Pizza, laughs, Kahlua and Coke: Folbigg tastes freedom
'," Ms Chapman told reporters on Tuesday. Ms Chapman described Monday as "pandemonium" and Folbigg didn't have a chance to say goodbye to her prison friends. Ms Chapman said her friend harboured no hatred about her treatment and was overjoyed by her sudden freedom. Folbigg spent most of Monday on the farm getting to know the animals and was just happy to get her first "proper" sleep in 20 years. He said the law was not perfect, but the state's attorney-general had reached the right decision to free Folbigg following the public inquiry.
Source:The Star
June 06, 2023 01:28 UTC
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Kahlua and Coke: How Kathleen Folbigg spent first night free
The Australian woman pardoned over the death of her four children is said to have “no hate” over her lengthy prison sentence. Kathleen Folbigg was convicted for killing her four children 20 years ago, with prosecutors alleging she’d smothered them to death. Speaking to Australian media this morning, longtime friend Tracy Chapman said the day had been “surreal”. She spent a lot of time with my dogs and getting to know my animals." Folbigg’s lawyer Rhanee Rego said the next step was to have her convictions formally wiped in the Court of Criminal Appeal.
Source:The Star
June 06, 2023 00:26 UTC
Why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropics
Weather and physiologyThe recent heatwave in south-east Asia may well be remembered for its level of heat-induced stress on the body. Heat stress is mostly caused by temperature, but other weather-related factors such as humidity, radiation and wind are also important. The limit of heat stressUnderlying health conditions and other personal circumstances can lead to some people being more vulnerable to heat stress. This limit will likely have been exceeded in some places in the recent heatwave across south-east Asia. In these regions, heat stress thresholds are exceeded with increased frequency with greater global warming.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2023 23:44 UTC
They teased him about his sexuality and he fought back - family of KZN man killed after tavern brawl
Before his killing, Nkanyiso Mbhele was allegedly involved in a fight with men who called him gay at a tavern not far from his home. The family of Nkanyiso Mbhele, 27, who was killed following a drunken brawl in the Umthwalume area, in the south of KwaZulu-Natal, has described the manner in which he died as devastating. According to his sister, Aphiwe Cele, Mbhele had gone to a tavern to purchase liquor on Friday 26 May, when a group of men teased him about his sexuality claiming he was gay. Cele told News24 that her family had received a detailed account of the deadly night from friends with whom Mbhele spent his last night. She said her brother felt humiliated when he was called gay, and he responded to the man who insulted him.
Source:News 24
June 05, 2023 23:34 UTC
French woman killed in shooting 'game'
A man in southwest France has been arrested after apparently killing a woman during a drunken game in which she put on a bullet-proof vest and was shot at. The body of the woman, a mother of three aged 47, was found on Saturday in the village of Montpon-Menesterol in the Dordogne region. According to the local prosecutor, the suspect has admitted using his hunting rifle on Friday night "during a game in which she (the victim) put on a bullet-proof vest before being shot at". Two other men present at the dinner party on Friday night, aged 18 and 20, have also been detained for questioning. The woman is believed to have died from a stomach wound.
Source:News 24
June 05, 2023 23:04 UTC
Victory Capital Management Sells 27.9% of COKE Holdings in Q4 2023: Analysis and Future Outlook for Coca-Cola Consolidated
Similarly, UBS Group AG now owns over 20,000 shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated, after growing its stake by a staggering 660.4% during the fourth quarter. But it’s not just institutional investors who are bullish on Coca-Cola Consolidated- StockNews.com recently began coverage on the company and gave it a “strong-buy” rating. This news may prompt individual investors to seriously consider adding Coca-Cola Consolidated to their portfolios. With an annualized dividend of $2.00 and a yield of 0.29%, Coca-Cola Consolidated is offering investors an attractive return. As we move further into the year 2023, it’s evident that there are multiple reasons why Coca-Cola Consolidated is drawing attention from both hedge funds and financial advisors alike.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2023 22:17 UTC
Gachagua to governors: Be cautious when criticising Finance Bill
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned governors against joining those criticising the Finance Bill 2023. He said the Bill was a means to generate revenue which will be allocated to the counties for various development projects. This comes a day after he warned MPs who will vote against the Bill. On Sunday, Gachagua said MPs who oppose the Finance Bill should not ask for development in their areas. He added that some leaders are telling Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill yet they want services from the government.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2023 21:14 UTC
MPs opposing Ruto bill should face disciplinary action -Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has suggested that Kenya Kwanza MPs who will vote against the proposed Finance Bill 2023 should face disciplinary actions. Furthermore, any Kenya Kwanza MP who shall vote against the Finance Bill 2023 should face the full force of party disciplinary mechanisms," he said. Cherargei has been vocal over the proposed bill, which is already at the National Assembly awaiting the MPs' decision. He is on record saying that not even a comma will be amended in the proposed Finance Bill 2023. Ruto also backed the proposal for an open ballot system during the voting for the Finance Bill 2023.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2023 20:20 UTC
Raila's political star is shining while the president's is slowly dimming
In seeking to acquire positive international image, however, he still has to deal with Raila Amolo Odinga (RAO) who is Kenya’s perennial political headache. Ruto seems lost amidst out of control structural challenges of political economy varieties. Third, Raila commands large political following that makes him untouchable and virtually above the law. In the process, Raila’s political star shines while Ruto’s dims. Ruto is unable to respond to Gachagua’s claims that Kenya is a limited company with two shareholders.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2023 19:37 UTC
Is waking up early really worth it?
