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Share this Story : GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators version of 'Twas the Night before Christmas Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Ottawa Senators Sports Hockey NHL Senators Extra GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators version of 'Twas the Night before Christmas Author of the article: Bruce Garrioch Published Dec 23, 2024 • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Jake Sanderson of the Ottawa Senators celebrates with teammates Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle after scoring the game-winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks. Photo by Rich Lam / GETTY IMAGES Article content With my annual apologies to Clement Clarke Moore: ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the rink, not a creature was stirring, not even representatives of the National Capital Commission with moving vans for a trip downtown to LeBreton Flats faster than anyone could think. The stockings were hung by the Canadian Tire Centre chimney with care in hopes that Santa Claus would deliver a gold medal for Team Canada at the world junior championship and a Stanley Cup for the Ottawa Senators there, too. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, online access is included in your subscription. Activate your Online Access Now Article content Michael Andlauer was nestled, all snug in his bed. With visions of a second six-game winning streak and making the post-season dancing in his head. And, Steve Staios in his pyjamas and Travis Green in his cap, had just gotten in the wrapper to see if they could get in a little pre-game nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter. Good ol’ Claude Giroux sprung from his bed to see if he might have to drop the gloves to deal with this matter. Away from the book stand Giroux flew like he was in a mad dash, he tore open the shutters and prepared to make a hit on the intruder with a hard smash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the lustre of mid-day to hockey equipment below when, what to Giroux’s wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh and eight hard-working players. “Now Tkachuk! Now Chabot! Now Stutzle and Pinto! “On Sanderson! On Norris! On Batherson and On Zuuuuub!” So up to the house top the club’s core players they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, some new hockey gloves and a good old Santa Claus, too. And then, in a twinkling, Giroux heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. Sports Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sports will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Article content Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content As Giroux drew in his head and was turning around, down the chimney Santa came with a bound. His eyes — how they twinkled! His dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as snow. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, and Giroux laughed when he saw him, in spite of himself. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, soon let Giroux to know he had nothing to dread. Santa spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, to hand out some Christmas cheer to some of the Senators’ good sports: Recommended from Editorial Bah Humbug! Senators lose goaltender Linus Ullmark and two points against Oilers Senators rolling since owner stood up in their defence over Brady Tkachuk trade talk Michael Andlauer : A trip to the post-season for this franchise and its faithful, who have waited patiently since 2017. More sellouts and more support with the paperwork in place to formally begin the building of a downtown rink in 2025. Steve Staios: First and foremost, health and happiness for his family after his wife Susannah’s battle with cancer. And, secondly, being a buyer at the deadline to add a piece or two for a long playoff run. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Brady Tkachuk : Leading this group to the National Hockey League’s big dance in the spring. The 10th captain in the franchise’s history has the skills to pay the bills, isn’t afraid to get his nose dirty and is trying desperately to bring playoff hockey to Ottawa. Claude Giroux: The success he wanted to have when he signed with the Senators. He has made his impact, he has worked with the young players and has helped dramatically. Giroux came back because this is his hometown and a one-year extension also makes sense. Thomas Chabot: More offence from the club’s longtime defenceman with an eye towards suiting up for more games in the spring. It’s now or never for this group and Chabot has to be part of the push for the Senators to get to the next level. Jake Sanderson : A letter in the mail from Four Nations Face-off general manager Bill Guerin inviting him to play for Team USA in February if there’s an injury on the blueliner. Next September it might be time to give the club’s top blueliner a letter ‘A’ for an alternate captain. Linus Ullmark: Santa already delivered the snow for his son, so that’s a good start to the holiday season. Time to rest his back after he departed from the game in Edmonton on Sunday and a return to the net against the Winnipeg Jets on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Josh Norris: The best gift Santa could deliver is continued good health in 2025. Back after the third shoulder surgery of his career, Norris has looked like the contributor who has made an impact on this franchise. He’s a top-two centre with a great shot that can hit the mark. Dave Cameron: The Ottawa 67’s head coach deserves a gold medal as he leads Canada into this junior tourney in his second hometown. To the readers: A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, with a chance for everybody to be together. Be safe and healthy. Best wishes for the holiday season. 