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Show Jumping as a Lifestyle with Alec Lawler: Balancing Passion, Training, and Personal Life

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

Show jumping, a thrilling and dynamic equestrian sport, has captured the hearts of many enthusiasts worldwide. One individual who exemplifies the dedication and balance required to excel in this sport is Alec Lawler. As a talented show jumping athlete and international business professional, Alec has managed to harmoniously blend his passion for show jumping with his personal life and career pursuits. In this article, we delve into Alec Lawler’s journey, insights, and how he navigates the challenges of maintaining a show jumping lifestyle.Balancing Passion and CareerBalancing a professional career with the intense demands of show jumping can be a daunting task. Alec Lawler, however, has mastered this delicate balance with finesse. As an international business professional, he seamlessly integrates his career pursuits with his love for show jumping, making it an integral part of his lifestyle.In the day-to-day hustle of work, Alec makes sure to allocate time for his horses and ...

How Stephan Peeler is Revolutionizing the Athluxury Space with Peelers Apparel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

Stephan Peeler, the mind behind the innovative athluxury brand, Peelers Apparel, is a name you’ll want to remember. The founder of this Los Angeles-based men’s fitness apparel brand is redefining the intersection of performance and luxury in the athletic wear industry. By crafting his brand around the needs and preferences of active, quality-conscious, and luxury-appreciating men, Stephan has positioned Peelers Apparel to fill a unique gap in the market.Stephan’s journey to founding Peelers Apparel is an inspiring tale of entrepreneurship and ingenuity. His early interest in fitness, combined with his innate sense of style and business acumen – honed from his family’s entrepreneurial history – propelled him into the fitness apparel industry. He recognized a distinct need in the market for luxury men’s athletic wear that was functional yet aesthetically appealing, and Peelers Apparel was born.In the athluxury space, Stephan identified several...

Generational Genius: How Hit-Boy and Big Hit Are Redefining Hip Hop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

In the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop, few names have garnered the level of respect and admiration that Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy commands. From crafting beats that became instant classics to collaborating with the biggest names in the industry, his journey from a talented young artist to a legendary producer has been nothing short of remarkable. As Viral Media Groups Danny Bushkin stated numerous times before Hit-Boy is one of the best producers of this generation and he isn’t wrong. Hit-Boy’s production prowess has been sought after by the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Travis Scott, solidifying his status as a hit-making machine. But as much as Hit-Boy’s legacy is firmly established, he’s not the only musical powerhouse in his family. Enter Big Hit, his father, whose work ethic and dedication to his craft are equally unmatched. With a passion for music that has been passed down through generations, Big Hit has spent countless hours honing his sk...

Grace and Moji Celebrate the Beauty of Imperfections with “Monster”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

Grace & Moji’s story is a love story for the ages and a testament to the transformative power of love and art. As they embarked on their creative journey, they allowed their experiences to influence their music meaningfully, resulting in an authentic and refreshing sound. The duo’s chemistry is palpable in every note, and their ability to seamlessly blend their talents is magical.A band rarely comes along with a sound that is both familiar and innovative, but Grace & Moji have managed to do just that. Their music evokes memories of beloved indie bands from the 2000s while incorporating fresh sounds that are uniquely their own. With their debut, “Our Love,” they’ve created an enchanting anthem that beautifully captures the complexities of their relationship, proving that love is not always easy but always worth fighting for.However, what’s most striking about Grace & Moji is not just their music but the story behind it. Their decision t...

Three woman floating on a Montana river attacked by otter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

By Matthew Brown | Associated PressBILLINGS, Mont. — A rare attack by a river otter in southern Montana injured three women floating on inner tubes and inflicted wounds serious enough that one victim had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said Thursday.The attack happened near the town of Cardwell on a remote stretch of the Jefferson River, a tributary of the Missouri River that’s popular with anglers and recreational floaters.At least one otter swam up to the adult women at about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday and attacked them, said Morgan Jacobsen with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. The women were able to get to shore, where one of them called 911, he said.One woman’s wounds, on her face and arms, were so severe that the helicopter was used to fly her out, Jefferson County Undersheriff James Everett said. Her condition Thursday was unknown. The others had injuries to their arms.“It’s just not something you run into very often,” Everett said. “Be...

