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Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Notorious terror group pledge ‘partial' move away from paramilitary activity
If allowed they will leave behind a younger membership which has no intention of ditching their UDA identity. The renegade group has indicated that a significant element of their membership is ready to make a move towards standing down but have warned they have no intention of disappearing. The Sunday World understands a significant number of SEA members – overwhelmingly veterans with more than 10 and in some cases 20 years' 'active service'' – are keen to walk away. If allowed they will leave behind a younger membership which has no intention of ditching their UDA identity. The organisation has indicated it is no longer recruiting and that it no longer takes membership dues. But that is far as they are willing to go. Factions within SEA are already taking advantage of the situation and have set themselves up as autonomous groups. According to well-placed sources, one such group is led by convicted drug offender, killer driver and murder suspect Colin Simms. He has been at loggerheads with the SEA leadership and has set himself on collision course with brigadier Gary Fisher once again. Simms is believed to have moved back onto home turf in the Glenfield estate in Carrickfergus where his close associates erected UDA flags. Simms was once one of the most trusted figures in SEA – he was seen as ex-commander Clifford 'Trigger' Irons' right-hand man and faithful to Fisher. He was then arrested and questioned in relation to the murder of Glenn Quinn in January 2020. Terminally ill Glenn was battered to death in his own home by a gang, some of whom had connections to SEA. He was beaten with iron bars and suffered 52 fractures to his upper body. Simms was questioned and remains a suspect, although no one has been made accountable for the attack. He was then accused of siphoning money from the SEA and was subjected to a punishment shooting allegedly on Fisher's orders before being stood down. It is understood one of the commitments made by SEA leaders to British government negotiators was to scale back displays of paramilitary emblems and flags. Simms' move will be seen as a direct challenge to Fisher. Well-placed sources say SEA proposals place the British in an awkward position. There is an acknowledgement that there will be criminal elements who will continue to use the UDA name. And there is no offer on the table to eradicate drug dealing despite repeated pledges to do so since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement almost three decades ago. Simms' move is an indication of the worst case scenario. Drug dealing in the town will become fragmented, with SEA losing overall control of the trade. Should rival crime gangs follow suit it will result in a patchwork of organised crime gangs across the district. With 2,500 members, SEA is by far the largest brigade under the UDA flag. The vast majority are no longer active members. 'What they're (SEA) offering are small steps, the fact they will stop recruitment is welcome but in reality is window dressing,' a security source told us. It comes as the Sunday World also understands the remnants of the once-ruling Inner Council have told the British that they are not in a position to deliver UDA disbandment. The command structure of the organisation has disintegrated almost entirely, those remaining from the original Inner Council such as veteran South Belfast Brigadier Jackie McDonald – regarded as the de-facto leader of the UDA – no longer hold any significant influence. Loyalist terror groups put an £8.5 million price tag on them disbanding in the years after the Good Friday Agreement. Countless millions of pounds have been poured into loyalist areas. powerless Tommy Kirkham – who led the SEA breakaway in 2007 and who was dubbed Tommy 'Millions'' – said he could deliver the organisation, but nothing came of it. The SEA UDA is not a part of the Loyalist Communities Council and negotiates autonomously from the rest of the UDA, UVF and Red Hand Commando. The group has ruled out disbandment, with a source saying, 'if they stood down their leadership, they'd be replaced with a new one before teatime'. Their position is that they are offering only what they can. Realistically, they say, all they can do is cease recruitment and stop formal collection of membership dues. They are powerless to stop people – including themselves – using the UDA for criminal purposes. An interlocutor as recommended by the Independent Monitoring Commission is acting as a go-between with paramilitaries to gauge how far these organisations are willing to go. SEA has been responsible for a raft of murders in recent years – with all victims coming from their own community, including one-time commander Geordie Gilmore murdered in 2017 after a year-long feud. Other victims include 20-year-old Daniel McColgan in January 2002 as he arrived for work at a postal sorting office in Rathcoole, and 18-year-old Gavin Brett — the brother of DUP MLA Phillip — shot dead on the Hightown Road in Glengormley as he stood chatting to a group of friends in July 2001. Speculation around SEA comes as it was reported the UDA's 'London Brigade' had announced it was formally stand down. As reported by former British army officer, historian and author Aaron Edwards, it is believed the unit has transitioned into a veterans organisation. It is not thought the move will be regarded as in any way significant to the situation in Northern Ireland, with one security source describing it to the Sunday World as a 'distraction'.
