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A drama group keen to get back to their passion of treading the boards has found a new way performing a socially distanced play. Wellingborough Co-Operative Amateur Dramatic Society (WCADS) members were determined that the show must go on and have recorded a Covid-busting Zoom perfomance.Not to be deterred by theatres across the county being closed, WCADS members have been holding a weekly virtual play readings, quizzes and social get togthers. Sign up to our daily newsletterThe i newsletter cut through the noiseThe sessions culminated in a 'live' performance of 'Doing The Pub Quiz' - a six-hander - from their kitchen tables, spare rooms and home offices.Chairman John McIntyre, who played 'Tom' on screen from his new Dumfries home in 280 miles away, said: "From the very start of lockdown we had been play reading on Zoom going through scripts. We have had quite a few people come back to the society. It has been so much more convenient for people Zooming in. It is what has kept me going. "We held auditions online and the cast rehearsed a few more times than usual, focusing on different areas of the script. We had to manage several technology issues that we'd never encounted before."To add to the pressure we recorded the whole play in one session so that it would be as close as possible to our live performances. One thing we did do was read the script, not remember it as we are used to. "During one of our rehearsals my internet dropped off for a couple of minutes during the play which didn't help. Other people's cameras kept switching off."Written by David Spicer, the play introduces six members of the 'world’s worst pub quiz team' - We are Smarticus! - as they prepare for the first round of an…

Roger McNamee, an early investor in Facebook who is now a fierce critic, speaks with Maria Teresa Kumar about how the social media giant is addressing criticism of its role in threatening American democracy and elections. When asked whether he would consider working within the Biden administration, he replied: “I would love to help.”Nov. 15, 2020

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Bhai Dooj is one of the most popular festivals that observed in India to celebrate the bond between a brother and a sister. Also known as 'Bhai Tika' and 'Bhau Beej', this auspicious festival is very similar to Raksha Bandhan and is celebrated two days after the festival of lights, Diwali. This year, the celebrations for Bhai Dooj have been severely impacted because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Due to the pandemic, a lot of people won't be able to meet their brother or sister. However, they need not worry as you can still greet your brother and sister with some adorable wishes and messages. So as you observe Bhai Dooj, here are some wishes, messages, quotes and greetings to share on this special day: Bhai Dooj 2020 Wishes and Messages: May this day strengthen our bond more than ever! And brings joy and prosperity to your life. Happy Bhai Dooj! On this auspicious day, may you be showered with blessing and success in your life. Happy Bhai Dooj! Bhai Dooj is just an excuse I have always prayed for you. May all things bright and beautiful come looking out for you! Happy Bhai Dooj Happy Bhai Dooj to the most handsome and the best brother in the world. May you are blessed with all the happiness. Bhai Dooj is festival of prayers from sister to brother, brother’s protection for her sister. May this year we all celebrate it with even more love and protection for our sisters and brothers. Best wishes on this Bhai Dooj. Thank you for always standing up for me and supporting me. You are my best friend that I could ever have. Happy Bhai Dooj! On this auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj, I want to thank you my dear…

Gadgets Now Bureau15 Nov, 2020, 10:00AM ISTFacebookTwitterLinkedin187 things WhatsApp wants you to know while using PaymentsWhatsApp Payments has been publicly rolled out in India and you will be able to send money from inside the WhatsApp app using UPI. It is similar to any other UPI payments app in India backed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). To send money on WhatsApp in India, you need to have a bank account and debit card in India. You can send money on WhatsApp to anyone using a UPI supported app. Having said that there are certain things WhatsApp wants you to know to avoid scams using WhatsApp Payments. 28WhatsApp will never call or message to help you activate PaymentsWhatsApp will never ask for payments-related or banking information from you to set up Payments on your WhatsApp number. The entire process is easy and something you will have to do on your own. Don’t believe any call or message that claims to help you set up WhatsApp Payments on your mobile number, it’s a scam. 38​WhatsApp Payments has no official customer care number; don’t fall for customer service scamsDon’t search for customer care number of WhatsApp Payments on Google. There are no official customer care numbers for WhatsApp Payments. If you come across any customer care number of WhatsApp, know that it’s a fraud caller. In case, if you have any issue with Payments, reach out to your bank immediately. 48​Taping on ‘Pay’ button deducts money from your bank accountIf you get any Payments request on WhatsApp, know that the moment you tap on ‘Tap’ you are approving the transaction and money will be deducted from your bank account. So, be careful before accepting Payments requests. 58​Never share your card details, OTP or UPI pin with anyone over WhatsApp for…

