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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Revel Bikes Gets Back to Roots with Hiring of Original Designer
Revel Bikes Gets Back to Roots with Hiring of Original Designer originally appeared on BikeMag. Revel Bikes surprised and thrilled the mountain bike world when founder Adam Miller bought the troubled company at auction last month, and the good news keeps coming from the Carbondale, Colorado-based company. Miller has brought on Mike Giese, Revel's original bike designer who will now serve as Director of Product Development and Creative worked with Miller back in the day from 2016 to 2018 to create Revel's iconic Rail, Rascal, and Ranger from concept to trail. 'Mike's the real deal,' said Miller in announcing Giese's return to Revel. 'He's got this rare combo of incredible engineering talent, insane bike handling skills, and an eye for design that's unmatched. It's wildly awesome to get to work with him again.' Giese's frame designs, coupled with Chris Canfield's CBF suspension platform, created bikes that racked up awards and created devoted Revel riders. After helping establish Revel, Giese went on to help develop new carbon bikes and components. He brings that experience back to Revel now with plans for exciting new builds, Miller says. 'Mike was a big part of why Revel clicked right from the start," Miller said. "Getting to build the next chapter together is something we're all really stoked about.' 'I am beyond excited for this next chapter with Revel Bikes,' Giese said. 'After working with Adam and team to design the original Rail, Rascal and Ranger, I am looking forward to joining the Revel Bikes team to lead product strategy, design and development for the next generation of bikes, and for the next generation of the brand.' Revel has shifted to a direct-to-consumer model focused on making the high-quality bikes sans the middle markup. Customers can buy complete bikes and frames directly through Revel's website, and Revel ships globally. Revel also support custom builds through local bike shop dealers with their frame-only program. From a serious question as to whether or not Revel would survive at all to the news that it's getting back to its small company, bike-loving roots, the mountain bike world has reason to be excited about the rebirth of Revel. 'Now, it is time to put the foot on the gas and design some insane new bikes, Giese said. 'Let the good times roll!' This story was originally reported by BikeMag on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Raising Cane's releases new details on Dauphin County opening day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Raising Cane's just shared some new details about their upcoming grand opening in Dauphin County. Central Pennsylvanians' long wait for the new Raising Cane's restaurant at 5040 Jonestown Road will finally come to an end on Tuesday, May 6, when the chicken finger eatery finally makes its debut. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The new restaurant will be 3,089 square feet in size and will come equipped with a double lane drive-thru. Once the restaurant opens, it will have seating available for about 70 guests. Here's when the new Raising Cane's is opening in Dauphin County Raising Cane's is encouraging customers to get a spot in line before doors open at 10 a.m. for a chance to get free giveaways and enjoy other celebrations including: A 'Lucky 20' drawing to award 20 Customers (age 13 and older) Free Cane's for a Year! Entries are accepted from 8 to 9 a.m., with the drawing held shortly after. Customers must be present to win. A commemorative hat and free Box Combo card for the first 100 dine-in Customers who purchase a Combo. Free Box Combo card valid on return visit. A ribbon-cutting and proclamation ceremony with local Chamber members and charity partners beginning at approximately 9 a.m. A check presentation to the Harrisburg Area Humane Society, a no-kill shelter providing safe rehoming to animals in the area. The Central Dauphin High School Cheerleaders and the Harrisburg Senators mascot Rascal will bring the energy to kick off the festivities beginning at 9 a.m. 'As someone who calls Harrisburg home, I appreciate the warmth and spirit of this Community,' Area Leader of Restaurants Dan Moskovich said. 'We're ready to bring our fresh, craveable Chicken Finger meals and signature Cane's vibe to Harrisburg and the surrounding area. I can't wait for everyone to see what we are all about and make Raising Cane's a new local favorite.' Tariffs could cost Hershey $15-20 million in Q2, company says Moving forward, the new Raising Cane's hours of operation will be: Sundays – Thursdays // 10 a.m. to Midnight Fridays – Saturdays // 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. According to Raising Canes, they are one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands with 900+ locations in 40+ states, with plans to open more than 100 new eateries in several new markets in 2025. abc27 news will keep you updated as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
