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Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Business to fling piece of sandwich from Glasgow high-rise
To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Dunns Food and Drinks is organising The Great Dunns Piece Fling, a challenge based on the beloved Glaswegian folk song The Jeely Piece Song. The song, penned by teacher Adam McNaughton in the 1960s, is about a child living in a skyscraper and missing out on meals because "ye cannae fling pieces oot a 20-storey flat". Read more: Horrible Histories to stage special production in Glasgow - here's when Thrilling zip slide event will see participants fly across Glasgow's River Clyde Now, Scottish wholesalers Dunns, founded in 1875, will challenge McNaughton's lyrics by launching sandwiches from a high-rise flat in Glasgow in order to see if the odds of it reaching the ground really are 'ninety-nine tae wan'. The event, in partnership with Lanarkshire youth charity AWARE Scotland, will reward the best sandwich launchers with prizes. As part of the challenge, Dunns is asking Glaswegians to nominate a flat owner or resident who would be willing to host this event, with the selected host rewarded with a hamper of Dunns favourites, a fee, and "piece flinger bragging rights". The ideal location is a flat about 20 storeys high, with a clear drop to a safe landing zone. Jim Rowan, chairman of Dunns, said: "When we started thinking about how to mark 150 years, we didn't want to do something flashy or corporate, we wanted to do something that felt like us. "The Jeely Piece Song has always raised a smile, and this is our way of bringing a little joy and nostalgia to the streets of Glasgow. "It's a fun idea, but it also speaks to something important – community, heritage, and the small things that make Scottish – and Glaswegian – life what it is. "We're proud of where we've come from, and this campaign is a celebration of that." Julie Dunn, managing director of Dunns, added: "Dunns has always been about more than business, because we're rooted in people, places, and stories. "This idea captures the spirit of Glasgow perfectly – humour, history, and a healthy love of a good piece. "We hope people across the city will get involved and help us find the perfect flat to bring this to life. "It's our way of saying thank you to the city that's supported us for 150 years." To nominate your flat as the host spot for this event, visit the Dunns Food and Drinks website. Applicants will need to provide their name, address, a photo from their window, and a short note on why they'd like to participate.
Kuwait Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Gulf Bank launches Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure Program
Program as part of bank's long-term cybersecurity commitment KUWAIT: As part of Gulf Bank of Kuwait long-term vision to enhance cybersecurity and in line with its strong commitment to protect its customers' data and digital systems from potential threats and hackers, Gulf Bank has officially launched its Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) and Bug Bounty program. This program seeks to involve the cybersecurity community, comprising experts, specialists, and ethical hackers in assisting the Bank in identifying and resolving vulnerabilities that may affect its systems and services. The objective is to allow the Bank to address the vulnerabilities or issue before they can be exploited by unauthorized individuals. Gulf Bank believes that collaborating with the global cyber researcher community is one of the most powerful tools for creating a secure, reliable digital platform and supports the march towards a more secure ecosystem. As this program is part of the Bank's ongoing strategy to adopt the latest technological solutions in cybersecurity. The program also reflects the Bank's commitment to transparency and openness to specialized expertise. Speaking about the launch event, Ross McNaughton, Chief Information Security Officer at Gulf Bank said: 'The launch of the Bug Bounty and Disclosure program represents the next step towards enhancing the security of the products and services offered by the Bank. It contributes to the early detection and effective resolution of vulnerabilities, issue, error or technical glitch, thereby improving digital protection and increasing customer trust. The program also provides a rapid response mechanism for security risks and serves as a technical platform to support innovation, trial new services and build an active, collaborative cybersecurity community. He added: 'The success of this program will enhance customer confidence in the Bank's digital services and reflects our ongoing commitment to lead in protecting our customers data, swift and continual innovation and development in cybersecurity. It also adopts leading global practices with Cybersecurity community engagement, helping the Bank support cybersecurity advancement in Kuwait and across the region.' Gulf Bank launch an open invitation to all cybersecurity professionals, researcher and enthusiast 'hackers' to participate in its Vulnerability Disclosure Program and Bug Bounty program. Any individual with the knowledge and skills to analyze and identify security weaknesses, hack or hacking, is eligible to be part of this professional initiative. McNaughton concluded by saying: 'If you believe you have discovered a security vulnerability or feature that could impact the Bank's systems or services, we encourage you to report it immediately through the official channel and you may be eligible for a financial reward. The rewards' value will be determined by the Bank's specialized team based on the severity of the reported issue.
