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The Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Gqeberha Swifties in for treat with Taylor Swift Eras Tribute
News Premium 15 July 2025 Calling all Swifties — get ready to sing your hearts out at the Taylor Swift Eras Tribute show, the first concert-style tribute celebrating the pop sensation in Gqeberha. Punted as the biggest and best production from Gqeberha's Tarryn Light Productions so far, the two-night tribute show will be held at Elements in Little Chelsea on Friday and Saturday...
Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
Dunelm cuts 'comfy' outdoor chair that you can 'fall asleep in' down to £20
'The most comfortable garden chair to lounge in that I have ever had.' After experiencing the gorgeous weather over the weekend, with temperatures hitting as high as 30C in parts of Glasgow, we all want to make sure we are fully equipped to enjoy more sunny days in the garden with family and friends. One of the most important items to have for your garden, especially if you are hosting, is some comfy garden chairs. Now while everyone would want to have a luxurious set of rattan furniture in their garden, a set of camping chairs can do the job just as well. For those looking for a chair with a comfortable feel and vibrant colours, Dunelm shoppers are currently raving over the Elements Padded Camping Chair With Carry Bag. Normally retailing for £29, shoppers can now snap up these chairs for £20.30 in the sale. Suitable for lounging in the garden, as well as trips to the beach or camping, this Elements camping chair will add a comfortable yet stylish touch to any outdoor space, reports the Liverpool Echo. With a weight capacity of 110kg and finished off with a waterproof treatment, this camping chair is certainly designed to last. Crafted with a soft cushioned fabric that offers ultimate comfort in any occasion, the chair also features a mesh pocket that can easily store your phone, book or bottle of water for added convenience. With a handy fold-away design, the chair also comes with its own carry bag for easy transportation. With dimensions of H 90cm x W 73cm x D 80cm, shoppers can buy this must-have garden item in either black, peacock or tiger lily. For those who want to relax in both style and comfort, this padded camping chair could be just the chair you have been looking for. Elements Padded Camping Chair With Carry Bag £29 £20.30 Dunelm Buy Now Product Description Alternatively, for those looking for a more traditional camping chair, Dunelm is also selling the Three Rivers Foldaway Camping Chair for £35. Featuring a built-in drink holder, this camping chair features a navy and white striped design for a fresh and clean look. Alternatively, shoppers can buy the Voyager Luxury Camping Chair from Amazon for £49.99 (RRP £59.99). Featuring a soft and thick 6cm padded cushion for extra comfort, the back of the chair can also switch between three adjustable positions. Back to the Elements camping chair, this item is widely popular with Dunelm shoppers as it currently boasts a 4.8 star rating. Many reviewers have raved over how comfortable the chair is, with one saying you could fall asleep in it. One delighted shopper wrote: "I adore these chairs. They are so comfortable, attractive and practical. And they are a reasonable price." With another five-star reviewer praising: "The most comfortable garden chair to lounge in that I have ever had." However, one shopper grumbled about the size, writing: "Lovely pattern and comfortable to sit in, just a bit big. Takes up more space in your car than a regular fold away chair. But great if you need a comfortable chair to sit in for a length of time." While another cautioned about the height of the seat: "Very comfy and wide. Sturdy and strong. Quite low to get up from, only thing that's missing is arms which would be helpful to push up on when standing." On the flip side, a fifth shopper happily said: "Very comfortable and pretty robust. Using as a gaming chair which can be stored easily when not in use. Great." With another top reviewer commenting: "Absolutely the most comfortable camping/garden/picnic chairs I have sat in. You could actually fall asleep in it. Beautiful vibrant colours! Highly recommended!" To buy the Elements Padded Camping Chair With Carry Bag, click HERE. 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'.
