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While Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively only recently revealed the name of their baby who was born last year, Death Pole franchise star has revealed that few Oils is a boy.

The revelation came as Ryan criticized the efforts of John Bela man from Nottingham, England who lost his young son Jakeand has since celebrated his late son’s love for Deadpool — and raised awareness about mental illness — by dressing up as the Merc with a Mouth.

Ryan posted a video about Bell on social media, explaining that he learned about his quest six months ago: Bell is dressed as the hero, with a cut-out, rubber-filled bathtub slung over his shoulders. The heavy prop represents the weight of grief he carries with him every day, Bell told the star.

Reynolds treated Bell to a Deadpool makeover and spoke to him about his efforts.

“After I lost my son, I went to a really dark place,” Bell explains, admitting that he contemplated suicide for a year. But now he says, “I’m at peace with death,” adding, “I’m going to be reunited with him at some point, but it’s not fucking yet.”

At the end of the conversation, an emotional Reynolds says, “I want to share with you that I have a son, too, and if I—boy, John, if I love him one-tenth what you love Jake, I feel like I’ve done a damn good job.”

Blake and Ryan also have three daughters, James9, Inez7, and 4 years old Betty.

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Calls for more police patrols and greater security are gaining momentum

Kharghar: The recent increase in criminal activities, including burglary, theft and robbery, has prompted residents of Kharghar to call for increased police patrols and improved security infrastructure. The latest incident, an organized gang robbery with gunfire in Sector 35, has particularly raised concerns in the community.

Mangal Kamble, founder and chairperson of Swachh Kharghar Foundation, has reached out to Milind Bharambe, the police commissioner, to address the issue. She said, “I have written to Milind Bharambe, expressing my concern over the increase in cases of burglary, theft and robbery. He has acknowledged the public concern and hopefully, serious consideration will be given to increasing police patrols during the afternoon, evening and late night. Kharghar is also home to many elderly, vulnerable senior citizens whose safety is our concern. With the festive season approaching, such incidents should be prevented by strict vigilance by the police and the public.”

Kharghar resident Rajesh Patil stressed the need for better security measures in Sector 35 and its surroundings, which have witnessed significant growth. He said, “The area has expanded rapidly and we need a full-fledged police station, traffic police to manage traffic and parking, regular patrolling of police vehicles and even a post office.”

He added: “The increase in robberies in crowded places indicates a worrying lack of fear of government authorities, including the police. These criminals appear to be emboldened by the absence of police presence.”

Sunita Deshmukh, another resident of Kharghar, pointed out the possible role of informants, possibly illegal shopkeepers in Sectors 34 and 35, who may be supporting criminal activities. She said, “The confidence and actions of these criminals, as seen in videos, suggest no fear of consequences. If such individuals operate without fear, it raises serious concerns about our future security. Effective measures are needed to address this problem.”

Reflecting on the broader deterioration of security in Kharghar, Vishal Mehta noted the rise in drug cases, accidents, violent robberies, illegal felling of trees and water mafia activities. He said, “Ensuring the safety of the residents of Kharghar is a top priority. Installing CCTV cameras in all sectors of Kharghar can significantly improve the security measures. Authorities should expedite the installation of these cameras across the area. This move will help deter criminal activities and provide a sense of security to the residents.”

Mangal Kamble stressed the urgency of addressing security issues, pointing to recent incidents including the brutal murder of two young women and a gang robbery at 10 pm. She said, “The government has spent a significant amount of money on schemes like Majhi Ladki Bhahin Yojna, but security should be a priority. It is crucial that the police patrol the city at least at night to prevent such incidents.”

There are few things that have been discussed as much in politics in recent years as the Conservative Party leadership election. The next election officially begins this afternoon, when nominations close and the full list of candidates is announced.

We expect an announcement around 2:30 PM. In the meantime, we already know who will be participating:

The Essex MP, a former Home, Education and Foreign Secretary, was a loyal lieutenant to both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.

Part of his duties as Minister of the Interior was the plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. He reportedly had reservations about this in private.

