Naomi Watts on how she conquered fear of working with Bill Murray
Naomi Watts is known for her Oscar-nominated roles in “The Impossible” and “21 Grams” and blockbusters like “King Kong” and “The Ring.”
Now, she stars alongside Bill Murray, playing his pregnant, Russian stripper girlfriend in the new comedy, “St. Vincent.”
The story follows Maggie, played by Melissa McCarthy, whose long work hours force her to leave her son with their gambling-addicted, alcoholic neighbor Vincent, played by Murray.
“It was an incredible break for me not having done that much comedy and to be in the middle of those two people, two of the great comedic geniuses,” Watts said on “CBS This Morning.”
The first trailer for Naomi’s upcoming movie Birdman has recently been released, and you can watch it below. Birdman hits US screens on October 17th 2014.
Birdman is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) — famous for portraying an iconic superhero — as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.
Diana‘s costume designer Julian Day talked to News.com.au before the release of the film last year about his choices for the film:
How Naomi Watts became Diana
HOW does a girl become a princess? Some are born into it. Others bump into a prince at a pub. For Naomi Watts, it took four wigs, a prosthetic nose and several big-name designers to turn her from plain old Oscar-nominated Aussie actor into Diana, Princess of Wales.
While Watts’ new film Diana has caused quite a stir in Britain – for bending of the truth, for Watts not being a lookalike, for being too soon, for not being as good as The Queen – there is no doubting that Watts nailed the Princess’s style.
And the man responsible for that is the film’s costume designer, Julian Day.
Renowned for capturing the feel of British fashion in period films such as the ’60s-set Brighton Rock and the new ’70s-set Formula One drama Rush, Day “wasn’t a fan or not a fan” of the Princess before the Diana movie came his way. But the more he poked around her wardrobe, the more he came to admire Diana, who died in 1997 aged 36.
“Her style was simple and elegant,” says Day. “And that’s what I’ve tried to do (in the film). There’s only one dress I’ve used that has any pattern in it. Early on in her life as Princess Diana she wore a lot of pattern. After the divorce, when she was able to dress how she wanted to, she pared herself down.
“I think it was in some ways a reaction to all the publicity she had. Paring down her life, becoming involved in the Red Cross AIDS charities – she did it so people would maybe take her more seriously … Well, that’s how I saw it.
“And it really worked. She was an incredibly elegant woman and in the latter years of her life, she looked fantastic.”
Watts, 44, says she liked Diana’s taste in fashion – with some reservations.
Back in October of last year, Naomi was on the cover of US fashion magazine Allure, and I have now added a full set of scans from it for you. The cover is slightly photoshopped, but the photos inside are gorgeous, and I really like the page in the spread in which Naomi talks about various pictures/events/films from her past. We also have the photoshoot pictures and shots from behind the scenes of the shoot in our Gallery.
Over at Allure.com you can see more of their coverage of Naomi’s cover, and there is a video of the shoot there (and further down this post here).
Naomi has recently continued her work as the face of Aussie wine brand Jacob’s Creek, and has been promoting their new True Friendships Vines campaign which aims to encourage Aussie women to enjoy more quality time together with Cool Harvest wines. There are photos from the new campaign in our Gallery, a new press interview with Naomi on our Press page, and a video below.
Naomi is wearing a white dress by Zimmerman in the campaign.
• Naomi Watts the friend not just the superstar visits the Barossa Valley with girlfriends – The Sunday Telegraph (Aus), March 8th 2014
The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus turns in an impressive performance in the new film Sunlight Jr., in which he plays Naomi Watts’ shady ex-boyfriend who she once had to put a restraining order on.
In this exclusive clip, Reedus (Justin) shares an intense conversation with Watts (Melissa), who’s pregnant with her disabled boyfriend Richie’s (Matt Dillon) child. Watts and Dillon, though in love, are trapped in a generational cycle of poverty, and must struggle through the daunting hardships that come their way, which includes not only fending off a creepy Justin, but Melissa dealing with an abusive boss and the two of them facing eviction from their already rundown motel.
The first trailer for Naomi’s upcoming movie Sunlight Jr. has recently been released, and you can watch it below. What are your first thoughts on the movie?


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Enjoying your freedom? Harry Styles' hair looks longer than ever as he enjoys his first pre-Grammys bash without 1D
It's only been a couple of months since One Direction went on hiatus.
However, it looks like Harry Styles is enjoying his freedom from the boy band as he appears to be growing his hair longer than ever.
The 21-year-old showed off his long brown locks as he left Clive Davis's pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills on Sunday night.
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Let's party: Pop star Harry Styles leaves the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills on Sunday night
His own man: Harry is now free to go solo after previously attending One Direction
Take style tips from Harry in a tuxedo jacket by Lanvin
The One Direction boys might be all grown up (Louis Tomlinson is a father now!), but there's still something about Harry Styles in a tuxedo that makes him look like he's going to a high school prom.
The long haired lothario was spotted at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills wearing a very smart blazer that we've spotted him wearing before. Last time he got suited and booted in this Lanvin look was for the NRJ music awards in Cannes back in 2014, proving that if you invest in a good tux it truly is timeless!
We love the satin shawl collar of this black jacket, which Harry styled with a textured shirt buttoned to the top. Unfortunately his exact jacket isn't available to buy, but click (right) to get your hands on a similar current season style over at Luisa Via Roma.
Or if you've got a black tie occasion in your diary, look no further than our edit below to fix up, look sharp.
With the boy band now on hold until future notice, Harry isn't under pressure to conform to a teenage audience and can go for the more rock 'n' roll look he prefers.
Aside from his slightly unkempt hair, Harry looked rather smart in his black jacket and off-white shirt as he headed downstairs with a group of friends.
The pop star's night out comes three weeks after British stylist Pandora Lennard was pictured leaving his London home after apparently spending the night.
Relaxed: It looks like Harry Styles is enjoying his freedom from the boy band as he appears to be growing his hair longer than ever
Dapper: Harry looked rather smart in his black jacket and off-white shirt as he headed downstairs with a group of friends
It may be safe to assume Harry's brief romance with model Kendall Jenner is over.
The pair were pictured kissing on a yacht in the Caribbean over the New Year's period, where they were holidaying with their respective mothers Anne Twist and Kris Jenner.
However, since the holiday ended, they haven't been seen together since, despite Harry now being based in LA, where Kendall grew up and lives.
Meanwhile, also at the party was Harry's former bandmate Zayn Malik, who he hasn't seen since the latter quit the boy band 11 months ago.
Meeting the rock legends: Harry cosies up to former Eagles rocker Joe Walsh (far left) and Beatles drummer Ringo Star (2nd right) and their respective wives, sisters Majorie and Barbara Bach
What a gent: Harry checks his friend doesn't need help down the stairs in her high heels
The outing comes just two weeks after Zayn said he knew the group wasn't right for him after just 'one year' after they were put together on The X Factor.
He told Zane Lowe: 'I just gave it a go because it was there at the time. I think I kinda always wanted to go. From the first year, I never really wanted to be there in the band.
'When I realised the direction that we were going in, mind the pun, with the music, I instantly realised it wasn't for me. How do you write a song from five people's perspective?'
Following three No.1 albums and stadium selling tours around the globe, Zayn decided to leave the band in March last year to pursue a 'normal life'.
However after laying low for several months, the singer announced he had signed a solo record deal with RCA Records, with his debut single Pillowtalk released this month.
Where to next? Did Harry carry on the party... or was he going to save himself for the big night on Monday
Longer and longer: Harry appears to be evading the barbers for longer periods as the years go by (L-R) during the X Factor in 2010, at a Burberry show in 2012 and at London Fashion Week in September 2015
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CANBERRA (Reuters) - When American writer Kathryn Lasky created a world of good and evil owls, she didn’t envisage them with Australian accents but somehow it fit the movie screen adaptation of her “Guardians of Ga’Hoole” books.
