Sadiq Khan pledges to promote trans issues in London schools as Mayor
Labour’s London Mayoral candidate has pledged to work with the city’s schools and the police to “promote gender diversity” and bolster acceptance of trans people.
Mr Khan is currently leading in the polls in his bid to succeed Boris Johnson as Mayor of London, ahead of Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith.
The pair will speak on LGBT issues at a Pride in London debate later this month, which is set to take place on Monday March 21.
Ahead of the event, Mr Khan has released a manifesto making a number of LGBT pledges and commitments.
In it, he champions inclusive sex and relationship education (SRE) in London schools – months after the government ruled out proposals to make SRE statutory.
Mr Khan wrote: “London should be a global beacon of tolerance, acceptance and respect. On the whole, Londoners reject sexism, racism, homophobia, and discrimination against people with disabilities. But I know there’s still much more to be done.
“I will work with the LGBT+ community, schools, police and others to highlight and challenge transphobia, which remains all too prevalent, and promote acceptance of gender diversity.”
It comes after Mr Goldsmith told PinkNews he supports the principle of inclusive sex education – but “struggles” on the issue of making it mandatory
He said: “On the one level, I want the outcome that good quality sex and relationship education provides for all the obvious reasons.
“But on another level, I’m very strongly supportive of the government’s free schools agenda, which allows parents to set the ethos and the direction of schools. I think it’s the right policy.”
He added: “I’m torn on the issue about mandating what schools would do because, for me, it goes against the grain and it’s something that I think the mayor – working with local authorities – should be able to identify and target areas and schools where that approach doesn’t work.”
However, Mr Goldsmith said that it would “cross a line” for schools to teach that gay people would go to hell.
He said: I mean it’s not for me to accept or not, but I find it unacceptable that schools should be racially divisive, or religiously divisive or ethically divisive or sexually divisive. Anything that pips one part of the community against the other for me crosses the line.”
Elsewhere in the manifesto, Mr Khan pledged further action to tack hate crime in the city and tackle divisions between communities and the police.
The Labour candidate said: “Too many communities and individual Londoners view the police with suspicion. This makes people within those communities less likely to report crimes or pass on information about gangs, or identify those who spread hatred or extremism.
“We can do more to build better relations between communities and the police, ensuring bonds of trust are developed.
“I will direct the Met to adopt a strict zero tolerance approach to hate crime – be it on the basis of someone’s age, sexuality, gender, religion, race, nationality or disability – and ensure officers have the resources and training they need.
“In particular I will challenge the appalling increase in homophobic, anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic hate crimes.”
He added: “London’s prosperity is founded on its openness, its spirit of innovation, and its proud history of offering opportunity to people from all backgrounds.”
Both of the lead candidates have signed the Pride in London pledge on LGBT rights, along with Liberal Democrat candidate Caroline Pidgeon and Green Party candidate Sian Berry.
UKIP candidate Peter Whittle, who is openly gay but has not yet signed the Pride pledge, will attend the debate alongside the four.
Respect’s George Galloway and other minor candidates are not confirmed to be taking part.
ITV Political Correspondent Paul Brand will chair the debate, adding: “The LGBT+ community is a significant sector of the London electorate – perhaps more so than in any other part of the UK.
“Our votes matter just as much as anyone else’s, and I look forward to asking the candidates the questions that voters want answered, so that we can hear what each of them has to offer.”
Stephen Ward of Pride in London said: “Growing numbers of London’s politicians, including the Labour and Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Green Party candidates for mayor, have signed our Pledge which calls for specific actions to be taken in the key areas of health, personal safety and equal treatment to improve life for LGBT+ Londoners.
“This hustings will give the LGBT+ community a chance to grill each of the main candidates on issues specific to the LGBT+ community and others that are important to all Londoners.
“This is a key plank of Pride in London’s mission to provide a platform for the LGBT+ community to make its voices heard.”
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Frenchy was on hand for this year’s Grace at the Race event in Louisville, Kentucky. This Derby Week celebration is aimed at honoring three people from the corporate, sports and entertainment sectors for their commitment and contributions to community service. The whole thing raises money for Louisville based non-profits that focus on at risk kids.
Frenchy produced two paintings for this year’s event. The first was a studio painting of local basketball legend and key sponsor of the event, Junior Bridgeman. Sherman Brown, founder of Grace at the Race, presented this painting to Junior as a personal gift for his tireless efforts in the community .
The second was was a live painting featuring last year’s Kentucky Derby winner “I’ll Have Another” together with the three honorees of the event: Ken Griffey Jr, Lynn Merrit (Sr. VP of Marketing NIKE Basketball) and Emil Brolick (CEO of Wendys).
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text: Pedro’s (aka James Rutledge) debut album is part ‘folktronica’ (see Four Tet) part DJ Shadow. This is not to say the style is an amalgam of both these genres and artists but rather that he flicks between these two spheres of influence. ‘Intro’ and ‘Outro’ are essentially one track split into two, a familiar-sounding and blissful piano melody that could be compared to early Aphex Twin or Philip Glass. ‘Fear & Resilience’ features rollicking and brooding beats in the most obvious ode to Shadow, all chopped up beats, menacing bass and sombre horns. ‘Dead Grass’ meanders for a few minutes with some one-finger piano melodies but transforms into a shimmering little beauty. The glitchy ‘These Pixels Weave A Person’ stops and starts a bit too much, making it seem rather erksome and abrasive, whereas ‘The Water Ran This Way Back And Forth’ is strict ambience, dominated by plucked guitar manipulations. ’12′ returns to Shadow territory with less success while ‘All Things Rendered’ is a folktronic masterpiece – the best song Four Tet never wrote – with its spinning guitar (or is it harp?) samples and gently pulsating rythmn. ‘Seven Eight’ cuts up sitar motifs and female vocal splices with scratching and digital beats. A lot to admire, even if it wears its influences on its sleeve.

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Occupy Wall Street protesters have marched across Brooklyn Bridge to mark six months since hundreds of them were arrested walking the same route.
