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Article content VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift is preparing to hit the stage tonight at Vancouver’s BC Place for the first of three shows to close out her marathon Eras Tour — but she’s not the only one getting ready as T-minus-zero approaches. Recommended Videos BC Place has put up the giant friendship bracelet symbolizing Swifties fandom on its exterior, a feature that has appeared in all Eras Tour stops since New Orleans in October. “A big thank you to our BFFs at Caesars Superdome for our new friendship bracelets, they’re now here after having been swapped to Lucas Oil Stadium and Rogers Centre,” said an online message from BC Place to venues in New Orleans, Indianapolis and Toronto that have featured the decoration during Swift’s tour stops. Vancouver police posted a video message to incoming fans on social media with Swift’s “Shake It Off” playing in the background, asking those going to the concert to plan ahead, while also offering to trade friendship bracelets. In the message, police say “hundreds” of officers will be deployed downtown over the weekend to ensure a “safe and memorable” experience for incoming Swifties. Barricades went up around the stadium at noon on Friday, cutting off some of the downtown core’s busiest streets, including West Georgia, Smithe, Beatty and Robson, as the closures snarled traffic. An estimated 160,000 fans, many of them international visitors, will converge on the city’s downtown for the performances that are the glittering climax to the 149-show, two-year tour that has shattered records around the world. Some will be hard to miss. Swift fan Lisa Daechsel was walking her dog near the stadium with a friendship-bracelet leash she had made. The corgi and her leash became a magnet for Swifty selfies. “She has been so popular,” said Daechsel. Others may be even more visible. Brittany Hood from Orlando, Fla., will sport a blue velvet, star-studded jumpsuit that pays homage to an outfit Swift wore to the 2022 VMAs after-party. Hood, who is attending Saturday’s show, spent months perfecting the look. RECOMMENDED VIDEO “It wasn’t supposed to be this sparkly but 25 hours later and I was still going,” she said. “Where else can you wear a super-bedazzled outfit — I mean I probably would be the person who would wear it to the grocery store, but it just makes it a little bit more special for the moment.” The shows are billed to start at 6:45 p.m. with opening act Gracie Abrams. Swift typically performs for about 3 1/2 hours, playing songs from across her discography as she moves through various “Eras,” each marked by set and outfit changes that reflect the albums. For instance, she often wears a ball gown for the “Speak Now” section and a snake jumpsuit during her “Reputation” set. Sociologist Rebecca Yoshizawa said Swift’s outfit choices are “really symbolic,” noting how the singer-songwriter reclaimed snake imagery after a 2016 celebrity feud with Kim Kardashian, who had suggested Swift was a snake. “She is curating and encouraging our experience through her clothing,” Yoshizawa said. “She knows people are watching and are also wanting to channel that.” Swifties’ costumes denote membership to the fandom. “It’s very cathartic. It’s an opportunity to kind of let loose, have fun and be free, and clothing really is central to identity — it’s central to the expression of our identity,” said Yoshizawa, a professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C. The Eras Tour, she said, had provided fans an opportunity to dress in ways they wouldn’t normally and build a sense of connection with strangers. Jonica Tebo from Ogdensburg, N.Y., said that’s why she has spent hours making her costume for Vancouver, a friendship bracelet fringe jacket. “I have every single Taylor song on the outfit, in the beaded fringe that is sewn on,” she said. She also plans to wear pink boots and friendship bracelets to trade. Vancouver has embraced the singer, who performed six shows in Toronto last month. Eras Tour posters can be seen around almost every corner, businesses are hosting Swift-themed events and the city has put up light installations to encourage visitors to explore. Security is tight around the venue, with barricades surrounding BC Place, and ticketless fans being told not to gather outside for traditional “Taylgate” parties. That hasn’t reduced the enthusiasm of fans like Hood, who says it’s her first real trip out of the United States. She’s already been to Eras Tour shows in Los Angeles and Tampa, Fla., dressing up in handmade outfits for both shows. But Vancouver will be special — a girls trip abroad and the end of the Eras Tour. “When the world’s on fire, but we all get to kind of celebrate music and girlhood together — it’s giving me chills,” she said. Some fans, however, remain without tickets for the event but aren’t giving up. Melissa Camp and her 15-year-old daughter from Vancouver Island were in tears outside BC Place today after failing to get tickets despite 14 months of trying, but Camp says they will keep trying to secure last-minute seats. Camp says she was almost scammed when she tried to buy tickets, but the effort is worth it for “making sweet memories” with her daughter.
