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Herald Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Craig Williams relishing ‘hunter' role in Melbourne jockeys' premiership battle with Blake Shinn
Champion jockey Craig Williams clawed back to within five winners of Melbourne premiership leader Blake Shinn with a Flemington treble. Williams bookended the card on Saturday with the first winner – Duchess Zou – then piloted home the last two – Sayedaty Sadaty and Losesomewinmore. Shinn moved to 71 on Saturday with one winner at Flemington – La Fracas. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! There are 25 metropolitan races left in the season. 'Blake is an amazing rider, a great friend of mine too,' Williams said. 'Even when we talked today going out for the last race I said 'mate, you're killing me'. 'He's like the Road Runner, I get close to him and beep, beep and he's off again.' Williams is determined to try and win his 10th Melbourne jockeys' premiership. 'I love hunting,' Williams said. 'I need to hunt, Blake is unbelievable.' • 'Exciting future': Hayes smiling after colt makes winning return Sayedaty Sadaty sealed back-to-back wins to reignite spring ambitions. A combination of gelding, more time to acclimatise and placement to advantage has helped the former international, trained by Ciaron Maher, start to repay connections on the racetrack. Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull said Sayedaty Sadaty could race again at 2000m next month before attention turned to bigger prizes. 'I'd say we're one more at (2000m) if the boss wants to go (2400m), we know he can stay,' Turnbull said. 'It's now probably picking the perfect path into spring trying to get him qualified (for Cups), if he's good enough, we can work backwards.' Charterhouse, also trained by Maher, placed third in the 2000m Open Handicap while stablemates Kettle Hill (ninth), Wyclif (13th) and Relentless Voyager (15th) raced 'well from where they were'. • Rose eases Prebble's worries in Rising Stars final Duchess Zou capped a brilliant first racing campaign with her third success in five starts. The Maher-trained filly overhauled Lario in the 1400m 3YO Open Handicap and held a comfortable margin on late-finisher Legacy Bay. Maher said Duchess Zou, who placed third in the Listed Creswick Stakes (1200m) the start before, would benefit from a short break. 'She'll have to get through the grades a little bit (next season), she's obviously on the right path,' Maher said. 'It's a winter race she was expected to win and done it quite well … in a couple months' time, she'll lift again.' • Derby path looms for Busuttin-Young stayer Co-trainer Michael Kent Jr hailed Shinn's initiative as the catalyst for La Fracas completing a hat-trick of wins in the Benchmark 84 sprint (1200m). La Fracas had easily won on heavy tracks at his previous two starts but found himself on firmer going and jumping from the awkward barrier one in the Flemington straight contest. However, Shinn's manoeuvring got La Fracas ($2.40 fav) into the right part of the track from where he finished hard to grab De Bergerac ($5) on the line. 'Midrace, he made a daring move to attach himself to the back of (stablemate) Moby Dick, who he assumed would take him forward into the race,' Kent Jr, who trains La Fracas in partnership with Mick Price, said. 'That was the winning move.' – with Brad Waters Originally published as Craig Williams relishing 'hunter' role in Melbourne jockeys' premiership battle with Blake Shinn
Globe and Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Radhaa Publishing House Reflects on and Honors Its Rising Stars: Women of Purpose on Oscars Night
Radhaa Publishing House reflects and honors a powerful moment from earlier this year—an evening that marked a radiant emergence for a circle of women leaders. Held at one of Los Angeles' most elegant Oscars Viewing Galas, this gathering brought together a hand-selected group of women in celebration of achievement, growth, and purpose. Each had recently completed a transformational visibility and leadership journey that supported them in stepping into deeper alignment with their voice, mission, and presence. Dressed in full expression, they walked the red carpet, shared their stories in on-camera interviews, and embodied the essence of soul-led leadership. Every woman honored that night carries a message that continues to ripple through her work—through authorship, healing, mentorship, and creative vision. Now, months later, the resonance of that evening lives on. It was not a finale, but a beginning. Meet the women of Rising Stars. Meet Leslie Latimore-Lorfils, the 'BAWSE Lady Architect' Leslie didn't just walk the red carpet. She moved through it with intention and grounded leadership. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, mother of twelve, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author, Leslie is the founder of Girl, Organize That Life!—a company that empowers ambitious women to organize their lives with purpose and strategy. Video Link: Her signature 8-step G.P.S. system has become a beacon for women seeking clarity and structure in the chaos of modern life. With certifications from Lisa Nichols, the John Maxwell Team, and DreamSmart Academy, Leslie brings both precision and soul to her work. At the gala, she carried the energy of someone who has led from the front lines—and who now leads from deep within. Find Leslie M. Latimore-Lorfils: Meet Dr. Collette Wayne, the 'Oceans of Grace' Advocate Dr. Collette Wayne arrived with grace that filled the room. A disabled Air Force veteran, wellness scientist, and founder of Oceans of Grace, her mission is to reconnect people with themselves, with nature, and with the wisdom of their own resilience. Video Link: Through nature-based therapies and soul coaching, Dr. Wayne invites a new conversation around healing—one that includes the land, the body, and the spirit. Her decades of scientific study and environmental leadership are now in service to a more holistic vision of wellness. That night, she was a calm current of strength, moving gently but leaving undeniable impact. Find Dr. Collette Wayne: Meet Pastor Cynthia Williams, the 'Divine Empowerer' Radiating sacred femininity and spiritual might, Dr. Cynthia Williams was accompanied by her husband, Dr. Charles Williams, as she illuminated the