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Otago Daily Times
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Nuggets lead at every break until Airs finally take control
Jonathan Janssen. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON The Otago Nuggets lost 93-83 to the Taranaki Airs in New Plymouth last night. The Nuggets led at every break — by as much as 11 — until the Airs took a 65-64 lead early in the fourth quarter. A scuffle erupted between Jack Exeter and Josh Aitcheson, leading to both players being ejected. Craig Moller came up with some big shots for the Airs late to lead 87-82 and they powered home from there. It was another frustrating end for the Nuggets, who kept the third-placed Airs quiet through the opening half. Jonathan Janssen stepped up for the Nuggets without import Don Carey jun. The centre finished with a double of 19 points and 11 rebounds and Jaylen Seebree scored 24 points. Carlin Davison finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Airs. The Nuggets had a strong start. But Davison found his way through to finish off and the Airs trailed 16-15. He then fired in back-to-back balls that former Nugget Jack Andrew finished off at the hoop. Christian Martin then banged down consecutive triples to keep the Nuggets in front 26-21 at the break. The Nuggets cleaned up the Airs' turnovers and suddenly held a 32-23 lead. Davison still managed to weave through and was aggressive to the hoop. Dominique Kelman-Polo came into the game for the Airs. He used his size in the paint. Janssen finished off from down low to reinstate a nine-point lead for the Nuggets. Missed free throws hurt the Airs, but Deng Dut nailed a triple for the Airs trailed 48-44 at halftime. Janssen attacked the bucket to help the Nuggets to an 11-point lead. The big man was prolific for the Nuggets in the paint. Scott Telfer held his ground as Caleb Smiler came steaming into the hoop and was called for the charging foul. Janssen then coughed up a charging foul and Sebree was called for travelling as the momentum began to change. They closed it to 61-58 when Mac Stodart shrugged off his defender to drain a triple for the Nuggets to lead 64-62 at the break. The Nuggets won the Rapid League game 51-49. They meet the Manawatu Jets tomorrow. NBL The scores Taranaki Airs 93 Carlin Davison 25, Craig Moller 24, Otago Nuggets 83 Jaylen Seebree 24, Jonathan Janssen 19 Quarter scores: Nuggets 26-21, 48-44, 64-62.
Otago Daily Times
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Nuggets missing star import for final games
Don Carey. PHOTO: ODT FILES The Otago Nuggets are looking to "finish off with a fight". The Nuggets wrap up their NBL season with a double-header on the road. They play the Taranaki Airs tonight followed by the Manawatu Jets on Sunday. However, they will be without American import Don Carey jun, who has returned home for personal reasons. He as been their most productive scorer, averaging 22.4 points. "He's been really good with us this whole year," coach Mike Kelly said. "We'll miss him, but more opportunity for some of our young guys to step into bigger roles." Noah McDowall will travel with the team in the place of Carey jun. "That's the opportunity," Kelly said. "I see Caleb Smiler getting some more minutes at the point, along with Darcy Knox, and then Michael Ruske being able to step up and play a few more minutes." The Nuggets have had a tough season — as indicated by their 2-16 record — and have been a mixed bag against their final two opponents. They beat the Jets 108-104 on March 27 and lost 92-78 to the Airs on June 7. The Airs are third with a record of 11-8, while the Jets dropped their last game and have slipped outside the playoffs to seventh with a record of 9-10. Kelly said both teams had plenty to play for, making for big encounters. "Two good competitive teams, and really strong, and talented, so it's exciting to get to finish off with a fight. "We have two good games against these guys. "The Airs, more recently, we lost at home. We were great for three and a-half quarters and then they finished us off. "The Jets, we were able to get at their place early in the season." It has been a frustrating season for the Nuggets, who appear to stick with teams for the opening three quarters then drop off in the last. But Kelly said they had been "more up and down" across the first three quarters. "If we were just more consistent throughout then we'd be going into these fourth quarters with six to eight-point leads, instead of down six and fighting back to make it a two-point game. "It's been more the inconsistency throughout the whole games, but it shows up at the end, you know. "You might have to fight the whole time just to get back to and even spot and then you don't have enough gas to get over the line."
