As I sat there, I couldn’t help but agree with a lot of the local business owners, that the site is ripe for a redevelopment.
The Coogee Bay Hotel in 1982.Credit:Fairfax
But this proposal is not the correct one. I agree with Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker, who says the size and scale of this redevelopment is “totally incompatible with the village character of Coogee”. And Greens councilor Michael Olive who says “we don’t need another supermarket”. And the community group Keep Coogee A Village, which called the proposal “a gross overdevelopment and wildly outside carefully considered planning controls”.
The proposed apartment block is almost double the 12-meter limit for the area, and we don’t need more than 220 underground car parking spaces, I believe.
Nor do I agree with the owners C!NC Hotels which says on its website their plans would “put Coogee up there – in terms of attraction and amenity – with Bondi and Bronte et al”.
Coogee is not pretentiously wanky and overdeveloped like Bondi, nor a string of souless shopfront cafes, like Bronte. It is a community still a little shabby around the edges in parts, but that’s the way we like it. Maybe the developer needs to ask us locals what we want?
I’m not opposed to a public laneway providing a new café and dining precinct, like say Spice Alley in Chippendale, and a space for pop-up food trucks or other vendors.
The Coogee Pavilion is just one of the pubs in Justin Hemmes’ stable.Credit:daniel muno
Or a sensitive redevelopment like Justin Hemmes has done at the north end of the beach with the Coogee Pavilion. The community may even rally around this, much in the way Hemmes did when he moved to live in the beachside suburb while redeveloping the Pav, with great respect for neighboring residents and businesses.
His Merivale group have created destination dining venues such as high-end Mimi’s, tapas bar Una Mas, the rooftop restaurant and ground floor Will’s that are popular with both locals and tourists alike.
I’d welcome a hotel redevelopment like Merivale has done at the Newport Arms – it’s classy and community centered. Or even the conversion of the Coogee Bowlo, which is now the Coogee Beach Club, where the bowling greens are now a beer garden, and a popular watering hole for locals. Even the Legion Club’s new beachfront rooftop bar attracts more locals than the Coogee Bay Hotel does now.
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The Coogee Bay Hotel was built in the 1850s, but began life as a school run by George Edson “for young gentlemen.” In 1873, it was converted to a hotel, which it has remained for almost 150 years.
We all agree it could use a spruce up. The new-look Murrah restaurant on the ground floor, attracts only intimate duos or trios in terms of musicians. We have a creative community in Coogee that would welcome a new/reworked music venue and dining options, though more apartments seem like a greedy land grab. Whatever happens, please, not another Bondi or Bronte.
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The Wallabies have opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a rousing 41-26 victory over Argentina, dedicating the win to absent skipper Michael Hooper.
Center Len Ikitau crossed for their fifth try five minutes after full-time in Mendoza to snare a bonus point as the Wallabies rallied from a 19-10 halftime deficit and piled on 31 points after the break.
But the win looked to have come at a cost with playmaker Quade Cooper assisted from the field with an apparent ankle injury.
The Australians entered the Test without talismanic captain Hooper, who withdrew from the tour the day before the game for mental health reasons. Stand-in skipper James Slipper said they wanted to make Hooper, who had already flown home to Australia, proud.
“It’s a real proud moment for me and also the team because we really wanted to put in an effort that our fans could be proud of and also our captain Hoops [Hoops],” Slipper said in a post-match interview. “We were thinking about him all day and playing for him.”
The Wallabies lost another of their most experienced players when playmaker Cooper slipped on the turf while in attack seven minutes into the second half. The 34-year-old had already missed the losing England series with a calf injury but appeared to grasp at his ankle in obvious pain, and was later seen in a moon-boot.
But the Wallabies regrouped with Hooper’s replacement Fraser McReight dragged across the line for his first Test try by barn-storming Test debutant Jed Holloway. A penalty try in the 62nd minute awarded by whistle-happy Scottish referee Mike Adamson put the visitors to within two points.
