In the high-stress world of collegiate athletics where young athletes can become celebrities overnight, media speculation has become a significant problem for stars like LSUs Angel Reese. On November 17, Reese sat out LSUs game against Southeastern Louisiana following a second half against Kent State on November 14th where Reese was also benched. That was a shocking absence, considering Reese is a walking double-double, a defending national champion, and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA national tournament.

To say that Reeses absence has ignited a storm of conjecture is an understatement. The medias speculation has become so severe that Reese tweeted please dont believe everything you read on November 19th before sitting out once again on November 21st when LSU defeated Texas Southern 106-47.

In many ways, the buzz makes sense. Theres an air of mystery surrounding Reeses absence and in the face of uncertainty, its human nature to fill in the blanks. And given all thats at stake in a wild womens basketball season that feels like anyones game at this point, it can be argued that some level of curiosity surrounding high-profile players like Angel Reese is a good thing.

After all, gaining eyes in womens sports is almost always beneficial as increased attention to the sport at large fuels growth in a historically underrepresented and under-resourced industry. People are paying attention to womens college hoops like never before and female athletes should be the topic of everyday conversation, just as their male counterparts so often are. But its the nature, not the presence, of the speculation surrounding Reese thats unsettling.

Over the past few weeks, Reeses absence has been attributed to everything from her grades to her attitude. And these reports are fueled in large part by rumors and cryptic social media posts rather than credible sources. Its wrong, said Kevin Robbins, a professor of practice at the University of Texas School of Journalism and Media on such speculation. Robbins adds that in the quest for attention and relevance, sports media, much like the media at large, often succumbs to the temptation of speculation.

The rush to be the first to report on a story can overshadow the need for accurate and verified information. But according to Robbins, this impulse to speculate has sunk so many stories of people over the years. It leaves athletes vulnerable to the harmful consequences of baseless rumors.

Its also impossible to ignore the racial undertones of implying that a young, Black athlete like Angel Reese has an attitude problem and/or a low GPA. Reese certainly faced criticism for how the former was perceived when she mimicked Iowa star Caitlin Clarks You cant see me gesture and pointed to her ring finger en route to dominating Iowa in last years championship. Although Clark had engaged in similar displays of confidence throughout the season, Reese was so heavily criticized that the word classless trended on the website formally known as Twitter following LSUs historic win.

This season, its also entirely possible that Reese isnt playing for personal reasons that have nothing to do with her attitude and grades. But the default assumptions place the onus of responsibility on Reese, rather than giving her the benefit of the doubt.

Although disingenuous, its somewhat unsurprising that sports media is making such assumptions. In fact, its become a fairly common practice within the industry to assume the worst about college athletes who frequently face criticism for sitting out games or taking time off for unique, individual circumstances. For instance, at the end of every college football season, star players sit out bowl games to avoid injury and maintain their draft status, and, like clockwork, are branded as selfish, disloyal, or, in the words of Kirk Herbstreit, are seen as contributing to an era of player [that] just doesnt love football.

In reality, these athletes are, more often than not, sitting out to preserve their health and future livelihood. There are perfectly understandable reasons to say no to a risky, non-playoff bowl game that will only pad their coachs resume and offer few professional benefits to the athletes themselves.

This disdain isnt reserved only for college football players. Although transfers often receive similar criticism for leaving their teams mid-career (never mind that coaches frequently do the same without critique), across sports, mental health is the most common reason college athletes have considered transferring in recent years.

According to the NCAA, 61 percent of women and 40 percent of male athletes who contemplated transferring in 2021-2022 considered doing so for mental health reasons, followed by conflicts with coaches or teammates, and concerns over playing timeall of which are legitimate reasons to change programs. But blame, buzzwords and fiery speculation, rather than pausing to listen to the athletes and look at the facts, generate significant press year after year.

Is it legal and acceptable for sports media to fill in the blanks and promote polarizing commentary surrounding college athletes? Sure. Is it ethical? Thats where things get dicey.

Robbins underscores the ethical concerns surrounding media speculation, emphasizing two codes of ethics that sports journalists adhere tothe Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics and the Associated Press Sports Editorsin addition to codes of ethics provided by their outlets. The SPJ code, similar to the Hippocratic Oath, emphasizes the principle of do no harm. However, Robbins raises questions about whether speculation adheres to this ethical guideline, considering the potential harm it can inflict on athletes like Angel Reese who are often victims of narratives beyond their influence or control.

At the moment, we do not know officially why [Reese] was pulled from that game and then didnt play in the second half, Robbins says of LSUs games against Kent State and Southeastern Louisiana. And although speculation surrounding her absence has boiled down to aforementioned grade and attitude related issues are largely unverified, there is vast potential for speculation and misinformation to cause actual harm to young athletes in the process.

