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Refinery29
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
It's The Most Fabulous Time Of Year — Venus In Taurus Is Here
It's the most fabulous time of the year. Venus and Taurus bring us positivity, creativity, and luxury from June 6th to July 4th. In the weeks ahead we will surround ourselves with art, beauty, and pleasantness. There will be good food, good sex, good rest, and no real cares in the world. Doesn't that sound nice? And you're not dreaming. This will be our reality. You can let out a long sigh of relief. When it comes to style and flare, Venus in Taurus is a step above the rest. This placement is known for its fine palette and indulgent desires. Luxury, elegance, and taste are elements of Venus in Taurus's aesthetic. If you have super fine fits, take them out and wear them during this time. If not, you might consider going on a hunt for some items to align. When Venus is in Taurus not only do we want to feel good, we also want to look good. The same applies to our makeup, perfume, and self-care routines — look, we didn't make up the rules, we're just following the ideals of the Venusian placement. Venus in Taurus makes it a habit to go to spas to decompress. Physical touch through massage, acupuncture, or facials helps Venus in Taurus heal since it appeals to its earthly senses. Even cuddle parties can transcend Venus in Taurus to a better state of being. Put a class or treatment on iCal to lean into a healthier vibe in the weeks ahead. You may even start going weekly. If you cannot, walking in nature or forest bathing will also be fulfilling. So, let's talk about sex, bb. This transit is all about embracing our sensual pleasures. Say 'yes' to hedonism. Don't deny pleasure to yourself! Sex without a grand finale won't cut it, and we'll want to experience multiple orgasms both solo and with company. We may become momentary flirts and players. Anything with anyone is possible now that planetary ruler, Venus, is riding the Bull. Pop a bottle and have fun. This time around Venus in Taurus is a little friskier than ever. Venus will square Pluto on June 9th, intensifying relationships and power struggles within them. Reconciliation is possible and a stronger foundation will be built as a result, but it will take some time to resolve matters because Venus in Taurus hates when its peace is disrupted. The romantic planet is also making decisions about relationships on June 26th, when it connects with the Nodes of Destiny. We are defining partnerships and deciding how to proceed on July 4th, when Venus connects with your Uranus (the freedom seeking planet wants us to be autonomous on Independence Day) urging us to grant ourselves space to think. Acting aloof on this day is totally acceptable because we will want alone time away from the fireworks. Shake-ups and breakups are possible if boundaries aren't respected. All in all, this doesn't spell out doom or gloom in matters of love, we are in our heads and not our hearts trying to figure out our own lives. It's only until we get pressed by others will relationships start to get a temporary clap back. Most likely, we'll switch up the dynamic and evolve — for the better. Important Dates: June 6th: Venus glides into Taurus, bringing a lusty and relaxing vibe our way. June 9th: Venus in Taurus squares Pluto in Aquarius, creating drama and intense dynamics since our emotions are at a high. June 11th: Venus in Taurus and Mercury in Cancer link up, allowing us to communicate our innermost feelings. June 26th: Venus in Taurus connects with the Nodes of Destiny, pushing us to contemplate our romantic futures and present situations. July 4th: Venus forms a conjunction to Uranus in Taurus, urging us to reveal our true selves and state our deepest needs to those we love.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Hanekom stakes Springbok claim as No 8 race heats up
