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Chicago Tribune
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Chicago Tribune
Rains hold off until after race but outcome is the same as Shane van Gisbergen wins again
This year the downpour waited until after the NASCAR Grant Park 165 was finished. After previous years were interrupted by storms, fans came ready for the weather Sunday. Aaron Moy, 52, from Morton Grove, crafted an 'Anti-Rain Vortex' hat to wear to today's race: a strip of laminated printer paper spiraled around a plastic shaft on top of a red Valvoline hat. The shaft is connected to a small motor in the hat, so Moy can turn it on during the race. 'The last two years, the rain's messed up the race here. So I'm thinking, well, maybe I could do something to get the rain away,' Moy said, joking. He based it on the NASCAR 'vortex theory,' an inside joke among fans that the cars racing around the circular track can create a 'vortex' that pushes storms away. Many fans brought disposable ponchos or had a game plan for if the skies opened up. Taylor Little from South Bend and Alex Rupprecht from Glendale watched the race from atop a 6-foot electrical service box near the turn at Balbo and DuSable Lake Shore drives. It was the two 20-year-olds' first time attending NASCAR in Chicago. 'We're kind of excited for the rain,' Little said. 'It's maybe not as safe, but a fun race to see.' On Sunday, racers zoomed around the streets of the Loop under cloudy skies. A brief shower passed through the area shortly after the race concluded. The weather may have been different for this race but not the outcome. Shane van Gisbergen of New Zealand swept the Chicago Street Race weekend, winning his fifth of the six races in the Loop. But that didn't take away from the excitement for fans. Adelaide Van Pelt, 30, sported a purse decorated with tiny toy cars that she bought for the occasion. She attended the race Saturday for her job with Jack Link's, NASCAR's official snack, but returned for the second day just for fun. 'It's been really interesting to see races like this, because when I was a kid, I only ever went to Michigan track. So the street race is very different and a lot more exciting in many cases,' she said. 'It's a nice way for people to access NASCAR that aren't able to experience it because it is such a rural niche.' Van Pelt also thinks that street races are more fun for those unfamiliar with racing. 'A lot of stock cars aren't made to slow down as quickly as they have to on this track, so there's more crashes, which people tend to think is more interesting when it comes to NASCAR,' she said. Despite previous bad weather, racers like Chase Eliot said they have enjoyed their time in Chicago over the past three years. Elliot started in the rear end of the field after a qualifying spinout. 'Coming up here has been really cool for us, it's such a different vibe for us,' Elliot said in a prerace interview in front of a crowd of fans. 'I have friends at home that want to come to this one because we can go and eat dinner and walk to the racetrack. The first year was so weird … it's become a little more normal (in) year three.' Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese presented the event's grand marshal Derrick Rose with a tracksuit before the race. The 2011 NBA MVP spoke about taking part in his first NASCAR event. 'When they put it on the table, it was a no-brainer that I wanted to be a part of it,' Rose said. 'We've been (planning) this for a long time, so to actually be here to see everything unfold, it's (everything that) we thought it would be.' Illinois fans also spoke about the experience of having the race in their backyard. 'It is very different to have a road pole in a city where I've grown up,' said Danielle Colomer, 34, a Crystal Lake native wearing Elliot gear. 'I'm familiar with these roads, and I went to school on Michigan Ave.' Shane Van Gisbergen won Saturday's race — his fourth of six eligible races — while Mitch McDowell led for a chunk of the Grant Park 165. Driving the Demonmobile in a partnership with DePaul University may have given him some Chicago grace in the race. Wherever the 2026 street race lands, the racers will go without hesitation. Chicago has been special for some, though. 'I don't know what the plan is moving forward whether we come back here or not, (but) I'm happy to go to wherever they send us,' Elliot said. 'My experience has been really good here, so thanks for having us.'
Sinar Daily
21-06-2025
- Health
- Sinar Daily
What does vitamin D deficiency look like?
