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Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dating a Leo: Bring Sunglasses for the Spotlight
Dating a Leo is not for the faint-hearted—or the dimly lit. This sign doesn't just walk into a room; it arrives with theme music, probably something between Beyoncé's Run the World and Freddie Mercury's mustache. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Leos date like they're starring in a reboot of a romantic classic, where everything is extra, dramatic, and possibly directed by Baz Luhrmann. Think Moulin Rouge! with fewer corsets and more selfies. Ruled by the Sun, Leos radiate confidence with the intensity of a reality show contestant who knows the camera loves them. Compliments are their currency, and if a date forgets to applaud the outfit or fails to notice a fresh haircut, prepare for the kind of silence usually reserved for plot twists in Grey's Anatomy . But don't mistake the sparkle for shallowness. Underneath the glam, Leo hearts are fiercely loyal, like a golden retriever with a Spotify playlist. They love big, they love loud, and they will absolutely expect matching Halloween costumes. Leos are the type to post anniversary slideshows that deserve their own Emmy nomination. Expect gifts that sparkle and dates with surprise candlelight, even if it's just a Tuesday. The drama is not optional—it's part of the package. Somewhere between a Shakespeare sonnet and a Lady Gaga music video, there lies the essence of a Leo in love. Arguments? Picture a debate stage hosted by Oprah. Leos fight fair—but dramatic. Winning isn't the goal; making a statement is. Bonus points if someone storms out and returns two minutes later with a perfectly timed monologue. And yes, the attention-seeking is real, but it's not selfish—it's performative affection. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A Leo in love wants to be seen, celebrated, and maybe clapped for. But in return, they shine light on their partner like a spotlight in a one-person Broadway show. In short, dating a Leo is like dating the main character—because that's exactly what they are. Just pack emotional sunscreen.
The Guardian
16-04-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Snub the tub and buy a butt: nine ways to cut your water bill
If you live in England or Wales, your home has more bedrooms than people and you are not already metered, then switching to a water meter could save you hundreds of pounds each year. You may be able to figure out whether a meter could save you money by using online calculators on your water company's website. The water consumer group CCW also has one on its site. If unsure, you can always call your provider and ask for advice. It can review your usage and compare it with how much you are likely to pay if metered. It is free to have a meter installed but you have to apply through your provider's website or give the company a call. In Scotland, you will be charged the labour costs for installing a meter, so staying with fixed payments may be the better option. If you do not have a meter, you will probably pay for your water with your council tax. A council tax reduction could mean you also get up to 35% off water and waste. If you cannot get a meter in England or Wales, you may be eligible for an assessed charge, which is based on factors such as the size of your property and the number of people in it. You can also apply for a social tariff. If you are unhappy with the water company's decision or billing in England and Wales, you can make a complaint to the water redress scheme (WATRS). Cutting the time you spend showering to four minutes or less could save more than 50 litres of water compared with an eight-minute shower, which adds up if you are on a meter. To help track the time you could make a playlist of your favourite four-minute songs, or use Water Aid's Spotify one. Beyoncé's Run the World (Girls) comes in at 3:55. A lot of 80s hits also fit the four-minute bill. When the song starts to wind down, you will know time is nearly up and the bubbles must come off. Bonus points if it is a song about water or washing. You could still be wasting a lot of water by using an inefficient shower head. A standard version uses 10-15 litres a minute, compared with about six litres a minute for a water-saving one. It works by reducing the amount of water that flows through it using restrictors or aerators, which mix air and water to create a misty spray that feels like a full-flow shower. This allows you to use less water without sacrificing shower pressure, and can save a lot of money in the long run. Even if you are not on a water meter and are paying a fixed rate, changing your shower head can also help to lower your energy bills because it reduces the amount of water that needs to be heated. Similarly, consider reducing the number of baths you take. If you love a soak, this will not be welcome news: a typical bath uses about 80 litres of water, about double the water used in a six-minute shower. You do not have to cut out baths entirely, but taking fewer of them could help you save over time. The Energy Saving Trust estimates that swapping one bath a week for a four-minute shower could save you £9 a year on energy bills. Do not leave the tap running while brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face or doing the dishes. This also applies when applying soap, shampoo, or shower gel in the shower. A running tap can waste more than 6 litres of water a minute, according to the industry body Water UK. That is about 24 litres of water wasted every day from just brushing your teeth twice a day. If you spend 10 minutes washing up, that adds up to 60 litres of water. Instead, fill up a washing-up bowl with