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Eddie Jordan

Flamboyant Formula One team boss who was also an entrepreneur and skilled deal-maker

Viewers of Netflix’s Drive to Survive have become accustomed to the modern Formula One world of enormous hi-tech teams supported by armies of corporate sponsors and marketing, media and PR specialists. Eddie Jordan, who has died aged 76 of prostate cancer, represented a previous era of buccaneering individualists who made their own luck and built their teams in their own image.

“We were johnny-come-latelies, noisy, brash, having a good time, giving the establishment two fingers,” Jordan told MotorSport magazine. “So we got lots of attention, lots of value for our sponsors, and a huge fanbase.”

Jordan Grand Prix draped Page 3 models over their cars and were the rock’n’rollers in the F1 paddock, not least because Jordan could frequently be seen flailing away behind his drumkit in his band Eddie’s Pitstop Boogie Boys (who often played at Silverstone after the British Grand Prix) or subsequently Eddie & the Robbers. He was good friends with rock stars including George Harrison, Genesis’s Mike Rutherford, Chris Rea and John Lydon, and when Led Zeppelin staged their one-off reunion at London’s O2 Arena in 2007, Eddie was there.

But he was also a brilliant entrepreneur and deal-maker. He gave Michael Schumacher his first Formula One drive, and his efforts also ensured that Jordan came fifth in the World Championship in their debut year of 1991, a remarkable achievement for a fledgling independent team. During his team’s lifespan from 1991 to 2005, he employed numerous top drivers including Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello, the 1996 world champion Damon Hill, Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Jean Alesi.

In 1998, Hill brought the team their first win at the Belgian Grand Prix, and Frentzen added two more the following year, helping Jordan to reach third place in the World Championship, their best performance. In 2003 Giancarlo Fisichella won the team’s final victory at Interlagos in Brazil.

Jordan was a close friend of F1’s eminence grise Bernie Ecclestone, and shared something of his deal-making instinct. In 1995 he made a small fortune by selling Irvine’s contract to Ferrari. He explained: “Irvine would come to me for free and I’d give him a three-year contract, and build him up, and build him up, and then sell him to Ferrari. He’d get 13 or 14 million and Ferrari would pay me five.” A major sponsorship deal with Benson & Hedges for the 1996 season prompted Jordan’s cars to turn yellow.

In 1998, Jordan sold half his shares to the private equity firm Warburg Pincus, then bought them back at a substantial profit. On Ecclestone’s recommendation, he sold Jordan Grand Prix to the billionaire Alex Schnaider for a reported $60m, and in 2006 the team became Midland F1 (and would subsequently become Spyker and Force India before its latest iteration as Aston Martin).

He pulled off another entrepreneurial coup in 2024, when acting as manager for Adrian Newey, arguably the greatest car designer in F1 history. He negotiated Newey’s transfer from Red Bull to Aston Martin, based at Jordan’s original Silverstone site, for a rumoured salary of £30m.

After selling his team, he had a media career as an F1 pundit, for BBC Sport’s Grand Prix programme from 2009, then for Channel 4’s F1 coverage from 2016. He presented Top Gear in 2016-18, and in 2023 he and David Coulthard launched their podcast, Formula for Success.

Eddie was born in Dublin, the son of Paddy and Eileen Jordan. His father was an accountant for the Electricity Supply Board, and his mother a housewife. He also had an elder sister, Helen. “My mother was the boss and head of the family, and I think I took a lot from her,” Eddie told the Sunday Telegraph. “We had that strong mother-and-youngest-son bond. I was driven.”

He attended Synge Street Christian Brothers school, displaying early entrepreneurial flair by dealing conkers, marbles and school textbooks, and at one point considered becoming a priest (his father’s twin sister was a senior nun with the Irish Sisters of Charity). He briefly considered dentistry but then got a job in the Bank of Ireland. In 1970, a banking strike prompted him to move to Jersey to earn money, where he not only trained in accountancy but tried go-karting, and became infatuated with it.

Back in Ireland, he pursued his karting hobby and was successful enough to win the Irish Kart Championship in 1971. He then moved up to Formula Ford (partly sponsored by a Dublin carpet shop), although he suffered a temporary setback when he broke both legs in a crash at the Mallory Park circuit in Leicestershire in 1975. He bounced back in Formula Atlantic, and won the Irish Formula Atlantic title in 1978.

He then moved to England and, now married to Marie McCarthy (a former basketball player for Ireland), tried his luck in Formula Three, but with little success. He decided to switch from driver to team owner, and formed Eddie Jordan Racing (EJR) in 1979.

The team enjoyed a standout season in F3 in 1983, when their driver Martin Brundle came a close second to the gifted Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna. “We so nearly won the championship because we psyched Senna, and he started to make mistakes,” Jordan said.

In 1987 Johnny Herbert won the British F3 title with EJR, then in 1989 EJR’s new signing, the French driver Alesi, won the F3000 title. Herbert had now entered F1 with the Benetton team, and Alesi followed suit with Tyrrell (assisted by Jordan’s sponsorship contacts with the Camel cigarette brand).

This inspired Jordan to make the leap to F1 himself. He assembled a team including the designer Gary Anderson, and attracted sponsorship from Marlboro, 7UP and the Irish government.

He signed up the drivers Andrea de Cesaris and Bertrand Gachot, who racked up some solid results before Gachot was involved in a bizarre road-rage incident at Hyde Park Corner in London in which he sprayed a taxi driver with CS gas. This earned Gachot a prison sentence, and as replacement Jordan signed Schumacher for his F1 debut.

Schumacher only drove once for Jordan, at Spa in Belgium, but his performance was so sensational that he was scooped up by the Benetton team, even though Jordan apparently had a watertight contract with him. The episode highlighted the machiavellian politics lurking behind the glamorous facade of F1.

Jordan had numerous interests outside motor racing, building up a substantial property portfolio as well as being a shareholder in Celtic FC and co-owner of the London Irish Rugby Club. He had investments in gaming and entertainment businesses, and launched his own V-10 vodka and the energy drink EJ-10. He also owned several luxury yachts.

