Latest news with #Marcus
Miami Herald
13 hours ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Baby deer falls into basement window well and gets trapped. Watch her rescue
A Wisconsin rescue group came to the aid of a baby deer that managed to find herself in a very unfortunate situation. The Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Greendale managed to pull off a very gentle save when a little fawn was in distress, video shows. 'Watch as Marcus from Skedaddle Wisconsin rescues a stranded deer fawn that accidentally fell into a basement window well,' the rescue center said in a June 18 Facebook post. 'This deer fawn is safely reunited with nature thanks to quick action and a humane approach.' The video shows Marcus Mueller reach for the tan coated, white speckled fawn in the hole, get a steady grip on her and calmly lift her out without startling her. She even let out a tiny 'squeak' as she emerged. 'This was one of those situations where acting quickly and calmly made all the difference,' Mueller told WISN. 'The fawn was clearly stuck and stressed, but with a gentle lift, we were able to free it without causing panic or harm.' According to the news station, she was reunited with her mother who 'had been waiting for hours.' Greendale is about a 10-mile drive southwest of Milwaukee.
Travel Weekly
14 hours ago
- Travel Weekly
Hilton's Tapestry Collection makes Northern Ireland debut
Hilton's Tapestry Collection has made its debut in Northern Ireland with The Marcus Portrush, a hotel that breaths new life into a landmark Victorian building. Hilton says the 80-room hotel embraces the spirit of Portrush, a seaside town "known for its scenic beaches, rich heritage and old-world charm." The Marcus Portrush occupies a restored Victorian building. Photo Credit: Hilton The Marcus Portrush occupies a restored building that served as a hotel and bakery between 1895 and the 1980s. Hilton said a $15 million renovation preserved the original mosaic signage, decorative floor mosaics and tiled façade. Historical photographs displayed throughout the hotel show Portrush's heritage as a Victorian tourist resort, while the interior design draws inspiration from the surrounding coastline, blending a contemporary palette with nods to the natural landscape. The hotel is inspired by the fictional character Marcus, a comic-book-style adventurer. Illustrations from Marcus' journeys adorn the walls, while displays of treasures collected during his exploits bring the story to life. A guestroom at The Marcus Portrush. Photo Credit: Hilton Nemesis, the hotel's Asian fusion restaurant, is named after the mythical giant octopus from Marcus' tales. The menu offers reimagined classics, like Irish sirloin steak with bone marrow butter and Asian steak sauce. The Heritage Cocktail Bar features the Orra Margarita -- inspired by the winding beauty of Orra Drive, a scenic stretch through the Antrim Glens. This margarita blends poitín (Irish moonshine) with mango. Hilton noted that the hotel has opened ahead of the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club from July 13-20.
Sky News AU
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Caroline Marcus: Antoinette Lattouf's federal court win over the ABC 'hijacked and misrepresented by anti-Israel activists'
Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus has lashed the actions of anti-Israel activists who "hijacked and misrepresented" the federal court's judgement to award journalist Antoinette Lattouf $70,000 for her unlawful termination by ABC. The ABC suffered a major court defeat earlier in the week after the public broadcaster was found to have unfairly dismissed Ms Lattouf when she was sacked during her radio stint in December 2023. Reasons why she was sacked included her political opinion about the war in Gaza. On December 19 during her contract, Ms Lattouf re-shared an Instagram post by Human Rights Watch about the conflict in Gaza, which accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war. During her editorial while hosting Danica De Giorgio on Friday night, Marcus said the behaviour of anti-Israel activists, "including Lattouf herself", overshadowed what was ultimately a "judgement on workplace rights". Outside the court after the judgement, Ms Lattouf said "deliberately starving and killing children is a war crime. Today the court has found that punishing someone for sharing facts about these war crimes is illegal". Marcus took issue with the way Ms Lattouf "spun" the court decision, especially after the judge said the post she shared was "ill-advised and inconsiderate of her employer". "Sacked for sharing facts? The court did not find she was sacked for facts. In fact, the judge made no finding of the veracity of your disputed claim from a known anti-Israel organisation," Marcus said. "It was a claim she repeated when she shared her statement on social media to her more than 100,000 followers. As