The 3D animated movie “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole,” which hits U.S. theaters on Friday, is based on the first three of the 15 books in the fantasy series written by Lasky between 2003 and 2008 about a post-human world of owls.
The movie, described as a cross between “Watership Down” and “The Lord of the Rings,” was directed by Zack Snyder of “300” and “Watchmen” fame and produced by Oscar-winning Sydney-based animation house, Animal Logic, as well as Australia’s Village Roadshow production company, which also collaborated on the 2006 dancing penguin film “Happy Feet.”
The film features a list of top Australian actors voicing the owls including Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, Sam Neill and Abbie Cornish. U.S. actor Jim Sturgess voices the hero, Soren, and Britain’s Helen Mirren is the evil owl Nyra.
Lasky, 66, a prolific writer with over 100 fiction and non-fiction books to her name, said she was happy with Snyder’s decision to cast Australians in the majority of the roles.
“I didn’t envisage the owls having Australian accents but it is fine with me,” Lasky told Reuters in a telephone interview from her Boston home.
“It gives a certain ‘je ne sais quoi.’ Harry Potter had these British accents. For American filmgoers, I think particularly with fantasy, it is a little value adding to have a different accent as it adds something exotic.”
The film follows the young barn owl Soren as he is kidnapped by the owls of the St. Aegolius Academy for Orphaned Owls which brainwashes its wards into becoming soldiers for the Pure Ones who believe Barn Owls are superior to all others.
The evil Pure Ones are mounting an offensive against the wise and peaceful band of winged warriors known as the Guardians of Ga’Hoole who protect “owlkind.”
Although the books were aimed at young adults, Lasky said adult and historical themes run throughout. One book includes material based on a World War II speech by Winston Churchill, and battles based on the Normandy Invasion and the ancient Battle of Thermopylae also appear in the series.
That particular battle was also the subject of Snyder’s 2006 movie “300,” but Lasky said it was pure coincidence she had written it into her series. She added that her use of history should not be taken too seriously.
“I don’t write with an instructive purpose in mind...but I don’t see why history has to be exclusively the realm of historical fiction books and not fantasy,” said Lasky who is now writing a spin-off series from Ga’Hoole about wolves.
“I also use a lot of Shakespeare. Why not reuse this stuff? It is great. I always give credit and I think it adds to the richness of the writing.”
Lasky said she was involved in the making of the film in a minor way. This is her first book adapted to screen.
“The sceenwriters consulted me and everyone listened to what I had to say which was great and I was impressed with the final script,” she said. “The film is incredibly faithful to the spirit of the books and the characters.”
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I've made Amy Butler patterns before, and I like them. They are involved but straightforward, and the way she constructs things makes sense to me. I am starting to think that with sewing patterns, an ability to think like the person who is writing the pattern, is important. The Oliver + S Ice Cream dress pattern just seemed unintuitive to me - the way the pieces are not cut on the fold, the stitching along seam lines, the extreme avoidance of hemming. And I have problems with Butterick too - the order of the different steps in their patterns always seems illogical to me. Whereas Heather Ross patterns, Amy Butler patterns, and most Simplicity patterns just make sense to me, and they always come together quickly. But other people are different. Most reviews of the Oliver + S patterns can't praise them highly enough, and many people have struggled with the patterns in Weekend Sewing. So I guess, like so many things, it comes down to personal taste. If you find a pattern you like, and you find straightforward, chances are that you will enjoy other patterns in the same range.
I didn't check my measurements terribly carefully before I started this - just dived straight in and cut out the pattern pieces in my usual dress size. Now it is made, I am in two minds about the fit. I like the length, I like the fit over my hips, and I love the whole 1960s style, but it feels a bit too small around the bust. G maintains that it fits me pretty well and has suggested that I am just not used to wearing such a fitted style of top. He could be right.
The yoke does come up pretty high though, and I think this may be because the top is just a little too tight around the bust. Next time I'll go up a size and see what happens. Or maybe I will redraw the yoke pieces to be shallower. In the photo below I am leaning my head forward so that you can see the buttons, but you can also see that the back yoke does come up terribly high.
It doesn't feel tight, and is very comfortable to wear. I love it for being nicely funky and different (especially is this outrageous William Morris print from Rowan, which I bought from John Lewis to make house trousers for G but didn't get enough of). The dress is fully lined, which I probably would not bother doing if I used quilting weight cotton again - I wonder if without the lining, the fit would be a little looser?
The pattern comes in four different lengths. I made this using the second longest, which is the mini-dress length. There is no way that this would ever work as a mini-dress on me - it would be thoroughly indecent. But I am a tall 5'10", so I often have this problem with dresses. I wanted to wear it as a tunic over jeans, and it has ended up the perfect length for that, so I'm happy.
And because it feel more like February than May outside at the moment, it has been worn today with a green, lambswool cardigan which tones down the enthusiastic pinkness of the yoke.
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The cult classic PC Worms series made its way to Xbox Live Arcade back in 2007, and performed extremely well on Microsoft’s game download service. Now, Worms has been unveiled for the PlayStation Network.
Above is a rating of Worms for the PS3 by the Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle (German Voluntary Monitoring Organization of Entertainment Software), or USK for short. This came before the official announcement of the game by Team17 Studio Director, Martyn Brown.
"Yes, we can confirm that Worms is coming to PSN soon," revealed Brown. "…it’s been fully optimised for the platform (including 1080p) and contains a lot more content than the original XBLA launch simply because there was no size limitation."
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The wind is howling. The rain is slashing down. Lightning and thunder flash and rumble in the distance. The tree leaves seem to be changing from green to yellow to red simultaneously. They fall and block sewer grates, leaving rivulets of rainwater in the street. Almost every lawn in the neighborhood is decorated with orange pumpkins, streaming spider webs, and multicolored blow-up spooks, bouncing back-and-forth and up-and-down in the violent hurricane breezes.
Autumn is here in all its power and glory. And my silhouette dogs have fallen into the mud.
But what a year those dogs have had! While our real canine, the magnificent Cooper, could do nothing to keep the geese off our driveway and its surroundings, our two cardboard cutouts, Cerebrus One and Cerebrus Two, were ever vigilant, creating an invincible shield. Day and night they rotated on their stakes, rocking and bobbing, and convincing the neighborhood geese that to defy them would be to cross through the gates of hell. As it turned out, no honking, squawking, fouling fowl was willing to risk its mortal soul. And now the geese have left for their winter lodgings.
After I picked Cerebrus One and Cerebrus Two from the mud I stored them inside our garage. Perhaps Barb and I will paint ghoulish grins on them and set them up on the ground near our front door so they can haunt our local trick-or-treaters. Or maybe we will set a witch astride one of them to complete the hellhound look. Or maybe we will just let them sit out the rest of the season, warm and dry beneath the garage heater.
One thing is for certain. Come the spring, my laminated pups will be back on patrol, rockin’ and rollin’ for all the neighbors, and keeping the geese at bay. They are our champions.
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County Board Approves Retirement Payout Policy
Published on March 20 2017 7:04 pm
Last Updated on March 20 2017 7:04 pm
Written by Greg Sapp
Effingham County Board members Monday approved a policy regarding retirement payouts for County employees.
Board Chairman Jim Niemann said the change means the County will wait 30-45 days after an employee's last pay period to settle the employee's account. Niemann said the wait will mean "the County doesn't get dinged by the IRS (as much as it might have)". He said there will be no loss for the retiring employee.
