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Edinburgh Live
10 hours ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Queues stretch up the block as Edinburgh locals vie to meet TV star from The Bear
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Edinburgh locals were spotted queueing in droves down a city centre street for their chance to meet a celebrity at a book signing event. Lines formed on Saturday, May 31 during an event held at Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh on Blenheim Place. The shop welcomed Matty Matheson, a celebrity chef and entrepreneur known for his portrayal of handyman Neil Fak on the hit television series The Bear. Matheson - who has over two million followers on Instagram - gained acclaim for his role in the comedy drama, where his character struggles to prove himself in the fast-paced restaurant world. The multi-hyphenate was visiting Edinburgh to promote his new cookbook - Soups, Salads, Sandwiches - which "celebrates the everyday essentials, the holy trinity of daily meals," according to his website. Toppings staff took to social media to share news of Matheson's visit, saying: "Not quite a typical bookshop Saturday ... Matty Matheson joins the crew. Thank you Matty, Matty's team, and all who joined!" The video shows Matheson chatting with starstruck fans while signing copies of his new cookbook. Footage captures the massive queue of admirers awaiting their turn to meet the star, which stretches out the Toppings doors and up Blenheim Place, nearly reaching the Greenside Parish Church up the road. One local even surprises the chef with her dog, which Matheson welcomes into his lap mid-signing. Matty Matheson is currently on a book tour across the UK and Europe. Upcoming locations include Manchester on June 4, Dublin on June 5, and Belfast on June 6. More information on his tour can be found here. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How Shohei Ohtani shocked the Blue Jays when leaving complex after secret meeting in 2023
Following the 2023 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays embarked on a wild chase to try to land the biggest international star the sport has ever seen: Shohei Ohtani. And the team must've been feeling understandably good about their chances of signing the Japanese sensation considering he walked out of their training complex wearing a Jays hat with a bag full of team gear. The secretive meeting between Ohtani and the Jays down in Dunedin has been detailed in the coming book The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays, by beat reporter Keegan Matheson. According to the book and reported by the Star, Ohtani, his agent, Nez Balelo, and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara flew to Florida to visit the team's state-of-the-art training complex and meet with Jays manager John Schneider, GM Ross Atkins, president Mark Shapiro and owner Edward Rogers. Due to Ohtani's request to keep his free-agency meetings a secret, the entire 65-acre complex was completely closed to players and personnel that day. According to Matheson, the Blue Jays told players and staff that there was a 'Rogers ownership meeting' taking place and that they needed to stay away for the day. 'We're standing upstairs in the suite and (Jays senior manager of security Jason Weaving) is texting us updates. We watched him get out of the car. I'm wearing a sport coat and we're all done up. It was like royalty was coming,' Schneider told Matheson. 'There was no one in the complex. It was bare. 'It was like the president was coming. Seriously.' While by all accounts the meeting between the team brass and Ohtani went very well, there was a sight towards the end of it that had the Jays optimistic about their chances. The Jays had set up three lockers in the team's clubhouse – complete with jerseys, gear, hats, bags and accessories — to show the star what he could expect should he sign with the team. With the team's envoy standing in the nearby dining area, Ohtani reportedly packed up the items from the lockers to take home with him. He walked out of the clubhouse wearing a Blue Jays hat while Mizuhara also was decked out in team gear of his own. The pair even stopped to take photos together before departing. Donald Trump praises Shohei Ohtani as World Series champion Dodgers visit White House SIMMONS SAYS: Blue Jays must sack Shapiro and Atkins before franchise becomes irrelevant Ohtani's dog, Decoy, also got in on the action wearing a Canadian dog jacket that the team had bought for him. According to Matheson, the team didn't expect Ohtani to pack up the gear, thinking that showing him the locker mockup would just be a nice selling point to the star. Of course, the story didn't have a happy ending for the Jays. In December 2023, Ohtani chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the rest is literally history – Ohtani's $700-million contract being the biggest ever signed by a baseball player. He was well worth it in his first year with the Dodgers, leading L.A. to a World Series title while winning the NL MVP award after becoming the first player to ever hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season.
