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The Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
The Jurgen Klopp disciple ready to boost Pep Guardiola's Man City
Some worrying news for bookshops on Merseyside. Any copies of 'Intensity' by Pep Lijnders are likely to remain unsold on the shelves. They may want to instead store them with 'El Nino', the Fernando Torres autobiography that was a love story to Liverpool. But Torres joined Chelsea and now, barely a year after leaving Liverpool, Lijnders' return to English football could come by Pep Guardiola 's side. The supporters who branded Trent Alexander-Arnold a traitor for heading for Real Madrid – though one of their complaints has been removed now he is no longer going on a free transfer, but for €10m – may transfer their irritation to Jurgen Klopp 's sidekick should he materialise at Manchester City, the club who ensured one of the great Liverpool managers won a lone league title. If a year away has illustrated the legacy Klopp and Lijnders left, with Arne Slot's success reflecting well on the previous regime, it may have been chastening in other respects. Klopp's popularity in Germany has been dented by the decision of a man who was a byword for authenticity to work for the despised Red Bull group. Lijnders, once touted as a potential successor to Klopp at Anfield, floundered in his second attempt to go it alone. He was sacked by RB Salzburg – a couple of weeks before Klopp took up his role at their parent organisation – with the usually dominant force in Austrian football only fifth in the Bundesliga, 10 points off the lead, and having lost five of their six Champions League games. Defeats without scoring to Sparta Prague, Brest and Dinamo Zagreb were scarcely the great European nights Lijnders experienced at Liverpool. Take out the tribalism of football, however, and there is logic on both his and Guardiola's side; this could be a marriage of considerable convenience. City parted company with three assistant coaches, in Carlos Vicens, Inigo Domingues and Juanma Lillo, which could leave Guardiola looking lonely. Lillo, in particular, was a symbolic figure; Guardiola admired him so much he went to Mexico to end his playing career under Lillo at Dorados Sinaloa. Yet if City's explanation was simply that Lillo, whose contract expired this summer, wanted to return to Spain – and he never spoke much English – Guardiola's most torrid season featured many a strange decision. The Guardiola-Lillo axis may not have worked as well as it did. At 42, Lijnders is 17 years younger than the wizened Spaniard, with a Premier League pedigree, multilingual – speaking Spanish and Portuguese – and bringing an energy Klopp appreciated as he aged. That City struggled with the physicality of many an opponent last season could give an added reason to appoint a coach responsible for some Liverpool sides who were primed to outrun anyone. For Lijnders, meanwhile, a step backwards could nevertheless bring one of the plum coaching jobs, just not a managerial post. He was interviewed by Norwich, before they appointed Liam Manning. The City Football Group, with their portfolio of clubs, could suit Lijnders' long-term plan to get back into management. Or, if Klopp does not return to management, he could do with finding a new patron. A double act of Pep and Pep may sound good. A theme of Guardiola's career has been his ability to win with different assistants, starting with Tito Vilanova at Barcelona. At City, he has been joined by Mikel Arteta, Brian Kidd, Domenec Torrent, Rodolfo Borrell, Enzo Maresca and Lillo. Lijnders' partnership with Klopp followed the break-up of his long-term alliance with Zeljko Buvac. The Dutchman's ideas nevertheless took Liverpool to greater heights; arguably they played less heavy-metal football but they won the 2019 Champions League and the 2020 Premier League and pursued the quadruple in 2022. His brief spell at Salzburg, like a similarly short stint at Nijmegen in 2018, could suggest that Lijnders is no manager. While he could coin Klopp-style soundbites – 'our identity is intensity' was one – perhaps they didn't sound right without Klopp and he lacked his mentor's degree in people. Lijnders is thought to be aware of his shortcomings. As a coach, though, his reputation is safe. Klopp initially inherited him, asked by Fenway Sports Group's Mike Gordon to give him a go. He agreed, ringing the FSG president a few weeks into his reign to tell him that he didn't like Lijnders only, after a dramatic pause, to add that he loved him. He brought him back to Anfield after Buvac left. He played him at padel, often losing to a man 16 years his junior; that was a sign of Lijnders' competitiveness. Unlike Peter Krawietz, Klopp's other assistant and a far quieter figure, Lijnders had a profile in his own right. He did the pre-match media duties before Carabao Cup games, to prepare him for the return to management, which then backfired. Instead, he is primed to join the select group who have crossed the great divide and played a part for arguably the two most influential managers of their generation. For Ilkay Gundogan, Robert Lewandowski and Thiago Alcantara, however, it was as players. For Lijnders, in the opposing dugout for titanic duels as Klopp enjoyed a rare winning record against Guardiola, it will be as a coach. Liverpool could win the games but, over 38 matches, City won the title in Lijnders' last four seasons at Anfield. So if he couldn't beat Guardiola, he will now join him.