It can be said that one of the pleasant surprises this year in the NHL is Mathieu Olivier of the Columbus Blue Jackets. As reported by the site HABSolumentFan , the forward has already scored seven goals and registered 10 points in 25 games since the start of the season and has shown great skills as an enforcer, as demonstrated against players like Ryan Lomberg, Matt Rempe, and Arber Xhekaj. Moreover, Mathieu Olivier will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and some experts have already linked his name to the Montreal Canadiens, most notably, a former NHL enforcer. Mathieu Olivier to Montreal and departures for Michael Pezzetta and Arber Xhekaj? An intriguing statement by Georges Laraque On BPM Sports, host Georges Laraque mentioned that he would love to see Kent Hughes sign Olivier as a free agent next summer, and he even suggested the names of two players the team could consider trading. You can cash in Xhekaj for something good. With Mathieu Olivier, you're good!" - Georges Laraque In fact, the arrival of Mathieu Olivier to the Canadiens' lineup would almost render the presence of Arber Xhekaj or Michael Pezzetta unnecessary. Even though some might not entirely agree with this argument, it is worth mentioning that Xhekaj has good trade value on the market, and the Canadiens' general manager has been receiving calls about the sheriff's services. However, this scenario is still far from reality, and it remains uncertain how much a player of Mathieu Olivier's caliber could cost on the free-agent market. This article first appeared on Habs Fanatics and was syndicated with permission.
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NYC's mayor warms to Trump and doesn't rule out becoming a Republican49ers: Brock Purdy throws without pain, while it’s wait-and-see for Bosa, WilliamsAs the transfer window deadline looms, Barcelona will need to act swiftly to secure the funds required to register Moriba and avoid losing him for free. The pressure is on the club's management to find viable solutions and navigate the complexities of the transfer market to ensure the club's sustained success.
T he artist Jasleen Kaur was born in Glasgow in 1986. She studied at Glasgow School of Art and later at the Royal College, and had her first solo show, Be Like Teflon , in London in 2021. She works mainly with installations, using everyday objects to explore identity, cultural memory and political belonging. Earlier this month, Kaur won the Turner prize for her 2023 exhibition Alter Altar at the Tramway in Glasgow , which memorably featured a replica of her dad’s red Ford Escort covered in an outsized doily. A group show of this year’s shortlisted artists’ work is at Tate Britain until 16 February . Kaur lives and works in London. Gaza Biennale I heard about this on the evening of the Turner prize ceremony: some of the folk protesting outside the Tate [calling for institutional divestment from ties to Israel and a permanent ceasefire in Gaza] have also been organising with the artists in Gaza who are putting on their own biennale. I don’t know what to say about the fact that, amid total destruction, artists in Gaza are putting on a biennale . I could say that it shows something about the power of art. But it also feels like a call to the global art community to listen. It’s a point of connection, it’s an attempt at connection or conversation. Kneecap I find that the energy of [the Northern Irish hip-hop trio] Kneecap feels really vital – they are totally honest in speaking truth to power. The film is the heavily fictionalised origin story of the band, who rap in the Irish language. A couple of things stood out to me. One was about a relationship to music that is anti-imperial, something I’m thinking about in my own life and practice. The film also tells how each of us has a political voice and the need to exercise it. These working-class rappers have a place to push things forward. Island of Us: Conversations About Justice With Children by Jack Young This is a resource born out of a beautiful exhibition by Rory Pilgrim at Chisenhale gallery earlier this year featuring work by people who are incarcerated. This book, developed from workshops with local primary school-age children, contains conversations around justice and freedom. It reminded me of conversations I have with my own kids. There are questions like: “If somebody who’s really poor steals an apple, what should happen?” The answers are really thoughtful. I just think young people are incredible. I learned a lot from it. F*Choir Where to begin with the force that is F*Choir? They are a queer-led choir based in London. I saw them perform with my kids at the Walthamstow Trades Hall two years ago. I’ve also marched with them during Palestine protests and been to open singing sessions with them. I’m just so in awe at the way that they practise singing in community with such dedication. They’ve got this session called Singing to Stay Alive. You can book to sing with them, and you really feel that singing collectively is part of living. It’s a life force. We Are Made of Diamond Stuff by Isabel Waidner As someone who is heavily dyslexic, I find reading really hard. Recently a friend said: “Put down your theory books and pick up some fiction.” So I went to a bookshop and deliberately chose books that were thin, with a font that I could cope with. I wanted to check out Isabel Waidner, who writes really thin fiction, and they’ve got me hooked. This novel takes place on the Isle of Wight. There are protests and climate migrants and right-wing LGBTQ+ factions. Their writing is so visual, it’s like a film, and each sentence is like something I’ve never read before. June Jordan The distilled language of poets such as June Jordan is bringing so much solace at a time when language is kind of failing. I’ve decided that Jordan is one of my ancestors. Her poetry and her political life were not separate and she had the ability to get to the heart of things with so few words. Her [1982] poem Apologies to All the People in Lebanon is heartbreaking. You read it and think, it must have been written now, surely. Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh We were filming up in Glasgow for the Turner prize and one of the crew who were driving us around had an album by Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh playing, and his music has been carrying me through the past months. The fiddle really gets to my heart. I feel like it’s part of my ancestry, it moves me in the way that an Indian stringed instrument might. This album [ Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh & Thomas Bartlett ] is really comforting but it’s also a lament, and there are times when the fiddle is barely even playing, it’s just a scratch of a string.During his time away from the team, Thter worked hard to regain his fitness and strength, undergoing a rigorous rehabilitation program to ensure he was fully recovered before returning to training. His dedication and determination to get back on the field have not gone unnoticed by his teammates and coaching staff, who are thrilled to have him back in action.DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones' 21 points helped UC San Diego defeat James Madison 73-67 on Friday night. Tait-Jones also contributed six rebounds for the Tritons (4-2). Hayden Gray scored 16 points and added four steals. Nordin Kapic went 5 of 8 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points. Bryce Lindsay led the way for the Dukes (3-3) with 17 points. James Madison also got 13 points and four assists from Xavier Brown. UCSD went into halftime ahead of James Madison 34-28. Tait-Jones scored 14 points in the half. UCSD took the lead for good with 5:46 left in the second half on a free throw from Tait-Jones to make it a 58-57 game. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Data Skrive.
Shares of Surge Energy Inc. ( TSE:SGY – Get Free Report ) have earned an average rating of “Buy” from the four research firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is C$11.00. SGY has been the topic of several analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price target on Surge Energy from C$11.00 to C$9.00 in a report on Friday, December 13th. National Bankshares boosted their target price on shares of Surge Energy from C$11.00 to C$11.25 in a report on Friday, September 27th. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their price target on shares of Surge Energy from C$11.00 to C$10.50 in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Cormark upgraded Surge Energy to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 23rd. Finally, Raymond James raised Surge Energy to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 17th. Read Our Latest Stock Report on SGY Insider Transactions at Surge Energy Surge Energy Trading Up 1.1 % Shares of SGY stock opened at C$5.54 on Friday. Surge Energy has a fifty-two week low of C$4.94 and a fifty-two week high of C$8.16. The firm has a market capitalization of C$555.77 million, a P/E ratio of 3.42, a PEG ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 2.54. The stock’s fifty day moving average is C$5.67 and its two-hundred day moving average is C$6.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 29.47, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a current ratio of 0.50. Surge Energy Increases Dividend The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 31st were paid a dividend of $0.0433 per share. This is a positive change from Surge Energy’s previous monthly dividend of $0.04. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.38%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 31st. Surge Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 32.10%. About Surge Energy ( Get Free Report Surge Energy Inc explores, develops, and produces oil and gas in western Canada. Its principal properties are located in the areas of Sparky, Southeast Saskatchewan, Carbonates, Valhalla, and Shaunavon in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company was formerly known as Zapata Energy Corporation and changed its name to Surge Energy Inc in June 2010. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Surge Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Surge Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Allowing two kickoff return touchdowns and missing an extra point all in the final few minutes added up to the Washington Commanders losing a third consecutive game in excruciating fashion. The underlying reason for this slide continuing was a problem long before that. An offense led by dynamic rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels that was among the NFL's best for a long stretch of the season put up just nine points and 169 yards for the first three-plus quarters against Dallas before falling behind 20-9 and teeing off on the Cowboys' conservative defense. “We just couldn’t really get it going,” said receiver Terry McLaurin , whose lengthy touchdown with 21 seconds left masked that he had just three catches for 16 yards through three quarters. “We’ve got to find a way to start faster and sustain drives, and that’s everybody: the whole coaching staff and the offensive players just going out there and figuring out ways that we can stay on the