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New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
WFAN finds Dan in Warwick after Giants meetup spoof — and he didn't sound happy
It appears that 10 years later, Dan in Warwick really isn't all that interested in the potential Giants-Giants meetup. The famous WFAN caller, who stupefied former WFAN host Mike Francesa in 2014 by asking him if the New York Giants and the San Francisco Giants ever get together in honor of sharing the same name, instead acted as if the topic meant nothing to him in two bizarre spots with the station Monday. His call came after Francesa, ex-football Giants Eli Manning and Shaun O'Hara, and current baseball Giants Logan Webb and Matt Chapman came together for a viral video spoofing the idea. 4 Logan Webb (l), Matt Chapman (second from l), Mike Francesa (c), Shaun O'Hara (second from r) and Eli Manning (r) combined for the spoof video. @Giants/X Dan first chatted with Sal Licata during the midday show, and in a bad omen, the interview began with him calling the boisterous hot-taker Evan, thinking he was speaking with Evan Roberts, and also mentioning how he did not have much time since he was leaving Vermont. The WFAN caller acknowledged his call more than a decade ago being a prank, but did not know why his call had suddenly resurfaced since 'I'm not on social media much.' 'You know why we're calling you today, right?' Licata said. 'Nope,' Dan replied. Licata then described the video, while Dan bizarrely mentioned how he heard it was a 'pretty famous' call and mentioned an old cartoon of him featuring bleach and computers in the background. 'I'm not sure where we're going with that, but this is what you get when you talk to Dan in Warwick,' Licata said while laughing during the final few words. The talk then veered into how often Dan calls into the station, with the caller stating how he heard through the grapevine via his cousin that they wanted to talk to him. The weird conversation ended in less than two minutes. 'I really don't care to talk to Dan from Warwick,' Licata said, 'and clearly he doesn't seem interested at all.' Licata's show then played the clip of Francesa and Dan, before further driving home the point. 4 WFAN host Sal Licata. @sal_licata/X '…(Dan), who couldn't seem less interested in social media fame, his newfound viral fame or even talking with us for a few seconds here,' Licata said. 'I respect that, good for Dan, he had his prank 10 years ago, he did the job, and that's that. He did what he had to do. One of the most famous calls, if not now the most famous prank call to the FAN and doesn't care, God bless him.' Licata then laughed while mentioning the ridiculous situation. 'Like we're inconveniencing him,' Licata said. 'Sorry, Dan, did not mean to inconvenience you on this day, but we do appreciate your time.' Later in the day, during the afternoon drive with Shaun Morash and Tommy Lugauer filling in for Roberts and Tiki Barber, Dan had his second call-in. 4 WFAN's Shaun Morash. @ShaunMorash/X Morash noted that Dan seemed 'disinterested' earlier in the day and not as funny as one would expect for the person behind the epic prank. Dan said he only learned of the situation amid his Vermont exit — he was there for work — and talked to Licata right before he showered, leaving him with little time to spare. And then the interview got weird again. 4 WFAN's Tommy Lugauer. @TommyLugauer/X Morash asked him if the video and attention made him feel as if he had the best prank call ever, and Dan coldly responded: 'Not really, why?' Dan noted how he's not in the video while then asking if the hosts would be sending him money from the goof sketch. Morash and Lugauer could not believe Dan's reaction, with the latter trying to explain why he should be excited about the whole situation. 'I'm brilliant? Really, you're calling me brilliant for that call? I was just trolling Mike Francesa,' Dan said. 'I'm an eight-time consecutive class clown. I'm here for humor.' The pair asked if perhaps the prankster was trolling them and Licata before, but he insisted that's not the case before another sudden end to the call. Lugauer then noted how Dan had called the station twice, not the inverse. Said Morash: 'I can't believe he's gone 0-for-2 on calls.'
