Columbia — Blair Oaks graduate Wil Libbert put up a strong outing for Missouri Baseball in Sunday's 4-2 loss to No The former Falcon got the start on the mound for the Tigers and pitched five innings with seven strikeouts Libbert allowed just one earned run against the top-ten-ranked Bulldogs Missouri was able to tie the game up in the eighth inning off of a sacrifice fly from Pierre Seals Georgia got two runs back in the top of the ninth inning off of a homerun from Slate Alford which ended up being the deciding play of the game Up next is rival Kansas at home on Tuesday Check out Sunday's highlights in the video above The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation has launched the latest instalment of its Carry The Fire brand platform the 60-second spot brings the true story of a dream and legacy to life - delivering a message of collective strength and enduring hope and researchers working toward a future free from the fear of cancer it tells the story of a dream left unfinished and the lasting bond it inspired Just two weeks after purchasing a bike to participate in The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s annual Ride to Conquer Cancer which had been treated successfully for over five years He tragically passed away one month before the event a cyclist she encountered at a coffee shop Wil not only bought the bike but made a promise to ride it in the fundraiser in his honour carrying Anthony’s spirit with him for four consecutive Rides - and will do so again this year Wil has completed an incredible 14 Rides to Conquer Cancer Directed by Rodrigo Garcia Saiz of Frank Content the documentary-style spot employs a subtle visual effects reveal to drive the narrative: as Wil rides one belonging to Wil and the other representing Anthony symbolising Wil’s commitment to carrying Anthony’s memory and dream through the Ride This story captures the heart of what Carry The Fire represents,” said Melanie Johnston chief marketing officer at the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation “It’s about carrying forward the dreams of those we've lost and fuelling the hope of those still navigating their cancer journey and lottery ticket purchaser plays a vital role in driving critical funding for life-saving cancer research at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.” The Ride to Conquer Cancer is Canada’s largest and most impactful cycling fundraiser drawing thousands of participants each year The Ride offers six different route options across Ontario and welcomes cyclists of all levels Every fundraising dollar raised supports Princess Margaret’s world-leading work to transform what it means to be diagnosed with cancer driving toward a future free from the fear of the disease “This spot builds on the strategic foundation of Carry The Fire a platform designed to show how individual stories can drive broader collective action,” said Carlos Moreno partner and chief creative officer at Broken Heart Love Affair “It shows how one story can inspire continued support for cancer research and care helping to advance a brighter future for patients and their families The second shadow becomes a metaphor for that progress a reminder that every effort moves us closer to a world without the fear of cancer.” The campaign will run regionally in Ontario from May 5th to July 27th across television Its goal is to build awareness of the importance of 'carrying the fire' to support the world-leading research at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and inspire participation in initiatives like The Ride to Conquer Cancer and other fundraising efforts led by The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Carry the Fire is The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s ongoing brand platform created in partnership with Broken Heart Love Affair It taps into the emotional power of shared determination - the fire that patients and donors all carry to push the boundaries of what’s possible in cancer research The mission of Neuse News is to provide hyper-local news to communities in or near the Neuse River Basin via a web-based platform and subsequent print publications We will do so with no online subscription fees and no subscription to the Associated Press We will provide valuable information to consumers that will help them lead more productive lives as citizens Subscribe to our FREE Neuse Newsletter! The 44th Annual Wil King Hog Happenin’ at the BBQ Fest on the Neuse brought thousands to downtown Kinston and a shared passion for Eastern North Carolina’s culinary heritage This year’s festival featured a record-breaking number of cook teams with over 100 participants from across the Southeast competing in backyard and professional divisions sanctioned by the North Carolina Pork Council culminated in the announcement of winners on Saturday afternoon Sauce Boss Mark Copeland and Bill Perry of the Pocosin Boys earned top honors in the Sauce Boss category showcasing their signature blend of flavor and technique also secured first place in the Natural Source category underscoring their mastery in traditional whole hog preparation 1st Place: Scottie McNamera of Little Doo Que impressed judges with his backyard barbecue skills 3rd Place: Chris Hatcher of Throwing Smoke supported by Hobart/Down East Food Equipment Solutions 1st Place: Mark Copeland and Bill Perry of the Pocosin Boys continued their winning streak with a standout showing 4th Place: Chris Fineran of Beach Boys BBQ rounded out the top professional competitors the festival aimed to set a Guinness World Record for the most barbecue sandwiches sold in an eight-hour period Attendees lined up at the Chop Tent to contribute to the tally with official adjudicators from Guinness overseeing the attempt The BBQ Fest on the Neuse continues to be a cornerstone event in Kinston celebrating the region’s rich barbecue traditions and community spirit Neuse News is a locally-owned small business startup in downtown Kinston The kind of news our grandparents read in a format fit for today's times We provide this by having supportive advertisers and we encourage you to click on their ads Every bit of financial support is important to help us sustain free Please consider supporting Neuse News with as little as $5 one-time or via a monthly option. 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Word nerd with an unhealthy obsession with politics who happens to be a paranormal fiction author Email her at kristy@neusenews.com After over 27,000 minutes and 329 games spread across 13 MLS seasons the legendary Wil Trapp has finally given me the content necessary to complete a list I started in 2014 I can complete my ranking of the top five goals in my favorite defensive midfielder’s career — so far It’s about time the rest of the world put some respect on Trapp’s shooting ability I’ve been carrying this torch for more than a decade insisting that the Columbus native has got some magic in those cleats of his and after witnessing his first two professional goals when I was a teenager pop your popcorn now so you can throw it into the air while you roleplay being in the stands you should know that Trapp scored two goals with his hometown club before adding three more in Black and Blue And while this isn’t a Columbus Crew website we’re not above appreciating spectacular goals from our beloved Wil’s yesteryear particularly when yours truly is the author perhaps for some context as to why I am so passionate about this topic I want you to know that I was in the Nordecke — Columbus’ supporters section — to witness number one with some teammates of mine and I’m not exaggerating when I tell you that it remains one of our favorite memories of all time the moment we’ve all been waiting for — or at least that I’ve been waiting for since I was in high school — is finally here Get ready for the top five MLS goals of the legendary Wil Trapp’s career ranked from most epic to ever so slightly less epic: the context of this one hurts it in the ranking The 5-3 loss in Dallas was filled with goals this silver lining made the scoreline look a little better and The latest addition to the list: the clever free kick routine from last weekend confusing the keeper and somehow finding its way through the mess of legs in front of the net Trapp finishes off some pretty passing for his first MNUFC goal This leveler earned the Loons a road point on their way to a fifth-place finish in 2021 Unless you’ve been watching MLS since 2014 this will be a new treat for you: Wil Trapp’s first professional goal and take note of where he hits this one from In the dying moments of stoppage time with the score knotted at one apiece Just imagine you’re listening to Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” while you watch the only home goal that Trapp has ever scored the definitive ranking of Wil Trapp’s five career goals Two out of five are certified long-range bangers meaning that 40% of his goals are liable to get any crowd on their feet and send me into hysterics while I try to comprehend what I just witnessed so I think it’s pretty clear what the strategy is here: quality over quantity that’s what this totally unbiased writer thinks If that’s how we measured success for defensive midfielders we’d think nearly all of them were terrible providing a springboard from which his teammates can attack and he’s done that better than almost anyone in the league across the last decade A 2016 All-Star nod and an appearance in the 2015 MLS Cup Final are just a few of the credits to his name He’s rarely the headline stealer or the last-ditch defender Wil Trapp and his fellow midfield engines have consistently been just that: the engines that make their teams run thank you for doing the work that no one else wants to do I’ll see you all again for the top ten ranking: only 13 more years to go Eco-restoration startup Biomas has launched a reforestation project in Brazil that aims to revive 1,200 hectares of degraded Atlantic rainforest in the Bahia region.  Leveraging a $9.7 million (R$55 million) investment, Biomas will collaborate with Bahia-based cellulose company Veracel to plant over 2 million trees in the area.  The Muçununga project will take place on land provided by Veracel that was previously used for pulp production beginning with mapping out the target restoration areas.  the project will engage in dialogue with local communities and relevant stakeholders before proceeding with soil preparations and tree planting.  the Biomas team will monitor the progress and impact on forest health transparent information that will account towards generating carbon removal credits from the reforestation activities Biomas aims to generate around 500,000 carbon credits from this ambitious nature-based CO2 removal project that will be offered to buyers looking for promising net-zero pathways Biomas has set out on a mission to restore 2 million hectares in the Atlantic Forest and the Amazon over the next 20 years The company is backed by various established industry names Project Muçununga represents Biomas’ first large-scale initiative marking a significant milestone in the company’s development.  Relevant: Arbor Day Carbon And Andriaki Team Up On Reforestation And CDR Credits It will see the planting of over 70 different species native to the area of Bahia an ecosystem that once covered areas that are now home to two-thirds of the Brazilian population has been reduced down to only 12 percent remaining With plans to restore areas of both the Atlantic forest and the Amazon “The return of the forest will help maintain cooler temperatures and cleaner water boosting agricultural productivity and the well-being of people Read more: Microsoft Buys 1.4M Tons Of Reforestation Credits From Living Carbon EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds EdTrust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right by New York’s children Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve EdTrust–West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system EdTrust-West engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state EdTrust in Washington advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state We believe in centering the voices of Washington students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve The Education Trust team in Massachusetts convenes and supports the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP) a collective effort of more than 20 social justice civil rights and education organizations from across the Commonwealth working together to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in our state’s schools Home – Staff – Wil Del Pilar Wil spearheads EdTrust’s mission to highlight inequities and outline solutions in order to improve access and completion in higher education for low-income students and students of color Wil served in Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s administration as deputy secretary of postsecondary and higher education where he developed and implemented the state’s strategic vision for higher education Wil had experience in the Pennsylvania Department of Education working as an executive assistant in the state’s higher education office he managed an array of services for the state including the College Access Challenge Grant and the Pennsylvania Information Management System Aside from working for Pennsylvania’s Department of Education in higher education policy roles as the director of development at Pennsylvania State University and at the University of Florida’s Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program he fought to secure funding to support access and success initiatives for historically underrepresented students In addition to his policy and development experience Wil has a wealth of institutional experience working in admissions at Chapman University in Orange and the University of California Santa Cruz as a financial aid counselor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles Wil holds a doctorate in higher education/higher education administration from The Pennsylvania State University a master’s degree from California State University-Dominguez Hills and a bachelor’s degree from Chapman University universities are not only abdicating their responsibility but also contributing to an environment of fear Harvard is resisting the Trump administration’s expanding war on higher education More colleges and universities need to follow suit Congress’ planned budget will negatively impact children Trump’s executive order on immigration and rescinding protected areas have created fear among undocumented students McMahon highlights an agenda that advances school privatization and vouchers We cannot afford to let the Department of Education be another casualty of the Trump administration’s reckless agenda A new framework that could evolve P-16 policies and practices for students of color without relying on affirmative action The Supreme