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CAF
4 days ago
- Sport
- CAF
Andile Dlamini: How to Turn Pressure into Legacy
Some people are born with it. Confidence. The way they walk. The way they talk. The way they approach high pressure situations. The way they approach adversity. The way they standout when their backs are against the wall. Andile Dlamini is one of them. She belongs up there. Three clean sheets in the three games that she has played at the TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 in Morocco Have Dlamini standing tall in cloud nine. South Africa's finest and the reigning WAFCON Goalkeeper of the Year from the 2022 edition is stacking up exceptionally good performances like a pack of cards. Standing tall whenever her team needs her, Dlamini is back at it – reminding any doubters if they even exist that she will always own moments whenever given the opportunity. Against a relentless Senegal side on Saturday in the last quarterfinal, she stood between the sticks and delivered an extraordinary display of excellence. The three-time African champion with Mamelodi Sundowns - 2021 and 2023 at club level as well as 2022 with South Africa at national team level, had kept her fifth clean sheet in nine appearances at the WAFCON before being the deciding factor in the shootout to deny Nguenar Ndiaye and Méta Kandé. Sticks, Safe Hands and Leadership Nicknamed Sticks, Dlamini continues writing her name amongst global stars. In a WAFCON edition defined by narrow margins and big moments, the 32-year-old custodian continues to be the heartbeat of the defending champions who are desperate to defend their title. A combined 13 saves in three games means that Dlamini has made two more saves than she made in the six games South Africa played at the WAFCON 2022 edition in their lead up to winning their first ever title. 'It was exceptional team performance. When we went to penalties, we know the capabilities that Andile has. It was really important to get those saves that she made. We are proud of her performance and the team,' says the content Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane. When Jane and Senegal's captain Korka Fall were done with the pre-penalty proceedings regarding the choice of the field the penalties would be taken and which team would go first, Dlamini received immense support from her teammates both on the field and those standing with the technical bench on the sidelines. After she conceded the first one netted by the eventual Woman of the Match Mama Diop, Dlamini turned to the bench and said she felt some pain but being the fighter that she is, she says, 'I got the encouragement. Ramalepe [Lebohang] said 'sharp' and that is what a team is about. I am just grateful that my mind just channeled into, 'I'm okay'. I need to do this for the team. I think at that moment, it was a moment of 'I have to do this for my team.' I just did what I could.' 'The three clean sheets come down to the defense of the team. Defense starts with the forwards, the way that they defend at the front and then in the middle then that line and then me. It is a matter of understanding your role on a specific day, communication. Positive messages to each other even when it is so difficult,' she adds with her signature wide smile. 'I remember there was an instance where it was a buildup, and the ball went out for a corner. Fifi (Refiloe Jane) came and tapped me at the back and said, 'Let's go'. That's beautiful because we are a team. That is the spirit of Ubuntu. That is captaincy. That shows that she is a leader more than anything. What is beautiful about Banyana Banyana is that you have all of that surrounding us. But it is not over. We still have to go to the semifinals and make sure that we do our best and hopefully see ourselves in the final.' Nemesis, Omnipresent Nigeria To be the best, one must beat the best. The Super Falcons are featuring in their 13th semifinal in 13 editions. Everpresent. Chasing their 10th WAFCON title, Nigeria are waiting for South Africa who themselves want to defend their title – one they won in 2022. Their first WAFCON trophy. Dlamini together with her teammates want to feel the same way they felt three years ago when they lifted the continental title in Rabat after beating the hosts Morocco 2-1 in the final. South Africa have defeated Nigeria twice in the last two editions including a 1-0 victory thanks to Thembi Kgatlana at the 2018 edition as well as a 2-1 win in 2022 courtesy of Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hildah Magaia's goals just after the hour mark. Tuesday's semifinal will see Dlamini come up against a ruthless Nigerian side that put five goals past Zambia in a one-sided encounter and an opposite number in Chiamaka Nnadozie who has kept a remarkable four clean sheets explaining why she is the current African Goalkeeper of the Year. But for Sticks, this is another opportunity to represent South Africa and make her nation pride. In one word, she calls it, 'Sbahle'. Sbahle which means beautiful in isiZulu. Grateful to be playing at this WAFCON, Dlamini is making the most of every opportunity given to her. After every game, she is always the last one to leave the field, greeting their fans – South Africans and Moroccans. For those that are kids and ask for her gloves, she blows kisses to them and leaves them with encouraging words about football and life in general. Sbahle .
