WHAT’S HOT NOW

Social bar 300×250

Business

Search This Blog

Theme images by kelvinjay. Powered by Blogger.
  • ()

Pupnder

Native banner

Social bar

" });

Banner 300×250

Social bar

" });

Social bar

Banner 300×250

" });

Une femme blessée par une rondelle de hockey il y a 10 ans recevra plus d’un million $

 

Une femme blessée par une rondelle de hockey il y a 10 ans recevra plus d’un million $



Une femme blessée par une rondelle lors d’un match de hockey sur patins à roues alignées il y a 10 ans, à Langford, sur l’île de Vancouver, devra recevoir plus d’un million de dollars, selon la Cour d’appel de la Colombie-Britannique.

( )

Sherry Lynn Matthews avait poursuivi la Ville de Langford, l'exploitant de l’aréna dans lequel avait eu lieu le match et l’équipe de hockey locale. La décision de justice avait ensuite fait l'objet d'un appel, les défendeurs arguant que le montant versé était disproportionné par rapport aux blessures et aux salaires de Sherry Lynn Matthews.

Mais jeudi, la Cour d'appel de la Colombie-Britannique a accepté à l'unanimité de rejeter l'appel.

( )

Nous nous réjouissons de la décision de la Cour d'appel de la Colombie-Britannique, qui marque la fin d'une longue saga juridique pour Mme Matthews, commentait son avocat, Keith SchilleLa décision reconnaît à juste titre les blessures et les pertes profondes subies par Mme Matthews au cours de la dernière décennie.

( )

En 2014, Sherry Lynn Matthews était assise dans les gradins et regardait son fils jouer à un match hockey sur patins à roues alignées lorsqu'un palet est passé à travers le filet de sécurité. La femme, âgée de 60 ans au moment des faits, a été touchée à l'œil droit, apprenait-on lors du jugement de l’affaire, en 2023, devant la Cour suprême de la Colombie-Britannique.

Dans les jours qui ont suivi, Sherry Lynn Matthews a eu des nausées, des maux de tête et une sensibilité à la lumière, selon les dossiers du tribunal.

( )

Des experts médicaux ont déclaré qu'elle avait subi un traumatisme craniocérébral léger, entraînant un trouble neurocognitif et d'autres problèmes de santé.

Sa famille et un ancien collègue ont également déclaré que sa personnalité avait changé après l'incident.

Plus d'emploi depuis 2 ans

Ne s’estimant plus compétente dans son emploi, Sherry Lynn Matthews aurait décidé de le quitter en 2019. Elle a ensuite travaillé à temps partiel comme fleuriste, mais ne travaille plus depuis 2 ans, selon les documents de justice.

( )

L’ancien directeur du développement des entreprises de la société dans laquelle Sherry Lynn Matthews a travaillé a mentionné devant le tribunal que cette dernière avait une carrière très prometteuse en tant que représentante commerciale.

Un jury a accordé à Mme Matthews 1,05 million de dollars, dont 804 000 dollars au titre de la perte de capacité de gain, et 175 000 dollars au titre des douleurs et des souffrances.


La Ville de Langford et les autres parties poursuivies ont contesté ces deux paiements spécifiques, affirmant que l'indemnité pour perte de salaire ne correspondait pas à ses revenus antérieurs et que l'autre paiement n'était pas proportionnel à la situation de Sherry Lynn Matthews.

La ville de Langford et les autres parties poursuivies n'ont pas répondu aux demandes de commentaires 

READ MORE 

USMNT VS. COLOMBIA: STARTING XI & LINEUP NOTES

 

USMNT VS. COLOMBIA: STARTING XI & LINEUP NOTES



BROADCAST: TNT, TELEMUNDO, TRUTV, UNIVERSO, MAX, PEACOCK, FDP RADIO; OFFICIAL KICKOFF TIME: 5:37 P.M. ET

LINEUP NOTES

12

USMNT vs. Colombia
U.S. Soccer Summer Showdown, presented by Marriott Bonvoy
June 8, 2024
Commanders Field; Landover, Md.
Pre-Game Coverage: 4:30 p.m. ET on TNT, Telemundo, truTV, Universo, Max, Peacock
Kickoff: 5:37 p.m. ET on TNT, Telemundo, truTV, Universo, Max, Peacock, FDP Radio
Social Media: @USMNT on X and Instagram; U.S. Soccer on Facebook, The U.S. Soccer App

