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News.com.au
9 hours ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Callan Ward tells all post ACL tear
AFL: Callan Ward has stopped by to speak to Gerard and Garry on AFL 360 after suffering a potential career-ending ACL tear.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Gardeners growing popular herb urged to make major watering change
Your supermarket basil plant can grow to several times bigger than when you bought it if you follow one gardener's simple tips - using all-natural methods that won't cost a thing Basil is a popular herb that can be bought from most supermarkets either in dried form, or as a fresh plant. Known for its versatility, the herb can be used in salads, as a garnish on a whole host of dishes, or to make pesto - a beloved sauce frequently served with pasta or as a spread in sandwiches. While supermarket basil plants may seem somewhat small and puny, you can turn yours into a large, bustling plant bursting with life and flavour using a gardening expert's simple tips - and they won't cost you a penny. The expert, known on TikTok as @gardenholic0, explained that while you may be tempted to water the soil, you should make sure never to do this - and to only water the saucer. The saucer should always be kept full, and you should opt for an extra-large saucer or bowl, as the plant will then be able to drink what it needs. When it comes to harvesting the leaves, you should never pluck them off, and instead should trim the stem just above the leaf. Timing also matters, and you should wait a month or so before trimming, they added. Tomato plants will thrive when grown near these three plants which 'repel pests' Remembering to trim off any flowers immediately will also contribute to your basil plant's health - and regular trimming once the plant is big will keep it 'bushy'. But what about the pot? Repotting to a bigger container will mean bigger basil, and you simply need to use normal potting soil. 'You can split supermarket plants into multiple pots if you want," the gardener told followers. Basil loves warmth and sunshine, the Royal Horticultural Society explains, so they will thrive in greenhouses or kitchen windowsills. It isn't a hardy plant, so if you want to grow it outside, it will need a sheltered, warm, and sunny spot. 'Basil makes an attractive addition to herb gardens and veg plots, and even flower borders and pot displays, especially the more decorative varieties,' the experts say. Making pesto from basil is much simpler than many of us realise. Chef Tieghan Gerard revealed her pesto recipe to her 852,000 TikTok followers, to whom she is known as @halfbakedharvest. Begin by crushing up some garlic cloves and toasting them lightly on a small skillet. Then, add them to a food processor with 'tons of fresh basil', lots of parmesan cheese, and toasted nuts. Gerard said that she uses pine nuts, pistachios, or walnuts, but that you can also use pumpkin seeds if you'd prefer. After this, add in the olive oil and blend it all together. 'My secret is [adding] a jalapeno which makes it just a little bit spicy. Make sure you season it with salt, it's delicious,' the chef explained.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Oncourse Home Solutions Appoints Dale R. Gerard as Chief Financial Officer
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oncourse Home Solutions, a leading provider of home protection plans, today announces the appointment of Dale R. Gerard as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Gerard is a seasoned finance and operations leader with over 25 years of experience. Over the course of his impressive career, he has served as CFO of both public and private equity (PE) backed companies, including iFIT Health and Fitness, where he led a company-wide financial and operational turnaround, and Vivint Smart Home, where he oversaw the business' growth from $100 million to over $1.65 billion in revenue and led its IPO in 2020. His background also includes his most recent role at C1, senior roles at American Commercial Lines and Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC), and a position on the board of M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp (NYSE: MBAC). 'I'm extremely proud to announce the appointment of Dale as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening our leadership team at Oncourse,' said Aaron Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of Oncourse Home Solutions. 'We were adamant about appointing someone who demonstrated strategic execution in high-growth environments, and Dale fit the bill perfectly. He brings extensive experience leading financial strategy and driving operational improvements. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen the value we deliver to partners and customers.' Gerard succeeds Josh Cohen, who has transitioned from the role of CFO into the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Oncourse Home Solutions. Gerard will lead Oncourse Home Solutions' Finance function and serve as a key member of both the Executive Management Committee and Executive Leadership Team. He will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial controls, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, credit, risk management, and tax planning. Gerard will also work closely with Oncourse Home Solutions' executive team and investors to support the company's operational and financial goals and enhance enterprise value. 'I'm excited to join Oncourse at a time when there is so much on the horizon,' said Gerard. 'I look forward to partnering with the team to build on its strong foundation and driving long-term sustainable, profitable growth.' Gerard holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and an MBA from Purdue University's Mitch Daniels School of Business. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). About Oncourse Home Solutions Oncourse Home Solutions, a leading home protection provider focused on protecting homeowners from unexpected costs, provides flexible services for home repairs, maintenance, and improvement. Through its affiliated partners nationwide, Oncourse Home Solutions serves 1.5 million homeowners across 43 states. With over three decades of experience, Oncourse Home Solutions has stayed committed to simplifying the hassles of home care and providing coverage that simply works, giving homeowners peace of mind. Visit for more information about Oncourse Home Solutions.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Oncourse Home Solutions Appoints Dale R. Gerard as Chief Financial Officer