Belfast Telegraph
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Whole new ball game as hurling and shinty hybrid matches set for Féile an Phobail
Hosted by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, a team of camogie players and hurlers, as well as two shinty squads from Scotland, will play two games to celebrate Antrim GAA's 140th anniversary. The matches will take place on August 2 as part of the Féile an Phobail. A male and female shinty side, from Stirling and the Isle of Skye respectively, will take on their Antrim counterparts at Corrigan Park to 'build bridges and connections'. Shinty shares a similar ancestry to hurling, with versions of both being played 2,000 years ago. The Scottish sport is thought to have been introduced by Irish settlers in the 17th century and has developed some different rules. However, to mark the union of the two sports, a combined rules match will be played that will draw on both of the games' styles. Managing the Antrim side is former county hurler Terence McNaughton, who explained how both sports, despite having their own styles, are 'hundred-mile-an-hour' games. Mr McNaughton said: 'Shinty is a traditional sport in Scotland, not unlike hurling. It's a field sport — a very fast field sport, too. 'The difference between hurling and shinty is that we're allowed to take the ball in the hand in hurling. 'They don't in shinty. So in this combined rules game, we're not allowed to handle the ball. 'It's a very fast-moving game. It's actually like stepping back in time a bit. Hurling was played for the first time on the ground. 'It's really is hundred-mile-an-hour stuff.' Antrim's Maeve Kelly and Colleen Patterson will be taking part. Despite being at the top of their game in camogie, the pair are looking forward to the challenge of the hybrid rules match. Maeve said: 'It's great to see it showcasing the women's sport. 'They use ground hurling so they don't put it in their hands, so it will be a hybrid model of the rules. 'I think in the past it has been one half camogie and then the second half has been shinty rules. 'It'll be a bit of fun getting used to the different rules.' West Belfast Presbyterian minister Rev David Moore explained how the matches will be important for fostering connections in the area and hopes to hold events of a similar kind in the future. 'It's letting folk know that we're here in west Belfast and that we want to be part of the community and that we're involved and welcomed in the community,' said Rev Moore. 'And I think from the GAA's point of view, you'll have to ask them what they think, but I think they're very enthusiastic about the idea of doing this and expanding the range of community connections. 'I hope we're expecting to see two very good games. 'The ladies team from the Isle of Skye are one of the best teams in Scotland, I believe. 'And the men's team, they're probably only just getting started, but they're full of very enthusiastic players. 'I think you'll see people who have just come for a nice weekend in Belfast and want to win a game.'