soapy water. If you need to rinse utensils or wash vegetables, use cold water if possible and when you are finished use it to water your plants. You could also fit a tap aerator. This small device attaches to the spout and mixes air with the water, making the water feel fuller and more forceful, even though less of it is actually being used. It could save you about £16 a year in water if you are on a meter, plus an additional £19 on energy from reduced heating costs, according to the Energy Saving Trust. Modern toilets, such as low-flow models, typically use about 4.5 litres of water a flush, compared with older ones that can use up to 13 litres or more. Dual-flush toilets offer a lower-water option for liquid waste (about 3 litres) and a higher-water one for solid waste (about 6 litres). Some high-efficiency toilets use even less water. Fitting a new toilet is not cheap, so instead you could get a cistern displacement device, which sits your toilet cistern and saves you about 1-2 litres every flush. A dripping tap or running toilet can waste up to 400 litres of water a day. Some water companies such as Yorkshire Water offer free leak-detection services and may even repair them at no cost. You can also buy dye tablets that you put in a cistern to check toilet leaks. According to the UK housebuilder Barratt Redrow, fixing leaks can save a household up to £519 a year, making it an easy and effective way to reduce your costs and conserve resources. Instead of running your dishwasher or washing machine half-full, wait until you have enough for a full load. The average washing machine uses 50 litres on a normal cycle. Wessex Water estimates that cutting out two washes a week could save you about £50 a year on water and energy bills. Dishwashers are generally more water-efficient than handwashing dishes, using about 9.5 litres of water per full cycle. Opt for eco-friendly cycles and use lower temperature settings for washing. Regular maintenance of your washing machine and dishwasher also ensures they run efficiently. Cleaning filters and checking for leaks can prevent them from using more power than necessary. If your appliances are outdated, upgrading to energy-efficient models – which are designed to be water-saving – can further reduce bills. While the upfront cost may be higher, the long-term savings on energy and water make it a wise investment. If you have a garden or balcony, collecting rainwater for watering plants or washing your car can help to reduce water use. As it rains quite a lot in the UK, you probably will not have to wait long before it is full. You can pick up a 210-litre water butt from B&Q for about £40; a balcony-friendly 100-litre model costs about £35.
The Guardian
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Price rises to occasion with glory in historic night for women's boxing
On a night steeped in history, Natasha Jonas could not roll back the years as she was outfought and outclassed by Lauren Price who dominated their world welterweight title unification fight to add the IBF and WBC belts to the WBA bauble she already owns. Price, in her fighting prime at the age of 30, is 10 years younger than Jonas and she was just too quick, fluid and powerful as all three judges awarded her the decision by comprehensive margins of 98-93, 100-90 and 98-92. Jonas has had an admirable career and she was the first woman to be named as British boxing's fighter of the year in 2022. But, in the end, time ravages every fighter and Jonas could not match the fire of Price whose poise as an Olympic champion was also evident. The ring walks for both Price and Jonas were electrifying. Price, the passionate Welsh fighter, was accompanied by the rousing defiance of Dafydd Iwan's Yma o Hyd. Jonas soon followed as Beyoncé's Run the World (Girls) boomed around her and the noise intensified. Price wore black while Jonas was more colourful in blue and gold trunks and a pristine white top. The most notable punches of a busy opening two rounds, for both fighters, came from Price whose hand speed was far more impressive. In the second, off-balance and under intense fire, Jonas was clipped by a hard right hook which left her stumbling across the ring. She already had the look of an old champion who knew she faced a punishing ordeal. The black gloves of Price were a constant blur and Jonas looked bullied and tentative as the heavy punches hurt her round after round. As slick as she was aggressive, Price dominated with remorseless zeal. The age difference seemed painfully acute, even when Jonas tried to wrest back the initiative, Price caught her with blistering counters to win almost every round. The two women fought in an atmospheric setting for boxing as the Royal Albert Hall first opened its doors 154 years ago this month. It provides intimacy and grandeur, as well as a deep sense of history, with the circular tiers of seating creating an imposing boxing theatre in the round. Dubious and great fighters have boxed here – including Primo Carnera, the Kray brothers, Muhammad Ali, Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis and Marco Antonio Barrera. At the outset of a soft spring evening in London, near the back entrance of the Albert Hall on the aptly named Kensington Gore, the familiar sight of two ambulances waiting to take any stricken fighter to hospital offered a sobering reminder. Boxing, even on a supposedly historic night for women fighters, is freighted with danger. But the beautiful venue added a cultural sheen to the stark logistics. In the basement, the fighters were told that if they needed wifi then the password was 'Elgar' – the English composer of Pomp and Circumstance. A different kind of fight crowd greeted the first boxers, the heavily tattooed Gemma