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Edmonton Journal
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
'So much noise': Social media attacks on NHLers out of hand, Oilers GM says
The excellent 100% Hockey Talk podcast with John Shannon and Daren Millard's meaty incident with Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman had Bowman refer a few times to the intense social media maelstrom now around National Hockey League players, something Bowman would know well by the heated discussion around his own career following the Kyle Beach incident in Chicago. Article content Article content Bowman first dug into the subject when he was asked for his thoughts on the Oilers coming back with goalies Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard in net, even as the two had inconsistent seasons and playoffs performances. Skinner, in particular, has come in for heavy social media criticism, though generally mainstream media commentators have back the goalie. Article content Article content While Skinner and Pickard are the Oiler goalies heading into the 2025-26 season, Bowman targeted bringing in another goalie this summer but failed to close any deal. He did, however, not renew the contract of goalie coach Dustin Schwartz, instead bringing in Peter Aubry, a former goalie coach in Bowman's old Blackhawks organization. Article content 'I think to change something, just to change it, I don't know that I've ever been a big fan of that..,' Bowman said. 'I think you have to be confident that the change that you're making is an improvement. And I think when we looked around at the options, I think there was nothing that made sense to give us a better look.' Article content Article content Bowman continued: 'I recognize why people feel that way. But also you have to do things that you and your group feel are the most wise moving forward. And that's how we landed where we are now.' Article content Bowman then talked about Aubry's coming on board.'There's, number one, establishing that relationship, because the goalie has to feel connected to their goalie coach and be on the same level and know that they're there to try to make them better. So then there's the technical components, which they're going to watch a lot of video. They're going to have, there may be adjustments that, you know, I mean, when I thought we interviewed through the process, of course, Peter presented his thoughts and sort of the other candidates like on things that they think could help our goaltenders… I listened and they all made sense. And I think I'm open minded to that. But as far as how he goes about that, that's what they're (the coaches) there for. I'm not really going to meddle in any of that. I'm just going to hopefully have them establish like some good communication and collaboration, I guess would be the best thing that I want to make sure happens. And then from there, you know, the goalie and the goalie coach, at the end of the day, they're accountable for their performance.' Article content NHL players should listen to their coach, GM and fellow players, not to anyone on social media. And, as professionals, they should have the discipline to resist tuning into social media. Article content 4. I'm on social media for work and pleasure. I have come to enjoy it immensely. You won't find a better source of breaking Oilers news than X (Twitter), nor will you find more informed and sharp hockey talk. It's a great place to meet and discuss hockey with other fans and pundits. Article content As most of you know, I have plenty of opinions and make no end of criticisms on social media, sp it's only right that I should have a thick skin and take plenty of heat. Article content I accept that. As the years have gone by (I've been on Twitter since March 2007) I have learned that social media is just talk, it's often fury, froth, nonsense and madness, it's no big deal, so no sense in getting too worked up. At same time if some accounts libel and defame me, or hallucinate and make up dark and fantastical things about what they believe I think, I employ the mute and/or block buttons. Article content Article content I reserve the block button mostly for anonymous accounts. If someone uses their real name I'm far more likely to give them a hearing, even if I find they're obnoxious. I can be obnoxious myself, so I try to cut some slack, hoping others will reciprocate. Article content I've also found that it's sometimes the folks who criticize me most ardently who have also sharpened up my own thinking and work the most. Article content 5. Having trouble with social media? Getting wound up? Constantly triggered? Article content Plenty of great advice on this particular foible comes from Stoic philosophy, such as this from modern day American stoic writer Ryan Holiday: 'A Stoic knows they will be the recipient of unfair criticism. They don't whine and bitch about it. They don't get distracted by it or make impotent threats. They certainly don't take it personally either (In fact, Epictetus liked to joke that when someone unfairly criticizes you, feel grateful that they didn't point out your real flaws). No, they didn't do any of that. Because they had a job to do. Because they knew that trying to control other people's opinions was like trying to control the weather—and that a public life guarantees public scrutiny. And they knew one other thing: They knew that if they stuck to their ideals and ethics and did their work well, in the end, proper judgement would be rendered. We would do well to remember the same thing.' Article content Article content And then there's what Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius had to say: 'Begin the morning by saying to yourself, I shall meet with the busybody, the ungrateful, arrogant, deceitful, envious, unsocial. All these things happen to them by reason of their ignorance of what is good and evil. But I who have seen the nature of the good that it is beautiful, and of the bad that it is ugly, and the nature of him who does wrong, that it is akin to me, not of the same blood or seed, but of the same mind, and possessing a share of the divine… I can neither be injured by any of them, for no one can fix on me what is ugly, nor can I be angry with my kinsman, nor hate him. For we are made for cooperation, like feet, like hands, like eyelids, like the rows of the upper and lower teeth. To act against one another then is contrary to nature; and it is acting against one another to be vexed and to turn away.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A car dealership is being accused of walking away with a person's inheritance. How to avoid a similar nightmare.
