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NoneRepublican congressman Darrell Issa of San Diego County and Democrat Don Davis of North Carolina have introduced the Hookah Clarification Act of 2024 to equally tax hookah waterpipe tobacco and conventional pipe tobacco. Issa noted that hookah is a cultural tradition that is found in many communities throughout Southern California, while Davis’ state is a major tobacco producer. The two congressmen are introducing the act to “end longstanding confusion about the existing tax classification of hookah and establish clarity for the future,” Issa said. “This bill is an important first step toward equitable tax treatment for the American hookah industry, and I believe it will find significant support,” he said. We have launched our year-end campaign. Our goal: Raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Help us get there. Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive news about San Diego County. Your donation helps keep our work free-to-read, funds reporters who cover local issues and allows us to write stories that hold public officials accountable. Join the growing list of donors investing in our community's long-term future. The legislation would create a subcategory for waterpipe tobacco, separating it from pipe tobacco to ensure it is classified appropriately. In addition, a tax of $2.8311 per pound would be assessed on both pipe and waterpipe tobacco manufactured in or imported to the U.S. The bill also establishes the first legal definitions for both hookah and waterpipe tobacco – a step toward modernizing outdated regulations. “Tobacco production plays a crucial role in eastern North Carolina’s economy, and Congress must implement fair taxation for all tobacco products,” Davis said. The schedule for hearings on the proposed bill is still to be determined, according to Jonathan Wilcox, communications director at Issa’s office. Get Our Free Daily Email Newsletter Get the latest local and California news from Times of San Diego delivered to your inbox at 8 a.m. daily. Sign up for our free email newsletter and be fully informed of the most important developments.
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. At age 52, Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Carter left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Here's the latest: The longest-lived American president died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” The Carter Center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. In his 1975 book “Why Not The Best,” Carter said of himself: “I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. After he left office and returned home to his tiny hometown of Plains in southwest Georgia, Carter regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world.
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Daily Post Nigeria Gov Eno presents N955bn budget to Akwa Ibom Assembly Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Gov Eno presents N955bn budget to Akwa Ibom Assembly Published on November 26, 2024 By Lovina Anthony Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, presented a proposed total budget outlay of N955 billion for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration on Tuesday. This was against the revised provision of N923.46 billion in the 2024 budget. The 2025 financial appropriation estimate comprised recurrent expenditures of N300 billion and capital expenditures of N655 billion. Eno said that the total capital receipts and expenditure for the year 2025 is estimated at N655 billion as against the proposed revised provision of N573.32 billion for 2024. He said that the 2025 Budget, which is christened “Budget for Consolidation and Expansion,” is predicated on an oil benchmark of $75 per barrel at a production rate of 2.12 million barrels per day with an estimated exchange rate of N1,400/US$. The Governor added that the 2025 oil benchmark and exchange rate is in line with the National Budget benchmark projections. He said that the total projected recurrent revenue for 2025 is estimated at ₦830 billion as against the proposed revised provision of B803.70 billion, representing a 3 per cent increase in revenue projection for the year 2025. The governor said the policy thrust objectives of the 2025 budget would be to achieve food security through investing heavily in the agricultural revolution. Other objectives included rural development through robust investments in modern living facilities such as all seasonal roads, rural electrification and others within rural communities to ultimately improve the quality of life for those in the rural areas and help stem rural-urban migration. Ensuring that public schools in the state are equipped and staffed by teachers who are passionate and dedicated. He said to realise the year 2025 budget objectives, the state shall adopt and improve the effectiveness of budget performance by ensuring fiscal discipline through the implementation