So lets take those two examples, Robbins says. One implies shes not making the grades, the other implies that shes got a bad attitude. Those things are alive and theyre going to live now forever because theyve been out there. You cant take that away. Youve planted a suggestion and so that follows her even if its untrue. I dont see how thats not harmful to someone.

Although it can be tempting to brush off such speculation as just thatsupposition and shallow rumors, college athletes have become even higher-profile celebrities with the advent of NIL so their reputations matter more now than ever. Reeses NIL valuation, for example, currently sits at $1.3 million, fueled by her unique Bayou Barbie branding, which has landed her six-figure deals with lucrative companies like Mercedes and Coach. Reeses celebrity status has reached such a significant level that she revealed in August that shes taking online classes at LSU to maintain a low profile.

College athletes are also uniquely susceptible to mental health issues, burnout, and threats to identity when they physically cannot play, whether thats due to injury or any litany of other reasons that can limit their productivity and threaten their personal health. College athletes earning potential is also under threat when they dont play because NIL deals and even scholarships have the potential to be rescinded due to a lack of productivity.

In other words, the unique pressures that have always existed for college athletes are still here. And in addition, theres a lot more monetarily at stake now than, say ten years ago, when the character of college athletes are called into question. And although Reese has masterfully turned bad press into millions of dollars in the past, the discourse surrounding her now could hurt her, as ambiguity is rarely on the side of college athletes.

Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey has cleared up some uncertainty surrounding Reese, but not much. Its very obvious Angel was not in uniform, Mulkey said during the postgame press conference following LSUs dominance against Southeastern Louisiana. Angel is a part of this basketball team and we hope to see her sooner rather than laterIm not going to answer anymore. Thats it. Thats all yall need to know, OK?

With so much happening all at once, there could be many reasons Mulkey has chosen to be vague surrounding Reeses absence. Its worth asking: could Mulkeys non-response be her way of guaranteeing Reese a sense of anonymity and privacy amid a hostile news cycle? Mulkey confirmed as much following LSUs victory over Texas Southern, addressing the media in the postgame press conference: Sometimes you want to know more than youre entitled to know. Im trying to protect my players. Robbins believes that Mulkey could be sincere in her desire to protect her players by pleading the fifth. It could be [the case], but thats the problem. We dont know because the language shes using is so general. And if thats the case, wouldnt you feel like its the coachs responsibility to contain these rumors and protect her player and protect her program?

Speculation, fueled by cryptic social media messages and ambiguous circumstances, can have lasting repercussions on an athletes reputation. Reflecting on the evolving landscape of journalism, Robbins acknowledges the challenges posed by the rise of social media. Before just anyone could weigh in on their digital platform of choice, the dynamics were different, but in todays fast-paced digital era, rumors can multiply exponentially, making it crucial for coaches and institutions to control the narrative.

[Mulkey] doesnt have to be specific about it, Robbins says. But at least she can eliminate some of the possibilities at this point. And she can come out and say This has nothing to do with attitude and this has nothing to do with grades and so you can forget that. And then its on the record, its attributed to her, and thats what needs to happen.

According to Robbins, maintaining the integrity of truth in such situations is on the coach and [Kim Mulkey] needs to be forthright. Angel Reese is one of the biggest names in womens college basketballso Kim Mulkey is responsible to attend to this, to control rumors and speculation now because its harming her player, its potentially harming her program, her reputation.

As the womens basketball college season unfolds, the ethical considerations surrounding media speculation have thus far taken center stage amid an otherwise positive and exciting news cycle. The potential harm to athletes, already navigating a demanding and stressful work environment, raises questions about the responsibility of sports media and the institutions they cover. The need for responsible reporting, adherence to ethical guidelines, and the protection of athletes from unwarranted speculation become paramount when the human cost is so high.

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The royal family is riven with ambition, suspicion and competition with the Prince and Princess of Wales at the heart of it all, according to an explosive new book about The Firm.

In Endgame, royal reporter and author Omid Scobie moves beyond Prince Harry to detail an alleged power struggle between King Charles and Prince William.

He explores the new kings relationship with his disgraced brother Prince Andrew and examines why Kate is perfect in the mould of Britains future queen.

Scobie examines the UK medias coverage of past controversies surrounding William and Kate, and makes sensational claims about the heirs attitude towards his brother Harry.

Ahead of the books release on 28 November, here are some of the biggest royal revelations from Endgame:

One of the key themes of Scobies book is the alleged rift between King Charles and Prince William

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Scobie highlights an alleged rift between King Charles and his son, the Prince of Wales. In Endgame, William is painted as an ambitious, hot-headed prince, determined to lead the royal family into the future, with Scobie claiming that he wants to rip up the rulebook and do things the Cambridge way.

He adds that, while William respects his father, the difference in their views might become an issue over the years ahead. Scobie writes that William and Charles are united in their frustration towards Prince Harry but do not see eye to eye about how the institution should be run.

