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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Tesco is selling a summer garden BBQ essential and it's £18 cheaper than a John Lewis version
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE summer heat can only mean one thing: It's time to crack out the barbecue. And if you don't have this garden essential on hand, don't worry because Tesco has a bargain buy on offer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Patchwork family at barbeque event in green garden Credit: Getty Whether you're hosting friends and family or enjoying a solo meal al fresco, a barbecue is a certified summer staple. If you're in the market for a new grill, a compact buy from Tesco proves perfect for smaller gardens. And you won't even have to wait til pay day because this item won't break the budget. Tesco is selling a Small Bucket BBQ for just £12, which is less than half the price of a similar version from John Lewis. The department store has listed a compact Portable Charcoal BBQ for £29.99. That means Tesco shoppers can save a whopping £18 by opting for this buy. This affordable item is constructed with durable steel and features a chrome-plated cooking grill. It also includes a convenient carrying handle, making it easy to store away. Manufacturers emphasised that no spirits or petrol should be used lighting or relighting this grill. Meanwhile, another shop has slashed the price of their grills in time for the weekend heatwave. Expert's warning over common barbecue myths that pose 'dangerous health risk' as Brits' grilling blunders revealed One retailer is selling a popular barbecue for less than £100 this summer. And experts have warned against a common barbecue myth that poses a "dangerous health risk". Another barbecue error could end up costing up £500 during the summer heatwave. Plus, a handy tip helps to repel flies and insects from your grill this summer. And if you'd rather shield from the sun, you can replicate your favourite barbecue snacks in your air fryer. Government advice on BBQ safety The UK Government have issued some guidelines for staying safe whilst using a barbecue: Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden hose nearby for emergencies. Follow the safety instructions provided with your gas, charcoal, or disposable barbecue. Never use a barbecue indoors, in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan. Use enough charcoal to cover the base of the barbecue, but not more (normally around 5cms or 2 inches). Keep children, pets and garden games away from the cooking area. After cooking, make sure the barbecue is cool before moving it. Empty ashes onto bare garden soil, not into dustbins or wheelie bins. If they're hot, they can melt the plastic and cause a fire. Make sure your barbecue is well away from sheds, fences, trees, shrubs or garden waste. In the countryside or public park areas, only use disposable barbecues where there are specially designated areas and carefully follow the safety guidance. Enjoy yourself, but don't drink too much alcohol if you are in charge of the barbecue. Never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbecue; use only recognised lighters or starter fuels on cold coals. Remember to compare prices It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative. Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for.
The South African
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
RWC 1995 anniversary: Remembering Springboks' fallen heroes
On the eve of the 30-year anniversary of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, we celebrate and fondly remember the impact of five Springboks from that iconic occasion who have sadly passed away. James Small, Joost van der Westhuizen, Chester Williams, Ruben Kruger and Hannes Strydom were hugely popular public figures and each of their deaths at relatively young ages understandably rocked South African rugby. Of course, the first member of the tightly-knit squad to pass away was in fact coach Kitch Christie, who succumbed to leukemia in Pretoria in 1998. He was 58. In the first part of this remembrance series, we look back at the career and impact of James Small. James Small Small made his debut for the Springboks against New Zealand in Johannesburg in 1992 and played in 47 Tests until 1997. He scored 20 Test tries, with the last of those in his final match in the Green and Gold, against Scotland – a try which, at that stage, broke Danie Gerber's Test record. However, it was his heroics on defence that are just as much a part of his legacy, with Small's marking of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu in the 1995 World Cup final going a long way to helping the Springboks to victory. In total, Small donned the Green and Gold 60 times, scoring 27 tries. He played Tests against New Zealand, Australia, Western Samoa, Fiji, France, Italy, Romania, England, Scotland, Argentina and the British & Irish Lions. In his provincial, Small played for the Golden Lions (then Transvaal), Sharks (then Natal) and Western Province, appearing in Currie Cup finals for all three sides and lifting the coveted golden cup in the colours of the Sharks and WP, but never with the Golden Lions. Small played 71 matches, scoring 43 tries, for the Golden Lions and the Cats from 1988 to 1992 and again in 1998 and 1999. He was with the Sharks from 1993 to 1996 and played in 67 matches, scoring 48 tries (provincial and Vodacom Super Rugby), and he spent 1997 and the first part of 1998 with Western Province and the DHL Stormers, whom he represented 25 times, scoring 18 tries. Before his sudden death from a heart attack in 2019, the 50-year-old had turned to coaching, and assisted Robert du Preez at NWU-Pukke and the Leopards before joining Pirates Rugby Club in Johannesburg as assistant coach. Small had enjoyed some success in the hospitality industry, with ownership in a popular eatery and night spot Cafe Caprice in Camps Bay in Cape Town. He also had business interests in ADreach, a company specialising in street pole advertising in South Africa. A special player and a unique character, Small is undoubtedly one of the true legends of Springbok rugby. *Keep an eye on TheSouthAfrican as the five remaining articles in this remembrance content series will be published over the next few days Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Dominion Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- Dominion Post