1

3

Today’s USMNT Starting XI vs. Colombia: 1-Matt Turner; 3-Chris Richards, 5-Antonee Robinson, 7-Gio Reyna, 8-Weston McKennie, 10-Christian Pulisic (Capt.), 13-Tim Ream, 15-Johnny Cardoso, 20-Folarin Balogun, 21-Tim Weah, 22-Joe Scally

Substitutes: 18-Ethan Horvath, 25-Sean Johnson, 2-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 4-Tyler Adams, 6-Yunus Musah, 9-Ricardo Pepi, 11-Brenden Aaronson, 12-Miles Robinson, 14-Luca de la Torre, 16-Shaq Moore, 17-Malik Tillman, 19-Haji Wright, 23-Kristoffer Lund, 24-Mark McKenzie, 26-Timmy Tillman

1 4

GAME NOTES | FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COLOMBIA
• USMNT Starting XI Cap Numbers (including this match): Christian Pulisic (67), Tim Ream (57), Weston McKennie (52), Antonee Robinson (42), Matt Turner (40), Tim Weah (38), Gio Reyna (27), Chris Richards (17), Johnny Cardoso (12), Folarin Balogun (11), Joe Scally (10)

Today’s Starting XI has an average age of 25 years, 237 days, making it the ninth oldest lineup deployed under Gregg Berhalter and third oldest since 2021.
• The lineup also averages 32.9 caps, making it the seventh most experienced Starting XI during Berhalter’s tenure, and second most experienced since 2019. Only the lineup that began March’s CNL Final against Mexico had a higher average cap number in that time (36.5).

1 5
• Gregg Berhalter makes three changes from the lineup that started the Concacaf Nations League Final against Mexico on March 24, inserting defender Joe Scally, midfielder Johnny Cardoso and forward Folarin Balogun.
• Christian Pulisic captains the team for the 22nd time tonight. The USA is 16-2-3 when Pulisic wears the armband. He also earns his squad-leading 67th cap, tying him with 1994 FIFA World Cup alum Mike
Sorber for 37th on the USMNT’s all-time caps list.
• Five starters will make their first appearances against South American opposition: Folarin Balogun, Johnny Cardoso, Gio Reyna, Chris Richards and Matt Turner.
• Making his 40th career appearance tonight, goalkeeper Matt Turner has earned starts in 25 of the last 27 USMNT matches for which he has been available in a run that dates back to Sept. 23, 2022 vs. Japan
in Düsseldorf, Germany.

1 6
• Midfielder Johnny Cardoso earns his third career start tonight and first since the 4-0 win against Ghana on Oct. 17, 2023 in Nashville.

READ MORE.... 

Offaly end golden week with Joe McDonagh Cup final win against Laois

 

Offaly end golden week with Joe McDonagh Cup final win against Laois



Glorious redemption for Offaly at Croke Park and the cherry placed on top of a terrific week for hurling in the Faithful County.

( )

Goals at the beginning of both halves from Brian Duignan, who top-scored with 1-04, and substitute Oisin Kelly, fired Offaly to a first ever Joe McDonagh Cup title - securing their return to the Liam MacCarthy Cup for the first time since 2018.

A week after the county's much-celebrated All-Ireland U-20 win, it was another dramatic breakthrough success, though the sides were tied for the 11th time in an epic encounter at the 70-minute mark.

Three points in-a-row from Killian Sampson, Charlie Mitchell and Jack Clancy ultimately won it for Johnny Kelly's side who went one better than last year's agonising final defeat to Carlow.

( )

Aside from securing their place in the Leinster championship for 2025, a more immediate reward for Offaly is an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final clash with Cork in Tullamore next Saturday.

All is not lost this season for Laois who will have the opportunity to make progress in the All-Ireland series too when they take on Wexford in Portlaoise.

Laois, winners of the McDonagh Cup in 2019, gave it everything they had and twice bounced back from slow starts to each half and goal concessions by drawing level, but they couldn't repeat their group stage win over their neighbours.

( )

Offaly boss Kelly made 11 changes from the experimental side that beat Down in the final round robin game, naming four of the U-20s that competed in last weekend's landmark win over Tipperary.

