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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Stony Brook Medicine (SBM)Start Dates: June 22 and December 7 (respectively) Gina DesioManager of Executive Social Media incorporated in England and Wales (company number 15236213) having its registered office at 4 Bouverie Street The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers You have reached the limit for gifting for this month The Copa Hermes Desio one of South America’s most prestigious youth football tournaments celebrated its 13th edition with unprecedented success the competition features top teams from Argentina showcasing exceptional young talent and professional expertise Over the years, it has become a launchpad for rising stars, including Argentina’s national team champions Gonzalo Montiel and Nahuel Molina Lucero who began their journeys on these very pitches Their success underscores the critical role of meticulously managed tournaments like Copa Hermes Desio This year, the tournament set new standards not only in participation but also in management and fan engagement. The presence of notable figures such as Mariano Andújar, a former Argentine national team goalkeeper, and Javier Correa Behind the scenes, a game-changing innovation took center stage: the integration of Sofascore Editor a cutting-edge free tournament management app This digital tool transformed the way organizers The Copa Hermes Desio has witnessed exponential growth since its inception What began as a local event has evolved into a widely recognized tournament across South America celebrated for its high-level competition and player development opportunities The small city of Corral de Bustos has become synonymous with this football spectacle This reputation is built on a foundation of organizational excellence The adoption of the Sofascore Editor tournament management app this year has further elevated its operational standards the Copa Hermes Desio demonstrated how digital tools can revolutionize grassroots sports management setting a benchmark for similar events globally Fans of the Copa Hermes Desio enjoyed an unparalleled interactive experience this year The app offered a seamless way to follow teams and players in real-time creating a centralized hub for all tournament-related information Features such as live match updates and in-depth player statistics brought fans closer to the action whether they were in the stands or following remotely This digital revolution in fan engagement showcases the power of technology in building stronger connections between tournaments and their audiences Tournament organizer Javier Paparelli commended the app “The application gave us a leap in quality in terms of dissemination It relieved us of responsibilities such as having to be constantly communicating the development of the competition people logged in and could keep up to date with everything live.” the benefits of Sofascore Editor extended far beyond fan engagement This free tournament management app streamlined administrative processes Read more about Sofascore Editor advantages here The success of the Copa Hermes Desio illustrates the transformative potential of Sofascore Editor in sports management By integrating this user-friendly and accessible app the organizers raised the bar for grassroots tournaments offering a model that can be replicated worldwide Whether managing a small local league or an international competition Sofascore Editor delivers the tools needed to achieve professional standards Its role in Copa Hermes Desio underscores how technology can bridge gaps and elevate experiences for all stakeholders The adoption of technology like Sofascore Editor positions the tournament as a leader in grassroots sports development The presence of football icons like Mariano Andújar and Javier Correa reflects its prestige while its commitment to nurturing young talent ensures it remains a vital platform for player development in South America For organizers aiming to replicate the Copa Hermes Desio’s success The 13th Copa Hermes Desio set a new benchmark in tournament management and fan engagement thanks to the innovative Sofascore Editor platform By embracing this free tournament management app the organizers showcased the transformative power of technology in modern sports events From streamlined operations to enhanced fan experiences Sofascore Editor proved to be an invaluable asset As the Copa Hermes Desio continues to grow it paves the way for other tournaments to adopt similar modern Explore the results from Copa Hermes Desio here Planning a tournament? Discover how Sofascore Editor can revolutionize your event here Live betting turns every moment of a match into a new opportunity bettors can outpace shifting odds and make smarter decisions where every second could mean a win or a loss Revive the action of the exciting first leg of the Champions League semis Inter’s 2024/25 campaign has reaffirmed their domestic dominance and marked a clear evolution in Europe Despite recent stumbles in Serie A and a painful Coppa Italia exit Simone Inzaghi’s squad remains firmly in the hunt for a historic league and Champions League double Schalke remains a fierce symbol of working-class spirit Sofascore is the world’s premier provider of live scores With data for over 20,000 competitions in 25+ sports we provide the most comprehensive livescore coverage anywhere plus get real-time live score notifications so you never miss a play In-depth sports analysis with visualisations and data from top-tier providers This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page the Owls’ appearance in the Military Bowl marked a momentous occasion for Temple fans—especially the most loyal Bill DeSio was exactly where he said he’d be: In Annapolis voice shouting and pride beaming as he stood across from Temple’s Diamond Marching Band proving once again that he never does miss a Temple beat cheered from an overwhelming sea of cherry and white a Temple T-shirt and Temple hat decorated with two large Temple-themed pins carrying a clear tote bag filled with binoculars and Temple swag for the start of Temple’s largest-ever alumni tailgate to kick off the Military Bowl he had the Temple “T” airbrushed on the side of his face and claimed his complimentary keychain “I’m a fanatic about these things,” the 1973 graduate of the Fox School of Business admitted If DeSio’s Temple license plate and Stella iPhone background don’t give it away might: The room serves as a sort of showroom for his collection of Owl paraphernalia and photos with notable university figures “But I’m not sure that will be able to be downsized.”) representing a wide spectrum of backgrounds and showing their love for the university in a range of ways But there’s no denying that there’s a special breed of fans—superfans if you will—who are so unrelenting in their passion that they never seem to miss a game DeSio falls into that camp.Born and raised in Chester DeSio graduated from Chester High School and went on to serve in the Air Force during the Vietnam War He then started college at the Community College of Philadelphia before transferring to Temple to study insurance there were seven people in most of my classes,” he said commuting to Temple to study while also working DeSio accepted a job with the former Wausau Insurance Company in Wisconsin kicking off a successful 40-year career in the industry He retired in 2014 as a national underwriter for Travelers Insurance and his affinity for the university’s teams only continued to blossom It was a way to stay connected to his