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Express Tribune
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Josh Peck can't believe Drake & Josh got away with wild Oprah moment
In a recent interview, former Nickelodeon star Josh Peck opened up about one of the wildest moments from his early TV career, the now-infamous Drake & Josh episode in which his character runs over Oprah Winfrey. The episode, titled Josh Runs Into Oprah, first aired in 2006 and quickly became one of the most talked-about storylines from the show. 'To this day, I'm amazed it made it past the script stage,' Peck said. 'It's just insane, the whole plot centers on me hitting Oprah, and somehow that was fine.' Looking back, Peck says the idea felt bizarre even then, but no one expected it to become such a cultural flashpoint. 'It was such a wild concept, even by early 2000s sitcom standards,' he added. 'But I think that's what made it so memorable. We were doing slapstick comedy, and it just went there full-on.' Now 37, Peck has transitioned into more mature roles and podcasting, but moments like that episode continue to follow him online. 'It's weird how much that scene still circulates. I'll randomly get tagged in memes where people are just shocked we hit Oprah with a car,' he said with a laugh. Despite the absurdity, Peck says he has no regrets. 'I'm proud of what we did, but man… we really hit Oprah with a car.'
Winnipeg Free Press
17-07-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Historical society announces Top 10 endangered buildings
The Manitoba Historical Society is getting the word out about some of the province's most threatened historic buildings before they fall further into neglect. The society released its annual Top‑10 Endangered Structures list on Wednesday, a selection of provincial sites plagued by vacancy, decay or redevelopment pressures. Gail Perry, chair of the society's historic preservation committee, said the main goal of releasing the list is to educate Manitobans about the under-maintained buildings that are historically important. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS The Peck building at 33 Princess Street in Winnipeg is on the Manitoba Historical Society's annual list of the Top 10 endangered structures in Manitoba for 2025. The buildings are considered historically significant landmarks that face uncertain futures due to neglect, development pressures, or lack of awareness. 'An engaged community is always a better community,' said Perry. 'If people become aware and learn more about these structures, perhaps they will want to help preserve them so others can enjoy the stories that these structures tell.' Each structure in this year's edition represents a different building type that displays a different aspect of Manitoba architecture, Perry said, adding they tell stories about Manitoba's past, present, and future. The Peck Building, a six‑storey landmark on Princess Street in the Exchange District has been empty for years. Perry noted that is often the clearest sign a building's future is uncertain or in danger, as unoccupied structures miss out on day‑to‑day upkeep and become more susceptible to fire, trespassing, or simply being forgotten. Built in 1893 by architect Charles Wheeler, the Peck's first four floors exhibit Romanesque styling, complete with rounded arches, richly detailed brickwork, and decorative carved faces. Fourteen years later, John D. Atchison added two more storeys using similar materials and window alignment. St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Rectory, at 1147 Breezy Point Rd., in the RM of St. Andrews is listed as the No. 1 endangered building. Also included on the list are the Canadian National Railway turntable in Dauphin and the town hall in Hartney, southwest of Brandon. Bruce Evans, reeve of the RM of Grassland, where Hartney is located, said he is not surprised the town hall is featured. 'It's in a pretty bad state right now,' said Evans. 'The roof is suspect, and the other thing is that it was deemed to have asbestos in it.' Evans said the building hasn't been in use for several years and that there's been some chatter in the community about revamping it, but it's such a significant project that the municipality doesn't have the money for it. Last year, the society included Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Smith Street in downtown Winnipeg on the endangered list. It may have contributed to the decision by CentreVenture Development Corp. to invest in a feasibility study to revamp the iconic building. The church was built in 1883-84 without a foundation, a common practice at the time. It will cost in excess of $7 million to repair it. Wednesdays Sent weekly from the heart of Turtle Island, an exploration of Indigenous voices, perspectives and experiences. Perry said none of the buildings on this year's list faces immediate threat, but their long‑term survival depends on public attention today. She encouraged all Manitobans to pay more attention to the architecture around them and reach out to elected officials, heritage groups or simply spark conversations within their communities if they notice a potentially endangered building. 'Don't be afraid to stop and look around, and you'll appreciate what's there, because if you look a little bit closer, you'll see things that you didn't quite notice,' she said. The Winnipeg Architecture Foundation offers tours of the city's popular landmarks and structures, which are free of charge. More details on this year's Top‑10 list are available on the society's website.
