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The Guardian
a day ago
- General
- The Guardian
Catch of the day: rare gold lobster saved by attentive cook in Rhode Island
Being one in a million may sound nice, but being one in 30m recently saved an exceptionally rare, gold lobster from being cooked and served as dinner at a New England restaurant, according to those who had a hand in the animal's reprieve. As the manager of the Nordic Lodge Restaurant in Charlestown, Rhode Island, tells it, one of the eatery's cooks noticed the crustacean in question buried under a bunch of other lobsters after they were delivered to the business. The lobster, since named Calvin, was in a basket ready to be cooked and presented as a meal alongside a number of his brethren when the employee pulled him out and set him aside, manager Jake Dolbey told the Guardian. The cook evidently realized Calvin had a genetic mutation that only occurs in about one in 30 million lobsters that prevents all the colors in that type of creature from showing up on their shells except for a yellowish-orange hue that is classified as gold. That particular mutation is much rarer than the well-known one which makes the exoskeleton of roughly one from every 2 million lobsters appear blue. So the restaurant called the Biomes Marine Biology Center in nearby North Kingstown on Tuesday with an offer to donate the gold lobster. Within an hour of the Nordic's phoning up the Biomes center, restaurant bartender Joel Humphries had driven it to the hands-on aquarium so that Calvin could be displayed there, as Rhode Island's Providence Journal first reported. Dolbey said Humphries happened to be a former volunteer and employee of the aquarium, which educationally showcases marine animals from Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Mark Hall, the Biomes center director, said that it took a sharp eye to pick out Calvin as unique. Gold lobsters are often confused with slightly more common ones that are a slightly darker orange color. Had Calvin been boiled, Hall continued, he would have turned the same color all lobsters do when they are cooked in that manner: red. Hall said that is because lobsters carry a mixture of color pigments. The color that shows comes down to genetics, and the only one that can withstand heat is red, Hall said. 'When you boil them, you destroy all the pigments except red,' Hall said. 'And the same thing would have happened here.' Yet, instead, within two days of being brought from the Nordic to the Biomes center, Calvin was reportedly impressing about 50 fourth grades who were visiting the aquarium. Hall suggested to the Guardian that he understood the interest in the clemency shown to Calvin, which gained notice in parts of the internet dedicated to finding feelgood news stories. But he said he wanted the public to know he had encountered about 10 gold lobsters, despite the slim odds of coming across even one. He said that illustrates the 'huge, huge numbers of lobsters that are caught' – remarks he made years after the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries expressed concern that the stock of lobster in a region encompassing Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island had been depleted 'due to environmental factors and fishing pressure'. 'For me to see 10 of these in my life, that's a lot of lobsters being caught,' Hall said. 'It makes it so that it's just a matter of time before one of these comes up.' Some social media users went to a Facebook post from the Nordic about Calvin to praise them for how they handled the gold lobster. 'Good brains! Good job!' read one such comment. Another added: 'Thank you for sparing him!'
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
David Martindale would rather quit than have Livingston 'survive' in the Premiership
Martindale says the West Lothian club must be looking to challenge in the top flight Livingston boss David Martindale says he would rather quit the club than take them up to the Premiership just to 'survive'. The Lions sealed an immediate return to the top flight as they beat Ross County 4-2 in Dingwall in the play-off final on Monday, winning 5-3 on aggregate. In doing so, they became the first club to win a Premiership play-off twice, and the first Livingston team to seal a promotion and cup double in a single season. Martindale says there's an exciting summer ahead for the West Lothian club, especially with the backing of new owner Calvin Ford. He said: 'Not last year but the season before [2022-23], the season kind of petered out and it was a struggle. It was a difficult season, but we stayed in the Premiership, and I was actually thinking about my own future. 'Do I want to keep being at the club, when we were constantly fighting? You're pushing water up a hill week after week, and putting fires out, and I felt I couldn't leave the club at that point, because we were in the midst of court cases and I didn't want to walk out the club when it needed people to fight for it. 'I stayed on, then we got relegated, and I felt how hard it was in the previous two seasons, and if I felt we were going back to the Premiership and we were going to be putting fires out and pushing water up a hill, I genuinely would call it a day and probably look elsewhere. I would leave with my head held high, in taking Livingston back to the Premiership. 'I think we've got a genuine opportunity to go and compete. I'm not talking about competing for the top four, I'm saying survival can't be our goal. 'That can't be what we're aiming to do, every season in the Premiership. I know, realistically, putting it into perspective, it probably is, but it's not where I want to be and it's not what I want to do.' Martindale added: 'As a club we now have good owners behind us, there's a good skill-set in the building, and I'm hoping it's going to give us a wee bit of a better platform, so we're not approaching playing in the Premiership, and looking on it as survival – we want to compete. 'For me it's not just about survival, there has to be more, and I feel that Calvin can help push the club in the right direction. 'Financial backing is massive for a club. If I was going into that game – me, (CEO) Dave Black and (ex-chairman) John Ward, with no new ownership model behind us, the pressure would have been unbelievable, because we really probably needed Premiership football to keep people at the club, to keep the club afloat. 'Calvin sent me a message before the game and said 'we all want to be in the Premiership and playing at the top level, but if it doesn't happen this year, let's make sure it happens next year' and that alleviated a lot of pressure on me. 'It allowed me, for probably the first time in many a season, to go into a game focused on being the football manager, and not looking at aspects of the business that it would have an impact on. 'I just feel that it's the first time this club is in a good place on and off the park, so there's a real support network there with Calvin. 'I think we're going to reap the benefits from having an owner with his kind of skill-set behind us, I think it's going to be absolutely pivotal for the club.'
