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Powys County Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Community theatre to bring 18th century ghostly tale to life
A ghostly tale from 18th-century Radnorshire is set to be brought to life in a play. The story of Charles Lewis, an unscrupulous tanner whose ghost reportedly haunted the lanes of Disserth, will take centre stage in a Builth Wells Community ArtS (BWCAS) production. Mr Lewis, a tanner, was known for using different sets of scales when buying and selling, and was believed to have met a gruesome end. The community of Disserth, who claimed to have been terrorised by his ghost, decided to put an end to the haunting in a rather unique way. Four clergymen, including the Reverend Jones, were called upon to 'read the spirit down.' The ghost of the tanner reportedly rushed into St Cewydd's Church and extinguished the lights carried by three of the clergymen. However, Reverend Jones had cleverly concealed his light in his boot and continued reading the Bible until the ghost shrunk into a bluebottle fly. The fly was trapped in a goose-quill, folded up, and pushed into a snuff-box, which was buried in a nearby bog. BWCAS is now bringing this peculiar tale to the stage in a comedy drama with music, set to be performed at Wyeside on March 14 and 15, 2026. The production will mark the end of nearly 700 years of St Cewydd's being used as a parish church. Charity Friends of Friendless Churches will soon be taking over the management of the church, which will still host up to six services per year and other community events. To prepare for the play, a workshop was recently held at Newbridge on Wye School where pupils in years five and six worked with artist Geraint Edwards to create four giant bluebottles, which will be displayed in the Arts Centre foyer. In addition to the play, a country walk celebrating the interment of the fly took place on July 13, the Sunday closest to St Cewydd's feast day. The group of villagers, in high spirits, made their way from the church to nearby Aberithon Nature Reserve, where a dead fly was ceremoniously immersed. BWCAS will be hosting a series of workshops related to different aspects of theatre before the rehearsals start in November. These workshops will cover acting, singing, dance, and set-design.
Buzz Feed
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
57 Hilarious Smartasses Who Can't Be Normal Humans
First, there's the husband who told his wife he got her a Gucci "hambag" (and he's lucky she didn't divorce him): The wife who had quite the answer to "How many sexual partners have you had?": And the smartass who left this gift in the crawlspace for the new owner's of his house to find: The employee who — when their office manager went on vacation — put this masterpiece over their desk (and if you're too young to get it, watch The Silence of the Lambs): The amputee who got the perfect tattoo: If you can't read it, it says: "One foot in the grave." And the cheeky person who got this one: The guy who couldn't just eat this pear slice without showing it off to the whold damn world: This wait person who found a novel way to deal with annoying customers: And the kids who pulled this "starter-level" prank on their dad, lol: The owner of this truck who thought, "You know what would be funny?": The person who made this sign way more delightful than it had any right to be: And the coffee shop owner who turned their matcha powder into the ultimate double take: The grandma who brings extra bacon from home to add to her BLT: The garbage truck driver who definitely has a sarcastic streak: And the people who make this pickle-flavored dough (and 100% know what they're doing): The guy who, after passing a bottle of Rumple Minze back and forth with his buddy for years, pulled the ultimate move and sneaked it back in a birthday cake: The restaurant owner who'd HAD it with people complaining there was no T.P. in the bathroom: And the wiseguy who couldn't just give his router a normal name: The pranksters in Glasgow who vandalized this advert for the "Big Arch" burger: This author who — after being told the Bible is the top-selling book of all-time — wrote this: And the owners of this nursery who were surprisingly sarcastic for people who sell plants: The person who made this flyer (I'm not sure if they're sincere or joking, lol): The pain in management's ass who found a way around their stupid rules: And this very prim and proper grandma who found a way to read slightly saucy books — by replacing the swears: The blinds installer who drives this truck: The Monty Python fan who did this when they got a scratch on their car: And the friends who came up with this slightly excessive way to keep their drunk pal from driving home: The smartass who went out this door to cancel their gym membership the easy way: The person who couldn't afford a fancy bidet, but didn't let that stop them: And the struggling math student who tried — and failed — to use Jesus to pass a test: The person who didn't want people to know he was driving one of Elon's Cybertrucks: The smart aleck who did THIS when mom told them to "stack the dishes in the sink": And the pharmacy technician who was over their job: The person who didn't have a fly swatter, so they let their pet gecko eat the flies buzzing about: The restaurant that found a way to A) let kids eat free, and B) not lose a dime: And the kid who found a hilarious way to stop birds from flying into this window: The classmates who teamed up to pull this prank: The man who was OVER discussing their accident: And the sign maker who had a sneaky plan to get you to read it: The prankster who put a couple layers of boot polish on one of their coworker's boots every day he was on left the other boot totally as is: And the timid driver who found a brilliant way to guilt people into letting them merge: The grocery stocker who knew exactly what they were doing: Ian, who tricked his wife into hanging a stocking for their new pup, Nala, so that when lined up they spelled...: And the person who made their McDonald's order via playlist: The driver behind this impressively clever way to cover up a cracked windshield: And the co-worker who left this trap for whoever kept stealing their lunch: The cat owner who called out their kitty: The homeowner who — when they needed to spray their new kitchen cabinets — preempted anyone from thinking anything illegal was going down: And the guy who — when a kid tossed rocks at his house and then took off running, forgetting his scooter — did this: The person who — upon finding the store totally out of Christmas bags — improvised: And the wife who is petrified of slugs, so when one came in the house, she did this: The note reads: "Scary slug infiltrated. Hid him in a trolley under pile of salt under glass bowl. Very sorry, but could you deal with it? Love you x." This person who got tired of answering the same question on job interviews, so they printed up this card to hand out when asked their greatest strength: The sly devil who discovered their Christmas pillow can double as Valentine's Day decor: And the movie theater employees who absolutely knew what they were doing when they put this standee here: The wife who found a way to make her husband's jokey birthday request for "cocaine and hookers" come true: The person who accidentally bought a card for a fifth birthday instead of improvised: And Katie, who was given an offer she couldn't refuse, but found a way to anyway:
The Star
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Who's afraid of ‘alpha male' Adams?