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Tharimmune Appoints Renowned Counter-Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure Expert James Gordon Liddy (CDR US Navy SEAL (Ret)) as Key Strategic Advisor Against Weaponized Fentanyl and Other High-Potency Opioids Following Positive FDA Feedback
BRIDGEWATER, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2025 / Tharimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq:THAR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics, today announced the appointment of James Gordon Liddy (CDR US Navy SEAL (Ret)) as a strategic advisor. Mr. Liddy, an internationally recognized expert on counterterrorism and critical infrastructure protection, will provide invaluable guidance as Tharimmune advances the development of TH104, its lead program for temporary prophylaxis against respiratory and/or central nervous system depression in military personnel and chemical incident responders exposed to high-potency opioids, including potential weaponized agents like fentanyl. Mr. Liddy brings a distinguished career and unparalleled expertise in national security and preparedness to Tharimmune. As the Senior Advisor to the Director for Strategy, Policy and Initiatives for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, and previously the Chief of Plans and Policy for the United States Special Operations Command's Washington Office, he played a pivotal role in designing and coordinating policy, operational plans, and strategic initiatives for the Global War on Terrorism. His experience as a member of a highly classified national security program further underscores his deep understanding of the threats facing the nation. Notably, CDR Liddy's tenure as the Combating Terrorism and Special Operations Officer for the Chief of Naval Operations saw him as the principal architect for the Navy's Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Plan and the leader of the Navy's elite Antiterrorism Assessment Team (Red Cell). He also spearheaded the creation of DoD's Anti-terrorism and Force Protection Plan DoD Directive 20012.H, demonstrating his capability to develop and implement critical protective measures at the highest levels of government. Tharimmune recently announced positive feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the advancement of TH104 for the prophylaxis indication against ultrapotent opioid exposure. The FDA indicated that no additional clinical trials appear to be necessary prior to a 505(b)(2) New Drug Application (NDA) submission, allowing Tharimmune to leverage existing data and focus on this critical unmet need for military personnel and first responders. "We are honored to welcome James Gordon Liddy to our team as a strategic advisor," said Vincent LoPriore, Executive Chairman of Tharimmune. "His extensive background in counter-terrorism, critical infrastructure protection, and the development of national security strategies aligns perfectly with our mission to advance TH104 as a crucial medical countermeasure against the threat of weaponized opioids. Mr. Liddy's insights and guidance will be invaluable as we work to bring this potentially life-saving prophylaxis to those on the front lines." Mr. Liddy's deep expertise in threat assessment, preparedness, and response planning will provide Tharimmune with unique strategic perspectives as the company navigates the development and potential deployment of TH104 within national security frameworks. His understanding of the operational environments faced by military personnel and chemical incident responders, as well as the critical need for effective countermeasures, will be instrumental in shaping Tharimmune's approach. "I am impressed with Tharimmune's commitment to addressing the serious national security threat posed by high-potency opioids, including weaponized fentanyl," said James Gordon Liddy. "The potential of TH104 to provide a temporary prophylactic solution is significant. I look forward to contributing my experience to help guide Tharimmune's strategy and accelerate the availability of this important medical countermeasure to protect our servicemen and women and first responders." Mr. Liddy holds a Masters Degree from the John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and has completed the Information Operations Curriculum at the National Defense University. He is also a Doctoral student in Complex Emergency and Disaster Management at Tulane University, with a Graduate CBRNE sub-specialty curriculum from the Uniformed Services Medical School, Bethesda MD. He is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, FIGHT BACK, Tackling Terrorism Liddy Style. About Tharimmune, Inc. Tharimmune is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse portfolio of therapeutic candidates in immunology, inflammation and oncology. Its lead clinical asset, TH104, is being developed for a specific indication via a 505(b)2 pathway for respiratory and/or nervous system depression in military personnel and chemical incident responders who may encounter environments contaminated with high-potency opioids. The expanded pipeline includes other indications for TH104, such as chronic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis and TH023, a new approach to treating autoimmune diseases along with an early-stage multispecific biologic platform targeting unique epitopes against multiple solid tumors through its proprietary EpiClick™ Technology. The Company has a license agreement with OmniAb, Inc. to access their antibody discovery technology for targeting specified disease markers. Tharimmune continues to position itself as a leader in patient-centered innovation while working to deliver long-term value for shareholders. For more information, visit: Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements regarding the timing and design of Tharimmune's future Phase 2 trial, Tharimmune's strategy, future operations, future financial position, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "depends," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "ongoing," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "should," "will," "would," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences, include, but are not limited to, those discussed under Risk Factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other periodic reports filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this release. Subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views to change; however, the Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events, except as may be required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release. Contacts Tharimmune, Alliance Advisors IRTirth T. Pateltpatel@ SOURCE: Tharimmune Inc.
