Distress
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Originally published | 1995 |
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Authors | Greg Egan |
Preceded by | Permutation City |
Genres | Science Fiction |
Fantasy Fiction | |
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ID | 2916222 |
About Distress
Distress is a 1995 science fiction novel by Australian writer Greg Egan.
Bradley Lowery: Man charged over 'taunt' at Sheffield Wednesday match

... He has been charged under section 4a of the Public Order Act - causing intentional harassment, alarm or Distress - and also faces a football banning order...
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... " She advises a bumblebee colony should be left alone, unless it is causing Distress - in which case you should contact a conservation charity...
Sanda Dia: Belgium reckons with verdict over black student's hazing death

... The 20-year-old student was made to drink excessive amounts of fish oil and alcohol, made to swallow a live goldfish, and forced to stand outside in an icy pit as part of a hazing ritual for an elite fraternity at one of Belgium s most prestigious universities, Hazing - the practice of putting someone in physical or emotional Distress - was part of the process aspiring members of Reuzegom had to go through to gain entry to the fraternity...
Deepfaked: ‘They put my face on a porn video'

... But in other parts of the UK, it s only an offence if it can be proved that such actions were intended to cause the victim Distress - a loophole which means video creators often don t face legal consequences...
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Staring on public transport: 'His eyes were glued on me'

... Those affected describe being watched by a stranger as a Distressing experience...
The technology helping keep women safe on the streets

... They are developing a women s smartwatch app called Epowar which would automatically send alerts if it senses the user is in Distress - by monitoring heart rate and body motion...
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Bradley Lowery: Man charged over 'taunt' at Sheffield Wednesday match
By Sean SeddonBBC News
A man has been charged after reports an image of Bradley Lowery was used to taunt opposition football fans.
The alleged incident happened at Sheffield Wednesday's Home Game on Friday against Sunderland - The Team The six-year-old boy supported.
Dale Houghton, 31, from Rotherham, has been charged with a Public Order offence after being arrested on Saturday.
He is due to appear In Court on Monday.
South Yorkshire Police said Mr Houghton had been remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Sheffield Magistrates' Court.
He has been charged under section 4a of The Public Order Act - causing intentional harassment, alarm or Distress - and also faces a football banning order.
A statement from The Force said a 27-year-old man who was also arrested on Saturday has been released on bail " while further enquiries are conducted".
Sheffield Wednesday fans have to a foundation Set Up in Bradley Lowery 's name since reports of The alleged offence circulated online.
A statement from The Bradley Lowery foundation said it had be " so overwhelmed" and was " thankful" for The support.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com