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NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Li Li Leung to step down as USA Gymnastics President, CEO
USA Gymnastics President and CEO Li Li Leung plans to step down from those roles at the end of 2025. 'The opportunity to lead USA Gymnastics has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime,' Leung said in a press release. 'Thanks to the dedication of the entire gymnastics community, we are now in an incredible position as we turn our attention to the L.A. Olympic Games. The last several months have been a time of great reflection, and I know that now is the right time to pass the torch to the next leader, with the sport and organization thriving. I wanted to ensure the board has the opportunity to conduct a thorough search and also give my successor a long runway into the 2028 Olympic Games. I'm going to take some time to reset before determining what is next, and I look forward to USA Gymnastics accomplishing great things in 2025 and beyond.' Leung was hired in March 2019, serving as USA Gymnastics' leader through the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. She was in charge during a time that USA Gymnastics called a 'rebirth' for the organization, emerging from bankruptcy with a new mission statement and a focus on athlete safety. 'Li Li was the right leader at the right time for USA Gymnastics and accomplished in six years what many thought was not possible,' board chair Kathryn Carson said in the release. 'Her deep passion for gymnastics and extraordinary dedication to leading transformation has positioned USA Gymnastics to move boldly toward LA28. With this strong foundation, we are confident we will identify a leader to build on Li Li's legacy.' Nick Zaccardi,
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vinted users baffled by £2.19 beach rock listing with bizarre TV show connection
A Vinted shopper was left baffled after coming across a plain rock picked up from a Welsh beach listed for £2.19 on the app - until she saw the bizarre TV link in the item's description Vinted, the popular second-hand marketplace app, has become a go-to destination for people looking to buy and sell everything from pre-loved clothes and shoes to home décor, toys, and even vintage collectibles. Launched in 2008, the platform has grown massively across Europe and the UK, with millions of users turning to it not only for sustainable shopping but also for scoring unique and sometimes unexpected finds. But sometimes, users stumble upon items so unusual, they stop scrolling in their tracks - and that's exactly what happened to one woman recently. A user named Li Li took to social media after discovering a rather surprising listing on the site: a plain beach rock being sold for £2.19. Yes, you read that right - a small, beige rock, plucked from the sand, was up for grabs at just over two pounds. 'Genuinely baffled here,' she captioned a screenshot of the listing, sharing her discovery with members of the Facebook group I found it on Vinted, which boasts over 58,000 members. According to the listing, the rock was not just any old stone, but a "super rare beautiful dimension" rock from 'Welsh waters near Gavin and Stacey.' The seller described it as a 'rare piece of art, absolutely extraordinary,' clearly hoping to appeal to superfans of the beloved British sitcom that was filmed in Barry Island, South Wales. While the item had garnered 91 views at the time of posting, no one had yet snapped up the so-called collectable. The group's members were just as mystified as Li Li. Comments poured in, many mocking the bizarre attempt at turning beach debris into a collector's item. 'Why is it rare?' one commenter asked plainly. Another added, 'I'm sure this is what people think of me when I tell them I collect crystals.' 'Is it rare because someone stuck a price sticker on it?!' A third person joked. And one sceptical user pointed out, 'If it's super rare, then why sell it for £2.19? I'd rather go to the beach and pick out my own one-of-a-kind pebble.' While Vinted is often praised for giving unwanted items a second life and encouraging sustainable shopping habits, the platform is also known for its share of random listings and the notorious 'offer' button that sees people trying to grab the best bargains. But users can earn a decent income from the app, with one savvy seller recently revealing she's earned £10,000 in two years from selling second-hand goods. Entrepreneurial-minded Kel, who also runs the Facebook group Kel Sells Preloved, claims her success has been through in-depth descriptions and keeping an "open mind" when listing items. She said: "The be all and end all is - people call things different things. So, something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. It's almost like slang in different areas of the country."
