Ricky Cusano is in his 17th season as an Assistant Coach at Marist College in 2021 after playing at Marist for four years and being a three-year starter at midfield/forward from 2001-2004 He was a MAAC All-Academic Team Selection in 2003 and 2004 while also being named MAAC Offensive Player of the week on Sept He played in every game over his four years at Marist and finished his playing career with four goals and six assists Cusano led Marist in assists in his junior year 2003 Cusano was a member of two Marist teams that made appearances in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship game in 2002 and 2004 as well as a MAAC semi-final appearance in 2003  He was a starting midfielder and member of the 2004 team that won the MAAC Tournament Championship and went on to play UConn in the NCAA Tournament College Cup 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 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blocker for the Pikeville Bears Sophomore Sean Cusano is contributing in a major way for the Chattanooga Mocs Sean Cusano and Bradley Bunch starred for the Union Bears as they won the VHSL Class 2 boys basketball state championship in 2021 The fun hasn’t stopped there for those two dudes These days Cusano is contributing in a major way for the Chattanooga Mocs rebounder and shot blocker at the University of Pikeville They are certainly performing at a high level at the next level “It’s awesome that me and Sean are still playing” Bunch said “I keep up with him all the time and see how he’s doing and I’m really proud of him.” Cusano returned to the area on Saturday and had five points four steals and two blocks in 19 minutes off the bench as Chattanooga earned a 71-63 victory over East Tennessee State at Freedom Hall in Johnson City “It was definitely good being back and I got to see a lot of people I haven’t been able to see in a while,” Cusano said especially after having a tough loss against Samford on Thursday What stood out the most was ust the physicality of the game.” Along with averaging 5.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game the 6-foot-9 Cusano has blocked a team-high 14 shots What did he like best about his outing against ETSU in a Southern Conference showdown “What stood out to me was probably just my defense and rebounding,” Cusano said Bunch had a memorable week of his own as he scored his 1,000th career point on Jan He finished with 20 points and eight rebounds while reaching the milestone by sinking a 3-pointer with 2:45 remaining in the first half “Getting my 1,000th point has meant a lot to me,” Bunch said “It has been one of my better accomplishments so far in my college career.” Cade Looney (Grundy) of Pikeville scored his 1,000th career point earlier in the season He had 28 points – on 13-of-15 shooting from the field – and 15 rebounds in that aforementioned victory over Montreat The 6-foot-6 Bunch is averaging 19.6 points He is an Appalachian Athletic Conference player of the year candidate Bradley Bunch (Union) has scored more than 1,000 career points at the University of Pikeville “I feel like the strongest part of my game is my post up to midrange game,” Bunch said Alex Rasnick was also on Union’s 2021 state title team and is now playing at Alice Lloyd College Cusano moved to South Carolina after his sophomore year at Union and finished his high school career at Hilton Head Prep he still follows the progress of his old pal so I’m happy that he’s doing well at Pikeville,” Cusano said Darrin Martin (Graham) produced a 16-point two-steal stat line for West Virginia Tech on Saturday in a 68-64 men’s basketball win over Indiana University-Kokomo while shooting 55.4 percent from the floor 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game for the men’s basketball squad at Hampden-Sydney College He played his high school hoops at George Wythe Grundy and Moravian Prep in North Carolina Freshman Reece Ketron scored for Christopher Newport in 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38105Tel: 1-800-805-5856Web: http://www.stjude.org/ There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting INDIANAPOLIS – Sean Cusano closed his sophomore year of high school by playing a starring role for the Union High School Bears as they won the 2021 VHSL Class 2 boys basketball state title His second season of college hoops ended with a championship as well Cusano had three points and four rebounds for the Chattanooga Mocs as they became the first team from the Southern Conference to win the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) championship after beating California-Irvine 85-84 in overtime on Thursday night He became the first local dude to win a NIT since Gate City High School graduate Josh Shoemaker did so for Wake Forest in 2000 Cusano averaged 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game He played in all of Chattanooga’s NIT games as the Mocs beat Middle Tennessee State Loyola (Illinois) and UC-Irvine in the event It was pretty awesome to see him succeed at that level and get to play in historical Hinkle Fieldhouse Collin Mulholland scored 19 points and made five-pointers and Garrison Keeslar sank a go-ahead jumper from the free-throw line with 11 seconds left in overtime in the victory Chattanooga (29-9) tied a program record for victories in a season after winning 17 of its last 18 to capture the program’s first postseason title UC Irvine 7-foot-1 center Bent Leuchten went to the free-throw line with 31 seconds left in overtime for a chance at a three-point lead an entry pass to Leuchten was overthrow and Chattanooga secured the loose ball before missing two free throws to give the Anteaters another chance Devin Tillis tossed a full-court pass with 2.4 seconds left that Leuchten grabbed with one hand and passed it to Jurian Dixon under the basket for a layup that rolled off as time expired UC Irvine (32-7) was also playing in the program’s first NIT championship game Bonham had 19 points to go with 10 rebounds for Chattanooga Keeslar secured his first double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds Tillis scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half for UC Irvine Leuchten finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds Bonham sank a half-court shot just before the halftime buzzer to give Chattanooga a 38-37 lead at the break Both teams had a controversial call go against them in the final 20 seconds of regulation Huff kicked out a leg to draw a foul and made three free throws with 16.3 seconds left to give Chattanooga a 76-74 lead Then Myles Che got a defender in the air on a 3-pointer and jumped into him before making 2 of 3 free throws to tie it at 76-all Former Virginia basketball guard Ishan Sharma committed to St This is The Daily Progress' one-stop shop for all transfer portal relate… Thanks for visiting INDIANAPOLIS — Sean Cusano played a starring role in 2021 when the Union Bears won the VHSL Class 2 boys basketball state championship He is now one win away from a National Invitation Tournament (NIT) crown five rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes off the bench for the Chattanooga Mocs in their 80-73 victory over Loyola of Chicago at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday night Cusano was 2-for-3 from the field and 3-for-3 from the free throw line He is averaging 4.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game Chattanooga (28-9) plays the California-Irvine Anteaters (32-6) at 9 p.m The Anteaters set a school record for wins in a season after beating North Texas 69-67 in an earlier semifinal who played at Patrick Henry High School of Roanoke and Hampden-Sydney College Cusano is trying to become the first local dude to win a NIT title since Josh Shoemaker (Gate City) in 2000 when he played a key role for Wake Forest's run to the championship Turner of Irvine was as an assistant coach on that Wake Forest squad Trey Bonham scored 23 points and Honor Huff hit a big 3-pointer late to lead Chattanooga to Tuesday's triumph Chattanooga trailed 38-34 at the half but rallied to take a 67-57 lead on a Collin Mulholland layup with 7:33 remaining Loyola Chicago whittled away until Des Watson hit a 3-pointer to get the Ramblers within 74-73 with 2:37 left Huff answered with a 3-pointer and the Mocs closed with a 6-0 run for the victory Huff and Bash Wieland both scored 12 for Chattanooga Makai Richards scored 10 off the bench on 5-for-5 shooting Jayden Dawson had 19 points and six assists to pace the Ramblers (25-12) Miles Rubin had 14 points and Watson added 10 points and six rebounds He hit all four of his shots from the floor and all five of his free throws Silvia Boltuc, Managing Director of SpecialEurasia, recently provided an interview on Radar, a TV programme of Cusano News7 The discussion centred on the recent presidential elections in Iran and the political situation in Armenia offering a comprehensive analysis of these complex geopolitical issues High Percentage of Abstentionism. Silvia Boltuc addressed the significant abstention rate in the recent Iranian presidential elections a phenomenon that international media largely attributed to widespread disappointment and distrust among Iranian citizens Boltuc presented also an alternative perspective noting that the unexpected nature of these elections precipitated by the tragic death of former President Ebrahim Raisi left a considerable portion of the electorate unprepared to make informed decisions about the candidates This lack of preparedness contributed to the high abstention rate As Iran prepares for a second round of elections scheduled for Friday Boltuc anticipates that there might be a slight increase in voter turnout With more information now available about the two main contenders—reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili—voters are expected to be better informed The success of Pezeshkian might encourage some undecided reformists to go to the polls presidential debate also plays a pivotal role in shaping Iranian voter behaviour Boltuc suggested that the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S which would likely herald a tougher stance against Iran Jalili is perceived as a strong leader capable of countering U.S Boltuc elaborated on the intricate landscape of Iranian domestic politics characterised by multiple power centres whose support is crucial for the future president She highlighted the disparity in financial backing between the candidates and noted an increase in the directness and activity of their campaigns compared to the first electoral round This heightened engagement reflects the intensified competition and the stakes involved in the second round of elections Protests Against Pashinyan’s Government. In the second segment of the interview, Silvia Boltuc shifted focus to Armenia, after SpecialEurasia official visit to Yerevan, discussing the ongoing protests against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government led by the “Tavush for the Homeland” Movement stem from dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh issue and peace negotiation with Azerbaijan Boltuc explained that Pashinyan has historically had controversial relations with the former leadership in Stepanakert Boltuc clarified that the protests are not driven by Armenia’s desire to align more closely with the Russian Federation although a segment of the population remains pro-Moscow Despite Armenia’s apparent shift towards the West and aspirations to join the European Union Boltuc expressed concerns about the potential risks associated with this new direction in Armenian foreign policy She cautioned that recent geopolitical dynamics in the Caucasus might hinder the realisation of these aspirations leading to unfavourable outcomes for Armenia Boltuc also highlighted the criticism directed at Pashinyan for his government’s attempts to secure peace with Azerbaijan at any cost A portion of the Armenian populace perceives these efforts as overly conciliatory accusing the government of making significant concessions to Baku without adequate guarantees could further expose Armenia to Azerbaijan’s military power and territorial ambitions undermining the country’s security