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Britain is seeing a boom in octopuses after they have been spotted along Cornwall 's coastline this month. Huge numbers of the slithery creature have been seen, in what experts are describing as a 'bumper year' for the species. Divers and snorkellers in the Cornish waters have reported an increase in sightings of Common Octopus - also known as Octopus vulgaris - along the Lizard peninsula, southern Cornwall. One fisherman in the village of Mevagissey reported catching a whopping 150 in a single day - compared to his usual catch of one or two a year. Despite its name, the large species of octopus is actually a rarity in the UK . Cornwall's crystal clear waters are now homing new visitors ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) In fact, it has been recorded in Cornwall just twice a year on average. Now, conservationists believe that these sightings could be evidence of an octopus population boom - an event last recorded along England's south coast more than 70 … [Read more...] about ‘Octopus boom’ in UK waters for the first time in 70 years with 150 caught in a day

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — For over eight decades Fred Packard has been creating art. He is celebrated by many in Louisiana for his work and dedication to the craft. Now, that work is on display at the Hillard Art Museum in Lafayette. The exhibit titled “Little Things: Drawings and Photographs by Fred Packard” offers a retrospective look into his career as an artist. The show features pieces of art created by Packard during his adventures around the world. He hopes people will have a greater understanding of him after the show. His collection starts with an old photo taken in his hometown and ends with photos he has learned to take with his iPhone. “It turned out that I have got hundreds of things that I’ve done through the years,” Packard says “But we were limited to the number of things we could hang and up. Basically, what I’ve done is pick something I created from each decade since the 50s.” Packard is a Louisiana native who first fell in love with art around the age of … [Read more...] about Local artist, former UL professor shows 70 years of his work

I was raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, called Dover. My mom gave birth to me when she was 19 years old, and raised me on her own. This meant that managing the pressures of working, alongside having a child was difficult for her. Due to my mom's long work hours, I spent some time with my grandparents, and a lot of time alone, as I was growing up. Because I felt that I had to do a lot to raise myself, I began developing perfectionist tendencies. I'd come home, have a snack, do my homework, and call my mom, asking her if I could go outside to play—at the time, my routine became rigid as it allowed me to gain a sense of control. My mom worked long hours and I did not want to add any more stress to her day-to-day life, as she would arrive home exhausted. My grandparents also had their own children, so I didn't want to be a burden—something else that somebody had to worry about. So I learned from an early age to be silent. This soon developed into people pleasing, as I felt that … [Read more...] about “I transformed my life after years of crippling anxiety”

Preliminary findings of the State’s third sero-survey involving 5,072 unvaccinated children aged 6-14 years found that 70% of the children have been exposed to the virus so far. The survey found that over 3,550 of the surveyed children had developed IgG antibodies that remain in the blood after an infection has passed The survey began on June 6 to understand the active COVID-19 infection, the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies, waning of antibodies following natural infection, the incidence of re-infection and the prevalent strain of SARS-CoV-2 in children. Sources in the State’s COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) told The Hindu that the draft of the findings of the third sero-survey is ready and the process of finalising the report is under way. The draft was presented in the 177th meeting of the TAC held on July 28. The survey covered children in both urban and rural areas in all districts, including the BBMP. Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs along with 2ml of … [Read more...] about Third sero-survey finds 70% children aged 6-14 years in State exposed to SARS-CoV-2

Kansas voters last week became the first in the nation to weigh in on abortion access following the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. On August 2, Kansas voters resoundingly defeated a proposed amendment to the state constitution 59% to 41% that would have removed the right to an abortion and would have allowed state lawmakers to pass further restrictions in the future. The vote came as both a shock and a disappointment to pro-life leaders, who blamed misinformation spread by pro-abortion groups for the defeat of the referendum. "Sadly, thousands and thousands of babies will die in Kansas," president of the National Right to Life Committee Carol Tobias said in a statement released after the primary results. The referendum, referred to as the Value Them Both Amendment, was backed by several pro-life advocacy groups including the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the nation's oldest pro-life organization. A representative from the NRLC told Newsweek … [Read more...] about Pro-life groups blame Kansas amendment loss on ‘abortion industry’ campaign

