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Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Aventis Energy Announces Management Changes
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aventis Energy ('Aventis' or the 'Company') (CSE:AVE | FRA:C0O0 | OTC: VBAMF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Mulberry, current Director of Aventis, as Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company and the appointment of Mr. John Eren as a Director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Michael Mulberry, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, who brings over 20 years of experience with mining exploration companies, commented, 'I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Aventis Energy. With a strong foundation, and a clear focus on advancing our portfolio, I look forward to working with the team to guide our exploration efforts and deliver long-term value for our shareholders. I'm confident in the team we have put together and look forward to collaborating with the team and our partners moving forward.' Mr. Mulberry's background includes several management positions such as President, CEO and Director of Roogold Inc. (2018-2022), and director and/or officer at Secova Metals Corp., Westkam Gold Corp. and World Organics Inc. Additionally, Mr. Mulberry has provided geo-technical services, project management, logistics and technical support to numerous mining exploration companies. Most recently, Mr. Mulberry was Founder, Director and President of FenexOro Gold Corp. (2017-2020) and Founder, Director, and Chief Financial Officer of Benjamin Hill Gold Corp. Mr. Eren, the Company's newest member of the Board of Directors, from 2020 to 2023 Eren served as VP Corporate Development at Gold Line Resources Ltd. which was acquired by Barsele Minerals Corp. (now First Nordic Metals Corp.). From 2016 to 2019, Mr. Eren served as a corporate development executive for Crystal Exploration Inc., the shell company that subsequently became Thesis Gold Inc. From 2004-2016, Mr. Eren also spent 12 years as a senior member of Universal Mineral Services team. The company founded four publicly listed junior mining resource companies and Mr. Eren was responsible for the development, implementation and execution of investor relations and corporate development strategies. Eren holds an HBA in Economics from Laurentian University. Mandeep Parmar, former Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, commented, 'I am proud to welcome Michael Mulberry as the new CEO of Aventis. The Company is at a transformative stage in its development, and Mr. Mulberry's experience will be instrumental in advancing our promising projects. During my tenure as interim CEO, we achieved several key milestones, including the acquisition of the Corvo Project, the completion of a work program at the Corvo Project, and a significant strengthening of the Company's balance sheet. I look forward to continuing to support Aventis in a consulting capacity.' Mr. Parmar will resign from his position as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aventis, effective immediately. Additionally, Ms. Kelly Pladson is resigning from the position of Corporate Secretary of Aventis, effective immediately. Aventis wishes to thank Mr. Parmar and Ms. Pladson for their dedication to the Company and extends its best wishes for their future endeavours. Options Issuance The Company has granted an aggregate of 500,000 stock options (the 'Options') to Michael Mulberry. The Options are exercisable at a price of $0.55 per share for a period of three years. The Options have been granted under and are governed by the terms of the Company's Stock Option Plan. About Aventis Energy Inc. Aventis Energy Inc. (CSE: AVE | FRA: C0O0 | OTC: VBAMF) is a mineral exploration company dedicated to the development of strategic projects comprised of battery, base and precious metals in stable jurisdictions. The Company is working to advance its Corvo Uranium & Sting Copper Project. The Corvo Uranium property has historical drill holes intersected multiple intervals of uranium mineralization, notably along a strike length of 800 metres between historical drill holes TL-79-3 (0.116% U 3 O 8 over 1.05 m) and TL-79-5 (0.065% U 3 O 8 over 0.15 m) 2 . High-grade* Uranium at Surface with the Manhattan showing (1.19 to 5.98% U 3 O 8 ) and SMDI showing 2052 (0.137% U 3 O 8 and 2,300 ppm Th). The Sting Copper Project covers approximately 12,700 hectares and recently had results of 54.8m at 0.32% Cu starting at a depth of 27.0m, with higher-grade intervals including six samples (≥0.5m length) ranging from 0.96% to 5.43% Cu. High grade samples of 0.5m at 2.85% Cu and 0.5m at 1.92% Cu with an additional broader interval of 31.1m at 0.27% Cu. On Behalf of the Board of Directors Michael Mulberry Chief Executive Officer, Director +1 (604) 229-9772 info@ Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information This news release includes certain 'Forward-Looking Statements' within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and 'forward-looking information' under applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words 'anticipate', 'believe', 