Gerard brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience to support Oncourse Home Solution's continued growth and customer-focused mission. NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oncourse Home Solutions, a leading provider of home protection plans, today announces the appointment of Dale R. Gerard as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Gerard is a seasoned finance and operations leader with over 25 years of experience. Over the course of his impressive career, he has served as CFO of both public and private equity (PE) backed companies, including iFIT Health and Fitness, where he led a company-wide financial and operational turnaround, and Vivint Smart Home, where he oversaw the business' growth from $100 million to over $1.65 billion in revenue and led its IPO in 2020. His background also includes his most recent role at C1, senior roles at American Commercial Lines and Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC), and a position on the board of M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp (NYSE: MBAC). "I'm extremely proud to announce the appointment of Dale as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening our leadership team at Oncourse," said Aaron Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of Oncourse Home Solutions. "We were adamant about appointing someone who demonstrated strategic execution in high-growth environments, and Dale fit the bill perfectly. He brings extensive experience leading financial strategy and driving operational improvements. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen the value we deliver to partners and customers." Gerard succeeds Josh Cohen, who has transitioned from the role of CFO into the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Oncourse Home Solutions. Gerard will lead Oncourse Home Solutions' Finance function and serve as a key member of both the Executive Management Committee and Executive Leadership Team. He will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial controls, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, credit, risk management, and tax planning. Gerard will also work closely with Oncourse Home Solutions' executive team and investors to support the company's operational and financial goals and enhance enterprise value. "I'm excited to join Oncourse at a time when there is so much on the horizon," said Gerard. "I look forward to partnering with the team to build on its strong foundation and driving long-term sustainable, profitable growth." Gerard holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and an MBA from Purdue University's Mitch Daniels School of Business. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). About Oncourse Home Solutions Oncourse Home Solutions, a leading home protection provider focused on protecting homeowners from unexpected costs, provides flexible services for home repairs, maintenance, and improvement. Through its affiliated partners nationwide, Oncourse Home Solutions serves 1.5 million homeowners across 43 states. With over three decades of experience, Oncourse Home Solutions has stayed committed to simplifying the hassles of home care and providing coverage that simply works, giving homeowners peace of mind. Visit for more information about Oncourse Home Solutions. View source version on Contacts For media inquiries, please contact: Red Thread PR on behalf of Oncourse Home SolutionsOncourseHome@ 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
Calgary Herald
25-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
The CEO of a Vancouver-based company has figured out how to collaborate with Trump
America and China have tapped the brakes on a spiralling tariff war. But there are other points of fierce competition between these two nations that haven't abated — including the race for rare earth metals. In late March, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the mining of critical minerals in a new frontier, the deep sea, a move intended to give America a competitive edge over China. Article content Article content Article content And in an odd twist, it's a Vancouver-based corporation, The Metals Company, that's been lobbying power brokers in Washington to bypass multilateral United Nations conventions and set a unilateral pathway for commercial mining of deep sea minerals. The company has announced its U.S. subsidiary will apply for a U.S. mining permit to harvest mineral nodules lying 5,000 metres deep in the Clarion-Clipperton zone of the Pacific Ocean. Article content Article content Officials at the International Seabed Authority — the UN-backed regulator responsible for setting the rules for deep sea mining in international waters — aren't happy. Trump's decision to revive a 1980-era U.S. mining law that predates the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a convention the U.S. has not signed or ratified, flies in the face of how the UN prefers to see things done. Article content Article content With the stage set for a showdown between Trump's executive order and UN conventions, I'm curious to find out what Gerard Barron, the CEO of The Metals Company, has to say. Article content Article content Gerard's in Sydney, Australia, when we connect. The public company's first quarter results for 2025 have just been released; The Metals Company shares jumped nearly 83 per cent in April, and the stock is up 180 per cent in 2025. To say Gerard is bullish would be an understatement. With a trillion dollars worth of metals sitting on the seabed floor in their licence areas, Gerard declares, the company should be worth far more than a couple of billion, Canadian. Article content The son of Aussie dairy farmers, Gerard is now a jet-setting entrepreneur splitting his time between London and Dubai, and more recently spending a lot of time lobbying in Washington, D.C., and some time at corporate offices in Toronto. Sporting a black T-shirt and frequently running a hand through his thick hair as he speaks, candidly and confidently, it's not difficult to imagine why this deep sea mining pioneer has been dubbed 'the Elon Musk of Australia.' Gerard bristles at the comparison: 'There is no equivalent to Elon Musk.' But he does confirm the company's vice-chair, Steve Jurvetson, is well connected to Musk.