A couple of hundred activists marched this afternoon from Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park, where they first camped out last September to start a movement that has spread around the world. They were flanked by police officers on scooters and on foot.
The marchers used the pedestrian walkway to cross the bridge. The commemoration ended as the rain started with a rally in Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza. Police said there were no reports of arrests.
Occupy activists dubbed themselves the “99 percent” opposing the economic inequality represented by the wealthy “1 percent.”
The Brooklyn gathering included a “General Assembly” — as Occupy supporters called their daily meetings in Zuccotti Park.

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American Women Artists has been dedicated to the inspiration, celebration, and encouragement of women in the visual Fine Arts across the USA and Canada for nearly 30 years through annual shows and juried competitions of their members in prestigious galleries and museums around the country.
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Nora Ephron’s ‘Crazy Salad’: Still Crisp. By JONATHAN YARDLEY. Tuesday, November 2, ; Page C An occasional series in which The Post’s book critic. ‘A woman for all seasons, tender and tough in just the right proportions’ The New York Times. Two classic collections of uproarious essays from the late Nora. Rare interview with famed screenwriter on breasts, beauty, and the women’s movement. “It’s okay being a woman now. I like it. Try it some time.”.
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We Should All Be Feminists. These are a collection of articles written for Esquire magazine in – Love their nor and eyes for social irony, and their habit of wrapping up essays with a tough question or a jewel of wisdom. Salaad it first appeared inCrazy Salad helped to illuminate a new American era—and helped us to laugh at our times and ourselves. I’m so sad I didn’t know more about her until she died. Its a hard road to travel.
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Mar 22, Heidi Brydon rated onra it was amazing. Her self-loathing about Wellesley year reunion is quite moving as she concludes that searching and independent thought was bred out of her classmates at this most prestigious school.
Nora Ephron was an Noa journalist, film director, producer, screenwriter, novelist, and blogger. In this distinctive, engaging, and simply hilarious view of a period of great upheaval in America, Ephron turns her keen eye and wonderful sense of humor to the media, politics, beauty products, and women’s bodies.
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I enjoyed this lively though at times quite serious collection of Ephron’s columns from the s. This was an eye opening book for some who did not experience those days first hand.
But I think its only for women. Go for the gusto and read everything she ever wrote instead of these short snippits.
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El Genesys is one promising upcoming rapper from Bangwe Blantyre-Malawi
Blantyre Based Hip Hop Artist El Genesys has revealed that Award winning Christian Rapper Suffix and Tanzania’s Bongo Crooner Diamond Platnumz are his idols in the Music Industry. Therefore he wish to work with both of them in the near future.
In an Interview with 265ent. The MESA hit maker said he likes the creativity and the personality of both artists. Hence that prompted him to initially look at both music stars for every day inspiration. Because that would help him build a successful career in the industry.
“I met Suffix in 2016 at Robin’s park in Blantyre. I was taking part in a music competition organized by the Living Waters Church International. And He (Suffix) was one of The Guest Artists invited to perform. I came Third in the competition and he was impressed with my performance as he encouraged me to work hard in the game.” he said
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Today, we can confirm that Realme will soon introduce these phones to the Old Continent. We are sharing the storage capacities, color options, and prices of the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ smartphones for Europe.
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On Tuesday, Ankie Broekers-Knol, the Minister for Migration, reached agreements with Nigeria on tackling illegal migration. The Netherlands will be focusing on capacity building in the African country, as well as on improving border security. This is necessary due to the many Nigerians wishing to leave their country in search of a better future. Another agreement concerned further bolstering the good cooperation on repatriation.
According to Broekers-Knol, it is undesirable for so many Nigerians to uproot to Europe.
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It is therefore necessary to prevent Nigerians from travelling to Europe as illegal migrants. Not only does this involve improving border security in Nigeria, but we must also deal with smuggling networks and human traffickers. The Netherlands will also be investing in campaigns to raise awareness of the dangerous journey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with its department for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, is responsible for alleviating the root causes of migration, but the Prime Minister's trade mission will also aid this plan.
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Broekers-Knol reached an agreement in Nigeria to equip Nigerian border forces with an app that allows them to check passports offline. A training programme for the Nigerian immigration service will also have a follow-up. In addition, Nigerian border forces will be trained, and European and Nigerian public prosecution services will exchange expertise to combat human trafficking and cross-border criminality.
Nigeria is one of the few African countries with extensive regulations concerning migration. Although a great deal has been settled on paper, the implementation still requires a lot of attention. As a result, too often there are still illegal flows of migrants leaving the country. Nigeria is very cooperative with regard to repatriation. This cooperation will be further intensified in coming years.


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Zakes Mda’s brilliant new novel is The Zulus of New York – Joburg and Cape Town launch details here!
Zakes Mda’s new novel, The Zulus of New York, will be published by Umuzi in March 2019.
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Visit the US Woordfees book festival for an opportunity to engage and meet Pan Macmillan authors Judith February, Ian Fuhr, Mohale Mashigo, Johan Booysen and international bestselling writer Joanna Trollope!
Friday Night Book Club: Read an excerpt from Mohale Mashigo’s award-winning debut novel, The Yearning
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Long before Game of Thrones did wonders for tourism in places like Iceland, Ireland, and Croatia, there was another fantasy epic that had travelers flocking to see its beautiful real world filming locations. We’re, of course, talking about The Lord of the Rings and the Pacific nation of New Zealand. Fans of the films couldn’t wait to visit all of the New Zealand destinations used as The Lord of the Rings filming locations to represent Middle Earth.
It’s been nearly 20 years since the film series was in cinemas, but The Lord of the Rings will soon be returning to our screens in a very different way. Amazon is currently in the middle of producing a TV series that will take viewers back to Middle Earth. What’s more, this series is also filming in New Zealand, which means more gorgeous New Zealand scenery. To tide you over until the new series debuts, here’s a list of where the films were shot in New Zealand.
- 1 Where Was The Lord of the Rings Filmed?