The Province
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Star of Vancouver-shot Stick Owen Wilson talks golf, gambling and the Grouse Grind
Vancouver experience a hole-in-one for Sticks cast Owen Wilson, Marc Maron and Judy Greer Marc Maron and Owen Wilson play a caddie and washed up golf star in the Vancouver-shot Apple TV+ series Stick. The 10-part comedy premieres on June 4. Photo by Justine Yeung / Apple TV+ Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. For a few months last summer, there seemed to be daily Owen Wilson sightings in the Lower Mainland. 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 Photos of Wilson riding his bike, hiking the Grouse Grind, or out enjoying a meal were everywhere. The Wedding Crashers, The Royal Tenenbaums and Midnight in Paris star was in Vancouver filming his new 10-part series Stick, which premiers on the streamer Apple TV+ on June 4. 'I felt like people sort of would almost go, 'Oh god, there he is again',' said Wilson during a Zoom interview with his Stick co-star Judy Greer. 'It certainly felt, by the end of five months, that it wasn't, you know, how it felt in the beginning. When people are a little bit excited you're there.' As for the Grouse Grind, Wilson said he was a regular on the challenging hiking trail, clocking his best time of 53 minutes just before the series wrapped shooting last September. 'I don't know if there's a more beautiful place, you know, certainly in the summer,' said Wilson about Vancouver. 'I was so happy we shot there, because for a while it was going to be in Atlanta, which is nice. But Atlanta in the summer, it's hot, a totally different experience.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Greer too was quick to jump on the Vancouver-is-great bandwagon. 'I've worked there so much over the years. I love it,' said Greer (Ant-Man and The Wasp, Adaptation). 'A great crew. Everyone I've ever worked with there from small-budget things to big-budget things — everyone in production there is so talented.' In Stick, Wilson plays Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career prematurely missed the cut 20 years ago. After his marriage to Amber-Linn (Greer) fails and he gets fired from his sports store job, Pryce discovers young-gun golfer Santi Wheeler (Peter Dager) and manages to convince the troubled 17-year-old and his single mom (Mariana Treviño) that he can help him make it to the show. Pryce convinces his former caddy and longtime friend Mitts (Marc Maron) to come along for the ride. Well, actually supply the ride in the shape of a motor home, to ferry the newly formed rag tag team of misfits toward golf greatness. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Stick kind of defies a straightforward label as it successfully combines the family dramedy, road trip, buddy comedy, coming-of-age and comeback genres. 'Someone mentioned it reminded them of The Wizard of Oz, about this group of people who were travelling together that all had an empty space that they needed to fill. A hole they were trying to fill, something they were trying to get. And they were going to be together and try to get it,' said Greer. 'I thought that was really, really beautiful.' Owen Wilson, left, and Peter Dager play a washed up golfer and young hot shot in the new Vancouver-shot Apple TV+ series Stick which premieres June 4. Photo by Justine Yeung / Apple TV+ While the story could have used any sport, show creator and showrunner Jason Keller chose golf because it offered him a slate upon which to draw the human condition. 'A lot of people are struggling, you know, with emotional baggage,' said Keller over Zoom. 'When I see golfers, especially at the elite level, out there alone on a golf course, that's what I see. I see someone who is very cut off from everybody around them, struggling with their mindset, hoping to sort of get it right on the golf course. Both those worlds kind of seem to fit together.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For the golfing sequences, the production tee'd up a handful of golf courses in the Langley and Surrey area before wrapping up the show with the Pitt Meadows Golf Club standing in for a PGA event. Lots of locals were put to work as actors, golfing doubles, background actors and, of course, crew. Included on that list was Richmond teaching pro and former PGA Tour Canada golfer Nathan Leonhardt, who was the golf consultant for the series. 'I just like the guy a lot. We came to rely on him a lot,' said Keller. 'I really empowered him to speak up when he thought we weren't getting the golf right. He was key to the entire production, all the way through postproduction.' Leonhardt worked closely with Wilson. And, when the cameras weren't rolling, they could be found making some friendly golf-related wagers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Not surprisingly, he won money from me. But it doesn't take much for me to sort of want to bet on something,' said Wilson. 'So, in between takes when you're filming on a golf course, you got plenty of opportunities to bet. I'm just glad I didn't lose more money … I felt like I beat Nathan by just losing as little money as I did lose.' Losing only a little money to a pro is impressive when you consider Wilson headed into this job having only played games with his family and completing just one 18-hole round. He left the shoot, he figures, with a 14 handicap and is now eagerly trying to lower that number. 