He describes Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace, the offices of Charles and William respectively, as hives of competing agendas and different ideas about how to modernise the monarchy. Scobie also claims William is not giving his father the same space Charles did with the late Queen, as the 41-year-old eyes the throne. Theres no time for that, the author writes.

The book looks at favourable coverage in the media of William and Kate

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Through the lens of a number of incidents in 2019, Scobie provides an analysis of the UK medias relationship with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince Harry has previously claimed stories about his wife were leaked to the British press. Calling it a dirty game in the couples 2022 Netflix docuseries, Harry said negative news coverage about Meghan helped steer unwanted media attention away from other members of the royal family.

Scobie brands William and Kates 2019 holiday to Balmoral Castle a showy publicity stunt. That year, the prince and princess were praised for booking a 73 a head Flybe flight from Norwich to Aberdeen amid reports that Harry and Meghan had chartered four private flights in 11 days. What wasnt included in the PR gamesmanship, Scobie writes, was that the Cambridges scheduled flight did not have the Flybe logo on its side.

Since airline bosses were keen for them to use a properly branded plane, an empty one was sent from the headquarters in Humberside, around 123 miles north of Norwich. The same plane also returned empty to Humberside after the family landed in Aberdeen.

In total, the two flights released over four and a half tons of carbon emissions. Their perfect family trip was exposed for what it really was; a showy publicity stunt, Scobie says. A source close to William and Kate reportedly said they were unaware Flybe had switched the flights and did not seek any special treatment, in a statement to MailOnline.

Prince Harry has been very open about his mental health struggles

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Scobie believes the relationship between William and Harry is unlikely to be mended, as the rift between the brothers continues to push them apart.

The heir and the spare have grown apart in the aftermath of Harrys bombshell allegations against the royal family since resigning as a senior member and relocating to the US with Meghan.

In Endgame, the British journalist claims William believes Harry blindsided the family with their public complaints and oh so California self-importance. A source reportedly told Scobie William is convinced his younger brother is being brainwashed by an army of therapists and that he no longer recognises who Harry has become.

He feels he has lost Harry and doesnt want to know this version of him, a source close to William told Scobie. Harry is reportedly ready to move on from the whole saga, whether he and Meghan receive an apology or not over their alleged treatment by the royal family since their wedding.

Meghan was regarded more difficult than Kate because she had opinions

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Scobie gives Endgame readers his take on the reportedly frosty relationship between Kate and Meghan, writing that they were never close.

Citing multiple sources, he claims Kate was never a fan of the former actress. One person reportedly told Scobie the Princess of Wales has spent more time talking about Meghan than talking to her. He also reveals that Kate has jokingly shivered when Meghans name has come up on recent occasions.

Describing Kate as an institutional dream come true, Scobie suggests the future queen has successfully sublimated her authentic self, becoming an enigma to the public and perhaps even herself. He claims Kate, who was born in Reading and attended St Andrews, where she met Prince William, has had several rounds of elocution lessons and now sounds posher than her husband.

In contrast, one former palace aide told Scobie Meghan was regarded as being difficult because she had opinions.

They wanted Meghan to just go with everything that was suggested and not create any additional work, he writes. It was a combination of her not conforming with how women marrying into the family are expected to behave and certain individuals just being lazy.

Prince Harry has become increasingly distanced from his family in the UK

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Queen Elizabeths reign ended last year, as the long-serving monarch died on 8 September 2022. Scobie writes that the Sussexes had no idea that Buckingham Palace was preparing for her final few hours, when Charles rang Harry and asked him to make his way to Balmoral Castle immediately.

When Harry reached out to William to check whether they could travel to Scotland together, he was said to have been met with radio silence.

Harry was reportedly informed William had secured a flight for himself and his uncles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. Meanwhile, the duke received no details about joining that flight.

A source told Scobie: It was upsetting to witness. [Harry] was completely by himself on this.

Harry sent his brother a follow-up text message but he still didnt hear back from William despite the fact that seats were available on the Dassault Falcon private jet the prince had chartered.

William ignored him, said a family source. He clearly didnt want to see his brother.

In the end, Harry flew out by himself in a private plane, costing $37,000, from Luton airport.

A source claimed William completely ignored Harry in the time surrounding the Queens death

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Harry had no idea his grandmother had died at 3.10pm on 8 September, over two hours before his own flight took off. While the duke was still racing against time to make it to Her Majestys bedside, Buckingham Palace was preparing to break the news of her death to the world, Scobie writes.

[Harrys] team literally had to beg for them to wait for his plane to land and they reluctantly agreed to hold the statement back for a little bit, Scobie shares a statement from a close family friend. But, when Harrys plane was delayed by bad weather over Aberdeen International airport, they could wait no longer and the announcement went live at 6.30pm, he writes.

