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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Secret mountain paradise has become a surprising boomtown as the rest of the region becomes unbearable
As summers in the south get too hot to handle, savvy residents have found an escape nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains that stays 20 degrees cooler than the low country. Southerners love to stay in Boone, North Carolina, a mountain town filled with culture and crisp breezes, and escape from the heatwaves that blaze across southern states like South Carolina and Florida during June, July and August.
Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
Inaugural Gold Coast to Dunedin flight welcomed
The first passenger off the inaugural flight from the Gold Coast was left stunned when she was greeted at Dunedin Airport by a media scrum and raucous applause. The first of Jetstar's direct flights bound for Gold Coast Airport in Coolangatta, Queensland, took off yesterday afternoon, after an almost-full flight from Australia landed at the Dunedin Airport. It touched down about 2.30pm, 15 minutes ahead of schedule. A crowd of family, friends, airport staff, ministers, mayors, media and Taieri College's kapa haka team waited at the airport's international arrivals gate. First to exit the doors was Glenda Paterson, of Dunedin, who was greeted by a collection of television cameras, shouts and applause from the assembled crowd. The kapa haka team burst into action as the Tourism Minister Louise Upston rushed up to Ms Paterson. "I didn't realise I was the first one through ... It was definitely a surprise, I was not expecting cameras and all this," she said. "Thanks for that, everyone." Ms Paterson was in Brisbane for a holiday and booked the flight so she would not have to go through Auckland. The McInnes family — father Reid and his three sons Harry, 17, Charlie, 15, and Kasey, 8, — did not realise they had booked the inaugural flight. Mr McInnes, of Queensland, told his sons after he realised they had booked it that "this is going to be a bit of a different landing". The family is in Dunedin to visit Mr McInnes' parents, Don and Pam McInnes. The Dunedin to Gold Coast flight has a flight time of about three and a-half hours, and the service will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, using Jetstar's Airbus A320ceo and A320neo aircraft. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said return of direct flights was the result of a lot of hard work by Dunedin City Council staff. Ms Upston said she was very "cleanly, bluntly, plainly interested and committed" to delivering more visitors to New Zealand. "We have an amazing country, we have amazing places, we have amazing people and amazing experiences and I just want to share that with more visitors. "For every person that's come off that plane today, it's a wonderful experience for them here and it's a boost for our local economies as well as our national economy." Jetstar New Zealand chief executive Shelley Musk said the new route was a key part of their biggest expansion in New Zealand in more than a decade, and the company was excited to be delivering more opportunities to travel for less. "We know the Gold Coast is a firm favourite for Southerners and it's a great destination for you to enjoy as well as the beaches and the world-class entertainment. "We also know that our Australian friends will really love getting an insight into what Dunedin and the greater Otago region has to offer."
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Porter County's first female physician finally has a tombstone; historical marker unveiled downtown, too
After resting in an unmarked grave for decades, Porter County's first female physician now has not only a tombstone on her grave but also an Indiana Historical Bureau marker in downtown Valparaiso. During twin ceremonies in the grueling heat Saturday, Dr. Almira Fifield received one accolade after another, giving her long-deserved recognition for her accomplishments and dedication. Fifield died March 8, 1863, at the hospital in Paducah, Kentucky, where she tended sick and wounded soldiers during the Civil War for 11 months. She had received her doctor of medicine degree just a decade after Elizabeth Blackwell, the nation's first female physician, received hers. 'We gather to restore her place in history in recognition of her service and her sacrifice,' said Diane Schweitzer, who organized the commemoration and worked with researcher Barbara Fifield Brandt to dig up more information about the Fifield family. Schweitzer is regent with the William Henry Harrison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jane Schultz, author of 'Women at the Front: Hospital Workers in Civil War America,' said Fifield was part of 'a small circle of women who managed despite raised eyebrows and occasional harassment.' 'To pursue a career in medicine was tantamount to denunciation of marriage or motherhood,' Schultz said. Dr. Fifield might have set up a medical practice in Valparaiso, but that hasn't been determined yet, she said. 'Women were neither invited nor imagined as potential members of the AMA (American Medical Association),' but at New England Female Medical College in Boston, Fifield was accepted. When the Civil War broke out, the small number of female doctors couldn't join the Union Army as physicians. 