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Sport
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And Like That, It Was Gone: RV Villanova 14, Marquette 13
Will Foster had a goal and 3 assists against Villanova, making him the 7th player in MU history with 100 career points. | Marquette University Marquette men's lacrosse spending 12 minutes of the first quarter assembling a 3-0 lead on Villanova, but going into the second quarter up just 3-2 was probably an omen. That 3-0 lead was officially gone when Matt Licata scored for the Wildcats with 4:21 left in the second quarter, and MU went into halftime trailing because Licata threw in one more with five seconds left in the period. Lucas Newton scored just 47 seconds into the second half, and you could argue that Marquette was in a lot of trouble after giving up a 6-1 to Villanova. Advertisement But the Golden Eagles ended up playing like they were taking out frustration from last week against Providence. Will Foster tied the game at six each with 11:18 left in the third, and a 5-1 stretch for Marquette had the Golden Eagles up 12-10 with 7:54 left in the fourth. Colin Michener, VU's top scorer, found the net with 5:05 to go, but Bobby O'Grady, MU's all-time leading scorer, answered back 43 seconds later to keep MU out in front by two goals. The clock hit 4:00. The clock hit 3:00. Licata scored. One goal lead, 2:11 left. Licata scored. Tied, 2:00 left. Luke Raymond scored for Villanova, 14-13 Wildcats, 1:30 to go. Advertisement Marquette went from 'gonna really throw a wrench into the Big East standings by beating 3-0 Villanova' to 'wait, what, how are we trailing?' in just 41 seconds. Bad times, man. Remember that omen I mentioned earlier? Yeah. Nova won the draw, Marquette couldn't force a turnover, VU was happy to take a shot clock violation with five seconds left, and that's your game. Marquette drops to 1-3 in Big East play and will need help to get into the Big East tournament. Up Next: The regular season ends next week Friday at Valley Fields when Denver comes to town. First draw on the outdoor stadium field is set for 6pm Central, and FloSports will have the broadcast. The Pioneers are set to start against Providence 45 minutes after I type this, and it would be a very big help if they could hand the Friars a loss. More from
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Borderlands Mexico: Diverse supply chain can limit tariffs' impact, expert says
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Diverse supply chain can limit tariffs' impact, expert says; CPKC launches Texas cross-border railway bridge; Canada-based components maker expands Mexico plant; and Mexico repeals ban on imports of genetically modified corn. With tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico a possibility in less than 30 days, supply chain operators should focus on strategies to reduce the impact of increased duties, said Vinny Licata, head of logistics at Fictiv. Licata said supply chain diversification — which includes everything from relocating entire manufacturing operations to embracing multicountry assembly strategies — is key to mitigating the effect of tariffs or other types of disruptions. 'We've had a lot of things happen in the last five years or so. We have had the pandemic, we have a lot of geopolitical issues, we've had a lot of weather events that have caused a lot of havoc all over the world,' Licata told FreightWaves in an interview. 'I think these supply chains need to be diversified, whether it's globally or even domestically. You need to have that.' President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 1 imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tax on Chinese goods. The proposed tariffs would apply to almost all imports from Mexico and Canada, with the exception of Canadian energy imports, which would face a 10% levy. On Monday, the Trump administration suspended the tariffs against Mexico and Canada for at least a month to conduct negotiations. The 10% tariff on all goods from China went into effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday. San Francisco-based Fictiv is a global operation for custom manufacturing, from prototype to low-volume production. The company has an AI-powered global manufacturing platform that includes production facilities in the U.S, Mexico, India and China. Licata said mitigating tariffs through diversification requires strategic planning across a company's entire supply chain. 'I think being diversified allows companies to be able to go to those lower-tariff areas, whether it's in other global countries or domestically, to be able to to meet the requirements that they need, their cost requirements, and everything else,' Licata said. Trump on Feb. 2 banned all low-value, e-commerce parcels from China from receiving duty-free benefits under the de minimis entry program. On Friday, it was announced that he had delayed tariffs on de minimis packages from China until U.S. authorities can confirm that procedures and systems are in place to process packages under the new rules. Trump also said on Friday he plans for tariffs on more countries next week, but he did not identify which countries. 'I'll be announcing that, next week, reciprocal trade, so that we're treated evenly with other countries,' Trump said, according to Reuters. 'We don't want any more, any less.' In addition to manufacturing diversification, Licata said actionable strategies to manage the proposed tariffs from the Trump administration include everything from applying for tariff exclusions and optimizing product classifications to using duty drawbacks and diversifying suppliers. 'Utilizing the first sale — if you're purchasing products from other countries, you don't have to pay the transfer price, you could pay that initial first sales price if you meet the right regulations,' Licata said. 'It's a hard setup, but what that does is it lowers the amount that you're able to get duties on. We're mitigating that duty impact tariff.' Multicountry assembly operations are another way to reduce disruptions in a company's supply chain, Licata said. 