When the plane landed at around 6.50pm, Harry received a text message from Meghan, urging him to call her after she received a BBC breaking news alert that the queen had died.

Harry was crushed, a friend of the duke told Scobie. His relationship with the queen was everything to him. She would have wanted him to know before it went out to the world. They could have waited just a little longer, it would have been nothing in the grand scheme of things, but no one respected that at all.

Prince Andrew with his brother Charles

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Scobie says that Charles, like his late mother, has a soft spot for Prince Andrew, who stepped back from royal life over intense scrutiny of his ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Stonewalling and expelling his son came easy enough, he writes, referring to Charles approach in dealing with Harry, although its a different story with his own brother.

Amid Andrews fall from grace, Scobie writes, Charles was tearful over fears for the shamed dukes mental health.

The Duke of York was stripped of his military titles by his mother after one of Epsteins victims Virginia Giuffre accused him of sexually abusing her at his apartment in Belgravia when she was 17. Andrew strongly and repeatedly denied the allegations, and later paid a multimillion-pound amount to settle the lawsuit.

According to r Scobie, it was William who set the wheels in motion in distancing the royal family from Andrew, although the Queen was the official face of Andrews reckoning. Charles, he claims, didnt want any part of it.

Harry is apparently now in a great place and focusing on his physical and mental fitness

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In the two years since the royal family became embroiled in a race row over Harry and Meghans son, no one except Charles is said to have addressed the alleged conversation about Prince Archies skin colour.

After they relocated to Montecito, California, Harry and Meghan sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021. During their hour-long conversation about their treatment by the royals, Meghan claimed that a senior member had speculated about the colour of Archies skin while she was pregnant.

While the issue has reportedly been privately addressed in letters between Meghan and Charles, neither Kate nor William have reached out to the Sussexes about the matter.

The silence has caused a lot of confusion and upset, says a source close to the family.

With the long rift between him and his family showing no sign of healing, Prince Harry is focussing on his role as a father to Archie and Princess Lilibet.

According to Scobies account, Harrys also prioritising his physical and mental fitness, adding that the duke works out regularly with his personal trainer. His routine also includes regular hikes, bike rides, and ice baths.

Endgame will be released in the UK on 28 November. You can read The Independents review of the book here.

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Stories about ceasefire deals and hostage releases are dominating the news agenda, as Israel and Hamas finalise an agreement to see some of the dozens of captives held since 7 October freed.

Up to 50 women and children look likely to leave Gaza over the coming days. Yet almost nothing has been said about the fate of scores of men, many of whom would have served with the Israel Defence Forces, the sworn enemy of Hamas.

Their families know nothing about how they are being treated, or if they are being subjected to abuse or torture. At the very least, they will be suffering psychologically, in the knowledge that previous Israeli captives taken by Hamas were held for years on end.

Theo Padnos is an American journalist who spent 22 months as a hostage after being kidnapped by Islamist extremists before being passed to a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda in Syria in 2012.

To give an insight into what it's like to be detained by an armed group, and the mental toll of life in captivity, he told 'Upfront: The Podcast what he went through during his time as a hostage.

"These people are undergoing horrific experiences. And if they emerge without emotional scars for the rest of their lives, with their lives intact, I'm not sure that their psychology will be intact," Mr Padnos told host Katie Hannon.

"I wasn't allowed to speak. I had my handcuffs behind my back. I was blindfolded. I had to lie in a corner. If I moved, then I had punishment."

"I felt that they were in the process of killing me over a period of days. My psychological experience of this - I didn't think I was going to survive."

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Mr Padnos, an Arabic speaker, was a freelance reporter seeking to cover the Syrian civil war when he was captured.

During his time in captivity, he was shuffled between tiny cells and dark rooms with different prison guards, while being regularly tortured and interrogated by senior members of a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda.

"In my case, they were just so violent with me that I assumed that their process was to subject me to a certain degree of punishment over a period of time and then when the emir - or whatever sheikh was in charge of my destiny - he was going to say, 'this person, we've punished him enough and now let's just kill him."

While Hamas and Al-Qaeda are both Sunni Islamist armed groups, there are key and significant differences between them. Hamas is an armed group with religious but also political and nationalistic objectives. It has participated in elections, and seeks the creation of a Palestinian state within the borders of modern Israel.

It is not known whether captives currently held by Hamas are being subjected to physical torture. One of the two elderly female hostages released since 7 October said she had been beaten when she was abducted and taken to Gaza, but was then treated well during her two-week captivity in the enclave.

Men with a military background may or may not be receiving the same treatment. Regardless, the psychological stress of captivity will be unavoidable, says Mr Padnos.

He says over time he was allowed to communicate with his captors. To gain their trust and protect himself psychologically, he says he developed a 'second self.'

"A terrorist organisation is a cult, and I developed a cult personality, a cult self, a second self, that could easily get along with the people in the cult."

