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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Despite some rain, Lake Zurich's Alpine Fest celebrates 80th year, Lions Club organizers reflect on success
After 80 years of going strong, this weekend put yet another Lions Club Alpine Fest in the books. The longtime Lake Zurich festival started in 1945 as a way to celebrate the end of World War II and the community, and it's continued every year, with its small-town festival feel intact. There's funnel cakes and lemonade, beer, rides, carnival games, a parade, and, of course, a steady stream of locals coming in and out of the gates — happy to get out and celebrate the summer and the community. This year, though dimmed a bit by rain, crowds still filled the midway and kids still tried for prizes and carried toy trumpets and balloons — trophies of carnival wins. 'It's great,' said local mom Victoria Sciame of her Saturday. 'I love the games, the food and the cotton candy.' She wasn't alone. Generations of locals spread through Lions Park, some first timers and plenty of yearly attendees. Many grew up attending the festival, and now they're bringing their own kids. A Lions Club volunteer, Sharon Schaffer, working the gate, said she loves the joy and the memories people bring year after year. That joy is infectious. 'They're so happy,' she said. 'They're joking around and they have such a good time.' For the community, it's fun. But for the Lions Club, the non-profit civic group that organizes the fun, it's fun with a purpose. The club helps kids get glasses and hearing aids, and they give out college scholarships—most of the money raised at the Alpine Fest goes back into the community the event is celebrating. 'It all goes back to the community,' said Rob Rosenberg, a longtime club member and the festival's Master of Ceremonies. That service is why the Lions Club holds the event, and Rosenberg is quick to give credit to the 100 or so club volunteers, some of whom aren't even in the club, who run the event all weekend. 'People from all over the community come out and volunteer,' he said. 'That's the key to making this happen.' The good cause at the heart of the event reflects the sort of wholesome spirit of the whole weekend. Rosenberg, who has been coming to the festival since the 1980s, said to date, the festival hasn't had any violence or and safety or security incidents. As such, people know it's a safe place to relax and have a day—or night—with friends. Rosenberg that the safe, small-town vibe still has a lot of allure after 80 years. 'It provides an opportunity to socialize with friends and enjoy the music,' he said, as the band Evo did a sound check. Come late at night, he said, the music tent is packed to overflowing. The bands are usually popular tribute bands, drawing their own fans for whatever time-period and genre they specialize in (Evo is blues), and hot summer nights, good music, food and drinks are as popular now as they've ever been. It never goes out of style. 'We've always had great music,' he said.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tekken 8 tournament sees senior citizens compete in Care Esports' inclusive gaming event in Japan
A unique esports event in Japan has highlighted the growing inclusivity of competitive gaming. Organised by Care Esports, a tournament featuring senior citizens aged between 60 and 93 saw participants face off in Tekken 8 for the title of King of the Iron Fist. Held as part of Care Esports' annual tradition of selecting a new game each year, the 2025 tournament brought full-scale production elements, including live commentary and player profiles. Each profile showcased the participant's chosen character, creating an authentic esports atmosphere. Though Tekken is known for its complexity, the tournament demonstrated how accessible the game can be for new players. The simplicity of its control layout, with each button representing a character limb, allowed many first-time players to quickly learn the basics and even execute combos. The final match was closely contested between Sadayuki, a King main who displayed advanced mechanics like throw breaks and air grabs, and Yoshie, who used Panda's low attacks to pull off a reverse sweep win. All players were interviewed post-match and received trophies for their performances. Although none of the competitors are expected to appear on the Evo stage, their efforts reinforced the idea that gaming is a platform open to all ages and skill levels.