'I think having a multicountry manufacturing base is extremely important. I think advanced manufacturing is going to come into play as well in the future, to help companies be able to adjust quicker to these geopolitical issues, to these tariff issues as you go forward,' he said. 'Being able to change your product line from alcohol to a hand sanitizer – being able to make those adjustments quickly is a competitive advantage.' Companies can have a network of manufacturers on multiple continents to give themselves a competitive advantage, according to Licata. 'I may be targeting China today, but maybe I could go to India, or maybe I'm targeting Mexico, or I can go to China,' Licata said. 'There's different ways to be able to combat that. We also need diversification in the U.S. I think you're going to need that presence in the United States as you go forward to show investment, to show that, 'Hey, we're looking to have investments in the right areas. Having a U.S. presence is going to be important in the future as well.' Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) opened the $100 million Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge on Thursday. The freight rail bridge, which connects Laredo, Texas, to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is expected to double the volume of goods moved by railroad between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The CPKC (NYSE: CP) bridge allows trains to operate in both directions at the same time and has the capacity for 3,500 daily loaded cars. In 2024, the Laredo Customs District processed more than 300,000 railcar shipments. In 2023, more than $95 billion worth of freight moved on railways between the U.S. and Mexico, according to the Census Bureau. Laredo was the top port of entry for rail freight between the U.S. and Mexico, followed by ports in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. Top rail freight between the U.S. and Mexico includes auto parts, minerals, fuels, computers and computer parts. 'Now, with this railway bridge … there will be the possibility of transporting goods from the center of the country, from Mexico to Canada. It is the symbol of the trade agreement between the three countries,' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said during her daily news conference on Wednesday. Exo-s plans to invest $14.6 million to expand its plant in the Mexican city of San Juan del Rio, according to MexicoNow. The expansion, which will create 100 jobs, will increase production capacity to meet growing demand in the automotive sector, according to officials. The company currently exports 30% of its production to the United States and seeks to strengthen its presence in the Mexican market with this expansion. Montreal-based Exo-s is a supplier of injection and blow molded automotive and specialty products. The company has four plants, including one in Mexico, one in Canada and two in the U.S. Authorities in Mexico recently suspended provisions restricting imports of genetically modified (GM) corn into the country. The end of Mexico's ban on GM corn follows a Dec. 20 ruling by a dispute panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The decision overturns a decree issued by former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that aimed to protect native white corn species. The resolution to end the ban was published in Mexico's Federal Official Gazette and signed by Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard, in compliance with the panel's recommendations. The USMCA dispute originated after the U.S. filed a formal complaint in February 2023. Mexico is the largest importer of U.S. corn, both yellow and white. In 2023, Mexico imported a total of $5.3 billion worth of U.S. corn. 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Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
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LyondellBasell signs renewable power purchase agreements in Europe
(Reuters) - Petrochemicals manufacturer LyondellBasell said on Wednesday it has signed power purchase agreements in Europe for wind energy to support its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Chemical companies are entering deals to purchase renewable electricity to help them reach their carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets. Under the 15-year agreement with European energy firm Vattenfall, LyondellBasell will secure 450 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually of offshore wind energy to support its circular and low-carbon solutions in Germany, the company said. Additionally, the company signed a 10-year agreement with renewable energy company wpd, securing 79 GWh annually of onshore wind power from the Licata project in Sicily, Italy, set to begin in 2026. The chemicals maker had previously signed long-term renewable power purchase agreements with energy companies Buckeye Partners and Engie North America in 2022. Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
29-01-2025
- Business
- Reuters
LyondellBasell signs renewable power purchase agreements in Europe
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Petrochemicals manufacturer LyondellBasell (LYB.N), opens new tab said on Wednesday it has signed power purchase agreements in Europe for wind energy to support its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Chemical companies are entering deals to purchase renewable electricity to help them reach their carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets. Under the 15-year agreement with European energy firm Vattenfall, LyondellBasell will secure 450 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually of offshore wind energy to support its circular and low-carbon solutions in Germany, the company said. Additionally, the company signed a 10-year agreement with renewable energy company wpd, securing 79 GWh annually of onshore wind power from the Licata project in Sicily, Italy, set to begin in 2026. The chemicals maker had previously signed long-term renewable power purchase agreements with energy companies Buckeye Partners and Engie North America in 2022.
