Images queen elizabeth

(Representative image) For much of the pandemic, one way that the city has tried to slow the coronavirus’s spread is by offering free hotel rooms to infected people who cannot easily isolate themselves from those they live with. But the sheer number of people who are sick with the omicron variant may be overwhelming the hotel program — both for the general public and another for people in homeless shelters. Inside one Brooklyn shelter this week, 11 women who had tested positive for the virus were crowded into a small room furnished with only a few mattresses on the floor and several chairs, two of the women said. Three people who tried to take advantage of the main hotel-quarantine system said Thursday that they either had waited days before getting a room, given up and paid for one themselves, or been stuck on hold for hours on a city hotline without anyone ever picking up. Others have posted messages on Twitter about their own long waits. “I requested a hotel over 5 … [Read more...] about Omicron Is Overwhelming New York’s Quarantine Hotel System

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin From rock and roll to punk, and from flares to ripped jeans, the tastes and fashions of youth have often been a reliable indicator of where consumer trends are heading. In addition, teenagers exert considerable consumer pressure via their parents’ wallets. Hence, being on top of those trends makes business sense, especially as today’s fringe ideas can become tomorrow’s multi-billion-dollar industry. Understanding the behavior, desires and attitudes of today’s youth is essential. Generation Z is the group of people born between the mid-1990s and the 2010s. Members of Gen Z are the first to grow up in a world where the web and social media is ubiquitous. As a result, they spend an overwhelming proportion of their time consuming and interacting with digital content. For many of today’s young people, much of life’s experiences can be viewed through the lens of a smartphone and that’s what they use to share and comment on what … [Read more...] about Why Are Gen Z Creatives In Love With The Prequel Photo Filtering App?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In the first part of this exclusive interview series with The Who legend Roger Daltrey, we focussed on his U.S. charity, Teen Cancer America. During that chat, it was evident that Daltrey’s passion for the cause is immense. Here, we switch gears, focus more on The Who, and we go a ways back. Daltrey was thoughtful but funny at the same time during our 40-minute Zoom interview. Following are edited excerpts from a longer conversation. Jim Clash: I once asked Art Garfunkel about his relationship with Paul Simon. The two, of course, have been doing gigs almost as long as you and Pete Townshend have. Art said that their history is like the weather. How would you describe your relationship with Pete? Roger Daltrey: What kind of weather [laughs]? Our relationship is a working one, and that’s about as far as it goes. But when we get on stage, there’s a chemistry that’s created. When we’re playing well, it starts to kick in … [Read more...] about Roger Daltrey On All-Things Who, Including His Relationship With Pete Townshend And Keith Moon

To celebrate two royal birthdays, His Royal Majesty King Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit, over 100,000 people in Thai prison have received some level of clemency . HM the King celebrated his 70th birthday this year on July 28 and yesterday the Queen Mother celebrated her 90th birthday. In total 103,613 incarcerated people received a royal pardon, according to the Corrections Department. Of those to receive royal pardons, 80,791 inmates were granted a reduced sentence in their prison terms, while 22,822 were given an early release and were placed on parole. The amnesty was extended to over 100,000 prisoners, but many noted that several high-profile inmates were passed over for royal clemency. Perhaps the most sensational, Pol. Col. Thitisan Uttanaphon, well-known as Joe Ferrari, was not granted any reduction or parole. He was sentenced to life in prison after horrific video footage was leaked showing him and six other police officers restraining a drug … [Read more...] about Royal birthdays bring over 100,000 royal prison pardons

I’ve long lusted over Samsung’s gorgeous Frame TV , which doubles as a digital picture frame with access to more than 1,400 works of art. The prospect of having the entirety of public domain hanging in my living room is endlessly appealing. So when Aura Frames , a 10-year-old, New York-based company that makes easy-to-use, smart digital photo frames, asked to send me a sample of their Mason Luxe model, I thought it might be the next best thing. I never anticipated it’d be my favorite item in my kitchen. advertisement advertisement The Aura Mason Luxe is one of the brand’s five models; at $250, it’s the midpoint in their price range. ( Aura frames start at $180 and go up to $400.) My only previous experience with a digital frame is one I bought for my grandmother more than a decade ago that eventually became a high(ish)-tech paperweight when SD cards turned into a hassle. But to call the Aura similar to that antiquated model is a disservice, as … [Read more...] about This simple, stylish digital picture frame has replaced social media in my life