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Bizarre Food Combo Of Nutella With Fried Rice Gets Mixed Reactions From Foodies
The world of culinary experimentation never ceases to amaze us. With unusual food pairings constantly popping up online, some innovative combinations impress while others leave us scratching our heads. Recently, we stumbled upon a new contender of bizarre food fusions. Food blogger Calvin Lee dared to try Nutella fried rice, sharing his unconventional adventure on Instagram. In the clip, Calvin adds Nutella to the cooked white rice and cracks raw eggs in the bowl. Then, he adds garlic, soya sauce, chilli oil and veggies to the mix and cooks it for some time. Also Read: Bizarre Combo Of Ice Cream, Chocolate And Upma Goes Viral. Foodies React To Its Name His verdict? Surprisingly enthusiastic. 'Nutella and chilli oil go so well together and even better when fried," Calvin remarks, describing the taste as 'perfectly balanced.' Watch the full viral video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calvin Lee | Singapore Foodie (@foodmakescalhappy) The Nutella and fried rice combination got a mixed reaction from the foodie community. One user wrote, "I don't know, but it looks good, not gonna lie." Another added, "I'm gonna wash my eyes." Someone else joked, "I am pretty sure an Italian assassination team is already on its way to your home." "I was wondering if you finished all the weird food... it is kind of a waste of food if you throw it away...I hope you don't waste food," remarked a user. "Bro should have added some olives, it will taste nicer," read a comment. A viewer wrote, "With all the rally and voting happening, I'm gonna vote you to be our leader of any food!" Amid this, some users were busy suggesting the food vlogger try some strange combinations of their own. The options included vegemite fried rice, banana with cheese and more. What do you think of this unique food combination? Would you like to try it? Share with us in the comment section below!
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vick Hope glows in baby bump snap after confirming pregnancy with Calvin Harris
After weeks of quiet speculation and subtle online clues, Vick Hope has confirmed that she and husband Calvin Harris are expecting their first child together. The Countryfile presenter, 35, has now unveiled her baby bump for the first time in a glowing snap. Vick shared the news live on Radio 1 this afternoon, marking the first time she has spoken publicly about her pregnancy. Although the couple tends to keep their private life under wraps, fans had begun to piece things together after Vick posted glimpses from a recent baby shower and cleverly concealed her bump at high-profile events. 'This is my final week,' she told listeners during her drivetime slot with co-hosts Jamie Laing and Katie Thistleton. 'I wanted to share that with you because we've had such a lovely time over the last few weeks. That time is coming to an end for a bit because I'm going on maternity leave next week.' Jamie quickly added his support, saying: 'You're an amazing friend, an amazing person, and you're just going to be an amazing mum.' Vick also took the opportunity to explain why she never made a formal announcement, despite ongoing curiosity from fans and media. 'This is not an announcement, by the way. People keep saying are you going to announce, are you going to announce? And I'm like, I'm not the King. I do not see the point, it's not for me,' she said. 'I'll be honest, I struggle with anything that's personal or private. I will tell you a story about eating a kebab out of a bin, that's one thing. But there's a line and so I've never been that big on sharing. Particularly because I've just been enjoying this privately and quietly.' After sharing her joyous baby news, Vick took to Instagram to post a gorgeous glowing photo of herself as she showed off her bump. Vick looked stunning as she rocked an orange bikini and an oversized white shirt, with her bump peaking through. Over the past few months, Vick has made several public appearances, all while subtly disguising her pregnancy. At the BRIT Awards in March, she dazzled on the red carpet in a slinky brown silk gown with dramatic cutouts that offered fleeting glimpses of her growing bump. She and Calvin, 40, looked blissfully happy as they posed for photographers, keeping things affectionate but understated. Later that month, Vick joined Prince William during an engagement in Somerset as part of his role as Duke of Cornwall. Dressed in a chic cream jumpsuit and brown