The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed in a ceremony at London's Natural History Museum, which runs the international competition.Marsel had to wait patiently for many days before the conditions enabled him to capture this image, which shows off the male monkey's golden locks and his striking blue face. opens for entries on Monday October 22. Winner 2018, Wildlife Photojournalism: The sad clown by Joan de la Malla, Spain.Timbul, a young long-tailed macaque, instinctively puts his hand to his face to try to relieve the discomfort of the mask he has to wear. His owner is training him to stand upright so that he can add more stunts to his street‑show repertoire (the word 'Badut' on the hat means clown). When he’s not training or performing, Timbul lives chained up in his owner’s yard next to a railway track in Surabaya, on the Indonesian island of Java. Should he show aggression as he gets older, his teeth … [Read more...] about Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 Winners: Blue-faced Golden Monkeys and More
‘Sadness’ at sundial vandalism in Christchurch Park
PUBLISHED: 21:41 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 21:57 16 October 2018 An Armillary sphere sundial which has been vandalised Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN Archant A historic sundial at Christchurch Park in Ipswich which was restored to its former glory last year has been vandalised. Ipswich Mayor Roger Fern cut the ribbon as the restored sundial was unveiled last year Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNThe armillary sphere sundial in the lower arboretum was dedicated to author and historian Dr John Blatchly MBE following its restoration in January 2017.The sundial had previously been absent from the park for almost 100 years. The armillary has been removed and is likely to be missing for at least two weeks while it is repaired, according to the park’s Facebook page. The post read: “We are saddened to report that the armillary sphere sundial in the lower arboretum which we recently restored in memory of Dr John Blatchly MBE has been vandalised. An Armillary sphere sundial will be missing … [Read more...] about ‘Sadness’ at sundial vandalism in Christchurch Park
‘Worst I’ve ever seen’
Video PUBLISHED: 14:57 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 17:10 16 October 2018 Jessica Craske discovered the dogs in Creake Road in Syderstone. Picture: JESSICA CRASKE Archant An inspector for the RSPCA has spoken of his heartbreak after the discovery of a group of abandoned dogs on a country road in north Norfolk. It comes following an appeal from the RSPCA for information after the seven dogs were rescued in Syderstone , near Fakenham, on Monday October 15.Five females and two males - believed to be either Newfoundland types or Newfoundland crosses - were found by concerned members of the public who managed to catch them and take them to nearby vets, The Grove Veterinary Group in Fakenham.The dogs all had matted fur but were cleaned by the vets and kept warm and safe overnight. They have since been transferred into the care of the dog warden, and may later be transferred into the care of the RSPCA.Jessica Craske discovered the dogs in Creake Road in Syderstone. Picture: JESSICA … [Read more...] about ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’
WWII-era plane crashes into golf course fence near Livermore Airport
LIVERMORE, Calif. (KGO) -- A WWII-era plane crashed into the fence of a golf course near the Livermore Airport during takeoff Tuesday afternoon.A witness at the golf course said the pilot walked away from the crash. The plane landed about 630 feet from the end of the runway near the sixth hole of the course. No further details were immediately available on the cause of the crash. … [Read more...] about WWII-era plane crashes into golf course fence near Livermore Airport
‘RHOC’s’ Heather Dubrow Says Intermittent Fasting Is For ‘Skinny, Tired People’
Former RHOC star Heather Dubrow says she doesn't like the idea of intermittent fasting.Heather says she focuses on "interval eating" instead, which she talks about in her new book, The Dubrow Diet.The Dubrow Diet claims to help you lose weight, grow out your hair, and tighten your skin—but it's unclear what exactly the diet entails. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below What's the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear "intermittent fasting"?For Heather Dubrow, former star of The Real Housewives of Orange County, "it sounds like skinny, tired people." Instead, she's all about "interval eating" in her new book The Dubrow Diet, which she co-authored with her husband, Terry Dubrow, M.D., a plastic surgeon on the E! TV show Botched. The Dubrow Diet: Interval Eating to Lose Weight and Feel Ageless amazon.com $17.07 Heather talked about her new book, which came out on Tuesday, on a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. (You might remember … [Read more...] about ‘RHOC’s’ Heather Dubrow Says Intermittent Fasting Is For ‘Skinny, Tired People’