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Hamilton Spectator
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
First quarter ‘Surge' carries Calgary to first win on home court
Tenacity, a familiar opponent and scrappy play carried the Calgary Surge to their second straight victory against the Winnipeg Sea Bears, a 93-61 win. Their home-opening 32-point victory was the largest margin of the year, pushing their overall record to three wins and one loss. The team's dominance was encapsulated by a third-quarter Greg Brown III fast-break dunk, a basket that increased the team's lead to 29 points. Surge head coach Kaleb Canales said the team fed off the home-opener's energy. 'A game is tough to win, home or road. We absolutely love our fans and the energy they bring,' he said. 'We had circled this day because we knew it was our home opener and it was going to be special.' The game wasn't all sunshine and rainbows for the Surge, as Brown III fouled-out of the game after receiving his fifth foul, a technical, after an altercation with Sea Bears player Emmanual Akot with just under five minutes left on the clock. 'I'm literally just trying to get to my spot. So, I'm like, 'move because you're in my way,' and then he just starts cussing at me for something,' Brown said, describing the altercation . 'I'm looking, they (the referees) say double technical. I'm like, 'I didn't say anything, but how (you) gonna call me for a technical (when) I didn't say anything.' Without Brown III, the game was held in the hands of 'Rugzy' Miller-Moore, after he was fouled with a single point remaining before the team hit the target score. After hitting his shot and clinching the victory for his team, Miller-Moore said he was happy he didn't air-ball another shot. 'It feels good to win, however fashion,' said Miller-Moore, who recorded his 200 CEBL assist in Sunday's game. 'I went for the three, I air-balled that, I air-balled a free throw earlier in the game, so I'm just glad I was able to hit the biggest free throw of the game to seal the game and go home.' After the victory, players including Brown III and Miller-Moore stayed on the floor, giving autographs and taking pictures with lucky fans. The fan reception at the home-opener, along with the team's Be-Well exhibition game , is not the worst thing for Brown III. 'I love it, to be honest. In Mexico City, they show love, America, they show love. Coming to Canada, the other part of North America is great,' he said. 'I'm on my North American tour right now.' Miller-Moore said that the 2025 home-opener 'felt different.' 'Last year, our home opener at the Saddledome was a little wonky, just because of the presentation and stuff like that,' he said. 'We had a little presentation today and some guys were losing focus, but we came out strong, I'm glad they didn't let that affect them.' However bleak for Surge fans, the team's opening games away from home helped connect a mostly unfamiliar group. Canales said that team chemistry has been 'a big' part of the team's success so far. 'We want to use it to our advantage. You're together at airports, you're together at meals and we wanted to use that as an opportunity to build chemistry,' he said. 'It's connected us early, we've been at airports, on buses, on Ubers, we've been together.' Brown III said that being with your teammates off the floor directly impacts on-court production. 'Doing things with your teammates actually helps you build chemistry. Now let's say you're my teammate, he messed up something, he knows you have his back in the game, but you have my back in life,' he said. As a new roommate of Jameer Nelson Jr., Brown III said the pairing mostly keep to themselves. 'I just let him be him, he lets me be me, we co-exist,' he said. 'Day to day, cleaning, cooking, we don't even say anything, he'll tackle the dishes, I'll tackle the stove top clean up, we just on one accord.' For a full-game box score, visit The team continues their season Thursday, against the Brampton Honey Badgers .
