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West Australian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Authors inspire senior students with stories of identity, culture and creativity at reading challenge panel
Senior students at Geraldton Senior High School were treated to an inspiring Q&A-style author panel on Thursday as part of the 2025 Premier's Reading Challenge, which has extended its reach to Year 11 and 12 students for the first time. The event featured renowned Geraldton-born author Holden Sheppard, award-winning graphic novelist Aska and Jayden Boundry — a Noongar language teacher and cultural consultant, didgeridoo player, traditional dancer and storyteller with Ngalak Nidja. Each shared their own unique creative journeys. Sheppard spoke candidly to the students about his struggles with high school and identity, and how writing became a powerful outlet. Aska delved into the art of combining words and visuals to tell stories, and spoke of her time as a quantum physicist and how that shaped her into the author she is today. Boundry reflected on the importance of culture and oral storytelling in his work. The Premier's Reading Challenge, which had previously been open only to students from kindergarten to Year 10, was expanded this year to include Year 11 and 12 students across WA and encourages students to develop a love of books, reading and improve language and literacy skills. The panel of exceptional authors and storytellers had a profound effect on Geraldton senior students as they became more engaged as the discussion continued. The main messaged discussed was that reading and writing are not only a 'nerdy' pastime, but also a powerful tool that can be used for expression, education and culture — something meaningful and personal.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Caught My Husband of 10 Years Cheating—How Do I Leave When I Still Love Him?
Ask a Witch is StyleCaster's advice column offering sage advice and practical magic for modern problems. Every Friday, our resident witch Roya Backlund will answer your most vulnerable conundrums through the lens of astrology, Tarot, and spirituality. Submit questions to askawitch@ along with your birth information—date, time, and location—as well as birth information for other parties involved, if you have it. Hex what vexes you: Ask a Witch. Dear Roya, More from StyleCaster Pisces, Your May Horoscope Wants You to Focus On Staying Grounded & Present Aquarius, Your May Horoscope Says You're Taking the Path Less Traveled I just found out that my husband of ten years has been cheating on me for at least eight of those years. I feel like the rug has been pulled from under me and I'm uncertain of what to do. We have a son who turns ten this year. I have a deep desire to leave, as I feel he will not change. He has been doing this for so long, and when I confronted him, he said that he won't ever do it again. But he isn't showing signs of giving up his phone addiction, so I can't imagine him not doing it again. I'm just waiting for the ball to drop, and for me to catch him cheating all over again. Unfortunately, another part of me just doesn't want to go. I still love him, even though I am absolutely crushed right now. I want him to feel the same pain that he has inflicted on me. Do I stay or do I go? Sincerely,Loving the Wrong Man I'm so sorry you're going through this. You probably have a lot of people telling you conflicting things, which only adds to your confusion. On one hand, you're probably being told that you should stick around and work on your relationship with your husband for the sake of your family. On the other, you're probably being told that it's unthinkable for you to stay with him and that you should have already left by now. Don't beat yourself up about not making a firm decision either way; it makes perfect sense that you're feeling stuck right now. This wasn't just some passing heartbreak, but total and complete destruction of the life you've built. We're talking about ten years of marriage here, and a young child is involved. There's a part of you that's probably trying to forget about it and go back to the way things were—back to the life you knew and loved. You're not wrong for feeling that way. It's completely valid and understandable. However, eight years of cheating is not a mistake. It wasn't an accident. It didn't 'just happen.' This is a clear pattern of lying, straying, and scheming. It's also something called 'uninformed consent,' as your husband has kept his extramarital affairs a secret while continuing to sleep with you at the same time. This has put you at risk for STDs and emotional trauma, as the consent you've given your husband is conditional on the relationship being fully monogamous. The fact that he cheated on you without your knowledge is a direct violation of the agreement you both made—and your consent. Because of how long he's cheated, the chances of him suddenly stopping are extremely minimal. This would require him to have a total personality change, or at the very least, start seeing a really good therapist. From the looks of his continued phone dependence, he seems to be acting the same way as always, but he's probably working double-time to keep the truth hidden from you. You've probably wondered why this happened to you, but according to your birth chart, this situation is exactly in line with the promise of your birth chart. You were born with your South Node of Karma in Sagittarius, situated right on top of your descendent—a.k.a. your seventh house of partnerships, marriages, and contracts. In astrology, your South Node is symbolic of the patterns, experiences, and histories you're bringing with you from your past lives. It represents your comfort zone, but not necessarily in a 'comforting' way, because your comfort zone holds you back. It keeps you 'stuck,' much like this marriage is keeping you stagnant. Your South