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'I'm naming my baby after an animal but people say it sounds irritating'
'I'm naming my baby after an animal but people say it sounds irritating'

Daily Mirror

time2 days ago

  • General
  • Daily Mirror

'I'm naming my baby after an animal but people say it sounds irritating'

A mum has been urged to reconsider the name she's chosen for her son, as not only is she naming him after an animal, but people also say it sounds 'irritating' Everyone has different tastes when it comes to baby names, and no matter what name you choose for your little one, you're bound to find some people who don't think you've made the right decision. Not only is there a divide in preference when it comes to classic names versus unique ones, but there are also differences in opinion over what syllables sound nice together and whether a given name "fits" with the baby's surname. ‌ One mum is finding out the hard way that it's sometimes best to keep your chosen baby name to yourself, as she's been told to reconsider naming her child after an animal. The mum believes the moniker is perfect for her baby boy due in January, but said one person in her family has even "begged" her to change her mind. ‌ In a post on Reddit, the mum claimed she and her husband were planning on naming their child "Badger". ‌ She said her husband's initials are "BAJ", and she initially wanted to give her son the same name, making him "BAJ Jr". The couple would then call him "Badger" for short, but the dad isn't keen on naming his son after him, so wants to just call him "Badger" as his legal first name. The mum wrote: "Why are boy names so hard? I had my girl names picked out already, and they're old-fashioned and very pretty. But the only boy's name my husband and I can agree on is Badger. Hear me out. "My husband's initials are BAJ (he's also named after his great-grandfather). I just wanted to name the baby BAJ Jr. and call him Badger as a nickname, but my husband thinks it's weird to name a baby after himself. He just wants the baby's name to be Badger." ‌ Since telling some of her friends and family about it, the mum has received some "mixed reactions". Some don't mind the name at all, but one person in particular has said they hate it so much that they have "begged" her to change it. She added: "I have gotten mixed reactions to this. Some people love it, but one person in particular hated it and begged us not to name our child Badger. I don't think it's as crazy as naming a kid Fox or Bear (which I have seen happen!) ‌ "Tell me! Is Badger too weird? Let me know now before it's too late!" Commenters on the post were quick to tell the mum that they weren't keen on Badger as a name. Many pointed out that not only is a badger a mammal, but it's also a verb meaning "to pester" someone. One person stated: "I wouldn't do it. The verb 'to badger' means to pester or harass someone persistently. It implies a relentless and annoying effort to persuade or convince someone, often to the point of irritation." ‌ Another added: "Badger is a very, very weird choice. I suppose it will be easy to pronounce and spell but in addition to the animal, it means 'to pester'. Cannot recommend." While a third posted: "I am SHOCKED that you've received mixed reactions and not 100% negative." One commenter also noted that the "old English" for badger is "Brock", which several people suggested would be a better name than Badger. Someone replied: "Brock Andrew for a legal name and Badger as a nickname for now. He can decide what he wants when he's older."

Belarus journalist is convicted of treason and jailed for 10 years as crackdown on dissent continues

time4 days ago

  • Politics

Belarus journalist is convicted of treason and jailed for 10 years as crackdown on dissent continues

TALLINN, Estonia -- A Belarusian journalist was convicted of treason and revealing state secrets and was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a closed trial, a media group said Friday, the eve of the fifth anniversary of a disputed election that kept authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko in power and unleashed mass protests. Danil Palianski, who worked for several independent news agencies, was sentenced on July 25, but the trial's outcome was only revealed Friday by the Belarusian Association of Journalists. In addition to the prison sentence, Palianski was fined the equivalent of about $7,000. 'Belarus has already become the black hole of Europe, where people are judged for words and thoughts,' said BAJ leader Andrei Bastunets. Palianski, who was detained in September, is one of 37 journalists behind bars in Belarus. His jailing is part of a sustained crackdown on government critics after unprecedented mass protests following Lukashenko's disputed election on Aug. 9, 2020. Human rights groups say authorities have arrested more than 65,000 people, and hundreds of thousands more have fled the country in fear of persecution. There are about 1,187 political prisoners in Belarus, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate and peace activist Ales Bialiatski, according to the human rights group Viasna, which he founded.