Last year he caused controversy and was forced to apologize after making a joke about rape on a date, admitting it may have undermined the government’s work to tackle smoking alcohol in drinks.

The former security and military minister is highly regarded within the One Nation group of moderate Conservative MPs.

However, he has said he is considering leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if it is “not in our interest”. This change in his position is seen as an appeal to the party’s rights.

Tugendhat is known for his aggressive stance towards China, although this became less strict once he came to power.

Mr Jenrick has held a number of ministerial positions, including Secretary of State for Communities and Minister for Immigration.

He resigned from the latter party over Sunak’s Rwanda bill, saying it was not robust enough.

His time as Communities Secretary was overshadowed by his fast-tracking of a £1bn housing scheme proposed by a Conservative donor.

He has been a long-standing ally of Sunak and was dubbed ‘the minister of the morning round’ during the general election campaign, having had more media contact than any of his colleagues.

He was Minister for Work and Pensions during Sunak’s premiership and has stayed on to oversee that role ever since.

He also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer for a time, as well as Paymaster General, during Theresa May’s tenure in Number 10. Between 2019 and 2022 he was Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee.

Dame Priti is seen as one of the more traditional right-wing MPs within the Conservative Party.

She has put herself forward as a candidate to reunite the party, stressing that “authentic” conservative values ​​such as defending freedom, encouraging entrepreneurship, protecting people and spreading opportunity are still popular with the public.

Dame Priti, who has remained loyal to Boris Johnson, has promised that under her leadership members would be rewarded for their loyalty with a greater say in the policy and direction of the party.

The former Minister of Economic Affairs is seen as a darling of the right and has impressed some within the party with her down-to-earth approach.

Ms Badenoch has pledged to “get back to telling the truth” and wants to renew the party by 2030 by reaffirming “our belief in the nation state and its sovereign duty, above all, to serve its own citizens”.

Ms Badenoch has spoken out on issues including women’s rights, equality and identity politics.

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published on July 29, 2024 |
by Crystal Willis

When Endia Patterson, founder of Golden Soul Esthetics, decided to change her career path as a brand influencer and delve into the beauty and aesthetics industry, she was driven by a deep-rooted passion to help others feel confident and beautiful. Known as “the beauty girl” among her family and friends for her extensive knowledge of skin, hair, and makeup, Endia’s journey from California to Dallas marked the beginning of a transformative adventure. Just four days after her move, she enrolled in beauty school on March 15, 2021, and has since built a thriving business dedicated to providing top-notch skincare treatments.

We had the chance to interview Endia Patterson about her unique perspective on self-care and how she managed to build a thriving business:

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Crystal Willis Crystal Willis is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, entertainment publicist, and CEO of The Omni Firm. She is also a transformational life coach and founder of The Crysalis. Her personal story has been seen by millions of people on media outlets such as Marie Claire Magazine, PBS, Blaze TV, Daily Signal, and more.

The UK government has promised a plan to “put things right” over the overpayments made to carers, which have led to many unknowingly building up unmanageable debts and some leaving their jobs as a result. The problem of people being penalised for exceeding their Carer’s Allowance earning limit by even just a few pence a week has been branded a “scandal” by a charity.

Carers UK said some people owed “hundreds, thousands and sometimes tens of thousands of pounds” to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The organisation said “many carers” had told them they felt they had to quit their jobs as a result of being overpaid and “many more” had cut their hours and turned down pay rises for fear of going over the earning threshold.

The charity has called for “concrete changes” to the system, including raising the earnings threshold for the benefit, debt cancellation in certain cases and clearer information and communication with carers.

A government report written in 2021 but only published in May this year suggested that 3 per cent of their sample of claimants had been overpaid on Carer’s Allowance. With around 1.3 million people receiving Carer’s Allowance, the charity Carers Trust said this could amount to tens of thousands of people being overpaid.

The then chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee, Sir Stephen Timms, said the issue was leaving people “in need” and the report called on the then government to “tackle the problem”.

