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Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
21 Things Kids These Days Will Never Understand
Recently, u/Hidden_lust__ asked r/AskReddit, "What's something kids today will never understand?" And we thought we'd share some of the top responses. "Going into a phone booth, especially when you're a kid, just to jiggle the coin return in hopes of scoring a nickel or dime so you can buy some candy. My cousin Brenda beat me to a phone booth at the beach & got $1.15. She was the first rich person I ever knew." "Spending hours curating the perfect mix CD — carefully choosing the songs, getting the order just right, and writing the track list in Sharpie like it was a love letter. If someone made you a burned CD… That was real love." "Limewire. God, I gave one of my laptops a wild amount of viruses with it but I got to listen to Simple Plan on my mp3 player, so it was all worth it." "Renting a VHS from Blockbuster." "Performing surgery on a cassette tape to get it working again." "Dial-up internet: The screechy connection tones, and being kicked off the internet because someone picked up the landline phone." "That weird, magical era where you made plans, kept them, and just showed up — no texts, no tracking, no group chats. Just: 'See you at four' and somehow… everyone did." "Needing to have a quarter (or a dime if you're THAT old) on you just in case you needed to call home with a payphone." "The desperation to get snacks from the kitchen quickly or going to the bathroom fast during a commercial break while watching an episode you waited all week for. Bonus points if your sibling screamed, 'it's back!' when you were still out of the room and you had to run back, lol. "Getting a new phone number every time you moved." "The peace of not having a cell phone." "Actually knowing phone numbers. Like your parents number, the numbers of several friends... Shit, I still know some of those numbers even today." "That sacred moment when your favourite song came on the radio, and you had to run to hit 'record' on the cassette player, hoping no one spoke over the intro." "How before Google you had to look through an encyclopedia in the library or in a large home collection and possibly spend hours looking, only to still not find what you're searching for. Yes, back then, if your parents and/or teachers didn't know the answer to something, and you couldn't find it in the library, then you really had no idea how to figure it out then." "The Dewey decimal system and the physical card catalogue at the library." "How exciting it was when Pong was invented. We could interact with the square ball on the TV! It was incredible! Being able to control the paddle (in that ever exciting up and down thing it did, lol) just seemed to be so futuristic." "We were really poor growing up and couldn't afford to buy VHS tapes so my parents would tape Wonderful World of Disney every Saturday night." "Playing outside all day and inventing your own games, using your imagination and without needing money." "People smoking literally everywhere. Airplanes, restaurants, hotels, even hospitals. So much that old technology like typewriters or radios are still often covered in nicotine residue when you find them. It's so rare now that when I come across a smoker, I can't get past the stench." "Blowing into a game cartridge like your life depended on it, praying it would finally load so you could play Mario before your sibling claimed the TV." "When I was a kid, if one of my parents was expecting an important phone call, it meant I wasn't allowed to use the internet." H/T to u/Hidden_lust__ and r/AskReddit for having the discussion! Any more to add? Let us know in the comments below!
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Raheen to Rathnure
Community Employment ANCCR Area Development CLG Community Employment Scheme covers the areas of Adamstown, Newbawn, Carrigbyrne, Clonroche, Camross, Carroreigh, Cushinstown, Terrerath and Raheen. 19.5 Hours per week. Community Employment eligibility and rates apply. Current Vacancies: Childcare Assistant in Adamstown/Raheen and General Operatives CE Schemes are a great opportunity to get back into the workforce and learn new skills. Contact your local Intreo office to check eligibility or call 087 4144313 to check for any current vacancies. Ramsgrange Notes contact details We are always delighted to include items of local interest in the notes. Please email reception@ before 4 p.m. on the Friday evening prior to publication. Sugradh Childcare summer Camp We are now taking bookings for our last week of summer Camp – from Monday, July 21, till Friday, July 25. Camp runs for five days a week, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., and is suitable for children aged three to nine years. Children must be fully toilet trained. Please contact Brenda/Jacqueline at 087 1719320 or email childcare@ Camps cost €16 per day or €70 per week. NCS accepted for all days. Fusion Youth Café On Thursday, July 24, we have a 'Mission Uncover' workshop, which is an orienteering event around the woodlands of beautiful Tintern Abbey. Spaces are limited, so to book your place or for more information call Anne/Sinéad at 051 389418, or email fusion@ Local Training Initiative at SWWFRC The students on our Local Training Initiative Programme have just completed their final exam in their IT module and the Interpersonal Skills and Information Technology will soon come to an end. Two new modules will commence August 18, if you are interested, please contact us. Our learner enjoyed a great day out at the Bannow, Rathangan show. They also, enjoyed their pottery classes facilitated by Laura from Florence and Millie Pottery. If you would like to find out more about our up and