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Agriland
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Agriland
Case brings Optum range up to scratch with digital lift
Case IH has applied its latest round of upgrades to its Optum series, which has three different models with rated power outputs of 271hp, 300hp and 340hp. These three machines can now be ordered with new technology packages which are claimed to help customers easily match specifications to their key requirements. Another improvement is that the joystick option for precision control of the front linkage has been revamped to enable control of the rear linkage as well. Joystick precision The configurable joystick incorporated into the Multicontroller armrest on Optum tractors has been updated to proportionately control both the front and rear linkages, for situations where both may be used simultaneously. Joystick functions can now be configured using the tractor's Case IH Pro 1200 touchscreen display, which is claimed to simplify setting up the tractor to suit the operator and the task, whether using a front and rear combination – such as a pair of mowers – or a rear implement only – a plough, for example. The Optum touchscreen is used to set the joystick controls Following the approach used on Case IH Quadtrac, Steiger, Magnum and Puma 185-260 series tractors, Optum models are also now available with tiered technology packages. Case believes that these will allow operators to tailor the features of the Optum models to exactly meet the tasks the tractor is expected to perform. Mix and match The tech packages can be combined with the existing Advanced or Professional specification packages, which Case says will simplify the ordering process while also enhancing resale value. The Optums are designed for heavy work and have been brought up to date with Case's latest digital technology All three packages include the armrest-mounted Pro 1200 touchscreen display, with a readiness package (harness and mount ball) for a second display. Customers can also choose to order the second and third-level tech pack options if they wish to specify greater levels of automation and higher-accuracy AccuGuide auto-steering. Optum connectivity Optum tractors now come with with connectivity as standard, enabling owners to further exploit the tractor's potential in the field. Connected services and Case's FieldOps app capabilities are provided throughout the life of the machine's connectivity modem, with no recurring subscription fees. Additionally, when added to a customer account, new Optum models will enable qualifying existing machines to be upgraded to Connectivity Included at no extra cost. With FieldOps, customers gain near real-time access to both their machine and agronomic data simplifying the monitoring, planning, and evaluation of all operations as well as streamlining workflows and maximising efficiency, whatever the task.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mom wins 62-mile ultramarathon 6 months after giving birth—while breastfeeding her baby along the way
When Canadian ultrarunner Stephanie Case lined up at the start of the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia 100km (62-mile) race in Wales, she wasn't chasing a comeback. She was chasing clarity. Six months postpartum, three years removed from her last race, and still healing from a string of devastating miscarriages and IVF failures, Case wasn't trying to prove she was a 'supermom.' She just wanted to feel like herself again. 'I wanted a chance to shake off the cobwebs,' she told CBC News. 'Coming back to running postpartum, I just wanted to discover that joy again and reconnect with the core part of my identity that was a runner through and through.' She didn't expect to win. In fact, she started 30 minutes behind the elite wave. But when she crossed the finish line, race officials did a double take. 'I couldn't believe it. I think I had to ask the race organizers about 10 times,' she said. 'It was such a surprise.' Over 62 miles of rugged terrain, Stephanie stopped at multiple aid stations to breastfeed her daughter, Pepper. She coordinated logistics with her partner, John, and secured permission to assist her baby mid-race—without any extra help for herself. Pepper, distracted by the crinkle of her mom's race bib, needed help latching. At another point, 'she just wanted a cuddle,' Case said. 'It almost broke me to leave her, although I knew John was doing an amazing job taking care of her all day.' This wasn't a glossy, picture-perfect performance. Stephanie lost bladder control at mile 59 after dry heaving. She missed her baby. She toggled between race mode and mom mode, carrying the weight of both identities up every climb. Related: Nike's new ad honors the most athletic people we know: pregnant and nursing mamas Stephanie is the first to say her experience shouldn't be the standard for what postpartum strength looks like. 'Stories from this weekend, while inspiring to some, can be demotivating for others,' she wrote in a viral Instagram post. 'I'm lucky to be physically okay after childbirth (with a lot of pelvic floor work!). Others aren't so lucky.' Because while her win might have made headlines, Stephanie's most powerful message is about giving moms permission to not strive for perfection. 'I think it's hard for new moms to give themselves permission to take time for themselves and to continue to strive for big goals,' Case told CBC News. 