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CBC
9 minutes ago
- Science
- CBC
Family unearths ancient spearhead at their Paris, Ont., farm in 'freak' discovery
The two pieces were buried under the earth for possibly more than 12,000 years. This summer, they were accidentally unearthed on a Paris, Ont., dairy farm. For Laura Vellenga, finding what are believed to be two parts of an ancient spearhead is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery. "I knew right away this was something special," she said, carefully admiring two pieces of light grey flint in her cupped hands. "You can tell that it was made by a person and chiselled by a person.... We found it here in the cornfield, at the back of the farm, about kilometre away from the house. It was just a freak chance that we found this here." The two pieces she found connect like a puzzle to create a roughly seven-centimetre-long piece. Vellenga wonders if a third piece remains hidden on their farm because the spearhead is missing its tip. Vellenga found the pieces while working on the farm with her husband, Mike Vellenga. He was driving their ATV through the cornfield when he heard it bump against something hard in the soil. "My husband looked down here and he sat kind of half buried in the dirt; he thought [it] was like a piece of plastic." After picking the two pieces up and tapping them against their ATV, the Vellengas immediately knew they were no ordinary rocks. They decided to take the pieces home, carefully, and began looking for an archeology expert to tell them more about their unique find. "A human being from 13,000 years ago, before the pyramids, before any of the history that we know about of civilization held this in their hand and made it, and used it and lived here," Laura said. "It's exciting to think how different the world was back then during the [last] ice age ... then it got lost and now we're holding it 13,000 years later." 'Scarce as hen's teeth' To help learn more about what the family believes is a rare find, the family turned to Christopher Ellis, a leading expert in Paleo and Archaic archeology from the Great Lakes area. Ellis, a professor emeritus at London's Western University, has spent his 50-year career unearthing and identifying spearheads like the one discovered by the Vellengas. He has not had a chance to hold the artifact, but has studied it using detailed pictures. He said the kind of point the family found "is a style that we know is characteristic of the oldest documented people in Ontario," and noted that with the modern calendar, it would date it to 10,000 BC. Ellis said he was shocked to see that the family had accidentally stumbled upon a fluted point spear tip. "Fluted points ... are scarce as hen's teeth. They are like a needle in a haystack," Ellis told CBC News. "I only know of maybe seven points from all the Brant County that have been reported over the years. There's not very many of them and they're distinctive." Material from present-day Ohio Ellis said the spearhead is made of chert flint rock — a material not naturally found in the area where the farm is located. "It's from an Ohio source, from south central Ohio, which would be about 300 or 400 kilometres away," he said, adding the spearhead may have been carried over to Ontario by a hunter-gatherer looking for food, family and love. "Part of the reason [for travelling] is that people were living in very small groups. The whole population of southern Ontario might have been 150 people and in small groups, so they maintain contact over wide areas because... they're exchanging tools and raw materials with people in Michigan, and Ohio, and New York state and so on over large areas." Ellis described the chert flint rock as easy to flake and glass-like. He said it would have taken considerable skill and patience to shape the spearhead into a perfect point. "They were almost an art form. It was a lot more to them than just tools. They went out of their way to get certain raw materials for them, the best quality. They wanted them to look very nice."
Bloomberg
9 minutes ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
French Budget Is a ‘Ticking Bomb' for Euro, ING's Pesole Says
Angst around how France will control its swelling budget deficit is returning to financial markets and may start to dent demand for the euro, according to strategists at ING Groep NV. The common currency touched its weakest level against the dollar in a month on Tuesday as France's minority government revived political tensions with proposals to sharply rein in the deficit, including scrapping two national holidays.
