Fans of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos can now rent the entire stadium. According to Front Office Sports, the Wahoos have listed their stadium in Pensacola on Airbnb for $1,500 a night. You get access to the clubhouse, field and a large bedroom with 10 beds. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) The Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, have placed their stadium on AirBnB. For $1,500 per night, guests staying at the ballpark will have full access to the clubhouse, a large bedroom with 10 beds, the batting cage, and the field itself. pic.twitter.com/oANl6UTP4e — Front Office Sports (@frntofficesport) May 23, 2020 I told someone after seeing this that it’s the exact kind of thing I’d love to do with the boys. They laughed in my face, but I’m dead serious. Imagine if you grabbed a bunch of your buddies and some women, filled some coolers with beer and pooled your money together to … [Read more...] about The Pensacola Blue Wahoos Put Their Stadium On Airbnb For $1,500 A Night
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G7 launches Climate Club in attempt to avoid green trade wars
- A + A BERLIN/BRUSSELS (June 28): Leaders of the world's most advanced economies have agreed to start a Climate Club in which members agree on joint rules and standards in the fight against global warming with the hope that it will avoid spats over green tariffs. The Group of Seven (G7) nations reached a deal on the issue at a three-day summit in Bavaria, Germany that ended on Tuesday. It is a significant achievement for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who has made better coordination on climate protection measures a key theme of his G7 presidency. "We note with concern that currently neither global climate ambition nor implementation is sufficient to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement," the final G7 leaders said in a statement. The Climate Club will address that by "accelerating climate action and increasing ambition, with a particular focus on the industry sector". Scholz has argued that the Climate Club would help eliminate a chaotic patchwork of national … [Read more...] about G7 launches Climate Club in attempt to avoid green trade wars
Classical music fans rejoice! A bumper concert month awaits in July
There's no question that classical music concerts are back in full effect in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. With full line-up orchestras, the joyous boom of classical music halls now continues to reach out and grab people of all ages each weekend. Audiences and players – no matter the size of the classical show – are feeding off each other’s energy. Treat yourself to a classical concert or more next month. REMINISCING WITH THE KLPAC STRING ORCHESTRA Venue: KLPac Date: July 1-3 The KLPac String Orchestra starts off the “classical” month of July with a mainstream concert spanning the Baroque and Romantic eras right to “pop specials for strings” film themes. Edward Elgar’s Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1, first composed as a military march, is a grand statement on the setlist. Other well-known classics include Johann Strauss II’s Blue Danube Waltz, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and Pavane by … [Read more...] about Classical music fans rejoice! A bumper concert month awaits in July
Yongsan mixed on hosting presidential office
A placard reads "we welcome the relocation of the presidential office to Yongsan Defense Ministry compound," in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Sunday. [YONHAP] Moving the presidential office to Yongsan District, central Seoul, has received a mixed response in Yongsan District itself. The office, which is currently situated in Jongno District, central Seoul, is set to be relocated to the Defense Ministry compound, President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol announced during a press conference Sunday morning. Yoon will begin work at the new Yongsan office on May 10, when his term begins. Following the announcement, some local property owners in Yongsan expressed worries while others buzzed with excitement. Redevelopment is the key issue. Skeptics believe that the relocation wil inevitably slow ongoing redevelopment plans, but those who welcomed the news are expecting improvement in the residential environment. A placard opposing the presidential office relocation in Yongsan … [Read more...] about Yongsan mixed on hosting presidential office
Is This 31-Year-Old The First Black Woman In New Jersey To Raise More Than $1 Million?
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I t’s hard enough for women to raise venture capital; of the more than $300 billion deployed to startups last year, women received just $6 billion, or 2%. And women of color get an even smaller piece of the pie; last year, according to Crunchbase , Black women received 0.35% of all startup venture funding. Mindright founder Ashley Edwards, 31, knows this reality all too well. But she’s also managing to beat the odds: Today she’s announcing a $1.8 million seed round for her company, which provides mental health services to underserved teens via SMS text messaging. Investors like Melinda French Gates and Lifeforce Capital were attracted to the company in part due to its team of specially trained coaches who check in with youth daily to help them manage the challenges of both crises and everyday stressors. The SMS structure of the service, which helps eliminate technical and financial barriers to traditional mental … [Read more...] about Is This 31-Year-Old The First Black Woman In New Jersey To Raise More Than $1 Million?
