hibernation

I've been paying attention to the news of scary dogs and bears.
They are threats to human beings. But I like the fur colour of the Eurasian brown bear. That reminds me harmless fluffy cuddly toys.

Fears of more attacks after tourist mauled by bear while skiing
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/north-macedonia-bears-greece-attack-b2510081.html

Word
hibernation < hibernate
[quote]Mild winters in recent years have caused bears to cut short or skip hibernation, leading to a surge in their population and increased sightings in urban areas.[unquote]
pose - pose a threat / pose a danger
[quote]A rising bear population has posed a threat to people in an area in western North Macedonia[unquote]
[quote]They pose a danger to the lives and health of the villagers, especially because there are many children[unquote]
slay - slew - slain
marsican brown bear
prolific
[quote]Amarena’s death sparked outrage from local politicians and animal rights advocates, as park rangers tried to locate her cubs amid fears for their survival[unquote]

Poor the mummy bear..

fiddle

Here it comes! Celebrity candidate!
He's been unpretentious and low-profile compared with the other members. It doesn't sound strange that he supports Labour.

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree selected as Labour candidate for general election
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/06/blur-drummer-dave-rowntree-selected-as-labour-candidate-for-general-election

Word - I think these words have already listed in the blog more than one time... I still don't remember
incumbent - incumbent MP
scathing - scathing of Wednesday’s budget
flourish
fiddle - fiddling with the tax system
bogus

Some musicians who became or try to become politicians are listed in the article but not so many and not so famous.
Dave will become the first famous musician who becomes MP in the British history, if he is elected.

Wait. He's already been a politician - councillor and candidate of Labour.

Five musicians who became politicians
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/five-musicians-who-became-politicians/
[quote]After a few losses, he eventually won a seat on Labour, which gave him the chance to serve as on the Norfolk County Council. He stood as an MP from 2017, until 2021, where he decided to stand down.[unquote]

Blur drummer new Labour candidate for Mid Sussex
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c16403nn75ro
[quote]Mr Rowntree had also previously been the Labour candidate for the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.[unquote]

I have to read his Wikipedia.

veer

His death is still mystery, even though it is announced that the cause of death is likely suicide.

Thomas Kingston: the remarkable life of the 'relentlessly optimistic' royal found dead at 45
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/thomas-kingston-death-prince-william-kate-middleton-pippa-harry-b1142020.html
This is a complete gossip, but a good article to learn words.

Words and quotes
awash - The royal family is awash with speculation this week
alike - his own family and royal commentators alike
acquainted - Kingston was well-acquainted with friends-of-friends of the family
self made - Kingston is a “self made man”
animosity - Far from the standard post-split animosity, he and Pippa have remained close friends
nuptials [PLURAL NOUN] - Kingston was at Middleton’s nuptials to James Matthews in 2017
segue - he took an interesting segue after graduation where he worked within the diplomatic missions unit
adjudicate - adjudicate disputes between the Iraq’s warring ethnic, religious, and tribal leaders
brush / claim - he narrowly escaped a brush with death when a a suicide-bombing claimed the lives of 22 people at the Anglican church
Reverend / canon / vicar- Reverend Canon Andrew White, who was known as the “Vicar of Baghdad”
preside - his ten years presiding over the Anglican church
line of work - Kingston’s pivot to this line of work makes more sense to those that knew him well
what makes someone tick - great insight into what makes humans tick, both good and bad
veer - Kingston then veered back into the calmer world of finance
indelible - Prince Michael’s first cousin-status also provided an indelible link to Queen Elizabeth
devoid - Lady Gabriella was not devoid of scandal, either
bigot
fresh - Everyone is in shock, it’s really sad and very fresh

[quote] Another friend added: “He’s one of those guys who can be quite enigmatic and doesn’t tell you what he is thinking.”[unquote]

I didn't know about Natalie Hicks-Lobbecke. He fancied himself as a gentleman like as Barry Lyndon.
He survived in Iraq but not in royal family. His mother-in-low looks scary.