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The temperature hit the mid-30s when I was in Plovdiv. That necessitated some split-shift tourism, visiting sights in the morning and evening, with the sweltering afternoons spent cowering under air-conditioning at the hotel. Hot-weather beers were also a necessity and, via the good offices of the Beertherapy off licence in town, I found these potentially suitable candidates, from Helsinki's CoolHead brewery. The name alone seemed apt. Naked Sauna Sour was …

Which names were the trendiest among baby boys born in Canada last year? Below you’ll find Canada’s fastest-rising and highest-debuting boy names of 2023. Rises (absolute) Here are the boy names that saw the biggest increases in usage in terms of absolute change (number of babies) from 2022 to 2023: Zorawar, rose from 152 to 246 baby boys (+94) Myles, 356 to 430 (+74) Henry, 870 to 943 (+73) Maverick, …

i leaped, feeling the rush of wind against my bare back as i slid cleanly into the pool. another perfect dive. i let my head gently ease above the water, resting for a moment. then, suddenly, the water gripped my leg and yanked me down. i thrashed in the water, opening my eyes. all i could see was choppy waves and unrelentless ocean, pushing me with its full force. my …

Highley, Closer than you think5th Slow Way. Who would have thought that so quickly after setting off from Birmingham you could have such a wild countryside ramble? And if you'd asked me how far Highley was from Kinver, I would have said "too far to walk".In reality, its 8 miles. 8 beautiful miles, where you know you are in for a good day's walking from the get-go. The Staffordshire Way …

As last week’s UN Summit of the Future aimed for bold actions, our new study in the International Studies Quarterly finds that citizens around the world indeed support very far-reaching reforms of global governance. Overwhelming majorities in various countries across the global South, North, East, and West support the creation of a democratic world government to tackle pressing global challenges like climate change. Long supported by the likes of Einstein, …

New article from Special Needs Jungle: A new government-commissioned survey of teaching staff has unwittingly offered a telling explanation of why so many children get inadequate support with SEND in school. But first, in related news, … The post A record rise in SEND appeals, and challenges for teachers accessing school support. Things are not getting better… appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Tania Tirraoro ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2023 …

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I reached Valparai yesterday with Manju. This ride is probably going to be the last ride for the year. Not bad for the year I restarted, isn't it? I will write about the ride in detail once I reach Bangalore. For now, I can only say Valparai is as beautiful as it was 15 years back, though a bit more commercial than then. It's still very pretty and still a …

Picture: Danny Kaan Tituss Burgess: The Indecisive Warrior continues at the Phoenix Arts Club, London until 13 October 2024. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You may have discovered Tituss Burgess in his role as Titus on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, but did you know he is also a talented singer, incredibly funny, and a huge fan of musical theatre? Yes, you probably did. That Emmy-winning performance was …

Yesterday was a day of incessant heavy rain and blustery wind, but at least we made it to the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, a visit to which remains one of the greatest experiences even Venice has to offer. It was here that the discovery of the power of Tintoretto's art inspired Ruskin to write The Stones of Venice:'Tintoret swept me in away into the mare maggiore of the schools …

Gael and Oshidori have a little bit of OOC fun.

Foxgluvv I Need To Understand But I Don’t Back with their first release since last year’s Sapphic Subtext, Brighton-based queer pop artist Foxgluvv has just unveiled new single I Need To Understand But I Don’t. The track brings together crisp electronic pop experimentalism with elements of high-energy. As punchy percussion establishes a propulsive sense of momentum. On I Need To Understand But I Don’t, Foxgluvv’s vocals are reflective, crystalline, and …

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I was flying (not this trip; I took the train to Amsterdam) and the guy in-front of me didn’t activate airplane mode, just browsed reddit till he lost reception. Then got back on coming down. I glared at him invisibly from between the seatbacks. And that’s fine I guess? Like I doubt airplane mode actually matters, planes have got to be pretty well radio-hardened. Do what you want. But. He …