Latest news with #blunders
National Post
2 days ago
- Health
- National Post
Letters — On boycotting the U.S.: 'It's about us, not about them'
Article content Before inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7, Carney could have asked Trudeau to conduct a ceremonial cremation of the costumes he and his family wore in India in 2018. He could then have formally apologized to Canadians and Indians past, present and future for his silliness and invited Carney to set things straight with Modi. Article content Come September this year, Trudeau could also apologize for having taken off to Tofino in 2021 for the first Truth and Reconciliation Day. He could also introduce legislation to repeal the EV targets just before Carney announces Canada's new policies respecting automobile manufacturing. The list of blunders is long so Minister Trudeau would provide a constant reminder to Prime Minister Carney to avoid doing things that later he would have to undo as the next Minister of Contrition, Apology and Undoing. But there must be one important restriction on Minister Trudeau's activities: he should be forbidden from apologizing for deeds other than his own. Article content As a physician who worked throughout the pandemic, I am appalled when doctors and/or nurses voice anti-vaccine statements as fact. Nurse Amy Hamm writes, 'Henry clung to her illiberal and unnecessary vaccine mandate for health-care workers long after it was obvious that the vaccine was not stopping the spread of the virus.' Drs. Theresa Tam and Bonnie Henry tried their best when we did not yet have all the facts about COVID-19, and in return they received death threats. What is true is that COVID vaccines and their mandate for health-care workers saved lives and reduced suffering. Article content Dr. Robert D. Wagman, Toronto Article content Article content Amy Hamm takes issue with the appointments of Theresa Tam and Bonnie Henry to the Order of Canada because of the 'repeat controversies and scandals that plagued both public-health officers.' Indeed, there was controversy over their orders of vaccine mandates, limitations of gatherings and closure of schools and businesses, many of which had harmful consequences. They are far from perfect. Article content Article content But to claim these actions were politically motivated or a conflict of interest without supporting evidence is as irresponsible as the alleged motivations of Drs. Tam and Henry. Do Drs. Tam and Henry not deserve the Order for consistently being the face of keeping calm and carrying on during a chaotic and polarizing two and a half years as well as leading Canada's response that resulted in one third the death rate of the U.S.? Article content Dr. Brian Schwartz, Toronto Article content Amy Hamm must be praised for identifying valid reasons why Drs. Tam and Henry do not deserve the Order of Canada. However, a more damning rejection is found in the teachings of Dr. Donald Henderson (1928-2016), who eradicated smallpox and is considered by many to be among the world's most experienced and influential public health epidemiologists. Article content In 2006 he co-authored a seminal paper on how to control influenza-type pandemics. In it he demonstrated why such measures as indiscriminate quarantining, travel restrictions, the prohibition of social gatherings, school closures, maintaining social distance and the use of masks and personal protective equipment are of unproven value in limiting viral respiratory pandemics.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EastEnders fans rage 'sort it out!' after two glaring blunders 'drive them insane' - but can YOU spot them?
EastEnders fans raged 'sort it out!' after two glaring blunders on the BBC soap 'drove them insane'. The popular soap has now been running for 40 years - but despite how long producers have had to get it right, a couple of errors still sometimes slip through. A particularly egregious one fans have spotted recently came when the great and the good of Walford were, of all things, having a cuppa. Eagle-eyed viewers have claimed before that whenever the residents of Albert Square have a hot drink, whether at home or in Kathy's Cafe, there is never anything in the mug. One recent scene, for example, saw Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) make his friend George Knight (Colin Salmon) a comforting cup of tea. But the sweet moment was rather ruined when fans spotted there was neither water, nor milk, nor a teabag in the mug - but instead simply air. The second of the soap's major blunders in recent times was less a repeat offence and more a one-time mistake. One of the latest episodes saw actress Jessie Wallace, who plays the iconic Kat Slater, make a slight faux pas. The scene saw the character, who has been on the show since 2000, tick off her troublemaker teenage son Tommy (Sonny Kendall). The laidback young lad brushed off her stern words by saying, 'Chill out, love', after which Kat, shocked at his cheek, repeated, 'Love?' Actress Jessie, 53, is of solid London stock, born in the north London borough of Enfield. But as she uttered this particular line, fans were convinced she briefly lapsed into a northern accent. Both the mug mishap and the accent accident have seen viewers rush to internet forums in their droves to point them out and debrief. Discussion site Reddit has a dedicated thread, titled 'Empty Cups!', devoted just to discussing the hot drink issue. Discussion site Reddit has a dedicated thread, titled 'Empty Cups!', devoted just to discussing the hot drink issue One person wrote: 'Don't know if anyone else here cannot stand when the actors clearly give someone an empty cup pretending it's a full cup of tea or in the cafe, an empty takeaway cup! 