the Financial Review noted, outside court, pro-Palestinian activists waving placards and flags sought to portray (Justice Darryl) Rangiah's ruling as if it were a judgement on the morality of the Gaza conflict. "Rangiah ruled the primary reason Lattouf was sacked was because of her political opinion, whatever it may be, and that was illegal. The content of Lattouf's opinion was irrelevant." Lattouf has seized on the publicity this week to launch her new venture alongside journalist Jan Fran - a new independent website promising media literacy critique "that helps you get the real story." "But readers will clearly need to apply a fair amount of media literacy and critique to any other misrepresentations reported there," Marcus said. Marcus' live cross for Sky News following the court judgement on Wednesday had to be dramatically halted after a man saying "Israel kills a hundred people every day in Gaza" walked directly into the camera shot. She said it wasn't the only example of harassment she was subject to during her reporting. "Some anti-Israel activists outside court were so emboldened by this false narrative about the ruling being some kind of judgement on Israel itself, they harassed journalists there reporting the case, including me, accusing us of being complicit in genocide," she said. "Well, aside from that attempt to block me from just doing my reporting, other activists there subjected me to sexualised language and gestures that day I wouldn't even be able to repeat here. "Suffice to say, it appears only some female journalists, those that these activists consider to be on the right side of their cause, should be able to do their jobs free from interference."
Time Out
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Local Intel: John Dobson
Cape Point Well, the water just below it. In crayfish season (what's left of it), sustainable fishing (read: you won't catch much) is still spectacular off Cape Point. Floating just offshore, with the monumental cliffs rising up to the two lighthouses, it's all deeply humbling. Looking at those millions of stairs, you would also feel very sorry for the lighthouse keeper who forgot his keys in the lighthouse when he got back to his car. Even better, if you do manage to catch a legal-size crayfish, the ever-hospitable innkeepers at the old Glencairn Hotel might cook it for you while you sip a cold Hansa. A very special day out. Rare Grill Rare Grill – and the curiously named BAA pub above it – are in Kenilworth, just on the 'wrong side of the tracks', as they say. A few-time winner of the Wolftrap Steakhouse of the Year (think: Stormers silverware, elusive), it's home to some of the best meat in Cape Town. Run by Greg Bax, Rare Grill is always outstanding, and upstairs BAA is one of the southern suburbs' more eventful bars. No craft beer, no tattoos, no nonsense. I haven't been upstairs. The Daisy Jones Bar Marcus runs this hidden gem with a cheerful sort of chaos. The Daisy Jones Bar is possibly the best live music venue around. Catch Francois van Coke, Jack Parow or Spoegwolf here and you're in for an unforgettable night, though remembering it might be another story. Olympic Sports Club Nobody knows about it, and that's how the members like it. There's not much sport beyond billiards and the occasional squash match among the under-80s. Think old English gentlemen's club and 120 years of history, with a menu of Salticrax, Marmite, and Peck's Anchovette. Membership required, but not impossible. There's still a rotary phone by the door. Go while the flag's still up. A treasure. Avonwood Sports Ground, Elsies River Don't leave your laptop on the car seat (but then, don't in Green Point either). This was the home ground of my old rugby club, Northern Avonwood. In a community facing immense challenges, the passion for the game and the warmth on the sidelines is moving. It's a raw reminder of both the best and the worst of Cape Town. Also, a decent venue for a quart. Oceana Power Boat Club Wedged in among the creeping gentrification and rising affluence, Oceana has held firm for the everyman. That it's still here is something worth celebrating. It's a brilliant spot to launch, whether you're skiing, heading to Robben Island, or mooring off Clifton. Old-school clubhouse vibes, great hospitality, and a R42 brandy and Coke for those inclined. Addis in Cape Ethiopian food is a perennial favourite of my wife's and mine. She says it's because I can eat with my hands. But it's also about the city centre: colourful, vibrant, alive. Addis in Cape is a fail-safe dinner spot. Il Leone Mastrantonio Run by the disreputable Daniel, Tintin and the crew, Il Leone is the coach's favourite. The walls can't talk (thankfully), but they're covered in art, and the Italian food is superb. Best lunch spot in town. Just don't get towed. 