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can i have🌟 stars will fall - blurbs I. and dance with me (by beabadoobee) with robin <3

DANCE WITH ME!

pairings : robin buckley x gn!reader

words : 0.4k

warnings : pure fluff, you and robin being a gay mess, kissing, established relationship, my horrible writing probably but i think that's it.

note : this song with robin is absolute perfection!! also sorry if this felt a bit rushed :,D i made this into a lyric fic since thought that fits best, lmk if u want it changed <3

if you want to dance with me,

you love saturday nights. schools done for the week, the paperwork is all done, you can spend the whole day however you'd like. and what's a better way to spend the time than spending it with your lovely girlfriend.

you're laying on your bed, flipping through the pages of your book as robin looks around your room.

"oh my god, you have a record player?" she gasps, finding the player under the cabinet. "yeah, it's a bit old though, i haven't played anything in a while." you explain, closing your book and walking towards robin. "i have a few records saved, you wanna play them?" you ask, opening the bottom drawer, revealing the few records you have.

"let me see.." you rummage through the records, "this one!" you smile. "this is the one." you held up the vinyl. "hm?" robin furrowed her brows. "you'll see come on." you set up the record as the music starts playing.

dance with me,

"do you wanna, dance with me?" you ask, offering your hand as robin's face turns red. "yeah, yeah, yeah!" robin smiles, holding your hand. your hands wrap around her waist as her hands wrap around your neck.

"okay just a warning i have terrible coordination, and i can't dance at all." robin warned as she laughed. "it's okay," you smile, tucking her hair behind her ear, "just follow me, yeah?" you say as she nodded.

it's pretty fast but this is what you do in parties right,

"follow my steps, m'love." you added as robin smiled, nodding. robin's steps gracefully follow yours as you sway to the rhythm.

"see? you're amazing at this." you say, excited. robin grew a smile as she looked up to you, how can one be so pretty? she thought. you danced to elegantly to the music as robin tries her best to follow.

and i know it's hard to tell,

"you're really pretty y'know that? so, so, so pretty." robin stated as you feel your cheeks turn pink. "you're prettier, bubs. really, really, really pretty." you added.

but i think i really like you,

"i really like you, y/n." robin says. the room started to feel really hot all of the sudden. did the fan turn off? did the window just close suddenly? oh my god, is my face red?

you shake the thoughts off your head as you look down before smiling. "i really like you too." you reply, the tension building up in the room.

before you know it your lips are connected to robin's. her hands cup your face as you felt a smile grow on your lips. "i would give you the world if i can." robin confesses.

"you're my world." you reply.

[soukita]

FASHION AND FILM CROSS PATHS IN NANA

Anime has always been a dominating factor in the fashion industry due to its influence on its audience and cult following. On-screen cinema has inspired an array of people to dress similar or spot on to famous characters such as Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf from Gossip girl. These outfits and characters also transpire into having a lasting effect in cinema i.e. the Academy Award nominated film The Devil Wears Prada. Because these shows and movies have such a large cult following due to their aesthetic and nostalgic attachments, individuals bond themselves to the cinematic art these on-screen displays portray. NANA is the story of Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki. They first meet on a train to Tokyo and discover that they are the same age.

Both Nana’s have different styles. Nana Komatsu (pictured left) goes by Hatchi and Nana Osaki (pictured right). Hatchi and Nana both have different aesthetics, Nana dresses with a punk rock whilst Hatchi dresses in very girly-esq outfits. They both have different aspirations; Hatchi moves to Tokyo to be with her boyfriend Shoji, and Nana moves to become a famous punk singer.

In NANA, Vivienne Westwood is referenced in almost every episode. You can see almost all of the characters wearing something by the designer, even if it is as small as a pair of earrings.

NANA has had a huge impact on fashion, especially through its resurrection on social media apps i.e. TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram. In summer 2020, because of TikTok, Vivienne Westwood’s pearl choker with her crystal orb logo gained massive popularity, being seen on celebrities and influencers alike. The necklace is detailed as a single strand with pearls and a Westwood orb falling in the middle of the necklace. There is also a three strand version of the necklace. Both these necklaces were featured in NANA. Now, because of its resurrection, it is seen as the It-Girl accessory of 2021 thanks to its popularity on TikTok.

NANA has truly inspired a lot of people, knowingly or not, to buy many of the exact pieces featured in the show. Because of its affluence and hype, some of these iconic pieces are reselling on the second hand market for astronomically high price points.

With the boom of Westwood’s influence on a newer generation, this makes it somewhat harder to get some iconic pieces due to Nana’s popularity. Because of this, it has caused a lot of fakes to be created via Aliexpress, Dhgate, and eBay to be sold on various reselling apps i.e. Grailed, Heroine and Depop. As a result, it sometimes gets harder to identify the real and authentic piece especially if someone is buying into the brand because of NANA and its symbolic influence it has on the buyer or watcher. It takes away from the brand because it’s turning an iconic brand like Westwood into fast fashion because of the mass produced pieces. In no way is this Westwood’s fault because she supplied products that rose in popularity due to anime, social media and seeing people wearing these pieces. However, if Westwood was to lower her prices and start to mass produce her items, it would take away from the brand’s exclusivity and message. An example of this would be House Of Sunny where they rose to fame due to their infamous David Hockney inspired dress. House of Sunny based themselves upon sustainability and spaced out drops however when the dress started to get popular they started to mass produce items. This also affected the quality of their garments and their dress was now being replicated on AliExpress. Westwood’s jewelry is costume jewelry, so they’re not made out of pearls, diamonds or precious metals. It’s up to you if you want to spend £120 on a MINI BAS RELIEF CHOKER via the official Vivienne Westwood site.

Westwood’s influence on fashion has inspired a generation of young creatives. However, her influence on NANA truly changed the way people correlate animated TV shows into real life outfit and lifestyle inspiration.

[uk-traveller]

All about The London Eye or the Millennium Wheel

The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is one of the UK's most iconic attractions. This giant ferris wheel is an observation wheel from where you can get unique and stunning views of London. Many people, equipped with their UK tourist visa, make a beeline for this place the moment they set foot in the country - such is the craze for this the London Eye. What makes the London Eye so special? 

The Numbers

Standing at a massive height of 443 feet (135 metres), the London Eye was once the tallest ferris wheel in the world in the year 2000, but since then has been surpassed by a few more observation ferris wheels. The London Eye is 394 feet (120 metres) in diameter, weighs over 1000 tons, and took around £70 million ($91.5 million) to make. It has 32 capsules that act as observation cabins that are controlled by motorised mounts that keep them upright no matter at what angle the cabin is at. Each cabin can carry 25 passengers at a time.

With 64 cables attaching to the hub of the wheel, the whole wheel leans out at an angle of 65 degrees. London Eye turns slowly, completing 2 rotations per hour, but this gives the passenger enough time to take in the views and click some amazing pictures. Each year, more than 3.5 million visitors come to see the London Eye, no wonder there’s always such a rush for London Eye tickets.

How did it come into being?

In 1993, Architect couple, Julia Barfield & David Marks, of architecture firm Marks Barfield Architects, entered the London Eye’s design for a competition being held by The Sunday Times. The competition aimed to create a new landmark to celebrate the new millennium in London (that’s why London Eye was previously named Millennium Wheel). Though the competition never came to fruition, the London Eye did after the architects, sponsored by British Airways, began developing the attraction. It was built on the original site envisioned by the architects. 

The London Eye was inaugurated on Millennium New Year’s Eve, by then Prime Minister Tony Blair. However, it was still not open to the public. On the 1st of Feb, 2000, the first test run carrying the general populace was carried out, and on the 9th of March, the London Eye was properly opened to the public. Since then, it has been one of London’s most popular and loved landmarks.

Ownership 

Today, the London Eye is owned by Merlins Entertainment Group but has seen many owners over the years. When it first started, it was owned by British Airways, Marks Barfield Architects, and The Tussauds Group. Later, The Tussauds Group bought out the shares of British Airways and Marks Barfield Architects. Later, The Tussauds Group got bought out by the Blackstone Group which later became Merlin Entertainments Group. They are the sole owners now.

Fun Facts About the London Eye 

The  London Eye operator has a keen eye for celebs, and according to his calculations, Jessica Alba has been on the wheel around 31 times. Kate Moss comes close with 25 rides. 

More than 5000 couples have gotten engaged on the London Eye. 

The design of the London Eye is such that it is supported only on one side.

There aren’t many giant ferris wheels around the world that have this distinction. 

For the London Restaurant Festival, one of London Eye’s capsules transformed into a restaurant where chefs, Daniel Boulud and Gordon Ramsay served 10 people meals. 

On the clearest day, you can see Windsor Castle from the London Eye.

All travellers with the UK visit visa must check out this marvellous landmark. London Eye opening times are 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, so plan accordingly as many new tourists arrive late or too early.