‘Like two Michael Jordans': Chelmsford's Thomas Brown and Shawsheen's Sid Tildsley look to complete their legacies
Each has broken 200 career wins as a senior, and leads their school in wins. Tildsley, the 138-pound dynamo at Shawsheen, could break the state record (244) at New Englands. Related : Starting at age 5, the two have been friends off the mat and each other's fiercest supporters on it. 'I don't remember a point in time I wrestled that Sid wasn't there,' said Brown, the powerhouse Chelmsford heavyweight. Advertisement 'He's one of my closest friends. To see how hard he's worked all these years, see him getting better every day . . . me too, knowing I've done what I can. It's nice knowing all of it's paid off Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up They started at Brickhouse Wrestling in Lowell. It closed, but Doughboy Wrestling Club opened up a program for smaller kids. Tildsley and Brown were two of the group that moved a mile-and-a-half south in the Mill City. They called themselves the Little Rascals. The name lives on — Nick Logan , who coaches at Doughboy and Lowell High — started Logan's Rascals as a youth summer camp. 'We're proud to say we were the first group to be that little and wrestle in that high school room,' Tildsley said. 'How many practices I've wrestled with Thomas is uncountable. He knows me better than I know myself and vice-versa.' Winning nationally came quicker to Tildsley than to Brown. It bothered Brown, since he knew they put in the same work. Sid always made sure the sting Brown felt turned into motivation. 'Seeing Sid be that good, I wanted to work harder to get to that level . . . sixth, seventh, eighth grade year I started getting those results,' Brown said. 'I finally won a national tournament and could see it paying off. I'm now seeing the work I put in paying off at the right time.' Advertisement The road to their final All-State meet in Methuen has been paved not only in hard work, but the duo's ability to keep it fun. 'They're constantly reminding you that you're doing it because you want to, not because you have to,' said Belmont Hill senior Scotty Moreau Jr ., a Chelmsford resident, and a former Rascal. 'They find the joy in it.' Moreau won a Prep New England title two years ago, but missed a season after a stroke in his right eye. The Belmont Hill 126-pounder returned for this, his junior year, and placed third in that tournament. He recalls a youth tournament in Maine, King of the Mat, in which he suddenly saw Brown, whom he calls his best friend, rushing at him across a mat. Never mind the active match, the bigger Brown barreled over, bowling Moreau onto his backpack and shattering the iPad he'd gotten the day before to film his matches. Brown was emotional and apologetic, but Moreau's father laughed. The lightheartedness in that moment resonates with Moreau. 'They're big goofballs, really. Well, Thomas is the 'big' goofball,' Moreau Jr. said. 'They have fun with everything they do. They're chill guys, they don't let anything bother them. They're go-with-the-flow people. They're not cocky kids.' Long trips for the Rascals included Xbox games in the Tildsleys' van, running around in the snow, and being kicked out of hotels for playing tag — Brown was already big enough that he couldn't dash through the hallways quietly. These days, Brown, Moreau, and Tildsley look forward to saltwater fishing and dinners at the 99 to catch up on their weeks. Advertisement 'He's one of the funniest kids,' Tildsley said of Brown. 'He'll bust your chops, get a rise out of you. He'll eat a whole pizza by himself.' As 8th graders, Sid Tildsley (55) and Thomas Brown (66) teamed up with the Junior Grizzlies in Goffstown, N.H. in an 8-2 season. COURTESY PHOTO Though they attend different schools, they had a chance to be football teammates when Massachusetts took a youth season off for COVID-19, but New Hampshire was open. Eighth graders Tildsley and Brown helped Goffstown go from 0-10 the previous year to 8-2. Tildsley played safety in New Hampshire, but upon his arrival at Shawsheen, added 'quarterback' to his resume, Thomas Brown (left) blocks for Sid Tildsley (right) when they played youth football in Goffstown, N.H. Courtesy Brown family Offseason. Football season. Wrestling season. They spend as much time together as kids at different high schools can. 