'estimate', 'expect', 'target', 'plan', 'forecast', 'may', 'would', 'could', 'schedule' and similar words or expressions, identify forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information relating to any future mineral production, liquidity, enhanced value and capital markets profile of Aventis, future growth potential for Aventis and its business, and future exploration plans are based on management's reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the price of uranium, copper, gold and other metals; costs of exploration and development; the estimated costs of development of exploration projects; Aventis' ability to operate in a safe and effective manner and its ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms. This news release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of the Canadian securities laws. Statements, other than statements of historical fact, may constitute forward looking information. With respect to the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made numerous assumptions regarding, among other things, the geological, metallurgical, engineering, financial and economic advice that the Company has received is reliable and are based upon practices and methodologies which are consistent with industry standards. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained herein. Known risk factors include, among others: fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of well results and the geology, continuity and grade of uranium, copper, gold and other metal deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, recovery rates, production estimates and estimated economic return; the need for cooperation of government agencies in the exploration and development of properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs or in construction projects and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; increased costs and restrictions on operations due to compliance with environmental and other requirements; increased costs affecting the metals industry and increased competition in the metals industry for properties, qualified personnel, and management. All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law. The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
India Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
5 most popular anime villains with tragic backstories that deserve tears, not hate
Did you ever watch an anime and suddenly find yourself rooting for the guy who's supposed to be the villain? Whenever the word villain comes up, we're conditioned to think of destruction, malice, and unforgivable crimes. We focus on what they did, not why they did it. But if there's one thing anime consistently does well, it's blurring the lines between good and evil, between hero and truthfully? Sometimes the 'villain' feels far more human than the protagonist.I'm a firm member of the 'Villain Appreciation Society'. Heroes are great or whatever, but villains? They have got trauma. They have got a purpose, swag. They'll burn the world down for someone they love, while heroes will go 'Sorry, can't save your cat or your town or your mother, I have to save everyone else first.' Not for me. I'm with the guy who chooses one over all. So, rooting for the villain because of his pain is the propaganda I will always fall for. And in the next few minutes, let me convince you why you should do so too. Spoiler alert, of course, because pain needs context.1. Eren Yeager – Attack on Titan You know how you plan a trip and already regret it before it starts? Eren Yeager did that, but with the end of humanity. Eren saw the future. He knew every single thing that was going to happen - knew he'd kill innocent children, civilians, destroy 80 per cent of the world, lose his friends, and still get murdered by his childhood crush. And he still did So his friends could live in a world with hot water, Wi-Fi, and peace. He took all that hate, became the devil, and let history remember him as the monster. At just 19, he shouldered the weight of genocide, not out of malice, but out of deep sacrifice.2. Lelouch vi Britannia – Code GeassHe was just a teen trying to protect his sister. That's it. Simple. But when your father's an emperor and your country's colonising half the planet, you have to bite the bullet to protect your little sister. So Lelouch started a revolution, lied to everyone, made himself the villain in front of the whole world, and chose to die by his best friend's hand, so peace could finally be a still hate him, but let's be serious - he didn't just carry the weight of the crown, he carried the entire guilt, war, rebellion and public hate. He deserved hugs and therapy, not a sword to the chest.3. Light Yagami – Death NoteThe definition of 'he had a point until he didn't,' Light started off like 'I want to cleanse the world of evil." Then six episodes later, he was out there killing FBI agents like it was his he dropped global crime rates by 90 per cent in six years. That's literally better than any world leader has ever done. Ever. He just lost the plot halfway. He had God complex with a death journal and that's a dangerous combo, but his intentions were valid at