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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
It's official. Baby Shark is the most annoying kids' song when driving
It's official. Baby Shark by Pinkfong is the most distracting kids' song when driving, according to Aussie parents. The song, dating back to the late 20th century, went viral in 2016 after the South Korean entertainment company released a version of the track. The video of the song, with accompanying dance movements, is the most viewed clip on YouTube, accumulating over 15 billion views, research from Allianz Australia has found. See the full list: Fifty-three per cent of Aussie parents nominated the kids' classic as the most distracting song. This was followed by Wheels on the Bus (28 per cent) and Old McDonald's Farm (20 per cent). The research found sixty per cent of Aussie parents say the type of childrens' music they play affects their driving behaviour. Forty per cent say they are more likely to catch themselves speeding as a result. Fast-paced music, particularly songs with over 120 beats per minute (BPM), significantly impaired driving performance. In contrast, slower music, ranging between 60-80 BPM, was found to have a beneficial effect, with 50 per cent of parents saying it helped them stay relaxed. READ MORE: Childcare abuse probe widens with more centres linked to accused worker Allianz GM Laura Halbert told ACM that songs like Baby Shark are "super catchy" but also have a "fast tempo and repetitive nature" that likely has an impact on a driver's ability to concentrate. "As the school holidays come to an end, and with the homeward journey in mind, we want to give parents a simple tool to help them stay focused and ensure the safety of their loved ones," she said. As for her pet song peeve? Ms Halbert, who is a mother herself, nominated Lava Chicken from this year's A MineCraft Movie. To access your own Allianz Seat Belters playlist, click here. It's official. Baby Shark by Pinkfong is the most distracting kids' song when driving, according to Aussie parents. The song, dating back to the late 20th century, went viral in 2016 after the South Korean entertainment company released a version of the track. The video of the song, with accompanying dance movements, is the most viewed clip on YouTube, accumulating over 15 billion views, research from Allianz Australia has found. See the full list: Fifty-three per cent of Aussie parents nominated the kids' classic as the most distracting song. This was followed by Wheels on the Bus (28 per cent) and Old McDonald's Farm (20 per cent). The research found sixty per cent of Aussie parents say the type of childrens' music they play affects their driving behaviour. Forty per cent say they are more likely to catch themselves speeding as a result. Fast-paced music, particularly songs with over 120 beats per minute (BPM), significantly impaired driving performance. In contrast, slower music, ranging between 60-80 BPM, was found to have a beneficial effect, with 50 per cent of parents saying it helped them stay relaxed. READ MORE: Childcare abuse probe widens with more centres linked to accused worker Allianz GM Laura Halbert told ACM that songs like Baby Shark are "super catchy" but also have a "fast tempo and repetitive nature" that likely has an impact on a driver's ability to concentrate. "As the school holidays come to an end, and with the homeward journey in mind, we want to give parents a simple tool to help them stay focused and ensure the safety of their loved ones," she said. As for her pet song peeve? Ms Halbert, who is a mother herself, nominated Lava Chicken from this year's A MineCraft Movie. To access your own Allianz Seat Belters playlist, click here. It's official. Baby Shark by Pinkfong is the most distracting kids' song when driving, according to Aussie parents. The song, dating back to the late 20th century, went viral in 2016 after the South Korean entertainment company released a version of the track. The video of the song, with accompanying dance movements, is the most viewed clip on YouTube, accumulating over 15 billion views, research from Allianz Australia has found. See the full list: Fifty-three per cent of Aussie parents nominated the kids' classic as the most distracting song. This was followed by Wheels on the Bus (28 per cent) and Old McDonald's Farm (20 per cent). The research found sixty per cent of Aussie parents say the type of childrens' music they play affects their driving behaviour. Forty per cent say they are more likely to catch themselves speeding as a result. Fast-paced music, particularly songs with over 120 beats per minute (BPM), significantly impaired driving performance. In contrast, slower music, ranging between 60-80 BPM, was found to have a beneficial effect, with 50 per cent of parents saying it helped them stay relaxed. READ MORE: Childcare abuse probe widens with more centres linked to accused worker Allianz GM Laura Halbert told ACM that songs like Baby Shark are "super catchy" but also have a "fast tempo and repetitive nature" that likely has an impact on a driver's ability to concentrate. "As the school holidays come to an end, and with the homeward journey in mind, we want to give parents a simple tool to help them stay focused and ensure the safety of their loved ones," she said. As for her pet song peeve? Ms Halbert, who is a mother herself, nominated Lava Chicken from this year's A MineCraft Movie. To access your own Allianz Seat Belters playlist, click here.
Wall Street Journal
5 days ago
- Climate
- Wall Street Journal
‘Everyone Called Each Other Buddy': Texas Floods Wipe Out RV Communities
KERRVILLE, Texas—Two decades ago, Hurricane Rita destroyed Keith and Karel Halbert's house in Silsbee, Texas. They moved about 300 miles west to Texas Hill country, thinking it was safer ground. 'That's what brought us to Kerrville, the hurricanes,' said Keith Halbert, a 59-year-old mechanic. They lived just outside town in a 24-foot recreational vehicle, a common sight in a community packed with RVs. Full-time residents, retirees, vacationers, traveling nurses and pipeline workers formed their own communities in RV parks alongside the Guadalupe River.