Former Le Sserafim member Kim Ga-ram. Image: Source Music via The Korea Herald Kim Ga-ram, a former member of girl group Le Ssserafim, spoke out about the bullying rumors against her that eventually led to her departure from the band. Kim on Wednesday posted a letter on her friend’s Instagram account, explaining her side of the unresolved bullying controversy. The statement begins with an apology for coming forward so late. Kim claimed that she has “never” used violence or bullying against others. She broke her silence 21 days after her former agency, Source Music, decided to terminate its exclusive contract with Kim following the bullying accusations made against her. “I was just an ordinary student,” she said. “I was scared that my past actions would destroy everything I had worked so hard to achieve. But as the days went by, I was more afraid of the criticisms made against me.” She also explained about the violent incident that took place when she was in middle school, … [Read more...] about Former Le Ssserafim member Kim Ga-ram breaks silence, denies bullying

Cherie Gil True to Cherie Gil’s iconic line, “You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat,” she’s a tough act to follow. The primera contrabida left a void in the biz that nobody else can fill. Bravo, Cherie, for a life well-lived and for being so well-loved. As my little tribute to Cherie, I asked some of her peers to share their fondest memory of the incredible Eigenmann woman. Vilma Santos Vilma Santos: I will always remember Cherie as a true friend, a very sincere person, a real artist, kalog at napakasayang kasama. Nabawasan tayo ng icon. Ricky Davao Ricky Davao: When I was 16, I would always go to the house of Tita Rosemarie Gil to spend the whole day with Michael and Mark. One time, I saw a very shy Cherie, who was around 13 years old at the time. Hindi pa kami nag-uusap nun, “hi, hello” lang, but she was now making these jokes on the set. She always shone bright, and I feel blessed to have this and so many other memories with her and her … [Read more...] about Tough act to follow: Celebs ’fond memories of Cherie Gil

Surface map on August 12 (Photo from Pagasa website) MANILA, Philippines — Most areas in the country may enjoy fair weather over the weekend as state meteorologists say that the southwest monsoon or habagat only affects the western side of Luzon, particularly areas near Palawan and the western coasts of Southern Luzon. Satellite images shared during Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather updates on Friday afternoon showed that only thin clouds hover over the country, indicative of clearer skies compared to the past few days. No weather disturbance or tropical cyclone is expected to enter the country in the next three days. Due to the weather conditions, temperatures over Luzon would be generally warm for Saturday, ranging between 24 to 33 degrees Celsius in Metro Manila, 24 to 35 degrees in Tuguegarao, 24 to 32 degrees in Laoag, 24 to 32 degrees in Legazpi, 16 to 21 degrees in Baguio, and 22 to 32 degrees in Tagaytay. … [Read more...] about Pagasa: Fair weather over weekend in most parts of PH

Milly Alcock in “House of the Dragon” As they say, the past is never where you think you left it. But that’s exactly where the creators of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” (HOTD), the eagerly anticipated prequel of “Game of Thrones” (GoT), wish to take its viewers—a monumental task that is as exciting as it is ambitious. Long before the Starks and the Lannisters found themselves fighting tooth and nail over power, birth right and survival, it was the House Targaryen that once ruled all Seven Kingdoms on the continent of Westeros. And why not? The Targaryens are mystical people with magic in their blood, so why shouldn’t anybody with the ability to control dragons be allowed to sit on the Iron Throne at King’s Landing? Last week, we spoke to HOTD’s showrunners, writer-cocreator Ryan Condal and director Miguel Sapochnik, in a roundtable interview to discuss the 10-episode series. “House of the Dragon”, which launches on HBO Go on Aug. 22, is based on author George RR Martin’s “Fire … [Read more...] about Trouble in paradise: ‘House of the Dragon’ showrunners on the Targaryens’ generational war

Bacolod City on Negros Island (Image from Google Maps) BACOLOD CITY — Members of an indigenous ethnic group called Badjaos can sell their goods in this city until October but will not be allowed to beg on the city’s streets. Pacita Tero, Department Social Services and Development head, said on Wednesday, August 10, that the Badjaos agreed that the male heads of their families will sell their goods, which include fancy jewelry, on the city’s streets only until the MassKara Festival in October. However, their wives and children will not be allowed to beg on Bacolod’s streets as they are prone to accidents. The Badjaos were warned that if their children are seen on the streets of Bacolod begging, they will be taken from them. The Badjaos’ names will be listed and they will be given identification cards. “So far, they are abiding with our agreement,” Tero said. Tero said the Badjaos in Bacolod came from Cebu and agreed to leave the city after the MassKara Festival … [Read more...] about Badjaos allowed to sell goods, not beg, in Bacolod City until October – official