He was a patron of the child cancer charity CLIC Sargent and the youth charity the Amber Foundation. In 2012 he was appointed an honorary OBE for his services to charity and motor racing. His autobiography, An Independent Man, was published in 2007.

On Jordan’s death, Ecclestone commented: “Eddie was a special guy. Tell me which team principal today is like him. You can’t give me one because there isn’t one. They don’t make them like that now. We will never replace him in Formula One.”

He is survived by Marie and their children, Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.

🔔 Edmund Patrick Jordan, motor racing entrepreneur, driver, businessman and broadcaster, born 30 March 1948; died 20 March 2025

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The Natural History Museum in London has announced a major programme of transformation it says will mark “a step-change from being a catalogue of natural history to a catalyst for change” in response to the climate emergency.

The scheme to renovate the museum’s celebrated Victorian building and develop a new research and storage facility will build on its aim to turn visitors into “advocates for the planet"

Four existing galleries will be overhauled, including its enormously popular dinosaur gallery, while the museum plans to reopen two long-closed exhibition spaces, one of which, the Old General Herbarium, has not been accessible to the public since 1948.

One of them will house a new permanent exhibition that the museum’s director, Doug Gurr, said would include the most explicit climate messaging it had ever offered. The exhibition, Fixing Our Broken Planet, will have the express aim of “nudging” visitors to change their behaviour, he said.

The new exhibition spaces will be freed up by the creation of a purpose-built storage, research and digitisation centre at Thames Valley Science Park near Reading, to which more than a third of the museum’s enormous natural history collection will be moved from its “unsuitable, unsustainable” current home.

The museum said this was “so we can take better care of it and more easily share its data with scientists all over the world who are finding solutions to problems like climate change, biodiversity loss and food security.”

Until recently, Gurr told the Guardian, the museum had seen itself as a “passive observer … our job was to collect, to conserve, to research, to display”.

“[Then] we stepped back a bit and said: ‘Well, hang on, if your subject matter is planet Earth and it’s under that much threat, you’ve got to do something about it. If you want the sporting analogy: how do you get off the sidelines and get on the pitch?”

In 2020 the museum declared a planetary emergency, and Gurr said the redevelopment was part of its continuing response. “The best contribution we can make is to create what we call ‘advocates for the planet’. And what that really means is: how do you inspire people at scale to care about nature and to care enough to want to do something about it?

“Of course, we still want people to have a brilliant, fun family day out. But if you can come out of that being a little bit more interested in nature and a little bit more aware of some of the challenges, you’re a bit more likely to want to do something about it.”

The overhaul of the South Kensington site is due to be completed in time for the museum’s 150th anniversary in 2031. The bulk of the funding will come from the government, which has already committed more than £200m to the new collections and research centre, while a further £155m will fund a museum-led programme to digitise natural science collections in the UK. In addition, the museum announced plans to raise £150m from philanthropic and commercial sponsors.

Gurr said the museum was happy to “talk to everybody” about potential sources of sponsorship but would not accept donations from firms it saw as unacceptable partners based on their climate record. “We are very, very clear that when we talk to [a potential sponsor], we’re going to look at the actual behaviour versus the statements,” he said.

Gurr said the museum had turned down “significant” sums in the past “where we just felt it wouldn’t be appropriate to accept at this point, because we’re acutely aware that you can’t go around asking people to change behaviour and save the planet if you’re then hypocritical in some of the gifts you accept”.

He would not be drawn on the position taken by other institutions such as the Science Museum and the British Museum, both of which have highly controversial funding relationships with energy firms, but he said: “It is factual that we have not accepted any funding from fossil fuel companies.”

The museum recently redeveloped its outdoor space into two new gardens focusing on evolution and biodiversity, and Gurr said it hoped to expand its education programme, encouraging schools to exploit their own outdoor space and enhance their climate and nature teaching.

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From National Geographic: A convergence of starlings swirls above St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Photograph by Søren Solkær. (March 4, 2025). Description:

On winter evenings throughout much of Europe and North America, an hour before sunset, thousands of starlings gather in the skies. Before descending to their nighttime roosts, the birds put on one of nature’s most spectacular displays. They pulse, ripple, and wheel as if they were a single entity—an amorphous, shape-shifting creature with the delicate beauty of calligraphic brushstrokes and the erratic chaos of flickering flames.

How could so many birds be so tightly coordinated? That’s a mystery that researchers have sought to solve for more than a century. In 1931, the ornithologist Edmund Selous argued that a starling murmuration, which he described as “a madness in the sky,” could only arise through telepathy. The birds “must think collectively, all at the same time,” he wrote. Like many others, Selous assumed that complex behavior must have equally complex origins. But in the 1980s, programmers and physicists started showing otherwise. They created computer models in which virtual individuals interacted according to deceptively simple rules but nonetheless moved in ways that resembled coordinated flocks. These simulations were compelling, but researchers lacked good data on actual flocks to compare them against. Then, in 2005, a team led by married physicists Andrea Cavagna and Irene Giardina in Rome took a giant leap forward. Over many chilly evenings across three years, they climbed to the rooftop of the Palazzo Massimo to photograph the city’s especially epic murmurations with pairs of cameras. Using these images, they reconstructed the 3D position of each individual in murmurations that included more than 4,000 members.

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UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

from the article:

Former members of the United Kingdom’s special forces have described alleged war crimes committed by British soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq dating back over a decade.

More than 30 witnesses who served with or alongside special forces soldiers broke their silence to the BBC’s Panorama programme and spoke about illegal killings and executions of detainees, including children, during the invasions of the two countries.

David Cameron – who was prime minister from June 2010 to November 2013, the period now under scrutiny by a judge-led public inquiry into special forces – was repeatedly made aware of concerns about night raids and killings raised by then-Afghan President Hamid Karzai, according to the BBC.

A spokesman for Cameron said “any suggestion that [he] colluded in covering up allegations of serious criminal wrongdoing is total nonsense”.

[...]

