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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fernson Brewing Company announces new food venture
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Beau Vondra teams up with Fernson Brewing Company as the Director of Food & Beverage Operations to help create something . He is teaming up with Fernson Brewing Company who hosts two locations within Sioux Falls being The Brewery and Fernson Downtown. They announced that they are launching a new food venture with Vondra as the food and beverage director called 'Totally Rad Eats' According to the social media post 'Totally Rad Eats is a product of a shared collaborative vision between what Beau has already built and accomplished being brought into Fernson Brewing Company. We are in the process of building out the kitchen and finalizing the menu. The full experience will be ready soon but until then we will have Pizzas, pretzels, and other snacks.' Vondra has been a winner on Guy's Grocery Games, appeared on Diner's Drive-in's and Dives, and has won a Good Food Award for his hot sauce Dagger and Arrow Diablo Verde. He is a Sioux Falls native, a husband, and a father of two with deep roots in the community. He is passionate about food, the culture Fernson Brewing Company said they will have more to announce at a later date regarding the project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Local high school band reunites after 50 years for special show
WEST WINDSOR, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Some local musicians are turning back the clock five decades by reuniting their high school band for a gig this weekend. Dagger is currently a 10-piece band that was rehearsing at Newclear Studios in West Windsor today. The band is made up of three guitarists, Doug Kay, Michael Husted, and Michael McClain, lead singer Rick Holly, bassist Bill Eno, keyboardist Ted Brainard, drummer Mike Ricciardi, percussionist Larry Ricciardi, and backup singers Ann Eno and Mallory Evans. The group originally played together, starting when they were in high school from 1972 to 1978. During the COVID pandemic, longtime friend and supporter Phil Courtright suggested that they reunite online. Soon after, they started sharing lyrics and music for new songs, with each musician recording their part separately. A few of the members have left the area, so once the pandemic was over, they decided to get together in person for a reunion show in October 2023. Mike Ricciardi says what happened next was magical. 'To find that kind of a unit where everybody's family again, I've only found one more time. I was fortunate to find that, but it started here, this bunch of guys is the one that set the tone for everything. Just to answer your question, it's been an incredible experience. I feel incredibly lucky,' Ricciardi said. The band had five members in the 70's and played mostly high school dances until they were old enough to play out at bars. Their focus was always on originals, and they even released a 45 that got some local radio airplay. Today, they're still writing new material, with 30 new songs since they reunited. Kay says that although they can't get together often, the band is still looking forward. 'Nothing has been planned. We just kind of got together and the music itself, the songs gave us life. And I think that's why we eventually want to record and get it out so that other people can hear it,' Kay said. The band's second reunion show returns to Ransom Steele Tavern in Apalachin for the bar's last weekend before closing down. The show is tomorrow at 7:30 and they won't be charging a cover or playing any covers. In fact, they may even roll out a couple of their old originals to complement the new stuff. These U.S. cities are slowly sinking: Virginia Tech study Binghamton Bearcats Softball tops Bryant in America East Tournament off Kopec Walk-off Two Run Homer in Extras Patel appears to backtrack, says FBI will work 'on whatever budget' given Pope's brother answers burning local question: Chicago White Sox or Cubs fan? The 2025 Lincoln Navigator: Revolutionizing Luxury SUVs Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time Business News
29-04-2025
- General
- Time Business News
Durable, High-Performance Decks
When it comes to high-quality, reliable skateboard decks, Dagger Skateboards stands at the forefront. Crafted in Laguna Beach, CA 92654, Dagger combines California's skate culture with cutting-edge technology and expert craftsmanship. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or an experienced pro pushing the limits, Dagger offers decks designed to elevate your skating experience. Our boards are built for performance, durability, and style, ensuring that your ride stays smooth and your tricks land perfectly. Let's dive into why Dagger Skateboards is the brand you can trust. Whether you're carving bowls, hitting the streets, or shredding ramps, dagger skateboards provide the perfect balance of strength and flexibility. Constructed from high-quality 7-ply Canadian maple, each deck is engineered to withstand the toughest sessions. Skateboarding can be hard on your gear, but with Dagger Skateboards, you can count on long-lasting performance. Our boards are designed to resist wear and tear, providing you with a deck that'll last through countless sessions, no matter how rough the ride. Skaters demand precision and control, and that's exactly what you get with dagger skateboards. Featuring a variety of concave profiles and deck shapes, these boards are made to enhance your skating performance — whether you're mastering