Author: catfish

Ugandans gathered on Saturday to pay tribute to Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya less than a month after her return from the Paris Games. The 33-year-old succumbed to her injuries last week, sparking outrage over gender-based violence in East Africa and worldwide.

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An interview about the Kelcie Murphy series with Erika Lewis and The Children’s Book Review. In this engaging interview, author Erika Lewis delves into the fascinating world of her Kelcie Murphy trilogy, a captivating middle-grade fantasy series rooted in Celtic mythology. Lewis discusses her inspiration for the books, her creative process in blending modern and fantasy elements, and the development of her strong protagonist, Kelcie. She also shares insights into the series’ themes, including the nature vs. nurture debate, the importance of friendship, and the power of instinct. Lewis also touches on her worldbuilding techniques, the creation of magical creatures,…

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Spooky Spectacular Get ready for a night of thrills and chills at the Salisbury Community Hub. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and enjoy a variety of spooky activities. From spooky science to creepy crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.  Pizza will be served from 6:00pm followed by the NitroNat Fire Show at 7.15pm. Activities include: Slimy worms with NitroNat Face painting and balloon art Animated boomerang photo booth Make your own: fizzy sherbet, glow in the dark bracelets and monster creatures Perfect for ages 5 to 12, families with children of all ages are welcome! Children under…

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Understanding Cord BloodAt birth, the blood in the umbilical cord and placenta is packed with stem cells that can transform into different types of blood cells. Cord blood banking captures and stores this vital resource for potential future medical use. The collection process is non-invasive and occurs right after the baby is born, posing no risk to either the mother or the baby.A Historical PerspectiveCord blood transplantation began to gain prominence after the first successful procedure in 1988. A young boy with Fanconi anaemia received a transplant from his sister’s cord blood, demonstrating the potential of this approach. Since that…

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Sudan is experiencing a starvation crisis of historic proportions, according to NGOs, which call the silence from the international community “deafening”. It is estimated that more than half of the population of Sudan is affected, or nearly 26 million people. The hunger crisis comes amid the war in the country that has raged for almost a year and a half. The fighting has now spread to Sudan’s central and southeastern food production areas. In Perspective, we spoke to Will Carter from the Norwegian Refugee Council, who joined us from Port Sudan.

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Book Review of Winslow Scarecrow: Scarecrows Are Supposed to Be ScarySponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Stephen G. Bowling Illustrated by Vitali Dudarenka Ages: 4+ | 34 Pages Publisher: Valley of Mexico | ISBN: 978-1-950957-32-3 What to Expect: Farming, crows, identity, democracy, teamwork, problem-solving, and Conflict Resolution Just in time for fall festivals, corn mazes, and Halloween, this beautifully illustrated picture book centers around the diverse personalities of a group of quirky, opinionated scarecrows. Scarecrows are supposed to be scary—everyone knows that; it’s even in the name. However, Winslow isn’t scary—he’s friendly, cheerful, and…

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Marion Cultural Centre Plaza has reopened after an extensive upgrade, with a community event planned for 26 October 2024. The City of Marion council has redeveloped the Plaza to become the vibrant heart to their city and to provide the community with a space to get together and celebrate, relax and experience some of the best that the City of Marion has to offer The Plaza is situated alongside Marion Cultural Centre (MCC) to the east, South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC), Centrelink and GP Plus to the west. Located to the south is Marion Westfield with pedestrian and…

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