Court has banned the use of race-conscious practices in college admissions enrollment at selective public institutions and selective private institutions has never reflected the diversity of states… Supreme Court’s ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College and Students for Fair Admission v University of North Carolina challenging the use of… While we await the Supreme Court’s decision on the legality of student debt cancelation the threats to President Biden’s executive order cancelling up to $20,000 of student debt for Pell… the Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases that have been holding up student debt cancellation for the 26 million people who applied the Biden administration took a bold first step to tackling the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis in this country by providing limited student debt cancellation I am proud to be the oldest son of Wilfredo and Lillian Del Pilar public flagship universities continue to profess support for diversity but their enrollments tell a different story many enroll a smaller proportion of Black students today than they… Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW 20202-2241 Download the Letter RE: Comments on Eligibility of Students at Institutions of Higher Education… the Supreme Court of the United States handed a victory to Dreamers blocking the Trump administration’s latest attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… vice president for higher education at The Education Trust issued the following statement: “President Trump’s decision to veto a bipartisan congressional… Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act allocated more than $6 billion in aid to institutions to give to students via emergency grants that can be used… Amidst increased anxiety over a global pandemic parents and students alike are frantically adjusting to the new reality of school shutdowns and streamline loan repayment WASHINGTON (December 4 The full House should take up this comprehensive Higher Education Act reauthorization ASAP WASHINGTON (October 31 vice president of higher education at The Education… College Affordability Act advances long-overdue conversation on higher education reforms WASHINGTON (October 15 vice president of higher education at The Education Trust the FUTURE Act would ensure continued federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions WASHINGTON (September 26 This is a repost from New America’s EdCentral Policy Blog New America recently released its third annual Varying Degrees survey Como entidades exentas de impuestos y respaldadas por los contribuyentes las universidades y los institutos superiores públicos de EE.… on the Trump Administration’s Borrower Defense to Repayment Final Rule Washington (August 30 The NCAA has a new men’s and women’s basketball champion Congratulations to University of Virginia and Baylor University A Promise Fulfilled: A Framework for Equitable Free College Programs we provide a policy framework for designing free college policies that benefit students who struggle… we examined the degree attainment of Black and Latino adults where we found a 17 percentage point gap in degree attainment between Black adults and White… With mixed feelings of excitement and apprehension I arrived in Puerto Rico this summer — excited to see family and friends and relax on the beach; nervous about witnessing firsthand… we are pleased to announce the launch of a new blog to share in-depth analysis and fresh takes at the intersection of race The Honorable Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education U.S DC 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2018-OPE-0027-0001 Download Our Full Comments Dear Secretary DeVos: On… you are two-thirds as likely to hold a college degree as someone who is White; if you are Latino The Education Trust released the following statement from Lillian M vice president for P-12 policy and practice and Wil Del Pilar vice president of higher education policy… we believe equity must be at the core of any accountability policy as Congress works to reauthorize the Higher Education Act Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to renew the Higher Education Act (HEA) undermines its historical role in advancing civil rights and falls far short of… Nearly two months have passed since the Trump administration announced plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) and called on Congress to act to protect undocumented… Deadly protests this weekend by torch-carrying White nationalists at the University of Virginia and in the city of Charlottesville serve as a terrible reminder to us all just how… Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” ~Matthew 6:33 Wil was born to Walter Meyer and Viola Wischmeier on February 3 He remained faithful to his vows throughout his life He was raised in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959 Wil was united in marriage to Diane Dirks on July 2 Wil and Diane shared 52 years of marriage before Wil’s death The couple were blessed with three children Marjorie (David) Lutz and Diane (Dennis) Brockman Wil was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother Wil helped his father on the family farm for two years and then enrolled in St Upon graduation he went to Concordia Seward He was employed as a principal and teacher in the Lutheran school system serving several congregations including Trinity Lutheran in Hilbert Missouri; and Immanuel Lutheran in Lockwood Wil served in other roles including Elderly Ministry He loved teaching the Word to young people his joy was reading scripture and living his life as a Christian He found his biggest joy in his grandchildren and family time together He got to spend Easter dinner with his family before his sudden death he would always say how good it was to be together A visitation for Wil will be held on Saturday A Celebration of Life service will follow the visitation at 10:00 a.m located at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Lincoln the family has requested donations be made in Wil’s memory to Faith Lutheran Church The Family of Wil wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the nurses and doctors at Mercy Hospital for their amazing care of Wil Arrangements are under the compassionate direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North in Springfield Your name will appear next to the candle you light.Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page It may not appear immediately once submitted Upload attachment  (Allowed file types: jpg Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" It looks as though you’ve already said that!' + ' Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page Thank you for leaving a condolence..Your comment has been submitted for moderation Wilfred (Wil) G Meyer, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. 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He remained faithfulContinue Reading Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Designed and produced by ©document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); MKJ Marketing | Privacy Policy An official website of the United States government William “Wil” Burns is the supervisor for Environmental Team 3 which includes the Defense-Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) program and Uranium Leasing Program (ULP) Office of Legacy Management (LM) as the DRUM Technical Lead and the ULP Program Manager Wil was the project manager for the Formerly Used Defense Site Remedial Investigation activities and what is now the Camp Hale – Continental Divide National Monument He spent field seasons managing field teams at high elevations near Leadville Wil has over two decades of professional experience in various phases of environmental consulting and closure at different federal facilities Army Corps of Engineers on the Military Munitions Response Program and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Wil 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marginalized group witty comedian who turns out to be a serial sexual assaulter Where do you draw the line between a creator and their creation actor Wil Wheaton weighed in on that question and offered a refreshingly reasonable perspective and for years I couldn't listen to one of the most important bands in my life anymore someone pointed out that he was one member of a group that all worked together to make that thing that was so important to me And the person he was when he wrote those lyrics is not the person he is today And the person I was when I heard those lyrics doesn't deserve to be shoved into a box and put away This is a long way of saying that Joss sure turned out to be garbage It's all the actors and crew who made it It's all the writers who aren't Joss and some of the episodes he wrote are terrific At least one of the episodes he wrote was deeply meaningful to you at a moment in your life when you'd experienced a loss I can only imagine and the 16 year-old you were who just lost their dad are more important than the piece of shit Joss Whedon revealed himself to be Wil Wheaton | Wil Wheaton speaking at the 2012 Phoenix Comic… | Flickrwww.flickr.com shouldn't have to think about what a shit Joss Whedon is for even a second deserve to have that place to revisit when you need to go there as an abuse survivor myself who never wanted to be in front of the camera when he was a kid: it's really okay for you to enjoy the work and if nobody is going to watch it because of what one piece of shit did two decades ago so take this for what it's worth: I believe that when some piece of art is deeply meaningful to a person that art doesn't belong to the person who created it It belongs to the person who found something meaningful in the art If it feels right to you to put it away and never look at it again or just warm familiarity to bring it out and spend some time with it upload.wikimedia.org This article originally appeared three years ago Pura’s inaugural impact collection honors both sacred traditions and sustainable futures it’s easy to forget that lasting change is built on trust Real impact doesn’t come from rushing toward an end goal or measuring success through lofty metrics It comes from falling in love with the problem and sharing a vision for lasting transformation Pura, the smart home fragrance company that marries premium fragrance with innovative technology, recently launched its inaugural impact collection with K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation (KFDF) and Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils (DSO) The Pura x Dutjahn partnership began with a clear purpose: to source a sacred ingredient directly from its origin while honoring the land and the people who’ve cared for it Our goal wasn’t simply to find sandalwood — it was to find a community and an ingredient that embody exceptional land stewardship After careful research and over three years of development luxurious ingredient while supporting a regenerative supply chain that invests in Indigenous-led education an Indigenous tribe from the vast Western Australian desert Martu are one of the oldest living cultures in the world they have unparalleled ecological knowledge making them the traditional custodians of the land Their approach to sandalwood harvesting isn’t driven by market demand but by a deep respect for seasonal rhythms Their work adapts to the environment—whether it’s “sorry time,” when mourning pauses activities or the harsh desert conditions that make travel and communication difficult a deliberate rhythm shaped by millennia of experience Martu’s ecological knowledge isn’t documented in baseline reports and practiced with rigor and respect for the changing needs of the ecosystems True partnership means unlearning the typical approach It means standing beside—not in front—and recognizing that the wisdom and leadership we need already exist within these communities as I spoke with Chairman Clinton Farmer and the KFDF team about our focus for this piece I learned that Clinton’s truck had broken down (again) leaving him to “limp” back to town from the desert at low speeds for hours and hours and brings real financial and emotional strain These barriers are relentless and persistent part of the harsh reality Clinton and his community face daily we need to truly partner with communities — equipping them with the resources to operate sustainably and protect the very land they love and care for All while they endeavor to share these incredible sacred ingredients with the world and build an economic engine for their people The future we need will not be built in quarterly cycles To learn more about the partnership and fragrances, visit Pura x Dutjahn Christine Kesteloo has become popular on TikTok with over 680,000 followers because she shares what living on a cruise ship is really like. Kesteloo is the wife of the ship’s Staff Chief Engineer, so she gets to live on the boat for free. She only has to pay for alcohol and soda, which she gets for half off according to Business Insider. “I live on a cruise ship for half the year with my husband and it's often as glamorous as it sounds,” she told Insider she's basically on a permanent vacation even though she lives on a cruise ship as a “wife on board,” there are a few things she either can’t or shouldn’t do She shared these four things in a TikTok video with nearly 10 million views media0.giphy.com Kesteloo says she cannot sit at a slot machine and “play my heart out until I win.” She believes it would “look a little weird if I media0.giphy.com When the ship arrives at a destination, she can't get off with the guests. She must wait about an hour and exit the vessel with the crew. When returning to the ship, she also has to be on time. “No, they will not wait for us,” she says. And the same goes for her husband media1.giphy.com she’s cautious not to interfere with the guests' good time She’ll exit the pool if it’s busy because “it’s just the right thing to do.” media1.giphy.com She must have insurance in case of a misfortune on the ship they already have coverage and just have to pay a few extra dollars a month Though folks generally welcomed Kesteloo's advice some of the most popular commenters on the video were from women regretting that they married men who aren’t chief engineers on cruise ships or those who want to know where to find a single one can you explain how to marry a cruise ship engineer?" one female commentator wrote H E double hockey sticks do I become the wife of a cruise ship engineer??? I don’t have to work AND cruise for free!" another added "Does he have any single friends with same job?? For even more tips on living this charmed life, follow Kesteloo on TikTok by now she might evne have some advice for landing your own cruise ship engineer spouse This article originally appeared last year "I thought the Southern accent was made up/exaggerated for TV." They think Americans are