Updated: November 15, 2020 Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, is starting to become pretty popular. After taking his shot at an Instagram model recently, that same model has now said that the younger James is just a friend. The Sierra Canyon School student is certainly a rising basketball star in his own right, as he has reportedly gotten offers from some prime basketball colleges dating back to when he was just 10 years old. Just days ago, he hit an insane buzzer-beating 3-pointer in a contest against a Nevada high school that seemed somewhat reminiscent of some clutch shots his old man has hit. The elder James has said that he wants to continue playing in the NBA long enough to take the same court as his son for an actual game. The four-time MVP is preparing to suit up for a quick turnaround to the 2020-21 NBA season, which is set to tip off on Dec. 22.

“AOC kinda sus.”This statement epitomizes the social, viral, and political milieu currently surrounding Generation Z like no other. When it’s your first time playing the immensely popular video game “Among Us,” let alone your first time assuming the role of the notorious “Imposter,” it’s hard not to be suspect. But U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fared well in her first game before being ejected off a digital spaceship and into internet stardom, marking a rare instance in which a politician harnessed youth platforms and tools to advance a cause without coming across as decidedly “sus.”After tweeting her intention to play “Among Us” to the tune of nearly 400,000 likes Ocasio-Cortez proceeded to set up an account on Twitch, the leading streaming service for video games. The following day, Ocasio-Cortez joined other Twitch stars for several hours to encourage increased voter turnout and, well, have a good time — her electioneering taking the form of banter and finger-pointing in virtual town halls. A typical Tuesday evening for your average United States Representative.Not including the audiences of fellow streamers, Ocasio-Cortez’s stream drew more than 430,000 concurrent viewers and nearly five million total views over the course of three and a half hours. Ocasio-Cortez now lays claim to the fifth-most watched individual stream in Twitch’s history, joining an elite company of streamers on the platform. (Whether the quality of AOC’s discussion rivals that of Ninja’s with Drake is a highly contested topic among political commentators.)A democratic socialist from New York, Ocasio-Cortez has risen to prominence as the voice of a politically-dismayed youth and “the de facto spokeswoman for the historically diverse 2018 midterm class.” The youngest woman ever elected to Congress, Ocasio-Cortez’s departure from the traditional congressional demographic and clashes with older Democrats and Republicans alike have cemented her status as a champion of…

Twitch streamer DrLupo broke the exciting news to fellow Twitch streamer SteveInSpawn that Twitch is donating $1 million to his charity, AbleGamers. In lieu of its annual TwitchCon being canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Twitch held its first GlitchCon on Nov. 14 to bring gamers virtually together. During GlitchCon's keynote address, Twitch streamer DrLupo told streamer SteveInSpawn (Steven Spohn) that Twitch is donating $1 million to his charity, AbleGamers, a charity that improves the lives of gamers with disabilities by utilizing the power of videogames. I am so shook.@Twitch donating $1,000,000 to @AbleGamers is going to *literally* change the lives of thousands of people with disabilities.To you who supported me, my work, AbleGamers, and our lofty dream of enabling everyone to play: Thank youThey did this because of you! pic.twitter.com/pxtYXs5lQX— Steven Spohn (Spawn) (@stevenspohn) November 14, 2020 GlitchCon's keynote address was led by Twitch streamer DrLupo and Twitch CEO Emmett Shear, with Spohn as an honorary guest to share his perspective as a disabled player and streamer, to speak about AbleGamers and to share ways creators can be more inclusive. Spohn shared the exciting announcement on Twitter, adding, "I am so shook. @Twitch donating $1,000,000 to @AbleGamers is going to *literally* change the lives of thousands of people with disabilities. To you who supported me, my work, AbleGamers, and our lofty dream of enabling everyone to play: Thank you. They did this because of you!" He then proceeded to name each member of his team at AbleGamers, calling them some of his "best friends" and clarifying that this win is a shared win for the charity overall that wouldn't have been possible without them. Spohn is currently the COO of AbleGamers. And a very special thanks to @DrLupo -- The one person Twitch could've gotten that would catch me off guard.I'm…