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Survey #438

“i won’t let you die, keep you alive just to remind you of what you are not”

What is your favorite card game? Probably Magic: The Gathering, even though I'm not great at it. I just ADORE the artwork, mainly. Is YouTube one of your favorite websites? Yeah, given I'm constantly on it. Does your mother have a sister? If so, what’s her name? Yeah, named Kelly. What are you doing tomorrow? I'll be going with Mom to the pool at the gym. She goes Tuesdays and Thursday, so I'm going to start joining her to help ease soreness from my exercise days. Would you ever want to go to Africa? It's high on my bucket list! I am DESPERATE to visit the KMP and photograph and pet and pamper the meerkats. :') Last time you went bowling? Not since I was on a date with Girt. Would you ever want to own a bakery? Noooo, I don't enjoy cooking of any sort. I'm way too impatient. Do you like to text? It's funny, I don't enjoy it as much as I used to. I make typos too much and autocorrect only wants to work at the WRONG time, it seems. I'd still rather text than actually talk on the phone, though. You want your next pet to be what? To be realistic, it'll probably be a western hognose snake. I REALLY want a tarantula, but Mom absolutely will not allow it for as long as I live with her, lol. Trust me, I've pestered her about it. Would you rather be a vampire or a mermaid? Eh, probably a vampire. Do you prefer white or black electronics? Black. Do you like Nerds candy? Yeah. Is your favorite animal something you can have as a pet? I could write a college-length essay on why you absolutely shouldn't, but it's sadly legal in some countries. Thankfully, not America. What was the last classic novel you read? Did you enjoy it? Oh yikes, I have no idea. Name three movies which have a soundtrack you really love: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Tarzan, and The Blair Witch Project: Book of Shadows. What’s the scariest video game you’ve ever played? I know it's super cliche, but I genuinely found Outlast terrifying. As well, SCP Containment Breach is a game I can't even play because the jumpscares startle me too much, lol. They're just too loud. Do you own any pet fish? What kind of fish are they? No. I'm not really interested in keeping fish as pets. What is the most irritating thing that a boyfriend or girlfriend has ever done to you? Tyler wanted to talk CONSTANTLY. Barely even two weeks in and he got all bent out of shape over there being days we just didn't text. Like dude, especially this early in a relationship, I don't want to talk 24/7. He acted like we were together for years or some shit. Like sorry I want alone time. That relationship was just a bad idea. Have you ever known someone who was in an abusive relationship? Sadly. Out of all of your friends/relatives, who would you say has the best vocabulary? Probably Girt. He's just in general very smart. When yawning, do you cover your mouth? If out in public, yes. If you had a garden, what would you plant in it? Would you actually tend to it, or would it wind up neglected & withered? I could NEVER maintain a garden, but if I had the motivation and tolerance for the heat, that'd be nice. I'd love mostly flowers, and a grapevine would be pretty! Plus some strawberries. Do you like peanut butter? Yeah, definitely. What about marshmallows? Yep. How do you roast your marshmallows? They have to be BARELY brown at all. Like it has to be the liiightest toast. Do you eat s’mores? Ugh, hell yes. I really want some now, thanks. Own a lava lamp? No, but I'd love a pink one. :( Or black. Own any sort of glow-in-the-dark room accessory? No. Ever done something sexual in public? No, I have common decency. Do you like the taste of squid or eel? I COULD FUCKING NEVER TRY EITHER. Slimy or rubbery stuff like that is such a massive no. Ever date anybody in middle school? Yeah, Aaron in the 7th grade for a few months. Did you like to get dirty when you were little? I think I did. Like I know I loved speeding through mud puddles on my bike as a kid. Own anything that has to do with dragons or unicorns? I have a lot of dragon decor. Ever wanted to be a vet? Yep. Ever written your number in a public bathroom or a school text book? If so, did anyone actually call you? No. What type of weapon do you prefer? Uh, none...? I don't like weapons. Is there something that you haven’t told anyone that you actually would like to tell someone? No, not really. Would you rather watch a full season of American Idol, or So You Think You Can Dance? The latter, by far. I used to love that show. I really enjoy watching dances. Have you ever worn boxers? Pretty sure no? Last hickey was from? I've only gotten to that point with one person, you can figure it out. Have you ever put a kick me sign on the back of someone? No, that is so rude. Are there any inappropriate pictures of you anywhere? No. I've never taken an inappropriate picture. How many times do you tend to sneeze in a row? Two or three. Karma; believe or don’t? I don't believe it's a thing. I wish it was. Ever changed a diaper? Once. Or maybe twice? No plans on ever doing that again. When you see anything smaller than a quarter on the ground, do you pick it up? I don't even pick quarters up, really. Can bald guys ever be attractive? Um, yes? Do you like hugs? Yessss. Would you ever donate blood? Yeah, I have before. I'd just have to get better about drinking water so I don't faint. Are you keeping a secret from someone who needs to know the truth? No. Ever had the opposite sex over when no one was home? You make that sound so scandalous, lmao. Yeah. What is the last song to make you cry? "Another Life" by Motionless In White. Have you ever kissed someone in the rain? Yeah. Have you kissed someone with braces? No. Are you anyone’s first love? I don't believe so. Anything happen to you within the past month that made you really happy? I'M LOSING WEIGHTTTTTT. :') The gym is paying off! Is there a person of the opposite gender on your mind? That's kinda a permanent thing. He's always there, even if only in the back. Who was the last person to wink at you? My cat, ha ha. Did you parents know what gender you were before you were born? Yes. Are any of your really close friends pregnant right now? REALLY close friends, nope. Are you for or against inter-racial relationships? ... You know it's 2021, right???? This never should have been controversial. Have you ever been addicted to something unhealthy? Well, there's caffeine... When the holidays come around, do you watch holiday movies? No. When was the last time someone insulted you? What was the insult? I don't recall. Do you say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas” in order to avoid offending people who don’t celebrate Christmas? I honestly just say "merry Christmas." Have you ever made/played with a sock puppet before? Yes. Have you ever seen a waterfall (aside from in a fountain or other manmade things)? Only small ones. Are you a frequent sufferer of heartburn? Yes; I actually have a prescription for chronic heartburn. If I don't take it, I'll get heartburn to the point I come near tears. How many different colleges have you gone to? Three. How much stress can you handle? Ha, not a lot at all. What is one thing you thought you’d never do but have done or are doing? I'm 25 and feel like I've just... wasted so much, and I continue to. I never thought I'd make it to this age and to have gone so short a distance in terms of being a successful adult. Have you ever disowned a friend or family member for their beliefs? I've stopped being friends with people, yes. Do you ever feel like your life is too boring or predictable? It 120% is. Do you think you will die happy? To be honest... I think no a lot of the time. Do you like looking at pictures? Yeah. Are you a submissive person? Very. Do you believe the dead can have connections with the living? I do. What are your views on the death penalty? I support it in extreme cases. Once you prove to be a thorough monster that deeply endangers other humans... you don't deserve life. We as a society have to work together, not destroy one another. Do you like horror movies? Why or why not? Yeah! I like the thrill of them. Would you ever be able to become a vegan? No; I am FAR too picky with my food. I want to be vegan, but I just wouldn't survive. What was your favorite toy as a child? I had a whole story based around some plastic dinosaurs, alligators, deer, and Pokemon figurines. Who was your first best friend? What is your favorite memory of/with them? Are you two still friends? Brianna. I don't know what my favorite memory is... We made a lot. We're Facebook friends, but we don't talk anymore. Would you rather hang out with someone who is always high or someone who constantly wants to get drunk all the time? High, I guess. Drunk people I think get sloppier and, in some cases, angry. The (few) high people I've been around have just been chill and friendly. How did you meet your newest friend? I'm not entirely sure who I consider to be my newest friend. The last time you kissed someone, were your arms around their neck? I don't think so? I'm pretty sure I was just hugging her around the waist. You have to get a facial piercing, what do you get? I've mentioned how I wanna get my nose re-pierced in multiple surveys. Do you straighten your hair? No. When is the next time you will see the person you like? Who knows, dude. I really want to be able to walk for two minutes without feeling like I'm dying before I go to an airport again, and even more importantly, even as a fully-vaccinated person, I want Covid to chill out before I travel again. And who the fuck knows when that'll be since people don't want to listen to goddamn professionals. Did you get to sleep in today? I actually slept through my alarm and was late to gym today. :x Your first dog? I was born into the family with a collie named Trigger, but she passed when I was a baby, so I don't have any memories of her. We got what I want to say was a Rottweiler mix named Angel at one point, who I consider our first family dog, but she was born with that disease that some puppies have where they just... die. Who I consider MY first REAL dog was Teddy. <3 Stood loyally by my side as my furry son and most devoted friend for around 13 years. Do you prefer mint, citrus, or cinnamon toothpaste? Mint. Are you one of those people who are always cold? No, I'm always hot. Have you done anything sneaky lately? No. Have you ever had feelings for someone and thought “This is the person I want to be with forever”? Yeah, twice. Do you keep notes, drawings or letters that people give you? Of course! Have you had a significant other that you never kissed? Well, boyfriends, but I wouldn't count the ones I haven't kissed as truly "significant other"s. Has anybody ever dated you only for your looks? I don't think so. Do you have any handshakes with anybody? Nah. What are you listening to? "Necessary Evil" by Motionless In White & Jonathan Davis. Would you take back your last boyfriend/girlfriend? Yeah. Who is your favorite band? How long have they been? Ozzy Osbourne. Since middle school. Who is your favorite author? I don't have a fave. Do you like cheesecake? BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITCH- How did you meet the last person you kissed? YouTube, back when it had more social aspects. Do you wake up cranky? Not usually, no. I'm actually in my best mood in the morning. Have you ever met your favorite band/singer? No, but holy fuck would that be awesome. I want to thank him for his music so badly. Do you have a good relationship with your parent(s)? Yeah. Has the last person you kissed ever been to your house? My old house, yes, but not this one. Do chickens have feelings? Yes. Have you ever been to a spa? Yeah, even though I really wasn't interested. I just went with Colleen because she invited me. I appreciated her wanting to hang out and include me of course, so I was happy to go, but it's not something I'd do of my own volition. The last time you were in the fridge, what were you looking for? The lemonade. Favorite South Park character? I don't have one, given I'm not interested in the show. How often do you have to shave? When/where I shave grows back FAST, so frequently. Ever go ghost hunting? No but omg I'd love to. Someone date me just to go do this together one night lmao. Do you have any family in the military? No. Can you talk to your mother about most things? I know I CAN talk to her about absolutely everything, but I don't always. Would you ever homeschool your children? If they wanted it and it'd be beneficial to their health and educational success, then yes. Are you afraid of change? Oh boy, am I. Who’s your favourite character from one of your favourite books? I'll go with The Outsiders, in which case I remember it was Dally.

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May, 6 Famous Birthdays List with celebrities Age, Networth and more

This Article features the List of all popular celebrities born on May, 6. This list contains 43 number of famous people who have their birthdays on May, 6.

Please Click on Each famous person card to know more about their lives, family and bio. All Data has been verified and checked by Flickthinkers Team.These Celebrities belong to the sun-sign Taurus.