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Halide Mark III is coming with color grades, HDR, and early access for subscribersBy ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The congressionally mandated agreement allows transition aides to work with federal agencies and access non-public information and gives a green light to government workers to talk to the transition team. But Trump has declined to sign a separate agreement with the General Services Administration that would have given his team access to secure government offices and email accounts, in part because it would require that the president-elect limit contributions to $5,000 and reveal who is donating to his transition effort. The White House agreement was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act, and the Biden White House had issued both public and private appeals for Trump’s team to sign on. The agreement is a critical step in ensuring an orderly transfer of power at noon on Inauguration Day, and lays the groundwork for the White House and government agencies to begin to share details on ongoing programs, operations and threats. It limits the risk that the Trump team could find itself taking control of the massive federal government without briefings and documents from the outgoing administration. As part of the agreement with the White House, Trump’s team will have to publicly disclose its ethics plan for the transition operation and make a commitment to uphold it, the White House said. Transition aides must sign statements that they have no financial positions that could pose a conflict of interest before they receive access to non-public federal information. Biden himself raised the agreement with Trump when they met in the Oval Office on Nov. 13, according to the White House, and Trump indicated that his team was working to get it signed. Trump chief of staff-designate Susie Wiles met with Biden’s chief of staff Jeff Zients at the White House on Nov. 19 and other senior officials in part to discuss remaining holdups, while lawyers for the two sides have spoken more than a half-dozen times in recent days to finalize the agreement. “Like President Biden said to the American people from the Rose Garden and directly to President-elect Trump, he is committed to an orderly transition,” said White House spokesperson Saloni Sharma. “President-elect Trump and his team will be in seat on January 20 at 12 pm – and they will immediately be responsible for a range of domestic and global challenges, foreseen and unforeseen. A smooth transition is critical to the safety and security of the American people who are counting on their leaders to be responsible and prepared.” Without the signed agreement, Biden administration officials were restricted in what they could share with the incoming team. Trump national security adviser-designate Rep. Mike Waltz met recently with Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan, but the outgoing team was limited in what it could discuss. “We are doing everything that we can to effect a professional and an orderly transition,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday. “And we continue to urge the incoming team to take the steps that are necessary to be able to facilitate that on their end as well.” “This engagement allows our intended Cabinet nominees to begin critical preparations, including the deployment of landing teams to every department and agency, and complete the orderly transition of power,” said Wiles in a statement. The Trump transition team says it would disclose its donors to the public and would not take foreign donations. A separate agreement with the Department of Justice to coordinate background checks for vetting and security clearances is still being actively worked on and could be signed quickly now that the White House agreement is signed. The agency has teams of investigators standing by to process clearances for Trump aides and advisers once that document is signed. That would clear the way for transition aides and future administration appointees and nominees to begin accessing classified information before Trump takes office. Some Trump aides may hold active clearances from his first term in office or other government roles, but others will need new clearances to access classified data. Trump’s team on Friday formally told the GSA that they would not utilize the government office space blocks from the White House reserved for their use, or government email accounts, phones and computers during the transition. The White House said it does not agree with Trump’s decision to forgo support from the GSA, but is working on alternate ways to get Trump appointees the information they need without jeopardizing national security. Federal agencies are receiving guidance on Tuesday on how to share sensitive information with the Trump team without jeopardizing national security or non-public information. For instance, agencies may require in-person meetings and document reviews since the Trump team has declined to shift to using secure phones and computers. For unclassified information, agencies may ask Trump transition staff to attest that they are taking basic safeguards, like using two-factor authentication on their accounts.
