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The Citizen
18-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Puppy pierced by abandoned fish hook in Sheffield
A morning walk turned into a traumatic ordeal for a local couple when their six-month-old cocker spaniel swallowed a large trace on Tiffany's Beach. Jordy and Tiaan Johnson were walking their puppy, Astro, on Monday, July 7, when he ate a sardine on a fish hook lying next to a rubbish bin. One hook lodged in the back of Astro's tongue. 'We rushed him to the vet immediately,' said Jordy. 'Luckily, they were able to sedate him and remove the hooks, but it could have ended differently.' Jordy has since started offering bags to fishermen for unused bait and tackle, after noticing some arrive without any. 'Fishermen need to take responsibility for their trash. They must take everything they bring home. The bins also need animal-safe lids,' she added. The danger extends beyond pets. 'There are many stories of dog owners who have experienced the same thing, some were not as lucky as our little guy,' said Tiaan. 'Had a vervet monkey or woolly-necked stork found that sardine, it could have been a painful death. And what if someone stepped on one of those hooks?' Ballito Veterinary Hospital has already treated five dogs with fish hook injuries this year. Dr Christy Brown said three cases were reported in June alone. 'We are not sure if this aligns with fishing seasons, but it happens often,' she said. Aloe Veterinary Clinic, also in Ballito, report an average of two cases per month. Dr Jeremy Lamb said around 20 cases were treated last year. 'Some injuries involve just the lip or mouth, but swallowed hooks are far more serious and difficult to remove,' he said. 'The dogs don't die as long as the hook and line are removed in time.' Salt Rock Veterinary Clinic has not seen any cases this year, but Dr Roxanne Buckle confirmed many prior after-hours emergencies involving fish hooks. 'Last year I treated five cases and most hooks were lodged in the mouth,' she said. 'We referred one cat to a specialist for scope removal.' Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I'm an American living in the UK and can't get over three insults Brits use'
An American man who has lived in the UK for three years has shared the slang insults he can't stop saying. He's really obsessed with how 'elegant' they sound An American man who moved to the UK has shared his favourite slang insults that are used here in Blighty. Social media sensation K Jordy, who refers to himself as a "mere Yank amongst Brits", has been documenting his adventures online ever since moving three years ago. The content creator has garnered widespread attention for his candid comparisons of UK and US lifestyles, particularly in areas such as cuisine, sports, language, and leisure activities. His viral clips have proven to be so popular that he's garnered more than 20 million TikTok likes and 68,000 YouTube followers. And in his recent post, he opened up about the jibes he's adopted into vocabulary since settling in London. Praising UK slang, he said: "Have you ever been roasted, just so, elegantly? Well, today let me show you the greatest of all time British insults. You won't believe these British insults." Jordy then went on to list the following three slang words... 1. Melt Jordy said his number one British insult is calling someone a 'melt'. The term likely derives from the literal sense of "melt" – to lose composure, to dissolve, or to become weak. In London street slang, "melt" has been used for some time to describe someone who is a bit of a fool or who "melts down" emotionally. The word gained mainstream popularity through Love Island, where contestants frequently used it to mock others who were seen as acting foolishly or getting too emotionally involved. Jordy loves the slang – and shared how he'd typically use it in a sentence. He explained: "Mate, he's an absolute melt. It's someone who is like overly emotional, can be manipulated easily, weak, almost like a simp. Your girlfriend has been doing you dirty but you're still with her - what an absolute melt." 2. Donkey Jordy's second favourite British insult, which he dubs a "Hall of Fame contender", is 'donkey'. Donkey is an insult that's been used in the UK for generations – a lot like the word 'ass'. The working animals, often used for carrying loads, are unfairly stereotyped. Their association with menial labour makes people believe they're best for simple tasks only. The insult is reinforced by stories, fables (like Aesop's), and popular culture (such as the character "Donkey" in Shrek, who is lovable but often silly). Jordy said: "He might not be the smartest, might be a bit stubborn - an absolute donkey mate. And when I think of donkey I also think of Shrek." 3. Mug And "last but not least" on Jordy's list is calling someone a "mug". In the 19th to 20th Century, the word "mug" evolved in British slang to mean someone who is easily fooled, gullible, or a victim of a trick or scam. For example, people in the criminal underworld used it to describe someone who could easily be conned. Today, calling someone a "mug" is to call them an idiot, fool, or someone who's easily taken advantage of. Putting the word in context, Jordy joked: "If you are an absolute mug, you're like an idiot, you're gullible. "But here's the thing, there's also 'mugged off', almost like 'do you mistake me for a fool?'." So there you have it, three British insults that an American can't stop using! Which ones would make your list? Don't forget to leave us your thoughts in the comments section below.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