technical flips or pulling off a clean ollie. At Dagger Skateboards, we offer a wide selection of decks, each designed for a specific type of skating and rider: Perfect for the skater who enjoys traditional shapes and a responsive feel. These decks are designed to be versatile, with a balanced concave that's great for street skating, tricks, and technical moves. If you're a technical skater, the craver skateboards series is for you. Featuring deep concave and lightweight construction, these decks are built for precision and fast flips. For the skater who needs extra stability and strength, the kraken dagger series is perfect. These decks are wider and more durable, built for those who love aggressive skating or want a board that can handle vert and downhill terrain. Every dagger skateboard is made from 7-ply Canadian maple, the industry standard for strength and durability. The multiple layers provide maximum pop and control, giving you confidence in every ride. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Dagger has a deck for you. If you're just starting out, the classic Dagger decks will help you get comfortable. For experienced skaters, the kraken dagger series offers the power and stability to push your skating to new heights. Skating isn't just about performance — it's about self-expression too. Our boards come with eye-catching graphics, from sleek and minimal to bold and vibrant. With dagger skateboards, you can ride in style. ✅ Built for Performance: Responsive, durable, and designed for technical tricks. ✅ Tough and Long-Lasting: Handle heavy landings and rough sessions. ✅ Variety of Designs: From classic to bold, choose the style that reflects you. ✅ Perfect for Every Rider: Whether you're a street skater or a bowl rider, there's a Dagger deck for you. ✅ Crafted in Laguna Beach: Ride with a piece of California skate culture. A: Yes! Our dagger skateboard classics are perfect for beginners. They offer great control and balance, making them ideal for learning the basics. A: To maintain your dagger skateboard, keep your deck clean, replace worn-out grip tape, and regularly check your hardware for tightness. Avoid exposure to water and humidity to extend its lifespan. A: Whether you're a street skater, bowl rider, or trick enthusiast, Dagger offers decks for all types of skating. The kraken dagger series is especially great for aggressive skaters, while craver skateboards cater to those focused on technical tricks. A: Yes! While Dagger decks are great for technical skating, the wider decks from the kraken dagger collection make for a great cruising experience, offering both stability and comfort. A: You can purchase dagger skateboards directly from our official website, as well as select local skate shops in the Laguna Beach area and beyond. Choosing the right skateboard is crucial for every rider, and Dagger Skateboards delivers the perfect balance of performance, durability, and style. Whether you're just starting out or an advanced skater pushing your limits, our boards are built to keep up. Explore our range of dagger skateboards today and experience the power of premium decks designed with every rider in mind. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
The Guardian
12-04-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Perfume brands fighting a ‘lost cause' against cheap dupes, say lawyers
One perfume smells suspiciously like a £355 bottle of Baccarat Rouge 540 eau de parfum. Another, which has notes of grapefruit, rose and Levantine spice, is reminiscent of a £215 bottle of Penhaligon's Halfeti. But unlike those luxury brands, these 'dupe scents' can cost as little as a fiver. As many as half of UK consumers are now thought to have succumbed to the social media craze for cheap perfumes 'inspired by' well-known luxury fragrances. And lawyers now say perfume brands and beauty companies need greater legal protection from rivals who imitate their products. Intellectual property lawyers and chartered trademark attorneys told the Observer that the law must catch up to better protect the original creators of perfumes. Some said they had been contacted by companies seeking advice on how to legally dupe a perfume, while others had received enquiries from luxury brands about how to take legal action against dupe scents. 'Everybody wants to smell good and to have an affordable slice of luxury. However, it comes at the expense of proper artists, because perfume creation is an art,' Mireille Dagger, legal director at Broadfield law firm, told the Observer. 'These companies are riding on the coattails of artists. It's very unfair. It's very hard to create a perfume brand and build it up. It requires expertise, artistic talent, time, energy and investment.' 'There have been no known cases in the UK of any perfume brands being able to trademark their scent – because under UK law, it's a requirement that a trademark be graphically representable,' Dagger said. While perfume manufacturers can trademark their brand names, distinctive labels and unique bottle shapes, none of the lawyers the Observer spoke to believed it would be possible, in practice, to trademark the scent of an original fragrance. A company needs to be able to clearly, precisely and objectively describe what they are protecting with a trademark. 'When it comes to scent, you just can't do that, because scent is subjective. Different people smell different things. It's very hard to consistently reproduce that scent on paper,' added Dagger. 