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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Purity Ring: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
I try to spend as little time on the internet as possible. I didn't get a cell phone until I was 19. I stayed mostly away from screens and spent a lot of time in the woods, on the water and in my head. As far as I've seen, those were and always will be better places to find ourselves. I ended up skipping some of the internet's best years – they're long gone, along with the dream of what the internet could have been. In all the hours I spend doomscrolling I can say I haven't gained much but the following makes some of that time feel worth it. There's something about a good joke or a meme – similar to a song maybe, where it sticks in our minds for years and we can draw from it for a certain feeling, to self-regulate or laugh out loud when we need to. Or maybe it's like our sense of smell or taste in the way we can recall it vividly no matter how much time has passed. I feel that way about many of the videos I'll include here. Here are a few from the present, a couple from the past and an overall appreciation for the people who succeed in making the internet feel like less of a wasteland. I hope you can find some joy here today. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. [Robyn voice] But you just met somebody new … This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Me at every party. I just can't help myself! I'm so grateful for all of you!!!! This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. I'm going to ask ChatGPT to ask if this video is real. Joking. But seriously, the secretary of education really is cashing out! This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. This is literally me. If/when you see our live show and you're wondering what it's like behind the scenes, this is it. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Ziwe's funeral service never fails. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Look, I just get really excited after drinking my morning coffee, let me exist. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. This isn't just a hot take, it's a way of life, my mantra and mission statement. I am a croissant. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. If you have a boyfriend, pat them on the head and say, 'Good job, Billy.' This is from so long ago but I still hear this voice in my head every time I see a rainbow (or three). Purity Ring's self-titled album will be released on 26 September. Listen to their single Place of My Own now
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Dad dies after being bitten by bat as he tried to free it from his home
A family was left devastated after a dad-of-two contracted a deadly disease similar to rabies when he was bitten by a rabid bat as he tried to remove it from his home A dad of two tragically died after being bitten by a bat in a case reported to be a regional first. Craig 'Zeb' Nolte, 56, died this month after he was bitten by a bat when he tried to set the creature free after it became stuck in the verandah of his home. The bite in October last year saw Mr Nolte, a carpenter, contract the Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV). This is believed to be the first case in New South Wales, Australia, and the fourth in the country overall. NSW Health confirmed comments from Mr Nolte's wife Robyn that her husband had received a prophylaxis immunoglobulin injection after the bite occurred. Robyn had said in a social media post that NSW health was 'still grappling in their words [about] how this happened that the injection didn't work'. NSW Health, which offered its 'sincere condolences', said Mr Nolte received initial treatment but that he developed symptoms of the virus, which is incurable, and fell into a critical condition, the Daily Mail reported. The health body also said that an investigation is underway into the the circumstances of Mr Nolte's illness. 'Post-exposure prophylaxis for lyssavirus exposure includes both immunoglobulin and at least four vaccines given over several weeks,' NSW Health said. 'The treatment is very safe and has been proven worldwide to be highly effective.' Friends paid tribute to Mr Nolte on social media and shared their shock at his death this month. One friend confirmed on July 1 that Mr Nolte was on life support with only a 'few days left'. One person responded that they 'had a surf' with him a 'couple of months ago' and he was 'full of life and keen to get into the water more'. Another said they were in 'disbelief' at the news. NSW Health said ABLV is similar to rabies. 'Rabies virus and Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) belong to a group of viruses called lyssaviruses,' the body explained. 'These viruses transmit via a bite from an infected ("rabid") animal. They all cause a similar illness known as rabies, which affects the central nervous system and is usually fatal.' Early symptoms include fatigue, a headache and fever. This can progress into delirium, convulsions, paralysis and eventually death. The other three cases of the disease recorded in Australia, including that of an eight-year-old boy in Queensland in 2013, all resulted in deaths. NSW Health warned people who travel to the country that 'people who come into contact with wild or domestic mammals, including bats, in a rabies endemic country are at increased risk of rabies infection'. If bitten - the advice remains the same for those who have been vaccinated or not - then the advice is to immediately wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Antiseptic with an anti-virus action should also be applied and medical attention sought.
Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Health
- Sky News AU
Victim of fatal bite bat who died after contracting rare virus identified as carpenter and father of two
A man who died after contracting the first recorded case of a rare virus in New South Wales has been identified as a carpenter and father of three. The Daily Telegraph has revealed Craig Nolte, aged in his 50s, as the man from the state's Northern Rivers region who died after he was bitten by a bat eight months ago. It is understood Mr Nolte received a bite to a finger when he attempted to free the animal from his veranda, according to the masthead. A NSW Health spokesperson confirmed on July 2 that a man had contracted Australian bat lyssavirus after being bitten by a bat several months prior. Director in Health Protection at NSW Health Keira Glasgow confirmed the man became the state's first recorded case of the rare virus, which is closely related to the rabies virus. The health authority announced the next day the man had succumbed to the illness after fighting for his life in hospital. "We express our sincere condolences to the man's family and friends for their tragic loss," a spokesperson said. "While it is extremely rare to see a case of Australian bat lyssavirus, there is no effective treatment for it." Mr Nolte's wife Robyn claims her husband died despite being receiving the immunoglobulin rabies vaccine. 'I said goodbye to Craig on the 3rd of July to a very quick case of lyssavirus,' Robyn said in a post on social media on Wednesday. 'Before anyone says anything yes eight months ago Craig got bitten and he got the post exposure prophylaxis injections. NSW health (is) still grappling in their words to how this happened that the injection didn't work.' 'RIP my love my best friend." According to The Daily Telegraph, NSW Health said in a statement on Wednesday that it is investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr Nolte's illness. 'An investigation is underway to understand factors which may have played a role in his illness' the statement said. "Post-exposure prophylaxis for lyssavirus exposure includes both immunoglobulin and at least four vaccines given over several weeks." Ms Glasgow earlier this month urged caution over lyssavirus, advising people to assume that any bat in the country could be carrying the virus. 'If you are bitten or scratched by a bat, urgent medical assessment is crucial,' Ms Glasgow said in a statement. 'You will need to wash the wound thoroughly for 15 minutes right away with soap and water and apply an antiseptic with anti-virus action, such as betadine, and allow it to dry. You will then require treatment with rabies immunoglobulin and rabies vaccine.' The virus has also been found in other animals including species of flying foxes, fruit bats and insect-eating microbats.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Groom-to-be, 36, dies suddenly just days after sending out wedding invitations
A GROOM-to-be died suddenly just days after sending out wedding invitations with his fiancée. Robyn Parry, 36, was due to marry his partner Bryony on August 21 this year and sent out cards to mark the occasion in March. 3 Robyn Parry tragically died just days after he and his wife-to-be sent out wedding invitations Credit: Daily Post Wales 3 Robyn was born with the extremely rare blood condition called Diamond Blackfan anaemia Credit: Daily Post Wales But days later, the nurse became seriously ill and passed away suddenly on March 17. Robyn was born with the extremely rare blood condition called Diamond Blackfan It stops the bone marrow from making enough red blood cells, leading to anaemia and other health issues that affect daily life. The lifelong genetic disorder affects approximately seven in every million newborn babies worldwide. Read more on rare conditions There is no cure for DBA, and treatment - which can help manage symptoms - ranges from monthly blood transfusions to steroid therapy and in some cases a stem cell transplant. The condition requires lifelong care and monitoring, and the risk of serious complications increases around the age of 25. It can be life-threatening due to severe anaemia and its associated complications. Most read in Health Robyn, originally from Valley on Anglesey, spent long periods of his life receiving treatment for the condition at Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital in Bangor, Wales. Despite grappling with his condition, he dedicated his life to helping others. My baby girl was just 2 weeks from death due to rare disease - before her dad's last-gap action saved her life In 2018, he decided to train to become a nurse. He specialised in haematology and oncology and worked in both Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd over seven years. Groomsman Glyn Owen had thought his frend Ben Brame was calling about the upcoming stag do, when he had news of Robyn's sudden passing. Glyn, 36, a refugee services caseworker for British Red Cross in Cardiff, told 3 A groom-to-be tragically died just days after the couple sent out wedding invitations. Dedicated nurse Robyn Parry was due to marry his partner Bryony, also a nurse, on August 21 this year. Invitations for the big day were sent out to friends and family in March. But within days he had become seriously ill and […] Credit: Daily Post Wales "When Ben called me, I thought it was to discuss the stag do, and it was the same for all of his other friends. "To go from a moment of excitement like that to finding out the news , was crushing." Glyn and Ben expected to be performing wedding duties in the run-up to August. Instead, they're organising a trek of the Anglesey Coastal Path over nine days (130 miles), in memory of Robyn who was "never one to shy away from a challenge and was always up for an adventure". "The timing of the event will coincide with what should have been the happiest week of Robyn's life; his wedding to fiancée, Bryony," the pair wrote in a fundraiser post. "While that special moment can no longer take place, friends and family may still come together to celebrate the memory of Robyn." What is Diamond Blackfan anaemia (DBA)? Diamond Blackfan anaemia (DBA) is a a rare blood condition where your body's bone marrow fails to produce enough red blood cells. Your blood is mostly made up of four things: red blood cells, white blood cells, other cells called platelets and a liquid called plasma, which the blood cells and platelets move in. Bone marrow is the spongy part inside your big bones. It is a bit like a cell-making factory where new blood cells are made. When they are first made by the bone marrow they are called stem cells. These stem cells grow into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells carry oxygen around your body, making them necessary for life. Symptoms range from mild to severe and may include: Fatigue Headache Loss of appetite Rapid heartbeat Shortness of breath Skin paleness Swelling