The Age
13-07-2025
- The Age
No luxury cruise line does things quite like this Australian one
On Scenic, none of that is true, perhaps because most of the guests on my Indonesia cruise are Australian. Australians don't generally go in for pretension and formality, least of all in tropical destinations or while on holiday. That makes Scenic Eclipse II the luxury ship for those wary of luxury ships. No need to bring your suit or your jewellery. Not many stilted cocktail conversations at the bar. No complicated menus that you need a multilingual dictionary to decipher. That doesn't mean standards are lowered on this ship. Far from it. Menus might be easy to navigate, but the food is upmarket and the quality and variety outstanding. It has one of the best lunchtime buffets at sea (in a restaurant venue called Yacht Club), and one of the best French restaurants (Lumiere) and Mediterranean restaurants (Elements), too. For a ship of this size, the dining choices are remarkable. Among other venues is Koko's Asian Fusion, which delivers the welcome big flavours of South-East Asia, India and China, and which also features a separate sushi counter and teppanyaki-style grill. In the latter, a few guests at a time enjoy small plates inspired by Asian street food, prepared in front of them by the chefs. It's a smart way to bring very relaxed dining onto a cruise ship without resorting to the same-old pool grill. The ship's decor is boutique-hotel chic in a moody, minimalist way, which makes the odd burst of art and colour all the more arresting. The Asian restaurant has striking geisha-inspired art; the walls of the Observation Lounge erupt in fantastical jungle motifs in which animals lurk. Heated plunge pool? Tick. Suave spa? Yes, and even bigger than the one on sister ship Scenic Eclipse. It has unusual offerings like a salt-therapy lounge and infrared sauna designed to propel you into Zen-like somnolence. Sky Bar? Why not? In the world's wild places, you can't beat a cold drink with a hot view. Even the ship's theatre is plusher than any other I've been in. It has swivel leather chairs like you'd see in a home cinema, second only in comfort to the king-size bed in my suite, which I discover has electronic controls to adjust it just right. The most ultra-luxe things on Scenic Eclipse II are the helicopters and submersible but, as they can't operate in Indonesia, these Mission: Impossible toys are grounded except on Cape York at the start of my voyage. Even so, this chic yacht is a serious expedition vessel, and we put Zodiacs and kayaks to good use. The Zodiac drivers, faces swathed like ninjas against the sun, are rather silent: the only exception to general crew chattiness. The expedition team that accompanies them know their stuff and are only too happy to share it both ashore, on the reef, or during lectures in the theatre. I follow Babsi Neubarth into the water at every opportunity. The marine biologist's enthusiasm is infectious and her knowledge of corals and critters seemingly endless as we snorkel our way through Indonesia's islands. If you want to know the difference between staghorn and elkhorn coral – and which curious traveller doesn't – then Neubarth will enlighten you. Is there anyone on this ship who is less than agreeable and entertaining? Even the captain, affable Frenchman Erwan le Rouzic, is laid-back and gregarious. The door to the bridge is almost always open, and any guest can wander in for a chat with the officers about navigation and the ship's advanced technologies. Everyone on this ship gets butler service. My butler, Crispin, is like an unflappable character from an Edwardian novel, shimmering unobtrusively about so I hardly know how my minibar has been restocked with my preferred gin brand, or my books straightened on my bedside table. Crispin is up and down the corridor, delivering guests' champagne buckets and fresh towels, making restaurant reservations and arranging the ironing. He's a busy man, but never forgets anyone's name, always pauses for a chat, and wants to know if there's anything more he can do. Short of conjuring up a unicorn, I'm not sure what else this ship could provide. Launched in 2023, Scenic Eclipse II retains its new, fresh feel and is barely scuffed. A few redesigned spaces have brought minor improvements compared to predecessor Scenic Eclipse. Could I quibble? Of course, because that's what travellers do. On a luxury ship, I might expect more fresh and fewer plastic flowers, and more than a couple of shelves of books: bring your own reading, or you might be disappointed. In my ensuite, the flat sink has the requisite designer-chic looks but doesn't function well and, on an expedition ship in particular, there ought to be more bathroom racks on which to hang towels and wet clothes. Some passengers find the ship's decor monochrome and monastic, but I like the muted greys, sense of space, lack of clutter and bling, and attractive soft lighting. Scenic Eclipse II is a confident ship that doesn't need to shout about its luxury credentials. What the decor lacks in exuberance, it makes up for in tranquillity. We're all cocooned in comfort, exceedingly well-fed and surrounded by mind-soothing spaces. There's even a specific mind-soothing space designed for yoga and Pilates. Scenic Eclipse II carries only 228 passengers and never feels crowded. Everything is all-inclusive. You have no bother on this beautiful ship, and will look forward to every meal. Loading But best of all, passengers and crew alike are relaxed and informal. This is luxury that requires no performance, and makes you smile. It's just what Australians want, and more holidays should be like this. THE DETAILS CRUISE Scenic Eclipse II sails a Kimberley season between early July and mid-September 2025 before crossing the Top End into the Pacific towards New Zealand. From mid-December, it sails three unusual Ross Sea itineraries to Antarctica. Then in March 2026, it heads across the Pacific and transits the Panama Canal for a summer season in Europe.