confident and optimistic but disinterested in the world outside of their borders Critics of America have problems with its guns People also see stereotypical images of America in countries that seem too fantastical to be true. Do kids really go to school in big yellow buses? Does everyone have a garbage disposal? What’s up with those huge red cups everyone has at parties in college movies but you won’t believe it ‘til you come to the States and see the magic of America yourself A Redditor asked non-Americans to share their misconceptions about America that they believed until they visited the country many people were blown away by how kind Americans were when they met them They were also impressed that Americans are much more cultured than they thought beforehand the one drawback is that the visible poverty in the land of opportunity was distressing to many people Here are 15 “misconceptions” people have about the U.S before they visited America and saw it for themselves "It wasn't a misconception - I just didn't believe everything you see in the movies is real and especially in Christmas movies I didn't believe people really had THAT crazy of Christmas lights in suburbs America is crazy for their Christmas lights." "I thought the Southern accent was made up/exaggerated for TV until I heard it come out of Some Guy." and I’m even shocked at some Southern accents." I'm walking here.' Or 'What are you Some kinda mook?' This was disappointing." "I feel like NYC is one of the most helpful places when you really need help No one has the time or energy to be polite and helpful in every situation I’m a Midwesterner who LOVES NYC and visits often and I’ve found that as long as you have your shit together and don’t waste their time New Yorkers are the most helpful and stand-up people in the U.S "F**k me I've rarely been treated better in another country "As per a saying I once heard: 'I can't stand Americans but I never met one I didn't like.'" "That Americans don't understand dry humour thinking our deadpan wit is superior to in-your-face US sitcom humour The Americans in my company that I'd met in online calls were super upbeat and cheerful with cheesy jokes Meeting them in person and seeing actual dry American humour was devastating "I feel like our dry humor is just really committing to the bit that it’s hard to tell we are in on the joke." "I used to work with guys from Africa They were shocked that all Americans aren’t millionaires I ask why they thought everyone was a millionaire and they said in the movies everyone is held for ransom and it is a million dollars There aren’t poor or homeless people in movies I'm French and I thought everything would be awful but i didcoverd the south US version of BBQ and I miss it since I also discovered sweet potatoes there and I eat it all the time now." A plate of American bar-b-que.via Canva/Photos "I didn't see a single person on a mobility scooter I was led to believe they were everywhere." "I was told that Americans were superficial and that their interest wasn’t genuine I’ve realized that Americans are actually kind and genuinely interested in talking to you." "I expected to see people walking around carrying guns like it’s a Rambo cosplay." "That surprises me bc I'm from Texas too and I have seen a ton of people open carrying Maybe you're from a different part than me they are wearing their holsters to the gas station." "I genuinely believed everyone ate fast food for every meal Then I visited and realized there are tons of people who are super into cooking "My friend from France recently asked me if I eat burgers and fries for every meal because I'm American and that's what we eat in shows." "It’s not really a misconception but I was taken aback by the scale of everything the height and size of the buildings downtown of a few major cities the variety of products in supermarkets and the packaging sizes….the list goes on and on but seeing it with my own eyes was truly fascinating and in some ways it made me understand the American way of thinking and living a little bit more." "I thought US people all lived in good conditions But the levels of poverty in cities like Portland "And then there's the poverty in poor and rural areas The UN about a decade ago sent observers to study parts of Alabama because conditions there were akin to what's seen in third world countries." "I was just taken aback by how much influence the media has here "The 24-hour 'news' stations (i.e Fox and CNN) are just mouthpieces for their respective political parties and their viewers just believe almost everything they say Social Media is even worse as so much misinformation is spread through there with little to no fact-checking." "There is just so much pressure on social media to be perfect." Stephanie Murphy shares her "average" home in viral TikTok video Lets normalize “average” because there is nothing wrong with it Everywhere you look on social media you see big gorgeous houses in perfect condition and its hard not to compare yours to them But its not the norm and half the time its staged and its filled with love and tons of memories and at the end of the day thats all that matters This article originally appeared two years ago He even followed up with a heartwarming e-mail Saying "I love you!" by accident is one of life's most cringe moments That's all well and good until that sweetly ingrained habit spills over into your work life Especially when you're talking to an important client where the boundaries of professional conduct are particularly important to uphold I Love You Elf GIF by MOODMANGiphy A woman shared an oh-so-human story about absent-mindedly telling a client she loved him and his thoughtful response has people cheering "Accidentally said 'Love you!' at the end of a call with an important client yesterday," wrote a Reddit user "Hey—Just wanted to say that I didn't mean to laugh at you when you accidentally signed off on our call with a 'love you.' I just found it funny because I've definitely done that before he understood that the laughing was mortifying and he wasn't bothered by the "love you." But then he added the absolute best thing he could have said about the situation: "I'm glad you have enough love in your life that that response comes naturally Then he mercifully resumed their professional conversation We'll follow up about my call with Chris on Wednesday "Love you!" Oops.Photo credit: Canva He didn't just ignore the elephant in the room and let it hang over her like an awkward cloud letting her know he's done it before and it happens and is no big deal adding a deeper human layer to the moment by acknowledging the fact that the words flowing so automatically and easily for her meant she was surrounded by love The client's emotional intelligence and thoughtful response warmed people's hearts "What a great and respectful response it’s such a beautiful thing to have that much love in your life that it comes out naturally." this made my day 😂 It's so wholesome how they responded Shows that a little kindness (even accidental) always leaves a good impression!" Made you feel at ease while staying professional and moving the conversation forward." Green Flag GIF by The Last Talk ShowGiphy People also shared their own similar experiences with blurting out accidental "love you"s and it was a veritable love-fest: "I told my supervisor I loved her at the end of our weekly touch point call - she chuckled and said she loved me too I am happy to see empathy from a random human "I said 'love you' to my new boss at labcorp when she called me to tell me I passed my drug test she gave me my results and my start date to come in for orientation and I ended the call with 'bye love you!'" "Back in the day I straight up called one of my bosses mom It was so embarrassing I almost died." "A surprising number of people have done this at least once My ex husband (a prosecutor) accidentally ended a phone call with 'I love you' when talking to a rural county sheriff in the middle of the night." Embarrassed Hide GIF by florGiphy "I had a coworker say 'love you,' just as we were about to hang up 'Don’t tell my wife.' We both laughed and finally disconnected." "I did that with my ex husband last Thursday Happily we get along great and he and his fiancée are attending my wedding next week." "Was on phone with my boss right after he had called his wife He ended the call with "love you." Had so much fun telling him that while I cared for him Embarrassing moments don't have to ruin your day—in fact they can turn into beautiful moments of human connection and emotional intelligence makes us all feel better about our shared humanity A woman has to go to the bathroom really badly You’ve probably heard of the mind-body connection but did you know it also extends to the brain-bladder connection there is an ongoing dialogue where the brain tells the bladder whether it’s okay to go to the bathroom A man has to go to the bathroom really badly.via Canva/Photos the inhibitory signals from the brain become less and less as the thought of urinating becomes stronger and stronger,” Dr a professor of urology and obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California The more you wait to use the restroom until you get home the more your mind will associate coming home with having to go to the bathroom until it becomes habitual “The more you go to this place where you’re arriving at home and having to go to the bathroom immediately the more that pattern is going to start to develop,” Stern said A woman on the toilet.via Canva/Photos now that we know there’s a brain-bladder relationship happening Because it seems like the closer we get to home because the body isn’t sure where it’s safe to go many of our systems are running on ancient evolutionary data that meant that going to the bathroom in the wrong place could get you eaten by a wild animal communicating with our bladder and bowels without us knowing it so we have a safe and comfortable place to go to the bathroom it would be cooler if the brain tols us we have to go pee or poop after we opened the front door instead of a mile from home Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application West Virginia to Junior and Julia Waugh on July 13th He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving for six years in North Dakota and Germany he was an auctioneer with Furrow Auction Company where he had worked for nearly 30 years Wil is survived by his wife of over 30 years Tammy (Raymond) Fluharty and Tonya (Eric) Harris of West Virginia and brothers-in-law Kelly (Dawn) Evenson and Kevin (Melissa) Evenson of North Dakota along with nieces and nephews and their families One of his many great contributions to the world was the time he spent serving the Kerbela Shriners He has built many long lasting relationships and helped a multitude of children through this organization A celebration of his life from 6-8 and service to follow at the Kerbela Shriners Temple on Monday please donate to the Kerbela Shriners in memory of the Illustrious Sir Wil Waugh.  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors On what he felt broke down in the defense… “Unfortunately we didn't get the level that we had up until 60 and I can give you the message I just gave to the players it’s really disappointing in the sense that I really trust the squad I really do trust the squad and I think you’ve seen that I wanted to be someone that makes use of as many players as possible I want a lot of players really connected to what we’re doing but It’s very difficult to look past the before and after point today Of course I have to look at myself and the decision that we make at that point but there’s not a part of me that was expecting the level of drop off from a concentration perspective from a decision making perspective that we got one that will live long in the memory for us We’ve got to make sure that we respond well and that we take it as an objective look as possible as to why that was the case over the course of the last half an hour because of course that falls miles below the standards that we’ve set for ourselves in terms of the difficulty at which teams have in beating us in creating chances and the reality is tonight that they [Sporting Kansas City] scored three goals in quick succession from very and we have really let ourselves down tonight We felt like up until 60 minutes we were really really efficient with how we used the ball and obviously found ourselves in the position that we found ourselves in but from that point onwards we really let ourselves down for sure.” On if it’s frustrating having the same squad going into next week with the international break… “I would probably look at it the other way and say it’s a really good opportunity for us to put right what went wrong tonight and sort of re-establish that depth re-establish that sense of the squad that I know we have I do trust the squad that we’ve got and of course we’ve made multiple changes in each of the games so far and each of the first three it has stood us in good stead there’s not one part of me that puts that entirely on the players nor individually on the players that came on It was a combination of my decision making the way in which the players on the pitch absorbed the subs the way in which they performed as they came on we as a collective have to look at ourselves in a really harsh way there because it’s almost an inexplicable drop off and we’re obviously really disappointed with that next week poses a really interesting challenge for use because we lose five or six players and we’ve got to make sure we come out fighting and come out with a point to prove that the way in which tonight is finished suggests we will have I’m interested to see how we all respond to it.” On how he expresses his frustrations towards the players… “They’re very clear on the where we’ve fallen down tonight but I will always take the stance in these situations that there is always an explanation and it does need a degree of level-headedness because we have got in there all the things that are sometimes hard to come by in a group but tonight what’s let us down is being really clinical in how we make decisions 65 minutes there was a point where I felt like we really had our foot on their [Sporting Kansas City] neck We had really good control of the game in the middle third on the ball and then we’ve obviously given it away really cheaply around the top of our box on a number of occasions which has led to them building pressure We as a group have to take a really harsh look at ourselves because that is unacceptable if we want to be a team that wants to compete at the level that we’ve shown for 60 minutes that we can it will be a really interesting couple of weeks now to see how we respond how we’re able to compensate for the absence of the internationals and how we come through this two week period and what we feel about the strength of the group at the end.” On what he thought went wrong