The tricky part about vitamin D deficiency is that its symptoms can often be mistaken for other health issues or brushed off as everyday fatigue. Despite living in a tropical paradise where the sun shines almost year-round, more and more Malaysians are finding themselves deficient in vitamin D. In the hustle of 9-to-5 jobs, Netflix marathons and SPF obsession, one thing you might be sleeping on is your health. Think about it, when was the last time you soaked up some actual sunlight? It's ironic, but despite living in a tropical paradise where the sun shines almost year-round, more and more Malaysians are finding themselves deficient in vitamin D. Blame it on modern lifestyles. We're spending more time indoors, binge-watching shows or glued to our desks. While vitamin D deficiency might not grab headlines like other health issues, its effects are far-reaching. It doesn't just weaken your bones, it can mess with your mood, energy levels and even your immune system. The worst part? Most of us don't even realise we're deficient until it starts affecting our daily lives. While vitamin D deficiency might not grab headlines like other health issues, its effects are far-reaching. Photo: Canva What does Vitamin D deficiency look like? The tricky part about vitamin D deficiency is that its symptoms can often be mistaken for other health issues or brushed off as everyday fatigue. However, there are specific signs to look out for: Bone and muscle issues: Persistent muscle weakness, muscle pain, or bone pain may signal a lack of vitamin D. Constant fatigue: Feeling tired even after a good night's sleep? This could be a red flag. Low energy and sluggishness: Struggling to stay energised throughout the day may point to a deficiency. Mood swings: Depression, anxiety, and irritability are commonly linked to inadequate vitamin D levels. Dental problems: Tooth decay, gum inflammation or weakened enamel due to poor calcium absorption could indicate a deficiency. Frequent illness: A weakened immune system, leading to recurrent colds or respiratory infections, is another telltale sign. When to Seek Help If you find yourself ticking off multiple symptoms from the list above, it might be time to consult a doctor. Dr Moy recommends getting tested if you: Regularly avoid the sun or wear covering clothing. Are pregnant, elderly or have darker skin. Have chronic health issues like thyroid disease, obesity or diabetes. Experience bone-related issues such as osteoporosis, joint pain, or unexplained muscle pain. The good news? vitamin D deficiency is highly preventable and treatable. In a fast-paced world that often prioritises productivity over well-being, taking a moment to soak in the sun could be the simplest yet most impactful health decision you make today. More Like This
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Travel + Leisure
12-06-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
A 118-year-old English Manor Hotel on British Columbia's Vancouver Island Just Reopened With 1,500 Antiques and Set Pieces From Your Favorite TV Shows
Rosemead's quiet, forest-like setting gives it an English countryside feel, yet it's only a 10-minute drive from downtown Victoria. The owner collected antiques from movie and TV sets, his favorite London hotels, and at least 50 manor estates. Janevca's dining room is anchored by a huge faux tree 'blooming' with cascading pink cherry blossoms; the leaves will change out seasonally. Modern amenities co-exist with heritage—think clawfoot tubs and classic mantle clocks, but also self-flushing heated toilets with high-tech Kohler bidets. The cushy king beds are topped with $23,000 mattresses from 100-year-old luxury Swedish label Duxiana. The magnetism of Rosemead House begins not inside, but at street level. To reach the hilltop hotel in Esquimalt, British Columbia, guests pass through the actual Buckingham Palace gates used on the London set of Netflix's The Crown and climb the tree-lined driveway to a regal porte-cochère and a large manor door. The Edwardian mansion, originally designed as a private home in 1906 by architect Samuel Maclure, has lived many lives. Most recently it was the Old English Inn: cherished by locals who got married or honeymooned there, chastised by a few as the Fawlty Towers of the area, and universally known to be showing its age. In 2015, Lenny Moy, president and founder of real estate development company Aragon Properties, purchased it and the surrounding land for a master-planned community of heritage-inspired condos called Oakwoods, located behind the manor. Turns out, the hotel restoration would become Moy's decade-long, antique-fueled passion project, and it began while visiting one of his daughters in London who was attending fashion school there. 