Multiple customers claim they paid a used car dealership in Baltimore thousands of dollars with the promise of a working vehicle. Don't miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) You don't have to be a millionaire to gain access to this $1B private real estate fund. In fact, you can get started with as little as $10 — here's how After putting down their hard-earned money, many say they don't have a vehicle, and one that did receive a vehicle is dealing with car repairs, according to WMAR 2 News. 'It was my inheritance,' said Tammie Skinner in an interview about the funds she lost. After putting down $10,000 for a used car in March, she says she hasn't heard back from the dealership about either a vehicle delivery or a refund. After speaking with the press about her similar experience with the same dealership, Debra Godsey received a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse with over 167,000 miles, several recalls, and multiple error codes. The vehicle quickly broke down and was in the shop at the time of her interview with WMAR 2 News. While these customers wait for the situation to be resolved, they are spreading the word about this allegedly 'ghosting' used car dealership. How did it happen? According to an official document from 2024, Vehicle Veterans, a registered business in Maryland, offers a brokerage service. In such businesses, customers are expected to pay a broker's fee, set a budget, and let the company know what type of vehicle they are interested in. From there, the dealership monitors available vehicle listings, moves forward with a purchase that meets your needs, and eventually provides you with an agreed-upon vehicle. After seeing videos of happy customers accepting a vehicle from the company on Facebook, Skinner went to meet with the company. At that point, she met with Vernon Crowffey, a broker who helped start Vehicle Veterans. "Vernon's sister was there at the secretarial desk, and she and Vernon put on a good show for me, showing me vehicles that I could purchase as long as I had that money in their hands," Skinner said. Skinner says she put down $10,000 cash with the understanding she would receive a used car in the near future. But after making that payment on March 21, she claims she still hasn't received word from Vehicle Veterans. "I didn't want the monthly payment, because right now, it is so hard, even just to put food on the table. It is, it's a struggle. There are 13 people in this house, and I cook, I clean daily," Skinner said. Crowffey responded to the allegations in an interview with WMAR 2 News. He claims his cousin Michael Henry, who is the owner of the business, had control of the funds. However, the news station says several customers provided receipts showing Square payments made directly to Photogeniks, Crowffey's photography business. Crowffey also said that he is still trying to come through for his clients. 'I just feel so committed to people, you know, and doing what's right in this whole situation, regardless of whether I took the money, Mike took the money or not. You know, it happened under Vehicle Veterans, which I still was a part of. And so, you know, I still planned on standing in the forefront and making sure that I can do whatever I can to make things right," said Crowffey. For now, many customers are waiting to either receive a vehicle or get their money back. According to the news report, Vehicle Veterans has had two complaints filed against it at the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it What to look for when buying a used car Losing thousands of dollars during any transaction is a nightmare scenario, especially during an auto purchase. Not only do you potentially drain your savings, but you also don't walk away with a vehicle to get you to and from work. If you are in the market for a used vehicle, doing your homework can help you avoid a devastating outcome. Start by working with a reputable car dealership. Check online reviews and the business's legal status to confirm that most customers have a positive experience. If possible, consider getting a recommendation from a family member or friend who had a good experience purchasing a vehicle recently. Make sure this is someone you can trust. Once you find a vehicle you are interested in, request the VIN number. Use the VIN to look up the vehicle's accident history and title status. Don't skip a test drive. Spend at least 20 minutes in the vehicle, drive it up hills, and test out every button you can find. When possible, consider paying a trustworthy car mechanic to review the condition of the vehicle. Although they cannot predict all future problems, a competent mechanic can help you assess whether or not the vehicle is in good running condition. If a mechanic spots a major issue, you might decide to walk away without any additional harm to your wallet. As you review any paperwork associated with the vehicle, confirm that the title has the same name as the seller's. Before signing any contracts, read the fine print and confirm you understand everything. Don't drive off the lot without a copy of the signed contract. What to read next Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. 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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Scots festival celebrates female cinema and island culture