The Board also passed a resolution honoring the St. Anthony Bulldogs boys basketball team for winning the Class 1A state championship earlier this month. Neither Coach Cody Rincker nor the players could be present as they are already into spring sports activities, so resolutions for each team member will be taken to the high school.
Also Monday, the County Board:
--received plates of cookies from the 4-H Youth Ambassadors to thank them for their public service
--heard from Denise Willenborg and Tony Pals on conservation activities in Effingham County
--appointed Steve Robinson a trustee of the Edgewood Bi-County Fire Protection District
--postponed action on public transportation matters on the agenda until the April meeting
--allocated $750 from Economic Development funds to help pay for a County Community Wide Survey
--heard there is $45,000 available for new or fledgling business hoping to expand and increase their workforces
--heard that approximately 45 people have early voted in the April 4 election
--heard that a weather spotter class is set for the public Tuesday night at 6:30pm at the County Emergency Operations Center on Miracle Avenue


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Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals to varying degrees. Children with autism often require specialized care that is catered to their individual needs. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an intervention that has been proven to be effective in treating autism. However, it is essential to choose the right ABA therapist to ensure that your child receives the necessary care. Here are five critical questions that you must ask when looking for an ABA therapist.
What experience do you have working with children with autism?
It is essential to opt for an ABA therapist who has experience working with children on the autism spectrum. They should be familiar with various therapeutic techniques that can help your child cope with their symptoms. This will give you an idea of the therapist’s level of expertise and help you make an informed decision.
What are your qualifications and training?
ABA therapists are required to have specialized training and certification to practice. Ensure that the therapist has the necessary qualifications and certifications before making a decision. Look for therapists who are Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). They have completed extensive training in ABA therapy and are more likely to have the skills and experience necessary to work with your child.
How will you develop an ABA therapy program for my child?
An ABA therapy program should be tailored to meet your child’s individual needs. A good therapist will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to your child’s specific strengths, weaknesses, and goals. The therapist should develop a program that will help your child acquire new skills, maintain current skills, and manage their behaviour effectively.
How do you track progress and make adjustments to the ABA program?
Tracking progress is an essential part of an ABA therapy program. A good therapist should establish measurable goals and track your child’s progress closely. They should use data-driven methods to monitor your child’s progress and make adjustments to the program as necessary. This will ensure that your child continues to make progress toward their goals.
What is your approach to communication with families?
Communication is key when working with an ABA therapist. The therapist should communicate with you regularly, keeping you updated on your child’s progress and any changes to the therapy program. You should feel comfortable asking questions and providing feedback to the therapist. A good therapist will work collaboratively with you, ensuring that you are an essential part of your child’s therapy team.
Choosing the right ABA therapist for your child is crucial to their success in therapy. By asking the right questions, you can find a qualified, experienced therapist who provides individualized care that is right for your child. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and advocate for your child’s needs. With the right therapist, your child can achieve their full potential.

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According to Comicbook, Kevin Feige, the boss of Marvel Studios, officially announced that Brie Laron starring Captain Marvel 2, will arrive soon. It will also feature both Ms. Marvel and Monica Rambeau, the future female superheroes of MCU.
Its also known in the public that Iman Vellani will play the role of Kamala Khan, a.k.a. Ms. Marvel. At the same time, Teyonah Parris will portray a grown-up Monica. She’s the daughter of Maria Rambeau, the best friend of Carol Danvers in the first Captain Marvel film.
With the latest announcement of Ms. Marvel and Monica joining the second part of Brie Larson’s movie, fans hope for one more character. And it’s none other than Jessica Drew. In the comics, all four of them make up a great squad together.
Who knows if Marvel is already searching for the fourth member regarding this project! But that’s the discussion for another day.
Speaking of Kamala Khan once again, her chemistry with Carol will be interesting to watch in Captain Marvel 2. Because the former also happens to be a super-fan of Ms. Danvers! She’s very inspired by her and thus, is also known by her last name.
Talking of Monica, then it’s not known yet if she will possess any powers like she’s having in the comics. However, a few days ago, the Merchandise released for WandaVision clearly showed her in the classic costume. That is, it can be the case that she will have supernatural abilities. That’s why her other name, Spectrum, also knows her!
Meanwhile, there have been endless announcements in the recent event of Disney. And fans will be looking forward to many of its TV shows and films. Exclusive new series titles like Armor Wars, Ironheart, and Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special are looking quite interesting.
However, the most anticipated film in the next three years will be Fantastic Four, for sure. Now that it’s been announced officially, everyone will keep talking about it. It’s because comic book lovers and the superhero team’s fans are totally hyped about it. They are keen to witness them in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since all characters are under one roof.
Coming onto Captain Marvel 2, again, it will be released in the year 2022.
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Located in the Up-Scale Neighborhood of Little Neck Bay in New Seabury is where you will find this large beautiful, renovated and upgraded custom home with Open Floor Plan. Little Neck Bay is surrounded by salt water Great River and Jehu Pond. You may join the many private amenities of New Seabury Resort & yet you are tucked away in the private beautiful neighborhood of Little Neck Bay. Very close to South Cape Beach which overlooks Martha's Vineyard. Short Drive to Mashpee Commons with its many restaurants, shops, theater, bowling bistro, etc. Large kitchen/dining area with cathedral ceilings and two skylights, sunk-in living room also with 3 skylights, wet bar and floor to ceiling windows. Brand new 4 bdrm septic system. Upgraded electric. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Large 1st floor Master Bedroom Suite w/walk in closet & first floor laundry. Another 1st floor bedroom/office and 2 more bedrooms upstairs. Two car garage and ample extra parking.
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Toyota Motor Corporation and Subaru Corporation recently announced a new initiative to co-develop the next generation of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), starting with mid-size SUVs. The current automotive landscape bears little resemblance to its former, conventional, oil-burning field of view. Automakers across the board have been preoccupied with developing new strategies to combat the ever-rising laws and regulations of the industry, while at the same time, setting their sights firmly on a more electrified future.
Toyota and Subaru embarked on their first strategic collaboration back in 2005, when the two companies cooperated in fields of development, production and sales. It proved to be a profitable partnership, leading first to the launch of the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ sport coupes in 2012. Meanwhile, Subaru benefitted from Toyota’s expertise on hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology, which eventually led to the launch of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Now, the two Japanese auto industry heavyweights are once again setting themselves up for victory, though this time, the golden nugget will be BEVs.
The future of Battery Electric Vehicles from Toyota will see the launch of electric scooters and full-size BEV SUVs
“Both Subaru and Toyota believe that it is necessary to pursue a business model that goes beyond convention, crossing over industrial boundaries together with various types of other entities that share their aspirations," joint statement released by Toyota and Subaru.
The new initiative will once again witness the two carmakers indulging in technology sharing and expertise in product development. Toyota will take charge on the electrification side of the partnership, while Subaru’s trump card will be its in-depth prowess of developing and producing some of the best all-wheel-drive platforms on the market. One of the first products to be released from this new joint project will be a pair of mid-size SUVs – one for each brand. In a world that is accepting SUVs with arms wide open, the brands’ new BEV platform-based models will boost Toyota and Subaru’s standing in the segment by several folds. Toyota has named its new BEV platform “e-TNGA”, which will essentially be an electric-only variant of the popular Toyota New Generation Architecture (TNGA).
In a statement released by Toyota and Subaru, the brands said that, “The automotive industry is in the midst of a once-in-a-century period of profound transformation. Starting with responses to the new CASE domains of car connectivity, autonomous or assisted driving, new mobility or car-sharing, and electrified powertrains and components, both Subaru and Toyota are required to conduct technological development with a sense of speed across a broader-than-ever spectrum of initiatives. Building on their collaborative ties thus far deepened, the agreement announced today represents a new area of collaboration that especially focuses on the urgent need to respond to CASE’s “E” domain, or electrified powertrains and components.”