“They handcuffed a young boy and shot him,” recalled one veteran who served with the elite soldiers in Afghanistan. ”He was clearly a child, not even close to fighting age.”

Killing of detainees “became routine”, the veteran said, adding that the soldiers would remove plastic handcuffs from executed detainees and plant weapons by their bodies to make it look like they were fighters in photographs taken from the scene.

Another veteran with the navy’s special forces regiment said some service members displayed “barbaric” and “psychopathic” behaviour as they felt untouchable by the law.

One former soldier described the killings as something that could turn “addictive” as some soldiers became “intoxicated by that feeling” in Afghanistan.

“On some operations, the troops would go into guesthouse-type buildings and kill everyone there,” he said. “They’d go in and shoot everyone sleeping there, on entry. It’s not justified, killing people in their sleep.”

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Jonathan Bailey's interview with Gay Times (2023)

From his work in regency-era dramedy Bridgerton to groundbreaking period piece Fellow Travelers, as well as an upcoming role in the movie adaptation of classic musical Wicked, Jonathan Bailey is blazing a trail as one of the world’s most prominent out gay actors – and activists. This year’s GAY TIMES Honours sees the star succeed 2022’s recipient of the Changemaker Award, Tom Daley, as a result of his new partnership with the official LGBTQIA+ young people’s charity Just Like Us, a collaboration he describes as “critical and crucial”: “LGBTQIA+ issues don’t speak for themselves, and you need people to step forward. It’s important for me to be able to do that.”

Three days after his infectious, frenetic energy made its mark on the GAY TIMES set, a freshly bronzed Bailey is preparing for yet another shoot in Marrakech, Morocco. Speaking from Zoom, he laughs (slash glows): “I’ve been sent out early just to get a tan.” After reminiscing on his “spiritual” on-set discourse about zodiac signs with our fashion and creative director, the aforementioned frenetic energy is back on display as he immediately dives into his Just Like Us partnership. “I’ve worked with Albert Kennedy Trust before, and there’s so many different charities that I look forward to working with,” he says. “Just Like Us really hit something that I felt was important. One thing is, how can people describe what they’re feeling and experiencing if they don’t have the vocabulary and tools to do so?”

Since Just Like Us was founded in 2016, the charity has collaborated with primary schools, secondary schools and colleges across the UK to improve the lives of queer youth. Their annual, UK-wide celebration of LGBTQIA+ awareness, School Diversity Week, sees thousands of schools take part with student talks and assemblies led by their Ambassador Programme, which trains LGBTQIA+ people aged 18-25 to speak about allyship and their own personal experiences with sexuality and/or gender identity. Bailey tells us that the partnership comes after an “extraordinary shift of years of opportunities and possibilities” via his various projects, from Netflix’s smasher Bridgerton to Showtime’s new LGBTQIA+ series Fellow Travelers and his upcoming role as Fiyero in Wicked, which will also star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. “I now have a platform by which I can help guide people towards different narratives and causes.”

Laura Mackay, CEO of Just Like Us, praises the star’s activism in the following statement to GAY TIMES: “It speaks volumes about the calibre of our programmes that Jonathan Bailey has decided to join us as a patron. When we met with him to discuss the vital work we do, Jonathan spoke with vigour and sincerity of his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people. I am so impressed with our Just Like Us team for creating this partnership and engaging such a wonderful role model. Jonathan oozes panache and gravitas, Just Like Us.”

First visiting the charity at their headquarters in July, Bailey was “blown away” by the team and their ambassadors. Praising their “assuredness, confidence and eloquence” in what they aim to achieve in schools, Bailey admits that he would “never have been able to speak” on LGBTQIA+ issues like that at their age. “There’s so much for me to learn,” he shares. “There’s just something that happens when people speak authentically about their identity in a way that is generous, because they want to connect and tell their story. I was there with my jaw slightly on the floor. I thought, ‘If I had met either of these two people when I was younger, I would’ve been so starstruck’ because they had such ownership of who they are. They had such charisma without shying away from the unsurprising vulnerabilities and obstacles they’ve had to overcome.”

Describing Just Like Us as a “supernova ball of energy” due to their united front in transforming the way in which schools across the UK discuss LGBTQIA+ matters, Bailey lauds the diverse and “enriching” stories that have been told via their ambassadors. Over the past four years, GAY TIMES has partnered with the charity on numerous occasions, with their ambassadors sharing their unique upbringings and experiences with oppression, resistance and hope. A selection of stories featured this year include: ‘As a Brown, Asian, Muslim LGBTQIA+ person, Middlesex Pride felt like home’; ‘Films taught me that LGBTQIA+ and faith identities couldn’t co-exist – but that wasn’t true’; and ‘How Loveless by Alice Oseman helped me discover my aromanticism’.

“I was particularly struck by the fact that there seems to be a knock-on effect of how many people linked to the ambassadors and their friends then jump on board because they see how beneficial it can be,” explains Bailey. “Not just for the people in the schools who are receiving those speeches and interactive sessions, but also for the ambassadors themselves.” Just Like Us is notable for their Pride Groups programme, where they help secondary schools set up and run lunchtime clubs for LGBTQIA+ pupils and their allies to learn, make friends and have a place in school that is free from homophobia and transphobia. Additionally, Just Like Us launched their landmark Positive Futures report earlier this year. Surveying 3,695 people aged 18 to 25 from across the UK, including 1,736 LGBTQIA+ young adults, the report identifies a link between lack of LGBTQIA+ support in childhood and poorer outcomes for mental health, wellbeing and career prospects in adulthood.

“It’s interesting hearing about Positive Futures and the difference between queer youth either being surrounded or in a nourished environment where people freely talk about identity and labels, versus kids that don’t,” he says. “The opportunities it gives them in young adulthood, as well as the increase and decrease in anxiety and panic attacks and depression; purely on the basis of their identities being acknowledged at a younger age. It’s huge. The correlation between conversation and the vocabulary that comes with that leading to a happier life is just… It’s undeniable.”