NEW YORK (AP) — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter . His more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations and a children’s story. His memoir “An Hour Before Daylight” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, while his 2006 best-seller “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” stirred a fierce debate by likening Israel’s policies in the West Bank to the brutal South African system of racial segregation. And just before his 100th birthday, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation honored him with a lifetime achievement award for how he wielded “the power of the written word to foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” In one recent work, “A Full Life,” Carter observed that he “enjoyed writing” and that his books “provided a much-needed source of income.” But some projects were easier than others. “Everything to Gain,” a 1987 collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn, turned into the “worst threat we ever experienced in our marriage,” an intractable standoff for the facilitator of the Camp David accords and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who considered “the resulting sentences as though they have come down from Mount Sinai, carved into stone.” Their memories differed on various events and they fell into “constant arguments.” They were ready to abandon the book and return the advance, until their editor persuaded them to simply divide any disputed passages between them. “In the book, each of these paragraphs is identified by a ‘J’ or an ‘R,’ and our marriage survived,” he wrote. Here is a partial list of books by Carter: “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East” (With Rosalynn Carter) “Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life” “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections” “Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age” “Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems” (With daughter Amy Carter) “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” “Living Faith” “The Virtues of Aging” “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” “Christmas in Plains: Memories” “The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War” “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” “Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World” “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” “A Remarkable Mother” “Beyond the White House” “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” “White House Diary” “NIV Lessons from Life Bible: Personal Reflections with Jimmy Carter” “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety”SOCIAL DEMOCRATS deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan has revealed that he will speak with the Labour Party to discuss a left alliance before considering any coalition talks with the big three parties. The SocDems look set to scoop up more seats around the country than they had in the 2020 election thanks to transfer votes. Numbers indicate a likely Fianna Fail and Fine Gael coalition, the Greens have been ruled out as a major player in the election as Roderic O’Gorman admitted the party “has not had a good day”. However, O’Callaghan said his party would be in talks with other small left wing parties before entering coalition talks with Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, or Sinn Fein , who are also polling high. He told reporters: “We certainly intend talking to the Labour Party and other parties over the coming days and week, that’s our intention. "Where those discussions go remains to be seen. “We’re delighted, we’re in for a number of seats around the country, we’re delighted with the results and the support people have given us in the election. “We are hoping to be transfer friendly, and a lot of the contests we’re in are going to be for final seats, we’re hoping to get transfers from all directions.” O’Callaghan admitted the party don’t know how many seats they might get but emphasised that they are hopeful. He said: “We don’t know at this stage, we’re certainly very hopeful of making gains and coming out of this election with more seats than we went in.” The party previously laid out their five red line issues, stating they would not enter into a coalition with anyone who would not deliver in the deal breaker areas. They proposed delivering high quality public childcare , building 50,000 affordable houses, a full rollout of Slaintecare, reaching climate targets and appointing a minister for disability. O’Callaghan slapped down the suggestion that their red line issues might hurt the SocDems chances of being a coalition partner. He said: “The reason we picked five deal-breakers was to define how we’re going to go into government, not rule us out of government, but to show people what we wanted to do if we do get into government, so this is about defining our negotiations and our talks with any parties once the election counts are over.”Is anything more gratifying than an unexpected gift from a stranger? The answer is “yes,” but we’ll get to that. Several days ago, a friend was shopping at a local dollar store, buying small items to place in gift boxes for children. Her church had given her a debit card with a $150 allowance, and she went through the aisles placing