The future of Battery Electric Vehicles from Toyota will see the launch of electric scooters and full-size BEV SUVs. A few of these products will be available in some markets as early as 2020.
Talking further about the new e-TNGA platform itself, the statement read, “Both Subaru and Toyota believe that it is necessary to pursue a business model that goes beyond convention, crossing over industrial boundaries together with various types of other entities that share their aspirations.” And as such, “The two companies will jointly develop a BEV-dedicated platform, which will be developed in a way that will make it broadly applicable to multiple vehicle types, including C-segment-class and D-segment-class sedans and SUVs, as well as to efficient development of derivative vehicle models.”
As the announcement of the Subaru and Toyota joint initiative becomes official, the latter has already hinted at the possibility of Suzuki and Mazda joining the team as well. If that were to materialise, the newly-formed coalition will reap huge benefits from the sharing of technologies and common platforms, plus the leverage gained off of the combined sales from each marque in the coalition will be huge – estimated at an impressive 16 million units per year.
The future of Battery Electric Vehicles from Toyota will see the launch of electric scooters and full-size BEV SUVs. A few of these products will be available in some markets as early as 2020. Toyota plans to sell up to one million BEVs and FCVs (fuel-cell vehicles) by 2025, plus another 4.5 million Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles over the same period.


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Federal law requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to update their civil monetary penalties levels in January. OSHA announced the change on January 15, 2019; they are in effect as of January 23, 2019.
Here is a summary of the changes:
For employers should become familiar with the new penalty amounts. Also review your workplace policies and practices to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.

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This is the Halsey I wanted to hear since her first two songs from her upcoming album were kind of eh, in my opinion of course. This song is more suited for her voice and Lauren’s voice is absolutely incredible which just makes it more of a bop.
This song almost has like an 80’s vibe, does anyone feel that?
Halsey took to Twitter to express how happy she is that the song is now in our hands.
Check out the song below, I think that it is pretty good, and honestly the visuals that will eventually come along with this song are going to be incredible.


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Crinums are wonderful plants for warm-climate gardeners. Blooming in late summer, graceful flowers on tall stems fill the air with a honey-like scent.
Looking very much like the amaryllis to which they are related, crinums grow from sturdy bulbs and have wide, strap-like leaves. They will not refuse a good garden soil but will grow just as easily in junkyards, if that is where you happen to garden. Like your friend who refuses to pick a restaurant for dinner, crinums are indifferent to their surroundings: sun, shade, wet, dry–oh, whatever. Just plant them up to their necks someplace and leave them alone. The only thing they fuss about is cold–they’re not reliably hardy north of Zone 7. But mine came through the polar vortex without complaint.
I never feed them. Sometimes they get mulched with shredded leaves if I need to empty my shredder bag nearby. Pinching off the spent blossoms keeps them going.
If you insist on moving one, be sure to get as much soil around the bulb as possible and don’t sever the bulb. Understand before you attempt this extraction that bulbs can grow to be absolutely enormous, basketball size (29 inches or 75 cm in circumference) or larger. Brush soil off the top of the bulb until you can discern its width, give it five inches on either side, and dig straight down. But really, if you’re the uncertain type, better plant it in a nice, large container, and move the container instead.
I love them and as you say they are very reliable. They have stayed with me for years through the coldest winters.
What a beautiful bloom, I love the subtle pink coloring. I always associate these with neglected southern cemeteries and the grand old southern homes. They’re such an interesting plant.
They are interesting, and so elegant. Although I grew up in the south, I never knew anyone who grew them. Perhaps I didn’t spend enough time around dilapidated, abandoned mansions or cemeteries! But they’re heavenly. I can smell them from the moment I step out my back door.


MANILA--The Department of Health (DOH) MIMAROPA and local government of Marikina City on Monday signify their intention to finalize an agreement that will ensure patients from geographically disadvantaged areas of the region who need to be airlifted via "Air Ambulance" for the needed medical attention in hospitals in Metro Manila are fully served.
Through a discussion held at the Office of the City Mayor, DOH MIMAROPA Regional Director Dr. Eduardo C. Janairo and Marikina mayor Marcelino R. Teodoro, along with other officials finally put forward into a reality the dream of DOH-MIMAROPA to have a designated lot/open space in the City of Marikina as landing zone of "air ambulance" of the regions to better served the disadvantaged patients that should be provided with the necessary medical attention during health emergencies to help save more lives.
They also agreed that Marikina Police will also participate and help in the service delivery by doing the proper coordination, supervision and control of traffic situations from the designated landing zones to the receiving hospitals where the patient will be brought during emergency situation (e.g. mother giving birth, heart attack, etc.)
For its part, according to Director Janairo, DH MIMAROPA is tasked to establish Emergency Operation Center (EOC), which will operate 24 hours and seven days a week in the provinces of MIMAROPA to determine patients needing medical attention.
Records like names, cases and the medical intervention will also be provided by DOH MIMAROPA to facilitate the carrying of procedures needed as an answer to the desire of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to allow the poorest and disadvantaged sectors receive the medical care that they deserved as part of achieving the vision of "Health for All, All for Health" agenda wherein the people living in distant areas of provinces in the country will not be deprived of the health service that they should receive.
"We will also coordinate with hospitals near the strategic designated landing zones in Marikina," said Janairo.
He added that aside from nearby government hospitals within Marikina City like Amang Rodriguez Medical Center, the patient could also be accommodated or be brought to Quirino Memorial Medical Center and East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City.
Given the geographical setting of the provinces of MIMAROPA region, most of its constituents do not have enough economic resources to avail quality health care services especially maternal care, immediate medical and surgical intervention during health emergencies wherein most of the tertiary hospitals are located in Metro Manila.
In an interview, Teodoro told the Philippine News Agency that they easily agreed to the vision of the project, which he said was very important because that also outlined the spirit of "brotherhood" and readiness to lend a hand.
"I will ask my council to pass a resolution for the purpose of forging an agreement with other Local Government Units (LGUs) as protocol," he said as part of formalizing the agreement to make it more purposeful and aligned with the achievement of its objectives.
The landing area that will be provided by City of Marikina is vital to the realization of the successful airlift of patients to the designated hospitals in Metro Manila as the DOH-MIMAROPA is about to launch its "air ambulance" project in the succeeding days
"We are glad that the City Council of Marikina has accommodated us...This can better serve the needy and help in saving more lives of constituents in MIMAROPA. Without this, we will really have difficulty in terms of having a designated landing area. No matter how many helicopters we will bring to MIMAROPA, if there will be no designated landing area that can provide better service, such can be futile,"
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This is a pair of Duratrax Persuader 1/10 scale front tires in C2 soft compound for four wheel drive buggies.
Includes: Two Persuader 4WD front C2 buggy tires with two foam inserts
Requires: 1/10 scale 4WD front buggy wheels and tire glue
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I can’t believe we’re 3 weeks into 2016 already! But it seems that this whole ‘having a plan on the wall’ thing is actually working, even if I did spend some of Friday evening doing my accounts so that I could file my tax return at the weekend (living the life I tell you!) I was nearly derailed by the HMRC website refusing to play on Sunday, but by Monday evening it was all back up and 20 minutes later I was done. For the first time I actually had everything in the one place, it was unnervingly quick!
Anyway, when I wasn’t satisfying the taxman, I made my next Quilt Now project, this month’s Brit Bee block and a Moda Building Block, and now I’m waiting on a delivery for the next project. The new project was a left fielder that came in at the end of last week, but with my handy new wall planner I could reshuffle things to accommodate it. I’m still waiting for the penny to drop when I twig that I’ve forgotten to even plan something important, but we’ll see…
Finishes This Week:
This is now on it’s way to QN Towers for issue 21, albeit in a slightly different form! The fabric is from the Colour Me range from Michael Miller. There’s quite a few prints in the line, but this one was a paisley and butterfly print.
