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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carlisle man begins seven day challenge in memory of ‘real life hero'
A PERSONAL trainer from Carlisle is beginning a seven day challenge this week in memory of his dad. Barrie Mark Scougal, 49, who owns Barrie Mark Personal Training in Harraby, set off this morning (Monday, 26 May) on a 10km swim. He has a whole host of other physical challenges planned to raise money and honour the team at Eden Valley Hospice who cared for his dad, Tony Scougal, and Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice. Tony, who Barrie describes as a 'real life hero', died in June last year after a battle with cancer. Barrie and his dad, Tony. (Image: Supplied) Barrie said: 'In his final days, Eden Valley Hospice gave him peace, dignity, and comfort. They also gave my family a place of safety and compassion during an incredibly painful time. 'To say thank you—and to support the many other families who will need this kind of care—I'm taking on a week of fitness challenges. 'Whether it's running, lifting, swimming, dancing or coaching, I'll be putting my heart into every challenge.' READ MORE: Penrith woman 'inundated' with messages after sharing her endometriosis story This morning, Barrie began the week with a 10km swim at Bannatyne's gym after coaching from Myles Little. His wife, Marie Scougal and his two daughters were watching on the sidelines with banners. Marie said: 'I'm so proud, it's amazing. As a couple we have faced so many challenges, but Barrie always finds the positives. 'He's relentless in doing good and it's great to put a spotlight on and shine a light on something so special in the area.' Tony with his two granddaughters. (Image: Supplied) On Wednesday, 28 May, Barrie plans to honour his parents by learning one of their favourite dances – the foxtrot - and perform it at his gym in the city. They used to have lessons regularly at Let's Dance in Carlisle. The week will end with Barrie completing a half-marathon, following in his dad's footsteps, who took part in 50 half-marathons and 25 full-distance marathons. In between challenge days, Barrie will also be hosting full days of coaching clients on the gym floor, training with them and alongside them. As of now, he has already raised £4,455 of his £5,000 target which Marie says is 'bonkers'. Eden Valley Hospice added: 'A huge good luck to Barrie. We are honoured Barrie has chosen to support the hospice.' You can donate to Barrie's JustGiving page here:
Business Mayor
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Not All AI Is for Profit. Meet Google's Civic Tech Experiment.
Big brands are trying to figure out how to use AI across multiple departments, and tech giants such as Microsoft, Apple, OpenAI, and Google are all racing to position their solutions within corporate America. But beneath this fanfare, Google has a little-known tech incubator called Jigsaw that's trying to develop AI for more civic-minded purposes. Created in 2011, Jigsaw studies how emerging tech impacts the world, and builds tools to mitigate some of the more harmful effects, like online harassment. It also tries to protect free speech, enhance civic deliberation, and more. The public emergence of AI products has made this initiative more urgent. Jigsaw has built new tools off of Google's AI models like Perspective API and Sensemaker, have been adopted by platforms and publishers like The New York Times, OpenWeb, and Reddit, as well as local governments and universities. 'We're helping make these divided communities that we live in discuss contested topics together in a way that's civil, with the hopes that a lot more of us will stop lurking and start participating,' Beth Goldberg, Jigsaw's head of research and development, said on stage at C2 Montréal on Thursday. Spencer Baim (left), Jigsaw's head of brand, creative, and marketing and Beth Goldberg, Jigsaw's head of research and development, speaking at C2 Montréal. ADWEEK In February, Jigsaw brought Sensemaker to Bowling Green, Kentucky to pilot the tech and help local leaders gain insights from residents, because the town projected growth to double over the next 25 years. 'What would happen if our technology could really help leaders listen to what their community wanted?' said Spencer Baim, Jigsaw's head of brand, creative, and marketing, on stage alongside Goldberg. 'What if our tech allowed thousands of people to participate in an ongoing conversation about their future?' Read More Nvidia touts new products aimed at expanding its AI dominance businessmayor May 23, 2025
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From Her University Degree to Her Past Gig as a Waitress, Why Kate Middlton Is an Unlikely Queen
Unlike most previous queen consorts, Princess Kate's no aristocrat: She comes from a middle-class English family. Parents Carole and Michael Middleton worked for British Airways before starting their own now-defunct party supply business. When Prince William ascends the throne, Kate will make history as the first spouse of a British monarch — male or female — to have earned a university degree. She studied art history at Scotland's University of St Andrews and graduated in 2005. While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got engaged just a year after they met, William didn't propose to Kate until 2010 — eight years after they started dating as college students. The British press cruelly nicknamed her 'Waity Katie.' Prior to joining the royal family, Kate toiled as a deckhand at a marina, 'did a bit of waitressing' while at university, she's said, then worked at fashion retailer Jigsaw and her parents' company after graduation. Kate was 29 when she married a 28-year-old William in 2011 — far older than many others in her position: Princess Diana was a 20-year-old bride; Queen Elizabeth II said 'I do' at 21; and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was 22.
