Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Story: The Elite versions of Nike’s signature basketball shoes have started to look more different than the originals than ever before First we saw the Kobe 11s go Flyknit for the Elite and then the real drama when the KD8 Elite grew calf-high compression Now it is the LeBron 13’s turn to change it up this time with a new silhouette and fresh materials A new Kurim cage upper—an extremely pliable and durable material Nike says—offers a completely different way to stabilize the foot than the original liberal use of Hyperposite foam from the original 13 Kurim also offers a completely new aesthetic Nike places thinner layers in areas that need more flexibility and thicker layers were players require more support But that isn’t the only change in the Elite version as the Elite comes with a carbon fiber shank leather toecap and two additional hexagonal Zoom Air sole units on each sneaker giving the LeBron 13 Elite a total of six units per shoe Nike says the upgrades—which create almost an entirely new LeBron 13 design since the original debuted in October—create a stronger and lighter shoe just in time for the playoffs Nike plans to release the all-red version on April 14 and follow that up with white on May 5 and black on May 26 Tim Newcomb covers sports aesthetics—stadiums, sneakers, uniforms and more—for Sports Illustrated. Follow him on Twitter at @tdnewcomb TIM NEWCOMBBased in the Pacific Northwest, Tim Newcomb covers stadiums, sneakers, design, training and technology across all sports. 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 Barbora Skrlova had been hiding from Czech authorities to avoid giving testimony in a 2007 child abuse case She was deported back to the Czech Republic and detained Wednesday after months of fooling teachers childcare workers and police in Norway by passing herself off as a boy named "Adam," Czech police spokeswoman Andrea Prochazkova said A woman who supplied a Czech passport enrolled her son "Adam" at the Marienlyst school near Oslo last September School authorities said they did noticed Adam's strange behavior Children at that age can be so different," school principal Ingjerd Eriksen told the Oslo newspaper Dagbladet Adam disappeared from an Oslo children's home prompting police to launch a nationwide search and publish photographs Jan Tips led them to Skrlova in the Arctic city on Tromsoe "It turned out that the so-called missing teenager was a 33-year-old woman," Norwegian police said in a statement "Not even we have been able to figure out what is up and down in this case," Norwegian police attorney Sven T Oslo police said the Czech parents of the real Adam are believed to have helped Skrlova deceive Norwegian child care authorities by claiming she was their son It apparently is not the first time Skrlova fooled authorities by posing as a child Skrlova posed as a 13-year-old girl adopted by Klara Mauerova Mauerova is suspected of abusing her two younger biological sons Czech authorities now are looking into whether Skrlova should be charged with identity theft and misleading authorities Skrlova also was undergoing psychiatric evaluation Get the most important Basketball stories delivered straight to your inbox Are the Jordan Melo M13’s available now overseas but it is surprising if they are prior to the shoe getting a proper unveil With the latest look at the Jordan Melo M13 you can see the upper a lot better than the initial set of images Regular readers of WearTesters have been speculating that the upper is Kurim Creating a shoe with a soft mesh build and reiforcing it with the lightweight TPU overlays would be great It was an aspect that we loved on the Jordan Ultra.Fly You can also see the traction much better this time around It looks very familiar *cough* Kobe 11 *cough* and we’re hoping that use of solid rubber keeps you gripping the hardwood Via @wkobe Second to last photo looks like JC3 but with the shroud glued on Look very stealthy and probably the best from recent jordan brand lineup I will.be looking at other brands tho: JB will need to try harder to put their hands on.my cash I have a feeling traction will not be it’s strong suit…also the interior shot looks a lot like the JC3 the release dates are really confusing with certain Nike/JB shoes I remember some instances where certain shoes that I recall that I had already seen and then just being announced here and in the U.S but were already available at a much earlier date like months or even longer I now believe that I actually seen these in person but never really cared on trying them on (feet) since they look Turrible they do feel and look like Kurim (harder) in person what I would say is that they remind me of the legion of doom’s body armor’s spikes on them coz they were really protruding or thickly embossed I would have bought these as mere bragging rights for having them first the shoes that I have seen is pretty much similar in all aspect including the CW oh and they look to have the same cushion shit and torsion construct as that of a SuperFly Looks like a Nike Yeezy concept someone made a while back Best