The Bulls' Cameron Hanekom is making a serious case to get an extended run in the No 8 Springbok jumper this season. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix The weekend's United Rugby Championship quarter-finals left the impression that the consistent Bull, Cameron Hanekom, has stretched his legs towards the Springbok No 8 jersey temporarily vacated by the injured Jasper Wiese. Another strong performance by Hanekom in Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Sharks will surely secure him the position. In April, Wiese's season in Japan came to a halt when he picked up a neck injury, prompting a return to South Africa for surgery. The 29-year-old is on the mend, but he is not on course for a comeback in time for the Springbok season that kicks off at the end of June. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The Boks warm up with a game against the Barbarians in Cape Town before their first meaningful engagement, the two-Test series against Italy in July. And when Wiese is fit to return, he will need time off the Springboks bench to get closer to a start, as there is no other rugby available to him. As a Japan-based player, he cannot feature in the Currie Cup or anywhere else but with the Springboks. The debate over who should be the long-term Springbok No 8 has raged since the end of the 2023 World Cup, when Duane Vermeulen retired. The abrasive Wiese has been the man in possession, but Hanekom has been a star for the Bulls throughout the URC, even with a period of injury. In the absence of Wiese, Hanekom's chief rival for the Springbok No 8 jersey has been the combative Stormer, Evan Roos. Roos was not invited to the second Springbok alignment camp of the year, held two weeks ago in Cape Town. There was outrage in some quarters, especially in the Cape, but in last week's quarter-finals, Roos failed to take his opportunity to state his case to Bok coach Rassie Erasmus. The Stormers lost disappointingly to the Warriors in Glasgow, and Roos struggled to make an impact on the game. This was the perfect stage for the 25-year-old Roos to show Erasmus that he deserved to build on the six caps he has so far enjoyed for the Springboks. Since making his debut in 2022, Roos has played two games per year for the Boks. SLow start from the home side, but Cameron Hanekom delivers with a trademark powerful run.@Vodacom #URC | #BULvEDI — vodacomrugby (@VodacomRugga) May 31, 2025
American Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- American Press
Lavergne brothers leave state rodeo as champions
The Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo ended just the way the Lavergne brothers wanted: as state champions. Wyatt Lavergne, a senior, won his fourth consecutive saddle bronc riding state title, while Ty Lavergne, a sophomore, won his first state championship in bull riding. 'Dreams ended up coming true,' Wyatt said. 'I was rooting for my brother more than anybody, more than myself. 'I feel more accomplished for him winning than I do myself.' While the elder Lavergne wrapped up his title on Friday, Ty Lavergne's came down to his final ride Saturday evening in the short-go at Burton Coliseum. He just needed an eight-second ride. He was initially bucked off but was awarded re-ride after the bull made contact with the chute as he came out. Despite having to wait a while for another bull to be brought into the arena, Ty Lavergne scored 68 points on the re-ride. 'I felt relieved, and it kind of put a little bit more pressure on me,' Ty said. 'I had to wait so long for it. I was glad that I got another chance to win it.' Ty Lavergne also won the average title with 219 points over three eight-second rides. He beat defending state champ Brennan Polito (Epic Charter) 126.4 to 102.25. 'It is a big relief, Ty Lavergne said. 'My buddy Brandon Polito was right on my tail the whole season. I just feel relieved to finally win it, especially with my brother.' Wyatt Lavergne's win in the second-go round on Friday was enough to earn him his fourth state title, and he wrapped up his fourth consecutive average title with a 73-point ride on Saturday. In 12 rounds at the state rodeo, he has scored 70 or more points nine times. 'I would say it is a weight off my shoulders,' Wyatt Lavergne said. 