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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Brad Marchand to the Maple Leafs? Critics argue it's the only way to toughen up Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again being linked to a major name — this time, Florida Panthers veteran Brad Marchand. While the idea might raise eyebrows due to his deep playoff run with the Panthers and strong chemistry in the Florida locker room, some prominent voices in the hockey world are pushing Toronto to make the bold move. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Maple Leafs urged to chase Brad Marchand despite Panthers chemistry On TSN's Overdrive, hosts Bryan Hayes and former Leafs forward Jeff O'Neill passionately backed the idea of the Leafs going all-in on Brad Marchand when free agency opens on July 1. 'I confirm it. 100%. 110%,' Hayes declared. O'Neill echoed the sentiment, suggesting that Marchand's gritty demeanor and championship pedigree are exactly what the Leafs are missing. 'If you look at that Evander Kane, I'm pretty sure not everyone's his best friend... He just got an edge to him, and he goes out and he's a different player,' O'Neill said, arguing that players like Kane and Marchand shake up complacency and bring real fire to the room. Bryan Hayes took things even further, saying, 'I'm strapping an A on his jersey immediately.' The idea of naming Marchand an alternate captain highlights just how much these analysts believe his influence could benefit Toronto — even if he's considered a villain by Leafs fans from his Bruins days. O'Neill added that Toronto's history of bringing in 'nice guy' veterans without Cup experience has failed. 'They've decided... to bring in the veteran guy that hasn't won yet... as opposed to the guy who has won,' he said. It's a shot at Toronto's front-office strategy, suggesting they value hunger over proven success. But luring Marchand won't be easy. The 37-year-old has settled in well with the Panthers, who are chasing another Stanley Cup and have embraced him with open arms. 'The group is incredible. And it's a very easy group to feel at home with,' Marchand said. Teammates like Aleksander Barkov praise his impact, and coach Paul Maurice sees him as a mentor figure in the locker room. Also Read: Unless Toronto offers something extraordinary, Marchand may prefer to finish his career in Florida — chasing rings, not relocations.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bexley Library patrons compete for limited digital access amid increased demand
BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) — Bexley Library card holders hoping to digitally borrow books and movies are hitting a snag: The service often reaches its daily limit in the early morning hours, leaving patrons competing for limited access. The Bexley Public Library offers virtual downloads through Hoopla, a company headquartered in Holland, Ohio, that allows people to log in with a library card and enjoy virtual movie, TV, audiobook and eBook downloads for free at participating libraries. Library spokesperson Paige Bilotta said although the service is free for library card holders, each transaction costs the library money, so it needs to limit its use each day. 'Unlike other platforms, Hoopla operates on a 'pay-per-use' model, which means we have to set daily, monthly and individual borrowing limits to stay within our budget,' Bilotta said. 'As more of our cardholders get savvy about using platforms like Hoopla to bypass wait times on services like Libby — which have limited copies of each title — those limits are reached more quickly.' Columbus officer confronts school board after being denied access to school According to the Delaware County District Library, prices vary among items but an eBook usually costs libraries $3 per checkout, movies and music cost around $1.50 and eAudiobooks, the most expensive and popular category, cost as much as $3.99. Laura Moskow Sigal is a Bexley resident and longtime patron of the library. She said she recently joined Hoopla to enjoy the library's movie collection, but every time she logs in to use the service, she gets an error message that the library has reached its quota for the day. She said this usually happens around 9 a.m. 'When I called the library, they said the reason for that is that Columbus Public Libraries has stopped using Hoopla, so all the Columbus folks are now getting Bexley Library cards,' Sigal said. Columbus Metropolitan Libraries provided NBC4 with the message they sent to patrons after they discontinued Hoopla last November. The library said the costs associated with Hoopla required them to significantly limit daily use for patrons. 'Although it's free for customers to use, the library is charged a fee for every item that is checked out,' the library said. 'We've had a significant increase in customer use the past few years and costs have increased substantially. Unfortunately, we just can't sustain Hoopla in a manner that meets customer demand.' 2,500 gallons of fuel spill in Whitehall, Fire official says Instead, the Columbus library invested in more eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as other digital options like Libby, Overdrive and Kanopy. Bilotta said she spoke with the Bexley Library's collection manager, who said an influx of Columbus patrons may be a factor, but it is not the only cause. 'She mentioned that while a small number of Columbus Metropolitan Library users might be contributing to some of the strain, the bigger factor is the continued rise in digital checkouts overall,' Bilotta said. Sigal said she was told the Columbus library patrons were the main source of the strain, and suggested a solution. She said she had no problem paying taxes to support the library, but because Bexley residents do so, she asked if they could be prioritized for digital downloads. 'Since we all have a Bexley address, I don't think that would be a major problem for a computer system,' Sigal said. Bilotta said only Bexley Public Library cardholders are able to access the library's Hoopla. However, the library also receives funding from the state, allowing them to offer library cards to any Ohio resident. 'As a BPL cardholder, your address doesn't limit your access,' Bilotta said. 'Once you have a card, you're eligible to use Hoopla and all of our materials just like any other patron.' Bilotta said the library is glad so many users take advantage of the resources, and that the Bexley Library is always evaluating how best to meet growing demand. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Missouri Secretary of State withdraws state funding of digital library catalog
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins speaks to reporters at the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session. Hoskins announced Monday that he is withdrawing funding for a digital library catalog provider(Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is pausing funding to the digital library catalog company Overdrive until it can prove that it has as safeguards barring children from accessing inappropriate content. The action comes after a Missouri Senate committee heard a bill last week seeking regulation of digital library catalogs, alleging Overdrive-run app Sora allows minors to access explicit sexual material. Rachael Dunn, spokeswoman for the secretary of state, said the move was in direct response to the bill and 'agency investigations involving digital library catalogs.' Overdrive and its other apps like Sora and Libby allow library patrons to check out digital copies of books and audiobooks online. The Secretary of State's Office, which runs the state library, helps fund access to Overdrive and its applications for a network of schools and libraries called the Missouri Research and Education Network, or MOREnet. The office's $3.1 million appropriation to MOREnet, of which $30,000 is directed to Overdrive, funds access to databases and discounts for services like Overdrive. 'Our priority is protecting Missouri's children while holding taxpayer-funded vendors accountable,' Hoskins said in a press release. 'We expect Overdrive to clarify its policies and demonstrate how it is ensuring appropriate access to content.' Overdrive did not respond to a request for comment.
Axios
07-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Flame & Fable is Cleveland's first "romantasy" bookstore
When Flame & Fable opened last month in Lakewood, there was a two-hour line out the door. Why it matters: It's the first bookstore in the Cleveland area dedicated to romance and fantasy titles, and its instant popularity testifies to the pent-up demand for these genres. Zoom out: Flame & Fable joins a growing roster of stores and pop-ups dedicated to selling romance novels that have debuted in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Indianapolis in the last year. 💭 Sam's thought bubble: My wife is a certified #romantasy addict, and she joined me as an expert witness when I went to check it out this week. My first thought was that the selection seemed somewhat limited, but she assured me the titles had been curated by someone deeply familiar with the genres in question. She bought "Quicksilver" by Callie Hart, which evidently is "big on Goodreads." What they're saying: Owner Nickie Lui, who worked at Overdrive for eight years before setting out on her own, told Cleveland Scene that she saw Flame & Fable as a community space as much as a bookshop. "There's a movement among women in the millennial age group in particular, where we're kind of like reclaiming romance for ourselves," she said. Stop by: 13439 Detroit Ave., right across from St. Ed's. Go deeper: Romance books are having a moment
