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Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canadian Hall to welcome former Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista and rest of 2025 class
Article content The bat-flip homer in the 2015 playoffs was his signature moment with Toronto but Bautista delivered countless highlights in a Blue Jays uniform. Bautista, who played for eight teams over his 15-year big-league career, will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday in St. Marys, Ont. 'I got a call from (Hall director) Scott Crawford and he broke the news to me,' said Bautista, who lives in Tampa, Fla. '(He) kind of caught me off guard, but I was extremely surprised but at the same time humbled and honoured. 'It was a pleasant surprise for sure and it was really exciting.' The Class of 2025 also includes former MLB pitcher Erik Bedard, junior national team head coach Greg Hamilton, and Amanda Asay, a longtime women's national team star. Asay will be inducted posthumously. The Hall's veterans committee has elected former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League legend Arleene Noga and Gerry Snyder, who played a key role in bringing the Expos to Montreal in 1969.
The Province
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Documentary highlights political-punk history of Vancouver band D.O.A.
Lead singer Joe Keithley will attend Rio Theatre screening for Q&A April 12, 1985: DOA's Joe Keithley (left) and Dave Gregg in front of a fireplace mantle fashioned from a Pontiac grill at The Plaza, a legendary punk flophouse in East Vancouver. Photo by Dan Scott / Vancouver Sun Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The journey of Joey Keithley from fronting hardcore punk legends to winning a city councillor's seat in Burnaby in 2018 is the focus of American director Scott Crawford's documentary Something Better Change. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Keithley will be in attendance a special screening of the film on May 24 at 2:15 p.m. at the Rio Theatre. The singer/politician will take part in a post-show Q&A session, which should touch on the many highlights in a career that stretches back over four decades. As the artist who turned the phrase 'talk – action = O' into a lifestyle, the session should offer a fascinating look at how music and activism can converge to effect change locally and globally. Something Better Change poster for filmmaker Scott Crawford's Kickstarter campaign documentary on the hardcore punk band D.O.A. and leader Joe Keithley's rise to elected politician. Photo by Sirens Call PR / PNG In the early years, D.O.A. built a reputation for relentless touring, spreading its particular genre of political punk that the band branded 'hardcore.' Along with Bad Brains, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys and Minor Threat, the group took a firm stance on topics ranging from anti-racism, freedom of speech, prisoner's rights, environmentalism and more. The band became synonymous with fundraising events and provided the soundtrack for such events as the No Pipelines in B.C. event in Stanley Park, which featured folk music legend Pete Seeger, Republican singer Arlo Guthrie and others. Over the decades, the band membership has changed many times, with Keithley as the sole original member. While D. O. A has announced farewell shows and tours numerous times, the group rarely manages a break of more than two years before reforming in order to record and tour again. The present lineup includes Keithley, bassist Mike Hodsall and drummer Paddy Duddy. Its most recent recording is 2020's Treason. Keithley has also released albums with the Band of Rebels and as a solo artist. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As well as his musical career, Keithley has made numerous runs for political office. In 2018, with only a $7,000 campaign budget, he won a city council seat in his native Burnaby running for the Green party. In government, he translated his experience organizing and performing at events into starting the Harmony For All charity with the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society, which gets musical instruments into the hands of school kids, chairing the Burnaby City Environment Committee, and other roles. Something Better Change charts the band's history and Keithley's political career as he mounts a successful bid for re-election. For tickets and info about the documentary, visit sderdeyn@ Read More Vancouver Canucks CFL Vancouver Canucks Local News Sports
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
You'll Need A Key To Enter This Subterranean Cocktail Bar In Raleigh