coat, Vick radiated calm confidence, her bump slightly visible as she rested her hands just beneath it. William congratulated her on her new Countryfile presenting gig, calling it a 'brilliant' opportunity. Vick replied that it was lovely 'to spend time in nature.' Though she hadn't publicly addressed her pregnancy until now, fans had been picking up hints — especially after the baby shower images surfaced and her wardrobe choices began to shift. Her relationship with Harris, a globally known DJ and music producer, began in private too. Calvin proposed just five months into their romance, during a visit to his idyllic farm in Ibiza. The couple tied the knot four months later in a romantic ceremony at Hulne Priory in Alnwick. Their wedding was a full-blown celebration, complete with a festival atmosphere, live music from Nile Rodgers & Chic, fireworks, and a guest list that included AJ Odudu, Scott Mills, and Vernon Kay. While they've mostly kept their love story away from the limelight, Vick and Calvin's journey into parenthood is clearly a joyous one — even if she's keeping the details as quiet as she can. .
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Calvin Harris and wife Vick Hope having baby as she confirms pregnancy live on Radio 1
Vick Hope has confirmed she's pregnant with her first child with husband Calvin Harris after weeks of speculation and hints on social media. Radio presenter Vick Hope and Scots superstar DJ Calvin Harris are expecting their first child. Vick confirmed the news after hints had been circulating online due to pictures from a recent baby shower the couple held. Despite usually keeping their relationship away from the spotlight, Vick and music icon Calvin have occasionally shared snippets of their lives, including details of their festival-themed nuptials in September 2023. But Radio 1 was buzzing with excitement on Monday as Vick unveiled the reason behind her upcoming departure from the station's drivetime programme, which she presents alongside Katie Thistleton and Jamie Laing. The 35-year-old told listeners: "I should say that this is my final week. I wanted to share that with you because we've had such a lovely time over the last few weeks. "That time is coming to an end for a bit because I'm going on maternity leave next week." Jamie Laing, familiar to audiences from reality show Made In Chelsea, chimed in with heartwarming support, saying: "You're an amazing friend, an amazing person, and you're just going to be an amazing mum.", reports the Mirror. Vick also revealed why she has refrained from making a formal pregnancy announcement, stating: "This is not an announcement, by the way. People keep saying are you going to announce, are you going to announce? "And I'm like, I'm not the King. I do not see the point, it's not for me. I'll be honest, I struggle with anything that's personal or private. "I will tell you a story about eating a kebab out of a bin, that's one thing. But there's a line and so I've never been that big on sharing. Particularly because I've just been enjoying this privately and quietly." Before the baby news broke, Vick cleverly disguised her growing tummy at various events, including March's BRIT Awards, reports the Mirror. However, when she met Prince William during his Somerset visit as part of his duties as Duke of Cornwall, Vick shone in a stylish brown knee-length coat paired with a cream jumpsuit. Her burgeoning belly was subtly highlighted whilst she engaged in conversation with the future king, resting her hands underneath it. The prince commended her on her "brilliant" new Countryfile presenting gig, while Vick appreciated chatting about the delights of spending time amidst nature. Elsewhere, at the BRIT Awards on March 1, before her pregnancy revelation came to light, Vick and Calvin were the very picture of romance. On the red carpet, Vick turned heads in an elegant brown silk dress with a daring chest cut-out showcasing her midriff. The side slashes of her gown offered a peek at her bump as she and Calvin stood smiling for the paparazzi. 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Not long into their relationship, Calvin proposed to Vick during a quaint getaway at his countryside estate in Ibiza, only five months after they started dating. The couple said their "I dos" in a beautiful ceremony at Hulne Priory, Alnwick, just four months later. The festival-themed wedding was attended by celebrities such as AJ Odudu, Scott Mills, and Vernon Kay. The spectacular day was marked with a fireworks display and live music from Nile Rogers and Chic.
