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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Amanda Holden's co-star complains about her 'naked' on air admissions
Amanda Holden has a habit of oversharing on Heart FM with her co-star Jamie Theakston seemingly making it clear that he's had enough of her 'naked' confessions. Amanda Holden's co-star Jamie Theakston has voiced a "complaint" about her "naked" confession. The pair have hosted the breakfast show on Heart FM together since 2019. On one of their recent shows, a listener called in to reveal they had been informed by their child's school about an "incident" that had occured as they completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award. The listener explained that the youngsters had followed a footpath that took them through a nudist beach. They added that the teachers had reassured that 'everything was okay' but they 'just wanted to let them know'. Amanda and Jamie were both left gobsmacked by the story, the Mirror reports. Jamie, 54, joked: 'You know those kids have done that on purpose. I love the fact that the teachers are concerned about their mental health and the kids have had an absolute hoot.' Amanda then replied: 'Mental health seeing a bunch of nudey wrinklers on the beach? No disrespect, you know I'm naked most of the time in my house. Naked barbecues, naked lawnmowing…' Jamie responded: 'We're not going to get 16 seconds of this are we?' His comment prompted laughter from Amanda, who recently revealed her love of being naked at home led to an awkward moment. She described the situation as 'potentially terrible'. When Jamie asked if the moment was 'career-threatening,' Amanda replied 'yes'. The incident happened when Amanda revealed she has recently had a camera installed in her garden. 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. Amanda explained that she had her trusty electrician Andy set up the device but she was under the impression it would not be operating for a few days. She explained: "I get him round the other day because I needed something else putting up, and he goes, 'I'll have a look at what we're doing to make sure the angle is alright on that camera', he said, 'It's been going for the last couple of days'. 'I went, 'I beg your pardon? !' He said, 'Oh yeah, I've downloaded the app', he said, 'I just need to make sure the angle is right'." Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda then turned to co-star Jamie and said: "Can you imagine what I've got up to in my garden in a couple of days?" As Jamie tried to guess what Amanda may have done in her garden, she confessed that she had mowed the lawn naked and showed her chest to her husband Chris Hughes. She said: 'I'm always naked in my back garden. "I've definitely been naked, and for a joke the other day, I was sorting something out in the garden and my husband waved at me from the bedroom window, and I flashed my boobs at him, because I thought this is funny and I went 'wahoo' [flashing] like that." Amanda insists she forgot the camera was there because it blended in with her drainpipe. She said: "I had no idea it was up, and now Andy is going to be reviewing this footage and I need it all deleted". Amanda explained that the electrician could view the camera remotely through his mobile phone, with all recordings being automatically saved to a digital file. She added: "It exists! Naked lawnmowing and me flashing my boobs to my husband". Jamie replied that her escapades would make TV gold, which she playfully embraced. "I'd go [to] Netflix Netflix can have it". Addressing Andy on air in case he was listening, she said: "If Andy is listening, get round [to] my house! Delete [the footage from] Monday and Tuesday. "And I'm not joking Andy, I need that camera turned off because I've got all the school mums coming round, and that is terrible."