alma mater everyone knew I was a huge Temple fan,” DeSio said recalling that among his retirement gifts was a portrait of famed men’s basketball coach John Chaney Kay DeSio chalks up her husband’s love for the Owls to gratitude “He’s very proud of the education he got there,” she said adding that Temple has in some ways become his hobby He’s eager to rattle off news about the school whether that’s the latest athletic or academic achievement “It’s been very good for him,” said Kay DeSio a University of Nebraska alumna who considers herself a Temple fan you need something to be passionate about.” Bill DeSio has spent the past several years volunteering with Temple’s Owl Club to Paley Library to help students relax during finals And he’s been a season ticket holder for men’s basketball and football games for 30 years Even during the football program’s struggles always had hope something would happen,” DeSio said A good thing, he figures, because it all led to moments like this season, the first in which the Owls appeared in back-to-back conference championship games and bowl games. He also notes that it was the first time Temple ranked among the top 25 schools for student-athlete graduation success DeSio traveled to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis to witness the Owls win the American Athletic Conference Championship with a 34-10 victory over Navy marking the first conference title for the team since 1967 he was back for the bowl game with a group of nearly 20 other Temple supporters he regularly sits with—a camaraderie born at games over mutual adoration for the school a former Owl and father of a Temple alumnus “Bill’s like a little kid in a candy store with Temple,” Goldberg “He’s one of the biggest fans you’ll ever find.” That was evident throughout the bowl game against Wake Forest as DeSio’s disappointment at the score was quickly followed by continued optimism as he watched from his seat in Section 29 He drummed his hands against the seat in front of him and commanded the fans in his section to rise through the fourth quarter whom he said he once met on a flight to see the Owls play in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl in 2011 the game didn’t conclude as DeSio or the scores of Temple fans around him had hoped he said with a recovering voice the day after the game And being a diehard means DeSio will be back in the stands next season to cheer on the Owls—there's no doubt Temple Now: The official source for Temple news.Copyright 2015 2024 at 6:06 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man from Deerfield was indicted on a criminal mischief charge after being accused of causing more than $1,500 in damage to a Bedford hotel NH — A Hillsborough County grand jury indicted the following people recently on receiving stolen property-a 2019 Honda Civic and four controlled drug act; acts prohibited charges of Crowley Street in Manchester on two felony insurance fraud charges He was accused of defrauding Progressive Direct Auto on March 4 in Manchester by purchasing insurance after a crash and claiming false information of Auburn Street in Manchester on aggravated harassment-assault by prisoner She was accused of spitting at a corrections employee on June 22 in Manchester of Ferry Street in Manchester on a controlled drug act; acts prohibited-cocaine charge on Feb of Manchester Street in Manchester on two forgery and two theft by deception charges He was accused of cashing two counterfeit checks drawn on the account of AAA Pump Service at St Mary’s Bank in Manchester for $3,742.60 and $3,875.10 on Dec of Scriber Road in Tilton on two felony controlled drug act; acts prohibited-fentanyl and crack cocaine charges on March 21 in Manchester of Wild Turkey Road in Deerfield on a felony criminal mischief charge He was accused of causing more than $1,500 worth of damage in the Country Inn & Suites in Bedford on March 14 of Auburn Street in Manchester on a felony second-degree assault charge causing them to lose consciousness on May 13 of Manchester Street in Manchester on two felony illegal possession of a controlled drug charges of Somerville Street in Manchester on identity fraud illegal possession of a controlled drug-subsequent-meth and illegal possession of a controlled drug-subsequent-fentanyl charges She was accused of posing as another in order to not be arrested on a warrant on Jan Foley was previously convicted of a prior offense Do you have a news tip? 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the Argentine government Los Pumas will start their third week of training It will involve testing for all of the roster as of tomorrow (Monday) morning He is yet to join the training regime at Casa Jaguares The 2020 Rugby Championship will be played in November and December in New Zealand Ortega Desio’s place in the competition is now in serious doubt Tags A crushing 78-18 away win by Los Pampas sees the Buenos Aires side returning to … affectionately known as Don to family and friends and was one of two children born to the late Gerald and Ann Siclari Desio He was 82 years old at the time of his passing From a very young age it became apparent to his family that had a natural affinity for playing golf amateur tournaments throughout the area until he turned professional in his early twenties He graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in 1959 and from Iona College in 1964 and after completing his schooling he went on to work as head pro at Lakeover Country Club and Putnam Golf Club in Mahopac Fran and Don settled in Stamford and began their family they owned and operated Scooters family delicatessen in Darien Don was a family man who cared for his wife and daughter immensely He will be greatly missed and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him Don is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years Frances Calarco Desio; his beloved daughter Melissa Melchionne and husband Gerard; his grandson Nicholas Melchionne; sister Geraldine Desio and extended family and friends Family and friends may call on the evening of Tuesday August 15th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Nicholas F A procession will be leaving the funeral home on the morning of Wednesday August 16th at 10:00AM for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM at St The Nicholas F. 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Two high school students worked with Stony Brook University researchers to help bring energy to the Shinnecock reservation Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has once again been recognized for its achievements in environmental sustainability in healthcare the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance.. 2024 was a memorable one for Stony Brook University and its most unforgettable images are captured in this collection of photos by photographer John Griffin © 2024 Stony Brook University Having overcome his back problems, he will give his contribution in perhaps the most delicate challenge of the year. Beating the Sicilians would be a breath of fresh air after a complicated period and before another very tough series of matches. But the steps forward seen against Vicenza (over 30 minutes at par) and the blitz almost achieved in Casale give a hint of optimism. Euronext Live Markets Comunicati stampa Borsa Italiana non ha responsabilità per il contenuto del sito a cui sta per accedere e non ha responsabilità per le informazioni contenute Borsa Italiana non intende sollecitare acquisti o offerte in alcun paese da parte di nessuno Sarai automaticamente diretto al link in cinque