Famous Birthdays on May, 6

Adrianne Palicki TV Actress 37 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Football Player 41 years old Net-worth: $7 Million

Alan Dale TV Actor 73 years old Net-worth: $8 Million

Alma Wahlberg Reality Star 78 years old Net-worth: $1 Million

Angel Porrino Reality Star 31 years old Net-worth: $600 Thousand

Bob Seger Rock Singer 75 years old Net-worth: $45 Million

Chris Paul Basketball Player 35 years old Net-worth: $120 Million

Chris Shiflett Guitarist 49 years old Net-worth: $40 Million

Colt Cabana Wrestler 40 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Davey Johnstone Guitarist 69 years old Net-worth: $20 Million

Dominika Cibulkova Tennis Player 31 years old Net-worth: $8 Million

Gabourey Sidibe Movie Actress 37 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

George Clooney Movie Actor 59 years old Net-worth: $500 Million

Gregg Henry TV Actor 68 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Jason Witten Football Player 38 years old Net-worth: $12 Million

John Flansburgh Rock Singer 60 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Julianne Phillips TV Actress 60 years old Net-worth: $30 Million

Kavan Smith TV Actor 50 years old Net-worth: $800 Thousand

Martin Brodeur Hockey Player 48 years old Net-worth: $55 Million

Meek Mill Rapper 33 years old Net-worth: $20 Million

Naomi Scott Movie Actress 27 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Nick Littlemore Music Producer 42 years old Net-worth: $12 Million

Orson Welles Director NA Net-worth: $20 Million

Richard Shelby Politician 86 years old Net-worth: $20 Million

Roma Downey TV Actress 60 years old Net-worth: $100 Million

Rubin Carter Boxer NA Net-worth: $500 Thousand

Ryan Anderson Basketball Player 32 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

Shira Lazar YouTube Star 37 years old Net-worth: $400 Thousand

Stephen Gaghan Director 55 years old Net-worth: $14 Million

Susan Brown TV Actress 74 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Tom Bergeron Game Show Host 65 years old Net-worth: $16 Million

Tony Blair World Leader 67 years old Net-worth: $60 Million

Willie Mays Baseball Player 89 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Danielle Schneider TV Actress 60 years old Net-worth: $2 Million

Janelle Brown Reality Star 51 years old Net-worth: $400 Thousand

Jonas Valanciunas Basketball Player 28 years old Net-worth: $5 Million

José Altuve Baseball Player 30 years old Net-worth: $20 Million

Maître Gims Rapper 34 years old Net-worth: $16 Million

Mark Eaton Hockey Player 43 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Nessa Diab TV Show Host 39 years old Net-worth: $2 Million

Sasheer Zamata Comedian 34 years old Net-worth: $1.5 Million

Tim Wonnacott TV Show Host 67 years old Net-worth: $2 Million

Warren Music Producer 40 years old Net-worth: $10 Million

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to Be Read by Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham, Others

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone — the first Harry Potter book — will be read chapter-wise by several celebrities, author J.K. Rowling has announced. That includes Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, ex-footballer David Beckham, Fantastic Beasts stars Eddie Redmayne and Claudia Kim, and actors Stephen Fry, Dakota Fanning, and Noma Dumezweni. Fry has previously lent his voice to the Harry Potter audiobooks, Redmayne and Kim play Newt Scamander and Nagini in the Fantastic Beasts spin-off series, while Beckham, Fanning, and Dumezweni are new to the Harry Potter club.An official announcement says to expect “more surprises and special appearances”. The Harry Potter readings are being offered to entertain those stuck at home during the lockdown amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Readings will be offered for free in video and audio-only form so you can choose the format you prefer. The former will be available at harrypotterathome.com, with the latter exclusive to the streaming service Spotify. The first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, “The Boy Who Lived”, has been read by Radcliffe himself. It's 25 minutes long. New chapters — there are 17 in total in the Philosopher's Stone — will be released every week starting now and until the end of June.This is the second phase of the “Harry Potter at Home” initiative launched by Rowling and her agency, The Blair Partnership, in early April, which kicked off with free audiobook and ebook versions of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone”, available for free via Audible Stories and participating libraries at the digital library supplier OverDrive, respectively.“Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” has sold over 120 million copies since its release in 1997, putting it at the top among the Harry Potter series, which has total lifetime sales of over 500 million, making it the best-selling book series of all time.Can Netflix force Bollywood to reinvent itself? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS. You can also download the episode or just hit the play button below. Read the full article

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BROTHER!

~The Format That Changed TV Forever In India And Across The Globe Turns 20!~

Mumbai, 16th September 2019: Big Brother, (aka Bigg Boss in India) - the original reality format - celebrates its landmark 20th birthday today.  On the 16th September 1999, nine Housemates moved in a purpose-built house in the Netherlands, equipped with 24 cameras and no contact with the outside world to be watched 24/ 7 by Big Brother. A cultural phenomenon was born, and the TV revolution aired its first ever episode that night on Dutch Broadcaster Veronica, part of RTL.

Since its launch, Big Brother has taken the world by storm, with 471 series of 28,391 episodes commissioned in 60 markets and airing pan regionally in 80 since its launch. 7,153 housemates from around the globe have spent 35, 143 days in the house and there have been 5, 035 evictions.

Twenty years since its worldwide debut, Big Brother is enjoying one of its best years yet and is constantly being renewed internationally with 22 productions in 18 markets confirmed to air in 2019.

In India Bigg Boss has conquered audiences, in Hindi, Kannada, Bangla, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil and Malayalam. With 30 seasons under its belt Globally Endemol Shine India is the only one in history of the franchise who has produced the Big Brother format (Bigg Boss) in multiple languages for different broadcasters. Bigg Boss has now been produced in India in 7 languages and today produces more than 600 episodes in a 365-day calendar year.

With huge stars such as Salman Khan, Kamala Hassan, Nagarjuna, Mohanlal, Mahesh Manjrekar and Sudeep as hosts, an interesting mix of contestants and an amazing creative and production team, the show continues to garner huge TRPs and driving in viewers every season.

Talking about the completion of 20 years of Big Brother globally, Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India said, “Big Brother is undoubtedly the most popular non-scripted show across the globe entertaining viewers from all strata of society. In India too, the show has been well received and has garnered a huge fan following.  The ongoing appreciation for the franchise across the globe and in India, no matter the language, is testament to the effort of the creative and production teams at Endemol Shine globally and our understanding of geographies and of local audiences.”

Engaging audiences with interactivity

Big Brother is more interactive and immersive than ever, whether it be viewer polls, making decisions for tasks or else the weekly evictions which are the bedrock of many global schedules. Big Brother stands out in the way it engages the audience to be part of the show, and earlier this year saw 202 million votes cast in Brazil in a single eviction.

Innovating with technology

Big Brother has always thrived on changes in the tech and TV landscape and fans have more access to the show’s content than ever before, whether it be watching episodes on YouTube in Spain where the series had a dual strategy to produce the programme for linear and online or streaming on a broadcaster’s SVOD or AVOD platform in markets like the US, Canada and Finland.

The show is innovating with tech within productions too. Big Brother Poland was the first version of the reality hit to be filmed in a real-life existing house. This has been followed by the recent relaunch in Finland, where the house was located in the heart of Helsinki in REDI shopping mall.  These new types of productions are only possible because of advanced technology and state of the art cameras which allow the show to be produced in innovative ways. It also furthers the creative freedom for the producers with fully connected houses enabling access to rooms to be limited or to give housemates certain privileges such as access to the fridge or even the coffee machine. Existing locations also have created a truly authentic environment for relationships to develop.

Sustainability

And the format is rolling our green initiatives too, in Germany the production team of VIP series saved an estimated 12,000 coffee cups after switching to reusable bamboo cups and all groceries for the House were sourced locally.

In Finland, the new house will be made with recycled materials and with water scarcity a significant issue in India, the production has installed waste water recycling, as well as placing water restrictions for housemates and one of the regional versions even features an empty swimming pool to make a point about the limits.

None of us know what the next twenty years will bring, but one thing for sure, the world is watching.

Big Brother in numbers

1. 7,153 people have entered the Big Brother house of which 517 were from Bigg Boss India so far)

2. There have been 5,035 evictions of which 372 were in Bigg Boss India so far

3. 28,391 episodes of Big Brother have aired globally of which 2942 were in Bigg Boss India

4. Over 35,143 days have been spent in the house of which 2908 were in Bigg Boss India

5. There have been 471 series to date, making 471 Big Brother winners 30 of which were in India  

6. 3,000 people applied via telephone for the first ever series in the Netherlands

7. There were 24 cameras in the original Big Brother house in the Netherlands. The most recent version in Finland has 51, whereas in Italy they shoot with an astounding 100+ cameras. India used 89 cameras in the BB Hindi S12

8. The oldest housemate to enter the Big Brother house is Lionel Blair who at 85 joined Celebrity Big Brother in the UK. 75-year-old Jerry MacDonald who came third in the US series 10 in 2008

9. Julie Chen Moonves is the longest serving Big Brother host, having presided over the US show for 19 years since its launch in 2000

10. 1 baby has been born in the Big Brother house; this took place in the Netherlands in 2005

11. The longest uninterrupted television broadcast of Big Brother lasted 8, 763 hours from 2nd March 2004- 1st March 2005 in Germany

12. A record 202 million votes were cast in one eviction in Brazil in March this year.  These second highest being Bigg Boss Tamil with 19, 59, 37, 000 votes

13. 7 versions of Big Boss in 7 different regional languages (Marathi, Tamil, Bengali Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam) have aired in India.

14. Big Brother has 62.5 million digital followers.

15. There have been 7.3 billion lifetime video views

16. 59 couples met in the House.

17. 5 marriages have taken place within the House of which 2 were from Bigg Boss India

18. 12 children have been born from Big Brother romances.

19. Since launch Big Brother has been commissioned in 60 countries, some of which aired pan-regionally taking the show to 80 countries.

20. An estimated 12,000 single use coffee cups were saved when the production of Big Brother VIP in Germany switched to reusable bamboo cups.

Endemol Shine Group

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With over 75 major awards under our belt, we bring our stories and brands to life through TV production, digital content, live experiences, gaming, merchandising and much more. We also boast a rich archive of more than 4,300 registered formats and a catalogue of over 55,000 hours of scripted and non-scripted programming which we distribute through Endemol Shine International.

Global hits include non-scripted superbrands MasterChef and Big Brother, globally-loved favourites Deal or No Deal, Your Face Sounds Familiar, Operacion Triunfo, Money Drop, Hunted, The Island, and many more. And we continue to innovate with the likes of Big Bounce Battle, Family Food Fight and All Together Now, the world’s fastest travelling new format of 2018. Online sensations Mr Bean and Simon’s Cat meanwhile lead our digital brand portfolio alongside MasterChef, with over 2.7 billion monthly views and growing.

