As Sudan hurtles toward famine, its military is blocking the United Nations from bringing enormous amounts of food into the country through a vital border crossing, effectively cutting off aid to hundreds of thousands of starving people during the depths of a civil war.Experts warn that Sudan, barely functioning after 15 months of fighting, could soon face one of the world’s worst famines in decades. But the Sudanese military’s refusal to let U.N. aid convoys through the crossing is thwarting the kind of all-out relief effort that aid groups say is needed to prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths —…
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Book Review of Carrot Cake Park Tales (Series): Breezy Bunnies, Sunny Bunnies, Busy Bunnies, Snowy Bunnies Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Carrot Cake Park Tales Written by Margie Blumberg Illustrated by June Goulding and Tammie Lyon Ages 4+ | Publisher: MB Publishing What to Expect: Seasons, nature, friendship, fun, discovery, togetherness. Every season brings something new to enjoy, and in this dreamy four-book series, strongly reminiscent of Brambley Hedge and Richard Scarry, readers will follow the adventures of Millie, Jimmy, and their bunny family and friends as they experience the different foods, experiences, and locations that…
Monarto Safari Park will be showcasing some incredible wildlife art and photography as part of the 2024 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival. See artworks from wildlife conservation artist Deb Farrimond, amateur wildlife photographer Steve Farrimond and scratchboard artist Patrick Hedges. Monarto Safari Pari is a conservation charity and saving species from extinction is at the heart of what they do. They manage world-renowned breeding and conservation programs at Monarto Safari Park, Adelaide Zoo and in the wild. Art for extinction allows visitors to reflect on the importance of conservation and the incredible creatures that need our help. Artworks will…
Strong WebsiteOne of the best things you can do to gain more customers and clients for your business is create a strong and stable website. Your business may not be open 24 hours a day but your website will be. A lot of people scroll on their phones and tablets in the evenings after 7pm, this is when the majority of orders will come through. If your customers and clients have to endlessly scroll on your site trying to find what they are looking for then they will take their hard earned money elsewhere. If you have never designed a…
At least 229 people were killed in southwestern Ethiopia on Monday after a landslide flattened several houses in a village following days of heavy rain, and neighbors who rushed to dig out those buried under the mud were hit with a second landslide about an hour later.The first landslide struck the village in the Geze district between 8:30 and 9 a.m. on Monday, said Habtamu Fetena, who heads the local government’s emergency response. Nearly 300 people from two neighboring villages ran to the area to help and began digging through the mud by hand, he said Tuesday.Then about an hour…
Book Review of Sophie and the SwansSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Sophie and the Swans Written by Holly Peppe Illustrated by Areon Cargill Ages: 4+ | 36 Pages Publisher: Lincoln Square Books (2024) | ISBN-13: 9781947187146 What to Expect: Empathy and Understanding, Bullying Prevention, and Nature Appreciation Sophie and the Swans is a heartwarming children’s book that tackles important themes of kindness, empathy, and bullying prevention through a gentle and engaging narrative that will captivate and entertain readers of all ages. Author Holly Peppe weaves a touching story around young Sophie, whose love for the…
SA Ambulance Service is excited to host a community open day at their brand new Norwood Ambulance Station. The new ambulance station on the corner of Portrush and Magill Roads, Maylands will be officially opened on Sunday 28 July 2024 with a family friendly community open day. There will be a host of ambulance fleet to inspect, plus their vintage ambulances on display. Look around the new station and watch CPR demos with some of their paramedics TV show stars. Other activities will include face-painting, spray tattooist and there will also be a free sausage sizzle and soft drink (till…
BeachesScala dei Turchi, AgrigentoThe natural rock structures here are truly remarkable — you’ll be treated to an ocean-facing amphitheater, complete with seats. These “Turkish Steps” are the all-natural result of years of oceanic erosion and the most incredible place to spend a day.Lungomare di Cefalù, CefalùCefalù is, in a word, an idyllic spot for all-day bathing. This beach town fills up fast, so go early. Even if it is busy, it’s well worth it to spend all day rolling in the gently rippling waters, witnessing how the golds, browns, and blues of sand, stone, sea, and sky all complement each…
Maintaining a reading life alongside your writing life, book promotion life, and regular life-life can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. Trust me, I’ve been there. As a writer, I know the importance of each of these elements, yet balancing them can be a real challenge. Here are some techniques I’ve found to keep all these plates spinning, and my thoughts on why they’re all crucial to our creative and personal well-being.The Importance of ReadingStephen King famously said, “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as…
A 26-year-old hair braider named Josephine Owino disappeared one morning last month in the sprawling shantytown of Mukuru Kwa Njenga in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, after going out suddenly to see someone who had just phoned.Ms. Owino’s younger sister, Peris Keya, was desperate to find her and went to three police stations pleading for help. But nothing happened until Ms. Keya said she had a startling dream one night: Her sister appeared, led her up a hill and begged her to search in a pool of water.Since then, at least 10 sacks with body parts have been fished from an abandoned…