looking Team Jordan sig I’ve seen in awhile they could at least use some lunar in the heel If the traction in these performs like the Kobe 11 solid rubber version Assuming that forefoot zoom is similar to what it was in the M12 The zoom units in the 12 were good but only lasted for few months but I’ve probably only played in them 15-20 times Looking at the fact that those blades on the outsole are unidirectional and very This most likely add up to the sole quickly attracting dust and even on super clean courts I think lateral traction will be poor Midsole looks straight off the New Balance fresh foam series The implementation of Kurim and the diamond-like theme patern all over the shoe are very interesting ideas but the shoe still looks like a Brandblack model I hoping that midsole is Lunarlon since the midsole looks exactly like the Nike Lunar Caldra but with an added zoom bag All shoes and gear reviewed on WearTesters havebeen tested using our rigorous methodology. WearTesters is reader-supported If you buy products using links on our site WE INDEPENDENTLY CHOOSE ALL PRODUCTS FEATURED ON OUR SITE. WE MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK ON LINKS TO THOSE PRODUCTS. YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AFFILIATE POLICY IN OUR TERMS OF USE Official images // Air Jordan 32 “UNC”Follow Jordan Brand will continue to honor Mike’s time at North Carolina – and those championship teams after him – with this upcoming Air Jordan 32 “UNC” Dressed in the typical Tar Heels’ University Blue this Air Jordan 32 features a Kurim overlay with a call out to each of UNC’s National Championship years on the heel Marbled midsoles and Navy accents finish off this unique adaptation of the 32 This joins the Michigan Air Jordan 32 Low as part of Jordan Brand’s March Madness release catalogue The Air Jordan 32 “UNC”is set for a March 9th release, just in time for the Championships. It will hit select retailers and Nike.com for $185 Release Date: March 9, 2018Price: $185Where to Buy: Nike.com First look 01.27.18For more Jordan news, click here. All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueSydney developers Orange Healthwell Pty Ltd have lodged a development application with Orange City Council to construct three four-storey buildings on the site in Kurim Avenue a good site and its definitely good for Orange The DA states that 42 of the 48 units above the shops would be designated as Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Units A report to Orange councillors said they would suit people with specialist needs BOLD: Three separate buildings would be constructed on the site Photo: Supplied"These SDA units will expand the availability of housing for persons who require a high level of specialised support to cater for their individual living needs," it said It said the Ryde-based applicant specialised in providing these facilities Orange mayor Cr Reg Kidd said it was great news a good site and its definitely good for Orange," he said Photo: SuppliedCr Kidd said there was plenty of need in Orange for such specialised accommodation He said staff would need to examine the development application before it went to council Cr Kidd said council would consider the project and make a recommendation on it as the development value exceeded its $5 million limit it would likely be decided over by the Western Regional Planning Panel Photo: JUDE KEOGHThe former shopping centre on the site was demolished in 2018 after a long-running dispute between council and the owner Eid Eid after it fell into disuse The shopping centre opened in the early 1980s and had six to eight businesses at a time Former councillor Ron Gander said in 2018 the centre closed in the early 2000s when you first walked in there was a hardware store and there was a fish and chip shop," Mr Gander said THE WAY WE WERE: The abandoned Kurim shopping centre in 2015."You couldn't stop the shoplifting you couldn't stop people breaking in," he said The demolition started after the NSW Land and Environment Court ruled the owner had 60 days to clear the site Councillors have been told the development proposal is part of about $75 million worth of projects currently being considered for Orange subdivisions plus alterations and additions to properties Our journalists work hard to provide local This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your 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RELATED: Check out the Celebratory Nike LeBron 13 “25K”  You can get a pair of the red LeBron 13 Elites on April 14 at select stores and nike.com Or you can wait until other colors come out on May 5 (white) and May 26 (black) Powered By: Stack Sports CaptainU GamePlan Sports Connect Advertise With Us Privacy Statement Terms of Service Children's Privacy Policy The classic sneaker gets technical updates and new color schemes for fall Hot on the heels of its 75th anniversary archive-inspired collection Salomon Advanced is tapping further into its history with a trio of ACS Pro Advanced sneakers The ‘00s sneaker isn’t just getting an aesthetic upgrade An Agile Chassis system puts the “ACS” in ACS Pro to provide