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Life’s Fragile Truth
We are all iust one accident.,
one diagnosis, one unexpected phone call
away from a completely different life
Everything we know, our routines, our plans,
our comfort. can shift in a single moment.
What once felt certain can be taken. and
what we thought would last forever can
vanish like smoke
This is why humility is essential.
It is why gratitude must be our daily language.
It is why we should never take the laughter of
a loved one, the strength of our health, or the
simplicity of an ordinary day for granted
Stay humble. Stay soft.
Hold those vou love a little closer
speak kindness a little louder
and forgive a little quicker.
Do not take anything for granted.
Do you trust your instincts?
There’s a part of me that will always wait for vou… even thouqh I know deep down, vou’re never coming back. I tell myself to focus on today to take one step forward- but some days, it’s impossible to ignore the ache.
Evervwhere I turn, I see traces of vou your laugh, your gaze, the way ) simply being near you made the world feel lichter. I miss vou quietly in the small details no one else ever notices. Loving you left me with a kind of longing that doesn’t fade- a forever kind of missing that lives quietly in my heart
*There’s a part of me that will always wait for vou… even thouqh I know deep down, vou’re never coming oack. I tell myself to focus on today to take one step forward- but some days, it’s impossible to ignore the ache.
Evervwhere I turn, I see traces of vou your laugh, your gaze, the way ) simply being near you made the world feel lichter. I miss vou quietly in the small details no one else ever notices. Loving you left me with a kind of longing that doesn’t fade- a forever kind of missing that lives quietly in my heart
*There’s a part of me that will always wait for vou… even thouqh I know deep down, vou’re never coming oack. I tell myself to focus on today to take one step forward- but some days, it’s impossible to ignore the ache.
Evervwhere I turn, I see traces of vou your laugh, your gaze, the way ) simply being near you made the world feel lichter. I miss vou quietly in the small details no one else ever notices. Loving you left me with a kind of longing that doesn’t fade- a forever kind of missing that lives quietly in my heart
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The Last Time
From the moment you hold your baby in your arms, you will never be the same. You might long for the person you were before, when you had freedom and time, and nothing in particular to worry about. You will know tiredness like you never have before, and days will run into one another that are precisely the same. Pull of feedings and burping, Nappy changes and crying, whining and fighting, Naps or a lack of naps. It might seem like a never-ending cycle.
But don’t forget…
There is a last time for everything. There will come a time when you will feed your baby for the very last time. They will fall asleep on you after a long day, and it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child. One day, you will carry them on your hip, then set them down,
And never pick them up that way again. You will scrub their hair in the bath one night, and from that day on, the¥ will want to bathe alone. The ¥ will hold your hand to cross the road. Then never reach for it again. They will creep into your room at midnight for cuddles, and it will be the last night you ever wake to this. One afternoon, you will sing “The Wheels on the Bus” and do all the actions,
Then never sing them that song again. They will kiss you goodbye at the school gate. The next day, they will be asked to walk to the gate alone. You will read a final bedtime story and wipe your last dirty face.
They will one day run to you with arms raised, for the very last time.
The thing is, you won’t even know it’s the last time until there are no more times, and even then, it will take you a while to realise.
While you are living in these times, remember that there are only so many of them, and when they are gone, you will yearn for just one more day of them.
For one last time.
Ace Business Desk – Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are about to get their first major redesign in more than 50 years.
Notable historical figures, such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver, have featured on these banknotes since 1970 but could be on the way out.
The public are being asked for their views on new themes, such as nature, innovation, or key events in history.
It raises the possibility of British birds, bridges, or bangers and mash featuring on the next series of £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes.
‘National identity’
The monarch has appeared on Bank of England notes since 1960. Images of historical characters, starting with William Shakespeare, were first seen on the reverse side a decade later.
At times the choices have landed the Bank in hot water. The absence of any women, apart from Queen Elizabeth II, on notes in 2013 prompted a huge backlash.
