first-year coach Joe Mazzulla was at a low point But he believed that to truly chase greatness He was texting about it with Josh Waitzkin, a former child chess prodigy whose story was chronicled in the 1993 Oscar-nominated film “Searching for Bobby Fischer.” “He also knew it was time to take himself on.” The two had grown close that season after Waitzkin conducted a performance psychology seminar for the Celtics’ coaching staff Waitzkin urged Mazzulla to visit his home tucked away in a Costa Rican jungle where they would tear Mazzulla down to build him back up He wanted Mazzulla to walk barefoot on mountains amid dangerous wildlife He wanted Mazzulla to be tossed around by the Pacific Ocean “It’s a breaking point where if I’m going to be a head coach if we’re going to really go after something where Mazzulla would spend eight agonizing and beautiful days navigating Waitzkin’s “cave process.” He said it was everything he needed Today, Waitzkin is Mazzulla’s mentor, ally, and jiu-jitsu sparring partner His hiring as a Celtics consultant this season was never made public and few outside the organization are even aware he is here But he has become one of Mazzulla’s most trusted confidants as the coach tries to guide the Celtics to their second consecutive NBA championship “I need Josh to make me better so I can help the team be better,” Mazzulla said he was walking through New York’s Washington Square Park with his mother when he saw adults playing chess and when he sat down he felt as if he had rediscovered a lost memory and his unusual talent was obvious to the hardened players who became protective of the prodigy “It was this raucous crowd and it was like mental street-fighting,” Waitzkin said “They were teaching me their tricks and psychological tactics and I was learning from these brilliant mental gladiators.” Waitzkin won his first of eight junior national championships he played to a draw against Garry Kasparov when the Russian world champion was playing dozens of simultaneous games against children in New York City published “Searching for Bobby Fischer,” based on his son’s path to becoming a successor to the greatest American player ever Waitzkin was 16 when Paramount Pictures turned the book into a movie he was smothered with picture and autograph requests Girls slipped him their phone numbers and he appeared on television shows “I’d be competing against world-class grandmasters who I had huge respect for and looked up to “It created these complex dynamics in my life Waitzkin traveled through Eastern Europe and began a period of self-exploration He studied tai chi as a form of meditation and progressed to tai chi push hands a mix of psychological and physical combat in which competitors attempt to disrupt their opponent’s balance Waitzkin won several national championships and in 2004 captured a push hands world title It is extremely hard to be among the best in the world at one thing and almost unfathomable to be among the best at two But Waitzkin concluded that he was not necessarily born a gifted chess player or martial artist; he was an elite learner After a back injury ended his fighting career, Waitzkin shared his perspectives in his 2008 book, “The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance.” He never imagined that 15 years later it would spark a connection with an NBA team and its relentless Celtics director of growth and development Art Horne seeks out people who could help the organization view competition through different prisms He was fascinated by Waitzkin’s book and contacted him during the 2022-23 season so he tells his team to decline 100 requests before considering one He purchased copies of Waitzkin’s book for Celtics coaches and staffers before organizing a video conference with him Mazzulla was at his son’s basketball practice during the call that focused on performance psychology he went to a quiet room next to the gym and peppered Waitzkin with questions “I could just feel in that conversation I was pushing on some edges and I felt the authenticity and all-in of this man,” Waitzkin said “It’s a beautiful thing when you run into a leader who walks the talk so completely and wants to train as hard as anyone.” When Mazzulla attended Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick he used to squeeze in quick basketball workouts during bathroom breaks from class When he became coach at Division 2 Fairmont State he tried to persuade his wife to live in an RV in the school gym’s parking lot so the court would always be just steps away he had found a rare person with similar views on pushing limits “This guy beat the Russians in chess and then went into Taiwan and beat the natives in tai chi so he’s able to take on things,” Mazzulla said “If you’re going to coach the Celtics you must be able to take on the type of stuff he did I just felt he could take us to another level.” “It felt like we just never could gain traction on changing the environment, on giving us a chance,” Mazzulla said. “I felt like that was where I failed as a coach most of that year.” For Mazzulla and Waitzkin, that game was the perfect place to start a deep dive. Despite the methodical nature of chess, massive momentum swings are common. Waitzkin succeeded by identifying tension in opponents. He could usually feel when and why they were going to break. Waitzkin studied the cracks in that collapse against the Nets, along with other runs involving the Celtics, and helped Mazzulla focus on the psychology of how to stop, start, and maintain surges. They analyzed body language and warning signs. Waitzkin said the best chess players maintain tension longer than the weaker ones. The Celtics needed to become the best chess players. “Josh is great at finding certain segments of the game where it either went really well or it didn’t go well and seeing it from a nontactical perspective,” Mazzulla said. “It’s more getting into the mind of an individual fighter or performer.” Mazzulla and Waitzkin began exchanging text messages before and after most games, and three points of emphasis emerged: managing momentum, embracing tension, and handling failure. That final part arrived that May. Much like Mazzulla, Waitzkin is a public figure who prefers to live privately. In interviews for this story, he declined to reveal even the general geographic location of his home in Costa Rica. “You can just say it’s where the jungle meets the Pacific,” he said. He had never invited a client to his home for a weeklong stay before he asked Mazzulla to visit for the teardown process after that 2023 loss to the Heat. “At this point I was all-in on whatever I needed to do as a coach,” Mazzulla said, “but because of Josh’s authenticity and how deep he’s willing to go to push people, it can be uncomfortable. So as all-in as I was on talking about it, I was kind of like, ‘Ah, you know, some of this is going to be difficult.’ ” When Mazzulla told his wife about the trip, he framed it as a family vacation. Mazzulla’s stepson, Mikey, and son, Manny, slept in a luxury treehouse, and they and Camai spent days soaking up Costa Rica’s beauty with Waitzkin’s wife, Desi, and the couple’s sons, Charlie and Jack. Mazzulla’s stay was not as idyllic. His prior surfing experience consisted of boogie boarding in light waves in New England. “I’d never done what the hell we did down there,” he said. In Costa Rica, May is the start of the “green season” on the Pacific Coast, when southern swells produce larger, more powerful waves capable of punching a hole in a novice surfer. Waitzkin handed Mazzulla a board and challenged him to figure it out, with the help of an instructor. Mazzulla gulped saltwater and fought to catch his breath. “[Waitzkin] can make something that isn’t really correlated to the NBA season feel like it’s a practice,” Mazzulla said. “You’re falling or getting tossed around for two or three hours, and how do you handle it? There were moments after the eighth, ninth time, I didn’t really feel like getting up and doing it again, but you don’t have a choice.” ‘I’d never done what the hell we did down there.’ Joe Mazzulla on his trip to visit Josh Waitzkin in Costa Rica Share on facebookWaitzkin who is 5 feet 9 inches with a stocky build and curly black hair every part of your being needs to be alive,” Waitzkin said If you step on something that’s going to hurt you All the ways we cushion ourselves from feeling in civilization when you’re walking barefoot in the jungle none of that is there.” they alternated between sweating in 230-degree saunas and plunging into 40-degree cold tubs was for physical torment to expose mental cracks and to challenge Mazzulla to find ways to emerge from discomfort “The heartbreak and the brokenness are what lead to the strength,” Waitzkin said There were conversations about winning and losing the 48-year-old Waitzkin would challenge Mazzulla with a concept and Mazzulla would tell Waitzkin that the idea wasn’t feasible He came to realize this mind-set was hindering him in coaching “One of the best things Josh does is he interrogates you “You’re constantly being interrogated by him Although Waitzkin’s jungle home is isolated from society such as a television and an internet connection the two watched the Heat and Nuggets play in the NBA Finals It was difficult for Mazzulla because he wanted to be stalking those sidelines and figuring out how to become an NBA champion Waitzkin muted the broadcast and asked Mazzulla to be the soundtrack He was mesmerized as Mazzulla correctly predicted actions and pointed out players’ psychological tells “Talk about seeing a basketball genius in flow,” Waitzkin said Mazzulla returned from Costa Rica eager and rejuvenated with a road map of how he would help the Celtics move forward He made several trips to Boston last season and when he was unable to watch games live assistant coach Matt Reynolds sent condensed versions Waitzkin would provide feedback related to chess or tai chi principles and constantly hunted for useful clues Waitzkin can identify players who show vulnerabilities such as being uncomfortable with physicality The coaching staff often adds his evaluations to scouting reports “If you can see the thing they’re protecting,” Waitzkin said “it can open up a torrent of insight about their weaknesses.” When Celtics consultant Jeff Van Gundy left to join the Clippers’ coaching staff after Boston won the NBA title last June Mazzulla asked president of basketball operations Brad Stevens to consider Waitzkin for the role It would be an unusual move considering Waitzkin’s lack of basketball experience Waitzkin spent about one week per month in Boston this season and plans to be with the team for this entire playoff run Guard Derrick White said Waitzkin had useful advice about connecting with referees urging him to learn as much as possible about their personalities to better grasp their mind-sets during a game Waitzkin’s bond with Mazzulla remains most critical. On game days, they usually meet up around 11 a.m. and spend hours together, sparring on jiu-jitsu mats discussing psychological tells of opponents they sat at a conference table in Mazzulla’s sprawling office that sits above the Auerbach Center practice court An elegant chess board the Celtics brought in sat on a smaller table near the wall Mazzulla and Waitzkin have not played together yet but the first time Waitzkin walked past the board he pointed out that the pieces were arranged incorrectly They finish each other’s sentences or nod in agreement or admiration while the other talks Mazzulla brings up one chapter of Waitzkin’s book that resonated with him centered on the simple act of walking in the rain Waitzkin says you can tell a lot about someone by how they react to rainfall and others simply carry on as if the sun was shining Mazzulla believes he has become comfortable walking in the rain “One thing I’ve seen Joe do is exquisitely embrace adversity “as opposed to having a little piece of you that wants a way out.” Adam Himmelsbach can be reached at adam.himmelsbach@globe.com. 