5 Ways to Build a Thriving Global Culture in Your BusinessSAN FRANCISCO -- At times in the first half last season, it was clear that Blake Snell wasn't ready to be on a mound. At times in the second half, he was about as good as any Giants pitcher has ever been. Throughout, he was absolutely fascinating. Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 The left-hander always seemed to be chasing more, and not just in the first half. He would dominate an opponent and flirt with a no-hitter in the early innings and then stand in front of reporters and say the curveball wasn't right, or he didn't love his changeup, or he knew specific ways that he could be better even if he wouldn't divulge them. When he actually did throw a no-hitter , Snell was refreshingly candid, making it clear that he had gone the distance in part to prove to 30 MLB teams that he could, and that it shouldn't be held against him when he returned to free agency. BLAKE SNELL NO-HITS THE REDS pic.twitter.com/LysTXhhTak At the end of the year, after declining to make what would have been his final start as a Giant, Snell stood in front of his locker and talked at length about his season and his future. He said he had no regrets about 2024, even if it seemed like he should have quite a few, since his late arrival and slow start dug a hole for the Giants. He said all the right things about San Francisco, which you would expect from someone who had just experienced free agency and knew he was about to do so again. He also said his 2025 team would be getting a different version of Snell than the one who chose not to pitch on the final weekend in order to protect against a potential injury. "All I want to do is pitch," he said. "It sucks, too, just because I have to be smart, and that's just where I'm at right now, but once I sign that deal it's just pitching, pitching, pitching. I love doing that. That's all I truly care about." Snell said that day that the big deal would be there, and he was right. He said he would sign early this time, and he was right. But his victory is a massive "L" for the Giants . Snell on Tuesday agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a decision he announced on his Instagram page. The deal will pay him a reported $182 million over five years and further strengthen the reigning World Series champs, who are -- to borrow a phrase -- light years ahead of their longtime rival. The Giants might be disappointed by the ultimate landing spot, but not too surprised. The Dodgers had interest in Snell last March, but the Giants gained an edge by offering a one-and-one deal that would allow him to opt out and return to free agency. That deal ended up getting the Giants just 20 starts, with Snell twice hitting the IL. When he returned the second time, on July 9, Snell had a 9.51 ERA and had yet to complete five innings in a start. The rest of the way, he posted a 1.23 ERA. Over those final 14 starts, Snell pitched seven-plus innings four times and twice threw 114 pitches. It was no secret he was trying to prove he could be durable, and perhaps that's part of why the Giants never seemed all that enthused about a reunion. Like Snell, they said all of the polite things, but team officials made it clear late in the year that they expected Snell to find a better deal elsewhere. The Giants for several years have shied away from long-term deals for older starters. At times they have been right (Carlos Rodón) and at times they have instantly had regrets (Kevin Gausman). For all of his brilliance, Snell was on his own program, and that's not the type of pitcher who will convince an organization to change course after years of backing away from safer bets. You can't at all blame Snell for protecting his arm down the stretch, but it certainly was an interesting contrast with Matt Chapman, who directly negotiated with Buster Posey and was annoyed that he couldn't play nine innings the night he was signing his own massive long-term deal . There's no way for the Giants to sugarcoat the fact that this deal came from Los Angeles. The rich get richer, with Snell joining a rotation that will include Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani, two players the Giants chased at this time a year ago. The Giants are left with a hole at the top of their rotation, one that won't be easily filled. When Farhan Zaidi traded for Robbie Ray, he said the lefty would be the ideal co-ace for Logan Webb moving forward, and the Giants have to hope Ray is ready to return to his Cy Young-caliber form. They'll hope that Kyle Harrison and Hayden Birdsong can take the leap, and that's not at all unrealistic. With Snell off the market, Corbin Burnes is the best pitcher available, and the Giants do have some interest. But Snell just set the market at $36 million per year and Burnes is two years younger, so he can sit back and wait for the bidding war to take his price past $200 million. The Giants will add a veteran starting pitcher this offseason, but they might be forced to hang out in that second tier, which isn't necessarily a problem if they can fill holes elsewhere, most notably at shortstop. The Kansas City Royals made modest additions last year with Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha last offseason and ended up in the MLB playoffs, and there are quite a few veterans who fit that mold this time around. There is nobody as dominant as Snell, though. When he's right, even getting a hit off of him feels like a challenge, and it's one the Giants will have to take on over the next five years. Download and follow the Giants Talk Podcast
