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Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Two Northern Ireland eateries win prizes at Irish Restaurant Awards
Lir took home the category of best sustainable practices, while Mr Cuddy won the local food hero prize. The ceremony was held at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road in Dublin on Monday, May 19. It was attended by over 1000 people from the hospitality industry, including chefs, managers, staff and owners. The awards night followed regional awards ceremonies in the four provinces of Ireland, the winners of whom made up the nominees for the national awards. Staff from multiple Northern Irish establishments were nominated for awards, including Laura Connolly of the Oak Room Restaurant at Derry's Ebrington Hotel, who was the Ulster nominee for the category of best restaurant manager. Liam McKenna, of the Armagh City Hotel, was the Ulster nominee for the employee excellence award, while Noble, in Holywood, was nominated for best customer service. Another Holywood establishment, Frae, was nominated for best casual dining, while Belfast's OX was shortlisted for the best wine experience. The best restaurant award was won by Dede at the Customs House, in Baltimore, Co Cork, while John Kelly of the Lady Helen Restaurant at the Mount Juliet Estate in Co Kilkenny was named best chef. Seán Collender, president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said: 'At a time when our industry continues to face significant challenges, it's more important than ever to come together and celebrate the strength of Ireland's food and hospitality sector. 'These Awards are about acknowledging the incredible talent and tireless work of those in our restaurants, cafés and kitchens across the country. 'They shine a light on the resilience and creativity that define our industry. Behind every meal served is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences. News Catch Up - Monday 19 May 'This year's Awards have once again highlighted the extraordinary standard of culinary talent across every region. 'I want to extend heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners and nominees, your commitment and passion inspire us all.'
Reuters
09-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
ADM taps Chris Cuddy for expanded role following layoffs, accounting issues
SAO PAULO, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM.N), opens new tab has appointed an executive whose division was involved in accounting irregularities that have drawn federal scrutiny to a newly created role as president for North America, according to a source and an internal memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The executive, Christopher Cuddy, will continue in his current role as global president of carbohydrate solutions, according to the memo. ADM did not have an immediate comment on the organizational change. The Chicago-based company has been dealing with cost pressures that triggered layoffs and an accounting scandal that forced it to revise six years of financial statements, which sent shares plummeting. Under Cuddy's leadership, ADM's carbohydrate solutions unit was involved in inter-segment transactions at below-market rates that artificially boosted the company's nutrition segment's operating profit over a six-year period. The performance of the nutrition segment was tied to an outsized proportion of executive compensation during that time. ADM remains under federal investigation following the accounting irregularities. A filing last year showed that ADM had overstated the nutrition segment's annual operating profit by as much as 9.2% between 2018 and 2023, while Cuddy's carbohydrate solutions division understated operating profit by as much as 4%. Juan Luciano, ADM's chief executive, said in the memo that "given the dynamic geopolitical environment, we believe that adapting our current geographical alignment will enhance ADM's ability to drive our strategy forward." Cuddy is tasked with working closely with Domingo Lastra, ADM's president for Latin America, as the company puts Mexico and the Caribbean under the North America structure, the memo said. ADM in February said it would cut up to 700 jobs and reduce costs by $500 million to $750 million over the next three to five years, after posting its lowest fourth-quarter adjusted profit in six years. The job cuts would represent about 1.7% of the company's global workforce. ADM shares are down 38% since news of the accounting issues broke in January 2024, sending its market value plunging to just above $20 billion from nearly $37 billion previously, according to LSEG data.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bristol, Tenn. BOE approves bonuses for teachers, staff
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Tennessee Board of Education on Monday approved one-time bonuses for teachers and support staff. Teachers and other eligible full-time employees will get $2,000 bonuses and eligible part-time employees will get $1,000 bonuses. The teacher bonuses will be paid for by the state under the governor's expanded school voucher program. The bonuses for everyone else will be paid for by the school system. Board of Education Chair Eric Cuddy said extending bonuses to teachers and support staff was the right thing to do. 'They're answering calls at night, they're answering text messages at night, they go above and beyond their duties,' Cuddy said. 'But also we want to make sure that our support staff and our other full-time employees who do so well and give so much time to their job and dedication to our school system, we want to make sure, that they also receive, a gift and a bonus showing our appreciation for them as well.' In order to get state funding for the teacher bonuses, the board had to affirm its participation in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Scholarship Act, which was passed by the General Assembly in late January. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Telegraph
12-03-2025
- Telegraph
The big (and small) breeds most targeted by dog thieves