While some people may flourish on an early morning routine, others struggle to get out of bed or feel sluggish throughout the day. This is called chronotype and it can affect how we respond to different sleeping and waking schedules. However, in 2018, a Master’s thesis by Gilmer explored how chronotype can sway the approval of flexible work schedules by managers. To sum up, productivity is not contingent on being an early bird or a night owl but one’s chronotype, according to research. Whether you are an early bird or night owl, you can discover your own rhythm and make it work for you.
Source:Standard Digital
June 05, 2023 19:05 UTC
Okiya Omtatah Talks Tough as Ruto Promises to Deal With Select MPs
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and Bumula MP Jack Wamboka on Sunday, June 4, responded to a threat by President William Ruto to cut funding in select constituencies if the lawmakers voted to shut down the Finance Bill 2023. Speaking in a church service in Leshuta, Narok County, on Sunday, June 4, Ruto remarked that he had a vested interest to see MPs who would shut down the bill. Omtatah and Wamboka, in separate rejoinders, accused the President of making veiled threats to the Parliament and overreaching his powers. Omtatah, however, revealed that it was highly unlikely that the National Assembly would have a constructive debate concerning the bill. Ruto had earlier remarked that he would be watching keenly those MPs who opposed the bill and promised to deal with them“We need to pass this bill so Kenya can develop.
Source:Daily Nation
June 05, 2023 18:16 UTC
Man charged with attempting to rape his 'baby mama'
A man who allegedly visited a woman whom they allegedly had a child with was on Monday charged with attempted rape. AR was charged before Kibera Chief Magistrate Ann Mwangi where he denied the charges. He was charged with the second count of committing an indecent act with an adult contrary to the sexual offence act. Through his lawyer, the accused told the court that he was not a flight risk and urged the court to release him on a lenient bond term. The accused's lawyer told the court that the accused was only in a position to pay a cash bail of Sh50,000.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2023 17:53 UTC
What is the climate impact of our phones’ short life spans?
Of the roughly 1.5 billion phones sold each year, only 20% are recycled. Of the roughly 1.5 billion phones sold each year, only 20% are recycled. What is the climate impact of our phones’ short life spans? How can we make the phone industry circular? By making the company the phone’s owner, it also rewards it for stretching the phone’s lifetime with sustainable parts.
Source:News 24
June 05, 2023 17:51 UTC
Hancock breached Commons code of conduct by lobbying standards tsar
Mr Hancock committed the “minor breach” by writing an unsolicited letter to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Daniel Greenberg in defence of senior Tory Steve Brine, who was under investigation for an alleged breach of lobbying rules. The Commons Committee on Standards said: “This was a minor breach of the Code; however, Mr Hancock has still not acknowledged his mistake.”Matt Hancock committed a minor breach of the rules, the Committee on Standards said (Jordan Pettitt/PA)The committee recommended that Mr Hancock should make a personal statement to apologise to the House of Commons and the commissioner. He should also attend a “briefing on his obligations under the code with the commissioner”, the committee’s report said. The details that led to that probe were revealed in the tranche of leaked WhatsApp messages from Mr Hancock published by the Daily Telegraph. The case was dealt with under the rectification procedure, with Mr Brine accepting the decision and apologising for the breaches.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2023 17:15 UTC
‘Indiana Jones’ goes oddly viral thanks to Diet Coke ahead of ‘Dial of Destiny’
You wouldn’t imagine saying Indiana Jones and Diet Coke in the same sentence, but here we are. Ahead of June 30, the release date for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, a commercial from the late ’80s has gone viral – almost 35 years later. Among several video games, tie-in novels, and fashion items, Paramount Pictures collaborated with Coca-Cola to create a commercial promoting both Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Diet Coke. Just a friendly reminder that there was an Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Diet Coke commercial and it was glorious. She sits on the couch, exhausted, and hands the Diet Coke off to her partner, who takes a refreshing sip.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2023 16:42 UTC