'You're not able to put it in writing.' Equally, a scent cannot usually be patented, said Eloise Harding, a partner in Mishcon de Reya's intellectual property department, because this requires a particular perfume formulation to have an 'inventive step' during its creation. 'I don't think any kind of fragrance is likely to have a sufficient level of inventive step,' she said. A brand owner might not even want to patent its perfume formulation, said Robert Lye, legal director at Gateley. 'The quid pro quo for patent protection is that the patented invention is made public, meaning that anyone would be able to copy the formulation once the patent has expired.' The maximum duration of a patent is 20 years, he added. Some copycat perfume manufacturers are using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS) to break down the complex chemical profiles of expensive perfumes so they can emulate these scents – potentially using cheaper, 'substandard' ingredients, Dagger said. The cheaper imitations are particularly popular on TikTok, where there are thousands of posts with the hashtag #perfumedupe. With the once-inaccessible trade secrets about a perfume's formulation now able to be deduced using GCMS, 'there is no way, legally, for perfumers to protect their work,' said Dagger. She would like to see 'dupe brands being forced to pay royalties to the original brands'. As for the law, 'something creative needs to happen – protection for the fragrance industry is lagging woefully behind beauty and fashion.' The UK fragrance market was estimated to be worth £1.74bn in 2024, and is on track to surpass £2bn by 2029, according to market researchers Mintel. In a recent survey of 1,435 fragrance buyers in the UK, 50% said they had bought a dupe perfume. A third of those surveyed said they would be prepared to buy a dupe fragrance again while 18% of those who had not yet bought one said they would be interested in doing so. 'It is almost a lost cause for perfume brands to defend themselves, if all they are saying is 'we came up with this fragrance first', because I don't think consumers really care about that,' said Dionne Officer, a Mintel research analyst. Admirers of designer perfume brands no longer think they should have to pay through the nose to have access to luxury scents: 'Seeing dupe scents on social media, and knowing influencers are buying them, has made them more acceptable,' she added. Younger consumers in particular are accustomed to seeing fast-fashion brands duplicating independent designers, and are unlikely to feel it is a taboo to openly wear a dupe scent or even give one as a gift. 'Maybe in older generations, it would have been looked down upon, to copy something,' said Officer. 'But younger consumers have grown up in a time of economic instability, where you're praised if you get a bargain – it's seen as quite cool, now.'
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Valkyrie confirm squad numbers for 2025 season - with four players unassigned
WOMAN of Steel Georgie Dagger will take over the number one shirt at York Valkyrie for the upcoming 2025 Women's Super League season. Dagger, who also earned the Player of the Match in last year's Grand Final win at St Helens, inherits the shirt from Tara Jane Stanley, who has been sidelined since September with an ACL injury. She will be hoping to pick up where she left off this time around after a breakthrough season in which she filled in for two former Women of Steel in Stanley and skipper Sinead Peach, who missed the entirety of last season through her pregnancy, in a dynamic dual hooker/full-back role. Recommended reading: Eastwood hoping to bring piece of Valkyrie to Sheffield Eagles After giving birth to her son at the end of last year, Peach retains the nine shirt, though director of rugby Lindsay Anfield has not put a date on her captain's expected return. 2024 top scorer Eboni Partington retains the two shirt for her second season at the club, whilst Tamzin Renouf will again wear three. Fijian centre Manuqalo Komaitai swaps her 23 shirt for four, whilst outside back Emma Kershaw will wear the five shirt vacated by Dagger. Vice-captain Sade Rihari keeps the six shirt, but will have a new half-back partner in Australian Ellie Williamson, who takes over the seven shirt from the injured Liv Gale. Props Liv Wood and Jas Bell retain shirts eight and 10, whilst Rihannion Marshall will wear the number 11 shirt vacated by Lacey Owen. Last year's Player of the Year, back-rower Savannah Andrade, will again wear 12, whilst Canadian Megan Pakulis, a shrewd mid-season pick-up last year, takes the 13 shirt for her first full season with the Valkyrie. New interchange hooker Izzy Bibby will wear 14, with rising talents Jess Sharp, Lisa Parker and Izzy Brennan - who starred in last year's Grand Final - take shirts 15, 16 and 17. Back-rower Alex Stimpson will wear 18, whilst Lauren Exley, who has come through the club's Under 19 programme, has been given the 19 shirt. Fellow youngster Evie Sexton will wear 20. New signings Tara Moxon, Agnes Wood, Jazz Rampton and Demi Fisher have been given shirts 21, 22, 23 and 24. Stanley, Gale, Kelsey Gentles and Ash Hyde have not been given shirt numbers as they recover from long-term injuries. YORK VALKYRIE 2025 SQUAD NUMBERS: 1. Georgie Dagger 2. Eboni Partington 3. Tamzin Renouf Komaitai 5. Emma Kershaw 6. Sade Rihari 7. Ellie Williamson 8. Liv Wood 9. Sinead Peach 10. Jas Bell 11. Rhiannion Marshall 12. Savannah Andrade 13. Megan Pakulis 14. Izzy Bibby 15. Jess Sharp 16. Lisa Parker 17. Izzy Brennan 18. Alex Stimpson 19. Lauren Exley 20. Evie Sexton 21. Tara Moxon 22. Agnes Wood 23. Jazz Rampton 24. Demi Fisher Unassigned: Tara Jane Stanley, Ash Hyde, Kelsey Gentles, Liv Gale.