Sous Terre. This Raleigh nightspot transformed from basement dive to dreamy cocktail bar. If you remember the old dive bar that once lived where Sous Terre now exists, forget everything you know. Crawford Hospitality—chef Scott Crawford's hospitality group that now includes Crawford and Son, Jolie, Brodeto, Crawford Brothers Steakhouse—has transformed it into a subterranean lounge with warm oak, leathered stone, and just the right amount of moody lighting. 'We changed the bar from an underground dive lounge to an understated, dimly lit cocktail-focused lounge by adding warm oak, leathered stone and ambient lighting,' says chef Scott Crawford. 'In addition, we outfitted the bar entirely with Perlick equipment.' It feels like a secret, but not a pretentious one—just a fun, grown-up clubhouse for people who appreciate a well-made drink. Sous Terre. And that's where Jordan Joseph comes in. He's the beverage director of Crawford Hospitality and the kind of guy who obsesses over cocktails the way Crawford obsesses over food. 'I love the feeling of everything down here, especially the lighting. It's darker and moodier than most bars in the city. It's very cozy,' says Joseph. 'You can forget about what time it is and kind of take your mind off of the day-to-day. It's all about the people that come in here and the staff that work here—I believe some of the best people in the world are all a part of this bar.' The cocktail menu is a love letter to the classics—negronis, highballs, sours—but always with an elevated twist. 'Simple cocktails that have great ingredients, and few of them,' says Joseph. 'We take classics seriously and rotate them through each menu change,' like the Champs Elysees, a cocktail from the 1920's. 'It's essentially a Sidecar with Chartreuse and Angostura bitters,' notes Joseph. 'I love this drink. It's old school, made with classic and timeless ingredients, that will never be out of style.' Jordan Joseph at Sous Terre. Spring is gin season in Jordan's world. 'Gin and tonics are my personal favorite cocktail. It's one I drink while off work, truly relaxing around home. This is all about simple pleasure. Grab a bottle of Mahón, Monkey 47, or Nikka Coffey Gin—each of these has its own 'spring' occasion. Keep your gin in the freezer, grab a large chilled glass, add 4 oz or so of gin, a squeeze of lime, quality bottled tonic and plenty of ice. Garnish with a twist of lemon, cucumber, or nothing at all (my preference) and start up the grill.' But if you want to try something unique order the Tom Yum Sour. It's a cocktail that tastes like a trip to Thailand—think coconut-Thai chile-washed Toki whiskey, lemongrass-miso, lime leaf, lemon, and egg white. 'It's Sous Terre's version of a very refreshing, chilled Tom Yum soup in whiskey sour form,' says Joseph. 'Between infusing oils, coconut washing, preparing and weighing out all the ingredients in the stock that's cooked, it's quite labor intensive but very rewarding.' While there's a lot going on it still falls into Joseph's less is more approach with 3-4 ingredients. 'There's a lot to talk about in regards to preparing it, come try one we'll tell you all about it.' Sous Terre. Whatever happens in the subterranean world of Sous Terre, don't leave without a Ramos Gin Fizz. It's one of the only places you'll find a dialed-in version in the Triangle—and Jordan's version is like drinking a delicious cloud souffle. 'We've gained an 'if you know you know' following around our Ramos Gin Fizz since opening,' he says. Note that I'm definitely one of those RFG cult fans, see here. This summer we'll have fun working some of our favorite local produce, such as strawberry, peach and blueberry, into our fizzes. Our bar team takes this drink seriously. It should be worth the wait!' Sous Terre. I had to get Jordan's take on what to drink and when, all subjective, of course: Jenn Rice: What's your favorite pre-dinner cocktail?Jordan Joseph: Scotch Highball. JR: What's your favorite after-dinner drink?JJ: Vieux Carre. JR: What's your go-to low ABV cocktail?JJ: Braulio Amaro and Tonic. JR: What do you recommend for no ABV?JJ: Cold-brewed, milky Oolong tea. JR: What shots are the cool kids shooting these days? JJ: I'm out of the loop here, for me and our team it's usually green Chartreuse from the freezer. Whatever you do, don't forget the key!
Forbes
21-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Human Factor: Redefining Cybersecurity In The Age Of AI
With 74% of breaches starting with people, securing the human layer is cybersecurity's most urgent ... More priority. It is a common mantra in cybersecurity that humans are the weakest link. It's a notion I often push back on, because it is generally used as a sort of tacit excuse for why cybersecurity tools or processes fail, but there is also an element of truth to it. One of the key takeaways from Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report is that people are the problem. Not intentionally, of course—but whether by mistake, manipulation, or malicious intent, human actions or inactions played a role in 74% of breaches last year. That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them. The report underscores what many security leaders have long suspected. Attackers aren't battering down firewalls or exploiting obscure technical vulnerabilities at scale anymore—they're exploiting people. And they're succeeding. The data paints a clear picture: errors, misuse of privileges, social engineering, and stolen credentials remain the top causes of breaches. It's not surprising when you consider today's work environment. Hybrid and remote work have expanded digital attack surfaces, forcing employees to juggle multiple communication and collaboration tools. Add in an onslaught of sophisticated phishing emails, fake login pages, and cleverly crafted pretexting attacks, and you have a recipe for disaster. 