secondi Javier Ortega Desio has been dropped from Los Jaguares XV The N8 / flanker will not play for the Argentine team in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) Head Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe explained the decision by pointing to youth The 30-year-old Ortega Desio was the starting N8 for Los Jaguares in the 2018 and 2019 Super Rugby seasons Mario Ledesma converted this into him being Argentina’s starting player in the same position both years It meant Facundo Isa was left out altogether as a player based in France He played in Rugby World Cups 2015 and 2019 He was not selected for the 2019 Rugby Championship Ledesma explained that his decision was based on the form of the player in 2020 The teenager was on Argentina’s roster for the 2020 Tri Nations Soo too was fellow uncapped back-rower Juan Martín González Of the seven back-rowers on the 30-man SLAR roster only one is capped Francisco Gorrissen debuted in Argentina’s most recent test match It was the final fixture of the 2020 Tri Nations; a draw against Australia in Sydney Tags Villalobos and Desio share five things that keep their inspirations up #london #pilmicoroad #restaurant A photo posted by @max_de_bethune on Sep 17 Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen FiiO'S sub-brand Snowsky has launched the Retro Nano user-friendly vinyl flattening machine that restores warped records to their original shape using precision heat technology Full of natural materials and respect for modern Swedish design the STOCKHOLM 2025 collection from IKEA debuts 96 new pieces Zaha Hadid Architects transforms public transit at the KAFD Metro Station in Riyadh with futuristic architecture You’ll always hear it from Design Milk first Our passion is discovering and highlighting emerging talent and we’re energized by and for our community of like-minded design lovers — like you Your request appears similar to malicious requests sent by robots Please make sure JavaScript is enabled and then try loading this page again. If you continue to be blocked, please send an email to secruxurity@sizetedistrict.cVmwom with: Banco Desio Group is an important Italian banking group with a strong local approach delivered through a network of more than 280 branches Banco Desio merchant acquiring activities will be combined within Worldline’s MS Italy joint venture created following the acquisition of Axepta Italy early 2022 owned at 80% by Worldline Worldline also enters a long-term commercial partnership with Banco Desio aiming to leverage its strong banking network as a key commercial channel in order to distribute Worldline’s best-in-class payment product and services to merchants the Metropolitan City of Milan signed a contract with the company C.M.C Ravenna for the construction of the new Milan-Seregno tramway (with an intermediate stop in Desio) The first construction site is scheduled to start on March 15 The signed agreement calls for 38 months of work for a […] The signed agreement calls for 38 months of work for a total investment of 131 million euros The work is expected to be completed by 2025 Definitely a fundamental work for the Milan hinterland now deprived of its historical interurban tramway lines after the suppression of the Milan-Limbiate line in September 2022; the suppression of the Milan-Desio line dates back to September 30 The Milan Seregno Giussano line was in fact inaugurated in 1881 with the advent of private motorization and automobile services followed by the Desio Carate in 1982 and the Milan-via Valtellina-Niguarda in 1999 the parties involved have always supported the importance of the line for the realization of a modern metro-tramway by the “Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning and Sustainable Development” (Cipess) of the new project with the resolution of an additional allocation the “Legality Protocol for the construction of the Milan-Seregno Metrotramway” was signed from Parco Nord it will pass through Bresso From Parco Nord to Paderno Dugnano (Calderara) while the section from Calderara to Seregno FS The public will be provided with 25 new stops Some disused sections of the old tramway will be upgraded in Viale Roma and Viale Cooperazione in Cusano Milano and in Via Garibaldi in Desio It is planned to build bicycle paths and green areas The infrastructure part will be completely new and the adoption of new signaling technologies A new interchange parking lot is planned at Paderno Dugnano and a new rolling stock depot at the border between Desio and Seregno The new line will help reduce vehicular traffic and air pollution and will integrate into the mobility system of the area north of Milan and central Brianza Interchange with the railway station will be guaranteed in Seregno At least 18 new two-way streetcars will have to be available for operation © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I ND head coach Frank Guglielmo gets his team ready prior to tip-off on Wednesday.Staten Island Advance/Nick Regina .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Nick Regina | nregina@siadvance.comThe Staten Island semifinal is off 2 New Dorp held up its end of the bargain in a 91-22 drubbing of visiting No 6 Susan Wagner dropped a tightly-contested The Central Cougars advanced to the PSAL AAAA semifinals for the third time in the last four seasons and will meet the Eagles on Saturday at Queens College at 3 p.m ND has yet to reach a city final under seventh-year head coach Frank Guglielmo The two teams did not meet during the regular season though the Eagles have already knocked off a pair of S.I previously toppling Curtis (67-53) in the second round had reached the title game in each of the past two seasons and Sabrina Desio three-pointers in New Dorp on Wednesday poured in 31 of her 35 points in the first half New Dorp scored the first 15 points of the game and owned an insurmountable 28-5 lead after one Desio accounted for 14 first-quarter points and improved upon that mark with 17 more in the second “Its no secret that we rely on our guards to get us moving “When we have opportunities with our girls out in the open like that they know how to find each other and they’ve been doing it all year long The shooting guard did more than just shoot it using a killer euro-step to get to the tin “I was just focusing on making the next shot,” said Desio who added that she’s never had a half quite like that before “The chemistry was very good and everyone was looking for each other.” “We were really motivated coming in,” she added Applying pressure and challenging them (on defense) helped a lot.” limited the visitors to six or fewer points in all four quarters and owned a remarkable 55-11 advantage at the halftime break five of which came courtesy of junior forward Jordanna Schrecker Senior point guard Mya Nisbet chipped in 12 points ND head coach Frank Guglielmo talks with Mya Nisbet (left) and Sabrina Desio during a stoppage.Staten Island Advance/Nick Regina Amaya Ross (8 points) and Keira Martin (6 points) controlled the boards Alexandra Laguna netted four points in the win “It’s easy to look at the offensive side when you have someone lighting it up like that but it really starts with defense for us,” quipped Guglielmo The whole court just opens up and it makes it easier to find our girls and nabbed 13 steals to the opposition’s four The Central Cougars also amassed 20 assists The contest featured just six attempts from the foul line with a trip to the elusive city championship game on the line “We’ve had a mindset of trying to get to the end and now we’re one step closer,” said