'I started going to auctions, mostly virtually, and buying furniture slowly,' Moy says. 'At first, it was just a few 18th- and 19th-century accent pieces.' Eventually, he'd purchased from more than 50 manor estates, movie set sales, and legendary London hotels The Dorchester and The Savoy. 'I knew I had to buy 130 percent to get to a solid 100 percent.' Crate by carefully packaged crate, a couple thousand treasures crossed the pond, filling an 8,000-square-foot warehouse at least twice over. Today, around 1,500 of these antiques decorate Rosemead House where Moy and interior designer Karen Wichert followed the phrase 'Heritage Meets Discovery' as their north star, blending past with present everywhere. The result is a decadent, fearless, money-is-no-object historical rebirth painted with a maximalist brush. Interior of the hotel lobby. I'm Rosemead's very first guest, staying in the Lancaster Room, which I reach by climbing two sets of staircases, one thrillingly narrow. With maze-like hallways and no elevator, a guide to one's room is essential at first. ('This way, Miss Nanton…') With peekaboo ocean views, a reading nook, and countless antiques—including a tiny vintage Royal Crown Derby China seal paperweight from England that I desperately want to take home to my toddler—the 433-square-foot room is comfy, not stuffy, despite its heirloom touches and ancient bones. At once I'm wrapped up in the step-back-in-time fantasy of it all. That energy hits deepest in the Crown Mezzanine library, just above the lobby. I sink into a coral-hued chesterfield chair and look up at a gargantuan faux 17th-century Rembrandt, which doesn't look fake at all. The red curtains and podiums adjacent, as well as my seat, are all from the original Queen's bedroom set of The Crown. (As Moy tells me later, the painting was also purchased from a set; Kevin Hart's 2024 heist film, Lift , I learn . ) Quickly at home in my new manor life, I explore the manicured grounds—complete with a small amphitheatre that will likely host future music performances—before pulling up a barstool at in-house restaurant Janevca's busy lounge for a pre-dinner cocktail. Sipping a bright Amalfi Stone Sour mixed with London dry gin and limoncello, a restored stained-glass window to my left catches the golden hour light. It's one of the original manor windows, making it easy to imagine a century's worth of guests sitting right here before me doing just the same. Here, my full review and everything you need to know about Rosemead House. There are 14 rooms in the Manor Collection, located inside the historic building, and another 14 in the Grove Collection, in a new building behind the main house. The latter are slightly more accessibly priced and five are pet-friendly. Long-stay suites with kitchens will open in due course. The most opulent room at Rosemead? The Manor Collection's Dynasty Suite, decorated in a full Chinoiserie theme with a vaulted ceiling, staircase leading up to a second-floor bedroom, and private balcony. 'Each suite is like a real-life museum,' says Moy while touring me through a handful of the 28 rooms, each with its own UK-inspired name. Edwardian writing desks with intricate inlays, gilded-framed mirrors, and reupholstered vintage furnishings live in tandem with patterned William Morris wallpaper on the walls, Ann Sacks basketweave motif tiles on the bathroom floors, and minibars concealed inside sideboards from The Dorchester auction (this way, you don't hear them hum). It's a detailed mash-up of hues, textures, and patterns, but doesn't feel overwhelming. 'We really set out to respect the original design, adding modern elements and layers of color to evolve it,' Moy adds. To that end, each room's unique, sometimes quirky, architecture is taken into account, like the Oxford Loft's sharply slanted ceiling balanced by adjacent bell-shaped chandeliers, or Canterbury Corner's exposed timber trusses complemented by a vintage wooden globe (open it up to find a secret bar inside). The interior of Janevca by Chef Andrea Alridge. Alchemic wood-fired cooking is the culinary core of Janevca Kitchen & Lounge, which opened well before the hotel in fall 2024 (and is a portmanteau of Moy's children's names: Janelle, Evan, Cailee). It's helmed by executive chef Andrea Alridge, who previously cooked at Vancouver's coveted Savio Volpe. Downstairs there are two event spaces as well as a private-dining Granite Room with a rock wall showcasing racks of fine wine in front of it. Moy has plans to grow Rosemead's collection to upward of 6,000 bottles. The bar inside the Janevca lounge. Back at Janevca, chef Alridge's Filipino and Jamaican roots shape the menu and a stainless