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Irish Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
The Names by Florence Knapp: what's in a name?
The Names Author : Florence Knapp ISBN-13 : 978-1399624022 Publisher : Phoenix Guideline Price : £13.99 Can a name shape one's destiny? Knapp's high-concept debut ponders this question with remarkable psychological nuance. The story begins in 1987 with Cora on her way to register her infant son's name, with her daughter Maia in tow. Cora's real concern is that she will 'formalise who he will become' based on what she names him. Her husband Gordon has instructed her to name the baby after him, to carry on the family's tradition. She fears that this would burden him with the abusive legacy of his namesakes. 'It feels like a chest-beating, tribal thing ... that will tie him to generations of domineering men.' She prefers the name Julian, which means sky father. Maia suggests Bear because it is 'all soft and cuddly and kind ... but also, brave and strong'. READ MORE This seemingly innocuous decision to name a baby is the sliding-doors moment in this novel that charts the destiny of this family in three alternate storylines. The chapters are spaced seven years apart and titled after each of the three names. Gordon is a reputable doctor but an abusive patriarch at home. The overarching theme of the three storylines is the repercussions of living under the fear of domestic abuse. In each storyline, guilt and trauma dominate the interior psychological landscapes of the three main characters – Cora, Maia and the boy. Knapp shrewdly weaves together three distinct permutations of this family's future into a single tapestry with perceptive insight. The narrative remains consistently emotionally engaging, which is no mean feat for a debut novelist. The story resonates on many levels. It depicts an evocative portrayal of children who grow up under the shadow of a narcissistic father, conditioning them to become hypervigilant and pander to authority. In a poignant moment, Cora observes this in how her nine-year-old daughter has learned 'to soothe, to placate' and is 'attuned to the undercurrents in a room'. In another devastating instance, the grown-up boy asks his sister Maia, 'Do you think Dad consumed me?' – a stark illustration of the tyranny of an abusive parent. The Names is an exquisitely layered story about the ripple effects of trauma and choices – and the legacy they leave behind.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Alex Cora worried Red Sox may fire him? Here's what he said
With the Red Sox sitting four games under .500 at 27-31 and riding a five-game losing streak, there's no doubt the club is underachieving. But a disappointing first third of the season doesn't mean manager Alex Cora is worried about getting fired. Asked whether or not he was worried about job security on 'WEEI Afternoons' with Andy Hart, Nick 'Fitzy' Stevens and Ted Johnson, Cora said he was not. Cora received an extension to become the second-highest paid manager in major league history in July, signing a three-year deal in the $21-22 million range. Advertisement 'No, not really,' Cora said Thursday. 'From my end. I actually don't ask coaches about that. I just ask them to do their best on a daily basis. But I can answer that question personally: No.' Cora's Red Sox were just swept in Milwaukee and are 10-16 in May. They are a staggering 6-15 in one-run games and suffered two such defeats at American Family Field this week. 'I feel like every day we go out there and we're doing our best,' Cora continued. 'It hasn't happened for us. You look at the season and having conversations with some people this morning, I was like, 'It's a weird one, right?' because it feels like you're in every game but it's not going your way. 'Just a tough stretch for us and for me as a manager and we've just got to be ready for tomorrow. We've got a big series coming up here in Atlanta. Hopefully, we can win two out of three or sweep it and get this bad taste out of our mouth.' Advertisement Cora is a favorite of ownership — and team president/CEO Sam Kennedy — and was thought to be given major security when he signed his deal last summer. As of now, despite Boston's rocky start, there are no indications that the Red Sox are considering moving on from Cora. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, in just his second season running the baseball operations department, is also thought to be safe. Still, Boston has dug itself quite the hole early. As of Thursday's off day, the Red Sox are 9½ games back in the American League East and 4½ games out of the wild card race and have an 18% chance to make the playoffs, according to FanGraphs. 'It's not early,' Cora said. 'I've been saying that... It's the first third of the season we have played and we're playing under .500. We have fallen behind a lot of games in the division. Obviously, there's a lot of ways to make it to the playoffs. But if we're going to talk about playoffs, we just have to play better. I think the first goal is to get back to .500 and start winning more games.' In the immediate future, Cora said, the focus for the Red Sox needs to be on slowing things down and trying to win some games. 'There's certain times in the season when things are going great that you can run freely and try to score from first, try to steal from second, steal bases and all that. Try to force plays,' he said. 'In this case, if you look at it the last two or three weeks, every play matters. So slowing it down is the most important thing.' More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Alex Cora: Roman Anthony isn't just knocking at door of MLB debut, he's knocking it down