Study: Warming brings bigger waves to California’s coast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

By Julie Watson | Associated PressSAN DIEGO — Waves are getting bigger and surf at least 13 feet (about 4 meters) tall is becoming more common off California’s coast as the planet warms, according to innovative new research that tracked the increasing height from historical data gathered over the past 90 years.Oceanographer Peter Bromirski at Scripps Institution of Oceanography used the unusual method of analyzing seismic records dating back to 1931 to measure the change in wave height.When waves ricochet off the shore, they collide with incoming waves and cause a ripple of energy through the seafloor that can be picked up by seismographs designed to detect earthquakes. The greater the impact, the taller the wave is.Until now, scientists relied on a network of buoys by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that collect data on wave height along U.S. coasts, but that data along the California coast only went back to 1980.“Until I stumbled upon this data set,...

And the brand new name of the Concord Pavilion is …

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

The Concord Pavilion has a new name.The popular East Bay venue has been renamed the Toyota Pavilion at Concord.The new name is sponsored by the local Northern California Toyota Dealers Association, which is comprised of 58 local Toyota dealers operating in Northern California.“The Toyota Dealers of Northern California are really excited for this great opportunity to support the local passion points of our communities. Long live, live music!” said Dave Johnston, Toyota Dealer Association president.”The venue, which is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025, boasts a storied history of hosting concerts. Over the last (approximately) half century, the pavilion has drawn fans to see such amazingly talented acts as Roxy Music, Gojira, Iron Maiden, TLC, Danny Gokey, R.E.M., Brian Wilson, Phish, Metallica, Phil Wickham, Mary J. Blige, REO Speedwagon, KISS and Lil Wayne.Upcoming artists set to appear at the pavilion include Sting, Snoop Dogg, Jelly Roll, Culture Clu...

2 Navy soldiers charged with sending military info to China

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

By Julie Watson and Lolita C. Baldor | Associated PressSAN DIEGO — Two U.S. Navy sailors were charged Thursday with providing sensitive military information to China — including details on wartime exercises, naval operations and critical technical material.The two sailors, both based in California, were charged with similar moves to provide sensitive intelligence to the Chinese. But they were separate cases, and it wasn’t clear if the two were courted or paid by the same Chinese intelligence officer as part of a larger scheme. Federal officials at a news conference in San Diego declined to specify whether the sailors were aware of each other’s actions.Both men pleaded not guilty in federal courts in San Diego and Los Angeles. They were ordered to be held until their detention hearings, which will take place Aug. 8 in those same cities.U.S. officials have for years expressed concern about the espionage threat they say the Chinese government poses, bringing criminal cases ...

66-acre fire threatening structures in South Bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

(KRON) -- A fire in the South Bay has grown to 66 acres and is threatening multiple structures, Cal Fire said Wednesday. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped and it is 20% contained. The fire is at Clayton Road and Via de la Vista, which is east of San Jose. Fire officials reported the fire on Twitter at 2:56 p.m. Approximately 70 San Jose Fire Department personnel are at the scene and a unified command has been established with Cal Fire, according to SJFD. The fire has been dubbed the "Clayton Fire." Seventy San Jose firefighters are at the scene. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Boy paralyzed after shot on Oakland freeway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

(KRON) -- An 8-year-old boy is paralyzed after he was caught in the crossfire of a rolling gun battle on Interstate-580 in Oakland, according to investigators and family members.Asa Luo was riding in his family's car on I-580 near the Harrison Street exit when gunmen in two other vehicles began shooting at each other on July 14, according to the California Highway Patrol. "Asa was struck by a stray bullet. Bullet and bone fragments pierced ... and some lodged in ... the spinal column of his neck. Initially, we had no idea if our sweet boy would live," Asa Luo's parents wrote on a GoFundMe page.Immediately after the I-580 shooting, Asa was rushed to Oakland Children’s Hospital in grave condition. Melissa Neuwelt and Caesar Luo said their son is a "fighter.""Two weeks later, Asa is not only alive, but he’s making us laugh, reading his favorite books and requesting songs by Imagine Dragons. His intellect, his spirit, and his love of life are very much intact," Neuwelt and Luo wrote.Asa...