- 2 The Lord of the Rings Tours in New Zealand
- 3 The Lord of the Rings Filming Locations
- 4 1. Hobbiton
- 5 2. Tongariro National Park
- 6 3. Mavora Lakes Park
- 7 4. Skippers Canyon
- 8 5. Fiordland National Park
- 9 6. Putangirua Pinnacles
- 10 7. Mount Sunday
- 11 8. Kaitoke Regional Park
- 12 9. Paradise
- 13 10. Mount Aspiring National Park
- 14 11. Franz Josef Glacier
- 15 12. 12 Mile Delta
- 16 13. Port Waikato
- 17 14. Kawarau Gorge
- 18 15. Ben Ohau Station
- 19 Bonus: Weta Cave & Workshop
- 20 Informasi Tempat Wisata Alam di Dunia
Where Was The Lord of the Rings Filmed?
It’s common knowledge that The Lord of the Rings was filmed in New Zealand, which is home to an incredible variety of landscapes, making it well suited as a filming location.
The country is made up of two islands: the North Island and the South Island, with much of the signature mountain scenery found on the South Island, though there were a few spots filmed on the North Island, too, including near Wellington, Matamata, and Port Waikato. Because of the fantasy setting, most locations used for the films are out in the countryside rather than in easy-to-reach city locations.
The Lord of the Rings Tours in New Zealand
With so many fans of the films coming over to New Zealand, it is little surprise that tours became available showing travelers the film locations. Most tours to The Lord of the Rings filming locations in New Zealand focus on just one or two locations, but there are a few longer tours that visit more spots.
The Lord of the Rings Filming Locations
You can find your own way around to the different locations either by using this article or a location guidebook to help plan and navigate. In fact, the New Zealand Department of Conservation has compiled a list of locations with coordinates and access roads used to reach them, which will be invaluable on a self-guided tour of The Lord of the Rings locations.
There’s really no better place to start this list than at the incredible set of Hobbiton. The film crew actually constructed an entire hobbit village on a farm near the town of Matamata, complete with hobbit-holes built into the terrain. Hobbiton is, of course, where The Fellowship of the Ring begins, introducing us to the hobbits, Gandalf, and the One Ring. The real-life Hobbiton has been open for tours since 2002, receiving a major upgrade when it was used again for Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy. On a visit to Hobbiton, you’ll get to see hobbit-holes of all different scales but most importantly Bilbo and Frodo’s home of Bag End.
2. Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park, in the center of the North Island, covers around 796 km² and is home to multiple filming locations. Two of the most popular are Mount Ngauruhoe and the Tawhai Falls.
For the better part of three films, Frodo’s quest was to reach the appropriately named Mount Doom to throw his ring into the volcano. What you might not know is that an actual volcano was used to depict Mount Doom. If you want to visit Mordor, then you’ll need to head for Mount Ngauruhoe in Tongariro National Park. The Tongariro Crossing hiking trail offers some of the best views of Mount Ngauruhoe and lets you climb up the mountain as well. Just remember, you won’t have Sam along to carry you.
Elsewhere in the national park, you’ll find a waterfall and pool commonly known now as Gollum’s Pool. Actually called the Tawhai Falls, this beautiful waterfall spot was used for the scene in The Two Towers when Gollum is fishing, unaware that Faramir and the Rangers of Ithilien have their bows trained on him. While the setting was digitally altered for the film, it really is a pretty spot all on its own.
3. Mavora Lakes Park
The diverse scenery of Mavora Lakes Park was used for a number of the scenes at the end of The Fellowship of the Ring and the start of The Two Towers.
After paddling down the Anduin River, the Fellowship bring their boats to shore along North Mavora Lake. Soon after, Merry and Pippin hide from the fight with the Uruk-hai in the same area by the lake. In The Two Towers, fields and forest near the lake are used for the scene where Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli search for the missing hobbits on the edge of the forest.
4. Skippers Canyon
The character of Arwen makes quite the first impression in The Fellowship of the Ring. She creates a flood to wash away the Nazgûl chasing her and Frodo on horseback. The location used for this scene at the Ford of Bruinen is Skippers Canyon, which itself makes quite an impression in real life. The canyon, in a river valley outside Queenstown, is an especially picturesque spot with the Shotover River flowing through it and mountains all around.
5. Fiordland National Park
Another large national park that was used for multiple different settings in the films was Fiordland National Park at the southwestern tip of the South Island. On a visit to Fiordland National Park, you’ll have the opportunity to see both the mighty River Anduin and the gnarled Fangorn Forest.
In a trilogy full of captivating aerial shots, one of the best is of the Fellowship paddling down the River Anduin after leaving Lothlórien in The Fellowship of the Ring. Many of New Zealand’s rivers were used to depict the River Anduin, chief among them the Waiau River near Te Anau. The best way to see the parts of the Waiau River that were used for filming is to take the Kepler Track that follows the riverbank.
Fangorn Forest is quite a pivotal setting at the start of the The Two Towers, both for the characters it introduces and also for its ancient atmosphere. It might be hard to believe that such a place actually exists in New Zealand, but visit Snowdon Forest in Fiordland National Park and you’ll see it does. It’s here in Snowdon Forest, with its gnarled roots and twisted tree limbs, that we see Aragon track Merry and Pippin after they escape the Urukhai. Fangorn is also home to the Ents, but sadly you haven’t got much chance of seeing them.
6. Putangirua Pinnacles
Some filming locations are worth visiting regardless of their connection to The Lord of the Rings. One such location is the Putangirua Pinnacles. Caused by erosion over a hundred thousand years, this area in the Aorangi Mountain Range of the North Island features a bizarre cluster of rock pinnacles. The pinnacles were used as the backdrop to film the Paths of the Dead as Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli go to enlist the Army of the Dead in The Return of the King.
7. Mount Sunday
Much of The Two Towers focused on the kingdom of Rohan, home to characters such as Eomer and Eowyn. Rohan was shown to feature endless fields across rolling hills, with dramatic mountains overlooking it and its captivating capital, Edoras, resting on a hill. While the set for the city was dismantled after filming, the splendid scenery of Mount Sunday on which it was built remains. The spot is nestled within the Southern Alps not far from major mountains like Mount Taylor and Mount Cook, guaranteeing some phenomenal views if you visit.