Roman Anthony is the last of the Red Sox' Big 3 who remains in the minors. And with Boston in the midst of arguably its worst baseball this season, many have wondered what more baseball's No. 1 prospect has to do to get the call. 'I know at some point Roman is going to be here,' Red Sox manager Alex Cora told WEEI on Thursday afternoon. Advertisement Anthony was in the Worcester Red Sox' lineup as their leadoff hitter for Thursday's game, so it was confirmed he wasn't on a plane to Atlanta to meet the Red Sox for their series against the Braves that begins Friday. Going into Thursday's WooSox game, Anthony was batting .318 with eight home runs, 23 RBI and a .978 OPS. The 21-year-old's home runs have had exit velocities of 116 mph. 'Obviously, he's doing an outstanding job. He's getting better,' Cora said. 'He's not knocking at the door, he's knocking it down.' Kristian Campbell made the Red Sox Opening Day roster, and Marcelo Mayer was recently called up due to Alex Bregman's quad injury that will sideline him for weeks. Chief baseball officer told WEEI's 'The Greg Hill Show' that the team wants to make sure that Anthony is an everyday player when they decide to bring him up, and admitted the outfielder's time is coming. Advertisement At some point, Anthony will be with the big league club. It's a matter of when and not if at this point. 'When we make the decision. I know everybody is going to be happy,' Cora said. 'And I know he's going to contribute.' More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Trevor Story is in one of the worst hitting slumps in Red Sox history, but he's convinced he's close to coming out of it
It's impossible for such struggles not to weigh on a player. Advertisement 'Performance hasn't been there, and that's been frustrating,' Story said. He's also aware that, Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'It never feels good when you get pretty much told, 'Hey, you're not playing.' But you can understand it,' said Story. 'It's about winning the game. Sometimes you're in a spot where you're not going to help that day. [Cora] is always really good about it. He'll tell you to disconnect that day, just take the mental day and don't dive into anything about it. Just be ready and present for the next day.' Advertisement That view reflects Story's efforts to shift his focus from his performance to that of his team. With the Sox struggling, the veteran — in his 10th big league season — feels he can help a young team understand how a team-centered approach can pull the club out of its malaise. 'My mentality is trying to get my focus off me and make it more about the team, being a good teammate,' said Story. 'I think we'll be where we want to be if we continue to prepare the way we need to.' Still, while there are no questions about Story's preparation, there are plenty about his production. Story and Cora saw signs of encouragement during this week's series in Milwaukee. Though just 2 for 11 with a walk, three strikeouts, and his first sacrifice bunt since his rookie season of 2016, Story had better takes, chased fewer pitches out of the strike zone (six swings in 27 out-of-zone pitches), and had fewer swings and misses (three in 55 pitches). 'It just takes one at-bat, one swing, one take to get back on the right track,' said Story. 'I feel like I'm getting towards that.' Still, evaluators have wondered if Story's slide is reversible given the injuries he experienced and time he missed from 2022-24, particularly the A number of players have seen their approaches crumble after undergoing labrum repairs, which can affect not only shoulder strength but the looseness, adjustability, and extension of a swing. Story doesn't feel as if his shoulder is an issue. His bat speed is up from a year ago and his strength is measuring well. But he acknowledges an ongoing search for consistent feel with his swing. He has bat life but hasn't had barrel accuracy, resulting in missing pitches he thinks he should handle. Advertisement 'Adjustability is something I've always had. That's what made me a really good hitter. I wouldn't say that it's the shoulder that takes away from that, but more of just, call it time away from the game,' said Story. 'I wouldn't say it's necessarily the shoulder that holds me back, but more about just making the right adjustments.' Story has gone down rabbit holes trying to re-create his 2018-19 swing, when he was an All-Star in back-to-back years. But he recognizes limits to the undertaking. 