Guglielmo “This is what we’ve been fighting for the whole year We know our next opponent will be tough and we’re looking forward to the challenge.” The Falcons got off to a slow start and found themselves trailing after one - though they managed to trim the deficit to 31-27 at the halftime break the visitors eyed a daunting 10-point deficit converting on a four-point play to tie the game midway through the final period but the home team rallied to knot the score in the final minute As a coach that’s all you can ever ask,” said head coach Tom Rizzo “We made some costly turnovers and missed too many open layups She kept hitting one big-time shot after another,” he added “She’s had a tremendous four-year varsity career and leaves behind one heck of a legacy as one of our top players (Seniors) Saniyah Wilkerson and Amanda Anderson will also be missed Our three Seniors did a tremendous job all season long We played with only eight girls for most of this season It was a great run for a very resilient group Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Veteran franchising pro brings more than two decades of franchising experience to key Robeks leadership position Los Angeles, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Victor “Vic” DeSio has joined Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies franchise to lead the development department In his role as senior director of franchise development Vic will build on the development momentum begun at Robeks last year with our Next Generation redesign initiative Vic comes to Robeks with a distinguished background in franchising For several years he was involved with all aspects of business at Mail Boxes Etc. He headed franchise development at a number of other franchises Vic has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in marketing and business administration a CFE certificate (Certified Franchise Executive) and membership in the International Franchise Association “I’m very excited to be with a brand that is committed to being not necessarily the biggest “This is exemplified in the loyalty we receive from our customers healthy food options with the best ingredients.” Vic mentioned how impressed he was with the quality of partnerships Robeks engages with on a day-to-day basis from public relations and marketing to the supply chain “My primary role is going to be in facilitating the exchange of information with new candidates so that they can make an informed decision,” Vic says “We want people who are not only financially qualified but also who will be a good cultural fit with Robeks We do everything we can to provide our franchisees with everything they need to succeed from our technology systems to our corporate support We are focused on doing everything we can that will result in the overall enjoyment our customers get from our products.” Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies franchise is a trailblazer innovator in the smoothie and juice industry Menu items feature farm-fresh ingredients — naturally ripened fruits and vegetables that retain nutrients and live enzymes and natural flavor They are always handcrafted and made to order while the customer watches The Next Generation stores include an upscale redesign of the inside and outside of a typical Robeks with an eye on visual impact The downsized footprint is just less than 1,000 square feet and is meant to make Robeks more convenient and accessible to customers and more efficient and profitable for franchisees The 19-year-old fresh juices and smoothies franchise saw average unit volume rise in 2014 and signed 20 franchise agreements in Guam Florida and New York (Brooklyn/Long Island) For in-depth details about the Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies franchise opportunity, download our free franchise report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages General Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens At Saks Fifth Avenue in Palm Beach Gardens the new vice president and general manager says shopping at his store “is a luxury experience similar to staying at a five star hotel.” about creating a shopping destination at Palm Beach Gardens “for clients to experience remarkable customer service and discover a new and exciting mix of incredible products.” and since he only began working at the Gardens store in November “It’s more like ‘let me see what I can do.”” says he doesn’t mind the 35-40 minute commute “It’s good decompress time,” the New York native says he enjoys riding his Harley along the beach or across the state He brings years of leadership and merchandising experience from his luxury retail background “I’ve always gravitated toward retail,” he says “I always liked clothes and jewelry is one of my passions.” Before taking the position in Palm Beach Gardens as the assistant general manager of merchandise He joined Saks Fifth Avenue in 2011 as the assistant general manager of merchandise for Saks in Naples He began his retail career at Barney’s New York where he held numerous roles of increasing responsibility he was appointed to senior buyer for men’s sportswear a role he held during the initial expansion of Barney’s branch stores In 1997 he joined Theory as the vice president of sales and merchandising he joined Giorgio Armani as senior vice president and he learned to speak fluent Italian and some Spanish a menswear wholesale and merchandising company in business administration emphasis on retail from Rochester Institute of Technology Career highlight: “I worked and lived in Milan Javier Ortega Desio has re-signed with Los Jaguares The back-rower has extended his contract with the UAR until December 2021 It sees the player from the pioneer Jaguars team set to remain in the side for an additional three seasons The 28-year-old from Entre Rios province is a vital player for both Los Jaguares and Argentina Under Mario Ledesma he became the leading domestic option at the back of the scrum In RWC 2015 Ortega Desio played in three matches He made the roster ahead of Tomás Lezana to join Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe For RWC 2019 Ortega Desio is likely to be selected as a N8 and Lezana are leading options for flanker together with rookie Rodrigo Bruni and Marcos Kremer the same one previously held by Ortega Desio under Daniel Hourcade Yet the versatility of Desio Ortega means he can play anywhere in the back-row He has been retained in the position this year under Gonzalo Quesada Thus far he has played four games in the 2019 Super Rugby season Robeks’ Senior Director of Franchise Development has 30 years experience in the franchise industry and is excited about the smoothie franchise Victor “Vic” DeSio has worked in franchising for most of his adult life and has overseen or been part of some iconic franchise brands He was heavily involved with Mail Boxes Etc and Jenny Craig and understands what it takes to scale a large Vic joined Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies to head up their development department and is leading their efforts to seek new franchise owners and understands what it means to make an investment in a business like Robeks He’s focused on recruiting Franchise Owners who are a great fit and who will thrive operating Robeks locations Vic recently spoke about why he is excited to be a part of an organization that has a continual commitment to quality and why he believes the brand is positioned to grow in the years ahead: How did you wind up making the franchising business your career I was thrust into the franchising industry when I was a senior in high school My