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Menendez continued to profess his innocence, but shortly after his conviction was handed down, he announced he would resign from the Senate officially ending nearly 40 straight years in public office making several public statements aligning himself with Trump against the so-called “Wild West” of the Southern District of New York The set of Photoshop scripts converts satellite images of the earth or any other high-resolution planetary textures into UDIM format The toolkit also includes three 3D models of varying resolutions that can be used as bases to which to apply the formatted textures inside 3D applications like 3ds Max It processes equirectangular textures of the type available from NASA’s free Visible Earth collection into sets of 32 equally sized UDIM tiles A Photoshop Action generates the tiles as separate layers then a Photoshop Batch script exports the tiles in EXR automatically adding the appropriate UDIM suffixes to the file names The scripts themselves are resolution-independent but Figment recommends that you have at least 32GB of RAM to process very high-resolution textures like the one in the video above other Actions apply guides corresponding to the UDIM tiles inside Photoshop with or without an overlay showing the earth’s surface and should load in almost any modern 3D app Figment also has a range of commercial VFX assets, including a new set of high-resolution textures of the Milky Way galaxy The assets are licensed for commercial use by both freelance artists and studios How does HP's rackable graphics workstation compare to a desktop system in real-world rendering and CG tests Create ruined and post-apocalyptic industrial environments with Epic Games' new Derelict Corridor Megascans Sample project New version of the veteran graphics benchmark for testing workstations reflects recent changes to CG software and industry pipelines Free Photoshop scripts convert high-res planetary textures to UDIMs for use in VFX and animation Decoded's frustration-saving add-on adds new features to Blender's camera system now including a new auto-focus system for renders Big update to the effects plugins for video editing and compositing apps adds AI matte generation and GPU acceleration on AMD hardware CG Channel is part of the Gnomon group of companies We use cookies to improve your site visit. Find out more ‘The only thing unique about slavery in the West is that in the West it was abolished’ By Katy Grimes A Globe article Saturday addressed several grave issues California Democrats are supporting securing their position on the wrong side of history This past week they blocked a bill to make purchasing sex from 16-17-year-olds a felony The Globe has been saying for several years now that the stupid people are in charge of everything in California and Democrats proved it beyond a shadow of a doubt this past week They also proved that they will say and do anything for money because no actual human with a soul could advocate for policies that harm children the way purschasing sex from teenagers does One of the other issues is reparations: AB 57 is one of 16 reparations bills this year in the legislature The reparations bill proposes to give at least 10% of funds from California Housing Finance Agency’s home purchase assistance program to qualified individuals who are descendants of formerly enslaved people The Legislative Black Caucus claims this is about “its push for justice and equality.” Nope. Reparations are just a shakedown, the Globe reported A reader who says she is a “reparations activist,” took us to task I take issue with your characterization of CLBC bills (California Legislative Black Caucus) this year as “reparations” Please review the recommendations from the California Task Force Report and compare them to what has been presented Additionally reparations for ANY other group of individuals in this country and in particular the state of California involve DIRECT CASH PAYMENTS I don’t see any articles where you have problems with payments to Jewish holocaust survivors I can only conclude your view point against reparations for Black Californians is an anti Black racist view point A shame as former Assemblyman Bill Essayli actually worked with reparations activists to introduce AB1315 earlier this year…COPE Here is the 2025 Black Caucus legislative package of bills The Globe thought long a hard on the response, reflecting on the many years of articles we have written on this topic In 2023, the Globe reported on both the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee and State Reparations Task Force which were quite openly expanding reparations beyond slavery It became a grab and hustle for all grievances They said the quiet parts aloud: “the racial wealth gap in the state of California.” As the Globe reported in December 2022 Reparations task force member Jovan Scott Lewis said: “Spoiler-alert: We don’t yet know the racial wealth gap in the state of California.” This is the preliminary conversation to figure out what we know and what we don’t know.” Remember this: “Racial wealth gap.” The catch all phrase that would serve to justify anything the committees wanted Cheryl Grills said: “Racial terror leads to racial trauma … also known as race-based traumatic stress.” And aren’t there laws on the books prohibiting racial preferences via affirmative action Yes. Proposition 209 and prohibits discrimination or preferential treatment by the state authored by then-Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) was passed by the California legislature in 2020 “it now appears that the California Reparations Task Force has taken up the affirmative action mantle and will backdoor granting preferential treatment based on race via their final recommendations to the California Legislature.” Now on to history and facts on slavery that have not changed over time. Stefan Spath, Executive Director for the Foundation for Economic Education, argued this some years ago but the facts and history has not changed: A California Globe reader left a rather insightful comment on one of our articles about proposed reparations bills: “I’m OK with reparations if only Democrats get the bill to pay for this No Republican should be paying for reparations A local historian friend shared with the Globe: “In the [Sacramento] Land Park area (there is a monument marker in the park) was Camp Union Sutterville where seven regiments of infantry and smaller specialized units were trained and participated primarily in two Union moves One was to replace regular army troops in the west and they garrisoned posts all the way to Salt Lake City founding an army base in that area that is still active The other went to southern California and joined units raised in that area Confederates had occupied what is now Arizona and New Mexico up to the California border Camp Union troops were involved with pushing them back into Texas and when the war ended Sacramento troops were well established in that state.” Every kid in California should be taught this rather than the steady stream of “reparations activism.” Seems like a bunch of black politicians (who were never slaves nor were their parents grandparents or great grandparents) voting themselves (and all their pals) free money and perks “Nearly all ethnic groups that migrated to America including Chinese and European Jews were all subjected to harsh discrimination ethnic groups developed the occupational skills and cultural norms necessary to fully assimilate and rise to higher socioeconomic levels within the mainstream American culture.” This statement by KG is basically true although many groups have retained their cultural identities to this day – for example blacks would point out that these immigrants came voluntarily Is this difference big enough to explain the inability or unwillingness or hinderance to assimilate The assimilation for other groups often occurs through generational inter-marriage Black politicians who advocate reparations will get no sympathy from those who have witnessed what black control of cities like Detroit and Chicago have done for their black constituents’ quality of life Despite black political power and control and billions of dollars of federal aid since the 1960’s black communities have made little progress Is this really due to the legacy of slavery or something else Perhaps we should ask the question: Who are the REAL racists Never mind that California was never a slave state but it’s ironic that Black Democrats in the legislature keep pushing for reparations when Democrats have a long and ugly history of slavery Why should other racial and ethnic groups in California pay reparations to a race of people who were never slaves It’s legislative Democrats who need to apologize and be held accountable for the sins of their Democrat predecessors They are the 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disrupted our service," he explained He also noted that some appliances were damaged when the power returned where the lack of working traffic lights caused gridlock Many digital payment systems also went offline leaving tourists unable to pay with credit cards or mobile wallets Residents and visitors alike expressed frustration as the blackout made routine activities nearly impossible and the roads were jammed,” said Reza The blackout affected various aspects of Bali’s tourism infrastructure Tourists struggled to book transport via ride-hailing apps like Grab and Gojek due to the loss of mobile connectivity.  Cultural shows and nighttime attractions were postponed or canceled leaving visitors disappointed and confused PLN officials have yet to confirm when the Java-Bali cable issue will be permanently resolved.  Read this week's magazine the Globe Pequot Publishing Group has acquired Bower House Books an independent book publisher based in Denver Bower House has a backlist of about 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The independent distributor is closing on September 1 when the majority of its client publishers will transition to Simon & Schuster Distribution Services Social Europe 5th May 2025 casting a shadow of unfreedom as classic conservatism fades right-wing authoritarianism is gaining momentum threatening to eclipse traditional conservatism with a new “iron curtain” of unfreedom variously analysed as “legal authoritarianism,” a novel form of “fascism,” or even authoritarian libertarianism fundamentally represents what can only be described as a “crazy right.” This movement thrives on the amplification of societal problems to the point of absurdity Nations are portrayed as being on the brink of collapse while “wokism,” often a marginal influence on daily life is inflated into a phantom of left-wing totalitarianism Migration is depicted as an “invasion” by destructive hordes liveable cities are twisted into nightmarish landscapes of purported horror Genuine hardships are layered with countless fabricated terrors fostering an atmosphere of madness within the political life of nations The ideology of post-liberalism exaggerates the complexities of liberal democracy to such an extent that its proponents openly advocate for dictatorship this ideology has gained traction within the United States though their manifestations differ based on varying political cultures and electoral systems Multi-party systems exhibit distinct dynamics compared to first-past-the-post systems which frequently result in de facto two-party arrangements right-wing populist and far-right parties are on the ascent seeking to pull traditional conservative and Christian Democratic parties in their wake Should these conservative parties succumb to this temptation resisting this pull could alienate the more radical and frustrated segments of their support base pushing them towards the “crazy right.” This objectively presents a precarious situation Recent months have seen two European nations respond to these challenges in contrasting ways the far-right FPÖ emerged as the dominant force in parliamentary elections and liberals to form a government faltered the conservative People’s Party initially agreed to join a government led by the extreme right-wing agitator Herbert Kickl and liberals successfully formed a coalition government This tumultuous process appears to have been instructive for the three parties They not only agreed on a joint government programme but also established a shared rhetoric of reasonableness uniting centre-left and centre-right forces operated with a remarkable spirit of “reasonable centrism.” Even the conservative People’s Party which had sharply veered to the right in recent years engaging in a competitive drive with right-wing radicals has seemingly retreated from this dead end Those familiar with Austrian political norms have been pleasantly surprised by this development The “crazy right” consistently elevates the temperature of political discourse through vicious polemics Engaging in a contest with them on these terms is a losing proposition it is crucial to lower the temperature of the debate The three Austrian parties recognise the necessity of successfully implementing this strategy to prevent the “crazy right” from seizing power recently found itself in a situation with striking similarities The now officially far-right extremist AfD emerged as the second strongest party Media discourse exhibited a favourable inclination towards them fixating on issues such as migration and crime realistic government formation options were limited primarily pointing towards a coalition between the conservative Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats While some conservatives may have entertained the notion of an alliance with the right-wing radicals the conservatives and Social Democrats have formed an alliance Have the future government partners genuinely learned their lesson Mere days after the alliance agreement was signed disagreements arose regarding its interpretation The conservatives have nominated several government members who echo the rhetoric of the “crazy right.” Christoph de Vries known for his racial classification of people and for promoting ethno-nationalist positions barely distinguishable from those of the extreme right has been appointed as a form of Deputy State Secretary for the Interior Wolfram Weimer has been selected as Minister of State for Culture and the heterogeneity of contemporary societies he voices fears of the Untergang des Abendlandes (the demise of the Occident) a long-standing right-wing conservative panic that has historically served as a rallying cry for the paranoid and extreme right His socio-political views would position him as a fitting commentator for right-wing Fox News How can the heated and absurd discourse be calmed when it is being fuelled by figures within a centrist government Attempting to render the extreme right superfluous by mimicking its tenets and thereby legitimising them has historically proven ineffective and is unlikely to succeed this time the alliance between Christian Democrats and Social Democrats The Berlin alliance has already pushed through a significant decision even before its formal establishment: one trillion euros are to be allocated for armaments as well as urgently needed infrastructure and climate protection measures through a reform of the strict German fiscal regulations This move is also intended to stimulate the economy as Germany is not only in a persistent recession but is also grappling with a structural crisis within its economic model This context underscores the critical importance of the government pursuing a spirit of unity and refraining from engaging in the bitter culture wars that the extreme right so eagerly promotes there is a tangible risk that German conservatism currently facing a profound crisis of orientation may attempt to combat radicals while simultaneously adopting key elements of the “crazy right.” This approach is destined for failure and would lead to a familiar and detrimental consequence of such coalitions: parties would govern together in an alliance the sole beneficiary of such a scenario would be the “crazy right.” It is hoped that all parties involved are acutely aware