steel Argentine-style grill burning maple, alder, and applewood is the genesis of most dishes. When I head down to dinner, the fully booked restaurant buzzes while wine director Jacques Lacoste pours me a smooth glass of beaujolais and a gas fireplace 'crackles' nearby. The Hokkaido scallop crudo with calamansi citrus and pops of smoky pyanggang sauce was exceptional, while the signature half-chicken with siu haau sauce and Janevca crisp is one of chef Alridge's personal favorites. For dessert, the Peach Melba is a sweet storytelling triumph, because not only does pastry chef Brian Bradley encase it in a thin layer of marzipan to look just like a peach, complete with leaves and a chocolate-formed pit, he serves it on historic dinnerware purchased from The Savoy, where Peach Melba was invented in the late-1800s. Are they, perhaps, the same plates the first Peach Melbas were eaten off of? The staff cannot confirm nor deny, but as I eat my dessert, I think yes. Rosemead has a two-story Wellness Centre complete with a state-of-the-art gym and Peloton bikes. At Salt & Ivy spa, decorated with Himalayan salt walls and antique mirrors, I opt for an Oceanic Renewal face and body treatment using local Seaflora products. My therapist buffs and moisturizes my tired skin with nutrient-rich seaweed body polish and a firming mask before laying shiver-inducing strands of detoxifying fresh seaweed across my back. It's all harvested in nearby Sooke, known for its high diversity of 500+ seaweed varieties. Rosemead has future plans to offer seaweed-foraging experiences there in its pristine intertidal zone with Seaflora. Off-property, a 10-minute drive away, check into Havn, a WWII-era barge converted into a wellness spa docked in Victoria's Inner Harbour. After checking in, I sip a superfood-based Majik Algae Aloe elixir, turn completely numb from a four-minute cold plunge, then slather myself with a ladle full of exfoliating salt to warm up. For the next three hours I rinse, sauna, hot tub, lounge, and repeat before walking to dinner at Rabbit Rabbit wine bar, where executive chef Billy Nguyen (a good friend of Janevca's chef Alridge) plates excellent French-Asian fare in a room full of vibes and vinyl. If you go, ask for a booth with a Champagne button. Given its more-than-100-year pedigree, the manor house itself is a heritage-designated property, so those suites are only accessible by stairs, but the Mayfair Room in the Grove Collection is ADA-compliant. As for sustainability, the hotel's park-like setting with 100-year-old heritage trees were what first attracted Moy to the land, so it was key to hold on to as many as possible during renovations and the condo development. To that end, Garry Oak meadows were preserved, an on-site nursery was created to transplant trees, and felled heritage trees were repurposed for Janevca's dining room tables, wooden accents in the spa, and more. Reclaimed bricks from the manor's previous retaining walls show up in the driveways and yet more brick was repurposed from a building in Victoria. To get to Rosemead from Vancouver, I recommend the fastest and most scenic route, a 35-minute Helijet flight direct from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour. It flies you over green Gulf Islands before a stunning, get-your-camera-ready coastal landing near downtown Victoria, from which a car or Uber whisks you to Rosemead in 15 minutes. Alternatively, guests can fly directly into Victoria International Airport or take BC Ferries from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (Victoria). Located in the quiet Saxe Point neighborhood, a stay at Rosemead lends itself to nature walks, not unlike a British country estate. I stroll five minutes to reach the craggy cliffs of Macaulay Point Park where rare maritime meadows grow, found only in a few coastal habitats along southeastern Vancouver Island. Dense-flowered lupin and purple sanicle pop up amongst long-abandoned gun battlements, and I breathe in the salty Salish Sea air as small fishing boats chug by. Back in my room later, I play into my historic fairytale by writing a note longhand on light pink RH-embossed stationery before propping myself up on pillows in my reading nook. Sure, I'm scrolling on my phone, but it feels like I'm scrolling while time-traveling and I'm very into that. Rosemead House will open fully to guests in July 2025, and bookings are now open online. Nightly rates start at $515 for the Manor Collection and $440 for the Grove Collection. The hotel is not yet part of any loyalty or credit card reward programs. Every T+L hotel review is written by an editor or reporter who has stayed at the property, and each hotel selected aligns with our core values.