evening with a presence rooted in faith, purpose, and unstoppable love. With over 34 years in ministry, Dr. Cynthia is the founder of P.U.M.P.S (Pushing Up My Precious Sister), where she mentors women and youth to rise beyond adversity into divine alignment. Her signature phrase—'You are a diamond born to bling'—is more than a slogan; it's a decree of remembrance. Her essence on the red carpet spoke of generational healing, soul leadership, and the kind of beauty that can't be bought—only cultivated through devotion. Website: Radhaa Publishing House is deeply proud to honor these women—each one a testament to resilience, courage, and creative power. These are women who have walked through life's initiations and still choose to rise, to serve, to shine. Their presence speaks not of perfection, but of persistence. Of rising again and again with love, purpose, and vision. Living legacies in motion. Radhaa Publishing HouseRadhaa Publishing House is a boutique publishing platform devoted to soul-led authorship, sacred storytelling, and sovereign visibility. We support visionary women in bringing their voices to the world through bestselling collaborative books, transformational author incubators, and strategic PR rooted in purpose and integrity. At the heart of our mission is the Rising Star PR Accelerator—a signature journey for women who are ready to be seen, heard, and remembered. Blending spiritual visibility with conscious media mentorship, this unique program empowers women to rise as authors, thought leaders, and legacy creators. Radhaa Publishing House is more than a publisher—it is a sanctuary for women's voices, a platform for truth-telling, and a movement for healing through the written word. Find more:
Business Journals
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Jabil eyes Salisbury NC for 1,100+ jobs
Nominatinons close soon for 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards Deadline to nominate best projects, Rising Stars candidates is June 28
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Bay County foundations launch scholarship program for aspiring STEM students
PANAMA CITY ― The Gulf Coast State College Foundation has partnered with STEM Origins to launch a "Rising Star" scholarship program for Aspiring STEM Students. According to a news release, the Rising Star scholarship is aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators in Bay County. The scholarship was originally designed to support only three students. Early fundraising allowed the STEM Origins Foundation to expand the inaugural year of the Rising Stars program to benefit 10 students from 10 different elementary schools across the district. 'This partnership isn't just about dollars — it's about building dreams and lighting a long-term path for students who show curiosity and aptitude in STEM,' Ashlin Glatthar, executive director of the GCSC Foundation, said in the release. 'By giving students something to aim for early on, we're changing what's possible in their futures." Students are selected based on their merit, including demonstrated curiosity, aptitude and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and math. Students are also selected based upon their collaborations and work ethic. Crime: Four family members, including Bay schoolteacher, charged in Old Beach Bar fight The GCSC Foundation has raised more than $5,000 with the Rising Star program supporting 10 students in its first year. The STEM Origins Foundation and the GCSC Foundation aim to support 20 students annually, representing one from each elementary school in the Bay District. 'This is an investment in our children and in our country's future STEM talent pipeline,' Mark Bradshaw, president of the STEM Origins Foundation, said in the release. 'If we want to lead in innovation, we have to start here by making STEM education tangible and exciting from an early age.' This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Foundations team up to offer scholarships for Bay County STEM students
NDTV
18-06-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Meet Anantha Chandrakasan, First Indian-Born Provost Of MIT
Professor Anantha Chandrakasan has become the first Indian-American to be named Provost of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He will succeed Cynthia Barnhart who announced her resignation from the position in February. Mr Chandrakasan will assume the senior academic leadership position from July 1. He will oversee MIT's financial strategy, faculty affairs, institutional planning, and instructional programming in his role as provost. Who Is Anantha Chandrakasan? Anantha Chandrakasan was born in Chennai and moved to the US during his teenage years. He completed his bachelor's degree in 1989, master's in 1990, and PhD in 1994 in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley. After earning his doctoral degree, he joined MIT 's Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) as the Director. In 2011, he became the Head of the EECS department, where he launched several initiatives, including the Advanced Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, known as SuperUROP, the Rising Stars program for women, the Postdoc6 initiative for postdocs to help them develop their skills, and StartMIT for students to upgrade their skills. In 2017, he was appointed Dean of the MIT School of Engineering. He has served as the Conference Chair of the IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) since 2010. He received recognition as the author with the most articles in the IEEE ISSCC's 60-year history. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2015, after becoming an IEEE fellow. Mr Chandrakasan also leads a research team at MIT, known as the Energy-Efficient Circuits and Systems Group. It focuses on developing secure hardware for devices, creating energy-harvesting systems, wireless charging for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, designing energy-efficient circuits, and building ultra-low-power biomedical electronics. He is the recipient of several awards such as the 2009 Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), University Researcher Award, the 2013 IEEE Donald O. Pederson Award in Solid-State Circuits, an honorary doctorate from KU Leuven in 2016, and the UC Berkeley EE Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017.
