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Juliana Sargeant always thought she was too busy to volunteer. But when the South Canterbury woman saw first-hand the importance of volunteering, after she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, she decided to get involved. In the past few weeks, volunteers and the vital work they do has been celebrated in South Canterbury with two events. Joining in the celebrations was Sargeant, now a South Canterbury Plunket co-ordinator, who shared her story to the 50 attendees at Volunteering Mid and South Canterbury’s 15-year-anniversary event. READ MORE: Volunteering a family affair for two Timaru sisters Plunket Timaru to move its six sites into one hub Temuka woman retiring from voluntary role after almost 32 years “Everyone’s too busy these days, too busy working, too busy earning money, but there’s always things you can do,” Sargeant said. “Obviously being a mum of three, it’s hard to find the time do anything.” However, several years ago, she needed help looking … [Read more...] about South Canterbury woman journey from ‘too busy’ to volunteer co-ordinator

Published 5 March 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Global restaurant chain McDonald's is to begin reducing the use of antibiotics in its chicken products. It will focus on removing those antibiotics that can have an impact on human health, but keep those necessary for poultry welfare. Chicken served in its US restaurants will be free of such antibiotics within two years, it said. In Europe, McDonald's is also phasing out the use of certain "critically important" antibiotics. There are concerns that the overuse of antibiotics in chicken may reduce the drugs' effectiveness in humans. McDonald's has been battling to win back customers amid slowing sales. Many poultry producers in US give their birds antibiotics to make them grow faster. But overuse of the drugs could lead to them becoming less effective in treating illness and disease in humans. … [Read more...] about McDonald’s to cut use of antibiotics in chicken

The Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) reveals the world’s best and worst places to live in 2022 and Karachi is among the top 10 worst places , once again. The index analysed and marked 172 cities for five factors: infrastructure, health care, education, culture, and entertainment. The most liveable cities in world were mostly in Europe and Canada due to good infrastructure and stability. The index, as quoted by CNBC , said that these cities provided good health care and multiple opportunities for entertainment. Austria’s city Vienna topped the list of top 10 places to live in the world. It achieved an overall rating of 95.1/100 where it scored a whopping 100 for education and infrastructure. Vienna held the top position in 2018 and 2019 as well. Three cities from Canada alone made it to the list of top 10. Following are the best places to live in 2022. 1. Vienna , Austria 2. Copenhagen, Denmark 3. Zurich, Switzerland 4. … [Read more...] about Karachi makes it to list of worst places to live in, again

Lady Gaga kick-started the North American tour of her Chromatica Ball with a strong message. The pop star took a moment out to voice her support for abortion rights and gay marriage during her concert in Washington, D.C., on Monday night. Addressing her more than 40,000 fans, the Shallow singer told the audience, “I would like to dedicate this song to every woman in America. To every woman who now has to worry about her body if she gets pregnant. I pray that this country will speak up, that we will stick together, and that we will not stop until it’s right! For every woman.” She further added, “I didn’t mean to be, like, a downer, but there’s some [expletive] that’s more important than show business.” Gaga’s response came after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, nearly 25 states have moved to enact laws barring citizens from safe access to abortion. During her concert, the House of Gucci star dedicated Born This Way song to the LGBTQ+ community. … [Read more...] about Lady Gaga defends abortion rights and gay marriage at Chromatica Ball

Jennifer Lopez is as known for her stunning figure as she is for her singing prowess. Lopez, who recently embraced her newlywed status kept her look simple and casual, donning leggings and a cropped top while heading to a dance studio in Los Angeles earlier on Tuesday. The Marry Me actress has been keeping busy following her return to sunny LA after staying behind in Europe for work following her honeymoon with 49-year-old, Ben Affleck. The stylish beauty finalized her sunny day outfit with a pair of form-fitting black leggings, showcasing her fit physique. The If You Had My Love singer added a long-sleeved, black cropped top, flashing a glimpse of her toned abs. The hard-working entertainer accessorized her look with a pair of large, gold-hooped earrings. However, she also made sure to throw on a pair of black sunglasses to shield her eyes from the bright sun. The Love Don't Cost A Thing hitmaker appeared to be in very high spirits since her return from Europe … [Read more...] about Jennifer Lopez highlights VERY tiny waist in sizzling snaps

KARACHI: Several areas of the port city on Wednesday received heavy rains as the fourth monsoon spell hit the metropolis. The areas that received rains include II Chundrigar Road, Shah Faisal Colony, Saddar, Malir, Quaidabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Johar and Karachi airport. According to data released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Quaidabad received the highest amount of rainfall (32mm) followed by PAF Faisal Base and Surjani Town (26mm), Jinnah International Airport (25mm), Gadap Town (23.4mm) and Saddar (15mm). Meanwhile, the heavy rain also hampered the flow of traffic in the metropolitan city. The rainwater inundated several low-lying areas and roads in the port city. Weather expert forecasts torrential rains Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Karachi from August 11 to 14 under the influence of the fourth monsoon spell, forecast eminent weather analyst Jawad Memon earlier in the day. He maintained that the low-pressure system penetrating … [Read more...] about Heavy rain lashes Karachi as PMD forecasts more rains