'I just came in here like I was losing, like I was last, and I just let it all hang out. I didn't have anything to lose, and so, it's a big accomplishment. Pretty proud of myself.' Barbe's Ella Kay won a second consecutive round Saturday on her way to defending her goat tying state championship. 'It's awesome, you know, I give all the glory to God and just thank him that I'm able to do this,' Kay said. She won the short-go round Saturday with her fastest time of the weekend at 7.12 seconds. She opened the LHSFR on Thursday with a 13.79-second run but bounced back on Friday with a time of 7.42 seconds. 'I was kind of nervous,' Kay said about her first-go round performance. 'I was just trying to go out there and be fast, and I just messed up.' 'I felt great (in the short-go round). My horse worked great, I did great, and I just thank God.' The top four in each event qualify for the National High School Finals Rodeo at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs, Wyoming, July 13-19. Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo Short-go round results At Burton Coliseum Bull riding 1, Carter Shaw 85 2, Ty Lavergne 68 2, Luke Simon 68 Saddle bronco riding 1, Wyatt Lavergne 73 2, Austin James 38 Bareback riding 1, Ethan Parrott 64 Steer wrestling 1, Cain Martin 7.71 2, Cale Carpenter 8.89 3, Grady Ellis 10.43 4, Noah Weeks 11.55 5, Turbo Baxter 14.57 6, William Gunter 16.34 7, Luke Savant 17.40 Tie down roping 1, Cruz Melanson 8.46 2, Colten Esthay 9.01 3, Cougar Racca 9.55 4, Braxton Guillot 10.09 5, Gentry Silver 10.62 6, Carter Primeaux 10.69 7, Cooper Gallet 12.33 8, Colton Summers 13.56 9, Jayden Nunez 18.00 10, Trever Trahan 18.40 Team roping 1, Grant Engel/Skinner Wilkinson 5.15 2, Teddie Guynn/Wyatt Sonnier 6.79 3, Bill Odell/Tucker Wright 7.73 4, Shadd Huffman/Wayburn Chandler 9.99 5, Cole Steib/Kayson Lasyone 12.96 6, Hayden Walker/Grant Boudreaux 13.35 7, Cooper Broussard/Hudson Mudd 17.69 8, H.D. Willis/Carter Perry 22.28 9, Kensley Mudge/Wyatt DeMoss 33.75 Breakaway roping 1, Caroline Fontenot 2.10 2, Emma Nunez 2.30 3, Alex Poole 2.48 4, Jillian Fontenot 2.50 5, Keylee Izard 2.74 6, Addison Rains 3.00 7, Kensley Mudge 3.17 8, Saige Martin 3.47 9, Ava Nunez 12.07 Goat tying 1, Ella Kay 7.12 2, Brantlee Colbert 7.70 3, Kynnedy Nunn 8.07 4, Addison Rains 8.16 5, Abbey Anderson 8.96 6, Abbie Savant 9.86 7, Rylee Jo Maryman 10.13 8, Lauren Williams 10.20 9, Makayla Stelly 11.41 10, Katie Abshire 13.81 Pole Bending 1, Kodi Miller 20.280 2, Gemi Robinson 20.521 3, Rylee Jo Maryman 20.594 4, Addison Rains 20.680 5, Stella Aucoin 20.995 6, Ava Nunez 21.021 7, Logan Krieg 21.104 8, Emma Nunez 21.451 9, Abbey Anderson 21.606 10, Jossy Gantt 25.847 Barrel racing 1, Kynnedy Nunn 15.117 2, Gemi Robinson 15.229 3, Rylee Jo Maryman 15.304 4, Ava Nunez 15.323 5, Abbey Anderson 15.332 6, Logan Krieg 15.383 7, Kanley Cooper 15.404 8, Addison Rains 15.495 9, Jasey Gantt 15.535 10, Stella Aucoin 15.943 Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo At Burton Coliseum Standings after short-go round, Saturday, May 31, 2025 All-Around Cowboy Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, Braxton Guillot, La. Virtual Charter 142.0 2, Turbo Baxter, Slaughter Comm. 133.5 3, Cruz Melanson, Vinton 130.2 4, Kayson Lasyone 103.0 5, Jayden Nunez, S. Cameron 98.8 Rookie All-Around Cowboy Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, Cole Steib, Catholic-PC 127.8 2, Cain Martin, Sulphur 64.4 3, Skinner Wilkinson, Home School 60.8 All-Around Cowgirl Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, Abbey Anderson, Shepherd 292.25 2, Rylee Jo Maryman, Univ. View 257.3 3, Addison Rains, Magnolia Bend 238.4 Rookie All-Around Cowgirl Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, Addison Rains, Magnolia Bend 238.4 2, Kinley Walker, Home School 96.6 Bareback riding Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, *#Bryer Prince, Sulphur 113.0 2, Fisher Burnworth, Home School 63.8 3, %Ethan Parrott, Darbonne Woods 49.0 (123/2) Barrell racing Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, *#%Rylee