BBC News
9 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Miley Cyrus says she has 'no desire' to tour
Miley Cyrus says she has "no desire" to go on tour, weeks after releasing her ninth album. The US singer says she's put off by how hard it is to maintain sobriety and her mental health whilst hasn't gone on tour in more than 10 years, last hitting the road during the Bangerz Tour in to Good Morning America, the Flowers and Party in the U.S.A singer said she doesn't feel like there is enough support for artists while they're touring. "I do have the physical ability, and I have the opportunities to tour," she told the US show on Tuesday. "I wish I had the desire, but I don't."She also said it was "really hard to maintain sobriety when you're out on the road" which is "a really important pillar of stability in my life". Miley released her latest album, Something Beautiful, at the end of May and although she hasn't toured, she has appeared on stage including alongside Beyoncé as part of her Cowboy Carter show in Paris last month. Her comments about touring come after she revealed in an Apple Music podcast that she has a rare condition affecting her vocal said the condition, called Reinke's edema, makes touring challenging because it causes the "ultimate vocal fry". 'My dream' For up and coming artists like Romz, a 25-year-old rapper and singer from London, it's hard to imagine not wanting to go on tour. "Performing in front of thousands of people every night, personally that's my dream," she tells BBC Newsbeat, adding that touring is important for having a connection with your fans. "But, I get it for artists that have done it for so long that it can take a toll on their mental health," Romz adds. "Every artist has a different mindset, and maybe Miley, she's like it's just not for me and that's completely OK."Romz agrees with Miley that there should be "as more caring system" for artists on tour, saying artists' wellbeing can be overlooked. "I wish to do shows like [Miley] in the future but I've only done gigs at the moment around London," she says."So I don't actually know how it feels to do a show in front of 20-30,000 fans every single night." Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Groupement Hospitalier Loos Haubourdin confirms its partnership with Intalio and Officially Adopts the Intalio Assure Digital Solution
PARIS, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After two years of co-development marked by close collaboration, Groupement Hospitalier Loos Haubourdin (GHLH) has renewed its trust in Intalio, a recognized leader in digital transformation for organizations, by officially adopting the Intalio Assure solution, the digital version of the ASSURE methodology initiated by GHLH. The result of in-depth collaborative work between the operational teams at GHLH and Intalio's experts, Intalio Assure embodies a pragmatic, structured, and innovative approach to managing hospital pathways and practices. This digital solution is designed to faithfully reflect the recommended actions promoted by the ASSURE methodology, which was developed by and for healthcare professionals within GHLH. A Proven Methodology, a Relevant and Scalable Tool Initially launched in paper format, the ASSURE methodology has proven effective in structuring professional practices, formalizing decision-making processes, and continuously improving the quality of care. Drawing on field feedback, Intalio has succeeded in creating a high-performing, intuitive digital version that fully meets the needs of hospital institutions. A Partnership Rooted in Trust and Innovation This renewed trust marks a significant milestone in the relationship between GHLH and Intalio, a relationship built on shared values: active listening, co-development, field engagement, and a strong drive for innovation. GHLH thus becomes the first healthcare institution to deploy Intalio Assure on a large scale, reinforcing its role as a pioneer in hospital digital transformation. "We are proud to support GHLH in this new phase. Intalio Assure is much more than a tool: it is the result of a proven methodology, driven by committed professionals, which we have successfully transformed together into a robust and scalable digital solution." — Hadi ABDALLAH, Pre-Sales Manager, Intalio France About Intalio Intalio is a key provider of content management, business process management, and information governance solutions. Operating internationally, Intalio supports public and private organizations in their digital transformation by offering innovative, agile, and highly customizable tools. Logo: View original content: SOURCE Intalio 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
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"I could never consider myself a god" - Michael Jordan felt embarrassed about being adored like God
"I could never consider myself a god" - Michael Jordan felt embarrassed about being adored like God originally appeared on Basketball Network. Unlike many other legendary players in NBA history, Michael Jordan was not only endowed with extraordinary skills. He also exuded a unique charisma that separated him from other iconic sports figures. Advertisement Jordan's remarkable ability to dominate the game led countless fans to believe that he was, without a doubt, the greatest player of all time. Many felt that no other player could ever reach the unparalleled heights he achieved. Some even elevated Jordan to a status that they describe as God-like. Despite this overwhelming admiration and reverence from the public, Jordan himself was reluctant to accept such lofty comparisons. In fact, he often expressed discomfort with the idea that he was viewed in such a hyperbolic way. "It's certainly an embarrassing situation for me," Jordan said when asked what it's like to be like God when the Chicago Bulls flew to Paris for a pre-season tournament called the McDonald Championship in 1997. "I play a game of basketball," he pointed out. "I try to entertain for two hours and then let people go home to their lives. I could never consider myself a god." Advertisement The NBA helped push MJ's God-like status Throughout the peak of his illustrious career, Jordan consistently demonstrated the remarkable qualities that have led many to consider him the so-called "GOAT." He also totally understood the significance of his impact on the sport and culture as a whole. With that in mind, Jordan appreciates how people celebrate his legacy and adore him for his greatness. However, he made it clear to everybody that he never saw his status going any further than the greatest of all time, let alone to be likened to God. As it turned out, the NBA itself helped push this narrative. In promoting the Bulls' visit to Paris, NBA commissioner David Stern himself hyped Jordan's status. The French media then exaggerated it even more. Advertisement "He's the most famous athlete of his time, and perhaps, with Muhammad Ali, of any time," Stern stated at the time. "Michael Jordan came along at the same time that sports marketing developed and that global television had extraordinary growth. There will never be a growth spurt like that again." Even some players viewed MJ like God Apparently, it's not only the fans who acknowledged Jordan's God-like fame and status. Even some of his fellow NBA players have implied the same thing. Larry Bird famously once stated that MJ was "God disguised as Michael Jordan." There were also those who felt like Jordan's presence alone was already sacred. Advertisement "We are in the layup line, and we're out first doing layups, and they start to run out to the floor, we stop in the layup line, and we just watch as they run on to the floor. For us, this is like God, seeing Michael Jordan playing on the floor and now I'm about to play against him? And so, Shawn Kemp ran by and slapped us both in the back of the head like, 'Let's go! We got to play the game!'" Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Brevin Knight told Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson in 2020. Instead of embracing the notion of being a basketball deity, Jordan remained grounded and focused on his craft. His humility, combined with his undeniable talent, ultimately made him not God but a phenomenal and generational athlete. Related: "Son, that was embarrassing to your mother and I" - Michael Jordan's father convinced him to stay with Nike after nearly walking away This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
