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Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Dunelm shoppers go wild for 75p ‘cute' outdoor decoration that will spruce up your garden
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Customers have been charmed by the sweet addition to their home GARDEN BARGAIN Dunelm shoppers go wild for 75p 'cute' outdoor decoration that will spruce up your garden Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DUNELM shoppers are going wild for a 75p 'cute' outdoor decoration that will spruce up your garden. The retailer's garden decoration is melting hearts across the UK, and it's a bargain, Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Dunelm shoppers go wild for 75p 'cute' outdoor decoration that will spruce up your garden Credit: Dunelm 2 Orangutan Pot Hangers are equally as cute and on sale at only £8 they won't last long. Made of durable polyresin and ready to be placed in any planter or border, the item is perfect for indoor use too to accompany indoor plants. Dunelm's cute Monkey Pot Hanger is super sweet and shoppers have been delighted with their home addition. One said: "Nice little pot hanger, looks quite striking!" "These are lovely I've hung them on my hanging baskets had lots of positive comments," said another shopper. A third added: "Cute wee monkey. Giggle giggle. Sweet addition to the plant pots." "I love this. Looks really good on my plant pots," said another. While another explained: "Love these wee ornaments. "Wanted a jungle theme garden for my grandchild when I'm looking after him for some interest. "As he loves animals & these were just fab for bit of decor under my patio cover where we sit." "Nice little monkeys, a bit different but only fit on thinner pots. Happy with them," said another happy customer. B&M shoppers are giving their gardens a summer glow up with £12 bargain Unfortunately, the cute little monkey has proven so popular that it's currently sold out but there is a set of Orangutan Pot Hangers that are equally as cute still in stock. The Orangutan Pot Hangers are the perfect statement pieces to enhance your home's interior and on sale at only £8 they won't last long. Garden lovers have also been raving about Home Bargains as they have slashed the price of an 'absolutely adorable' ornament that's perfect patio decoration. And Aldi are selling a £9.99 garden ornament that makes you feel like you're on holiday – and it's under half the price of a B&Q version. The detailed ornament is also available in two colours to suit different tastes or colour schemes. It's also obtainable in either a copper or gold colour to give homeowners a sense of North African opulence. But be quick - as it is only available as long as stocks last online. Lastly, The Range is selling a 'gorgeous' £15 ornament that instantly transforms your garden into a romantic haven. The Solar Double Floral Heart Planter, would be the perfect addition to any garden for those wanting to add a touch of luxury on a budget.
United News of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
India's gamers & esports athletes get new PC gaming training ground
Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) As India sets its sights on competing at the Asian Games, where esports will once again be a medal event, and the Olympic Esports Games that follow, it's clear that the country's athletes need access to hardware that matches their skills. With the Asian Games featuring multiple PC titles such as League of Legends and Naraka Bladepoint, the demand for high-performance systems is greater than ever. However, not every aspiring gamer can afford top-end setups. To make the best-in-class technology accessible and create a space where raw talent can thrive, CyberPowerPC, a global leader in custom gaming computers, has partnered with Indian esports organization Orangutan to power its newly launched esports arena ApeCity with high-performance gaming PCs. This includes top-end rigs designed to deliver the best gaming experience for competitive players, streamers, and casual gamers alike. Located in the heart of Navi Mumbai, ApeCity is a dedicated space for the gaming and esports community that offers a premium experience for fans, creators, and competitive gamers. For many Indian gamers at the grassroots level, this will be their first experience with high-end PC gaming. This initiative by CyberPowerPC India will give gamers and esports athletes an opportunity to experience elite-level hardware without the financial burden. The advanced systems will not only help them understand the capabilities of top-spec machines but also give them the ideal environment to practice, improve, and dream bigger. Vishal Parekh, Chief Operating Officer, CyberPowerPC India said, 'To grow the PC gaming ecosystem and truly prepare for global stages like the Olympic Esports Games, EWC, or the Asian Games, India needs more than just ambition. We need infrastructure, opportunity, and community. Not every gamer can buy a high-end rig, which is why this partnership with Orangutan is so important." "Through ApeCity, we're not only offering top-tier hardware but also scouting talent and providing a real platform where they can thrive. Whether it's tournaments, content creation, or casual gaming, our goal is to give players an optimized environment that helps them push their limits and reach their full potential. We're proud to do our bit to help Indian esports athletes rise and shine internationally,' he said. In addition to CyberPowerPC India's gaming rigs, ApeCity features nine PlayStations for console enthusiasts, a state-of-the-art Sim Racing setup, and a Watchparty and Live Screening Zone for viewing major tournaments and matches. It also houses Chug and Chow by ApeCity, an in-house café