dozens of toys and school supplies in her cart, keeping a running amount in her head. When she got to the checkout, she told the clerk to stop when the total got close to her spending limit. The clerk, a big rough-looking man, started scanning the items. “You sure have a lot of stuff here,” he said. My friend explained what she was doing, that everything would go to children who do not get any other presents for Christmas. He smiled and kept scanning. When the register total came to just shy of $150, he paused. “What about those?” He pointed to the handful of things left in the cart. “That’s OK,” my friend said. “They can go back on the shelf.” “I’ll pay for them,” he said. My friend objected at first, but the clerk was insistent. “I was one of those kids,” he said. “My dad never got us presents for Christmas, and I don’t have any kids of my own.” He scanned the rest of the items, then reached into his pocket for a crumpled wad of bills to pay the balance. Then he put everything into bags and her cart. “God bless you,” he said with a smile. “Every gift requires two freedoms,” author Peter Kreeft wrote, “the giver’s and the receiver’s.” We must be careful to respect the privilege of giving, for it is in giving that we feel our humanity most deeply. As technologies make life more automated, our interaction with strangers is declining. That might seem good to some. But the overall effect is to increase anxiety by depriving us of daily exercise in social skills, something necessary for a healthy democracy. It also removes opportunities to give and to receive. One of the great misfortunes of a prosperous society is that giving and receiving become transactional rather than relational: A class of people deliver goods and services, and a class of people receive them. One group funds the local shelter and the soup kitchen, and another group goes there to get housing and nourishment. One is the host, the other the guest. Many less prosperous societies still follow the ancient practice of bringing a stranger into one’s home for shelter and meals together. The guest and host get to know each other. It is not easy to say who benefits most, because both provide something to each other: the need to receive and the need to give. This practice of relational giving and receiving is retained in the gift exchanges among family and friends during the holidays. It is a chance to remind one another of our interdependence. Yet for those who have no one close with whom to celebrate, this time of year can be especially sad and lonely — not just because they receive no gifts but because they have nobody to whom to give. Their loneliness is a symptom of disconnection at a time of year when relationships with family, friends and neighbors are lifted up and celebrated everywhere one turns. It doesn’t have to be that way. Every community is filled with people who need something. Churches have giving trees. Schools and nursing homes need volunteers. And just about everybody has a neighbor who could use a small box of cookies and a smile. Every year I rewatch “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It just might be the best movie ever made. Watching it reminds us that the greatest contribution a person can make in life is to lovingly tend to the relationships where you are. A pivotal moment in the movie comes shortly after George Bailey pulls Clarence out of an icy river. As they are drying off, Clarence explains he is an angel sent to save him. George is understandably skeptical. “Save me!?” he responds. Clarence explains, “I knew if I were drowning, you’d try to save me, and that’s how I saved you.” The gift Clarence gave to George was an opportunity to be useful when he thought the world would be better off without him. Like many of us, George overvalued the worth of his contributions and undervalued the worth of his presence. Even those who have great needs can be raised up by an opportunity to give. It is through the mutuality of both giving and receiving that we experience the grace that shines on every act of shared kindness. Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
On Friday night, Iowa defeated Nebraska by a final score of 13-10 thanks to a game-winning field goal from Drew Stevens. Unfortunately, fans watching this rivalry game at home didn't get to see the kick go through the uprights. For some inexplicable reason, NBC's camera work for the final kick of the Nebraska-Iowa game was so high that you couldn't see where Stevens' attempt landed. All you heard was the announcer say, "Got it! Hawks win!" Obviously, the crowd's reaction to the kick was a dead giveaway that Stevens made his attempt from 53 yards out. That being said, NBC isn't above criticism. The fact that viewers at home couldn't enjoy this epic moment is ridiculous. Check out the camera work from NBC: HAWKEYES WIN! WHAT A FINISH! #B1GFootball pic.twitter.com/NudcU1ZSWx Countless fans ripped NBC on social media for this blunder, and rightfully so. "Drug test your camera guy please," a fan tweeted. "Apparently the practice kick didn’t help the camera op. Did the same thing twice. You hate to see it," a second fan said. "Horrid camera work," a social media user commented. "Put me in the group who would like to see NBC give their camera guys some equipment education. All night just terrible angles," one person added. "NBC should lose all rights to Big Ten football after not getting the camera shot right on Iowa's game-winning field goal," another person