"And I accepted my second self, just as they do. We've got to kill the Jews, when they said that I would say we've got to." Mr Padnos explained.

"[When they said] we've got to show the world that we're not really terrorists. We're actually freedom fighters. When you go home, you will do this? I told them, of course."

"And then as soon as I left, I retrieved my first self: Theo."

To the surprise of many at the time, Mr Padnos was released in 2014, one week after another American journalist who was abducted in Syria, James Foley, was beheaded by Islamic State.

Qatari diplomats brokered Mr Padnoss release with his captors, after being directly contacted by his family.

The United States unequivocally denied paying any ransom money to secure his freedom.

He was released to United Nations officials in the Golan Heights, the disputed territory between Syria and Israel.

It was initially difficult to mentally readjust to life outside captivity, he says.

"For the first 24 hours, it was not real. I kept thinking that I was going to wake up and go back. And oftentimes I did, when I was sleeping. In the first days after my release, I woke up and I was like, okay, I'm back in prison. And the whole freedom thing was a dream."

"Every person I saw on the street, I'm like, he's probably a terrorist." he said of the days after his release.

"I was looking at all these Israeli guys like, that guy, he's not a real Israeli. He's an al-Qaeda guy. I didn't trust anybody."

He told Katie Hannon he has been thinking often about what the captives in Gaza have been going through since 7 October. He believes that the only hope of seeing all of them released is a longer-term ceasefire.

"The way to begin those negotiations is to stop the violence. In my view, there's just no incentive for the captors to let their captives go if all they're going to get is a respite of a day or two."

"You know, the thing where they say we're indifferent to death, that's true. They're not kidding about that. That's really true. Like when they're underground and the bombs are coming from above, those people have an insouciant and indifferent attitude towards death, and it's very dangerous for the captives."

"My personal view is that... the hostage-takers, they're going to let the women and children go because [they perceive their] God has told them to... They're not going to let anybody else go, unless they advance their own war aims, which are significant."

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ONE club often deemed to be in crisis heads to one who really is in deep trouble on Sunday. Expect Everton fans, aggrieved at their clubs points deduction, to create a red-hot atmosphere at Goodison

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Before the international break, a look at the league table made happy reading for the blue half of Merseyside after a poor start to the season, theyd climbed well clear of the relegation zone.

Two weeks on and its a case of dont look now.

Ten points have been lopped off for breaching financial fair play rules and suddenly the Toffees are back in an all-too-familiar position in the drop zone.

This game, therefore, becomes much about the mental attitude, both of the home players and supporters.

If off-field problems are able to be put to one side, Everton are in a healthy position. Form is good with Dominic Calvert-Lewin fit and firing again, while manager Sean Dyche appears to have now moulded the team into the shape he wants its basically a 4-4-2 with Abdoulaye Doucoure pushing on as a second striker to support DCL.

Dwight McNeil and new signing Jack Harrison are providing the width, while at the back youngster Jarrad Branthwaite has formed a strong partnership with the no-nonsense James Tarkowski.

Youd expect Dyche to have introduced a siege mentality among his squad following recent events and that is almost certain to be the case among the angry fans as ever, the ones punished most by the clubs failings.

Goodison has long rocked for big games like this and the points situation will only add to the fervour.

The current United side doesnt look the strongest in standing up to that sort of intimidation and theyve certainly struggled to convince so far this season.

Theyve lost three of their last five matches as pressure grows on boss Erik ten Hag, who has a touchline ban for this one. Another loss would not surprise.

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ready to create an us against the world outlook following the clubs points deduction during the international window.

Boss Sean Dyche will likely have tried to foster a similar feeling among his squad but just as important will have been reminding his men that if they continue their recent form, they wont have to worry about having 10 points taken off their final tally.

The Toffees have improved notably over the past couple of months and they head into this one having claimed 10 points from the last 15 available.

Uniteds form isnt as bad as the figurative clouds surrounding Old Trafford but even when theyve won its been unconvincing, with no victories by more than a single goal so far.

Back Everton to win at 7/4 at Spreadex

Having scored only once prior to the start of this month, Mykolenko has found the net in his last two games, while hes managed a shot in his last three.

The fact he got up to score a header early on at Crystal Palace last time out shows hes been given licence to get forward and it looks worth backing a player full of confidence to pull the trigger at least once in this match.

Odds-against looks a generous offer about the Ukrainian, whose runs down the left could well cause trouble.

Bet on Mykolenko over 0.5 shots at 11/8 at bet365

Everton have made more tackles than any other Premier League side this season and the expected raucous atmosphere should only increase the numbers as Bluenoses roar their men to get stuck in.

Garner makes the top 10 in the division for tackles and since moving into a more central midfield position, hes landed this bet in all five games.

Again, the price looks a big too big and worth snapping up.