Otago Daily Times
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Nuggets let lead slip in loss to Airs
The Otago Nuggets lost 93-83 to the Taranaki Airs in New Plymouth tonight. The Nuggets led at every break — by as much as 11 — before the Airs took a 65-64 lead early in the fourth quarter. A scuffle erupted between Jack Exeter and Josh Aitcheson, leading to both players being ejected. Craig Moller came up with some big shots for the Airs late to lead 87-82 and they powered home from there. It was another frustrating end for the Nuggets, who kept the third-placed Airs quiet through the opening half. Jonathan Janssen stepped up for the Nuggets without import Don Carey jun. The centre finished with a double of 19 points and 11 rebounds and Jaylen Seebree scored 24 points. Carlin Davison finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Airs. The Nuggets had a strong start. But Davison found his way through to finish off and the Airs trailed 16-15. He then fired in back-to-back balls that former Nugget Jack Andrew finished off at the hoop. Christian Martin then banged down consecutive triples to keep the Nuggets in front 26-21 at the break. The Nuggets cleaned up the Airs' turnovers and suddenly held a 32-23 lead. Davison still managed to weave through and was aggressive to the hoop. Dominique Kelman-Polo came into the game for the Airs. He used his size in the paint. Janssen finished off from down low to reinstate a nine-point lead for the Nuggets. Missed free throws hurt the Airs, but Deng Dut nailed a triple for the Airs, who trailed 48-44 at halftime. Janssen attacked the bucket to help the Nuggets to an 11-point lead. The big man was prolific for the Nuggets in the paint. Scott Telfer held his ground as Caleb Smiler came steaming in to the hoop and was called for the charging foul. Janssen then coughed up a charging foul and Sebree was called for travelling as the momentum began to change. They closed it to 61-58 when Mac Stodart shrugged off his defender to drain a triple for the Nuggets to lead 64-62 at the break. The Nuggets won the Rapid League game 51-49. They meet the Manawatu Jets on Sunday.
Forbes
21-04-2025
- Forbes
11 Products To Help Traveling Moms Improve Their Next Trip
These ideas can help make Mom's life easier at home and when traveling. getty If you are searching for the perfect Mother's Day for frequent-traveling moms, these ideas might help spark some interest. Every traveler has their own routines and needs. But with an ever-evolving list of travel products out there, there are still options that may surprise the road warriors in your life. These suggestions can ease stress and improve the journey for the moms you love. There are plenty of carry-on bags on the market, and some are lighter than others. Especially when traveling on certain airlines overseas that weigh the bags you bring, the brand you bring can make a difference. Travel expert Samantha Brown suggests writing everything down that you plan to do on your trip. This helps you to be able to only pack what you need and travel lighter with just a carry-on. AIRS luggage collection is stylish, lightweight and designed to be different. AIRS Luggage Some popular carry-on bag examples include the hard-shelled Airs bags that pack a lot more than just clothes, but also plenty of personality. When buying the bag, a short questionnaire helps decide which fits your needs. They come in different color combinations that give a bold energy with different hues for the bag and the wheels. The bags, in both carry-on and larger sizes, feature compression straps to allow you to pack more, including in easy-access pockets, and a TSA-approved combination lock. AWAY bags have a lifetime guarantee. AWAY A perennially popular bag is the carry-on collection from Away. The expandable carry-on bag has a zipper that gives the bag an extra 2.25 inches for those extra purchases when away. It still fits into most domestic airline carry-on sizers. It also comes with a travel laundry bag to separate gifts from dirty laundry. The hard polycarbonate shell is sturdy, and Away has a lifetime guarantee to repair the bag's wheels or zipper, among other things, if it breaks. Travel diets are often different from home routines, and moms can suffer energy or clarity loss when lacking certain vitamins. That's why supplements that are easy to pack and are eligible to cross borders can be a great gift. These supplements are convenient to put into a purse or carry-on bag. TRU Niagen Tru Niagen supplements, once exclusive to athletes, can boost the body's nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels designed for healthier immune systems and cell support. Radiant skin, especially after frequent flying, is important for many travelers, and NAD+ also plays a factor in skin appearance and making cells more resilient to stress. These supplements come in discounted bundle packs. ActivatedYou Another popular option is the wide variety of supplements from ActivatedYou designed to combat various health concerns. This includes everything from immune boosters and probiotics to biocollagen blends and thyroid health. The brand also sells complementary bundles that help support things like weight loss or better skin care, all of which are important for the road warrior. All of its products come in TSA-friendly spray bottles or in capsule or powder form. These ear buds fit snugly into the ear to avoid falling out when on the go. Panasonic And if it's meditating with an app, listening to your favorite podcast or working out to music, the Panasonic AZ100 Wireless Earbuds are great for use on the plane or on a morning jog. With no messy cord to worry about, these high-tech in-ear headphones have an adaptive noise canceling feature and voice focus powered by artificial intelligence. They come in a sleek black or silver color and have a case that slides into a pocket or purse. According to Timothy Beck Worth of Mashable, 'this pair brings HiFi sounds to the masses.' If someone locates your item, they can scan the QR code to notify you. Knog's Apple Air Tags are great, but they rely on other Apple devices being