Fibre2Fashion
21-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Source Fashion unveils 2025 agenda: 'Thriving in a Volatile World'
Source Fashion, Europe's leading responsible sourcing show running from 8th-10th July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, has announced a new content agenda and inspiring line-up of keynote speakers including Hash Ladha, Former-CEO Jigsaw, Jane Blacklock, Head of ESG, Passenger, Bill McRaith, Executive Adviser Future-Proof Fashion and Mark Sumner, Textiles Lead, WRAP. Source Fashion, Europe's top responsible sourcing show, returns July 8â€'10 2025 at Olympia London with a new agenda focused on 'Thriving in a Volatile World.' Highlights include keynotes from Hash Ladha, Jane Blacklock, Bill McRaith, and Mark Sumner. Sessions will explore resilience, sustainability, risk, and leadership amid ongoing global disruption. The exclusive content program, running through the three-day event, is designed to inspire, educate, and challenge visitors. Reflecting the current global market this season will explore how to thrive in a volatile environment and drive opportunity out of crisis, with topics covering economics, trade, materials and sustainability. Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion says, 'This season's content agenda is built around a theme that feels more relevant than ever: Thriving in a Volatile World. Responsible sourcing, Sustainability, supply chain management, will always be core to what we do. We have been talking about these need to drive change, but let's recognise that for many businesses, these priorities are secondary when just staying afloat is a challenge. Over the past eight years, we've seen Brexit, a global pandemic, supply chain collapses, geopolitical unrest, and soaring commodity prices. We live in an uncertain time and lets face it, volatility is now business as usual. So, we're taking a fresh, more pragmatic approach and exploring how businesses can not only navigate this environment but succeed within it. From sessions on geopolitical risk and commodity pricing to conversations about building risk-resilient supply chains, we're setting a new standard for professional, forward-looking content that reflects the real concerns of our audience, and whilst we don't have a crystal ball, we are going to be joined by people who will share their experiences on how they manage without one.' On Tuesday 8th July the content programme opens with the panel 'Beyond Transparency – Building a Culture of Accountability in Fashion.' Industry leaders will examine how the sector can move from performative transparency to genuine, embedded responsibility. Featuring Jane Blacklock, Head of ESG at Passenger the discussion will delve into practical strategies for integrating accountability across every layer of a business. Attendees will gain insights into how progressive brands are shifting from box-ticking exercises to fostering cultures where sustainability and ethical practices are non-negotiable drivers of long-term success. In a climate where volatility has become business as usual, 'Volatility is Nothing New – But Are the Rules Changing?' delivered by Bill McRaith, Executive Adviser at Future-Proof Fashion, Tuesday 8th July at 1.30pm, will explore the shifting dynamics shaping the fashion and retail industries. From relentless cost pressures and supply chain instability to technological disruption and mounting regulatory challenges, McRaith will break down what has truly changed over the past 12 months. Backed by data and real-world insight, the session will uncover emerging patterns, offering practical guidance on how businesses can build resilience and adapt strategies to not only survive but thrive in a constantly evolving landscape. In the fireside chat on Wednesday 9th July at 2pm, 'Leading and Collaborating Through Geopolitical and Economic Upheaval' Hash Ladha, former CEO of Jigsaw, will share his insights on navigating leadership in an era defined by uncertainty. As global instability, inflation, and supply chain disruptions challenge traditional ways of working, this session will examine how strong leadership, internal alignment, and