Cooper’s replacement Reece Hodge then banged over a long-range penalty while Argentina lock Matias Alemanno was yellow-carded, for the Wallabies to take the lead, 27-26, for the first time in the match. They extended that in the 70th minute when hooker Folau Fainga’a, in his best performance in the gold jersey, picked up the ball off the back of a maul and charged over, with Hodge adding the extras.
The opening half was a frustrating stop-start affair with a 10-3 penalty count against the Wallabies. The Australians dominated possession and territory but errors and poor discipline stopped them from maximizing their opportunities.
Argentina, who are coached by former Wallabies mentor Michael Cheika, got off to their best possible start with Pablo Matera crossing in the sixth minute and got out to a 13-3 lead. The Wallabies countered through winger Jordan Petaia but kept the home side in the game with penalties through sharp-shooter Emiliano Boffelli.
The Australians got on the right side of Adamson in the second half, while the Pumas own discipline fell apart as they incurred 11 second-half penalties which cruelled their cause.
Fans across Australia and around the world have paid tribute to The Seekers lead singer Judith Durham, remembering her as an ‘Australian icon’ with the ‘voice of an angel’ after her death on Friday, aged 79.
Her Seekers’ bandmates, Athol Guy, Bruce Woodley and Keith Potger, said their lives had been changed forever by losing “our treasured lifelong friend and shining star.”
“Her struggle was intense and heroic, never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusion. Her magnificent musical legacy Keith, Bruce and I are so blessed to share,” Athol Guy said in a statement.
Best known for their unique blend of harmonies and Durham’s angelic voice, The Seekers were unlike anything of their time.
They were the trailblazers of Australian music in the 1960s, knocking heavy hitters such as the Beatles off the top of the charts in the UK and taking the US by storm.
From Melbourne cafes to the world stage
In 1962, an 18-year-old Durham met Athol Guy. He convinced her to sing acoustic folk music in a Melbourne cafe with Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley. They became The Seekers.
After two years playing in pubs, the band was offered a summer season in the UK — it was “the last thing we expected to happen.”
“I had to shock mum and dad and say, ‘I’m not actually going to come back’,” she said.
The group headed to England, assuming it would be a quick trip.
“Little did we know that our first record, six months later, was going to go to number one all around the world,” she said.
“We weren’t aiming at being a pop star act, we were a folk group…so that was our niche.”
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The Seekers give an interview in 1965, discussing their move to the UK.
Outselling the Beatles, Rolling Stones
The next few years brought worldwide acclaim for The Seekers, with more albums and tours, and a string of hits at a time when they were competing with the likes of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
“The true perspective that the Seekers were outselling the Beatles, outselling the Rolling Stones… I didn’t understand the enormity of that. Now I do,” she said in 2016.
The Seekers were the first Australian band to reach number one in the US and the UK, with songs Georgy Girl and I’ll Never Find Another You.
Georgy Girl was even nominated for an Academy Award for best original song.
They sold more than 50 million records worldwide and had six top-10 hits during 1965 and 1966.
Durham said she was very self-conscious at the time of the band’s greatest success.
“People thought I was hip and cool and people used to emulate my style of dressing, but I used to do it to disguise my weight,” she said.
“I didn’t realize there were lots and lots of other women going through the same thing. I thought I was the only one.”
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The Seekers perform Georgy Girl while on tour in the 1960s.
Despite that success, the band broke up in 1968, having agreed that if anyone wanted to leave, they had to give six months’ notice.
Durham wanted to spread her wings and try her hand at opera.
She admitted being nervous about embarking on a solo career, but went on to perform to standing ovations as an international solo artist.
Durham’s life after The Seekers
Personal tragedy was never too far away from Judith Durham.
In 1990, she and her husband Ron Edgeworth were in a car accident — the driver of the other vehicle died at the scene.
Four years later, Edgeworth died of motor neuron disease and Duhram spent many years after raising awareness about the disease.
“I wanted to see if there was a way [to] raise awareness [which] would not only help achieve greater donations, because people would realize this is catastrophic, but of course in the hope of finding a cure,” she said.
Durham was also once stalked by a woman who sent her dozens of doormats through the post.