A special CBI court in Dhanbad on Saturday sentenced two people to rigorous life imprisonment for the murder of Additional Sessions Judge Uttam Anand. The CBI court had convicted autorickshaw driver Lakhan Verma and his accomplice Rahul Verma guilty in the murder of Anand on July 28. The sentence came a year after the judge was knocked down on a deserted road in Dhanbad during a morning jog in an incident that was captured on CCTV. Defence lawyer Kumar Bimelendu said, “The two accused had been convicted on July 28 and the quantum of sentence was delivered today. The judge did not term it a ‘rarest of rare case’ and instead gave them life imprisonment till end of life.” CBI court judge Rajnikant Pathak had held Lakhan Verma and Rahul Verma guilty in the murder of Anand under IPC Sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of offence, giving false information to protect offender) and 34 (common intention). CBI additional public prosecutor Amit Jindal had said that … [Read more...] about Dhanbad Judge Murder Case: CBI Court Sentences Two to Rigorous Life Imprisonment

A calm family gathering is disturbed by the intrusion of a violent butcher and his men, who mercilessly shower bullets on the group peacefully watching Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. With weapons in his hand and profanity in his vocabulary, Sultan Quereshi proceeds to make sure that none of his enemies come out alive. At that moment, we are introduced to one of the antagonists of the Indian crime epic Gangs of Wasseypur and the ace actor playing the character, Pankaj Tripathi. Although the Anurag Kashyap directorial that was released in 2012 was not his debut, he says that’s when he was recognised by the film fraternity and the industry. 10 years have passed since the gangster thriller encompassing the story of three generations was released, and it continues to be a part of our pop culture. Simultaneously, Tripathi has established himself as an actor who can play a merciless killer and a supportive, soft-spoken dad with the same ease. On the film completing a decade, Tripathi … [Read more...] about 10 Years of Gangs of Wasseypur: Pankaj Tripathi Says How His Life Changed After Anurag Kashyap Film | Exclusive

With India gearing up to celebrate the 75th year of Independence , TV channels and OTT platforms have started promoting the customary ‘Independence struggle’ movies. While there is no shortage of highly dramatised big-budget Bollywood or Tollywood productions, there is also a collection of more modest yet well-crafted Malayalam movies to choose from that present various aspects of life and struggle in British India. Here is a list of five movies that you can either watch on YouTube or stream on OTT platforms: Mathilukal (1990) Mammootty as writer Vaikom Muhammad Basheer in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's 1990 movie 'Mathilukal' | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Set in Poojappura Central Prison in Thiruvananthapuram, Mathilukal (walls) is a semi-autobiographical story by the beloved writer Vaikom Muhammad Basheer portraying Basheer’s own life in prison post his sentencing for taking part in the Independence struggle. Mammootty lives as Basheer, capturing his innate charm and … [Read more...] about ‘Kaalapani’ to ‘Iyobinte Pusthakam’: Malayalam movies showcasing various aspects of Independence movement and life in British India

Staff Reporter CHENNAI August 06, 2022 23:43 IST Updated: August 06, 2022 23:43 IST Staff Reporter CHENNAI August 06, 2022 23:43 IST Updated: August 06, 2022 23:43 IST The Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan group of schools celebrated its 65th anniversary on Saturday on the K.K Nagar premises. The occasion was celebrated on the third death anniversary of their founder Mrs. Y.G. Parthasarathy. Maadhu Balaji, theatre personality and chief guest, remembered Mrs. YGP for the support she provided to his career on the stage. “She was a brilliant conversationalist, dramatist and educationalist and lives through the school she founded,” he said. Titled “Pala Mozhiyil Pazhamozhiga (proverbs in many languages)“, the show comprised depictions of common proverbs such as “Kindness begets kindness” and “Think before you act” with students from primary to senior school acting out scenes from daily life, myth and real events. Sheela Rajendra, Dean and Director … [Read more...] about PSBB Group celebrate 65 years

Click here to read the full article. One year ago, the team behind NBC’s “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” was devastated when the broadcast network pulled the plug on the musical series after two seasons. At the time, the show’s cast, as well as creator Austin Winsberg , were vocal about how sad they were about the untimely end; after pitching it around and hoping for a pickup, it seemed to be dead in the water. And then the Roku Channel came around and offered a chance to wrap it up in the shape of a movie; the two-hour holiday pic focused on the Clarke family’s first Christmas without patriarch Mitch (Peter Gallagher), who died at the end of the first season. More from Variety 'The White Lotus' Season 2 to Premiere in October (EXCLUSIVE) Sarah Paulson Isn't Sure of Her 'American Horror Story' or 'American Crime Story' Future 'Stranger Things 4' Fails to Break 'Squid Game' Record as Most Popular Netflix TV Season Ever “We had ended Season 2 on a … [Read more...] about ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Creator Is Hopeful for More Holiday Movies After Emmy Nom