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The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Storm's Bellamy names arch-rivals as NRL benchmark
Coach Craig Bellamy says the absorbing Canterbury-Penrith contest has set a benchmark for NRL teams if they want premiership success. Ahead of his Melbourne team's Sunday clash with Cronulla, Bellamy lauded the performance of the competition-leading Bulldogs and reigning champions Panthers who are gunning for their fifth straight title. Thursday's showdown has been described as the game of the year, with Penrith skipper Nathan Cleary steering his team to a gripping 8-6 win. "Obviously, we know what Penrith have done over the last five years and the Bulldogs have been really consistent this year," Bellamy said at the Storm's captain's run at AAMI Park. "I think that's the sort of level we all need to get to if you want to have success this year." After a shocking start to the season which saw the Panthers at the bottom of the ladder, the reigning champions have now banked their fourth straight victory. "I think they've been back for a couple of weeks," Bellamy said of Penrith's resurgence. "Obviously early they had a few injuries and that as well but, yeah, they look like they're back to their best or close to their best. "The Bulldogs have been ultra consistent this year and that's probably been the difference in why they're leading the comp, or were leading the comp." Both Bellamy and Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon are both craving more consistency from their teams. Last round, the third-placed Storm had to scramble to secure a golden point win over South Sydney while the ninth-placed Sharks let a 28-12 second-half lead slip to fall to Brisbane. The Sharks had one of their best performances of the season to win their round-11 home clash with Melbourne. "We're just up and down, up and down," Bellamy said. "We just need to keep working at it and hopefully we can get back to somewhere as we see as our best. "At times we're at our best and at times we're not so we just need to get a bit more consistent with that. "Fitz (Fitzgibbon) is probably feeling the same sort of thing." Melbourne will be without barnstorming young centre Jack Howarth, who had his appendix removed through the week. It continues an interrupted season for the 23-year-old, who was also sidelined with a dislocated shoulder, with Grant Anderson again stepping in in the centres. "He's up and about and he was here on Thursday actually, so he showed us all the cuts on his stomach," Bellamy said of Howarth, who will also miss selection for Queensland's State of Origin squad. "It's not a great time for us, but it's certainly not a great time for Jack to have this to happen as he's sort of just started to get a little bit of consistency in his game. "It's a bit of a loss to us, so hopefully he can get back, start training soon and get back on the field." Coach Craig Bellamy says the absorbing Canterbury-Penrith contest has set a benchmark for NRL teams if they want premiership success. Ahead of his Melbourne team's Sunday clash with Cronulla, Bellamy lauded the performance of the competition-leading Bulldogs and reigning champions Panthers who are gunning for their fifth straight title. Thursday's showdown has been described as the game of the year, with Penrith skipper Nathan Cleary steering his team to a gripping 8-6 win. "Obviously, we know what Penrith have done over the last five years and the Bulldogs have been really consistent this year," Bellamy said at the Storm's captain's run at AAMI Park. "I think that's the sort of level we all need to get to if you want to have success this year." After a shocking start to the season which saw the Panthers at the bottom of the ladder, the reigning champions have now banked their fourth straight victory. "I think they've been back for a couple of weeks," Bellamy said of Penrith's resurgence. "Obviously early they had a few injuries and that as well but, yeah, they look like they're back to their best or close to their best. "The Bulldogs have been ultra consistent this year and that's probably been the difference in why they're leading the comp, or were leading the comp." Both Bellamy and Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon are both craving more consistency from their teams. Last round, the third-placed Storm had to scramble to secure a golden point win over South Sydney while the ninth-placed Sharks let a 28-12 second-half lead slip to fall to Brisbane. The Sharks had one of their best performances of the season to win their round-11 home clash with Melbourne. "We're just up and down, up and down," Bellamy said. "We just need to keep working at it and hopefully we can get back to somewhere as we see as our best. "At times we're at our best and at times we're not so we just need to get a bit more consistent with that. "Fitz (Fitzgibbon) is probably feeling the same sort of thing." Melbourne will be without barnstorming young centre Jack Howarth, who had his appendix removed through the week. It continues an interrupted season for the 23-year-old, who was also sidelined with a dislocated shoulder, with Grant Anderson again stepping in in the centres. "He's up and about and he was here on Thursday actually, so he showed us all the cuts on his stomach," Bellamy said of Howarth, who will also miss selection for Queensland's State of Origin squad. "It's not a great time for us, but it's certainly not a great time for Jack to have this to happen as he's sort of just started to get a little bit of consistency in his game. "It's a bit of a loss to us, so hopefully he can get back, start training soon and get back on the field." Coach Craig Bellamy says the absorbing Canterbury-Penrith contest has set a benchmark for NRL teams if they want premiership success. Ahead of his Melbourne team's Sunday clash with Cronulla, Bellamy lauded the performance of the competition-leading Bulldogs and reigning champions Panthers who are gunning for their fifth straight title. Thursday's showdown has been described as the game of the year, with Penrith skipper Nathan Cleary steering his team to a gripping 8-6 win. "Obviously, we know what Penrith have done over the last five years and the Bulldogs have been really consistent this year," Bellamy said at the Storm's captain's run at AAMI Park. "I think that's the sort of level we all need to get to if you want to have success this year." After a shocking start to the season which saw the Panthers at the bottom of the ladder, the reigning champions have now banked their fourth straight victory. "I think they've been back for a couple of weeks," Bellamy said of Penrith's resurgence. "Obviously early they had a few injuries and that as well but, yeah, they look like they're back to their best or close to their best. "The Bulldogs have been ultra consistent this year and that's probably been the difference in why they're leading the comp, or were leading the comp." Both Bellamy and Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon are both craving more consistency from their teams. Last round, the third-placed Storm had to scramble to secure a golden point win over South Sydney while the ninth-placed Sharks let a 28-12 second-half lead slip to fall to Brisbane. The Sharks had one of their best performances of the season to win their round-11 home clash with Melbourne. "We're just up and down, up and down," Bellamy said. "We just need to keep working at it and hopefully we can get back to somewhere as we see as our best. "At times we're at our best and at times we're not so we just need to get a bit more consistent with that. "Fitz (Fitzgibbon) is probably feeling the same sort of thing." Melbourne will be without barnstorming young centre Jack Howarth, who had his appendix removed through the week. It continues an interrupted season for the 23-year-old, who was also sidelined with a dislocated shoulder, with Grant Anderson again stepping in in the centres. "He's up and about and he was here on Thursday actually, so he showed us all the cuts on his stomach," Bellamy said of Howarth, who will also miss selection for Queensland's State of Origin squad. "It's not a great time for us, but it's certainly not a great time for Jack to have this to happen as he's sort of just started to get a little bit of consistency in his game. "It's a bit of a loss to us, so hopefully he can get back, start training soon and get back on the field."