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Shohei Ohtani left Blue Jays complex wearing Toronto gear after secret meeting in 2023
Article content The secretive meeting between Ohtani and the Jays down in Dunedin has been detailed in the coming book The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays, by beat reporter Keegan Matheson. According to the book and reported by the Star, Ohtani, his agent, Nez Balelo, and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara flew to Florida to visit the team's state-of-the-art training complex and meet with Jays manager John Schneider, GM Ross Atkins, president Mark Shapiro and owner Edward Rogers. Due to Ohtani's request to keep his free-agency meetings a secret, the entire 65-acre complex was completely closed to players and personnel that day. According to Matheson, the Blue Jays told players and staff that there was a 'Rogers ownership meeting' taking place and that they needed to stay away for the day. 'We're standing upstairs in the suite and (Jays senior manager of security Jason Weaving) is texting us updates. We watched him get out of the car. I'm wearing a sport coat and we're all done up. It was like royalty was coming,' Schneider told Matheson. 'There was no one in the complex. It was bare.
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Matheson humbled to receive Catholic Education Service Award
Catholic Education Week is from May 25 to June 1 and the Prince Albert Catholic School Division board celebrated the occasion by announcing the 2024-2025 Catholic Education Service Award winners. Current substitute teacher Collette Matheson was among two honourees selected. She was present at the Catholic School Division board of education meeting on Monday to receive the award from Chair Suzanne Stubbs. Matheson began her teaching career in Saskatoon. In 1987, she joined her husband Fred Matheson in Prince Albert and started her journey with the Prince Albert Catholic School Division. Over the years, she taught students from Grade 1 to Grade 12, with most of her career dedicated to Middle Years French Immersion at École Holy Cross School. Matheson was honoured to join the list of past inductees for the award. 'It is very humbling,' she said. 'It's been an honour to actually be recognised. I looked at the past recipients and they are such amazing people and so dedicated to Catholic education, so I feel very honoured to be in that group.' Matheson has been teaching for 41 years, 38 of which came with the Prince Albert Catholic School Division. She said the middle years students were great to teach. 'They're not quite sure who they are going to be, so it was great to be a witness to all of that and to have that faith background to get them through it (and) to be supportive,' Matheson said. 'I tried to be as compassionate as possible with them and you try to help as many as you can.' Initially Matheson worked as a high school teacher before teaching Grade 1 for a period. She left on maternity leave, and started teaching middle years when she came back. 'I stayed there and I just loved them,' she said. 'I love the energy of the group. I love that they were at a point in their life where they're really trying to figure things out.' She said the little things as a junior high French Immersion teacher warmed her heart. 'I was watching from up top at the school and one kid just looked around to see if anybody was watching,' she remembered. 'He was by himself and he just went into cartwheel, just to get that joy out. 'The energy was amazing, and yes, there were struggles and stuff, but I love the energy that they bring to it,' she added. 'They're so hard on themselves sometimes and they just turn out to be great adults. I've always been in awe of the students, I love the little moments.' Matheson said having a Catholic faith-based education was important because it allowed her to be her whole self. She began her career in the public system in Saskatoon. 'I ended up with the Catholic, and I didn't have to hide any part of my personality. or my spiritual self,' she said. 'Any of those parts could permeate into whatever it was teaching, and then I could always rely on that, too. 'When we went through some tough times with students, whether they be losses or divorce or whatever it may have been, it was nice to have that faith base. You have that prayer or you could offer them hope in that way. I like that faith foundation for that reason.' The students remain the most important part to Matheson. 'I love my students. I think that was the highlight of my career,' she said. Matheson retired seven years ago but kept getting contracts because she is a French Immersion Teacher and there was always a need. 'I've been back in the classroom for the last seven years and I'm finally just subbing this year, so it's kind of nice,' she said. 'I love the little moments with the students. I've had an amazing group of kids and I've had some wonderful staff beside me that were very focused on doing the best they could for the kids.' Matheson was one of two people to win Catholic Education Service Awards this year. The other was Vel Thompson is a 37 year employee of the school division who worked as an Administrative Assistant and is currently employed at the Education Centre. Thompson declined the chance to be interviewed about receiving the award. The Board of Education established the Catholic Education Service Award in 1998 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to Catholic education in Prince Albert. Both recipients have been nominated due to their significant contributions to Catholic Education, and their faith community. The board of education congradulated both award winners. 'Our Board is truly grateful to this year's recipients of the Prince Albert Catholic Service Awards,' Stubbs said in a press release. 'We are proud that Colette and Val call our school division and Catholic education community home. Their involvement in our schools, parishes, and greater Catholic community is exemplary, and we are blessed to have these individuals working with our staff and students.' The Prince Albert Catholic Division invites everyone to join in celebrating World Catholic Education Week as they strive to provide a supportive atmosphere that makes Catholic schools nurturing environment for students to thrive academically, spiritually and socially. The Board of Education thanked everyone for the submissions received. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rail agenda steams up as short lines blitz Congress
WASHINGTON — Short line railroads had a longer than usual wishlist when they converged in Washington D.C. for the annual Railroad Day on Capitol Hill lobby blitz organized by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. There's a new administration in office to educate and inform, along with many new members of Congress and their staffs. But there's much more on the agenda: A federal appropriations bill, including Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Board, which includes $300 billion over five years for federal highway, rail, transit and safety programs Modal equity, specifically regarding truck size and weight Expansion of 45G short line tax credit, which returns a portion of spending on track maintenance The consensus among attendees May 7 was that the message was well-received as they sought to put a face on the issues, and that senators and representatives, and their staffs, were better informed of rail issues than has been the case in prior years. Whether that translates to legislative wins for the industry remains to be seen. But railroads' critical role in the supply chain — and the American economy — is a positive story most everyone can agree on.'We seem to be well-positioned between both parties,' said Alan Matheson, superintendent and chief operating officer of Tacoma Rail in Tacoma, Washington. 'It's not political.' Founded in 1925, Tacoma Rail serves 43 customers in Pierce County south of the Port of Tacoma, and is one of the oldest short lines in America. 'CRISI grants and 45G for track maintenance and capital outays are two sides of the same coin,' Matheson said. 'What's new with the new administration is an accelerated permitting process. The people we met with are aware of what the issues are, and we spent time with new members getting them up to speed.' Washington is one of the most-trade dependent states, and Matheson said he was 'cautiously optimistic' following much discussion of tariffs and their impact.'There were a lot of good questions from young [congressional] staff,' said Kevin Keller, vice president at freight rail engineering specialist HDR. 'If we can just educate them…railroads are a 'safe', non-partisan industry. 'Why would you not support it?' The rail group's leadership acknowledges that achieving modal equity with trucks is more of a challenge. 'Truck size and weight is a tough issue,' said ASLRRA President Chuck Baker. 'We got our point across.' Baker said federal permitting of projects needs to speed up. 'We have got to build faster. From grants to obligation, people are really interested in that. Congress appropriates the money because the Federal Railroad Administration supported it. Everyone is like, 'Let's go!' Former STB Chairman Roger Nober said that there is a willingness on the part of the Trump administration to look at deregulation, but wondered if that would last beyond the current term. '[Businesses] need long-term certainty to make investment decisions,' said Nober, who now directs the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington said he supports repeal of the federal rule requiring two-person train crews, 'from a legal and operating standpoint. I think this administration will be open to new technology.' Kevin Donahue, state and local affairs manager for CN (NYSE: CNI) in Illinois who was there to support the Canadian carrier's short line partners, said that his lobby visits 'went really good. People were prepared and on top of issues.' 'This event is extremely important, because it shows the value of constituents,' said Robert Primus, member and immediate former chairman of the STB. 'Short line railroads are central to local economies and business growth.' 'Growth is a top issue for railroads,' said Primus, who in 2024 convened a rare public hearing to question railroads on their growth strategies. 'The strength of the economy means new businesses joining the rail network. We have to build confidence in the network to promote a reliability that attract people.' Short lines are the drivers of that growth, he said. 'The Class I railroads should give short lines more of an opportunity to build the business rather than just a smaller share.' Subscribe to FreightWaves' Rail e-newsletter and get the latest insights on rail freight right in your inbox. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls extends surprising lead in weekly US rail traffic J.B. Hunt and Eastern and Canadian railways see steady intermodal volume For first time since 1998, LA-Long Beach ports bid harbor rail services Advisory team will drive overhaul of US railroad regulator The post Rail agenda steams up as short lines blitz Congress appeared first on FreightWaves.
