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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$29M Shuler-Benninghofen redevelopment plan goes to Hamilton City Council for consideration
May 23—The first hurdle for the redevelopment of the former Shuler & Benninghofen Woolen Mill is cleared after the Hamilton Planning Commission has recommended a $29 million mixed-use project. Bloomfield/Schon, the Cincinnati-based developer of the project, is planning to convert the former mill, that is mostly vacant, into a 125-unit apartment complex with 7,000 square feet of commercial space. "We've been working on this with the city for about 3 years now, trying to find a way to renovate this building and try to enhance the neighborhood as much as possible, and help it not be the anchor weighing this part of this neighborhood down," said Ken Schon, partner at Bloomfield/Schon. Schon and his team unveiled last month its redevelopment plans to the Lindenwald community. Schon said in April they were close to completing its capital stack in order to start the redevelopment project. Among the secured financing is $3.5 million in Ohio historic tax credits. With Planning Commission's recommendation last week, the preliminary and final joint plan development proposal will now go before Hamilton City Council for consideration, which would include a presentation and public hearing on the plan. Most of the apartments (91) are to be one-bedroom units. Of the remaining, 17 would have two bedrooms, 16 are planned to be studios and one would have three bedrooms. None of the spaces would be permitted to be used as short-term rentals. Additionally, there would be 247 total parking spaces, while just more than 200 would be required to accommodate the residents. There would be 14 spaces needed for 7,000 square feet of commercial space. While most of the parking will be for the development, some of the parking spaces will be for the anticipated new businesses that would open along Pleasant Avenue. "There are about 15 to 20 spaces left over for business owners across the street and potential new businesses," Schon said. "It's a park along Pleasant Avenue for the public and some of the parking, closer to Pleasant Avenue would be used for business owners. It's partly for the all the neighborhood, not just our use alone." While it will add traffic to the residential streets in this area of Lindenwald — close to 200 new tenants have the potential to live at the former mill — Hamilton Director of Engineering Allen Messer doesn't anticipate a problem, though "it's something we'll continue to look at." "It will add traffic. It seems like a lot of traffic, but it's less than the minimum threshold that we would require a traffic study," he said. "A gas station, for example, would generate more traffic than this entire thing (development) because it's primarily residential." Traffic would increase on Belle and Symmes avenues as the development would close Williams Avenue's access to Pleasant Avenue (U.S. 127). The project includes using the former gas station and former bowling alley properties across on Williams Avenue, and requires vacating a portion of the street. Schon said they plan to start construction this fall, either late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter. "I know there are a lot of things still up in the air, but we'll be working with the zoning and planning folks."
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
7 Things That Can Cause Heavy Bleeding During Your Period
Let's be honest: Periods, in general, aren't exactly comfortable. If you're one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to complain about that time of the month. But what actually counts as 'heavy' here? Medically speaking, periods that soak through a tampon or pad in less than two hours—or involve passing clumps of blood called clots—aren't normal. 'If someone with a light period had a period like that, they'd think they were bleeding to death,' Charles Ascher-Walsh, MD, senior system vice chair for gynecology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, tells SELF. Heavy periods aren't just inconvenient (and expensive, given the cost of pads and tampons). They can often be painful, causing extra-rough cramps, depending on the cause. You also may not feel awesome about venturing away from home if you're in pain or worried about bleeding through your clothes. And all that blood loss can result in anemia, or low red blood cells, causing you to feel tired or weak. Lots of different medical conditions, ranging from benign to serious, can cause heavy menstrual bleeding—and to treat them properly, your doctor will first want to help you figure out what's going on. Keep reading to learn more about what might be causing you to soak through pads or tampons, and steps you can take to deal with it. 1. Uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids—benign firm, rubbery growths on the uterus—affect up to 80 percent of people who get periods. Many cases of fibroids don't cause any symptoms. For people who do experience symptoms, one of the most common is heavy bleeding during a period. 'Some people get really big fibroids and it can cause pain or problems going to the bathroom, too,' Samantha Schon, MD, assistant professor of reproductive endocrinology and obstetrics and gynecology at University of Michigan Health, tells SELF. Fibroids can also cause pelvic pain and back pain, though Dr. Schon says the exact symptoms depend on their location in the uterus. 