field.” This is not a new problem for Washington, which had a season-low 242 yards in a Nov. 10 home loss to Pittsburgh and 264 yards four days later in a defeat at Philadelphia. Since returning from a rib injury that knocked him out of a game last month, Daniels has completed just under 61% of his passes, after 75.6% over his first seven professional starts. Daniels and coach Dan Quinn have insisted this isn't about injury. The coaching staff blamed a lack of adequate practice time, but a full week of it before facing the Cowboys did not solve the problem. It is now fair to wonder if opponents have seen enough film of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's system to figure it out. “I think teams and coordinators are going to see what other teams have success against us and try to figure out how they could incorporate that into their scheme," Daniels said after going 12 of 22 for 80 yards passing through three quarters in the Dallas game. "We’ve been in third and longer a lot these past couple games, so that’s kind of where you get into the exotic pressures and stuff like that. We’ve just got to be better on first and second downs and stay ahead of the chains.” Daniels has a point there, and it predates this losing streak. The Commanders have converted just 36% of third-down opportunities (27 for 75) over their past seven games after 52% (31 for 60) in their first five. That challenge doesn't get any easier with Tennessee coming to town Sunday. The Titans, despite being 3-8, have the second-best third-down defense in the league at 31.6%. The defense kept the Commanders in the game against Dallas, allowing just 10 points until the fourth quarter and 20 total before kickoff return touchdowns piled on to the other side of the scoreboard. Even Cooper Rush's 22-yard touchdown pass to Luke Schoonmaker with five minutes left came after a turnover that gave the Cowboys the ball at the Washington 44. The defense spending more than 35 minutes on the field certainly contributed to fatigue as play wore on. The running game that contributed to a 7-2 start has taken a hit, in part because of injuries to top back Brian Robinson Jr. The Commanders got 145 yards on the ground because Daniels had 74 on seven carries, but running backs combined for just 57. Daniels could not say how much the rushing attack stalling has contributed to the offense going stagnant. “You’ve got to be able to run the ball, keep the defense honest,” he said. "We got to execute the plays that are called in, and we didn’t do a good job of doing that.” Story continues below video Linebacker Frankie Luvu keeps making the case to be first-year general manager Adam Peters' best free agent signing. He and fellow offseason addition Bobby Wagner tied for a team-high eight tackles, and Luvu also knocked down three passes against Dallas. Kicker Austin Seibert going wide left on the point-after attempt that would have tied the score with 21 seconds left was his third miss of the game. He also was short on a 51-yard field goal attempt and wide left on an earlier extra point. Seibert, signed a week into the season after Cade York struggled in the opener, made 25 of 27 field goal tries and was 22 of 22 on extra points before injuring his right hip and missing the previous two games. He brushed off his health and the low snap from Tyler Ott while taking responsibility for not connecting. “I made the decision to play, and here we are,” Seibert said. “I just wasn’t striking it well. But it means a lot to me to be here with these guys, so I just want to put my best foot moving forward.” Robinson's sprained ankle and fellow running back Austin Ekeler's concussion from a late kickoff return that led to him being hospitalized for further evaluation are two major immediate concerns. Quinn said Monday that Ekeler and starting right tackle Andrew Wylie are in concussion protocol. It's unclear if Robinson will be available against Tennessee, which could mean Chris Rodriguez Jr. getting elevated from the practice squad to split carries with Jeremy McNichols. The Commanders still have not gotten cornerback Marshon Lattimore into a game since acquiring him at the trade deadline from New Orleans. Lattimore is trying to return from a hamstring injury, and the secondary could use him against Calvin Ridley, who's coming off a 93-yard performance at Houston. 17 — Handoffs to a running back against Dallas, a significant decrease from much of the season before this losing streak. Don't overlook the Titans with the late bye week coming immediately afterward. The Commanders opened as more than a touchdown favorite, but after the results over the weekend, BetMGM Sportsbook had it as 5 1/2 points Monday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflThe sudden downturn in oil prices has caught many by surprise, as just a few months ago, prices were at a relatively stable level. However, the outbreak of the global pandemic has severely impacted the demand for oil, as travel restrictions, lockdown measures, and a decrease in economic activities have led to a sharp decline in oil consumption worldwide. This drop in demand has resulted in an oversupply of oil in the market, leading to a downward pressure on prices.Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. (OTCMKTS:TYCMY) Short Interest Down 82.5% in DecemberThe National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) recently released data indicating that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November increased by 0.2% year-on-year. This uptick in the CPI suggests a slight acceleration in the overall pace of consumer price increases compared to the previous month.