WIRED
4 days ago
- WIRED
The Best Camping Chairs for Hardcore Outdoor Relaxing
Known for its ultra-cool, minimalist outdoor gear and camping equipment, Snow Peak's take on the classic Tripolina chair is a gorgeous blend of bamboo, aluminum, and canvas. It collapses down to an easily transportable, if slightly long, bundle that's easy to store at home and fit in the trunk. Aesthetically, the Take! is the most stylish camping chair on the market. The canvas sling gives the chair a relaxed, organic look, which is a nice change from the plastic poles and polyester. But be warned, it does get grubby and will need regular cleaning, especially at the corners. (You can buy a replacement for $50.) The aluminum and bamboo frame is strong and fairly light, and the canvas has a high back and deep seat allowing you to really lie back and relax. It is a very comfortable chair and on a recent camping trip was regularly fought over by kids and adults alike. Smaller people can also curl their feet up, which I was told is a nice bonus. You are quite reclined, however, so it's not great for eating or leaning forward for campfire conversations. This is an expensive camping chair, one that requires regular cleaning, but it is good-looking enough for home use, so technically you could argue you're getting a two-for-one. Specs Folded Dimensions 50 x 6 x 4 inches Weight 7 lbs. 12 oz. Seat Height 14 inches $150 $120 (20% off) Dometic Dometic is carving out a reputation for producing excellent-quality, innovative outdoor kit. While its electric coolers steal the headlines, its campground furniture has thoroughly impressed. A host of large reclining designs are perfect for RV users with unlimited amounts of storage, but for me, the Go stands out for its compact high-quality aluminum frame, smooth folding mechanism, wooden trim and super tough 600D nylon fabric. It's an easy chair to transport and store, and once unfolded makes a real statement at the campground. It can take up to 280 pounds, which is reassuringly robust. I also found the low, but not too low, seat position really comfortable, with plenty of lumbar support and no sagging. I would obviously like a cup holder, but it's not a huge deal-breaker and would arguably spoil the luxe look of the armrests. While $150 isn't cheap, it represents excellent value for money, and I expect it to be offering reliable comfort for years to come. Specs Folded Dimensions 39.8 x 7.9 x 6.7 inches Weight 9 lbs. 6.2 oz. Seat Height 16 inches
The Star
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Govt will continue to negotiate to lower tariffs
Manila is concerned about the United States' decision to impose 20% tariffs on Philippine exports but will continue to negotiate, its economic affairs minister said. Secretary Frederick Go told reporters yesterday that the Philippines remains committed to talking with the United States in pursuit of a bilateral deal. 'We remain committed to continuing negotiations with the US in good faith to pursue a bilateral, comprehensive, economic agreement, or if possible an FTA (free trade agreement,' Go said. Philippine officials are scheduled to travel next week for talks with their US counterparts before the tariff rate takes effect on Aug 1. Manila's ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said yesterday that the Philippines will seek to lower that tariff rate, which remains among the lowest reciprocal duties in South-East Asia. 'We are still planning to negotiate that down,' Romualdez said in a phone message. The United States remains a vital export destination, accounting for nearly 16% of the Philippines' total exports in the first five months of the year. Go said the Philippines will continue to pursue key economic reforms to ensure that the country remains competitive, and seek more trade deals with other countries to diversify and expand markets for the country's products. US goods trade with the Philippines reached an estimated value of US$23.5bil (RM100bil) in 2024, according to data from the Office of the US Trade Representative. US exports to the Philippines stood at US$9.3bil, a 0.4% increase from 2023, while imports from the Philippines totalled US$14.2bil, up 6.9% year-over-year. The resulting US trade deficit with the Philippines widened to US$4.9bil in 2024, a 21.8% increase from the previous year. — Reuters
SoraNews24
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- SoraNews24
The joy of creating a wild Japanese ikebana flower arrangement for a country house【SoraHouse】
With no experience and 100-percent locally-sourced materials. When it comes to interior decorating, a lot of times a little plant life can help make the space feel more warm and welcoming. Our plant-loving Japanese-language reporter Go Hatori has long had a small tradition with his family, where they maintain a single-stem vase on the dining table. As he delved further and further into the world of single-stem vases, gradually his interest in the world of Japanese flower arrangement, named ikebana, began to awaken. Much like with his family's single-stemmed vases, ikebana mostly tends to focus on minimalistic design, especially when compared to Western-style flower arrangements. After so much reading up on ikebana, Go really wanted to go even deeper into the practice. However, with multiple styles of the art, it would take some serious studying to become somewhat proficient in any one of them. There is the style of rikka, which finds its roots in religious ceremonies and offerings, using Buddhist teachings to create beautiful embodiments that attempt to capture the essence of nature itself. Or there is the later-developed style of seika (or sometimes shoka), which utilizes the three elements of heaven, earth, and man, to reflect the natural beauty and