of only programmes that were captured in the budget, among other strategies. In his remarks, Speaker of the Assembly, Udeme Otong, assured the governor that the lawmakers would quicken the consideration process to ensure speedy passage of the 2025 budget estimate to fasten development in the state. Otong urged all heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to cooperate with the House of Assembly during the budget defence to ensure speedy passage of the budget. Related Topics: Akwa Ibom Assembly Eno Don't Miss Kano Govt pays new minimum wage of N71,000 You may like Akwa Ibom: Eno approves N955bn budget estimate for 2025 Eno announces N80,000 minimum wage for Akwa Ibom workers Gov Eno vows to complete all road projects inherited from past govts Autonomy does not mean LG is separate entity – Gov Eno warns newly elected chairmen Gov Eno denies appointing daughter as Akwa Ibom First Lady following wife’s death Gov Eno appoints daughter Akwa Ibom First Lady after wife’s death Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd
Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country's biggest political donor. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world's richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump's White House campaign -- funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies. His financial backing, which has earned him a cost-cutting advisory role in Trump's incoming government, surpassed spending by any single political donor since at least 2010, according to data from nonprofit OpenSecrets. The Washington Post reported that Musk spent more this election cycle than Trump backer Tim Mellon, who gave nearly $200 million and was previously the Republican's top donor. Musk donated $238 million to America PAC, a political action committee that he founded to support Trump, filings late Thursday with the Federal Election Commission showed. An additional $20 million went to the RBG PAC, a group that used advertising to soften Trump's hardline reputation on the key voter issue of abortion. Musk has been an ever-present sidekick for Trump since his election victory in November, inviting him to watch a rocket launch in Texas by his SpaceX company. Trump has selected the South African-born tycoon and fellow ally Vivek Ramaswamy to head the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, through which the pair have promised to deliver billions of dollars of cuts in federal spending. However, with Musk's businesses all having varying degrees of interactions with US and foreign governments, his new position also raises concerns about conflict of interest. The president-elect has nominated several people close to Musk for roles in his administration, including investor David Sacks as the so-called AI and crypto czar. Meanwhile, billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman, who has collaborated with Musk's SpaceX, was named the head of US space agency NASA. pgf-bjt/acb
NoneIn years of covering product announcements and trends for Fstoppers, I’ve observed a camera industry caught between reverence for its storied past and the gravitational pull of an ever-shifting technological landscape. The last decade has introduced mirrorless revolutions, ever-higher resolutions, astonishing autofocus gains, and previously unthinkable low-light capabilities. Yet it’s clear that technical specs alone no longer guarantee relevance. The world’s visual appetite grows daily, fueled by platforms and users hungry for instant, shareable media, while the cameras in our phones leverage computational magic to produce images that once required skill, patience, and dedicated equipment. Traditional camera makers risk drifting into niche territory unless they adapt to evolving user expectations. The conversation now must extend beyond incremental improvements. These shifts are not about short-term gimmicks. They’re about ensuring that dedicated cameras remain vital companions in a world where creativity, responsibility, and accessibility define value. The push for deeper computational imaging integration addresses a fundamental issue: consumer expectations have already been recalibrated by smartphones that combine multiple frames, analyze scenes at the pixel level, and apply subtle adjustments before the user even presses the virtual shutter. There’s a difference, of course, between smartphone convenience and the purposeful craft associated with professional-grade cameras. Yet ignoring the efficiency and flexibility of computational methods risks relegating advanced camera systems to the sidelines. Integration means blending the raw image quality of large sensors and high-quality optics with in-body processing that can handle noise reduction, HDR merges, focus stacking, or dynamic tone mapping on the spot. A camera that can intelligently combine frames to reveal richer detail or broader dynamic range would elevate the baseline from which photographers operate. As visual content proliferates