At right, Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim, and Mary Rodgers at the Rodgers-Guettel Christmas party in 1965. Photo: Courtesy of the Rodgers-Beaty-Guettel family In the four years between her explosive separation from Jerry Beaty in 1957 and her Mexican wedding to Henry Guettel in 1961, Mary Rodgers (1931–2014) composed the music for Once Upon a Mattress, ushered the show to Broadway and London, assisted Leonard Bernstein on his Young People’s Concerts, and wrote songs for everyone from Bing Crosby to Captain Kangaroo. All this while raising three young children and juggling many unlikely husband prospects, including the producer Hal Prince; a married editor she called Boston Jack; her Mattress lyricist, Marshall Barer, who was gay; and a CIA operative named Cord Meyer. Finally, there was the man she had met and fallen hard for at Oscar Hammerstein’s farm when she was barely a teenager: Stephen Sondheim. Would their affection take the turn they’d described in a song they … [Read more...] about A Trial Marriage to Stephen Sondheim

Heinz-Glas is one of Germany's biggest glass bottle manufacturers and produces perfume bottles for illustrious brands such as Gucci and L'Oréal. While the industry has weathered many storms, the current gas crisis rocking the country could prove fatal. At the Bavarian plant, almost 70 tonnes of glass are made every day, at temperatures of up to 1,600 degrees. Massive amounts of gas are used, which has become an endangered and increasingly expensive resource. The rise in energy costs is driving up production costs as Vice President Murat Agac explains. "Since the invasion of Ukraine, some gas and energy prices have risen tenfold compared to 2019 while other costs are even 20 times the price they were. "So, prices are volatile, but basically, they are way too high and it's hardly economically sustainable anymore." If Russian gas suppliers were to turn off the taps, the move would prove disastrous for the industry that produces a million of these bottles daily in … [Read more...] about Perfume bottle manufacturer for Gucci and L’Oréal in danger

Ungeachtet der Tatsache, dass über Nord Stream 1 wieder russisches Gas nach Deutschland strömt, hat Wirtschaftsminister Robert Habeck Maßnahmen verkündet, mit denen künftig Gas eingespart werden soll. Russland sei ein unzuverlässiger Energielieferant geworden, so Habeck. „Wir müssen, mit Blick auf alles, was wir gesehen haben - Gazprom Germania, die Sanktionierungen, das Vorschieben von technischen Gründen - immer damit rechnen, dass irgendetwas gefunden wird, um den Gaszufluss, der ja in den Jahrzehnten davor sehr regelmäßig kam, weiter zu unterbrechen, zu reduzieren“, sagte der deutsche Wirtschaftsminister. Habeck: Energie-Sicherheitspaket kommt, mit Sparvorschriften für zu Hause Deutsche Industriebetriebe sollen Gas sparen, aber auch die Bevölkerung: In Mietwohnungen soll die sogenannte Mindesttemperaturheizverpflichtung in den kommenden beiden Wintern ausgesetzt werden, Heizungen müssen verpflichtend gewartet werden und gegebenenfalls nicht regelbare Umwälzpumpen … [Read more...] about Deutschlands Plan für den Winter: Gas sparen, weniger heizen

Életbe léptette a földgázellátási válsághelyzet legalacsonyabb, úgynevezett korai előrejelzési szintjét a német gazdasági miniszter. Ez a gyakorlatban azt jelenti, hogy a minisztériumban válságstábot állítanak fel, amely folyamatosan értékeli a földgázellátási helyzetet. A lépés oka, hogy Moszkva csütörtökön jelentheti be azt a rubelalapú elszámolási rendszert, amelyet a Kreml által barátságtalannak minősített országokkal szemben alkalmaznának. A válsághelyzetnek két további szintje van, az állam csak a harmadiknál avatkozik be. Ilyenkor a háztartások és a kórházak élveznek prioritást. "Jelenleg azt vizsgáljuk, hogy mely áramlatok vannak veszélyben vagy állhatnak le" - mondta a német szövetségi gazdasági és klímavédelmi miniszter. "Egyelőre az ellátás biztonsága garantált, minden szerződés rendben van jelenleg. Ha nem teljesülnének a szerződések, akkor először a piac feladata lenne, hogy megtegye a szükséges változtatásokat vagy jelezzen a fogyasztóknak." Robert … [Read more...] about Életbe lépett a földgázellátási vészhelyzet legalacsonyabb szintje Németországban