of this potential outcome This is a joint column with IPS Journal Robert Misik is a writer and essayist in Vienna His awards include the John Maynard Keynes Society prize for economic journalism The Spring issue of The Progressive Post is out the US – hitherto the cornerstone of Western security – is destabilising the world order it helped to build The US security umbrella is apparently closing on Europe Ukraine finds itself less and less protected and the traditional defender of free trade is now shutting the door to foreign goods How will the European Union respond to this dramatic landscape change assess how the US president's recent announcements will impact international trade and explore the risks  and opportunities that algorithms pose for workers Our Mission Team Article Submission Advertisements Membership Themes Archive Politics Archive Economy Archive Society Archive Ecology Archive RSS Feed Legal Disclosure Privacy Policy Copyright The legendary artist hand-picked the popular social media shredder after scouring the globe for a “youngish After holding a public audition to find a new guitarist has unveiled her newest band member: Jon Dretto The popular social media shredder has a pretty staggering 3.5 million followers on Instagram but beyond the many guitar store pranks and gags that have helped him amass his loyal following Dretto has proven himself to be a gifted player on countless occasions – and he has now beat out great competition for the gig The Ain’t Nobody singer had set clear credentials for the gig when she announced the audition: “If you’re youngish and though Dretto's channel may evoke polarising reactions from other shredders Khan says she reviewed “thousands of auditions from across the globe” was “handpicked for his incredible skill His first dates will be on the Queens: 4 Legends which will see Khan share stages with Gladys Knight Khan – aka Yvette Marie Stevens – sought a guitarist who “lives and breathes rock and while there is no denying Dretto knows his way around a fretboard at enviable speeds his reels thus far have been light on the funk and soul side of things It will be intriguing to see how he adapts to the role A post shared by 𝙅𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙤 (@jondretto) Speaking to Guitar World in 2023 about his rise to fame without a band or record deal Dretto had praised the changing industry landscape for his ability to express himself without the usual ties as he pivots toward original music “The response has been fantastic,” he’d said I would need a record deal to do what I’m doing but because of my social media following and how I’ve structured my career I don’t need a label’s capital to fund my music A post shared by Chaka Khan 💋 (@chakakhan) Dretto’s video content has ranged from guitar store pranks to shred-filled covers of pop songs where he usually takes the vocal lines and dances around them “I thought my 20,000 online followers meant something,” he had recalled ‘This conversation starts at a million.’” Dretto may have a similar experience as he takes on the biggest test of his career so far in which he slings an 8-string Strandberg Boden Original churning that low string through a variety of tunings He's also a published author and is currently penning his debut novel which chucks fantasy mythology and humanity into a great big melting pot you will then be prompted to enter your display name ‘Do you want to play with Joe?’ Before I could say ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ he brings Joe over and tells him ‘Jason wants to play a set’”: Jason Sinay on jamming with Joe Bonamassa – and why his early sessions with Mike Campbell were a struggle “I remember there was a video of Gary Moore and he played Red House on this Fiesta Red Strat and I thought it was just the most incredible thing”: Is Toby Lee Britain’s next blues-rock superstar Free Eddie Van Halen mini-documentary explores the origins of Eruption and his two-hand tapping technique – and it’s partly narrated by the man himself An Ultramar gas station and On the Run store in Mississauga Sunoco has made a $7.7-billion bid for Parkland which owns more than 4,000 gas stations under the Esso Pioneer and Ultramar brands.Fred Lum/the Globe and Mail Dallas-based Sunoco LP SUN-N has made a friendly takeover bid for Parkland Corp. PKI-T worth $7.7-billion potentially ending the Calgary-based fuel distributor’s boardroom battle with its largest shareholder Sunoco offered $44 per Parkland share in a combination of its own shares and cash in an early Monday bid to create one of North America’s largest gas station and convenience store operators Analysts said the takeover is likely to succeed resolving a two-year dispute between Parkland and Simpson Oil Ltd. Cayman Islands-based Simpson Oil is attempting to improve Parkland’s financial performance by replacing the majority of its directors and its chief executive officer Simpson Oil said it had won shareholder support for its plan to name nine of 13 directors to Parkland‘s board at an annual meeting scheduled for Tuesday Parkland moved its meeting to June 24 and included a vote on the Sunoco offer the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta denied Simpson Oil’s request to hold the meeting on Tuesday Simpson Oil declined comment on the Sunoco offer Parkland owns more than 4,000 gas stations under the Esso and the On the Run convenience store chain The company also runs a refinery in Burnaby that supplies fuel to the province’s lower mainland Sunoco owns 7,400 gas stations and a 22,500 kilometre pipeline network “This strategic combination is a compelling outcome for Parkland shareholders,” Michael Jennings “The board unanimously recommends the proposed transaction recognizing Sunoco’s commitment to safeguarding Canadian jobs Activist Simpson Oil poised to win Parkland boardroom battle Parkland turned down a takeover bid from Sunoco that valued the company at $45 per share according to analysts and reports in The Globe and Mail Sunoco said buying Parkland will boost its distributable cash flow per unit by 10 per cent and the company expects US$250-million cost savings from combining its businesses within three years of closing the transaction bringing the total value of the transaction to US$9.1-billion “Our initial thought is that competing bids will be few and far between,” analyst Ben Isaacson at Bank of Nova Scotia said in a report on Monday we haven’t seen any other interested parties in Parkland’s unique portfolio of energy infrastructure assets (either separately or combined).” He added: “We think investors will jump at the 25 per cent premium on a stock that has been stuck in the mud on investor fatigue for quite some time.” Parkland and Sunoco structured the takeover with a wrinkle meant to allow the deal to close even if Simpson Oil votes against the transaction The acquisition is structured as a plan of arrangement requiring approval from 66.6 per cent of votes cast by Parkland shareholders Sunoco negotiated the right to switch the offer into a takeover bid which only needs support from 50 per cent of all outstanding Parkland shares The Parkland acquisition will also require approval from the federal government at a time when relations between the U.S and Canada are in a deep freeze owing to President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs Ottawa pledged to heighten reviews of deals deemed predatory owing to any decline in value of the Canadian target that derives from U.S The entrepreneur is former vice-chair for the Trump Victory Committee He also previously served as finance chair of the Republican National Committee Sunoco is offering Parkland shareholders US$3-billion of units in a newly created New York Stock Exchange-listed company called SUNCorp and US$2.6-billion of cash Parkland agreed to pay a $275-million break fee to Sunoco if the deal fails to close “Given the appropriate return compensation $275mm break fee and strategic combination to create a leader in global fuel distribution we expect shareholders will support the transaction,” analyst Nate Heywood at ATB Capital Markets said in a report Parkland’s share price rose 5.5 per cent to close at $38.28 on the Toronto Stock Exchange Sunoco’s share price fell 5.8 per cent on the NYSE Investment banks Barclays and RBC Capital Markets advised Sunoco and provided the debt financing and Vinson & Elkins LLP acted as Sunoco’s legal advisers Parkland’s board formed a special committee to deal with the takeover Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP acted as Parkland’s legal adviser Torys LLP acted as legal adviser to Parkland’s special committee 2025) The photo caption was updated to provide more detailed information about Parkland Study and track financial data on any traded entity: click to open the full quote page Andrew Willis is a business columnist for the Report on Business Working in business communications and journalism for three decades from 2010 to 2016 he was senior vice-president of communications for Brookfield Asset Management a leading global alternative asset management company Real estate doesn't stop at the border Sharing a common set of rules improves the transparency and efficiency of transactions in the U.S Thinking big about residential real estate success requires a big-picture perspective Industry Decoded features industry experts who can enrich your understanding of issues affecting the industry as a whole The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author establishing it as a data powerhouse in the international marketplace SNPI President Alain Duffoux called the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) Data Dictionary 2.0 and Web API 2.0.0 certification a "pivotal achievement" for the 15,000-member SNPI and European real estate "Our adoption of the RESO standards underscores our dedication to technological excellence and our ongoing commitment to enhancing professionalism within the global real estate community."  The SNPI MLS's 120,000 active listings will now be available in a format that is translatable to any language and accessible via a standardized API in any market where SNPI chooses to do business It's a remarkable achievement on its own and a symbol of the broad growth in demand for global real estate data standards Open standards that cross borders are everywhere — Wi-Fi PDF and USB are just a few examples — and they provide a transparent set of rules increasing the trust and efficiency of transactions Real estate professionals need the same efficiency RESO's standards make this possible for real estate technology everywhere The Data Dictionary defines common data field names and types the Web API provides a consistent way for data collaborators to request and respond to data transport needs and unique identifiers enable users to objectively classify organizations Building technology that serves organizations across multiple countries requires understanding cross-border commerce Technology companies aggregate property records with different local Standards are the universal language that allow these disparate practices of property transactions to be aligned across borders With RESO's original membership base built up over many years in the U.S., MLS coverage is significant: 93% of the approximately 500 MLSs in the U.S. are already certified on RESO standards These MLSs have brokers who work with international customers buying property domestically and domestic customers buying property internationally As those global connections have strengthened demand for these standards has driven RESO's membership to expand to organizations in more than 30 countries across six continents and the opportunities to grow the resources of RESO's member base and increase cross-border commerce is clear Canada: Working with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) RESO is helping MLSs and technology organizations across Canada move from the traditional National Data Standard (NDS) to RESO's global standards that help them scale data relationships into new markets the European Association of Real Estate Professions (CEPI) represents more than 30 national and regional trade associations and CEPI members are working with RESO members to implement new MLS systems according to the unique needs of each market Latin America: RESO members are adapting MLS and brokerage systems to support the local idiosyncrasies and language differences across Latin America While North American markets often have a top-down style of MLS systems for listings and Association Management Systems (AMS) for roster data many Latin American countries have a bottom-up approach that sources data through broker and agent CRMs RESO standards empower the data sets to be aggregated and distributed efficiently to all stakeholders in local real estate transactions Asia: While some MLSs in Asia are being built and funded privately others are driven entirely through government initiatives which represents 2.5 million professionals across 40+ associations is partnering with RESO as joint members to help develop an MLS system for its vast membership RESO's global efforts — which are already profitable — benefit its traditional members in financial and functional ways While the majority of RESO's resources are still spent on the MLSs in the U.S. for every $1 RESO spends on international initiatives it brings in $10 in international revenue from membership And member organizations are reaping the benefits of these new global relationships through partnerships in consulting So while there are some organizations in real estate that limit their geographic scope A technical standards body succeeds at an accelerated rate through network effects which is why RESO's board of directors made global growth a top priority for the organization in 2024 And the timing couldn't have been better MLS efforts across the world have been accelerating as more countries are seeing that data standards can be the foundation for the trusted marketplaces that their communities need The long-term commitment of RESO member organizations is key to the continued growth