and deadlines tighten, fewer creators want to spend hours doing things like combing through bracketing sequences in post. By making complex image assembly seamless, camera companies can preserve the medium’s integrity while letting photographers focus on vision rather than workflows. AI-assisted shooting modes present a similar opportunity. Autofocus systems capable of recognizing faces, eyes, or animals have already reshaped how photographers approach challenging scenes. Building upon this, next-generation AI could learn from shooting habits, lighting conditions, and subject patterns, offering subtle suggestions that improve hit rates. Without dictating style, it could guide a sports photographer toward a faster shutter, or assist a portrait shooter with depth-of-field choices when time is short. Many professionals and enthusiasts operate under constraints—time, unpredictability, limited opportunities to reshoot—and a camera that anticipates these challenges helps maintain relevance in markets where speed and consistency are prized. If cameras remain simple sensor-boxes requiring manual tinkering for every scenario, they risk losing ground to computationally advanced devices that instantly adapt. AI doesn’t need to replace technique; it can complement it, raising the baseline so that skillful users move faster and novices ascend the learning curve with more confidence. There’s a legitimate concern that AI might homogenize style or push photographers toward default aesthetics. This is precisely why careful design is critical. Well-implemented AI features would allow users to toggle suggestions, refine preferences, and retain ultimate control. The point isn’t to turn the camera into an infallible oracle that dictates settings, but to have it offer actionable insights based on pattern recognition and context. By doing this, cameras stay valuable tools in a creative ecosystem full of deadlines, diverse assignments, and rapidly evolving genres. As more creators reach for devices that guarantee a certain baseline of quality and adaptability, cameras that lag behind in AI-driven support will seem archaic. Adopting these features communicates that manufacturers understand the pressures photographers face today, pressures that demand solutions more elegant than just adding another megapixel or another frame per second. The camera industry, historically focused on mechanical precision and optical excellence, has not always placed environmental responsibility front and center. Today, consumers are more conscious of the environmental impact of electronics manufacturing, distribution, and disposal. The photography community includes environmentally aware professionals documenting fragile ecosystems and enthusiasts who see creativity as part of a holistic lifestyle. Cameras that incorporate recycled materials, prioritize long-lasting components, and come with transparent guidelines for end-of-life disposal or refurbishment could stand apart. This move would not be a mere gesture; it could resonate with photographers who value authenticity and integrity not only in their images but also in the tools they wield. Sustainability can become a differentiator that bolsters brand identity in a world increasingly skeptical of disposability and waste. The photographic ecosystem now exists within a dense web of platforms, clients, collaborators, and archives. Photographers must deliver images swiftly, back them up securely, and edit them efficiently. Traditional cameras often feel isolated, requiring card readers, clunky app connections, or manual cable transfers. Meanwhile, phones upload images to cloud storage with negligible friction. If dedicated cameras cannot match or surpass that convenience, they risk feeling cumbersome. Seamless connectivity would mean the camera can upload raw files directly to cloud services, communicate wirelessly with tablets or laptops, or sync metadata in real-time. It would mean cutting down on the mechanical rituals that sap time and energy from creative processes. In an environment where clients expect rapid turnarounds and social media thrives on immediate visuals, cameras that cooperate with modern infrastructures preserve their standing as professional and enthusiast tools of choice. Achieving meaningful connectivity goes beyond slapping a Wi-Fi chip into a camera and calling it a day. It could mean integrating user-friendly interfaces that make connecting to known devices effortless, offering open protocols so that third-party developers can build powerful companion apps, and enabling intelligent file handling that prioritizes, sorts, or compresses images depending on their intended destination. The camera might learn which projects a photographer wants to back up automatically, or which clients receive instant proofs. By embracing connectivity as part of the camera’s core identity, manufacturers acknowledge that photography is rarely an isolated act. This approach would serve everyone from wedding