2. Uterine polyps Polyps are soft, fleshy growths usually found on the inside lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) and on or around the cervix. Like fibroids, polyps don't always cause symptoms. Most commonly, they can lead to irregular bleeding—that is, bleeding between periods for unpredictable amounts of time. But some people, Dr. Schon says, may also experience heavy bleeding with polyps. 3. Thyroid problems Thyroid disease is a potential cause of heavier periods that is often unrecognized, Dr. Ascher-Walsh says. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that releases thyroid hormone, which controls lots of different activities in your body, from your metabolism to your heart rate. It also helps control your menstrual cycle, so both an underactive (hypothyroid) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroid) can trigger menstrual cycle changes. Some people with thyroid issues skip periods altogether or their periods get lighter, while others might have irregular or way heavier periods. Underactive and overactive thyroid can be the results of autoimmune disorders (Hashimoto's disease or Graves' disease), iodine deficiency, thyroid inflammation (a.k.a. thyroiditis), problems with the pituitary gland (which releases thyroid-stimulating hormone), certain medications, and thyroid tumors. 4. Irregular ovulation Various hormonal imbalances can cause people to ovulate irregularly. Ovulation releases the hormone progesterone, which keeps the uterine lining from building up, Dr. Schon explains. If a woman isn't ovulating, there's nothing to keep that buildup in check. Then, when ovulation does happen (but pregnancy does not), the built-up lining can come out all at once during menstruation, causing heavy bleeding. 'Some people can not have a period for six months and then have a period for a month straight,' says Dr. Schon. One possible cause of these imbalances is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects 5 to 10% of women of childbearing age. If your periods are both heavy and irregular, and you also have excess body hair, hormonal acne, or difficulty getting pregnant, you may want to go to an endocrinologist to get tested for PCOS. 5. Endometrial or cervical cancer Rarely, a cancerous growth on the uterine lining (endometrium) or cervix can be the cause of heavy bleeding. If you're over 45 and still have regular periods—but they're heavy—Dr. Ascher-Walsh says it's worth getting checked out. Typically, people with cancer have other symptoms, like irregular bleeding, vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, and weight loss, but it's worth mentioning heavy periods to your doctor so they can look into what's going on and do any additional testing if they are suspicious. 6. Bleeding disorders Heavy bleeding during a period could be a sign of a bleeding disorder such as immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), which prevents blood from clotting properly. If you have this condition, you may also bruise more easily than other people and deal with frequent nosebleeds. A heavy period could also point to the bleeding disorder von Willebrand disease, which leads to abnormal platelets that prevent blood from clotting, especially if the heavy periods started when you first got your period, Dr. Schon says. Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in American women and is seen in between 5 and 24% of women with chronically heavy periods, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 7. Medications Certain medications can also include heavy bleeding as a side effect. Hormonal birth control, including the pill and IUDs, are usually meant to decrease bleeding—but in some people, Dr. Schon says they can cause prolonged or heavy bleeding. And the copper IUD, in particular, is associated with more bleeding than other forms of birth control. If you take blood thinners or you're undergoing chemotherapy, Dr. Schon says your blood may not clot as well, which may also cause a heavier-than-normal flow during your period. How to deal with heavy bleeding during your period If your heavy period is bothering you, definitely talk to your doctor. 'In gynecology, we think of the period as a vital sign,' says Dr. Schon. 'So if it's changing or abnormal, it's important to rule out more serious causes.' Most of the time—especially if you haven't yet reached menopause—whatever is causing your heavy bleeding won't be super serious, says Dr. Ascher-Walsh. More good news? There are a lot of effective treatments for heavy periods, ranging from medications to surgical procedures. How your doctor addresses the heavy flow ultimately depends on the cause. For example, if you end up being diagnosed with fibroids, polyps, or other growths, your doctor may recommend a procedure or surgery to remove them. In other cases, treatment could be as simple as starting birth control (or changing the one you're on, if it's making you bleed more) to make your periods more predictable and potentially lighter. Even if you've gotten used to your heavy bleeding, don't blow it off in hopes it'll go away on its own. 'You don't need to live with a heavy period that can be such a burden every month,' says Dr. Ascher-Walsh. 'There are always options.' Related: Get more of SELF's great service journalism delivered right to your inbox. Originally Appeared on Self
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
What's the problem with Multan Sultans?