in the last 20 minutes… “We just made some really poor decisions in the defending box in some of the basic things I think if you look at each of the three goals—so I think if you look up to the point at which the player that plays over the top strikes the ball really well set to defend the space in behind the combination of Jeff [Jefferson Diaz] on that side with Carlos [Harvey] doesn't deal with a runner And then we give away a space that we don't normally need to give away The second goal—their right-hand side—we're actually really well positioned We get everybody really well set to deal with [Magomed] Suleymanov we're not quite as well set to defend the box as we should be And then Morris gets his feet in a bit of a tangle and doesn't play the ball well he's been outstanding over the course of the large part of this game and the three games that led into this So that was really out of character in that moment the third goal is possibly the toughest to swallow—probably a really poor decision where we turn the ball over on the top of the box a real risk on the ball on our eighteen-yard line where they've got really good pressure on the ball we wouldn't find ourselves in that position it's very easy in hindsight for me to break the goals down and correct and characteristic situations for us to find ourselves in—particularly if you take that in the context of what's happened over the first three games and 60 minutes tonight— as I say almost inexplicable how we find ourselves in that position And I'm sure there's an element of us being complacent once we get three up For those messages will and have gotten to the place And the important thing is that we respond well and we're thankful for this experience to an extent because It'll be at the forefront of players' minds when we find ourselves in this situation again I'll try and make sure that we learn from it.” On what he wished he would have done with the substitutes… “ They made two changes on the left-hand side We wanted to make sure that we were really solid defensively that obviously transpired to have the complete opposite effect We went with Jeff [Jefferson Diaz] at right wing-back we defended the midfield or the middle third with a four and we left Sang Bin up there on his own—probably with less durability to get good pressure on the ball where we did in moments post the first 10 minutes or so once we made a subtle change even if I were presented with that situation again expect to make those exact same changes and experience what we've experienced tonight I do certainly hold myself accountable in those moments but the reality of the situation is we were 3-0 up we made logical changes—changes that I would say would have a positive effect on the game and help us see the game out There would be a couple of things that spring to mind for sure.” maybe not as familiar as he would like me to be But he's taken that really well—really impressive bit of skill—and it's just a shame that we've ended the night on a sour note because I think it was a goal that deserved to be a part of a winning performance 65 minutes was deserving of a really joyous night here because I felt like we put ourselves in a really good position and we'd shown some really high-level stuff that I think typifies us as a team.The remaining 30 minutes but I'm sure when we look back at it in the goals-of-the-season montage at the end of the year It’s unacceptable to be winning 3-0 and to end it the way we did it’s a disappointing result to leave here without three points If we learned anything from last year it’s about picking ourselves up it’s about learning from the mistakes that we made and shoring things up for the next game the responsibility falls on all of us as players It’s that cliche of looking in the mirror and having conversations about how we can improve because that’s where we have to go On feeling like the team took its foot off the gas in the second half… It’s a play where we got fresh guys on the field They are still acclimating to the speed of the game Then what I am disappointed in for all of us is just the collective mentality of trying to wake ourselves up and realize And it’s about bunkering down and understanding that we need to be better in the small moments On improving the winning mentality moving forward… “If it’s just a one-off or if this was something deeper-seeded I would like to say that it’s probably not systematic of who we are When these things do occur it’s taking them and respecting what we saw and there’s a responsibility to change it and fill in these gaps.” On MNUFC Head Coach Eric Ramsay having a different edge after the draw… when you have a manager that expects high things from you as a group and when you don’t meet those expectations like we didn’t in this game for the last thirty minutes we should feel disappointed and we do.” On bridging the gap between the first sixty-five minutes and the end of the game… “You have to look at the context of the game So when the guys come onto the field it’s about those that are on the field bringing them up to the level and keeping our level high but also for the ones coming onto the field the responsibility of adding too It’s about how can I help us win this game Those are an area of improvement for our group and ultimately it’s good that we trust our group with subs coming on and we want to lean into the durability and depth of this squad and these are moments where we just saw a gap and we are going to try and just fill it in It’s not systematic of his [Morris Duggan] performances the first three and half I don’t think he should take it any harder than that it's just disappointing that they scored the second goal He’s definitely been a surprise for the staff but he’s taken his opportunity really well On going into future games and avoid letting a lead slip away… Playing not to lose is something where what you resist persists and those things show up and eventually you are inviting more and more pressure and the chance of you losing or tying the game goes up when you are just holding on it the scarcity mindset For us it’s just about coming in and playing to win always but if the whole group is thinking about how can I win this game how can in effect the game going forward then naturally things start to conspire for you going that direction versus the opposite.” We know he [Hassani Dotson] is capable of that but it’s always good to see when it comes out He’s a guy who we know is capable of doing those things but when it comes out in that moment it was pretty special.” On transitioning forward at the end of games… “You have to look at if our behaviors changed when we were up 3-0 Yes we took on a different shape in a 5-4-1 So that also alters how we can put pressure on an opponent How we can cut off angles that were there in the first sixty minutes that now are different in the last thirty We have rehearsed these things well enough to understand the compactness is a way for us to control the game Then Kansas City being the more expansive team we were able to hit them on the break and score some good goals It doesn’t necessarily feel or look like the dominant in-possession to win team but this is the style that we are all about this season It’s more of a mentality perspective of winning individual duals When we win the ball how do we activate and try to get the ball but they are the little things that add up to win you the game or cause you to tie or potentially lose it” Minnesota United announced today that the club has signed veteran midfielder Wil Trapp to a new “I am delighted to be a part of the continued growth and success of this club for the next couple seasons,” said midfielder Wil Trapp “My family and I are humbled by and grateful to the supporters and my teammates for making us feel at home here in Minnesota We look forward to building on last season and bringing tangible success and trophies to Allianz Field.” and his presence and impact to our team – on and off the pitch – is important,” said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad “We look forward to Wil’s continued work ethic and leadership within our team and we are excited to see those attributes in action next season.” Trapp joined Minnesota United in 2021 and has since made 128 game appearances and is one of only five current MNUFC players to have recorded over 10,600 minutes of action on the pitch with the club Trapp scored once and provided three assists in MLS action the midfielder has amassed 28,832 minutes in 342 MLS game appearances (regular season and playoffs) competing for Columbus Crew Inter Miami CF and Minnesota United since 2013 Trapp has made 18 appearances for the United States Men’s National Team since January 2018 last appearing in the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup He made his debut for the senior team in 2015 during a friendly against Chile he appeared in both the 2013 Concacaf U20 Championship and the 2013 U20 FIFA World Cup The team finished as runners-up in the 2013 Concacaf U20 Championship and Trapp played all 120 minutes of the final Transaction: Minnesota United signs midfielder Wil Trapp to a new Professor Wil Tsai selected as Class of 2025 AIAA Associate Fellow For more information about AIAA and to read the press release, visit:  https://www.aiaa.org/news/news/2024/09/23/aiaa-announces-its-class-of-2025-associate-fellows Jamie Melham delivered an emotional win when she steered Another Wil to victory Feb a few days after what would have been the gelding's late breeder and owner Melham, who recently married fellow jockey Ben Melham, guided the 5-year-old Street Boss  gelding to his first elite-level win and sported the famous green and blue colors of McKenna who died from a brain tumor last year.  and it's amazing that things like this happen in racing," Melham said "There's a God in racing...this horse has deserved it for so many starts but to do it for Col after his birthday on Tuesday is just amazing I know he's watching down on us and Another Wil lifted for his dad Trainer Ciaron Maher said he had resisted the temptation to take the lightly raced Another Wil to the highest level too soon instead opting to give the gelding time to mature but now hopes he can go on to achieve more group 1 success over the autumn and beyond.  "I'm thrilled and hopefully over the next 12 months he can really go on with it," Maher said. "He'll just go through the weight-for-age path We'll see what sort of weight he gets up in Sydney as to the big mile races up there but we'll celebrate this one and he's got plenty of options now The All-Star Mile seems like a natural progression for him and he's got good form at Flemington as well Sign up for BloodHorse Daily I think it's the first one that Col and Janice (McKenna) bred "Colin always loved this horse in particular I've resisted the temptation to take him to that top level because he's needed time to mature and Col was always very patient and it's probably not fitting that he can't be here The All-Star Mile (G1) at Flemington March 8 and the Futurity Stakes (G1) back at Caulfield Feb 22 shape as the next possible target for Another Wil For more Australia and New Zealand racing, sales, and bloodstock news, visit ANZBloodstockNews.com — Kicker Wil Lutz has earned a conference honor for the second time this season Lutz was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance against the Raiders in Week 12 Lutz previously earned the honor after a Week 3 win over the Buccaneers Lutz connected on all five of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in a 29-19 win over Las Vegas in Week 12 He was responsible for all nine of Denver's first-half points and his kicks from 53 and 54 yards before halftime marked his two longest made field goals of the 2024 season After keeping the game within striking distance in the first half Lutz added two more field goals in the second half His kicks from 45 yards and 33 yards helped seal Denver's first victory at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Lutz's 17 points represented the most points he has tallied in a single game in his career Lutz has earned Player of the Week honors six times in his career and this marks the third time he has won a conference honor with Denver who earlier this year became the first Broncos' kicker to earn the honor since Brandon McManus in 2021 is the first Bronco to win the award twice in a season since 2020 four Broncos players have combined to earn five Player of the Week nods Lutz adds his second honor of the season as he joins Pat Surtain II (Week 5) The Broncos' five Player of the Week accolades are the team's most in a single season since 2015 "You kind of wait your whole life to just hear you name called," Robinson said I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it I always had the confidence and the support behind me to know I could." Combined with an active free agency period Denver has added a slew of talent to its roster as the team looks to build on a playoff berth from a season ago Head Coach Sean Payton speaks about adding the right players to the Broncos' roster then we'd be real excited," Head Coach Sean Payton said in reference to former All-Pro Jimmy Graham Here's a look at who the Broncos added to their roster during the 2025 NFL Draft 250-pound player began playing football in 2024 and caught four passes — which all went for touchdowns — and a two-point conversion Crawshaw averaged 45.8 yards per punt and had 25 of his 59 punts fall within the 20-yard line The Broncos have added to their edge rushing group on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft 'Who does he remind [you of]?'" Payton said Friday There were so many things about his game that reminded me of Mike Thomas." "We felt like moving back would set the tone for the day [and] would give us flexibility to do what we want to do for the day — and it did," General Manager George Paton said "His running style — we feel he's dynamic," General Manager George Paton said We thought maybe he had the best vision in the draft." We may receive a commission on purchases made from links Throughout its 12-season, 12-year run, "The Big Bang Theory" featured a ton of guest stars — just the list of "Star Trek" veterans alone is pretty long, in fact One of those "Star Trek" favorites just so happens to be Wil Wheaton who first shows up as "himself" (more on that distinction shortly) in season 3 to emotionally terrorize Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) almost didn't happen — because Wheaton was totally against the show and the idea of appearing on it In Jessica Radloff's 2022 book "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series," Wheaton and the series' co-creator Bill Prady revealed that it was quite a hassle to get Wheaton on the show but not only did he appear in nearly every season (just skipping the first two installments and season 10) "I was actually really against the show when I first heard about it," Wheaton admitted "I thought it was going to be making fun of people like me — lifelong nerds Whenever somebody in entertainment wants to do something about our culture odds are the nerds are going to be the butt of the joke Wheaton eventually gave the show a chance but said he was "disappointed" in himself for pre-judging it and being unfair to the creators "I became a massive fan and tweeted about how much I loved it when [executive producer] Steve Molaro saw that tweet and invited me to set," he explained Wheaton went on to say that he and Prady became lifelong friends as a result of the call "Bill and I are extraordinarily good friends now," Wheaton said and he said he wanted me to come on the show and play a version of myself." "He was unsure about playing himself in the show .. "You become an actor so you don't have to play yourself You become an actor so you can be other people." Still who happened to actually live near Pasadena (where the series is set) and as Steve Molaro apparently told Bill Prady could conceivably be a regular patron of the comic book shop frequented by Sheldon and his buddies getting Wheaton to "play himself" was the main issue that it's not something I've earned," Wil Wheaton told Jessica Radloff in the book "Or it was going to be a one-off where someone would say it's the kid from Star Trek,' and then it's over And I didn't want that." Wheaton really loved the show at that point so he practically begged Prady to let him audition for a character but you are the only actor who can play Wil Wheaton.'" Prady offered to let Wheaton think about playing himself and also let Wheaton know if any non-Wheaton roles came up that would work a person from a completely different series ended up swaying Wheaton in the end known for creating shows like "Leverage" and "The Librarians." Regarding his conversation with Rogers that he was quiet at first before Rogers laid into him for foolishly passing up the chance to be on the most popular TV show currently airing He apparently yelled at him to "get on the phone to Bill Prady and tell him you will do whatever he wants you to do or we're not friends," so Wheaton did exactly that but he figured out a way to make Wheaton happy to boot and thank goodness," Prady said of Rogers' "advice" before saying he was nervous to tell Wheaton about the approach he took to his portrayal "I remember being terrified to also call him and say this is the greatest thing ever!' It gave him a character to play — 'Evil Wil Wheaton.' And then the character evolved over time and ultimately became a friend of the guys As Bill Prady correctly says in Jessica Radloff's book Wil Wheaton does start out basically playing "Evil Wil Wheaton," but in season 5 he and Sheldon finally make peace and he becomes buddies with the whole gang (He still playfully antagonizes Sheldon pretty often and it's really funny.) It's tough to imagine the show without Wheaton showing up in just about every season to hang with the characters In May of 2019, when "The Big Bang Theory" concluded with its season 12 finale "The Stockholm Syndrome," Wheaton posted on Instagram to commemorate his time on the series (the post is now deleted but was chronicled on Digital Spy) After saying he watched the show's final taping live "I think it's fair to say that if I built a tripod out of my career the main legs would be 'Stand By Me,' 'Star Trek,' and 'The Big Bang Theory.' It kind of blows me away that I get to say that It is remarkable to me that I have gotten to have all of these things in my life when honestly just [one[ of them would be more than anyone could hope for on his or her resume." Wheaton wasn't just grateful to be a part of "The Big Bang Theory," but went on to say that he thinks it saved his career and helped him stay afloat as a performer during a time when he was struggling a bit in the industry "Mainstream Hollywood doesn't seem to be especially interested in me and what I bring to a production these days," he continued and I don't know if I'll ever be able to do anything to change that but I can confidently say that I probably have an on-camera acting career today because of 'Big Bang Theory,' and anything I do on camera for the rest of my career will stand on the shoulders of the work I've had the privilege and honor to perform over the last decade." "The Big Bang Theory," including Wheaton's 17 episodes One of the great rules of comedy is punch up The rise of cancel culture has made us take a hard look at what we normalize for the sake of a good joke And with Dave Chappelle’s controversial comedy special that includes jokes which can be perceived as cruel or homophobic jabs by the LGBTQ community and allies And let’s not forget it’s often said sarcastically meaning we don’t really believe what what's being said … right Wil Wheaton has previously given a brilliant take on how to separate the art from the artist he’s confronting the art itself and what makes it problematic Wheaton started off his story by sharing how he used to play ice hockey when he was 16 and one night enjoyed a warm welcome as a guest goalie Wheaton joined his teammates in the locker room I want to talk specifically about comedy and how much I loved it when I was growing up… One of the definitive comedy specials for me and my friends was Eddie Murphy's Delirious It had bits that still kill me… Really funny stuff There is also extensive homophobic material that is just…appalling and inexcusable Long stretches are devoted to mocking gay people using the slur that starts with F over and over and over who watched this with his suburban white upper middle class friends dirtiest thing he'd ever heard… And all of it was dehumanizing to gay men… I didn't know any better I developed a view of gay men as predatory …A comedian who I thought was one of the funniest people on the planet totally normalized making a mockery of gay people there was nobody around me to challenge that perception and it all started with that comedy special.” Here Wheaton pivots back to the locker room: “So I'm talking with these guys…We're doing that sports thing where you talk about the great plays and feel like you're part of something special The room fell silent and that's when I realized every single guy in this room was gay They were from a team called The Blades (amazing) and I had just .. "'Do you have any gay friends?" One of them asked me "they say that all the time." I was so embarrassed and horrified I realized I had basically said the N word But I was a stupid sixteen year-old with pride and ignorance and fear all over myself "They must not love themselves very much," he said Genuinely lovely stuff from @wilw here. (Also worth noting that Eddie Murphy has since apologized for a lot of the stuff in Raw and Delirious that he's referencing.) https://t.co/TFwyp4yzut I'm mortified and embarrassed and so regretful that I said such a hurtful thing and I said it because I believed these men who were so cool and kind and just like all the other men I played with (I was always the youngest player on the ice) were somehow less than .. Because that had been normalized for me by culture and comedy A *huge* part of that normalization was through entertainment that dehumanized gay men in the service of "jokes" And as someone who thought jokes were great nobody was making fun of *ME* that way…so… Those "jokes" contribute to a world where transgender people are constantly under threat of violence because transgender people have been safely because they were dehumanized by a Black man……Literally every queer person I know (and I know a LOT) is hurt by Chappelle's actions When literally every queer person I know says "this is hurtful to me" I'm going to listen to them and support them Wil Wheaton brings up some powerful points the insidious nature of dehumanizing jokes is pretty blatant At some point we have to ask ourselves: Is it really worth harming someone else for the sake of a joke This article originally appeared four years ago The way Yoda talks could be an excellent tool for parents Longtime TCM host Ben Mankiewicz was the moderator of the event and finally got to ask a question that has been on people's minds for years: Why on earth did that little green Jedi master talk backwards The longer version (that fans actually wanted to know) is that Yoda's way of speaking is almost a Jedi move in itself His speech is a psychological trick that can benefit parents who have children who struggle with listening—especially preteens "Because if you speak regular English or it’s really hard to understand what he’s saying He was basically the philosopher of the movie." He continued “I had to figure out a way to get people to actually listen—especially 12-year-olds.” This is a tactic that some parents have used whether knowingly or not—and there's science behind it parents change their speech to a whisper when reprimanding their children in public settings to get their attention and correct unwanted behavior Turns out this technique may also be beneficial inside the home as well According to The Wichita Eaglein 2008 "Wichita State audiology professor Ray Hull would say the children heard something unusual and irresistible: an adult they can understand Because the trick to get children to listen to really hear and comprehend whether they're toddlers or high school students isn't speaking up the average adult speaks at a rate of almost 170 words per minute But the average 5- to 7- year-old processes speech at a rate of only 120 words per minute The gap between what a child hears and what he or she understands can appear to parents and teachers as inattention the empire strikes back GIF by Star WarsGiphy In 2013, the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology researched the affects of rate of speech on comprehension abilities of typically developing school-aged children in Sweden researchers were able to show that when children were spoken to in normal the children were much more likely to comprehend the information given at the slow rate of speech Sipping Tea Time GIFGiphy Yoda isn't parenting real human children but the way he speaks captures the attention of audience members young and old But if you don't want to slow down and speak backwards speaking at a lower volume may also do the trick Lucas likely didn't set out to give some solid parenting advice when explaining why he made Yoda speak in such a strange manner but surely there's a parent out there who just may want to give this method a try "Two single moms who realized we didn't have to do it alone." Best friends coparent their children together after going through divorces at same time Together, they decided to move into a home to co-parent their collective six kids together (Foote has four children "Pro tip: get a divorce at the same time as your best friend and become 2 moms raising 6 kids," she captioned the post the two share clips from an average day in their life and all that it entails to take care of (and keep up with) their six kids from folding mounds of laundry together to cleaning and supervising their kids as they play Foote and Cheyanne Marie conquer more household chores they get in some more laundry folding and watching their kids play together in their backyard #coparenting #bestfriend #momsoftiktok #singlemom #momof4 And because I know the comments coming lol we both very much like men but two women splitting house and kid chores has proven easier than with men 😅 "Life is easier with a village!!!" they captioned the post "And because I know the comments coming lol we both very much like men but two women splitting house and kid chores has proven easier than with men 😅." The friends also shared how they divide and conquer when it comes to putting their kids to bed "We really live the fullest life ❤️🥰🫶," Foote captioned the post After a fun night of dying Easter eggs as a family Cheyanne Marie takes over laundry folding duties while Foote cleans the kitchen and living room We really live the fullest life ❤️🥰🫶 #singlemom #mom #singlemomof4 #momof4 #singlemoms #coparenting #village Both moms also have jobs and Cheyanne Marie is a painting contractor Foote and Cheyanne Marie have shared more about what went into their decision to move in together to co-parent we reached out to each other just to have a good friend while navigating single motherhood," Foote wrote "Slowly we started spending every night together TikTok · shannonnjunewww.tiktok.com Their videos have gotten lots of support from moms and women going through divorces in co-parenting situations "This is THE FUTURE." Another added "Being surrounded by their best friends having slumber parties every night probably makes it a little easier for the kids too Other women shared their experience growing up in similar households or trying this parenting method themselves "My mom & 2 of her girlfriends did this when I was little & they all got divorced at the same time best childhood memories I have!" one wrote got a apartment together with our babies and watched them while each other worked Ancient Hawaiians were agricultural masters Each ahupua'a land parcel Photo credit: Canva In their seminal paper, “The Ahupua’a as a Traditional Hawaiian Resource Management Model for a Sustainable Coastal Environment,” researchers David W Blane and Christopher Chung describe the ahupua’a as “a practical and rational approach to resources management that conforms with the existing geography and its resources rather than altering them for human convenience,” adding: An ahupua'a map.Wikipedia This could get very scientific very fast, but here’s the simple version: ahupua’a were wedge-shaped land units that spanned from the mountains (mauka) down through the cultivated lowlands (mala) to the sea (makai) had everything they needed to survive: forests to harvest wood from and collect bird feathers; irrigated agricultural terraces (lo’i) where they mostly grew taro and dryland farms used to cultivate sweet potato (’uala) Each ahupua’a also contained a coastal and marine area where Hawaiians could fish and produce salt Modern urban planners could take a page out of the ancient Native Hawaiian’s book No one is asking for a 180 total rehaul or a return to 1848 they’ve already brought a few of these principles back to life reconnecting forests with their corresponding coastal areas and empowering local communities to steward their own resources as the BBC said: “The ahupuaʻa system of land development has the potential to show the world a new path to sustainability." 