12 Cobern Street, Green Point Plum Pudding Not a dessert, but a Newlands walking route. In these post-Covid days, parking at the old zoo and hiking up the lower slopes of Devil's Peak to the contour path and around Plum Pudding is a wilder, windier experience. Less gentrified, more raw nature. The views – from Green Point to Muizenberg – are unforgettable, as is the looming presence of UCT below. De Villiers Dam Start hiking from Constantia Nek. At the top of the jeep track, past the Overseers Cottage, this is one of Cape Town's great secret walks. No swimming allowed, but the journey itself is the draw: microclimates, stone trails, and panoramic views. An ideal day out for wandering minds and strong legs. Carla's What a lady. Possibly the smallest menu in Cape Town, definitely one of the tastiest. Centred on Mozambican prawns and run by a totally eccentric, utterly brilliant hostess. In a world of franchises and restaurant groups, Carla's is a one-of-a-kind gem. If you don't like it, lump it. 9 York Road, Muizenberg Hantam Vleisfees Nowhere near Cape Town, but bear with me. These small-town agricultural festivals are national treasures, and Calvinia's Hantam Vleisfees is the best of them. You can eat every single part of the sheep (and I mean every part) in an atmosphere of unfiltered rural hospitality. Through the Tankwa you go: accommodation is rustic, music is live, and nothing has changed since 1962. Worth every dusty kilometre. Sandy Bay Let me be clear: for the wakeboarding, not the beach. The beach is fine, but the real joy is out in the water where you'll find some of the best wakeboarding conditions around, with tropical-blue (but freezing) seas. The setting is wild and rugged. As for binoculars? Well, that's your business.
Daily Record
21 hours ago
- Daily Record
Scotland's 'best day out' is family adventure park with quad bikes and water sports
The centre offers activities for both children and adults. Scotland has no shortage of ways to spend an afternoon, which can make deciding what to do an overwhelming affair. However, one activity centre was recently named the "best day out" in the country. Last week marked the return of the Scottish Hospitality Awards, which celebrate the top businesses around the country across a range of categories. As reported by the Daily Record, the top restaurant and pub in Scotland were named as part of the awards. Meanwhile, the Best Day Out title was given to Action Adventure Activities near Stirling. The centre, which is nestled along the edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, offers a wide range of land and water-based activities. Action Adventure Activities' is open to both adults and family groups. Its activities, which include quad biking and various water sports, are available to those aged five and up. The centre's quad biking is among its most popular offerings, consisting of one-hour sessions where visitors are led out by an instructor on farmland trails. It also offers 'kids' and 'junior' sessions, catered towards children aged six-to-nine and 10-to-16 respectively. Also on offer is off-road 4×4 driving, where under the supervision of an instructor visitors will be shown how to control an off-road vehicle. Guests will get up to 40 minutes behind the wheel, with sessions lasting up to 90 minutes. In terms of its water sports opportunities, paddle boarding, canoeing, and kayaking are all available. All are headed by instructors that will teach visitors everything they need to know in a safe and supportive environment. Action Adventure Activities also hosts adventure gorge walking and river tubing sessions. These consist of a dip in a local river, followed by the exploration of various rock pools, waterfalls, and flumes. Other activities offered by the centre include target sports such as air rifle and pistol shooting, archery, axe throwing, and crossbow. Elsewhere, visitors can take part in climbing and an 'activity trail' that features "both physical and mental obstacles". According to the Action Adventure Activities website, its adult-based team-building and outdoor activities are ideally suited for groups of friends. It also caters to stag and hen groups and corporate development retreats. Action Adventure Activities has not only been named the Best Day Out at the Scottish Hospitality Awards, but has also earned positive feedback from visitors. At the moment, the centre has an average rating of 4.7 out of five on Google based on 144 reviews. One wrote: "We had a great session of quad biking. Marcus was a fantastic instructor supporting the team through their session and helping us to build confidence on the bikes. "Would come again for other activities!" A second agreed: "We did the beginners quad biking activity, which was a lot of fun! Really attentive staff keeping us safe, and giving us little challenges to complete." For more information, visit the Action Adventure Activities website. Meanwhile, the full list of winners at the Scottish Hospitality Awards can be found on the Oceanic Awards website.