This dates back to 2017, when, after the initial success of the PSL, it was decided to add a new team. For the sixth team, PCB signed a deal with Schon Group worth $5.2 milliondouble the price of the then-most expensive team, Karachi Kings ($2.6 million). However, after just their first season, Schon realized they had made a mistake. When the fee wasn't paid, PCB canceled the Super League match tickets In December 2018, Alamgir Tareen, along with his nephew Ali Tareen, bought the team for $6.3 million. Their main aim was simply to acquire the franchise, perhaps without fully considering how they'd cover this higher amount, especially when Schon had already backed out at $5.2 million. Nevertheless, this was a big group with political considerations too, so they absorbed the losses. In 2021, due to certain reasons, Alamgir Tareen became the sole owner. Whatever happened between uncle and nephew are not of our concern. In 2023, after Alamgir's passing, Ali Tareen again became the owner. Currently, the league's 10th season is underway, and even before it started, Ali Tareen began criticizing the financial model. Suddenly, he started pointing out massive flaws in the league and lamenting financial losses. Surprisingly, PCB remained a silent spectator during this time, likely because Ali Tareen belongs to an influential family. He even warned that if the valuation led to higher fees, he would seek rebidding. In another interview, he demanded that Multan's franchise fee be brought down to the same level as Karachi's. Interestingly, back in December when PCB asked the franchises if they wanted to retain ownership, Multanalong with the othersanswered yes. Relations between Salman Naseer and Ali Tareen are also far from ideal. Naseer is now the league's CEO, which complicates things further. After the 10th season, the cricket board will conduct a valuation of all teams, and a minimum 25% fee increase is expected. This could push Multan's annual fee from 1.08 billion rupees to about 1.35 billionclearly a loss-making deal. Ali's complaint might not be entirely wrong, but the timing and tone of his remarks are questionable. His statements have hurt the league's value. Ali Tareen should have voiced these concerns in the Governing Council meetings, but we hear he keeps his mic muted there. Another option was to sit at the negotiation table and explain that his uncle had bought the team, but he couldn't sustain it at this fee and needed reconsideration. While contractually, a fee reduction isn't possible, Salman Naseer is a skilled lawyer who could have found a solution. So, why is Ali Tareen being so aggressive? Recently, two PCB directors, Nadeem Khan and Sami Burney, joined Multan Sultans. Did they give certain advice? Did someone suggest that pressuring PCB through public statements might work? People seem to forget that the current chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is not someone who yields to pressure. Maybe they've shown leniency out of courtesy for now, but that won't last long. This time, Multan Sultans participated in the PSL half-heartedly. The squad was unbalanced, and a string of defeats overshadowed their past successes. If team valuation weren't based on all 10 seasons, Multan would lag behind. It's odd: the team that built a strong brand now faces the biggest losses. Their franchise fee may rise even more in valuations, while those who sit idle all year and only show up during the league will Super League match tickets Ali Tareen's statements have harmed the PSL more than the team's poor performance. You've never seen IPL owners badmouthing their league. The question arises: why did you buy such an expensive team in the first place? Why stay silent while enduring losses, only to complain now after 10 years? PSL franchise owners should realize that they already had wealththis league gave them celebrity status. How many South Punjab politicians do you know? How many businesspeople's names are familiar to you? But the entire world knows the PSL owners' full history. Wherever they go, fans take selfies with them. Many have likely made money from the league too. The real credit goes to those who took risks when no one knew if PSL would even surviveAtif Rana, Sameen Rana, Javed Afridi, Nadeem Omar, Ali Naqvi, and Salman Iqbal. Those who came later had to pay higher fees. Now, two new teams are set to join next year. After Ali Tareen's remarks, will anyone even buy a team for $6.3 million? They might ask: if Multan Sultans are losing so much, how will we recover our costs? One way is for PCB to sell Multan's team at a high price during rebidding, which would raise prices for the next two teams as well. This league was supposed to grow thanks to its owners, but unfortunately, except for a few, others didn't play an active role. Now new deals are due, and the current situation will cause damage. Until the league grows bigger, higher revenues are unlikely. To make it bigger, everyone must stop complaining and sit together to find new solutions. If you can't do that, let the team gobelieve me, many are ready to take over. The decision is yoursjust don't destroy the league.
