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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Houston shortstop Ryan Mitchell named Gatorade's Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year
Houston senior shortstop Ryan Mitchell has been named Gatorade's Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year, Gatorade announced via release on June 3. Mitchell, recently named The Commercial Appeal's Baseball Player of the Year, shared the announcement on social media. This is Gatorade's 40th year of selecting a player in each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Past winners nationwide include former MLB star Gary Sheffield and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. Advertisement "WOW!" Mitchell said on X. "Thank you to everyone that helped me in achieving this coveted award!" Mitchell, a Georgia Tech commit, ranks as No. 53 draft prospect and is projected to be an early-round selection in July's amateur draft. This season, Mitchell led Houston (29-15) to the Class 4A sectionals with the consistent displays of power and speed at the leadoff spot. He led Houston in almost every offensive category, including batting average (.462), on-base percentage (.615), OPS (1.547), runs (64), walks (49) and stolen bases (39). He also hit 12 homers and 13 doubles and drove in 55 runs, finishing the season as a finalist for the Mr. Baseball award. Advertisement "Ryan Mitchell is an explosive high school athlete with the ability to take over a game at any moment," Houston coach Lane McCarter said in the release. "Every time he steps into the batter's box, it feels like a can't-miss moment. He has the maturity of a veteran major league player and the plate discipline of a future Hall of Famer. He has such a bright future in professional baseball." Wendell Shepherd Jr. is The Commercial Appeal's high school sports beat writer. Reach Wendell at or on X @wendellsjr_. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Houston's Ryan Mitchell is Gatorade Tennessee Baseball Player of Year
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Omaze's youngest ever winner is selling up £3million five-bedroom mansion for £500k less than its value
The youngest ever winner of a multi-million pound Omaze mansion is selling up - for £500,000 less than the valuation. Lauren Keene, 24, celebrated winning the spectacular six-bed Hollywood-style mansion - valued at £3million - in the prize draw in December. After winning the house and £250,000 prize money from a £20 ticket Lauren announced she was considering moving into the house with partner Ryan Mitchell, a software engineer from Liverpool. She said: 'Thanks to the £250,000 we've pocketed as part of the win we could afford to stay here for many years if we decided to, it's a great position to be in.' Lauren, from Gloucester, has been living with her dad in his two-bed flat and joked: 'He's most delighted about the fact I can finally move out now.' It's not clear whether full-time nanny Lauren did move out but she has now placed the house in Wirral, Merseyside, for sale for £2.5million. The stunning house sits in a prominent location on the edge of the sandstone outcrop of the Wirral Peninsula, bringing the surrounding countryside inside the property in a magnificent example of modern architecture and design. The exclusive, elevated plot provides stunning views from the wraparound terrace of the nearby estuary and the Irish Sea - as well as being just a short stroll away from Caldy Beach. The Rightmove listing - which describes the house as 'striking' and 'something truly special' - makes no reference to its involvement in the competition just six months ago. At the time of her win Lauren said: 'Only last week we were viewing houses we thought we could never afford, but now our first property is a £3m mansion. It's crazy to think we'll never have a mortgage. 'We've been saving for years so I still live with my dad in his 2-bedroom flat - he's delighted that I'll finally be moving out now. 'It's my boyfriend's birthday this week, I've told him the house is his birthday and Christmas present combined this year. 'Winning this house has transformed our lives forever! Whatever we decide to do long-term, we're made for life now.' Omaze winners don't have to keep the house for any period of time and are free to decide if they live there, rent it out or sell it to become a cash millionaires. Describing the moment she discovered she'd won, Lauren added: 'It was just an ordinary Friday really, I was heading for a McDonald's after work when I got a call from Omaze telling me I'd won something. I was sceptical - and hungry - but went straight home to see what I'd won. 'The next thing we knew, the Omaze team were all there telling us we'd won a £3 million mansion. I was gobsmacked. It was definitely worth missing my McDonald's for, it's made me a multi-millionaire! 