8. Kaitoke Regional Park
Cities like Wellington were not viable filming locations for The Lord of the Rings, but there are some filming locations close to Wellington worth visiting. Probably the most interesting is Kaitoke Regional Park, which was used for some scenes set in the elven city of Rivendell in The Fellowship of the Ring. Also close to Upper Hutt is Harcourt Park, which was used in the first film’s scenes of Isengard, home to Saruman. Then there’s the Hutt River, another of the rivers used for Anduin River scenes.
Could there be a more perfect name than Paradise for a destination used as the mystical elven forest of Lothlorien? Found close to popular tourist destinations like Queenstown and Milford Sound, Paradise was used for the scenes when the Fellowship first encounter the elves there. Other parts of the woods were also used later for the big fight with Uruk-hai and the death of Boromir at the end of The Fellowship of the Ring.
10. Mount Aspiring National Park
Continuing our tour of New Zealand’s national parks used by Peter Jackson, we come to Mount Aspiring National Park, where various scenes were shot. This large national park on the west coast of the South Island was used for all sorts of landscape shots, including various snowy peaks of the Misty Mountains. Slightly more accessible spots to visit, though, include Dan’s Paddock and the Dart River Valley, both of which were used for the landscape around Isengard, although Dart River Valley was quite heavily altered in postproduction.
11. Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier is already one of the best places to visit in New Zealand, and the fact that it is also connected with The Lord of the Rings just gives you another reason to visit. The glacier itself wasn’t featured in the films; rather, the view from Franz Josef Glacier Valley toward Mount Gunn in the Waiho Valley was used. This incredible view is what you see as the mountaintop beacons are lit along the White Mountains calling for aid to Gondor.
12. 12 Mile Delta
Watching Sam and Gollum interact is always entertaining in The Lord of the Rings, especially when they bicker over food while making camp in The Two Towers. The campsite scene, as well as the ambush by Faramir and the Rangers of Ithilien on the Oliphaunts, was filmed out in the scrub near 12 Mile Delta Campsite on Lake Wakatipu. Near the campsite, you’ll find a lookout that shows the view Frodo, Sam, and Gollum had of the ambush.
13. Port Waikato
There were some particularly gripping scenes with the Nazgûl early on in The Fellowship of the Ring. One was when they attacked the hobbits in the ruins of Weathertop. Although the ruined fortress of Weathertop isn’t real, the distinctive limestone hill they sat on certainly is. Weathertop’s hill and many moody limestone rock formations like it can be found in the countryside around Port Waikato on the North Island.
14. Kawarau Gorge
One of the harder filming locations to recognize in New Zealand is probably Kawarau Gorge near Queenstown on the South Island. This is because the two colossal stone statues of the Argonath were digitally added in. Still, it is indeed the Kawarau River and Gorge used for this spot along the Anduin River by the Pillars of the Kings. Nearby, you’ll also find the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge, a popular spot for bungee jumping.
15. Ben Ohau Station
The Lord of the Rings had plenty of epic battles in it, but the biggest spectacle has to be the Battle of Pelennor Fields outside the city of Minas Tirith in The Return of the King. It makes sense, then, that this massive confrontation on wide-open fields of grass was filmed at Beh Ohau Sheep Station near the town of Twizel. It’s important to note that this sheep station is private land, but tours can be arranged in Twizel.
Bonus: Weta Cave & Workshop
Although it’s not a filming location in the same sense as the other destinations on this list, it would be wrong to leave off the incredible Weta Cave. Located in Wellington, this is the headquarters of the Weta Workshop, the people behind the state-of-the-art special effects and props used in The Lord of the Rings. Here you’ll see life-sized sculptures and showcases full of props and a free documentary on what goes on behind the scenes with their work.
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Ocala Animal Emergency Hospital treats pets with serious illnesses, injuries
Published: Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 9:15 p.m.
Anne Jones knew at age 3 she wanted to be a veterinarian. And even after a dog bit her on the head, requiring staples to close her scalp, she was not deterred.
In 2001, Jones, now 37, graduated from the University Of Florida School Of Veterinary Medicine and went into practice.
Since 2004, she has operated the Ocala Animal Emergency Hospital, along with manager Cindy McManus, which treats pets with serious illnesses and injuries when most veterinarian offices are closed.
On a recent Monday night, Eric and Jackie Richter of Ocala brought in Dixie, a 14-year-old shepherd mix suspected of ingesting glass along with the food in a glass bowl she knocked off a counter.
"She is one of the children," Eric Richter said. "This is like an ER for animals."
Jones examined considered options such as sending the dog to the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine, but by morning Dixie was reunited with her owners in good condition.
The facility is open 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays and noon Saturday to 7 a.m. Monday.
"We have a room here and stay from Friday night through Monday morning," McManus said.
"I want to set up a Thanksgiving and Christmas meal here," Jones said, laughing as she pointed out the efficiency kitchen.
The staff also includes veterinarian assistant Lynn Windgate and veterinarian technician Corey McManus, a nephew of Cindy McManus.
Some of their cases are heartbreaking. On a bulletin board in the waiting room, covered with thank you notes and pictures, one photo captioned "Forever Friends" shows a young man sleeping next to his dog named Killian, a pet of many years, when the dog was in good health.
"Killian was treated here after being attacked by a coyote. When he died, the entire staff cried," McManus said.
Jones said a sister operation, the Dunnellon Animal Emergency Hospital, opened several months ago after at least two "patients died on route to the Ocala facility."
"Dr. Jason Sexton is on site there," Jones said. "He recently treated a dog which had been attacked by a coyote. The lung was outside and working."
The cost for treatment at the Ocala center begins at $95. Jones said she lays out cost options, and if the animal is in severe need of first aid or pain relief and the owner refuses to allow it, they may report them to authorities.