of the value of real estate standards As more capabilities continue to be built out for supporting different languages unique local features and legal requirements experts from different regions of the world are needed to serve as subject matter experts at RESO And international members continue to find ways to improve parts of the standards that already exist today As more global markets demand the access to innovation and trusted information that standards provide Sam DeBord is CEO of the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) and the author of Working with Real Estate Data organized real estate's premier technology course for onboarding and professional development He has served as President's Liaison for MLS and Data Management with NAR Get the latest real estate news delivered to your inbox 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Burnout Club is Powered by Mission Matters Media In a compelling episode of The Burnout Club host Patrice Bonfiglio sits down with Jason Shupp entrepreneur and host of From There to Here a podcast dedicated to exploring unconventional origin stories Shupp opens up about his journey from running a third-generation business to navigating personal and professional burnout ultimately finding new purpose in storytelling and creative expression Shupp originally intended to write a book when he was introduced to Mission Matters This connection led him to contribute a chapter to a Mission Matters anthology book and subsequently launch his own podcast “I knew I wanted to do something creative,” said Shupp “The podcast became a passion project that allowed me to decompress and engage in meaningful conversations.” Through over 70 podcast episodes of From There to Here Shupp has uncovered a common thread among guests: while individual journeys vary many people arrive at similar life lessons He emphasizes the importance of context and nuance in understanding others’ experiences “We aren’t conditioned to really let people be heard Shupp delves into his experiences managing a family business and the difficulties that arose when working alongside relatives Facing ideological differences with his brother and the pressures of leadership “I hit what I call entrepreneur traumatic stress disorder—a complete detachment from the business,” he shared he navigated a buyout and led the company through the COVID-19 pandemic before selling the majority stake Shupp finds energy in high-adrenaline activities like rock climbing “High-consequence activities help put things in perspective,” he noted “They remind me of what’s truly important and help manage daily stresses.” As Shupp continues to share personal and professional insights he remains committed to inspiring others through storytelling For more information on Jason Shupp’s podcast, visit and tune in to From There to Here for more origin stories that inspire and challenge perspectives The Burnout Club Podcast serves as a community-driven platform focused on the realities of burnout in professional life Combining personal stories with expert insights the podcast aims to destigmatize burnout and equip listeners with tools to achieve sustainable success Media Communications:The Burnout Club is Powered by Mission Matters Media I still stay tuned to the news in your area I’ve been dumbfounded by the antics of the former governor of South Dakota Secretary of Homeland Security in our country dressed up in different costumes — military with holster then riding as a Texas Ranger — proclaiming judgment without trial on Americans sent to the COCOT Prison in El Salvador where prisoners are treated inhumanely — heads shaved When I read the Passion of Jesus Christ on Palm Sunday it described Jesus condemned without evidence — imprisoned The people joined the leaders in mocking and condemning him they know not what they do.” As he hung there on the cross with other prisoners to the one who recognized the injustice and asked to be remembered Too many people in positions of power in our country are willing to stand by while ‘others’ are condemned by the powers in the White House Putin and other authoritarian governments in the past and the present We have no right to celebrate Easter if we do not stand against the misuse of power and the demeaning of other human beings About Rotary(down arrow opens sub-menu)> Get Involved(down arrow opens sub-menu)> Our Causes(down arrow opens sub-menu)> Our Programs(down arrow opens sub-menu)> News & Features(down arrow opens sub-menu)> For Members(down arrow opens sub-menu)> and other pets took center stage during a Blessing of the Animals event co-organized by the Rotary Club of Tehuacán Granadas in Puebla state in January “Around 1,000 pets and approximately 3,000 people attended the event this year,” reports Paola Ortiz Gómez which partnered with TAC Una Protección al Entorno A.C. a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of animals the club has organized and promoted the special Mass “We all believe that by fostering a culture of respect for nonhuman life it teaches us to respect human life as well,” she says “It fills us with satisfaction to see that entire families attend and not only receive a blessing for their pet but at the same time receive veterinary care,” learn about animal adoptions and donate to the care of homeless animals Flags installed by the district’s veterans memorial project in 2024 the regional magazine for members in Germany and Austria Athletes with disabilities can enjoy all the beamers, googlies, and dibbly-dobblies through the cricket-themed activities organized by Australian Rotarians and Dream Cricket Australia “The program’s core mission is to foster inclusivity and promote physical activity” in a supportive environment a member of the Rotary Club of Adelaide and a board member of the cricket organization In November the club capped a series of athletics outings with its first Dream Cricket Gala Agarwal was among club members who organized the day and mentored participants The club supported the activity with a grant of more than $3,000 and recruited volunteers from high schools “The partnerships were the key here and turned a smaller project of one container into five containers with 100,000-plus books,” Cogan says The project was supported by the Juba club as well as 14 clubs in Minnesota and Wisconsin and a District 5960 matching grant This story originally appeared in the May 2025 issue of Rotary magazine Rotary now has a WhatsApp channel! 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Or find it by selecting “Updates” or “Channels” on the WhatsApp menu bar and searching for “Rotary.” Rotary projects around the globe – April 2025 Rotary projects around the globe – March 2025 Rotary projects around the globe – February 2025 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a shareholder has filed a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the securities of Open Lending Corporation (“Open Lending” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LPRO) between February 24 Defendants made misrepresentations concerning the capabilities of the Company’s risk-based pricing models If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff All representation is on a contingency fee basis Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients In addition to representing individual investors the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter R-District 21) claiming that MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented immigrants is evidence of state mismanagement misses some key facts and borders on manipulative and narcissistic The 2023 expansion of MinnesotaCare ensures that low-income residents The goal is simple: keep people out of emergency rooms and manage conditions before they become critical That is not just humane; it is fiscally smart Uninsured care often relies on county property taxpayers and hospital write-offs A 2017 report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found that undocumented Minnesotans contribute over $83 million annually in state and local taxes property and even income taxes in some cases They have not had equal access to the benefits those taxes support ITEP estimates that expanding legal status to undocumented immigrants would increase Minnesota state and local tax revenue by $72 million (Now if only someone can get a hold of Mr it’s funded by a small provider tax meant to make care more affordable across the board Using that fund to reduce costly emergency room visits and stabilize public health is exactly what it’s for Minnesota is one of the healthiest and most prosperous states in the country because we’ve historically invested in public health the idea that helping immigrants hurts seniors or people with disabilities is a false choice The budget decisions that affect our most vulnerable neighbors are made holistically is a divisive political tactic and not a budget solution If you really want to “put Minnesota first,” then we must stop pitting neighbors against each other That means building a system where all people who call Minnesota home IRVINE, Calif. , May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WNC & Associates (WNC) a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry has closed WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 57 a $228MM fund which includes 26 multi-family properties across 17 states “WNC remains deeply committed to addressing the affordable housing crisis across the nation,” said Anand Kannan “Fund 57 reflects our ongoing strategy to partner with mission-aligned developers and investors to create and preserve housing that supports vulnerable and underserved populations This fund’s geographic and demographic diversity underscores our belief that everyone deserves a safe affordable place to call home.”The fund is designed to invest in partnerships or limited liability companies that own apartment communities developed or rehabilitated to serve low-income residents including those with specific needs such as seniors individuals with visual or hearing impairments the fund enables the allocation of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and who can apply them to offset applicable federal or state tax liabilities “We are incredibly grateful for the trust and confidence our investor partners have placed in WNC,” added Christine Cormier Executive Vice President of Investor Relations at WNC “Fund 57’s successful close speaks to the strong demand for high-quality community-focused affordable housing investments that deliver both social impact and long-term value We are proud to continue advancing this mission together.” Media Contact:IDEA HALLMeghan WebbMeghan@ideahall.com Causing humanitarian groups around the globe to scramble for other funding to replace the grain the U.S My additional contribution will not go far Stopping shipments of life-saving medicines body bags are cheap and the humanitarian groups should be able to afford those We have the greatest military in the world we can just scare these other countries into doing what we desire this strategy hasn’t worked all that well in the past Our current president keeps telling everyone we are the greatest and other countries are all taking advantage of the U.S I wonder what those countries really think Very seldom do intimidated people really tell a bully what they think directly to the bully’s face the question we should be asking ourselves is: Is it better to be respected or to be feared A couple other budget cuts to mention that affect U.S Truth Social gives you all the information you need National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting System These are really going to cut budget expenditures and allow the excuse to give the wealthy donors to Republican candidates that big tax cut so they can afford that yacht they need to impress their other wealthy friends that young couple will just have to work extra hard to afford a home of their own if they can’t buy their own Congress member (These two cuts will really negatively impact state budgets.) Throwing our own aged disabled and impoverished to the curb is really extra cruel Better award yourselves an extra big and flashy gold medal for that accomplishment It really is not an honorable tactic to persuade someone you disagree with I am just so extremely frustrated with the illogical arguments Republicans are using to justify their greedy and cruel policies I do not believe I alone am this frustrated and so very sad our actions should be more kind and generous (NYSE: WSO) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Southern Ice Equipment Distributors as well as two other transactions completed thus far in 2025 Terms of the transactions were not disclosed Southern Ice is a leading distributor of food-service and commercial refrigeration equipment including products manufactured by Manitowoc Ice The Company operates seven locations in key Sunbelt markets including Louisiana Southern Ice will operate under its existing name and under the direction of its current leadership team to provide continuity to customers Watsco completed two other acquisitions earlier in the year: Watsco has added 10 new locations and approximately $47 million in annualized sales in high-growth Sunbelt markets that provide new brands broader product offerings and expanded distribution points to better serve customers Watsco's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are pleased to welcome these great businesses to the Watsco family We look forward to investing in their growth plans leveraging our transformative technology platforms and supporting customers and employees as part of our family.” Watsco is actively seeking additional opportunities to invest and grow through acquisitions Watsco’s “buy and build” strategy can be summarized as follows: About WatscoWatsco operates the largest distribution network for heating air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products with locations in the U.S. and on an export basis to Latin America and the Caribbean Watsco estimates that over 375,000 owner-operators and installers visit or call one of