Apologies for the horrible lighting on LJ’s Brit Bee block, but this is a BIG sucker at 15″ x 30″, and I didn’t finish until after dark on Sunday. There are a million bits in this block (well, it felt like that anyway, there’s actually *only* 175!)) The petals aren’t actually staying where they are, but I have RSI issues that mean I can’t needle turn applique them all, so I’m trading that part with my lovely bee mate Fiona who will then pass me some FPP at a later date :o)
In Progress This Week:
I got the next biggest of the Moda Building Blocks done on Monday. As I’m making these blocks I’m trying to stick to the original colours from the pattern, but this block was an icky colour combo, so I took inspiration from LJ’s block and got quite close. This one is 24″ and now I’m tackling the next 18″ one, although I’ve run out of space on my design wall!
To Give You A Laugh This Week:
Reene mentioned on IG a couple of weeks ago that John Lewis had a sale on AMH Loominous. It’s a line that I didn’t rush out and buy when it came out, but there were one or two nice ones in there, and at £7/metre it was worth checking out. Unfortunately my local John Lewis didn’t have any in stock, but there was a little on line. I only bought a couple of metres, but this was how it arrived…
To Be Worked On This Week:
Left field project
Some more Moda Building Blocks while waiting for the fabric for the left field project
Write up the QN Issue 21 pattern
Hope you all have a great week! Linking up with Lee and the gang:
Well done for overcoming your HMRC issues! And for all your sewing too, of course…..
Happy to see such fun projects lining up!
Oh, and you finished the bag for my pressie don't forget, and very nice it is too.
Did JL send more than you ordered then? It looks like a great amount! Well done on getting your tax return done, I did most of mine when I was laid up with a sprained ankle and then finished it in early Dec, such a great feeling when you press that submit button!
Tax isn;t meant to be taxing… and all that other rhetoric I should have learnt!!
Nice blocks x
love your blocks – the colours are great.
Ugh, tax returns! I've never had to do one and hope I never will ;o) I love your blocks (and the colours!) and am really looking forward to seeing all your Moda blocks together!
I have some of that colour me fabric! Love it. I've been colouring mine, but I really love your choice of trims
I see a trend with your colors you used this week. Very pretty


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The MLB trade deadline is in the rearview mirror and your dog days of summer have arrived. A bit more than eight weeks stay in the 2022 regular season and the postseason races are actually starting to heat up. Let’s dive into what you ought to find out about this weekend’s action.
Highlight of the Weekend: Vin Scully tribute
The planet lost a titan of the sports broadcasting industry earlier this week. The fantastic Vin Scully passed on at 94. Scully called Dodgers games for 67 years, beginning once the team was still in Brooklyn, before retiring in 2016. On Friday, the Dodgers played their first home game since Scully’s death, and the pregame tribute ceremony was touching and emotional.
Scully is thought to have called over 9,000 games in his career, including 18 no-hitters and three perfect games. Listed below are 10 of his most remarkable calls.
The NL Central race has been flipped because the trade deadline. On the morning of deadline day the Brewers held a two-game lead on the Cardinals. St. Louis have not lost since, going an ideal 6-0 since that time, including sweeping the Yankees in the home this weekend. Nolan Arenado had a large hit in Sunday’s 12-9 win with a three-run homer against new Yankee Frankie Montas. The series marked the 1st time the Yankees were swept in a three-game (or four-game) series this season.
The Brewers, meanwhile, are 1-5 because the trade deadline. These were swept in Pittsburgh earlier this week and blew a late lead in every three games after trading away Josh Hader. Then they dropped two of three in the home to the Reds this weekend. Devin Williams, the brand new closer post-Hader, coughed up two runs in the tenth inning and took losing Sunday.
In under weekly the Cardinals went from two games behind the Brewers to two games through to the Brewers. Both clubs still have seven head-to-head games remaining, including three next weekend in St. Louis, however the tenor of the division has changed greatly in a brief period of time.
There is no such thing as momentum when considering baseball standings. The most recent example will be the way the NL East went this year. Heading into June, the Mets had already amassed a 10 1/2 game lead. The Braves started that month by winning 14 straight games. The lead was right down to 3 1/2 games by the finish of June. Because of the Braves starting the month of July 14-5, the Mets’ lead have been whittled completely down to only a 1/2 game through July 23.
The Mets then caught fire.
Still, the Mets’ lead was 3 1/2 games heading into Thursday, whenever a five-game series between your two NL East powers started.
The Mets went and won four of five, pushing their lead back again to 6 1/2 games, an even the lead hadn’t been since June 18.
The race still isn’t over. There remain seven head-to-head matchups between your two teams and we’ve seen how quickly things can transform during the period of a few weeks, however the Mets need to be feeling pretty confident at this time, especially with how Jacob deGrom looked on Sunday (full story here).
Dodgers still own the Padres
It wasn’t a good week ago once the Padres were, rightfully, showered with praise over their trade deadline activity. Maybe the Dodgers were annoyed about any of it. Maybe not. They’re probably that much better, plus they showed just as much throughout a three-game sweep of the Padres. The Dodgers are actually 8-2 contrary to the Padres this year, having outscored them 55-18. Full story here.
I’m uncertain the Nationals are certain to get to 45 wins this year. Following Sunday’s loss they’re 36-74, plus they just traded away their two best hitters. The Phillies outscored them 45-12 in this weekend’s four-game sweep and out-homered them 14-1, and something game was shortened to five innings by rain. Rhys Hoskins went deep in every four games.
The Phillies record is homers in five straight games done many times: Odbel Herrera (2018), Hoskins (2017), Chase Utley (twice in 2008), Bobby Abreu (2005), Mike Schmidt (1979), and Dick Allen (1969). Philadelphia comes with an off-day Monday, then Hoskins can look to go deep in his fifth straight game Tuesday against Marlins lefty Braxton Garrett.
Field of Dreams Game: MLB returns to Iowa this coming Thursday with the next (annual?) Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville. This year’s Field of Dreams Game won’t feature much pennant race drama — it is the Cubs vs. Reds — though baseball in various places is definitely fun, and when last year’s game was any indication, we’re set for some fireworks. The Yankees and White Sox combined for eight home runs in last year’s Field of Dreams Game, including multiple lead changes in the ninth inning.
Brewers at Cardinals (three games): The Cardinals are red hot, the Brewers are ice cold, and St. Louis entered play Sunday in sole possession of first place for the very first time since June 22. Obviously, these three games at Busch Stadium will undoubtedly be monumentally important in the NL Central race, especially given what comes afterward. Following a series in St. Louis, the Brewers will play seven of these next 10 games contrary to the Dodgers. The Cardinals will play their next 11 games contrary to the Rockies, Diamondbacks, and Cubs. An essential couple of weeks in the NL Central are coming.
Orioles at Rays (three games): The upstart Orioles end up only two games behind the Rays for the 3rd and final American League wild card spot. Both AL East rivals will play three games in Tropicana Field next weekend, so it is possible Baltimore will undoubtedly be in postseason position by time you read next week’s weekend recap. The growing season series is 8-8 with the Rays getting the 5-1 edge in the home. This is actually the final regular season series between both of these clubs and remember there are forget about Game 163 tiebreakers. All ties are broken mathematically now, even fits in which team can make the postseason and another won’t. The winner of next weekend’s series will contain the tiebreaker if the two clubs finish with exactly the same record.