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In 2018, Endemol Shine Group had 700 productions on air across 270 platforms and channels, and we travelled more formats than any of our peers.

[spiderfunkz]

hi congrats!! 🧸 mermaid bar with pillow fights and marlene mckinnon <3

PILLOW FIGHTS WITH MARLENE!

pairings : marlene mckinnon x gn!reader

words : 0.2k

warnings : pure pure pure fluff, foul language, established relationship and probably some typos.

note : okay first of all, i am so sorry this came out sooo late, i didn't have any motivation to write this because i didn't have any inspiration for this. and the story came out a bit too intense so sorry for that :,( anyways i hope u enjoy this & lmk if u want anything changed !!

"ugh, this book is making me lose my sanity, seriously can't we do anything more fun?" marlene groans. "i say this book is alright actually." you chuckle as marlene pouts. "you, are, sooooooo, boring." she jokes, "says the person who is dating, said boring person." you furrowed your brows, giving her a smirk.

"mhm well lucky for you i like this, said, boring person." she smiles, pressing a kiss on your forehead.

"okay now, can we actually do something a bit more interesting? i rather spend another 5 hours in potions than read that book." marlene crosses her arms. "mm, no." you laughed, causing marlene to throw a pillow at you.

"you did not just do that." you gasped as she laughed. "i think i did." she shrugged as you grabbed the pillow she threw to you and you threw it back at her direction.

"pillow fight?" she questioned, "pillow fight." you nodded.

the rest of the night went into total chaos, at the end pillows are all over the floor, blankets are scattered around, feathers are filling up the room, and you and marlene are laughing your heads off.

"i told you, that was so much better than reading that book." marlene smiled as you nodded. "i guess you were right."

[eluu-chan]

All of them :3

dude…..SURE

ive missed out the one’s I’ve answered already

200: My crush’s name is: Dia Kurosawa

199: I was born in: 2003

197: My cellphone company is: Virgin Media

196: My eye color is: kinda a blue/green colour

195: My shoe size is: 4

194: My ring size is: uh idk

193: My height is: 5″2

192: I am allergic to: Nuts

191: My 1st car was: N/A

190: My 1st job was: N/A

188: My bed is: beautiful

187: My pet: is adorable I love her

186: My best friend: I dont like choosing a single best friend tho, like I love all of you…

185: My favorite shampoo is:  Tea Tree Head and Shoulders (Mint)

184: Xbox or ps3: I have an Xbox but I really want a ps3/

183: Piggy banks are: cool, I have like 5

182: In my pockets: uh, sweet wrappers, a tissue, and my tablet pen

181: On my calendar: ‘DO NOT FORGET ANIMATION ASSIGNMENT: APRIL 21ST”

180: Marriage is: cool :0

179: Spongebob can: uh

178: My mom: is gr8

177: The last three songs I bought were? I don’t buy songs cuz I’m poor, but the last 3 songs I downloaded were: Jingo Jungle (Sago of Tanya the Evil OP), Snow Halation, and To Be Free by Tonight Alive

175: How many cousins do you have? 7

174: Do you have any siblings? Ye

173: Are your parents divorced? Nope, but they aren’t married either soo

172: Are you taller than your mom? Almost!

171: Do you play an instrument? Nope

[ I Believe In ]

168: Luck: yes good

167: Fate: uhm idk, pretty sure it wasn’t fate for me to fall in a river

164: Heaven: I’d like to think there’s a place where people can party when they die

163: Hell: Satanism is fun so sure

162: God: idk tbh

161: Horoscopes: Sure :)

158: Gay Marriage: LOVE IS LOVE

157: War: WAR IS BAD

156: Orbs: ???

155: Magic: Pls let magic be real

[ This or That ]

153: Drunk or High: i aM 14

152: Phone or Online: Online

151: Red heads or Black haired: BOTH IS BEAUTIFUL

150: Blondes or Brunettes: BOTH IS BEAUTIFUL

149: Hot or cold: Cold

148: Summer or winter: Winter

147: Autumn or Spring: Autumn

146: Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate

145: Night or Day: Night

144: Oranges or Apples: Oranges!! (But i do prefer apple juice over orange juice)

142: McDonalds or Burger King: McDonalds ofc

141: White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate: Milk chocolate

140: Mac or PC: PC

139: Flip flops or high heels: Flip Flops

138: Ugly and rich OR sweet and poor: ugly and rich because then i can support loads of good charities and feed my weeb addiction

137: Coke or Pepsi: Coke

136: Hillary or Obama: Obama

135: Burried or cremated: Buried

134: Singing or Dancing: bothe are awesome, but probably singing

133: Coach or Chanel: ???

132: Kat McPhee or Taylor Hicks:???

131: Small town or Big city: Small town

130: Wal-Mart or Target: uh, whats the English equivalent?? Asda??? Lidl???

129: Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler: uh idk tbh

128: Manicure or Pedicure: uh I’ve never had either so

127: East Coast or West Coast: again i am English so

126: Your Birthday or Christmas: Christmas!! Birthday means i get older and gain more responsibility

124: Disney or Six Flags: Disney

123: Yankees or Red Sox: ??

[ Here’s What I Think About ]

122: War: BAD

121: George Bush: its temping to make a joke but i’ll resist

120: Gay Marriage: YES GOOD LOVE IS LOVE

119: The presidential election: orange man is bad

118: Abortion: ITS UR BODY YOU DO WHAT YOU WANT

117: MySpace: every 90′s kids emo phase

116: Reality TV: hmm, can be good

115: Parents: some parents are shitty, others are good

114: Back stabbers: pls do not do that to me because i will cry

113: Ebay: i use it to get cheap anime merch yes good

112: Facebook: i would destroy facebook for a single crisp

111: Work: RESPONSIBILITY AAAAA

110: My Neighbors: lol idek who they are

109: Gas Prices: from what I know, they’re pretty bad

108: Designer Clothes: if you can afford them, then yes good

107: College: Better than high school

106: Sports: n o p e

105: My family: eh, alright i guess

[ Last time I ]

103: Hugged someone: TWO WEEKS AGO SOMEONE HUG ME

101: Saw someone I haven’t seen in awhile: today!!

100: Cried in front of someone: 13th March

99: Went to a movie theater: oh boi, probably last year sometime

98: Took a vacation: this time last year

97: Swam in a pool: this time last year

96: Changed a diaper: not since my cousins were little

95: Got my nails done: I’ve never had them done

94: Went to a wedding: when i was 8

93: Broke a bone: I’ve never broken a bone

92: Got a peircing: I don’t have any aaa

91: Broke the law: I don’t think I’ve ever broken the law?

90: Texted: hmm a day ago

[ MISC ]

88: Something I will really miss when I leave home is: my bedroom aaa

87: The last movie I saw: original Ghost in the Shell

85: The thing im not looking forward to: i’d rather not say what it is but It’s tomorrow

84: People call me: weeb. mother, elu, eli

83: The most difficult thing to do is: social interaction

82: I have gotten a speeding ticket: nope

81: My zodiac sign is: Capricorn

80: The first person i talked to today was: my buddy Ilona

79: First time you had a crush: when i saw Rize from Tokyo Ghoul

78: The one person who i can’t hide things from: idk, i hide lots of things from everyone tbh

77: Last time someone said something you were thinking: hmm not long ago

75: What are you going to do when you grow up: be cool

74: I have/will get a job: Yea i need money to live

73: Tomorrow: is gonna be bad

72: Today: was great :0

71: Next Summer: ew heatwaves please no

70: Next Weekend: i will sleep for most of it

68: The worst sound in the world: someone screaming in pain

67: The person that makes me cry the most is: uh, my OTP

66: People that make you happy: ALL MY MUTUALS AND FOLLOWERS

65: Last time I cried: heh, like a few days ago when i was discussing some particularly sad headcanons

63: My computer is: kinda good i suppose

62: My School: is shit

61: My Car: i dont have one (yet)

60: I lose all respect for people who: at extremely homophobic, racist, or sexist

59: The movie I cried at was: i cry at everything

58: Your hair color is: a weird light auburn colour

57: TV shows you watch: a bunch of anime, oo and i watch the download festival coverage each year, and if my mum is watching some drama or soap i’ll probably watch for angst ideas

56: Favorite web site: I’m on it right now

54: The worst pain I was ever in was: umm not sure…

53: How do you like your steak cooked: I don’t like steak aaa

52: My room is: my safe place

51: My favorite celebrity is: this is no secret to anyone who knows me irl, it’s the beautiful Ash Costello

50: Where would you like to be: in bed

49: Do you want children: maybe, adopting would be cool

48: Ever been in love: nope

47: Who’s your best friend: ALL MY MUTUALS

46: More guy friends or girl friends: more girl friends

44: One person that you wish you could see right now: hmm idk, i’m pretty antisocial tho so

43: Do you have a 5 year plan: ha no

42: Have you made a list of things to do before you die: nope

41: Have you pre-named your children: no

40: Last person I got mad at: my sister

39: I would like to move to: anywhere not in a large city

38: I wish I was a professional: Tattooist

[ My Favorites ]

36: Vehicle: i want a motorbike aa

35: President: Obama

34: State visited: I’ve never been to america

33: Cellphone provider: okay but who actually has an opinion on this??

32: Athlete: Simone Biles

31: Actor: Daniel Radcliffe

30: Actress: Helana Bonham Carter

29: Singer: ASH COSTELLO

28: Band: BABYMETAL, All Time Low, Avenged Sevenfold, My Chemical Romance

27: Clothing store: Primark

26: Grocery store: uh idk, Asda i guess

25: TV show: American Horror Story??