Node is also conjunct Uranus—planet of sudden breaks and changes—which is why this revelation about your marriage seemingly came out of nowhere, completely destabilizing your sense of self. (Learn more about the 12 houses of astrology.) Fortunately, sitting at the opposite of your South Node is your North Node of Destiny. While your South Node shows everything you already know, the North Node represents everything you came to this life to learn, try, and experience for the first time. In your birth chart, your North Node is in Gemini in the first house of the self, which means that a major part of your narrative in this life is to learn how to stand on your own two feet. This doesn't mean you're meant to be single or alone, but that you're meant to have mastered the art of independence and having your own identity, free from the confines of a relationship. Your relationship should support that growth—not leave you feeling dependent on a man who holds you back. It's an interesting time for these issues to arise for you. The North Node is currently sitting in Pisces—your 10th house of career and authority—encouraging you to embrace your ambitions and learn how to be your own provider. The South Node is currently moving through your fourth house of home and family, causing you to shed what no longer belongs in your personal life and spotlight issues relating to the state of your private domestic space. You're facing the reality of what is happening for you behind closed doors, bringing forth destined changes that have everything to do with your lifelong task of becoming your most honest, authentic, and independent self. You've mentioned that you share a ten-year-old son, but it's important to remember that your son is learning about love and relationships from you and your husband. As he gets older, he will model his relationships after what you've established here. He will likely see that true love means sticking together no matter what, even if the relationship is based on lies. He might believe that men are allowed to cheat, because their partner will forgive them. You might think you son is incredibly mature for his age and that he would never grow up to be like his father, but historically, saying 'Do I as I say, not as I do,' rarely ever steers children away from acting just like you. What your kid needs more than a stable, 'picture perfect' household is a healthy parent they can truly depend on and look up to. Remember—what a parent deems acceptable will inevitably be seen as acceptable to their child. There may be major developments in this storyline by autumn, when eclipse season directly impacts your home life. On September 7, a full moon and total lunar eclipse will land just two degrees away from your midheaven—a.k.a. the most public part of your chart—and your imun coeli—a.k.a. the most private part of your chart. This is when something could be made public, whether through some sort of an announcement or a career endeavor. It could also be when you face up to an authority figure. While there's no way of knowing exactly what happens, it will bring truth to light regarding the status of your family dynamic and personal life. This could be when a turning point begins to take place in your relationship with your husband, whether you decide to stay with him, leave him, or everything in-between. Point blank—this is when something will begin to change. You won't be feeling stagnant forever. You mention that you're still in love with your husband, but you also say 'I want him to feel the same pain that he has inflicted on me.' It's fascinating—the fine line that exists between love and hate, or pain and pleasure. The searing hot torment of loving what hurts you is shown in the fact that your natal Mars in Scorpio is conjunct his natal Venus in Scorpio, showing immense sexual chemistry, and sometimes, the intensity of a connection like this is rooted in fear, power plays, and repeating patterns of trauma. Your husband's natal Saturn—planet of karma and limitations—is also sitting on top of your South Node in the seventh house of partnerships. This shows that your husband was always a lesson to be learned, but it also explains why it's so hard to part ways from him. Saturn clings onto whatever it touches, but it severs things completely once it has finally reached its limit. Maybe you simply haven't reached your limit yet—and that's OK. If you really want to know how to hurt your husband, know that the idea of your freedom is an affront to him. You learning how to be your own person—a separate entity from him—truly terrifies him. His natal Chiron—planet of deep wounds and insecurities—is sitting right on top of your North Node in Gemini in the first house of the self. The more independent you become, the more powerless he feels. The more you start to get used to the idea of not needing your husband, the more freaked out he will feel. In a sense, your growth is a direct reflection of his suffering. The way to get back at your husband is very simple—live well. Leading a truly fulfilling life of your own is the greatest revenge you could ever exact on him. Roya Backlund is StyleCaster's Senior Lifestyle & Astrology Editor and a professional witch. Born in Los Angeles on May 26—the same day as Stevie Nicks—she's been obsessed with the zodiac since she discovered she was a Gemini as a child. Her interest in mysteries and the occult began in the metaphysical section at her local Borders. If you're a fan of astrology, spirituality, and witchcraft, you've probably read her horoscopes and lifestyle articles, which have appeared elsewhere in Elite Daily, PopSugar, and more. Whether you want to delve deeper into your birth chart or interpret signs from your spirit guides, Roya's got you covered. Submit a form. Best of StyleCaster 10 At-Home Date Ideas That'll Make You Feel Like You're Living in a Rom-Com The 13 Best MasterClass Courses Are 40% Off for a Limited-Time Spring Sale The 11 Best Low-Sugar Wines That Still Taste Delicious