Her work on behalf of charitable groups was recognized in 2015, when she was named Victorian of the Year for her work with a number of women’s, Indigenous and disability support groups and as patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia.
The Seekers were also individually honored as Officers of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours of June 2014.
In 2013, Judith Durham reunited with The Seekers for a 50th anniversary tour, but it was cut short after she suffered a brain haemorrhage.
She spent six weeks in intensive rehabilitation at a Melbourne hospital before returning to the stage to continue the tour.
Durham said it was a “miracle” that the musical Georgy Girl, which told the story of The Seekers, made it to the stage in 2015, while she was still alive.
“I’m thrilled to bits that it’s happening. It’s very special the way it’s all done, beautiful production and everything,” she said.
The Seekers reunited in 2019 for the filming of Australian Story. (Australian Story: Darren James Photography)
“It’s not 100 per cent true to life, but that’s important for the entertainment value.”
She said watching her life on stage was overwhelming in many ways.
“Sometimes I think ‘oh surely, it wasn’t that tragic’, but everyone says ‘Oh my God, what you’ve gone through’,” Durham said.
“It’s a funny one, I belittle all the things in my life, I’ve had a philosophy in life that carries me through those things.
Despite her many years of success, Durham never thought of herself as a pop star, but appreciated the love of her fans.
The fire at a Pennsylvania house that killed 10 people from the same family, including three children, may have started on the front porch of the Nescopeck home, according to an official.
A preliminary investigation suggested that the blaze erupted on the porch around 2:30 am Friday, according to Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce.
“The information I have is that the fire started and progressed very quickly, making it very difficult to get out,” he said.
Shannon Daubert, 45, died in the blaze.FacebookLaura Daubert, 47, was also killed.
The victims have been identified as Dale Baker, 19; StarBaker, 22; David Daubert Sr., 79; Brian Daubert, 42; Shannon Daubert, 45; Laura Daubert, 47; and Marian Slusser, 54.
The names of the youngest victims, two boys ages 5 and 6 and a 7-year-old girl, were not officially released, but a GoFundMe identified the 6-year-old as Aiden Michael James Daubert.
Autopsies were planned for this weekend.
The three children were visiting their aunt and uncle who owned the home.AP
There were 13 dogs in the two-story house as well. The fate of the animals was not clear.
Dale Baker, a 2021 graduate of Berwick Senior High School, was, like his parents, a volunteer firefighter for Nescopeck, which is about 50 miles southwest of Scranton.
Just three adults were able to escape the fire, which completed destroyed the house. A state police investigation into the cause is underway.
The tragedy was compounded when one of the responding volunteer firefighters pulling up to the blaze, Harold Baker, realized that the fire was at the home of his relatives and his son and daughter and grandchildren, among other family members, were inside.
The children were visiting their aunt and uncle who owned the home, Baker said.
“All I wanted to do was go in there and get these people, my family. That’s all that I was thinking about, getting in to them,” Baker told The Associated Press.
With a Samsung event looming next week, you’ll need to know how to watch the Samsung Unpacked live stream to stay on top of all the products likely to be unveiled during the August 2022 Galaxy Unpacked. Fortunately, you’ve got plenty of options for seeing Samsung’s latest devices in real time.
The Unpacked event next Wednesday (August 10) looks to feature a packed agenda, with new foldable devices leading the way. Samsung has already confirmed as much, with president and head of mobile TM Roh promising “to show you the potential of our new Samsung Galaxy foldables as the ultimate tool for both productivity and self-expression.” That likely means new versions of the Flip and Fold devices that rank among the best foldable phones around.
However, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 likely won’t be the only products to get some time in the spotlight at Unpacked. If past Samsung events are anything to go by, other devices from smartwatches to wireless earbuds could be in the mix for the August 10 gathering.
You don’t have to miss a minute with our guide on how to watch the Samsung Unpacked live stream, which also features a look at the products most likely to appear during the showcase, based on the rumors we’ve heard.