coming modules, please contact Christina christina@ or Sheila, sheila@ or phone 087 4552980/051 389418. Ramsgrange Active Retirement Group The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, September 1, in South Wexford Family Resource Centre at 2.30 p.m. Regular activities for members: Swimming – every Monday and Thursday at the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, from 10 a.m. to midday – €5 for Active Retirement Members. Social evenings will start back in September. On August 28 we go to the Kennedy summer School, speaker Seán O'Rourke and music by Siobhán Clancy. The annual Holiday next year is to Co Clare, staying at the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon. The cost €640 per person sharing, €810 for a single room. Mary B is finalising the details. A non-refundable deposit of €50 is required when booking. Final payment is due on or before April 13 Contact Mary B. at 087 2073966 for further details. Holiday is open to non-members at an additional cost of €20 to cover cost of insurance. St James GAA Club lotto There was no jackpot winner in the club lotto of July 15. The winning numbers were 3, 11, 17 and 27. There were six match-three winner who each got €30 – Graham Carthy, The Old School, Ballymitty, Tullycanna; Fergus Moloney c/o David Foley Taghmon Sam Foley Ballyhack; Jason Barron, Battlestown; Shane Murphy, Haggard; George O'Connor, Coolraheen; and Catherine McCoy, Park Duncormick. The next jackpot will be €14,000 and the Reserve jackpot €14,000. Match-three numbers win or share €200. The next draw will take place on Tuesday, July 29, in Bannow-Ballymitty Clubhouse, at 8.30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in local businesses and online using the following link. klubfunder. Ramsgrange Tidy Towns We have started to develop the New Cemetery wall by planting colourful hardy perennials. If anyone has any large stones to put on top of the ditch, we would be very happy to take them. We will be laying paths soon in our developing sensory garden, situated by the nun's graveyard. So far the land has been cleared, disabled parking put in, and a hedge and veranda are now in place. Watch this space and join in if you can. If you would like to help in any way, please phone Rose at 089 4553478. Ramsgrange Tidy Town's split-the-pot The winner of last week's split-the-pot was Joe Murphy, who won €98. Congratulations Joe, and thanks to everyone who continues to support our weekly split-the-pot, enabling us to do lovely things for the village. Ramsgrange parish office We are based at the back of the Parish Church and our opening hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday. You are very welcome to visit or phone during opening hours to book Masses, baptisms, Marriages, and the ordering of Certificates. The office stocks a selection of cards for your convenience, as well as Mass Bouquet cards for a variety of different occasions. We also have a shop supplying a variety of religious items, including statues, rosaries, Holy medals and more – all at very reasonable prices. Dunbrody Visitors Centre On Sunday, July 27, the Wexford Sports and Classic Cars Meetup meets at the Abbey Visitors Centre during the morning. And in the afternoon, the incredibly talented Danescastle Music Group will fill the courtyard with traditional tunes as part of the Fringe Fleadh 25. This event is made possible thanks to the support of New Ross Municipal District, Wexford County Council and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Wexford 2025. While there, grab a coffee, a slice of cake, and take the opportunity to soak in the sound. Wexford Mobile Library Service Did you know that the Mobile Library visits this area on a fortnightly rota. The mobile library offers lending and quick reference services. You can also request any item that is in stock to be made available from the mobile library. The next visit will be on Friday, August 1, when it will visit Duncannon from 2 p.m. to 2.45 p.m., Arthurstown from 3 p.m. to 3.45 p.m., and Campile from 4 p.m. to 4.40 p.m. For more information contact 087 4176014. Duncannon summer Festival Excitement is building as we look forward to the revival of what was once an annual festival in the lovely seaside village of Duncannon. The local Village Renewal Committee have been working hard to put together an extensive range of events to Saturday, July 26, The festival promises to be a day of music, food, and marine-themed fun for all ages, as the village celebrates community spirit and cultural heritage with a renewed sense of pride and purpose. Rathnure Rathnure St Anne's GAA Club lotto Jackpot Numbers drawn were 7, 14, 19 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. There were three match-three winners at €67Davy Corcoran c/o B Ryan, Luke Lawler c/o b Blackburn, Conola Redmond Rathnure. Next draw will take place Tuesday, July 22. jackpot is €7,200. Rathnure GAA Shop: Open every Monday and Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bus escorts Rathnure NS are currently recruiting for Bus Escorts. The role will involve accompanying children with additional needs to and from school on transport provided by Bus Eireann. Enquiries and Letters of Application can be sent to rathnureschoolapplications@ by Friday, August 1. Please outline any relevant experience working with or caring for children. The successful candidates will require Garda Vetting prior to taking up the position. Patron Killanne Patron will take place on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. On the evening we will mark the 30th anniversary of the opening and blessing of Killanne Grotto also. This will be followed by refreshments in Killanne Hall and a Field-Evening, including produce stall, bottle stall, guess the weight of the