Forbes
18-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Founder Of Biotech Firm Caris Life Sciences Becomes A Billionaire After IPO
Caris Life Sciences founder David Dean Halbert The successful IPO of Caris Life Sciences makes its founder David Dean Halbert worth an estimated $3.3 billion. David Dean Halbert acquired an early-stage life sciences company called Molecular Profiling Institute in 2008 to develop a blood-based platform for early disease detection. Today, that firm, greatly expanded and renamed Caris Life Sciences, went public on Nasdaq, raising about $494 million. At 3:45 pm ET, the company had a market valuation of $7.4 billion, making Halbert worth at least $3.3 billion by Forbes calculations. He owns nearly 44% of the company. Caris Life Sciences, a cancer diagnostics company based in Irving, Texas, uses gene sequencing, AI and machine learning to detect and monitor disease. The company had revenue of $412 million last year and posted a net loss of $282 million. Halbert, who is 66 and has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Abilene Christian University, has a long history in healthcare investing and startups. Back in 1987, he founded a pharmacy benefit manager called AdvancePCS that he sold to CareMark for $7.5 billion in 2004. He subsequently started an investment firm, called Caris Capital, where he bought and sold $1.2 billion worth of assets. But even based on that background, Caris Life Sciences was a big deal. In May 2021, it raised $830 million in growth capital led by Sixth Street – one of the largest capital raises in precision medicine – at a valuation of $7.8 billion. While today's IPO represents a slightly lower valuation for the company, it is also one of the largest life sciences companies to go public in a tough market this year. Shares of Caris were priced at $21 before the offering, opened at $27 and were trading at $26.50 a share as of 3:45 pm ET. Halbert was not immediately available for comment. MORE FROM FORBES
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pathward's Julie Halbert Named a Trailblazer by National Publication
BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pathward ®, N.A., a financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today announced that ABF Journal has named Julie Halbert, a Portfolio Manager for the Commercial Finance business line, to its list of Trailblazers. The award recognizes leading women in specialty finance who are redefining the industry. 'Not only has Julie enjoyed a long-tenured career in specialty finance leading people in a successful organization, but also she has held a variety of positions that equip her with an extensive depth and breadth of knowledge that she brings to her current role at Pathward,' said Christopher Soupal, Pathward Divisional President and Revenue Lending Officer. 'She has been instrumental in the continual strategy, employee development and performance of the Working Capital team at Pathward, and we are thrilled to see her recognized for her contributions to our organization and industry at large.' Halbert brings nearly three decades of commercial banking experience to her role as Portfolio Manager for Pathward's working capital group. She began her career as a field examiner in 1993 and later became a portfolio manager before joining Pathward (formerly Crestmark Bank) in 2009 as an underwriter. From there, she became the underwriter manager for the Western Division and later moved into her role in portfolio management. Today, she leads a team of 30 and has control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods for an asset based commercial loan portfolio approaching $1 billion in total assets. Halbert resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 'I'm honored by this recognition and Pathward's confidence in my amazing team and me,' said Halbert. 'I benefited greatly from working in nearly every position in an asset-based lending shop, and it taught me so much about the business, to include empathy and respect for various roles. My advice for others in the industry would be to develop a network of mentors and peers who you can learn from and trust, seek help when you need it, listen and stay curious.' Read Halbert's profile published in the May 2025 issue of ABF Journal at . Pathward ®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pathward's Julie Halbert Named a Trailblazer by National Publication
Portfolio Manager on Pathward's Commercial Finance team recognized for leadership redefining the specialty finance industry. BATON ROUGE, La., May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pathward®, N.A., a financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today announced that ABF Journal has named Julie Halbert, a Portfolio Manager for the Commercial Finance business line, to its list of Trailblazers. The award recognizes leading women in specialty finance who are redefining the industry. "Not only has Julie enjoyed a long-tenured career in specialty finance leading people in a successful organization, but also she has held a variety of positions that equip her with an extensive depth and breadth of knowledge that she brings to her current role at Pathward," said Christopher Soupal, Pathward Divisional President and Revenue Lending Officer. "She has been instrumental in the continual strategy, employee development and performance of the Working Capital team at Pathward, and we are thrilled to see her recognized for her contributions to our organization and industry at large." Halbert brings nearly three decades of commercial banking experience to her role as Portfolio Manager for Pathward's working capital group. She began her career as a field examiner in 1993 and later became a portfolio manager before joining Pathward (formerly Crestmark Bank) in 2009 as an underwriter. From there, she became the underwriter manager for the Western Division and later moved into her role in portfolio management. Today, she leads a team of 30 and has control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods for an asset based commercial loan portfolio approaching $1 billion in total assets. Halbert resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "I'm honored by this recognition and Pathward's confidence in my amazing team and me," said Halbert. "I benefited greatly from working in nearly every position in an asset-based lending shop, and it taught me so much about the business, to include empathy and respect for various roles. My advice for others in the industry would be to develop a network of mentors and peers who you can learn from and trust, seek help when you need it, listen and stay curious." Read Halbert's profile published in the May 2025 issue of ABF Journal at About Pathward® Pathward®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media contact: Courtney Heidelberg605.291.7044mediarelations@