August 2022 Samsung Unpacked event: When is it
Samsung’s August 2022 Galaxy Unpacked event is slated for Wednesday, August 10. The event begins at 10 am ET / 7 am PT / 3 pm BST. Like recent Samsung events, this is a virtual event, so the live stream is the only way to watch it.
August 2022 Samsung Unpacked event: Where to watch the live stream
A Samsung Unpacked live stream is already available at YouTube (opens in new tab). You can set a notification at YouTube to be reminded when the stream goes live. (Typically, that will happen the day of the event.) We’ve also embedded the Samsung Unpacked live stream below.
In addition, Samsung plans to stream its Unpacked event on its own website (opens in new tab) if you don’t want to watch through YouTube.
August 2022 Samsung Unpacked event: What to expect
Based on what Samsung’s already told us and the company’s recent history of August Unpacked events, we expect the focus of the August 10 edition to be on foldable phones. Specifically, Samsung is all but certain to introduce new versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, both of which debuted at the same Unpacked event a year ago. Other products figure to be in the mix as well.
Galaxy ZFold 4: Samsung’s most expensive phone sounds like it’s getting some noteworthy, though not revolutionary changes. The top Galaxy Z Fold 4 rumors point to the foldable device getting a new design with a smaller hinge that should make the phone more portable and potentially more durable; Samsung could also correct the Galaxy Z Fold’s biggest aesthetic flaw, a visible crease where the phone folds in two. Tipster Evan Blass just leaked a whole host of images of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 that show the potential color variants of the phones, as well as, what could be the final designs.
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We’ve also heard that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is in line to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, currently Qualcomm’s fastest chipset and one we’ve already seen in phones like the OnePlus 10T and Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro.
We’re interested to see if Samsung can improve the battery life with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, as that’s been one of the lingering issues with foldable phones that prevent them from becoming more mainstream devices. We’re eager to find out the price, too. At $1,799 the Galaxy Z Fold 3 costs less than its predecessor, but it’s still a lot for many people to pay for a mobile device — even one that can fold into a tablet-sized screen.
Galaxy ZFlip 4: Samsung’s other foldable is the most popular one, largely because Samsung dropped the price of last year’s version to less than $1,000. It may be too much to ask for an additional price cut, so we’d be happy if the Galaxy Z Fold 4 can stick with that $999 starting price.
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Like the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Flip is rumored to be getting a new hinge, plus a Snapdragon 8 plus Gen 1 chipset. Other Galaxy Z Flip 4 rumors point to a larger cover display and better battery life. That latter improvement would be particularly welcome in light of the Z Flip 3’s struggles with longevity.
Galaxy Watch 5: Samsung showed off the Galaxy Watch 4 at last year’s Unpacked event in August. So why not use this year’s foldable phone launch for a smartwatch sequel? The Galaxy Watch 5 is likely to join the Flip and Fold as a successor to the popular Samsung product — so popular, in fact, that we could see a Pro version of the Samsung watch.
In addition to a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the top Galaxy Watch 5 rumors include the end of the watch’s rotating bezel, the addition of a built-in battery sensor and longer battery life thanks to a bigger power pack. It’s all part of Samsung’s strategy to build a watch that gives the Apple Watch a run for the title of best smartwatch.
Galaxy Buds Pro 2: Unpacked 2021 also saw new earbuds — the Galaxy Buds 2, to be specific. Now that it’s been about 18 months since the release of the original Galaxy Buds Pro, it seems like now’s the time for a sequel — especially with the Pixel Buds Pro now out and the AirPods Pro 2 reportedly on the way next month.
Apart from new color options, we haven’t heard many Galaxy Buds Pro 2 rumours. The wireless earbuds could be in line for a modest redesign, and we might see features like improved battery performance and support for 24-bit audio as a way for Samsung to make its Pro buds stand out.
A new Galaxy Book or Galaxy tablet: Samsung’s not above showing tablets or laptops at product launches, though the latter tend to get their own event. Plus, Samsung’s already been busy on that front this year. So far, we’ve already seen the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Book 2 and Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360. That doesn’t leave much room for any other announcements.