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Supporters of removing barriers at Portage and Main excited to take steps 46 years in the making
Brent Bellamy plans to be one of the first to cross Portage and Main — and he plans to do so in style. The Winnipeg intersection will open to pedestrian traffic Friday morning for the first time since 1979, and Bellamy will be wearing a custom T-shirt with results from the 2018 plebiscite in which 65 per cent of Winnipeggers voted to keep the streets closed. 'I'll be there first thing in the morning. I might cross back and forth all day, actually, just for fun,' Bellamy said Thursday. 'It's obviously long overdue.' The creative director for Number Ten Architectural Group and Free Press columnist has been one of many long-standing advocates for removing the concrete barricades that prevented Winnipeggers from crossing the intersection for nearly 50 years. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS Brent Bellamy at Portage and Main the day before the crosswalks are going to become active, allowing people to cross the famous intersection, legally, for the first time since 1979. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS Brent Bellamy at Portage and Main the day before the crosswalks are going to become active, allowing people to cross the famous intersection, legally, for the first time since 1979. 'At one time it was the centre of our city, and it was where people came together,' he said. 'The storefronts in every direction are empty, and the plazas are empty all the time. It's really just a place void of life.' With nearly 20,000 people living and working between the intersection, Bellamy believes people returning to the sidewalk will help bring a new energy and life to the downtown. 'I don't expect the world is going to change in one day, but I think there are lots of good things happening already.'–Brent Bellamy 'I don't expect the world is going to change in one day, but I think there are lots of good things happening already,' Bellamy said. 'Reintroducing Winnipeg's history back into our consciousness will be an important thing.' He hopes that will someday include the city revitalizing the area using art and sculptures to tell the story of Winnipeg's history. Adam Dooley, another prominent supporter for opening the intersection, said he's thrilled the city is correcting what he called a 45-year-old mistake. 'It's a time of hope and progress for how we're looking at how we should be building our cities,' said Dooley, who was a spokesperson for the Vote Open campaign prior to the 2018 plebiscite under then-mayor Brian Bowman. 'Cities need to be designed for people first and cars second.' At the time, Winnipeggers voted 'no' by nearly a 2-1 margin in the non-binding plebiscite. Dooley hopes the public takes pride in the change as he believes it will help people feel safer and help visitors better navigate the area. Mayor Scott Gillingham will do something Friday Winnipeggers haven't been able to do legally in 46 years — walk across Portage and Main. Gillingham, with Coun. Janice Lukes, chairwoman of the public works committee, and representatives from construction company MD Steele, will take the first steps following a brief ceremony planned for 10:30 a.m. Mayor Scott Gillingham will do something Friday Winnipeggers haven't been able to do legally in 46 years — walk across Portage and Main. Gillingham, with Coun. Janice Lukes, chairwoman of the public works committee, and representatives from construction company MD Steele, will take the first steps following a brief ceremony planned for 10:30 a.m. 'I simply plan to walk across the street, when the walk light tells me I can,' Gillingham said Wednesday. The mayor stressed patience with the intersection, which closed to pedestrians in 1979 as foot traffic was redirected to an underground concourse. 'I once again please ask motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to be patient,' he said. 'Slow down, slow down at all intersections, but certainly at Portage and Main. This is going to be an adjustment. For 46 years, pedestrians have not been permitted to cross that intersection. Now they will be permitted to cross that intersection. 'So, let's just have everybody be patient.' The opening will occur despite a 2018 citywide plebiscite where 65 per cent voted 'no' to opening the intersection. The mayor said the move will help revitalize the area. 'Opening Portage and Main to pedestrians is not going to save downtown, but it is one important piece of many pieces of investment that are happening simultaneously throughout the downtown.' Gillingham said a report on the underground concourse will come forward this fall. — Kevin Rollason He intends on celebrating the occasion by walking across the intersection with other Vote Open colleagues. Former mayor Glen Murray, another significant proponent of foot traffic at Portage and Main, applauded the move but said it won't change much. 'Opened or closed, the serious issue is how everything functions,' said Murray, who served on the Exchange District Business Improvement Zone for eight years. 'It's good news, but it has a marginal impact.' Murray said the open intersection won't change the city's ability to retain strong business development, which he said is affected by heavy, undisturbed crime and traffic congestion caused by poor street planning. 'Every time I go back to the city for a couple of months, I just go for a long walk through the city or go on my bike, and I'm always sad to see what's going on downtown,' he said. 'We're just not seeming to get it.' Murray, who has residences in Winnipeg and Toronto, said Portage and Main needs to be restructured so it is cohesive for everyone. He believes parks, residential developments, businesses, and pedestrians should be spotted every three blocks within either direction of the two streets. 'This moves us in the direction we need to go, which is a downtown that invites people to the heart of the city that makes it an exciting place to go.'–Loren Remillard Loren Remillard, president and CEO of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, expects more people to be engaged with downtown once the blockades are permanently axed. 'This moves us in the direction we need to go, which is a downtown that invites people to the heart of the city that makes it an exciting place to go. People walking and milling around downtown who don't normally come for activities will start to build more momentum that we need.' Remillard knows crossing an intersection is not the be-all and end-all or the cure to what ails downtown, but he said it is a key ingredient to becoming a people-centred area. 'It's been a long time coming, and we're hoping it will create a vibrant atmosphere with people walking, engaging in events, and activities downtown,' he said. Remillard said members from the Chamber will be crossing the street Friday and working with partners and businesses to celebrate a historic Winnipeg moment.