Katya Elise Henry dropped jaws with her latest Instagram share on Saturday afternoon, in which the curvaceous fitness model flaunted her impressive physique and teased her 7.9 million followers with a suggestive caption combined with an angel emoji. The sultry pair of bathroom selfies showed Katya wearing a bra and panty set that was remarkably close to the shade of her skin, giving the impression at first glance that she was naked. The post racked up just short of 78,000 likes in the first half hour after it was uploaded – including one from rapper Snoop Dogg. In the first photo, Katya faced the mirror over the sink and held her phone in her left hand, balancing it between her outstretched pinkie and forefinger. The phone covered half of her face, and she focused her gaze on the screen to maintain composition. She stood with both her hips and shoulders square and her legs slightly spaced. The overhead light beautifully illuminated the lines of curving lines of her cleavage, and she draped her right palm across her decolletage, just above one of her breasts. In the following image, Katya switched positions and turned her famous booty toward the camera. Katya’s Instagram supporters were thrilled by the post, and flooded her comments section with a bevy of compliments, ranging from sweet to very intense. “My favorite insta model,” one person declared, who followed the words with a trio flame, heart, and heart-eyes symbols. “The Queen of taking bombass pictures in the mirror. Gorggi,” a second fan raved, using the exact same configuration of emoji as the comment above. “How always the most dazzling and stunning and sensual and beautiful,” a third follower gushed, adding a series of heart-eyes and applause emoji. “I can’t wait for my turn after Tyler. Remember Tyler,…

The Power Of Social Media During a Pandemic, By Elizabeth McMullen The power of social media through a pandemic. Elizabeth McMullen Most people nowadays have a variety of social media apps and profiles installed on their devices. Although they may seem insignificant, now especially, they have acted as a unifier for communities, especially through Lockdown…  From Snapchat to Instagram, selfies to hashtags, these seemingly mundane practices of waking up, checking our phones and scrolling through social media unconsciously connects us to loved ones, celebrities, and even people in the same situations as you. You can enjoy and share your creations with the world and explore what others have been getting up to. Through the pandemic, people have been able to rely on social media to update them on topics such as news and sources of information. Although, the spread of fake news towards the virus itself did increase when cases began to rise in England, and even theorists across the country began prescribing home remedies, preventions, treatments and suggestions as to why COVID-19 happened – some even saying that it was caused by 5G. All those theories, of course are fake news, and have since been debunked by various scientists. Therefore, we must turn to more reliable sources for information, such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the NHS. Furthermore, the apparent discovery of a COVID-19 vaccine has the world divided, some protestors going to the lengths of spreading Anti-vaccination rumours through these social media platforms and fuelling uproar in the public. On the other hand, many are overjoyed with the creation of the vaccine – looking toward returning to what we knew as normality.

November 14, 2020 | 6:29pm | Updated November 14, 2020 | 9:58pm So this giant rat walks into a Midtown subway car — and nobody blinks an eye. “Buddy the Rat” — AKA performance artist Jonothon Lyons — has been boring seen-it-all subway riders a lot these days as he perches on seats in all his rodent regalia, including a full-face mask and a long pink tail. But Tiktok loves him. “Oh NYC is dead? Explain this,” self-described comedy writer Alison Williams posted on Twitter over a Tiktok video of the human rodent boarding a No. 1 at 42nd Street that’s going viral. Lyons, who wears a suit and nice shoes, plus gloves on his hands as he crawls, has posted about 30 other Tiktok videos, and appeared in a few filmed by passersby, including one where he scampered across a city street. Lyons works in physical theater and puppetry, including a stint with the Blue Man Group. He said he created Buddy the Rat about 11 years ago, and posted a video on YouTube of a visit to Times Square that got about 70,000 views. Lyons brought Buddy out of retirement last month to tape a short film with director Todd Strauss-Schulson, known for “Isn’t It Romantic” and “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.” Their short — which Lyons described as, “Lonely rat finds love and dances the night away” — will debut on Lyons’ Vimeo and YouTube channels on Thanksgiving Day. “Buddy the Rat”Jonothon Lyons / Twitter While they were filming in Washington Square Park, Buddy started getting attention, and some spectators took videos. A post of them filming has now made Buddy social media famous, and Lyons has started taking the character out on the town just for fun. Lyons, a native of Arizona who moved…