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☆ LeBron James Faces the Basketball World He Helped to Create
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Tania Ganguli | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

LeBron James lowered himself into a cold tub the size of a large Jacuzzi at a practice facility at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas last month. He had just finished a session with the U.S. men’s basketball team ahead of his first Olympics in 12 years. “I was, like, super intimidated and super scared to just be out of the country,” James said. He was 15 and had joined a group of basketball players from Ohio for a trip to Italy. He had been hesitant to go, but his high school coach, Dru Joyce II, recalled in an interview telling James he needed to “see how big the world was.”

Persons: LeBron James, ” James, Dru Joyce II, James, ” Organizations: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, U.S Locations: Las, Ohio, Italy

After failing to break into the cash register, Bill walked out of the store and drove off with his girlfriend. Gerhardt awoke and called 911, and an ambulance rushed her to a hospital, where she remained for three days. The police promptly caught Bill, still covered in Gerhardt’s blood. “I got lucky because I had a gun in the car, and I always carried it,” Bill told me. “That was one of the hardest things to go through,” Sue Buchholz, his stepmother, who raised him for most of his boyhood, told me.

Persons: Bill, Gerhardt, ”, “, ” Bill, ” Sue Buchholz, Buchholz

LONDON (AP) — A 26-year-old man who tried to sell what he claimed was a walking stick used by the late Queen Elizabeth II has been sentenced for defrauding eBay buyers. Dru Marshall, from Hampshire in southern England, claimed he was a senior footman at Windsor Castle and that the proceeds from the sale of the “antler walking stick” would go to cancer research. The auction had reached 540 pounds ($686) before he cancelled the listing after learning police had launched an investigation, prosecutors said. He was found guilty of fraud by false representation at Southampton Magistrates’ Court and sentenced on Monday to a 12-month community order. “Dru Marshall used the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to try and hoodwink the public with a fake charity auction – fueled by greed and a desire for attention,’’ Julie Macey, a senior crown prosecutor, said.

Persons: Queen Elizabeth II, Dru Marshall, “ Dru Marshall, ’ ’ Julie Macey, “, ’ Organizations: eBay, Windsor Castle, Southampton, ’, Associated Press Locations: Hampshire, England, Windsor

☆ 'Shooting Stars' review: How LeBron James became a star with an assist from his friends
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —LeBron James continues paving the way for his post-basketball media career, this time by producing a superstar origin story adapted from his book, “Shooting Stars,” about how his hoops heroism came with an assist from a close-knit group of friends. Directed by Chris Robinson, the story is adapted from the book by James and “Friday Night Lights” author Buzz Bissinger, and previously served as the basis for the documentary “More Than a Game.”Sian Cotton, Romeo Travis, Dru Joyce III, Willie McGee, Coach Dru Joyce II and LeBron James, the real-life inspiration for "Shooting Stars." Where “Shooting Stars” merely glances the rim, ultimately, is the basketball sequences themselves, which rely too much on slow motion and don’t conjure much excitement. Heading directly to streaming via Peacock, “Shooting Stars” provides an earnest reminder that James didn’t spring from the ground a fully formed basketball phenom, but was rather shaped in part by the coaches, teammates, friends and mother that helped guide him. “Shooting Stars” premieres June 2 on Peacock.

Persons: LeBron James, ”, LeBron, Dru Joyce II, ” Wood Harris, Vincent –, Dermot Mulroney, I’m, Chris Robinson, James, Buzz Bissinger, ” Sian Cotton, Romeo Travis, Dru Joyce III, Willie McGee, Mookie Cook, Lil Dru, Caleb McLaughlin, Sian, Khalil Everage, Willie, Avery S, Wills, Jr, James ’, Savannah, Katlyn Nichol, pompously, “, ” Dru, There’s, James didn’t Organizations: CNN, NCAA, White Catholic, University of Oregon, lotto, James ’ Lakers, NBA Locations: Akron , Ohio

☆ Hate fast fashion? You can compost this new streetwear clothing line
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Fast fashion is big business, but it is also a big polluter, responsible for about 10% of global carbon emissions. Roughly 70% of the $3 trillion fashion industry is comprised of articles made from synthetics or petrochemicals. While some companies are claiming sustainable clothing lines, there is a very wide variance in what that means. For some the carbon reduction is in the manufacturing, while for others it is in the clothing itself. They're all made from 100% plant-based nutrients like recycled cotton, hemp, plant-based leather and coconut fiber, according to the company.