Tom's Guide
08-05-2025
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Forget the gym — you'll keep burning calories even after this 20-minute HIIT workout is over
(Image credit: Shutterstock) Forget hours running on the treadmill or the elliptical machine at the gym — if you're short on time and looking for a way to torch calories, you're better off doing a quick HIIT workout. You don't just burn calories during a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout itself. Your body continues to burn calories after you've stopped — something referred to as the Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), or the afterburn effect. There are several reasons why this happens. Firstly, during HIIT training, your body's oxygen demand exceeds the supply, so your body needs to replenish this post-exercise, and this in turn burns calories. Your body will also be repairing muscle tissues, converting lactate back to glucose, and reducing its body temperature, all of which use energy. HIIT training can also boost your metabolism post-workout, leading to an increased calorie expenditure. You may like But where do you start? If you've got 20 minutes and bucket loads of motivation, I've found the workout for you. Read on to find out more. The workout, devised by YouTube trainers nobadaddiction , promises to burn 500 calories. But how many calories you burn will depend on your fitness levels, how much you weigh, and other factors. As a reminder, you can't spot-reduce fat — if you're looking to lose weight, you'll need to focus on your overall body fat percentage, your diet, and your cardio levels. The workout takes 20 minutes to complete and is equipment-free, so you can do it from anywhere. If you're a complete beginner or you're returning to exercise following an injury or pregnancy, you might want to check in with a personal trainer beforehand to ensure you're moving with good form. It's also a good idea to complete the workout in front of a mirror so you can keep an eye on how you're moving. All of the exercises in this workout are high intensity, so this might not be suitable for everyone. The aim of the workout is to move quickly to get your heart rate up and really push yourself. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. You'll do each exercise for 30 seconds, followed by a 15-second rest, and there are two rounds in total. BURN 500 CALORIES with this 20 Minute Cardio HIIT Workout (No Equipment, No Repeats) - YouTube Watch On What are the benefits? As mentioned above, there are several benefits to HIIT training, one of which is that you'll burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time. Don't be discouraged if you don't hit the 500 calories mentioned in the workout description — remember that the nature of HIIT training means that EPOC effect can last for several hours after your workout has finished, depending on the intensity you've worked at. HIIT training can also help you reduce fat and build muscle in your body, as well as improve your aerobic and anaerobic performance in a short amount of time. One study found that people who did three 20-minute HIIT workouts a week lost 2kg of body fat over three months, without making any changes to their diet. They also saw a 17% reduction in their visceral fat levels. What are you waiting for? Grab an exercise mat and give this one a go. Just don't hate us during those plank jacks! More from Tom's Guide
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Intensity Infrastructure Partners Launches Open Season for Phase II Extension Following Stakeholder Feedback on Proposed Bakken Natural Gas Pipeline
TULSA, Okla., April 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intensity Infrastructure Partners LLC ("Intensity") announced today the launch of an open season for the Phase II Extension of the proposed Intensity Pipeline as a result of feedback gathered during its initial open season, held from February 3 to March 7, 2025, which highlighted significant interest and support from community leaders, government agencies and potential customers. Through this open season, Intensity seeks to identify potential customers desiring transportation of natural gas on the Phase II Extension. The Phase II Extension includes the construction of an additional 208 miles of 30-inch diameter natural gas transmission pipeline, mainline compression, and various interconnection facilities to extend the Intensity Pipeline across eastern North Dakota. The Phase II Extension will interconnect with the to-be constructed Phase I pipeline in southern McLean County, North Dakota, and will terminate near Casselton, North Dakota with an estimated in-service date of January 1, 2030. Upon completion of both Phase I and Phase II, the pipeline will consist of 344 total miles of 36-inch and 30-inch diameter natural gas transmission pipeline with an initial capacity of approximately 1.