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Times
22-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Times
Caitlin Moran: why I'll never throw a party again
Currently, both our adult children live with us — as is the way of the modern, expensive world — and I would say, by and large, it is a harmonious arrangement. Our own version of the Hundred Years' War — 'Who Will Hoover the Stairs?' — seems to have come to a peaceful, diplomatically negotiated end; the breakfast chats are delightful; and I've finally found somewhere to hide the special, fancy crisps that no one has, as yet, discovered. As things stand, we only really have one bone of contention left between the two generations: 'Why don't you throw parties?' Our children cannot understand why Pete and I don't throw parties. 'If I had a house, I'd be throwing parties all the time,' one says. 'In summer, it would be every weekend. Why don't you and Dad throw parties?' Of course, there are several things in play here. One is, simply, down to temperament. 'Why don't you throw parties?' is a question only ever asked by the kind of people who actually like throwing parties. I'm not sure what exact Myers-Briggs personality type that is. I think it's INSC — Inexplicably Non-Anxious and Self-Confident. My personality type, by way of contrast, is more ORIP — Overly Responsible and Inclined to Panic. I feel I need to guarantee every guest spends every minute in a paradise of Optimal Socialising Vibes, or else they will be… angry with me? And then all leave? This almost certainly stems from my mother's party style, which could be categorised as 'highly strung'. At my sister's seventh birthday, she became incredibly upset when someone ate the last packet of ready salted crisps ('You all know they're the only ones I like!') and went and sat in the car, parked outside the house, until it was dark. Oh God, I've just realised — this is why I hide my crisps. You are watching a psychological revelation, right here on the page. This is progress! This is why my carbs are emotionally charged. The second factor is, of course, age. Young people need parties. These are the theatres in which their larger life events occur: the meeting of new friends; the drunken hatching of ideas; the kissings, and so forth. However, older people, on the whole, have no interest in these things. We've made all the friends we can handle; we're too tired for new ideas; and kissing would just cause a hoo-ha. When we socialise, we want it to be somewhere we can sit down, not have to shout over loud music, and have time to tell the full, unexpurgated story of our VAT return/mysterious foot pain/the unexpectedly good garage we found in Woking. Or launch into an incredibly detailed theory about why Heinz baked beans are losing their brand supremacy to Branston. Essentially, we just want to be quite boring, without being interrupted. 'A party' would interrupt us droning on. It's an unnecessary distraction. Third: the Complications. By the time you hit 50, you've been alive long enough for your social circle to have, to be brisk — and also, in some cases, to be literal — shafted itself. Decades in, quite a few of your friends now actively hate each other. There have been 'socialising accidents'. Someone said something terrible when drunk. Someone tried to chat up someone else's husband. Someone fired someone else's best mate. All too often, even 'a relaxed dinner party for six' turns into the river crossing puzzle — where you have to work out how a farmer can get a fox, a hen and a bag of grain across a river, in a boat that can only hold him and one thing at a time, without leaving the cargo combinations to be eaten. I was once three days away from having people over to the house before I realised one of them had recently been on Newsnight, slagging off another guest's mother. I had to email everyone, claiming I had Covid, and then ate a whole ham on my own. It was brilliant. But it was also the last time I tried to have people over. Finally: I know what my children really mean. They don't actually want me and Pete to throw a party — they want us to go away and let them throw a party instead. Theoretically, I would be fine with this — were it not that, when I asked them what the best party they ever went to was, they replied, 'The one where three boys stole the banisters from the stairs. It was legendary!' Forget Vera Brittain — this is the true voice of youth. People so young they have no idea how hard a salvage yard will pump you for a short-run 19th-century oak balustrade and matching spindles. That's not a party — that's a renovation nightmare. And so, for all these reasons, there will be no parties. Pete and I are too old, and the kids are too young. This is the true generation gap.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
Dog The Bounty Hunter's Family Suffers Devastating Tragedy
Dog the Bounty Hunter's family had a tragic end to July after Gregory Zecca, son of Dog's wife Francie, killed his 13-year-old boy in an accidental shooting at their apartment. The story is developing, but what we know so far is that through a representative, Dog and Francie told TMZ, "We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony." In regards to the investigation, TMZ stated, "Law enforcement confirms to us they responded to a call about a shooting around 8 PM ET. They haven't made any arrests and call this an 'isolated incident.' The investigation is ongoing." Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman got engaged to his current wife, Francie, after both of their spouses died. Duane Chapman was married to Beth for 13 years before she passed away due to throat cancer. In an interview with Entertainment, Francie explained the strength of their new relationship, saying, 'We understood the pain that the other one was feeling and [in] those tough days and moments, we helped each other stand up. We could cry with each other and talk about what we were feeling. We were able to walk alongside each other through the pain and heartbreak and it brought us together in this amazing way.' Later in the Entertainment interview, Francie mentioned her grandson and Dog's budding relationship, recalling, 'I had them come over and [Duane] shows up at the door and I think my son sat there for five minutes and couldn't say a word because he was shell-shocked." Adding, "Now they love him. My grandson calls him 'Grandpa Dog' already.' Non-profit Brady United reports, "According to the CDC, there is an average of 503 people—including 106 children—who are killed each year by unintentional shootings. Further, hospital-based reporting from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) indicates that an average of 32,758 people—including 2,893 children—are unintentionally shot and sustain non-fatal injuries each year." Dog The Bounty Hunter's Family Suffers Devastating Tragedy first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 21, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I put my 11-year-old daughter on weight-loss jabs. Six weeks after her first dose, I had to rush her to hospital. This is why I have no regrets: ASHLEY HAMILTON
The panic hit the second I opened my eyes. There in my bedroom, in the middle of the night, I saw my 11-year-old daughter Sophia clutching her ribs in agony. 'I've just thrown up and it hurts Mum,' she said. 'I feel like I'm going to die.'