Fibre2Fashion
4 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
UK consumer confidence edges up in June, but inflation fears persist
Consumer confidence in UK showed modest improvement in June 2025. The overall index score rose by 2 points to -18, marking a gradual rebound from May's -20 and April's -23, though sentiment remains weaker than in June 2024 (-14), according to Gfk. Consumers' outlook on their personal financial situation held steady. Confidence regarding the past 12 months remained unchanged at -7, while expectations for the next 12 months stood at +2, showing no movement since May, as per the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer powered by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). 'This is driven by improvements in how consumers see the general economy, with scores up three points (looking at last year) and up by five points (looking at the next 12 months). Consumers have been resolute in their views on their wallets with June's personal financial situation scores (past and future) unchanged from May,' said Neil Bellamy, consumer insights director at GfK, an NIQ Company . UK consumer confidence rose modestly in June 2025, with the overall index up 2 points to -18, as per GfK. While views on personal finances stayed flat, perceptions of the general economy improved. However, inflation, rising petrol prices, and trade uncertainties continue to weigh on sentiment. The Major Purchase Index remained steady, while the savings index dipped slightly. 'Yet confidence is still fragile because the dark shadow of inflation is a day-to-day challenge for so many of us. With petrol prices set to rise in the coming weeks following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and with ongoing uncertainty as to the full impact of tariffs, there is still much that could negatively impact consumers. With so much volatility, now is certainly not the time to hope for the proverbial 'light at the end of the tunnel,' added Bellamy. Public perception of the general economic situation showed clearer signs of improvement. The view of the past 12 months improved to -43 (up 3 points), while expectations for the coming year rose to -28 (up 5 points). However, both figures remain well below June 2024 levels of -32 and -11, respectively. The Major Purchase Index, which gauges consumers' willingness to make large purchases, held steady at -16. Although better than April's -19, it remains weaker than June 2024's -23. Meanwhile, the savings index slipped by 1 point to 27, continuing its decline from April's 30, though still higher than the 22 recorded a year ago. The data suggest that while confidence is inching upwards, persistent concerns over inflation, geopolitical tensions, and trade-related uncertainties continue to weigh heavily on UK households. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kate Upton and Justin Verlander welcome second baby boy
Supermodel Kate Upton and baseball icon Justin Verlander are basking in baby bliss after welcoming their second child, a baby boy named Bellamy Brooks Verlander, on 19 June. The new arrival was confirmed by their rep, and social media has been collectively squealing ever since. Gen Z internet? Already obsessed with his adorable name. Kate Upton and Justin Verlander welcomed their second child, son Bellamy Brooks Verlander, on June 19. The couple, married in 2017 and already parents to 6-year-old Genevieve, balance family life with careers, recently confirming Justin's paternity leave. Baby Bellamy has entered the chat The couple, who began their fairytale romance in 2014, tied the knot in an ultra-luxe November 2017 ceremony. They first dipped their toes into parenthood in 2018 when daughter Genevieve made her grand entrance. From 'one and done?' to baby no. 2 Back in 2019, a sleep-deprived but glowing Upton confessed she was nowhere near ready to go again on the baby train. She jokingly mentioned she had just started sleeping through the night and was not exactly planning baby number two any time soon. Fast forward five years, and the tone shifted. Upton got real about the endless family-planning pressure. She shared how society's obsession with 'what's next' never really stops—first it is the ring, then the baby, then the sequel. But Kate clearly decided on her own timeline, and Bellamy is the proof. Rumours, clarified Last year, Upton low-key freaked the internet out after seeking legal