'They have a million inside jokes,' said Nick Gamble , a Shawsheen assistant and Doughboy coach. 'It's like they're brothers when they're around each other. They always support each other. They're cheering for each other every step of the way.' Tildsley propelled Shawsheen to 'They're winners. Very very simple. No matter what the obstacle is, they always come through,' said Shawsheen coach Doug Pratt . 'Brownie's match with [St. John's Prep's Alex Bajoras ] went back and forth. He always comes out on top. Same thing with Sid. The brighter the lights, the better they wrestle. When you're a champion and a winner, it comes out in the big matches.' Even attending different schools -- Billerica and Shawsheen for Sid Tildsley, Chelmsford for Thomas Brown -- they stayed thick as thieves. Courtesy Brown family The Chelmsford and Shawsheen wrestling teams are forever intertwined by the annual 'Dunny Cup' dual meet. They hold a moment of silence for longtime Advertisement They share the euphoria and the heartbreaks together. Triumphs and defeats. Their names enshrined in history. 'You don't get Sid Tildsley and Thomas Brown often,' said Chelmsford coach Chris Piscione . 'That's one of the luckiest things I've seen in my life, like two Michael Jordans playing together. They're lucky kids because they're creating memories. They'll be in their 50s with kids talking about it.' 'It's going to be a while until another Sid Tildsley or Thomas Brown comes around, if ever.' Near falls • Laura Williams thought she was done with wrestling when she graduated high school on Long Island. Then, after attending Springfield College, she heard Ludlow had four girl wrestlers and was looking for a coach. After six years as an assistant, this year she became one of three women to head wrestling programs in the state ( Kassie Bateman at Phillips Andover and Tianna Roy at Chicopee). The Lions won their first trophy at states since 2005 when the girls' team, led by captain Samantha Bertini and girls' coach James Soffen , took second place in Division 2. Bertini (107 pounds) and Lucas Alvan (175) repeated as state champs. 'It's awesome,' Williams said. 'My assistants [ Justin Tunis and John Archambeau ] were a part of that when they graduated from Ludlow. They have the stories and were a part of that history. We're doing it again and it's a lot of fun that I now get to be a part of that history.' Advertisement • Doughboy trainee Jude Correa became the 13th four-time winner at prep nationals, pinning his way to the finals before earning a 5-4 decision at 215 pounds. He led a group of grapplers with Massachusetts connections at the tournament. Dani Nugent (138 pounds) and Toni Elliott (185) represented Phillips Andover atop the podium, and Hingham resident Matthew Botello , Correa's teammate at Wyoming Seminary, won at 132. Natalia Accorsi (Blair Academy via Tabor) and Isaac Novod (Belmont Hill) made finals at 120 and Niayla Curley (152) and Jimmy Bechter (heavyweight) represented Northfield Mt. Hermon as runners-up. Adding third-place finishes were: Julian Rios (113 pounds, Phillips Andover, from Lowell), Musa Tamaradze (132, New York Military Academy, from West Springfield), Elliott Humphries (175, NMH via Minnechaug), Sara McLaughlin (126, Choate Rosemary Hall, from Scituate), and Corynne McNulty (132, Blair Academy, from Malden). Tournament schedule All-States (Day 2), Methuen High, March 1. New Englands, Providence Career and Technical Academy, R.I., March 8-9. AJ Traub can be reached at
The National
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
How Dizzee Rascal turned grime's raw energy into arena anthem
When Dizzee Rascal was enlisted as a supporting act for the UK arena tour for Justin Timberlake in 2003, he felt like a deer in headlights. Fresh from his game-changing debut album, Boy in Da Corner – widely credited with bringing the underground grime movement to the UK mainstream – he had to figure out how to translate its whirring energy and dense wordplay into a dynamic live show. "It was my first proper exposure to a crowd bigger and different to mine, not to mention the rare chance of playing in such a big room like Wembley Arena," he recalls ahead of his Dubai show at the P7 Arena on Thursday. "It made me understand the importance of making some music that was a bit wider – if you know what I mean. I was finding when touring with Timberlake that the crowd were happy and gassed to have me there, but if I am just standing there and spitting 23 bars of lyrics at them and there isn't much for them to hook into musically, what I am doing is more of an exhibition than a show." It was a lesson Rascal, real name Dylan Mills, took to heart over the following two decades, resulting in more expansive songs such as Holiday and Bassline Junkie, incorporating styles