the start. Deep character, insane ideology, definitely not mentally okay.4. Itachi Uchiha – Naruto You want to talk about pain? Itachi literally wins. At 15, this man was forced to murder his entire clan, including his parents, join a terrorist organisation as a spy, and let the world call him a traitor just so his little brother could have a peaceful emotional damage? Unmatched. He cried while killing his own family. He loved a girl and left her behind. He carried guilt like it was part of his outfit. And the saddest bit? He died with only his younger brother Sasuke knowing the truth. If anyone deserved a second chance at life, it was him.5. Johan Liebert – MonsterIf chaos were a person, it would be this man. Johan didn't throw punches, he just talked. And people dropped dead. Literally. He's the ultimate manipulator, raised in a cruel experiment that broke his mind and spirit, and what came out was not your classic 'I want to rule the world' villain. He's more like 'I want to disappear so hard I'll make the entire world question if I ever existed.' But Johan's story isn't just about cruelty. It's about identity, trauma, and the fragility of the human psyche. He's not the villain you sympathise with in a traditional sense, but rather one you understand. His existence forces you to question what happens when a child is raised without warmth, without love, and without a sense of aren't always villains. Sometimes they're just victims of circumstances too twisted for a redemption arc. They're written to make you feel conflicted, to question morality and to see that black and white thinking doesn't work in a grey the ones who take the fall, so others can rise. They do the unforgivable, so others don't have to. And deep down, they're not that different from us, just more broken and more let's raise our glasses, and maybe a katana or two, to these unforgettable anime antagonists. Because just like not all heroes wear capes, not all villains are heartless!- EndsMust Watch
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Ex-lawyer fears for his life if extradited over plot to murder gang boss
Toper Hassan is wanted in Moldova for allegedly conspiring to kill Tottenham Turks boss Izzet Eren along with his brother-in-law and rival gangster Kemal Armagan A former lawyer who married into one of Britain's most notorious gangs fears for his life if he is extradited to Moldova on murder plot charges, a court has heard. Toper Hassan, 58, is accused of helping to plan the fatal shooting of Izzet Eren, the boss of the Tottenham Turks organised crime group, in the capital Chisiau on July 10 last year. Hassan is said to have been recruited by his brother-in-law, Kemal Armagan, thought to be a leading member of the rival Hackney Bombers clan who had been wanted by British police since 2009. Peter Caldwell, KC, for the ex-solicitor who was struck off in 2013, told Westminster Magistrates' Court that Eren's murder was thought to be part of a 16-year "bitter and enduring rivalry". He said it was a bloody conflict in which both sides have "murdered and maimed rival gang members, their families and innocent members of the public." It involved "violence, arson, shootings and homicides across North London and outside the UK," the court was told. In written submissions, Mr Caldwell added: "As a consequence of this background, Mr Hassan is at severe risk to his life, both presently in the UK and on a continuing basis were he to be extradited to Moldova. "The evidence establishes that this threat to life is immediate and that his life is at risk from those who have the means, resources and patience to carry out a violent attack on him in custody. On the available evidence however, the Moldovan authorities would not provide reasonable protection against the risk to Mr Hassan were he to be detained there." In January Hassan was issued with a threat to life warning, previously known as an Osman warning, after Met Police detectives became aware of a plot to kill him, Mr Caldwell said. The court heard that Eren was shot seven times as he sat in a coffee shop by a masked gunman dressed in camouflage and riding an electric bike. Armagan is believed to have carried out the attack in revenge for the 2012 murder of his brother Ali Armagan who was shot in the neck outside Turnpike Lane tube station in north London, the court heard. Hassan, who had married Armagan's sister, solicitor Reyhan Armagan, is said to have carried out surveillance on Eren with others during four visits to Moldova in the year before the murder. He is said to have left the country a week before the killing. The dual citizen of the UK and Northern Cyprus, who appeared via videolink from Belmarsh prison on Tuesday, was arrested at Stansted airport in August by National Crime Agency officers. When Eren was killed Scotland Yard detectives were seeking to extradite him over the importation of 156kg of heroin that had been flown into Heathrow airport from Iran, the court heard. Eren, a Turkish citizen, had been released on bail when he was killed following more than a year in a Moldovan prison. He had complained to a British consulate official of being attacked and blackmailed by fellow inmates