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PN Holds 0.4% Lead Over Labour in Latest Election Survey

PN Holds 0.4% Lead Over Labour in Latest Election Survey
Sep 24 2023 Share

A recent survey published by the Malta Independent states that if an election was held tomorrow, the Nationalist Party would lead over the Labour Party with 0.4% more votes, with data obtained via Malta Survey.

This would mean that the PN would win the election by 1,500 votes, the same difference with which the Nationalist Party had won the 2008 election. The survey sample was collected between the 1st and 8th of September 2023 with a sample size of 1,600 respondents. The margin of error stood at 2.5% with a 95% confidence level.

The survey highlights that both parties lost of significant portion of people who voted for them in the last election, with around 33% of Labour voters saying they will not vote PN and approximately 20% of PN voters stating that the will not opt for the same party next election.

Interestingly, the survey also shows that Robert Abela received the highest trust percentage with regards to leaders, with the second highest number of respondents voting for ‘none’, 27.1% saying Bernard Grech and 7.8% voting Sandra Gauci.

The survey also highlights that Gozo would most likely switch to the Nationalist Party if an election was held tomorrow.

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AI Reimagines Beloved Cartoon Characters as Real Life Creatures

AI Reimagines Beloved Cartoon Characters as Real Life Creatures
Sep 24 2023 Share

Artificial Intelligence done it yet again and we don’t know if we’re impressed or shocked at its reimagining of beloved cartoon characters as real-life beings.

Shared widely on platforms like 9GAG, these AI-generated images offer a captivating glimpse into what iconic characters would look like if they existed in our world. One striking example features Donald Duck transformed into an adorable duckling, showcasing AI’s incredible attention to detail and ability to evoke nostalgia.

 

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Another AI render brings Remy from “Ratatouille” into a real kitchen setting, allowing fans to envision the culinary rodent whipping up dishes in their own kitchens. Perhaps the most unexpected transformation is Squidward Tentacles as a real-life cephalopod, sparking both humour and contemplation about our favourite characters in a different reality.

These AI-generated creations serve as a testament to the boundless creativity of technology. They go beyond the utilitarian applications of AI and offer a source of joy and wonder. They illustrate how technology can inspire us, ignite our imagination, and challenge our perceptions.

Which one is your favourite?

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Maxine Formosa Gruppetta Glows in Maternity Chic at Milan Fashion Week

Sep 24 2023 Share

As a significant number of Maltese fashion personalities and influencers converged in Milan for Milan Fashion Week, one particular figure won the hearts of many as she shone in a Charles & Ron Dress while pregnant.

Redefining the boundaries of maternity chic, Maxine Formosa Gruppetta donned a stunning yellow dress during Charles & Ron’s Fashion show at Palazzo Serbelloni.

During the show, the prolific Maltese designers unveiled their Spring/Summer ’24 collection titled “A Language of Love”, a line of garments boasting vivid colours, beautiful silhouettes and elegant designs.

What was your favourite fit from Milan Fashion Week?

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Controversy at St. Venera Primary After Entire Leadership Team Transferred

Controversy at St. Venera Primary After Entire Leadership Team Transferred
Sep 24 2023 Share

Only a few days away from the start of the scholastic year, staff, parents and stakeholders at the Saint Theresa College Saint Venera Primary School are off to a rocky start following the deployment of the school’s entire Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

The decision to allocate the educators to alternative schools follows allegations of “bullying and mobbing”, with the Ministry for Education issuing a statement on Friday stating that, after analysis of a report submitted by an independent board, the Ministry took action, including immediate changes, to ensure the wellbeing of students and educators in order to “start the academic year with a sense of serenity and harmony”.

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has since communicated its position on the matter, including claims of scandal and inaction, with their latest social media post met with a barrage of comments praising the school’s head and expressing their dismay with the UPE’s actions and resulting decisions.

Earlier today, MP and PN spokesperson for Education Justin Schembri that the decision to remove the school’s entire administration, a head and 5 assistant heads, two days before the start of the scholastic year is absolutely irresponsible, as was the “lack of action or assistance to avoid to ordeal that happened yesterday” from the part of the Education Department.

Meanwhile, members of the Saint Theresa College Primary staff have sent out an open letter, claiming that the allegations and articles relating to the school head in question are false, highlighting that they covered only one side of the story. “The head of school and other SLT members were not the only one’s to suffer abuse from this teacher through her actions and behaviour. The class children also fell victim to such behaviour,” the statement read.

Ftit tal-jiem ilu fuq il-midja soċjali telgħu ħafna artikli u allegazzjonijiet fil-konfront tal-iskola, l-kap tagħna u wħud mill-membri tal-SLT.  Il-verita’ hija li dawn l-allegazzjonijet huma kollha foloz u dan jixhduh il-provi konkreti li hemm, kif ukoll in-numru kbir ta’ kummenti u reazzjonijiet f’dawn l-aħħar jiem hekk kif ġew ikkomunikati t-transfers.  
B’dispjaċir ninnutaw li l-allegazzjonijiet u artikli li ttellgħu semmgħu biss verżjoni waħda tal-istorja u dan wassal biex intefa’ tajn fuq il-kap tal-iskola u wħud membri tal-SLT.  Il-kap tal-iskola u wħud mill-membri tal-SLT ma kinux l-uniċi li sofrew abbuż min-naħa tal-għalliema permezz tal-azzjonijiet u l-aġir tagħha.  It-tfal fil-klassi wkoll sfaw vittmi ta’ dan l-aġir.
Diversi membri tal-istaff kienu ilhom sena sħiħa jikkumbattu ma’ din l-għalliema. U dan qed jixhduh pubblikament il-ġenituri stess.  Fil-fatt ilhom minn Jannar jintbagħtu ittri u jintalbu laqgħat ma’ diversi nies fid-Dipartiment biex jittieħdu passi fuq din il-problema – dan sar kemm mill-membri tal-istaff kif ukoll mill-ġenituri.  Għalhekk għażilna li nieħdu dan il-pass biex kulħadd ikun jaf il-verita’.
Nixtiequ nagħmluha ċara li aħna nilqgħu b’idejna miftuħin lill-membri l-ġodda tal-amministrazzjoni, għax dawn wara kollox ġejjin biex jaqdu dmirhom. Ser ngħożżu l-memorji, l-esperjenzi u t-tagħlim li għaddejna minnhom f’dawn l-aħħar ħames snin.

While stating that they will welcome the new administration members with open arms, members of the Saint Theresa Primary staff took the decision to shed light on the issues experienced over the past months.

What do you make of this?

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