☆ Gun companies reckon with declining demand after pandemic surge
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

American Outdoor Brands and Vista Outdoor have reported weaker sales in their shooting categories of late. But the past year has seen gun sales fall precipitously as demand wanes. Sturm, Ruger & Company did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment. Other major gun companies including American Outdoor Brands and Vista Outdoor, which purchased Remington Ammunition out of bankruptcy in late 2020, are seeing similar declines in gun sales. Vista Outdoor reported a sales decline of 4% to $432 million for its sporting products, which includes its Remington acquisition.

☆ I've been an actor on Disney Channel and cast shows for Netflix. Now I'm an executive producer — here's how I networked my way through Hollywood.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Katherine Stinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Dru Davis is an executive producer for "Monica," which aired at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. He got his start acting on kids shows and networked with casting directors to change roles. I was born and raised in Santa Monica, and my parents inspired me with their work on the executive and creative sides of Hollywood. From there, I went on to cast talent on shows like "The 100" on The CW, "UnREAL" on Lifetime, and "Altered Carbon" on Netflix. I established myself as a reliable executive producer on multiple projects, including "The Trial of the Chicago 7."

☆ Oracle layoffs finally hit its all-important cloud unit, as sources say as many as 200 are laid off
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Oracle laid off as many as 200 employees in its cloud unit on Tuesday, two sources tell Insider. The cloud unit has largely been insulated from layoffs this year. Oracle's cloud unit on Tuesday laid off as many as 200 employees, according to two people familiar with the matter. The company has had layoffs throughout the year, but its important Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) unit has been insulated unit now. Oracle last week began layoffs in a separate cloud unit, North America Cloud Infrastructure & Technology (NACT) unit, according to internal emails viewed by Insider.

☆ Pe 11 iulie va avea loc un referendum local pentru demiterea primarului despre care anterior ZdG a scris că a convins un antreprenor care executa lucrări de asfaltare să construiască o porțiune de dru
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-11 | by ( ) www.zdg.md time to read: +3 min

Comisia Electorală Centrală (CEC) a stabilit, pentru data de 11 iulie curent, desfășurarea referendumului local în satul Dancu, raionul Hâncești. Totodată, CEC a aprobat Programul calendaristic pentru realizarea acțiunilor de organizare şi desfășurare a referendumului local privind revocarea primarului și a constituit circumscripția electorală sătească Dancu. Vladimir Pretuleac este primar al comunei Dancu din anul 2007, când a fost ales pe listele Alianței Moldova Noastră. În 2011, 2015 și 2019 a câștigat mandatele de primar, reprezentând Partidul Democrat din Moldova. Dosar penal după ce ZdG a dezvăluit cum primarul unui sat din Hâncești și-a făcut drum până la poarta casei din banii destinați proiectului „Drumuri bune pentru toți”

Persons: Vladimir Pretuleac, Igor Nicolaevici, . Organizations: Electorală Centrală, CEC, Plebiscitul, Moldova Noastră, Partidul Democrat din Locations: Dancu, Hâncești, satului Dancu, Moldova, Hîncești, Partidul Democrat din Moldova, Procuratura

☆ Мечта сбылась: американец добыл алмаз в 2,2 карата для своей невесты
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-02 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +3 min

Американец из Вашингтона всю жизнь мечтал найти необработанный алмаз, чтобы создать уникальное обручальное кольцо для своей будущей супруги, и у него это получилось! Однако когда коллега Лидена рассказал ему о государственном парке Кратер Бубен в Арканзасе, Кристиан понял, что его мечта может стать реальностью. Он смотрел видео тех, кому удалось найти алмазы в парке, и пытался получить как можно больше информации, прежде чем совершить свою поездку. Алмаз удалось найти к концу третьего дня. Драгоценный камень весом 2,2 карата — самый крупный из найденных в парке с октября прошлого года, когда посетитель из Фейетвилля, штат Арканзас, обнаружил желтый алмаз массой 4,49 карата.

