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Lewis Stickley - PA Images via Getty ImagesWe’ve written before at HuffPost UK about what Twix, Yorkie, and Hobnobs, actually stand for. Usually, the names are a clever twist on the nature and manufacture of the food ― but not so with the beloved Jammie Dodger, it seems. But it seems another source of inspo for Burton’s when naming the beloved biscuit was none other than British comic The Beano. Jammie Dodgers, meanwhile, were first created in 1960. Additionally, originally “the jam glowed red but was made with cheaper plums rather than raspberries,” the book says ― though the classic recipe now features raspberries and apples.
Slowing down speech and incorporating pauses allows international colleagues time to process information. There are approximately 25,000 idioms in the English language, which is why it is good to be cautious when using them as it is impossible to know which ones your international colleagues will know. A conscious effort to use clear, literal language can prevent misunderstandings and ensure that critical information is conveyed accurately. Saying the term in full after using an acronym can help international colleagues. Regardless of whether English is your first or second language, everyone can become more aware of the language they use and the effect it has on others, especially when working in an internationally diverse team.
Aurora australis lit up skies across southern Australia days after four coronal mass ejections from the sun. While much of New South Wales missed out on the spectacle due to heavy cloud and rain, the light show was bigger than anything seen in Australia in decades. Geomagnetic solar storms occur when highly charged plasma erupts from the sun and is streamed into space. When those charged particles, known as the solar wind, hit the Earth’s magnetic field, they create the stunning visual displays known as auroras► Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube
Thank you for joining us today and for all your messages on whether you'd take a loss to deny your biggest rival the title. Ange Postecoglou made it clear today that he and his Tottenham team have no intention whatsoever of easing off against Manchester City, though. Pep Guardiola insists he is expecting a tough game but wants his side to "do something special". Meanwhile, Aston Villa take on Liverpool tonight knowing that a win would secure Champions League football. We'll be back tomorrow morning but until then, here are a few football stories to keep you going...
"You don't need that" and variations thereof invariably echoes through the comments sections on just about any story covering new technology. Most of the time the dismissal of the new is just annoying, as information technology (IT) is innovation driven and changes rapidly. But even budgeting isn't always straightforward, and the cheapest solution isn't necessarily the best, as one commenter on the MacBook Air M3 review story pointed out. All of the above is a moving target of course, as needs change with time along with new technology appearing. With the cloud, it's vital to accurately match your actual needs with what you rent from a cloud provider.
Sport AnalysisAston Villa welcome Liverpool to Villa Park on Monday night to kickstart an emotional week for two very different reasons. Klopp had hoped his farewell would come in Europe, but instead it is Liverpool’s conquerors Atalanta taking on Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen next Wednesday in the Europa League final. “At half-time we had a little situation in the dressing room and then we could calm it down and then we turned the game around, which was really, really, really special. Nevertheless, they are strong finishers, losing just one of their last 26 Premier League games in May (W19 D6), having not lost in the league in this month since 2018. Should Villa lose to Liverpool, to avoid a final-day scrap for fourth they will need Manchester City to beat Spurs on Tuesday.
In a video address released on Sunday, the United Nations' high commissioner for human rights stated his concerns for the Palestinians in the Gazan city of Rafah, who have been ordered by Israel to evacuate to another section of the enclave before military action proceeds. 'I have repeatedly expressed my alarm about the catastrophic impact of a possible full-scale offensive on Rafah, including the possibility of further atrocity crimes,' Volker Türk said. 'There is no safe place in Gaza,' he added as he called on Israel and 'Palestinian armed groups' to agree to a ceasefire and release all hostages
The all-party inquiry, led by Conservative MP Theo Clarke and Labour MP Rosie Duffield, is due to publish its findings on Monday. According to The Times, the report found “poor care is all frequently tolerated as normal, and women are treated as an inconvenience”. Among the recommendations included in the report is the creation of a maternity commissioner reporting to the Prime Minister. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said she was “determined to improve the quality and consistency of care for women throughout pregnancy, birth and the critical months that follow”. “I want to reform our NHS and care system to make it faster, simpler and fairer for all of us and that includes women,” she said.