Clear communication about LGBTQIA+ issues was scarce – rather, non-existent – when Bailey was at school. The partnership forced him to reflect on his “own upbringing, what has changed and, more crucially, what hasn’t changed. One of those things for me was about education, schools, and growing up and my own youth.” For a recent Fellow Travelers campaign, Bailey returned to his home village in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, a place where anyone who was “other” was “deemed not acceptable”. “That’s how I felt growing up, purely on the basis that I wasn’t aware of any gay people around me,” he says, criticising mainstream media’s archaic portrayal of LGBTQIA+ people at the time. “The media spun stories that were so negative towards the plight of the gay experience, so I didn’t really have access to anything that made me feel welcome or like I was going to be okay, and I was someone who was very aware of who I was. I talked about it from the age of eleven. I wonder what my life would’ve been like, had there been the vocabulary and ambassadors coming into my school. It would’ve definitely helped me feel more secure and to blossom quicker. For me, that sort of confidence in myself has come later on in life because of not having that.”

Immediately after Bailey completed his A-Levels in 2006 – the day of, actually – he moved to London to replace Andrew Garfield in a stage adaptation of the cult queer rom-com Beautiful Thing. As an 18-year-old from a rural village, the multicultural hub of London allowed him to “accrue information and experiences” that weren’t previously accessible to him. “It was meeting amazing people. I wasn’t anywhere near the point where I was going to come out to people I didn’t know, but I already had conversations with my friends,” he remembers. “So, moving to London was sort of a patient and nerdy acquisition of facts and experiences, which emboldened me to the point where I could finally talk to my family [about my sexuality], particularly my parents.” Assimilating to the inclusiveness of London made Bailey project his own growth onto his school, assuming that it would have been transformed into a “multicultural hub with clear access to education or information to anyone who wasn’t a white straight kid”. However, as he discovered: “It wasn’t, actually. What was true is that the same tree of Christianity and faith, with the same laminate piece of paper from when I was there, is still on the wall. Of course, I’ve got no judgement on any of that, other than it’s a reminder of the work that needs to be done for those who are trying to survive. How do you inspire people to understand things outside of their own experience, if they don’t need to or it doesn’t suit them or challenge them?”

Fellow Travelers ties in with his Just Like Us partnership, he says, as it has allowed Bailey to look at the “underside of the queer experience”. Airing on Paramount Plus in the UK, the series is based on Thomas Mallon’s acclaimed novel of the same name and follows the toxic romance between Bailey’s character Tim Laughlin and Matt Bomer’s Hawkins Fuller in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington. Created by Oscar nominee Ron Nyswaner, Fellow Travelers chronicles their romance over the course of four decades whilst exploring the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the “drug-fueled disco hedonism” of the 1970s and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. His first major LGBTQIA+ project, Bailey says “you can’t get more queer than Fellow Travelers” and adds that “it’s the gayest show I could find.”

Quite correct; the first episode introduces the sub-dom dynamic between Tim and Hawk with a now-infamous foot-fetish sequence which, unsurprisingly, spawned a plethora of horny headlines (yes, we’re guilty of this) and went viral on social media. The remainder of the season continues to depict gay sex with authenticity which is, sadly, still a surprise in 2023. When we spoke with Nyswaner, he told GAY TIMES that it was important for him to “embrace” sex in the show as a result of his own personal experiences. “When I came out in the 1970s, those were the celebratory days of the gay experience. It was pre-AIDS and we were released. Sex is the way that we expressed our community,” he explained. “That connection that I got to have with other gay men, whether it was one night or a little bit longer, was very powerful to me and gave me joy.”

Bailey says Fellow Travelers came “at the right time”. “Someone asked me after Bridgerton, ‘What do you want to do next?’ and that is an amazing position to be in, having worked for so long to suddenly have real choice in what you do. I knew that I wanted to do a sweeping gay love story because I hadn’t seen it, especially one that’s detailed over eight hours.” While Bailey admits he doesn’t respond to fans on Instagram – with over three million followers, we’ll let him off – he’s read “extraordinary” messages from people who have connected to Fellow Travelers’ story. “People have messaged saying, ‘I’m closeted but watching this is helping me in a way that you might not understand.’ Someone else said it made them come out, and these are people in their 40s and 50s. There’s these lost generations that Fellow Travelers is highlighting, people who are more scared than ever to feel invalidated if they were to finally come out and speak their truth. I’m mindful of the fact that there are people of every age who are striving to live authentically.”

With this in mind, Bailey continues: “It’s funny, people look at the 1950s setting for Fellow Travelers and say, ‘God, how awful must it have been back then?’ We’re incredibly privileged in the west. Fifties America is pretty much everywhere else in the world, and still can be. There’s so many places where people are experiencing that level of oppression and so I’m really proud of Ron’s work because it presents 40 years of an incredible celebration of progression.” In October, Bailey attended the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 dinner, where he presented Bomer with the Impact Award, which recognises members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are dedicated to championing and advocating queer issues. Bailey’s Bridgerton co-star Golda Rosheuvel also introduced Shonda Rhimes, the recipient of the National Equality Award. His first political gala, Bailey describes the event – a room of over three thousands queer icons, allies and activists – as “enthralling, energised and inspiring” and was another pivotal moment of self-reflection for him. “I was like, ‘Blimey, if you think about the 12-year-old boy who knew something about himself, knew 100 per cent that he was not like other people, to then be in a room where he feels completely galvanised and inspired…’ That sort of joy, ferocity and forward-thinking is so intoxicating and important for people to feel because there’s also so much residue. The vitriol and hate is always bubbling under, so you need organisations like Just Like Us who are going to be going into schools to culture students at a young age and make them think outside of their own narratives they get given at home by their parents or films and stories that aren’t helpful. It’s a better landscape for us all, really.”

