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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
From the slopes to super computers, cerebral palsy doesn't stop UNM student
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From the slopes to supercomputers. One University of New Mexico student with cerebral palsy is a star athlete and student. Mike Adams was 11 years old when he joined the Adaptive Sports Program (ASPNM). 'I first started with a ski instructor named Brett,' said Adams. 'I've heard many times people will stop us on the slopes and go, like, holy crap, that's awesome,' said Adams. Story continues below News: The National Guard Is Deploying In Albuquerque New Mexico Strange: A dive into the Painted Lady's violent past, haunted present Trending: Albuquerque community helps band recover stolen trailer Crime: APS teacher arrested after accusations of sexual relationships with students Adams has cerebral palsy, but he isn't afraid to push the boundaries. 'Most sit-down skiers that are tethered and can't use handheld outriggers, which are skis that attach to the end of your arms and flip up and turn into ski poles, most of those athletes are going to use what we call fixed outriggers,' said Bruce Hopper, Volunteer for ASPNM. But Adams isn't like most athletes. He loves the thrill of skiing without the fixed outriggers. 'He's allowed to ski more independently and tip the ski over into the turn much more aggressively,' said Adams. 'It's just having all of us feel excitement when that happens,' said Adams. This year, ASPNM awarded Adams the 2025 Athlete of the Year. He also shines in the classroom. Adams just finished the second year of his Ph.D. program in computer science. 'I always liked computers since I was young because I cannot write, so I use the computer to communicate. And that is crucial in our lives,' said Adams. And just like on the slopes, Adams has come up with his own way to ace exams. Since 2019, Adams has been working with a UNM accommodations specialist, who helped him as a scribe during tests. Adams created his own symbols sheet as he moved through higher levels of math, so now others can use it in the future. 'The symbol sheet is helpful for the person who is scribing just because of the complexity of the problems,' said Carol Bartlett, Accommodations Specialist with the Accessibility Resource Center at UNM. Those who've worked with Adam say there's no one like him. 'I have no doubt that Mike is going to invent something incredible in the world,' said Bartlett. For more information about ASPNM, click this link. To watch a special documentary directed and produced by Alexandra Henry in partnership with ASPNM, click this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
New Zealand Energy Corp Announces 2025 Quarter 1 Results
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2025) - New Zealand Energy Corp. (TSXV: NZ) ("NZEC" or the "Company") announced today it has filed with Canadian regulatory authorities its Q1 2025 consolidated financial results and an accompanying management discussion and analysis report, which documents are available on the Company's website at and on SEDAR at Commenting on the Company's first quarter 2025 results, CEO Mike Adams said "The results saw a total comprehensive loss of $994,550. (2024: loss of $914,919). There was a $965,615 decrease in cash held ($155,930 was held at the end of the quarter). Cash used in operating activities for the quarter was $665,681 (2024: used $397,608)." With respect to development operations, Mr Adams commented: "New Zealand Energy Corp. (NZEC) shifted its primary focus to the Tariki Gas Field conversion project in Q1 2025. The decline in gas rate at the Tariki-5A well in January prompted an immediate change in priorities. In the short term, NZEC has been restoring accessible Waihapa-Ngaere wells to production. By the end of Q1, four wells were added back into production, with two more expected by the end of Q2, aiming for rates of ~50 to 80 bopd (NZEC share 25 to 40 bopd). Additionally, two Copper Moki workovers in June 2025 are expected to add ~200 bopd (NZEC share) and 0.2 mmscf/d of associated gas, enabling gas sales to market from late June 2025 via the Cheal Production Station. Along with the Q1 and Q2 2025 production activities, aimed at restoring positive cash flow, the focus is the Tariki Gas Storage development. Reservoir studies have commenced, with initial recommendations expected in mid-June 2025. Detailed project deliverables will be available in early August 2025, defining gas storage capacity, cushion gas requirements, and long-term storage behaviours. In parallel, NZEC has started storage facility development concept studies and is in commercial discussions with potential gas storage customers. With this work in progress, NZEC is well-positioned to advance the Tariki Gas Storage project to the Final Investment Decision (FID) stage within the next 12 months, and then to prioritise opportunities within its remaining existing acreage." On behalf of the Board of Directors "Mike Adams" CEO New Zealand Energy Contacts Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING RESERVE ESTIMATES This document, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 and the Management's Discussion and Analysis contain certain forward- looking information, forward-looking statements ("forward-looking statements"). The reader's