'I had never thought that I'd become a golfer. I thought I'd kind of missed that boat. Both my brothers are good. (I thought) they're too far along. I can never catch them. But I've learned that, oh yeah, I can catch them,' said Wilson. 'The idea that I got to sort of be a part of this show and tell this story and learn to play golf, in a way, kind of makes it one of the best creative experiences of my life.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Maron, a veteran standup comedian, actor and author, and the host of one of the original and still very successful podcasts, WTF with Marc Maron, didn't have any history with golf. Luckily for him, his role only required him to talk a good game. 'The first thing that went through my mind was, why me? I don't know anything about golf, really,' said Maron when asked over Zoom if he was a golfer. 'But you know, when it became clear that my role was not essentially about golf, that it was about the emotional counterpart to a friendship that has gone on for decades that was not necessarily strained, but definitely has had its ups and downs, and that these are a couple of guys that have been through a lot in life, on their own and together, I thought that was a very interesting dynamic, and something I wanted to be part of and to explore. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Also, I'm not that unlike the guy.' Lilli Kay, Mariana Treviño, Judy Greer and Marc Maron star in the ensemble comedy Stick. The show which premieres on June 4 tells the story of a washed up golfer played by Owen Wilson who discovers a teenage phenom and sets about helping him make the PGA. Photo by Justine Yeung / Apple TV+ For Keller, Maron was indeed like that guy. 'Marc is the only person I wanted for the role. I met him for coffee, and I think he was really sizing me up when we met,' said Keller. 'I think he was sort of wondering what kind of collaborator I would be with him. And I think I was very upfront with him, and I was throughout the development and shooting of the show, that I wanted his input. He's a very smart guy. He has a really interesting point of view, very funny … that character developed certain colours that weren't on the page because Mark gave his input.' When asked about the perils of being a comedian faced with other people's writing, Maron said: 'My policy is that, if the joke fits the character and it's not there just to sort of button a scene, I'll work with it.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. And if he thought the jokes didn't work? 'There were definitely times where I thought that the jokes didn't fit the character, or were not really necessary,' said Maron, who just taped his latest HBO comedy special a few weeks ago. 'It's something that I thought about a lot when reading the scripts, because Mitts was a supporting character. In order to keep him real, I would opt for fewer jokes. And Jason and Chris Moynihan, we would talk about it, and we would sort of navigate that when there was an issue. 'Because I'd rather play it for the emotion than the joke. Because I don't think it's really that type of show. It's not a joke show.' While shooting Stick, Maron like Wilson, was spotted around Vancouver including onstage at a Jokes Please! show back in July. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Fans of Maron's WTF know he is less than happy about what has transpired politically in the U.S. and has made it clear that he's open to making a move north. He has set the wheels in motion for gaining permanent residency in Canada. 'I'm waiting. I just heard from my guy today,' said Maron when asked about his PR status. 'The world is falling apart a little bit. I just hope that I have that option. I love Vancouver. I had a nice time up there. That was definitely the longest time I'd spent there. I did a lot of comedy.' And he also did the Grouse Grind with Wilson. 'I did it once,' said Maron. 'Owen didn't tell me that he had done it a lot. So, he had already adapted to it … he's just kind of going right up it like it was nothing. And I hike a lot, but that's hard. 'I was very mad at Owen for pretending like (he'd) never done it before.' Dgee@ Read More
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Netflix to stop working on two Amazon Fire TV Sticks in DAYS – check to see if you're affected before shutdown
