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![‘Adopt a penguin egg’ Easter campaign helps endangered African birds [PHOTOS]](https://ch.jfdi.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/adopt-a-penguin-egg-easter-campaign-helps-endangered-african-birds-photos.jpg)
– A South African conservation group, SANCCOB, is incubating over 200 eggs of the endangered African penguin that were previously rescued from two colonies.
– The African penguin population has decreased to less than 10,000 breeding pairs in 2024, with extinction projected by 2035.
– The main threat to the penguins is commercial fishing, which has depleted their food sources of sardines and anchovies.
– SANCCOB is soliciting donations to help cover the costs of incubating and raising the penguin eggs until they can be released back into the wild.
Filmmaker Alex Garland wants his film “Civil War” to be a conversation starter.
Stone ornaments found at an 11,000-year-old burial site in southeast Turkey indicate that humans have been piercing their bodies since prehistoric times. These ornaments were discovered around the mouths and ears of skeletons, suggesting their use as piercings. This finding at the Boncuklu Tarla site, which dates back to when ancient humans settled for farming in the Fertile Crescent, provides the first evidence of their original use due to their placement on the skeletons. Wear on the lower teeth of some skulls also indicated lower lip piercings. The site, established by hunter-gatherers who gradually settled, has yielded over 100,000 artifacts, showing early societal formation and similarities between Neolithic people and modern humans in terms of self-presentation and concerns about appearance.
Pattie Boyd, model and photographer, is auctioning over 100 items related to her relationships with George Harrison and Eric Clapton, including handwritten lyrics and personal letters. Boyd, who inspired songs like “Something” by Harrison and “Wonderful Tonight” and “Layla” by Clapton, was married to both musicians. The auction, titled “The Pattie Boyd Collection,” is hosted online by Christie’s until March 22. Highlights include the original artwork for Derek and The Dominos’ album “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” and handwritten lyrics for Harrison’s song “Mystical One.” Boyd met Harrison during the filming of “A Hard Day’s Night” in 1964 and married him in 1966. Clapton, who fell in love with Boyd while she was married to Harrison, wrote her a letter in 1970 expressing his feelings. Boyd eventually divorced Harrison and married Clapton from 1979 to 1989. The auction also features photographs and postcards from Harrison and Clapton.
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Istanbul Airport has introduced therapy dogs to help calm the nerves of travelers. The program, which has been operational for a month, aims to reduce stress and anxiety among passengers. Following positive feedback, the airport plans to increase the number of therapy dogs from five to ten. The dogs, trained not to react to sounds or people, have undergone a year-long training process. Interaction between animals and humans is known to reduce stress levels and anxiety.
“Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” won five Razzie awards at the 44th Razzies in categories including picture, director, screenplay, screen couple, and remake/rip-off/sequel. Fran Drescher received the Razzie Redeemer Award for her leadership as SAG-AFTRA president. Jon Voight won the actor Razzie for his role in “Mercy.” Megan Fox received the actress Razzie for “Johnny & Clyde” and the supporting actress Razzie for “Expend4bles.” Sylvester Stallone won the supporting actor Razzie for his role in “Expend4bles.” Over 1,100 Razzie members from the United States and around 24 other countries vote on the awards.
Palestinian pop singer Bashar Murad hopes to represent Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest in May, aiming to bring a Palestinian voice to the event. The Eurovision Song Contest, taking place from May 7-11 in Malmo, Sweden, is a non-political event, but political issues often arise, such as the current scrutiny over the Israeli submission’s lyrics potentially referring to a recent conflict. Murad is competing in Iceland’s national final with a song co-written by Einar Stefansson of Hatari, a band known for its political statements. Murad, born and living in Jerusalem, finds learning Icelandic challenging but sees similarities to Arabic. His song “Wild West” is about overcoming obstacles and pursuing dreams. He expressed a desire to bring a Palestinian perspective to Eurovision, despite the contest’s rules and the political context. Russia was banned from the contest in 2022 due to its invasion of Ukraine, and while there is no Palestinian entry due to the lack of a Palestinian member broadcaster in the European Broadcasting Union, Murad’s participation is notable. He has mixed feelings about Israel’s participation but focuses on representing Palestinian voices. Israel has won the Eurovision Song Contest four times.