goat and lots of other fun and games. If anyone would like to donate home produce, baked goods or bottles, please contact Ger (087 6325807), Anna (087 8642287) any committee member. Thank you Shot and Caught Food – Back To the Rare Auld Times would like to share our heartfelt appreciation with everyone who helped make our charity barbecue fundraiser in aid of Aoibheann's Pink Tie such a memorable and meaningful event. €67,000 has now been raised and donations are still coming. A massive thanks to all who donated and helped, to our volunteers, helpers, and every single person who turned up to support – none of this would've happened without you. We're excited to announce the upcoming Cheque Presentation and Community Appreciation Night. There'll be a free community barbecue as our way of giving back on Friday, August 1, and celebrating what we achieved together. Food will be served from 6 p.m. in Conran's. Split-the-pot Congratulations to Donna Lambert the winner of €365 at the last draw. Next draw will take place at the bingo on Tuesday, July 29. Envelopes are available locally. Please support. Rathnure Social Club Every Thursday at 2 p.m., bowls or Bingo and a very good tea at 3 p.m. Rathnure Bingo Rathnure Bingo in the JKM Hall at 8 p.m. every Tuesday night. Jackpot will be €750 this week. Rathnure Memorials to the Dead 2025 Rathnure Memorials to the Dead 2025, launched by Bishop Denis Brennan has lots of new information's and pictures. The book will be on sale at the church this weekend. Rosslare Harbour Family Fun Day Well done to all the organisers of the recent Family Fun Day in Rosslare Harbour. A glorious day and fun for all the family. A lot of hard work went into organising this great community event. Well done Bernie and all the team. Sixth Wexford Tuskar Scout Group In preparation for re-opening our local Scout Group in early September, we are looking for volunteer leaders who will receive full training in Scout Leadership. We are also looking for people to help out with fundraising by joining our 'Parents and Friend Committee. Please contact tuskarscoutgroup@ for further information. Rosslare Hbr Kilrane Environment Group The Rosslare Hbr Village Trail together with the Rosslare Hbr Cliff Walk are seeing exceptional numbers of walkers out enjoying the lovely weather and all that our locality has to offer. Our trails are busy, our parks are busy and the beach with its board walk and matting is being used and enjoyed by everybody. Again thanks to our volunteers who are regularly out ensuring that all facilities are properly maintained and looking their best. The Bank Community and Enterprise Centre The bank is open five days a week 9 a.m. 5 p.m. (lunch 1 to 1.30 p.m.). Please call in and have a look around. We have meeting rooms, a function room, offices to rent and a wide range of office and administrative services are available at very affordable prices. There are weekly activities already running in the bank, including weekly bingo. Check out the BANK Community and Enterprise Hub on Facebook for further details.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Loose Women star shares candid five-word update as she breaks silence on ITV cuts
A member of the Loose Women panel has commented on the show's cuts after ITV Studios announced the programme would only be on for 30 weeks in 2026 Television presenter Brenda Edwards has broken her silence on what she thinks about changes being made to Loose Women, and how she really feels about the recent ITV cuts. Brenda, who found fame on The X Factor under the watchful eye of Sharon Osbourne before appearing in a series of hit West End musicals such as Sister Act, has been a regular on Loose Women in recent years. However, it was recently announced by ITV that the show would see reduced screen time in 2026 due to cuts at the broadcaster. Speaking to Woman's Own, Brenda, 56, said that she was accepting of the move, but is struggling with the uncertainty around it, as the star candidly admitted she "doesn't know what's happening". Brenda said: 'You have to move with the times I guess, and I hope this is just an interim thing, and maybe in a few years time [it will go back to how it was], but we can only wait and see. 'I don't like to make assumptions on anything because I don't know what's happening there but I hope I manage to get some shows and am able to use my platform to raise awareness for whatever I can.' Brenda isn't the only Loose Women star to comment on the move with fellow panellist Nadia Sawalha saying that the decision came 'out of the blue' and would be 'absolutely brutal' for the show. Speaking on her YouTube channel, she said: 'What's been brutal, absolutely brutal, over the last week, honestly I feel tearful about it, is that hundreds of people... are going to be made redundant out of the blue, these are all the people behind the scenes that support us in every way.' Nadia and Brenda's comments came after it was announced that ITV Studios, who produce Lorraine, Good Morning Britain, and This Morning, as well as Loose Women, would be cutting their budgets. The cuts mean that around 220 out of the 440 staff involved in the programmes would lose their jobs following the decision published in May, reports the Guardian. Whilst Loose Women will stay at the same running time, the number of times it appears on the air will be cut from 52 to 30 weeks. In a statement following the announcement, the managing director of ITV's media and entertainment division Kevin Lygo said that cutting Loose Women and Lorraine's weeks aligned 'with the lead daytime presenters who host their shows around a seasonal pattern'. He added: 'Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust, as well generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres.'