24: Movie: the Blair Witch Project

23: Website: I’m on it rn

22: Animal: Chinchillas and Red Pandas

21: Theme park: aa i’m too scared to go on rollercoasters tho so i dont have a fav

20: Holiday: That time we went away for a weeks with literally everyone in my family

19: Sport to watch: Football

18: Sport to play: i guess volleyball is okay

17: Magazine: Kerrang is gud

16: Book: Lord of the Rings

15: Day of the week: saturday

14: Beach: there are like 30 beaches around her how do you expect me to choose

13: Concert attended: AVENGED SEVENFOLD WITH DISTURBED AND IN FLAMES

12: Thing to cook: curry aaa

10: Restaurant: hmm maybe Frankie and Bennies

9: Radio station: Kerrang ofc

8: Yankee candle scent: COTTON

7: Perfume: pure poison

4: Talk show host: Ellen DeGeneres

3: Comedian: hmm not sure tbh

okay I’m actually physically dead now

[babegroot]

1-200 :-) :-)

okay 200 QUESTIONS UNDER THE CUT!! you’re so sweet i don’t deserve your love

200: My crush’s name is: lmao I don't have a crush rn ;(199: I was born in: a hospital :)198: I am really: odd197: My cellphone company is: Virgin196: My eye color is: really light brown195: My shoe size is: 5 UK194: My ring size is: god knows??193: My height is: 5'4192: I am allergic to: n/a191: My 1st car was: I DONT HAVE A CAR190: My 1st job was: nor do I have a job 189: Last book you read: 'astrology' by yasmin boland188: My bed is: big187: My pet: a cat 186: My best friend: i have more than one? sos but rn I've been best friends with Tory for almost seven years now BESIDES MY MUM BC SHES THE REAL G 185: My favorite shampoo is: a turkish one I bought ages ago 184: Xbox or ps3: ugh neither 183: Piggy banks are: useful 182: In my pockets: you can find a vaseline 181: On my calendar: you can always see 12091282 different things to do 180: Marriage is: something that i am not sure about179: Spongebob can: make me laugh 178: My mom: is my best friend 177: The last three songs I bought were? now or never, why'd you only call me when you're high and do i wanna know?176: Last YouTube video watched: what's up - 4 non blondes175: How many cousins do you have? 25174: Do you have any siblings? in total 5 (only 3 by blood, rest is only step)173: Are your parents divorced? yes 172: Are you taller than your mom? no 171: Do you play an instrument? no 170: What did you do yesterday? slept a lot [ I Believe In ]169: Love at first sight: no 168: Luck: yes 167: Fate: yes 166: Yourself: lmao not really 165: Aliens: yes 164: Heaven: yes? but not the way religious put it 163: Hell: read the answer to the above 162: God: not really 161: Horoscopes: YES160: Soul mates: yes 159: Ghosts: yes158: Gay Marriage: yesssssss157: War: sometimes it is necessary ngl 156: Orbs: ??????155: Magic: yes [ This or That ]154: Hugs or Kisses: hugs 153: Drunk or High: lmao i like both but high is less messy so 152: Phone or Online: depends a lot ugh 151: Red heads or Black haired: red heads? brunette? both amazing 150: Blondes or Brunettes: LOVE BOTH 149: Hot or cold: in the middle 148: Summer or winter: summer in brazil, winter in london 147: Autumn or Spring: spring 146: Chocolate or vanilla: vanilla145: Night or Day: night144: Oranges or Apples: oranges143: Curly or Straight hair: depends a lot 142: McDonalds or Burger King: mcdonald's141: White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate: white 140: Mac or PC: pc139: Flip flops or high heals: LMAOOOOOOO SO FLIP FLOPS but high heels are so pretty? I HATE CHOOSING UGH 138: Ugly and rich OR sweet and poor: ugly and rich? our society is fucked so im sorry137: Coke or Pepsi:  coke 136: Hillary or Obama: obama 135: Burried or cremated: cremated134: Singing or Dancing: both 133: Coach or Chanel: idk 132: Kat McPhee or Taylor Hicks: idk mannn 131: Small town or Big city: big city 130: Wal-Mart or Target: i dont have these around here 129: Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler: adam sandler 128: Manicure or Pedicure: manicure 127: East Coast or West Coast: ??126: Your Birthday or Christmas: christmas 125: Chocolate or Flowers: flowers124: Disney or Six Flags: disney123: Yankees or Red Sox: ??[ Here’s What I Think About ]122: War: not always necessary 121: George Bush: idk about him 120: Gay Marriage: should be respected119: The presidential election: NOT AMERICAN118: Abortion: a woman knows what's best for her and for her child and being born is not always the best option 117: MySpace: never had it 116: Reality TV: ugh dramatic 115: Parents: important for our development 114: Back stabbers: die bitch113: Ebay: so useful 112: Facebook: an easy way to connect with family 111: Work: gotta pay the bills110: My Neighbors: smoke a lot but are pretty quiet 109: Gas Prices: who knows108: Designer Clothes: not always that cute 107: College: where you find yourself 106: Sports: i wish i could actually do it 105: My family: my everything 104: The future: scary [ Last time I ]103: Hugged someone: last week 102: Last time you ate: 2 hours ago 101: Saw someone I haven’t seen in awhile: uhhhhh i dont remember 100: Cried in front of someone: I don't remember 99: Went to a movie theater: SO LONG AGO 98: Took a vacation: vacation rn 97: Swam in a pool: i cant remember rah 96: Changed a diaper: last year 95: Got my nails done: ages ago 94: Went to a wedding: ??93: Broke a bone: never92: Got a peircing: august last year91: Broke the law: a couple of weeks ago for a birthday 90: Texted: hour ago [ MISC ]89: Who makes you laugh the most: my stepdad88: Something I will really miss when I leave home is: i've left home and i miss my mum's cofffee87: The last movie I saw: why him?86: The thing that I’m looking forward to the most: going back to brazil this year85: The thing im not looking forward to: completing my exams84: People call me: difficult/the astrology girl 83: The most difficult thing to do is: actually revising 82: I have gotten a speeding ticket: never81: My zodiac sign is: libra80: The first person i talked to today was: katie79: First time you had a crush: when i was 10 78: The one person who i can’t hide things from: my mum 77: Last time someone said something you were thinking: blair almost every single night76: Right now I am talking to: blair 75: What are you going to do when you grow up:  i have no clue

74: I have/will get a job: this summer73: Tomorrow: i'm revising with my friends72: Today: i'm staying in and feeling sad about not revising 71: Next Summer: i'll be in brazil70: Next Weekend: i'll be in ipswich 69: I have these pets: a cat, called pumpkin 68: The worst sound in the world: scratching a plastic surface 67: The person that makes me cry the most is: felipe 66: People that make you happy: my mum, sister and my brother 65: Last time I cried: last week 64: My friends are: SO MANY god i am not naming people here 63: My computer is: old 62: My School: is boring and got a long name 61: My Car: n/a60: I lose all respect for people who: lie and cheat 59: The movie I cried at was: "now is good"58: Your hair color is: dark brown57: TV shows you watch: brooklyn nine nine, from dusk till dawn,  riverdale and sons of anarchy56: Favorite web site: tumblr55: Your dream vacation: going around europe 54: The worst pain I was ever in was: idk 53: How do you like your steak cooked: medium52: My room is: quite big and bright51: My favorite celebrity is: eiza gonzalez? 50: Where would you like to be: in brazil, with my mum 49: Do you want children: yes 48: Ever been in love: yes 47: Who’s your best friend: my mum 46: More guy friends or girl friends: guy friends45: One thing that makes you feel great is: talking to my mum44: One person that you wish you could see right now: my brother43: Do you have a 5 year plan: kinda42: Have you made a list of things to do before you die: not really 41: Have you pre-named your children: LMAO lowkey 40: Last person I got mad at: anees39: I would like to move to: brazil 38: I wish I was a professional: psychologist [ My Favorites ]37: Candy: n/a36: Vehicle: n/a35: President: n/a34: State visited: n/a33: Cellphone provider: n/a32: Athlete: n/a31: Actor: zane holtz30: Actress: eiza gonzalez29: Singer: maluma28: Band: the script 27: Clothing store: ?????idk 26: Grocery store: tescos25: TV show: brooklyn nine nine 24: Movie: the last song 23: Website: tumblr22: Animal: koalas21: Theme park: Thrope Park20: Holiday: summer19: Sport to watch: football18: Sport to play: none17: Magazine: none16: Book: milk and honey15: Day of the week: friday14: Beach: ??13: Concert attended: the 197512: Thing to cook: steak11: Food: bbq10: Restaurant: a restaurant in italy near my dad's friend's house9: Radio station: Capital FM8: Yankee candle scent: n/a7: Perfume: some cheap one from boots6: Flower: roses5: Color: white4: Talk show host: jimmy3: Comedian: idk 2: Dog breed: n/a1: Did you answer all these truthfully? yes thats why i look so confused

[jessicakehoe]

39 Small Businesses to Support Across Canada Right Now

There’s never been a more crucial time to support local small businesses than right now. As many governments across Canada have shuttered all non-essential businesses – which is all, if not most, fashion and beauty businesses – as a result of COVID-19, it’s imperative that we as a society step up to the plate to help give these companies as much hope as possible. Last week, our fashion editor Eliza Grossman shared her shopping cart picks from five Canadian small businesses and today, we’re sharing a list of 39 small businesses that you can support via shopping online or purchasing a gift card to use once the lockdown protocols are lifted.

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BIKO

Bouquet Drops Earrings

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Founded by Corrine Anestopoulos in 2005, BIKO pieces are handcrafted in Toronto and merge vintage inspirations with modern design elements. These new bouquet drops are a video-call worthy accessory if ever we’ve seen one.

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By The Namesake

Leather Jacket

($2,065, By The Namesake)

Made-to-order leather jacket brand By The Namesake is offering digital consultations, online chats and try at home kits right now to help you find your perfect fit.

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Soft Focus

Classic Robe

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With its selection of chic loungewear, Soft Focus is perfect for padding out your WFH wardrobe.

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Viens Avec Moi

Levi's Vintage Overalls

($178, Viens Avec Moi)

This Ottawa-based retailer offers up a variety of on-trend pieces, as well as items from local designers.

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Gaspard

Scarf

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Brimming with luxe separates and accessories, Gaspard has no shortage of elevated WFH essentials.

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Trés Chic

Indra Dress

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If you’ve already started to plan what your return to the outside world will look like sartorially, this Montreal-based store has you sorted. Plus, it’s offering 50% off storewide right now.

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GravityPope

Sneakers

($620, Common Projects at GravityPope)

If social distancing has taught us anything, it’s that good quality basics are key. GravityPope sells cool streetwear separates and footwear for men, women and children that you’ll wear for years to come. Oh, and the site has 15% off currently.