On the Forrester jet, Finn, Steffy and Taylor laugh as Finn says the kids are asleep and Ridge is pinned under them, also asleep. As Steffy and Finn kiss, Taylor enthuses that she is so happy — this is a milestone for their family! As the flight continues, Taylor relives the kiss with Ridge in her mind and smiles. Steffy notices and questions her.
At Brooke’s place, she’s eager to see Ridge and gushes to Hope that he must be overjoyed. Talk turns to Sheila still being out there, and Brooke vows not to let that consume her. Hope asks if Ridge ever said anything about the selfie she posted. “It shouldn’t be a big deal.” Brooke only spoke to him once, but he was pre-occupied and rushed. Hope apologizes again as Deacon walks in and asks, “Sorry about what?” Brooke gawps, “Seriously?!” He’s just walked into her house again. Deacon saucily responds that he heard through the grapevine (he points at Hope) Ridge was on a plane and took the opportunity to come and see his two favorite ladies of him.
At Carter’s place, he and Quinn are in bed, grinning from ear-to-ear. She breathes, “Ah, this is the life,” and wants to make a pact. He’s in, no matter what it is. Quinn thinks they need to make it a tradition to play hooky from work, at least once a month, and spend the day in bed. “We need to celebrate us.” They kiss. Carter tells Quinn how amazing she looks in her bed. She purrs that he looks pretty amazing himself. Carter tried giving up on her, but it wasn’t possible. Quinn’s so proud she gets to love him.
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Carter recaps that Quinn was committed to Eric, and he tried to move on. “I still can’t believe you’re here.” Quinn assures him she’s not going anywhere. Talk turns to Ridge — Carter spoke to him last night and he’s never heard his friend from him sound happier. Quinn does not want Ridge to talk in the bed and he can think of another way to pass the time. They start making love.
At Brooke’s place, Deacon declares that he feels grounded in something good when he’s with Hope and Brooke — he’d never come around when Ridge was there. Brooke feels like she’s sneaking around behind her husband’s back and wonders if she’s over-reacting. Hope thinks she may be paranoid because of the selfie. Deacon asks why she took it down and guesses Brooke was afraid of hurting Ridge’s delicate sensibilities from her. Brooke wants to show her husband that she’s dedicated to him, and when he comes home, Deacon can’t be there. Deacon agrees.
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On the Forrester jet, Steffy tells Finn they’re going to celebrate him every day once they’re home. Taylor goes over the miracle they experienced after landing in Monaco. Finn goes to wake up Ridge and the kids and Steffy turns to her mother from her. “You seem distracted by something other than Finn and me.” Taylor insists she’s only thinking of Finn being alive. “It’s the best feeling in the world.” They embrace.
At Carter’s place, Quinn is so happy being in his arms. They go over how long they hid their feelings from everyone, including themselves and each other. Quinn’s glad she got to that crazy wedding in time to save him from himself. They start making out again.
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At Forrester Creations, Hope asks Deacon if he’s okay — he seems a little sad. He shrugs, “It shows, huh?” Hope knows how he feels about her mom de ella and that it hurts to be rejected. Deacon cares about Brooke and at the end of the day, he just wants her to be happy. That said, he doubts she’s ever going to find true happiness with Ridge. Hope realizes that he’ll never be good enough for her mom in Deacon’s eyes. Deacon questions, “If there aren’t any residual feelings for Taylor, then why hasn’t he fully recommitted to your mom?”
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Brooke’s surprised when Ridge arrives at home with Taylor in tow. She asks how Monaco was and Ridge enthuses, “It was incredible.” Taylor cringes a little when he walks over and plants a kiss on Brooke, who says she can only imagine how they’re feeling right now. Taylor and Ridge go over how amazing it was when Finn showed up in Monaco — it was great to see Steffy smile again. Brooke’s glad they’re back home, especially Ridge. “I missed you so much.” They kiss and embrace and Taylor and Ridge lock eyes.