during his time in the jail, the court heard. It was said that Izzet Eren became the head of the Tottenham Turks in 2013 when his older brother Zafer was shot dead. Two years later he was jailed in the UK and deported to Turkey only to smuggle himself back into the country. A short time later he was stopped by armed police on a stolen motorbike with an associate. They were found in possession of a Tokarov 9mm pistol containing six rounds of ammunition and a Scorpion machine pistol with a full magazine. It is believed that they were on their way to avenge Zafer's murder, the court heard. Eren was jailed in London for 21 years in 2015 for being armed with a submachine gun to murder a rival. Jermaine Baker, 28, of Tottenham, was shot dead by police in 2015 outside a North London court during a foiled attempt to break Eren out of jail. Ozcan Eren, 32, was jailed for the bid to free his cousin. Izzet Eren was moved to a jail in Turkey in August 2019 but escaped a month later and made his way to Moldova. A National Crime Agency spokesman said previously: "Toper Hassan, 58, was arrested at Stansted Airport on 29 August 2024 by specialist National Extradition Unit officers from the NCA's Joint International Crime Centre JICC. He is wanted by Moldovan authorities in connection to conspiracy to murder, and extradition proceedings are ongoing." The hearing is expected to last three days.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
10 funniest anime series that aren't supposed to be funny
10 funniest anime series that aren't supposed to be funny Some anime try really hard to be funny — and they usually are. But sometimes, the ones that make you laugh the most weren't even meant to. You start watching for the drama, the action, the fantasy — and then out of nowhere, you're cracking up at something completely unexpected. Maybe it's a character with zero chill, a plot twist that borders on the ridiculous, or just how seriously absurd the whole world is. Whether they're meant to be dark, emotional, or intense, these shows accidentally end up being comedy gold. Here are ten anime that aren't classified as comedies but are way funnier than they have any right to be. Funniest anime series that were meant to be deep, not dumb Beastars On paper, Beastars is a deep, moody show about identity, social hierarchies, and carnivore guilt. In practice? Sometimes it plays out like a furry soap opera with way too much dramatic flair. There's a mafia subplot with deer, a wolf having an emotional breakdown over a bunny crush, and high school drama taken to Shakespearean levels. One minute it's existential, the next it's unintentionally hilarious. It's kind of like Zootopia meets Twin Peaks — and you never know whether to reflect or just laugh. Attack on Titan Is Attack on Titan supposed to be funny? Absolutely not. But between Eren's overly dramatic speeches, Levi's obsessive cleaning habits, and the sheer absurdity of people parkouring off rooftops with grappling gear to fight giant naked people, it gets... weirdly funny. And let's not forget the over-the-top intensity of every. single. conversation. You could make a drinking game out of how often someone screams the word 'freedom. ' Parasyte: The Maxim Parasyte is a psychological thriller about aliens invading humans, but let's be real: Migi, the sarcastic talking hand, steals the whole show. His deadpan comebacks and weirdly logical takes on human behavior are unintentionally hilarious. Plus, watching protagonist Shinichi try to act normal while arguing with his right hand in public is pure gold. Imagine trying to walk down the street while your hand starts mocking people — it's bizarre, it's tense, but also? Kinda funny. Death Note There's murder, manipulation, and a notebook that kills people. Very serious stuff. But then you've got Light Yagami dramatically eating potato chips like he's performing Shakespeare, and L crouching in chairs like a cryptid. It's all so overacted, it crosses the line into parody — and that's what makes it glorious. No matter how dark it gets, Death Note always has that unintentional edge of 'Wait, what did I just watch?' The Promised Neverland Season 1? Straight-up psychological thriller. Season 2? Unintentional comedy. The pacing goes off the rails, the plot holes multiply, and suddenly this masterfully built world starts acting like a badly written group project. Characters make bizarre decisions, serious conversations get undercut by awkward direction, and it just... spirals. You'll be laughing more out of confusion than amusement, but hey — laughter's laughter. Tokyo Ghoul Tokyo Ghoul really wants you to feel things — pain, angst, existential dread. But somewhere between Kaneki screaming mid-torture and characters talking like they're reading slam poetry at a goth cafe, the melodrama becomes unintentionally hilarious. The constant identity crises, over-the-top internal monologues, and intense symbolism? It's almost like the show is trolling itself. And honestly, we're kind of here for it. Future Diary (Mirai Nikki) This show is pure chaos. It's supposed to be a survival game thriller, but with Yuno Gasai's unhinged yandere obsession and the main character constantly