wrote. Icon Sportswire/Getty Images Stevens was asked about his game-winning field goal after the game. As you'd imagine, he was fired up about it. “It means everything,” Stevens told reporters . “I was looking forward to this game. I can say that now. ... This one felt really good.” With the win over Nebraska this week, Iowa improved to 8-4 on the season. Related: Nebraska Players Refuse To Shake Hands With Iowa, Lose Game In Heartbreaking FashionA WOMAN has revealed that she was quoted £700 for a Christmas door arch, so decided to do it herself on the cheap. Carrie Boyd, 35, who lives in South Manchester with her husband , 39 and their two children , 11 and seven, explained that she used branches from her garden and baubles from The Range to bring the festive vibes to her home . She shared that she also gave her house number a festive upcycle and created her own snow window too. Thrilled with her DIY display, which cost her £12.50, Carrie took to social media to share it with others, leaving many open-mouthed. The savvy mum , who recently transformed her ‘abandoned’ home for next to nothing , then explained: “Two years ago I was quoted £700 for a Christmas door arch. “I politely declined and each year I now make my own using greenery I have cut down from my garden. Read more Christmas stories “So each year I now make my own for a small fraction of that . “It’s time for 2024’s magical arch.” The brunette beauty claimed that she cut down branches from her garden and added them to the base she made. She also added lights and baubles which she nabbed from The Range, as she continued: “This door number is being replaced soon, so I gave it a cute festive upcycle. Most read in Fabulous “I also did my own snow window which cost me a fiver!” Showing off the finished festive door arch, Carrie beamed: “It looks so pretty at night.” Carrie explained to Fabulous that it took her four days to create her Christmas scene. She shared: “I reused all of the piping and lights from last year which cost me £40. It often feels like Christmas decorations and products start appearing in stores earlier each year. Retailers typically begin to stock Christmas items well before the holiday season to capitalise on early shoppers and to extend the buying period. Here are a few reasons why it might seem like Christmas bits are out earlier this year: Extended Shopping Season Retailers aim to extend the holiday shopping season to maximise sales. By putting out Christmas items earlier, they encourage people to start their holiday shopping sooner. Consumer Demand Some consumers prefer to plan and shop for Christmas well in advance, so stores cater to this demand by stocking holiday items earlier. Marketing Strategy Early displays of Christmas items can create a festive atmosphere and build anticipation, encouraging people to get into the holiday spirit and start spending. Competition Retailers compete to attract customers, and being the first to display holiday items can give them an edge. Supply Chain Considerations Given recent disruptions in global supply chains, stores might be putting out Christmas items earlier to ensure they have enough stock and to spread out the demand over a longer period. “This year I only spent an additional £12.50 on baubles. Total cost £52.50!! The Instagram clip, which was posted under the username @ theboydshahhome , has clearly left many gobsmacked, as it has quickly amassed 11,500 views. This looks brilliant! You don’t need anyone to do it for you Social media users were impressed with Carrie’s DIY job and many flocked to the comments to express this. One person said: “It’s amazing!!!! I wish I had some trees to use from our yard for this!” Sainsbury's Shoppers: Christmas Bedding Bargain Discover the festive joy of Sainsbury's Christmas bedding, offering comfort and style at a bargain price. Read more Home Bargains: Christmas Pyjamas Back in Stock Get cosy this season with Home Bargains' popular Christmas pyjamas, now back in stock. Read more Home Bargains: Christmas Favourite Deal Don't miss out on Home Bargains' fantastic deal on a Christmas favourite. Read more Primark Shoppers: Screaming Over Christmas Range Featuring The Grinch Primark's Christmas range, featuring The Grinch, has shoppers excited for the festive season. Read more Shoppers Rush to Buy Personalised Christmas Stockings Grab personalised Christmas stockings at unbelievable prices, as shoppers rush to snap up these festive bargains. Read more Exact Date Aldi's Wooden Toy Range for Christmas Mark your calendars for the exact date Aldi's popular wooden toy range returns for Christmas. Read more Home Bargains Shoppers Desperate for Polar Express Slippers Get into the festive spirit with Home Bargains' Polar Express slippers, which have shoppers desperate to get their hands on a pair. Read more Another added: “This looks brilliant! You don’t need anyone to do it for you.” A third commented: “It's crazy how much you can be charged for seasonal decor. Little bit of patience and a masterpiece like this is created. Looks amazing Carrie, I love it.” READ MORE SUN STORIES At the same time, someone else penned: “Absolutely gorgeous Carrie!! You have smashed it!! Your grafting on this has deffo paid off.” Not only this, but one DIY enthusiast beamed: “THIS IS INSPO.”It's getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here's why