'It's easy to dive into how your swing looks and compare it to old stuff. That can be very exhausting. There's not time for that when you're in the box,' he said. 'Micromanaging the mechanics, being in the weeds there, can distract you. So, just really letting my athleticism play and trust my eyes, because that's my greatest strength.' Whatever his greatest strengths are, the Sox need Story to tap into them. At a time when the team is reeling, Story recognizes his role in the skid and the importance his improvement could play in helping the team regain some offensive footing. Though Marcelo Mayer is now in the big leagues and the Sox are moving players all over the field without [Alex] Bregman, Cora said Story will remain anchored at shortstop, suggesting that unflattering defensive metrics (Statcast has him as three outs below average at short this year) are distorted by a few early-season misplays. 'He's our shortstop and we've just got to get him going offensively,' said Cora. Advertisement Story remains convinced that a reversal is close at hand. It has to be. 'I've said that for a while, but that confidence, that belief, it truly doesn't leave me,' said Story. 'The second I don't believe that, then I don't think I should be playing this game.' Story is nowhere close to such a conclusion. To the contrary, as maddening as his slump is, he sees hope in the opportunity to work through it. A year ago at this time, he had no idea when he'd be able to play again. This year, he's healthy enough to try to solve the riddle of improving his performance. It is a challenge he doesn't take for granted. 'Sometimes it feels heavy. It's not the greatest feeling when you're not playing well,' said Story. '[But] it's much better to play this game and be able to figure it out and work through it as opposed to not have the chance to do it. Every day I wake up grateful to be able to have the opportunity to play this game. That never leaves me.' Alex Speier can be reached at
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
T2 Metals Provides Update on Fire Situation at Sherridon VMS Project, Manitoba
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2025) - T2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: TWO) (OTCQB: TWOSF) (WKN: A2DR6E) ("T2" or the "Company") provides an update regarding the wildfire situation in the vicinity of its Sherridon copper-gold-zinc Project located near Flin Flon, Manitoba. The Company is actively monitoring the evolving wildfire situation in the region. Recent reports from the Manitoba Wildfire Service indicate that there are active fires very near the community of Sherridon and the Company's mineral concessions. The safety of our personnel, contractors, and the local community is T2 Metals' paramount concern. As a precautionary measure and in adherence to community evacuation measures, T2 Metals has temporarily suspended field activities at its Sherridon project site. This measure enables continuous monitoring of the situation and ensures all personnel are safe and accounted for. The Company has clear communication channels with the Manitoba Wildfire Service and local authorities to receive real-time updates and guidance. Mark Saxon, CEO of T2 Metals Corp. said, "Our thoughts are with the community of Sherridon, the Kiciwapa Cree Nation and other individuals affected by the wildfires across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The safety of our team and the residents of Sherridon is our top priority and we remain in close contact with the community. Field operations will resume as soon as it is safe and advisable to do so. We anticipate minimal long-term impact on our exploration schedule or loss of property, given the proactive measures taken." About T2 Metals Corp (TSX.V: TWO) (OTCQB: TWOSF) (WKN: A2DR6E) T2 Metals Corp is an emerging copper and precious metal company enhancing shareholder value through exploration and discovery. The Company continues to target under-explored areas, including the Sherridon, Lida, Cora and Copper Eagle projects where post-mineralization cover masks areas of high geological prospectivity in the vicinity of major mines. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, "Mark Saxon" Mark SaxonPresident & CEO For further information, please contact: 1305 - 1090 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V7info@ 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. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information set out in this news release constitutes forward-looking information. Forward looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based upon the opinions and expectations of management of the Company as at the effective date of such statements and, in certain cases, information provided or disseminated by third parties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, and that information obtained from third party sources is reliable, they can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such risks include uncertainties relating to exploration activities. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