family was involved in the startup of Mail Boxes Etc and he and my dad owned two of the first MBE locations which is where I cut my teeth in franchising I spent a lot of time working behind the counter at the family business That’s where I learned about the operations and support side of MBE They eventually sold the businesses when I was in college My first job upon returning was to help develop the national accounts program which we knew was going to be one of the big differentiators in that space We were coming up on 1,000 locations and that really provided the brick and mortar presence the program needed I migrated over to operations and profit-center development Then the time finally came for my uncle and dad to retire and the long term career opportunity wasn’t there I had a great run with MBE with great exposure for someone my age I know what the franchisee side of life is like On the corporate operations and support side I’ve learned about all of the things that go into building sustainable growth and profitability Of course I bring that experience and perspective to my role in development It’s important to us at Robeks that we’re bringing folks into the system who have a higher propensity to do well we’re thinking about whether the candidate is a good fit and if they will be happy and productive What attracted you to the Robeks smoothie franchise it was immediately clear that the culture of the organization is one of character and quality it’s the continual dedication and commitment to the quality of our smoothies and juices That is the fundamental origin of our product he was looking for a smoothie option that was healthful He started making smoothies at home and ended up with 30 locations in a few short years He understood that people really wanted an authentic high-quality smoothie that tasted good — but there was nowhere to get them He was smart to have the vision for making that same high-quality smoothie much more convenient and accessible and you’ll see a steady stream of people coming in at all hours of the day; it’s proof that his vision was spot-on We’ve never lost sight of that original vision The commitment and dedication to maintaining the quality of our products has ultimately positioned us as a premium product in our category Why do they choose Robeks over their competitors Our core group of customers are health-minded people who have become juice and smoothie enthusiasts They know what goes into their smoothies because our products are part of their diet and nutritional program we have found that the more they know about our products the more they like and want them When we conducted a focus groups that included competitors’ customers “We like your products better and can’t wait until you open a store in my neighborhood so I don’t have to go so far out of my way to get a Robeks.” So we’re working on opening more stores to serve them better That our products are utilized by people for dietary and nutritional reasons is one of the biggest benefits and most rewarding aspects of our business refreshing taste of the drinks we prepare in the blender during the heat of the summer and in the winter they gravitate more toward the freshly squeezed juices we serve Why should someone invest in a Robeks franchise The smoothie market is growing in a fashion that favors Robeks from a positioning standpoint Everyone is more and more concerned about nutrition and authentic and that is what our Robeks smoothie franchise stores provide for our customers more and more people are looking for grab-and-go options that are healthier than fast food We think we have the best product out there is that we have very knowledgeable team members at the front counter This is important because customers have unique needs based on their health and wellness concerns and often ask questions about ingredients and how items can be customized to their dietary needs and preferences How does Robeks compare to its direct competitors Our commitment to the integrity of our products is second to none and we are absolutely on the cutting edge of menu innovation We are very focused on providing Robeks franchise owners with the training needed to make sure they and their staff are knowledgeable about our products so that they can effectively guide our customers to making the best choices among our products If you are really passionate about helping people live healthier lives a Robeks franchise is great business opportunity for you We believe we are head and shoulders ahead of our direct competitors and with a Robeks you get the best of a high-performance smoothie shop with an authentic juice bar It’s the best of both worlds and one of the reasons we are growing Don’t take my word for it – visit one of our stores Then take a look at our competitors and try their products We look for people with management experience: especially people who have managed people although a food operations background is helpful We look for people with outgoing personalities who are not going to be afraid of going out into their community We’re looking for franchisees who want to be fully engaged in the business community leaders who grow quickly into multi-unit operators with three or more shops that they oversee on a full-time basis For in-depth details about the Robeks franchise opportunity, download our free franchise report. You can also learn more by visiting our research pages 2023 at 2:03 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Renee Schiavone/Patch)CORONA CA — An investigation was under way Wednesday to identify the suspect who gunned down a 27-year-old man on a Corona street Stephen Desio of Corona was fatally shot just after 1 a.m Saturday near the intersection of Cottonwood Court and Fullerton Avenue Jason Waldon said patrol officers were sent to the location to investigate reports of shots fired and found Desio in the roadway Corona Fire Department paramedics arrived moments later and pronounced the victim dead at the scene Waldon said the deadly shooting appears to have been "isolated" and not a random attack with homicide detectives working to sort out details and find "potential witnesses" to confirm the circumstances and the suspect's identity Anyone with information was encouraged to contact the police department's Detective Bureau at 951-279-3662 An official website of the United States government Customs and Border Protection’s National Targeting Center is a key part of the border security mission That was the message President Donald Trump delivered Feb 2 to the people working at the center in Sterling "This is quite a facility," the president told a group which included Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen senior officials from the Departments of Justice and State "These are the men and women [those at the National Targeting Center] that really know what’s happening and know how to keep America safe President Trump called for tougher enforcement of immigration laws against the drug smugglers the center helps to target Commissioner McAleenan briefed the president that illegal immigration numbers dropped in the first few months shortly after his inauguration primarily due to the administration’s tougher immigration stance Fiscal Year 2017 marked a 45 year low in U.S increases in illegal border crossing attempts since then has prompted concern "We’ve seen a marked increase in hardened smugglers attempting to bring hard narcotics across our borders and into our communities," said Commissioner McAleenan "We’ve had increases in every category: cocaine a very significantly potent synthetic opioid involved in so