a more stabilized stride A sturdy Kurim structure on the upper grants breathability and comfort while the skeleton-like Kurim caging optimizes airflow by way of strategically placed openings throughout the upper’s medial and lateral sides The sneaker is also constructed with a Quicklace lacing system The thick sole unit equips its wearer with tread and traction whether they’re hiking the trails or exploring the cityscape Complete your fit — The ACS Pro Advanced will drop in three seasonal color schemes Its sandy shades dress the sneaker almost in its entirety Darker versions will follow suit with one appearing in dark gray In gearing up for the 2022 relaunch of the kicks it was important that the Salomon sub-label align itself with its “archive tradition,” per a press release which was influenced by the AGS Pro from the 2000s is a staple for hikers and streetwear lovers two decades later The production comes from “a space where curiosity fuels exploration and encourages an ongoing collaboration between the outdoors and humankind,” the brand said you should experience everything the outdoors has to offer and Salomon’s technical footwear will help you do it You can shop the Salomon ACS Pro Advanced sneakers on Salomon’s website and select retailers which will feature Jordan Brand’s foray into a new material on a new silhouette Jordan Brand today announced the high top Jordan Ultra.Fly a shoe the brand says takes inspiration from Michael Jordan’s “Black Cat” nickname Jordan has leveraged that to create a “cage-like upper” meant to evoke thoughts of a black cat • MORE NBA: The island of Kawhi | Almost a champ: Jermaine O'Neal Jordan introduces Kurim material to the upper Kurim also looks different than what we’re used to on a sneaker and the material overlay tightens the fit while allowing for flexibility in the structure and its design “follows a pattern that mimics the coat of a spotted leopard.”   While Butler gives us our first on-court look at the shoe Jordan plans to release the Ultra.Fly on April 2 in one white and two different black colorways Tim Newcomb covers sports aesthetics—stadiums, sneakers, uniforms and more—for Sports Illustrated. 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Melissa Hatton with her son Michael Kinchela and Graeme Davidson with his granddaughter Tylah Hutchinson Photo: DANIELLE CETINSKI 0119dckurim14KURIM shopping centre’s owner will need to justify why the building should not be demolished as Orange councillors’ patience with its condition wears thin Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueOrange mayor John Davis confirmed councillors had discussed a demolition order and the council will require owner Eid Eid to show cause on why the step should not be taken Cr Jones believed once that step had been completed the council would decide on the next course of action but councillors were unanimous in saying enough was enough It remains unclear who would be responsible for the demolition “There has been a litany of issues that go back for many years over the failure to keep the shops in a safe condition,” Cr Jones said “[Demolition would] enable the site to be totally clean and maintained in a tidy state.”  Cr Jones said an inspection he completed last year revealed while the grass had been mowed the rubbish behind the building had remained.  but people can still get through the roof and they can’t get back out if there’s a fire,” he said “At a community meeting at the beginning of November so many people who care about Glenroi said the shopping centre was a symbol of decay and a lack of responsibility towards the people of Glenroi.” Glenroi Community Action Group members Melissa Hatton Graeme Davidson and Joe Maric supported demolition “It’s an eyesore - if it was on the other side of town it would be gone right now,” Mr Maric said police have had to escort them home,” she said Owner Eid Eid said he had not received any paperwork from the council but believed it did not have the right to ask for the building’s demolition - he has previously threatened legal action against the council if an order was issued With previously-announced plans to convert the site into a childcare and community centre Mr Eid did not answer questions on whether they had progressed Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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Photo: DECLAN RURENGA 0817drkurim1Orange City Council candidate and president of Glenroi Community Group Melissa Hatton is leading a charge to redevelop Kurim shops Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueOn Thursday council announced it would prepare a tender to knock the building down Mrs Hatton said she wanted to speak to PCYC Juvenile Justice, the Aboriginal Medical Service Eid Eid to reconstruct the building to offer outreach services for youth “We definitely need a hub of some sort with a shelter lighting and open all hours,” Mrs Hatton said “There’s a perfect bit of land that’s about to become available again if the owner would like to see it happen If it’s vacant there’s only bad things that will happen.” Gerald Power called the building “a blight