'The best they could do was to seek appointments as nurses or matrons, those who managed other female nurses,' Schultz said. 'Despite this official ban on youth, however, persistent young women managed to find their way into hospital service. This was certainly the case for Dr. Fifield,' she said. Fifield had hoped to join the 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment, in which her brother Zacheus served, but was denied. Instead, she was posted at the Union Army hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. The bloody battle at Shiloh greatly increased demand for medical workers, which allowed her services to be accepted. Fifield died of what Brandt, a medical researcher, believes was meningitis. 'Under 18 women who received their MDs before 1861, including Southerners, ultimately served in one capacity or another during the Civil War,' Schultz said. 'The women who came into the service with medical degrees were rare and remarkable,' she said. They were officially listed as nurses, but nothing prevented them from using their medical knowledge, Schultz said. The female physicians' experiences 'were filled with medically and racially complex interactions with people she would not otherwise have met or otherwise treated in civilian life,' Schultz said. The war offered doctors 'an unprecedented opportunity to address bodily debilities of every kind, not only wounds and amputations, but undiagnosed diseases and chronic illnesses in the era before the germ theory was widely embraced by the medical community,' she said. The war saw 750,000 deaths and millions of casualties, offering 'a bloody banquet of clinical experience,' Schultz said. Two-thirds of the deaths were the result of 'the withering effect of disease, when bodies were undernourished and taxed to their physical limits,' she said. Many of the relief workers were convalescing soldiers, but patients often said they preferred being tended by women, who reminded them of their mothers and sisters. 'Women would listen to their stories, acknowledge their humanity and sympathize,' Schultz said. Fifield's day would have begun about 6 a.m., organizing delivery of breakfast to inmates. If the hospital was understaffed, she would empty night jars, wash faces and torsos and tidy up bedding, Schultz said. Her main job was assisting the surgeon in charge during rounds, taking notes of patients' conditions and any progress. 'Women who impressed their surgical peers as especially proficient were to help debride, irrigate or dress wounds, hold appendages during procedures and even do stitch and scalpel work, and that was all before lunch,' Schultz said. Fifield's typical day would have been 16 hours, but could be as long as 18 to 20 during busy times. 'We can only hope the surgeons who directed work at the Paducah hospital saw her talent and maturity and sought her assistance,' Schultz said. 'Twenty-first century hospitals still make use of the military system or organization that is a legacy of Civil War medicine at the temporary hospitals, some of them in tents, that dotted the landscape,' Schultz said. Casey Pfeiffer, of the Indiana Historical Bureau, led the unveiling of the historical marker south of the Porter County Museum on Franklin Street. 'Markers are snapshots, continuing to remind us of our past,' she said. 'History teaches us lessons about our past while informing us about our present,' Pfeiffer said. City Council President Ellen Kapitan read a proclamation by Mayor Jon Costas proclaiming Saturday Dr. Almira Fifield Day, honoring the doctor who gave her life in service to her country and encouraging citizens to reflect on the privilege, rights and responsibilities of being an American. At Union Street Cemetery, where the new marker on Fifield's grave was joined by one honoring the Fifields as a pioneer family, the accolades continued. Terri Lehman, president of the Society of Indiana Pioneers, announced 'this extraordinary Hoosier' was honored May 31 as one of less than 10 Distinguished Hoosiers in the society's 109-year history. Overall, the society has honored 10,020 Hoosier ancestors. Brandt, whose research into Fifield stemmed from just a few sentences about her in a notebook on the Fifield family history from Brandt's late father, laid two wreaths, one on Dr. Fifield's grave and one for the entire family. More than 60 members of the Fifield family from the East Coast, West Coast and points in between gathered to honor Dr. Fifield, Brandt said. Dr. Fifield died at age 29, unmarried and childless. Six siblings descended from Dr. Fifield's brother Zacheus, their great-great-grandfather, attended. 'It's cool to walk the land that our ancestors walked,' said Ann Fifield of Dartmouth, Massachusetts. 'This is really wonderful,' said Lisa Fifield Snadderly, of Portland, Oregon. She is a nurse whose father is a physician. Scott Fifield, of Duluth, Minnesota, where he and his siblings grew up, said he and a brother visited the cemetery two years ago and were impressed by how much the DAR did to clean it up since then. 'Beautiful cemetery, lovely people, hot day,' said Doug Fifield, of Duluth.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Love Island USA Season 7, episode 14: Did Huda leave the show, who went home?