built as a space for the community to relax, connect, and recharge, according to a media statement. Yash Bhanushali, Founder, Orangutan & ApeCity commented, 'Building ApeCity has been a dream of mine since childhood - to create a space where gamers could come together, grow, and thrive. Orangutan has always believed in raising the bar for esports in India, and with ApeCity, we're stepping into a new vertical that directly supports the grassroots community. Partnering with CyberPowerPC India was a natural fit." "Their commitment to performance and empowering gamers aligns perfectly with our vision. With their high-end rigs powering our arena, we're making elite level infrastructure accessible to everyone, whether you're a casual gamer, a rising star, or someone chasing big dreams in esports. This is just the beginning, and we're excited to redefine what community-led esports spaces look like in India,' Bhanushali said. According to Niko Partners' Indian Gamer Behaviour and Market Insights report, 77.3 percent of PC gamers in India spent more on games in Q1 2024 than the previous year, outpacing the spending growth in mobile and console gaming. Additionally, Steam reported a 150 percent increase in new users from India between 2019 and 2024, highlighting the growing adoption of PC gaming in the country. This partnership with Orangutan reflects CyberPowerPC India's strong focus on supporting the growth of PC gaming in India. Over the past year, the brand has consistently created opportunities for gamers beyond just offering high-end systems. At GamingCon last year, CyberPowerPC India ran an exclusive giveaway, where two Mumbai-based gamers won gaming PCs worth over INR 1 lakh each. Shortly after, at Bengaluru Comic Con, the brand hosted another giveaway, where an IITian won a custom-built PC worth INR 2.5 lakhs, reinforcing its mission to empower passionate gamers from all backgrounds. Through its state-of-the-art systems at ApeCity, CyberPowerPC India aims to inspire and enable the next generation of Indian gamers. By offering them the best possible gaming experience at the grassroots level, the brand hopes to empower future esports athletes who may one day represent India on the world stage. UNI BM
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘We loved visiting her' – Dublin Zoo confirm ‘cherished' Orangutan, 44, has died as tributes pour for ‘quirky matriarch'
DUBLIN Zoo has announced the sad passing of a "cherished" 44-year-old Orangutan matriarch. Bornean primate Leonie arrived at Advertisement But after more than 40 years in the enclosure, the gentle giant passed away today. Dublin Zoo has not confirmed a cause of death for the "gentle soul" and "guiding matriarch" who "touched the hearts of everyone who met her". Dublin Zoo team leader Ciarán McMahon, who first met Leonie in 1995 as a young zookeeper, told how it's "hard to put into words" what Leonie meant to people at the zoo. He said: "Leonie and her mate Sibu arrived from Advertisement Read more in News "I had the privilege of watching her grow from a young adolescent into an extraordinary mother. "She was incredibly intelligent, gentle, and wise. "While she was loving towards all our keepers, she was known for having a soft spot for the male staff – a bit of a flirt, we used to say! "Her level of comprehension was astonishing. She would calmly observe the team and often mimic our behaviour. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN "Orangutans are known for this, but Leonie's abilities were exceptional." Dublin Zoo Mourns Beloved Animals And the zookeeper told how Leonie's nurturing nature was just s impressive. He said: "She mothered not only her own young but helped raise others in the troop with immense care and patience. "She brought a sense of calm, comfort and quiet strength to the group. Advertisement "One moment that stays with me is how she instinctively stepped in to care for a young Mujur, when she needed a surrogate mother. Their bond remained incredibly strong ever since." FAMOUS FRINGE Ciarán described Leonie as a character, "calm, confident and adored by visitors and keepers alike". He added: "And then there was her famous fringe. "Every morning, she would sit and groom it with the utmost care before she went about her day – a little ritual that made everyone love her even more." Advertisement Heartbroken visitors to the zoo rushed to the comments to share happy memories of the Orangutan. FOND MEMORIES One person said: "Beautiful Leonie, she will be missed by all her visitors.I remember bringing my own children when they were small. A privilege and a pleasure to visit her. 'To all staff and especially Leonie's keepers & carers sending heartfelt condolences." Someone else commented: "Aw I'm so sorry, she was beautiful. We loved visiting her in December. Swing free." Advertisement A third put in: "Thinking of you all Dublin Zoo , a beautiful animal grown up with my kids we enjoyed together on many a visit . . rest in peace beautiful girl." A fourth penned: "So sorry to hear, rest in peace Leonie, precious memories through the years seeing you." 1 Bornean orangutan Leonie was 44 years old Credit: dublinzoo
The Hill
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Maher: Dinner with Trump ‘kind of a Nixon to China thing'
Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher compared his upcoming dinner with long-standing foe President Trump to then-President Nixon's historic trip to China in 1972, though Maher said he's heading to the White House with lower expectations. 'I don't have some sort of complex where I think I can heal America; I can't,' Maher told Chris Cuomo on Friday's episode of 'The Chris Cuomo Project' podcast. 'Okay, let's get that clear. I'm not going to be healing America.' 'If two guys who've been at each other for so long … I mean, it's kind of a Nixon to China thing,' he said. At the time of Nixon's trip, the U.S. and Beijing had not had diplomatic relations for 25 years and it was seen as a sign of thawing relations. Nixon, a World War II veteran and staunch opponent of communism, met with Chinese Communist Party leaders Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai during the visit — a meeting widely seen as opening a new era in China's economic engagement with the West. Maher and Trump have been adversaries for decades, as well. 'There was nobody who was harder on Trump or more prescient about the fact that he wasn't going to leave office voluntarily than I was,' Maher said. Trump sued Maher in 2013 for $5 million after Maher made a crass joke about Trump's mother and an Orangutan. The suit was later dropped. Maher first revealed during his own podcast over the weekend that musician Kid Rock, who is Trump's friend and supporter, arranged for the two to break bread at the White House. It's unclear when the dinner will take place, but Maher said he sees it as an opportunity to have an open dialogue, if not clear the air. 'Let's talk to each other face to face. Let's not stop shouting from 3000 miles away, you know?' he said. 'If they expect me to be leaving in a MAGA hat, they're going to be very disappointed, but I know they don't,' Maher continued. 'Look, it probably will accomplish very little, but you gotta try, man, you got to try.' He said he already has faced backlash from some who expected him to reject Trump's dinner invite. 'First of all, it's an honor to be invited to the White House,' he said. 'The idea that little Bill Maher from Rivervale, N.J. — just a humble kid from the suburb — was invited for a private dinner at the White House.' Beyond being a vocal Trump critic, Maher said he thinks that they share a mutual dislike of 'woke' efforts from the left. 'I'm honest about the 'woke' train to crazy town, and I don't shrink from that,' Maher told Cuomo. 'I've also lost a lot of fans for that … it does give you a certain credibility.'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Orangutan Gets Introduced to a Mirror, and the Result Is Pure Diva Energy
Everyone is probably familiar with the expression 'monkey see, monkey do.' Apparently, this old phrase holds true for other primates, such as Orangutans. Just look at Amber, the Orangutan in this video. She recently got to examine her reflection in the mirror for the first time, and she had an absolute blast! Oh, Amber… She definitely gives off diva vibes, LOL! She just takes her time, really looking at her face and mouth from all kinds of different angles. There's a lot of curiosity here. You can tell that she is probably thinking, 'Oh, is that what I look like from that angle?' She's definitely having a good time checking herself out. Unsurprisingly, the Internet was completely enamored with Amber's preening gazes. Many people in the comments section admitted to examining their own reflections in front of the mirror in a similar fashion. TikTok user Delilah xx wrote, 'POV me going home and making faces in the mirror to see what I looked like out when I made an expression.'However, some people in the comments section, such as TikTok user kitajc, proposed that this behavior is common for some animals when they wrote, 'Self-aware animals tend to make weird faces/gestures/poses in mirrors because they like to examine parts of their bodies they don't get to see often.' That's an interesting point to think about. But is it true? And how self-aware are animals in general? There has been much debate over which animal species are able to recognize their reflections and what that says about their level of self-awareness. Orangutans and other primates, such as Chimpanzees, have passed the mirror recognition test since scientists began administering it in 1970. This test was designed to determine if animals showed signs of self-awareness when they encountered a mirror. Only a handful of animals have displayed such signs. Most do not, and numerous species have exhibited behaviors that scientists deem inconclusive in determining self-awareness. Orangutans, like Amber in the video, first passed this test in 1973 when they were able to identify markings on their bodies using a mirror. However, gorillas have not conclusively been able to do this. Neither have many species of monkeys, which typically consider their reflections to be other monkeys. Many dog parents have likely seen their canine companions reach a similar conclusion about their reflections when they are confronted with a mirror. Amber, the Orangutan, definitely knows that she is looking at herself in the mirror. The question is, is she examining her mouth and teeth so that she can clean them later on, or is she simply passing the time, entertaining herself, similar to how humans like to take selfies? Given how much she positions her mouth at different angles, we think she is trying to gauge how she looks. While not every Orangutan might necessarily examine their teeth in a mirror this way, it is possible that Amber learned this behavior by observing another Orangutan or even a human doing something similar. In addition to recognizing themselves in the mirror, Orangutans are also capable of social learning. Scientists have observed different Orangutan groups in the wild using leaves as napkins to wipe their faces or gloves to help them while handling spiny fruits. Not all Orangutan groups do this. According to scientists, these are learned behaviors that are passed down from elder Orangutans to the younger generation. So, it is possible that Amber is reenacting a behavior she learned from observing another Orangutan or a human. Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips.