strategic collaboration can become critical tools for resilience. Launched last season, Source Debates stage facilitates conversations on the industry's most pressing and provocative topics, inviting industry experts, brands, and attendees to engage in open dialogue together, challenging the status quo and exploring actionable solutions in an interactive forum. On Tuesday 8th July at 3pm on Source Debates, Mark Sumner, Textiles Lead at WRAP, challenges the fashion industry to rethink its fundamentals and recalculate cost, discussing, 'If We Started All Over Again, What Would It Look Like?' The full programme of speakers and sessions will be announced soon. Helping global fashion buyers, buy better, registration for Source Fashion 8th-10th July, Olympia London is live from the 29th April at Source Fashion. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Fashion Network
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Source Fashion unveils content line-up for July event
Source Fashion is promising a powerful line-up of keynote speakers addressing the event's headline agenda: 'Thriving in a Volatile World' for the 8-10 July event at The Grand Hall, Olympia London. These will include Hash Ladha, former-CEO of fashion brand Jigsaw; Jane Blacklock, head of ESG, Passenger; Bill McRaith, executive adviser Future-Proof Fashion; and Mark Sumner, Textiles lead, WRAP. The exclusive content programme, running through the three-day event, is designed to 'inspire, educate, and challenge visitors'. Reflecting the current global market, this season it will explore how to 'drive opportunity out of crisis', with topics covering economics, trade, materials and sustainability. The 8 July (Tuesday) content programme opens with 'Beyond Transparency – Building a Culture of Accountability in Fashion'. A panel of industry leaders will examine how the sector can move 'from performative transparency to genuine, embedded responsibility'. Headed by Blacklock, the discussion 'will delve into practical strategies for integrating accountability across every layer of a business'. Attendees will gain insights into how progressive brands are shifting from box-ticking exercises to fostering cultures where sustainability and ethical practices are non-negotiable drivers of long-term success. In a keynote address on Tuesday (8 July, 1.30pm) entitled 'Volatility is Nothing New – But Are the Rules Changing?' McRaith will explore the 'shifting dynamics shaping the fashion and retail industries… from relentless cost pressures and supply chain instability to technological disruption and mounting regulatory challenges'. In the 'fireside chat' on 9 July (2pm), 'Leading and Collaborating Through Geopolitical and Economic Upheaval', Ladha will share his insights on navigating leadership in an era defined by uncertainty. Launched last season, the Source Debates stage 'facilitates conversations on the industry's most pressing and provocative topics, inviting industry experts, brands, and attendees to engage in open dialogue together, challenging the status quo and exploring actionable solutions in an interactive forum'. On 8 July at 3pm, Sumner 'challenges the fashion industry to rethink its fundamentals and recalculate cost, discussing: 'If We Started All Over Again, What Would It Look Like'? Suzanne Ellingham, event director of Source Fashion, said: 'This season's content agenda is built around a theme that feels more relevant than ever. Responsible sourcing, sustainability, supply chain management, will always be core to what we do. 'We have been talking about the need to drive change, but let's recognise that for many businesses, these priorities are secondary when just staying afloat is a challenge. Over the past eight years, we've seen Brexit, a global pandemic, supply chain collapses, geopolitical unrest, and soaring commodity prices. We live in an uncertain time and let's face it, volatility is now business as usual. So we're taking a fresh, more pragmatic approach and exploring how businesses can not only navigate this environment but succeed within it.' Source Fashion said its full programme of speakers and sessions 'will be announced soon'.