many overdoses in the United States." Officers at the border and ports of entry check more than 1 million travelers and $6.3 billion worth of imported products on average every day The sheer volume of that traffic – ranging from cargo containers to mail and express consignment packages to individuals crossing the border – makes it impossible to inspect every entry The center uses CBP’s own seizure analysis and intelligence information along with data gathered from other federal to target travelers and cargo that pose the highest risk to U.S including the threat of illegal immigration and drugs Postal Service and commercial express carriers to target possible contraband coming into the country In addition to promoting efforts to address illegal immigration including funding to build and enhance a border wall the president repeated his commitment to give those who protect the nation’s borders the tools they need to get the job done "We’ve really put a lot behind [the National Targeting Center] and we’re going to be putting a lot more behind it," added President Trump Walls work and are vital to the integrity of the nation That was the message President Donald Trump delivered to the public after reviewing U.S Customs and Border Protection’s wall prototypes on the border in Otay Mesa we’re not going to have a country," said President Trump as he toured the eight 30-foot high border wall prototypes and mock-ups Following construction of eight border wall prototypes assessed and evaluated the features and attributes of each prototype to identify which of them most effectively impede and deny illegal crossings The assessment and evaluation included testing the eight wall prototypes input from Border Patrol agents and an engineering analysis The President was joined by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost and San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Rodney Scott a veteran agent who was in the same area more than 25 years ago what was the situation before the existing walls were constructed "There was effectively no border in San Diego," said Scott "It was a chaotic situation," adding the current fence We decreased illegal cross-border traffic by 95 percent." President Trump said the new wall will improve the Border Patrol’s ability to secure the border even further Scott added the current barrier has also helped economic development on both sides of the border "They re-established law and order in San Diego when they put up a wall," said President Trump As the President visited the prototypes today construction workers continued their work in El Centro The project also includes around 2.25 miles of unpaved roads The wall replacement is one of Border Patrol’s highest priority projects The barrier was built in the 1990s out of recycled scraps of metal and old landing mat steel pads once used by the military as landing platforms for helicopters Although the existing wall has proven effective at deterring unlawful cross border activity human and drug smuggling organizations damaged and breached this makeshift version of a border wall several hundred times during the last two years El Centro Sector continues to experience a high number of apprehensions of illegal immigrants and drug smuggling the El Centro Sector apprehended 18,633 illegal aliens 1,526 pounds of methamphetamine and 2,521 ounces of heroin there were 21 assaults against El Centro Sector agents President Trump discusses specific details of the border wall prototypes with Project Manager James O’Loughlin alongside DHS Secretary Nielsen and CBP Commissioner McAleenan The construction of bollard wall design maintains agents’ visibility and better ensures their safety as they patrol along the border The President and Secretary Nielsen expressed their appreciation for what CBP and U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement have done in the area "CBP and ICE put their lives on the lines every day to protect our country," said Secretary Nielsen "I want to thank ICE and the Border Patrol agents for their incredible work," said President Trump We’ve cut down on border crossing because of what the Border Patrol has done." but it’s also a state of big enterprise and CBP’s Office of Field Operations has been at the forefront of some of the state’s biggest projects from international partnerships to efficient and friendly incoming traffic processing "We’re Alaskans too," Alaska Area Port Director Lance Robinson said OFO’s long-time guidance and support to local officials and its commitment to move the state’s economy ahead didn’t go unnoticed Alaska Governor Bill Walker presented CBP with the Governor’s North Star Award for International Excellence Considering the agency’s modest footprint—just 86 CBP officers and 98 OFO staff to cover nearly 600,000 square miles—the recognition is truly significant It’s an ambitious project to build an 800-mile railroad to transport bitumen a black petroleum goo from the oil sands of Fort McMurray which can be as thick as cold molasses or as hard as a hockey puck will then be will be loaded on ships in Anchorage OFO supports Alaska’s partnership with China with timely clearances The venture aims to construct a pipeline to bring natural gas 800 miles from the North Slope’s Prudhoe Bay along the Arctic Ocean OFO is working with Canadian customs officials to improve the Alcan reporting station Alcan sits isolated along the Alaska Highway at the Yukon border the nearest major city and 90 miles from Tok the 12 CBP officers who work there and their families live in a self-contained compound at the station They make a major food run to Fairbanks about once per month OFO is weighing a joint U.S.-Canadian reporting station so resources such as X-ray machines and other equipment can be shared and shifts could double—from two to four officers Alaska Area Port Director Lance Robinson and Kelly Johnson review maps in planning for an 800-mile railway to transport bitumen from Alberta to Alaska Servicing Alaska’s immense territory—twice the size of Texas—also means working in some of North America’s harshest conditions winter temperatures can remain well below zero for weeks Alaska’s lack of roads and docks make inspections challenging It may require flying to a small airfield then a long drive to a port then taking a skiff to reach the anchored vessel and a climb up the side of the ship by ladder "We have the greatest caliber of employees," Robinson remarked It takes a special kind of person to be here." Since there’s no permanent Border Patrol or Air and Marine Operations presence That’s done through partnerships with other federal CBP completed the final step in automating its cargo processing system the Automated Commercial Environment or ACE import/export process by reducing the processing and approval times of shipments Not only did ACE eliminate duplicative and burdensome paperwork it also provided a "single window" that allows businesses to electronically transmit the data required by the U.S "ACE has been one of the most complex information technology projects ever undertaken by the federal government," said CBP Commissioner Kevin McAleenan "It required strong partnerships and collaboration across government and industry." it was an outgrowth of the Customs Modernization Act This was done so that the agency could operate more effectively with businesses that had already automated and modernized their importing processes The new program was intended to help the U.S and process international shipments coming in and out of the country Development of the new system was slow because of multiple