in your hands and feet Weakness Currently there is no cure, but DBA is very treatable with help from hospitals. Many people with DBA are treated with blood transfusions, often monthly. Some DBA patients can respond to a high dose of steroids, often taken every-other day. Sources: The walk will raise money for Glyn said: 'We wanted to do something to honour and commemorate Rob, who was a really incredible person. "In terms of his health, he had quite a difficult life, but he never let it affect him; quite the opposite, he had such an appetite for life and really understood the importance of grabbing it with both hands. "We have so many great memories of adventures, parties, camping, beaches and so on. "I have many memories of him swimming in the sea at various places around the island, swimming far out from the shore; I think he loved the freedom and the exhilaration of it.' Ben and Glyn are inviting as many people as possible to join in whatever way they would like during the nine day event - from walking the stunning Coastal Path with them, to swimming and beach BBQs, or a beer or two at the local pubs along the route. The friends also intend to complete parts of the walk in superhero fancy dress in tribute to Robyn's love of comic books, which he would read during the long periods of treatment in hospital as a child. Ben Brame, 34, a watersports instructor and electrician from Y Felinheli, said: 'Look out for Spiderman and Thor rambling through the streets of Beaumaris or Amlwch in August, and please consider donating.' You can check out the fundraiser and get further information about the event
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Groom-to-be, 36, dies just days after wedding invitations were sent out
Groom-to-be, 36, dies just days after wedding invitations were sent out Robyn Parry was due to marry his partner Bryony this August, with invitations for the big day sent out to friends and family in March - but a few days later he became seriously ill Robyn Parry with fiancee Bryony A bridegroom-to-be died tragically died just days after wedding invitations were posted for his wedding. Devoted nurse Robyn Parry was set to wed his partner Bryony, who is also a nurse, on August 21 this year. The invites for their special day were sent out to their loved ones in March, but within days he had fallen critically ill before dying unexpectedly on March 17 this year. He was just 36 years old. The heart-breaking news shattered everyone who knew Robyn. When best man Ben Brame rang groomsman Glyn Owen, Glyn thought it would be about the stag party they were organising. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here Instead, he received the devastating news that Robyn had died, leaving Glyn feeling "crushed". Nurse Robyn Parry, originally from Anglesey During what should have been the week they were preparing for their wedding roles, they will instead trek the complete 130-mile Anglesey Coastal Path across nine days. Article continues below They are fundraising for Diamond Blackfan Anaemia Support Group UK. Robyn was born with Diamond Blackfan Anaemia, an exceptionally rare blood disorder where bone marrow fails to generate sufficient red blood cells. The condition impacts roughly seven in every one million live births. Monthly throughout his lifetime, Robyn, originally from Valley on Anglesey and later living in Penrhyn Bay near Llandudno, would endure extended stays at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, undergoing treatment for his condition. Robyn's gratitude for the medical care he received was so profound that in 2018, he chose to devote his life to aiding others by training as a nurse. He spent seven years working at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, eventually nursing on the haematology and oncology ward. Having been a frequent patient during his youth and later serving as a nurse, numerous hospital staff who had crossed paths with Robyn over the years took to social media to mourn his loss, remembering him as a wonderful individual. Glyn, a 36-year-old refugee services caseworker for the British Red Cross in Cardiff, originally from Bangor, said: "It was so sad when we received the news about Rob, as we had all just received the wedding invitation in the post the same day or a couple of days before. "When Ben called me, I thought it was to discuss the stag-do, and it was the same for all of his other friends. To go from a moment of excitement like that to finding out the news, was crushing. "We wanted to do something to honour and commemorate Rob, who was a really incredible person. In terms of his health, he had quite a difficult life, but he never let it affect him; quite the opposite, he had such an appetite for life and really understood the importance of grabbing it with both hands. "We especially wanted to do the event when the wedding was supposed to take place, as it should have been a moment of celebration for him, his family and his friends. "We want to bring together as many people as we can to celebrate Rob's life so we are inviting anyone who knows him to get involved; whether it's joining us for the whole walk or just for a coffee at a cafe along the way. "We decided to do the walk around Anglesey because of the fantastic times we shared with Rob here, and it's where he's from. We have so many great memories of adventures, parties, camping, beaches and so on. I have many memories of him swimming in the sea at various places around the island, swimming far out from the shore; I think he loved the freedom and the exhilaration of it." The walk will also have special significance as the friends intend to mark 14 years since the death of Robyn's best friend, Lewis Darroch, who lost his life on 24 August 2011 near Porth Trecastell (Cable Bay) on Anglesey, while trying to rescue a drowning friend.. Glyn said: "When Lewis died it obviously had a huge impact on all his friends, but particularly so on Rob, as they were best friends since childhood. "I remember vividly that it was Rob who contacted me to tell me the news about Lewis, and then to receive the news about Rob out of the blue like that too, was devastating. "So it's fitting that 14 years nearly to the day, our route will bring us to the place where someone who Robyn loved so dearly died while performing a heroic act of friendship." Ben and Glyn are encouraging as many individuals as possible to participate in any way they can during the nine-day event. Options include joining them for walks along the scenic Coastal Path, enjoying swims and BBQs on picturesque beaches, or sharing a pint or two at local pubs en route. The duo also plans to don superhero costumes for parts of the walk, honouring Robyn's passion for comic books, which he often read during lengthy hospital stays in his youth. Article continues below Those interested in participating in the event or making a donation can reach out or contribute through their JustGiving page here.