Dog thieves are targeting bigger and more intimidating breeds, with Rottweilers suffering the highest increase in thefts. An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK last year, according to police figures. Pedigree Rottweiler puppies can cost up to £2,500, making them a lucrative target for criminals who can sell the dogs on. With male adult dogs weighing around 55kg and standing about 85cm in height, the breed can prove a deterrent to would-be burglars. However, dog enthusiasts said the breed's status as a guard dog was not necessarily fuelling the thefts. Beverley Cuddy, editor of Dogs Today magazine and patron of campaign group the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance, said: 'It's difficult to know what is going through the thieves' minds. Sometimes they may have a specific purpose in mind for them. 'Something like a Rottweiler might be sold on as a guard dog. 'Or they might be thinking they will breed them and then abandon them when they are no longer fertile, which is why we sometimes see dogs coming back after eight or so years.' Ms Cuddy added: 'The stigma around the breed is certainly calming down a bit but even so, the people doing this must be thinking of the pound signs.' In contrast, the theft of XL bullies has dropped by 49 per cent following the ban on the breed introduced in England and Wales last February. An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK last year, according to analysis of police data by Direct Line Pet Insurance. The insurer found French bulldogs were the most likely breed to be stolen in 2024. Some 51 French bulldogs were stolen last year, an increase of 38 per cent on 2023. This breed can cost up to £5,000 when bought from a reputable breeder, making them another attractive option for criminals to sell on. Over the past 10 years, 23,430 dogs have been reported stolen to police, according to FoI requests, with only one in five (5,005 or 21 per cent) being returned. Last year's total theft figures showed a 21 per cent drop overall compared to 2023. Despite this, 61 per cent of owners say they are worried about the possibility of their dog being stolen – with 40 per cent saying they would only ever walk their dog on a lead and 17 per cent saying they use a tracking device. The Pet Abduction Act came into effect in May last year, making pet theft a criminal offence in England and Northern Ireland, punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. The reduction in thefts might be an early sign that the new law was having a positive impact, a Direct Line spokesman said. Adam Burgin, head of Direct Line pet insurance, said: 'As a nation of pet lovers, we hope to continue the downward trend in the number of stolen dogs. 'Our research over the last decade has shown dog theft is a persistent issue and hopefully the Pet Abduction Act 2024 will encourage a change in criminal behaviour in the long term. 'Those who have fallen victim to dog theft will know the intense stress and trauma that comes with having their beloved pet snatched away from them, often with no closure on knowing what happened to a member of their family.'
CBC
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
40 years of Blue Rodeo: Keelor and Cuddy's friendship is at the heart of the band's success
Blue Rodeo is one of Canada's most beloved bands. At the heart of the group is a songwriting team dubbed the Lennon and McCartney of Canada — lifelong friends Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor. The documentary Blue Rodeo: Lost Together offers a rare peek into the formative days of their friendship. "Our first actual meeting was a bit of a confrontation," Keelor said in the film. "We met on a football field where I was a defensive end and he was a quarterback. [Jim] was throwing the ball, and I was on his blind side. And just as he was about to let go, I creamed him." However, the two were not fated to remain rivals. In the aftermath of a friend's death, Cuddy revealed his previously hidden musical talent, and Keelor began to see him in a new light. "A friend of ours died in a car accident," Keelor said. "At that age — 16, 17 — you had a total loss of how to react and how to be with each other. "We were sitting in Jim's mother's house, and there was a beautiful parlour piano in there. And Jim sat down at the piano.… He wrote a song for [our friend] David Soper. And we're all just, like, dumbfounded. We're all crying. I had never heard Jim sing before." Cuddy remembered that day. "I kept all my musical stuff very private because it was very embarrassing at that age," he said in an interview. "I remember the scene and I don't know why I was nervy enough to play it there." Inspired in part by Cuddy, Keelor would later pick up the guitar. Soon, music would flow through both of them. Though Cuddy and Keelor were a study in contrast, they became friends. Cuddy was disciplined — "a provider," Keelor said. Keelor had a "maverick spirit," said Cuddy. After high school, the two stayed connected. Cuddy was buoyed by Keelor taking music as seriously as he did. "I never thought in the early days that Greg was doing this half-heartedly," Cuddy said. "I always thought that he was fully committed, as was I." When the time was right, they started a band. "When I finished university in the spring of '78, you very kindly came to pick me up," Cuddy told Keelor in the documentary. "And we're driving back, and I was saying to you that I was going to devote a year to music. And you said, 'Why don't we get a band?' And I said 'Yes.' "And we've honestly had a band together ever since that moment." That band took on a variety of guises before it became Blue Rodeo. Blue Rodeo formed in 1984 and ever since, they've been known for their indefatigable work ethic and goodwill. Seminal, stunning records like Outskirts, Five Days in July and The Things We Left Behind would embed them in the nation's fabric. Through it all, Cuddy and Keelor's friendship has remained the foundation of the band. "The relationship between Jim and I is a funny one, of course, and a beautiful one," Keelor said. "It's an uncanny sort of friendship in this sort of storybook. Our social security numbers are eight digits apart, so we sort of have this connection." "We've committed to each other and trust that commitment to each other," Cuddy said. "And obviously it's worked out, but we've also had this crazy shared experience that now we look at each other and think, 'You can't describe this to anybody' — the things that have happened to us, the things we've done, the way we've been treated, good and bad. And so there's a huge love and fondness in that, in our shared lives."