Golden Knights take on the Utah Hockey Club after Barbashev's 2-goal performanceOTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was taking part in a cabinet committee meeting on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation. A mid-day adjustment to Trudeau's itinerary was issued by the Prime Minister's Office and noted he was taking part in the meeting virtually, though a specific time wasn't listed. Neither Trudeau, nor Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc issued a public comment after the meeting. Last week was a chaotic one for the governing Liberals, starting with Chrystia Freeland's cabinet resignation just hours after she was set to table the fall economic statement. Freeland and LeBlanc have previously spoken with the media at the conclusion of these cabinet committee meetings on dealing with the incoming Trump administration. The committee was reformed following Donald Trump's re-election, and a chief topic of discussion at the meetings has been border security after the incoming president threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian products. Several Liberal MPs publicly called for Trudeau to step down as Liberal leader since Freeland's resignation, and the NDP has joined the other major opposition parties in saying it no longer has confidence in the minority Liberal government. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024 David Baxter, The Canadian PressThese Travel Sweatpants Are Over 40% Off During Nordstrom’s Black Friday Week Sale
5 Great Netflix True Crime Documentaries To Catch Up On Over The HolidaysIf you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. ← Back FENTON, Mo. – The Farmington girls basketball team sank 7-of-10 free throws in overtime to beat Lindbergh 49-45 on Monday in the first round of the Rockwood Summit Tournament. The Knights wasted an eight-point advantage with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, but stayed ahead after freshman Lila Roth sealed a defender for the first field goal of the extra session. Kate Jenkerson and Madison Mills added perfect trips to the line, and Farmington (7-2) captured its sixth consecutive win while advancing to face top seed Francis Howell on Friday. A runner in the lane by Jenkerson and corner 3-pointer by Mills helped restore a 40-32 lead. But the Flyers erased the entire thing within a span of 53 seconds. Piper Wilmot scored on an entry pass, and Lindbergh (4-4) stole two errant passes before pulling even at 40-40 on 3-pointers by Kate Ritter and Claudia Hanson. The teams traded offensive fouls and missed shots over the last four possessions of the fourth quarter, and the Knights had a 9-5 scoring edge in overtime. Roth finished with 11 points and six rebounds, and fellow freshman Madison Clay provided a double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and two assists for Farmington. Clay collected her own miss for a putback, and the Knights carried a 12-5 lead through one quarter. Kenzie Tucker made 2-for-3 free throws just before the second expired for a 22-14 margin. Lindbergh withstood a ragged first half with 17 turnovers, and committed only one during the third period while modestly chipping away. M.J. Abercrombie countered a Roth basket with a runner, and sparked an 11-2 surge. Kate Ritter turned a steal into a transition 3-point play that propelled the Flyers ahead 27-26. Ella Scott regained the lead for Farmington at the line, and Clay extended it on a putback. But a triple at the buzzer by Josephine Mullins kept Lindbergh within 32-30. Jenkerson finished with nine points and three steals, while Mills compiled eight points, six rebounds and a game-high five steals in the victory. Ritter paced all players with 15 points. Olivia Heggemeier grabbed six rebounds before fouling out in the fourth quarter, and equaled Mullins with nine points each for Lindbergh. The Flyers totaled 25 turnovers compared to 23 by the Knights. Francis Howell defeated Liberty (Wentzville) 64-43 in other first-round action.
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, venture capital firm CoreNest Capital has announced a strategic investment in Texture Capital Holdings to fuel the development of a new platform for trading tokenized real-world assets. Pending regulatory approval, the platform, SoloTex, will be designed to provide institutions and individual investors with seamless access to tokenized securities — a process that will aim to enhance market efficiency, transparency, and global accessibility. SoloTex will layer technology and expertise in asset tokenization from CoreNest Capital's partner companies Sologenic and Coreum underneath Texture Capital's position as a FINRA Member and SEC-registered broker-dealer for digital asset securities. With Texture's Alternative Trading System (ATS) infrastructure and Transfer Agent capabilities, it aims to provide a complete, end-to-end solution for tokenizing and trading securities, backed by the company's expertise in navigating the evolving U.S. regulatory landscape. " Sologenic 's track record in product development and tokenization as well as CoreNest's commitment to this space will help drive our mission to bridge the gap between traditional and nontraditional digital assets and transform capital markets through tokenization," said Richard Johnson, CEO of Texture Capital. "Together we are excited to tokenize real-world assets leveraging blockchain and deliver the benefits of DeFi to traditional markets." Through CoreNest Capital's investment and technological contributions, Texture Capital is well-positioned to continue transforming capital