At a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, May 7 Cllr Richard Clewer claimed the ranking made “an absolute mockery” of the Office for Local Government (Oflog), which “hasn’t got a clue what it is measuring.”The Times used data submitted to Oflog by 318 councils across the country and put Wiltshire Council at the position of 298th out of 318 – meaning that only 5.3 per cent of local authorities are performing worse than Wiltshire. Speaking about the article in the meeting Cllr Clewer argued that the data was not “designed to be used for ranking". He said: “Government created Oflog recently to try and provide an early warning mechanism and assistance for councils that are heading into trouble, particularly financial trouble.”He added: “The principle is good, but if they’re not going to use functional data, then I have absolutely no idea how they’re ever going to achieve that.”Councillor Clewer concluded: “They have made themselves look really foolish, they’ve fallen at the first fence, and if they are going to succeed in a role that I think, from a country point of view, is really important, they have got to get a better grip on the way that they are going to use information and the way they are going to draw information together.”The Times ranking placed the council at 188th for finance, 236th for waste collection and management, 275th for roads, 314th for social care and 301st for efficiency of dealing with planning applications. Following the publication of the article, Wiltshire Council sent a letter to Oflog, signed by both Councillor Clewer and chief executive Terence Herbert. The letter described the analysis as “selective, negligent, and context-free.”It stated: “Wiltshire Council has been a firm supporter of Oflog, but we are saddened to say, as one of the country’s highest performing local authorities, our faith in Oflog is now dented.”It also noted: “We expect Oflog to strongly rebut the article and the analysis as it begins the journey of rebuilding the sector’s faith and confidence in this vital public resource.”Oflog has been approached for comment.
Novak Djokovic says he will undergo extra medical tests after being struck by a water bottle during a defeat in the third round of the Italian Open. The Serbian had been signing autographs on Friday after his second-round win over Corentin Moutet when a metal bottle fell out of a fan’s backpack and directly on his head. After the initial blood and nausea, Djokovic said he had felt fine on Saturday as he returned to training, even entering the practice court jokingly wearing a helmet. On Sunday, though, he said he felt like a 'different player' as he was defeated 6-2, 6-3 by Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo, the 29th seed. ‘Nausea, dizziness, blood’: Djokovic will undergo tests for bottle injury after loss
Manchester United have reportedly cancelled their end-of-season awards dinner following a disappointing campaign that has left the Red Devils sat in eighth place in the Premier League table. Their latest defeat came at the hands of Arsenal in a 1-0 home loss, as drastic action has been taken with just three games remaining before the curtain falls on Erik ten Hag's second year in charge. The Athletic claim that after discussions were held between head coach Ten Hag and the football hierarchy, a decision was made to cancel the celebrations in order to prevent any distractions before the FA Cup final. Marcus Rashford is the reigning player of the year, having taken over from Cristiano Ronaldo, but failed to replicate his stellar form in a dismal campaign that has United staring at the reality of finishing outside the division's top five. Watch all the Premier League and Champions League drama unfold on TNT Sports
The duo, who hosted the ceremony for the second consecutive time, opened the show with a monologue featuring a host of “topical” gags. “There’s also been loads of great documentaries and current affairs shows this year, such as Putin Vs The West,” Ranganathan said. Russian President Vladimir Putin was mentioned at the Baftas (Nick Potts/PA)“Unfortunately, we’ve been told that Putin can’t make it tonight. “Yes, it turns out it was Barney Walsh,” Ranganathan joked. Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh (Ian West/PA)“The brilliant Top Boy has also been nominated for three awards this year.
Father Thomas McHale is said to have used his Good Friday sermon to talk about the son of God’s final moments. Instead of focusing on the religious aspect of His sacrifice, instead the American spoke about how blood would have rushed to Jesus’ lower half. A parishioner told The Times : “He told people Jesus died with an erection. He started by quoting the Bible, saying: "Behold the Lord's doing; It is marvellous in our eyes - Psalm 117. Angelo said they had got engaged on December 29, 1996, when they were 16 and 15 and were "two babies".
