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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Suns' coaching search reportedly down to two Cavaliers assistants, Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott
The Phoenix Suns know where their next head coach will be coming from. But the team is still deciding between two candidates. The Suns are down to Cleveland Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant and assistant Jordan Ott, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Both candidates are expected to meet with team owner Mat Ishbia, CEO Josh Bartelstein and new general manager Brian Gregory this week. Advertisement Bryant and Ott both just finished their first seasons on the Cleveland coaching staff under head coach (and NBA coach of the year) Kenny Atkinson. The Cavs finished with the Eastern Conference's best record at 64-18 before losing a second-round playoff series to the Indiana Pacers. Cleveland was also the NBA's top team in offensive rating and ranked eighth defensively. The Suns' head coaching position has been open since Mike Budenholzer was fired on April 14. Phoenix finished No. 11 in the West with a 36-46 record. The team finished 13th in offensive rating despite a lineup featuring Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Defensively, the Suns ranked as the fourth-worst team in the league. With the Suns reportedly preparing to hire an assistant as their new head coach, all five of the NBA's openings will go to first-time coaches. However, Phoenix is the only team that actually conducted a full search while the other four promoted interim coaches. Memphis kept Tuomas Iisalo, Doug Christie got the top job in Sacramento, Denver elevated David Adelman and San Antonio retained Mitch Johnson. Advertisement Bryant or Ott will be Phoenix's third head coach in three seasons since Ishbia became the team's majority owner in December 2022. Monty Williams and Frank Vogel preceded Budenholzer on the Suns' sideline. Prior to joining the Cavs, Bryant was an associate head coach with the New York Knicks for four seasons and previously spent 10 years with the Utah Jazz as a assistant and in player development. Ott was an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers for two seasons before going to Cleveland. Before that, he coached with the Brooklyn Nets for six years, including four with Atkinson. Ott was also a video coordinator at Michigan State, though not when Gregory was an assistant there under head Tom Izzo. The Suns reportedly began their coaching search with eight candidates, including current Phoenix assistant David Fizdale, Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn, Sean Sweeney from the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Dave Bliss. Booker has been involved in the coaching search, according to reports. That would appear to indicate that the Suns intend to keep their second-leading scorer. The 10-year veteran is signed for three more seasons and Phoenix intends to offer him a two-year, $149.8 million extension when he's eligible for it this summer, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Booker averaged 25.6 points and 7.1 assists per game last season.
Malaysian Reserve
21-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Frankenmuth Insurance Appoints Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Ott as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective April 28, 2025. Ott will serve as the company's top legal advisor, overseeing corporate legal matters, governance, and regulatory compliance across all Frankenmuth Insurance companies and subsidiaries. She will also serve as Corporate Secretary, supporting the Board of Directors and Executive Committees. Ott brings more than 30 years of experience in private practice and in-house legal leadership. She previously held senior roles at State Farm, where she served as Legislative and Regulatory Counsel and Managing Attorney for Claims litigation; at Horace Mann, where she was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel; and most recently at The Hanover Group, where she served as Vice President and Counsel. Ott is a prominent member of Michigan's insurance community. She has expertise in Michigan's no-fault laws, personal injury protection coverages, and its Essential Insurance Act. She is a past Chair and a current Board Member of Insurance Alliance of Michigan. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Auto Insurance Placement Facility. Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind and protecting individuals, families, and businesses for more than 155 years. We truly care about the people we serve and strive to be your insurer of choice by delivering unparalleled protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we partner exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies in 15 states to customize business, home, auto, and life insurance policies and surety bonds. We are financially sound, stable, and secure, with more than $2 billion in assets, and have an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating. For more information, visit Contact: Abbe AdairDirector, Marketing989-480-6260