and sovereignty Silvia Boltuc’s interview with Flavio Tassotti provided a nuanced analysis of the recent presidential elections in Iran and the political situation in Armenia and the geopolitical challenges facing both countries underscore the complexity of these issues For further information, reports, and consulting about Iran and Armenia, contact us at info@specialeurasia.com Don’t Miss Our Next Course in Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis This is the SpecialEurasia online course designed for professionals and investigators aiming to enhance their ability to produce geopolitical forecasting and risk assessment reports Testata giornalistica registrata presso il Tribunale di Cagliari n 54/2025 del 09/01/2025 ©2024 All rights reserved A guy who once suited up for the U got to play against IU on Saturday Former Union High School star Sean Cusano of the Chattanooga Mocs had six points two assists and one steal before fouling out in a 74-65 men’s basketball loss to the Indiana University Hoosiers at famed Assembly Hall “Very cool to see him play at IU,” Moore said We all dream about playing on that big of a stage “I was very proud of Sean’s performance against Indiana,” said Chattanooga assistant coach Ander Galfsky “He took on the game and had a positive impact during his time on the court.” "Playing at Assembly Hall was very fun and an awesome environment," Cusano said just seeing the stadium design was probaby the coolest part." 215-pound Cusano is averaging 7.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game He helped the Union Bears win the 2021 VHSL Class 2 state championship as a sophomore before transferring to Hilton Head Prep in South Carolina “Nothing Sean is doing right now is surprising,” Moore said you could definitely see major success at a high level for him.” Injuries limited Cusano to three games last season as he ended up redshirting “It ended up being a blessing in disguise,” Galfsky said “His body has changed tremendously and he was able to get comfortable in our system.” Chattanooga is 8-5 and begins Southern Conference play on Jan The Mocs visit East Tennessee State on Jan “Sean is the type of player that brings a great deal of versatility to the court,” Galfsky said “He has a lot of skill for his size and has a high basketball IQ the one aspect that has been the most impressive is the way he has rebounded the ball West Virginia Tech earned a 79-74 men’s basketball win over the University of Pikeville on Dec 19 at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse and Southwest Virginia was well-represented in the game Darrin Martin (Graham) had 14 points and four rebounds for the winners Brady Bunch (Union) led Pikeville with a 26-point while Cade Looney (Grundy) finished with five points and three boards Tigh Compton (Grundy) is the head coach of the Bears Brandon Brown of Lees-McRae College had the best performance of the season on Dec 17 as the Bobcats earned a 102-91 men’s basketball victory over Erskine The ex-Tennessee High standout went for 14 points Former Sullivan East High School basketball star Jenna Hare is faring well at Milligan University Jenna Hare (Sullivan East) and Lexi Ervin (Gate City) are making contributions for the women’s basketball team at Milligan University 19 in a 93-76 loss to nationally ranked Georgetown College of Kentucky Ervin is averaging 3.1 points and 1.3 rebounds for the Buffaloes The University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg is the seventh-ranked NAIA women’s basketball team in the nation and a couple of 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Volume 8 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.665186 This article is part of the Research TopicSociality in the Marine EnvironmentView all 14 articles Intraspecific conflict can be costly; therefore many species engage in ritualized contests composed of several stages Each stage is typically characterized by different levels of aggression During these different levels of “intensity,” animals benefit from communicating potential information related to features such as resource holding potential and whether or not the competitor currently holds the resource (e.g. This information may be conveyed using both visual displays and a complex acoustic repertoire containing fixed (e.g. and body size) and flexible information (e.g. Calls that contain fixed information are generally considered “discrete” or stereotyped while calls that convey flexible information are more “graded,” existing along an acoustic continuum is likely dependent on factors like intensity level The breeding system of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) involves intense male competition for access to a relatively limited number of breeding females (the resource) we investigated the behavior and acoustic repertoire of competitive groups of humpback whales to determine if an increase in intensity level of the group was correlated with an increase in the complexity of the vocal repertoire We categorized the behavior of humpback whales in competitive groups into three mutually exclusive stages from low to high intensity While discrete calls were infrequent compared to graded calls overall their use was highest in “low” and “moderate” intensity groups which may indicate that this stage of contest is important for assessing the relative resource holding potential of competitors were highest during “high intensity” competitive groups This suggests that flexible information may be more important in “high intensity” levels as males continue to assess the motivation and intent of competitors while actively engaged in costly conflict We have shown that the relatively complex social call repertoire and visual displays of humpback whales in competitive groups likely functions to mediate frequently changing within-group relationships The results from this study can ultimately increase our understanding of discrete and graded call use within an animal that engages heavily in male competition during the breeding season and provide a foundation for making comparisons between