NETFLIX will reportedly stop working on three Amazon Fire gadgets soon, as the devices age into retirement. From 3 June, two Fire Sticks and a Fire TV box will lose Netflix forever - so you better cancel that subscription, or upgrade your devices. 2 First-generation Fire TV Stick Credit: Amazon 2 First-generation Fire TV box Credit: Amazon The shutdown affects the original Fire TV box, the first Fire TV Stick, and the Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote - Amazon's oldest Fire TV products. These first-generation gadgets are now all over a decade old, having first hit shelves in November 2014 (in the US). Brits, however, were able to get their hands on the devices in April 2015. If your OG Fire Stick is still alive and kicking, you should have received an email from Netflix warning of the change, according to READ MORE ON FIRE TV Affected viewers have two choices: buy a newer Fire TV gadget (or a telly streaming rival like a Roku Stick or Google Streamer) and continue streaming Netflix just like before. Or, alternatively, viewers can wave goodbye to Netflix and cancel their subscription. The first-generation Fire TV devices will still have all the other apps, such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Prime Video and Disney+ - for now. But other platforms may too decide to pull their services from ageing tech later down the line. Most read in Tech Last year, the Netflix app Amazon Fire Stick trick lets you find lost remote instantly using hidden 'ringer' The streaming giant hasn't said why exactly it's pulling support for older devices. However, it's likely down to newer video standards, which help deliver better picture quality to Netflix subscribers paying for Premium packages, a report from Amazon has also stopped supporting these first-generation Fire TV devices - meaning they no longer receive software or security updates. So not only are they Where to buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick * If you click on a link in this boxout, we may earn affiliate revenue. AMAZON unveiled the first Fire TV Stick back in 2014 and since then has released various versions, the newest being the There are several places you can pick up a Fire Stick including: Shop Fire Sticks at Amazon - Shop Fire Sticks at Best Buy - Shop Fire Sticks at Target - Shop Fire Sticks at Home Depot - Shop Fire Sticks at Lowe's - We recommend shopping around for the best price, though so should be your first port of call.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Minnesota issues alert for Gerber teething sticks over choking hazard
Minnesota officials are advising consumers against a variety of Gerber baby teething sticks that are reported to be a choking hazard. On Friday, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued an alert for Gerber Soothe 'N' Chew Teething Sticks. The alert comes after the Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for the products for posing a choking hazard to babies and children. The FDA had previously recalled the product in January, but issued a second alert after reports it was still on sale in some retail locations and online. The teething sticks come in strawberry apple and banana flavors. The recall applies to all batches of the product. MDA encouraged consumers to discard or return the products and avoid feeding them to children.
USA Today
19-04-2025
- Health
- USA Today
FDA shares reminder of recalled Gerber teething sticks after product still seen on shelves
FDA shares reminder of recalled Gerber teething sticks after product still seen on shelves 'We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers,' Gerber said. Show Caption Hide Caption Tips to help manage food recalls and prevent foodborne illnesses About 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 people die each year from preventable foodborne illnesses. Payton, USA TODAY Well-known baby product maker Gerber Products Company issued a recall reminder in tandem with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 18 after affected products were still seen on store shelves. The original voluntary recall was initiated on Jan. 31 after the company received complaints of choking incidents resulting in at least one known emergency room visit. Gerber discontinued the production of the impacted items. The company chose to issue a second press release concerning the recall because it recently received reports that the recalled products were still available for sale on some retailers' shelves and online. "We have been working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall and will cooperate with them fully," Gerber said in the second press release. "Again, we sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers." Here's what to know about the recall. Which Geber products were recalled? Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe 'n' chew Teething Sticks, Strawberry Apple, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe 'n' chew Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe 'n' chew Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 1.58 Oz (45g), with UPC 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes What to do if you have recalled products or see them on shelves Consumers who previously purchased Geber Soothe N Chew Teething Stick should not give it to their children. Instead, they can return the product to the store from which they purchased it for a full refund, the company said. If you spot the recalled products still for sale, do not buy them, the company added. For questions or support, Gerber can be contacted at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237). Where were the recalled Gerber products distributed? The teething sticks were distributed nationwide via online shops, Gerber said. They were also sent to physical retailers in Puerto Rico and the following states:
