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Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fashion Network
Bulldog becomes official Ironman sponsor
Bulldog Skincare's toughening up. The men's facial moisturiser brand recognises that hardened fitness enthusiasts are especially in need of looking after. So Bulldog's become the official Men's Care Products partner of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 European Triathlon Series. The Edgewell Personal Care-owned brand's association kicks off with Ironman 70.3 in Bolton, Lancashire, this Sunday (8 June) as Bulldog begins activations at multiple events across Europe throughout the 2025 season and beyond 'helping thousands of athletes prepare, protect, and recover their skin in even the toughest conditions'. Athletes will be able to discover and try Bulldog products at key points throughout race weekends, including the Ironman Expo and Athlete Recovery Zones. Throughout the season, Bulldog will engage athletes through product sampling, skincare education, and exclusive product giveaways. 'If you're training hard, racing, or just trying to stay active, chances are your skin's feeling it – especially by your second or third shower of the day,' noted James Barnes, Brand director, Bulldog Skincare. 'We're here for that. Whether you're lining up for an Ironman or just trying to stay consistent with your workouts, Bulldog supports athletes from all walks of life with simple, effective skincare.'
Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fashion Network
Bulldog becomes official Ironman sponsor
Bulldog Skincare's toughening up. The men's facial moisturiser brand recognises that hardened fitness enthusiasts are especially in need of looking after. So Bulldog's become the official Men's Care Products partner of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 European Triathlon Series. The Edgewell Personal Care-owned brand's association kicks off with Ironman 70.3 in Bolton, Lancashire, this Sunday (8 June) as Bulldog begins activations at multiple events across Europe throughout the 2025 season and beyond 'helping thousands of athletes prepare, protect, and recover their skin in even the toughest conditions'. Athletes will be able to discover and try Bulldog products at key points throughout race weekends, including the Ironman Expo and Athlete Recovery Zones. Throughout the season, Bulldog will engage athletes through product sampling, skincare education, and exclusive product giveaways. 'If you're training hard, racing, or just trying to stay active, chances are your skin's feeling it – especially by your second or third shower of the day,' noted James Barnes, Brand director, Bulldog Skincare. 'We're here for that. Whether you're lining up for an Ironman or just trying to stay consistent with your workouts, Bulldog supports athletes from all walks of life with simple, effective skincare.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Graduate student boosts animal rescue services with sophisticated data maps: 'The power that we have through using this information is incredible'
After delivering rescued wildlife to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge in Florida, James Barnes noticed something about their intake form. Specifically, he saw that it captured an abundance of raw data about the rescued animal, including its location. As a recent geographic information science (GIS) graduate from the University of West Florida, he realized he was looking at an opportunity to use his skills. "GIS is taking large volumes of raw data and organizing it into a map form to understand it better," he explained, speaking with the school's newsroom. "I said, 'I'm going to show you the breadth of GIS and how it can be used.'" Over the course of several months, he fed over 27,000 wildlife data entries into his GIS system, mapping his findings across five unique maps. These maps included the common locations of fishing entanglements, road collisions, distemper outbreaks, dog and cat attacks on wildlife, as well as rescues for chipmunks and flying squirrels, specifically. "The data generated is useful not just to myself, but wildlife rehabbers across the state, as we typically work for non-profits and don't often have the opportunity to have our data reviewed and compiled in one place like this," Michelle Pettis, the director of animal care at ECW, told UWF. She explained that being able to track the spread of distemper will be "incredibly helpful" for both the rehabbers and the public to understand how to contain it more effectively and also to share information about the importance of wildlife rehabilitation centers. "When it comes to species distribution maps, such as the one created for chipmunks and flying squirrels, this data can be used by many wildlife biologists and rehabilitators, as the field is often underfunded when it comes to specific species studies," Pettis added. Not only will the ECWR be able to use Barnes' research to inform the public and allocate their own resources, but it can also use it in applying for more grant funding to continue the lifesaving work it does. "Anyone looking at the wildlife vehicle collision map will instantly understand why wildlife rehabbers are so essential in our world today," Summer Hignite, another ECWR team member, told UWF. Do you think people should be allowed to keep exotic animals as pets? Yes No It depends on the animal It depends on the person Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. "The well-designed and easy-to-read maps will be essential data points in grant applications and competitive presentations to help fund our mission. James has provided a service we don't often have the funding for, and we will be able to utilize these graphics for years to come." Barnes shared that he was delighted to be able to help, especially considering the critical work that ECWR does in his own community. He emphasized that even while it seems simple, tracking the location of an event can unlock major findings. Conservation efforts are critical to maintaining biodiversity and food webs, keeping our planet healthy and protecting the food supply for future generations. "Everything is affected by its location whether we realize it or not," he said. "The power that we have through using this information is incredible." It's an inspiring example of how, whatever your skill set may be, there's a way you can apply it to take local action and empower your community. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Columbus school board weighs defying state law, but tables transgender bathroom policy update
The Columbus City Schools Board of Education is weighing whether to defy state law and keep its transgender bathroom policy before a new state law requiring compliance takes effect this month. But the board tabled action following a second reading at its meeting Tuesday after hearing from district General Counsel James Barnes about the legal risks involved with disregarding state law. Board President Michael Cole said the board wanted to honor the wishes of the community. "They're asking of us to maintain an environment, spaces for them in school buildings and elsewhere that give them full acknowledgement — that includes bathroom use," Cole said. When asked by The Dispatch about what he thought the ramifications of defying the state government could be as negotiations over school funding in the state budget begins, Cole said tabling the discussion allowed them "to leverage the opportunity to take an educated approach to this." "We want to have the opportunity to further deliberate around what those punitive actions could possibly be," Cole said. At the board's last meeting, members weighed whether to update the existing board policy on transgender issues to comply with state law or to simply delete the policy. The district's legal counsel said they would also be compliant if they simply deleted their current policy. The new Ohio law, Senate Bill 104, requires K-12 and college students at public and private schools to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their sex assigned at birth. It also bans multi-occupancy, gender-neutral restrooms and prevents transgender students from sharing overnight accommodations with peers of the same gender. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the law in November and it takes effect Feb. 25. More: Columbus City school board weighs dropping transgender policy, other changes under new law A separate law signed in January also requires schools to disclose a student's health records to parents. During public comment on Tuesday, a number of people spoke and urged the board to defend transgender students' ability to use the bathroom of the gender with which they identify. Kari Kendzerski, a parent of two students in the district, said that the state legislature was making it clear that "schools are no longer a place for safety, learning and growth" for transgender students. "This is cruel and this is dangerous," Kendzerski said. "This (proposed district) policy put students lives at risk, these students that sit in your classrooms, play with your children on the playground, eat with them in the cafeteria and ride the bus with them to the field trips." Before the vote, Cole suggested that the district flout the state law and vote to reaffirm the existing policy in support of transgender students. However, attorney Barnes warned board members that by keeping the current policy the board would be in violation of the law and ethics, and would be risking legal exposure to the board and individual members. He also expressed caution that staff and building administrators also could be found liable operating under the current policy. 'There is legal exposure to the board for violating the law. Our ethics dictate that you don't violate the law,' Barnes said. During the meeting, board Vice President Jennifer Adair reflected on a passage from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," where "he asks us to consider whether a law is just or unjust." "My soul is questioning whether or not we have to figure out in this moment if we will fight in a way that allows us, as you are suggesting, President Cole, to follow what Dr. Martin Luther King says, and not follow an unjust law," Adair said. "I can't help but think about where we are at a moment in time, in history … We know what's coming, and we have to figure out how and when we are going to fight or what we're going to do." Board Member Sarah Ingles agreed that Ohio's "Bathroom Bill" was unjust, but also said the district needs to choose its fights. Legal exposure and the potential cost for ignoring state law could be damaging to the district, she said. "One lawsuit can be millions and millions and millions of dollars in a district where millions of dollars are whether or not you can feed children and keep the heat on and do the education programs that we need," Ingles said. Ingles suggested that the practice of supporting transgender students could remain even if the policy is rescinded. "Our practices do not have to change because the policy did," Ingles said. The board also heard from Amanda Erickson, senior associate director of programs and operations at Kaleidoscope Youth Center, which supports LGBT youth. Erickson said that the board should vote either to rescind the entire policy or keep it. By doing either of those, Erickson said, the district "will highlight the leadership of Ohio's largest school district while affirming its commitment to support and protect all students." The proposed updates to the CCS district policy comply with state law, including removing language that allowed transgender students to use the bathroom and locker rooms corresponding with their gender identity and share overnight spaces with other students of their gender identity. The new policy says transgender students can be accommodated with a single-user bathroom or changing area. The proposed updates also say that faculty and staff "may" refer to students by their preferred pronouns, where it used to say faculty and staff "shall" do that. The existing policy states that when staff or an administrator is required by law to provide a student's legal birth name or sex assigned at birth, they should "adopt policies avoiding the inadvertent disclosure of such confidential information." Existing policy also says the portion of student records relating to transgender students' preferred name and pronouns should be considered confidential and restricted. Both sections have been struck from the proposed policy updates that had a second reading at Tuesday's meeting. Cbehrens@ @Colebehr_report This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus school board debates defying state transgender bathroom law