vocal behavior all competitive groups in the present study likely contain at least one female Map of the study area in the Great Barrier Reef indicating the primary survey area around Whitsunday Island The majority of competitive groups were found to the northeast Behavioral ethogram for humpback whale competitive groups individuals could only be identified for the duration of the follow Photos were used to corroborate the number of animals present the leading animal was presumed to be the nuclear female) and determine if individuals maintained consistent roles (e.g. displacement of the presumed primary or secondary escorts based on position to the nuclear female) Animals during these follows would periodically surface with blood on their dorsal fins indicative of this direct physical contact Intensity scale developed for competitive groups based on the behaviors outlined in the ethogram and observations of speed and breathing rates it is unlikely that calls were detected from animals outside the focal group Due to the high speeds and often erratic behavior of competitive groups the duration of acoustic recordings was limited to short periods (average duration 6 min 15 s Figure 2. Spectrograms (Hann window, Fast Fourier Transform 4096 samples, overlap 90%) of the relatively low frequency call types detected in competitive groups during this study: (A) “thwop,” (B) “whup,” (C) a series of “paired croaks,” (D) a graded call, and (E) a low frequency “song unit social call.” Sound clips can be found in Supplementary Material Figure 3. Spectrograms (Hann window, Fast Fourier Transform 4096 samples, overlap 90%) of the relatively high frequency call types detected in competitive groups during this study: (A) “harmonic squeak,” (B) “chirp,” and (C) a high frequency “song unit social call.” Sound clips can be found in Supplementary Material This resulted in five graded call classes: (1) low frequency short duration; and (5) very high-frequency A log offset was applied to the fixed effect of “time” to provide rates (calls per time of deployment) rather than counts (number of calls) The number of animals in the group and group ID were included as random effects the number of whales in competitive groups was highly variable (average 5.8 ± 2.4 SD Low intensity groups were encountered during 23 focal follows (39% of focal follows) for a total acoustic recording time of 05:18:57 from 67 recordings The average group size was 5.7 animals (range 3–9) Moderate intensity groups were the most commonly observed with a total of 29 focal follows (49% of focal follows) and 11:59:50 total recording time from 108 recordings The average group size for moderate intensity groups was 5.4 (range 3–11) high intensity groups were the least common encountered during 7 focal follows (12% of focal follows) for a total recording time of 03:19:16 from 23 recordings The average group size for level three was 8.9 animals (range 3–16) Intensity level was not correlated with the number of animals in the group (Fisher’s exact test p = 0.3304) A total of 6,414 calls were detected over the study period: 971 during low intensity follows call rates (per whale per hour) increased with intensity level Groups that were classified as being within the lowest intensity level had the lowest call rate (GLMM estimate 4.49 ± 1.3 SE calls/whale/h) compared to moderate (12.5 ± 3.0 calls/whale/h) and high intensity groups (18.2 ± 6.8 calls/whale/h) Though there was an increase in call rate per whale between moderate and high intensity level groups these results were not significantly different possibly due to differences in sample size (GLMM odds ratio 0.69 ± 0.24 The significant difference between low and moderate intensity levels (odds ratio 0.36 ± 0.10 and low and high intensity levels (GLMM odds ratio 0.25 ± 0.11 p = 0.0051) suggests there was a significant increase in the need for individuals to communicate in moderate and high intensity levels where non-contact threats and displays are more common than overt contact aggression may benefit more from communicating fixed information (e.g. body size) than moderate and high intensity groups these results suggest that graded calls are used more in escalated contests where contact aggression between whales is common and these groups may benefit more from communicating flexible information (e.g. Probability of detecting discrete and graded call types in the three intensity levels Results from the generalized linear mixed models with the probability of detecting discrete and graded calls in each intensity level in the first three columns and the odds ratios in the last three columns although the difference in the use of thwops between low and moderate intensity groups was not statistically significant Probability of detecting the six discrete call types in the three intensity levels with the model calculated probability of each call type in each intensity level in the first three columns and the odds ratios in the last three columns Probability of detecting the five graded call classes in the three intensity levels Cluster 1: Low-frequency/moderate duration; Cluster 2: Mid-frequency/long duration; Cluster 3: Broadband/very long duration; Cluster 4: High-frequency/short duration; and Cluster 5: Very high-frequency/short duration Results of the generalized linear models for graded call classes with the model calculated probability of each call class in each intensity level in the first three columns and the odds ratios in the last three columns and provide a basis for investigating what information content is actively conveyed in these contexts this call type was used primarily in these lower intensity groups it is possible that paired croaks function in a similar way to the roars of red deer allowing individuals to gain valuable information on opponents in the early stages of intraspecific agonistic conflict Further research will be needed to determine if there is in fact a correlation between the stability of competitive groups and the use of relatively high frequency calls combined with the results from previous studies the results