attention is specifically drawn to the qualifications, disclosure and cautionary statements in these documents regarding forward-looking statements and reserve and resource estimates. The Company notes that such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond NZEC's control, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, currency fluctuations, imprecision of reserve estimates, environmental risks, operational risks in exploration and development, competition from other industry participants, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although the Company believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking information, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document or the date of the documents referenced above, except as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New Zealand Energy Corp Announces 2025 Quarter 1 Results
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2025) - New Zealand Energy Corp. (TSXV: NZ) ("NZEC" or the "Company") announced today it has filed with Canadian regulatory authorities its Q1 2025 consolidated financial results and an accompanying management discussion and analysis report, which documents are available on the Company's website at and on SEDAR at Commenting on the Company's first quarter 2025 results, CEO Mike Adams said "The results saw a total comprehensive loss of $994,550. (2024: loss of $914,919). There was a $965,615 decrease in cash held ($155,930 was held at the end of the quarter). Cash used in operating activities for the quarter was $665,681 (2024: used $397,608)." With respect to development operations, Mr Adams commented: "New Zealand Energy Corp. (NZEC) shifted its primary focus to the Tariki Gas Field conversion project in Q1 2025. The decline in gas rate at the Tariki-5A well in January prompted an immediate change in priorities. In the short term, NZEC has been restoring accessible Waihapa-Ngaere wells to production. By the end of Q1, four wells were added back into production, with two more expected by the end of Q2, aiming for rates of ~50 to 80 bopd (NZEC share 25 to 40 bopd). Additionally, two Copper Moki workovers in June 2025 are expected to add ~200 bopd (NZEC share) and 0.2 mmscf/d of associated gas, enabling gas sales to market from late June 2025 via the Cheal Production Station. Along with the Q1 and Q2 2025 production activities, aimed at restoring positive cash flow, the focus is the Tariki Gas Storage development. Reservoir studies have commenced, with initial recommendations expected in mid-June 2025. Detailed project deliverables will be available in early August 2025, defining gas storage capacity, cushion gas requirements, and long-term storage behaviours. In parallel, NZEC has started storage facility development concept studies and is in commercial discussions with potential gas storage customers. With this work in progress, NZEC is well-positioned to advance the Tariki Gas Storage project to the Final Investment Decision (FID) stage within the next 12 months, and then to prioritise opportunities within its remaining existing acreage." On behalf of the Board of Directors "Mike Adams" CEO New Zealand Energy Contacts Tel: +64-6-757-4470Email: info@ Website: Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING RESERVE ESTIMATES This document, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 and the Management's Discussion and Analysis contain certain forward- looking information, forward-looking statements ("forward-looking statements"). The reader's attention is specifically drawn to the qualifications, disclosure and cautionary statements in these documents regarding forward-looking statements and reserve and resource estimates. The Company notes that such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond NZEC's control, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, currency fluctuations, imprecision of reserve estimates, environmental risks, operational risks in exploration and development, competition from other industry participants, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although the Company believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking information, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document or the date of the documents referenced above, except as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Leader Live
12-05-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Llangollen's poignant service for 80th anniversary of VE Day
The events marked the unconditional surrender of Nazi German troops across Europe to the Allies in World War II on May 8, 1945 sparking widespread celebrations across the war-weary Allied Nations. On Thursday (May 8), the Llangollen branch of the Royal British Legion hosted a service of commemoration in Centenary Square. Prayers were said by Father Lee Taylor from St Collen's Church and there were readings from Legion branch chairman Mike Adams and member Tug Wilson. TOP STORIES Flags were lowered by a standard party and the traditional minute's silence was observed. The service ended with the sounding of Last Post. Immediately afterwards on the library steps, a civic party led by the Town Mayor, Cllr Aled Morris, and town crier Austin Cheminais read proclamations signifying the end of the Second World War in Europe 80 years ago. The Town Hall frontage was then floodlit in patriotic red, white and blue.