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Finn is overcome with emotion as he, Steffy and the kids walk through the door of the cliff house. So many times, I have imagined being back there with them… it seemed distant sometimes. Steffy assures he’s back where he belongs. Finn spots a drawing of them as a family and Kelly says she drew it to make him come home. They hug. “I missed you, Finn.” Finn missed her too. Steffy, holding Hayes, welcomes her husband home. Steffy tells her husband how sad the house was when he was gone. But he’s here now — it’s a miracle. Finn pictured himself there with them to get through his order of him. They express their love and kiss until Kelly calls, “Mom!” Finn says, “Let me,” and heads to the bedroom, where he emerges with both kids and hands the baby over to Steffy, proceeding to tickle a delighted Kelly.
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Ceiling or pedestal fans can help push fresh air from outside, settings of air-conditioning can be changed to bring in air from outside and in some places it might be possible to make building changes, opening windows for example, that have been previously sealed shut .
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Portable HEPA air filters have been widely installed in Victorian schools, and Sutton revealed that they had also been deployed to aged care facilities during outbreaks, where the state has jurisdiction.
But he says more could be done in the aged care sector, which has recorded 30 per cent of the nation’s COVID-19 deaths, saying many facilities had been built when insulation from the heat and cold was the main concern, meaning there was poor natural ventilation.
“We’ve clearly raised that with the aged care sector to do what they can, but it’s going to be a long-term project to address that, [the] same with the disability sector for that matter.”
Associate Professor in atmospheric chemistry at the University of Melbourne Robyn Schofield said COVID-19 could stay in the air for three hours indoors, but there were other reasons to ventilate too, including making sure carbon dioxide didn’t build up, affecting people’s concentration.
She said poor indoor ventilation cost Australia about $9 billion each year in productivity losses.
“Ventilation was an issue before the pandemic, the pandemic’s highlighted actually how bad it is.”
The Victorian government has created guides to improve ventilation in cafes and restaurants, pubs and clubs, function spaces, shopping malls, kitchen and food preparation areas, foyers, lunchrooms, boardrooms and a number of other workspaces.
Grants are also available for small businesses that deal with the public to improve their building ventilation, and possibly help with an expert assessment, but Sutton said people might find after going through one of the self-assessment guides, they were doing enough.
He said people should consider how much natural ventilation already existed, how many people gather in the space and for how long, and what activity was happening there.
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“Is it silent, which is the lowest risk, or talking, which is a step up, or shouting, screaming [or] singing which is a next level up, and exertion, which is also up there as well,” he said. “That’s why gyms and cafes and hospo and pubs and clubs tend to fall into the highest-risk category because they have more people, tend to be enclosed … and have those activities that generate a lot more aerosols.”
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Former President Trump won a comfortable majority of the vote in the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) straw poll, maintaining his position as the favorite for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Organizers announced at CPAC’s convention in Texas that Trump won 69 percent of the vote, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) with 24 percent. Trump expanded his lead from the last CPAC straw poll in February, when he received the support of 59 percent of voting attendees to DeSantis’ 28 percent.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) came in third place with 2 percent, while other choices received 1 percent support or less.
In a hypothetical poll without Trump in the race, DeSantis held the lead with 65 percent. Donald Trump Jr. came in second place with 8 percent, Cruz came in third with 6 percent and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo came in fourth with 5 percent.
Despite DeSantis gaining attention as a possible alternative to Trump as the 2024 GOP nominee, Trump has consistently dominated CPAC’s informal straw polls since he left office last year.
Trump won the straw poll taken at CPAC in February 2021, about a month after his term ended, with 55 percent of the vote, followed by DeSantis with 21 percent. He received 70 percent support in the straw poll taken at a second CPAC convention last July.
DeSantis has meanwhile remained the consistent second-place finisher but has been unable to top 30 percent support.
DeSantis led among potential choices to be the vice-presidential nominee with 43 percent, followed by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) with 9 percent and Pompeo at 7 percent.
Trump’s approval rating among CPAC attendees ticked up to 99 percent, up two points from February. Nine out of 10 said they strongly approve of Trump’s performance as president.
More than 60 percent of voters listed election integrity as the most important issue, a sign of Trump’s influence on the party as he continues to claim without evidence that voter fraud cost him reelection in the 2020 presidential election.