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BOULDER, Colo. — A 72-year-old lifelong Colorado fan with end-stage kidney failure waited to the side of the field in his wheelchair for Travis Hunter and the rest of the Buffaloes. One by one, players strolled over and signed a football for Riley Rhoades, his face lighting up with each signature. Standing close by and taking in the scene was Jeremy Bloom. He's become a wish facilitator for older adults. Bloom, the former Colorado wide receiver and Olympic freestyle skier, started the Wish of a Lifetime foundation in 2008, which has made thousands of aspirations turn into reality for older adults. The list of granted wishes range from taking veterans back to the beaches of Normandy to helping late-in-life authors publish a book. He's staged concerts for musicians, assisted some in daredevil feats such as jumping out of an airplane and even lined up a meeting between an Olympic medalist and former President Barack Obama. For Rhoades, his wish was simply to return to Folsom Field again, the place where he used to have season tickets but hasn't attended a game since 2004. "Everybody has somebody in their life —a grandparent, friend, neighbor — at that age where you wish you had more resources to help," said Bloom, whose college career was cut short two decades ago when the NCAA denied his reinstatement to play football and still ski professionally after receiving endorsement money to fuel his Olympic dreams. "Nothing can compare to seeing someone else's eyes light up because you helped make their dream come true." The foundation is a tribute to his grandparents. But the concept began to take root when he was a teenager. He was in Japan for a World Cup freestyle skiing competition when a woman tried to hop on a crowded bus. There was no room, but everyone in front rose from their seats to make space. That stuck with him, along with seeing these acts of kindness for older adults all over Europe and Asia as he traveled. An idea formed — bring that same level of appreciation to the United States, with a wish-granting element. Bloom's organization has been a charitable affiliate of AARP since 2020. It was the yearning of Rhoades that brought the two of them to Folsom Field last weekend. Rhoades, who had season tickets at Colorado for 27 years, wanted to see the Buffaloes in person after watching the team's resurgence on television. A few years ago, Rhoades, who was born with spina bifida, was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure. Being among the 54,646 fans Saturday stirred up plenty of emotions for Rhoades, as he watched the 16th-ranked Buffaloes (8-2, 6-1 Big 12, No. 16 CFP) beat Utah. Colorado remains in the race for not only a conference title but a spot in the College Football Playoff. "It's just great to be back here again," Rhoades said as he pointed out the section where he used to watch games. "It's just ... so cool." For Bloom, the success that coach Deion Sanders has brought to the program means more reunions with teammates as they pass through town. "I've been through many years where nobody comes to visit," Bloom said. "It's fun that Boulder has become the epicenter of college football." Leading the way for Colorado this season have been quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Hunter, who's the Heisman Trophy frontrunner. But what particularly pleases Bloom is that Sanders, Hunter and the rest of college football players are able to finally profit through name, image and likeness. In his day, Bloom got caught in the NCAA crosshairs for wanting to play both sports and to have sponsors in one (skiing) so he could fund his Olympic aspirations. How time have changed. "I'm just really grateful that this generation of athletes gets to monetize their skills and ability," said Bloom, who finished sixth in moguls at the 2006 Winter Games in Italy. "It's the right thing." He's thrown his passion into fulfilling wishes such as learning ballet, riding in a Formula 1 pace car or taking a flight in a fighter jet. He's also helped reconnect families and friends, including a reunion for a trio of centenarian sisters who hadn't seen each other in more than a decade. This granted wish has stuck with Bloom: A person in Alabama wasn't able to travel after being diagnosed with end-of-life emphysema. So he asked for postcards to be sent, just to learn what made someone's town so special. He received 2,000 postcards from 26 different countries. "There's no end to the things that they've