Yankees at Red Sox (three games): Professional baseball writer bylaws require me to say the Yankees and Red Sox renew The Rivalry next weekend at Fenway Park despite the fact that it’ll (likely) be considered a first-place team against a last-place team, and we are all oversaturated with Yankees-Red Sox. Sarcasm aside, the Yankees and Red Sox do have a tendency to play eventful games irrespective of where each teams sits in the standings. If you are a fan of chaosball, this is actually the series for you personally.

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California Gulch is a gorgeous hiking trail through an historic landscape. It winds its way through the woods, across flower-filled meadows and down into an old growth forest along a seasonal stream. Designed for you to linger, this 2-mile long trail begins at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Park picnic area. It offers something for everyone. Experience a re-created logging operation from the late 1800s. Search for wildlife signs in the forest. Sit on log benches and enjoy master poetry carefully selected and sited for special places along the trail. Bird Track Springs Interpretive Trail and the city of La Grande offer additional interpretive trails while nearby campgrounds such as Spring Creek, Bird Track, and Spool Cart offer a great place to stay.
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Mental health strategy has historically been seen as separate from mainstream health strategy and planning.
However, this is no longer the case, for there are a number of mental health developments that are synergistic with and potentially supportive of wider healthcare priorities.
A number of significant recommendations for mental health highlighted by Lord Darzi's review of the NHS address the interface between mental and physical healthcare. These give weight to the World Health Organisation's assertion: "There can be no health without mental health."
physical morbidity and mortality are substantially increased in people with severe mental illness, who die on average 10 or more years earlier. This inequality requires concerted action in primary care and from secondary mental and physical healthcare providers;
unrecognised mental illness, including psychiatric concomitants of long-term medical conditions (such as diabetes), "medically unexplained symptoms" at all ages, and depression and dementia in the elderly add huge avoidable costs for general hospitals;
improvements in maternal and child mental health require close working between maternity staff, health visitors and community-based mental health specialists to identify perinatal mental illness before it harms mother and child;
greater attention needs to be focused at all ages on alcohol and drug misuse, which are associated with a range of serious physical and mental illnesses;
the imminent national dementia strategy emphasises the need for earlier diagnosis and intervention in all health and social care settings, the achievement of which will require a concerted educational programme.
The regional mental health group chairs identified common national themes and priorities, published as Moving Forwards: pathways to better mental health and wellbeing. This has been received constructively by the Royal College of GPs and Royal College of Psychiatrists, whose collaboration is essential.
These developments in mental health offer significant potential benefits for general healthcare. For example:
it has been recognised (in High Quality Care for All) that the care programme approach, which is integral to effective mental healthcare, provides a model for improved care in long-term medical conditions: systematic biopsychosocial assessment, active service user and carer involvement, multi-agency co-operation, and care co-ordination;
enhancement of commissioning for quality in mental health will address the substantial overlap between mental and physical ill-health, to the benefit of both;
attention to public mental health will provide a basis for health promotion, illness prevention and population-based strategic planning, which benefits physical and mental health jointly;
developing contract currencies for mental healthcare will incentivise mental health providers, for whom the absence of a payment by results system is seriously disadvantageous. This work also offers the prospect of currencies based on health needs rather than provider activity, which are capable of defining tariffs for long-term community-based treatment, which changes over time, and that recognise social care and other dimensions of comprehensive care. This model for payment by results could be applicable to long-term medical conditions and other chronic illnesses and disabilities, both mental and physical.
Clinical leadership is essential to achieve the potential benefits of these initiatives. Collaboration is needed at all levels - between primary and secondary care; mental and physical healthcare; providers and commissioners; NHS, social care and third sector organisations at local, regional and national levels. This could actually achieve high-quality healthcare for all.

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October 15, 2012
Ben Affleck is Tony Mendez in "Argo," a presentation of Warner Bros. Affleck acted and directed in this film based on the life of local resident Tony Mendez
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Creatives to finally laugh all the way to the bank!
Very often people tend to underestimate the impact of culture and creativity as agents of economic growth.
According to the Cultural Times, the first global map of creative industry, revenues generated globally in 2013 from cultural and creative industries totaled US$2,250 billion and employed over 29 million people.
The current COVID-19 crisis is particularly critical for cultural and creative sectors due to the sudden and massive loss of revenue opportunities, especially for the more fragile players. Some actors benefit from public support (e.g. public museums, libraries, theatres) but may experience significant budget shortfalls.
The sector includes major multinational companies with sustainable revenues, but many small companies and freelance professionals essential for the sector could face bankruptcy. This crisis creates a structural threat to the survival of many firms and workers in cultural and creative production.
However, public and private companies have come to rescue creatives from this mess. I must say it is a welcome development for some creatives were already feeling some kind of blue, and who knows maybe something unscrupulous could have ensued because of a small thing as having nothing to sustain your life, which can only be money in this instance.
First National Bank Botswana FNBB has announced further details on the approved programmes and intended disbursements of its P1.5 million contribution to COVID-19 relief in support of the performing arts and creative industry.
Peo Porogo, the FNBB Director of Marketing and Communications said at times like these, they need the arts and culture more than ever, saying singing unites people, while dancing keeps them active.
‘’Each one of the activities that we have identified will help mitigate COVID-19 social impact and demonstrated how the arts, culture and fashion play a role in public health, social cohesion and resilience.’’
FNBB Foundation has issued a call for proposal in categories which support COVID-19 social communications, behavior change, entertainment and public safety which are music, fine arts, literary arts, dance, comedy, photography as well as short films. The group also looks to give money to online music shows and fashion.
FNBB wishes to run a digital writer’s workshop where attendants will be entered into an essay competition. The top 5 best essay’s will be rewarded P5000 each, while the facilitator will go home with only P10 000.
The bank says it has partnered with a local radio station to run a music show where artists will be challenged to record and submit songs that have an underlying message on the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘’Songs shortlisted will be entered into a competition where the top 3 will be rewarded an amazing amount of money.’’
Poetry has also been contained within the list. FNBB will extended sponsorship for two online poetry sessions each valued at P25 000, in which the theme will be Impact of COVID-19 on the Creative Arts. Short films also carry the same theme, but the amount of hard work put in these videos come with lot of coin, which amounts to P100 000 each participant.
Further, the bank looks to engage two associations that specialize in fine arts. ‘’The associations should have the experience and reach to facilitate online art lessons that will lead into an art competition. The jobs will be spread across different categories such as painting, drawing or sculpting, all valued at P35 000.’’
FNBB will also sponsor production of a COVID-19 memoirs photobook, a sponsorship that is open to producers who will facilitate purchase of photographic content from local photographers to be featured in this production. The sponsorship is valued at P75 000 including production and payment of content used.
Thabiso Maretlwaneng certified Master in filmmaking
â€śITâ€™S TIME FOR US TO ARCHIVE BOTSWANA HISTORY INTO BIOPICS FILMSâ€ť
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Dr Lame Pusetso comes to writerâ€™s rescue
Multi award winning author of fifteen (15) books, Dr Lame Pusetso has put together a platform to empower local writers. Dr Pusetso is a President and Chairperson of the Executive Board of Kasapa Society.
She is also the Managing Director of Poeticblood Publishers and an owner of an online bookstore dubbed Mind and Soul Bookstores. Dr Pusetso has reiterated her commitment to helping upcoming authors, writers and poets in establishing their crafts and capitalizing on them.
In an exclusive interview this week, she said that she has put together a platform dubbed Botswana Literature Awards, which have fourteen categories.
When quizzed on what the awards stand for, Dr Pusetso said â€śwriting as a form of art in Botswana is a skill that many have and have always been exploring. As a publisher, I have met different writers from all walks of life and some indicating that there isnâ€™t enough motivation to keep going.â€ť
In Botswana and according to the writer, there has been a limited representation of appreciation of authors. This is despite their efforts year in year out.