COLUMN: Javon Small's lack of love from NBA draft predictions not a statement of his own abilities
MORGANTOWN — In a perfect world, former WVU point guard Javon Small would be in high demand these days. His toughness, talent, experience and determination that was on display all of last season with the Mountaineers would seemingly make him a perfect candidate for the next level. Alas, the NBA Draft — June 25-26 in Brooklyn, N.Y. — is about as far from a perfect world as sugar is to being a steady part of Tom Brady's diet. And so Small is delegated to the ever-growing pool of college stars with limited NBA upside. He is currently slotted as the No. 48 overall pick — 18th overall in the second round — according to ESPN. The news there is that's actually an improvement for Small based on earlier mock drafts that had him going in the 50s or not being selected at all. That improvement likely came after Small's showing at the NBA Draft Combine last month, in which he drained 46 consecutive 3-pointers from the corner (that's not a typo) during a shooting drill and then performed well during two team scrimmages. In those scrimmages, Small combined for 13 points and 10 assists, while shooting 43% (3 of 7) from 3-point range. So, why is Small not getting more love? The answer to this falls more on the NBA Draft itself, or more to the point, how NBA teams approach the draft. There are distinct differences between how an NFL team is built and how an NBA team is built — and we do not mean at all the difference in roster sizes — thus the approach to the draft in each league is distinctly different. First off, NFL teams basically draft on needs, while NBA teams draft on a player's potential. An NBA team may desperately need a point guard, but instead trades up for a power forward, because of that player's measurables, young age and his potential for what he could bring to the table three years down the road. If NFL executives drafted that way, they're fired within a year. In the NBA, executives are applauded for their forward thinking and evaluation skills for being able to draft potential and not for immediate help. And it leads to some awful picks. Kwame Brown and Michael Olowokandi, remember them? Markelle Fultz? He's actually still in the league, which is sort of a shock. They were all former No. 1 overall picks, an indication the NBA Draft is not an exact science. A player's youth is more prized than his skill set in the NBA, and Small will turn 23 in December. Now, most of us would kill to be 23 again, but in the NBA Draft, 23-years old might as well be over the hill as crazy as that sounds. Of the seven point guards ESPN predicts will go in the first round next week, six are under the age of 20. The one who isn't, Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., just led the Gators to the national championship. And he's predicted to go 29th overall, the next-to-last selection in the first round. That's how unconventional the NBA Draft is. If it were the other way around — meaning NBA teams drafted for immediate help — the guess here is Small would be considered a much better prospect than the 48th overall pick. The other thing about the NBA is there is no prized position like the quarterback in the NFL. At one time, centers were the crowned jewels of NBA rosters, but those days are long gone. Now, guys flow in and out of NBA games with no true positions. LeBron James handles the ball and runs the offense for the L.A. Lakers, but he's no point guard. Kevin Durant is 6-foot-11, but he's no center. Nikola Jokic was one of two players in the NBA this season to average more than 10 assists per game, but he's certainly not a point guard. There is less demand for a true point guard like Small, because most NBA teams already have four or five guys on the roster who can handle the ball and run the offense. They're just not listed on the roster as a point guard. What Small has going for him is everything we mentioned in the beginning. He's got talent, a will to win and gritty toughness. Problem is, those attributes don't really amount to anything on draft night, but can mean the world to NBA teams in the days and months after the draft. Still, Small deserves a better draft experience. He likely won't get it. That's not a judgement on Small's abilities, but rather one on how foolish NBA executives can be heading into the draft.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Air India crash could trigger 'aerophobia' as expert shares tips for dealing with flying fears