Ruegg and the richly promising Fran Hennessy. It was notable, in a venue with seating for 5,200 boxing fans, that there were as many women as men shouting their support – especially for the fluid footwork and crisp punching of Hennessy who cruised to a shutout victory. Raucous booing is never far from traditional boxing and it made an early appearance when Chloe Watson, trained by Ricky Hatton, lost her European flyweight title on a split-decision to Jasmina Zapotoczna. There are rarely many knockdowns in women's boxing but Karriss Artingstall dropped Raven Chapman heavily in round two of their contest for the vacant British featherweight title. Artingstall, Price's former partner, won a wide and unanimous verdict on all three cards to become the new champion. The extremely shallow pool of premium talent is hard to ignore but such nights can only help attract prospective new fighters. As the Albert Hall filled to around 80% of its capacity it felt important to remember that women's boxing was still banned in Britain in 1998. So progress is being made but this bill lost some lustre after Cindy Ngamba's enforced withdrawal owing to medical concerns. Ngamba, the Olympic medallist from the Refugee Team, spoke this week of her worry that Saudi Arabia's stranglehold on the fight business seriously undermines female fighters. The Riyadh Season logo was printed on the ring's grey canvas yet, so far, there has been no meaningful interest in women's boxing from the Saudis. Sign up to The Recap The best of our sports journalism from the past seven days and a heads-up on the weekend's action after newsletter promotion But British boxing has a clear future star. Caroline Dubois is the most gifted young female fighter in this country and she showed flashes of her vast potential against Bo Mi Re Shin, the tough and resilient South Korean. Both women wore black but Dubois' top and trunk glittered with silvery tassels which suited her extra class and panache as she switched from head to body. In her 24th bout, double the amount of fights which have featured Dubois, Shin ploughed forward determinedly but with little effect. Dubois' fast hands and sharp power rocked her repeatedly. Then, in the 10th and last round, the champion allowed herself to be dragged inexplicably into a dogfight. Looking suddenly drained Dubois was forced to retreat as Shin tore into her. The Korean landed some telling shots and, as Dubois fought back, a thrilling series of exchanges lit up the venerable old arena. Most of the roaring crowd were on the feet as Shin strived but failed to find the knockout she needed. Dubois, who learned a valuable lesson in those bruising final two minutes, retained her WBC world lightweight title on a majority decision – with two judges being accurate in their 98-93 and 98-92 scoring. The third official somehow saw a 95-95 draw in another little nudge to Dubois that, for all her feisty skills, she still has plenty to learn in the ring. The night belonged to Price – who is now in a strong position to make her own history as the leading women's boxer in Britain. 'Stepping up here tonight, what a venue, made history,' Price said soon after the last bell. 'But I've got to say a massive thank you to Tasha. We need perfect dance partners. I respect her for what she's done, not just for women's boxing, but boxing. True legend. It's been an honour to share the ring with her.' Price then added: 'I honestly believe I can become undisputed [welterweight champion]. I want to go on. I want to create a lasting legacy.' As Jonas took her leave of this famous old building she, too, could look ahead. Her best days in the ring are over but, as the first woman to obtain a licence as a manager in British boxing, Jonas is already building a growing stable of young fighters. She can find some consolation in this new life as she recovers from a hard and hurtful night in the ring.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grey's Anatomy Enlists Lena Waithe for Multi-Episode Arc — What's Her Connection to Catherine?
Lena Waithe is scrubbing into Grey's Anatomy: The Emmy winner is set to appear in two episodes of the ABC medical drama, beginning Thursday, March 13. According to Deadline, Waithe will play Dr. Evynn Moore, a former student of Debbie Allen's Catherine Fox. Brilliant and resourceful, Dr. Moore comes to Grey Sloan for Fox's help on a case that involves her wife (played by Run the World's Andrea Bordeaux). More from TVLine Grey's Anatomy Sneak Peek: It's Tears for Fears in Your First Look at the Midseason Premiere When Is Your Favorite TV Show Back? An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series Scott Foley to Play a Minister in Faith-Based Drama for Amazon Grey's Anatomy, which has been on hiatus since November, resumes Season 21 on Thursday, March 6 at 10/9c. In the midseason premiere, 'the aftermath of the convenience store shooting brings chaos to Grey Sloan,' per the official logline. Meanwhile, 'Ben hits a wall with his new emergency preparedness plan, Romantic tensions surface for Owen,' and 'Amelia and Winston disagree over the surgical plan for a young patient.' Waithe first gained recognition for her starring role as Denise on Netflix's Master of None. She took home an Emmy in Season 2 for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. She then went on to create the BET comedies Boomerang and Twenties, as well as Showtime drama The Chi, which was previously renewed for Season 7. She also serves as an executive producer on the Prime Video horror anthology Them. Excited to see Waithe join the family — at least for a couple of episodes? Drop your thoughts in a comment below. Grey's Anatomy Midseason Sneak Peek View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