The whole intention of these awards really is to honor and recognize the hard work that local authors put in, when doing what they know best (writing).
â€śThis is a way of appreciating their creativity and we will be doing this across all genres. The awards also act as a motivational tool to young writers who still have dreams of becoming best selling authors. Quite frankly, their works are of great importance and we cannot afford to let that slide like that.â€ť
Dr Pusetso emphasized that all the winners will walk away with an award, a certificate and complimentary gifts to take home. â€śThe two winners of Best Overall Author and Best Young Author will in addition receive book publication deals which includes book distribution and marketing for a year.
She gave a clearer picture of how authors can be a part of the literature awards.
â€śThe awards are open to every author from the age of 7, must be a Motswana, and their book should have been published before or by 2022. For authors with more than one book, they are allowed to compete with only one book for one category, and different books for different categories.â€ť
The young writer pinned hope on institutional collaborations, in order to stage the second edition of the awards next year, saying â€śWe believe with these awards, the different institutions and stakeholders will show interest in helping nurture the literature scenario in Botswana.â€ť
â€śIt will also give authors hope and light to keep writing and penning down their stories for the benefit of all. We anticipate to host the next edition in 2024 with assistance from all interested parties.â€ť
THE LITERATURE AWARDS CATEGORIES
Dr Pusetso stressed that there are fourteen (14) categories, and they are: Religious or Faith Based Book, Poetry Book, Childrenâ€™s Book, Multi-lingual Writer, Best Collaboration, Setswana Novel, English Novel, Motivational Book, Best Young Author (7-13), Overall Best Author, Best Theory, Best Online Writer, Best Media Writer (Honor Award) and Honor Award (Long Serving Best Author).
EXPLAINING SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Media and Honor Award, Dr Pusetso said are not based on submissions but nomination by the committee. â€śFor Honor Award, we want to appreciate the individual who has inspired the Botswana writing scenario over the years and even assisted numerous authors as both a writer and a community leader.â€ť
The Best Media Writer award is meant to appreciate a journalist who is actively taking part in appreciating and helping authors in marketing, advertising and affording them a platform to showcase their works through their writing skills.
Meanwhile, the Botswana Literature Awards will be held on the 29th April and they are partially sponsored through the literacy grant. This is a grant under the Botswana National Library Services which falls under the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sports and Culture.
Womenâ€™s Awards hit the ground running
The second edition of the much-anticipated Womenâ€™s Awards Botswana will be going down on the 27th May 2023 in Gaborone at Travel Lodge. The organizers of the prestigious awards have announced finalists, with three nominees per category.
Womenâ€™s Awards Botswana is established to empower women and celebrate them from all walks of life and across sectors. The awards raise awareness for women to be granted equal participation, particularly in decision-making positions, as one way of breaking the gender bias.
They also seek to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women from diverse industries in Botswana. Taking a closer look at the categories, He for She award celebrates and shines a light on men who stand and support women.
These are men who advocate for inclusion of women, men who stand against GBV and men who promote any service that can better women life. Her Abilities award looks into women who have shown determination to keep moving and achieve any goal they have set for themselves, regardless of their disability.
Other awards are self-explanatory. They celebrate women in arts, culture and entertainment, agriculture, creativity, innovation and technology, tourism and hospitality, community impact as well as organization supporting women.
ORGANIZER SPEAKS ON CRITERIA USED
When speaking in an interview, Founder and Director of Womenâ€™s Awards Botswana, Bofelo Zebe, said in their first edition, they had fifteen categories, which was enough for a piloting project.
â€śBut we left out many industries or lines of work. After the event, we received reviews and suggestions, and there was an intensive evaluation that led to us increasing the categories to eighteen for this second edition.â€ť
He said the nominees were voted in by the public, adding that the finalists were judged by a panel with the support of votes from their supporters.
When shedding light on what winners take home, Zebe indicated that there is an award trophy, certificate and goodie bags for all categories but â€śwe are working to have financial sponsors jump on board so that winners and nominees can receive monetary incentives. We are also busy at work trying to retain our previous sponsors.â€ť
THE 2023 WOMENâ€™S AWARDS BOTSWANA NOMINEES
HE FOR SHE AWARD
Desmond Lunga, Tlhabo Kgosiemang and Christopher Seagateng
BEST WOMAN IN ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Ditshupo Mosoboloko, Thanolo Keutlwile and Seneo Mabengano
HER ABILITIES AWARD
Koketso Seleke, Goabo Kgasa and Mumsie Odirile
SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Naledi Marape, Ouname Mhotsha and Keamogetse Kenosi
WOMAN FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Montle Rantatana, Lesedi Matlapeng and Trudy Bakwena
BEST WOMAN IN AGRICULTURE
Nomathemba Masuku, Basadi Molelekeng and Keolebogile Keabetswe
BEST WOMAN IN CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Marang Mbaakanyi, Didintle Moreki and Thandeka Palai
BEST WOMAN IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Masego Keleadile, Wapula Matshambane and Tshepo Phokoje
YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Bridget Gothaang, Waone Makobo and Kimberly Matheakgomo
WOMAN OWNED SME BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Suits Africa, Nomlu Nail Bar and Sunflower Desserts
BEST WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS
Prezlin Clothing and Dawn Bell Academy
FEMALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Mpho Sebina, Dato Seiko and Priscilla K
BEST ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING WOMEN
Sekao Foundation, The Fighters Support Group and Single Mothers Living with HIV
BEST WOMAN WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT
Lebopo Bulayani, Nanzelela Chaitezvi and Kebadile Wasenda
MEDIA WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Poppy Sello, Keikantse Shumba and Kedi Lezozo
FAVOURITE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Marang Selolwane, Palesa Molefe and Masi Sithole
BEST WOMAN IN LEADERSHIP
Naseem Lahri, Neo Bogatsu and Lily Rakorong


A 37 year old man was killed on Friday after he fell off a truck on the Bissaruni Trail, Upper Berbice River and his head was crushed by one of its wheels. The driver is in police custody.
Dead is Elvis Williams of Hururu Mission, Upper Berbice River. Stabroek News has been unable to contact any of the man’s relatives.
According to reports around 11.30am on Friday, Williams and a co-worker, Kenrick Adolph, 54, were travelling at the back of motor lorry GFF 5232 which was heading uphill along the trail when Williams fell while attempting to dodge a low-hanging tree branch.
The vehicle’s right rear wheel crushed the man’s head seconds later.
At the time of the accident, the employer Norvello La Rose, 37, was driving while Williams’s wife Stacy Roberts was seated next to him. Reports are that Williams has two children.


A Lifetime in the Coal Pit
After 74 years, Winston Molyneaux is passing his charcoal making skills onto the younger generation.
Story and photos by Dean Greenaway
One can't miss that very distinctive scent of a charcoal pit burning while driving around the Territory, and for years, I'd been hearing that the biggest coal pit was being constructed on Tortola at Apple Bay on the northwest coast.
Charcoal was once a big industry in the Virgin Islands. Local trees were cut down and the wood burned underground in pits to produce a fragrant charcoal used for cooking. It is only in the last few decades that this centuries old tradition has begun to die out. I had decided to learn more about this traditional craft and was driving to West End to finally meet the coal pit master, 83-year-old Winston Molyneux, also known as the professor because of his expertise in coal pit making. Two other younger men, Wilson Meyers, a former telephone technician, now an insurance adjuster and Calvin "Sonny" Robinson, a heavy equipment operator, had taken a particular interest in understudying the science of coal pit making and I would be joining them.