in the vicinity to ping off of and deliver its location. Knog's Scout Travel device has a compact tracker and digital ID to deliver its location and is integrated into the Find My app. It also has a motion-sensitive alarm that gives real-time location tracking. By attaching it to your luggage handle, it acts as a visible theft deterrent and has a built-in QR code to help track a lost item once found. Julia Buckley reports for CNN that airlines may only have limited resources to help reunite you with a lost bag and suggests that passengers should take matters into their own hands with such tracking devices, These hemp-derived CBD products use federally legal hemp flower in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Nama The trend to move away from stronger alcoholic drinks is only growing. In addition to mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, Nama has a line of low-CBD products that include gummies and drink powders that are easy to travel with and help moms to relax after a day of work. They include options for sound rest, light bliss or energy boosts. There are small powder packets, solo packs of low-dose gummies and TSA-friendly buzz drops to add to a non-alcoholic drink or even coffee. The starter pack even comes with an online drink recipe guide. Travel+Leisure has reported on the growing trend of this being an anxiety-reducing product for frequent travelers. The article notes that it is important to research your destination first before traveling with them. These adaptogen-fueled mocktails are the ideal non-alcoholic aperitif to relax. De Soi The non-alcoholic apéritif spritzers from De Soi are another option and come in a variety of mocktail flavors. What helps moms mellow out with these canned mocktails are the natural adaptogens like lion's mane and L-theanine in each one. They are light, effervescent and flavorful. While these are not something to slip into a carry-on (given TSA liquid rules), they are worth seeking out at your destination or when back home. The Recess blends come in powder or liquid form. Recess And then there is Recess Mood, which comes as a sparkling water, but also in travel-friendly powder form to add to any beverage. With natural adaptogens and magnesium, this supplement or mocktail drink can help moms achieve a variety of different outcomes. The mood sampler pack includes recipes like magnesium L‑threonate for brain health, L-theanine for tension relief and ginseng for better focus.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Tech Support: Apple's MacBook Air is $100 cheaper and still among the best laptops you can buy
Apple's (AAPL) latest MacBook Air is here, bringing the company's newest processor, the M4, to its bestselling line of laptops. The updated Air, available in both 13-inch and 15-inch models, also gets an extremely rare feature for a modern gadget: a $100 price cut. Yes, the 13-inch MacBook Air now starts at $999 while the 15-inch starts at $1,099. What's more, the base model of both laptops now comes with 16GB of memory, up from the 8GB Apple offered when it launched its M3 Air last year. I've been using the M4-powered 13-inch MacBook Air as my main laptop for the past few days, and it's easily lived up to my expectations of Apple's most popular computer. Let's start with the basics. The updated MacBook Air carries over the same look and feel Apple has stuck with since it redesigned the Air in 2022. That's not a bad thing. I've got an M2-powered MacBook Air at home and still appreciate how thin and light this little laptop is. The keyboard is comfortable and responsive and the trackpad is nice and spacious. Both the 13-inch Air and 15-inch model use Apple's Liquid Retina display technology, and, thanks to the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 ports, support up to two external displays. The Airs also now get Apple's Center Stage webcam, which tracks your face to ensure you always stay in the middle of the frame during video calls. The Air's biggest changes, though, are under the hood. Apple says the laptop's M4 chip provides two times the performance of the M1-powered Air and 32 times that of Intel-based Airs when using certain apps. I haven't seen much of a difference in performance between my own M2-powered Air and the M4 model. Both are snappy, opening and running the apps I use every day with ease, including while doing light photo editing work in Pixelmator. That said, when I purchased my M2 Air in 2023, I needed to pay extra to upgrade to 16GB of memory, since the base model only had 8GB. Now the M4 comes with 16GB standard, which is the sweet spot for most users. Apple didn't do this for the fun of it, though. The extra memory will ensure AI apps run smoothly, something the company is keen on ensuring in the coming years. And sure, the laptop comes with Apple Intelligence installed, but I'm not exactly sold on the features quite yet. In fact, I'm less likely to interact with the software on a laptop than on my iPhone, since the main Apple Intelligence capability I use is notification summaries on my phone. Still, I'll absolutely take that extra 8GB of memory. Battery life, as it has been with all of the M-based MacBook Airs, is top-notch. I ran this pint-sized powerhouse all day without issue, even while connected to my external display at home or in the office. My one real gripe with the Air is that, like its predecessors, it only has USB-C ports on its left side. It's an incredibly minor complaint, though, and I only really notice it because my 'home office,' if you can call a kitchen table in a one-bedroom apartment an office, is set up for a laptop with ports on the right. Does that mean I wouldn't buy the Air? Not in the least, I just flip my wires around and I'm up and running. Like I said, it's a minuscule annoyance. If you're in the market for a new laptop and love Macs, the MacBook Air is easily the best option around. And that goes double if you're a Windows fan and willing to make the switch. Great portability, strong performance, and a $100 price cut. You can't go wrong. Email Daniel Howley at dhowley@ Follow him on X at @DanielHowley.