presented here provide preliminary evidence that high frequency calls may be particularly important during changing group dynamics where information on intent and/or willingness to engage or disengage from competition could be beneficial to prevent further conflict we carefully determined intensity levels that were discrete and mutually exclusive providing what is likely a conservative view of the variety of intensity levels observed in competitive groups Incorporating underwater video will help to validate the correlation between surface and underwater behavior as well as their relationship with calling behavior we have provided evidence that humpback whales follow similar trends to terrestrial species that engage heavily in male competition during the breeding season As theories regarding male-male competition predict humpback whale competitive groups progressed from low intensity displays to higher intensity contests but with escalated contests being relatively uncommon we have shown that humpback whales use acoustic signals in concordance with visual displays and threats during this progression Calls within humpback whale groups classified as low and moderate intensity likely function to convey more fixed information such as body size while calls in the higher intensity levels likely function to convey flexible information on motivation and arousal Future research can build from this to compare baleen whale species with drastically different mating strategies and vocal repertoires in order to shed light on the link between high communicative complexity and sociality in baleen whales The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors The animal study was reviewed and approved by The University of Queensland Office of Research Ethics and DP conceived the study and assisted with data collection DC and DP were responsible for obtaining funding for field data collection All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version Great Barrier Reef fieldwork (2017–2019) was funded by the Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment and the Ecological Society of Australia (#2017001004) as well as substantial in-kind support from Blue Planet Marine the Cetacean Ecology and Acoustic Laboratory Group Additional support was provided to the primary author from an American Australian Association Scholarship and a University of Queensland International Scholarship DC was employed by the company JASCO Applied Sciences This affiliation began after the presented research took place The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher We would like to thank the many people involved in the Great Barrier Reef Whale and Dolphin Research Programme, especially the numerous volunteers, K. 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Cusano, ZGFuYWN1c2Fub0BnbWFpbC5jb20= Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish In an interview conducted on Thursday, July 7th, 2024, Giuliano Bifolchi, SpecialEurasia Research Manager, shared his insights with Emanuele Landi of Cusano News7 concerning the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East focusing primarily on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the potential for increased hostilities in Lebanon Bifolchi emphasised that the geopolitical risk in the region has markedly intensified following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023 Israel deployed its troops to the Gaza Strip aiming to rescue hostages and eliminate the militant groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad This Israeli military manoeuvre underscores a significant escalation in the conflict highlighting the complexity and volatility of the situation Giuliano Bifolchi indicated that although a ceasefire is not beyond the realm of possibility it remains challenging because of the entrenched positions of both Israel and Hamas Hamas considered the October 2023 attack a major victory following what the Islamic Resistance Movements view as years of Israeli oppression towards Palestinians Hamas sees the subsequent Israeli military operations as additional evidence supporting their belief that Israel aims to eradicate the Palestinian population Israel maintains its stance on the necessity of protecting its citizens from external threats originating from Palestinian territories justifying their military actions as a defence mechanism Bifolchi also addressed the potential for an escalation between Israel and Lebanon considering the recent confrontation between the parties and following the Israel Defence Forces’ killing of a senior Hezbollah commander This incident provoked a retaliatory response from Hezbollah SpecialEurasia Research Manager stressed that preventing further escalation is crucial Israel sees the creation of buffer zones between its borders and those of Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as essential to mitigating future attacks similar to those of October 2023 Giuliano Bifolchi highlighted the significance of the upcoming U.S The recent debate illuminated President Biden’s perceived vulnerabilities corroborating exit polls that suggest a potential victory for Donald Trump Bifolchi noted that a Trump administration would likely offer unwavering support to Israel against Hamas foreign policy could have profound implications potentially exacerbating conflicts and further destabilising the region Giuliano Bifolchi’s analysis underscores the precarious nature of the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape where local conflicts have far-reaching implications influenced by both regional dynamics and international political developments For further reports, risk assessment, and consulting services about the geopolitics of the Middle East, contact us at info@specialeurasia.com In a recent interview with Cusano News7 engaged in a comprehensive discussion with anchor-woman Giulia Cavola about the developing threat of terrorism on the international stage with special focus on the European continent Tratzi provided an in-depth analysis of various factors contributing to the heightened risk of terrorist