YOU know that guy whom President Donald Trump has nominated as his ambassador to Malaysia, Nick Adams? Prior to his nomination announced on July 9, I doubt many Malaysians had heard of him. I hadn't. But we sure learned fast and what we found out, like from his March 13, 2023, tweet that went viral, caused much consternation: 'I go to Hooters. I eat rare steaks. I lift extremely heavy weights. I read the Bible every night. I am pursued by copious amounts of women. I am wildly successful. I have the physique of a Greek god. I have an IQ over 180. I am extremely charismatic.' Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
NTSB: Heavy plane, drag from antlers contributed to crash that killed ex-Rep Mary Peltola's husband
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A small plane that crashed in 2023 while carrying moose meat for hunters in remote western Alaska, killing the husband of former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was overweight for takeoff and encountered drag from a set of antlers mounted outside, federal investigators said in a report released Tuesday. The National Transportation Safety Board, in its final report on the crash that killed Eugene Peltola Jr., who was the only person on board the aircraft, listed several factors among its probable cause findings. They included decisions by Peltola to fly the plane above its maximum takeoff weight and affix a set of moose antlers on the right wing strut that caused a drag, along with turbulent flight conditions in the area. Downdrafts, 'along with the overweight airplane and the added drag and lateral weight imbalance caused by the antlers on the right wing, would likely have resulted in the airplane having insufficient power and/or control authority to maneuver above terrain,' the report states. FILE - Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr. holds the Bible during a ceremonial swearing-in for his wife, Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) The Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub crashed Sept. 12, 2023, northeast of the small western Alaska community of St. Mary's. Peltola had days earlier taken five hunters, a guide and equipment from the community of Holy Cross to an airstrip at St. Mary's. The group set up camp next to the runway, which was near hilly terrain and about 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of Holy Cross, the agency said. The day before the crash, the group got a moose and made plans with Peltola, via satellite messaging devices, for him to transport the meat, the NTSB said. On the day of the crash, Peltola had already picked up a load of meat and had returned for another. He did not use scales to weigh the cargo, the agency said. Two hunters were at the site when the crash occurred and provided aid to Peltola, the agency previously reported. Peltola died of his injuries within about two hours, the agency said. 'Given the remote location of the accident site, which was about 400 miles from a hospital, and accessible only by air, providing the pilot with prompt medical treatment following the accident was not possible,' Tuesday's report states. The agency said carrying antlers on the outside of a plane is a common practice in Alaska but requires formal approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, with a notation in the plane's logbooks. 'There was no evidence that such approval had been granted for the accident airplane,' the report states. Peltola was a former Alaska regional director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and worked for decades for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He had received his commercial pilot's license in 2004, requiring him to use corrective lenses at all distances, according to an FAA database. His death came almost exactly a year after Mary Peltola was sworn in as Alaska's lone U.S. House member, following a special election for the seat. Mary Peltola, who is Yup'ik, was the first Alaska Native in Congress. She won a full, two-year term in November 2022 but lost her reelection bid last November. She has kept a relatively low public profile since then.
Malaysian Reserve
13 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Eightpoint's New Holy Bible App Makes It Easy to Stay Connected to God's Word-Even Offline
Now available on iOS and Android, the Holy Bible app helps users stay spiritually grounded with daily verses, devotionals, multiple translations, and offline access. GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For many people of faith, finding time each day to read the Bible can be difficult. Whether it's due to a busy schedule, lack of access to a physical Bible, or not knowing where to begin, staying consistent with Scripture isn't always easy. The newly launched Holy Bible app, now available on Android and iOS, is designed to remove those barriers and help users stay connected to God's Word—anytime, anywhere. Created for readers of all ages and backgrounds, the app offers a streamlined, accessible way to engage with Scripture every day. Users can receive inspirational Bible verses daily, explore multiple Bible translations including the King James Version (KJV), and access thoughtful devotionals that offer encouragement and guidance. The Holy Bible app also includes a growing library of faith-based articles to help deepen users' understanding of Biblical teachings. With offline access, users can read the Bible and devotionals even when they're on the go or without internet service—perfect for travel or limited-connectivity environments. Designed with simplicity in mind, the app features an intuitive layout that allows for easy navigation, highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking, making it ideal for both quick inspiration and deeper study. Verses and devotionals can also be shared easily with friends and family, encouraging a sense of community and shared faith. 'We built this app to serve the real needs of people trying to grow spiritually in a busy, modern world,' said Ryan Marshall, Chief Product Officer. 'Our goal is to make it easier to bring Scripture into daily life in a meaningful way.' The Holy Bible app is now available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Whether you're a longtime believer or exploring the Bible for the first time, Holy Bible offers a welcoming, practical way to stay rooted in God's Word. Download Holy Bible App Now Eightpoint is a digital product company transforming bold ideas into impactful, scalable products. We rapidly build and evolve user-first products that solve real problems—from desktop to mobile and beyond. Our growing ecosystem includes innovative products like NOAA Live Weather Radar, a sleek app that delivers real-time forecasts with clarity and ranks among the most-used weather apps in the World; Check Heart Rate Now, a quick and easy wellness monitor; and Wave Browser, a powerful and secure way to search the web. Every product we launch is designed to engage users, enhance daily life, and deliver real-world value. Backed by data and driven by a relentless commitment to quality, Eightpoint moves fast, thinks big, and builds digital experiences that people love. Discover how we turn big ideas into bold digital products at