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Rose City Goods

Facial Steamers

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Why not indulge in a little at-home beauty treatment in your newly found free time? Rose City Goods offers an array of luxe beauty products as well as other cool household necessities.

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Mijanéaux

Nora Cami Top

($268, Mijanéaux)

Currently offering 30% off site wide, this Woodbridge-based store has been offering easy, wear-everywhere wardrobe staples for 28 years.

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CUCHARA

Mini Zodiac Pendant Necklace

($125, CUCHARA)

CUCHARA designer Edilou Canedo describes her designs as mixing “island bohemian chic and grimey city edginess.” Many of her pieces have vintage appeal, too, like these mini zodiac charms.

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Wardrobe Apparel

Fyodor Golan Collect Sweater

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Vancouver-based Wardrobe Apparel celebrates both local and international designers who create standout pieces to cherish forever – like this David Rose-approved sweater.

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Old Faithful Shop

Marble soap dish

($94.95, Old Faithful Shop)

Has there even been a better/more appropriate time to invest in a fancy soap dish? Vancouver’s Old Faithful Shop offers an array of stylish home decor pieces.

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Ease

Spring You Pretty Dress

($294, Ease)

Ease offers customers pieces that are, as its name suggests, super easy to wear. From dresses to separates and just about everything in between, you’re sure to find a summer-ready piece to treasure here.

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Nouveau Riche Vintage

Vintage Silk Dress

($100, Nouveau Riche Vintage)

Its Toronto bricks and mortar store is currently closed, but you can shop Nouveau Riche Vintage’s prime selection of vintage finds online for the timebeing. You can buy gift cards now to use later, too.

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Leah Alexandra

Demi Pearl Hoops

($135, Leah Alexandra)

Based out of Vancouver, Leah Alexandra Jewellery uses gemstones to create timelessly pretty pieces that will have people asking where you got them.

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Secret Location

Collage Print Hoodie

($144, Secret Location)

Offering men’s, women’s, home and beauty items, Secret Location has got something cool for everyone.

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John Fluevog

Platform Sneaker

($399, John Fluevog)

We may not be wearing shoes right now, but when the social distancing protocols are lifted, we’re going to want to put our best foot forward and that’s where John Fluevog’s pieces come into play.

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Penny Arcade

Gift Card

(Starting from $10, Penny Arcade)

Keen to support vintage store Penny Arcade but don’t need anything new right now? The store is offering gift cards starting from as little as $10 through its online shop.

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Province Apothecary

Dual-Action Jade Roller

($44, Province Apothecary)

Given all of our extra free time right now, there’s no better time to indulge in a little at-home beauty therapy – and Province Apothecary has everything you’ll need to do just that. Plus, the site is offering free shipping right now.

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Comrags

Roberta Tote

($395, Opelle x Warren Steven Scott)

Canadian store + Canadian designer collab = win, win. Treat yourself to a bag from the new Opelle/Warren Steven Scott collab, or purchase a gift card from the brand’s online store to use later.

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Blu Hummingbird Beadwork

Who Let The Dogs Out Patch

($65, Blu Hummingbird Beadwork)

There’s never been a more important time to support local Indigenous businesses, and Blu Hummingbird Beadwork’s pieces will keep you smiling for seasons to come.

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Mary Young

Ferris Short

($74, Mary Young)

Looking to switch out your sweatpants? Why not try these bike shorts from Mary Young. Made from bamboo rayon, they’re super soft and will see you from your desk to the couch in style. The brand also offers a selection of chic loungewear and lingerie, too.

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Mejuri

Croissant Dôme Ring

($85, Mejuri)

Cool girl go-to Mejuri is still serving up its Insta-worthy pieces via its online store with free shipping on all Canadian (and US) orders.

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Band of Sisters

Headband

($40, Band of Sisters)

Vancouver-based Band of Sisters will make all of your Blair Waldorf headband dreams come true. The handmade pieces are available to order via the brand’s Instagram page – and what better way to add a little polish to your next video call?

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Laughbylafaille

Blazer

($389, Laughbylafaille)

This Montreal-based store sells upcycled clothing crafted from reconstructed fabric meaning your purchase will truly be one of a kind.

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VSP Consignment

Chain Belt

($1,800, Chanel at VSP Consignment)

Home to luxury brands like Chanel, Celine and Givenchy, VSP Consignment has an incredible offering of luxury and contemporary items available for purchase. The store just introduced menswear, too.

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Krane

Walter Briefcase Backpack

($895, Krane)

Krane focuses on delivering cool menswear and quality leather accessories, like this briefcase/backpack hybrid. Perfect for when you’re back on the TTC.

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Rebel + Beauty

Gift card

(Any amount, Rebel + Beauty)

Serving up some of the best brows in the game, this Yorkville-based salon also works to support other female entrepreneurs in the salon’s gallery space. The business is closed for now, but you can purchase a gift card online to use when it’s back up and running.

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Ela Handbags

Wallet Crossbody - Rose Pebble

($98, Ela Handbags)

Crafted using vegan materials, Ela Handbags are as good for your wardrobe as they are for the environment. You can support the sustainable brand by shopping its e-commerce site.

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Jenny Bird

Amaal Necklace

($63.75, Jenny Bird)

Loved by celebrities and editors alike, Canadian jewellery label Jenny Bird serves up timeless pieces you’ll reach for again and again. Plus, there’s a selection of her top pieces on offer for under $100 right now.

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Fortnight

Ivy Bodysuit

($168, Fortnight)

Made in Canada, Fortnight delivers beautiful lingerie to help women feel comfortable and confident. Inject your WFH wardrobe with a little luxury with their standout pieces.

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Kotn

Loopback Terry Robe

($72, Kotn)

Serving up a selection of unisex loungewear made from ethically-sourced materials, Kotn will kit out your WFH wardrobe in style.

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Merchant of York

Travel Poster

($15, Merchant of York)

You might not be able to physically travel anywhere right now, but you can deck out your home with travel-inspired pieces to inspire your post-lockdown adventures. Merchant of York has a variety of prints, as well as bags, house plants and homewares, and offers same-day delivery in Toronto.

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bluboho

Honey Bee Chain Earring

($496, bluboho)

bluboho is known for its beautifully hand-crafted pieces, made using conflict-free diamonds. You can shop their entire collection via the brand’s online store while you’re at home.

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Detour Coffe Roasters

Bottle Neck Coffee

($15.50, Detour Coffee Roasters)

Currently offering free shipping across Canada, Detour Coffee Roasters is one of Canada’s original specialty coffee roasters, delivering customers cafe-quality (or better!) coffee at home.

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Smash + Tess

Romperalls

($125, Smash + Tess)

Inject a little fun into your loungewear, courtesy of Smash + Tess. Offering pieces across a range of sizes made using sustainable materials, the Vancouver-designed brand specializes in making sleepwear, stylish.

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Allbirds

Bird Mask

($50, Allbirds)

Known for its sustainable footwear, Allbirds works with natural materials to create great products. Not in need of a pair of shoes right now? Well, how about this super soft sleep mask made from Merino wool? You’ll thank yourself during your next Wednesday afternoon nap.

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Knix

The Dream Short

($45, Knix)

For the days when you’re over wearing pants, pull on these shorts (or any other item) from Knix and you’ll be thanking yourself all day long.

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Suetables

Vanessa Coin Zodiac Charm

($39, Suetables)

If you’ve been looking to purchase a Meghan Markle-approved piece of jewellery, there’s no better time than now to get your hands on this piece from Canadian jewellery brand Suetables.

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Heather Locklear has completed her mandatory rehab treatment, PEOPLE confirms.

The Melrose Place actress, who plead no contest in August following two arrests and was ordered to spend 30 days in a residential mental health facility, was officially discharged from rehab on Sept. 20, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

Locklear, 58, initially entered the facility on Aug. 20 but since completing the 30-day program, she has been involved with a structured out-patient care plan, the documents state.

Also included in the court papers was an Oct. 8 letter from Locklear’s treatment provider that her attorney William Haney had forwarded stating that the actress has been “committed to therapy” and “compliant and participatory, as well as actively engaged.”

The treatment provider vowed in the letter to give updates on Locklear’s progress every 9 to 120 days, or as directed by the court.

Haney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

While her treatment provider praised the star’s commitment to rehab, a source close to the situation fears that she’s not being held accountable.

“She’s got such great legal representation… so the result is, she isn’t being held accountable,” the source tells PEOPLE.

“It back to the same square she was on before. Who knows but her daughter and her are getting along great.”

2018 was a particularly difficult year for the actress, who was taken into custody twice.

In late February 2018, Locklear was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery, resisting and obstructing a police officer or EMT and multiple counts of battery on a police officer and emergency personnel. Police later searched her home for a firearm that was allegedly registered in her name but did not find anything.

RELATED: Suicide Threats, Arrests and Rehab: Inside Heather Locklear’s Darkest Days

After being accused of hitting her boyfriend, Locklear was charged with domestic abuse — but those charges were dropped in March.

That April, Locklear’s attorneys, Haney and Blair Berk, appeared in court to plead not guilty on eight charges — six counts of misdemeanor battery on a police officer and two charges of resisting or obstructing a police officer — on behalf of the actress.

Months later, Locklear was arrested in June 2018 after she allegedly attacked the police officer and EMT who responded to a disturbance call at her residence. Police told PEOPLE that Locklear was “extremely intoxicated” and “arguing with friends and family” when they arrived.

Hours after she was released from police custody, Locklear was hospitalized for a possible overdose.

She was later charged with one count of battery on a police officer, one count of battery on an EMT, and one count of resisting, obstructing or delaying a police officer. She pleaded not guilty and was due back in court in Ventura County on June 14. In late July, Ventura County Star reported that her pretrial hearing had been postponed until Aug. 16 following a hearing.

RELATED: Heather Locklear ‘Has Been to Rehab More than 20 Times,’ Source Says

During the Aug. 16 hearing, Locklear pleaded no contest to eight misdemeanor counts: five counts of battery on a peace officer, one count of battery on an emergency medical personnel, and two counts of resisting, obstructing, or delaying a peace officer.