Belarus journalist sentenced to 10 years for treason in closes trial
Belarus journalist sentenced to 10 years for treason in closes trial

Euronews

time4 days ago

  • Politics
  • Euronews

Belarus journalist sentenced to 10 years for treason in closes trial

A Belarusian journalist has been handed a 10-year prison sentence on charges of treason and disclosing state secrets, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ), which revealed the verdict on Friday. Danil Palianski, 53, who contributed to several independent news outlets, was convicted in a closed trial on 25 July, but details of the ruling only surfaced a day before the fifth anniversary of the controversial 2020 presidential election that entrenched Aliaksandr Lukashenka's grip on power and triggered mass protests. According to media reports, in September 2024, while visiting family in Russia, Palianski was stopped by Russian FSB officers in his car. He was charged with disobedience after allegedly refusing to show his documents. At first, his detention was believed to be an administrative offence. It has emerged that he is facing criminal charges under Article 356 of the Criminal Code. Article 356 of Russia's Criminal Code covers war crimes recognised as serious offences by the international community. In addition to his prison term, Palianski was fined roughly $7,000 (€6,000), BAJ said. "Belarus has already become the black hole of Europe, where people are judged for words and thoughts," said BAJ chairman Andrei Bastunets, condemning the ruling. Palianski, arrested last September, is among 37 journalists currently imprisoned in Belarus. His conviction is the latest in a broad and ongoing crackdown against dissent following Lukashenko's disputed re-election on 9 August 2020. Human rights organisations report that over 65,000 people have been detained in connection with anti-government demonstrations, while hundreds of thousands have fled the country fearing repression. The Belarusian human rights group Viasna estimates there are around 1,187 political prisoners in the country, including Ales Bialiatski, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founder of the organisation.

Belarus journalist is convicted of treason and jailed for 10 years as crackdown on dissent continues
Belarus journalist is convicted of treason and jailed for 10 years as crackdown on dissent continues

The Hill

time4 days ago

  • Politics
  • The Hill

Belarus journalist is convicted of treason and jailed for 10 years as crackdown on dissent continues

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian journalist was convicted of treason and revealing state secrets and was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a closed trial, a media group said Friday, the eve of the fifth anniversary of a disputed election that kept authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko in power and unleashed mass protests. Danil Palianski, who worked for several independent news agencies, was sentenced on July 25, but the trial's outcome was only revealed Friday by the Belarusian Association of Journalists. In addition to the prison sentence, Palianski was fined the equivalent of about $7,000. 'Belarus has already become the black hole of Europe, where people are judged for words and thoughts,' said BAJ leader Andrei Bastunets. Palianski, who was detained in September, is one of 37 journalists behind bars in Belarus. His jailing is part of a sustained crackdown on government critics after unprecedented mass protests following Lukashenko's disputed election on Aug. 9, 2020. Human rights groups say authorities have arrested more than 65,000 people, and hundreds of thousands more have fled the country in fear of persecution. There are about 1,187 political prisoners in Belarus, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate and peace activist Ales Bialiatski, according to the human rights group Viasna, which he founded.

Belarus journalist is convicted of treason and jailed for 10 years as crackdown on dissent continues
Belarus journalist is convicted of treason and jailed for 10 years as crackdown on dissent continues

Washington Post

time4 days ago

  • Politics
  • Washington Post

Belarus journalist is convicted of treason and jailed for 10 years as crackdown on dissent continues

TALLINN, Estonia — A Belarusian journalist was convicted of treason and revealing state secrets and was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a closed trial, a media group said Friday, the eve of the fifth anniversary of a disputed election that kept authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko in power and unleashed mass protests. Danil Palianski, who worked for several independent news agencies, was sentenced on July 25, but the trial's outcome was only revealed Friday by the Belarusian Association of Journalists. In addition to the prison sentence, Palianski was fined the equivalent of about $7,000. 'Belarus has already become the black hole of Europe, where people are judged for words and thoughts,' said BAJ leader Andrei Bastunets. Palianski, who was detained in September, is one of 37 journalists behind bars in Belarus. His jailing is part of a sustained crackdown on government critics after unprecedented mass protests following Lukashenko's disputed election on Aug. 9, 2020. Human rights groups say authorities have arrested more than 65,000 people, and hundreds of thousands more have fled the country in fear of persecution. There are about 1,187 political prisoners in Belarus, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate and peace activist Ales Bialiatski, according to the human rights group Viasna, which he founded.

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