India Today
15-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
LG launches next-gen OLED Evo TVs in India, also brings QLED series for 2025
For several years now if you want a top-end OLED TV, one of the choices in the market has been the Evo TVs from LG. Now, the company has launched its latest range of OLED Evo in India, along with a refreshed lineup of more mainstream QLED Evo and QLED TVs. It is important to note that LG calls its QLED technology new OLED Evo TVs have been launched in several variants. The G5 Series OLED Evo TVs are absolute top of the line televisions from LG, and they will be available in India in multiple screen-sizes, including large sizes such as 97-inch and 77-inch. Then there are the C5 series OLED Evo TVs, and finally there are B5 series OLED TVs. The difference between Evo and non-Evo OLED TVs is most likely going to be in their peak brightness, with Evo TVs able to achieve slightly higher peak brightness and able to hold this brightness longer even in warmer rooms. Another notable difference is the refresh rate. The latest Evo TVs now come with 165Hz refresh rate, something that gamers would appreciate immensely. LG says that its new TVs are powered by the company's latest Alpha AI Processor Gen2. The TVs also now come with some AI features, which may help some users get better user experience. 'With our 2025 OLEDevo and QNEDevo line-up, we are not just introducing new TVs, we are introducing smarter companions that understand our users and adapt to their preferences,' said Brian Jung, a senior director at LG Electronics India. 'Backed by our upgraded Alpha AI processor, this new range reflects our commitment to innovation and customer-centric design.'Just like the previous LG TVs, the new ones also use WebOS software. LG says that the redesigned home screen in its latest version of WebOS is more intuitive, faster, and tailored to individual profiles, allowing each user to enjoy a personalised TV says that its OLED Evo TVs will have a starting price of Rs 149,990 for the C5 series and Rs 267,990 for the G5 series. The largest of the bunch — G5 97-inch TV — will carry an MRP of Rs 2,499,990. The Regular OLED series, which is B5, will have a starting price of Rs 193,990. The QLED Evo — or QNED Evo as LG calls it — TVs will have a starting price of Rs 119,990 while the regular QLED TVs will have a starting price of Rs 74,990.- Ends
Auto Blog
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Ferrari Exec Delivers Brutal Blow To Manual Lovers
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Don't get excited about a manual Purosangue or 296 While Porsche still has a few manual sports cars, it's been over a decade since Ferrari abandoned the stick shift with the California. While many enthusiasts get all giddy at the idea of a manual Ferrari, the truth of the matter is that the people who buy these cars mostly chose the automatic, hence the Italian marque's decision to discontinue this gearbox option. 0:03 / 0:09 Audi A5 replaces A4: So, what's changed? Watch More Although Ferrari recently hinted at a comeback for manual models, that now seems to be in doubt once more. At the reveal of the stunning new Amalfi, a Ferrari exec had a cheeky response when asked about the possible return of a manual. Go Used Or Go Home 'You missed! The manual gearbox, we already have it, in many of our classic cars,' said Enrico Galliera, Ferrari's chief marketing and commercial officer when speaking to Evo. 'You can go and drive our fantastic manual gearboxes on our fantastic events for our classic cars. Whoever wants to have this kind of classic experience, they can buy and restore our fantastic classics and come to our events.' Although we weren't there to cast judgment on Galliera's tone when answering the question, this response had more than a hint of exasperation to it (we counted at least four 'fantastics' in there) and possibly stems from him being asked about manual Ferraris one too many times. 'We offer Corsa Pilotti on classic cars because many people don't know how to use the manual cars,' continued Galliera. 'It's an important experience that we can offer on our classic cars for the time being.' Hard To Make A Case For A New Ferrari Manual Source: Ferrari Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. As a business, Ferrari is in a good place. In its first-quarter report for 2025, shipments were up by 1% year-on-year. Then again, this isn't a brand that chases volumes, and looking beyond pure vehicle sales at Ferrari as a business, things are going well. Operating profit over the same period was up by 23%, net revenues grew by 13%, and net profit was up by 17%. So, it's not as if the absence of a manual is affecting its bottom line. Looking back at the California, thousands were sold with the dual-clutch automatic, and a mere three examples had a manual. That's a lot of investment for a feature that so few buyers want. Furthermore, it's not as if rivals are bombarding the market with manual options. Lamborghini, for example, last sold a manual in 2013 on the Gallardo. Nostalgia is a powerful tool, though, and we're sure Ferrari would have no trouble selling a limited-run, bespoke manual model that recalls the past. What we don't see is the manual returning as an option on regular production models like the 296 or Purosangue. As Galliera made clear, your best bet is to indulge in a classic Prancing Horse if you want to shift gears yourself. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
Hypebeast
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Ferrari Unveils 296 GT3 Evo, an Endurance Racer Sharpened for 2026 Debut
Summary Ferrarihas revealed the 296 GT3 Evo, an evolution of its successfulGT3and LMGT3 platforms, set to race in the 2026 season. The car was unveiled at Spa-Francorchamps, three years after the original 296 GT3 made its debut at the same circuit. Developed from two years of racing data and customer feedback, the Evo improves aerodynamic stability, setup flexibility and component reliability. It retains the same 3L twin-turbo V6 but gains a revised gear ratio setup for better torque delivery. The bodywork has been overhauled to reduce sensitivity in turbulent air and enhance cooling, particularly for the front brakes. A key visual update includes dual bonnet intakes and a redesigned rear wing with a quick-adjust system. Suspension kinematics have also been reworked to improve handling and simplify pit setups. The cockpit benefits from a stronger air conditioning system to aid driver comfort in endurance conditions. Ferrari plans to offer the 296 GT3 Evo as an upgrade kit for current 296 GT3 owners, underlining its modular design ethos. The model builds on a platform that has already claimed over 140 wins and 405 podiums across 343 races. The 296 GT3 Evo is positioned to push Ferrari's GT program even further in global competition.