challenges "It was a constantly changing environment," said Brenda Smith the executive assistant commissioner of CBP’s Office of Trade "It was no longer just about collecting revenue We had to be able to identify and manage terrorism threats and ensure compliance with free trade agreements which have exploded over the last 10 years we were building the automated systems under some very challenging budget constraints." Buoyed by the strength of political support ACE’s core trade processing capabilities catapulted to completion more than 5.3 million lines of code were developed to automate all phases of cargo processing and 269 forms have been automated across CBP and its 47 partner government agencies "While it has been a long road from planning to implementation a streamlined import and export processing system has already proven to be a tremendous benefit for international trade," said Commissioner McAleenan CBP realized an estimated $28 million in processing efficiencies and industry achieved an estimated $52 million in savings." ACE has resulted in many improvements including a 44 percent reduction in wait times for truck processing at land ports of entry and 68 times faster processing of bonds "The completion of core trade processing in ACE marks a monumental milestone for CBP the culmination of many years of dedicated partnership and innovation from government employees and the trade community," said Smith expediting their import or export assessments at the border speeds the flow of legitimate trade and improves the security MAMARONECK — Having to replace all four of its setters from a year ago isn't the ideal situation for Rye Neck especially when playing in a league with stiff competition but head coach Kristin Desio is keeping a positive mindset for the season "You just have to kind of deal with things as they come," Desio said The Panthers will be in a league comprised of two-time reigning Section 1 Class C champions Dobbs Ferry one of the top programs in Class C over the past three or four seasons but it all comes down to whether or not we step up to the challenge and seeing who steps up to the plate," said Kristin Desio who is entering her ninth season as the Panthers' varsity head coach the '2' representing the number of setters on the court which was great when it had a plethora of setters to fill spots — be it a substitution Having to break in a primary setter could present an issue for the Panthers whose season opens August 31 — one day before they start classes but Desio is trying out different players to see who can step into the role but we're in the process of finding out who that is and who that's going to be," Desio said "The key is just trying to find consistency and then the next day someone else steps up "My thoughts aren't really put together yet Desio noted that some girls set better during practice while others set better in a game situation • Sophomore Sam Yannuzzi will be one of the team's biggest factors A libero her first two seasons with Rye Neck Yannuzzi may be asked to hit this year if Desio calls upon her to do so Yannuzzi would welcome a move to a more offensive role but I'm really interested in moving around (on the court) so when I get older … (Desio) does a really good job of preparing everybody so that you're ready for every position." Twitter: @Zacchio_LoHud • Yannuzzi suffered a spinal injury during the softball season after colliding with pitcher Diana King and taking a knee to the back, leaving her with temporary paralysis in her legs for approximately eight hours. She was cleared to play two weeks after the injury and shows no signs of restraint on the court, but it is an odd note, especially for someone so young. "I was petrified," she said. "I didn't know what was going to happen." • Senior Jackie DeCicco, who will be the team's primary hitter, said it's hard to tell right now who could fulfill the setter role(s), but noted a couple of players — such as Rachel Wurzburger — who could be a candidate. "I think a help setter is really (beneficial) for our team, especially when we're all over the court," DeCicco said of her preference for the 6-2 system. "We could use someone to help us out there." • Six-foot sophomore Olivia Beach will likely start as the team's middle blocker after dealing with a knee injury over the summer. "We'll have to kind of ease her back in," Desio said. "We'll have to see how she feels. Hopefully she'll be back to normal because we were looking at her for a big brunt of our offense." Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations The man accused of "wilding out" on an elderly man in a Clinton Hill liquor store last week says he was merely protecting his girlfriend from sexual assault I did what I had to do," Matt DeSio told us "This guy was like a bum and he was on her I was outside and came in and threw him off her." DeSio also took issue with our characterization of him in the initial story "It's not fair the way it's characterized in the media the NYPD released images of a man who allegedly kicked and punched an unidentified 61-year-old man inside Lucky Liquor store on Myrtle Avenue DeSio says he called the NYPD "immediately" after our article was published and that he intends to turn himself in to police tomorrow and he's missed a few times to come in." DeSio's attorney has not responded to our request for comment "First of all, I want you to know that I own a small business," DeSio told us. "Secondly, I'm from Staten Island, I'm ex-military, I'm an Iraq War veteran, so the way that you characterized me was totally off-base, alright? And that's not fair." DeSio added, "I served my country as an infantryman, and you make me look like a fucking asshole." Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the upcoming lawsuit during a speech in Harlem on Saturday. The Trump administration is imposing ideological conditions to federal funding. NYC and 7 other cities say that's illegal. Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily. Gothamist is a website about New York City news .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Staten Island AdvanceEmerald StudioMr, — The marriage of Laura DeSio and Scott Pellegrino Edwin Cipot officiated at the afternoon ceremony The bride is a daughter of Yvonne and John DeSio The bridegroom is the son of Nancy and Salvatore Pellegrino Michael Pellegrino was his cousin’s best man She earned both a bachelor of science degree in education and a master of science degree in special education from the College of Staten Island She is a special education itinerant teacher for autism with Words-N-Motion Pellegrino is a graduate of Tottenville High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from the College of Staten Island Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. More Special Sections New Dorp's Sabrina Desio looks to pass vs East New York Family in Saturday's PSAL AAAA girls' semifinals (Eddie Mayrose/Staten Island Advance)Eddie Mayrose/Staten Island Advance .