Duignan was one of the four Offaly players retained from the line-up against Down and his second minute goal came as a giant boost to the favourites.

Dan Bourke won possession after a Laois puck-out was turned over and when he played in Duignan the Durrow man had only the net on his mind.

( )

Duignan added a sixth-minute point and at that stage Offaly led by 1-03 to 0-01, a blistering start that brought back memories of Charlie Mitchell's early goal in last year's decider against Carlow.

Offaly, of course, failed to win that one 12 months ago and their big early lead was reeled in this time too, as Laois belatedly found their range.

( )

Five Laois points in-a-row between the seventh and 14th minutes tied it up at 0-06 to 1-03.

Purcell got one of those points and it was quickly becoming evident that the Laois midfield of Purcell and Corby was on top in their sector.

READ MORE.... 

Noa Argamani among 4 hostages rescued from Gaza, Israeli forces say: live updates

 

Noa Argamani among 4 hostages rescued from Gaza, Israeli forces say: live updates


Israel's military and security services rescued four hostages alive from two separate locations in the central Gaza area of al-Nuseirat on Saturday, in what was described as a complex daytime operation.

()

The four hostages, three men and one woman, were kidnapped by Hamas-led militants from the Nova music festival in southern Israel on Oct. 7 last year. They were identified by Israel's Defense Forces as Noa Argamani, 26; Almog Meir Jan, 22; Andrey Kozlov, 27; and Shlomi Ziv, 41.

The military said they appeared to be in good health and were being taken to a hospital for further health checks.

( )

"They are back home in Israel. They are alive. They are well," IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in a briefing.

All four hostages were taken captive by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, when about 1,200 Israeli civilians were killed and an estimated over 250 were taken hostage. Israeli authorities estimate about 116 of the hostages are left in Gaza, 40 of whom are believed dead.

( )

In the devastating siege by Israel's military on Gaza that followed, over 36,800 Palestinians have been killed and 83,680 have been injured, the health ministry in Gaza said Saturday, including dozens who were killed and injured in the last day.

( )

Latest developments:

∎ Families of the eight American hostages still captive in Gaza praised the IDF for its rescue operation Saturday, and said in a statement: "Until every individual is safely returned home, our commitment and efforts must not waver. We urge President Biden, world leaders, and the international community to continue their relentless pursuit to return each hostage to their loved ones where they belong.”

( )

Colombia President Gustavo Petro said it will stop exporting coal to Israel, "until the genocide is stopped," in a social media post Saturday.

( )

Who is Noa Argamani?

Argamani was one of several hostages kidnapped from the Nova music festival in southern Israel when Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7. 

READ MORE.... 


The best Pilates equipment for practicing at home, according to experts

 

The best Pilates equipment for practicing at home, according to experts



I have long been transfixed by pilates — the smooth transitions between movements, the lithe yet strong muscles and how everything looked like a dance — which is what the best pilates equipment should ultimately help you obtain. In fact, when I first saw the infomercial for the Mari Windsor Pilates DVD when I was 10 years old, I begged my mom to buy it for me the same way most kids ask for a puppy.

( )

Over 20 years later, Pilates continues to be the foundation of my personal training practice where I coach clients to stabilize their core through a range of full-body movements using a combination of low weights and high repetitions for an accessible full-body workout at home. There’s so much to love about Pilates, but getting started at home on your own can feel daunting (and no, you won’t need a pricey reformer to get a great workout). Here’s everything you need to know to begin one of the most rewarding workouts you can feel good about.

( )

What is Pilates?

“Pilates is a core workout utilizing your full body to not only lengthen but improve core strength and posture, says Denise Chakoian, certified personal trainer and founder of CORE Cycle.Fitness.Lagree. So while a Pilates workout might be heavy in planks and sit-up variations, it simultaneously recruits other muscle groups to offer an efficient workout that requires less of a time commitment. This makes Pilates ideal for those working out at home in both small spaces and even smaller windows of time (we’re looking at you, busy parents and students).

( )

According to AJ Mason, a certified trainer at Studio SWEAT onDemand, Pilates is generally divided into three groups: “Mat Pilates, which are primarily bodyweight exercises done on a yoga mat; wall Pilates, which is great for beginners and those with knee or back issues; and reformer workouts, which are done on gliding, spring-guided machines.”