'There's this idea that we should be able to do it all, and honestly, it takes a lot just to keep your head on straight as a new mom most days.' 'Ultimately, we as a society need to work better to support new moms in finding their own path in motherhood, and reduce the judgment on what that looks like.' Whether you're waking every two hours with a newborn, navigating a toddler's meltdown over the 'wrong' snack cup, or just figuring out who you are now—your version of endurance matters just as much. Stephanie's journey is a reminder that motherhood and ambition aren't mutually exclusive. That pushing through doesn't always mean running 62 miles—it can mean making it through a grocery trip without a breakdown. Or giving yourself five minutes of quiet without guilt. Related: Pregnant anchor's water breaks before the morning news—and she powers through the whole broadcast 'There is no 'comeback' after childbirth,' Stephanie wrote. 'There is just the next phase. And whatever it looks like, whether on or off the trail, it'll be right for YOU.' So now we'll ask you: What's one goal you've been afraid to reclaim since becoming a mom? You don't have to cross a finish line to deserve support. But you do deserve to feel like yourself again. Let's start there.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Australian Business Weekly Releases New Editorial Highlighting Three Core Pillars for B2B Growth in 2025
In a compelling new editorial published today, Australian Business Weekly is sounding the alarm for business leaders across the nation: in 2025, growth hinges not only on innovation and infrastructure but also on how companies empower their people, serve their users, and understand their markets. The piece, titled 'Empowering Growth: Why Ownership, Mobile UX, and Market Insight Are Non-Negotiable in 2025,' is now live. The editorial takes a sharply focused look at three foundational imperatives—employee ownership, mobile user experience (UX), and ongoing market research—and argues that together, these strategies form a growth ecosystem businesses can no longer afford to ignore. 'Business success is no longer just about product features or pricing models,' the editorial states. 'It's about how effectively a company empowers action—among both its employees and customers.' Drawing on recent insights from industry leaders such as David Case, President of Advastar, the article underscores how employee ownership begins with clarity. 'The biggest obstacle preventing employees from taking ownership of their development is a lack of clarity around what options exist,' says Case. This sentiment is reinforced by data from Gallup, which shows that organizations with engaged employees outperform competitors by 21% in profitability. Australian Business Weekly explores how tools like individual learning plans and internal career pathways are not simply HR formalities, but growth multipliers. The editorial encourages companies to treat talent development as a strategic asset rather than a discretionary expense. Mobile usability is another key focus of the piece, with mobile traffic now accounting for more than 60% of global website visits. Drawing from Google's own findings—53% of users will abandon a site that takes longer than three seconds to load—the editorial spotlights the tangible consequences of neglecting mobile UX. Bernadette Galang, SEO Strategist at Trek Marketing, is quoted emphasizing the impact of mobile-first strategies. 'We focused on reducing load times by compressing images, minimizing code, and limiting redirects. This alone made a noticeable difference in bounce rates and rankings,' she says. For Australian businesses facing increased competition in digital marketplaces, the takeaway is simple: a lagging mobile site is not just a missed opportunity—it's a liability. Market research is often relegated to the background in strategic planning, but Australian Business Weekly brings it back to the forefront, especially in an environment defined by fleeting attention spans and tighter marketing budgets. The editorial cites Joe Spisak, CEO of who shares how developing industry-specific buyer personas helped his company gain clarity and traction. 'Understanding your target audience is the cornerstone of any successful sales strategy,' Spisak explains. The article further highlights findings from HubSpot, which show that companies conducting regular audience research are 466% more likely to report success in content marketing—a staggering statistic that reframes research not as a cost center, but as a performance driver. What makes this editorial more than a series of insights is its argument for integration. Employee empowerment, mobile UX, and market intelligence are presented not as isolated tactics but as interconnected levers of growth. 'When aligned,' the piece concludes, 'these three principles create an ecosystem where momentum becomes self-sustaining. Empowerment. Experience. Insight. When those three align, growth follows.' The editorial ends with a practical call to action for business leaders: evaluate internal training clarity, audit mobile performance, and unify sales and marketing around real audience needs. About Australian Business Weekly Australian Business Weekly is a leading business publication focused on delivering actionable insights, thought leadership, and strategic advice to enterprises across Australia. With a growing digital audience, the publication champions forward-thinking ideas and practical innovation across sectors.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mum breastfeeds her six-month-old baby as she runs ultramarathon up and down seven mountains and WINS epic 100km race
