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SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York —Bankroll: $1,901It’s no secret that I’m not a huge fan of the Wilson Chutes – I understand why they’re there and it’s fine as an unconventional alternative (although in terms of “unconventional alternative” it’s not as fun as the Downhill Turf Course at Santa Anita).But over the past two summers, the chute has been used far too often. Dozens of turf races have been moved to the main track and the chute has been used where two-turn dirt races would have been held. At Saratoga, the two-turn dirt races start and finish in front of the…
Chapel Hill's new academic programs director, Melanie Rivers, plans to implement collaborative learning structures in the classroom. TYLER, Texas — As more and more school districts head back to school, the Chapel Hill Independent School District wants to eliminate the distractions that come with everyday technology. As digital devices like MacBooks, iPads and cellphones become a part of education, social interaction can decrease. Melanie Rivers, Chapel Hill's new academic programs director, plans to introduce cooperative learning structures into classrooms so students work and talk with each other more frequently. While this is her first year in this role, it's not…
Former Premier League manager Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly been based in Europe if he takes on the role of United States men's national team manager, and is currently seen as a likely candidate to take up the role ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the US.According to ESPN, Pochettino is expected to remain in Europe and will not be required to live in the U.S. full-time. While this will be a transition for most U.S. national team head coaches, the U.S. Soccer Federation has previously hired candidates who have been based in the U.S. for some time. Gregg Berhalter,…
STATEN ISLAND, New York (WABC) — It's sure to be a day the young people of Staten Island will never forget.Staten Island's South Shore Little League made its first appearance in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.The team represents the Metro Region and will play a Mountain Region team from Nevada on Thursday.The game kicks off at 3pm on ESPN.Meanwhile, a viewing party was being held at Tottenville's Fastbreak to support the team.Baseball parents and Little League players gathered excitedly to watch on the big screen the pride of their district compete in Williamsport, more than 200 miles…
Riverview Health is one of 15 companies nationwide selected as a Culture of Good 2024 Community Impact Award recipient. According to Riverview Health, Culture of Good, Inc. is an organization dedicated to inspiring businesses to make a positive difference in the world. The award recognizes companies that embody excellence in corporate citizenship and embody the values of compassion, generosity and purpose-driven leadership. “We are honored to receive Culture of Good's 2024 Community Impact Award,” said Dave Hiatt, president and CEO of Riverview Health. “At Riverview Health, our mission is to maintain and improve the health and well-being of the people…
Artificial intelligence revolutionizes the construction industry Construction sites are all over the Bay Area, and artificial intelligence is now assisting builders. TAMPA, Fla. — Construction sites are all over the Bay Area, and now artificial intelligence is helping builders. While AI doesn’t do the actual construction work, it is changing the way contractors execute architects’ plans. Jake Kobuta of Reynolds Paint Group has seen artificial intelligence transform his job: Painting buildings above, below, inside and out used to require physical tools and a lot of time. “It used to take 10 minutes to finish one hallway and one bedroom,” Kobuta…
The entry list for the BMW Berlin-Marathon, a platinum label road race at the World Athletics Championships, taking place on September 29th, features four women with personal best times under two hours and 20 minutes, and six men with times under two hours and five minutes. Ethiopia's Tigist Ketema and Kenya's Rosemary Wanjiru topped the women's entry list with personal bests that would put them in the top 10 of world marathon history. Ketema was known as an 800m and 1500m specialist, but she first came to the attention of the marathon world when she ran 2 hours 16 minutes…
As summer draws to a close, fall conference season is just around the corner, which this year includes FSTEC, a three-day foodservice technology conference taking place September 16-18 in Grapevine, Texas. 2024 has never been a more exciting (or challenging) time to get up to speed on your ideal tech stack or balance the speed of hospitality and digitally enhanced service. The food tech industry seems to grow and shrink at the same time, as M&A activity buys out smaller brands, while new solutions emerge every day hoping to become the next big thing in the restaurant digital ecosystem. Related:…
EAST MIDDLEBURY — What will two 37-year-old friends do after successfully incubating and growing two biotech companies in the greater Boston area? Of course, they will be the owners and operators of a well-established lumber company in East Middlebury, Vermont. It's not exactly the script you'd expect to see played out in Forbes, but Andrew Noh and James Burgess, the new owners of Goodlo Lumber in East Middlebury, aren't sticking to a script. They're doing what feels right, and for them, that meant taking a path less traveled by white-collar entrepreneurs looking for a new challenge. “Our joke is that…
With just a few weeks until the 2024 US Open, it's an exciting time for tennis fans and bettors. This week, the world's top players will compete at the Cincinnati Open, a 1000-level event for both men and women. Last year, this tournament featured a captivating final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Unfortunately, we won't see Djokovic at this year's event. However, with a full field of both the ATP and WTA, this will be a great tennis week. As always, we'll bring you the best tennis bets and predictions every day. That will continue with the action on…