The drama in the Love Island USA villa is getting even more intense as people get back together and leave in shocking ways. In Episode 14 , another islander was kicked out, and one fan favorite barely made it through the episode. Here's a list of who left, and what happened. What happened during the recoupling? A surprise reunion changed the situation again, setting the stage for even more the last reconciliation that sent Charlie Georgiou home and ended the relationship between Huda Mustafa and Jeremiah Brown, Love Island USA Season 7 is an exciting show that keeps getting better. Two nights after bombshell Charlie Georgiou was kicked out of the villa, another bombshell was sent packing on "Love Island USA" during a surprise reunion on June 17. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo ALSO READ: Hulk Hogan deathbed rumors explode online, is the icon fighting for his life - what's the truth? Huda's crash-out came as a surprise when America decided to pair up Iris Kendall and Jeremiah in order to end their toxic relationship. Even when sending Jeremiah and Iris on her "dream date" to the beach, she swore at him and accused him of being responsible for America's vote, as per a report by Cincinnati. Live Events Georgiou, a 27-year-old British national, was packing after America voted to recouple the recent bombshells on June 15, the first recoupling of the week. Parade revealed that host Ariana Madix unexpectedly returned to the villa for another reunion, putting two contestants at risk just when the islanders thought they were safe. The contestants could choose their partners this time, but they also had to vote for the competitor they wished to save, which resulted in yet another elimination. Who returned home? The 27-year-old Sparta, Georgia resident Jalen Brown was eliminated from "Love Island USA" in episode 14 of season 7. During a heated game of "Dominate Tricks" in episode 9, which aired on June 12, Brown entered the villa. Olandria Carthen, a 27-year-old from Decatur, Alabama, caught his attention right away, as per a report. America voted for the two Southerners to share a bed during the June 15 recoupling, leaving Taylor Williams, 24, Carthen's former partner from Oklahoma City, vulnerable and unmarried. However, Parade reports that when the islanders were asked to reunite on June 17, Brown and Huda Mustafa, a 24-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, were considered "out." Carthen decided to reunite with Williams. After that, the other islanders were asked to select one candidate to send home. By a vote of 8-4, Brown was removed. Did Huda manage to stay? Despite facing termination twice this week, Huda has not yet been kicked from Love Island USA. Huda won the popular vote when her fellow Islanders were instructed to support the person they wished to save. Only Nic, Pepe, Austin, and JEREMIAH stood behind Jalen, while Amaya, Cierra, Chelley, Iris, Olandria, Taylor, Hannah, and Ace decided to keep her in the villa, as per a report by Decider. When is 'Love Island USA' going to air again? 'Love Island USA" season 7, episode 15 will premiere on Thursday, June 19, 2025. FAQs Was Huda eliminated from Love Island USA? Nope, Huda was in danger, but she ended up staying in the villa following the vote. Who went home in episode 14? Jalen Brown was sent home after failing to receive enough votes from the islanders.
Otago Daily Times
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Otago Daily Times
'Just too icy': Dunedin drivers slide into strife
Police are advising caution after receiving "multiple reports" involving icy roads in Dunedin this morning. At least three cars were involved in a crash near the intersection of London St and Heriot Row this morning. One appeared to have crashed through the fence of a neighbouring property. Iraklis Papadopoulos said he was on his way to work when his motorcycle "completely slipped on the road" at the intersection. Icy conditions on Heriot Row, in central Dunedin, caused a number of minor crashes this morning. Photo: Supplied/Gregory Easton "It was just too icy, I suppose." "My bike definitely won't start and it makes a weird noise when I try to get the ignition going." The route was the same one he always took to work. In four years, this was the first time he had encountered problems with ice, he said. "It's just kind of unlucky, I just wasn't expecting it." At the intersection of Cosy Dell Rd and Queen St, pedestrians and motorists were also seen attempting to avoid slipping on a large patch of ice. Southern District police advised motorists to be aware of the cold and icy conditions, and to take caution when out and about on roads. "Police have received multiple reports around the district due to ice on the roads, especially in the Dunedin area near Heriot Row and London St. "Please limit yourself to essential travel only and allow for extra time on your journey. "Reducing speed, using headlights and windscreen wipers, and watching your visibility will also ensure a safe trip." It is a slippery start for many Southerners this morning after temperatures plummeted well into the negatives overnight. At 7am, Mosgiel was sitting at a frigid -5degC, though MetService claimed it felt -7. Becks topped the teeth-chattering charts with -8, Lindis Valley got to -7 and Arrowtown was at -6. NZTA Waka Kotahi and local councils have urged caution on roads in Central Otago and the Queenstown/Lakes areas due to the icy conditions. Cautions are in place on SH6 between Gibbston and Kingston, and from Wānaka to Haast Pass. Icy conditions are also expected on SH8 between Tarras and Omarama, and on SH85 between Ranfurly and Alexandra. No specific warnings are in place for Dunedin drivers but ice remains likely around the city. QLDC said there were reports of thick fog in many places, as well as ice. Grit had been applied on Malaghans Rd, Littles Rd, and Dalefield Rd in Queenstown. Particular caution has been urged for those in Fernhill. There have been no reports of accidents on Southern roads due to the conditions this morning but police urged drivers to take extra care and increase their following distances.
