Author: British Day

Michael Prowse, proprietor and auctioneer of Pilton Auctions, is rummaging through boxes at the back of his warehouse office, climbing up a wooden ladder and hiding under a corrugated metal and plastic roof. “We’ve got some scary stuff in here,” Michael says, “but it’s going in the bin now.” I ask him what the strangest item he’s ever sold at auction is. He’s not sure, but he’s on a mission to find the strangest item that doesn’t sell, which has turned up during Pilton Auctions’ regular housecleaning. I met a man in his 50s who came to me with six…

Attachments Integrating climate awareness into peacebuilding processes is not always easy. Read climate expert Thomas Ritzer’s guide to climate-sensitive mediation. by Thomas Ritzer The climate crisis and its impacts on peace and security pose a growing challenge for the field of mediation. As global average temperatures rise, mediators will increasingly be called upon to defuse tensions over both the impacts and drivers of climate change. So far, the evidence base is thin. A recent study by Tim Epple of PeaceRep found that of the 1,659 international and national peace agreements signed since 1990, only six explicitly mention climate change. But…

Warner hit six fours and three huge sixes off just 21 balls at the Port of Spain venue, a great sign for Australia for the left-hander who has struggled with consistency and injuries in the recent IPL. Seamer Josh Hazlewood was impressed with Warner’s performance and is hoping the veteran can make a major contribution in next month’s tournament. “As we know, he always rises when it comes to these tournaments so I’m expecting big things from Bull (Warner) again,” Hazlewood said. Cricket Australia After the match. “He played well on what looked like a pretty difficult wicket and timed…

All you need to know ahead of the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, which is live in full on Sky Sports between June 1-29…Another World Cup?!Yep. Seven months after England’s atrocious 50-over World Cup title defence in India – at which they lost six of their first seven games and were dumped out in the group stage – and less than two years since they won the T20 version for the second time with victory over Pakistan in the 2022 final in Melbourne, they and 19 other teams are convening in the Caribbean and USA for another global event. Please…

Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent A multi-purpose venue that also hosts football, the Arnos Vale Ground has hosted international cricket since 1981, when the West Indies beat England by just two runs in a One-Day International. The stadium, located in Arnos Vale on the outskirts of Kingstown, has a capacity of 18,000 and will host the T20 World Cup 2024 match between Bangladesh and the Netherlands from June 13. Nepal will face South Africa and Bangladesh in their group matches at the same venue, which will also host two second-round matches on June 22 and 24. Darren Sammy…

The Official Xbox Wireless Controller is great as is, but if you’re on a budget and want a bit more versatility, the Horizon Vista Strikepack from Collective Minds is a quick and easy way to beef up your device. The detachable gadget is available to preorder on Amazon for $50 ahead of its June 3rd release.Collective Minds Strikepack – Horizon Vista MODThis is a revamped and updated version of the previous Strikepacks, while the layout of the Horizon Vista model remains the same. What you get here are four programmable rear buttons that can be bolted to the controller via…

Musicians and artists from around the world are set to descend on Glasgow this September as an “unmissable highlight” on the city’s “cultural calendar”.Sonica 2024 will kick off on 19 September and run for a total of 11 days, featuring a range of Scottish talent at various venues around the city, as well as artists from countries such as Australia, Luxembourg and Switzerland.The event will kick off with a performance from Alessandro Cortini, touring member of American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, giving the Scottish premiere of his Nati Infiniti project.Other live highlights across the 11 days include a…

Pope Francis welcomed a delegation of Buddhist monks from Bangkok’s Wat Phra Chetuphon (also known as Wat Pho), one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand, and encouraged them to continue to foster dialogue and cooperation for a better world. Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis on Monday reiterated the importance of close cooperation between the Church and Buddhists to address the pressing challenges facing today’s fractured world. Welcoming a delegation of about 100 Buddhist monks from Wat Phra Chetuphon in Bangkok, Thailand, His Holiness expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for their “enduring friendship” and willingness to work together to…

Like mopping the floor or shredding a pile of junk mail, weeding the lawn isn’t fun. But once you start, Very satisfiedWhether you’re striving for golf-course-level perfection or simply want to stop a crabgrass infestation, weeding is important, but you can make this tedious task easier. The Walensee Weed Puller is Amazon’s best-selling manual weed puller, and it can be used while standing. Yes, there’s no need to bend over or get on your hands and knees, and it only costs $30.Lake WalenRemove weeds in three easy steps: push, turn and pull. $30 on AmazonOver 5,000 Amazon shoppers have given…

Five-year-old Ashley Marotta has become the youngest person in the world to be fitted with a futuristic bionic arm, and her mother says it has given her “instant confidence.” Jordan Marotta with his new bionic arm(/ Swans by Christopher BucktinMay 28, 2024 22:07 A five-year-old boy born without a left hand has become the youngest person in the world to receive a bionic hero arm, thanks to British expertise. Jordan Marotta’s mother, Ashley Marotta, said the Iron Man-like prosthetic gave her son “instant confidence,” and heartwarming footage shows him cruising around on a scooter, using his lifelike arms to handle…