"One man grabbed his dog and said, ‘The dog's not worth it,' when told the cost of treatment and said he planned to ‘throw the dog out of the truck on the way home,' " McManus said. "We called the Ocala Police Department and they followed him home to make sure the dog was OK."
Sometimes the staff is motivated to share news of its work outside of the facility. McManus said a dog treated at the hospital for injuries from a sexual assault by a human moved them to collect 250 signatures that were sent to Tallahassee to support legislation on animal cruelty outlawing such attacks. The bill was signed into law in May.
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Back in 2018, the (now) Directors of Saeon Australia, were approached to consider an autonomous robot car that teaches computer programming. We were intrigued. And even more surprised to discover how sophisticated and clever was this little robot. Altino the Robot Car was invented by Saeon Co. in South Korea. See the video above from Hawaii News Now showing how Altino has already taught computer programming around the world including China and the USA. We enthusiastically agreed to be the sole supplier of Altino to Australia and adopt the name of Saeon Australia. Proudly we are an independently and fully Australian owned company.
After working with schools for many years - we could see the benefits of using Altino to make it easy for teachers to teach computer programming in schools. Recognising that computer programming is becoming almost as important as Reading, Writing and Maths - we were keen to see how the schools and the students embraced Altino. We commenced on developing a new programme called Code with Altino - based on the successful international Altino program - yet tailored to the Australian (ACARA and NESA) syllabus. We are thankful to Rob Peers, his teachers at Our Lady Star of the Sea at Terrigal, in addition to Steve Napoleoni of Wilton Public School, that provided us with an opportunity to pilot the Australian tailored program.
Many schools have adopted Altino as their own and the Altino Program has been given the "nod of approval" by a number of education departments - including NSW Department of Education, Queensland Department of Education, the UniSAConnect team at the University of South Australia and ACARA. While 2020 was "not a good year" for our business (like so many others) as further growth was not possible - we used the COVID year for more research and development. In 2021, we are looking forward to showing you how easy it is to teach or learn computer programming with revised programme materials and an even more advanced robot car at your school.


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- ItemConditions of Powder Flow and Fill(2020-05) Kotze, Samantha J.; Fowler, Ryan M.; Carty, William; Gaustad, Gabrielle; Lee, HyojinUnderstanding the conditions that contribute to powder flow are essential to anticipate the segregation of particles in flow situations. Although various methods are used to quantify powder flow and powder fill in industry, these methods fail to properly capture observed behavior, particularly as the particle size decreases, thereby failing to accurately predict powder flow, fill, and packing outside of a specific process. It is unclear if there is a specific boundary below which particle flow will not occur. The hypothesis of this study is that there is a correlation between particle size, density and flow behavior, and there is a critical particle mass necessary for free flow. This study analyzes the flow behavior of a broad range materials, including glass sphere standards 1018a, 1017a, and NBS 1003. The flow of these powders was analyzed by inclining a roughened copper plate until particles began to tumble. The copper plate dissipated electrostatic charge. The angles of both the onset of flow, when the first observation of movement occurred, and critical flow, where all the powder flowed, were recorded. Although two flow angles were identified for some of the powders, this does not necessarily mean there are two different flow behaviors. Rather this study purposes that the first flow is agglomerate or large particle flow and critical flow is either true powder flow or the gravitational forces overcoming the interparticle forces. The samples were imaged by SEM to estimate particle size for initial and critical flow. It can be concluded that the powder flow data is not affected by density and is mass independent.
- ItemConstructing Ancient Korean Celadons for Modern Firing Cycles(2022-12) Dunham, Grace; Carty, William; Lee, Hyojin; Kelleher, MattAncient sherds and samples collected from Gangjin and Gimjae celadons (Koryŏ period, 918-1392 CE) were previously analyzed to determine the firing conditions and to evaluate the body and glaze chemistry. Those results show that ancient samples were fired with three- or four-day long soak time at temperatures between 1000°C – 1200°C. The firing conditions of ancient Korean celadons produce a deep glaze-body interaction zone that is responsible for the optical characteristics of the glaze. To mimic the optical effects of ancient Korean celadons in modern firing cycles, the depth of the glaze-body interaction can be obtained using a two-layer glaze system. A two-layer glaze system was created that mimics the microstructure observed in the glaze-body interaction zone of the ancient samples. Color analysis by spectrophotometry, as well as chemical content and distribution mapping via SEM/EDS were used to evaluate the two-layer glaze system. Analysis of these data indicate similar optical effects and chemistry as presented in ancient Korean celadon samples.
- ItemDevelopment In-Situ Platelet Reinforced Alumina(2022-05) Jensen, David; Carty, William; Lee, Hyojin; McGowan, GarretIt has been shown that alumina is a strong ceramic material, but it typically exhibits poor fracture toughness. Recently, studies have found that liquid-phase sintered alumina containing an invert glass (i.e., high calcium with low silica) can precipitate what appear to be high-aspect ratio needle-like crystals that have been determined to be calcium hexaluminate (CaO·6Al2O3, CA6). In this study, the chemistry and processing conditions used to create the first specimens were revisited and it was determined how the sintering conditions contributed to densification of the alumina matrix and the size and population of the CA6 precipitates. While keeping the ratio of CaO:SiO2 constant, it was observed that the number of CA6 precipitates appeared to increase in number and size with increased CaO and SiO2 level (that is, with more liquid phase). In addition, it appears that the precipitates are nont needles, but platelets. The sintering conditions had little contribution to the size and concentration of the precipitates but were found to aid in the densification of the alumina matrix. The ability to control the size and concentration of these grains may have the potential to affect the fracture toughness of alumina, but this is beyond the scope of this work.