More than half of listed voters building a border wall and immigration as one of the most important issues, while about 30 percent listed energy independence and constitutional rights, respectively.
The results also showed that CPAC attendees largely do not expect President Biden or Vice President Harris to be the Democratic nominee in 2024.
A 37 percent plurality believe California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will be the Democratic nominee, while 16 percent expect former first lady Michelle Obama. Biden was chosen by 8 percent, along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Harris was chosen by 4 percent.
There’s a mod in the works for Nintendo 64 classic golden eye 007 that turns another James Bond film into a full game. Fans are building a playable version of The Spy Who Loved MeRoger Moore’s third, and some would argue best, Bond movie.
As spotted by YouTuber Graslu00 posted a playthrough video showing 11 levels of The Spy Who Loved Me 64. The mod depicts the key events and locations of the film, taking Bond from the Alps to the pyramids of Egypt and a supertanker in the Atlantic Ocean. It includes Moore’s likeness, as well as characters such as Anya Amasova (aka Agent XXX) and villain Karl Stromberg. It’s possible to run the mod on an emulator in 4K at 60 frames per second, though you can also play it on an N64 console.
It’s a work in progress, as Graslu00 notes. The build of The Spy Who Loved Me 64 that’s available is a demo of the first three levels with a peek at a planned four-player multiplayer mode. It looks like there’s quite a way for the fans working on the game to go, though. The stage select screen shows 20 levels including, curiously, Bond’s childhood home of Skyfall — that seems to be one of the multiplayer maps.
Meanwhile, there’s an official James Bond title in the works. It emerged in late 2020 that Hitman studio IO Interactive is developing a game that delves into the superspy’s origins. It’s expected to be the first official Bond game since 2012’s 007 Legends.
These days, the word “influencer” gets bandied around a lot, a catch-all term for anyone trying to get noticed on social media. But if you want to see a real influencer, take one look at Helen Mirren, who at 77 has more fashion- and beauty-industry clout than most young Insta stars could ever dream of. Sitting across from me via a screen – Helen is in Cannes, I’m in London – wearing a slim-cut, round-neck green dress with her hair slicked back in a modern ponytail, she looks every inch an idol. The actor has the sort of presence and confidence that is alluring in anyone, whether 17 or 70.
Yet she is a charmingly un-grandiose interviewee, making relaxed chit-chat. Her well-trained eye de ella immediately zones in on my cheesecloth blouse: she squints and asks if it’s vintage (it is). She talks about the “very hot” weather in Cannes, and asks whether it’s sunny in London as if we’re old friends.
We’re speaking the day before a red-carpet appearance. Helen tells me she’ll be wearing a sparkly Jenny Packham gown and no, she hasn’t thought about how she’ll wear her hair or make-up yet. (As it turned out, she had hair extensions put in to create an XXL half-ponytail.)
Helen is as chic as she is charming. Her irreverent style of her and “so what?” attitude to beauty are so appealing in this cookie-cutter world. A regular on the red carpet and the awards circuit, her fashion choices get braver and bolder every year, making her a frequent feature on best-dressed lists, too.
Whether she’s in a pretty floral dress toughened up with Russell & Bromley biker boots, as seen on The Graham Norton Show Earlier this year, the waist-cinching sugary-pink Dolce & Gabbana dress she wore to collect her Lifetime Achievement prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, or the bright-yellow frock she sported at Cannes last year, her approach is never timid. And Helen, an ambassador for L’Oréal Paris (that’s her de ella, below, walking in their 2019 show de ella), is also up for adventure when it comes to beauty, trying pink hair, “bad-ass” eye make-up up and everything in between.
Mirren walking in L’Oreal Paris’ 2019 fashion show.Credit:Getty Images
So who better to discuss her past red-carpet looks than Helen herself? With some pictures to hand, she talks to me through some of the most interesting from recent years, and the seven lessons in beauty and style that make her an inspiration to women of all ages.
Being bad-ass can be a lot of fun
In striking eye make-up at the L’Oréal Paris runway show in 2021.