done for us in the world," Bloom said of older adults. "We're one of the organizations that reminds them that their dreams still do matter and that we still appreciate them and we cherish them."ATLANTA , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mielle Organics and Rolling Out created an inspiring editorial and elevated journey of artistic hair expression with its "Art Of Hair" campaign inviting Black art enthusiasts, influencers, and entertainers to elevate their Art Basel experience with unmatched creativity and style. The "Art Of Hair" campaign is a continuation of Mielle's 10th anniversary celebration; it's a rallying for creatives to embrace the extraordinary. Mielle stands as the ultimate natural hair care and beauty brand that believes healthier ingredients encourage healthier hair and skin. Central to this campaign is the partnership with the Historic Hampton House. The Historic Hampton House is the only Green Book Hotel Museum in the world. The mission of the museum, through its dynamic and diverse programming, facilitates the changing of minds and hearts in terms of race, culture and sociology-economics in this country. During Art Basel the museum will open its exhibit, "Invisible Luggage" which draws upon the spirit of the Historic Hampton House, as a safe space and place of congregation during segregation. Highlighting the idea of shelter and safety as integral to cultural production and collective creation, the selected works reflect the importance of building and celebrating sites of refuge, renewal, and reflection. Mielle and Rolling Out hosted a private dinner around the art of hair and commissioned art dedication. The collective spoke on their personal hair journeys and creative processes but also explored the cultural significance of avant-garde hair art within the Black community. By showcasing these artists' unique perspectives, we inspired a broader dialogue about identity, creativity, and the transformative power of hair. Mielle and Rolling Out has commissioned a Black female artist Ebony Boyd , to bring empowerment, perseverance, jubilation and inspiration to life through a piece for all to admire. Ebony Boyd is an abstract artist that loves to create beautiful things. She is naturally drawn to bright and vibrant colors. She has been able to build a successful business building her audience all over the world. Ebony is a classically trained soprano with a focus on jazz, whose art is inspired by music. Her interpretation of the "Art Of Hair" is inspired by Olori, the Yoruba word for Queen bringing empowerment, perseverance, jubilation and inspiration to life through an artistic piece for all to admire. Founded in 2014 by CEO Monique Rodriguez , Mielle is the fastest-growing Black-founded, woman-led hair care brand for textured hair. Mielle blends science and nature to create high-quality, affordable products packed with natural ingredients like rosemary, mint, and babassu oil. Loved by textured hair consumers worldwide, Mielle's innovative line is sold in over 100,000 stores and in 90+ countries, continuing to champion healthy hair and Black excellence, now in partnership with P&G Beauty. "I'm thrilled to be at Art Basel, celebrating the beauty, creativity, and culture it represents through this incredible exhibition, the "Art Of Hair". Continuing our partnership with Rolling Out allows us to amplify Black media and uplift Black artists, whose work tells our stories in powerful, transformative ways. At Mielle, we honor artistry in all its forms, and this collaboration is a testament to our commitment to supporting Black excellence," shares Monique. The collaboration between Rolling Out and Mielle is a celebration of excellence and creativity inspiring people to embrace the "Art Of Hair" by exploring the world of the Mielleverse. "This partnership underscores the seamless fusion of art at the Historic Hampton House, culture with Rolling Out, and community positioning Mielle as the quintessential hair care brand for those who seek extraordinary experiences," shares Munson Steed . Rolling Out launched its adtech platform, VisuWall with a Lift & Learn activation, allowing for guests to lift the product from a display and interactively learn about its benefits. VisuWall's technology allows advertisers and marketers to get accurate viewership counts on their OOH spends and, more importantly, can deliver important demographic and engagement metrics as well. We invite you to join the "The Art Of Hair" movement and experience Mielle Organics firsthand. Follow our campaign on social media to witness our talent in action and discover new ways to embrace your crown. For more detailed specifications, please refer to the MielleOgranics.com For more information on the Rolling Out, please visit www.rollingout.com . About Rolling Out Rolling Out is a premier urban lifestyle and entertainment platform, offering the latest news on music, health, culture, fashion, and celebrity interviews. It serves as a dynamic source for trending stories and features, catering to a diverse audience interested in urban culture and lifestyle. Through its comprehensive digital content, Rolling Out provides readers with insights into influential figures and the latest developments in the entertainment industry. About Mielle Founded in 2014 by CEO Monique Rodriguez , Mielle is a popular Black-founded, woman-led global beauty brand that is rooted in natural ingredients. With a heavy emphasis on incorporating healthier ingredients as its "root to results" approach, Mielle Organics' collection of beauty products is designed for Black women. Their products can be found in more than 100,000 stores across the U.S. in retailers such as Ulta Beauty, Sally Beauty, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Walmart. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-art-of-hair-mielle-organics-and-rolling-out-journey-on-hair-expression-302330701.html SOURCE Rolling Out © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Bill Belichick gets epic College Football welcome in North Carolina's Family Guy-inspired video
Analysts' ratings for IREN IREN over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 10 analysts. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 5 4 1 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 3 2 1 0 0 2M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 1 0 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for IREN, revealing an average target of $18.2, a high estimate of $23.00, and a low estimate of $14.00. This current average reflects an increase of 15.56% from the previous average price target of $15.75. Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look A clear picture of IREN's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Lucas Pipes B. Riley Securities Raises Buy $16.00 $15.00 Stephen Glagola Jones Trading Announces Buy $22.00 - Reginald Smith JP Morgan Raises Neutral $15.00 $9.50 Paul Golding Macquarie Raises Outperform $19.00 $13.50 Brett Knoblauch Cantor Fitzgerald Raises Overweight $23.00 $20.00 Joseph Vafi Canaccord Genuity Raises Buy $17.00 $15.00 Mike Colonnese HC Wainwright & Co. Raises Buy $16.00 $13.00 Brett Knoblauch Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight $20.00 $20.00 Brett Knoblauch Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight $20.00 $20.00 Darren Aftahi Roth MKM Announces Buy $14.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to IREN. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of IREN compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of IREN's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of IREN's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on IREN analyst ratings. Discovering IREN: A Closer Look IREN Ltd is engaged in data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond utilizing renewable energy. Key Indicators: IREN's Financial Health Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale. Revenue Growth: IREN's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 58.12% . This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector. Net Margin: IREN's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -95.07%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management. Return on Equity (ROE): IREN's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -4.64%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders. Return on Assets (ROA): IREN's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -4.25%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance. Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.0 . The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter. Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders. Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now? Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. Click here to stay ahead of the market . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Julia Wick | (TNS) Los Angeles Times As California politicos look ahead to 2025, the biggest question looming is whether Vice President Kamala Harris — a native daughter, battered just weeks ago by presidential election defeat — will enter the 2026 California governor’s race. Related Articles National Politics | Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump National Politics | What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll Harris has yet to give any public indication on her thoughts and those close to her suggest the governorship is not immediately top of mind. But if Harris does ultimately run — and that’s a massive if — her entrée would seismically reshape the already crowded race for California’s highest office. Recent polling suggests Harris would have a major advantage, with 46% of likely voters saying they were somewhat or very likely to support her for governor in 2026, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies survey co-sponsored by The Times. “If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side,” Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, said during a recent UC Irvine panel interview . Porter, a high-profile Democrat who has