Jo Maryman, Univ. View 116.5 (45.387/3) 2, Abbey Anderson, Shepherd 102.4 4, Gemi Robinson, Magnolia Bend 86.5 3, Ava Nunez, Bell City 82.2 5, Kynnedy Nunn, Welsh 62.5 Saddle bronc riding Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, *#%Wyatt Lavergne, DeQuincy 119.0 (148/2) 2, Austin James, Rosepine 71.7 3, Zach Reeves, Sulphur 64.0 4, Brant Schexnider, Kaplan 26.9 Tie down roping Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, #Braxton Guillot, La. Virtual Ch. 115.0 2, %Cruz Melanson, Vinton 110.2 (26.12/3) 3, Cougar Racca, Bell City 86.0 4, Gentry Silver, Bell City 73.1 5, Carter Primeaux, Erath 72.3 Breakaway roping Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, #Kensley Mudge, Magnolia Bend 56.0 2, Caroline Fontenot, Beau Chene 53.5 3, %Alex Poole, Bell City 51.35 (7.28/3) 4, Emma Nunez, Bell City 50.3 5, Faith Dubois, Home School 49.8 Steer wrestling Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, #Turbo Baxter, Slaughter 119.5 2, William Gunter, Sulphur 86.6 3, Kyler Landry, Ascension Cath. 73.5 4, %Cain Martin, Sulphur 64.4 (19.93/3) 5, Noah Weeks, Magnolia Bend 52.5 Goat tying Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, *#Ella Kay, Barbe 128.4 2, Abbey Anderson, Sheperd 97.8 3, Abbie Savant, Home School 89.1 4, Rylee Jo Maryman, Univ. View 86.6 5, Sage Raymond, Briarfield Acad. 85.8 9, %Kynnedy Nunn, Welsh 63.3 (25.57/3) Team roping Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, *#Kayson Lasyone, Magnolia Bend 175.0 #Cole Steib, Catholic-PC 2, Carter Perry, Cedar Creek 135.2 H.D. Willis, Home School 3, %Teddie Austin Guynn, Home School 132.6 (23.21/3) %Wyatt Sonnier, Welsh 4, Grant Engel, Jeff Davis Home School 121.8 Skinner Wilkinson, Home School 5, Carter Huffman, Jena 116.6 Andrew Paul, Jena Pole bending Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, *#Kodi Miller, Simpson 121.1 2, Gemi Robinson, Magnolia Bend 110.2 3, %Addison Rains, Magnolia Bend 99.4 (61.912/3) 4, Kenzie King, Jeff Davis Home School 62.4 5, Abbey Anderson, Sheperd 59.2 Bull riding Pl., Athlete, School Pts. 1, #%Ty Lavergne, DeQuincy 126.4 (219/3) 2, *Brennan Polito, Epic Charter 102.25 3, Carter Shaw, Magnolia Bend 85.3 4, Luke Simon, Notre Dame 61.55 5, Briggs Cooley, Christ Bridge 52.7 *2024 state champ #2025 state champion %2025 average champion
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Trooper's tale: From being Tallahassee rescue dog to inspiring Florida law
Florida is protecting its pooches — and cracking down on those who mistreat the four-legged friends. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two animal rights bills on May 28 at a rescue organization in Palm Beach County. The bills include Trooper's Law, which will make it a crime to restrain animals outside during natural disasters and abandon them. It's named after the bull terrier that captured the attention of people around the state when he was found in chest-high water, tied to a fence off of Interstate 75 during Hurricane Milton. His story got a happy ending when he was adopted by a Parkland couple after being taken to the Leon County Humane Society. The offense would be a third-degree felony, punishable by a fine up to $10,000 or prison time. And he signed Dexter's Law, would require the Department of Law Enforcement to post the names of people who have violated animal cruelty laws online. It's named after a dog found decapitated at Fort DeSoto Beach days after he was adopted from the Pinellas County Animal Shelter, according to NBC affiliate WFLA. DeSantis signed these pieces of legislation at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee. Florida state trooper Orlando Morales rescued the bull terrier after the pooch was abandoned tied to a pole on I-75 as Hurricane Milton approached Florida. The bills include Trooper's Law, which will make it a crime to restrain animals outside during natural disasters and then abandon them. Trooper was rescued by a Florida state trooper on the side of I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd. on the morning of Oct. 9, 2024. Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast around 8:30 p.m. that night. Giovanny Aldama Garcia, 23, was identified as the owner of "Trooper," the abandoned dog left tied to a fence standing in a pool of water amid Hurricane Milton evacuations in Florida. Garcia was arrested on Oct. 14, 2024. The following day, State Attorney Suzy Lopez shared in a press release that Garcia was charged with aggravated animal cruelty, after admitting to leaving his dog, formerly known as "Jumbo," on the interstate because he "couldn't find anyone to pick the dog up." He faces up to five years in prison. His case status was unavailable as of May 28. The five-year-old Bull terrier was taken in by the Leon County Humane Society on Oct. 9. Trooper then was placed in a foster care home with owners who had experience with his breed, according to the Leon County Humane Society. In December, Trooper was adopted by Frank and Carla Spina and now lives with new friend Dallas, a seven-year-old mini Bull terrier, in Parkland. Trooper faced multiple health scares, however, and his new family supported him as he underwent successful surgery to remove cancerous tumors. X-rays also found foreign substances inside his stomach. Trooper had about two pounds of rubber and plastic removed, according to specialist veterinary surgeon Randy Dominguez. The Animal Rights Foundation of Florida urges you to call 911 if you witness an animal in a life-threatening situation. It is a crime to abuse or cruelly kill an animal, or to confine an animal without sufficient food, water or exercise in Florida. To report the abuse of wild animals such as illegal hunting or fishing, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (888) 404-3922 or report the incident online. Contributing: Kyla A Sanford, Gabriel Velasquez Neira and Ella Thompson of FRESH TAKE FLORIDA. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Rescued, brought to Tallahassee, 'Trooper' the dog inspires state law
Sydney Morning Herald
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Harebrained': Free camping policy scrapped after ghost campers, empty sites
Tourism operators in regional communities and avid campers are breathing a sigh of relief after the Allan government dumped a free camping initiative that they say did more harm than good. Critics remain furious the government pushed ahead with the 'harebrained' policy, despite warnings from the outset it would negatively impact national parks, hurt local communities and put enormous pressure on cash-strapped Parks Victoria. The initiative, announced in October by Premier Jacinta Allan and Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos, gave campers free access to all of the state's 131 formerly paid Parks Victoria campgrounds from December 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. They estimated it would save campers $7.3 million – with booking fees costing up to $40 a night for more popular areas. While it resulted in an enormous spike in bookings – up 93 per cent from the year prior, according to Parks Victoria – the initiative was besieged with problems. Many campers who secured spots were no-shows, leaving some of the state's most popular campsites desolate over peak periods. Meanwhile, caravan park rates soared and rubbish dumping increased. Loading Gippsland East MP Tim Bull and fellow Nationals MP Melina Bath warned against the policy from the outset and continually raised concerns to the government over its six-month lifespan. Bull said campsites within his electorate usually full from Boxing Day through to the middle of January were, at best, two-thirds full – meaning thousands fewer campers in East Gippsland. 'It was a debacle over Christmas,' Bull said. 'I raised it again prior to Easter and said, 'we don't want our peak tourist season camp parks with 50 per cent vacancies like we had over Christmas'. 'It wasn't fixed for Easter, and it happened again ... We're still recovering from fires and COVID down here that were back to back, and we rely on our campsites being full for our local communities.'