Sydney Morning Herald
13-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
No luxury cruise line does things quite like this Australian one
On Scenic, none of that is true, perhaps because most of the guests on my Indonesia cruise are Australian. Australians don't generally go in for pretension and formality, least of all in tropical destinations or while on holiday. That makes Scenic Eclipse II the luxury ship for those wary of luxury ships. No need to bring your suit or your jewellery. Not many stilted cocktail conversations at the bar. No complicated menus that you need a multilingual dictionary to decipher. That doesn't mean standards are lowered on this ship. Far from it. Menus might be easy to navigate, but the food is upmarket and the quality and variety outstanding. It has one of the best lunchtime buffets at sea (in a restaurant venue called Yacht Club), and one of the best French restaurants (Lumiere) and Mediterranean restaurants (Elements), too. For a ship of this size, the dining choices are remarkable. Among other venues is Koko's Asian Fusion, which delivers the welcome big flavours of South-East Asia, India and China, and which also features a separate sushi counter and teppanyaki-style grill. In the latter, a few guests at a time enjoy small plates inspired by Asian street food, prepared in front of them by the chefs. It's a smart way to bring very relaxed dining onto a cruise ship without resorting to the same-old pool grill. The ship's decor is boutique-hotel chic in a moody, minimalist way, which makes the odd burst of art and colour all the more arresting. The Asian restaurant has striking geisha-inspired art; the walls of the Observation Lounge erupt in fantastical jungle motifs in which animals lurk. Heated plunge pool? Tick. Suave spa? Yes, and even bigger than the one on sister ship Scenic Eclipse. It has unusual offerings like a salt-therapy lounge and infrared sauna designed to propel you into Zen-like somnolence. Sky Bar? Why not? In the world's wild places, you can't beat a cold drink with a hot view. Even the ship's theatre is plusher than any other I've been in. It has swivel leather chairs like you'd see in a home cinema, second only in comfort to the king-size bed in my suite, which I discover has electronic controls to adjust it just right. The most ultra-luxe things on Scenic Eclipse II are the helicopters and submersible but, as they can't operate in Indonesia, these Mission: Impossible toys are grounded except on Cape York at the start of my voyage. Even so, this chic yacht is a serious expedition vessel, and we put Zodiacs and kayaks to good use. The Zodiac drivers, faces swathed like ninjas against the sun, are rather silent: the only exception to general crew chattiness. The expedition team that accompanies them know their stuff and are only too happy to share it both ashore, on the reef, or during lectures in the theatre. I follow Babsi Neubarth into the water at every opportunity. The marine biologist's enthusiasm is infectious and her knowledge of corals and critters seemingly endless as we snorkel our way through Indonesia's islands. If you want to know the difference between staghorn and elkhorn coral – and which curious traveller doesn't – then Neubarth will enlighten you. Is there anyone on this ship who is less than agreeable and entertaining? Even the captain, affable Frenchman Erwan le Rouzic, is laid-back and gregarious. The door to the bridge is almost always open, and any guest can wander in for a chat with the officers about navigation and the ship's advanced technologies. Everyone on this ship gets butler service. My butler, Crispin, is like an unflappable character from an Edwardian novel, shimmering unobtrusively about so I hardly know how my minibar has been restocked with my preferred gin brand, or my books straightened on my bedside table. Crispin is up and down the corridor, delivering guests' champagne buckets and fresh towels, making restaurant reservations and arranging the ironing. He's a busy man, but never forgets anyone's name, always pauses for a chat, and wants to know if there's anything more he can do. Short of conjuring up a unicorn, I'm