In recent times, Manchester United's manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has faced mounting pressure to address Fred's shortcomings and make a tough decision regarding his role in the team. While some may argue for patience and support for the player to improve, there is a growing sentiment that a more ruthless approach is needed. This is where the debate of whether Manchester United should adopt a colder, more pragmatic stance towards underperforming players like Fred arises.Police arrest one youth following recent violent attacks in Mount PearlCHANGSHA, China , Dec. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern China's rural revitalization strategy is crafting a remarkable narrative of transformation across the countryside, while progressive opening-up policies encourage foreign visitors to delve deeper into the nation's heartland. On December 26th , VOC.com.cn premiered the second season of its acclaimed series, I Am in Rural China. The show follows Teona Kvartskhava, an international guest, as she explores the villages of Hunan Province , offering viewers a firsthand look at the dynamic implementation of comprehensive rural revitalization. This captivating series invites a global audience to witness the dawn of a new era in China's rural landscapes, showcasing the country's evolving countryside to viewers worldwide. Rice field came as the first surprise. Hunan is the largest rice grower and producer in China . Hunan provides the high-quality and tasty rice. Teona Kvartskhava, a foreigner hardly feeding on rice, was tempted to have plenty of it. In Qunle Village, Lixian County, Changde, she also experienced "Double Rush", which is a time-honored agricultural event in China . An event that used to call for the joint efforts of all family members, has now become much easier thanks to technology. Departing from Lixian County for the moment, Teona Kvartskhava embarked on an exciting trip of tastes in Rucheng, Chenzhou , Southern Hunan . Hunan people are keen and expert on peppery food and spicy taste dominates the Hunan cuisine. Hunan is also rich in varieties of peppers. Jingpo town, a well-known town where spicy food prevails. It is a producer of red cluster pepper, officially one of the hottest peppers in China . From the crowded market, to the red and yellow pepper planting base, and then to the modern processing pepper workshop, the small cluster pepper strung up all corners of the town, so that the original ordinary mountain town has become extraordinarily lively and affluent. Of course, the "star" of the countryside here is not only agriculture, but also culture, which has also blossomed in this ancient land. As the birthplace of papermaking, China has preserved a unique handmade papermaking technique, which is used to make some "special" papers. In Shanghong Village, Liuyang, Teona Kvartskhava was lucky to meet two Chinese masters, who showed her hands-on experiences of "Gushan Tribute Paper" and "Floral Paper". As the process progresses, the paper took shape in her hands, as if history and culture were meeting in front of her eyes, and became the "first paper" in Teona Kvartskhava's life. So,What's rural China like? It's about hospitable peasants, about various agricultural produce, about profound history and culture, about colorful intangible cultural heritage. It's like a book telling numerous absorbing stories. Hopefully Teona Kvartskhava'll be luckier to visit more villages for their unique interest and charm. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/my-date-with-rural-chinavoccomcn-unveils-season-two-of-i-am-in-rural-china-302339884.html SOURCE voc.com.cnTitle: Multiple areas in Syria hit by airstrikes; Israel targets several military sites
Coote was sacked earlier this month after the emergence of a video in which he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said that a thorough investigation had concluded he was “in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable”. “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare,” PGMOL’s statement on December 9 added. Coote had the right to appeal against the decision but PA understands the Nottinghamshire referee has decided not to. The video which triggered PGMOL’s investigation into Coote’s conduct first came to public attention on November 11. In it, Coote is asked for his views on a Liverpool match where he has just been fourth official, and describes them as “s***”. He then describes Klopp as a “c***”, and, asked why he felt that way, Coote says the German had “a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown” and had accused him of lying. “I have got no interest in speaking to someone who’s f****** arrogant, so I do my best not to speak to him,” Coote said. Later in the video, Coote again refers to Klopp, this time as a “German c***”. The Football Association opened its own investigation into that video, understood to be centred on that last comment and whether Coote’s reference to Klopp’s nationality constituted an aggravated breach of its misconduct rules. The investigation by PGMOL which led to Coote’s contract being terminated is also understood to have looked at another video which appeared to show Coote snorting a white powder, purportedly during Euro 2024 where he was one of the assistant VARs for the tournament. European football’s governing body UEFA also appointed an ethics investigator to look into the matter.Jayden Daniels and the offense stalling have the Commanders on a three-game losing streakIn conclusion, the story of Lin Jing'en is a poignant reminder of the fragility of fame and the unpredictable nature of life. From a beloved actress to a homeless woman begging for food, her journey serves as a cautionary tale for all who aspire to success in the cutthroat world of entertainment. As the curtain falls on her tumultuous life, one thing remains certain - Lin Jing'en's legacy will endure, a testament to the highs and lows of a life lived in the spotlight.
Susy surprises by announcing the sale of 13 iconic garments, including her ‘EVDLV’ dress
