TV drama Pose has made headlines with its inclusive and diverse cast, powerful storylines and hits-packed soundtrack.Set in the underground world of the 1980s transgender ballroom culture at the height of the Aids epidemic, the BBC show stars Billy Porter, MJ Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson and Indya Moore. Here is everything you need to know about the innovative show.1. It features the largest recurring cast of LGBTQ actors ever for a scripted series, according to US network FX.2. It is the first American series where much of the core cast is not only transgender, but played by trans actors.The behind-the-scenes staff includes writer-director-producer Janet Mock, who became the first out black trans woman to land an overall deal with a major studio when signed with Netflix, and Transparent alumna Our Lady J.3. The featured characters are dancers and models who compete for trophies and recognition in the African-American and Latino trans, gay and … [Read more...] about 7 things you need to know about groundbreaking series Pose
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All you need to know about taking a posh picnic to Royal Ascot
There’s nothing quite like a lovely picnic in the sunshine – better yet, a posh one at Royal Ascot. Whether you decide to enhance your experience at Ascot Racecourse with a ready made hamper or to settle down to a homemade one, there are lots of things you need to know about the racecourse picnic policy. Don't worry though, we've had a look through the rules and have got all the information you need to make sure you can eat your sandwiches in peace at the prestigious event. Informal picnics are allowed in the car parks but formal entertaining is not permitted, with barbecues and hot food banned but gazebos and awnings can be put up in car parking spaces in car parks one and two as long as they don't exceed the size of the space. All the action kicks off at Ascot from Tuesday, June 18 to Saturday, June 22. Read More Royal Ascot 2019 What if I want to bring my own picnic? Picnics are permitted in the Windsor and Heath Enclosures only. Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure … [Read more...] about All you need to know about taking a posh picnic to Royal Ascot
Exeter City sign next centre back, five things you need to know:
Breaking PUBLISHED: 11:00 27 May 2019 | UPDATED: 11:06 27 May 2019 Sam Cooper Exeter City FC crest. Picture: exetercityfc @wikimedia commons Archant Exeter City Football Club have announced the signing of 27-year-old defender Tom Parkes from Carlisle United. Parkes says the chance to join Exeter City and battle for promotion from Sky Bet League Two was an exciting opportunity he just had to accept.The central defender joins the Grecians having had two promotions under his belt with Bristol Rovers as well as spells playing for Leyton Orient, Burton Albion and Yeovil Town.He described himself as an aggressive centre-half who likes to play football and says he can't wait to get started."I am happy to be here." said the former England under-17 international."I got a phone call from my agent saying that Exeter were interested in signing me and I came down last week and had a look at the training facilities and everything and I was very pleased with … [Read more...] about Exeter City sign next centre back, five things you need to know:
5 things you need to know about the Trump impeachment talk
Rebecca Morin USA TODAY Published 9:34 PM EDT May 22, 2019 WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is frustrated with congressional probes, and Wednesday vowed to not work with Congress until they're dropped. House Democrats are also growing more incensed — with the president. Trump, who will not be charged by the Justice Department after a nearly 2-year probe by special counsel Robert Mueller, has accused Congress of being out of line after House Democrats initiated new investigations into whether Trump obstructed justice. After the administration has refused to provide documents or make current or former officials available to testify, lawmakers say they fear the president is hiding something. Now, beginning impeachment proceedings as a response to the administration's refusal to cooperate with the congressional inquiries is gaining support with Democrats. Here's what you need to know about all the recent impeachment talk: Pelosi holding off on … [Read more...] about 5 things you need to know about the Trump impeachment talk
Your pelvic floor: 10 things you need to know to keep it healthy
Maintaining a strong pelvic floor is crucial for both men and women as its the group of muscles that literally hold up the bladder and bowel. A weak or damaged pelvic floor could lead to sexual dysfunction, incontinence, pain during sex, organ prolapse, or even lower back pain. Now continence specialist Jane Simpson has written a book aptly titled The Pelvic Floor Bible in which she breaks the taboo on discussing things like stress incontinence which affects one in three women. Many people just 'put up' with the problem, often due to embarrassment or thinking it's an inevitable result of childbirth, menopause or ageing. In her book Jane Simpson writes that that you don't have to just accept things like stress incontinence as a result of having a weak pelvic floor - because there are things you can do about it. "While we've almost become comfortable discussing periods, pelvic floor issues are still frequently ignored, despite affecting one in three women. This absolutely has to change," … [Read more...] about Your pelvic floor: 10 things you need to know to keep it healthy