its 702 locations each year to get information which has increased in size and importance due to the aging of installed systems the introduction of energy efficient models and the necessity of HVAC products in homes and businesses According to data published in March 2023 by the Energy Information Administration there are approximately 102 million HVAC systems installed in the United States that have been in service for more than 10 years most of which operate below current efficiency standards Watsco has the opportunity to be a significant and important contributor toward climate change as it plays an important role to lower CO2e emissions HVAC systems account for roughly half of U.S replacing older systems at higher efficiency levels is a critical means for homeowners to reduce electricity consumption and their carbon footprint Based on estimates validated by independent sources Watsco averted an estimated 23.7 million metric tons of CO2e emissions from January 1 2025 through the sale of replacement HVAC systems at higher-efficiency standards an equivalent of removing 5.5 million gas powered vehicles annually off the road including sources and assumptions used to support the Company’s estimates This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 These forward-looking statements may address our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic capital spending in commercial construction competitive conditions within Watsco’s industry the seasonal nature of sales of Watsco’s products the ability of the Company to expand its business insurance coverage risks and final GAAP adjustments Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that Watsco files with the Securities and Exchange Commission Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made Watsco assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information Barry S. Logan Executive Vice President(305) 714-4102e-mail: blogan@watsco.com WAYNE, Pa., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: PVLA) Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. (Palvella or “the Company”) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies to treat patients suffering from serious rare genetic skin diseases for which there are no U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved therapies announced today that the Company will ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) on Monday will be joined by members of the Palvella management team and guests at the ceremony which will begin at approximately 9:15 am ET “We are honored to have been invited by Nasdaq to participate in the opening bell ceremony and highlight Palvella’s vision to build the leading rare disease biopharmaceutical company serving individuals afflicted with serious Nasdaq-listed company is a major corporate milestone which was made possible through the unwavering support of our investors and our dedicated management team and advisors.” QTORIN™ rapamycin is for investigational use only and has not been approved or cleared by the FDA or by any other regulatory agency for any indication Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 results of operations or financial condition based on current beliefs of the management of Palvella Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions and include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “likely,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” and other similar expressions or the negative or plural of these words or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects although not all forward-looking statements contain these words Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements statements regarding the expected timing of the presentation of data from ongoing clinical trials Palvella’s clinical development plans and related anticipated development milestones Palvella’s cash and financial resources and expected cash runway including its expected therapeutic potential and market opportunity Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors without limitation: the ability to raise additional capital to finance operations; the ability to advance product candidates through preclinical and clinical development; the ability to obtain regulatory approval for including QTORIN™ rapamycin; the outcome of early clinical trials for Palvella’s product candidates including the ability of those trials to satisfy relevant governmental or regulatory requirements; the fact that data and results from clinical studies may not necessarily be indicative of future results; Palvella’s limited experience in designing clinical trials and lack of experience in conducting clinical trials; the ability to identify and pivot to other programs or indications that may be more profitable or successful than Palvella’s current product candidates; the substantial competition Palvella faces in discovering or commercializing products; the negative impacts of global events on operations including ongoing and planned clinical trials and ongoing and planned preclinical studies; the ability to attract and retain skilled executive officers and employees; the ability of Palvella to protect its intellectual property and proprietary technologies; reliance on third parties and contract research organizations; and the risks and uncertainties described in the filings made by Palvella with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC and available at www.sec.gov The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements New risk factors and uncertainties may emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all risk factors and uncertainties that Palvella may face Palvella does not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein whether as a result of any new information This press release contains hyperlinks to information that is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into this press release Investors Wesley H. 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queries about this report or if you would like further information E-mail: ankit.mathur@theinsightpartners.com Press Release - https://www.theinsightpartners.com/pr/breath-analyzer-market The UAB study showed that the intervention resulted in statistically significant and very large benefits on its primary measures of performance and satisfaction with daily activities It also showed significant benefits in many secondary measures including large to very large benefits on depressive as well as a significant benefit in brain processing speed and a trend toward large benefits on anxiety symptoms No significant change was noted in a measure of global cognition the researchers reported that eighty percent of the non-retired participants in the intervention group returned to work This was a modest-sized study designed primarily to assess feasibility and to help scope follow-on studies The researchers enrolled 16 community residents who were three or more months past COVID infection with mild cognitive impairment and with dysfunction in the performance of instrumental activities of daily living Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention or to a wait-list control who upended the field of brain science four decades ago by showing that brains remain plastic — capable of chemical physical and functional change — at any age Merzenich first harnessed plasticity in his co-invention of the cochlear implant to restore hearing to hundreds of thousands of people he has focused on creating computerized brain exercises to improve brain health and function He is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the company that makes the BrainHQ exercises constraint-induced movement therapy to address movement disorders His supportive and progressively challenging coaching inspired the coaching used in this study Prior studies of BrainHQ exercises in older adults and in patients with various health conditions mild cognitive impairment) suggested the kind of improvements seen in this study (in cognition the magnitude of the improvements in this study were quite large as compared to some prior studies “That may be because this study population had substantial deficits with room for substantial improvement or it may be there is extra benefit from combining the exercises with this type of coaching,” commented Dr it suggests that brain training is a promising approach to helping people with Long COVID.” “It’s been a long road to address Long COVID,” observed Dr “We hope this will be a turning point in identifying tools to address a condition that is often quite debilitating.” Restaurants Canada’s updated 2025 commercial foodservice sales forecast is now in negative territory Restaurants Canada expects annual commercial foodservice sales to contract between 0.4% and 1.5% in 2025 and between 0.6% and 1.4% in 2026 depending on how the tariff dispute with the U.S the forecast for the foodservice industry was a 0.8% growth rate for 2025 and 1% growth in 2026.Commercial foodservice sales are expected to reach between $98 billion and $99 billion in 2025 down from the pre-trade war forecast of $100 billion.If the trade war lasts a year or longer 71% of restaurant chains say they would eliminate non-essential spending and 50% would delay renovations or capital investments actions which will have a significant negative spinoff effect on the economy.The GST/HST holiday provided a strong boost to the industry: based on data from Statistics Canada commercial foodservice sales rose by a robust 7.5% in January the highest real growth since April 2023.In the first two months of 2025 there were 121 restaurant (and accommodation) bankruptcies in Canada compared to 239 in the first two months of 2024 While this is higher than pre-pandemic levels it represents a 50% year-over-year decline.Employment in the restaurant industry rose to 1,180,000 jobs in February the highest level since the start of the pandemic employment in the restaurant industry grew by 5.6% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024 despite that being historically the slowest time of the year for the industry.Historically low consumer confidence rising unemployment and stagnant population growth as a result of Canada’s shifting immigration policies are all factors that will hinder foodservice sales in the coming years Restaurants Canada calls on new federal government to permanently eliminate GST/HST on food “We now have definite proof that the GST/HST holiday boosted sales and created jobs in the foodservice sector while preventing bankruptcies,” said Kelly Higginson “The new federal government can protect Canadian jobs and businesses in every community across the country and help Canadians with affordability by removing sales tax from all food permanently Taxing a necessity like food is simply a bad approach to taxation.” In addition to making all food and alcohol sold at restaurants tax-free Restaurants Canada advises the new federal government to strengthen the sector by reducing interprovincial trade barriers and exempting food and food-safe packaging from retaliatory tariffs so government needs to use all the tools at its disposal We’re eager to work with Prime Minister Mark Carney and his new government on policies that enable the foodservice industry to grow its economic impact create stable and rewarding jobs for Canadians and feed communities across the country,” added Higginson About Restaurants CanadaRestaurants Canada is a national not-for-profit association advancing Canada’s diverse and dynamic foodservice industry Restaurants are a $120 billion industry employing nearly 1.2 million Canadians and is the number one source of first-time jobs in Canada 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revival Gold Inc OTCQX: RVLGF) (“Revival Gold” or the “Company”) has filed on SEDAR+ a technical report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) on the Mercur Project (“Mercur” or the “Project”) titled “Preliminary Economic Assessment NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Mercur Gold Project The Technical Report supports disclosure made by the Company in its news release dated March 31st titled “Revival Gold Delivers Compelling PEA Results and Attractive Potential Re-Development Timeline for the Mercur Gold Project” There are no material differences in the Technical Report from those results disclosed in the March 31st Technical information included in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mr Engineering and Development for the Company Pace’s review focused on the geological representativity of the Mineral Resource numerical models including review of the laboratory and field data that support the models pure gold mine developers in the United States The Company is advancing development of the Mercur Gold Project in Utah and mine permitting preparations and ongoing exploration at the Beartrack-Arnett Gold Project located in Idaho Revival Gold is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “RVG” and trades on the OTCQX Market under the ticker symbol “RVLGF” with its exploration and development office located in Salmon Hugh Agro, President & CEO or Lisa Ross, Vice President & CFOTelephone: (416) 366-4100 or Email: info@revival-gold.com Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively Forward-looking statements are not comprised of historical facts Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company’s future plans including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as “believes” Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations and other factors involved with forward-looking statements could cause actual events and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the results of the PEA on the Project such as future estimates of internal rates of return timing for permitting and environmental assessments completion and results of feasibility studies and the size and timing of phased development of the Project forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of such statements are inherently subject to significant business economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies With respect to this specific forward-looking information concerning the development of the Project the Company has based its assumptions and analysis on certain factors that are inherently uncertain Uncertainties include: (i) the adequacy of infrastructure; (ii) geological characteristics; (iii) metallurgical characteristics of the mineralization; (iv) the ability to develop adequate processing capacity; (v) the price of gold including permitting and environmental assessments; (xv) the ability to raise sufficient capital to develop such projects; (xiv) changes in project scope or design; and (xvi) political factors This release also contains references to estimates of mineral resources The estimation of mineral resources is inherently uncertain and involves subjective judgments about many relevant factors Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability The accuracy of any such estimates is a function of the quantity and quality of available data and of the assumptions made and judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation (including estimated future production from the Project the anticipated tonnages and grades that will be mined and the estimated level of recovery that will be realized) which may prove to be unreliable and depend upon the analysis of drilling results and statistical inferences that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate Mineral resource estimates may have to be re-estimated based on: (i) fluctuations in commodities prices; (ii) results of drilling (iii) metallurgical testing and other studies; (iv) proposed mining operations including dilution; (v) the evaluation of mine plans subsequent to the date of any estimates; and (vi) the possible failure to receive required permits approvals and licenses or changes to existing mining licenses The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of third parties in respect of the matters discussed above Non-IFRS/Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures The Company has included certain terms or performance measures in this news release that commonly used in the gold mining industry that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") or United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("US GAAP") This includes: all-in sustaining costs per ounce and cash cost per ounce Non-IFRS/Non-GAAP financial performance measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS or US GAAP they may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other companies The data presented is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS or US GAAP and should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements Because the Company has provided these measures on a forward-looking basis it is unable to present a quantitative reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS or US GAAP without unreasonable efforts This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various reconciling items that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking IFRS or US GAAP measure that have not yet occurred are outside of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted "All-in sustaining costs" is a non-IFRS or US GAAP financial measure calculated based on guidance published by the World Gold Council ("WGC") The WGC is a market development organization for the gold industry and is an association whose membership comprises leading gold mining companies Although the WGC is not a mining industry regulatory organization it worked closely with its member companies to develop these metrics Adoption of the all-in sustaining cost metric is voluntary and not necessarily standard this measure presented by the Company may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers The Company believes that the all-in sustaining cost measure complements existing measures and ratios reported by the Company All-in sustaining cost includes both operating and capital costs required to sustain gold production on an ongoing basis Sustaining operating costs represent expenditures expected to be incurred at the Project that are considered necessary to maintain production Sustaining capital represents expected capital expenditures comprising mine development costs and ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities and does not include expected capital expenditures for major growth projects or enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements "Cash cost per gold ounce" is a common financial performance measure in the gold mining industry but has no standard meaning under IFRS or US GAAP in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS or US GAAP certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance and ability to generate cash flow Cash cost figures are calculated in accordance with a standard developed by The Gold Institute The Gold Institute ceased operations in 2002 but the standard is considered the accepted standard of reporting cash cost of production in North America and the cost measures presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies _________________1 The PEA economic analysis was developed using a gold price of $2,175 per ounce All amounts shown in this news release are in United States dollars and metric units of measurement unless otherwise stated.2 Mineral Resources were estimated based on a gold price of $2,000 per ounce a leading security technology & auditing company brings cutting-edge onchain firewall technology to the platform powered by state program analysis algorithms and novel AI models designed by Dedaub’s research team is purpose-built for web firewalling applications The result is a solution that blocks most malicious activity before it impacts vulnerable protocols and dangerously reliant on manual workflows Magnus fixes that with an all-in-one SecOps command center for web3 It unifies every layer of the onchain security stack in one place: from audits and bug bounties to monitoring “We’re excited to partner with Dedaub to introduce a powerful new layer of real-time defense to Magnus,” said Mitchell Amador “Dedaub is one of the most trusted security teams in the space and their battle-tested firewall technology represents a significant leap forward in automating Web3 security We’re committed to integrating the best tools at every layer of defense into Magnus providing projects with the ultimate command center for onchain security.” we’re building a firewall purpose-built for web3 — designed to proactively block exploits before they can compromise vulnerable contracts This Firewall is a practical step toward making protocol defenses more automatic and more reliable,” said Neville Grech Bringing Battle-Tested Threat Prevention to MagnusDedaub is a recognized leader in smart contract security protecting over $30B in assets through audited code and trusted by renowned projects including the Ethereum Foundation Its capabilities brought to Magnus include: With the firewall now integrated into Magnus protocols can activate real-time threat detection and prevention as part of their broader security operations Magnus transforms Dedaub’s data and insights into actionable alerts and protection—all from a single command center Magnus builds on Immunefi’s unmatched experience and track record having paid out over $115 million in rewards to security researchers and helped avert more than $25 billion in potential hack damage Magnus bridges the gap between fragmented security solutions by creating a unified platform for security operations It allows protocols to easily launch bug bounties and proactively stop threats through an automation engine powered by the industry’s best vulnerabilities dataset Sign up for early access to Magnus now, here Mayor faces challenge in Democratic primary The Atlantic City PBA Local 24 has endorsed Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small praising his commitment to local law enforcement and crime fighting and overlooking his indictment on charges that he hit his daughter and then told her to lie about it who faces union leader Bob McDevitt in the June 10 Democratic primary your commitment to public safety and community partnerships has strengthened our ability to protect and serve the residents of Atlantic City,” PBA President Jules Schwenger said in his endorsement letter “We have seen increased resources for training modernized equipment and more effective communication channels Because of your steadfast support and the stellar work of our professional force The endorsement was unanimous and recognized the charges against Small “While we acknowledge that you face personal legal matters our endorsement reflects your leadership and accomplishment in office,” Schwenger stated “We trust the legal process to take its course and remain focused on choosing the best leader for Atlantic City’s future.” It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence including consultation with a professional financial advisor before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities a new social-and-sports concept featuring outdoor pickleball and padel courts and community events like tournaments and theme nights the plan is to convert the pickleball courts to an ice rink (Heaters and hot toddies should keep things comfy.) Courts and social spaces will be open to all Ballers will open its first location in Philadelphia in mid-June The company aims to open 50-plus locations in the United States in the next seven to 10 years “It’s an iconic sports city,” says founder and CEO David Gutstadt The idea is to connect people through sports and social experiences via the fast-growing racquet sports industry “We want to bring people together around the love of sports in an urban setting.” With top-of-the-line courts and upscale amenities Ballers is looking to create a private club experience in the city unless you want one; two-tiered monthly memberships will be offered that include free open play The Boston venue will offer three padel courts — the first ones in Boston — designed for year-round play (The pickleball courts will transform into an ice rink with a synthetic surface in winter.) The pickleball- or padel- curious are welcome; Ballers will offer lessons for both sports padel is played on a court enclosed by glass walls “Padel is harder to master than pickleball,” says Gutstadt a former college tennis player who is now “obsessed” with padel Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world According to the International Padel Federation padel is now played by around 25 million people across the globe FIP estimates there are courts in more than 90 countries And the pickleball boom hasn’t started to sour Kids are starting to play in schools — you’ve got a brand-new wave of people coming into the sport,” Gutstadt says According to the Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Activities Topline Participation Report 19.8 million Americans played pickleball last year Pickleball participation has grown 311 percent in the last three years Post-play eating and drinking will be part of the scene they’ll open an outdoor café (under a shaded pergola) in partnership with James Beard Award semi-finalist chef Mitch Prensky of Supper Philly The cost to play each sport will range from $15 to $30 per hour. 45 Pier 4 Blvd., Boston; www.ballers-us.com Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at bairwright@gmail.com Interested in more careers-related content? Check out our new weekly Work Life newsletter who was working on scenario planning in Shell’s famed strategic planning unit in London was sent to South Africa in the wake of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison to organize a project that would help the government and opposition find strategies to manage the huge transition the country faced has facilitated multi-stakeholder negotiations in more than 50 countries that have brought together executives “We live in systems and we co-create them,” he writes in his new book we might feel there is nothing we can do to change them But sometimes we know we must transform them fundamentally so they work better for more people “These transformations don’t just require long-term strategies or daring initiatives They also require a particular way of being day in and day out – a set of habits to disrupt ourselves and the systems we are part of,” he says Reviewing his projects over the years and talking again to some of the savvy system mechanics he worked with he has collected a list of seven habits to grasp: There is no recipe for system transformation are ingredients you can use in accordance with the particularities of the system you are working with and your position in it Don’t wait until you are certain of the right way or right place to start familiar and comfortable position toward one where you sense an opportunity while engaging energetically and attentively with others – particularly people with whom you don’t usually engage Harvey Schachter is a Kingston-based writer specializing in management issues are the authors of When Harvey Didn’t Meet Sheelagh: Emails on Leadership Ont.