With the “cobwebs of old archaic belief systems about what a gay man can and can’t do as an actor,” Bailey is proud to be accepting the Changemaker Award, describing it as a “fully realised vocation to make change”. He’s humble, of course, as he takes the time to acknowledge the internal, grassroots operation at Just Like Us and their objective to revolutionise the experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth. “Once you’ve done the work as an actor in this way, all you have to do it turn up and be there,” he says. “The real work comes from the people who are working at Just Like Us, the charities and support groups who have to constantly chug away to get the funds and be noticed. There’s a glimmer in me that knows the work is done elsewhere. But my God, I’m thrilled that I can use my platform to raise the volume on so many other people’s brilliant policies.” Bailey credits his role as straight lead Anthony in Bridgerton with his power to incite change within the LGBTQIA+ community. "As one of the world’s most streamed and acclaimed dramas, Bridgerton’s impact is undeniable. You get a fanbase and it’s almost like a conga line, where you can then lead those people to other stories which feel really important to you. To be able to go from that to Fellow Travelers and Just Like Us is something I’ll be proud of for the rest of my life.”

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[thepastisalreadywritten]

It was bound to happen sooner or later: a guest on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow presented an artefact, which derived from the slave trade – an ivory bangle.

One of the programme’s experts, Ronnie Archer-Morgan, himself a descendant of slaves, said that it was a striking historical artefact but not one that he was willing to value.

‘I do not want to put a price on something that signifies such an awful business,’ he said.

It’s easy to understand how he feels. The idea of people profiting from the artefacts left over from slavery is distasteful.

Yet, as Archer-Morgan said, it is not that the bangle has no value: it has great educational value.

It should be bought by a museum and displayed in order to demonstrate the complex nature of slavery and as a corrective to the narrative that slavery was purely a crime committed by Europeans against Africans.

The bangle was, it seems, once in the possession of a Nigerian slaver who was trading in other Africans.

It’s a reminder that slavery was rife in Africa long before colonial government.

It could also remind us that, though slavery was a global institution, the country that led the world in the rebellion against this barbarism – and played a bigger role than perhaps anyone else in its eradication – was the United Kingdom.

Britain did not invent slavery.

Slaves were kept in Egypt since at least the Old Kingdom period and in China from at least the 7th century AD, followed by Japan and Korea.

It was part of the Islamic world from its beginnings in the 7th century.

Native tribes in North America practised slavery, as did the Aztecs and Incas farther south.

African traders supplied slaves to the Roman empire and to the Arab world. Scottish clan chiefs sold their men to traders.

Barbary pirates from north Africa practised the trade too, seizing around a million white Europeans – including some from Cornish villages – between the 16th and 18th centuries.

It was in fear of such pirates that the song ‘Rule Britannia’ was written: hence the line that ‘Britons never ever ever shall be slaves.’

Even slaves who escaped their masters in the Caribbean went on to take their own slaves.

The most concerted campaign against all this was started by Christian groups in London in the 1770s who eventually recruited William Wilberforce to their campaign, and parliament went on to outlaw the slave trade in 1807.

British sea power was then deployed to stamp it out.

The largely successful British effort to eradicate the transatlantic slave trade did not grow out of any kind of self-interest.

It was driven by moral imperative and at considerable cost to Britain and the Empire.

At its peak, Britain’s battle against the slave trade involved 36 naval ships and cost some 2,000 British lives.

In 1845, the Aberdeen Act expanded the Navy’s mission to intercept Brazilian ships suspected of carrying slaves.

Much is made about how Britain profited from the slave trade, but we tend not to hear about the extraordinary cost of fighting it.

In a 1999 paper, US historians Chaim Kaufmann and Robert Pape estimated that, taking into account the loss of business and trade, suppression of the slave trade cost Britain 1.8 per cent of GDP between 1808 and 1867.

It was, they said, the most expensive piece of moral action in modern history.

The cost of fighting the slave trade cancelled out much, if not all of Britain’s profits from it over the previous century.

There are those who continue to demand reparations for slavery from the UK government and other western powers, yet they rarely, if ever, acknowledge Britain’s role in all but eradicating the evil of the transatlantic slave trade, a cause on which we spent the equivalent of £1.5 billion a year for half a century.

Britain’s role in hastening slavery’s extinction is a remarkable achievement.

It’s astonishing that we have forgotten it almost entirely in the 21st century.

It would be difficult to find anyone in the world whose ancestral tree does not somewhere extend back to a slave-trader.

Huge numbers of us, too, will have been partly descended from slaves.

Britain should not minimise or deny the extent to which it traded slaves to the colonies in the early days of Empire.

But it is also important to remember the thousands who served and died with the West Africa Squadron while seizing 1,600 slave ships and freeing some 150,000 Africans.

We must examine and remember everything about the history of the slave trade, including the forces – moral and military – that eventually brought it to an end.

It’s profoundly worrying that slavery evolved to be a near-universal phenomenon among human societies and inspiring that it came to be all but eradicated within a single human lifespan.

[enzaelectric]

Analog vs. Digital Meters: Understanding the Differences and Applications

In today’s increasingly connected and technologically advanced world, precise electrical measurement is critical for efficient power management and system monitoring. Two primary tools dominate the field of electrical measurement: analog meters and digital meters. While both serve the same fundamental purpose — measuring electrical quantities like voltage, current, and frequency — their technology, design, readability, and application differ significantly.

This article explores the key differences between analog and digital meters, their respective advantages, disadvantages, and common use cases to help you make an informed decision when selecting the right meter for your needs.

What Are Analog Meters?

Analog meters are traditional instruments that display measurement readings through a mechanical needle moving over a graduated scale. They have been widely used for decades in industries, commercial applications, and even residential setups.

Key Features of Analog Meters:

· Use of moving coil or iron vane mechanisms

· Continuous scale display

· Passive operation (no power required in many types)

· Simple, durable construction

Common Types:

· Analog Voltmeters

· Analog Ammeters

· Analog Frequency Meters

· Analog Power Factor Meters

Advantages of Analog Meters:

· Easy to interpret trends and fluctuations

· Cost-effective for basic applications

· Operate without auxiliary power

· Better tolerance to transient spikes and overloads

Limitations:

· Lower accuracy compared to digital meters

· Manual reading required

· Parallax error due to needle reading

· Limited data logging or interfacing capabilities

What Are Digital Meters?