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Vinted seller leaves people ‘baffled' trying to flog ‘rare' rock from beach where Gavin & Stacey was filmed
Read on for why Vinted isn't for everyone ROCK BOTTOM Vinted seller leaves people 'baffled' trying to flog 'rare' rock from beach where Gavin & Stacey was filmed ONE of the great things about Vinted is that you can pretty much find everything on there. From clothes, shoes, household items and old nostalgic toys from your childhood. 2 One Vinted seller reckons they can make a buck selling items from the beach Gavin and Stacey was filmed at Credit: BBC 2 The seller left people baffled for selling a rock for over £2 Credit: Facebook But people have been left utterly baffled by one Vinted users listing. Taking to social media, a woman named Li Li shared her discovery with others. She wrote: "Genuinely baffled here." Li Li then showed the Vinted listing she had stumbled across, which showed a rock from the beach selling for £2.19. According to the seller it was a super rare, beautiful rock.' Why? The listing said it was picked up from a beach near where Gavin and Stacey was filmed in Wales. It read: "Super rare beautiful dimension, £2.19 rock from Welsh waters near Gavin and Stacey. "Rare piece of art, absolutely extraordinary." Clearly, the seller thought it would be a hit with superfans of the classic TV show. While the tiny beige rock had been viewed 91 times, so far, it had no takers. 'It's rancid' woman gags after buying 'very good' pair of tracksuit bottoms from Vinted only to make shocking discovery Li Li shared the post in the Facebook group I found it on Vinted, which boasts 58k members. People were left just as stunned as she was by the listing. One person wrote: "Why is it rare?" Another commented: 'I'm sure this is what people think of me when I tell them I collect crystals." Why I hate Vinted, a real-life view Fabulous Associate Editor Sarah Barns opens up on why she hates Vinted: It's the king of second-hand fashion but I hate Vinted. There I said it. Yes, it stops items going into landfill. Yes, it helps create additional side-hustle income for many. And yes, you can get things at bargain prices. But it is just not my (shopping) bag. From personal experience, I've bought 'cheap' bundles of children's clothes only for them to arrive dirty and misshapen. Plus, with postage and buyer protection they didn't feel like such a great deal. I much prefer going to my local charity shop or supermarket for kids' stuff. I've also bought more premium high-street items - a dress from Arket and a skirt from Cos - only to find they didn't fit properly and the colours were faded. I attempted a bout of selling stuff but gave up after my £110 Veja trainers got lost in the post and I spent two hours on the phone to Royal Mail. A major gripe with it is that it still encourages you to spend, spend, spend. I'm not sure I needed the items I did purchase, I just didn't want to miss out. Also, the reselling of fast-fashion items - a £5 Shein top on Vinted for £17.50 - makes me feel a bit queasy. Clothes shopping has become a daily hobby for a lot of people when really it should be something that's done once or twice a year as a necessity. But the 18 million Vinted app users clearly disagree with me. "Is it rare because someone stuck a price sticker on it?!" penned a third. Someone else added: 'If it's super rare, then why put £2.19? "I would rather go to the beach and get a one of kind pebble." Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@ and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Vinted seller leaves people ‘baffled' trying to flog ‘rare' rock from beach where Gavin & Stacey was filmed
ONE of the great things about Vinted is that you can pretty much find everything on there. From clothes, shoes, household items and old nostalgic toys from your childhood. 2 But people have been left utterly baffled by one Vinted users listing. Taking to social media, a woman named Li Li shared her discovery with others. She wrote: "Genuinely baffled here." Li Li then showed the Vinted listing she had stumbled across, which showed a rock from the beach selling for £2.19. According to the seller it was a super rare, beautiful rock.' Why? The listing said it was picked up from a beach near where Gavin and Stacey was filmed in Wales. It read: "Super rare beautiful dimension, £2.19 rock from Welsh waters near Gavin and Stacey. "Rare piece of art, absolutely extraordinary." Clearly, the seller thought it would be a hit with superfans of the classic TV show. While the tiny beige rock had been viewed 91 times, so far, it had no takers. 'It's rancid' woman gags after buying 'very good' pair of tracksuit bottoms from Vinted only to make shocking discovery Li Li shared the post in the Facebook group I found it on Vinted, which boasts 58k members. People were left just as stunned as she was by the listing. One person wrote: "Why is it rare?" Another commented: 'I'm sure this is what people think of me when I tell them I collect crystals." Why I hate Vinted, a real-life view Fabulous Associate Editor Sarah Barns opens up on why she hates Vinted: It's the king of second-hand fashion but I hate Vinted. There I said it. Yes, it stops items going into landfill. Yes, it helps create additional side-hustle income for many. And yes, you can get things at bargain prices. But it is just not my (shopping) bag. From personal experience, I've bought 'cheap' bundles of children's clothes only for them to arrive dirty and misshapen. Plus, with postage and buyer protection they didn't feel like such a great deal. I much prefer going to my local charity shop or supermarket for kids' stuff. I've also bought more premium high-street items - a dress from Arket and a skirt from Cos - only to find they didn't fit properly and the colours were faded. I attempted a bout of selling stuff but gave up after my £110 Veja trainers got lost in the post and I spent two hours on the phone to Royal Mail. A major gripe with it is that it still encourages you to spend, spend, spend. I'm not sure I needed the items I did purchase, I just didn't want to miss out. Also, the reselling of fast-fashion items - a £5 Shein top on Vinted for £17.50 - makes me feel a bit queasy. Clothes shopping has become a daily hobby for a lot of people when really it should be something that's done once or twice a year as a necessity. But the 18 million Vinted app users clearly disagree with me. "Is it rare because someone stuck a price sticker on it?!" penned a third. Someone else added: 'If it's super rare, then why put £2.19? "I would rather go to the beach and get a one of kind pebble."