The artistic director of the Sea Change Festival, which will be held on the remote Hebridean island between 19 and 21 September, explains: 'My parents were Scottish. After I became redundant, my auntie offered my grandad's house on Tiree, so my family and I moved there ten years ago. 'This was around the time of Me Too and a lot of great work was being done about increasing female representation in film. I remember going to an industry event and telling everyone about an idea I had about a female-led film festival. 'A few people offered to run sessions and help out. We received funding and started the first festival in 2018.' Jen Skinner (L), alongside colleagues at the festival. (Image: Sea Change) Skinner says that the festival, which is associated with Screen Agryll and will feature the iconic mobile cinema 'the Screen Machine,' has been rebuilding since the Covid pandemic provoked a generational change in film watching. Indeed, in the run-up to the festival, Screen Argyll will tour Mull, Coll, and Seil, screening a range of classic films directed by women at local venues across the islands. While things have been 'a bit quieter' in recent years, Skinner is excited for this year's festival, which will focus on women in Scottish animation. 'The first festival really demonstrated how important it was to be on Tiree and how it benefited the community,' she notes. 'You have the chance to get away for a bit and watch a film under the big open skies. It brings out a different element, and it is really lovely how cinema can bring people together.' Orcadian Amy Liptrot, author of the The Outrun, will introduce a special screening of the eponymous Saoirse Ronan film, while Shallow Grave star Kerry Fox will speak about some of her favourite collaborations with female directors including Fanny and Elvis and An Angel At My Table. Skinner says: 'I'm delighted we will be welcoming Kerry Fox to the festival. It's bringing me full circle in a way. My first joh in cinema was managing the Hebden Bridge Picture House, and we'll be screening Fanny and Elvis, which was shot in Hebden Bridge. 'We are also welcoming Alison Gardner from the Glasgow Film Theatre. We've wanted to get her to Sea Change for a while. She'll be hosting an 'in conversation' discussion with Fox.' Gardner will also take part in the Sea Change's industry programme; which will include practical sessions, networking opportunities, and one on one conversations. An attendee takes part in a filmmaking session. (Image: Sea Change) The involvement of the local community is integral to the success of the festival, Skinner says, providing an example from a recent conversation. 'I was speaking to a local man who is very involved and sits on every community board there is on Tiree,' Skinner tells me. 'I told him how excited I was about The Rugged Island, an archival film about crofters on Shetland, and how we have two fiddle players coming to play for us as well. I said there was no excuse for him to come now!' The Rugged Island, directed by Scottish filmmaker Jenny Gilbertson, has been praised as a 'tender and beautiful dramatisation of Shetland life,' and includes a live score by award-winning fiddlers Inge Thomson and Catriona McDonald. 'Last year, we made a Mama Mia film with 98 people from the local community,' she adds. We will hold sessions in the school and animation workshops with young people and families.' The festival liaises with a range of local businesses, as Skinner notes: 'A wild bathing company from Oban will be holding seaweed baths and leading swimming sessions each morning. We also work with local providers to secure accommodation and run the cafe and organise activities.' 'What about funding,' I ask. Will the festival be able to weather the budget constraints of a world which seems to value the arts less and less. Skinner responds: 'It is always difficult as we rely on year on year project funding. However, Screen Scotland has confirmed they will fund the festival for the next two years. That's been good as we can plan for the future.' As we wrap up our conversation, I ask Skinner what her driving motivation is? Why should people spend a weekend on a remote island a four hour ferry ride from Oban? Read more: When Ozzy Osbourne played the Barrowlands, 37 years ago today Why does everyone seem to hate Maggie Chapman? Smoked salmon, Irn-Bru bhajis and micro herbs: What's on the menu at Bute House? She pauses, before responding with consideration. 'It's important to increase representation on screen. Women working in the industry are still a small number, especially the higher up you go. There still aren't a lot of female directors,' Skinner says. 'We want to platform a range of different stories from those in the global majority and around the world.' Indeed, the festival's programme is very diverse, ranging from Motherboard, branded as 'an epic look at solo motherhood shot over 20 years and 6 I-Phones' to Sister Midnight, a feminist punk comedy set in Mumbai, and Spanish film Sorda, which tells the story of a young Deaf woman trying to have a baby.' Skinner sums it up well. 'You know, cinema can be political. The shared experience of watching a film together opens people up to different worlds and new ideas.'
