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Parole denied for South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius in killing of girlfriend

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If granted, he would have been released from prison in the coming weeks. LONDON AND PRETORIA, South Africa -- Former South African Olympic and Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius had his parole denied following a board hearing Friday. The hearing took place in Atteridgeville Correctional Centre on the outskirts of Pretoria, South Africa, where Pistorius has been incarcerated since 2016. Pistorius was convicted of murder in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. If granted by the parole board, Pistorius could have been freed from prison in a matter of weeks. He will now have to wait to apply again in August 2024. MORE: Imprisoned Paralympian Oscar Pistorius 'bruised' from inmate fight over phone use, officials say "While we welcome today’s decision, today is not a cause for celebration," the Steenkamp family said in a statement. "We miss Reeva terribly and will do so for the rest of our lives. We believe in justice and hope that it continues to

Manchester City vs Liverpool - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

The Premier League returns at the weekend following the international fixture with a cracking fixture between Manchester City and Liverpool at Saturday lunchtime. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have enjoyed title battles over the years but City are playing catch-up to leaders Arsenal and the Reds are seven points off fourth place in sixth with two games in hand. Both sides will be hopeful of laying down a marker as the run-in to the end of the season approaches. Here's what you need to know about this one. Where are Manchester City vs Liverpool playing? Location:  Manchester, England Stadium:  Etihad Stadium Date:  Saturday 1 April Kick-off Time:  12:30 GMT / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT Referee:  Simon Hooper VAR:  Matthew Wilkes Manchester City vs Liverpool H2H Results (Last Five Games) Last meeting: Manchester City 3-2 Liverpool - 22 December 2022 Manchester City: 1 win Liverpool: 3 wins Draws: 1 Current Premier League Form (Last Five Games) Manchester City: WDWWW Liverpool: WDWWL

Exciting Discoveries of Super Habitable Planets Beyond Earth (VIDEO)

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Forget what you know aƄout haƄitable planets Ƅecause we haʋe just discoʋered a new world that could Ƅe eʋen Ƅetter than Earth for supporting life! In a recent scientific breakthrough, astronoмers haʋe identified seʋeral planets that мay Ƅe super haƄitable, мaking Earth’s position as the Ƅest planet for life no longer a guarantee. One of the top contenders for the title of a super haƄitable planet is Koi 5715.01, located 3,000 light-years away froм our solar systeм. It sits in the Goldilocks zone of its star, proʋiding just the right conditions for liquid water to exist on its surface. What’s мore, the planetary systeм that Koi 5715.01 Ƅelongs to could Ƅe fiʋe and a half Ƅillion years old, мaking it around one Ƅillion years older than our own solar systeм. The planet also nearly fits the size requireмent for super haƄitable worlds, Ƅeing only slightly larger than Earth. If its aʋerage teмperature was around fiʋe degrees Celsius higher than Earth’s, it could haʋe eʋen richer

URI lecture “Longevity and the New Map of Life” – virtual opportunity

Annual Thewlis Lecture on Gerontology by Stanford University Psychology Professor and longevity expert, Laura Carsetenen, to focus on how to rethink life stages as more Americans live longer In the United States, as many as half of today’s 5-year-olds can expect to live to the age of 100, and this once unattainable milestone may become the norm for newborns by 2050. While increasing longevity may be a welcome goal, it also presents several challenges in a society largely unprepared for a growing population of centenarians.  Such is the topic of the 2023 Malford Thewlis Lecture on Gerontology and Geriatrics. Featuring Stanford University Psychology Professor Laura Carstensen, this year’s annual lecture , “Longevity and the New Map of Life,” will be delivered virtually on  Monday, April 3 at 7 p.m.  The lecture is free but attendees are asked to register ahead of the event here: https://web.uri.edu/rigec/2023thewlis/. As life expectancy continues to increase, many cha

Left 4 Dead 3 Reference Turns Up In Counter-Strike 2 Files

Left 4 Dead fans have been left buzzing with excitement after a screenshot posted to the Steam subreddit revealed a reference to “left4dead3” in the files for the recently announced Counter-Strike 2. This could of course be hinting that another entry in the Left 4 Dead series may be on the horizon. The code in question includes a few details like version, owner, severity, priority, category, product, and component with “severity high” and “priority none” catching the attention of many fans. While it's not clear what this information actually means, the screenshot has caused many to speculate that a new Left 4 Dead Game could very well be in development, at least in some capacity. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT RELATED: Valve's 61GB Leak Should Worry Us This isn't the first time that rumors about Left 4 Dead 3 have made the rounds on social media. It has long been believed that Valve was developing the Game , but decid

Plastic surgeon reveals how Kylie and Kendall Jenner’s very different looks inspired the two most popular surgery trends among young women going under the knife: ‘It’s Paris vs Miami’