not sure what else this ship could provide. Launched in 2023, Scenic Eclipse II retains its new, fresh feel and is barely scuffed. A few redesigned spaces have brought minor improvements compared to predecessor Scenic Eclipse. Could I quibble? Of course, because that's what travellers do. On a luxury ship, I might expect more fresh and fewer plastic flowers, and more than a couple of shelves of books: bring your own reading, or you might be disappointed. In my ensuite, the flat sink has the requisite designer-chic looks but doesn't function well and, on an expedition ship in particular, there ought to be more bathroom racks on which to hang towels and wet clothes. Some passengers find the ship's decor monochrome and monastic, but I like the muted greys, sense of space, lack of clutter and bling, and attractive soft lighting. Scenic Eclipse II is a confident ship that doesn't need to shout about its luxury credentials. What the decor lacks in exuberance, it makes up for in tranquillity. We're all cocooned in comfort, exceedingly well-fed and surrounded by mind-soothing spaces. There's even a specific mind-soothing space designed for yoga and Pilates. Scenic Eclipse II carries only 228 passengers and never feels crowded. Everything is all-inclusive. You have no bother on this beautiful ship, and will look forward to every meal. Loading But best of all, passengers and crew alike are relaxed and informal. This is luxury that requires no performance, and makes you smile. It's just what Australians want, and more holidays should be like this. THE DETAILS CRUISE Scenic Eclipse II sails a Kimberley season between early July and mid-September 2025 before crossing the Top End into the Pacific towards New Zealand. From mid-December, it sails three unusual Ross Sea itineraries to Antarctica. Then in March 2026, it heads across the Pacific and transits the Panama Canal for a summer season in Europe.
Gizmodo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
This Massive WD 20TB Hard Drive Now Costs Peanuts, You're Paying Barely a Penny Per Gigabyte
WD has been a trusted brand for offline storage for years and its external hard drives are well-known for their quality and reliability. This Prime Day, Amazon is offering a massive discount on the WD 20TB Elements external hard drive that brings down the price to an all-time low of $269 (down originally from $599) for Prime members alone. Offline storage isn't only more secure than relying on the cloud, either but it's also far more affordable in the long term. See at Amazon At $269, you're getting a staggering 20 terabytes of storage which is enough space to handle years' worth of documents and even entire system backups. Cloud storage services always charge monthly or yearly fees that can quickly add up and they still leave your data vulnerable to hacking or privacy concerns. You keep your valuable memories and sensitive files at home with this physical hard drive where they're protected from online intrusion and prying eyes. The WD 20TB Elements HDD is designed for plug-and-play ease with a high-speed USB 3.0 interface that makes transferring large files fast and easy. Simply connect the drive to your PC or Mac and you're ready to start storing information (no complicated setup or software required). The drive is compatible with both Windows and macOS right out of the package, and you can even reformat it if you want to use it with other operating systems or for specialty backup uses. Security is a major concern for anyone wishing to store confidential data, and offline storage is one of the safest ways of keeping your files secure from hackers and cyber threats. While cloud services are susceptible to being a victim of cyberattacks or data breaches, an external physical hard drive keeps your data offline and with you. Cloud storage subscriptions of the same capacity would cost you hundreds of dollars a year, and you'd remain at the mercy of a third-party service. With this Prime Day WD deal, you make a one-time payment and own your storage outright, with no subscriptions or ongoing costs. This discount will likely sell out quickly, so don't miss your chance. See at Amazon