activities particularly in relation to upcoming major sporting events such as the Olympics game in Paris 2024 because of their global visibility and symbolic significance are prime targets for terrorist groups seeking to maximise the impact of their attacks Tratzi delved into recent terrorist incidents in Europe and Russia highlighting a concerning pattern of coordinated attacks in places like Dagestan and Serbia He underscored these incidents are not isolated but that terrorist organisations have a broader strategy to destabilise regions and spread fear The attack on the Israeli embassy stood out for its boldness and direct challenge to international diplomatic norms Tratzi indicated groups like the Islamic State often use such attacks to propagate their ideology and demonstrate their operational capabilities The discussion also covered the pervasive use of propaganda by terrorist organisations. Tratzi explained that both online and frontal propaganda are critical tools used by these groups to recruit, radicalise, and mobilise individuals in order to perform attacks in the continent. Through its propaganda campaign the Islamic State calls for the practice of jihad by conducting actions on European soil urging both individual and coordinated actions Online platforms allow for the rapid dissemination of extremist content in-person recruitment and radicalisation efforts remain potent particularly in regions with high levels of socio-economic instability and limited government oversight Tratzi highlighted the rising geopolitical risk in Central Asia, noting that this region has become a significant source of terrorists involved in attacks in Europe, the most recent example of which are the actions perpetrated in Russia. The socio-political and geopolitical conditions in Central Asia created a fertile ground for terrorist recruitment allowing the Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan to emerge as a leading actor in the region This instability not only poses a threat to Russia but also has broader implications for regional security as terrorists trained and radicalised in these areas can easily borders into Europe and other parts of the world the country that currently has the highest number of ISKP affiliates in Western Europe Lastly, the interview addressed the interconnected risks posed by instability in Africa. Tratzi signalled that the Islamic State and other terrorist groups’ presence on the African continent has direct implications for European security The proximity of Africa to Europe means that the continent’s instability can quickly spill over exacerbating the terrorist threat in Europe in medium-long terms Tratzi’s analysis underscored the importance of a coordinated international response to terrorism that addresses both the immediate threats and the underlying conditions that fuel terrorist activities For further reports, analysis, and risk assessment about the terrorist threat in Eurasia, contact us at info@specialeurasia.com and request a consulting meeting Thanks for visiting A dead whale was found on the bow of a cruise ship that arrived in New York City The whale was identified as an endangered sei whale An official necropsy confirmed it was a mature female Experts are trying to figure out how this could have happened and if more needs to be done to protect these endangered mammals Dana Cusano is a bioacoustician and behavioral ecologist whose research focuses primarily on the acoustic behavior of marine mammals Her interests include the use of vocal signaling in animals and the link between vocalizations and behavior She is a research assistant professor in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences Professor Cusano answers five questions below about sei whales Q: How common it is for sei whales to be swimming near cruise ships A: I would say it is probably pretty common for them to be in the same areas Sei whales up in the Northeast are often found in areas with heavy boat traffic during certain parts of the year including shipping lanes which are used by cruise ships Q: What might the whale have been doing in the location where it was struck (i.e A: We actually don’t know a lot about sei whale behavior and we don’t really know where this animal was struck But sei whales in the Northeast at this time of year are probably migrating further North and stopping to feed along the way and often this just means swimming with their mouths open to filter feed small zooplankton You can imagine this puts them at a high risk for vessel collision Cruise ships travel at somewhere around 20 knots For a whale that is at the surface and focused on a vital task like feeding they just don’t have much of a chance to get out of the way Q: How do whales communicate with each other in incidents of distress – can they send signals to each other and any groups are usually loose associations just for the purpose of feeding although they do communicate with one another to socialize and find mates they wouldn’t likely communicate distress to each other Q: Is there an aspect about this story that you find most interesting A: Although we don’t know a lot about sei whale movement and distribution we are seeing a lot of them in heavily trafficked areas in recent years Hopefully we don’t start to see an increase in the number of vessel strikes too To request interviews or get more information: This week marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day when Nazi Germany formally surrendered to Allied forces on May 8 While it signaled the collapse of Hitler’s… If you need an expert to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis you may want to consider Syracuse University Catholic Father Gerry Waterman vice president and dean of Hendricks Chapel Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the state’s public water systems It’s a headline sure to grab a reader’s attention – after thousands of years of extinction a biotechnology company claims it has brought back the dire wolf through genetic engineering But is this milestone truly “de-extinction,” and what are some… After the sweeping tariffs were unveiled on April 2 on nearly all United States trading partners the impact on the stock market was felt immediately but how would this impact the political parties in the coming elections If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Robert F. 