Borneo Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Tech meets culture: China's digital renaissance of ancient heritage
Photo taken with a mobile phone on May 4, 2024 shows people enjoying a VR immersive exhibition called 'Wow! Sanxingdui' at a shopping mall in Chaoyang District, Beijing. – Xinhua photo BEIJING (May 3): At the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the over 600-year-old Unesco World Heritage Site, an animation played guards of honor marching in perfect unison across a projector screen, their movements in lockstep with the graceful melodies of ancient rituals. 'Through virtual and digital display, cultural relics have become 'alive,' enabling viewers to immerse in the lives of ancient people,' said Sun Xiaobing, deputy director of Art Exhibitions China. In recent years, China has used science and technology to breathe new life into its cultural relics and heritage, enriching people's lives while also elevating the nation's cultural influence. The newly revised cultural relics protection law, enacted in March, stipulates that technology, informatisation, digitalisation, and digital display should all play a bigger role in cultural relic protection. Along with rising cultural fervor in recent years, exhibition formats are far beyond physical display and written introduction, said Li Li, deputy director of the China Academy of Cultural Heritage. 'Cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR and AR provide multidimensional methods for the preservation, utilisation and exhibition of relics,' said Li. Photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows visitors viewing the exhibition 'Magnificence and Grandeur: Immersive Experience of Grotto Art' at the National Museum of China in Beijing. – Xinhua photo In archaeology, the National Cultural Heritage Administration said it aims to improve multidisciplinary collaboration and advance technological level, emphasising genetic analysis, precision dating and other fields. Zhang Zhiguo, deputy director of the National Centre for Archaeology, said technology has been widely adopted in submarine cultural heritage protection. Archaeologists cover the surface of some fragile artifacts with carbon fiber and epoxy resin to reinforce them, so that they can be extracted from the underwater environment safely. He added that relevant spectroscopy technologies can detect the compound composition of rust or adherents on artifacts, and types and contents of salt on both the exterior and interior of cultural relics, contributing to targeted restoration solutions. 'Technology permeates every phase of conservation,' said Zhang. In cooperation with the China Academy of Sciences, the Palace Museum has developed special equipment for cultural relics conservation, incorporating technologies such as hyperspectral imaging and X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy. 'In the past, we only saw the surface of some cultural relics. Through X-ray scanning, we could observe their internal structure in the 3D digital model, precisely learn their abrasion and cracks, and eventually better understand their manufacturing process,' said Qu Liang, director of the Conservation Standards Department of the Palace Museum. 'We can acquire more detailed historical information on relics via new technologies without causing damage to them,' said Qu. A staff member restores an ancient book at Tianjin Library in north China's Tianjin Municipality on April 22, 2024. – Xinhua photo Tech giant ByteDance has cooperated with Peking University to digitalise ancient Chinese books with AI. The project can identify handwritten old Chinese characters, add modern punctuation to ancient texts to help readers better understand them, and recognise and comprehend names of people, places and official positions. 'In the past, the collation of ancient books was manual work. Through AI, ancient texts are digitalised and their contents can be retrieved and interpreted into modern Chinese efficiently,' said Zhang Yu, president of Beijing ByteDance Foundation. 'Technologies such as AI can not only protect ancient books, but also make them more easily accessible to the public,' said Zhang. In a cultural forum held earlier this month in Beijing, Irina Bokova, former director-general of Unesco, said: 'Technology opens new ways of conservation, preservation and monitoring of cultural heritage, and China emerges as a leader that has to share its experience with the world.' – Xinhua China cultural digital historical Xinhua
