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New York Post
04-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Fighting Tomcats, Long Island's new soccer team, facing must-win for playoff berth
Long Island's newest soccer team, the Fighting Tomcats, is knocking on the door of a National Premier Soccer League playoff birth in its inaugural season, with everything coming down to a final game against New Haven United FC on Saturday. 'These guys have bought in,' head coach John Fitzgerald told The Post of his mostly local 2-3-4 squad knocking on the door of a postseason trip, as only a win will clinch come 7 p.m. at Hofstra University. Advertisement 'They come in, they train three nights a week, we train at nine o'clock at night … then they're getting up for work the next day because we're not paying them their full-time salaries.' For team captain Brian Saramago, a 26-year-old account manager from New Hyde Park, it means everything to have a chance to keep playing competitively at his age. 'We just want to give it our all,' he said, adding that the Tomcats' prior 2-1 victory and 3-3 draw against New Haven are giving everybody confidence. Advertisement The Fighting Tomcats, spearheaded by Fox anchor Brian Kilmeade (center) and his brother, Jim, are battling for a playoff berth. Handout Even though the guys are only playing with each other for the first time and in a short span, a deep bond has already developed, the captain added. 'Sometimes after a hard day at work, you don't really want to go to training, but then every time, I see everyone laughing and playing with each other,' Saramago said. 'That is why I think that this Saturday it's going to be something special.' 'I know I don't want it to be my last game with these guys.' Advertisement Yankees and Mets legend Darryl Strawberry is coming to Smithtown on Saturday afternoon to watch the Subway Series at Bull Smith's Tavern. The former outfielder will be at the bar at 4:10 p.m. for meet and greets, plus raffles. Advertisement The Southampton Firecracker Run is set to pop off Sunday morning, rain or shine. Darryl Strawberry Corey Sipkin for New York Post Both the 8K and the 3-mile runs will begin at 7:30 a.m. in Agawam Park at 25 Pond Lane, Southampton.
Korea Herald
18-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Taihan partners with Ireland's SuperNode for next-gen superconducting cables
South Korean electric wire and cable maker Taihan Cable & Solution said Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Irish firm SuperNode to jointly develop next-generation superconducting cable technology. The signing ceremony was held on Tuesday in London, with key executives from both companies in attendance. Dublin-based SuperNode is known for its advanced cable design that improves efficiency and ease of installation over existing superconducting solutions. Superconducting cables use materials with zero electrical resistance at very low temperatures, offering higher transmission efficiency than conventional copper or aluminum cables. The strategic partnership aims to enhance the competitiveness of both companies in the high-capacity cable market. Taihan and SuperNode will collaborate across design, manufacturing and materials to accelerate the development and production of next-generation superconducting cables. The agreement also opens the door to joint participation in global energy infrastructure projects. 'We are excited to move toward large-scale production of next-generation superconducting cables with Taihan's over 80 years of manufacturing expertise," said SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald. "This collaboration will position us as leaders in the growing superconducting cable industry," added Taihan Cable & Solution Vice Chairman Song Jong-min.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
'We've saved 800 items from landfill in a year'
Members of The Fix It Group 23 are getting ready for their largest ever repair event has been organised by the group, based in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, to coincide with World Environment Day on estimated 800 items have been saved from landfill by the repair volunteers over the past year, the group have a mix of practical items, including scooters from a local school, and others with sentimental value, including a vintage one-armed bandit and "a doll wearing the clothing of a much-loved auntie who had died as a child". Group founder John Fitzgerald worked for Royal Mail for 20 years but had always enjoyed fixing neighbours' household items. He said: "I noticed how many people didn't have anyone to fix things for them. A lot of people haven't got tools anymore. "The old handy person who had a little corner shop where you could take something in to be fixed are gone."Mr Fitzgerald said the group had grown beyond his wildest dreams with about 20 repairers giving up their time for free every month. "To take Winston Churchill's phrase: never has so much been achieved by so few," he said. Jo Liversidge is the group's events organiser and loves helping the local community, for example when a primary school needed all its scooters fixing or a nearby care home brought along its broken bingo machine. She said: "We are restoring stories not just objects. We have a barometer from a Hull trawlerman, a camel saddle stool from Egypt, a 'dead mans penny' from World War One and a vintage one-armed bandit. Each has a tale."Sometimes people are embarrased [to ask for help], but you're stopping that thing from going into landfill." Residents at HC-One Mountview Care Home in Rothley were delighted when their bingo number generator was fixed by the worker Annette Bunney said: "It stopped not so long ago at number 70 and we couldn't get to the end of the game."We found the fix it group and they are amazing."It stops us throwing stuff into landfill and really in this day and age we really do need to consider that."The group's World Environment Day event takes places at Mountsorrel Memorial Hall between 09:00 and 13:00 BST on Thursday.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
To The Point: Posthumus, Fitzgerald on contentious session
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On this 'To The Point,' we talk with the majority floor leader and the Democratic floor leader about a session that is yet to produce much consensus legislation. State Rep. Bryan Posthumus, R-Rockford, weighs in, saying, 'Figures never lie, but liars sure can figure, right? The audacity of the individuals that espousing these lies is just ludicrous.' As does Democratic Floor Leader state Rep. John Fitzgerald, D-Wyoming. 'It's been an interesting change into the minority. It has been an interesting change now to have divided government, but I do think there is (an) opportunity, I am hopeful. I believe that we can do better and will do better,' he said. The view of a contentious session from both sides on this 'To The Point' episode for the weekend of May 10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Banned driver 'impulsively' decided to drive to work, court told
A BANNED driver from rural north Cumbria who was needed at his workplace in Carlisle 'impulsively' decided to drive there. John Fitzgerald, 36, from Walton, near Brampton, was given a 30-month disqualification for driving dangerously in August of 2023 and told he will remain banned until he passes an extended driving test. He was also given a ten month jail term. His formal ban was also scheduled to remain in force until at least May of next year, the court heard.. But on February 6 police spotted him at the wheel of a black Audi A3 as he drove along Brampton Road in Carlisle. 'The driver was stopped and admitted straight away that he was disqualified,' prosecutor Scott Parker told the city's Rickergate court. The defendant admitted the offence as well as driving while not insured. Read more: Brampton man's aggressive driving included using BMW to ram Audi Sean Harkin, defending, told the court: 'He is working man as a mechanic, and usually cycles to his place of work. This was a lapse of judgement. "He was keen to impress his employer. 'He was needed at work but would have struggled to get there, so he made the impulsive decision to drive. 'He knows that orders of the court must be respected and that must be a priority going forward. 'He has no relevant convictions. It was surprising that the author of the pre-sentence report said that she thinks this was not the first time he had done this. He is no longer on drink or drugs. 'He is also in employment and in a stable relationship.' Deputy District Judge Andrew Teate noted that the defendant had the 'good sense' to plead guilty to the offence at the earliest opportunity. But the judge said: 'When the court tells you that you should not drive, you are not to drive. It's disappointing that you find yourself back before the court, having made the decision to drive. 'You will have to pass an extended driving test before you get back on the road. These matters are extremely serious.' The District Judge imposed a 12-month community order which will include 15 days of rehabilitation. He must also pay £85 costs and a victim surcharge of £114. In addition, the judge added a further three months to the defendant's existing driving ban. Deputy District Judge Teate warned: 'For a second time offence, it is likely you would be sent to custody.'