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘You're not big men' – Davy Fitzgerald hits out at Antrim's ‘knockers' while also aiming jibe at Sambo McNaughton
DAVY FITZGERALD blasted Antrim's 'knockers' after getting relegated from the Leinster SHC — and hit back at legend Sambo McNaughton. The county will play Joe McDonagh Cup hurling next year thanks to yesterday's Advertisement 2 The Clare legend hit out at a few detractors afterwards 2 Saffron legend Terence McNaughton had criticised his management style Killian Sampson's second-half goal rescued the Faithful when 14-man Antrim got back within a point, and Johnny Kelly's men held on to survive in the do-or-die clash. Last week, former boss McNaughton accused Fitzgerald of 'throwing players under the bus' and disrespecting coaches in the county since taking the reins last winter. The Clare man expressed dismay at McNaughton's comments, and says he will take time to consider his future as manager after dropping out of the top tier. He said: 'To the knockers, you're not doing Antrim any favours. That's all I'll say to you. You think you're big men, you're not big men. Advertisement Read More On GAA 'I have good time for Sambo, I'm just so disappointed in him. 'He was in management, probably didn't do great. I have so much respect for him and I'm just so disappointed in what he did but he's entitled to his opinion. 'He's entitled to his opinion but it doesn't show class. "It's the same with anything you do. I'm not going to say anything bad about him because I'm just disappointed, just disappointed in him. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling 'It doesn't need that, we're trying our absolute best so we don't need the likes of that but he's entitled to his opinion.' When asked if he was staying on for a second year, Fitzgerald said: 'I just want time. I'm just really proud of them today, they did so well. RTE pundit Joe Canning urges GAA to make huge change for Leinster hurling final as fans 'totally agree' "I couldn't be prouder of them. I'm just absolutely shattered now. 'I'm just going to take a bit of time and just relax. I keep saying to you after Waterford last year, I was done. I knew I was done after Waterford last year. Advertisement 'But a friend who has been very good to me persuaded me to come up to Antrim and I never regretted it. I just need a bit of time. I'm not saying I won't. I'm not saying that. 'I think you can tell by me I'm just absolutely beat, just tired. So just — we'll see what happens.'
RTÉ News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Davy Fitzgerald hits back at Sambo: 'I thought he would show a bit more class than that'
Antrim fiercely battled with 14 men in their final Leinster SHC game of the year but came up short in a five-point loss to Offaly that confirmed their relegation to the Joe McDonagh Cup. It could have been over before it started, with Niall O'Connor receiving a red card in the sixth minute after an incident with man of the match Charlie Mitchell. But Antrim almost equalled Offaly's second-half performance 1-05 to 1-06, which was a poor return for the hosts, who had the wind, and an extra man in their favour. Saffrons manager Davy Fitzgerald praised his side's second-half performance with 14 men and believes the win could have been theirs with the full complement on the pitch. "I'm heartbroken that we didn't get the victory. Could we have got it with 14? We actually could. We weren't 100 miles away," Fitzgerald told RTÉ Sport. In a week that saw Antrim, and Fitzgerald, making headlines for comments on officiating in his side's 28-point hammering by Galway last week, the Clare man suggested that some subsequent criticism was 'unjustified' and that his side are playing better than the headlines may suggest. "The most important thing for me was that we played for 70 minutes. We were getting a lot of stick during the week and it's a bit unjustified. "I did an interview with Noel Connors before the game and he's one of the only ones that copped that we had actually played well for patches of the Leinster Championship. "We were playing well for 25-30 minutes, then we were going to sleep. Today I thought we played well for the 70." Offaly 3-15 Antrim 1-16 highlights One of those critics this week was Antrim legend Sambo McNaughton. In an interview with The Irish Independent McNaughton stated that he felt some of Fitzgerald's comments in interviews were "just plain stupid". Fitzgerald hit back at McNaughton today, and says he thought the ex-Saffrons' player's comments lacked "class". "He's entitled to his opinion. He was in management himself. Maybe he didn't have a great record in that. "I thought he'd show a bit more class than that. "Sambo can talk a lot of times and off he goes, but the direction I'm showing today is what we're thinking." With Antrim due to compete in the Joe McDonagh in 2026, thoughts now turn to whether Fitzgerald will remain a part of the setup. The Clare native agreed a two-year term until 2026 but while he says it's too early to make a decision he does admit he needs a break. "I think I need a bit of time. I finished with Waterford last year, and I've said this a thousand times. I finished and I was done. "I knew in my time in Waterford, I was struggling at the end of it. "I want a bit of time to enjoy time with my family and that. As I said last year... I love my hurling and I'll always love it.