markets through tokenization. Sologenic's comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain-based applications are designed for the highest standards of user experience and security in handling these assets. "Innovation is the constant in an ever-fluctuating market," said Bob Ras , GP & Co-Founder of CoreNest Capital. "This partnership with Texture Capital is not constrained to launching a platform; it's about laying the groundwork for a new era of asset management applications and investment strategies driven by innovation, transparency and security." SoloTex has created a waitlist for early access ahead of regulatory submission and official platform launch. Visit http://solotex.com to join the waitlist. About CoreNest Capital CoreNest Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on tech investments in areas like AI, robotics, fintech, and medtech. CoreNest Capital is a catalyst for nurturing and funding startups in cutting-edge sectors. About Texture Capital Holdings Texture Capital Holdings is the parent of Texture Capital Inc, a FINRA member and broker-dealer specializing in digital securities, and Texture Transfer Services LLC, an SEC-registered Transfer Agent. We empower clients to compliantly issue tokens representing equity, debt, revenue share, royalties, or other investment contracts. Leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts, we aim to transform the traditional capital markets' structure, offering tools for issuance, tokenization, and secondary market trading via our Alternative Trading System. About Sologenic Founded in 2020, Sologenic is a leader in tokenization, offering on-demand solutions for institutional and retail markets. Its advanced trading infrastructure supports blockchain-native assets, stablecoins, and soon, tokenized securities, bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation. Contact: Pedro Crespo CoreNest Capital op@corenest.com A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e190056d-36d0-43bb-b0b1-fd866a715251 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.West Brom's interim boss Chris Brunt expressed contentment with his team's performance in the 1-1 stalemate at Sheffield United but admitted that with a bit of luck, they could have snatched all three points. The deadlock was broken by Andre Brooks and Karlan Grant's earlier efforts which led to an equal split of spoils. Reflecting on the match, Brunt said: "On another day, we could be coming away with all three points, similar to the home game [2-2 draw on December 8]. We were doing well but conceded at a bad time, but our response was great." He continued to highlight the positive elements of the game, saying: "It’s a positive performance. The Derby game was a bit of a hangover after Carlos (Corberan) leaving, and having played Sheffield United so recently the lads knew they could come here and more than match them." Addressing the number of games drawn by the team, Brunt stated: "It’s been well documented that we have drawn too many games; it was disappointing that we got nothing against Derby, and it was important that we got something out of today." When questioned about the ongoing hunt for a new manager for West Brom, Brunt kept his cards close to his chest, merely commenting: "As far as I am aware, we will be preparing for the game against Preston and hopefully go one better and get a win." Meanwhile, Sheffield United's gaffer Chris Wilder was "delighted" post-match, praising the crowd's role in cheering the team during the intense final 20 minutes. Wilder reflected on the importance of the result and what he'd learned from his team: "We have to win but today what I learnt about my team was so pleasing." Discussing the balance between immediate results and long-term progression Wilder said: "Everyone is so short-term; if we win, then we are going up, and if we lose, then we aren’t." Lastly, he acknowledged the swift assembly of his squad and their current standing: "It’s a young group that has been put together in about three and a half weeks, but we find ourselves on 51 points." Wilder was quick to put the day's performance in perspective, emphasising the club's achievements: "The performance today was bigger than the result." He went on to highlight the Blades' recent track record: "We have had two promotions and three years out of six in the Premier League, and an FA Cup semi-final. So, it has not been a bad period for the club; we have to take stock after today and acknowledge that we are all right." Wilder also commented on the team's approach: "We were effective; if we have an opportunity to put a cross in, then we will put a cross in." He expressed some disappointment with the first-half outcome: "It was disappointing to come in at half-time at one each. I thought we dominated the first half." He didn't shy away from comparing his club to their opponents: "They were in the Premier League for 15 years. They are a big club, but they are still behind us." Wilder praised his team's resilience: "The team’s character was tested at half-time; they had five minutes at the start of the second half, which we rode out and then came roaring back." He concluded by acknowledging the players' commitment: "We had players out on their feet, desperate to win a football match for this football club. That speaks volumes about what we are trying to achieve and how we are going about it."Starmer accused of ‘burying head in sand’ over deal to allow young Britons to live and work in Europe