'We did end up celebrating with a Maccies afterwards and it was a very, very happy meal indeed.' Lauren is far from alone in cashing in on the multi-million pound home. Out of 14 previous prize winners, only three have kept hold of the house. Among them is widow June Smith who put the luxury £4.5million Cornish mansion she won in a £25 raffle on the market in 2023 so that she can help her children and grandchildren 'with the next chapter in their lives'. Previous winners have complained in the past that the enormous mansions can be too lavish and too costly to maintain - or they are too far away from jobs, friends and family. Becca Pott, 32, was on maternity leave after the birth of her first child and was living in a two-bedroom flat in Leyton, east London, when she spent £10 on the Omaze draw. The finance analyst won a £3.5million five-bedroom house near Ascot, Berkshire, in February 2022, transforming her life. Ms Pott, who lives there with her husband Ben and their baby Ava, is one of the few to choose to actually stay in one of Omaze's stunning homes. Ms Pott told The Sunday Times: 'We always knew we were going to move in and enjoy it for at least that first summer, just to experience living in a place like this as a family, but after a few weeks we realised we didn't want to leave so decided we should keep it.' She added: 'We have a toddler, so having all the extra space and a beautiful garden for her to explore has been incredible. We love relaxing outside on the patio whilst preparing dinner in the kitchen. It all feels natural now and like it really is our family home.' Ms Pott was also given an additional £20,000 to help with running costs - while she also rents out the charming mansion - which boasts a drawing room, a family orangery, a night kitchen and a hot tub - to film crews. The other two winners to move into their incredible homes were in Wimbledon and Islington - two expensive areas of London. Kevin Johnson, a 34-year-old carpenter moved straight into his £3million four-bedroom Islington home with his wife and four sons. It is a stone's throw away from where he was renting a three-bed flat previously. He also got £100,000 in cash to help him settle in – with the house mortgage free and with all stamp duty and legal fees covered. After finding out he had won with a £50 entry, Mr Johnson said: 'We're still pinching ourselves, whatever we decide to do long term, this is going to give us so much security as a family, it's truly life-changing for all of us.' Uttam Parmar, 58, is another winner who has opted to hand the keys of his brand new mansion over to someone else. The operations manager from Ashby, Leicestershire, is selling his £3million house he won near Rock, in Cornwall. Mr Parmar said that he could not afford to keep it despite winning £50,000 cash. He also felt like he did not fit into the popular celebrity haunt, where chefs Gordon Ramsay and Rick Stein have properties. Marilyn Pratt sold her £3million house in Fulham, London, because she wanted to give her two daughters £1million each to buy their own homes. She also said that she wants to go on nice cruises with her husband, family holidays and 'fancy lunches' at exclusive hotels such as Claridge's. Widower Ian Garrick also decided to cash in on his £1million house in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The 58-year-old, from Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, won the first Omaze prize in 2020. But he sold the house to buy a £500,000 home near to his old home and family. NHS worker Catherine Carwardine, 60, won a stunning £3m six-bedroom house overlooking Lake Windermere – raising £1m for Alzheimer's Research UK. James Oakes, Chief International Officer at Omaze, said: 'Everyone at Omaze is thrilled that Lauren has won this wonderful house on the Wirral, whilst also contributing to the £3.5 million raised for Scouts. 'Omaze offers people the chance to win amazing houses, whilst also introducing charities to new audiences that they wouldn't normally reach - it's a real win-win for entrants and our charity partners. 'We're immensely proud that the Omaze community has now raised over £67 million for good causes across the UK.'
Mid East Info
3 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
HITEK AI achieves ISO 42001 certification, the first international standard for AI management systems - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Middle East-based smart AI-powered FM solutions provider HITEK AI , which is part of the Farnek group of companies, has achieved ISO 42001 certification, the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. With a strong focus on operational excellence and risk mitigation, ISO 42001 provides a structured framework for organisations to design, develop, implement, monitor, and improve AI systems responsibly and ethically. 'HITEK AI is the first FM-related company in the Middle East to achieve ISO 42001 and as such this gives us and all Farnek group companies a distinct competitive advantage and demonstrates our leadership by complying with international AI standards and aligning with global best practices and ethical principles,' said Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director, HITEK AI. 'This enables HITEK AI to demonstrate its leadership in AI governance and compliance, setting a benchmark for responsible AI implementation throughout the region's facilities management industry,' she added. HITEK AI achieved ISO 42001 certification following a long rigorous audit process conducted by Callids Global Quality & Standardization, an accredited external auditor. This involved comprehensive assessments of their process management systems, policies, risk management frameworks, data governance practices, and ethical compliance measures. The extensive evaluation demonstrated its commitment to aligning with international best practices and standards for AI management, security, and transparency. Throughout the certification process, the company consistently evidenced robust implementation, continuous monitoring, and systematic improvement of its AI solutions and protocols. 