The horrendous images of the Air India plane crash have been hard to escape the last few days. A total of 270 bodies have since been recovered following the horror crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12. The London-bound flight crashed shortly after take-off into the hostel block of a medical college. Among those believed to have been killed are 241 of the passengers and crew on board the flight, including at least 50 Britons. The remainder are thought to have been on the ground or inside the doctors' hostel building the aircraft hit on impact. One passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, survived and escaped the wreckage of the Boeing 787. The incident is likely to escalate anxiety among many who have an intense fear of flying, say mental health experts. Approximately one in ten people in the UK suffer from aerophobia, the fear of flying, according to Anxiety UK. When tragedies occur, that fear is intensified and brought to the fore, even if people normally try to suppress it. "For people with fear of flying, news of a plane crash can certainly be triggering and reinforce an already heightened sense of vulnerability," says Dr Gary Small, chair of psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Centre. "Even though flying remains statistically one of the safest forms of travel, people with this phobia often struggle with a perceived lack of control, fear of enclosed spaces, or catastrophic thinking. "They believe that the worst-case scenario will happen to them. "When a crash makes headlines, it can feel like proof that their fear is justified, even if the event is incredibly rare." Aviation experts note that flying continues to be among the safest modes of transportation, and has been steadily improving. Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers noted in a report last year that the risk of dying from commercial air travel was one per every 13.7 million passenger boardings globally in the 2018 to 2022 period. "I encourage people to take breaks from media coverage, focus on what's within their control, and use grounding techniques," Dr Small said. "Therapy - especially cognitive behavioural therapy - can help reframe fearful thoughts, and in some cases, medication can offer additional support during high-anxiety moments." To cope with the fear of flying, Hackensack Meridian Health mental health experts have issued some advice. 1. Cognitive restructuring "Gently challenge irrational beliefs about the dangers of flying by replacing such beliefs with factual information about flying," Dr Small said. "Redirect your negative thoughts to focus on positive things, such as what you are looking forward to when you reach your destination. Also, avoid immersing yourself in news about crashes." 2. Relaxation techniques "Deep breathing is a highly efficient tool to manage fear and anxiety," the professional went on. "Deep breathing slows down our body's stress response system and evokes a sense of peace and calm. Practice deep breathing along with saying a soothing word, such as 'calm' or 'peace' to yourself during the flight." 3. Cope ahead "Mentally visualise yourself on the airplane ahead of time," the expert went on. "Picture yourself feeling comfortable and relaxed. The more detailed the image, the better. Picture what you will be doing as you feel relaxed, perhaps reading a book or drifting off to sleep. Imagine the feelings of the airplane landing and you exiting the plane." 4. Distraction "When our mind is stuck in the worry loop, it is best to break the cycle by focusing on anything other than the anxiety-provoking thought," he went on. "This can include simple mental exercises such as counting backwards in your head, crossword puzzles, or counting items around you." 5. Support Rely on a trusted travel companion to come with you on the flight. "Be honest about your fears and share what you think may be helpful for you if you start to feel afraid," he advised. 6. Gradual exposure "Begin with shorter, manageable flights or engage in a simulated airplane flight experience, which will gradually expose yourself to the experience of flying, desensitising your fear response over time," the doc noted. 7. Seek professional help Seek help from a therapist trained in evidence-based treatments to overcome anxiety and flying-related fears. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! 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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Javon Small, G, West Virginia
For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide. Javon Small, G, West Virginia Height: 6-1 • Weight: 190 • Class: Senior • Age: 22 Summary: Small is an undersized guard who plays bigger than his body thanks to his excellent athleticism and gritty nature. He's a knockdown shooter off the catch and a solid lead guard, though his lack of size puts a natural cap on his upside. Advertisement Comparisons: Terry Rozier Strengths Shooting: Small has elite touch from the line at 87.1% in four college seasons. As an upperclassman, he figured out his jumper, making 42.5% of his catch-and-shoot 3s. Playmaking: Demonstrates solid vision and decision-making in pick-and-roll situations, improving each year in college to become a steady hand running an offense. Athleticism: Small plays bigger than his body, often finding himself above the rim on the break or off cuts in the half court. He logged 14 dunks as a senior and finished 56.6% of his layups. Defense: Small is a pest on defense who frequently gets his hands in the passing lanes, including in clutch moments. But at his stature he could become a target. Concerns Shooting off the dribble: Small made 32.1% of his dribble jumpers as a senior, which is pretty consistent with his production throughout college. Because of his size, his shots are more easily contested. Size: Small is in the name. He'll get picked on defensively. For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.