essence of a living plant. As much as Go would love to devote time and energy in pursuit of this art, he is currently unable to. Instead, he decided to venture out to create his own, personal style: Hatori-style Survival Ikebana. The essence of Go's pioneering style is to follow your emotions and create a piece using materials found around you. While certainly possible to do in the neighborhood of our office in Shinjuku, a beginner might struggle to source materials in such an urban environment. So, Go decided to take his first foray into flower art to SoraHouse, the house we purchased in the Japanese countryside four years ago. Being surrounded by nature, he was sure to find enough materials to create a beautiful piece of art, as long as he wasn't scared off by another serpentine visitor. ▼ 'How about this?' ▼ 'I don't know the name of these at all…' (but they's most likely Japanese primrose) ▼ '… using the flowers and grass around our house…' ▼ '… I want to arrange them with all of my heart.' ▼ 'But not this.' ▼ 'Nor this.' ▼ 'Too much isn't good either.' ▼ 'If it feels wrong, have the courage to throw it away.' ▼ 'This looks promising.' ▼ 'Finished.' The first work of art from the Hatori-style of ikebana is entitled: Wild Child 'I think it turned out well, if I say so myself,' says Go. ▼ Placing it into the alcove of the room, it looks great. Go completed his piece on June 20, and when he went back on July 3, around two weeks later, he discovered that it was surprisingly still full of visual vitality. As to be expected from a Wild Child. Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
GMA Network
10-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
PH top export semiconductors, electronics spared from Trump's 20% tariff — Go
The Philippines' top export products, electronics and semiconductors, are not covered by US President Donald Trump's directive to impose a 20% tariff rate on Manila's goods entering America come next month, according to Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs of the Philippines Frederick Go. 'Our number one export to America were semiconductors and electronics… As of today, a very, very large of that is exempted from the reciprocal tariffs,' Go said at a Palace briefing on Thursday. This came after Trump issued his tariff notices to America's various trading partners including the Philippines, which he slapped with a 20% duty, higher than what he previously announced reciprocal tariff rate of 17% in April. The presidential investments adviser said there are 'fillers' from US trade counterparts if ' they will continue to keep them [semiconductors] tariff-free or if they will put some tariffs but the good news for us, at the moment, is our semiconductors are not covered by tariffs.' Go explained that 'based on the rules, all exports are covered by the 20% tariff, but America has sector specific tariffs and sector specific exemptions.' 'So it has nothing to do with us. So the semiconductors that I'm talking about that are exempted are not because of us, it's because America chose to exempt certain semi-conducted sectors, because they deemed it important to their, for example supply chain or deemed that important to their national security. So they exempted certain semiconductor categories,' he said. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the US was the country's top export destination in 2024, accounting for 16.6% or $12.14 billion of the total export receipts of $73.27 billion. Meanwhile, electronic products were the Philippines' top export accounting for 53.4% or $39.09 billion of the total —of this amount, the share of semiconductors to the total was 39.8% or $29.17 billion. Trump's reciprocal tariff policy was intended to target countries that have significant trade imbalances with America. Data from the US Trade Representative showed America's goods trade with the Philippines totaled an estimated $23.5 billion in 2024. Broken down, the US' goods exports to Manila stood at $9.3 billion, while its imports amounted to $14.2 billion resulting in a goods trade deficit with the Philippines of $4.9 billion in 2024, up 21.8% year-on-year. Ultimate goal: Free trade agreement While the negotiation of the earlier Philippine trade delegation to the US resulted in a 20% tariff rate, versus 17%, Go still expressed optimism that the government can forge a free trade agreement (FTA) with America. He said the country 'remains committed to continuing negotiations in good faith to pursue a better and more comprehensive bilateral trade agreement or if possible, an FTA (free trade agreement).' 'We will go there next week and we will try to bring this down if we can. But what I was trying to say in my statement earlier is more important than trying to bring down the reciprocal tariffs… the bigger thing to accomplish is if we can sign a Free Trade Agreement or an FTA or a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement,' Go said. 'Myself together with DTI Secretary Cris Roque and Undersecretary Perry Rodolfo and Undersecretary Allan Gepty will be flying to the United States next week – this is actually a scheduled trip to the United States even today's announcement 'no. So, there will be meetings next week amongst the trade representatives ng Amerika po at ng Pilipinas (of America and the Philippines),' he said. 'So, for me, our objective is a bilateral economic partnership agreement, which the US has told us that this is a possibility. I think for us, very clearly, the discussion on the reciprocal tariff is just like a 'stage one'. There is still a stage two, which is the bilateral partnership agreement that we seek and to us, ever since it's very clear that this is the more important thing for us,' he added. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