Business Wire
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Kaizen Biosciences Announces Multiple Abstract Acceptances and Presents Pediatric Antibiotic PK Data to ISOM; Targets FDA's New CNPV Pathway Ahead of September NDA Filing
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kaizen Biosciences, Co., a biopharmaceutical company, today announced the acceptance of its abstract for presentation at IDWeek 2025, which serves as a premier forum for infectious disease (ID) professionals to knowledge-sharing around improving patient care and overall public health. The acceptance of our work at major clinical meetings, along with our anticipated engagement with the FDA's new CNPV program, underscores the significance and urgency of our approach In addition, the company recently presented new pharmacokinetic data at the International Society of Pharmacometrics (ISoP/ISOM) a biennially meeting, spotlighting a novel amoxicillin-reduced clavulanate formulation for use in children aged 3-24 months. The data, presented by Dr. Carl Peck, former Director of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), compared the pharmacokinetics of Augmentin ES-600 with the amoxicillin-reduced clavulanate formulation. The study revealed that Augmentin ES-600 delivered elevated clavulanic acid exposures—exceeding the amount found in adult approved Augmentin formulations, suggesting a need to revisit clavulanate dosing found in the current pediatric approved oral suspension formulations. Dr. Peck further highlighted that the proposed formulation, while containing less clavulanate, still provided the AUC/MIC required for bacterial killing or net bacterial stasis when tested against 5 different H. influenzae strains. Kaizen Biosciences is preparing to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) in September 2025 for its novel amoxicillin-reduced clavulanate formulation. The company is also actively pursuing the FDA's recently announced Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) Program, which is designed to accelerate review periods. Kaizen intends to formally request consideration under this pathway, highlighting the public health need for an optimized antibiotic and beta-lactamase inhibitor for children aged 3–24 months, while also supporting increased domestic drug manufacturing—a hallmark of national security. 'We're excited to share this important data with the medical and regulatory communities and we remain committed to pursuing our company philosophy of 'Change, For the Better,'' said Keith-Harrison Dewedoff, Co-Founder & Executive Chair. 'The acceptance of our work at major clinical meetings, along with our anticipated engagement with the FDA's new CNPV program, underscores the significance and urgency of our approach.' About Kaizen Biosciences Kaizen Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on serving patients in a variety of therapeutic areas where big, traditional pharmaceutical companies often overlook. The company's lead program is an improved amoxicillin-clavulanate formulation which reduced the unnecessary quantities of clavulanic acid in children aged 3–24 months while remaining efficacious against S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, or M. catarrhalis pathogens.
New York Post
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Gen Z woman views shaving as a ‘chore' — so she hasn't done it in years: ‘It's so crazy how people are scared of body hair'
Forget Nair — this woman is embracing her hair. A Gen Zer threw out her razor six years ago in an act of liberation — and never looked back. 'I used to shave on a very regular basis for years and it did feel like a chore, but it also felt necessary, too, as a woman to feel beautiful and hygienic and attractive,' said Georgia Peck, a holistic health coach, in her now viral TikTok video. Advertisement Peck went on to explain the reasoning behind her shocking decision. 'First, it's honestly such a hassle and the spikiness that would begin to grow just a day after shaving was quite uncomfortable.' Advertisement She went on to mention the inevitable ingrown hairs that would pop up, 'it became another thing I was trying to fix within myself that wasn't inherently broken.' Shaving body hair is something many women hate doing, but feel like they have to. Dusan Petkovic – The holistic health coach then started to question the double standard: 'Why is it considered totally normal for men to have body hair but for women it's considered unattractive and unhygienic?' These were good enough reasons for the 8.4 million viewers who watched the relatable video. Advertisement 'I wish more people did this, it would become more normalized. shame based choices suck,' said one commenter. 'I've never understood why women having body hair is disgusting, it's so beautiful to me honestly,' chimed in another person. 'It's so crazy how people are scared of body hair lol,' quipped another commenter. 'I wish more people did this, it would become more normalized,' quipped one commenter on Peck's viral video. Rido – Advertisement 'Moving past this is such a huge step in the battle on misogyny,' read another comment. Peck isn't the first one to challenge this double standard and say sayonara to removing bodily hair. A social media vixen who supposedly earns five figures a month ditched her shaving routine and proudly puts her body hair on display. 