panicking like he's in a Scooby-Doo episode, it's impossible not to laugh. There's so much screaming, betrayal, and ridiculous logic jumps that it ends up feeling like an action-packed telenovela — with knives. Peak unintentional comedy. Elfen Lied If you've ever watched Elfen Lied, you know it's trying to be dark and philosophical — but it accidentally becomes absurd. There's a weird mix of ultraviolence, nudity, and moments that feel like they were written during a fever dream. The tonal whiplash is real: one second there's a massacre, the next it's awkward beach fan service. And Lucy's 'Nyuu~' persona? That alone deserves a comedy tag. Code Geass Lelouch is a genius strategist, sure, but he's also a theatrical drama queen. His speeches, poses, and constant outsmarting of everyone around him often feel like overacted stage play material. And let's not forget the pizza obsession — yes, that running gag with the giant Pizza Hut logo in a dystopian rebellion anime. The show is brilliant, but it also makes you laugh at the most unexpected times. Sometimes unintentionally. Sometimes not. Neon Genesis Evangelion You're not supposed to laugh at Evangelion, but come on — Shinji's mental breakdowns, Gendo's 'father of the year' energy, and Asuka's rage-fueled tirades can get unintentionally ridiculous. And the ending? It's either deeply symbolic or just so cryptic it becomes meme-worthy. 'Congratulations!' might be one of the weirdest feel-good moments in anime history. It's a psychological masterpiece, sure. But also, low-key hilarious. Also read | 9 classic 90s anime that deserve an action-packed remake
Chicago Tribune
20-05-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Dozens fly kites in Waukegan on Kids to Parks Day; ‘Engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences'
Some parents, like Jennyfer Cordova of Waukegan, have not flown a kite since they were youngsters and their children never had the chance until she made the effort. She took her daughter, Isabella Escobar, and her son, Mateo Escobar, to a park to try it. Isabella quickly got the wind to catch her kite and lift it into the air. She let out some string and then pulled some in, keeping it aloft. She moved her arms if the kite dipped to keep it moving in the air. 'It's fun,' Isabella, a fifth grader at Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School, said. 'It's like controlling an airplane, but not really as hard.' Cordova and her children were among 60 people participating in the Waukegan Park District's 15th-annual Kids to Parks Day Saturday at Bevier Park as part of a national effort to give youngsters a positive outdoor experience. As people arrived at the park, they received kits to make kites. Besides the kite itself, there was a colorful tail to be made and other decorations available. There was also a spool with a long string to attach to the kite and navigate it through the air. Jonathan Cochrane, a recreation specialist with the Park District, said along with making kites, nature's classroom housed at the park was available for exploration. There were also people using play equipment and walking the trails. Julia Sanchez, a recreation supervisor, said each year the Park District selects a different park for people to explore on Kids to Parks Day. A number of parents said anything that gets their children outdoors and away from electronic screens is worthwhile. Giving her children an opportunity to get outdoors — the wind was strong for kite-flying Saturday — is something Cordova said she tries to find. Playing outside rather than indoors creates a healthy environment for them. Isabella was getting the knack of kite-flying. 'You have to hold the string tight so the wind lifts it into the air,' she said, 'You hold it and watch it go toward the sky.' Along with kite-making, Rob Booth, who was there was his son, said he too flew kites as a youngster and now he was giving his children the same opportunity. They were busy making a kite's tail. The boy was eating frozen custard provided by a local business. 'It's fun to enjoy it with the kids,' Booth said of eating frozen custard at 10 a.m. Dulce Ortiz brought two of her children and one of their friends to try kite-flying. She, too, did it as a youngster and wants them to have the opportunity. When they felt it was too cold, she took them to the swings. Gunes Patnett brought her two young children to try kite-flying — Eren, a fourth grader, and Yaren, who is in fifth grade. She likes outdoor activities. Eren was concerned about the wind. 'I'm going to try it again,' Eren said after the kite came quickly to the grounds. 'It feels like it is getting windy. I'll fly it anyway.' Watching the kite-flying but not trying it himself was Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. He said he took the time to interact with families and listen to them. He said he wants to 'give them a positive view of law enforcement.' Kids to Parks Day is organized by the National Park Trust to 'foster future outdoor enthusiasts and help with developing the next generation of park stewards by engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences,' according to a Park District press release.