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Eddie Mayrose/Special to the AdvanceSometimes New Dorp came into Saturday’s PSAL AAAA girls’ basketball semifinal riding the wave of two overwhelming playoff victories as well as an undefeated league season third-seeded East New York Family Academy hadn’t checked the box scores and were completely unfazed by New Dorp’s undefeated league season handing the second-seeded Central Cougars a 62-35 thrashing at Queens College Throughout the best season in program history New Dorp has had little difficulty dispatching opponents this season; posting a 17-0 PSAL record on the strength of a 34-point average margin of victory ENY Family turned the tables on the Central Cougars quickly running out to a big first-quarter lead and never looking back “They played a tough man to man,” said New Dorp head coach Frank Guglielmo about East New York They just got into us and our guard play just wasn’t good enough We’ve relied on our guards all year and they’ve been great The game began with New Dorp’s Jordanna Schrecker hitting two free throws after a mistake in the East New York book resulted in a technical foul being assessed to the Lady Eagles The Central Cougars then scored on their first possession to take a 4-0 lead That basket would be their last of the opening quarter as East New York went on a 20-0 run behind a tenacious defensive effort that produced a number of easy scoring opportunities and thoroughly frustrated New Dorp The Central Cougars showed early life in the second quarter behind eight points from Sabrina Desio who was coming off a 35-point performance in the quarterfinals closing out the quarter on a 10-3 run and heading to the half up 32-12 New Dorp went to a man-to-man defense as a last resort and saw some initial results as the Central Cougars were able to pressure the Lady Eagles for the first time But when New Dorp couldn’t take advantage of East New York’s miscues bringing down the curtain on the New Dorp season “That’s a defense (man to man) that we never play,” said Guglielmo it didn’t allow us to get into something else We just weren’t efficient on offense and we were not good on defense.” NOTES: New Dorp was denied its first-ever appearance in the PSAL title game... New Dorp was the third straight victory over a Staten Island opponent for East New York which eliminated Curtis in the round of 16 and Susan Wagner in Wednesday’s quarterfinal round...Guglielmo cited his gratitude for the contributions made to the program by his two graduating seniors Mya Nisbet and Destiney Adinnu The latest creation by Openfabric (a firm with offices in Rotterdam and Milan) has something unique: the inauguration of a new urban space right in the middle of the second wave of the pandemic During this phase of suspended socialisation this new public place – Largo degli Alpini – seems to go against the tide the one designed by Francesco Garofalo and Matteo Motti in which the different areas are defined not on the basis of functions but freely Openfabric’s design style envisages every person freely using spaces that belong to everyone Largo degli Alpini is a simple environment An urban surface that can be used to host concerts with delicate colours appropriate for a historic city centre wood and water favour the informal and flexible use of the spaces The new square is the result of a municipal tender won by the Openfrabric group SBG Architetti of Milan (group leader) and Meta di Monza which included a feasibility study on five city squares (one built) and three city gates (two completed) the project demonstrates the importance and urgency of social spaces Abitare.it e Style.corriere.it rifiutando tutti i cookie di profilazione ad eccezione di quelli tecnici necessari Naviga il sito di Abitare.it con pubblicità profilata e senza abbonarti By subscribing you will reject all but technical cookies on Iodonna.it By clicking "accept" you will allow to process your personal data by us and third parties and be able to browse Abitare.it website without a subscription Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Ted Roelofs | The Grand Rapids PressT.J Hamilton | The Grand Rapids PressKrista Sanders half-sisters who live together following the 2007 death of their mother in Manistee have learned to make their relationship work.It was an imaginary game just about any big sister loves to play Krista Sanders was the mother and her half-sister she would teach her how to ice skate and ride a bike near their home in Manistee I just adored her from the second she came out,“ Sanders recalled She never imagined life and a sudden death would turn that game into the real thing their mother was found on the floor of her bedroom DeSio moved to the Grand Rapids home of Sanders and her husband Sanders would need to figure out how to be both sibling and sometime-mother figure at the same time Sanders had given birth to the first of her two children seven days before their mother died There would be some tears and confusion as they sorted through grief and shock at their mother’s death and just how this new family would work I can‘t picture it any other way,” said Sanders I didn’t know if she was my mom or my friend But I can’t imagine it any differently now,“ said DeSio An expert on siblings raising siblings said such families “are rare.” “But it is probably more common than we think,” said Laurie Kramer a clinical psychologist at the University of Illinois who has been studying sibling relationships since 1983 “depends on the nature of the relationship they develop.” While it is uncertain exactly how many such families there are in America census estimates say there are 4.6 million children in households headed by grandparents and 2 million more in households headed by a relative other than a grandparent “We really don’t know much about these families It hasn’t received much attention,” said James Gleeson an associate professor of social work at the University of Illinois Gleeson has been studying so-called “kinship” families nearly 20 years Gleeson oversaw a recent such study of 207 kinship families which included five in which siblings were raising siblings They included a 22-year-old woman with two children of her own who took in her 8-year-old brother and 15-year-old sister from their drug-addicted mother Gleeson concludes that the sibling bond is “pretty darn strong You’ve got people in a stage of development where they should be focused on their own issues “They can’t leave their siblings where they are They do it because they love their siblings.“ DeSio recalled some tense weeks after she moved in with her half-sister They each were still grieving for their mother who had taken pain medication for years for rheumatoid arthritis and for hepatitis She remembered being disciplined for talking to a boy on the phone Sanders has similar recollections of their first year together “There were a couple of times when she would say ‘This is the hand we were dealt and we have to make the best of it we can.’” that she was forced in her application to the court for permanent custody to write down rules of the household such as curfew and chores that DeSio would be expected to do “All of this had to be put down on paper,” she said finding her place in a family that now includes the Sanders’ two daughters DeSio is considering joining the Air Force after high school she is feeling the anticipatory sense of loss common to any parent contemplating a child leaving home “I can’t even imagine how parents let go,” Sanders said She comforts me just as much as I comfort her.” Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site Ad Choices Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates -- A onetime captain in the New York City Department of Correction was sworn in Tuesday as the Stamford Police Department's newest sergeant Doug Deiso during a ceremony Tuesday at police headquarters Doug Desio joined the Stamford Police Department 10 years ago after working for the correction department worked in the narcotics unit and been in the K-9 unit for the last four years in Stamford Desio also serves in the department's honor guard unit is a field training officer and is an instructor for the Police Academy