EA FC 25 Jordy Clasie TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC tasks, solutions, and more
Image via EA As part of the ongoing TOTS promo , the developers have been introducing several new SBCs into EA FC 25 , with one of the latest introductions being the Jordy Clasie TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC. The same provides a 90-rated card to the player, who has been a great performer in the Dutch Eredivisie over the period of the 2024/2025 season. He can be a solid pickup for the defensive midfielder position, and having a player like him could improve your Ultimate Team . EA has set up only two challenges, which you will have to complete to get his card. Overall, this SBC will prove to be a lot cheaper than the other existing ones. Here are all the details that you need to know about the latest EA FC 25 Jordy Clasie TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC. EA FC 25 Jordy Clasie TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC tasks You have to complete two different tasks to get the 90-rated Jordy Clasie TOTS Honourable Mentions card in EA FC 25. The particular challenges are not that difficult, and you wouldn't have to spend much in completing both of them. The following are the specifics about the tasks: Task 1 – Top Form Min. team rating: 82 No. of Team of the Week / TOTS Honourable Mentions / TOTS Highlights players in squad: Min. 1 Reward: 1x Small Prime Electrum Players Pack Task 2 – 84-Rated Squad Min. team rating: 84 Reward: 1x Small Gold Players Pack To further reduce the overall cost of completing this SBC, it would be a great option for you to employ the existing cards that you have in your Ultimate Team. Overall, it could be a great decision to get the Jordy Clasie TOTS Honourable Mentions card in EA FC 25. EA FC 25 Jordy Clasie TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC cheapest solutions If you are hunting for the cheapest solutions for the EA FC 25 Jordy Clasie TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC, you can check out the ones provided below: Task 1 – Top Form Nubel 80 Onumonu 92 Yeray 81 Wubben-Moy 81 Renan Lodi 77 Lukebakio 79 Miranchuk 80 Bissouma 80 Dani Ceballos 79 Isi Palazon 81 Kubo 81 Task 2 – 84-Rated Squad Atubolu 73 Baltimore 84 Buongiorno 80 Guirassy 84 Mane 84 Girelli 85 Bruno Guimaraes 85 Caruso 84 Toone 84 Hasegawa 84 Rodman 84 By getting these players, you will have the most optimal squads for completing the two challenges of the latest SBC. You will then be able to get the specific 90-rated card in the game.
Sydney Morning Herald
25-04-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
This couple used Labor's first home buyer scheme – here's what happened
But the 'year' of which he speaks has only reference to avoiding LMI. If the couple had needed to save the 20 per cent deposit needed to avoid it, the realistic assessment is many more years. 'We chose three lenders and compared rates, kind of like shopping,' explains Hannah of the list of participating lenders on the Housing Australia website. But the couple speaks of the challenging process getting the 95 per cent loan over the line, with HECS debts, interest rates still high and the approval stress test tight. 'It took a lot of effort submitting all the documents back and forth,' Hannah said. Labor, if elected, wants HECS debts to be ignored in loan serviceability assessments (it has also pledged to discount them by 20 per cent). The Coalition says that the stress test would be reduced from its current 300 basis points. So how are Jordy and Hannah coping with repayments twice as much as the discounted rent they were paying? 'Once you've set that new bar for yourself, that just becomes your new normal, and you just do that,' says Jordy. 'It is hard,' adds Hannah. How might their situation have looked different under a Coalition government? Possible tax deductions for the interest on $650,000 of borrowings, which might be worth $11,000 a year, for the first five years only. And the LNP also wants to allow you to unlock $50,000 of your super for a property deposit (don't forget each person in a couple can already save $50,000 for a home into that tax shelter). Of course, in this system and without a 20 per cent deposit, first home buyers would have to fork out more for extortionate lenders' mortgage insurance: the cost on a $600,000 purchase would almost double a 5 per cent deposit (some $25,000 LMI on top of the $30,000 deposit). And Jordy has a powerful point about getting into the market in general: 'The problem