photographers juggling extensive catalogs to photojournalists who must transmit images before the story cools, reinforcing cameras as vital instruments rather than decorative relics. Inclusive ergonomics and accessibility enhancements matter because cameras are creative tools meant for a wide range of people. Historically, design decisions have catered to a somewhat narrow demographic, assuming a particular set of physical abilities and preferences (I mean, even guitars can be left-handed). There’s growing recognition that creativity thrives when everyone can participate. This includes people with varying hand sizes, grips, visual acuity, or motor capabilities. By introducing modular grips, customizable controls, adjustable text sizes, haptic feedback, or voice commands, cameras can empower more users. A photographer with limited mobility should not find the device’s interface a barrier to expression. More inclusive design ensures that dedicated cameras don’t remain niche products for physically unencumbered enthusiasts only, but open up to broader communities. Doing so fosters goodwill, sets brands apart as empathetic innovators, and ensures that future generations see these devices as considerate companions rather than exclusionary tools. These five directions—computational imaging, AI assistance, sustainability, connectivity, and inclusive ergonomics—intersect in ways that could reshape the camera industry’s value proposition. For instance, computational imaging paired with robust connectivity might allow on-the-fly creation and transmission of stacked HDR images directly to a collaborator’s editing station. AI guidance integrated with accessible menus can help a new user, who might have once been deterred by complexity, gain confidence swiftly. Sustainable materials combined with long-term firmware support ensure a camera that remains functional and relevant for years, reducing turnover and building brand loyalty. Each of these aspects strengthens the others, crafting a holistic identity for modern cameras that transcends simplistic spec wars. This is critical for maintaining and increasing relevance at a time when consumers increasingly care about usability, ethics, adaptability, and, in particular, personal resonance. The camera industry has a history of innovation, but it has sometimes lagged in embracing broader cultural shifts. Smartphones have accustomed everyone to immediate optimization, making it harder for dedicated cameras to justify their existence without matching or exceeding that adaptability. AI-assisted modes align with a desire for efficiency in a competitive marketplace, where professionals can’t afford to miss crucial moments. Sustainability addresses growing public awareness that technology should not be disposable, and that products should reflect the values of conservation and long-term responsibility. Connectivity responds directly to the logistical headaches that too many photographers face, bridging the gap between capture and delivery, and letting them focus on storytelling rather than file management. Inclusive ergonomics recognizes that no tool should exclude voices that might offer fresh perspectives. Each of these steps meets a real-world need, ensuring cameras remain tools that serve rather than hinder. This shift also means camera manufacturers must invest in research, partnerships, and new types of expertise. Computational imaging requires skilled image scientists and software engineers working alongside optical experts. AI integration demands reliable machine learning pipelines, data sets that respect privacy and diversity, and careful interface design. Sustainability calls for transparent supply chains, modular engineering, and life-cycle planning. Connectivity might involve adopting standards from the broader tech world, collaborating with software and cloud service providers, and building robust APIs. Inclusive ergonomics means engaging with accessibility consultants, user feedback loops, and iterative design processes. Each of these investments pays off by building resilience, adaptability, and credibility. The camera brands that embrace such complexity will appear forward-thinking, dynamic, and prepared for whatever cultural or technological shifts lie ahead—and they will be. Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.Montfort Capital Announces Quarterly Cash Dividends for Series A Class A Preferred Shares and Series 1 Class C Preferred Shares