Back Garner 3+ tackles at 21/20 at Ladbrokes

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Jeremy Joseph, the owner of Heaven and G-A-Y, has announced that with great sadness G-A-Y Late is set to close.

The bar owner made the announcement on social media on Friday (24 November) evening. In a statement, he wrote: It is with great sadness that Ive made the decision to close G-A-Y Late on Sunday [10] December.

The announcement follows others from Joseph in the last couple of years where he has discussed closing his venues.

Referring to Covid and the issues that presented Joseph said he created the G-A-Y Foundation to give me a purpose and on a day-to-day basis I worked at rediscovering the happiness in what I do in running venues.

He continued by saying that he knew G-A-Y Late would be the biggest challenge & it has been continuously. Between constant building works and Crossrail Joseph said I just found it too disheartening to continue. He also said it had become impossible to run a venue under constant building work. It is a losing battle, he stated.

The development of the St Giles and Denmark Street area presented further difficulties, namely blocking the venues entrance, fire exit, and queue. He also referred to customers & staff being attacked. He added: Despite so many attempts to get police to visit & support G-A-Y Late, there are no regular checks on the venue.

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A lack of police officers meant its impossible to guarantee customer and staff safety, he went on to say.

Joseph said hed done everything but running the bar had come at a great cost to my own mental health. He then said, It is simply not possible to run G-A-Y Late in its current location.

Joseph explained that staff would be deployed between G-A-Y Bar and Heaven. He also said he had plans for an updated version of G-A-Y Late in Heavens DP & Stage Bar. Joseph also detailed some plans to increase capacity at Heaven having knocked a wall down and making it wheelchair accessible.

He closed by thanking customers and staff for making the bar one of the most successful LGBT venues in the UK. This is something Im very proud of & something that can never be taken away.

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Health Horoscope Today, November 26, 2023: Here's what your daily health horoscope says about your health, work and relationships.

Your financial sector will expand, and you will benefit. Youll be good in terms of your health as well. Trading will be profitable this month. At the beginning of this month, professional men and women under this sign may run into some issues. However, this pressure test will make you more resilient. You only need to remember to stay focused and have a positive attitude. If your efforts are in vain, you might pay the price afterwards.

Love tip: Your lover and you will have a wonderful relationship. Activity tip: Start reading books. Lucky colour for work: Purple. Lucky colour for love: Blue. Health tip: Eat healthy food.

Money will be given to you in all conceivable ways. Save some for any unexpected hospital appointments you may have. Your trading approaches will work. If you have any exams coming up, good luck studying! Youll accomplish your objectives and feel admirable in front of your loved ones. Professionals looking for a new position or seeking a change will be fortunate around the end of the month.

Love tip: You may make up with your lover. If you are anticipating someones return in your marriage or relationship, everything will work out well for you. Activity tip: Do swimming. Lucky colour for work: Lavender. Lucky colour for love: Yellow. Health tip: Youll have a terrific month because a healthy mind stays in a healthy body.

Fortunately, youll have a trouble-free time throughout this time. Your plans will work well and help you to secure abundance. You will put in a lot of effort starting in the first week of the month to take advantage of a wonderful chance. Dont push yourself though. If you have been improving your skills and tactics, things will be different.

Love tip: You actually stand a high chance of getting married. Activity tip: Do your favourite activity. Lucky colour for work: Black. Lucky colour for love: Green. Health tip: Dont eat outside food.

Take a step back and make an effort to stop thinking about money. It will benefit your mental well-being. Examine your previous investment choices. Make sure you find the loose end that has been giving you trouble lately. Its possible that giving something your complete attention did not result in the desired results in your personal life. But in the one where you work, youll be in command!

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Love tip: Couples who have different ideas about how to take their relationship to the next level may feel a little alone in their struggles. Activity tip: Do meditation. Lucky colour for work: Pink. Lucky colour for love: Brown. Health tip: Do a workout to stay fit.

There will be many jobs and projects waiting for you at your workplace. Staff of an MNC, in particular native staff, will be required to manage issues, create schedules, attend meetings and close sales. Youll become affluent, and according to your choices, youll live a life fit for a king. However, use caution because there is a remote possibility that you might make bad decisions while inebriated and commit fraud or lose money. Aside from that, avoid making poor lifestyle decisions.

Love tip: Maintain and resolve your connections as much as you can. Activity tip: Go for a walk. Lucky colour for work: White. Lucky colour for love: Orange. Health tip: Eat home-cooked food only.

Accepting financial plans is okay, but downplaying how well things are going is not. But dont worry about it. Because there is a potential that you could have a misunderstanding with your co-workers, professionals should also make sure they convey their views in meetings appropriately.

Love tip: Couples need to reevaluate their relationship and demand space for themselves. Activity tip: Do dancing. Lucky colour for work: Dark blue. Lucky colour for love: Peach. Health tip: Regular exercise will help you avoid stress eating and making yourself a victim of a completely new issue.