WIRED
09-05-2025
- Health
- WIRED
Trump's Surgeon General Pick Is Tearing the MAHA Movement Apart
May 9, 2025 2:40 PM Casey Means isn't currently licensed as a doctor. But that's not why anti-vaxxers and conspiracists think she's unsuited to be surgeon general—to them, her anti-vaccine opinions aren't extreme enough. Dr. Casey Means attends a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Capitol. Photographer: Ben Curtis/ AP Images There are a lot of reasons to question President Donald Trump's decision to nominate Casey Means to be surgeon general. She is not currently licensed as a doctor, failed to finish her surgical residency, and has voiced anti-vaccine opinions and embraced unproven alternative medicine, including advocating for raw milk and talking to trees. But her questionable credentials are not the reasons why a large cohort of anti-vaxxers, extremists, and far-right figures are angry about the nomination, which Trump credits to health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For figures like former Kennedy running mate Nicole Shanahan and renowned anti-vaccine activist Mike Adams, better known as the Health Ranger, Means is nowhere near extreme enough in her views, and is viewed as a 'Manchurian asset.' 'She's not a health freedom advocate,' Adams wrote on X. 'She's not a vaccine truther. She'll never recommend natural cancer cures or remedies. She's basically cosplaying as a MAHA champion. In reality, she is an establishment pick, and she'll push the establishment narrative. 100% guaranteed. Count on it.' 'It's very strange,' Shanahan wrote on X. 'Doesn't make any sense. I was promised that if I supported RFK Jr. in his Senate confirmation that [Means would not] be working under HHS or in an appointment (and that people much more qualified would be). I don't know if RFK very clearly lied to me, or what is going on. It has been clear in recent conversations that he is reporting to someone regularly who is controlling his decisions (and it isn't President Trump).' Responding to Shanahan's post, Michael Flynn, the disgraced former national security adviser, wrote, 'It is another terrible personnel decision by @POTUS.' Conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, meanwhile, who has enough influence in the White House to get credit for a recent purge of national security staff, called for the nomination to be revoked, citing what she says is evidence that Means had been vaccinated against COVID-19 as proof of her unfitness. The backlash is the latest in a series of criticisms of the way Kennedy is implementing his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda, with people who have in the past been his most vocal supporters now questioning whether he has become part of the establishment. Much of the criticism is coming from the anti-vaccine community, in which Kennedy himself was a prominent leader for many years. But many in that world see the policies Kennedy is implementing as head of the Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) as a failure to fulfil his campaign promises. Means unquestionably has support from within the MAHA movement, with figures from the wellness world, where Means has a huge following, celebrating her nomination. 'A superb choice for US Surgeon General,' Dr. Suneel Dhand wrote on Instagram. 'Finally a doctor not owned by Big Pharma.' But on the 'health freedom' side of the movement, which is filled with outspoken anti-vaccine activists, the nomination was viewed as a disaster and further evidence that Kennedy is not really in charge. 'I can't help but think this is a very carefully groomed and selected person,' Dr. Suzanne Humphries, who has falsely stated that the polio vaccine doesn't work, wrote on X. 'Just about no clinical experience. Talks a great game about everything but vaccines.' Means' nomination was announced on Wednesday after Trump withdrew his nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News contributor whose résumé has been questioned in recent weeks. 'Casey has impeccable 'MAHA' credentials, and will work closely with our wonderful Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to ensure a successful implementation of our Agenda in order to reverse the Chronic Disease Epidemic, and ensure Great Health, in the future, for ALL Americans,' Trump wrote on Truth Social. However, on Thursday when asked by a reporter why he chose Means, Trump admitted: 'I don't know her, I listened to the recommendation of Bobby.' Means, the White House, and Kennedy did not respond to requests for comment on the criticism about the nomination. A spokesperson for HHS pointed WIRED to a post on X by Kennedy, in which he defended Means and suggested the criticism was coming from Big