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Frankenmuth Insurance Appoints Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Ott as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective April 28, 2025. Ott will serve as the company's top legal advisor, overseeing corporate legal matters, governance, and regulatory compliance across all Frankenmuth Insurance companies and subsidiaries. She will also serve as Corporate Secretary, supporting the Board of Directors and Executive Committees. Ott brings more than 30 years of experience in private practice and in-house legal leadership. She previously held senior roles at State Farm, where she served as Legislative and Regulatory Counsel and Managing Attorney for Claims litigation; at Horace Mann, where she was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel; and most recently at The Hanover Group, where she served as Vice President and Counsel. Ott is a prominent member of Michigan's insurance community. She has expertise in Michigan's no-fault laws, personal injury protection coverages, and its Essential Insurance Act. She is a past Chair and a current Board Member of Insurance Alliance of Michigan. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Auto Insurance Placement Facility. Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind and protecting individuals, families, and businesses for more than 155 years. We truly care about the people we serve and strive to be your insurer of choice by delivering unparalleled protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we partner exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies in 15 states to customize business, home, auto, and life insurance policies and surety bonds. We are financially sound, stable, and secure, with more than $2 billion in assets, and have an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating. For more information, visit Contact: Abbe AdairDirector, Marketing989-480-6260 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Frankenmuth Insurance 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
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
NABNI Developments opens sales for Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay
First international location for iconic global hospitality brand promises investors ultra-luxury living and access to bespoke experiences DUBAI, UAE, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the 2024 signing of a milestone partnership between NABNI Developments and Hilton, sales have officially opened for the premium-luxury 146-unit Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay. Designed by celebrated international architect Carlos Ott and featuring interiors by world-renowned hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the 65-storey Residences will be the second tallest residential tower in the Business Bay/Downtown Dubai district upon planned handover in Q4 2029. Inspired by Waldorf Astoria's 130-year five-star hospitality history, Ott's sleek, sculptural design is a contemporary interpretation that reflects Dubai's future-forward vision and celebrates the connection between nature and timeless sophistication. Interiors draw on Art Nouveau and Art Deco design motifs synonymous with Waldorf Astoria's design language, artfully paired with elements reflective of the city's modernity. A total of 146 units are available across three distinct collections: The Signature Collection, one to three-bedroom residences; Sky Collection, four-bedroom residences, multi-level sky villas, and sky mansions; and a singularly exceptional Sky Palace occupying four dedicated floors with 360-degree city views. Commenting on the announcement, Abdulrahman Abdulla Alhelo Alsuwaidi, Co-Founder & Chairman, NABNI Developments, said: "As a visionary Emirati developer committed to delivering timeless design-driven homes, our partnership with Hilton is elevating Dubai's branded residences market by setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality-led excellence, anchored by more than a century of Waldorf Astoria service and legacy experience. This translates perfectly to the residential market and, more specifically to Dubai's incredibly competitive premium real estate landscape. Recent data from property consultancy Global Branded Residences revealed a 43 per cent year-on-year increase in 2024 in the sale of branded units, with this figure set to more than double in the next five years. With the global high-net worth investor community looking to Dubai as a highly sought-after location for portfolio expansion, or as a desirable second home destination, the debut of the Waldorf Astoria Residences brand is a natural fit with current market dynamics. "NABNI Developments' ambition to lead the region's branded residences segment through architectural mastery, service excellence, and unmatched attention to detail, is exemplified in this exciting project, which is a regional first in terms of scale and exclusivity; and set to become an enduring landmark on the Dubai skyline." Each of the Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay residences optimise Burj Khalifa views and offer the ultimate in ultra-luxury living while being effortlessly practical. Premium materials and innovative design come as standard with unique features including reserved lift access that takes residents, and their guests, to their private apartment lobby entrance. Exclusive leisure amenities include the world's highest Golf in the Sky simulator experience (270 metres); adult-only and family swimming pools plus private cabanas; the Waldorf Astoria spa and wellness centre; fitness and yoga studios; and a meditation deck. Residents enjoy personal concierge and housekeeping services and will also be able to book a private Waldorf Astoria chef dining experience, along with on-request services such as pet care, personal assistant and secretarial support, personal driver, in-home spa treatments, private fitness training, and more. With ground-breaking scheduled to begin in June 2025, NABNI Developments has also opened a dedicated sales centre located in the Business Bay district. The new 1,000-square metre Sales Experience Centre allows investors to take a 3D interactive walk through the project and unit options, as well as an interactive scale model area. For more information about Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay, please visit or call +971 4 5725710. For media inquiries: Schneider PR Sandra Schneider +971 50 5240120 sandra@