Persons: , Dru Edmonds, Кристиан Лиден ( ), Лиден, Кристиан, Дезире, Джош, Дрю Эдмондс Locations: —, Вашингтон, США, Кратер Бубен, Арканзас, Монтан, Йеллоустон, Фейетвилля, Лиден

☆ Un bărbat din SUA a călătorit în toată țara ca să extragă un diamant pentru inelul de logodnă al iubitei sale
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-31 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +4 min

Un bărbat din SUA a călătorit în toată țara ca să extragă un diamant pentru inelul de logodnă al iubitei sale. Misiunea lui Christian a început în urmă cu trei ani, scrie CNN, citat de libertatea.ro, care publică povestea bărbatului. Atunci, Christian a început să spere că visul său ar putea deveni realitate și a început să-și planifice călătoria. ", a spus Christian. Contează că „totul a mers conform planului”, după cum a spus Christian.

Persons: Christian Liden, Washington, Christian, CNN ., Josh, Christian ., Edmonds, El Organizations: CNN, State, Diamond Locations: SUA, Arkansas, Montana, Yellowstone, Fayetteville

L. Deleanu 24, 999 parțial, în intervalul de timp între 09:30 - 15:00 pentru lucrări de reparaţie a echipamentului electricChişinău, sectorul Centru:șos. Grenoble parțial, în intervalul de timp între 09:20 - 16:50 pentru lucrări de reparaţie a echipamentului electricor. Livădarilor 27/1 parțial, în intervalul de timp între 09:45 - 17:45 pentru lucrări de reparaţie a echipamentului electricor. Beşalma, Lenin parțial, în intervalul de timp între 08:00 - 16:00 pentru lucrări de reparaţie a echipamentului electrics. Congaz: str. Ion Creanga, P. Dudnic parțial, în intervalul de timp între 10:35 - 11:35 pentru lucrări de reparaţie a echipamentului electrics. Talmaza: str.

Persons: Burebista, . Păduraru, Păduraru, L . Deleanu, M . Lermontov, Sergiu Rădăuţanu, Anton Ablov, Simion Cibotaru, Tadeus, Alexandr Puşkin, Alexei Mateevici, Boris Glavan, Ion Aldea Teodorovici, Ion Creangă, Iurie Gagarin, Mihail, Popov, Serghei Lazo, Ştefan cel Mare, Tudor Bubuiog, Valentina Tereşkova, Vasile Alecsandri, Bogdan Petriceicu, Maria Drăgan, Mircea, Mihai Eminescu, Toma, Ion Luca Caragiale, Vasile Stroescu, . Mateevici, V, Stroescu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Cantemir, Gheorghi Jucov, Ioana Iakir, Ivan Turghenev, Lenin, Mendeleev, Nicolai, Serghei Rudenco, Vladimir Maiacovski, Grigore Cotovschi, Lev Tolstoi, Mihai Gazi, Alexandru cel Bun, Gavriil Musicescu, Gavriil, Mihai Viteazul, Mitropolit Dosoftei, Varlaam parţial, Ștefan cel Mare, Mihail Sadoveanu, Alexandru Donici, Mihai Kogălniceanu, Miron Costin, Vasile Lupu, Mihail Frunze, Grigore, Ştefan Vodă, August, Alexandru Cristea, Grigore Vieru, Jora, Lopatna, Nicolae Dimo, Pantelimon Halippa, Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, Vodă, Ştefan, Creanga, Constantin Stamati, Duca Vodă, Suvorov, Serghei Esenin, Alexandr, Miciurin Organizations: A, Tineretului, UTA, Pobeda Locations: Chişinău, Grenoble, șos, Hîncești, Livădarilor, Gospodarilor, Independenţei, Mioriţa, Morilor, Trandafirilor, Roșcani, Viena, Viilor, Cahul, Comrat, UTA Găgăuzia, Ananieva, Dimitrova, Congaz, Kalinin, Molodejnaea, Polevaea, Călărași, Căușeni, Eroilor, Galbenita, Primaverii, Criuleni, Florilor, Sărata, Litoralului, Ialoveni, Moldova, Cireşilor, Izvoraş, Poeniţa, Timişoara, Leova, Nisporeni, Chișinăului, Orhei, Peresecina, Pantelimon, Cojedub, Cosmonavtov, Talmaza, Purcari, Marianca, Taraclia, Chirov, Comsomoliscaea, Cairaclia, Sov.Armii

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