Natives will perform very well in their workplace. Your continuous initiatives will be successful and be a huge help to them. Your financial situation will improve. Not only will you be able to make a lot of money, but your investments will also be profitable. If you have experience trading, everything will go as planned and you will make a significant profit. Prioritise your health while pursuing wealth.

Love tip: You must exercise patience and wait for the ideal opportunity to sneak away with your lover. Activity tip: Dont take too much stress. Lucky colour for work: Red. Lucky colour for love: Light brown. Health tip: Youll benefit greatly if you monitor your eating patterns and design an appropriate diet around them.

The stars will be on your side and keep peace in your financial sphere. Commerce would not be a wise choice for the residents. Make sure to take a break from your work so you may think about ways to advance your current responsibilities. You will be able to relax as a result. Your graph will get better as soon as you realise everything is in your favour.

Love tip: Decisions will be made in favour of those dealing with family issues. Remain calm and avoid worrying. Activity tip: Help your mother with the household work. Lucky colour for work: Orange. Lucky colour for love: Dark green. Health tip: Take care of your health.

Your real estate purchases and investments will both reap rewards this month. You will also find a new way to finance your way of life and your property if you put in more effort. Pick a healthy way of living as well. The debt and legal problems will be handled. The moment has come to act in order to progress and become affluent.

Love tip: You will seek worth in your emotions, and romance will blossom in your lives. Activity tip: Spend time with your loved ones. Lucky colour for work: Grey. Lucky colour for love: Light green. Health tip: You must regularly workout.

You should always be prepared for the unexpected. Thanks to your income, your financial condition will dramatically improve. Trading, though, wont be a smart move right now. Locals must avoid it whenever possible. It will also be good for natives who are looking for work. Keep yourself healthy and joyful.

Love tip: Spend time with your loved one and try to understand each others point of view. Activity tip: Go on a tour, and relax for some days. Lucky colour for work: Parrot green. Lucky colour for love: Grey. Health tip: Stay stress-free.

Youll take pleasure in your time in the workplace. Dont let your focus wander. For improved concentration, try some nuts. Do this in the first few days of the month for best results. Prioritise your studies.

Love tip: You will meet your partner. Activity tip: Do some creative work. Lucky colour for work: Light blue. Lucky colour for love: Black. Health tip: Stay fit and exercise.

You might not have learned the lesson that spending money could negatively impact your overall financial status. There will be luck for new job hunters. Students will have a good time. Not only will you perform well on the challenging exams and internships you have coming up, but youll also feel mentally healthier and be able to concentrate better.

Love tip: Go on a date with your loved one. Activity tip: Spend time with your family. Lucky colour for work: Silver. Lucky colour for love: Brown. Health tip: Go on a strict diet.

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Today I want to write about mastering the fundamentals of life and success. In life, there are certain principles that, when followed, can help us achieve our goals and live fulfilling lives. If you want to achieve success, you need to master them.

Five significant pieces to the life puzzle are essential for anyone who wants to live a successful and fulfilling life.

These five pieces are:

Our philosophy is the foundation of everything we do in life. Our philosophy is the mental model we use to understand and make sense of life. It shapes our attitudes, beliefs, and values, ultimately determining our actions and results. To succeed, you need to develop a philosophy grounded in success principles. By developing a strong, positive mindset and consistently applying it to our actions, we can ultimately shape our destiny and achieve our goals.

Here are some principles to consider:

Your attitude is a reflection of your philosophy. If you have a positive attitude, you are more likely to achieve success than if you have a negative attitude.

Here are some tips for developing a positive attitude:

Taking action is essential for achieving success. You can have the best philosophy and attitude in the world, but if you dont take action, you wont achieve anything. Here are some tips for taking action:

Results are the outcome of your actions. If you want to achieve success, you need to focus on getting the results you want. You will see positive results if your strategy for achieving your goals is valid. Focus on following a process that works and you will eventually see the desired results.

Here are some tips for achieving the results you want:

Your lifestyle reflects your philosophy, attitude, actions, and results. You must develop a lifestyle supporting your goals and values to live a successful and fulfilling life. Peoples success and failure show up in the lifestyle they live. Your lifestyle is usually the result of your choices over time. Optimize your lifestyle for success and achieve your goals.

Here are some tips for developing a successful lifestyle:

In addition to the fundamentals of life and success, there are also advanced principles that can help you achieve even greater success. Here are some advanced principles that can take you to the highest levels of success in life.

Continuous learning is essential for success in todays fast-paced and ever-changing world. You must constantly learn and adapt to new ideas and technologies to succeed.

Here are some tips for continuous learning:

Time management is essential for achieving your goals and maximizing your time.

Here are some tips for effective time management:

Goal setting is essential for achieving success. Without goals, you have no direction or purpose.