is you're still being saddled with insane debt and nothing seems to be being done about that side of things.' Loading The Coalition, for its part, seems to be keeping its proposed solutions this election on the demand – not supply – side with a cut to immigration (and also overseas student numbers to reduce pressure on rents). Labor has pledged $10 billion to build 100,000 new houses earmarked specifically for first home buyers and last week announced funding to fast track qualifications for 6000 new tradies. On the flipside, the LNP has indicated it would scrap Labor's fee-free TAFE program, which critics say could exacerbate the construction worker shortage. Meanwhile, both parties recognise trades retention is critical – Labor has pledged wage subsidies and $10,000 incentives for apprentices who stay; the Coalition says it will make a payment of up to $12,000 to businesses that take on new apprentices. As for Jordy and Hannah, they're just glad they have their start. 'We are very lucky,' says Jordy. 'If we'd had kids, if we'd had a child two years ago, it wouldn't be possible for us – I don't know how other people do it.' 'It's weird because it's such a big decision and will change the course of your life.' And that's when the couple pauses to reflect on the bigger picture. 'I guess for as long as I have been watching, my whole life I think, property just keeps going up and you think: it just can't keep going up – and for some reason, I keep just looking at it go up,' says Jordy. 'You either get on the train or you don't – there's no in between.'
The Age
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Age
This couple used Labor's first home buyer scheme – here's what happened
But the 'year' of which he speaks has only reference to avoiding LMI. If the couple had needed to save the 20 per cent deposit needed to avoid it, the realistic assessment is many more years. 'We chose three lenders and compared rates, kind of like shopping,' explains Hannah of the list of participating lenders on the Housing Australia website. But the couple speaks of the challenging process getting the 95 per cent loan over the line, with HECS debts, interest rates still high and the approval stress test tight. 'It took a lot of effort submitting all the documents back and forth,' Hannah said. Labor, if elected, wants HECS debts to be ignored in loan serviceability assessments (it has also pledged to discount them by 20 per cent). The Coalition says that the stress test would be reduced from its current 300 basis points. So how are Jordy and Hannah coping with repayments twice as much as the discounted rent they were paying? 'Once you've set that new bar for yourself, that just becomes your new normal, and you just do that,' says Jordy. 'It is hard,' adds Hannah. How might their situation have looked different under a Coalition government? Possible tax deductions for the interest on $650,000 of borrowings, which might be worth $11,000 a year, for the first five years only. And the LNP also wants to allow you to unlock $50,000 of your super for a property deposit (don't forget each person in a couple can already save $50,000 for a home into that tax shelter). Of course, in this system and without a 20 per cent deposit, first home buyers would have to fork out more for extortionate lenders' mortgage insurance: the cost on a $600,000 purchase would almost double a 5 per cent deposit (some $25,000 LMI on top of the $30,000 deposit). And Jordy has a powerful point about getting into the market in general: 'The problem is you're still being saddled with insane debt and nothing seems to be being done about that side of things.' Loading The Coalition, for its part, seems to be keeping its proposed solutions this election on the demand – not supply – side with a cut to immigration (and also overseas student numbers to reduce pressure on rents). Labor has pledged $10 billion to build 100,000 new houses earmarked specifically for first home buyers and last week announced funding to fast track qualifications for 6000 new tradies. On the flipside, the LNP has indicated it would scrap Labor's fee-free TAFE program, which critics say could exacerbate the construction worker shortage. Meanwhile, both parties recognise trades retention is critical – Labor has pledged wage subsidies and $10,000 incentives for apprentices who stay; the Coalition says it will make a payment of up to $12,000 to businesses that take on new apprentices. As for Jordy and Hannah, they're just glad they have their start. 'We are very lucky,' says Jordy. 'If we'd had kids, if we'd had a child two years ago, it wouldn't be possible for us – I don't know how other people do it.' 'It's weird because it's such a big decision and will change the course of your life.' And that's when the couple pauses to reflect on the bigger picture. 'I guess for as long as I have been watching, my whole life I think, property just keeps going up and you think: it just can't keep going up – and for some reason, I keep just looking at it go up,' says Jordy. 'You either get on the train or you don't – there's no in between.'