Observer
16-05-2025
- Observer
Apps you'll want to take on vacation: A digital packing list
So you can whip together a weekend bag or fit a fortnight's worth of outfits into a rolling suitcase, but does your status as 'packing guru' extend to your phone or tablet? Think of your device as a second carry-on, with its own packing list of apps that are essential for entertainment, getting around, safety and more. 'Everyone talks about making the super app, the one place for everything you need,' said Gilbert Ott, partnerships director at a website that helps travellers manage loyalty points, 'but no one has done it yet.' Until that super travel app exists, here are some suggested apps to download before you go. Public Wi-Fi networks like those in cafes and hotels may not be secure, so to keep criminals from intercepting passwords, credit card numbers and emails, 'it's better to encrypt your internet activity,' Ott said. One method to keep data secure is to download and use virtual private networks like NordVPN or ExpressVPN, which encrypt your web doings. Both charge about $13 per month for a monthly plan and about half that rate for a yearly plan. Another VPN provider, Mullvad, charges about $5.50 per month. It may be tempting to store copies of important documents like passports, health insurance cards and prescriptions on your phone as photos, but it's more secure to use apps that encrypt that information, like 1Password (starting at $35.88 per year) and Microsoft OneDrive Personal Vault (included with a $99.99-per-year Microsoft 365 subscription or, for nonsubscribers, three files free storage). The US government's free Mobile Passport Control app can help US citizens and some other groups — even travellers not in the Global Entry programme — make their way through immigration and customs more quickly by scanning their passport into the app and adding a selfie within four hours of arrival. Preloading the information speeds your interaction with the officer. For detailed information on public transportation that can go beyond Google Maps, Moovit (free with ads or Moovit+ with additional features and no ads for $17.99 per year) and Citymapper (free with ads or $9.99 per year) can help with routes, fares and trip length around the world. In cities like New York and London, make sure you've loaded a credit or debit card in your digital wallet and set it up for transit to avoid lines by using touchless payment at turnstiles. In some countries, hailing a cab on the street may be difficult or unsafe. So where Uber and Lyft aren't available, download local trusted ride-hailing apps that offer set fares and location tracking. In Vietnam, Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries, for example, Grab offers rides in cars, taxis and on the backs of motorcycles. In India, Ola is a popular choice. ENTERTAINMENT For hours spent in planes, trains and hotel rooms, load your device with a mix of diversions and destination information. Taylor Beal, a travel blogger from Philadelphia, who leads high school groups on trips to Europe, recommends borrowing electronic library books using Libby and Hoopla. The apps are free but require a local library card from one of the more than 90,000 participating public libraries and schools. For road trips in the United States, the phone app Autio ($35.99 annually, with a free trial) offers 23,000 short stories and information about the surrounding landscape and history, based on your location. Offerings include Kevin Costner on the northern Great Plains and John Lithgow on 'Footloose' filming locations. Keeping track of who paid for what among a group of friends can be a fun-killing chore. Jamie Larounis, a travel industry analyst for Upgraded Points, recommends Splitwise Pro ($39.99 per year, or a limited free version), which tracks and divides up expenses for taxis, meals and more. Other apps like Tricount (free) and Settle Up (free, or $19.99 per year for the premium version) offer similar services. For tracking flights and making plans either solo or with companions, TripIt (free version or TripItPro $49 per year) and Wanderlog (free version or Wanderlog Pro for $39.99 per year) can tame even complicated itineraries. You may already have Google Translate on your device, but that app also has some lesser-known handy features. Point your camera at a foreign menu, train station sign or receipt, for example and Google can translate it — even with non-Roman characters. The Conversation button in the app lets you pass your phone back and forth when you're trying to get directions, order food, ask for help and more. You can even create a custom phrase book in the app. Bloomberg Connects has teamed up with more than 800 museums and other cultural spaces, like the New York Botanical Garden, around the world to offer free information on their exhibits, complementing local organisations like the Musée Carnavalet, a history museum in Paris, which often have institution-specific apps. Of course, there's always the good, old-fashioned way to travel — wandering around and letting serendipity take the lead. Is there an app for that, too? — The New York Times