Now, the Bank is proposing that designs on the next series of notes could move on to a new theme. While notable historical figures remain an option, other possible subject matters suggested by the Bank include:
- architecture and landmarks, such as famous buildings or castles
- arts, culture and sport, including food, film and novels
- noteworthy events in history, which could include events or movements
- innovation, such as technology or discoveries
- nature, celebrating plants, animals or natural landscapes such as rivers or coastal scenes
The public are being invited to give their views. They can also suggest their own themes, which may prompt plenty of jokes – Notey McNoteface will undoubtedly feature – and debate.
“Banknotes are more than just an important means of payment. They serve as a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the UK,” said Victoria Cleland, the Bank’s chief cashier, whose signature appears on notes.
“I am really keen to hear what themes the public would like to see represented.”
Ms Cleland said banknotes were “little pieces of art in our pocket”, but there were some extra considerations over what can go on them, such as accessibility and security features.
She told the BBC she was “open minded” over what theme should be introduced, but said continuing with historical figures was not being ruled out.
However, she was keen to widen the choice, albeit it needed to be enduring, and not divisive, she said.
Banknotes issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland already carry images of landmarks and animals such as otters. Euro banknotes feature architectural styles.
Some notes around the world are incredibly colourful.
Bermuda Monetary Authority’s $5 note won last year’s International Bank Note Society’s banknote of the year award.
It is predominantly pink and carries images of a blue marlin, dolphins and tuna fish as well as a profile of King Charles III. The back of the vertically designed note combines butterflies, flora, Horseshoe Bay, and a boat passing beneath Somerset Bridge.
The Bank of England’s notes have been less dramatic, featuring abstract geometric designs, lions or Britannia in years gone by.
The crop of historical characters on the current series of circulating notes, in ascending order of note value, are Churchill, Jane Austen, JMW Turner and Alan Turing.
This public consultation relates to the Bank’s next series, which will also continue to include an image of the monarch. People can submit their view via an online form on the Bank’s website, or by post, by the end of July.
The final decision on what exactly features on a banknote lies with the Bank’s governor.
More than 4.7 billion Bank of England notes are in circulation, collectively worth around £86bn.
Cash use has fallen to 12% of transactions as payments technology evolves, but the Bank has said it is committed to providing cash for those who wish to use it.
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Ace Business Desk—US President Donald Trump’s travel ban, issued on Wednesday, is set to primarily affect countries in Africa and the Middle East.
Twelve countries face full bans, which will come into force on Monday. People from a further seven nations are facing partial restrictions.
Trump has depicted it as a matter of national security. He cited a recent attack on members of Colorado’s Jewish community, which was allegedly carried out by an Egyptian national. Egypt itself is not on the banned list.
Other reasons cited include alleged breaking of US visa rules by people from the countries in question. Here is a closer look at some of the president’s reasoning.
Afghanistan
A range of accusations have been made against Afghanistan in a presidential proclamation signed by Trump. The document highlights that the Taliban, which controls the country, is a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group.
The move comes just weeks after the Trump administration appeared to signal that it believed the situation had improved in Afghanistan, when it announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans living in the US.
Afghanistan is further accused by Trump of lacking a “competent or co-operative” central authority for issuing passports or civil documents. As with other countries on Trump’s list, the issue of Afghan nationals overstaying their visas is also cited.
Iran
Trump’s proclamation identifies Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism – a longstanding charge that the Middle Eastern nation has previously rejected.
The US has previously censured Tehran, Iran’s capital, for its alleged sponsorship of proxy groups operating in the region, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
The new proclamation from Trump says the country is “the source of significant terrorism around the world”, does not co-operate with the US on security risks and has “historically failed to accept back its removable nationals”.
The move comes amid diplomatic wrangling between the two sides over the creation of a new deal over Iran’s nuclear weapon-building capabilities.
Somalia and Libya
Similar reasons are given in the case of Somalia. The east African country is branded by Trump as a “terrorist safe haven”. Like Iran, it is also accused of failing to accept its nationals when removed from the US.