such as dancehall and electro without sacrificing the gruffness and visceral energy of grime. The most potent example remains 2008's Dance Wiv Me, a collaboration with burgeoning producer-turned-EDM superstar Calvin Harris. The track can be seen as a pivotal moment in grime's commercial crossover with mainstream pop and dance music. While fellow innovative UK artists Wiley, Kano and Skepta were pushing the genre forward, Dance Wiv Me showcased its mainstream potential, topping the UK charts and becoming a mainstay in Ibiza clubs, thanks to various remixes. Rascal says crafting the song was an eye-opening experience. "By that time, I had been to Ibiza and understood the club environment there – something I hadn't before, because all I knew was London and what was happening there," he says. "I remember my label at the time didn't want me to go in that direction, but my deal with them was up, so I could do what I wanted. The song just felt like a natural progression. A lot of people underestimate what it takes to make a big pop track. They see it as corny or cheesy, but it's not that simple. I can make a grime track with my eyes closed because that's second nature to me, but creating a track that crosses over requires a lot of work – and, at times, collaboration.' While other artists, such as J Hus and AJ Tracey, took that direction further – sometimes derisively labeled grime-pop – Rascal remains content with where the genre stands, comparing its evolution to jazz, another genre that grew from humble beginnings. "I don't even think it's diluted," he says. "Sometimes people get confused. You have artists known for grime making commercial music, but outsiders don't always separate the two," he adds. "But I've always seen grime as existing beyond just the songs – it has its own culture. In a way, it's similar to jazz, where you have artists like Quincy Jones creating huge commercial tracks while, at the same time, Miles Davis could just play the trumpet into oblivion. That doesn't make one better than the other; they each have their own space." Rascal has been steadily carving his own path, despite a near permanent setback – in 2022, he was convicted of assaulting his former partner, with whom he shares a daughter and a son, after an argument at a UK property. Rebuilding his career again with a new album, 2024's solid Don't Take It Personal and the four-song EP I Invented Grime, he says the coming European tour in April will find him focusing on what he does best. "It will be high energy and I am bringing the production," he says. "I want people to come and have a good time and just bring the vibes. Just be loose and let me do the rest." Dizzee Rascal performs on Thursday at P7 Arena, Dubai. Doors open 9pm; tickets start at Dh195
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lima OSPCA's former volunteer dog walkers seek explanation
Jan. 30—LIMA — It's been over two months since the Ohio SPCA and Allen County Humane Society's board of directors suspended the volunteer dog walking program and the volunteers are still looking for answers. On Nov. 19, the dog walkers received notice of the suspension via a note posted on the front door of the shelter which read, "Dog walking by volunteers is suspended at this time because of insurance issues. We cannot allow people to perform this job without appropriate insurance to protect the shelter and the humane society, or workers' compensation to protect the walkers. Until we can resolve these insurance issues, dogs are to be walked by staff only." In Facebook posts, the humane society wrote, "After several recent incidents involving injuries to dogs and volunteers, this is the best decision for the health and safety of the dogs and our staff and volunteers," and specified that a dog named Rascal caused serious injury to someone and prompted the board to hire a behaviorist and dog walkers before volunteer dog walkers would be reintroduced. Will the volunteer dog walking program return? Now, with reportedly minimal communication from humane society staff and the organization's board of directors, many volunteer dog walkers are skeptical the program will return and wonder if they are being blamed for the suspension. Most said they wouldn't feel comfortable returning if the program is reinstated. "They still have not had a meeting with us or responded to any of our messages or emails," said Judy Recker, who was a volunteer for 3 1/2 years. "When the shelter decided to use paid dog walkers only, I noted that not one of the volunteers were offered a position. Anecdotally, I heard criticism of mistakes we made months and even years ago, were cited. This leads me to the conclusion that the shelter does not want us. I do not think we will be asked to return," said