Foreign sex pest caught on film assaulting Thai beauty contestant
A drunken foreign man was caught on film sexually assaulting a female contestant at the recent Miss Universe Thailand beauty contest. The sex pest was captured harassing the woman at the competition, part of the Pattaya International Pride Festival 2022, last Sunday on a Facebook Live stream. Kasama “Tangkwa” Sue-tong, who was the third runner-up in the contest, told the Miss Universe Thailand director immediately after the assault, saying “This foreigner grabbed my arm and touched my bottom.” The incident was recorded by the Facebook page Jox Jox Nang Ngam, which was created to spread news and information about beauty contests in Thailand. The man in a blue shirt is seen viewing the proceedings around the 5 minutes mark. After the assault, the man tried to flee the scene, but the MUT Director, Piyakorn “Pui” Sankosik, and her staff dashed after the foreigner, apprehended him, and forced him to apologise to Tangkwa. The man was also forced to pay respect to the woman by … [Read more...] about Foreign sex pest caught on film assaulting Thai beauty contestant
Thomson Reuters names ex-Gannett CEO as Reuters News president
Paul Bascobert is seen in this undated pix. (Photo credit: Handout via Reuters) - A + A (June 28): Thomson Reuters Corp on Tuesday named Paul Bascobert as president of Reuters News , turning to a tech and media veteran to drive growth at the 171-year-old news organization. Bascobert, 58, is a former CEO of US print giant Gannett Co Inc, which owns USA Today . He also has held senior positions at Bloomberg LP, where he ran the business operations of its consumer arm Bloomberg Media, and at Dow Jones, where he was the chief marketing officer and launched new products and improved its subscription strategy. Most recently, Bascobert was the CEO of media and ad tech-focused Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) which raised nearly US$190 million in an initial public offering in December. He succeeds Michael Friedenberg, who left the company in December after a three-year stint that included appointing Alessandra Galloni as … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters names ex-Gannett CEO as Reuters News president
Actor Ron Perlman Marries Woman More Than 20 Years Younger Than Him
Actor Ron Pearlman, 72, married actress Allison Dunbar, 49, in Italy on or around June 14 after three years of dating. Dunbar shared a short video of the newlyweds on her Instagram page with the caption, “Pulling a Kravis before it was a thing,” a reference to socialite Kourtney Kardashian and rockstar Travis Barker’s recent Italian wedding. (RELATED: ‘Once You Go Persian, There’s No Other Version’: Iran Reportedly Takes Victory Lap Over Britney’s Big Wedding) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allison Dunbar (@allisondunbar) The video featured Perlman and Dunbar in their wedding attire, walking through what appears to be Palazzo Margherita, a 9-room boutique hotel in Basilicata, Italy. Perlman wore a black suit with a blue shirt, along with a golden tie, while Dunbar stunned in a short lace white dress. The marriage was licensed in California after the pair partied it up in Italy, according to … [Read more...] about Actor Ron Perlman Marries Woman More Than 20 Years Younger Than Him
Woody Allen Making More Movies, He Tells Alec Baldwin In Interview
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Woody Allen—who has been accused by his adopted daughter Dylan of sexually assaulting her when she was a child, which he denies—said Tuesday he plans to make at least one more film, though several A-list actors have said they regret working with him, in an interview on Instagram with Alec Baldwin. Key Facts Allen, 86, said will make at least one more film that will begin production in the fall in Paris. As a result of the allegations against Allen, several major celebrities expressed regret about having worked with the Annie Hall director, including Kate Winslet, Rachel Brosnahan, Elliot Page, Chloe Sevigny, Greta Gerwig and Colin Firth, with some saying they won’t work with him again. In 2019, A Rainy Day In New York stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Hall and Griffin Newman donated their salaries from the film to anti-sexual abuse charities. Allen said he may turn to Broadway and begin … [Read more...] about Woody Allen Making More Movies, He Tells Alec Baldwin In Interview
CDC director signs off on Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 6 through 17
(CNN) US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on a recommendation of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 6 to 17, the agency announced Friday. The move clears the way for the vaccine to be administered to this age group. Long Covid can affect children of all ages, including infants, study shows The recommendation comes after the CDC's vaccine advisers, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, voted unanimously on Thursday to support recommending the two-dose Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for use in people ages 6 through 17. The vaccine received emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration last week. "It is critical that we protect our children and teens from the complications of severe COVID-19 disease," Walensky said in a statement on Friday. "Today, we have expanded the options available to families by recommending a second safe and effective vaccine for … [Read more...] about CDC director signs off on Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 6 through 17