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One of Australia’s top cosmetic surgeons has revealed how Kylie and Kendall Jenner have influenced young women Down Under to pursue two very different looks. Dr Kourosh Tavakoli said that while plastic surgery has seen many trends come and go over the years, the most popular aesthetics these days can be categorised as the ‘Kendall look’ and the ‘Kylie look’. Speaking to renowned cosmetic nurse Alex Pike on her upcoming podcast, Dr Tavakoli explained how the Jenner sisters have set two very different trends based on their respective body types. He noted his clients are both heavily influenced by Kylie, 25, and Kendall, 27, with those hoping for a more natural look referencing Kendall during consultations, while women wanting more show-stopping curves look to Kylie for inspiration. Dr Tavakoli summarised that supermodel Kendall embodies a more European aesthetic, whereas makeup mogul Kylie has the typical ‘LA girl’ vibe We have a very large demographic of Kendall v

Ben Simmons injury update: Nets' star diagnosed with nerve impingement, to remain out

It doesn't sound like we'll see Ben Simmons for the remainder of the season, as the Brooklyn Nets announced Friday evening that the guard has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back, which will keep him sidelined. Simmons, who hasn't played since Feb. 15 due to knee and back soreness, has been in and out of the Nets lineup all season due to various ailments, but this most recent one has been the most lengthy, going on 15 consecutive games missed. Per the Nets announcement: "Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back after a reevaluation earlier today. He will remain out of action while we determine the best long-term course of treatment." The back diagnosis comes on the heels of Simmons having fluid drained from his knee while also receiving a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection prior to the All-Star break. However, that treatment didn't solve the

NBA Rookie Rankings: Paolo Banchero keeps making case for ROY; Jaden Hardy shining in Dallas

There's been quite a bit of talk about the Rookie of the Year race in recent weeks, as we've seen Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Jalen Williams take a huge leap since the start of 2023. It's true, Williams seems to be progressing at a rapid rate, constantly outdoing his numbers from the month prior and playing an essential role in the Thunder's late-season push to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference.  However, as brilliant as Williams has been in recent months, Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero has been that all season long. It's fair to forget about how impressive the 2022 No. 1 overall pick has been this season given he's consistently put up big numbers, but we can't get sucked into recency bias when it comes to Rookie of the Year. There isn't another rookie in this class that is doing what Banchero has been doing since Day 1. If anything Williams has just made the r

Resident Evil Fans Vote Leon Kennedy As The Series' Best Character

According to a recent poll in Famitsu, Resident Evil fans have voted Leon Kennedy as their favourite character in the series, with Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield coming in second and third place. We're just a few days away from the long-awaited remake of Resident Evil 4 and, to celebrate that fact, Famitsu recently held a poll that asked fans of the series several questions, including which entry they started with, what Game they think is the scariest (Resident Evil 7, duh), and, most interestingly of all, who their favourite character is. Related: Resident Evil 4's Hardcore Mode Isn't Messing Around The results of that fan vote, which were shared online by Twitter user bioranger_PT, aren't all that surprising. According to the poll, Leon Kennedy is the most popular character in the Resident Evil series, closely followed up by Jill Valentine in second place and Chris Redfield in third. That's not too surprising considering how iconic the three are, but

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Will Shape Hyrule's Appearance

We got further confirmation this week that Tears of the Kingdom is the most anticipated Game of 2023, as it picked up an award for exactly that at the Famitsu Game Awards. The sequel's producer Eiji Aonuma accepted the award, seemingly making a few reveals about the Game in the process. Reveals that appear to include information on how Tears of the Kingdom's Game play will shape Hyrule. Tweets from Genki_JPN (thanks, VGC) revealed what Aonuma said about the highly anticipated Game , although those tweets have since been deleted, so make of that what you will. “In the sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, furthermore, the players' free imagination will be filled with new Game play that will bring about changes to the Game world,” one of the tweets read. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY RELATED: Tears Of The Kingdom Needs Its Own Eventide Island While the translation may not be spot on, Aonuma appears to be suggesting Link's actions in- Game will shape

15 Best Things to Do in Ipswich (MA)

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On the North Shore, this wonderfully preserved town has more surviving First Period houses than any other community in the United States. There are some 60 houses in Ipswich that were built before 1725, and several are open to the public as historic house museums and restaurants. More recent is the Crane Estate, an extraordinary coastal property where an industrialist constructed his luxurious country estate in the early 20th century. You can tour the house and gardens at Castle Hill, while the beach and accompanying reservation are nothing short of spectacular. 1. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Source: Terry Kelly / shutterstock Castle Hill on the Crane Estate In the early 20th century Chicao industrialist Richard Teller Crane, Jr. built himself a lavish country estate on a waterfront drumlin framed by the sea and salt marsh. Deeded by Crane and his wife to the Trustees of Reservations, these 2,000+ acres feature grounds landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers, a magnificent b