In order to avoid 120 days of jail time, Locklear was ordered to enroll in a mandatory 30-day treatment at a residential mental health facility by Sept. 6.

This isn’t the first time that Locklear, who has struggled with mental health and addiction issues, has checked into treatment.

In mid-May, Locklear had returned to rehab and was living in an in-patient facility, a source confirmed to PEOPLE.

“She went back to rehab two weeks ago. She went back to the place she left before Christmas. She had left for three days right before Christmas and never gone back,” the source said. “Heather’s problem is she doesn’t get serious about anything,” said the source. “She was continuing to drink.”

According to the source, Locklear’s ongoing battle with substance abuse was taking a toll on her family — including 21-year-old daughter Ava, whom she shares with ex Richie Sambora.

“Her issue is alcohol, pills, and her mental health. She doesn’t want anybody to hold her accountable. She has no job, nothing to keep her accountable. This has been tearing up her family. It’s been an ongoing issue for many many years. It has been horrible for Ava,” the source said.

In recent months, however, Locklear has appeared to be on the mend. She was spotted out and about in Los Angeles in June, where she was all smiles and seemed to be in good spirits as she headed to meet a girlfriend for lunch.

The star also celebrated her sobriety in August by sharing a photo of a poster, which read, “You’re still sober keep that s— up.” She expressed her excitement over the accomplishment by captioning the post, “So grateful

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MP Diane Abbott says she feels sorry for Jewish MP Luciana Berger

Diane Abbott today admitted she ‘feels sorry’ for Luciana Berger after she was forced to quit Labour while eight months pregnant – but insists the party has ‘tried to do its best’ to tackle anti-Semitism.

The Shadow Home Secretary, Britain’s first black woman MP but was called ‘coloured’ by Amber Rudd yesterday, said she has found the strength to cope with prejudice because ‘Jamaicans have a lot of self-belief, you know’.

Labour is facing a humiliating full-scale official inquiry into the anti-Semitism crisis and the resignation of Jewish MP Luciana Berger was described as ‘the worst day of shame in the Labour Party’s 120-year history’.

The Liverpool MP, who gave birth to her second child this week, was ‘bullied out of her own party by racist thugs’, Tom Watson said this week.

Today Ms Abbott said she had sympathy for Ms Berger – but defended Labour’s handing of the crisis.

She told The House Magazine: ‘The one I do feel sorry for is Luciana [Berger]. You’ve got all this stress and strain, extraordinary general meetings, votes of no-confidence, it’s the kind of stress no one should endure when they’re eight months pregnant’.

But when asked if the party had handled the anti-Semitism issue she added: ‘I think the party has tried to do its best’.  

Diane Abbott today admitted she ‘feels sorry’ for Luciana Berger after she was forced quit Labour while eight months pregnant

The EHRC could compel Jeremy Corbyn’s party to overhaul the way it deals with anti-Semitism cases, which would be enforceable by the courts. Mr Corbyn has so far remained silent over the threat of an investigation

In one of the darkest days in Labour’s history yesterday, Britain’s equalities watchdog admitted the party may have ‘unlawfully discriminated’ against Jews.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will now consider whether to launch a formal probe. 

Labour would have to hand over email and other correspondence so investigators can see how the party dealt with discrimination claims.

The EHRC could then compel Jeremy Corbyn’s party to overhaul the way it deals with anti-Semitism cases, which would be enforceable by the courts. 

Labour MP John Mann, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Anti-Semitism, predicted the EHRC’s move would eventually lead to resignations of senior party figures

It would only be the second time the watchdog has taken action against a political party. Nine years ago it forced the BNP to drop its ‘whites only’ membership rule.

Labour said it will co-operate fully with the EHRC, but said it rejects ‘completely’ any suggestion it has acted unlawfully. Last night moderate Labour MPs predicted high-level resignations.

The move comes two days after it emerged that Mr Corbyn’s aide Laura Murray sought to block the suspension of a member who described an anti-Semitic mural of a group of ‘hook-nosed’ men as ‘great’.

It was reported yesterday that another ally of the leader, Thomas Gardiner, had intervened repeatedly to downgrade suspensions for anti-Semitism.

The EHRC – which was founded by the Blair government – said it acted after receiving two dossiers showing examples where anti-Semitism was not dealt with properly by Labour. One was from the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, and the other was from the Jewish Labour Movement.

On a shameful day for Labour, Mr Corbyn remained silent over the threat of an investigation.

Jewish Labour MP Ruth Smeeth, who has been subjected to anti-Semitic abuse, called it a ‘devastating indictment’. 

She added: ‘Decent members will be horrified that we have got into this position. I welcome the EHRC intervention but today is another dark day in the history of our party which could and should have been avoided if concerns raised had been heeded last year.’

Labour deputy leader Tom Watson said he was ‘deeply saddened’ at the EHRC move.

He said he would contact Labour general secretary Jennie Formby to ask for all relevant files and data to be retained ‘so that investigators can form a clear picture of the processes and culture around Labour’s response to anti-Semitism’.

Emily Thornberry, the shadow foreign secretary, said it was ‘utterly disgraceful and unacceptable’ that the party had taken so long to deal with anti-Semitism.

‘We need to remove this stain from our party, and we need to expel these despicable individuals, so we can go into the next election, united by our historic values, not poisoned by this vicious disease,’ she said.

The EHRC will now contact Labour to set out its concerns. If the response is found to be unsatisfactory, it could launch a formal investigation.

A spokesman for the watchdog said: ‘Having received a number of complaints regarding anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, we believe Labour may have unlawfully discriminated against people because of their ethnicity and religious beliefs.

The EHRC said it acted after receiving two dossiers showing examples where anti-Semitism was not dealt with properly by Labour. One was from the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism [File photo]

‘Our concerns are sufficient for us to consider using our statutory enforcement powers. As set out in our enforcement policy, we are now engaging with the Labour Party to give them an opportunity to respond.’

A Labour spokesman said: ‘We completely reject any suggestion the party has acted unlawfully and will be co-operating fully with the EHRC. Labour is fully committed to the support, defence and celebration of the Jewish community and its organisations.’

Labour MP John Mann, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Anti-Semitism, predicted the EHRC’s move would eventually lead to resignations of senior party figures.

‘Obviously there will be resignations from those in power as this fully unfolds,’ he said. ‘Everyone should let the EHRC do its job.’

Gideon Falter, of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, said: ‘It is a sad indictment that the once great anti-racist Labour Party is now being investigated by the equality and human rights regulator it established. Since the Holocaust, Britain has led the world in promoting human rights, and it could scarcely be more important to British society that the Jew hatred festering in the Labour Party is firmly brought to an end.’

The Jewish Labour Movement said it asked the EHRC in November last year to investigate the allegation that the Labour Party was ‘institutionally anti-Semitic’.

Huda Elmi, a Momentum-affiliated member of Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee (NEC), responded to the EHRC’s decision by calling for the watchdog to be scrapped. A file picture of Momentum’s badges and leaflets is pictured above [File photo]

It said in a statement: ‘After years of anti-Jewish racism experienced by our members, and a long pattern of denial, obfuscation and inaction by those with the power and ability to do something about it, we felt there was little choice but to secure a fully independent inquiry, not encumbered by corrupted internal practices. Everything that has happened in the months since our referral supports our view that the Labour Party is now institutionally anti-Semitic.’

Marie van der Zyl, the president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said: ‘This proposed independent investigation confirms what the Jewish community has known for a long time: that the Labour leadership has a problem with anti-Jewish racism which it is unable or unwilling to solve.’ 

But Huda Elmi, a Momentum-affiliated member of Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee (NEC), responded to the EHRC’s decision by calling for the watchdog to be scrapped. 

She tweeted: ‘The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a failed experiment. If tomorrow it were to cease in existence, most of the people it was created to support wouldn’t even notice.

‘We need to abolish it and bring back separate, well-resourced governmental bodies for each equality strand.’

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5 Places for a Perfect Romantic Escape in Andaman

Think of gorgeous marooned islands, idyllic views, turquoise waters, stunning rainforests, and stretches of white sand till the horizon – Adorned with such magnificence of nature, Andaman and Nicobar Island makes a perfect backdrop to celebrate romance. Especially, it has been a popular destination in India to celebrate the romantic bliss and begin the newly wedded life. Taking in beautiful views, embracing the lush green forests, setting a tent in the middle of the white sands, sitting by the beach, enjoying the serenity in the beautiful islands, all these with your beloved by your side couldn’t be less than any bonanza. Andaman Nicobar honeymoon tour package has been popularly availed by the couples to cherish the true colours of nature.

Here, we have curated a list of top destinations that couples must include in their itinerary. Most of the couples do have Port Blair-Havelock-Neil itinerary; Diglipur and little Andaman are also amazing spots for those who love offbeat destinations.

Port Blair Port Blair is one of the most picturesque capital cities in India. It still depicts that old-world British charm. Luxury beach resorts, day tours, excursions of nature, and marine parks are the hot spots you can explore while in Port Blair. The sunsets and the azure blue waters are magnificent and attract tourist in great numbers. There is also an ancient cellular jail and a magical light and sound show which are into the must-see list of most tourists. You can roam in the city, enjoy the British world charm, cherish live music evenings, and set a mood for the romantic dinner date.

Havelock Island Havelock Island is one of the most scenic Islands of Andaman and Nicobar group. It has pristine blue waters, white sand beaches, beautiful corals, lush greenery, and the serenity to compliment while you spend quality time with your partner. Being quite popular as a backpacker’s heaven, Havelock Island lets you bask in luxury, bliss, and romance. You can also enjoy adventure sports in Havelock.

Neil Island Neil Island lets you get into the quietude zone by the beach side. It is a perfect place for the nature lover who embraces serenity. Being a completely secluded place, you can catch some romantic moments with your partner in the luxury resort by the beachside.

Little Andaman It has been a less explored place by the tourists but is a must-visit spot as it boasts some breath-taking natural adornments.  Situated at 120 km from the capital Port Blair, little Andaman is very much a soothing retreat giving you that perfect escape. Surrounded by the bounteous attractions like aesthetic views, waterfalls, unspoiled water, rainforests, and creeks, little Andaman is a charming beauty filled with everything fascinating.

