Starters and veterans usually stay on the sidelines, at least early in the preseason. However, that provides a stage for first-year players to showcase their skills and either earn a more prominent role within the team or overcome the roster bubble. With that in mind, here are several rookies who stood out during Friday’s action. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Philadelphia Eagles linebacker A fifth-round pick out of Clemson, Trotter was seemingly involved in every snap he took during the Eagles’ 16-13 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The son of former All-Pro Jeremiah Trotter Sr. showcased instincts reminiscent of his father, who became a…
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Becoming a solopreneur might be one of the best decisions you ever made. Starting your own business is not easy, especially when you’re on your own. To help you out, I’ve put together low-cost small business ideas you can start today. 1. Blogger I started this blog with $100, and six years later, I run four sites as real small businesses that started on a small scale. It’s not something you can take off the ground in less than six months, but with dedication and persistence, it can lead to a successful location independent business. I.e. Dollar Sanity now makes…
Mina Hamid*, who hails from Kabul, Afghanistan, and moved to the Netherlands at the age of 11, says she will never forget the first time she sent money to help her family members back home. “I was in my late teenage years, and Afghanistan was reeling under the impact of natural disasters and conflicts, making it hard for my extended family members to afford basic necessities. So I began sending between 20 and 30 euros [$21 to $32] occasionally – money I earned from my student job – seeking to support them,” Hamid told Al Jazeera. The 36-year-old, who now…
Ami Yuasi has the moves. Yuasi, competing simply under the name Ami (or B-Girl Ami, in the breaking parlance), used an impressive array of dance moves to best Lithuania’s Nicka in the first-ever breaking gold medal battle. The battle featured two breaking superstars. A year ago, Nicka became the youngest ever breaking world champion, at 16. The year before, Ami won her second breaking world championship. But on the biggest stage the sport has ever seen, Ami proved to be the better breaker. Ami, 25, began breaking when she was in elementary school, when her mom would drive her two…
ATLANTA, USA – The Influenza Risk Assessment Tool (IRATATexas) is an evaluation tool conceived by CDC and further developed with assistance from global animal and human health influenza experts. The IRAT is used to assess the potential pandemic risk posed by influenza A viruses that are not currently circulating in people. The current overall individual and population health risk to the general public posed by the avian influenza A(H5N1) virus presently spreading in cows, poultry, and other mammals remains low. Systematic comparisons of data related to this avian influenza A(H5N1) virus using the Influenza Risk Assessment Tool (IRAT) to data from…
St. Lucia Carnival is around the corner, so now is a good time to get familiar with the tunes. Recording Artist Motto is on the job with new music, and you know he will be bringing the energy. Recently, he released the new single, “Check Yourself“. Produced by Team Foxx and EN Production, Motto’s “Check Yourself” features Arthur Allain, and French Man. Together, they call out the energy drainers, the spies, the gossipers, and those who study badmind to keep their business to themselves, and go stay far away from them. In other words, gweh, and mind your flocking business.…
From left to right: Craig Irvine, group CEO of Irvine’s Africa; Brian Lever, chairman of AGT Foods; Désiré N’zi, CFO for Africa and the Middle East at Bühler Group; Marvin Nii Adom Armah, senior account manager at Farmerline; and moderator Bongani Bingwa. Heat-stable protein, fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire and technology to track the movement of food throughout the production chain. These are some of the untapped business opportunities in Africa’s agriculture and food sector identified by a panel of industry players during Standard Bank’s Africa Unlocked conference that took place in Cape Town this week. In the meat sector,…
A-Reece Responds To Kelvin Momo’s Remarks On Potential Joint EP. In the diverse world of music, artists from different genres can come together to create something truly remarkable. When their distinct styles blend, they have the power to craft experiences that resonate deeply with the hearts and souls of music lovers everywhere. A-Reece Responds To Kelvin Momo’s Remarks On Potential Joint EP This synergy not only underscores the beauty of musical diversity but also enhances the artistic landscape, delivering fresh and captivating sounds that break through traditional boundaries. We’ve seen artists from various genres in the South African music scene…
Protests are continuing in China against strict COVID lockdown restrictions after a deadly apartment fire brought some people closer to a breaking point.Across the country, demonstrators took to the streets — a mass movement that is rare in China — and defied laws designed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Some appeared with sheets of blank white paper, in place of traditional protest signs, as a criticism of the censorship limiting citizens from speaking freely.After the fire in Xinjiang that left at least 10 people dead, which critics say was due to the stay-at-home measures that resulted in the building’s…
What began as a lean coaching cycle last offseason got a swift kick in the backside when Nick Saban retired as Alabama’s head coach. That began a massive domino effect that moved coaches nationwide, some leaving head coaching jobs for coordinator gigs. Another seismic move was when Jim Harbaugh left national champion Michigan for the NFL. No dominoes fell after his departure, but it meant that three of the four schools that made the 2023-2024 College Football Playoff (Alabama, Michigan, Washington) changed coaches this year. It’s quite an amazing situation.So, who did a good job plucking a coach off the…