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Click here to register Please check your spam or junk folder just in case The COVID-19 pandemic was a brutal blow to small business owners not only because of the virus but also because of the government’s confusing and constantly changing plans to mitigate its spread Illinois—which encompasses Chicago and represents over 40 percent of all Illinois residents—offered entrepreneurs hope of relief: the Source Grow Grant which would have provided $10,000 to struggling small businesses in a racially discriminatory manner Using $70 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the county created the grant program in 2021 an applicant must have owned a for-profit business in Cook County that opened prior to 2020 and employed fewer than 20 full-time employees The business must also have shown lower revenues or higher costs due to COVID-19 and the funds could be used only for business-related expenses One more thing: All applicants for the grant must have identified their racial backgrounds It turns out that in addition to ARPA funding the county also adopted a framework for that funding that would prioritize “historically excluded populations for selection This meant any entrepreneur who didn’t belong to a “historically excluded population” couldn’t fairly compete for the grant Distribution of government benefits based on arbitrary racial classifications is unjust; treating individuals differently on the basis of race brings us back to a sad time in our nation’s history when governments sorted and divided individuals by the color of their skin to deprive them of their liberty It’s also unconstitutional: The equal protection guarantee of the Fourteenth Amendment protects individuals from racial discrimination one small business owner fought back in a federal lawsuit to overturn Cook County’s unlawful Source Grow Grant program restore their right to equality before the law and level the playing field for all eligible entrepreneurs to compete for pandemic relief funds Cook County announced that it was scrapping the unconstitutional grant program Although the County has not announced the terms of a new program early reports indicate that it intends to award grants to businesses on a race-neutral basis Subscribe to the weekly Docket for dispatches from the front lines Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Pacific Legal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Privacy Policy Sign up for our weekly alerts emails - the easiest way to keep up to date Donna’s introduction to the field of healthcare and technology was with Living Independently Group where she headed marketing for three years (2006-9) and helped establish the pioneering QuietCare behavioral monitoring and health predictive telecare system as the leader in the field In 2009 it was purchased by GE Healthcare and now is a service line of ICON plc She headed marketing for telehealth pioneer Viterion Corporation as first a consultant in their transition to digital/online telehealth systems and clinical training materials from 2014-2016 In consulting, Allegro Marketing & Communications Consulting LLC provided services to Viterion, app security developer Blue Cedar, senior safety and wellness system CarePredict, data analytics consultancy SG Healthcare Analytics (Movedbymetrics.com), New York-based accelerator MedStartr and the 6,000-member Health 2.0 NYC group In her most recent communications and consultancy work, Donna consulted for Krames/WebMD (now WebMD Ignite) to reposition their marketing and sales enablement for their payer/health organization segment and develop new programs she was marketing director for Collaborative Health Systems (CHS) a management services organization (MSO) for value-based integrated practice groups in Medicare and related programs (ACO CHS was a division of WellCare Health Plans she helped to introduce population health and telehealth platforms to independent primary care practices managed by CHS Donna was a marketer in the travel industry with four positions over 13 1/2 years at Avis Rent A Car (now Avis Budget) In the epic times of the deregulated airline industry Donna survived and thoroughly enjoyed her substitute for grad school–three years as Advertising Manager of New York Air the man who made the cover of Fortune in 1989 as “America’s Toughest Boss”.) 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Walgreens continues to clean up on Aisle 9 before it goes private Click hereto search news items from June 2005 to December 2012 © Telehealth &Telecare Aware 2005 - 2015 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 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 PULLMAN – Washington State linebacker Kyle Thornton is used to it at this point and he’ll look down to see his phone ringing On the other end will be fellow linebacker Frank Cusano ready with a list of questions for the elder statesman of the group “Just always trying to ask for extra advice and stuff like that Cusano looked the part in Saturday’s scrimmage the Cougars’ second of the spring schedule and their 12th of 15 practices standing out with a sack and one pass breakup – in addition to the pick-six he snagged in the team’s first scrimmage He helped anchor a defense that recorded several key stops and one interception from junior defensive back Cole Norah the Cougs’ offense recorded several fine moments including a 99-yard touchdown drive capped by running back Djouvensky Schlenbaker’s 1-yard plunge and two scoring passes from quarterback John Mateer completed a touchdown pass to redshirt freshman tight end Trey Leckner playing well enough that if the season started now “One of the biggest things that I’ve been impressed with Frank about is that he has processed the defense as a true freshman,” said Dickert whose team