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Learn more at www.tive.com The Southern Shakespeare Company is rolling out details on the highly anticipated 2025 Shakespeare in the Park Festival This year’s festival will feature a grand production of William Shakespeare’s "Henry IV Part 1," starring renowned British actor Wil Johnson as King Henry IV The festival remains free and open to the public inviting audiences of all ages to enjoy an immersive celebration of the Bard’s work Part 1" is a gripping historical drama that follows the strained relationship between King Henry IV and his reckless son who spends his days in taverns under the influence of the rowdy and comedic Sir John Falstaff proving himself in battle and confronting the weight of leadership The play masterfully weaves themes of honor making it a timeless Shakespearean favorite Special guest star: Wil Johnson as King Henry IVBringing regal gravitas to the role of King Henry IV Johnson joins the production as this year’s esteemed celebrity guest is well known for his extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and has graced stages worldwide in productions such as "The Merry Wives of Windsor," "The School for Scandal," "King Lear," and "Twelfth Night." His television and film credits include roles in HBO’s House of the Dragon This will be a homecoming of sorts for Johnson who previously performed at Tallahassee’s Southern Shakespeare Festival in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1996) and The Taming of the Shrew (1997) His return marks a milestone moment in the festival’s history Guest director: Conner WilsonThis year’s production will be directed by Conner Wilson a distinguished freelance director based in Brooklyn Wilson brings a wealth of theatrical experience to the Southern Shakespeare Company having worked as an Associate Director on Broadway collaborating with John Tiffany and Jack Thorne on "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and with Moises Kaufman and Harvey Fierstein on Torch Song Trilogy A proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) Wilson brings his expertise and vision to Tallahassee for this special production Celebrating 10 years of Southern Shakespeare in Cascades ParkThe 2025 Shakespeare in the Park Festival is especially meaningful as it marks the 10-year anniversary of the Southern Shakespeare Company’s annual festival at Cascades Park the festival has grown into a cherished local tradition professional Shakespearean performances to thousands of audience members each year Southern Shakespeare Company has expanded its reach beyond the stage This milestone year will celebrate a decade of arts reaffirming the festival’s commitment to making Shakespeare’s works available to all The Shakespeare in the Park Festival is a four-day family-friendly event featuring more than just thrilling performances Attendees can enjoy: • Local celebrity guest appearances each night of the production.• Food trucks and live demonstrations • A special performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by The Bardlings Southern Shakespeare Company’s junior acting troupe For more details, sponsorship opportunities, or ways to get involved, visit SouthernShakes.org The 2024 Women in Leadership Institute (WIL 2024) is here we kicked off a four-day conference designed by and for women leaders Continuing a tradition we began four years ago and broadcasting live to women leaders around the world through our virtual platform More than 1,800 women leaders will be joining us for a week focused exclusively on themselves and their own development and stands as a beacon for empowering women leaders globally It serves as a crucial place for female professionals to converge Consider this: WIL 2024’s significance goes beyond mere participation; 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It does not offer legal advice, and cannot guarantee the accuracy or suitability of its content for a particular purpose. Disclaimer Renew today for unlimited access to member content Your Executive Network membership is nearing its expiration Renew your Executive Network benefits today Minnesota United FC have re-signed veteran midfielder Wil Trapp Trapp returns for a fifth season with Minnesota on a one-year contract for 2025 and his presence and impact to our team – on and off the pitch – is important,” said chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad Trapp originally joined Minnesota in 2021 and has eclipsed 2,000 MLS minutes in each of his four years with the club The 31-year-old is a homegrown product of the Columbus Crew, where he spent the first seven years of his career following his 2013 MLS debut. Before his move to Minnesota, Trapp also spent one season with Inter Miami CF in 2020 “I am delighted to be a part of the continued growth and success of this club for the next couple seasons,” said Trapp Minnesota finished sixth in the Western Conference last season (52 points; 15W-12L-7D), eventually bowing out in the Conference Semifinals against eventual MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy Minnesota's 2025 campaign begins on Feb. 22 when they visit LAFC (4:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) READ MORE: MLS Transfer Tracker presented by Avant MLB Trade Rumors By | December 22 While Myers stressed that he wouldn’t ever “officially” retire he made his decision in June 2023 after he’d been released by the Reds and was dealing with some shoulder problems “If you had told me the day I was drafted that this would be your career and now it’s just kind of onto the next chapter of life.” will hang up his glove after an even 1100 career games with the Rays Myers hit .252/.326/.437 with 156 home runs over 4290 plate appearances good for a 107 wRC+ during his time in the Show He spent the majority of his time in the field as a first baseman and right fielder but also with a big chunk of time at the other two outfield positions and some time at third base (primarily in 2018 when the Padres had several first base/outfield types they were trying to fit into the lineup) Kansas City’s farm system was viewed as deep enough that it could afford to move even a top prospect like Myers in exchange for win-now help and Davis was one of the relief aces of the Royals’ 2015 World Series title team the deal kicked off an eight-year run in San Diego that was overall a success Much of his time with the Padres is viewed through the lens of the six-year $83MM extension he signed prior to the 2017 season which at the time was the largest contract in San Diego franchise history The big salary inevitably led to higher expectations that Myers didn’t entirely fulfill as injuries and a propensity for strikeouts limited Myers’ production Myers still had plenty of notable performances over the length of the deal and was one of the best hitters in baseball during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign That 2020 campaign was particularly notable since the Padres earned a wild card berth marking San Diego’s first postseason appearance since 2006 and the official end of the team’s lengthy rebuild Myers’ contract made him difficult to trade amidst the Padres’ other cost-cutting moves Myers ended up being “the one player on hand for the entirety of the franchise’s turnaround,” Cassavell writes Myers became a part-time player and was again hampered by injuries so it was no surprise when the Padres declined their $20MM club option on Myers’ services for the 2023 season A free agent for the first time in his career Myers landed in Cincinnati on a one-year deal worth $7.5MM in guaranteed money but he hit only .189/.257/.283 in 141 PA over what will end up as his final season in the majors MLBTR congratulates Myers on a fine career and we wish him all the best in his post-playing endeavors San Diego Padres Tampa Bay Rays Definitely somewhat of a “what could have been” in terms of talent @deweybelongsinthehall took the words right out of my mouth Felt like he was just a young ‘up and comer’ and boom now he’s retiring with 11 years under his belt Stull very valuable to the Pads in the sense he could play the infield and outfield spots When he caught fire he was a treat to watch he could have helped this year in lf or off the bench with this current squad You’re missed in SD but wish you the best Myers was a 3rd rounder who became an all-star he exceeded expectations not fell short of them His ROY stats would not have been top three in 2024 NL ROY and they boosted unreasonable expectations He was 16th in MVP voting in the COVID-shortened 2020 season a guy who everyone falsely assumes does not work hard Not knowing either Myers or Bellinger personally I assume that everyone who performs at that level works hard but IIRC the gripe with Wil wasn’t that he didn’t work hard who was naturally gifted but couldn’t seem to put it together consistently he was one of the few bright spots during some very lean times It was definitely cool that he got to play meaningful games near the end of his tenure I think most fans would say he had an okay career Never forget when he bought a round of drinks for fans (about 200 including some of my colleagues) in Gaslamp downtown after the Pads beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS 2022 I never saw anyone else so willing to give autographs in Peoria My son has 3 or 4 signed balls and wasn’t one of the autograph hounds Just Wil always popping out to sign for anyone standing around Seemed like a good guy with talent that either injury or maybe competitive drive (the “it” factor) as maybe a little low on the scale Maybe never really found a good position on the field for him I recall him volunteering for 3b because it was needed He wasn’t good at all but kept running out there I don’t think there was anyone more excited about that night than Wil We all should’ve been buying rounds of drinks that night knocking those scumbags out of the playoffs Wil seems like a good guy and congrats on a great career 2022 makes the 2024 World Series Championship all the sweeter All the losses meant you had to be more desperate and keep buying until the money put you over the top Nice career but you have to wonder how good it could have been if he’d stayed healthier Why doesn’t he want to use the word “retire” I doubt he plans to find another job or anything Because most ultra-competitive pro athletes have a hard time walking away from a sport they love It also leaves the door open if they want to make a comeback Most don’t when they attempt to ramp up again “Retire” is a piece of paper which can be submitted at any time as YankeesBleacherCreature said- even though I can’t directly respond to them lol as usual – a lot of athletes who have stayed in shape seen themselves produce somewhat even in their final big league season hate the idea that their career ended because the league collectively decided their retirement as a player for them rather than them deciding for themselves because a contract concluded and they figured to walk away or because they decided to stop competing for their own reasons He made his money and from what I understand he gets to fully concentrate on his love for golf with his baseball career officially over Injuries got the best of him but a terrific career nonetheless but I don’t think he lived up to his lofty prospect status but more to show that prospects are quite often hyped too much This is why it almost makes sense to move a prospect His lofty prospect status earned him $93M for 13 WAR over 11 seasons (I realize WAR isn’t the be all and end all but Myers’ WAR pretty accurately tracks his career.) That’s generational wealth for marginal performance Include the term ‘fortunate’ in any Myers’ biography So my character is diminished because I don’t enjoy poking my nose into someone else’s finances That’s an interesting take I suppose If he wanted to play for the 2025 A’s That year I kept thinking that if they played Myers more and Eric Hosmer less But I would say whitesox & marlins sound more realistic then seems like no one would “just let him play” I watched him play like he was already retired…hahaha .277/.364/.501 life time triple slash against the Diamondbacks 11 years in The Show with a career wRC+ over 100 is a really good career Seems like he was linked to be traded to the Red Sox almost annually Also one of the “no batting gloves” throwbacks He started the tennis racket tape on the bat phase down here too… and I think he had the first axe handle bat as well One thing I know for sure- he was gifted Matt Stairs’ firstbaseman glove and kept passing it to all the other RH firstbasemen It’s for tales like that which keeps reminding me why I love baseball I think Cro broke it last year on a ball that was hit so hard it went thru the webbing It’s an old fiddle from Italy or someplace like that Wil always had the batting stance and swing of a “real” ballplayer to me And he didn’t wear batting gloves which I thought was cool The way he phrased it as ending his playing but not officially retiring reminds me of how Brett Gardner walked away but had never officially retired Another one like this is Brandon Belt- didn’t retire just knew he wasn’t gonna get a major league opportunity and stopped trying to get another chance at the Big Show It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense or difference to a player who isn’t headed for a HoF ballot whether or not they call themselves retired Maybe not in regards to the HoF but I think psychologically there’s a lot of significance and a difference Not many people really want to call themselves retired at age 34 I actually think the opposite- In my humble if I found myself ‘washed up’ from the game of baseball at age 34 but I had earned $83 million (oddly enough Wil Myers and Brett Gardner both earned approximately the same amount) I’d be proud to call myself ‘retired’ from having to work for a living having earned around $40 million in cash after agents and taxes I get that virtually all these guys go on to do plenty of other stuff- they coach they pursue non-baseball passions as a second career they join front offices to become baseball execs of one kind or another- but to have effectively completed a full spectrum professional sports career and been paid tens of millions of dollars before having to walk away due to wear and tear resulting in diminishing productivity would qualify as a proper kind of ‘retired’ in my mind relative to that part of my life and career pursuits/goals I can’t respond to your lead comment and some others but yet this one which is weird YankeesBleacherCreature- yeah sometimes I can respond to you More like MLB decided to call it a career for him because no team was willing to sign him I capped in AAA Indianapolis years ago… but I’m still not “retired” either haha That is a huge & cool accomplishment Gwynny Thanks Iggy… and whenever my Pads aren’t around Lifelong Padre fan but “adopted” Pirate fan haha That’s so cool that you made it all the way to AAA I have a close friend who capped out at High-A but he said the grind of minor league ball was no joke Also have a family friend who got to AAA in the White Sox system during their heyday in the early 00s Hats off to you for making it to a level that many of us can only dream of Made more on a 3rd RD signing bonus than I did in 6 years of toiling up to Indy and found our way into some International ball afterwards It seems like NBA ROY winners wind up in the HOF