Digital meters represent a more modern approach to electrical measurement. These devices convert analog signals into digital values, displaying results on an LCD or LED screen. They are widely used in automation, smart grids, and precision engineering environments.

Key Features of Digital Meters:

· High-resolution digital display

· Advanced microprocessor control

· MODBUS communication (RS-485 interface)

· Programmable settings and alarms

Common Types:

· Digital Voltmeters

· Digital Ammeters

· Digital Frequency Meters

· Digital Multifunction Meters (VAF, kWh, Power Factor, etc.)

Advantages of Digital Meters:

· High accuracy and readability

· Remote monitoring capabilities

· Compact and modern design

· Enhanced functionalities like data logging, alarms, and networking

Limitations:

· Higher initial cost

· Requires auxiliary power

· More complex installation in some cases

Applications of Analog and Digital Meters

Where Analog Meters Excel:

· Educational institutions for teaching fundamentals

· Industrial environments where ruggedness is key

· Backup or emergency systems where power is limited

· Low-budget installations

Where Digital Meters Lead:

· Smart panels and industrial automation

· Energy monitoring systems

· Commercial buildings and infrastructure

· Remote power distribution networks

Choosing the Right Meter: Factors to Consider

When deciding between analog and digital meters, consider the following:

1. Accuracy Requirements — For precision tasks, digital meters are the preferred choice.

2. Budget Constraints — Analog meters offer a cost-effective solution for basic needs.

3. Environment — Analog meters can be more tolerant in high-temperature or high-vibration areas.

4. Communication Needs — If integration with SCADA or monitoring systems is needed, go digital.

5. Data Analysis — For trend tracking and analytics, digital meters with memory and communication ports are ideal.

Enza Electric: Your Trusted Source for Analog and Digital Meters in the UAE

At Enza Electric, we provide a comprehensive range of analog and digital panel meters tailored to meet diverse electrical monitoring needs. Our digital meters support RS-485 MODBUS, enabling seamless integration into modern automation systems. Whether you’re looking for reliable analog meters for legacy systems or advanced digital meters for new installations, Enza Electric has the expertise and inventory to deliver.

We offer:

· Voltmeter, Ammeter, and Frequency meters in both analog and digital forms

· Multifunction VAF meters

· Panel meter sizes: 72x72mm and 96x96mm

· Customizable CT and PT ratios

Conclusion

Both analog and digital meters play important roles in today’s electrical systems. While analog meters offer simplicity and durability, digital meters bring precision, connectivity, and intelligence. Understanding their differences and applications is key to choosing the right tool for your project.

For expert guidance and high-quality meters, contact Enza Electric — one of the leading electrical measurement solution providers in the UAE.

[chussyracing]

What has been happening in the world of motorsports?

Niels Koolen was dropped by AIX Racing after 2 races only for allegedly being too slow

James Vowles mentioned that Franco Colapinto could be borrowed by Sauber for 2025, so he is in direct contention with Bortoleto for the seat now

FIA started Officials Deparment led by Matteo Perini

Callum Ilott signed with Prema in Indycar for next season after racing with them in junior formula previously

McLaren had to modify their wing further but there are contradicting reports about it

Lando said their package is pretty much the same, denying they have 7 new upgrades half of which are not even track specific even when his car was among the three chosen for car display for media in pit lane

Fred Vasseur is pussed that McLaren and Red Bull were both found in conflict with the technical and/or sporting regulations but didn't get a real punishment for it

The drivers meeting after sprint qualifying was cancelled

Williams drivers weren't able to access the online meeting required by fia due to a software issue, so they tried to join from their phones and only one was successful and it was already in the middle of the meeting, so they are required to meet the race director and get notes on what they missed out on lmao

Liam does not only get 10 places grid drop penalty but they changed further components ramping up 60 places grid drop penalty for it, so he will start from the very back of the field

Williams signed Lucas Palacio for their junior academy programme

GPDA is planning a meeting with FIA for next week regarding the whole swearing thing as Max said he will continue with the brief answers and his own little press cons outside of FIA's official cameras

If you saw me posting just yesterday please spare in mind i am stupid and forget stuff and also that a lot can happen in one day in f1 😂

[beardedmrbean]

"Thugs" who travelled to Southport to use the deaths of three children "for their own political purposes" were to blame for the violence that saw dozens of police officers injured, the town's MP has said.

Unrest broke out in the Merseyside town hours after a vigil to honour the victims of Monday's knife attack at a dance school in which three young girls were killed and eight other children injured.

Patrick Hurley said the disturbance close to a mosque, which saw officers pelted with bricks and a police van set on fire, had been "horrific".

Merseyside Police Federation's Chris McGlade said more than 50 police officers were hurt in a "sustained and vicious attack".

Merseyside Police said the violence was believed to have involved English Defence League supporters.

Mr Hurley told BBC Radio 4's Today programme the "riot" was "led by people from outside the town".

He said the "thugs who had got the train in" had used the "deaths of three little kiddies for their own political purposes".

Mr McGlade said his injured colleagues were the same "courageous officers" who were themselves trying to come to terms with the "unimaginable tragedy" of Monday's attack.

"I utterly condemn the actions of these mindless and violent thugs - and they will be brought to justice for their actions," he added.

ACC Goss said it was "sickening" that the disturbance happened within a "devastated" community.

He said the force had faced "serious violence" and was "so proud to have witnessed off-duty officers parade back on duty to support their colleagues who had displayed such courage whilst under constant and sustained attack".

He also thanked officers from forces in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and North Wales for providing mutual aid and support.

He added that the disorder involved many people "who do not live in the Merseyside area or care about the people of Merseyside".

"Sadly, offenders have destroyed garden walls so they could use the bricks to attack our officers and have set cars belonging to the public on fire, and damaged cars parked in the mosque car park," he said.

"This is no way to treat a community, least of all a community that is still reeling from the events of Monday."

On Tuesday, Merseyside Police named six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar as the three girls who were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop at the Hart Space studio in Hart Street.

At about 18:00 BST, more than 1,000 people joined a peaceful vigil was held outside the Atkinson gallery on Lord Street.