The two men consider the area at the back of Capoons Bay across from Bomba's Shack to be their "classroom." This classroom, which they also call, "the lab" has no desks, tables or chairs, and is as pristine as the first day when Winston Molyneaux relocated his pit from Long Bay to his house in Capoons Bay, on Dec 24, 1956.
The area where the men work is 50 feet long, 3 feet high, 8 feet wide, it is roofless and has no backup electricity, walls or anything to protect the workers from the elements. These seeming inconveniences don't bother them.
Their teamwork is skillfully guided by Professor Molyneaux, who has had 74 years of experience, having become a coal pit making student at the age of nine, working alongside his father, John.
Since 2010 when Meyers and Robinson showed up, they have helped enhanced his class with a gas-powered chainsaw – the only piece of modern technology Professor Molyneaux, who relied only on a machete and an axe during his heyday, has allowed.
Professor Molyneaux grew up in an agrarian era and is one of a handful of persons who still carry on the tradition. "My father was a coal burner just as I am now," he recalled. "He also planted bananas and potatoes, but this was his main job. The coal from a pit like this," he said of the 50 foot pit that was being built, "would fetch about $10 in St. Thomas. At the time, a cent was worth a cent. It's not like now. You have to have a lot of money to get what you want. In those times, there was no money but plenty of goods. It wasn't easy – he had a lot of children, about 14, and he had to buy food for them to eat."
The professor recalled that at nine years, when his father John made his coal pit, he would make one of his own too and began earning a little money. He also started fishing at the same time and eventually became a captain. "That time, you could have gone on the bay, throw your line out and catch a fish," he remembered. "In those days, there was a lot of fish but like coal, there was no money in it. A long string of fish like this," he said opening his arms wide, "was seven cents. And it wasn't everybody who could buy it."
The process of making a coal pit begins with gathering the wood. Before moving to Capoons Bay in 1956, Professor Molyneaux who grew up in Long Bay, burnt coal in Belmont Estate which his father was in charge of. People from as far east as Carrot Bay, also burnt coal there too.
"When you used to meet those big pieces of wood, you used to hear the axe bawling – that used to be fun," he said laughing. "But you can go faster now with the chainsaw – in seconds. The time you took with a machete or an axe was like an eternity compared to now."
Chopping the wood, then lugging it to the site where it will be set up took about three weeks or sometimes longer depending on the weather. A set of runners – a series of parallel sticks – were set along the bottom of the pit in order to keep the charcoal off the ground.
"The runners are so that the fire can get completely under the wood and burn it," Professor Molyneaux enlightened. "If it's down on the ground, the wood underneath will not burn. Just like you and I need to breathe, it has to breathe from underneath otherwise it wouldn't burn at all."
After all the wood has been neatly stacked, the next step in the process is putting the coconut palms on it to seal it, starting with the sides before work begins on the top. "If the sides don't have enough covering, you're in trouble. Barrels of trouble," Professor Molyneaux noted. "That's the first place the fire will burn away. The stuffing of the coal pit is important. Anytime you throw the dirt and it falls down, you are in trouble. Next time you'll probably get it."
A coal pit could burn for just over two weeks or more. As the wood burns, the height of the coal pit drops but it must be given air during the process allowing the bigger stacks of wood to burn. "If they don't burn, better you didn't waste your time making it," the Professor said. "The bigger the wood the more coal you'll get."
The choice of woods in making the coal pit includes genip, wild tamarind, acacia, grape, any kind of hard wood the Professor says. "You don't use popa (papaya) and there's a wood called mompoo, egmiberry and turpentine, we don't use that at all. It's the wood that makes the coal. If its soft wood, you're not going to get hard coal out of that. The coal might burn alright, but the wood that produces it is so soft, it doesn't last long."
Robinson and Myers have been understudying Professor Molyneaux since 2010. "When I returned from New York, I got attracted to it," said Robinson who was born on St. Thomas and relocated to Carrot Bay. "I knew nothing of a coal pit before. I learnt of it by smelling it when passing by. Robinson said a coal pit is manufacturing – "manufacturing is the way to go in life. If you're manufacturing, you are making something," he pointed out. "That's a good start for any entrepreneur. You can make clothes, make hats, make something."
Meyers, who started around the same time as Robinson, said he had always been curious about how the older folks operated coal pits – the science behind it. "We started hanging around Mr. Molyneaux and he's an old pioneer, what better opportunity could you look for?" he said. "He's the engineer right there. He's passing on the skills. By doing this, you learn that the older folks had a kind of genius onto themselves that we'll never understand. I'm glad about the little bit of knowledge he's passing on to us about burning coal, so that we can carry on this tradition."
Meyers said he's glad for the opportunity to learn how to do it. He said the generation behind him does not seem interested in the old ways, but he still hopes, "We might find one who we can pass it on to when Mr. Molyneaux passes on and our turn comes to pass it on again."
Meyers said they averaged building four to five coal pits annually since 2010. "When we started the first one, you were anxious to see the end result," Meyers, who grew up in Cane Garden Bay, said. "You come and he's teaching you to how to put down the runners, to pack the wood, to bush it (cover it with bush), dirt it and to light it. You wait a couple of days while it's burning and you see the actual coal coming out – like anything you do, if you plant a tree and it grows, you pick a fruit and you eat it, that kind of feeling you get when the coal comes out of the ground and you see your labor come back to you in the form of black gold," he chuckled. "You feel good about that."
"There's nothing like food cooked on coals using a coal pot," said Professor Molyneux, noting that, "food cooked with these coals tastes different to foods cooked on gas. I've eaten foods cooked on gas – but I have never eaten food at home cooked on gas in my lifetime," he pointed out. "I had to buy that food if I went someplace and I was hungry. Other than that, I always have my coals."
As the coal pit burns, Professor Molyneaux, Meyers and Robinson begin unearthing and raking out coals to let them cool before putting them in pans then bags – a tedious dirty process – before they are ready for sale. Coals, they point out, come in different grades with the bigger sizes serving different purposes.
Coals from the coal pits have served a myriad of purposes. During the various food fairs and festivals, they are a staple of cooking. When the electricity is off, or the gas in the cylinder runs out, the old reliable coal pot comes to the rescue.


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For this process to be effective, your body needs one opportunity to recover. Do not provide your body enough rest will prolong the symptoms and increase the chances of developing severe complications. Another reason to stay at home is to prevent spreading the virus to others. As always, you can use natural remedies to help with symptoms. Ginger is a natural immune system support and also helps the circulation, which will help keep you warm. Echinacea is an herb that has been used for many years in the onset of symptoms of colds or the flu to help the immune system to recover. Finally, with the viruses that are transformed and becoming stronger each year, it is paramount to practice caution.
When it comes to the infectious diseases, every single person should play a responsible role to help prevent dangerous epidemics. Tips to protect yourself and your family enhancement your immune system: certain foods rich in vitamin C and naturally enhance the immune system. Foods rich in vitamin C include peppers and citrus fruits. For vitamin E, eat a handful of nuts and seeds every day. Zinc is also known to enhance the production of T cells that fight infection. Foods rich in zinc include oysters, crab, Turkey, beef and beans. Garlic is others of the natural powerful immune enhancers. Wash your hands: wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, especially if someone with whom you come in close daily is ill contact. The hand sanitizers are a great choice. Be especially careful when it is exposed to large groups of people, for example when you take public transportation. Avoid touching your nose, eyes or mouth: colds and flu viruses generally come into our body to through the respiratory system. Mucous membranes are our first line of defense against the disease. Avoid touching these areas, reducing the chances of the virus that enters our system. Keep your home clean: when you come to prevent the spread of the virus, the hygiene is one of the single most important factors to consider. Don’t forget to clean the fencers, who tend to be a host of germs. Original author and source of the article.


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