Rise in noise warnings in Winton
There has been a sharp increase in Noise Abatement Notices (NANs) issued across Winton.
Saturday 29 November 2014
Monday 24 November 2014
Polish town bans Winnie the Pooh due to his lack of genitals
By Abi Simpson
The Polish town of Tuszyn has banned Winnie the Pooh due to his lack of sexuality.
Councillor Ryszard Cichy was recorded saying: "The problem with that bear is it doesn't have a complete wardrobe.
"It is half naked which is wholly inappropriate for children."
They have argued that the Polish version of the bear is more suitable for children, as he is fully dressed from head to toe.
The decision to ban the bear was put down to his "dubious sexuality" and "inappropriate dress."
One official was heard saying: "It doesn't wear underpants because it doesn't have a sex. It's a hermaphrodite."
The council went on to criticise the author A.A.Milne saying the reason Pooh appears to have no genitals is because they were castrated with a razor blade by the author.
Councillor Hanna Jachimska suggested that the author was "disturbing."
The Associated Press have since reported that the conversation was said in jest.
Cichy has recently told a newspaper that he was joking, after the official conversation regarding naming a children's park after the bear had gone on too long.
It's a good thing that the Council didn't continue to look at the rest of the Hundred Acre Wood gang, as Eeyore and Tigger may have proved even more controversial.
The Polish town of Tuszyn has banned Winnie the Pooh due to his lack of sexuality.
"It is half naked which is wholly inappropriate for children."
They have argued that the Polish version of the bear is more suitable for children, as he is fully dressed from head to toe.
The decision to ban the bear was put down to his "dubious sexuality" and "inappropriate dress."
One official was heard saying: "It doesn't wear underpants because it doesn't have a sex. It's a hermaphrodite."
The council went on to criticise the author A.A.Milne saying the reason Pooh appears to have no genitals is because they were castrated with a razor blade by the author.
Councillor Hanna Jachimska suggested that the author was "disturbing."
The Associated Press have since reported that the conversation was said in jest.
Cichy has recently told a newspaper that he was joking, after the official conversation regarding naming a children's park after the bear had gone on too long.
Friday 14 November 2014
Calvin Klein's first 'plus size' model
By Abi Simpson
Calvin Klein held their first photo shoot with a plus size model this week.
Myla Dalbesio, a 27 year old model never thought she'd be able to model for a company like Calvin Klein as they don't normally go for girls larger than a size 8.
Throughout her career she has tried to lose weight so that she could feature in high profile shoots, such as this.
Ms Dalbesio is currently a US size 10, which is equivalent a size 14 in the UK.
The public often question why people who represent a 'normal' size can't be used in advertising, and some people are arguing that this is industry stepping up to that.
But Ms Dalbesio isn't exactly plus size, to claim she is their first larger model is ridiculous.
Calvin Klein held their first photo shoot with a plus size model this week.
Myla Dalbesio, a 27 year old model never thought she'd be able to model for a company like Calvin Klein as they don't normally go for girls larger than a size 8.
Throughout her career she has tried to lose weight so that she could feature in high profile shoots, such as this.
Ms Dalbesio is currently a US size 10, which is equivalent a size 14 in the UK.
The public often question why people who represent a 'normal' size can't be used in advertising, and some people are arguing that this is industry stepping up to that.
But Ms Dalbesio isn't exactly plus size, to claim she is their first larger model is ridiculous.
In an industry where a size 10 is classed as a plus size, is it any wonder that there has been a 10% increase in cases of bulimia and anorexia nervosa in the UK (source)?
This sort of thing doesn't offer a good example to the young people of today, especially in today's digital age, where they have access to more and more on the internet.
It's unfair to categorise people by their size, and if the industry really wants to reflect society as a whole, they need to use some real plus size models.
Don't insult the public by saying people as small as this are 'plus size', and don't bring down the self-esteem of models like Ms Dalbesio by calling her plus size when she clearly isn't.
Wednesday 12 November 2014
Google lets down our heroes once again
By Abi Simpson
It appears that Google doesn't feel that Remembrance day deserves one of their special logo 'doodles'. But apparently the birthday of Lego and other obscure holidays do deserve lots of attention.
This is not the first year that Google has failed to acknowledge this special day, they have had complaints in the past about their failure to recognise this particular occasion.
Can they really have an excuse for forgetting it this year, the year of the centenary?
It's disappointing how they seem to celebrate a lot of other holidays during the year, including international, and obscure ones. But when the day comes to celebrate the men from our own country they can't be bothered to reflect this on their home page.
It appears that Google doesn't feel that Remembrance day deserves one of their special logo 'doodles'. But apparently the birthday of Lego and other obscure holidays do deserve lots of attention.
This is not the first year that Google has failed to acknowledge this special day, they have had complaints in the past about their failure to recognise this particular occasion.
Can they really have an excuse for forgetting it this year, the year of the centenary?
It's disappointing how they seem to celebrate a lot of other holidays during the year, including international, and obscure ones. But when the day comes to celebrate the men from our own country they can't be bothered to reflect this on their home page.
Sunday 9 November 2014
We shall remember them
By Abi Simpson
Services were held all over the UK today in remembrance of those who have fallen in conflict.
This year marks the centenary of World War One, the 70th Anniversary of the D Day landings and the withdrawal of British Troops from Afghanistan after 13 years of fighting.
The Queen led a two minute silence at the Cenotaph in Central London, before laying a wreath on the monument. Many other members of the Royal Family were also present at the Cenotaph this morning, including: the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Prince William.
David Cameron was also in attendance, and said "Today we stand united to remember the courageous men and women who have served our country, defended our freedoms and kept us safe."
Amongst the Commissioners of the Commonwealth to lay wreaths on the monument was Dan Mulhall, Irish Ambassador for the UK. It's the first time in nearly 70 years that a representative from Ireland has taken part in the ceremony.
At the end of the ceremony at the Cenotaph, spontaneous applause spread throughout the crowds.
Similar ceremonies took place all over the country today, including in Wroxham, Norfolk where 222 (Broadlands) Squadron completed their annual march of remembrance to the local church.
Wimborne United Reform Church also held a special ceremony this morning. They have been searching for relatives of men on their role of honour, for the past few months, and today was the day when they were to all meet for the first time in remembrance.
Thursday 6 November 2014
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)