Carers UK announced on Monday that it had met with Sir Stephen to launch the report into the devastating impact of the problem.

The report said: “Urgent action is needed to prevent carers from facing the financial hardship and ill health that repaying overpayments can cause. It is the length of time and therefore the size of the overpayments that makes it particularly difficult to repay the debts.

“Carers UK has been campaigning for changes to Carer’s Allowance since 2018 and was part of the original work with the Select Committee and the NAO. We have repeatedly reported overpayments to the DWP.”

The weekly amount of Carer’s Allowance is £81.90 and the earning limit is £151 per week in 2024/25.

According to the Carers UK report, as of mid-May 2024, 134,800 people had outstanding Carer’s Allowance debts, worth a total of £251 million.

There were 34,500 overpayments due to informal carers exceeding the earnings limit in 2023/24, and seven in ten (70%) of the overpayments were due to the earnings limit.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Sir Stephen, now the Minister for Social Security and Disability, said: “Our country would grind to a halt without the millions of carers who provide care and continuity of support to vulnerable people every day.

“We recognise the challenges they face and we are committed to giving unpaid carers the support they deserve. Meeting with organisations like Carers UK and individual carers and hearing their views and experiences is essential to help us establish the facts and make informed decisions.

“Regarding the overpayment of Carer’s Allowance, we are working quickly to find out exactly what went wrong so we can put a plan in place to put things right.”

Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said: “We are delighted that Sir Stephen Timms is listening to carers and taking this opportunity to talk to us.

“We have extensive evidence of the devastating impact this has on the lives of thousands of carers and are encouraged that he has a clear understanding of the key issues involved. Caring often limits your ability to earn a full income and adds extra costs that you would not otherwise have.

“It is a scandal that so many caregivers, who have unknowingly received too much, are experiencing additional stress and anxiety. Many are already under enormous pressure and are in a precarious financial position because of their caring role.

“It is heartbreaking to hear of cases where debts of thousands of pounds have been built up. This has been happening for years and the government has not done enough to fundamentally change the situation. It simply cannot continue.”

Beef 706, a two-day, hands-on educational activity focused on consistent beef production, will be held August 12-13 and August 14-15 at the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, Bryan-College Station.

The goal of Beef 706, which was founded more than 30 years ago, is to educate cattle producers about the food side of livestock production and how to use best management practices to improve beef quality and increase profitability. The event is organized by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science and sponsored by the Texas Beef Council.

From live animals to carcasses, knowing the factors that affect the quality of beef products can help beef industry leaders provide consumers with a better product, said Drew Cassens, Ph.D., a meat specialist with AgriLife Extension and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Bryan-College Station.

“We’re trying to educate producers about beef production practices and how they relate to the end product; that’s the overall goal,” Cassens said.

Registration costs $50 and can be completed online. Cassen said they invite ranchers, educators and affiliated business people to register for the educational program. Each session will be limited to about 40-45 people to allow for hands-on participation.

On the agenda

The various lessons are taught by meat science teachers and staff from the Animal Sciences department.

The speakers and the topics they will cover are:

— Jason Bagley, senior manager of beef resources for the Texas Beef Council, Austin: Beef Checkoff update.

— Dan Hale, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension associate director of agriculture and natural resources and meat specialist, Bryan-College Station: Appetite for Beef, and From Finished Steer to Carcass on the Grill.

— Cassens: Classification of beef carcasses, video on market cattle.

— Jason Cleere, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension cattle specialist and associate professor, Bryan College Station: Market Cattle Evaluation.

— Ray Riley, manager of the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, Bryan-College Station: Beef harvest floor demonstration.

— Davey Griffin, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension meat science specialist and professor, Bryan College Station: Beef cutting, forequarter and hindquarter preparation, finished steer to packaged beef value.

— Ron Gill, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension beef specialist and professor, Stephenville: Beef Calf Quality Management; Different Grades of Beef in the Marketplace – Definition of conventional, frozen, natural, feed-finished, and organic beef.