- ItemDevelopment of a Two-Parameter Model to Describe Particle Size Distributions(2021-05-10) Ciccarella, Mark A.; Carty, William; Lee, Hyojin; Keenan, Timothy J.Particle size distributions present a unique challenge for analysis and presentation and simply reporting the D50 value fails to capture any information that describes the width of the distribution. By fitting the particle size distribution to a statistical model, it is possible to describe a distribution with a two-parameter model, similar to that obtained from a Weibull analysis of mechanical testing data. In fact, as is demonstrated in this thesis, many native particle distributions actually fit a Weibull distribution, but when the distribution is scalped, as is common for industrial powders, the distribution is better described with a log-normal model. Both of these distribution types can be described by a mean and a modulus, and thus a two-parameter model. The two-parameter model can then be plotted on x-y coordinates to allow the tracking of particle size distributions for milling studies or for quality control purposes.
- ItemEvaluation of the Hardness of Alkaline Earth Aluminosilicate Glasses(New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Inamori School of Engineering., 2021-12) Lee, Hyojin; Carty, William; LaCourse, William; Möncke, Doris; Keenan, TimothyThe hardness of alkaline earth aluminosilicate glasses was evaluated focusing on the alumina level and atomic packing density of the system. To identify the compositional matrices, a comprehensive investigation was conducted to determine the glass formation region in ternary aluminosilicates (R2O∙RO∙Al2O3∙SiO2). Vickers hardness of the glasses were evaluated in steps: the calcium aluminosilicate system; a range of RO or R2O modifiers, including blended flux systems; and finally, the introduction of a high valency cation into the high hardness glasses to locally increase the density of the glass structure. The alumina edge of the glass formation boundary was similarly defined by a fixed molar ratio of 1.2 (±0.1) Al2O3 to R2O (Na2O or K2O), RO (MgO, CaO, etc.), or a mixture of fluxes (R2O+RO) over a broad range of silica levels and was shown to be independent of cooling rate. The alumina saturation level determined the experimental matrix to prepare samples for hardness measurement. The hardness results for CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 glasses demonstrated that hardness is strongly related to the alumina level and that the hardness of CAS glasses correlates with the melting behavior as predicted by the phase diagram. The hardness of CAS and MAS glasses were similar, ranging from 6.7 GPa to 7.2 GPa, and the replacement of CaO with MgO produced only a marginal increase in hardness. Conversely, the blending of CaO with SrO and BaO generally resulted in a decrease in hardness. The sensitivity to alumina and silica levels, however, was much greater ranging from ~4.5 to a maximum of ~8.2 GPa. Finally, high valency cations (Mo6+) were added to high hardness CAS glasses. High valency cations should have locally increased the compactness of the glass structure and thus enhanced the indentation hardness, but there was no increase in hardness. Mo serves as a heterogeneous nucleation site for crystallization resulting in anorthite precipitation. While there was a clear trend of increasing hardness with increasing Cation Field Strength (CFS), this trend did not extend to the introduction of high valency cations did not show further improvement in hardness. Overall, it was concluded that, in general, the hardness of aluminosilicate glasses correlates to melting behavior, and that within specific compositions, with the composite CFS of the modifier cations.
- ItemX-Ray Detection of Crystalline Particles in Amorphous Solids(2019-12-07) Rogers, Shannon R.; Carty, William M.; Lee, Hyojin; Stevens, MackenzieIt is relatively common to refer to glass samples as “completely amorphous” when the correct term should be “X-ray amorphous” meaning that crystalline particles are not detectable by X-ray diffraction. The threshold detection limit of crystalline material in a glass is dependent on several variables including the particle size, molecular weight of the glass, and the diffraction efficiency of the crystalline particle. Several powders, including Al2O3, ZrO2, ZrSiO4, quartz (SiO2), SiC, CeO2 and Si3N4, were mixed (via milling) with commercial glass frits ranging from 0.1 to 3.0 volume percent (v/o) and then measured with powder X-ray diffraction. The particle size and density of the crystalline powders was varied while keeping the volume fraction similar. The results show that the average atomic number of the glass frit contributes to X-ray scattering significantly increasing the detection threshold for crystalline particles.


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The Fish House – A New Fish Shop in Ludlow :
Ludlow is a medieval market town in Shropshire, close to the Welsh border. This is our lunchtime stop and one of our first impressions is that for its small size, Ludlow has a lot of eating places.
Of course Ludlow is no ordinary market town. It is famous for its food fairs and we’ve arrived on the eve of their annual Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival where 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country, are presenting their goods.
It was pointed out to us that Feathers Hotel is a famous pub with a famous medieval facade. Apart from being a worthy subject for photography, it was recommended as a worthwhile place for having lunch. So after taking snaps of the exterior, into the pub I went to have a quick look around. The reception area wasn’t particularly spectacular, a few souls were having their meal in the next room, but the place didn’t grab me as a potential for our lunch stop today, and as time is precious, I didn’t explore any further.
It is market day in Ludlow and many of our fellow travellers buy food from the market to have for lunch.
On the drive into town, we had spotted the Fish House, a wet fish shop in the town centre. We went back there as the oysters did look good and at GBP 7.50 for half a dozen, it’s reasonably priced. We order half a dozen Bigbury Bay oysters and a prawn platter which also costs GBP 7.50 per plate and it comes with a bread roll.
The Fish House has only been open for a week, and the lovely owner of the shop offers a complimentary glass of wine with the meal. The oysters are very good – really fresh and creamy. The prawn platter is excellent, 3 giant prawns and a good number of shrimps. Both are very sweet. Ray and Marie, our fellow travellers, join us for lunch. Ray has the jellied eel which he says is delicious – we’ll take his word for it! It reminds him of the food he enjoyed when he was growing up in England.
We ask the owner of the Fish House where she gets all her magnificent seafood from and she said that her family owns a seafood distributorship in the West Midlands. This explains the fine range of seafood in her shop, mussels, clams, oysters, crabs, smoked haddock, monkfish, swordfish, you name it and she’s got it.
As we enjoy our food, locals are streaming into the Fish House to buy seafood and a couple of locals that we got talking to said that they are really pleased that the Fish House has opened in Ludlow.
We practically only had 10 minutes for lunch so it was a mad rush, but it was well worth it. We could have sat there for another hour eating oysters and more of the seafood.
If you like seafood and are stopping at Ludlow, make time to have some seafood at the Fish House. We’re glad that we’ve discovered this place as it’s one of the finer lunchtime food sensations on our trip.