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Aston Martin Unveils Ultra-Luxury Private Residence in Tokyo's Most Desirable Location
Aston Martin Unveils Ultra-Luxury Private Residence in Tokyo's Most Desirable Location originally appeared on Autoblog. If the article detailing Aston Martin's residence tower in Miami left you wanting more, you're in luck! The British automaker recently revealed N°001 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, its first ultra-luxury residence in Asia, and what a residence it is. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Created in partnership with Japanese luxury real estate developer VIBROA Inc., the four-story residence is situated in Tokyo's Omotesandō neighborhood, a renowned shopping district located between Harajuku and Aoyama. Right away, the façade stands out thanks to its vertical metal louvers, whose appearances change as the sun rises and falls in the sky, reflecting off their surface. Glimpses of the interior can also be seen between the louvers. The first floor houses the spa facilities, including a sauna and spa bath with natural Hinoki timber cladding and a specially designed audio system. Right next door is a landscaped private terrace, with its own outdoor Onsen pool and seating. Oh, and about that audio system, the entire residence has a Bowers & Wilkins Audio System wired in, so your tunes can play in any room. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article The basement takes advantage of the site's sloping nature to house a gym, wine cellar, a golf simulator system, a private spa, and three en-suite bedrooms. The two-car garage, or "automotive gallery" as Aston Martin refers to it, features adaptive lighting and a wave-textured metal ceiling. The cars can also be from within the house, thanks to the glass panel that separates the garage from the lounge and meeting room on the ground floor. Natural light was reportedly a high priority when building the residence, and as you ascend to the rooftop terrace, the materials transition from dark to light "to mirror the journey towards the light." The terrace contains a kitchen facility, a section of planted green roof, and tremendous views of the Tokyo Tower. Oh, and speaking of that staircase, Aston Martin and VIBROA Inc. call it an "origami staircase," made from folded steel and illuminated by a pendant chandelier. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article The two companies also curated some very fitting Italian furniture for the residence, ranging from bespoke wardrobes to kitchen cabinets by Italian brand Molteni&C. The kitchen sports black lava stone surfaces and gray oak cabinetry, with "nebula steel" and pewter metal accents throughout. If you're worried that these are all off-the-shelf pieces, fret not, as reportedly many of the pieces were custom-designed under Aston Martin's direct supervision. I'm a design nerd, whether it's modern minimalism, 1970s kitsch, or everything in between. I was already entranced by Aston Martin's Miami residences, but their Japanese residence knocks it out of the park. It's clean, yet it doesn't feel empty. The various materials and colors used throughout, like the wood and dark metals, create a cozy, modern, and classy ambiance simultaneously. View the 6 images of this gallery on the original article Aston Martin and VIBROA Inc. don't mention a price tag or owner, of course, but considering the prices of their Miami residences, and the fact that this was built as a private residence, it's probably a figure that us mere mortals can't comprehend. Aston Martin Unveils Ultra-Luxury Private Residence in Tokyo's Most Desirable Location first appeared on Autoblog on Jun 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Shots fired for the second time at a residence on Montreal's Nuns' Island
A residence in the Verdun borough of Montreal was the target of gunfire for the second time in less than a month on Wednesday night. According to the Montreal police (SPVM), 'several' shots were fired at the residence, located on Sagittaire Street on Nuns' Island, at around 3:35 a.m. on Thursday. The same address was also targeted late in the evening on May 4. After the first incident, the SPVM reported that suspects had fired shots at the residence before fleeing on foot. During both incidents, people were inside the house, but no one was injured. 'Investigators will meet with the person who lives at this address to try to learn more about the incident itself,' explained SPVM spokesperson officer Jean-Pierre Brabant on Thursday morning. Further investigative steps will be taken, including searching for witnesses and reviewing surveillance camera footage. A security perimeter has been set up around the residence in question to allow the Montreal police force to conduct its investigation. The SPVM reported no arrests in this case on Thursday morning. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on May 29, 2025.