However, following rumours throughout the day of a demonstration, a group began to gather near a mosque on St Luke's Road, two streets away from Hart Street, at about 19:45 and engaged in a stand-off with police officers.

As the disorder escalated, the group attacked the front of the mosque, throwing bricks, bottles, fireworks and rocks, and officers donned protective gear and used riot shields to defend themselves as wheelie bins and other objects were hurled towards them.

A police vehicle was also set on fire.

Southport Mosque chairman Ibrahim Hussein said he had gone with colleagues to secure the building and had to be taken to a place of safety by police.

He told BBC Radio Merseyside that the group had "started to burn the fences and throw things burning stuff at the windows".

"They smashed all the windows, they broke all the fences and obviously, the chanting and the screaming and the anger just was overwhelming for all of us."

North West Ambulance Service said 27 officers were taken to hospital and 12 were treated and discharged at the scene.

Merseyside Police said those behind the violence had been fired up by social media posts which incorrectly suggested an Islamist link to Monday’s stabbings.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had earlier warned about disinformation linked to the attack.

A 17-year-old boy, who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after Monday's attack, has no known links to Islam.

Assistant Chief Constable Alex Goss said there had been "much speculation and hypothesis" around the teenager and "some individuals" were using it to "bring violence and disorder to our streets".

"We have already said that the person arrested was born in the UK, and speculation helps nobody at this time."

Mr Hurley said it was "reprehensible" that police officers who had been attending injured victims on Monday were finding themselves "being pelted with bricks by these thugs".

He said they had "hijacked the grief" of the town and families.

"These people are utterly disrespecting the families of the dead and injured and totally disrespecting the town," he said.

A 24-hour Section 60 Order has been put in place, giving police extra stop and search powers.

A Section 34 Order has also been introduced, allowing police to direct people who were engaging in antisocial behaviour or were "likely to become involved in such behaviour" away from the area.

Merseyside Police said extra officers would remain in the area "to provide a visible presence and reassure communities".

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer said on X that the people of Southport were "reeling" after the "horror inflicted on them yesterday".

He said those who had "hijacked the vigil for the victims with violence and thuggery" had insulted the community and would "feel the full force of the law".

Families living nearby told the BBC they feared for their safety as stones flew past and police officers rushed to put on riot gear and pick up shields.

"I can’t believe this is happening in Southport," one young woman shouted from the front of her car as she tried to drive her young daughter away.

The home secretary said it was "appalling" that police officers in Southport were facing attacks from "thugs on the streets who have no respect for a grieving community".

"I think everyone should be showing some respect for the community that is grieving and also for the police who are pursuing an urgent criminal investigation now, and who showed such heroism and bravery yesterday," she said.

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell also said she was "absolutely appalled by the disgraceful scenes of violence".

"This is a community which has faced unimaginable tragedy, and it is grieving," she said.

"Such behaviour is abhorrent and only causes further harm and suffering," she added.

[lightdmv]

Permanent Holiday Light Installation: A Long-Lasting Solution for Year-Round Festivity

Introduction

The holiday season is synonymous with joy, celebration, and, of course, festive decorations. Lights play a key role in setting the holiday mood, with many homeowners going the extra mile to create dazzling displays. However, the process of installing, removing, and storing holiday lights each year can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Enter permanent holiday light installation, a growing trend that offers a hassle-free solution for those who want to enjoy beautiful lights year-round without the repetitive task of putting them up and taking them down.

In this article, we'll explore what permanent holiday lights are, the benefits of choosing this option, how the installation process works, and how these systems can enhance your home's curb appeal and functionality throughout the year.

What is Permanent Holiday Light Installation?

Permanent holiday light installation involves the installation of a long-lasting lighting system that can be used not just during the holiday season, but year-round. These lights are typically mounted along the roofline or other areas of your home's exterior in a discreet manner, making them nearly invisible during the day but easy to illuminate at night. With programmable options, color-changing features, and energy-efficient LED technology, permanent holiday lights offer versatility and convenience far beyond traditional seasonal lighting.

These systems allow homeowners to switch between different colors and patterns for various holidays or events, from Christmas and Halloween to Fourth of July and birthday celebrations. Instead of installing new lights for each occasion, homeowners can simply adjust the settings, saving time and effort while keeping their home beautifully lit.

Benefits of Permanent Holiday Light Installation

Opting for a permanent holiday light system offers numerous benefits that make it an attractive choice for homeowners looking for convenience, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal.

1. Time and Effort Savings

One of the most significant advantages of permanent holiday lights is that they eliminate the need for annual installation and removal. No more spending hours in cold weather stringing up lights or risking safety while climbing ladders to hang decorations. With permanent lights, you can simply flip a switch or use a smartphone app to adjust the lighting, saving you both time and effort.

Tip: For busy families or those who want to avoid the hassle of seasonal decorating, permanent lights offer a "set it and forget it" solution that keeps your home looking festive year-round.

2. Year-Round Use

Unlike traditional holiday lights that are only used during specific seasons, permanent lighting systems are designed for year-round use. Homeowners can change the colors and patterns to suit any occasion, whether it's Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, or even a simple backyard barbecue. The versatility of these systems makes them an excellent investment for homeowners who enjoy decorating for multiple holidays and events.

Example: Use soft white lights to illuminate your home during summer evenings and switch to colorful, animated lights for a Christmas or Halloween display.

3. Energy Efficiency

Most permanent holiday lighting systems use LED bulbs, which are far more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lights. LEDs consume less electricity, last much longer, and are cooler to the touch, making them a safer option for long-term use. Energy-efficient lighting helps homeowners reduce their carbon footprint and lower their electricity bills, even when using the lights regularly.

Why it matters: LED lights can last up to 50,000 hours, meaning they require far less frequent replacement, reducing waste and saving money in the long run.

4. Durability and Weather Resistance

Permanent holiday light installations are built to withstand the elements. The lighting systems are made with durable, weather-resistant materials that can handle harsh conditions such as rain, snow, and wind. This durability ensures that the lights remain functional and in good condition throughout the year, regardless of the weather.

