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The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
QuickCheck: Is Matt Groening, the creator of 'The Simpsons', a fan of Lat?
Malaysian cartoonist, Datuk Mohammad Nor bin Mohammad Khalid or commonly known as Lat during the opening of Galeri Rumah Lat in Ipoh, Malaysia on July 8, 2023. WHEN it comes to Malaysian artists, the cartoonist Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid, better known as Lat, is pretty much a household name locally. There are fans of his works around the world and it has been claimed that "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening is a fan of Lat – particularly one of his most famous works, "Kampung Boy". Is this true? VERDICT: TRUE Yes, this is in fact true – Groening has openly spoken about his love for Lat and his autobiographical account of growing up in a kampung in Perak in the 1950s. Highlighted on the website for the book put up by publishing company Macmillan is a one-line review by Groening. "Sweet, funny and brilliantly drawn, 'Kampung Boy' is one of the all-time great cartoon books," said Groening. Interestingly, this was also mentioned in a 2007 interview of Lat by the international magazine Readers Digest – where Lat mentions speaking to Groening after hearing that he was a fan of Kampung Boy and his other works. "When I was in LA working on 'Kampung Boy', somebody told me that Matt Groening liked my cartoons. So I got in touch with him. He liked my work even before he did 'The Simpsons'," said Lat. So yes, Lat can count the creator of one of the world's most famous cartoon families as one of his fans. SOURCES:
CTV News
11-06-2025
- CTV News
Guelph man scammed out of over $67K in fake contest
Police are warning the public to be careful of scams after a Guelph man was scammed out of over $67,000. Guelph Police said the man reported the scam to them this week. He told police he was called on March 11 by someone with a toll-free number. The man said the caller told him he won a contest through Reader's Digest. The man then gave his bank account details and social insurance number over the phone. Police said more than $67,000 was transferred from the man's account to an unknown one over the next two months. Police said they are investigating the incident.
Scoop
26-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
BestStart Named New Zealand's Most Trusted Childcare – For The Fifth Year!
Press Release – BestStart Tony Ryall, BestStart Chief Executive says, this recognition belongs to our amazing centre teams across the country. Their passion, care, and dedication create the strong relationships that build trust in our centres. New Zealand's leading early learning provider BestStart has once again been awarded the title of Most Trusted Brand in the Early Childhood Centre category for 2025. This marks the fifth year that New Zealanders have voted BestStart as their most trusted Early Childhood Provider. Tony Ryall, BestStart Chief Executive, says, 'We are incredibly proud and grateful that so many kiwi families continue to place their trust in us. At BestStart, we're proud to be at the heart of learning for over 20,000 children every day. Our teachers work in partnership with whānau to ensure each child becomes a confident learner, strong in their identity.' 'This recognition belongs to our amazing centre teams across the country. Their passion, care, and dedication create the strong relationships that build trust in our centres. It's deeply rewarding to see their work acknowledged once again by the families and communities we serve,' he says. BestStart is New Zealand's largest early childhood education provider, with over 260 centres nationwide. Readers Digest has commissioned Catalyst Research to run The Trusted Brands survey, now in its 25th year. A representative sample of 1,750 New Zealanders rate brands across 67 categories, identifying the most trusted names in products and services. BestStart is a registered charity owned by the Wright Family Foundation and is the largest provider of early learning in New Zealand. With over 260 centres across New Zealand and 26 years of operation, BestStart makes a positive difference in the lives of more than 20,000 children.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
BestStart Named New Zealand's Most Trusted Childcare – For The Fifth Year!
New Zealand's leading early learning provider BestStart has once again been awarded the title of Most Trusted Brand in the Early Childhood Centre category for 2025. This marks the fifth year that New Zealanders have voted BestStart as their most trusted Early Childhood Provider. Tony Ryall, BestStart Chief Executive, says, 'We are incredibly proud and grateful that so many kiwi families continue to place their trust in us. At BestStart, we're proud to be at the heart of learning for over 20,000 children every day. Our teachers work in partnership with whānau to ensure each child becomes a confident learner, strong in their identity." "This recognition belongs to our amazing centre teams across the country. Their passion, care, and dedication create the strong relationships that build trust in our centres. It's deeply rewarding to see their work acknowledged once again by the families and communities we serve,' he says. BestStart is New Zealand's largest early childhood education provider, with over 260 centres nationwide. Readers Digest has commissioned Catalyst Research to run The Trusted Brands survey, now in its 25th year. A representative sample of 1,750 New Zealanders rate brands across 67 categories, identifying the most trusted names in products and services. BestStart is a registered charity owned by the Wright Family Foundation and is the largest provider of early learning in New Zealand. With over 260 centres across New Zealand and 26 years of operation, BestStart makes a positive difference in the lives of more than 20,000 children.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Keep a lookout for these signs that are from scams
(WHTM) — Millions of people are getting scam text messages these days claiming they owe money for a toll: its the top phishing scam this year. But there are many others and there are clues that many of them are scams. Have you gotten a fake toll message yet, claiming you owe money? If not, you probably will soon. What about a text message about a problem with your tax refund? That's a scam too. A new report in Readers Digest says there are some giveaways that a text or email is a scam. The most common is a three-word phrase: 'Would you kindly.' That's because scammers tend to live in other countries and English is not their first language. As a result, they tend to us old-fashioned language, British spellings, or just awkward grammar. Most Americans do not use the word 'Kindly.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Other red flag phrases: 'Dear sir or madam,' no one in the us says 'Madam' these days. Or starting a sentence with 'Am,' such as 'Am contacting you because of a problem.' And any grammatical or spelling error: banks and government agencies do not misspell words. But from the 'doesn't that stink file' the fact that a-I may soon make these warning signs obsolete. A foreign scammer can use an American-based AI system to craft perfectly normal sentences, making it easier than ever to convince you that they work for your bank, the post office, or the IRS. So be suspicious of all unexpected texts or e-mails these days. So check wording and spelling and just be suspicious and that way you don't waste your money. Find more stories on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