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
Girl, 15, raped in NYC stairwell by parolee out 1 month after sexually assaulting boy, pushing him off roof: cops
A parolee just released after eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a young boy and throwing him off a rooftop, is now accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in a Bronx stairwell, cops and sources said. Casmine Aska, 29, allegedly pounced on the teen in an elevator at 140 Bellamy Loop in Co-Op City Thursday, forcing her into a stairwell and raping her, cops said. He was arrested Friday night and charged with first-degree rape, police said. Aska had only been out on parole since Jan. 30 after being convicted of attempted murder when he pushed a 9-year-old boy — that he had sexually assaulted — off the roof of a five-story Bronx apartment building on Feb. 1, 2013, police sources said. He was locked up in 2017 and served eight years in state prison, state prison records show. Aska threw the child off the 1545 Nelson Ave. rooftop in Morris Heights after the victim threatened to report the sexual abuse, the sources said. The fall left the boy in a coma. He briefly regained consciousness and told cops how his neighbor, Aska — 17 at the time — showed up at his third-floor home and dragged him to the roof. 'I'm praying to God that he gets better,' the boy'sheartbroken grandfather, 78, told The Post in Spanish at the time. 'He had leg surgery, and at the same time, he was operated on his arm.' The boy was placed on life support at the hospital but eventually survived. His grandmother, then 72, said she was home during the incident, but thought the boy had gone to the corner store to get a soda for his mother. The family didn't realize what happened until a frantic neighbor yelled that the boy 'is downstairs!' By the time his mother rushed outside, the child was already being loaded into an ambulance. Along with the second-degree attempted murder conviction, Aska was also charged with a criminal sex act, sex abuse, sexual misconduct and acting in a manner injurious to a child less than 17 for the 2013 crime, the sources said. He has also been arrested multiple times previously for resisting arrest, menacing and assault among other charges, the sources said. He may have used aliases in past crimes, the sources added.
Voice of America
31-01-2025
- General
- Voice of America
Accountability, Responsibility, Liability
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Saeed in Iran about words that can express the idea of duty. Here is Saeed's question: Dear teacher, What is the difference between accountability, responsibility, and liability? Especially from the point of view of law. Sincerely, Saeed I'm happy to answer this question, Saeed. All three of the words you ask about express the idea of duty. A duty is what a person must do because it is right and just. Let's begin with the noun 'responsibility.' It is the most common word of the three, and we use it in everyday speech. However, when we talk about responsibility in legal terms, we are more likely to use the noun 'duty.' We often refer to a task when we use the word 'responsibility' or its adjective form, 'responsible.' The following examples show this: It is a pilot's responsibility to safely fly the airplane. A pilot is responsible for safely flying the airplane. When we want to say that only one person or subject is responsible for something, we can use the adjective 'sole,' spelled s-o-l-e, or the adverb 'solely,' as in these examples: Any mistakes are the sole responsibility of the writer. The writer is solely responsible for what he or she posts on social media. To express the idea that someone should agree to having a duty, we can use the expression 'take responsibility for,' as in the following example: People must take responsibility for their own actions. Accountability and liability We usually use the noun 'accountability' to refer to possible penalties or bad results people may face if they do not do their duty. To do this, we use the verb 'hold' before the adjective 'accountable,' as in this example: The problem was that no one in the office was held accountable for their actions. We often use the noun 'accountability' when discussing organizations. For example, if a business has a 'system of accountability,' that means the company's leaders and workers likely face a penalty if they do not carry out their duties. 'Liability' is the most specific term of the three nouns. If someone or some group has legal liability, that means they have a duty that can be judged in a court of law. We use the adjective form, 'liable,' to say that a person or group can face legal penalties because they were not as careful as they should have been. The following example shows this usage: The company was held liable for failure to warn about the danger of its product. Notice that we use the verb 'hold' before the adjective 'liable,' just like we do before the adjective 'accountable.' There is also a common use of the noun 'liability' in everyday speech that is not linked to legal issues. We can say that something or someone is 'a liability' if they make bad results more likely. The following example shows this usage: That football player is getting old and is too slow. He has become a liability for the team. For our readers and listeners, what are your questions about American English? We want to hear from you! Send us an email at learningenglish@ And please let us know where you are from, too. And that's Ask a Teacher. I'm Andrew Smith. Andrew Smith wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English. _______________________________________________________ Words in This Story task –n. a piece of work or a job that needs to be done penalty –n. anything that has the effect of punishing a person or group for what they have or have not done