Diglipur Located in the North Andaman Island, Diglipur is an off-beat destination that is completely prettified by the grace of mother nature. The place is more about cosy moments with your beloved while you take in some aesthetic views. You can capture some Instagram worthy pictures in the stunning backdrop. Lesser luxury and more flora and fauna is what you could expect from Diglipur.

Significant tips Plan things ahead and develop an optimized itinerary combining your and your partner’s choices. Explore everything, be it adventure sports, serene islands or rock music and get to know each other better while you engage in romance and madness. Nutan Travels, travel agent in Ahmedabad, has it all to plan a customised itinerary for your romantic escape. If not this, choose any decent travel agent and make sure everything is pre-planned and perfect so that you can enjoy a hassle-free travel.

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i also meant to say how pretty your blog theme is omgomggg :')) so cosy and cute!

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strawberry picking with robin? <33

STRAWBERRY PICKING WITH ROBIN!

pairings : robin buckley x gn!reader

words : 0.5k

warnings : fluff!! been writing so much fluff lately omg... holding hands, established relationship, i think that's it? lmk if i missed any.

a/n : AA okay first of all thank you so much, i love your blog & this little blurb. also i sorta got carried away with this hehe, but sorry if it took me a bit to write soo let me know if you want anything changed!! hope u enjoy <3

it's a hot summer day in hawkins, indiana. you and your girlfriend are walking around the streets of hawkins, trying your best not to melt from the hot summer weather.

"you sure the ice cream is near by?" you asked as robin nodded. "i'm sure, i think? the last time i saw it was near this area soo." robin shrugged as you two continue the walk.

the walk continued, and continued, until you two finally stopped to take a break near a hill.

"actually, i think the shop closes at sundays." robin sighs as you gasped, "robin!" you took a seat at the bench. "i'm sorry! i thought the shop was near by, turns out it was not." robin shrugged as you nodded, "yeah, obviously."

"sorry i ruined today, i genuinely didn't mean to." robin sat down beside you. "you didn't ruin it, robs. it's okay, really." you smiled. "i feel bad though, we were suppose to be eating ice cream right now, but we are melting in the sun instead." robin replied.

you sighed a bit, thinking on what to do now. you were probably miles from your home, and walking back does not sound like the best option.

"actually, i heard there was a strawberry fields near by here." you say, "we could go to there if you want to." you offered. "yeah, yeah that be really nice!" robin smiled. "it's down the hill i'm pretty sure." you got up from the bench, grabbing robin's hand as you two went down the hill.

slowly going down you spotted the entrance of the fields. you walk towards it first as robin follows behind, "uh, i'll pay the tickets. you can take it as an apology, for literally getting us lost." robin stated. "it's fine, robs." you shook your head. "i insist, honestly it's the least i could do." robin gives you a smile as you sigh, nodding.

the two of you get the tickets and happily enter the fields, holding the basket in your arms as you walk around the fields, picking out the most perfect strawberries to bring home.

"i can think of so many things we can make out of these, strawberry ice cream, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry smoothies.. hell! we can even make cake! though i don't think i have the skills for that, i mean the last time we tried, we had a flour fight so..." robin rambles as you listened.

"we can try! i mean second tries a charm, right? at the end we did make the cake." you laughed. "we can try to make smoothies maybe? or a slushy of some-type." you suggest as she nodded.

you went on for an hour before paying for all the berries you two picked. robin decided its best to take the bus home, so thats what the two of you did. you rested your head on her shoulder on the way home to your small, cozy apartment as she rambles about how excited she is to make the smoothies.

strawberry picking with your girlfriend, oh how your so lucky.

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If You’re Ready to Graduate Leopard Prints, It’s Time to Give Snakeskin a Shot

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If You’re Ready to Graduate Leopard Prints, It’s Time to Give Snakeskin a Shot

Animal prints have undoubtedly been one of fall’s most pervasive trends. From boots and bags to statement outerwear and printed denim, it seems like half of fall’s sartorial offerings are covered in exotic animal patterns and prints.

Historically, cheetah and leopard prints have reigned supreme in fashion’s animal kingdom. And zebra and tiger stripes have long served as regal runners-up. But snakeskin has officially slithered onto the scene, appearing in a number of Fall/Winter 2018 fashion week runways (and a couple of Rihanna’s OOTDs, as well).

We’re certainly not to trying to file away the feline fashion trend. (It’s a classic, and the myriad animal print pieces in our wardrobes hope it stays that way.) But if you’ve grown bored with the prints that are always on offer, you might be ready to shake things up—and reptilian prints offer an edgy, sleek and exciting way to do just that.

The best part about python prints (and other snake-inspired patterns)? They offer the best of both worlds. They often come in subdued palettes, making them a near-neutral. But their dynamic textures and bold prints make them as eye-catching as any other animal print.

In other words? They’re a more nuanced (and possibly even more wearable) way to do animal prints, making them this season’s most daring—and simultaneously most versatile—trend.

We’re just starting to see the snakeskin trend bloom, so now’s a perfect time to get in on the reptilian magic. And if the Spring/Summer 2019 runways are any benchmark (let’s be real, they are), the trend should remain relevant as the cold months usher in warmer ones—making it a seriously worthy investment.

Here, 21 of the sleekest snakeskin (and snakeskin print) pieces on the market right now.

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MSGM Snake Print Blouse

Looking for an office-appropriate way to rock the trend without getting salty looks from the execs? This blouse balances a funky print with with a modest high neckline and billowy sleeves for some added volume.

MSGM snake print blouse, $680 at Farfetch

Photo: Farfetch.

Topshop Suri Snake Effect Shoulder Bag

This cruelty-free statement bag rocks a snake-effect print with luxe vegan leather accents—all in an of-the-moment structured silhouette.

Topshop suri snake effect shoulder bag, $60 at Nordstrom

Photo: Nordstrom.

Mango Snake-Effect Boots

This mid-calf boot with a funky python-inspired pattern has been scattered across fashion girls’ Instagram feeds as of late.

Snake-effect boots, $130, at Mango

Photo: Mango.

New Look Snake Print Shirt

Other than a snake-effect ankle boot, this printed button-down blouse is probably the most user-friendly way to wear the trend, especially if you’re looking to make a statement without feeling flashy.

New Look snake print shirt, $46 at ASOS

Photo: ASOS.

Reformation Jaz Snakeskin Dress

This printed midi dress incorporates not only the snakeskin trend, but also the high-leg slit with a flattering wrap cut.

Jaz snakeskin midi dress, $248 at The Reformation

Photo: The Reformation.

ASOS Design Home Girl Heeled Sandals in Snake

Get in on the snakeskin trend without sacrificing comfort in these printed, strappy block heels.

ASOS Design home girl heeled sandals in snake, $84 at ASOS

Photo: ASOS.

Urban Outfitters Snakeskin Mini Skirt

This muted gray and white python print mini skirt offers a subtle way into the trend—plus a little ’60s flare.

Snakeskin print mini skirt, $59 at Urban Outfitters

Photo: Urban Outfitters.

All Saints Everly Snake Dress

This mini dress features feminine ruffle details throughout, downplaying the “rock-and-roll” aesthetic often associated with snake prints.

Everly snake dress, $260 at All Saints

Photo: All Saints.

Marc Jacobs Rocket Chelsea Booties

While the standard python color palette tends to sway toward softer gray and ivory hues, these statement boots will add a touch of bold color to any look.

Marc Jacobs rocket chelsea booties, $495 at Shopbop

Photo: Shopbop.

Bill Blass Free People Albany Flat

If you’re still skeptical about sporting a statement snake print piece, a chic pair of pointed flats is an understated way to ease into it and give your business casual get up an unexpected dose of texture.

Bill Blass Albany flat, $188 at Free People

Photo: Free People.

Topshop Snake Print Jacket

The statement animal print coat trend resurfaces every few years. While leopard or cheetah is a safe way to experiment with the trend, this snake print jacket will surely add a bit more edge to your look.

Snake print jacket, $150 at Topshop

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Bershka Snake Print Moto Jacket

The cropped moto jacket is a fall outwear staple that never really goes out of style, but this piece gives the classic an updated spin with patent faux leather, a bold red hue and subtle snake-inspired patterning.

Bershka snake print moto jacket, $92 at ASOS

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Topshop Snake Effect Beret

French girl-approved berets are back this fall, and this faux snake embossed piece gives the iconic headwear style an unexpected upgrade.

Snake effect beret, $26 at Topshop

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Topshop Karla Snake Effect Bumbag

Bumbag, belt bag, fanny pack or shoulder bag. Call the style whatever you like, but there’s no denying it’s been a rising star in the street style community. This affordable option gives this rising star a luxe update.

Karla snake effect bumbag, $40 at Topshop

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Jen7 by 7 For All Mankind Snake High-Rise Skinny Jean

Printed jeans are a fun way to test the waters with this cold-blooded trend. This subdued pair features a flattering high-rise cut and cropped ankle hem to keep the look balanced.

Jen7 by 7 For All Mankind snake high-rise skinny jean, $169, at Anthropologie

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Gucci Logo & Snake Resin Bracelet

Looking for a just a hint of the print? This scaled-down (pun intended) Gucci logo bracelet gives a look just a drop of color and texture.

Gucci logo and snake resin bracelet, $360 at Matches Fashion

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House of Sunny Relaxed Python Blazer

This oversized blazer rocks a python print with a nuanced colorway of burgundy, cream and peach.

House of Sunny relaxed python blazer, $120 at Need Supply

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LPA Snake Tracker Joggers

Athleisure wants in on the reptile trend, too. These LPA pants take the standard solid jogger template to statement-piece status.

LPA snake track joggers, $148 at Revolve

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I.AM.GIA Slater Pant

If these structured python trousers seem familiar, you’re on to something. Gutsy fashion girls and street stylers have been seen rocking python pants with matching jackets all season long.

I.AM.GIA slater pant, $110 at Revolve

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Vince Blair 5 Pull-On Sneakers

Sneakers aren’t going out of style anytime soon, and you don’t have to sacrifice comfort (or your sporty aesthetic) to keep up with the trends.

Vince blair 5 pull-on sneakers, $195 at Nordstrom

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Stradivarius Snake Print Belt

To toss in just a touch of texture, break up a monochromatic look with a faux snakeskin belt.

Stradivarius snake print belt, $16 at ASOS

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