NBC Sports
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Big Shield lands in two weeks
It's only two weeks away. The next book is coming. It's the fifth since 2022. And this one is football fiction rooted in fact. The NFL has plenty of inside information. Plenty of gamblers would love to have it. Are they buying it? Officially, we don't know. Eventually, we may find out that it's happening. Big Shield is based on a fictional pro football league (not the NFL). It's set in an undefined, but not too distant, future. And it features a backup quarterback from the Las Vegas franchise who is selling inside information, before and during games, to the mob. It came up on today's PFT Live when the topic of inside information was mentioned because, one, I'm trying to get people to pre-order it and, two, the first chapter includes an actual play call that Simms shared with me a year or two ago when I was writing it. West Right Slot 72 Bingo U Split Can It With 58 Lexus Apple 96 Seattle. He explains what it all means in the attached video. And I also explain in the attached video that I forgot to thank him in the book's acknowledgments section for taking the time to help ensure the book's authenticity. So I thanked him on the show instead. And I'll thank him here. And I'll send him a signed copy of it. And he won't read it. You can read it for 99 cents, in ebook form. Or $14.99 for the print edition. Nothing is only 99 cents. Nothing. At 385-pages, it'll provide you more than a few hours of diversion and, hopefully, entertainment.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Simms and the Grateful Dead Announce Dead on the Water
A collaboration that unites fishing culture with counterculture. BOZEMAN, Mont., August 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical fishing apparel and a Revelyst brand, is proud to announce the launch of Dead on the Water, an all-new campaign encompassing a limited-edition product collection in collaboration with the Grateful Dead. At its surface, it's a line of technical and lifestyle pieces—T-shirts, hats, sun hoodies, and a special limited-edition G3 Guide Wader—but at its core, it's something deeper. Some things don't need to be explained—they just feel right. The flow of water, the pulse of great music in an idyllic setting, and the way time seems to stretch and dissolve when you're deep in either one. That's where Simms and the Grateful Dead meet. In essence, music and fishing ask the same thing of us—presence, surrender, and the willingness to embrace what comes next. "This collaboration was born from feeling, not formulas," said Head of Simms, Ben Christensen "Fishing and music are both immersive experiences. They quiet the noise. They shift your focus from the outside world to the present moment. Dead on the Water is our effort to capture this state of mind and an invitation to our community to join us on this long, strange trip." For decades, the music of the Grateful Dead has echoed across rivers, drift boats, and streamside hangs—the unofficial soundtrack of the angler's pursuit. Improvisational, raw, and emotional—it mirrors the experience of fishing itself. No two days, no two casts, no two moments ever the same. You don't control it—you accept, enjoy, and immerse yourself into it. That spirit is present and alive in every piece of Simms' collaboration with the Grateful Dead. It's the melodic meander of a float down your home river. It's the wader built by hand, heart, and soul in Bozeman, Montana. And it's the belief that gear, like music, can do more than just perform—it can move you. "What we're tapping into is that egoless state both artists and anglers chase—a place where instinct takes over and connection becomes everything," added Christensen. "For the Dead, it was the music. For us, it's the river. But the reward is the same—you get lost in the moment, and that's where the magic lives." The centerpiece of the collection is the GD Guide Wader. Made in Bozeman, Montana, the GD Guide Wader is based on Simms' renowned and multi-award winning G3 platform and trimmed with Grateful Dead-inspired detailing. Around it orbits a collection of gear that's both river-ready and speaks the angling lifestyle: classic and technical headwear, cotton tees, and limited-edition sun hoodies designed to keep the good times rolling, from the water to wherever the current leads. At first glance, the collaboration may seem unexpected. But once you feel it, it's undeniable. One brand known for performance and craft. The other for culture and connection. Together, they speak to something both soulful and universal — the pursuit of moments that move us. With Dead on the Water, Simms steps beyond category silos and deeper into culture, reminding the world that fishing is more than a sport and/or pastime — it's a state of mind. And it belongs right alongside the music, art, and freedom that shape our lives. The Simms x Grateful Dead: Dead on the Water Collection will be available in limited quantities at and select retailers beginning August 1, 2025. See the entire Simms x Grateful Dead Collection Media Assets, Click Here Dead On The Water Film Dead On The Water Blog About Simms Fishing Products Established in 1980, Simms is the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear and technical fishing apparel and accessories. The full line of Simms gear is available at specialty and large format retailers across North America as well as About Revelyst Revelyst Inc. is a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship and cross-collaboration to pursue new innovations that redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors. Portfolio brands include Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak, Bushnell, Simms Fishing and more. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts John