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) and the capability to expand to 1.5 Bcf/d with additional compression. The final design of the Intensity Pipeline will depend on the results of this Phase II Extension Open Season. The Phase II Extension Open Season begins at 9:00 a.m. CDT today, April 17, 2025, and is scheduled to end at 1:00 p.m. CDT on May 23, 2025. Open Season Information During the Open Season bidding period, potential customers interested in obtaining capacity on the Intensity Pipeline must submit a Service Interest Form, which specifies the maximum daily quantity of natural gas such party is interested in transporting, contract term, rate, receipt point(s), and delivery point(s). A copy of the Open Season Notice and the Service Interest Form can be found at Intensity's website. Interested potential customers are encouraged to contact Matthew Griffin at mgriffin@ All other Stakeholders are encouraged to contact Mike Higgins at mhiggins@ to discuss any questions or to seek additional information. About Intensity Infrastructure Partners Intensity Infrastructure Partners is a full-service midstream company providing a suite of midstream service solutions customized to meet its customers' specific requirements. By leveraging its relationships, market knowledge, commercial track record and operations and construction experience, Intensity provides creative, reliable and safe midstream solutions to its customers. Intensity is supported by an equity commitment from EIV Capital. To learn more about Intensity, visit About EIV Capital Founded in 2009, EIV Capital is a Houston, Texas-based private equity firm with over $2.2 billion of assets under management specializing in providing growth equity to the North American energy industry. EIV Capital focuses on investments in businesses which create value through infrastructure, innovation or efficiency. The firm's management has extensive experience leading and investing in successful companies across the energy value chain. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Commercial Contact: Matthew GriffinSenior Vice President andChief Commercial Officermgriffin@ Community Relations Contact: Mike HigginsSenior Vice President – Operationsand Pipeline Constructionmhiggins@ Media Contact: Meredith HowardRedbird Communications Groupmeredith@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What Jurgen Klopp said about Jarrod Bowen as West Ham star hands Liverpool title boost
Liverpool has been handed the initiative once more in the title race after West Ham stunned Arsenal at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta's side went into the encounter knowing three points would close the gap to Liverpool to five points. The Reds take on Manchester City on Sunday and this weekend looked set to be a pivotal one in the title race. And it will be just that, with Liverpool now having the opportunity to go 11 clear with victory at the Etihad. Jarrod Bowen scored the only goal of the game for the Hammers, who hung on to claim all three points. The visitors' task was made easier after Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a red card after tripping Mohamed Kudus. READ MORE: PSG could get major advantage over Liverpool after fixture request submitted READ MORE: Mohamed Salah has changed tune on Liverpool future ahead of crunch Man City game Bowen has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the past and remains one of the best players in the Premier League, outside of the top six. And former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was also a huge fan. Speaking ahead of a Carabao Cup clash with the Hammers last season, the then-Liverpool manager was fulsome in his praise of the 27-year-old. 'Playing without [Michail] Antonio, and Bowen steps up in that position — probably my favorite player besides my players,' Klopp said (via This Is Anfield). 'It's just great what he's doing and how he develops.' Those comments followed a stream of previous compliments from the former Liverpool boss too. 'I like Bowen a lot,' he said in November 2021. 'He made his way up from, was it Hull, if I'm right? And took not too long to get there, to show exactly what kind of player he can be in the Premier League as well, made big steps,' added Klopp. A few months later, he was at it again. 'Bowen, what a player he became, unbelievable! 'We saw him as well at Hull and he was really good that time, but I'm not sure a lot of people expected this jump. Unbelievable player,' Klopp effused. His fondness for the winger was even mentioned in Pep Lijnders' book, Intensity. In a team meeting ahead of a clash at the London Stadium in 2021/22, Klopp pinpointed West Ham's key players, noting: 'they signed Jarrod Bowen, the Mo Salah of the Championship.' High praise indeed. This article was first published in May 2024. It has since been updated.