However, a further point was made by Trump: “Somalia stands apart from other countries in the degree to which its government lacks command and control of its territory, which greatly limits the effectiveness of its national capabilities in a variety of respects.”
Somalia’s internationally-based government faces a significant challenge from armed Islamists. It has pledged to “engage in dialogue to address the concerns raised” by Trump.
Libya, in north Africa, is cited for its “historical terrorist presence”, which is painted as a security threat to Americans.
Libya and Somalia are also among the countries on Trump’s list which have been criticised for their perceived incompetence at issuing passports.
Haiti
The document highlights that “hundreds of thousands of illegal Haitian aliens flooded into the United States during the Biden Administration”.
Trump points to various perceived risks that this has entailed – including the creation of “criminal networks” and high visa overstay rates.
Data from the US Census Bureau suggested more than 852,000 Haitians were living in the US in February 2024, though it does not give a breakdown of when those migrants arrived.
Many came after a devastating earthquake in 2010, or after fleeing gang violence that took hold in the Caribbean nation. The US president also points to a lack of central authority in Haiti for matters including law enforcement.
Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea
These countries are solely accused by Trump of having relatively high visa overstay rates.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defines an “overstay” as a person who remains in the US beyond their authorised period of admission, with no evidence of any extension. The “rate” signals the proportion of people who overstayed.
The central African nation Chad is singled out for showing a “a blatant disregard for United States immigration laws”.
The document highlights an overstay rate of 49.54% by Chadians on business or tourist visas in 2023, citing a DHS report.
Congo-Brazzaville and Equatorial Guinea have equivalent rates of 29.63% and 21.98% respectively. But these rates are lower than Laos, which faces a lesser restriction.
Myanmar
Myanmar – referred to as Burma in the Trump proclamation – is similarly accused of a high visa overstay rates.
As with others on the list, including Iran, the country is further accused of not co-operating with the US to accept deported Burmese nationals.
Eritrea, Sudan, and Yemen
For each of these countries, the first allegation made by Trump is that they have questionable competence at issuing passports and civil documents.
Eritrea and Sudan are further accused of having relatively high visa overstay rates. Eritrea is also blamed for failing to make the criminal records of its national available to the US, and of refusing to accept deported nationals.
As with Somalia, Yemen is also accused of lacking control over its own land. Trump’s proclamation highlights that it is the site of active US military operations. The US has been combating Houthis, who have seized much of the north and west of the country during an ongoing civil war.
Partial restrictions
People from seven other nations face partial restrictions:
- Venezuela is accused of lacking a “competent or co-operative” central authority for issuing passports and similar documents.Allegations of visa overstays and a refusal to accept deportees are again mentioned. In response, the South American country has described the Trump administration as “supremacists who think they own the world”
- Cuba is labelled as another “state sponsor of terrorism” – a designation that was made by the US in 2021, and condemned by Havana. An alleged refusal to accept deportees is also mentioned, as are visa overstays
- Visa overstays are again presented as the key issue in the cases of Burundi, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo and Turkmenistan
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Ace Business Desk – Chinese team says their microrobot, with a design inspired by Lego, could be used in complex environments like disaster rescue operations
Chinese researchers have developed what they say is the world’s smallest and lightest wireless robot that can change form to travel on land or in the air.
Published: 4:00pm, 6 May 2025
Inspired by Lego, it could potentially be used in complex environments like disaster rescue operations, according to the team from Tsinghua and Beihang universities.
Fundamental to the microrobot is a “morphable actuator” – a component that converts energy into force. The researchers said their new actuator could also be used to make medical devices and components for virtual and augmented reality.
“We introduce a synergistic design concept of small-scale continuously morphable actuators,” the team said in a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Machine Intelligence on April 18.
Drawing on the idea of Lego, the actuators can be customised to make versatile machines like robots that can morph between different modes.
“Compared with other known wireless [land-air] robots, our robot has the smallest size, lightest weight and fastest ground movement speed in the world,” said study author Zhang Yihui, a professor of engineering mechanics at Tsinghua University.
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