Day: March 20, 2023

By Steven Lassan Alabama opens spring practice on March 20 with more question marks than the college football World has seen from coach Nick Saban’s team in recent years. The Crimson Tide have a pair of new coordinators in Tommy Rees (offense) and Kevin Steele (defense) and return nine starters from a squad that failed to reach the SEC Championship Game. But the news isn’t all bad in Tuscaloosa. Alabama’s roster is deep with promising young talent, and the reloading process won’t take long for Saban and his staff – especially if Ty Simpson or Jalen Milroe clearly claims the quarterback job and… Read More “Alabama Football: Crimson Tide’ 2023 Spring Preview”

By mchesson@thekmgroup.co.uk (Max Chesson) Former featherweight World champion Barry McGuigan was spotted at a junior parkrun event over the weekend – much to the delight of spectators. Irish-born McGuigan, who became World champion in 1985, was at Herne Bay Memorial Park yesterday to cheer on the junior runners taking part in the weekly 2k event. Run director Tjarda Thomas thanked Barry for coming along and said she hoped the boxing legend’s appearance would help create momentum in the growing event. “He came along, cheered them on and was even running around a bit to help hype them up,” said… Read More “Boxing star Barry McGuigan spotted at Herne Bay parkrun event”

By Matt Hardy Understandably, the City A.M. Six Nations team of the tournament is made up of a large chunk of the Grand Slam winning Ireland side. Four French players, three Scots and two Italian forwards also make the grade, but chronic underperformance, despite ongoing rebuilds, means there are no Welsh or English representation in the XV. 1 – Cyril BailleWhile the other side of his scrum saw chopping and changing throughout the Championship, Baille was a constant for Les Bleus this year. He is, quite simply, a beast and key for France getting a solid platform to launch off of. 2 – Dan Sheeh… Read More “Six Nations: Six Irish in team of the tournament, no English”

Key Takeaways Companies in the top 10% of premiums/discounts trading at -16.1% discount to last primary round valuationBuy-side interest rises to 42% of IOIs, median buy-sell spread falls slightlyBuyers, sellers will be navigating SVB fallout going forwardOverview Private market participants are understandably concerned about the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and the resulting impact on the financial sector and technology companies more broadly. While the extent of the fallout still remains to be seen, SVB’s collapse and related bank troubles may inject more caution into the private market. Q… Read More “February Data Shows Divergence In Private Company Performance”

By Rebecca L. Watts The nursing shortage being felt across the nation has propelled many New Jersey healthcare systems to give nurses’ aides more access to training with local community colleges and universities. Expanding these opportunities is certainly a positive step and must be matched with other strategies. A report from the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing found that the turnover rate for nurses in the state was high across the board: 50% for licensed practical nurses, 24% for registered nurses, and 29% for nurse practitioners. The study projects that over the next three year… Read More “The key to keeping good nurses and attracting new ones is to invest in their careers | Opinion”

Kim Jong-un’s young daughter is resented across North Korea for appearing “plump like the moon” while the nation’s “common people” starve, RadarOnline.com has learned. Jong-un’s daughter, nine-year-old Kim Ju Ae, has recently made a series of rare appearances in suspected propaganda videos broadcasted by North Korea amid the nation’s ongoing food shortage. According to Daily Mail, Ju Ae made common North Koreans “angry” after she appeared looking “so different” when compared to the children of the “common people” struggling to obtain three meals per day. “The people are saying things like: ‘Sh… Read More “North Korean Citizens Resent Kim Jong-Un’s 9-Year-Old Daughter Because She Is ‘Plump Like The Moon’ While Nation Starves”