Blues maintained their position in fifth place in the National League U19 Alliance Academy South Division with this latest success, and a third consecutive victory means the squad are now just one point behind second-placed Maidstone United. It is the first time since April 2022 that Danny Heath’s side have claimed three straight wins, and the youth team coach was delighted with the display. “I’m really pleased with the performance, and the players can be pleased and proud of their performance," said Heath. "It’s always nice to get the win to go with it as well. “Their team target after 10 games was to be within the top three as a minimum. "We’re going to Dartford next week with a chance of achieving that target, and I don’t think last year we got as high as fifth, let alone third. “The boys are buzzing, but how they are performing, week-in and week-out, is a testament to the work they put in, day-in and day-out, on the training pitch, but also off the pitch in terms of their camaraderie and togetherness, which is pleasing. “That goes a long way, because when you step on that pitch and you are playing the game, you want to fight for each other. "This group also want to fight for the badge, and that is the bare minimum that you can ask for." Blues made just one change to the starting line-up from the previous game, against Aldershot Town, with matchwinner Obi Okafor rewarded for his goal by replacing Freddie Miller. Skipper Poxon dropped back into midfield to accommodate the attacker’s presence. It was the visitors that delivered the first shot on goal, in the third minute, when Brian Nelson’s 25-yard strike was deflected into the gloves of Luca Sorrentino, although that would be the only time Slough would test the Shrimpers shot-stopper in the opening period. Southend were playing into a strong wind before the break, and they initially struggled to get a grip on conditions. Jack Stone was outmuscled as he challenged defender Aaron White for an aerial pass in the fourth minute, whilst Zevieyan Makangu’s 25-yard off-target attempt failed to reach the goal-line. However, a delay for treatment to White enabled Heath to speak to the players, and Blues stepped up their intensity, with Mitchell Ward spotting Nathan Woodley on the overlap in the 20th minute. His cross was chipped into the gloves of Ryan North by George Pulham at the back post. Woodley threaded a pass in behind the Slough defence for Okafor in the 26th minute, but North sprinted off his line to gather at his feet just inside the penalty area, while White did well to track another Okafor run after Poxon had won possession on the halfway line. The eventual shot was partially charged down and North was able to make the save. Blues were organised behind the ball and the away team struggled to make any inroads into opposition territory. Instead, the first half action ended with Pulham’s cross being nodded out to Makangu on the edge of the penalty area and the midfielder curling into North’s gloves. After the interval, Southend managed to make some forays into the Slough penalty area, but North wasn’t initially called into action. Stone tripped on team-mate Makangu’s toes as he tried to turn in the box in the 49th minute, while Okafor and Rio Thomas saw attempts blocked shortly afterwards. The game began to become more stretched, and Thomas did well in his own area to dispossess Wyatt Marin in the 57th minute before North over-committed at the opposite end and Stone almost caught him off his line, but the Slough defence was able to cover and clear. Molefi’s long ball then released Stone shortly after the hour mark, but his attempt was deflected wide before Marin whipped a shot over from 20 yards out for the visitors. Alfie Humphrey was introduced in place of Julius Nwike on the right-hand side of defence on 63 minutes, but it would be down the left that Blues would find success seven minutes later. Thomas switched play to Ward on the left-hand side of defence, and he quickly moved the ball on to Woodley inside him. The same combination had led to Okafor’s goal last week, but this time, instead of Woodley delivering the cross, Ward continued his run and received the ball back before sending a centre to the back post, where Poxon was able to tap home. The celebrations had barely finished when Southend doubled their advantage. A mistake in midfield enabled Blues to capitalise, with Stone arcing his run to beat the offside trap and receive a pass before lobbing the advancing North to score his eighth goal of the season from the edge of the penalty area. Stone glanced a header onto the roof of the net seconds later as Blues sought to confirm their dominant position, while Okafor curled wide from Ward’s pass in the 79th minute. But Slough also went close when midfielder Reece Mather sent a swerving strike against the crossbar, whilst Sorrentino did well to win the ball from Alex Vick with his feet six minutes from time. Ward arrowed a shot into the gloves of North two minutes later, and Woodley smashed over in stoppage time, but Southend’s work had been completed. “ Southend United: Luca Sorrentino, Julius Nwike (Alfie Humphrey 63), Mitchell Ward, Zevieyan Makangu, Rio Thomas, Thato Molefi, George Pulham (Olu Shobowale 76), Nathan Woodley, Jack Stone, Joe Poxon, Obi Okafor. Subs not used: Joshua Jackson, Freddie Miller & Jared Nana Asare.After institutions for people with disabilities close, graves are at risk of being forgotten