been eyeing the wide-open governor’s race, has yet to say whether she plans to run. Porter’s point was broadly echoed in conversations with nearly a dozen California political operatives and strategists, several of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly. Most speculated that a Harris entry would cause some other candidates in the race to scatter, creating further upheaval in down-ballot races as a roster of ambitious politicians scramble for other opportunities. “In politics, you always let the big dogs eat first,” quipped Democratic political consultant Peter Ragone. The current gubernatorial field is a who’s who of California politicians, but lacks a clear favorite or star with widespread name recognition. The vast majority of California’s 22 million voters have yet to pay attention to the race and have little familiarity with the candidates. The list of Democratic candidates includes Los Angeles’ first Latino mayor in more than a century ( Antonio Villaraigosa ); the first female and first out LGBTQ leader of the state Senate ( Toni Atkins ); the sitting lieutenant governor and first woman to hold that post ( Eleni Kounalakis ); the state superintendent of public instruction ( Tony Thurmond ) and the former state controller ( Betty Yee ). Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is serving his second term as California governor, meaning he is ineligible to run again. Several other Democrats, including Porter, outgoing Health and Human Services Director Xavier Becerra and state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta have also publicly toyed with the idea of a run. They could be less likely to enter the fray should Harris decide to run. What the billionaire mall mogul Rick Caruso — who has also been exploring a run — would choose to do is an open question, as Caruso might contrast himself with Harris as a more centrist candidate. The real estate developer was a registered Republican until November 2019. It’s unlikely that Harris will proffer a public decision in the immediate term, leaving plenty of time for political insiders to game out hypotheticals in the weeks and months to come. Harris’ office did not respond to a request for comment. “I think every candidate for governor is trying to get some kind of intel,” Mike Trujillo, a Los Angeles-based Democratic political consultant and former Villaraigosa staffer, said of a potential Harris run. Trujillo speculated that Harris’ current state was probably similar to Hillary Clinton’s hiking sojourns in the Chappaqua woods after losing to Donald Trump in 2016, or Al Gore growing a beard in the bruising aftermath of his 2000 defeat. “The first thing she’s probably thinking about is, ‘Well, can I run again for president in four years?’ Not, ‘Do I run for governor in two years?’” said one political operative who’s worked with Harris in the past. Harris maintains a home in Brentwood and previously served as California’s senator and attorney general. A successful run for governor in 2026 would almost certainly impede a grab for the presidency in 2028. (Though if history is any guide, an unsuccessful run for California governor does not definitively preclude a bid for the Oval Office: Two years after losing the White House to John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon lost the 1962 contest for governor to Pat Brown . The Yorba Linda native became the nation’s 37th president in 1969.) As the chief executive of a state that doubles as the world’s fifth-largest economy, Harris would have more power to steer policy and make changes as a California governor than she did as vice president, where her job required deference to President Biden. But leading a state, even the nation’s most populous, could feel like small potatoes after being a heartbeat (and a few dozen electoral votes) from the presidency. The protracted slog to November 2026 would also be a stark contrast to her ill-fated 107-day sprint toward the White House, particularly for a candidate whose 2020 presidential primary campaign was dogged by allegations of infighting and mismanagement. “I don’t think Kamala Harris has a deep psychological need to be governor of California, or to be in elective office in order to feel like she can contribute to society,” said the operative who’s worked with Harris in the past. “I think some of these people do, but she’s somebody who has enough prominence that she could do a lot of big, wonderful things without having to worry about balancing California’s budget or negotiating with Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel,” the Encino Democrat who chairs the Assembly’s budget committee. Technically, Harris has until March 2026 to decide whether she enters a race. But political strategists who spoke to The Times theorized that she probably would make a move by late spring, if she chooses to do so. “People will be more annoyed if she drops in in June,” a Democratic strategist involved with one of the gubernatorial campaigns said. Sending a clear signal by February would be more “courteous,” the strategist continued, explaining that such a move would give candidates more time to potentially enter other races. Kounalakis is a longtime friend and ally of Harris’ , and the vice president also has long-term relationships with some of the other candidates and potential candidates. California has eight statewide elected offices and campaign finance laws allow candidates to fundraise interchangeably for them, meaning money already raised for a candidate’s gubernatorial campaign could easily be redirected should they decide to run for, say, lieutenant governor instead. There are already a number of candidates running for lieutenant governor, including former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, former state Sen. Steven Bradford and former state Treasurer Fiona Ma. But that office probably would see even more interest should Harris enter the gubernatorial race. It’s a largely ceremonial position, but one that has served as a launching pad for the governorship. Still, even if Harris does enter the race, Republican political strategist Mike Murphy threw cold water on the idea that she would have an automatic glide path to the governor’s office. “It’s like Hollywood. Nobody knows anything. She’s famous enough to look credible in early polling. That’s all we know for sure,” Murphy said. “Does that predict the future? No. Are there a lot of downsides (to a potential Harris candidacy)? Totally, yes.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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NEW YORK — In an angry outburst in a New York courtroom, Rudy Giuliani accused a judge Tuesday of making wrong assumptions about him as he tries to comply with an order requiring him to turn over most of his assets to two election poll workers who won a libel case against him. U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman responded by saying he’s not going to let the former New York City mayor and onetime presidential candidate blurt things out anymore in court unless he’s a sworn witness. The interruption to an otherwise routine pretrial hearing in Manhattan came as the judge questioned Giuliani’s lawyer about why Giuliani has not yet provided the title to a car he has relinquished in his effort to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment won by two former Georgia election workers. “Your client was the U.S. attorney for this district,” the judge said, referring to Giuliani’s years in the 1980s as the head of the federal prosecutor’s office in the Southern District of New York, as he suggested it was hard to believe that Giuliani was incapable of getting a duplicate title to the car. Giuliani learned forward and began speaking into a microphone, telling the judge he had applied for a duplicate copy of the car’s title but that it had not yet arrived. “The implication I’ve been not diligent about it is totally incorrect,” Giuliani said in a scolding tone. “The implication you make is against me and every implication against me is wrong.” Giuliani went on: “I’m not impoverished. Everything I have is tied up. I don’t have a car. I don’t have a credit card. I don’t have cash. I can’t get to bank accounts that truly would be mine because they have put ... stop orders on, for example, my Social Security account, which they have no right to do.” Liman responded by warning defense lawyers that the next time Giuliani interrupts a hearing, “he’s not going to be permitted to speak and the court will take action.” The judge said Giuliani could either choose to represent himself or let lawyers do so, but “you can’t have hybrid representation.” If Giuliani wants to speak in court again, he can be put on the witness stand and be sworn as a witness, Liman added. The exchange came at a hearing in which the judge refused to delay a Jan. 16 trial over the disposition of Giuliani’s Florida residence and World Series rings. Those are two sets of assets that Giuliani is trying to shield from confiscation as part of Liman’s order to turn over many prized possessions to the poll workers. Earlier in the proceeding, defense attorney Joseph M. Cammarata asked Liman to delay the trial, which will be heard without a jury, for a month because of Giuliani’s “involvement” in inauguration planning for President-elect Donald Trump. “My client regularly consults and deals directly with President-elect Trump on issues that are taking place as the incoming administration is afoot as well as (the) inauguration,” Cammarata said. “My client wants to exercise his political right to be there.” The judge turned down the request, saying Giuliani’s “social calendar” was not a reason to postpone the trial. Giuliani, who once served as Trump’s personal attorney, was found liable last year for defaming two Georgia poll workers by falsely accusing them of tampering with ballots during the 2020 presidential election. The women said they faced death threats after Giuliani falsely claimed they sneaked in ballots in suitcases, counted ballots multiple times and tampered with voting machines.