Tip: Be sure to choose a professional installer who uses high-quality, weatherproof materials to ensure that your lighting system stands the test of time.

5. Customizable Options

Permanent holiday lights offer a wide range of customization options. Homeowners can choose from different colors, brightness levels, and lighting patterns, which can be controlled through a remote, timer, or mobile app. Many systems come with programmable features that allow you to set different lighting schedules and patterns for various occasions. Whether you want twinkling lights for Christmas or a solid red, white, and blue display for Independence Day, permanent lights give you full creative control.

Example: Some systems even offer animated lighting effects, such as chasing, fading, or pulsing, to create a more dynamic and visually stunning display.

6. Enhanced Curb Appeal

Well-designed outdoor lighting enhances your home's curb appeal and can even increase property value. Permanent holiday lights can be used for more than just seasonal decoration—they can also serve as general exterior lighting that highlights your home's architectural features, pathways, or landscaping. With these lights, you can create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes your home stand out year-round.

Why it’s great: Permanent lighting systems can also improve security by keeping key areas like walkways, driveways, and entrances well-lit, reducing the risk of accidents and deterring potential intruders.

How Permanent Holiday Light Installation Works

Installing a permanent holiday lighting system requires professional expertise to ensure proper placement, wiring, and overall functionality. Here's an overview of how the installation process works:

1. Consultation and Design

The process begins with a consultation with a lighting professional who will assess your home and discuss your specific needs and preferences. During this phase, you'll work together to design a lighting plan that meets your aesthetic goals while ensuring practicality and functionality. You'll decide on key factors such as the color scheme, control system, and where the lights will be installed (e.g., along the roofline, around windows, or in the landscaping).

Tip: Be sure to communicate your goals clearly, whether you're looking for a minimal, elegant display or a more elaborate, colorful setup.

2. Installation of Lighting System

Once the design is finalized, professional installers will securely mount the lighting system to your home. The lights are typically placed along the roofline or other key areas and are discreetly installed so that they blend in with your home's exterior when not in use. The installation process involves running wiring and connecting the lights to a control system, ensuring that everything is weatherproof and safe.

Example: Installers will use weather-resistant clips and fasteners to secure the lights in place, ensuring that they remain in good condition through rain, snow, and wind.

3. System Setup and Programming

After the installation, the lights will be connected to a control system, which may include a timer, remote control, or smartphone app. This allows you to program different lighting schedules, adjust colors, and create custom displays for various holidays or events. The setup also includes testing the lights to ensure everything is working correctly.

Tip: Choose a system with smartphone integration for easy control, allowing you to adjust your lights from anywhere.

4. Maintenance and Care

Although permanent holiday lights are designed for long-term use, occasional maintenance may be necessary to keep the system in optimal condition. Regularly check the lights for any signs of wear or damage, especially after severe weather conditions. Most professional installers offer maintenance services to ensure that your lighting system continues to function properly year after year.

Why it’s important: Proper maintenance can extend the lifespan of your lighting system, preventing issues like flickering or outages.

Cost Considerations

The cost of permanent holiday light installation can vary depending on several factors, including the size of your home, the complexity of the design, and the materials used. While the initial investment may be higher than traditional holiday lighting, the long-term benefits of convenience, durability, and energy savings make it a worthwhile investment for many homeowners.

Tip: Get quotes from multiple installers to compare prices and services, and consider the long-term savings of not having to replace or reinstall lights each year.

Conclusion

Permanent holiday light installation is an innovative solution for homeowners who want to enjoy festive, high-quality lighting without the hassle of seasonal installation. With year-round versatility, energy efficiency, and durable materials, these lighting systems provide a convenient and stylish way to celebrate holidays, special events, or simply enhance your home's appearance. By choosing a professional installation and taking advantage of the customization options, you can create a lighting system that brings your home to life in every season.

Whether you’re looking to impress neighbors with a stunning Christmas display or simply want to add curb appeal to your home, permanent holiday lights are the perfect investment for creating a festive and inviting atmosphere all year long.

[the-coding-cat]

Project Introduction: Text Based Monopoly Game.

Look I'm just going to be frank with you, I am not the smartest individual, nor do I have much experience programming, but what I do have is the gall, the absolute nerve to believe that I can do anything even with very little experience. Some call it the Dunning-Kruger Effect, I like to call it a gift from the All Mighty.

This led me to idea of making a text based version of monopoly with about 2 hours worth of python tutorials, absolutely no understanding of data structures and algorithms, and the help of chatgpt.

So far I have already implemented:

Adding, removing, and naming player. With a required minimum of 2 players and cap of 6 players.

Allowing players to declare bankruptcy

Added a win state when there is only one player who is not bankrupt.

Display the player number, name, and current funds.

Random dice rolls.

Allowing players to move within 40 spaces.

Display on which numbered space the player is on the board along with the name of the space that they are located.

Player automatically collect $200 when they pass go.

They can also end their turn.

What I need to implement:

Buy properties, selling properties, and collecting rent.

Morgeting properties

Buying houses

Chance and community cards.

Jail

Trading

View Current Properties

There are probably other things that need to be added for the list but for the moment those are the most present things.

My plan for the text based game is two parts. 1. Getting the game to work. 2. Is migrating and reworking the code into a discord bot which allows users to play this text based version of Monopoly their servers.

I hope to have updates coming steadily. My current focus is on implementing properties but right now I have no idea where to start or how to efficiently do it. So it is still very much a work in progress.

In dev updates going forwards I'm going to be calling the project Textopoly, once the game is in a playable state I will be posting the code over on github along with the discord bot once it is finished.

Tumbler is going to function for mini updates on my project, official and more detailed updates will be posted on my main blog (https://voidcatstudios.blogspot.com/) but those aren't coming anytime soon.

If you have read this far... thank you very much. I'm still very much a noob programmer, but your support means the world and I hope that as I get more experience and knowledge I'm able to make and share more awesome projects with people like you.

Alright then, this has gotten quite long, have a great rest of your day!

[chasejlondon]

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