-based writer specializing in management issues He writes the Managing column on Saturdays and an online column Isn’t it a bit early for the phenomenon of blown leads in the late innings to feel familiar On Sunday, the Red Sox carried a 3-1 lead into the seventh inning but coughed it up, allowing four runs in the seventh and eighth on the way to a 5-4 defeat at the hands of the struggling Twins It marked the third time in five games that the Sox led through six innings and then lost “Tough week for the bullpen,” said a frowning manager Alex Cora Wobbly processions in the relay from starter to closer can turn good teams into mediocre ones Through the first five-plus weeks of the season that appears to be what’s happening with the Red Sox The Sox have been one of the best teams in baseball through the first six innings Sunday marked the 19th time in 36 games they led after six — tied for fourth most in the big leagues Yet the Sox have been tugged down to 18-18 mediocrity in no small part because they have joined the Diamondbacks as the only teams in baseball that have lost four games this year when leading after six innings The rotation has handled a sizable workload (an MLB-high 199 innings with an average of 5.5 per game that ranks fourth) and positioned the Sox to win or kept them in the game The problem hasn’t been at the end of games The Sox are 14-0 when leading after eight innings with Aroldis Chapman delivering dominance (38 percent strikeout rate 1.59 ERA) as the primary line of last defense But the Sox have been unable to pass the baton cleanly in between the first and last pitchers of the game They have coughed up leads in 31 percent of potential save or hold situations the Padres have blown just one lead in 41 save or hold situations The Sox’ recent woes have been particularly puzzling given that two of their top setup options — Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten — have quickly gotten to two strikes against hitters but have then proven incapable of putting them away On Thursday in Toronto Slaten gave up three straight two-strike hits most notably allowing Vladimir Guerrero Jr to work back from an 0-2 count to hit a full-count curveball for a home run On Sunday two-run rally in the seventh inning when Whitlock walked Harrison Bader leading off after getting ahead of him Slaten gave up back-to-back run-scoring hits in two-strike counts The bullpen has been profoundly bad in high-leverage two-strike counts in the seventh and eighth innings It’s been a small but costly sample — in 15 plate appearances that fit the designation opposing hitters have a .385/.467/.692 line when the bullpen derailed shortly after the All-Star break when opposing hitters sat on breaking pitches pitchers have simply been failing to execute to their intended locations producing noncompetitive misses that batters can ignore or hittable pitches that get smoked “We have to execute,” Cora emphasized prior to Sunday’s game When it’s a breaking ball with two strikes Obviously they don’t want to do it — they don’t want to hang a breaking ball Cora again was lamenting his team’s inability to do just that Bullpens almost invariably endure a cluster of meltdowns Slaten and Whitlock have flashed electric stuff with Slaten’s fastball and Whitlock’s slider looking overpowering at times Cora seems convinced both will remain late-innings fixtures alongside Chapman If they continue to falter, perhaps the Sox will recall Luis Guerrero from Triple A or eventually give opportunities to some of their depth starters (Hunter Dobbins one whose inability to reliably convert leads over the past week contributed to their inability to get on a run against sub-.500 teams If the Sox are to fulfill their ambitions to emerge as a legitimate contender for the AL East title they’ll need to identify a reliable late-innings formula Alex Speier can be reached at alex.speier@globe.com. Follow him @alexspeier. Kowloon, Hong Kong , May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longan Craft a trusted global fabric retailer based in Hong Kong today announced an expanded strategic focus and new product offerings within the fast-changing fabric and sewing landscape In response to rising consumer demand for sustainability the company is enhancing its offerings and outreach to better serve a new generation of designers Longan Craft is introducing a range of new fabric types and creative kits designed to meet the evolving needs of modern makers Longan Craft: A Premium Fabric Retailer Perfect for Creative Minds The past decade has seen a remarkable transformation within the fabric and sewing sector The ascendance of e-commerce platforms has fundamentally changed how consumers discover and educators have access to an extensive variety of high-quality fabrics from across the globe Longan Craft has built a robust online platform that connects with a diverse international audience while maintaining its deep roots in Hong Kong’s rich textile tradition emphasizes the creative spirit driving the industry forward: "The fabric industry is not just about textiles; it's about creativity We are committed to providing our customers with the best materials to fuel their passion for sewing and design." This commitment helps customers make informed choices while supporting a greener future for textiles Longan Craft also believes in nurturing the sewing community. Through tutorials and active social media engagement, the company supports both beginners and seasoned makers. By sharing knowledge, tips, and creative inspiration on Instagram Longan Craft helps foster a vibrant community where enthusiasts can connect Technology plays a pivotal role in today’s fabric landscape and technology is enabling new techniques and creative possibilities and smart textiles are opening up fresh avenues for both professional designers and hobbyists Longan Craft supports this movement by curating a wide array of fabrics that appeal to traditional tastes as well as those eager to experiment with cutting-edge materials Longan Craft remains optimistic about the industry’s future The company is steadfast in its mission to be a trusted destination for fabric lovers worldwide—offering not only premium products but also expert guidance and inspiration Longan Craft is poised to step into the next chapter of creativity in the fabric and sewing world About Longan Craft Longan Craft is a trusted online fabric retailer offering crafters and sewing enthusiasts a wide range of unique high-quality fabrics at competitive prices Known for quality and a smooth customer experience it is a top choice for creative sewing projects customers everywhere can access its excellent fabric collection Longan Craft https://www.longancraft.com/ Cynthia Gao cynthia@longancraft.com 3rd FloorHang Fung Industrial Building Phase 2 Selecting stocks to buy and hold for a lifetime will naturally lead investors to focus on the best companies in the world With all the uncertainty swirling around the markets and economy this year Some of the best companies to invest in are ones that sell a service that appeals to the masses especially those that monetize those services through a recurring revenue model like subscriptions These types of businesses are typically rewarded with higher valuations by investors due to their more predictable revenue streams Microsoft(NASDAQ: MSFT) and Netflix(NASDAQ: NFLX) are elite growth stocks that fit this criteria Here's why investors can be confident these stocks will continue to deliver excellent returns for years to come Microsoft shifted from relying on one-time purchases of software to a cloud-based services strategy that generates revenue from subscriptions The Microsoft Cloud ecosystem includes revenue from Azure and other services that all together grew 20% year over year last quarter to $42 billion Microsoft's partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI has been a huge growth driver The integration of OpenAI has driven strong momentum for Azure Revenue from the Azure enterprise cloud business grew 33% year over year last quarter Microsoft is competitively positioned to be a leader in AI the company disclosed that there were over 1.4 billion devices running Windows 11 or Windows 10 management revealed there are over 400 million commercial 365 users which provides a massive built-in base of businesses to adopt Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant Netflix is hitting new highs after reporting strong first-quarter financial results The stock has soared over the last few years on double-digit growth in revenue and paid memberships but management still sees ample opportunities to sign up more members over the long term subscription-based business that can support a growing share price Netflix reported a revenue increase of 12% year over year in Q1 and guided for 15% growth in Q2 as the company prepares to launch new content from some of its most popular series Netflix now has over 300 million paid members has helped drive more growth in memberships the last few years the strong financial results show that Netflix has the content to get people to pay up Netflix is one of the most profitable entertainment studios in the industry It has a massive budget to spend on new content to keep members happy the company spent $17 billion on new films and shows It can spend at this level while producing growing earnings to fuel shareholder returns The business generated $9 billion in net income on $40 billion of revenue over the last year -- a nearly 25% profit margin Analysts expect improving margins to grow earnings faster than revenue Management believes it has captured just a small portion of its addressable market providing a long runway for shareholder returns The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years Consider whenNetflixmade this list on December 17 if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation,you’d have $623,685!* Or when Nvidiamade this list on April 15 if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation,you’d have $701,781!* it’s worth notingStock Advisor’s total average return is906% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to164%for the S&P 500 All market data (will open in new tab) is provided by Barchart Solutions Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. For exchange delays and terms of use, please read disclaimer (will open in new tab) Microsoft(NASDAQ: MSFT) and Netflix(NASDAQ: NFLX) are elite growth stocks that fit this criteria Microsoft's partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI has been a huge growth driver Netflix now has over 300 million paid members The sounds of winter athletics are timeless from the thump of a bouncing basketball in a quiet gym to the splash of swimmers coming off the blocks While the soundtrack is ageless, there’s a new crop of high school athletes filling those gyms, rinks, tracks, pools, and slopes every season. So after crowning 31 state championship teams it’s time to recognize the top individual athletes with the Boston Globe’s All-Scholastics for Winter 2024-25 Chosen by a panel of Boston Globe beat writers and editors — with the exception of the prep choices — the 250 All-Scholastics and 38 coaches of the year are selected using a combination of statistics Student-athletes from schools in Eastern Mass Want to see the All-Scholastics section in print ▪ Boys’ basketball All-Scholastics ▪ Girls’ basketball All-Scholastics ▪ Boys’ hockey All-Scholastics ▪ Girls’ hockey All-Scholastics ▪ Wrestling All-Scholastics ▪ Boys’ indoor track All-Scholastics ▪ Girls’ indoor track All-Scholastics ▪ Boys’ swimming All-Scholastics ▪ Girls’ swimming All-Scholastics ▪ Gymnastics All-Scholastics ▪ Skiing All-Scholastics ▪ Squash All-Scholastics See all the boys’ basketball All-Scholastics here. See all the girls’ basketball All-Scholastics here. See all the boys’ hockey All-Scholastics here. See all the girls’ hockey All-Scholastics here. See all the wrestling All-Scholastics here. See all the gymnastics All-Scholastics here. See all the boys’ indoor track All-Scholastics here. See all the girls’ indoor track All-Scholastics here. See all the boys’ swimming All-Scholastics here. Division 1: Joslin Halsey, Lincoln-Sudbury; Division 2: Lydia Craft, Seekonk; Diver: Maisey O’Donnell See all the girls’ swimming All-Scholastics here. Concord-Carlisle; Girls’ Nordic: Hannah Peterson See all the skiing All-Scholastics here. The 38 Coaches of the Year hail from 36 schools with Billerica (girls’ indoor track coach Cullen Hagan girls track and boys’ hockey coach Jim Egan) and Concord-Carlisle (boys’ alpine skiing coach Amy Brooks and boys’ nordic skiing coach Marika Massey-Bierman) featuring two coaching selections Read about each selection. Read about each selection. Read about each selection. Methuen/Tewksbury; Division 2: John Summers Read about each selection. Read about each selection. Read about this selection. Milton; Division 4: Greg Zopatti and James Rooney Read about each selection. Read about each selection. Read about each selection. Read about each selection. Concord-Carlisle; Girls’ alpine: Jeremy Goldberg Acton-Boxborough/Nashoba; Boys’ Nordic: Marika Massey-Bierman Read about each selection. Brendan Kurie can be reached at brendan.kurie@globe.com. Follow him on X @BrendanKurie. presented at the 14th annual Academic and Research Symposium April 28 at Concordia Nebraska which takes place in the Dunklau Center for Math includes both poster and oral presentations throughout the late afternoon and evening The symposium gives students the opportunity to present original research and significant projects they've worked on over the course of the semester in an interdisciplinary setting majors from history and psychology to biology and English and others were represented at the event A total of 62 students gave 38 poster and 23 oral presentations on topics ranging from chiropractic care to football recruiting Wake Forest Athletics Celebrates Tremendous Achievements at 2025 Black & Golden Globe Awards5/1/2025 9:15:00 PM | General The annual celebration highlights the athletic and academic accomplishments of Wake Forest student-athletes Boston city Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty Monday to federal wire fraud and theft charges for taking a $7,000 kickback inside a City Hall bathroom from a relative who worked on her staff The 46-year-old Democrat who made history in 2021 as the first Muslim elected to the council appeared emotional during the hearing in US District Court Boston and said afterward You have to accept the journey even when it hurts I am looking forward to some healing from this and personal growth.” US District Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for July 29 As part of a plea deal Fernandes Anderson signed in April prosecutors will recommend she serve a year and a day in prison and pay $13,000 in restitution The agreement doesn’t specify what sentence the defense will recommend who had said last month that she will resign said Monday she has yet to set a date but expects it will be sometime in June She said she has been focused on creating a guide that will ease the