amaya Medrano and Alkhalaf had a short conversation, and Medrano ran off. As Alkhalaf followed her, cameras captured Medrano turning around and ********* Alkhalaf, police said. According to an arrest warrant affidavit FOX 4 obtained Thursday, investigators matched Medrano’s distinct tattoos on her face and neck to her social media accounts. Just three days after the fatal *********, police noticed the same Facebook account communicating with Alkhalaf was selling a ****** iPhone 15 on the Marketplace. Wednesday, Dallas police announced Medrano was in custody by U.S. Marshals and was booked into the Dallas County jail. Alkhalaf’s family tells FOX 4 he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. They went on to say he was a humble man who worked hard to support his family locally and abroad. The family is left speechless and horrified by this senseless act of *********, saying Alkhalaf life was taken over a cellphone. Court records show Medrano was serving a five-year probation sentence for aggravated ******** with a deadly ******* after pleading guilty to stabbing someone last year. Medrano is now charged with capital *******. Her bond is set at $1 million. Source link #Dallas #woman #****** #elderly #man #phone #Facebook #Marketplace #meetup #police Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alana King: Perth Scorchers learn plenty in testing week Alana King: Perth Scorchers learn plenty in testing week Three games in the space of six days across two States was always going to present a challenge for our group, but I’m proud of the way we handled everything that came our way, writes Alana King. Source link #Alana #King #Perth #Scorchers #learn #plenty #testing #week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Baby Red Panda at Edinburgh Zoo Tragically Passes Away Over ‘Stress Due to Nearby Fireworks’ Baby Red Panda at Edinburgh Zoo Tragically Passes Away Over ‘Stress Due to Nearby Fireworks’ The ****** of a baby Red Panda is believed to have been caused by fireworks set off for a holiday. Zookeepers at the Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland say that it was pyrotechnics that caused their 3-month-old panda Roxie to choke on her own ****** after being stressed by the commotion going on November 5. The fireworks were believed to come from people celebrating Guy Fawkes Day. A holiday meant to mark the ******* attempt to ***** up the British Parliament. Sadly the noise had disastrous effects on Roxie and she ***** on November 5, ABC News reports. “Roxie had access to her den, but the frightening noises seem to have been too much for her,” Ben Supple, deputy chief executive of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, which owns Edinburgh Zoo told the news outlet. “Very sadly, she choked on her ****** on Bonfire Night and our vets believe this was probably a reaction to fireworks.” Related: Red Panda’s Gentle Way of Enjoying a Snack Is Such a Timeline Cleanse Tragically, Roxie’s mother ***** only five days before she did, making this ******* of time very precarious for the baby Red Panda. At such a young age, many small mammals can be vulnerable. Most don’t even reach the end of their first year. Employees at the zoo now believe that fireworks set off between Halloween and Guy Fawkes Day might’ve contributed to Roxie’s mother’s ****** too. Roxie had been doing well on her own before the fireworks. She’d been eating on her own and was responding well to her caretakers. But sadly, the explosions were too much for the panda and it led to her ******. It’s particularly tragic given the rarity of baby Red Pandas in the world. The Red Panda is native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. Some countries have protected the species, but there ******** less than 10,000 pandas in the wild. The ****** has been so upsetting it’s prompted officials to call for reform. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is now calling for tighter restrictions on fireworks. The zoo is joining that call and has asked for a ban on fireworks sales and for lighter pyrotechnic displays. According to BBC News, a spokesperson for the *** government’s department for business and trade, which controls the sales of fireworks recently spoke out about the ******. “We are sorry to hear of the ****** of Roxie the panda and our thoughts are with the team who cared for her at Edinburgh Zoo,” he said. “We endeavor to keep pets and the public safe and that’s why we launched a new fireworks safety campaign this season to help people use them safely and appropriately.” Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable **** by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest **** updates and tips. Source link #Baby #Red #Panda #Edinburgh #Zoo #Tragically #Passes #Stress #Due #Nearby #Fireworks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WA road toll climbs ever higher as 21 year-old motorcyclist ***** near Gidgegannup WA road toll climbs ever higher as 21 year-old motorcyclist ***** near Gidgegannup Western Australia’s ever growing road toll has increased yet again, after a 21 year-old motorcyclist ***** on Saturday morning near Gidgegannup. Source link #road #toll #climbs #higher #yearold #motorcyclist #***** #Gidgegannup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]