— Joe Paschal, Ph.D., retired AgriLife Extension livestock specialist and professor emeritus, Corpus Christi: Genetic Selection Tools for Producing Quality Beef.

‘Disturbing for visitors’

Many of them told Newsmen in interviews that their phone lines were blocked over the weekend, reportedly due to the NIN-SIM link.

They told Newsmen that they had already linked their NIN to their SIM and wondered why their lines were still blocked.

According to Ms Kemi Olawale, an entrepreneur, her line was closed without prior notice.

Olawale explained that she tried the self-service link sent to customers by the network provider, but it did not work.

“My line was blocked without any notification, no message was sent and I was given a number to call to connect. I did so but it said the number was awaiting verification.

“I called but was told to come to the physical office. I came here on Sunday at 8am and waited until noon but was not helped.

“MTN must ensure that its virtual self-service options work efficiently,” she urged.

Also, Mr Tunde Bolakale, a businessman, said the blocking of his line had paralysed his business, adding that his office was in Ijora and it would be a waste of time to go there without his tools.

“I sell frozen products in bulk and I receive notifications and make transfers through the same line.

“As it stands now, I can’t even reach the people who deliver my goods for me. That means my business is down for the time being unless I get another subscription to another network,” he said.

Ms Temiloluwa Ajayi, who works in the private sector, similarly said that since her job was blocked, she could no longer monitor the payment of her salary.

“The line is connected to all my businesses, and without the line I cannot function.

“It is also linked to my salary account, but how can I be sure that I will get my line back, given the crowd?

“If I get a new line, it will also be a long process to reconnect it to all my businesses, especially the road to the bank,” she said.

Other subscribers expressed their displeasure about the blocking of lines by telecom providers on the networks’ social media pages.

A look at the X pages and Instagram accounts of telecom companies revealed that subscribers had complaints about the blocking issue.

On Instagram, an MTN subscriber with the username ‘Contextureedge’ said: “What is the reason MTN is blocking lines despite being linked to NIN?”

Eyibio_Joshua also took to Instagram to express his displeasure, saying he could not make calls or send emails because MTN had blocked him.

He urged MTN to resolve the issue immediately.

Also ireachgraphic on Instagram reported that MTN continued to block numbers that were already linked to NIN.

On Airtel X’s page, a subscriber with the username TemmyDaSilva complained that her number was blocked a few days ago. She wondered how many times the telecom provider wanted her number to be linked.

Similarly, a Glo subscriber on Instagram, Mercy Simeon_ said: “I sincerely want to know why my line is blocked for nothing.”

Responding, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said the deadline for the registration of the NIN/SIM link was earlier fixed at July 31, 2024.

Adebayo responded in a press release made available to Newsmen on Monday in Lagos. It was jointly signed by himself and the Executive Secretary of ALTON, Mr Gbolahan Awonuga.

ALTON is the official trade association for all providers of telecommunications and related services in Nigeria.

Its members include all major telecommunications licensees in Nigeria, particularly those providing voice and data telephony services, but also those providing ancillary and other related value added services.

According to him, the harmonization of the SIM registration database and the national identity database had been underway for several months.

He said the harmonisation was aimed at improving the integrity of the national SIM registration database.

ALTON chairman said: “Customers whose lines have been blocked recently are those who have been blocked by their service providers.
found a mismatch between their data in both databases.

“We advise such customers to contact their service providers through the communicated channels to resolve the issue.

“However, all operators have taken steps to ensure that anyone whose line is blocked can unblock it.”

“I encourage subscribers to follow some simple steps. For Airtel: Dial *121# and enter your 11-digit NIN number. The subscriber will receive a confirmation

message that he/she has successfully unblocked the Airtel SIM card.

“For EMTS: 9Mobile: dial *200*8#, and for Glo: dial *109*Your NIN#. For example, if your NIN is 12345678901, dial *109*12345678901#.

“Then follow the prompts to submit your NIN for linking,” he said.

According to Adebayo, if an MTN line is blocked, the subscriber only needs to go to nin.mtn.ng to check the NIN status. If the line is not linked, the subscriber needs to link the line.