'Technology exists to serve people,' says Scott Crawford, information security research head at 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence. 'But whenever they have the opportunity to interact with it, the potential exists that human activity can be manipulated for malicious ends.' And that manipulation is happening at scale. Social engineering campaigns, business email compromise, and credential theft are surging. Misconfigurations in cloud services—often due to human error or oversight—are creating unintentional gaps in security. Even well-intentioned employees can become an organization's weakest link. 'There is a 20-year-old Gartner prediction that human error would account for 75% of breaches,' notes Richard Stiennon, chief research analyst at IT-Harvest and author of 'Security Yearbook 2025.' 'It is not a surprise. So yeah, the simple stuff is exploited the most.' The growing body of evidence points to one conclusion: Organizations need to reinforce security where attackers are focusing—on people. This means going beyond traditional perimeter defenses and endpoint security. It requires an integrated strategy that protects email communications, secures collaboration platforms, and applies robust data loss prevention policies. In short, organizations need to secure the 'human layer'—the interface where people, technology, and data intersect. Scott Crawford emphasizes, 'The challenge with limiting risk is to do so without inhibiting technology's benefits. But there are a number of opportunities today. Education and awareness training can lay a foundation, but advances in behavioral analytics, authentication and multifactor techniques, and zero trust implementations can all help mitigate exposure.' That's why reinforcing the human layer doesn't stop with education alone. It includes embedding smarter defenses into the tools employees use every day, detecting risky behavior patterns, and automating threat response before human error leads to compromise. One example of how organizations are addressing this challenge comes from Proofpoint and Microsoft. The two companies announced an expanded global strategic alliance focused on reinforcing human-centric cybersecurity. At the heart of the partnership is Proofpoint's decision to move its platform to Microsoft Azure. By leveraging Azure's robust AI capabilities and trusted cloud infrastructure, Proofpoint plans to scale its ability to detect and neutralize threats aimed at users. The integration extends deep into Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Sentinel, allowing security teams to automate threat detection and response, enrich their analytics, and enhance data protection. 'Built on top of Microsoft Azure, we're delivering advanced, preventive protection for the most important layer in the cybersecurity ecosystem—the human layer,' explained Darren Lee, executive vice president and general manager of Proofpoint's Threat Protection Group, in a press release. With Nexus intelligence technologies, Proofpoint combines AI models, behavior analysis, and threat intelligence to proactively detect and neutralize risks. One of the critical components of the alliance is Proofpoint's Targeted Attack Protection, which integrates with Sentinel to provide enriched data for extended detection and response workflows. The partnership also tackles emerging risks from generative AI tools. These tools, while powerful productivity enhancers, introduce new data leakage concerns that traditional security controls struggle to manage. Proofpoint's platform includes DLP features designed to monitor and control the flow of sensitive data in generative AI contexts. Despite these advances, Richard Stiennon offers a reality check: 'Never lose sight of the fact that a targeted attack can get around any of the things deployed at the human layer.' This sobering truth highlights that while securing the human layer is critical, it's not a panacea. Advanced persistent threats, highly targeted spear-phishing campaigns, and insider threats will always require layered defenses, sophisticated detection, and rapid response capabilities. It's why comprehensive security strategies must balance prevention with detection and resilience. The reality is stark: nearly three-fourths of breaches involve human failure in some form. If cybersecurity strategies don't prioritize protecting the human layer, they're leaving the most exploited vector wide open. As Scott Crawford points out, 'As adversaries look to cast a wider net across potential human targets, the way people interact in processes such as IT service support also presents opportunities for organizations to learn from incidents and take advantage of new and emerging ways to increase awareness of potential threats.' The Proofpoint-Microsoft alliance is one example of the shift toward people-centric security—one that many organizations will need to follow. By combining AI, automation, and tight integrations with the tools employees rely on, they're providing a roadmap for reducing human risk and improving overall security posture. As attackers continue to evolve their tactics, organizations must do the same. Reinforcing security at the human layer isn't just a good idea; it's a business imperative.