advice over a 'drunk and high' father situation via Instagram Stories. Speculation exploded, with fans wrongly assuming Verlander was involved. She quickly nipped the drama in the bud, clarifying it was about her niece's dad—not her own husband. She publicly defended Verlander as a caring, reliable, and totally present dad who always prioritises their daughter's safety and well-being. No scandal here, folks, just protective mama bear energy. Family first, always As the couple embarks on their next chapter with baby Bellamy, fans are ready for all the matching fits, cuddly photos, and hopefully, a chaotic holiday card or two. If there is one thing Upton and Verlander have proven, it is that they are winning at both the fame game and family life.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Matt Bellamy channels his inner Meshuggah with a wild new 8-string Manson model
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Matt Bellamy has tapped into his inner Meshuggah and delved deep into the world of extended range electric guitars by showing off his crazy new 8-string electric guitar – which takes center stage in a monstrous new Muse single. 'It's time,' Bellamy wrote in a new Instagram post that shows him clutching an all-new custom-built Manson Oryx, which recently experienced some on-stage action when Muse debuted their as-yet-unreleased new single, Unravelling. The Muse maestro and Manson Guitars owner is no stranger to experimentation – from building fuzz pedals and Koas pads into his signature guitars, to the mesmerizing mirror mask guitar that dropped last year – and now he's wading into unchartered waters again... for him, at least. The band have already dabbled with extended-range guitars. 2001 proto-prog banger Citizen Erased saw Bellamy dishing out drop A riffs. The song's sequel, The Globalist, found him churning through gritted low riffs, and 2022's Kill or be Killed had gung-ho riffwork in drop B. This time, he's going even lower. Unraveling had been teased on socials prior to the performance, with Bellamy hammering into the 8-string Manson while Chris Wolstenholme dons his LED-inlay-infused Status signature bass for the outing. Now, the track has received its visceral live debut. It's certainly no sugary pop ditty – and the new axe is largely to thank for that. Playing in Helsinki, Finland, the band gave fans a taste of the new era of Muse ahead of European headline slots at Hellfest, Pinkpop, Open'er, and Mad Cool later this summer. Even from a fan-filmed live clip, there's an unmistakable snarl to Bellamy's guitar tone and oodles of groove to the riff that merges a Tom Morello stomp with a Meshuggah-like grunt. The song tactfully plays off light and shade, the riff preluding its seismic chorus before finally giving way for djenty bridge and a stank face-inducing halftime outro that really makes use of the lower octaves. Unravelling will officially drop on June 20 but it's not yet clear whether the song is stand-alone or part of an upcoming album release. It has been three years since Will of the People, so a landmark 10th studio album from the stadium rockers is expected. Posting about the guitar itself, Manson reveals the Oryx has a bolt-on neck with a gloss finish to match the body, with its headstock sporting asymmetrical tuners with a 5-3 layout. It's also a shiny purple color, and has no inlays for a sleek look. Away from Muse, Bellamy has been sharpening his guitar design skills since becoming a majority shareholder of Manson Guitar Works in 2019. Outlining his vision for the firm, co-owner Adrian Ashton once told Total Guitar that he looks to harmonize innovation with playability. 'I find with a lot of wild guitars, it's the guitar itself that lets the show down,' he says. 'We always keep that as our core philosophy – whatever we do, no matter how wild it gets, it's still got to be a great guitar underneath it all.' That's led to Fuzz Factory-laced production models, with Sustainiac pickups and some dazzling finishes all populating Manon's latest M-Series models. The freshly launched Verona dropped after an exhaustive pickup design process, too. 'It had to capture that vintage clarity,' Bellamy said of the guitar's all-important neck pickup, 'and the clean, expressive tone that lives in Ry Cooder's slide work.' Knowing Bellamy, his flirtation with 8-strings won't be the only guitar-fuelled weirdisms to be devoured if a new album is happening.
