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Woodlawn High School running back Jay’veon Haynes committed to the UL Ragin’ Cajuns. Woodlawn coach Marcus Randall confirmed it, saying the Cajuns are getting a speedy running back. “I think he did kind of fall under the radar (in recruiting), but once teams started seeing his home run hitting ability and matching that up with the track times he’s been putting up, it was almost a no-brainer,” Randall said. Haynes shared the backfield with highly recruited Amani Givens last season along with quarterback Rickie Collins, a Purdue commitment. The 5-foot-10, 170 pound Haynes has shown the ability to run inside, catch the ball out of the backfield and do it all with elite track speed. “He’s an all-around kind of back,” Randall said. “He can run it out of the backfield, catch it. He’s a 10.6-second (100-meter dash) guy, so once he hits the hole and get into daylight, there ain’t no catching him. He’s a home run hitter.” With Givens now graduated, most of the workload will fall … [Read more...] about Woodlawn’s speedy running back has committed to the Cajuns, but his stock is rising

Electric cars: Global supply shortages discussed by expert This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info New research has revealed that recharging an EV at home is 43 percent more expensive compared to a year ago. The energy crisis has been hitting owners of electric vehicles despite EVs still being much cheaper to run than petrol and diesel cars. Related articles Older drivers slam ‘unacceptable’ maximum driving age proposals Driver towed away neighbour’s car after they blocked his driveway On top of the home recharging cost … [Read more...] about Cost of charging electric cars sees massive increases – but EVs still cheaper to run

The Southern baseball team hasn’t had much luck in nonconference games this season, but the Jaguars’ performance at UNO on Tuesday hints that they are nearing postseason mode. Southern dropped a 5-4 heartbreaker at UNO while playing a solid all-around game going into the final weekend of Southwestern Athletic Conference play at home against Alcorn State. The surging Jaguars (21-29, 18-9) are tied with Prairie View for the West Division lead. They need a sweep against the hapless Braves (2-36, 2-25) and a loss by PVU to get the No. 1 seed in their bracket for next week’s conference tournament at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Southern coach Chris Crenshaw said his team has been living up to the program standards lately and still has room for improvement. He’s also reminding his team that the job isn’t finished. “We’re getting close to (the top of our game),” Crenshaw said. “We’ve got our best baseball ahead of us. “I let them know we can’t take (Alcorn) lightly. We’ve … [Read more...] about Southern seeking No. 1 SWAC tournament seed in series vs. Alcorn State

Steve Stannard is a former Massey University academic and small business owner in Manawatū. OPINION: We live in a decent sized section in Palmerston North city. It’s a back section, so a good chunk of that is driveway, but since the footprint of our house is not big, there is plenty of lawn to mow and space for a vegetable garden. When the kids were young there was space to kick a ball, throw a frisbee, and have water fights on a rare hot day. The kids even constructed their own mountain bike track around the front yard, destroying the garden along the way. READ MORE: We need sustainable cities our grandchildren will want to inherit The rise and rise of townhouses in Hamilton Pressure to grow up instead of out as Palmerston North runs low on land These days, it’s less busy outside, but my wife and I still enjoy the space, growing some natives, exotics, veges, and composting waste from the cafe. Excess fruit and veges, and even compost, gets given to … [Read more...] about Killing of quarter-acre dream only benefits council coffers

UL’s approach heading into its final Sun Belt series of the season against Little Rock starting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Russo Park is mostly straight forward. In some ways, it’s not. “So it’s kind of 50-50 for me right now,” UL coach Matt Deggs said. “I think it’s preparation to win the tournament and working to win every game.” Game 2 is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday with Saturday’s 4 p.m. contest finalizing the regular season before the Sun Belt tournament gets underway Tuesday in Montgomery, Alabama. Conventional wisdom is UL’s only NCAA regional hopes rest in winning the conference tournament title after getting swept at Texas State this past weekend. Currently, UL stands fourth in the Sun Belt standings with an RPI of 55. But with the possibility of games against Texas State (38 RPI) or Georgia Southern (6), Deggs isn’t ready to totally throw in the towel. “You never say never, right?” he said. “If we can keep rolling and run through this weekend — which is going to … [Read more...] about Cajuns head into final Sun Belt series with two objectives in mind, sort of

Nick Ferrari slams DWP for courses to help with stress Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mr Ferrari discussed how 73% of people in the UK were still working from home, over two years after the Coronavirus pandemic hit. The radio host then went on to discuss the DWP offering courses to those working at home who were stressed. Mr Ferrari mocked those working from home, claiming there was nothing stressful about it. The radio host also acknowledged that he doesn't think everyone will go back to working 5-days a week at the office. Related articles Brexit LIVE: EU threatens Truss with trade war if no olive branch Commons erupts in laughter … [Read more...] about ‘The history of sex toys?!’ Ferrari erupts as WFH DWP staff offered ‘stress help classes’

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary warns of ‘higher prices’ Discover the best city breaks, beach holidays, cruises and UK travel spots by signing up SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The passenger refused to move when a woman with a young baby asked if he’d swap seats with her husband, who was sitting a few aisles behind them. The man, who shared the experience on social media, explained he didn’t want to move as he had paid for that seat specifically. Related articles Flight attendant explains 'how to ask' for free upgrade - 'I'd give' Suitcase packing: The 'folding' method to 'carry more' in your bag Reddit user u/aerdnaras had chosen the middle seat at the front of a Ryanair flight for a reason. He … [Read more...] about ‘Just plain rude’: Ryanair passenger refuses to move for mum and baby – dividing opinions

Gen Z refuse to compromise on setting money aside to put into savings (Image: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info More than three-quarters (76 percent) will be forced to change their spending habits to navigate the current financial landscape. Related articles Woman's late parents' move to protect inheritance backfires Pensioner, 67, ‘fast forwards’ inheritance plans for children Going out less (54 percent), shopping less (52 percent), and reducing food deliveries (51 percent) are among the top cutbacks Gen Z are having to make. And worryingly, over one in ten (12 percent) think they will have to reduce their pension … [Read more...] about One in four young adults say cost of living crisis is main cause of anxiety in their life

By Laura Francis Published 6 May 2013 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Last year the UK's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency raised £67m from the sale of personalised number plates. But why do people still buy them? Lord Alan Sugar has one: AMS 1. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge drove away from their wedding with one that read JU5T WED and broadcaster Chris Evans has several. But it's not only the rich and famous who buy personalised number plates. Despite the recent economic downturn, they are still big business. Personalised plates are regularly used in films and television series to hint that a character is a braggart or an egomaniac or just a bit desperate for attention. In the TV series The Persuaders, international playboy Brett Sinclair, 15th Earl of Marnock, drove an Aston Martin DBS with the number plate BS 1. In the 1964 Bond film Goldfinger, the villain … [Read more...] about Why do people still buy personalised number plates?

Live Updates 16 people were shot at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York Tuesday morning, FDNY said. The main person of interest, at close of this blog, was 62-year-old Frank James. The incident happened at the 36th Street subway station in the Sunset Park neighborhood during rush hour. The suspect donned a gas mask and opened a gas canister inside the subway car as it pulled into the station. He then opened fire, striking people in the car and on the platform. The suspect is still at large, police say. Authorities wouldn't say if the suspect matched the identity of James, the person of interest. Investigators are working to determine a motive, but police said the incident is not being investigated as an act of terrorism at this time. Correction: 4/13/2022, 6:00 p.m ET: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that James was on an FBI watchlist before Tuesday's attack in Brooklyn. Newsweek's reporting on a person of interest in the investigation who was … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Person of interest named, $50K reward announced