At the L’Oréal Paris runway show in 2021. Credit:Getty Images
“I’m very free with my make-up; I get to work with amazing make-up artists, so I just let them do whatever inspires them. For this L’Oréal Paris show, the make-up artist Val Garland just said, ‘I feel like doing something really, really extreme.’ The reaction from people to the thick, heavy eyeliner was a mixture of amazement and a tinge of horror, which is a good reaction as far as I’m concerned. I thought it was so fun! And of course I had an amazing outfit on, so the whole thing worked. The whole look was very bad-ass.”
Trust your instincts – and take your skincare down to your neck
In a blue velvet Elie Saab gown at Cannes, 2018.
Cannes, 2018.Credit:Getty Images
“When it comes to the outfit I choose for an event, I’m really quick. I work with either a stylist or a fashion designer and see what they’ve got and what they can lend me. And I can see what will work immediately; I won’t fuss around. With this blue gown at Cannes, I had decided I’d had enough of frills and sequins and I didn’t want to sparkle that year. I just wanted something sculptured and tailored, and I loved the slightly medieval feel of the dress. It was low-cut, so my make-up artist took my make-up down to my neck. I always take my skincare right down to my décolletage, even though I don’t tend to go so low-cut any more.”
It’s all about balance
In a silky yellow Dolce & Gabbana dress at Cannes, 2021.
Cannes, 2021. Credit:Getty Images
“Sometimes the dress you wear says it all. You put it on and that’s it, enough said. That’s why with this Dolce & Gabbana gown, I wore my hair up in a relaxed bun to balance out the impact of the dress. It was so bright, and if you have one extreme, you need to make sure you don’t go too extreme elsewhere. What I loved about this dress was how it floated and the way the silk moved when there was just a little bit of wind. I also love dresses that float.”
Feel comfortable, look better
On the red carpet in Jenny Packham at Cannes, 2022.
Cannes, 2022.Credit:Getty Images
“For this year’s Cannes Film Festival, I chose a Jenny Packham dress. she she’s a wonderful British designer whose dresses I’ve worn a few times. I don’t know how she does it, but she creates these incredible sparkly things and they’re always really comfortable to wear. I’ve learned over the years that to find something comfortable is almost the most important thing. If it’s not the most glamorous item in the world, you can do fancy hair or wear beautiful jewelry. But comfort is terribly important because then you’ll actually look like you’re enjoying yourself. It makes a big difference for me.”
Hair accessories add a “wow” factor
In pink headband at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
At the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards.Credit:Getty Images
“I’ve only recently discovered headbands, and have worn a few on the red carpet. I always worried they looked a bit ‘Sloane Ranger’ so had a resistance to them, but now I think they add a lot to an outfit. I also love a scarf tied around my hair, or a turban … and I used to like hats. In 1995, I went to the Oscars the first time I was nominated and wore a hat – I don’t know what I possessed! I thought it was like going to an English wedding, or even Royal Ascot. I’ve never worn one on the red carpet since.”
Don’t try to emulate anyone else
At the 2011 Golden Globes.
Golden Globes, 2021.Credit:Getty Images
“I don’t have the easiest shape to deal with. I’m not tall or slim, I’m curvy and short, so only certain things look good and some very edgy things just don’t work. And that’s fine. There are people whose style I love but wouldn’t necessarily try to emulate because everyone’s different. I love Helena Bonham Carter’s fashion sense, and how Kristen Stewart dresses. Tilda Swinton and Cate Blanchett have great style, too. They’re all women who really push the boat out – and that’s something I admire.”
Hair and make-up are temporary, so take risks
With pink hair at Cannes, 2019.
Cannes, 2021. Credit:Getty Images
“I love being creative with my hair and make-up, because nothing is permanent. A few years ago, I had this gorgeous pink and gold Elie Saab dress. I thought, ‘Ooh, maybe I’ll do my hair the same colour.’ It was completely my idea: hair can be an accessory, too. The pink was wash-in, wash-out. At 6pm I was my natural colour, by 7pm I was pink and by 11 the next morning I was my color again. Why not?
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