The Independent
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Journey ‘rushed off stage' after electrical fire breaks out mid-concert
Journey was forced to abandon their Friday concert in Houston, Texas, mid-show after an electrical failure caused a fire to break out under the stage. The five-piece rock band was midway through the performance of their 1981 hit song 'Don't Stop Believin'' when the screens around the stage went black and the audio cut out, leaving the crowd to continue belting out the song in their absence, video footage posted by the group's co-founder and lead guitarist, Neal Schon, showed. 'Last night at Houston TX Rodeo we had an amazing overly packed house of 79-80 thousand fans that showed up to see us!!' Schon, 71, said in a Saturday Instagram post. 'The only unfortunate thing was that after getting off to a slamming start the Rodeo had an electrical failure and fire broke out under the stage,' he revealed. 'Thank you Houston for singing 'Don't Stop Believin' before we were rushed off the stage because of an electrical fire and were not able to return. I felt terrible for our fans and offered to play tonight and make it up to y'all but they were not able to make it happen so until next time - Love and Respect.' The Houston Rodeo additionally confirmed on Facebook that 'due to an unforeseen electrical incident under the stage area, we regretfully announce the cancellation of tonight's Journey concert.' 'We sincerely apologize to all fans for this disappointment,' the statement continued. 'Our team is working diligently to assess the situation, and we will provide updates regarding rescheduling options and refunds as soon as possible.' Local news outlet KPRC 2 spoke to a concertgoer who recalled a stadium announcer telling the crowd that there was a 'power outage.' They added that after the band left the stage, several people with fire extinguishers came out to inspect the area around the drums. In an update shared Saturday, the venue said that the issue had been fixed and all events scheduled for later that day would continue as planned. 'We are excited to host RODEOHOUSTON and welcome Warren Zeiders today as scheduled,' read a statement shared to X. 'The stage will be operating as normal, and we will host all activities in the stadium and on the grounds as originally planned.'
Fox News
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Journey abruptly halts concert mid-song due to electrical fire, but fans keep singing 'Don't Stop Believin''
Arena band Journey abruptly stopped a concert Friday evening at the Houston Rodeo mid-song, but the crowd kept the show going. The band was performing its 1981 hit "Don't Stop Believin'" when, about 30 seconds into the song, the music cut off and TV screens showing the band in the arena went dark. Still, the devoted crowd continued, fittingly singing the next line, "It goes on and on and on and on," social media video shared by guitarist Neal Schon and fans showed. The band was escorted offstage soon after. Schon explained the incident Saturday, thanking fans for continuing the song when they were unable. "Last night at Houston TX Rodeo we had an amazing overly packed house of 79-80 thousand fans that showed up to see us!!" Schon wrote on his Instagram while sharing video of fans singing. "The only unfortunate thing was that after getting off to a slamming start the Rodeo had an electrical failure and fire broke out under the stage. Thank you Houston for singing Don't stop Believin' before we were rushed off the stage because of an electrical fire and were not able to return." "Thank you Houston for singing Don't stop Believin' before we were rushed off the stage because of an electrical fire and were not able to return." Schon said he "felt terrible for our fans and offered to play" at the rodeo Saturday night "and make it up to y'all but they were not able to make it happen so until next time - Love and Respect." He received a flood of appreciation in the comments. "You are a professional entertainer and totally respect the fans great to see," one person wrote. Another added, "Saw this and fans sang to yall! Just glad everyone is ok." "Last night was my 5th time seeing Journey!" a third wrote. "Thank you for an amazing 3.5 songs. It was a super disappointing thing to happen, but can't wait to see y'all next time! The Houston Rodeo also confirmed the incident, writing, "Due to an unforeseen electrical incident under the stage area, we regretfully announce the cancellation of tonight's Journey concert. We sincerely apologize to all fans for this disappointment. Our team is working diligently to assess the situation, and we will provide updates regarding rescheduling options and/or refunds as soon as possible." Fox News Digital has reached out to Journey for further comment.