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
€21k raised for Kerry community hospital after successful Iveragh Vintage day
It was the first event without the renowned community man, who was just 61, when he tragically passed away earlier this year after suffering a brain haemorrhage while attending his uncle's funeral. Prior to his death, he and the club had nominated the local hospital St Anne's Community Hospital in Cahersiveen as a beneficiary for this year funds from the club's annual field day. Having spent his last days at the hospital his wife Brenda wanted this year's event in Waterville to raise as much money as possible for the hospital and she certainly fulfilled her wish as more than €21,000 has been raised. The community and the club joined forces to make this year's event bigger and better than ever before and with such a wonderful display of vintage machinery on display huge crowds attended. Local businesses, including the two Centra shops, supplied a host of treats and local members of the ICA also added to these tasty delights and helped sell the produce to bolster funds. The Iveragh Vintage field day also provided children's entertainment and Myles' cousin Eileen O'Connor provided music on the day. The club also remembered the late Christopher O'Connor from Dromid and Milltown and the late Eddie Quinlan -both club members who also passed away. A special plaque was also presented to Shane Lyne who is retiring from the club and who over the years has given so much time to help bring events to fruition. Myles' wife Brenda said the annual field day went very well and she expressed her gratitude to all those that helped out and ensured such substantial funds for Cahersiveen Community Hospital. "We blew it out of the water with more than €21k now raised and money is still coming in," she said.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV Loose Women chaos as co-stars clash over 'cheating' confession
Brenda Edwards opened up on the unexpected way she met her ex husband on Monday's Loose Women as one outspoken ITV co-star disagreed with her Loose Women stars Janet Street-Porter and Brenda Edwards clashed in today's episode of the ITV panel show. The pair, who were appearing alongside Charlene White and Katie Piper on Monday's instalment, had a disagreement over the recent Coldplay Kiss cam cheating scandal. After footage of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot went viral last week when they were spotted embracing in the crowd of the band's Boston gig and later, Byron resigned. Today, Brenda said that she believed he was 'right to step down' after the firm released a statement saying that 'standards had not been met' by his actions, while Janet argued that his personal life and the alleged affair with a colleague shouldn't have affected his ability to run a company. Brenda, who admitted that she met her ex-husband through work, said that it was Byron's own fault that the alleged affair was exposed because the pair were in a public space. She said: 'They were listening to Coldplay music and swaying, and both of them ducked. Why do ducking?" Katie chimed in, adding that there should have been more thought by the pair as children are involved, prompting Brenda to reply that they should have considered the kids earlier. Janet, 78, stepped in to argue that she'd seen countless affairs going on in the offices of most of the newspaper offices she worked in, claiming most of the men in charge were involved with colleagues, however she reused to name names, only to state that it goes on 'all the time' in workplaces. The former newspaper editor, who has been married four times, has spoken out previously about her own infidelity. She said on Monday: 'I find it extraordinary that companies have a moral code, because I don't actually care'. She then went on to highlight the fact the furore around the alleged affair has only meant that Astronomer's profile has been boosted. Janet added: "As someone who has had affairs, I would not be that judgemental. To me, I think it could be entirely innocent.' Brenda, fuming at Janet's words, erupted: "Innocent?!' She then started to shout over Janet and made it clear she disaproved, reports the Mirror. Host Charlene stepped in to end the debate before things got even more heated and brought the topic to a close. She touched on a recent Loose Women poll which found 83 per cent of viewers had no sympathy for the pair, as Brenda added she felt sorry for the wife of the CEO. Janet also referenced former Health Secretary Matt Hancock's extramarital affair with aide Gina Coladangelo. But it was Brenda's behaviour on the show that caught the attention of viewers. One took to X, formerly Twitter. To say: "Calm the f*** down, Brenda! And what about the woman involved, hmm? Proper aggressive behaviour on display.' Another said: "Brenda needs anger management therapy.' One ITV viewer added: "Being serious now, I really think Brenda needs some help, she is on the edge and really stressed, not normal behaviour. And another pleaded: 'Would someone please tell Brenda to stop shouting? She seems aggrieved about every single thing!" Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