Tensions are beginning to rise in the jungle and takes on the sixth Bushtucker trial. Over the weekend, rows have begun to break out among the hungry campers. McCullough had a tense exchange with Alan Halsall — who plays Tyrone on Corrie — as he wasn't happy about being woken up to be prompted to do his firewood chore. Coronation Street star Andy Whyment, who previously starred on I'm a Celebrity, called over his "wee Tyrone" comment. Elsewhere, Jane Moore accused new camp leaders Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones of "sexism" and "ageism" as they tasked her with the washing up — although Ant and Dec said they felt it was fair as the celebrities have to assign the chores to everyone. In Monday's episode, radio star McCullough takes on his sixth trial Jack the Scream Stalk (out of nine total Bushtucker trials this series so far). How will he fare? Follow our I'm a Celebrity live blog for the latest updates from the jungle... Ant chats "face your fears" at Dean McCullough while he tackles the Bushtucker trial in eye-opening scenes. McCullough is screaming and makes no secret of his struggle. He shrieks: "Come on lads! They're biting my hands! Don't tell me. Don't tell me." Already halfway through telling him, Ant stops from saying the full word: spiders. "Nothing! Nothing!" Shouts Dec. "Go very gentle," advises Ant. "He wasn't quick enough with the 'don't tell me'." "You were halfway through," agrees his co-star Dec. Upon realising it is spiders. McCullough begins to freak out. The Geordie presenters do their best to keep McCullough calm and Ant tries to spur him on by chanting "face your fears". New fear: Unlocked 😰 High in the Jungle sky, Dean still can’t escape the critters as he reaches dizzying new heights in his search for Stars! ⭐️ continues tonight at 9pm. — I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) I'm a Celebrity's Richard Coles and Tulisa couldn't be voted to do Monday's Bushtucker trial, Jack and the Scream Stalk. The rev and the singer were immediately ruled out so fans couldn't vote for them. Ant and Dec made it clear neither of them would be in the running. It's no surprise that Dean McCullough was voted instead to do his sixth trial of the series so far. Jack and the Scream Stalk will see McCullough climb a ladder high up into the treetops and he will at points need to get stars from boxes. Inside the boxes are nasty surprises including spiders. Swapping rice and beans for magic beans... Your votes mean Dean will be facing Jack and The Scream Stalk in tomorrow night’s Trial 🌱 — I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) Coleen Rooney called Donald Trump a "dirty b*****" in Sunday night's episode. She shocked her campmates with the story of how she met him with her husband Wayne Rooney. shared: "When we lived in America, we got invited to the White House for Christmas. "We walked in and we had to get like the official photograph taken in front of the Christmas tree and stuff; so Donald Trump said to his son: 'See, told ya! All the soccer players get the good-looking girls.'" Laughing, Rooney added: "I told my mum. I was like, 'Dirty b******!' He wanted Wayne to go over and teach his son how to play football." has praised her rival on . She wrote for : "It’s blowing a gale at home but there’s definitely a rumble in the jungle. Luckily it’s not in the campmates’ stomachs, as Teabag Dean had Coleen with him for Absolute Carnage and they managed to get nine stars. I’m applauding Coleen. She really held her nerve as the mealworms, cockroaches and rats crawled all over her." This may come as a surprise to viewers because Vardy has been using the opportunity to take digs at Rooney, saying she hoped to see she would eat penis and other nasties in the jungle trials. Rooney is reported to get a £1.5m payday but from Rooney's jungle stint — with her newspaper column and trademarking Wagatha Christie. Vardy and Rooney have one of the most famous fallouts in the UK showbiz world. Rooney exposed Vardy's Instagram account as the leak of newspaper stories about her life. Vardy sued Rooney for libel however when the WAGs battled it out in court, a judge ruled Rooney's social media post was "substantially true". 's Dean McCullough was called "disrespectful" by Alan Halsall's Coronation Street co-star Andy Whyment. McCullough and Halsall butted heads over jungle chores. McCullough got irritated with Halsall for waking him up to carry the firewood. Whyment, who took part in I'm A Celebrity in 2019 and the 2023's all star series, hit out at McCullough for taking aim at Halsall over the weekend. The soap star said on Lorraine Kelly's daytime chat show: "The bit that got me was when he was in the Bush Telegraph and said, 'I was asleep with wee Tyrone from Coronation Street standing over me'. "I just thought that was a bit disrespectful, I mean, Alan's a 42-year-old man. The way Dean was speaking to him, I think he was speaking to him like a child. I just thought it was a bit disrespectful."The last time a Democratic president died was in 1973 when Lyndon