In our rush, we unfortunately didn’t get the street address, but it won’t be hard finding the Fish House in the town centre.


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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Gaming on Live Casinos
A live casino is fairly different 더킹 바카라 from an internet casino, because it’s actually streamed into your monitors instantly with fully HD cameras. It’s all managed by professional human traders that are almost constantly online to interact with you via webcam and keep the game active the tables and wheels. If you’ve ever been fortunate to win a prize at one of these brilliant live casinos you will certainly know that it’s a real thrill, particularly if you win big! Furthermore, these kind of casinos also offer a huge amount of bonuses that players can buy through gaming software or by winning a raffle. These bonuses could make gambling more lucrative and enjoyable.
So how do they work? How can you reap the benefits of playing live casino games? The way in which online casinos reward their players is giving them a sign-up bonus. Bonuses are paid out to all players who join a specified time frame with them. They may also be given to new members of a site who have proven themselves to be dependable and responsible players. New players tend to be given an additional benefit by an online casino before they can start playing.
Another manner in which these bonuses receive is through the actual upsurge in the number of tables on the main floor. Often you can find tables set aside so that you can cater for new players and the ones that are waiting to check their skills. Regarding live casinos that is done professionally trained human dealers.
Live casinos are often designed to give the gamer the most fun and entertainment possible. The fact that there are more folks playing means that everyone gets an opportunity to win something. It’s not just the big players that get the best prizes though. There’s a much better chance of a player winning the jackpot as a result of increased number of people playing it. That’s why gambling games on these types of sites are so successful.
The actual design and graphics of the tables on these types of sites are very attractive aswell. The most notable of the tables often have many different probability of winning a prize. The colors useful for the table backgrounds may also be very nice. Many people prefer to customize the look of the program interface on their computer so that they feel more comfortable when playing. These live casinos often provide very good customer service, because all players feel welcome and respected no matter what their level of skill is.
Sometimes the bonuses given at these live casinos can be quite substantial. There’s no reason to limit you to ultimately just playing at the casino’s main tables. You could always try your luck at a couple of table games as well. In fact, the bigger your bankroll, the more you should venture into this section of operation. Some of the best casinos to provide their players real cash bonuses if they make their deposits.
One of the primary advantages of to be able to gamble online is the ability to fully control the experience. While there is no live dealer involved, there are no annoying crowd or shady dealers hanging around. It’s also hard to inform if a game is fixed or not, since there is no camera recognition involved. The video stream is merely inserted into the casino site, so everyone involved knows what is going on at all times. Gamers can get as much or as little action as they want, and they never have to be worried about other players getting before them or possibly corrupting the gaming environment. The only way something could fail is if a video stream is interrupted by a merchant or if a merchant causes problems with the site.
Of course, with all the security, privacy, and reliability that live dealers provide, there exists a downside to playing online. One of the common complaints against casino operators is that the games are generally very short. While it is true that most online games can be completed in 15 minutes or less, some gamers discover that playing for longer than fifteen minutes is difficult. For this reason, live dealers can’t be useful for all games like slots and blackjack. There will always be a place for live casinos on the web, though, as more casinos discover that they can benefit from providing customers with an experience that is even better than actually gambling in the physical location.

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Fives exhibits at Gastech 2018
Fives will exhibit at Gastech 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, from 17th to 20th September.
For over 45 years, the Gastech exhibition has been at the forefront of the international gas, LNG and energy market. This exhibition will give Fives' Cryogenics | Energy team the opportunity to meet key actors of the European market and present its Cryomec pumps as well as its brazed heat exchangers, cold boxes and cores-in-drums.
Come and visit us from 17th to 20th September on booth E114 !


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Introduction of Dagu Glacier National Park
Name in Chinese: 达古冰川
Ticket price：admission fee: CNY 120/person; Cable car: CNY 180/person; Sightseeing bus: CNY 70/person
Opening hours: May 1 to December 15, 8:00-17:30; December 16 to April 30 of the following year, 8:30-17:30.
Dagu Glacier National Park (short for Dagu Glacier) is a stunning natural attraction located in Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China. With an elevation exceeding 5000 meters, it boasts a year-round snowy mountaintop. During November, visitors can admire the breathtaking colorful forests, while winter is ideal for extreme sports such as ice climbing. The top three glaciers, No.1, No.2, and No.3, have formed over billions of years and are truly magnificent. Tourists can reach No.1 Glacier by taking a sightseeing cable car from near Yingbin Lake. In total, over 200 glacier lakes can be found nestled between the glaciers, all of which are stunningly clear and beautiful. The "Glacier and Colorful Forest Festival" is held every autumn at Dagu Glacier and is a highly recommended event. Accommodations and dining options are available around the area, making for a comfortable stay.
Located approximately 260 kilometers away from Chengdu, it takes around 5-6 hours by car to reach Dagu Glacier National Park. It is noteworthy that Dagu Glacier is the world's glacier with the lowest altitude, largest area, and youngest age. It is also the closest glacier to the city. Visitors can climb the 4860-meter viewing platform to marvel at the pristine, crystal-clear glaciers and the delicate and serene glacial erosion lakes. In the distance, the undulating snow-capped mountains rise majestically from the clouds and mist, providing a stunning backdrop that makes one feel as if they are standing on top of the world.
Highlights of visiting Dagu Glacier
Experience the thrill of the world's highest cable car ride, taking you on a breathtaking journey from over 3000 meters to the glacier at 4860 meters in just 15 minutes. In winter, witness a mesmerizing view of the world covered in a white snow blanket from above. Walk on the wooden walkway below the cable car and feel the purity of the world around you, untainted by any pollution.