New York Times
06-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Why Super Bowl city New Orleans has strange, and unfulfilled, soccer history
The first documented mention of a soccer game in Louisiana is from January 25, 1859. But it is not in a local newspaper and pre-dates the era of radio or television. Instead, it is filed in a police report. Four men were arrested in New Orleans the day before. Their crime? The misdeed of 'playing football on a Sunday' during an era in which a law against public games existed in the city's Protestant parts, as well as 'for being complained of as a nuisance to the neighbourhood.' Advertisement That is according to painstaking research conducted by the author Scott Crawford, as part of his book 'A History of Soccer in Louisiana.' As for the young men arrested, they made their case for the defense to a local judge, arguing that it was unfair for them to be rounded up and punished when in fact the whole neighbourhood got involved. The judge, Crawford says, took pity and dismissed the case. This Sunday, a game in New Orleans will have no such issue when the NFL's Super Bowl sees the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles, and a global audience turns to the Big Easy. This will be a record-equalling 11th Super Bowl for New Orleans and its eighth outing in the 50-year history of the 76,000-seat Superdome. The Superdome, now sponsored by Caesars, has also hosted five NCAA college football championships, as well as mega-events including Muhammad Ali's 1978 fight against Leon Spinks, a speech by Pope John Paul II in 1987 and three nights of Taylor Swift in concert last October. New Orleans is also home to two major sports teams, the Saints in the NFL and the Pelicans in the NBA. Yet despite the city's deep roots in soccer — Crawford's book says traces of soccer in New Orleans were predated across the whole U.S. only by Boston, New Hampshire and New York City — it has never emerged as a destination of note for the sport. One former executive from the United States Soccer Federation said New Orleans was never seriously considered to host games in any of the three World Cups held in the U.S., neither the men's tournament in 1994 nor the women's competition in 1999 and 2003. Equally, it was never considered by bid organizers to be a forerunner in bids to host the 2022 and 2026 men's World Cup, the latter of which was successful and will be shared next year with Canada and Mexico. New Orleans also was not included among the eleven proposed American host cities for the joint U.S.-Mexican bid for the 2027 women's tournament, which instead was awarded to Brazil. On the surface, New Orleans appears to be among the more desirable locations for those wishing to host a large sporting event. The city's airport is only 15 miles from the Superdome and the stadium is a walkable distance from the tourist traps of the French Quarter and Bourbon Street. Evan Holmes, the general manager of the Superdome, told The Athletic: 'Take the example of someone that stays at a hotel; they usually stay half a mile from the building, two blocks from world-class restaurants, and they can do everything within a walking perimeter. Whereas you go to some of these other markets — nothing against some of our friends — you go from your hotel to a shuttle bus to the hospitality for 30 minutes, and then you shuttle for another hour to the stadium and back. There's something unique about having a drink in New Orleans. You can carry it on the streets here, walk from place to place and enjoy yourself. It's an authentic rather than manufactured experience.' Advertisement Jay Cicero, the President/CEO of the Superbowl Host Committee in New Orleans, adds that there are 26,000 hotel rooms within a two-mile triangle around the Superdome. This week, between 100,000 and 125,000 visitors are expected to land in town, some going to the game and others wishing to attend shoulder Super Bowl events; reveling in Cajun cuisine or Creole culture, or heading shot-first into party town temptations. Not only does New Orleans appear to possess the necessities for sporting events, but its unique melting pot of French, Spanish and Caribbean influences, as well as those from the American South, offers a different slant to those visiting America, beyond the headline sights of New York, Los Angeles or Miami. So, why has a World Cup thus far eluded New Orleans? America has plenty of desirable destinations, so competition is always going to be fierce. One leading global soccer promoter says he has never taken an event or exhibition match to the city simply because he presumed American football 'is and always will be king' there. New Orleans did make a long list of 41 cities before organizers whittled down their preferred options for the World Cup in 2026, while the Superdome also showed an interest ahead of the 1994 edition but missed out to Detroit's Silverdome, which instead became the first indoor venue to host a World Cup game. GO DEEPER Inside the Silverdome, the first indoor World Cup stadium Yet New Orleans has a particular challenge at the Superdome, largely because of its non-retractable roof. The size of the field also does not fit the dimensions soccer's world governing body FIFA requires for its elite competition, which is recommended to be between 115 yards in length and between 74 yards wide. An American football field, by contrast, is 120 yards long and 53.33 yards wide. Other 2026 stadiums, such as SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, will make minor adjustments to adapt the field size. 'We looked heavily at 2026,' said Cicero, who is also President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. 