( )

What is the difference between mat pilates and reformer pilates?

While a trip to the reformer Pilates studio does indeed make for an ideal pre-Sunday brunch activity, using weight resistance for a more challenging workout, the cost can add up quickly. That’s what makes at-home mat Pilates workouts, which primarily uses bodyweight, ideal for squeezing in between Zoom meetings, study sessions and an endless list of errands.

( )

Convenience aside, it delivers next-level health benefits. “The first would be posture,” says Chakoian. “As we get older, our bodies tend to develop postural issues in the spine. Strengthening the core [which includes the lower back, hips and glutes] helps the spine and its posture as we grow older.” She adds that as we age, our balance tends to degrade as well. “Pilates focuses on balance through movements that challenge the core stabilizers,” she says. Think: one-legged movements to challenge your proprioceptors (that mind-muscle connection) or moves performed on uneven surfaces to activate those stabilizer muscles, like planks or squat pulses on a BOSU ball. Strengthening your core — along with those oft-overlooked stabilizer muscles — can all contribute to injury-prevention in everyday life.

( )

The best part about Pilates? It’s a natural mood booster. “All that hard work you do during the workout does a great job of circulating oxygen and blood flow, which releases those yummy dopamine and endorphin chemicals that boost your energy and your mood,” says Mason.

( )

Tips for beginning Pilates at home

No matter which Pilates variation you choose, the expert advice remains the same: “The most important thing is to breathe with every exercise. The breath is the most important part that differentiates Pilates from any other exercise,” says Joan Breibart, inventor of the Tye4x Pilates Wearable Reformer and owner of PhysicalMind Institute. Additionally, while music has been proven to assist with exercise responses, that’s not quite the case with Pilates whether you’re practicing at home or in a studio, according to Breibart. “Try to ignore the music if they are playing any. Music doesn’t help your concentration,” she says. For instructor-led workouts, keep clothing color top of mind too. Breibart recommends wearing light-colored clothing to boost your visibility against the often-dark mat.

( )

Best pilates equipment

To look and feel your best, here’s the expert-approved gear you need to get started on your Pilates journey.

READ MORE 

3 times you should absolutely skip your workout according to a PT

 

3 times you should absolutely skip your workout according to a PT



There's no feeling quite like smashing a workout and skipping out of the studio feeling energised and accomplished. But any regular exerciser will know there are also times when you'd rather do anything but work out.
( )

If you're in the second camp today, you might be interested to know that there are times when you genuinely should skip your workout. No, not because you can't be bothered, these are legitimate reasons a personal trainer might want you to stay away from the gym…

When to avoid exercise

There are times we should avoid exercises 

Exercising in general is incredibly beneficial," says Fitness First personal trainer James Barr. "It can help us become fitter and healthier, plus it can help with our mental health and overall wellbeing. However, there are certain times where you shouldn’t work out or should look to take things a bit easier…"

( )

1. When you’re tired

"It can be extremely tough to avoid working out when you're tired, especially if exercise is your way to relieve stress after a tough day at work, however, it’s incredibly important to listen to your body and not exercise when you’re extremely tired.

Working on when you're tired creates an increased risk of injury because fatigue can impair balance and coordination making it harder to perform moves properly.

( )

"If you're tired, you'll likely see reduced performance," James adds. "When you’re tired, your energy levels and muscle strength are diminished, meaning you may feel sluggish during your workout and not be able to perform at your peak performance."



Avoid exercise when you're tired

James cautions that tiredness can lead to poor form, too. "Tiredness can lead to sloppy technique, increasing the risk of injury," he says.

2. When you’re injured

"This is the most important time to rest your body," says James.

( )

Though it can be tempting to try and work through an injury, exercising when injured can lead to delayed recovery could even worsen the injury," James says.


Knowing when it's time to rest is crucial

In fact, working out when injured could potentially lead to compensation injuries, which is when one part of your body is injured, you subconsciously alter your movement patterns to compensate for the pain or weakness. This compensation can put undue stress on other parts of your body, leading to new injuries.

( )

"Depending on how bad and where the injury is, it may be a good idea to look at incorporating yoga into your fitness regime, especially if you want to stay active with something low intensity.

READ MORE.......