College Football Playoff & Bowl Game TV Schedule 2024Caerphilly County Borough Council has celebrated the official ‘groundbreaking’ on the former Oakdale Comprehensive School site. The development will be the first of its kind for the council offering affordable housing alongside homes available on the open market. Willmott Dixon will build 92 'eco' homes on the ‘Oakdale Place’ site. The development is being part funded by Welsh Government and work is due to finish in 2026. CCBC leader Cllr Sean Morgan said: “As well as providing high-quality homes that are affordable to run, our vision for Oakdale Place is to create a sustainable community where people choose to live. "We’re also committed to ensuring the significant investment being made delivers much wider benefits and leaves a legacy for local communities; our partnership with Willmott Dixon is vital to achieving this.” Cllr Shayne Cook, cabinet member for housing, said: “As the national housing crisis continues, there is a struggle to build homes quickly enough to meet demand. So we recognise that we need to think differently as a Council and find innovative ways to provide homes for those that need them. “Oakdale Place is an excellent example of this, by taking an unused brownfield site and transforming it into a community of energy efficient homes that, as well as helping meet increasing demand for social housing, will also offer opportunities for first time buyers get onto the property ladder through low-cost home ownership, in addition to open market sales.” Ian Jones, director at Willmott Dixon, said: “We are once again pleased to be working with local manufacturer ‘Caledan’ to Design and Construct the properties using a cutting-edge steel-frame panelised solution. "The construction standards at Oakdale promise modern, comfortable housing that prioritises resident comfort and environmental sustainability. We are proud to deliver this project, which will continue to benefit and serve the Caerphilly community.”
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An exhibition space at an Austrian contemporary art museum was damaged on Saturday, December 7, in an apparent act of vandalism targeting a feminist art installation by Nadya Tolokonnikova, the founder of the Russian activist and performance art group Pussy Riot. The installation, a set of balaclava-clad red mannequins in punk platform black boots titled “Pussy Riot Sex Dolls,” is part of Nadya Tolokonnikova’s exhibition RAGE at the OK Center for Contemporary Art in Linz, Austria (OK Linz). Images reviewed by Hyperallergic show a shattered glass door at the entrance of a former Marienkapelle, a long-deconsecrated chapel that the museum uses as an exhibition space. OK Liz described the incident as “an act of violence” in an Instagram post. The museum said a stone was used to destroy both the door and glass floor of the exhibition. No surveillance footage was captured and there are no witnesses of the suspected individual or individuals, Tolokonnikova told Hyperallergic . OK Linz has not yet replied to Hyperallergic’ s request for comment. Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities While the artwork was unscathed apart from a few fragments of glass that landed on the dolls, Tolokonnikova, who lives in geographic anonymity because she is on a Russian wanted list , told Hyperallergic in an interview that the incident appears not to be a “random act,” but rather a “fundamentalist act against feminist symbols.” The mannequins, the artist said , are second-hand sex dolls she purchased on Facebook Marketplace and dressed to replicate Pussy Riot members. “I placed the dolls in the chapel of the Holy Virgin because I believe feminists are sacred, and I’m convinced that the Virgin Mary is a feminist too,” Tolokonnikova said in a statement . The exhibition’s title comes from a 2021 Pussy Riot song calling for the release of political prisoners, including the opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in disputed circumstances while in prison earlier this year and whom Tolokonnikova described as a friend. The exhibition features a four-meter-long (~13.2 feet) Damocles sword hanging over visitors’ heads, meant to evoke the danger activists live under, and an installation dedicated to the performance “ Putin’s Ashes ” (2022) that landed Tolokonnikova on a Russian wanted list . Tolokonnikova and Pussy Riot’s exhibition also includes the new Icon series, portraits of women in balaclavas decorated with 13th-century Slavic church calligraphy. Russia arrested Tolokonnikova in absentia last November for her role in Pussy Riot’s “Putin’s Ashes” (2022) performance, in which she and 11 other balaclava-wearing women burnt an image of Vladimir Putin and bottled ashes of the dictator’s image. She previously was sentenced to two years in prison over Pussy Riot’s 2012 anti-Putin feminist punk performance protest “Punk Prayer” inside the Orthodox Christian Christ the Savior Church in Moscow. The incident at OK Liz occurred the evening before the holy day of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mary, celebrated on December 8. Earlier this year at a Linz cathedral, a sculpture included in a show of women artists that depicted the Virgin Mary giving birth, titled “ Crowning,” was beheaded after conservatives characterized it as blasphemous due to its portrayal of the birth of Christ, which is considered to be a mystery of the faith. The sculpture’s head has not yet been recovered. Tolokonnikova believes that these seemingly reactionary incidents are driven by a desire “to not let artists question or even think about these deeply entrenched roles of feminine religion and broader culture.” “It’s something that I saw in Russia,” Tolokonnikova told Hyperallergic . “We do purely symbolic acts of protest, and even for that, we got jailed. It’s troubling to see it happening in Europe.” Tolokonnikova said she will leave the glass as is for the remainder of the exhibition, which has been extended twice because of its popularity and will now close in June. She said one of the exhibition’s curators, Michaela Seiser, suggested leaving the remnants of the incident as a “message.” Tolokonnikova also attributes the incident at her exhibition to a rise of right-wing movements globally. In September’s preliminary elections for chancellor, the country’s Freedom Party, which has origins in Nazi ideology and is described as Russia-friendly, won its first national election since World War II . Since landing on Russia’s wanted list, Tolokonnikova said she cannot travel to nations that have extradition treaties with her home country. “This kind of art has real-life consequences,” Tolokonnikova said. We hope you enjoyed this article! Before you keep reading, please consider supporting Hyperallergic ’s journalism during a time when independent, critical reporting is increasingly scarce. Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires. Our journalism is funded by readers like you , ensuring integrity and independence in our coverage. We strive to offer trustworthy perspectives on everything from art history to contemporary art. We spotlight artist-led social movements, uncover overlooked stories, and challenge established norms to make art more inclusive and accessible. With your support, we can continue to provide global coverage without the elitism often found in art journalism. If you can, please join us as a member today . Millions rely on Hyperallergic for free, reliable information. By becoming a member, you help keep our journalism free, independent, and accessible to all. Thank you for reading. Share Copied to clipboard Mail Bluesky Threads LinkedIn FacebookSouth Carolina is off to an uneven start, but that hasn't obscured the steady rise of Collin Murray-Boyles. The 6-foot-7 sophomore will be the player to watch when South Carolina (6-3) hosts South Carolina Upstate (4-8) Saturday afternoon in Columbia. Murray-Boyles leads the Gamecocks in points (16.2), rebounds (9.4), steals (1.2) and blocks (1.1) per game. As South Carolina struggled to a 75-68 victory over East Carolina on Saturday, Murray-Boyles carried the Gamecocks, making all 10 of his shots from the floor and finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds. "He's been working on pivoting towards the basket and getting on balance and then making a strong move through some contact," South Carolina coach Lamont Paris said. The Gamecocks have been highly dependent on Murray-Boyles. In the two games in which he has fouled out, South Carolina lost to Xavier and Indiana. Meanwhile, the Gamecocks are unbeaten in the six games in which he has collected at least eight rebounds. "He's still growing and it's exciting to see," Paris said. "He's got phenomenal natural touch." Also emerging lately have been Norfolk State transfer Jamarii Thomas, who had season highs of 22 points and seven assists against East Carolina, and Morris Ugusuk, who has hit 10 of 14 shots from 3-point range in the last three games. South Carolina Upstate has been sparked by a pair of guards who each have won multiple Big South freshman of the week awards. Carmelo Adkins had 31 points and 12 rebounds in wins last week over Division III Brevard and at Western Carolina, while Mister Dean leads the Spartans in points (15.7), rebounds (5.6) and steals (2.0) per game. "He sparks runs because he'll make a dynamic dunk," Spartans coach Marty Richter said of Dean. "He brings energy with how he scores the basketball, in a hurry. He can score in bunches." The Spartans enter on a high as the win over Western Carolina was Richter's first over a Division I team. South Carolina Upstate is 1-8 all-time against South Carolina. This year, the Spartans are winless in four games against power conference schools. In an 85-80 loss a month ago at Wake Forest, however, they led for much of the second half. --Field Level Media
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Calvin And Hobbes Complete Box Set Is Over 60% Off In Amazon's Black Friday SaleThe decision by Tesco, Musgrave and the BWG Group came after a woman who said Mr McGregor raped her won a civil claim for damages against him. Nikita Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a case at the High Court in the Irish capital. In a statement, a spokesman for Musgrave said: “Musgrave can confirm these products are no longer available to our store network.” The network includes SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak and Mace. A Tesco spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we are removing Proper No Twelve Whiskey from sale in Tesco stores and online.” A spokesperson for BWG Group said: “The products are no longer listed for distribution across our network of Spar, Eurospar, Mace, Londis and XL stores, including Appleby Westward which operates over 300 Spar stores in the south west of England.” It is understood that other retail outlets including Costcutter and Carry Out will also stop stocking products linked to Mr McGregor. He and some of his business partners sold their majority stake in the Proper Number Twelve Irish whiskey brand. He was reported to have been paid more than £103 million from the sale to Proximo Spirits in 2021. On Monday, a popular video game developer decided to pull content featuring the MMA fighter. The Irish athlete has featured in multiple video games, including voice-acting a character bearing his likeness in additional downloadable content in the Hitman series. Mr McGregor’s character featured as a target for the player-controlled assassin in the game. IO Interactive, the Danish developer and publisher of Hitman, said in a statement: “In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately. “We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. “Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr McGregor from our storefronts starting today.” Last Friday, the High Court jury awarded damages amounting to 248,603.60 euros (around £206,000) to Ms Hand. Mr McGregor made no comment as he left court but later posted on social media that he intended to appeal against the decision.Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?