'Don't follow the fashion,' Calita Fire captioned a video. 'You don't need to shave.' In the video, the brunette is seen in what looks like a dressing room lifting her arm to reveal armpit hair. She hasn't shaved in three years, yet her 'bf [boyfriend] loves it,' she said in one clip with over 43,000 views. And these two women are among many who also don't feel the need to waste time removing body hair. 'Women are taught that it's not OK to have body hair,' the 42-year-old said. 'But I'm confident in my choice not to shave if I don't want to. It's empowering to stand my ground,' Brooklyn-based mom-of-two Maria Margolies, who stopped shaving a decade ago, told The Post.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Gen Z Woman Hasn't Shaved in 6 Years—Her Reasons Might Surprise You
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A 23-year-old woman stopped shaving her body hair six years ago. Now, her explanation for that choice—shared in a TikTok video—has gone viral, being viewed more than 8.4 million times and liked by over 558,000 users. "For me, it wasn't just about hair; it was about healing my relationship with my body, unlearning deep-rooted shame, and embracing softness, wildness, and choice," Peck told Newsweek. "I stopped shaving during a time of inquiry into what it means to live a more-natural life and also what it is to love myself. "I realized how much of my energy went into self-surveillance, and letting go of the razor gave me more energy, peace and a sense of returning to myself," she added. In the post, Georgia Peck, a holistic health coach, spoke directly into the camera from a forest setting and outlined why she walked away from shaving altogether. "I haven't shaved my legs or my armpits in over six years," Peck, who is based in England, told viewers in the June 9 clip. She added that she had once shaved "on a very regular basis" because it felt necessary "to feel beautiful, and hygienic." Her video sparked a flood of reactions from viewers online, from support to skepticism. While some praised her transparency, others pushed back, leaving negative comments. The intensity of the response did not go unnoticed by Peck, who said her decision to stop shaving was part of a larger shift toward living more intuitively and in harmony with her body. From left: Georgia Peck poses in a woodland area. From left: Georgia Peck poses in a woodland area. @wildlygeorgia In the video, viewers were able to see Peck offer four specific reasons for putting down the razor. "First, it's honestly such a hassle," she said, noting that hair regrowth just a day after shaving felt "uncomfortable" and like another item on a list of things "to 'fix myself' in ways that were not inherently broken." Georgia Peck addresses viewers in a viral TikTok video. Georgia Peck addresses viewers in a viral TikTok video. @wildlygeorgia Peck also called out the cultural double standards around body hair. "Why is it considered totally normal for men to have body hair and for women, it is unattractive?" she asked. "Hair in itself isn't inherently dirty, and it's not shameful." Peck's third reason focused on health risks, pointing to ingredients commonly found in shaving products. She said these are "full of hormone-disrupting chemicals, fragrance, parabens, and chemical coated blades," and often used "on warm and open pores and directly over lymph nodes and in sensitive areas." Her fourth reason was about self-connection: "I wanted to feel at home in my body again." Peck said her content across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube centers on "ancestral and root-cause healing—everything from metabolism, gut health, and nervous system regulation to reconnecting with nature and cyclical living." Peck's viral video prompted what she has called "rich discussion" in the comment section and beyond. "I've received hundreds of messages and comments from people sharing their own stories," she said. "It's sparked rich discussion about autonomy, shame, nervous system trauma and the cultural narratives we internalize around beauty." While the response was largely positive, Peck's video highlighting double standards in beauty and personal care appeared to unintentionally showcase it in action. Several viewers left unkind comments about Peck's decision to stop shaving below the post. "Mental illness," one viewer said, while another added: "You single right?" "I can't ever understand armpit hair, on anyone," one comment read. "What do you want? A medal," another added. Peck has not to let the harsher comments phase her. She said her appearance online is not a campaign or protest, but a deeply personal journey, one where she can block unwanted external noise. "Sharing my story online is not a 'statement,' but more a reclamation," she said. "And in this video, I wanted to speak on the freedom, power and internal safety and confidence that can come from letting go of rigid beauty standards—including shaving." Peck added that most of the positive responses to the clip came from other women, many of whom could identify with her reasons and feelings. "The response has shown me how many people—especially women—are craving honesty, nuance and real permission to live differently," Peck said.