'Why can't they just put an actual drink in it? It is one of my biggest pet peeves watching soaps. Ben Wadey [EastEnders' executive producer], sort it out please!' Other fans were just as peeved, glad someone had finally said it. Another chimed in: 'The way they throw around their clearly empty cups like they're so light and don't need to worry about spillages drives me insane.' Someone else said: 'Yes! It's bothered me for so many years, just put some liquid in there! The fake drinking acting is always so obvious.' One commenter agreed: 'Even just water in a cup would make it more believable.' Some fans, though also annoyed, could see why the producers might have made this choice though: 'Same, it sort of bugs me too. 'I guess it means that nobody will have drink marks around their mouth. Poses less of a health and safety risk I guess [than] if someone spills something all over the floor.' Commenters on X, meanwhile, were more preoccupied with Jessie's accent misadventures Commenters on X, meanwhile, were more preoccupied with Jessie's accent misadventures. One said, amused: 'Absolutely obsessed with Kat going northern.' A reply to the post read: 'No because why did she do this? He didn't even say it like that.' Another agreed: 'I thought it was a really odd way to repeat the word. He's not northern, she isn't. Cute though.' Someone else said: 'Pat Phoenix's spirit returning to Jessie Wallace for a split second in 2025.' They were referring to Jessie playing legendary actress Pat Phoenix in The Road to Coronation Street, a 2010 dramatisation of the creation of the iconic ITV soap. Pat played Elsie Tanner from the series' inception in 1960 to 1973, before returning to the cobbles from 1976 to 1984. It comes after EastEnders icon Zoe Slater - the daughter of Jessie's character Kat - made a bombshell return to the BBC soap after 20 years away. The character - played by Michelle Ryan, 40, and best known for her iconic 'You ain't my mother!' moment - made her first appearance in Monday's episode. Viewers will see Zoe in two further episodes this week but she will be back full-time this summer, as Kat prepares to tie the knot with Alfie Moon for the third time. Zoe was seen as a mystery figure throughout Monday's episode, with her face finally revealed during its closing moments, after her return was kept under wraps. Actress Michelle said: 'It feels like coming home. After doing my first few scenes, it was like I'd never been away. It all happened at the right time. 'I'd already been thinking about a return because I'd met up with Kacey Ainsworth (Little Mo) and Kim Medcalf (Sam Mitchell) and we were reminiscing our fond memories of the show. 'And I'd also joined social media and saw that there was still a lot of love for the character. 'It just so happened that at the same time, EastEnders had announced a new Exec who was keen to explore the potential of a return as he was such a massive fan of Zoe and the Slaters. 'So, both of our worlds aligned at the right time and I'm so excited to be back. 'When I was pitched the storylines and when I read the scripts, I knew it was the right decision.' EastEnders' new boss Ben Wadey said: 'Before I even stepped into the role, Zoe Slater was on my wish-list of returnees as. 'Although we haven't seen her on screen for twenty years, her character has transcended time due to her popular storylines.' It has been revealed that since Zoe's exit from Walford 20 years ago, she has become estranged from Kat. Teasing her character's reason to come back to Albert Square, Michelle added: 'I can't say too much as there is a lot of drama to come but Zoe is a mess. 'She's not the girl that left Walford 20 years ago and she's been really struggling on her own. 'She has her defences up, but this week you will see that she needs help, but whether she is willing to accept it is another story.' EastEnders is available to watch on BBC One and to stream on iPlayer.
Wall Street Journal
04-06-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Five Common Financial Mistakes People Make When Getting Divorced
As everyone knows, money often matters during divorce. But despite all the attention paid to financial issues, divorcing spouses frequently commit the same financial blunders. 'People making such mistakes often regret it long term, because they can be irreversible,'' says Bari Weinberger, owner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group in Parsippany, N.J.