Baines Johnson passed away at the age of 64, just a few years after leaving office. Following the death of Jimmy Carter on Sunday at the age of 100 , the nation will now see the first funeral for a Democratic president in more than 50 years. Carter is the longest-living president , who also had the longest post-presidency after leaving office at the age of 56 in 1980. There are a number of traditions and customs that govern the death of a US president, but the wishes of the family are also heavily considered, meaning the proceedings can be quite different from each other. Since the death of Johnson, there have been four state funerals for former presidents – Johnson’s in 1973, Ronald Reagan’s in 2004, Gerald Ford’s in 2007 and George HW Bush’s most recently in 2018. Richard Nixon, who died in 1994, opted for a smaller and more private ceremony at his presidential library amid concerns that reminiscing about the Watergate scandal could overshadow any larger proceeding. The US “conducts state funerals on behalf of all persons who hold, or have held, the office of president as well as a president-elect and other persons designated by the president,” according to the US Army Military District of Washington. A state funeral lasts seven to 10 days and includes three parts – ceremonies in the president’s home state, ceremonies in Washington DC, and finally ceremonies in the state where they choose to be buried. The ceremonies in the capital region may include Armed Forces honor guards, military bands, and units from the National Guard and the US Armed Forces reserves. Outside of the capitol region, services may also include local units. If a president dies in office, the first thing that must happen is that the vice president takes the oath of office to become president. One of the first things a president must do is plan their own funeral, according to the White House Historical Association. Following the passing of a president, the family coordinates the proceedings. The then-state funeral planner for public affairs for the Joint Task Force, National Capital Region in Washington, Barbara Owens, said in 2006 following the passing of Mr Ford that “Until the family has had a chance to meet with our commanding general and go over the events of the next days, we will not know what that schedule will be.” “They can choose to have a simple funeral – they can choose to have a full honor funeral. It simply is up to the family,” she added at the time. When the White House is made aware of the death of a former president, the current president announces the death by proclamation before ordering the Department of Defense to organize a state funeral. The president also orders federal agencies and departments closed to observe a national day of mourning. When a president dies, all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels in the US and its territories should fly the flags at half-staff for 30 days, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. After lying in state at the presidential library of a former president, as was the case for Reagan in California, the casket is then transported to the US Capitol to lie in state there. During transportation, the casket is escorted by the military and transported using a presidential plane. In 2018, George HW Bush was transported from Houston, Texas to lie in state at the US Capitol for two days before he was buried at his presidential library in College Station, Texas. The lying in state allows current and former elected officials and the public to pay their respects. Lying in state in the White House has so far only occurred for presidents who died in office. The funerals are traditionally held at the Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital. Events surrounding the funeral usually last for five days and the proceedings depend on each individual president. In terms of seating arrangements, the presidential party comes first, followed by foreign chiefs of state, which are arranged alphabetically according to the English spelling of their country. After that, royalty representing chiefs of state are seated, followed by heads of government, the AP noted in time for Ford’s 2007 funeral. When a president is buried, seven honor guards fire a three-volley salute at the gravesite of the president, and military installations around the country fire a 21-gun salute for the former commander-in-chief. In the past, the caskets of several presidents traveled across the country by train to allow people all over the country to pay their respects. In 2018, George HW Bush’s family decided also to have his casket crisscross the nation. The president is finally buried, usually at a place that holds personal significance to them. Several presidents are buried at their presidential libraries while Presidents William H Taft and John F Kennedy are buried at Arlington National Cemetary. The Associated Press contributed to this report
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