will wrap up spring practice with Saturday’s spring game He embodies physicality – I think it’s pretty evident to see on that fourth-down stop Ahead of him on the depth chart are Thornton junior transfer Keith Brown and rising sophomore Buddah Al-Uqdah He’ll also be competing for snaps with Portland State transfer Parker McKenna and sophomore linebacker Hudson Cedarland No matter what his playing time looks like come fall Cusano has impressed both his coaches and teammates just an aspect of playmaking,” Thornton said “What I’ve been most impressed with is how young he is and how dedicated he is to getting better and knowing what he’s supposed to be doing Another development from Saturday’s scrimmage: Dickert got a little closer to identifying who he can rely on in the kick return game showing the sheer speed the Cougs need at that position Their one scoring play in the return game last season came on a kickoff return from junior Leyton Smithson who is using this spring to switch positions from receiver to defensive back who is also getting consistent reps at the wideout position “I thought he caught a big explosive play early on in the scrimmage with a punt return touchdown,” Dickert said “which was good to see because we gotta find who that guy is gonna be.” the Cougs aren’t any closer to naming a starter and Dickert joked last week he may wait until the first game to decide but coaches aren’t ready to hand him the job over Eckhaus Expect that battle to wage all through fall camp The one piece of progress Dickert and coaches appreciate is that Mateer and Eckhaus are not turning the ball over as much as they were earlier in camp Neither threw an interception in Saturday’s scrimmage it may be one step in the right direction toward separating the two Mateer is trying to strike the right balance between making an effort to avoid interceptions and avoiding overthinking it “You can definitely be too conservative,” Mateer said and I just didn’t want to throw the game away with a pick but you have to push the ball down the field and I’m still trying to find that balance.” Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get the latest Cougs headlines delivered to your inbox as they happen © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Thanks for visiting Posted by | Jul 19, 2024 12:48 pm | , family members and in the company of city leaders and members of the community 14 members of the Folsom Fire Department took the stage at the Folsom Community Center this week where they were recognized for their dedicated service to the department and promoted in rank for a variety of positions The special ceremony began with the presentation of the Folsom Fire Color Guard and the Pledge of Allegiance amongst attendees prior to opening acknowledgements by Folsom Fire Chief Ken Cusano remarks from Folsom Mayor Mike Kozlowski and the presentation of the Loyalty Oath by Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Jimenez.  “It is an honor to recognize the accomplishments and promote 14 of our finest members to new ranks within our fire department,” shared Cusano as he spoke to both his advancing personnel in attendance at the ceremony promotions are not just about moving up the ranks; they are about taking on greater responsibilities and continually learning.  Each of you has demonstrated these qualities.” Cusano and the City announced the promotion of seven engineers all of which were pinned by their desired family members at the special event Those promoted to the title of Engineer included Stephan Anderson and readiness to respond to any emergency,” said Cusano as he addressed the dedicated seven firefighters “You play a crucial role in ensuring our apparatus is operational and our crews are safe.  Your promotion is a testament to your hard work and dedication because the engineer promotional testing process is one of the most difficult.” Four longtime members of the department were promoted to the title of Captain at the event Those promoted and pinned included Michael Binion your experience and wisdom have earned you this significant step You will be responsible for coordinating incident operations and upholding the highest standards of our profession.  Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining the excellence of our department,” Cusano said.  One longtime member of the department was promoted to the role of Battalion Chief at the event Ben Signor was pinned with the new leadership title and role.  “You have shown exceptional leadership and strategic thinking You will be tasked with overseeing multiple incidents and ensuring the seamless operation of all stations within the City of Folsom,” Cusano said as he addressed Sginor “We rely on your expertise to shape the future of our department.” two Division Chiefs were named and pinned in the event Those now holding the Division Chief title and role include Brian Beck and Matt McGee both veteran members of the department as well.  you have reached a prestigious level of leadership.  Your role involves not only managing extensive operations but also contributing to the strategic direction and vision of our department,” Cusano said in his remarks.  “Your promotion reflects your dedication and ability to inspire those around you.” The ceremony closed with the all 14 of those promoted simultaneously taking the Loyalthy Oath Cusano closed the ceremony with final remarks addresses to all of those promoted.  remember that our mission remains the same: to protect and enhance the quality of life for all residents and employees within the city.  Continue to uphold the proud traditions of our department,” Cusano said “Congratulations once again to all of you on your promotion. I look forward to the contributions you will make in your new roles.” Bill Sullivan has over 25 years of professional journalism and content creation experience in which he has earned 37 professional awards He is the co-founder/publisher of Folsom Times an All Town Media LLC product About UsPrivacy PolicyTerms and ConditionsContact UsSubscribe for 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