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Ever wondered if your feline friend truly loves you? Cats, those enigmatic furballs, have a knack for hiding their affections in the most subtle ways. Let’s dive into the clandestine world of kitty love and uncover how your cat secretly shows its love for you.

How Your Cat Secretly Shows Its Love for You

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

CBS News

A crocodile killed a woman bathing in a river in eastern Indonesia, police and locals said Wednesday, with villagers later recovering parts of her body from the slaughtered animal.Halima Rahakbauw, 54, was swimming in a river in Wali village on the Maluku islands after spending Tuesday morning looking for clams when the reptile struck.Rahakbauw's neighbour, Rustam Ilyas, said relatives and friends started a search when she failed to return home.After spotting a sandal and a body part in the river, villagers reported the incident to police who killed the reptile."The villagers had to cut open the crocodile's belly to remove...

Crocodile kills woman bathing in a river in Indonesia

Residents of Sham Shui Po will soon have to bid farewell to Ki Lung Restaurant, one of the neighbourhood’s beloved eateries. The cha chaan teng announced on its Facebook page that it would be closing its doors on August 31, sharing that ‘we have to say goodbye to everyone’. However, Ki Lung Restaurant reassured its followers by stating that its Prince Edward location would continue to remain in operation.

Sham Shui Po’s neighbourhood eatery Ki Lung Restaurant to close in late August

The Independent

Urgent search efforts for a  British passenger who reportedly fell overboard from a cruise ship near Croatia have been called off after four days.Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas was believed to be six days into a seven-day voyage around Greece and Croatia when the passenger disappeared during the early hours of Friday morning.Croatian authorities confirmed on 9 August that a “young citizen of the United Kingdom”, reported to be a man, went missing from the cruise that had departed Saturday 3 August and has not been seen since.The president of the Association of Croatian Sea Captains, Sanjin Dumanic,...

Search called off for British passenger who fell from Royal Caribbean cruise ship

Travel + Leisure

Is it still possible to visit Santorini without having to fight your way past scores of selfie-takers? Yes, it actually is.

5 Tips for Visiting One of Greece’s Most Popular Islands — Without the Crowds

Veteran chef and restaurateur Neil Perry shows no sign of slowing down after over 40 years in the hospo business. He’s at it again, set to open the doors to not just one but two brand-new offerings: Song Bird and Bobbie’s. They'll be housed in the heritage-listed Gaden House, designed by architect Neville Gruzman, which is right next to Perry’s much-loved Margaret – so both venues are set to woo the well-heeled clientele of Double Bay from Friday, August 30, 2024.

One of Australia's top chefs, Neil Perry, is opening two brand-new Sydney venues

The UK's oldest surviving rollercoaster is still closed following what visitors described as an "enormous crunch". On 10 August, there was a fault on the Scenic Railway at Dreamland in Margate which damaged pieces of the wooden track. Dreamland said the ride would be out of action while engineers carried...

UK's oldest rollercoaster closed after 'crunch'

The cliff fall near Peacehaven in East Sussex was photographed on Wednesday.

Warnings issued following significant cliff fall

Formerly known as a pop-up concept by pizza-loving hipsters, Puffy Bois has gained much fanfare from their restaurant takeovers at Caffe Fernet, Tippling Club and Meatsmith. And after finding a permanent home along the trendy Bali Lane last year, the dive bar is ready to switch things up a little.

Puffy Bois

J. Souza

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

It's been three years since beloved actress Betty Lynn passed away at 95 years old in 2021. As Thelma Lou on TV's 1960s classic sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), actress Lynn was the ideal girl next door. As girlfriend to series star Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife to Griffith's lead Sheriff Andy Taylor, Lynn made Barney's heart flutter, and maybe a few home viewers too.

In Memory of 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Betty Lynn ('Thelma Lou'): 3 Years After Her Demise

 CCTV footage has shown the moment a storm off the coast of Sicily engulfed the Bayesian luxury yacht carrying 22 people. The superyacht was moored around half-a-mile off the coast of Porticello when it sank at around 5am local time on Monday as the area was hit by a storm.The tall mast of the craft can be seen in the black-and-white footage, as rain appears to be lashing down in the foreground. Italian officials have said they fear British technology tycoon Mike Lynch and five others may have been trapped inside the boat. An expert has suggested they could...

CCTV footage shows the moment missing tycoon Mike Lynch’s Bayesian yacht is engulfed by storm

The US Sun

ONE million people are descending on west London for Notting Hill Carnival this weekend with revellers dancing through the streets. The festival is a fixture in London‘s cultural calendar and attracts similar numbers each year. It is one of the longest-running street parties in the UK and celebrates Caribbean culture with vividly costumed performers taking […]

Notting Hill Carnival revellers hit the streets in fabulous feathers & throw paint at each other as party gets underway

Located in the Centre Eaton de Montréal, Time Out Market Montréal is 40,000 square feet of great food and fun under one roof. A culinary and cultural destination smack dab in the heart of Downtown, the gigantc space below a massive skylight is where you’ll find a handpicked selection of restaurants and chefs by the editorial staff at Time Out Montréal—including the biggest brunch in town.

Events happening at Time Out Market Montréal

Cooking With Maryann

Coconut is amazing any time of the year! This cake is so perfect and easy to make too! Here is what you'll need for 2, 8 inch round cakes or 1, 9 x 13 pan:. 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, processed into coarse pieces.

Coconut Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

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The thing about a splendid yacht like the Loon is that it doesn’t have to be the biggest (like the mighty Koru) or one of the fastest (like Azzam) to draw attention. Becoming the center of attraction is second nature for the luxurious 223-foot Icon Yachts superyacht. Owned by American billionaire Craig Leipold, the vessel arrived at the Medici dock of Portoferraio in Livorno and instantly became a sight to behold.

This Wisconsin billionaire’s superyacht is so stunning that when docked in Italy’s Livorno port more people flocked to see the vessel than an otherwise breathtaking sunset.

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Moon conjunct Jupiter on August 27 will bring good luck to a few zodiac signs. Its transit will pique the signs’ interest and be a source of good news to them. The universe will favor them and their plans will succeed. Could you be one of these lucky signs?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | August 27, 2024

Fringe frequenters and Auld Reekie enthusiasts, we’ve got some unfortunate news – staying in Edinburgh might soon get a little more spenny. Following fellow holiday hotspots like Paris, Venice and Barcelona, the Scottish capital is one step closer to launching a tourist tax. The levy has been a...

It’s official: Edinburgh will soon charge a tourist tax

Woodinville, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

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The BFI Southbank has just launched a fancy new Balcony Bar

As well as being a great place to watch a movie, the BFI has always been a pretty decent spot to grab a South Bank snifter....

The BFI Southbank has just launched a fancy new Balcony Bar

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