New York Post
20-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
Pilots had purchased home ‘kit' plane before fiery Colo. crash: probe
The two pilots who died in a fiery crash outside a Colorado airport had been flying a recently purchased home-kit airplane, officials said. A preliminary probe into the June 23 deaths of pilots Alejandro Antunez, 53, and Lawrence Skinner, 61, found that the men were flying a commercial, assemble-it-yourself aircraft when the plane crashed and burned less than a mile from the Montrose Regional Airport. Antunez had recently purchased the 'Murphy Moose' float plane, a Canadian aircraft touted as an 'easy' kit that comes with pre-assembled parts, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. 3 The pilots who died after their aircraft crashed near Montrose Regional Airport in Colorado last month were flying a home-kit plane. KREX News 5 Advertisement 'Designed for safety and serviceability, Moose is easy to assemble, inspect and service,' manufacturer Murphy Air states on its website. 'The Moose is designed for the first time builder. No building jigs required,' the company adds. The plane that Antunez and Skinner flew did not have a current registration with the Federal Aviation Administration, the NTSB found. Advertisement The federal agency did not state exactly where or when Antunez purchased the kit plane, but officials said the aircraft was originally put together in 2008. 3 Witnesses said the plane failed to climb or gain speed after taking off from the airport June 23. KREX News 5 An online ad for a plane with the same tail number as the one Antunez flew in was listed for sale until January 2024 in Colorado, where the two men would takeoff from on June 23. Antunez and Skinner — both from Fort Myers, Florida — had stopped by Montrose to refuel on a trip from Colorado to the Sunshine State. Advertisement During the 10 a.m. liftoff, the home-kit plane failed to climb or gain speed, soaring out-of-control northward from the airport until it struck the embankment of a dirt driveway less than a mile away from the runway, the NTSB said. 3 The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation. KREX News 5 The crash caused the plane to explode into an inferno, killing the men and leaving a charred wreck in its wake. The NTSB took possession of the wreckage, as investigators are still determining what caused the fatal crash and whether the men died upon impact. Advertisement Officials noted that Antunez was a properly rated pilot for a single-engine land and sea plane who also had commercial pilot privileges for single-engine sea planes. Skinner, who was serving as the co-pilot, was employed as a commercial airplane pilot and certified airplane mechanic at the time of the crash, and he also held flight instructor certificates for various aircraft.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Can Jeff Skinner revive his old magic in the San Jose Sharks, or is this just a short stop on his journey?
Jeff Skinner looks to regain form while guiding Sharks' youth (Getty Images) After a difficult season in Edmonton, Jeff Skinner is embracing a fresh start with the San Jose Sharks—one that may be short-term on paper but could prove transformative for both sides. The 33-year-old forward inked a one-year, $3 million deal with the Sharks, a decision driven by the promise of opportunity and a desire to prove he still belongs among the NHL 's top contributors. Is Jeff Skinner a stopgap or savior? Sharks place their bet as rebuild gains momentum 'As a player, you look for someone that's sort of interested in you or willing to give you an opportunity,' Skinner said, expressing his excitement to join a young, developing team eager for guidance and leadership. Unlike last year with the powerhouse Oilers—where Skinner was surrounded by elite talent like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl but received limited ice time—San Jose presents a chance for him to play meaningful minutes. He's expected to slot into a top-six role and contribute regularly on the power play, something he sorely lacked in Edmonton. 'Coming to a team where they're giving you some opportunity as a player, I think that's what you look for,' he explained. 'Then obviously as the player, you have to take advantage of it.' Despite his impressive resume—373 career goals and six 30-goal seasons—Skinner's 2023–24 campaign was underwhelming. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo In 72 games, he tallied just 16 goals and 29 points while averaging 13 minutes of ice time. He managed only two points in five playoff games, including the Cup Final, which Edmonton lost in six games. It was a bitter taste after finally making his postseason debut. 'Having gone through the season I went through last year, I think in terms of offensive production, it wasn't up to my standard,' Skinner admitted. 'For sure, I'd like to improve on that production and help the team in any way I can.' The Sharks finished last in the NHL last season, scoring a league-low 2.54 goals per game. With promising young stars like Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and William Eklund anchoring the rebuild, Skinner's experience could be invaluable. 'It's always fun to play with great players and that's what those guys are,' said Skinner. 'I'm really excited to join the team.' Sharks GM Mike Grier echoed that optimism, noting, 'These players were brought in to help our group grow and make us a better team.' Though Grier isn't ruling out trade possibilities should the team struggle again, the intention is to make this a season of progress—not a repeat of past fire sales. Skinner, whose contract includes a no-trade clause until January 30, 2026, is one of ten Sharks set to become unrestricted free agents next summer. Whether he stays beyond this season remains to be seen. But for now, the veteran winger is laser-focused on contributing, mentoring, and reigniting his scoring touch in a city ready to turn the page. 'I, for sure, think that I have a lot left in the tank,' Skinner affirmed. 'There's some extra juice and energy that comes with a new challenge. I'm real excited to get going.' Also Read: Mario Lemieux-led group eyeing Penguins purchase, reports say they are 'very interested' For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