Bill Hanz, who has been a volunteer for almost two decades. "I did not see this coming as there had been no meeting, no communication or any inclination of issues with volunteers as to warrant a suspension," said Jodi Young, the former volunteer coordinator and a volunteer for over 14 years. Hanz said he will give the shelter a year to bring back volunteers before he looks for volunteer opportunities elsewhere. Volunteers going above and beyond Besides dedicating multiple days and dozens of hours per week to socializing and walking the dogs, some volunteers were using their own money to keep the shelter running. After the suspension, a group of volunteers still bought and prepared a Thanksgiving meal for the animals. The only catch was that pictures couldn't be posted to social media of the volunteers giving them out, some volunteers said. This perceived lack of appreciation seemed to be the norm for the volunteers, as some volunteers said people who make monetary donations get more praise than they ever did. Stephanie Cox is a volunteer with over a decade of experience and was an adoption coordinator and lead dog walker for the shelter. Although Cox said she didn't start volunteering for compensation or recognition, "Appreciation though is something that has been lacking from the volunteer program for a long time," she said. Cox is also the owner of the non-profit Happy Tails Pup Partners. Over the years, she has funded and transported dogs to a training program, helped find low-cost spay and neuter clinics, purchased kennel cleaner because the bleach being used caused irritation to the dogs, bought aluminum dog beds to get animals off the floor, bought specialized food for dogs with specific dietary needs and toys, treats and other supplies and taken laundry to the laundromat when the shelter's washer and dryer broke down. "Over the years I have fostered many dogs from the Ohio SPCA and pulled several into Happy Tails. They came to our house to heal from surgery, they came when not adoptable at the shelter, or to spend their golden years in a loving home," she said."I rented a floor scrubber on several occasions and spent hours and hours scrubbing the floors myself. I donated money to help when the air conditioning units failed. For years, I appointed them to receive the donation my husband's employer sponsors for my hours of volunteer service. I also reached out to other rescues to place dogs who needed out of the shelter." Cox said one of the other volunteers purchased an agility course for the shelter. Shara Bowsher, a volunteer for one year, said she once bought the shelter $300 worth of dog food, and she and her husband mowed the lawn twice a week in the spring and summer using their own mower and gasoline most of the time because the shelter mower needed repair. "I can tell you that I used vacation time to do things that were not able to be done on the weekends as we were so busy taking care of the animals, so when it came to the extras, I supported those things by using vacation days to get them done," Young said. Amy Kohler, a former dog groomer at the shelter and a volunteer for over four years, would groom dogs for free, especially when dogs would come in from hoarding or other bad situations. She also adopted four senior dogs from the shelter. She said she's seen some dogs' behavior drastically improve due to the time the volunteers spent socializing with them. "I have seen the dog walkers there work real miracles. I have probably seen this happen 100 times," Kohler said. Kathy Walker, who volunteered for 12 years, said volunteers would team up to look for missing dogs who came from the shelter and wondered if the shelter could still provide that service without them. "I also started a recycling program at the shelter which focuses on plastic and cardboard. I have continued to do this even during the suspension of volunteers walking dogs," Hanz said. He also still takes a dog on Wednesdays to Woof Boom Radio to get adoption publicity on 104.9 FM The Eagle. Volunteers criticize, question OSPCA Many volunteers thought hiring a dog behaviorist was a good idea — as volunteers have suggested this in the past — but the money spent on hiring dog walkers could be better used elsewhere since the volunteers were doing it for free. "They added four staff to robotically perform a task that had previously cost them nothing," Bowsher said about the hired dog walkers. "For years the shelter continued to state that the funds are very limited and hiring on any additional staff, including cleaners, a vet tech, or any support was out of the question because they were struggling financially," Young said. "The Ohio SPCA has had several trainers donate time over the years when volunteers reached