transition for her constituents in District 7 the most historically diverse neighborhoods in Boston “When I knew or decided that I needed to agree to a plea I have been planning to make sure that my staff was OK so that there’s a softer landing,” Fernandes Anderson told reporters outside the courthouse Fernandes Anderson was arrested by the FBI at her home in Dorchester in December on federal wire fraud and theft charges She announced in April that she had reached a deal with the government and would be pleading guilty to some of the charges she pleaded guilty to two counts for allegedly arranging to receive a kickback from a City Council staff member: one count of wire fraud and one count of theft from a program receiving federal funds Four other wire fraud counts were dropped by prosecutors as part of the deal A federal indictment alleges Fernandes Anderson hired her relative in December 2022 then gave her a $13,000 bonus months later with a caveat: She had to funnel more than half of it back to the councilor Mulcahy said if the case had gone to trial prosecutors were prepared to prove that Fernandes Anderson arranged for the relative to get a bonus “nearly twice as large as total bonuses to other staff combined,” based on their agreement that she would kick $7,000 of it back to the councilor After the city deposited the bonus into the relative’s account she withdrew the money in three increments and arranged to meet Fernandes Anderson At around 4 p.m. on a Friday in June 2023, the pair met in a bathroom at City Hall, where Fernandes Anderson took the $7,000 cash from the staffer and stuffed it in her pocket Fernandes Anderson received a one-word text from her relative saying “Ready,” before meeting to collect the cash “Any disagreement with those facts?” Talwani asked Fernandes Anderson “Are you in fact guilty of counts 1 and counts 6?” Talwani asked “Yes your honor,” Fernandes Anderson said in a soft voice Prosecutors allege Fernandes Anderson arranged the kickback when she was struggling financially and facing bank overdraft fees and a $5,000 fine from the state Ethics Commission for previously hiring relatives to her council staff A statement of facts filed in court in April indicates that as part of the plea agreement Fernandes Anderson also admitted to filing fraudulent federal income tax returns for three years; however she has not been charged with tax offenses the judge interrupted Mulcahy as he began describing the tax allegations noting that Fernandes Anderson was not charged with those crimes She instructed him to focus on the counts she was pleading guilty to A handful of friends and relatives attended the hearing in support of Fernandes Anderson including State Representative Russell Holmes “You have to be there for people when they need you,” said Holmes who described Fernandes Anderson as a kind-hearted person and a friend who was going through a difficult time the council does not have the power to remove a sitting councilor unless they have been sentenced for a felony conviction Fernandes Anderson will continue to receive her $120,000 salary until she is sentenced unless she formally vacates her seat earlier Fernandes Anderson has said her constituents did not want her to resign before May 8 which could require the city to hold a special election for her successor her seat will remain vacant until after the November general election Speaking to reporters about Fernandes Anderson at an unrelated event Monday She said her administration is committed to ensuring that District 7 residents receive answers to any questions they have and access to services they may need council President Ruthzee Louijeune said “The residents of District 7 deserve principled and trustworthy representation and I am deeply disappointed that this standard was not met.” She added she’s committed to making sure that District 7 “is represented with competence and care both during this period and upon Councilor Fernandes Anderson’s resignation.” In the State Treasury is a revolving fund known as the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 By Chris Micheli certain funds are made available as state benefits for veterans in California Section 988 established in the State Treasury a revolving fund known as the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 All moneys deposited in the fund are subject to the provisions of this article Money may be withdrawn from the fund in accordance with law upon requisition of the department Section 988.1 requires the money paid by purchasers to be deposited in the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 and be available for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this article Section 988.2 defines the term “purchaser.” Out of any money available in the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 the department may advance to any purchaser upon their application and under the policies as the department may prescribe sums for the purpose of paying taxes and assessments including permanent improvements for the purpose of increasing farm productivity or the insuring against fire or other hazards or crops on the property being purchased from the department or the department may advance to the purchaser moneys actually expended in so doing The moneys advanced may be in addition to the maximum purchase price of a farm or home as provided by the Veterans’ Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1974 Any money required by the department to be paid for the purpose of taxes and other charges when they become due may be maintained by the department using the escrow accounting method in accordance with lending industry standards and the laws governing escrow accounts of this type Section 988.3 authorizes the Department of Finance to make advances of money to the department as the Department of Finance determines necessary and may make advances of money to the department needed to carry out specified duties of not more than $25,000,000 Section 988.4 defines the term “purchaser.” Out of any money available in the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 the department may advance to a purchaser upon their application sums for the purpose of making alterations or improvements on or in connection with the principal place of residence of the purchaser The department may secure that advance by issuing a deed of trust or other security interest that is subordinate to any existing financing on the principal place of residence of the purchaser Section 988.5 requires all loans granted to be funded in accordance with federal laws governing the use of tax-exempt bonds Section 988.6 established in the State Treasury a revolving special fund known as the Veterans’ Bonds Payment Fund All moneys in this fund are used solely to pay debt service when due on bonds issued pursuant to all veterans’ farm and home purchase bond acts pursuant to this chapter all moneys in this fund are continuously appropriated for this purpose Section 988.7 specifies that all moneys in the California National Guard Members’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1978 and any other account created in that fund that are not needed to meet revenue bond obligations are to be deposited into the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 within 30 days after the effective date of this section "a564f033863e565500cccc39a2c37eb2" );document.getElementById("b0150800dd").setAttribute( "id" If you’re reading this on the web or someone forwarded this e-mail newsletter to you, you can sign up for Globe Climate and all Globe newsletters here This year, get outside the big cities to find charm and adventure with small-town escapes. Here are some noteworthy under-the-radar towns worthy of a detour on your next road trip one of two electric tug boats in the SAAM Towage fleet seen leaving its dock located in the Burrard Inlet on November 26 we take a peek at a story from Report on Business Magazine The marine industry has come a long way from its messy origins the world’s foremost designer of electric tugboats HaiSea Marine ordered three battery-electric harbour tugboats no one had yet built a fully electric working tug HaiSea is a joint venture between the Haisla Nation and Vancouver’s Seaspan ULC LNG Canada wanted the lowest-emission fleet possible to service its projects wanted the cleanest and quietest tugs available to protect the integrity of the Douglas Channel a 140-kilometre-long corridor of dense coastal rainforest and waters rich with orca Naval architect and marine engineering firm Robert Allan made it happen with project director and naval architect Mike Phillips The first electric tug to ply the waters of the channel was the HaiSea Wamis the three have been joined by a pair of Robert Allan–designed dual-fuel LNG-diesel long-range escort tugs 100-employee company is “probably the foremost tug designer in the world,” said John Snyder the New York–based managing editor at Riviera Maritime Media Pick any major global port and you’re likely to find Robert Allan tugs – more than 1,000 are currently at work around the world one of the Western hemisphere’s largest tugboat operators is running two smaller Robert Allan electric tugs they’re used to assist bulk carriers taking coal from Neptune Terminals on the north shore and to service ships loaded with grain and crude oil one of two electric tugboats in SAAM’s towage fleet leaves the dock in Vancouver harbour November 26 the world’s largest supplier of marine batteries product development and some manufacturing there According to a 2024 Pacific Environment report 50,000 large cargo ships emit roughly a billion tonnes of greenhouse gases each year – as much as 3 per cent of global CO2 emissions – along with “huge amounts of toxic particulate matter acid gases and metals.” The five HaiSea and SAAM electric tugs eliminate about 7,500 tonnes of emissions annually – the equivalent of 1,500 combustion-engine cars anyone with an interest in tugboats or marine decarbonization has their eyeballs on the low-emission maritime hub taking shape in Robert Allan’s own backyard Read the full magazine story today. 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(TSX-Venture: SAGA)(OTCQB: SAGMF) are taking off on positive drill results from its 2025 maiden drill program at the Radar Ti-V-Fe Project located near the port of Cartwright in Labrador Early drilling results from the winter exploration program have revealed promising mineralization confirming the presence of a valuable iron-titanium-vanadium mineral called vanadiferous titanomagnetite Lab tests from the first two drill holes show strong concentrations of these metals including one section with 31.5 meters containing nearly 26% iron and another with 50 meters showing similar grades high-grade sections contained over 40% iron and up to 0.5% vanadium These mineral-rich zones averaged 20–40% titanomagnetite confirmed previous geophysical surveys and has so far explored only a small fraction—about 1/40th—of the potential 20-kilometer strike zone within the Dykes River intrusion "We are very encouraged by these initial drilling results," commented Michael Garagan "They validate our geological models and significantly expand our expectations for the entire Radar property The Hawkeye Zone is just one of five primary targets currently identified; excitingly this zone remains one of the smallest prospects Our strategy moving forward will involve methodically advancing exploration and drilling at our highest-priority targets The door is now open to roll out a standardized order of operations We know these layers are anomalous based upon surface geochemistry Exploration moving forward is ‘magnetic survey - drill – repeat’ as we begin to survey the entirety of the oxide layering zone and prepare to identify the most prospective targets for the next drill program.” Republication or redistribution of AllPennyStocks.com's content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AllPennyStocks.com AllPennyStocks.com shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content or for any actions taken in reliance thereon View more of this article on AllPennyStocks.com AllPennyStocks.com is one of North America’s leading platforms for micro-cap insights we provide a wealth of resources and expert content designed for everyone—from beginner investors to seasoned traders AllPennyStocks.com is rapidly gaining recognition as a leading authority in the micro-cap space with our insightful content prominently featured across numerous top-tier financial platforms reaching a broad audience of investors and industry professionals Want to showcase your company's story to a powerful network of investors We can help you elevate your message and make a lasting impact Email: ads@allpennystocks.com Shares of SAGA Metals Corp. (TSX-Venture: SAGA)(OTCQB: SAGMF) are taking off on positive drill results from its 2025 maiden drill program at the Radar Ti-V-Fe Project \"We are very encouraged by these initial drilling results,\" commented Michael Garagan \"They validate our geological models and significantly expand our expectations for the entire Radar property View more of this article on AllPennyStocks.com Email: ads@allpennystocks.com 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against e.l.f (“Elf” or “the Company”) (NYSE: ELF) and certain of its officers Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business the Complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) contrary to its representations to investors the Company was experiencing rising inventory levels as a consequence of flagging sales; (2) Elf falsely attributed the rising inventory levels to changes in its sourcing practices; (3) to maintain investor confidence and inventory over several quarters; (4) accordingly the Company's business and/or financial prospects were overstated; (5) all of the foregoing would likely have a material negative impact on the Company; and (vi) as a result the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times A class action lawsuit has already been filed. 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