on the community” He said residents were frustrated and calling for change at council Mr Power said there was a similar situation in Blacktown ratepayers and stakeholders were able to turn a derelict building into a preschool and shops new direction and new people to sit and negotiate with the owner,” Mr Power said He said council would need to move fast to secure extra funding for the project “turning this area here around so the Glenroi community can look up with pride” +4Darryl Curran from the McRae-Bloomfield ticket said any development would need to look into what had and hadn’t worked in the community previously six and seven who aren’t at school and we need to change that mindset,” Mr Curran said “The build it and they will come [mentality] doesn’t work here.” council candidates had walked through Glenroi and promised revitalisation Mr Fitzsimon said it wasn’t good enough to simply demolish the building “There has to be something for the community Mr Fitzsimon said there needed to be enough pressure brought on the property’s owner to work with the community and council without leaving ratepayers exposed to extra costs VIDEO: Sue Duchnaj speaking to the Central Western Daily .. Lead candidate for the Greens Stephen Nugent said while social housing could be an option for the Kurim shops he said any solution had to be driven by the community “This is a chance to do something good and unique,” Mr Nugent said “It has to be a mix of community services and business you need something to bring people to the centre Mr Nugent said research suggested when young and old people mixed it lead to a strengthening of respect in the community Candidate Ben Miller said saying it would take a long time to solve Glenroi’s problems like the Kurim shops “There has to be a start of the change otherwise it will continue to fester,” he said Mr Miller said any solution had to have diversity so if one business or service wasn’t thriving – the impact would be lessened Declan Rurenga was the editor of Griffith's Area News and Leeton's Irrigator until September 2023. Before landing at the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, he reported news in Junee, Wagga Wagga, Orange and Cootamundra. Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBut legal constraints mean there is little the council can do to force changes at the centre Councillors decided to continue working collaboratively with the centre’s owner Eddy Eid after councillor Neil Jones requested urgent action be taken Mr Eid unveiled plans to transform the building into a two-storey childcare and community centre costing up to $5 million in September He believes the redevelopment will only be possible with financial assistance from  council and other tiers of government But Orange mayor John Davis said no councillors were keen on contributing “It’s fair to say councillors expressed the opinion they wouldn’t buy it,” he said it’s their property and their responsibility.” Cr Davis said the shops had again come up for discussion to ensure council was not liable if something went wrong at the centre “Although the building itself is OK and no one is suggesting it should be demolished “There are things [council] can do and things we can’t do.” After several clean-ups at the centre last year Mr Eid said the condition had remained the same “It doesn’t matter what bars or security you have “The only thing we want to do is work in with council “You still get the community throwing a lot of rubbish up there Mr Eid said he was still waiting for final plans from his architect before he continues pursuing a partnership with council with contributions from the state and federal government “You need help of the community to make things happen,” he said “I have talked to the state [government] but they only fund associations and not-for-profit organisations.” He said assistance from the federal government was looking more promising with member for Calare John Cobb showing a positive attitude in a written reply Cr Jones said he remained concerned the building posed a risk for children especially during the school holidays but he acknowledged there was little council could do while it was privately owned “We’ll continue dialogue with the owner .. I don’t know what the next step is,” he said my only concern is that we try to do whatever we can to ensure an accident doesn’t happen.” Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAs trucks took away the rubble from the Glenroi site this week the focus turned to what should replace it Site owner Eddie Eid has told the Central Western Daily he would consider selling the property Glenroi Community Group member Neil Jones said the group would look to the local community for ideas about what should go there “It would be good to have a mix of community services facilities and maybe some housing,” he said Mr Jones said neighborhood shopping centres had seemingly had their day and it should not remain empty space “There is a lot of council-owned open space in the immediate vicinity,” he said “That area doesn’t need more public open space “I know the kids would say ‘let’s have a really good skate park’.” Mr Jones said Orange City Council might be asked to buy the land for community facilities or housing but there had to be a good reason and strong community support before council would commit public funds to such a project should council buy this and spend it on community housing?” he said “There is no good putting something there the community doesn’t want Orange mayor Reg Kidd said community input was important when deciding the future of the site and the site has been cleared it would be a good time for council to sit down with the owners of the place and the community and have a discussion about it,” he said Cr Kidd said there were several commercial and community possibilities but they would need community backing and good business cases “Could it be an outpost medical centre for the Aboriginal medical services RELATED COVERAGE: Kurim owner Eddie Eid speaks out as work starts I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter. Photo: STEVE GOSCH 0519sgkurimKURIM shops owner Eid Eid says he will fight a council-ordered demolition for the dilapidated building and he says he will win.  Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue“No one has a right to demolish someone’s house and they have no right to demolish Kurim shops,” he said and they want me to knock it down and throw my money in the bin.” Orange City Council could not comment on the situation for legal reasons but Mr Eid said he had not received a formal demolition order from council but had received a request from council to show cause as to why the abandoned shops should not be demolished.  The Central Western Daily understands that if the order was to proceed Mr Eid would be required to demolish the building at his own expense or council could send contractors to demolish it and pass the costs onto Mr Eid.  Mr Eid said he planned to re-establish the shops and had been in contact with various service providers interested in setting up in the area He said he was still interested in using the building as a childcare centre and was in discussions with investors and architects.  He said the reason the shops fell into disrepair was because the establishment of the Orange Homemakers Centre took businesses and customers away from Kurim shops “It is the community who have ruined the centre why should it be my fault that people break into it?” he said “If someone breaks into your house even if you’ve secured it Orange City councillor Neil Jones said he was disappointed and frustrated the issue had not been resolved given councillors had discussed a demolition order in January He said the building was a “danger and a fire trap” and had been languishing for years and on those grounds a demolition should be ordered “It’s the community who pays the price for such an eyesore,” he said.  But Mr Eid said he had done everything within his power to secure the building and the community should take responsibility for its rundown state.  He said he was not interested in selling the property or the land “This is my home town and I care about the community .. the community should be supporting me 100 per cent,” he said Mr Eid said his solicitor was drafting a response to council’s show cause order and council would have it within the month.  Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA survey listed Kurim among the worst shopping centres in Australia Orange councillor Ron Gander said because the building is privately owned there’s little council can do to redevelop of the site Cr Gander said he’s not surprised to hear Kurim has been named and shamed He said while efforts had been made to upgrade the area by planting trees creating cycle parks and building skate parks a redevelopment of the Kurim Shopping Centre site was vital “Even if it was demolished and turned into green space it would be better than what it is now,” he said Cr Gander said he remembers a time when Kurim was a “very handy” shopping centre with a fish and chips shop and a hardware store Glenroi Community Group secretary Wendy Davidson said the abandoned shopping centre sent a negative message to the community “It’s an eyesore and it’s like nobody cares about the Glenroi community,” she said “It doesn’t send a very good message to children in the area.” Mrs Davidson said her group would like to see the building turned into a safe house “We’d like it to be a place for people in dire straights to go perhaps if there’s violence in their home,” she said “We’d also like people to go there and be put in contact with organisations like community services.” Council spokesperson Nick Redmond said council shared the frustration of the community about the appearance of the former shopping centre “The owner has been co-operative in responding promptly dealing when council staff have raised issues of vandals damaging the building,” he said “The ultimate future of building is in the hands of the owner.” Kurim’s owner Eid Eid said he eventually planned to turn the premises into a medical centre and childcare facility “I want somewhere the community can get involved in and use,” he said He said he had talked to council about his redevelopment plans