Take a break at the world's loneliest café, the only building on the mountaintop, with a view that will leave you speechless. Sip on a cup of hot coffee and gaze at the endless snow-capped mountains outside the glass window, as you try to fathom the solitude that has lasted for thousands of years. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Recommended Itinerary including Dagu Glacier
Day 1: Chengdu - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou Day
2: Full day tour of Jiuzhaigou - Maoxian Day
3: Maoxian - Dagu Glacier - Chengdu
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Transport to Dagu Glacier
Getting to Dagu Glacier is only possible by road, as there are no other transport options available. Public buses can be taken from Chadianzi Bus Station to Heishui County, which is close to Dagu Glacier. However, to avoid any hassle and concerns, it is highly recommended to take a guided tour with private transportation, if it fits your budget. Not only will this ensure a stress-free journey, but it also provides an opportunity to combine other stunning sites like Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, and Bipenggou into one trip, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
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Tips for visiting Dagu Glacier
l Daguo, located over 4000 meters above sea level, experiences a large temperature difference between day and night. It is recommended to wear warm clothes. Additionally, due to the high altitude, there is strong UV radiation, so it is advisable to bring sunscreen.
l Accommodations in the Tibetan area are limited and may not meet the standards of those in urban areas. However, the area offers an authentic experience of Tibetan culture.
l While there is usually network and signal along the way, there may be some areas with poor network coverage. It is suggested to carry some cash as a backup.
l Due to the low temperatures and high altitude, phones consume more power. It is recommended to bring a portable charger.
l While drones are allowed in the scenic area, it is important to be cautious of strong winds and to ensure the safety of the device.
l It is important to respect the local customs and religious beliefs to avoid any potential issues.
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I have about 2 yards of a poly chiffon in this color in my stash that she liked, but I don’t have enough to make her dress (I need about 6 yards). I got my fabric from onlinefabricstore.net, but they have since stopped stocking this particular color. I am having SO much trouble finding the right color anywhere! Can anyone help me? If this particular color is too hard to find, does anyone have any advice for dyeing chiffon ? I realize that since it’s polyester it won’t take dye well, but I figure I can “stain” a pink to make it dustier looking?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Refreshing Agua de Piña
Agua de Piña is a type of Agua Fresca, a category of drinks that literally translates to “fresh water.”
These beverages are a staple in Mexican cuisine, known for their refreshing qualities and simple, natural ingredients.
Agua de Piña, as you might have guessed, is the pineapple version of this delightful drink.
This light, naturally sweet drink is perfect for cooling down on hot days. Explore this easy recipe and enjoy a tropical touch with every sip!


According to local media, China is “exponentially” increasing its warship capability and has reportedly resumed mass production of guided-missile destroyers.
The Chinese Communist Party-controlled Global Times reported on Tuesday that China’s military expansion and modernization would be completed by 2035, “including the development of a blue-water navy, to match the country’s international status and better defend its interests”.
A blue-water navy is one that operates globally and traverses deep oceans.
According to Naval News, five type 052D destroyers capable of launching long-range missiles are being built, as reported by The Guardian.
China’s military expansion is “deeply concerning,” according to John Blaxland, professor of international security and intelligence studies at the Australian National University’s strategic and defence studies centre.
“When you look at capability it is growing exponentially,” he said.
“It’s going from being a brown-water navy designed for close protection of China’s shores to a true blue-water navy.
“They are designed to assert China’s influence to match its economic growth, not just in the South China Sea, not just in the first island chain [which includes Taiwan], but also more expansively through the Indo Pacific and the Pacific Ocean.
“It’s growing the navy to bolster its economic heft with military muscle.”
According to new modeling from a US think tank, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will dominate the region with a range of lethal warships and submarines by 2031, according to The Guardian.
According to the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, “the PLA may have sufficient resources to boast five aircraft carriers and over 60 cruisers and destroyers,” as well as a new submarine fleet, in less than a decade.
Teams of national security experts used a simulation of China’s $300 billion defense budget to predict what Beijing would do as part of the modeling.
According to The Guardian, the consensus was that China, with enough resources for expanded sea and air capability, would become a global military threat beyond the current saber-rattling about Taiwan.


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Languages of Belonging: Islam, Regional Identity, and the Making of Kashmir
Despite its centrality to the political life of India and Pakistan, Kashmir has met with rather perfunctory treatment from historians of South Asia. The few works of history and politics that have appeared on this region, moreover, insist on defining Kashmiri culture, history, and identity in terms of the ahistorical concept of Kashmiriyat, or a uniquely Kashmiri cultural identity. This book, in contrast, questions the notion of any transcendent cultural uniqueness and Kashmiriyat by returning Kashmir to the mainstream of South Asian historiography. It examines the hundred-year impact of indirect colonial rule on Kashmirs class formation. It studies the uses (and abuses) made of Kashmirs political elites by the state. It looks at the responses of Kashmirs society to social and economic restructuring. It shows that while all these historical changes had a profound impact on the political culture of the Kashmir Valley, there is nothing very inevitable or quite definite about the 'political regionalism' and 'Islamic particularism' of this area. Using local language sources and every important archive, this major history of the formation of Kashmir shows precisely how the Kashmir Valley assumed the position it has come to occupy in postcolonial South Asia.
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The 'True Grit' premiere was appropriately named: it took place in below-freezing weather. But the stars brazened it out.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Annual installation luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel apparently had no dress code. Half were in evening. Half were in costume. Chris Pine's shoes looked weird. And Kerry Washington, of course, was flawless.
Quentin Tarantino's already complaining that Inglourious Basterds is misunderstood. And I may be misunderstanding the bizarre clothes at its Grauman's Chinese Theatre premiere. (But I don't think so.)
- Oy (Oi?): An Australian tabloid is claiming that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are "in turmoil" because Kristen is pregnant with the sparkle vamp's spawn.
- As you'll recall, Shia LaBeouf injured his hand in a car crash in July 2008. He says: "I'll never be back to 100 percent or have full recovery." And:
- Chris Brown has reportedly moved on. His new ladyfriend is actually an ex. She attends University of Mary Washington and they met in Virginia, which is where he's from. His reps deny everything. [Gatecrasher]
The Tony Awards (otherwise known as the "Gay Super Bowl") were last night and, of course, we just had to comment on the clothes. The play-by-play, after the jump.