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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors vote 4-0 on budget amendment
WOODBURY COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors just approved a more than $3.1 million amendment to the current budget. Supervisors voted 4-0 on the amendment. Supervisor Mark Nelson was absent from Tuesday's meeting. Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approves FY 2026 budget Some of the biggest changes include: A decrease of $1.5 million in revenue for the county sheriff's office, due to the delay in the construction of the new LEC. An increase of $240 thousand to the supervisors' budget, because of the need for legal and accounting consultations. A nearly $31 thousand increase to the county conservation fund due to unexpected repairs because of flood damage. The in-depth amendment can be found on page 42 of the Woobury County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes. woodburycountmin5-27Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Saudi Gazette
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Everything you need to know about the LEC Spring Split 2025
The ES TIMES — The League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Spring Split 2025 is officially underway, running from March 29 to June 8, with the region's top squads battling for a place at the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) in Vancouver, Canada. The two finalists of the Spring Playoffs will earn MSI qualification: The LEC champion will advance directly to the Bracket Stage. The runner-up will compete in the Play-Ins Stage against the second-place teams from LPL (China), LCK (Korea), and LLA (Americas). Format and key changes for 2025 This year's Spring Split features two main phases: the Group Stage and the Playoffs. Group Stage Week 1: March 29–31 Week 2: April 5–7 Week 3: April 12–14 Week 4: April 19–21 Week 5: April 26–28 Week 6: May 3–5 Week 7: May 10–12 Playoffs Week 8–10: May 24 – June 8 Key format changes: Best-of-One (BO1) matches eliminated — unlike the Winter Split, all matches will now be played in extended series formats. Only six teams will qualify for the Playoffs. All Playoff matches will be Best-of-Five (BO5). The Fearless Draft System, praised by pros and fans alike, returns and will be used throughout the competition. How to watch Fans can tune into the action live via: LEC's official YouTube and Twitch channels Community broadcasts, offering alternative commentary and perspectives on key matchups Venue and ticket info All regular matches will be held at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany, except for LEC Roadtrip events. Venue address: Am Studio 20D, 12489 Berlin, Germany Tickets are available via the official EMEA Tickets page. All tickets are released simultaneously, but barcodes will not be revealed until 72 hours before each match to ensure fairness and security.
Saudi Gazette
26-03-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Riot Games extends partnership with Red Bull for LEC and VCT EMEA through 2026
Riot Games has announced an extension to its partnership with Red Bull, ensuring the energy drink brand will continue as the official beverage of the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) and VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA. The renewed agreement ensures Red Bull's sponsorship of the LEC through the end of 2026, maintaining its presence in the competition. As part of the deal, Red Bull retains the naming rights to "Baron Power Play" and will continue to provide beverages to Riot Games staff, players, and commentators at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin. This marks Red Bull's sixth year of involvement in the LEC since its initial partnership in 2019, making it one of the league's longest-standing sponsors. Similarly, Red Bull's partnership with VCT EMEA extends through 2026, during which it will remain the presenting partner of the "Clutch Moments" segment during the broadcast. In addition to its broadcast presence, Red Bull plans to organize a series of VALORANT Community Championships throughout 2025 and 2026, with details of participating teams, locations, and formats to be revealed soon. This extension also celebrates the fifth anniversary of Red Bull's partnership with VCT EMEA, following its first partnership with Riot Games' tactical shooter in July 2021. The 2025 VCT EMEA season kicks off on March 26, with 12 teams competing for qualification to VCT Masters Toronto, the second Masters event of the year. Meanwhile, the 2025 LEC Spring Split begins on March 29, with 10 teams competing for two slots in the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
Associated Press
25-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
2025 Louisiana Energy Conference to Be Held May 27- 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel in New Orleans Celebrating 25 Years of All Things Energy
NEW ORLEANS, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 25th Anniversary Louisiana Energy Conference (LEC) will be held midday Tuesday May 27 through Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel, New Orleans, located at 2 Canal Street, at the foot of Canal Street on the Mississippi River. Conference registration is now open and hotel reservations can be secured through the web site, The 2025 Conference will feature three key topical areas of discussion: Tuesday, May 27, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm: Conference will begin this year with lunch and includes Gulf of America/Offshore with exploration and production (E&P) and oil services/infrastructure panels and presentations; Wednesday, May 28, 8 am – 5:30 pm: U.S. Onshore and International with E&P and oil services/infrastructure panels and presentations; and Thursday, May 29, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm: Future Energy with LNG, Carbon Capture (CCUS), Renewables, New Energy Technology, Power Generation and Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and other related panels and presentations. In total there will be a series of more than 35 panels and presentations that will discuss key traditional domestic and international oil and natural gas industry topics as well as sessions dedicated to future energy developments. Executives from a variety of leading public and private E&P and oil field services companies as well as representatives from energy-related private equity firms, industry trade groups, regulatory agencies, investment banks, institutional research groups, industry advisory firms, insurance, and law firms will participate in the panel discussions and presentations. What's New in 2025 Breakfast Meeting Tables: On Wednesday, May 28 from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., participating companies will have the opportunity to meet informally with attendees and enjoy a full breakfast. Tables are limited and available for panelist firms and other energy industry companies only. Keynote Speaker: On Wednesday afternoon, prior to our networking event at the Vue Orleans, we are pleased to have Stephen Jury, Vice Chairman - J.P. Morgan Private Bank, return as our keynote speaker. Technology Breakfast: On Thursday morning May 29, we will host a new energy technology breakfast session that will feature exciting new private companies that have the potential to transform the industry. Exhibitor Tables: Service companies looking to promote their business have an opportunity to host an Exhibitor Table in one of the prominent foyers of the conference space. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect, network and mingle with key leaders in the energy industry. Potential interested exhibitors should contact us at [email protected]. Agenda The 2025 agenda is under development and will be posted to the Conference web site, by March 31 and will be continually updated. The site currently includes the panelist firms who have confirmed participation. Networking Events On Tuesday, May 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, our Welcome Reception will be held at The MISI, featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, fabulous live jazz, and plenty of networking. The MISI is a beautiful new venue in the historic Jax Brewery on the Mississippi River, across the street from Jackson Square and the French Quarter. On Wednesday, May 28, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, our premier networking event of the Conference will be held at Vue Orleans, an amazing venue on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel that showcases the culture of New Orleans with commanding 360-degree views of the Mississippi River and New Orleans. On Thursday, May 29, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, our Closing Reception will offer you the opportunity to wind down and recap the previous day's discussions before enjoying New Orleans for the remainder of your stay. The venue will be announced in the coming weeks. Attendance at special events during the Conference is limited so please register as soon as possible. Host Hotel Al Petrie Advisors is very pleased to announce our LEC is returning to the Four Seasons Hotel in 2025 based on the strong positive feedback from last year. The Four Seasons is Louisiana's only five-star hotel. It is located at the foot of Canal Street at the Mississippi River in an area that has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years with new hotels, more high-quality restaurants, additional attractions, and the full transformation of Caesars New Orleans. Visit to learn more about this great new venue. Conference registration is now open through the Conference web site as well as the ability to reserve rooms online at the very special rate of $285 per night. The hotel has offered this rate to Conference attendees from May 24 to May 31 for those who wish to arrive early or stay extra nights at the hotel. This special rate is only available through May 9, 2025. Rooms may sell out quickly so reservations should be made as soon as possible. Attendance and Registration Attendance at the Conference is directed to investment professionals including buy side and sell side analysts and portfolio managers, as well as private equity and wealth management executives and trust officers; we also welcome public and private energy company management and advisors to the industry. Attendance at the Conference is expected to qualify for continuing education credits for Louisiana and Mississippi Certified Public Accountants and Chartered Financial Analysts. The cost for all attendees will be $395 per person which includes all daytime and evening events associated with the Conference. The Sponsors of the event are pleased to offer free attendance to the first 100 investment professionals who register before April 30, 2025. Additional details are available on the event web site, Confirmed investment professional attendees will be offered the opportunity to register for one-on-one meetings with companies participating on the panels. Over 80 E&P, oil field service, and future energy and other panelist firms are expected to take part in the Conference.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
U.S. anthem at Vancouver Giants game Sunday draws small pocket of boos
There were a couple of small pockets of fans who booed at the conclusion of The Star-Spangled Banner during the pre-game festivities before the Vancouver Giants' 5-2 loss to the Spokane Chiefs Sunday at the Langley Events Centre. It was short, subdued and isolated among the announced crowd of 3,019. It was nothing like what we're seeing at NHL and NBA arenas as Canadian fans voice their protest of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Giants senior vice-president Dale Saip said Monday the WHL club will continue having a singer perform a rendition of the American national anthem before games with U.S. teams at the LEC. 'We'll do both anthems, in respect to the players and organizations in our league,' Saip said. The WHL head office hasn't responded to inquires regarding whether there is a leaguewide plan involving anthems considering all that's going on now. The WHL is home to 22 clubs. The six-team U.S. Division featuring the Chiefs, Everett Silvertips, Portland Winterhawks, Tri-City Americans, Seattle Thunderbirds and Wenatchee Wild is part of the Western Conference, alongside the five-team B.C. Division made up by the Giants, Victoria Royals, Prince George Cougars, Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets. The Giants have a singer perform the American anthem only when they're hosting a U.S. team, which is the common practice. Vancouver is home to Portland on Friday and Everett on Saturday. They have one other visit from an American team after that during the remainder of the regular season, with Wenatchee coming to the LEC on March 2. If the playoffs started today, Vancouver would be squaring off with Spokane in the first round. The WHL is open to players from the Western U.S., and Elite Prospects lists 28 Americans on current team rosters. The Giants have three U.S. players: defenceman Kolby Gapter (Arvada, Colo.), winger Tyus Sparks (Meridian, Idaho), and centre Jaden Lipinski (Scottsdale, Ariz.). Meanwhile, down the highway from the LEC, the Abbotsford Canucks host the San Diego Gulls at the Abbotsford Centre on Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 in their next home games. Abbotsford is the main farm team of the Vancouver Canucks and a Vancouver team spokesperson said Monday that the organization overall is 'discussing things internally,' regarding the anthems but had 'nothing to share other than that.' The AHL has 32 teams and six of those are Canadian. The Vancouver Whistler 2025 Invictus Games gets started Saturday as well. Invictus spokesperson Lauren Pavan pointed out via email that 'playing of national anthems is not part of the Invictus Games protocol.' 'The Invictus Games focus on honouring the resilience and recovery of competitors while fostering a spirit of unity and sportsmanship. As such, to celebrate their Nations, competitors wear their team uniforms with great pride and flags are commonly seen in the stands and at medal presentations,' Pavan continued. Canucks fans boo U.S. anthem before game vs. Red Wings Inside the WHL: Winning B.C. duel could mean sizable swing in playoff first round matchup