'This certification is more than just a milestone for us… it's a clear signal that HITEK AI operates with a strong, structured internal compass to govern the way we build and manage AI. In a fast-evolving landscape, where trust and transparency matter more than ever, ISO 42001 is a stamp of quality assurance that we've embedded ethics, quality, and accountability into the heart of our AI systems. We're not just innovating for today here…we're leading responsibly,' commented Ryan Mitchell, Director – QHSEW, at Farnek. ISO 42001 also allows organisations to identify and mitigate AI-related risks, including critical errors, security threats, and ethical concerns, which supports and improves responsible decision making. 'Moreover, our certification will improve the accuracy, reliability, and sustainability of our AI modeling and optimise AI-driven operations to realise maximum impact. Businesses working with us can rest assured that they have chosen a partner with reliable, responsible, and secure AI processes, supporting their innovation and growth,' added Aijaz. Photo Caption: (L–R) Markus Oberlin, Group CEO, Farnek; Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director, HITEK; Ryan Mitchell, Director – QHSEW, at Farnek. About HITEK AI: HITEK AI is a part of Farnek Group, a leading industry expert with over 45 years of technical expertise and operational experience in Facilities Management, Hospitality, and Technology Infrastructure. Our broad range of intelligent applications is a result of people, processes, and technology empowering our customers with digital, business, and technological transformation. Our solutions are aimed at complementing leaner and more sustainable operational processes that increase productivity and reduce energy consumption. Any FM Company would like to adapt the power of digitalisation, can contact HITEK Services on info@ About Farnek: Farnek is the leading provider of sustainable and technology-driven Facilities Management in the United Arab Emirates. Established in the UAE since 1980, Farnek Services LLC is a Swiss- owned independent total facilities management company. With a skilled workforce of more than 10,000 employees, Farnek delivers professional Facilities Management services across several sectors: Aviation, Hospitality, Banking, Retail, Telecom, Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, Government, Education, Leisure, and Entertainment.
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Security officer fatally shoots man fighting with his girlfriend, OK cops say
A couple's argument turned deadly when a boyfriend and security officers exchanged gunfire in a convenience store parking lot, Oklahoma cops said. Ryan Mitchell, 33, and his girlfriend were arguing in a car when they arrived at a QuikTrip in Tulsa the evening of May 26, police said. Their argument continued into the parking lot and got the attention of those nearby, Tulsa police said in a May 27 Facebook post. A group got involved and the altercation escalated, according to police. One witness got the attention of a security officer at the store for help. The security officer approached Mitchell in an attempt to deescalate the situation, but the boyfriend pulled out a handgun, according to police. An off-duty security officer inside noticed the gun and went to confront the boyfriend in the lot, according to police. The two got into a fight and gunfire broke out between the two security officers and Mitchell, police said. Bullets fired by the on-duty officer struck Mitchell, police said. He was taken to the hospital where he died, police said. The off-duty officer was also shot and taken to the hospital in stable condition. A woman across the street was also struck by a stray bullet and taken to the hospital, police said. The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the case to determine if anyone should be charged, police said.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Virginia Brewery Will Close in June After 10 Years
A well-known Richmond, Virginia brewery will be closing down in late June after a decade in operation. Garden Grove Brewing, located in the Carytown neighborhood of Richmond, will cease business on June 28, owners Ryan Mitchell and Kevin Storm announced in a social media post on Tuesday. "Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery will be closing its doors after service on Saturday June 28th," Mitchell wrote. "This is due mainly in part to our lease ending in June. We want to go out on our terms and we felt that the time to do that is now. "For Kevin and myself this is the perfect time for the next chapter in our lives. We both have family's that are growing and it is our time to step away from the brewing industry and focus on our own career goals. Having normalcy in our schedules, time with our wives and watching our children grow are the highest priority." In its final month-plus of existence, Garden Grove has two more important endeavors to complete, Mitchell said. One of them is a final celebration weekend June 13-15 which will include all beers, wines and slushes selling for $5.00. The brewery is also in the process of creating a new beer that will be sold with all proceeds going to Chesterfield County Professional Firefighters Association Local 2803. The cause is dear to Mitchell's heart, as he's currently pursuing a new career as a firefighter in Chesterfield County. "Richmond, thank you for always caring for us, supporting us, and backing us through the last 10 years," Mitchell said. "It has been truly an honor to serve and be served in this unbelievable community. Here is to the next chapter in our ever expanding lives!" According to Garden Grove was the 100th brewery to open in Virginia when it began serving customers in 2015. Currently, there are more than 350 open statewide. However, Garden Grove is one of three Richmond breweries to close shop recently, joining Kindred Spirit Brewing, which shuttered its satellite taproom last weekend, and Anytime Beer Co., which shut down May 7.