'The biggest issue is our stadium is indoor and the size of the field would not be right for it. Our stadium does not have a translucent roof. They didn't allow indoor stadiums for the World Cup (for 2026). At the time when we were on the long list, that wasn't a prerequisite, but it ended up being one, from what I understand. Advertisement 'We have everything else except the facility, for the men's World Cup. It wouldn't make sense financially to do (the modifications to the stadium). You can't take the roof off the Superdome. It would cost hundreds and millions of dollars to take it off and put it back on. And then the Superdome is not built for it to be an outdoor stadium.' The challenge of natural grass, desired by FIFA for a World Cup, also becomes more difficult in a stadium with a roof given the need for sunlight. Cicero says: 'We'd have to have a whole new stadium to do it. That's the bottom line. We're suited for just about every other event. Just not that one.' There is more hope when it comes to the rugby union World Cup, scheduled to take place in the U.S. in 2031, and Cicero says meetings have taken place with World Rugby to host games in a city that is also home to a Major League Rugby team, NOLA Gold. Similar challenges will be present as a rugby field is longer and wider than an NFL field, but Holmes, the GM at the Superdome, said it is possible. He said: 'Anything made by man can be undone by man. So hey, we gotta take out a couple rows of seats, we gotta do some movement, it would be like anything: taking into account a cost benefit. What's the return on investment? That's the exercise we would always do.' The limitations for soccer in New Orleans do, however, extend beyond any modifications to the Superdome. The market is unproven, although over 32,000 attended when the U.S. women's national team played an exhibition match against China in the Superdome in 2015. Yet it is not home to an MLS team or an NWSL team and ranks 50th in media market size across the U.S., which is considered among the key metrics when it comes to expansion teams. The closest MLS team by proximity is the Houston Dynamo FC in Texas, some 340 miles and over a five-hour drive away. Leagues such as MLS consider the potential local fan base but also crucially, an owner offering up the financial wherewithal to pay an expansion fee ($500 million most recently for San Diego), while a soccer-specific venue would also need to be constructed. This could bring the overall cost beyond $1 billion just to get started. As one MLS source, who wished to remain anonymous as he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, explains: 'It has never been under consideration. It's a wonderful place to visit if you like food, wine and culture, but if you look at expansion from a strategic standpoint, you must consider: 'How will it benefit MLS owners? How will it benefit soccer in North America? How will it attract corporate sponsors? Is it good for viewership?' It would be by far the smallest market in Major League Soccer.' Advertisement There may, however, be a breakthrough of sorts. In 2022, the United Soccer League (USL) announced an agreement with the USL Nola group, announcing an intent to launch a men's expansion team by 2025, as well as a women's team in Greater New Orleans. The project was headed up by Warren Smith, who previously helped launch Sacramento Republic FC and San Diego Loyal SC, and Jamie Guin, who previously worked for LAFC and the Columbus Crew in MLS. Smith even invited local soccer fans to a bar in New Orleans to take notes on what they wanted from a local team, with the group discussing how the stadium should mark a goal for its team being scored, as well as the importance of local beer being made available to fans. Since then, however, the plan appears to have slowed down, and this week, Guin did not return phone calls or messages from The Athletic when asked for an update on the matter or to discuss the soccer landscape in New Orleans. However, Justin Papadakis, USL Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer, said in a statement that the USL remains intent on bringing a team to the city, but pointed out that the location of a venue would be key. He told The Athletic: 'We believe in New Orleans as a premier market for professional soccer — one of the strongest in the country, with deep cultural pride, incredible diversity, and a city that already embraces the game in a significant way.' As of yet, a site is still to be finalized, although in an email, Michael Hecht, President & CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. (the economic development agency for southeast Louisiana) said there have been 'promising discussions and strong consideration' to a potential soccer stadium in the new River District of New Orleans. During a previous phone call, Hecht said: 'My quiet expectation is that over time, we will land that USL deal because I think this market can support it in terms of popularity and youth participation. The popularity is also driven by the large Hispanic population and in New Orleans, for example, we have the second largest Honduran population in the world outside of Honduras.' For now, the most significant soccer team in New Orleans remains the Jesters, who play in the National Premier Soccer League, effectively the fourth tier of the soccer pyramid. They play at a 4,500-seat location at City Park. New Orleans may not have soccer, but its bond with the NFL and major U.S. sports events runs deep, as emphasized following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, when almost 1,400 people died and severe economic damage was inflicted on the city. Cicero, President of the New Orleans Sports Foundation, says: 'We took an image hit after Katrina. A lot of people, even years later, thought we were still underwater or that it was dangerous to be here. After rebuilding our levees and water systems to keep New Orleans dry, we needed major events to be the focus of the return of our city. What sports do is bring our people together. Advertisement 'You look at what happened in the reopening of the Superdome in 2006. The famous kick that (Saints player) Steve Gleason blocked on 'Monday Night Football' is still one of the most iconic moments in sports history. We reached out to (the NCAA, the NFL and the NBA) after Katrina and said 'We need your help, we need you to bring your events to New Orleans.' Their response was 'We want to help as long as your hotels are in order, as long as the Superdome is in order, as long as we have the ability to host a successful event there.'' Cicero already has his eyes on the next one. 'We would love it. As of this week, it'll be our 11th. We're built to host the Super Bowl. We stack up there right along with, or even more so, than some of the largest and most populated cities across the United States.'