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Five attempts too many? Ex-IPS officer's ‘wasting youth' comment on UPSC topper Shakti Dubey sparks aspirants' debate
Shakti Dubey's ascent to UPSC 2024 topper after six years and five attempts sparked debate when ex-IPS officer Yashovardhan Azad criticized the exam's lengthy preparation, calling it a waste of youth and urging limits on attempts and age. Supporters argue inclusivity and perseverance matter, while critics warn reforms could harm underprivileged aspirants and fail to address deeper coaching-driven issues. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads From Celebration to Controversy in Seconds Is the UPSC Marathon Robbing Youth of Their Prime? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Road to Rank One: Tribute to Tenacity When Shakti Dubey clinched the coveted Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 , the country erupted in applause. Yet amid the jubilation came a seismic jolt: a former IPS officer's blunt critique of Dubey's six‑year journey—and five attempts—through the grueling preparation cycle. His comments have thrown the spotlight on whether India's premier exam is costing its brightest minds their news portals and social feeds buzzed with praise for Dubey—whose Political Science and International Relations optional brought her to the summit—Yashovardhan Jha Azad, once an IPS officer himself, seized the moment on social media. 'Congratulations to Shikha Dubey, ranking first in UPSC result,' he began on X (formerly Twitter), 'But five attempts means six years of toil—the best years of youth gone in coaching?'Azad's message did more than question Dubey's personal sacrifice. It painted a broader picture of a system in which half a million aspirants chase a handful of vacancies year after year, often investing vast sums in coaching institutes. 'This obsession with UPSC is costing the nation huge,' he wrote, 'Employing our youth wrongly for five to six years. Coaching institutes are laughing all the way to the bank.'At the heart of Azad's argument lies a provocative proposal: cap attempts at two and lower the age ceiling to 25. By his reckoning, this would force an earlier specialization—allowing unsuccessful candidates to pivot into other careers rather than lingering in endless exam were quick to catch fire. One commentator warned that stricter limits would penalize those from humble backgrounds who rely on time and perseverance to level the playing field. Another pointed out that the true beneficiaries of repeated attempts are not the candidates but the coaching industry itself—while successful officers emerge underprepared in leadership and common of the controversy, Dubey's success story is undeniably inspirational. Over six years of rigorous study and repeated mains, she shattered stereotypes and climbed to the very top of India's most competitive exam. Her achievement is mirrored by the Commission's broader efforts toward inclusivity: among the 1,009 recommended candidates, representation spans General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST her victory lies the closing chapter of UPSC 2024: the interview round. Conducted for 2,845 candidates and wrapped in April, it distilled aspirations into 1,132 appointments across IAS, IPS, and other premier services. For Dubey and her peers, it was the final hurdle in a marathon that Azad—and many others—now argue might need drastic debate rages, one thing is certain: India's obsession with UPSC—the allure, the agony, the academy-driven coaching culture—has once again taken center stage. Will policymakers heed calls for age and attempt restrictions? Or will they find other ways to preserve both the integrity of the exam and the prime years of its aspirants?For now, Shakti Dubey's triumph and Yashovardhan Azad's stark question linger together, challenging the nation to balance excellence with empathy—and to decide whether the cost of greatness should be measured in lost youth.
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Meister Media Named Finalist in Five Categories for Azbee Awards for Editorial Excellence
Award categories featured include content innovation, state of the industry coverage, special issue coverage, podcast feature and single topic coverage WILLOUGHBY, OH, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 / / -- Meister Media Worldwide (MMW), the leading agriculture media and events company, has been named a regional finalist in five categories for the Azbee Awards of Excellence for editorial content. The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) announced the finalists on March 11, which included MMW brands American Vegetable Grower, CropLife Media Group, and Greenhouse Grower recognized for content innovation, state of the industry coverage, special issue coverage, podcast feature and single topic coverage. The regional awards, featuring publications from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, are highly competitive and recognize excellence in reporting, editing, and design across business-to-business, trade, association and professional publications. Honoring a wide range of media, including magazines, newspapers, e-newsletters, websites and social media, MMW's 2025 regional finalist entries include: • 'Mark Smith's Tenacity is Transforming Yuma' American Vegetable Grower Carol Miller, Editor; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer Category: All Content > Innovation Article > Heartland • 2024 State of the Vegetable Industry: I Am an American Vegetable Grower American Vegetable Grower Carol Miller, Editor; Dianne Munson, Senior Editor; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer Category: Print > State of the Industry > Heartland • The ABCs of ESA: The agriculture industry faces profound changes under the Environmental Protection Agency's workplan to comply with the Endangered Species Act CropLife Media Group Carol Miller, Editor; Dianne Munson, Senior Editor; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer Category: Print > Special Issue or Supplement > Heartland • 'Greenhouse Grower to Grower Podcast: Get to Know Lauren Kirchner of Spring Creek Growers' Greenhouse Grower Brian D. Sparks, Editor; Tyler Hatch, Senior Graphic Designer Category: Online > Podcast > Heartland • A Balancing Act: Dynamic Market Conditions Are Forcing Many Top 100 Growers to Walk a Tightrope Greenhouse Grower Brian D. Sparks, Editor; Tyler Hatch, Senior Graphic Designer Category: Print > Single Topic Coverage > Heartland Regional winners will be announced during a formal presentation in mid-April. The Azbee Awards is a national competition open to all U.S.-based B2B publications, with top entries earning national recognition across 64 categories. Awards are presented in five divisions: overall excellence, all content, print, design, and online. ASBPE is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors, and designers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press. More information on MMW and its brands including American Vegetable Grower, CropLife Media Group and Greenhouse Grower are available on About Meister Media Worldwide Meister Media Worldwide is a leading global agriculture media and events company, committed to cultivating a sustainable world through nearly 100 years of expertise. The company and its brands advance agricultural markets by providing print and digital media, events, data intelligence products, and custom business solutions. Meister Media Worldwide is based in Willoughby, OH, U.S., with locations in Beijing, China, and Mumbai, India. Learn more at Meredith Painter X LinkedIn YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