Pharma: 'I have little doubt that these companies and their conflicted media outlets will continue to pay bloggers and other social media influencers to weaponize innuendo to slander and vilify Casey, the same way they try to defame me and President Trump,' Kennedy wrote. When asked which criticism specifically Kennedy was referencing, HHS did not respond. In an interview on Fox News broadcast on Thursday evening, Kennedy dismissed Shanahan's claims he was in some way controlled, saying that 'the entire leadership of this agency are renegades who are juggernauts against convention.' The position of surgeon general is described by the HHS as 'the nation's doctor,' tasked with 'providing Americans with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury.' But many within the mainstream medical profession have raised serious questions about Means' ability to fulfil this role, given the 37-year-old's lack of credentials. Means has not held an active license to practise medicine since 2019 and despite calling herself a 'former surgeon' on her LinkedIn, Means never completed her surgical training at Oregon Health and Science University, dropping out a bit over four years into a five-year residency. Means is also a proponent of 'functional medicine,' a holistic approach to medicine which is viewed by many as pseudoscience because of the lack of robust scientific evidence to back up treatments and claims. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Means wrote on Twitter that 'many (if not most) COVID-19 deaths could be prevented w optimal metabolic health.' In an op-ed published by The Hill during the height of the pandemic, Means appeared to put the blame for people's deaths on their poor dietary choices, calling COVID-19 'a Darwinian moment for America' and adding that 'Americans must build personal immunity defenses through radical changes in diet and exercise, or risk getting sick and dying.' She also appears to be against hormonal birth control, telling Tucker Carlson that suppressing the menstrual cycle reflects 'a disrespect of life.' And despite the anger of leading anti-vaccine activists, Means has repeatedly voiced fringe and disproven views on the topic. In May, in her newsletter, Means appeared to suggest childhood vaccines are linked to autism, which is not true. 'There is growing evidence that the total burden of the current extreme and growing vaccine schedule is causing health declines in vulnerable children,' she wrote, linking to a blog about vaccines and autism. 'This needs to be investigated.' In November, responding to criticism about her failure to speak more about vaccines, Means wrote on X: 'I have said innumerable times publicly I think vaccine mandates are criminal.' Means has promoted her sister-in-law's raw smoothie company. Raw milk is a topic she appears to be passionate about. 'When it comes to a question like raw milk, I want to be free to form a relationship with a local farmer, understand his integrity, look him in the eyes, pet his cow, and then decide if I feel safe to drink the milk from his farm,' she's said. The Food and Drug Administration says raw milk contains dangerous bacteria that 'are responsible for causing numerous foodborne illnesses.' Means has also repeatedly documented her embrace of decidedly non-scientific treatments and idiosyncratic views of the role physicians should play in patients' treatment. In a newsletter last year, she claimed that the body was a 'radio receiver' to commune with a higher power and that a doctor's role was not to simply treat diseases, but to be 'a steward of the physical body, to be a guide in the process of building a functional material body that is unimpaired by chronic illness and can then reach its highest purpose of gaining a clearer signal to God.' For the anti-vaccine community, however, Means' nomination is a surefire sign that a conspiracy is afoot, whether you support her nomination or not. In one particularly illuminating interaction on X on Thursday, Robert Malone, a doctor who claimed to have helped invent the mRNA vaccine before pushing vaccine conspiracy theories, defended Means by claiming there was a secret campaign underway to disrupt her appointment. 'Big pharma and big Ag are throwing money behind the conservative influencers as well as bots throwing dirt on Dr. Casey Means,' Malone wrote. 'There are WAY too many comments coming in on this topic in opposition to this SG appointment. It reeks of bot farm activity.' In response, fellow anti-vaccine activist Naomi Wolf, who has compared the COVID-19 vaccine to mass murder, hit back, writing that she was not a bot and that Means was 'bad news' and her nomination had all the hallmarks of a 'Silicon Valley astroturf' campaign.