Business Wire
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Simms and the Grateful Dead Announce Dead on the Water
BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical fishing apparel and a Revelyst brand, is proud to announce the launch of Dead on the Water, an all-new campaign encompassing a limited-edition product collection in collaboration with the Grateful Dead. At its surface, it's a line of technical and lifestyle pieces—T-shirts, hats, sun hoodies, and a special limited-edition G3 Guide Wader —but at its core, it's something deeper. 'This collaboration was born from feeling, not formulas. Fishing and music are both immersive experiences. They quiet the noise. They shift your focus from the outside world to the present moment." Share Some things don't need to be explained—they just feel right. The flow of water, the pulse of great music in an idyllic setting, and the way time seems to stretch and dissolve when you're deep in either one. That's where Simms and the Grateful Dead meet. In essence, music and fishing ask the same thing of us—presence, surrender, and the willingness to embrace what comes next. 'This collaboration was born from feeling, not formulas,' said Head of Simms, Ben Christensen 'Fishing and music are both immersive experiences. They quiet the noise. They shift your focus from the outside world to the present moment. Dead on the Water is our effort to capture this state of mind and an invitation to our community to join us on this long, strange trip.' For decades, the music of the Grateful Dead has echoed across rivers, drift boats, and streamside hangs—the unofficial soundtrack of the angler's pursuit. Improvisational, raw, and emotional—it mirrors the experience of fishing itself. No two days, no two casts, no two moments ever the same. You don't control it—you accept, enjoy, and immerse yourself into it. That spirit is present and alive in every piece of Simms' collaboration with the Grateful Dead. It's the melodic meander of a float down your home river. It's the wader built by hand, heart, and soul in Bozeman, Montana. And it's the belief that gear, like music, can do more than just perform—it can move you. 'What we're tapping into is that egoless state both artists and anglers chase—a place where instinct takes over and connection becomes everything,' added Christensen. 'For the Dead, it was the music. For us, it's the river. But the reward is the same—you get lost in the moment, and that's where the magic lives.' The centerpiece of the collection is the GD Guide Wader. Made in Bozeman, Montana, the GD Guide Wader is based on Simms' renowned and multi-award winning G3 platform and trimmed with Grateful Dead-inspired detailing. Around it orbits a collection of gear that's both river-ready and speaks the angling lifestyle: classic and technical headwear, cotton tees, and limited-edition sun hoodies designed to keep the good times rolling, from the water to wherever the current leads. At first glance, the collaboration may seem unexpected. But once you feel it, it's undeniable. One brand known for performance and craft. The other for culture and connection. Together, they speak to something both soulful and universal — the pursuit of moments that move us. With Dead on the Water, Simms steps beyond category silos and deeper into culture, reminding the world that fishing is more than a sport and/or pastime — it's a state of mind. And it belongs right alongside the music, art, and freedom that shape our lives. The Simms x Grateful Dead: Dead on the Water Collection will be available in limited quantities at and select retailers beginning August 1, 2025. See the entire Simms x Grateful Dead Collection Media Assets, Click Here Dead On The Water Film Dead On The Water Blog About Simms Fishing Products Established in 1980, Simms is the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear and technical fishing apparel and accessories. The full line of Simms gear is available at specialty and large format retailers across North America as well as About Revelyst Revelyst Inc. is a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship and cross-collaboration to pursue new innovations that redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors. Portfolio brands include Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak, Bushnell, Simms Fishing and more. For more information, visit
New York Post
19-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Giants' crowded quarterback room has avoided any early misery
The Giants know how much fun a crowded quarterback room can be, maybe as much as anyone. Back in 1961, 'Chuckin' ' Charlie Conerly was well entrenched as the team's QB1, but he was going to turn 40 two days after the season opener against the Cardinals, and could sense the pull of time. Then the Giants traded for Y.A. Tittle — not exactly a kid at 35 — and for what became a first-place team, first-year coach Allie Sherman let them battle it out for reps. They both played in 13 games. Tittle started 10 of them, went 8-1-1. Conerly started four, and they went 2-2. Together they threw for 40 touchdowns. 'It was like sitting in a room with two geniuses,' Sherman recalled years later. 'These guys had IQs of 10,000 apiece. I thought I was the smartest guy in most rooms when there was a discussion about offense. But when those two talked, all you could do was listen. They helped each other. They battled each other. They fed off each other. It was glorious.' The Giants know how much misery a crowded quarterback room can be. In 1983, his first year as a head coach, Bill Parcells saw Scott Brunner and Phil Simms play every day in training camp, and he picked Brunner. Eight years later, Ray Handley had two quarterbacks who'd won Super Bowls in that room — Simms and Jeff Hostetler — and picked Simms.