The 43-year-old had no idea she'd won after starting 30 minutes behind the leading pack BREAST FOOT FORWARD Mum breastfeeds her six-month-old baby as she runs ultramarathon up and down seven mountains and WINS epic 100km race Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ULTRA-MARATHON runner has won an epic 100km race - whilst stopping to BREASTFEED along the way. Stephanie Case, 43, took on the gruelling Ultra-Trail Snowdonia race in Wales on May 17. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Stephanie Case returned to run her first ultramarathon in three year earlier this month Credit: INSTAGRAM @theultrarunnergirl 2 The 43-year-old recently became a mum and somehow won despite stopping to breastfeed her daughter Credit: INSTAGRAM @theultrarunnergirl Case had not raced in three years before lining up on the start line for the outrageous physical test. It was the first time the human rights lawyer from Canada had run competitively since the birth of her daughter Pepper in November. And she wasn't about to let the race get in the way of the six-month-old's meal times. Case's partner John met her at checkpoints throughout the race, handing the 43-year-old food to refuel. READ MORE ON SPORT FLEE VIEW Sky Sports cut live TV broadcast and order presenters to evacuate studio While Stephanie would also feed Pepper before getting back into her running. She said: "It was truly like riding a bike - every kilometre that passed reminded me that I hadn't lost a thing over the last three years. "In fact, I have gained way more joy and strength from this sport as a mum than I ever did before. "While it broke my heart to leave little Pepper at the aid stations, I wanted to show her - both of us - how amazing mum runners can be." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK After starting 30 minutes behind the elite runners, Case had no idea she had crossed the finish line in the fastest time. She laughed: "The race officials came to me and they were like, 'You actually won.' Moment Scot crosses finish line as he completes 32 ultramarathon challenge "They asked me 'Can you run through the tape again for the cameras?'" Case added: "I'm not extraordinary. "I had a baby, I ran a race. It should be a totally normal thing. "Everyone has an opinion about what new mums should or shouldn't be doing, and that doesn't open up a lot of. space for out there ideas like running an ultra. "I'm lucky to be physically okay after childbirth. Others aren't so lucky. "There is no 'comeback' after childbirth. There is just the next phase. "And whatever it looks like, whether on or off the trail, it'll be right for you."
The Age
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
A haunting memoir of a broken girl saved by rock and roll
MEMOIR The Harder I Fight The More I Love You: A Memoir Neko Case Hachette, $34.99 I'm a tiny bit miffed with Neko Case right now. When we spoke about her Hell-On album in 2018, she rather gallantly mentioned her respect for music writers. 'I don't envy your job,' she said. 'Coming up with ways to describe music? That's hard. I'd just say everything was 'awesome'.' Naw shucks, etc. Now, it turns out, she writes about music as brilliantly as she makes it. 'Gramma would sing along in the proper 'barely louder than your breath' lady volume,' she tells us in one childhood car-seat memory. 'It sounded just like the last three Certs candies from the bottom of a purse tasted, like the last candy on earth.' Later, a rock-club epiphany goes like this: 'They tapped into some feral vein that ran to the centre of the earth, like a stick of dynamite that could control how much it exploded while still preserving its sweating cylinder … something unlocked for me that day … making music could become a physical manifestation of the blazing wild horse energy inside of my body.' I don't think the blazing wild horse of the American indie/alt-country frontier was being disingenuous with me back in 2018. Time and again in her riveting and often shocking memoir, she prises the claws of self-doubt from her half-starved and abused flesh to discover a new superpower sprung from sheer defiance. The 'fight' in the book's title is animal instinct, a means of survival learnt through a childhood of poverty, emotional cruelty and worse. Against those odds, the 'love' part is all her own work: a steel thread of compassion and wonder drawn from the beauty of nature and animals and art and (surprise) cars; private elations she describes in glorious, sensuous colour. Case was born to parents too young and too broken to care for her. How broken? When she was seven, they faked her mother's death so she could abandon her child and go and live in Hawaii. Consider that a clue to the generations of brutal physical and psychological damage her daughter would later uncover. Mum returned, but the truth remained elusive. 'I felt the unfinished math of her disappearance like thunder under the ground,' Case writes. There are ominous rumblings from Dad's weed-and-crackers corner too. Their lone child bounced between shifting, more-or-less squalid homes in the freezing Pacific north-west, neglected but for the beloved dogs and dreams of horses that sustained her.