“During the process an OTP would be requested as well as the NIN. After you have given your consent and submitted the NIN link request, this will be done and the line will be automatically

unhindered.

give permission. After receiving the customer’s permission and successful verification of NIN, the line will

unhindered.

“For Spectranet: Dial toll free number 8002345678 and submit your NIN but you need to get your KYC done on

Spectranet store.

“Customers can go to the Spectranet website and submit their NIN online, but to complete the process, they will need to perform KYC on the Spectranet Store.

“In the event that these online steps fail, subscribers can physically go to one of the operators’ walk-in centres to have their block lifted.

“lines,” said the boss of ALTON.

The decoupling process, which began in February, was carried out in three phases.

The first phase took place on February 28, followed by the second phase on March 29.

The Nigerian Communications Commission has ordered telecommunications companies to extend the disconnection of telephone lines not linked to National Identification Numbers from April 15 to July 31.

At the original deadline on February 28, the regulator indicated that approximately 40 million lines not linked to NINs had been blocked.

From live music to a wide range of cultural attractions, there’s something for everyone.

Below you will find an overview of some of the many notable sights you can visit over the next few days.

Niamh Bury stars in St John’s Church

This Friday (2nd August, 8pm) Niamh Bury, hailed as one of the most exciting new talents in Irish folk music, will bring her eclectic and spellbinding voice to what is sure to be a large and attentive audience at St John’s Church, Longford.

It is a particularly prestigious coup at a time when the genre is receiving so much attention worldwide. The respected British music magazine CLASH called Niamh in an interview “The rising voice breaking boundaries for Irish folk”.

She regularly shares the stage with Ye Vagabonds and Dermot Kennedy, among others, and her latest album Yellow Roses was produced by Brían Mac Gloinn of Ye Vagabond.

Tickets are available here.

Edgeworth Literary Route

Discover the charm of 18th and 19th century literary Ireland on the Edgeworth Literary Trail, following in the footsteps of famous figures such as Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, Oliver Goldsmith and Oscar Wilde. Edgeworthstown House is the ancestral home of novelist Maria Edgeworth and her famous father Richard Lovell.

Start with a tour of the estate and the restored walled gardens. Then a local guide will take you on a walking tour of landmarks including St John’s Rectory, where Goldsmith received his early education, St John’s Church and the graveyard with its centuries-old gravestones, where Oscar Wilde often went to spend time at the grave of his beloved sister Isola.

Derrycassin wood

North of Granard and along the shores of Lough Gowna, the picturesque Derrycassin Wood is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll. There are three popular marked walks to choose from; the Nature Trail (1.2km), Walled Garden Walk (2.3km) and the Main Avenue Walk (3.2km), which take you along spruce-scented riverside paths and past scenic lakeside viewpoints.

During the long walks, keep an eye out for the fascinating foundations of an old manor house and walled gardens, demolished in 1939, and the remains of a historic ring fort in the woods, once home to the area’s first settlers. You can end your walk with a picnic under a canopy of trees by the river.

Take a boat trip on the scenic Lough Ree

Lough Ree Access for All Boat Trips are award-winning wheelchair accessible boat trips on Lough Ree and the River Shannon in County Roscommon. Meander around the majestic historic islands of Lough Ree and enjoy the watery scenery of the northern River Shannon on one of their daily cruises.

Enjoy a beautiful island cruise on Lough Ree, the Lake of the Kings, and on the River Shannon with access to Lough Ree for all boat trips.

This 90-minute lake and river cruise operates three times daily for people of all abilities. The cruise departs from North Quay, Ballyleague, County Roscommon, which borders County Longford in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.

Longford Memorial Garden

This peaceful yet poignant memorial is a hidden gem on Great Water Street. It is dedicated to those who fought and gave their lives during the 1916 Easter Rising.

Not only can you view the various monuments in this area, you can also sit and enjoy the scenery and colourful flowers. A beautiful green space for locals and tourists to relax and take in the beauty and history of Longford.