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☆ Russia could be at war with NATO "within the next decade," intelligence report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Russia may be preparing for a "confrontation with the West," says Estonia's intelligence service. "Russia has chosen a path which is a long-term confrontation," said Estonia's intelligence chief. AdvertisementNATO may find itself at war with Russia in the next 10 years, says Estonia's foreign intelligence service. The intelligence agency said in a report on Tuesday that Russia may be preparing for a "confrontation with the West." "Russia has chosen a path which is a long-term confrontation," Rosin said during the report's launch, per Reuters.

Persons: —, Rosin, Donald Trump, Trump, he'd, didn't, Trump's, Ben Hodges, Hodges Organizations: NATO, Service, Reuters, US Army, British, Times, Business Insider Locations: Russia, Estonia, Estonian, Ukraine, Russian, South Carolina, US Army Europe

☆ Esther Howland was the ‘mother of the American valentine’ who ‘would have killed it on Etsy’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Catherine E. Shoichet | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

She would have killed it on Etsy,” says Vanessa Bumpus, exhibit coordinator at the Worcester Historical Museum in Massachusetts. Ornate lace designs were a trademark of Esther Howland's valentines. Courtesy Collection of Worcester Historical MuseumBrightly colored paper placed beneath the lace accentuates the design. Courtesy Collection of Worcester Historical Museum“She’s fresh out of school, launching her own business. The room where the City Council meets is even named after Howland, Bumpus says.

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☆ Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's cage fight vow is the latest example of how martial arts are taking hold of Silicon Valley tech bros
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg and PayPal's Dan Schulman have taken up martial arts. Zuckerberg is now sizing up Elon Musk as his latest opponent, as the pair agreed to go head-to-head in a cagefight. Danny Zelig trains PayPal CEO Dan Schulman in Krav Maga, which was developed by the Israeli army. Zelig said that in sparring sessions, Schulman would often wait to for him to strike, which let Zelig dictate the fight. She added that the training helped her to focus on the present and develop distance from her work in her "own version of mindfulness."

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, PayPal's Dan Schulman, Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Joris Merks, Benjaminsen, Danny Zelig, Dan Schulman, Krav Maga, Zelig, Dan, Maga, Schulman, Joanna Pineda, Bob Rosin, it's, Rosin Organizations: Morning, Big Tech, Facebook, UFC, Forbes, Matrix Group, hapkido, Microsoft, Skype Locations: Redwood City , California

☆ Drew Smith: New York Mets pitcher suspended for 10 games after apparent use of sticky substance
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —New York Mets pitcher Drew Smith has been given a 10-game suspension following his ejection on Tuesday for the apparent use of a sticky substance on his hands. Smith told reporters after the game that he had used the same amount of rosin he usually does and has experienced no other issues so far this season. “My hands weren’t sticky,” Smith said. Smith’s Mets teammate Max Scherzer was ejected for the same reason earlier this season. “We’re all angry about this one,” Scherzer told reporters after the game.

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☆ Big Tech execs like Mark Zuckerberg are swapping the boardroom for the dojo. Here's why martial arts are taking hold of Silicon Valley.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-04 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg and PayPal's Dan Schulman have taken up martial arts. The combat techniques mirror the pace and intensity of the tech industry, one former exec said. Zelig added that Krav Maga helped to build self-awareness, which is important when it comes to decision-making, especially under stress. She added that the training helped her to focus on the present and develop distance from her work in her "own version of mindfulness." He said it's been "invaluable" in helping him negotiate complex partnerships in his former business-development roles at LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Skype.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, PayPal's Dan Schulman, Zuckerberg, Joe Rogan, Joris Merks, Benjaminsen, Danny Zelig, Dan Schulman, Krav Maga, Zelig, Dan, Maga, Schulman, Joanna Pineda, Bob Rosin, it's, Rosin Organizations: Morning, Big Tech, Facebook, Forbes, Matrix Group, hapkido, Microsoft, Skype Locations: Redwood City , California

☆ Scherzer faces 10-game suspension for foreign substance
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Apr 19, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) reacts after being ejected during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApril 20 (Reuters) - New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer received a 10-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for violating the prohibitions on foreign substances, the Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Thursday. According to the MLB rules, rosin may be determined to be a prohibited foreign substance when used excessively or when combined with other substances. "Both umpires reported difficulty removing the substance from their own hands for multiple innings. Consistent with the Official Baseball Rules, the umpires then appropriately ejected Mr Scherzer from the game."

☆ Ball Doctoring: A History of Excuses, Denials and Knowing Winks
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Benjamin Hoffman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For nearly as long as baseball has existed, pitchers have been using various methods, legal and otherwise, to doctor the ball. Some want the ball to spin more, some want it to spin less. Some are looking for more movement, and others are looking for more control. In this case, Scherzer, who was ejected from Wednesday’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, insists he was using rosin — which is legal — and nothing more. Scherzer made little in the way of excuses or denials about the stickiness of his hands when asked about his decision to drop his appeal and serve a 10-game suspension.

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