about half the time MLB ROY winners are often forgettable or “just a guy” which is what Wil Myers basically is 190th best right fielder in the history of the game One more in the long list of Reds’ failed FA signings somehow got the Reds to pay him $10 Million Dollars for three months work I’ll always remember the ALDS game at Fenway (my first playoff game I was able to attend in person) where he misplayed a ball in RF and the whole crowd started taunting him with “MY-ERS Rays traded him for that reason alone I truly believe that Royals turned Will Myers into Wade Davis who helped them win a World Series Myers was a top prospect at the time and I did not like it for the Royals then but it was the right choice despite being on the wrong end of trading Trea Turner Him and his wife buying shots for fans in downtown San Diego after the 2022 NLDS victory over the Dodgers deserves to be the lasting memory I will always respect him for not blaming the Fenway fans when he misplayed that fly ball while he was with the Rays I’m sure baseball can be a love/hate situation for a few MLB players I wish Preller would invite him to Spring Training Let him get in a few AB’s in batting practices It would do both Wil and the Pads players a world of good then gets back to his busy retired life on the golf course or perhaps he and the team find common ground One of the reasons a lot of recently retired Padre start who have coaching chops choose to accept a position as a GM advisor versus full time on the field coach is that they can tailor their own work schedule Full time baseball coaching at any level (i.e taking a half dozen trips to see the minor league teams for a week or a week-and-one-half and thinks “… maybe just ONE more season …” There’s no better way to close the door on baseball than to spend maybe 1 last spring training in Peoria During an era of extremely overrated players To hear most Padres fans talk about him you’d think he’s the second coming of Babe Ruth I think most non-Padres fans are pretty spot-on in their assessment of the man Lifetime .763 OPS and 1.4 WAR per 162 games played How does that prove what “non-Padres fans” think Because non-Padres fans aren’t weirdly emotionally attached to a player who was only good for them in the first half of 2016 and in the Covid season 2020 Who gave you the authority to speak for all non-Padres fans nor ever have been a Padres fan… I just tried to compliment a player 2000 miles away and for some reason Thanks for the enjoyment in watching you play Pretty sure the league did this last winter when nobody signed him when he was healthy he had some good numbers but unfortunately that wasn’t very often Gave the baseball to my dad for a Father’s Day gift Always seemed he was homering against the Giants I think if MLB had adopted the Universal DH earlier played some great playoff games for the Padres and is getting his full pension Ummbyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee A pothead gamer who spoke ill of practice on a public game server he liked East Coast Mexican food better than the Baja California Mexican food of San Diego He doesn’t want to “retire” because 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gets immediate pressure on Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes to bag the Eagles' first sack of Super Bowl LIX Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean takes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' pass back for 38-yard score A searchable database of oil and gas debt and equity offerings Prices for top E&P stocks and commodities Rextag database of energy infrastructure assets Editor’s note: This profile is part of Hart Energy’s Hall of Fame series honoring industry pioneers and the Agents of Change (ACEs) who are leading the energy sector into the future Wil VanLoh did it all while working to put himself and his wife through college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth VanLoh founded what would become Quantum Capital Group which was among the first private equity firms focused on energy I loved being creative and figuring out how to solve people’s problems and build businesses that solve people’s problems,” VanLoh told Oil and Gas Investor “Some guys liked to goof off when they were in college My hobby was trying to figure out businesses that would make money I didn’t really have other hobbies in college.” He graduated in 1992 with a bachelor of business administration degree in finance but his interest in investment banking landed him a job with the energy team at NCNB—now Bank of America Merrill Lynch VanLoh learned about the E&P and midstream businesses normally you go back and get an MBA,” he said “I decided that I didn’t really want to go back and get an MBA and I was going to start my own boutique investment banking firm.” After a few years of taking deals to firms the likes of EnCap Investments and NGP Energy Capital VanLoh decided to try his luck at raising a fund himself VanLoh raised his first private equity fund “He was the only person that was in a real position to influence and mentor me ‘you go figure it out,’ but he was always there to talk through things and bounce ideas off of and give advice when asked—but never when not asked,” VanLoh said In the years since the founding of Quantum pivoting to include sustainable investment funds in its enormous portfolio while still supporting fossil fuel production and transmission within its assets under management “You can lose it literally in a minute by doing something that you shouldn’t do or compromising your integrity.” Quantum has backed more than 150 companies That wouldn’t be possible without a winning track record as well as a knack for treating people well “One of the things that really attracts management teams and entrepreneurs to do business with us is the reputation that we’ve developed over many years We have a history of doing what we say we’re going to do—even when it costs us something “People will really only do business with you over the long run if they trust you.” The philosophy extends to those who work internally at Quantum The oil and gas industry has faced new challenges in recent years subject to changing public whims on ESG matters and its own need for fiscal discipline Among the net effects is a profound drop in accessible capital and a reduced workforce VanLoh encourages a “servant leadership” model at Quantum I’m going to go the extra mile here because I’m appreciated I’m encouraged and empowered and treated well.’” Quantum’s team didn’t flee the space—or the firm “The rest of the industry probably wasn’t having a lot of profits either but (Quantum employees) were much more committed and bought in because they knew over the long term they were part of the winning team and that we would have some really good years ahead,” he said generalist and institutional investors and private equity firms have exited the energy industry as fossil fuels have come under a barrage of social backlash in recent years Quantum is one of a handful of firms that remain in the energy industry as well as making some investments in the midstream and oilfield services sectors the firm broadened its portfolio to include power I think that what’s key and core is we are energy experts We know what we’re good at and we know what we’re not good at,” VanLoh said “It’s taken a lifetime to really become an expert in the energy space You have to have a competitive advantage.” Instead of delving into industries with other hard assets like timber or real estate Following the example of Warren Buffet’s “moat-building” style the firm has in-house experts on every vertical within the energy space Between the collective knowledge and industry insight—and enormous amounts of data—Quantum has “built a mote around our business that makes it very hard for people to come in and compete.” Quantum announced in October the closing of a $10 billion raise covering investments in oil and gas midstream and the energy transition businesses The firm’s flexible mandate means it can invest where needed in the capital structure through private equity structured capital and private credit platforms The total raise includes $5.25 billion for the firm’s private equity flagship Quantum Energy Partners VIII and affiliated co-investments; $2.8 billion for the firm’s structured capital fund Quantum Capital Solutions II; and approximately $2 billion for other associated funds on the Quantum platform We always had a desire to be the best in terms of generating the best risk-adjusted returns for LPs,” VanLoh said “Our customers are the investors that put money in our fund and the management teams that we give money and exclusive coverage you need to keep your industry edge Subscribe for free to our newsletters for the latest energy news in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Kicker Wil Lutz makes a 30-yard field goal to give the Broncos an early lead over the Bengals Wil Myers' playing days appear to be done Myers spoke with MLB.com's AJ Cassavell last week reflecting on his 11-year career in the big leagues The 34-year-old slugger said he would never "officially" retire but he did not play at any level in 2024 and seemed content with where things stand “I had a great career,” Myers told Cassavel If you had told me the day I was drafted that this would be your career and now it’s just kind of onto the next chapter of life.” Myers last appeared in the big leagues in 2023 playing 37 games with the Cincinnati Reds before a shoulder injury knocked him out of the lineup After working through rehab and getting released that summer Myers moved home to Charlotte with his family and he made peace with his career being over Myers has played 250 rounds of golf in 2024 Myers was once one of the most promising young players in baseball starting with when the Kansas City Royals selected him in the 2009 MLB Draft The Royals traded Myers to the Tampa Bay Rays in December 2012 acquiring James Shields and Wade Davis in return Myers then got dealt to the San Diego Padres after the 2014 campaign costing the Padres future All-Star shortstop Trea Turner in the three-team deal After making his first All-Star appearance in 2016 Back-to-back 20-20 seasons in 2016 and 2017 stood out as Myers' most successful seasons while his clutch home runs in the 2020 and 2022 playoffs made him a fan favorite in San Diego He was one of eight players with at least 110 home runs and 80 stolen bases between 2016 and 2021 Continue to follow our Fastball On SI coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following us on Twitter @FastballFN You can also follow Sam Connon on Twitter @SamConnon The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Deming Associate Dean for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Professor Wil Srubar has been appointed as the first Deming Associate Dean for Innovation & Entrepreneurship a new role established by CU Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science This position is designed to provide education postdoctoral researchers and graduate students in the creation and commercialization of intellectual property Our goal is to cultivate a community of scholars with entrepreneurial mindsets who can partner with government and industry to drive economic growth in the state We've learned over time that in order for inventions to thrive we must provide foundational tools and resources I will be responsible for connecting faculty graduate students and postdocs to innovation and entrepreneurship resources within the college and across campus policies and initiatives that guide our innovators from inspiration to impact CU Boulder has a rich legacy of innovation Our engineers have led advancements in solar energy We have also made significant strides in biotechnology our faculty have pioneered novel GPS applications including using the technology to measure Arctic ice sheets and monitor soil moisture on farms CU Boulder's history of innovation is reflected not only in groundbreaking research but also in its entrepreneurial spirit In 2024 the university launched 35 startups placing us second among American universities for the number of startups launched in a single year over the past decade With our established strength in the innovation and entrepreneurship arena and immense potential for continued growth and impact This is a brand new position within the college—and the first associate dean of innovation & entrepreneurship role in any college at CU Boulder I see this blank slate as a tremendous opportunity mission and strategic actions that will define this role for future leaders What do you hope to accomplish in the near and long term I aim to define key performance indicators for innovation and entrepreneurship activities within and beyond the college I’ll focus on creating and launching new education training and mentorship programs and initiatives that connect our faculty graduate students and postdocs to the campus entrepreneurship ecosystem I plan to establish policies and guidance for our entrepreneurial faculty regarding comprehensive review promotion and tenure and entrepreneurial leave I also plan to work with campus leadership to design a sustainable funding model for the college ensuring that we can continue to invest in innovation and entrepreneurship within the college The ultimate goal is to build a vibrant community of entrepreneurially minded engineering faculty graduate students and postdocs who have a clear step-by-step understanding of how to take their ideas engage with the CU Boulder entrepreneurship ecosystem and make a real-world impact This position represents an initial investment in enhancing innovation and entrepreneurship activities within the college and it's my responsibility to ensure that this investment continues to elevate the strong innovation and entrepreneurship profile of both the College of Engineering and Applied Science and CU Boulder Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative From lab innovations to real-world impact Welcome to Industry & Foundation Relations at CU Boulder Elevating the innovation journey: innovation portal launch Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine announces use-inspired and translation grant opportunities to accelerate climate innovation CU Boulder, Elevate Quantum partners ready for $127M regional quantum boost A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announces grants to CU researchers and startups Activate announces founders of CU Boulder spinouts in Cohort 2024 Think Bioscience raises $26M to find ‘pockets’ for drug therapies OnKure hitches Reneo's ride to Nasdaq in merger, with $65M PIPE to boot Boulder quantum firm Infleqtion raises nearly $11M Denver Startup Week Office: Engineering Center, ECOT 441Phone: 303-492-6382Email: ceae@colorado.edu Facebook Support Us  Contact Us College of Engineering & Applied SciencePhone: 303-492-5071Email: cueng@colorado.edu University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder Wil Sideman has a handful of belongings he holds dear There’s the retractable fishing rod given to him by a shop technician in China and the salmon fishing tool made of lead and carved bone given to him by a hotel owner in rural Scotland He also has his grandfather’s handmade duck hunting decoys and his father’s hammers.  “I’m not necessarily clinging to everything “I have a couple [of items] that people would look at and be like ‘Why do you have that?’ And I’d be like ‘That is actually important.’”  objects aren’t just objects when you make them for a living Sideman’s sentimentality is of a very specific color “Mine has more to do with human experiences,” he said “I’m very interested in the relationships we build with each other.”  Sideman has been the manager and resident artist at the Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks in West Tisbury a showroom and studio for handblown glass that has earned a devoted following for decades thanks to its distinctive collaborating with other artists to produce pieces for the Glassworks gallery ranging from dishware to jewelry to ornamental fruits.  he creates lighting designs under the banner Eldridge & Co – the name is a nod to his own middle name His recognizable bulb pendants take the shapes of buoys and washed-ashore bottles and can be found in high-end homes across the Island Sideman also pursues select projects of his own that pair glass with other media: two wood beams connected by a frosted glass hinge cubed glass torrenting between rusting steel panels glass bottles stuffed with instructions to “BREAK” in bold red letters These pieces have been featured in galleries and showrooms in the United States he is constantly asking himself: “Why should this be made of glass?” Often it comes down to the material’s unique ability to reach back in time it’s kind of ghostly,” he explained “It’s easy to imagine it as something from the past.”  Part of the appeal for Sideman is that glass is notoriously difficult to work with The challenge of the material is that it holds a grudge you can’t really just get rid of that.”  ex-manufacturing town about forty minutes from the coast where needing something usually meant making it from scratch.  “There weren’t a lot of opportunities around the area There wasn’t a lot of money,” he said “You either went into the trades or you went into the military... a teenage Sideman got a job at a diner with a glassblowing studio across the street “I was not an artistic person; I didn’t grow up with an arts background,” he said and I think the physical nature of it – the fire and the heat [the] music and tattoos – it was exciting to me.” Suddenly he was clocking out and heading directly to the studio where he’d watch the artists work and try to absorb their techniques.  He left Maine at the age of eighteen to attend the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) in Boston “He got me to grow up at a pretty critical point in my life,” he said.  Sideman would go on to teach glassblowing and complete artist residencies all over the United States He was a visiting assistant professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York he taught glassblowing to students who were hard of hearing.  though one tightly interwoven with his career as a glassblower his first job was at a lighting company making glass hardware for high-end light fixtures This first foray into electricals lay the foundation for the work he’s doing now through Eldridge & Co. which combines the practicality of in-home lighting with rugged One of his projects was using glass and other materials to construct what he calls “narrative objects” – everyday objects that tell stories of where they have been.  “You see people there buying these fishing floats and they’re putting it on their walls as a decorative thing,” he said know that there’s a story behind that stuff.”  He would recreate these prized but time-battered objects in glass: oars the insides caked with bursts of dried salt crystals When the owners of Beach Road Restaurant in Vineyard Haven – where Sideman worked as a busboy for many years – saw the buoys at a show they asked him if he could make them into a chandelier The twinkling buoy pendantsare still on display in the Beach Road dining room and clients now clamor for their nautical whimsy He has dedicated clients all over the Vineyard and he often makes several per day for people who want them in their businesses and homes.  His lighting work offers the stable income artists often lack but it also embodies the technical precision and material fluidity that marks his artistic impulses.  “I love doing the lighting stuff,” he said “Having a well-rounded practice helps [me] stay energized and excited about the work.”  red-hot mass out of the furnace on the end of his pipe he explained that forty minutes of work would turn it into a buoy primed to be wired He rolled the pipe back and forth on a steel table known as a marver as his assistant blew into it creating a bubble of air inside the cooling glass Aside from “blow” and “stop,” they didn’t communicate much Sideman said they don’t need to; it’s second nature.  It was back and forth between shaping and heating furrowed seriousness gripping his features while “Kung Fu Fighting” plodded along from a speaker overhead He torched parts of the sculpture to mold them either with pliers or a handful of charred newspaper There is no wall separating the studio from the Glassworks gallery and store and even feel the glassblowing process when they enter People regularly congregate at the studio’s edge to watch the artists work Spectators clapped wildly when Sideman cracked the buoy free from the pipe and put it in the annealer to cool – a final flourish.  I asked him if the audience ever makes him nervous “We kind of forget people are watching,” he said.  It was during Sideman’s itinerant post-grad years in 2013 that he first worked on the Vineyard it was just one in a constellation of places that he had briefly called home But when the previous Glassworks manager moved to California Glassworks founders Andrew and Susan Magdanz approached him about setting down roots for good.  “I was getting tired of living out of a suitcase and bouncing around all the time but it just became a lot less [so],” he said “I kept ending up back out here.”  similar to the communities that pepper Maine: beholden to the harsh seasons What disturbs Sideman is when places like these turn into pastiches of their true origins.  “[The Vineyard] has become a destination for people because of what it was,” he said referring to its history as a fishing community “I think we have to be careful about not getting rid of that past and not just seeing it disappear.” He holds deep affection for the Island as it evokes his rural upbringing and affords him steady access to an artistic community.  he helped pioneer a visiting-artists program that brings glassblowers to the Vineyard from all over the world He also mentors young people who are learning to blow glass One apprentice graduated from the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School recently and is going to college for glassblowing this fall.  I can help other people make their work,” he said “[It’s] a place that people can come in and ask questions and learn about glass and see how things are made and that’s important to me.”  But inextricable from the joy and gratitude is a pang of Sideman sentimentality – the “human experiences” kind.  “I miss Maine all the time,” he said Sideman sat on the grass drinking a can of Spindrift almost humorous contrast between the quaint easiness of the grounds and the studio’s white-hot toiling On the driveway’s edge stood the garden he tends with his wife The cucumbers were getting “destroyed” by crows.  “We’re kind of in a funny transition right now,” he said “There’s a lot of failures over there You figure out what works and what you have time for.”  He said it’s been a few years since he produced a body of work He’s preparing for a show next summer at The Workshop Gallery the Vineyard Haven art studio he runs with his wife The space is a sanctuary for his personal projects.  He hopes to branch out from glass into other kinds of sculpture but he’s still nailing down the ethos He writes about pieces or sketches them out before he starts working to pinpoint how he wants them to feel narrative objects are a thing of the past.  “It’s a lot of these projects that are in the experimental phase,” he said “I’m kind of seeing where they take me.”  It’s an unexpected thing to hear from someone who revels in working with one of the most unforgiving materials on earth It’s also a refreshing contradiction; he cares deeply about the past but he also knows when he needs to let go.  “I don’t necessarily feel like I need to define myself as strictly as I once did,” he said “I’m doing what I’m doing.”  It was just yesterday he was the future of the Royals I remember exactly where I was when the Kansas City Royals traded Wil Myers and I was in the midst of studying for my fall semester finals in my senior year of college I remember having a conversation about the Myers trade with the only other Royals fanatic in my friend group Neither of us liked it; Myers was the best prospect in baseball and to see him traded along with Jake Odorizzi for a good-but-not-great starting pitcher with only two years of team control seemed silly That the Royals were also getting some guy named Wade Davis in return was no consolation and sold said house to move into a second house My friend got his PhD in literature and moved to Texas And in what seemed to be just a short few years Myers’ entire career happened right in front of our eyes Myers retired just before Christmas calling it quits after 11 seasons in the big leagues One year after winning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2013 Myers was then traded to the San Diego Padres where he played the lion’s share of his career Myers was an effective big leaguer who became an All-Star and consistently hit at an above league average clip But persistent injuries limited Myers’ playing time; Myers averaged 110 games played a year over his career and he was limited to 90 or fewer games played seven times But Myers’ career and the trade ramifications aside as Myers didn’t play in the big leagues in 2024 at all and was bad in 2023 I was struck by the metaphorical impact of the trade and the passing of time we think our sports heroes will be there forever it seems like it; a dozen years is an eternity to a child and it even represents three-quarters of the lifetime of a college freshman but it’s also just a small portion of an average human’s time on this earth the retirement of players like Myers hits hard Myers was born barely three months before I was fewer and fewer late 80s/early 90s-born players are around in baseball I’ll be older than just about every player in the league And it is a reminder to enjoy the moments we have with the game and the players we love but the Loons are a much more stable operation than at this time last year when the thoughts of Minnesota sports fans naturally turn to … soccer Minnesota United is about to get its 2025 campaign underway The Loons are required to return to the Twin Cities by Friday Their first training session of the preseason is Monday Minnesota’s first scheduled preseason game is exactly one month from today at the Coachella Valley Invitational in Indio — and the Loons open the regular season six weeks from Saturday Minnesota begins the year with 25 of its 30 roster spots filled The 25 includes all 16 players who appeared in one of the team’s three playoff games last year and 19 of the 21 players who made a game-day roster in the postseason — all but center back Miguel Tapias who was out of contract and returned to his native Argentina That’s not to mention that the Loons have three other things they didn’t have last season at this time: a chief soccer officer who has his feet under him a non-interim manager and an entire coaching staff in place The returning players will include midfielder Wil Trapp, who is signing a one-year deal with a club option for 2026 Minnesota had declined an option on Trapp’s contract at the end of 2024 but even as the team declined his option for roster flexibility the two sides were already working toward a new deal Trapp was one of the most consistent Loons last season playing more than 2,500 minutes and becoming one of manager Eric Ramsay’s most trusted on-field lieutenants making him one of the longest-serving Loons in club history Minnesota is also closing in on a new deal with forward/wingback Bongokuhle Hlongwane and is hoping to get it over the line before the beginning of the season. Hlongwane, 24, is currently entering the last year of his contract. An extension would open a U22 Initiative roster spot for the Loons, allowing them to bring in another player that’s 22 years old or younger — just as they did with Hlongwane three seasons ago. Chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad has said he will be focusing on those young players in the winter transfer window, as well as the window next summer. The U22 spots are important, especially when it comes to acquiring new players, because — unlike other nondesignated players — any transfer fees paid don’t count against the team’s salary cap, and the player’s salary counts against the cap at a reduced rate. At the moment, Minnesota has three designated players under contract: Kelvin Yeboah, Teemu Pukki and Joaquín Pereyra. Their plan is to change that, perhaps by moving Pereyra out of a DP spot. El-Ahmad has said that the club will be moving toward having just two designated players, which would give them four U22 spots instead of three – and also $2 million extra in “allocation money” (effectively, salary-cap space). The money could be a big deal in a league where, outside the DPs, teams spend less than $10 million on player salaries. If Hlongwane extends his contract, the Loons would be left with two important players on their potential extension list: goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair and midfielder Hassani Dotson. The team picked up contract options for both at the end of last year, but both could be free agents at the end of 2025. For the moment, though, the roster looks awfully familiar to those who remember 2024. Not that this is a difficult feat, given that the Loons’ season ended barely a month and a half ago. Jon Marthaler has been covering Minnesota soccer for more than 15 years, all the way back to the Minnesota Thunder. Loons the Loons turned to the 5-2-3 setup they used often in 2024 in effect moving Robin Lod and Joaquín Pereyra up the field against Austin The Loons controlled the game by stopping passes at midfield and they benefited from a goal that rolled between Austin goalie Brad Stuver‘s legs open spots on their roster and room for one or even two more designated players « Back