Chicago Tribune
04-06-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Lake County judge orders Niles man held in jail after allegedly shooting man in a Lake Forest dog park
A Niles man remains in Lake County Jail after he allegedly shot a man at a Lake Forest dog park on Sunday, authorities said. Matthew Moy, 35, of Niles, was charged with one count of aggravated battery with a firearm (a Class X Felony) after he allegedly shot a 23-year-old man in the abdomen after a dispute on Sunday. Moy appeared before Lake County Judge Michael Nerheim on Wednesday, who agreed to the state's request to keep Moy in custody. Authorities stated Moy and the victim began arguing Sunday afternoon at Lake Forest's Prairie Wolf Off-Leash Dog Area. Then the dispute carried over to the parking lot, where Moy pulled out a gun and shot the other person. The victim's mother recorded the incident on video. A state's attorney spokeswoman said the dispute was allegedly over a dog. 'This appears to be an isolated incident between two individuals,' Lake County Forest Preserves Police Chief Ron Davis said in a statement. 'Officers responded quickly, secured the area, and safely took the suspect into custody. I'm proud of their professionalism and swift action.' The unidentified victim was rushed to Libertyville's Advocate Condell Medical Center, where he was initially listed in critical condition. By Wednesday afternoon, he was in stable condition according to a Lake County Forest Preserves spokeswoman. Prosecutors argued Moy should remain in custody because his alleged actions show he is a threat to the community, even though he possessed a valid firearms identification and a concealed carry permit. 'Our thoughts are with the victim and his family,' Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said in a statement. 'We are satisfied that this offender has been detained without the ability to use cash. This case shows that even minor arguments can turn potentially lethal when firearms are easily accessible. Our office will continue all efforts to keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous people through our Violent Crimes Unit, Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, and other programs.' Moy's next court date is scheduled for Friday morning.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vibe-coding startup Windsurf launches in-house AI models
On Thursday, Windsurf, a startup that develops popular AI tools for software engineers, announced the launch of its first family of AI software engineering models, or SWE-1 for short. The startup says it trained its new family of AI models — SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini — to be optimized for the "entire software engineering process," not just coding. The launch of Windsurf's in-house AI models may come as a shock to some, given that OpenAI has reportedly closed a $3 billion deal to acquire Windsurf. However, this model launch suggests Windsurf is trying to expand beyond just developing applications to also developing the models that power them. According to Windsurf, SWE-1, the largest and most capable AI model of the bunch, performs competitively with Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4.1, and Gemini 2.5 Pro on internal programming benchmarks. However, SWE-1 appears to fall short of frontier AI models, such as Claude 3.7 Sonnet, on software engineering tasks. Windsurf says its SWE-1-lite and SWE-1-mini models will be available for all users on its platform, free or paid. Meanwhile, SWE-1 will only be available to paid users. Windsurf did not immediately announce pricing for its SWE-1 models but claims it's cheaper to serve than Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Windsurf is best known for tools that allow software engineers to write and edit code through conversations with an AI chatbot, a practice known as "vibe coding." Other popular vibe-coding startups include Cursor, the largest in the space, as well as Lovable. Most of these startups, including Windsurf, have traditionally relied on AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to power their applications. In a video announcing the SWE models, comments made by Windsurf's Head of Research, Nicholas Moy, underscore Windsurf's newest efforts to differentiate its approach. "Today's frontier models are optimized for coding, and they've made massive strides over the last couple of years," says Moy. "But they're not enough for us … Coding is not software engineering." Windsurf notes in a blog post that while other models are good at writing code, they struggle to work between multiple surfaces — as programmers often do — such as terminals, IDEs, and the internet. The startup says SWE-1 was trained using a new data model and a "training recipe that encapsulates incomplete states, long-running tasks, and multiple surfaces." The startup describes SWE-1 as its "initial proof of concept," suggesting it may release more AI models in the future. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