out to them, but we were always told by Ohio SPCA staff that they did not have the money to actually hire one when we suggested it," Cox said. A few volunteer dog walkers took offense to comments from John Bell, OSPCA's attorney, in a previous Lima News article — specifically when Bell said, "In order for (the dogs) to be socialized, we have to have people who do more with them than just take them out of the cage, spin them around the yard and bring them back." "It was not uncommon for me to walk 10 miles on Sundays during the five to six hours I was there," Recker said. "We had a very dedicated group of dog walkers who made sure every day was covered, including holidays." Bowsher said the volunteer handbook — which volunteers had to sign off on a few weeks before the suspension — goes into detail about cleaning kennels but provides no information on handling dogs. "Please note that all volunteers sign a waiver of liability, which specifically includes the possibility of severe injury," Hanz said. "I question the reasoning on this issue. During my tenure, I am unaware of any volunteer filing suit over any dog bites." "With the frequent resignations of management, it would be nearly impossible to keep up with what procedures each manager put in place during their employment. Written policies were few and far between and quickly became outdated," Cox said. Young mentioned the lack of community engagement from paid shelter staff. "As volunteers we have spoken with many area businesses and community members to get the necessary means to support the shelter, only to be embarrassed by the management support," Young said. "Events were hosted where no shelter paid staff attended, local businesses donated thousands of dollars to resurface lots and backfill areas where it was nothing but standing mud, only to receive no thanks of appreciation from the shelter except for the volunteers who initiated the support." Walker questioned how the shelter will compensate for the work the volunteers were doing. "I worry that the dogs are not getting the amount of exercise we were providing them daily and feel that these same dogs now feel like we abandoned them just like their previous owners," Walker said. "I have also noticed that since all of this has happened, the management is not posting daily pictures of the dogs to our humane society web page. Emotional and mental toll During a group interview with The Lima News, many volunteers became emotional about being pulled suddenly from the bonds they were developing with the dogs and the way they have been treated by the OSPCA staff and board. "I am in mourning about not being with the dogs. I know how much they looked forward to their time with me and I with them," Hanz said. Cox said walking and interacting with the dogs helped her with the physical side effects of chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2024. She said she misses that as she continues through treatment. "We are heartbroken to think about what they must have gone through when we were abruptly pulled from their lives. I know the pain that I felt when they were pulled from mine," she said. "I have never been involved with an organization who handled people in this way. If it wasn't for my love and passion for the animals there, I would have left and never looked back." Bowsher said she is thinking about seeing a therapist. Volunteer family Some of the volunteer dog walkers still keep in touch and have bonded like family. During the group interview, Hanz, as the only male volunteer in the group, affectionately called the other volunteers his "shelter sisters" while they called him "grandpa." Hanz said they have been a great support system for him. Cox agreed the dog walkers have been a big help to her throughout her cancer journey. "The volunteers are like family to me and walking dogs at the shelter was a very important outlet during this dark time of my life," Cox said. "The volunteers are a tight-knit group. We are all great friends and we worked tirelessly to make sure there was coverage at the shelter seven days a week, 365 days a year." "I treated this volunteer job like a paying job," said Megin Brinkman, a volunteer of more than eight years. "This friendship and camaraderie has also been a huge loss. I loved volunteering and this suspension has left a hole in my heart." What can the public do? The volunteer dog walkers suggested buying the shelter physical items instead of giving them monetary donations, which might get distributed to other OSPCA branches. They also want the issues to continue being discussed by signing petitions and contacting the OSPCA and the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Reach Charlotte Caldwell at 567-242-0451. Featured Local Savings