Here are some tips for practical goal setting:

Networking is essential for building relationships and opening doors to new opportunities.

Here are some tips for effective networking:

Persistence is essential for achieving success. There will be setbacks and challenges, but its essential to keep going and never give up.

Here are some tips for developing persistence:

Mastering the core principles that govern life and success is crucial for achieving personal and professional growth. By cultivating a positive belief system, optimistic mindset, consistent work ethic, working daily toward desired outcomes, and promoting a well-rounded lifestyle, you can equip yourself with the tools necessary to succeed.

Adopting advanced principles such as continuous learning, efficient time management, goal setting, networking, and persistence can accelerate your journey toward success. Remember, success isnt a destination but a journey that requires patience, hard work, and continuous self-improvement. I hope this discussion inspires you to take action toward achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life.

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In closed session today, the County Board of Supervisors accepted Wade Hortons resignation from his position as County Administrative Officer, effective May 1st.

We cant thank Mr. Horton enough for his honorable and committed dedication to the County of San Luis Obispo. Said John Peschong, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

He has navigated the County through some of its most difficult times, including acting as Emergency Services Director during the COVID-19 crisis and recent rainstorms, setting up a Homeless Division to better address the nationwide problem of homelessness and working with local cities and community partners to provide affordable housing with professionalism, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation. He is a true public servant that has made a real difference in the County throughout his tenure.

Prior to becoming the County Administrator in 2017, Mr. Horton served as the Countys Public Works Director, starting in 2014. Before that he was Deputy Director of Utilities/Water for the City of San Luis Obispo.

It has been an absolute privilege to serve the Board, organization and residents of San Luis Obispo County for the last 8 years, Horton said. I am proud of all we have accomplished together, and I am thankful for the many opportunities the County has afforded to make a difference in our community alongside a talented staff, and so many incredible partners from local government, business, education and our nonprofit community.

The County will soon open a nationwide search for a new County Administrative Officer who can continue leading County efforts to address the challenging issues in our community, including homelessness, the statewide mental health crisis, and the regional need for affordable housing.

We will miss Wades energy, determination, and Can-Do attitude, said John Peschong. I know I speak for everyone at the County in wishing him all the best in his next chapter.

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Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is helping other cities launch teams that can respond to mental health crises and divert individuals experiencing psychiatric episodes from jail. The Dallas-based mental health policy nonprofit is in the process of providing data and training to cities like Galveston to change the way municipalities think about responding to 911 calls.

The programs around the state are being modeled after a program started in Dallas. In 2018, Dallas launched apilotof the Rapid Integrated Group Health Team, or RIGHT Care, which paired social workers with police during 911 calls that involved a mental health emergency. The team includes a police officer, a licensed clinical social worker, a paramedic, and off-site clinicians and responds to nonviolent mental health crises reported to 911.

The team is able to divert patients from the county jail by sending professionals with more experience and knowledge of resources for those with mental health issues. Prior to the launch of RIGHT Care, residents who needed care would often end up in the county jail, the countys largest mental health provider.

MMHPI partnered with the Pew Charitable Trust to produce areportabout the RIGHT Care team. It found that 40 percent of interactions resulted in a connection to services to provide healthcare or housing, 29 percent were resolved on the scene without any further assistance, 14 percent resulted in emergency detention, and 8 percent resulted in a person being taken to a hospital or psychiatric facility. Only 2 percent of the interactions resulted in arrests for new offenses.

Now MMHPI is using its experience and data to help other areas of the state replicate the results. One of the more advanced projects is in Galveston, where a team of police, mental health providers, and paramedics are expected to launch this spring. MMHPI analyzed data from call logs and 911 records to see how past calls connected to a mental health crisis have been handled. The work helped Galveston determine when they would need the teams, how many people they would need to staff them, and which types of calls the team would handle and avoid.

The work has resulted in a team called Compassionate Open Access to Services and Treatment, which will work 12 hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m, six days a week. It consists of two groups of six professionals. There will also be a short shift on Sunday.

As with RIGHT care, there will be a police officer present for the security of the scene, but the other members will be able to provide comprehensive health screenings, address comorbidities, and connect with resources around housing, substance abuse, or food insecurity. The interaction is more likely to result in a treatment option that doesnt involve being arrested and going to jail, Meadows believes.

The whole design of the program is to alleviate law enforcement from being the primary responders to people experiencing a mental health crisis, says Max Geron, the senior director of health and public safety at MMHPI. Geron is the former chief of police in Rockwall and was once a major with the Dallas Police Department.

In addition to responding to 911 calls, the teams will also have a proactive role. They will touch base with individuals who frequently use 911 as a mental health resource and see if they can head off issues before they happen. The teams will also follow up on calls that happened overnight or in the past to see if anything can be done.

COAST in Galveston is being funded in its pilot year by PewCharitable Trust, the George and Cynthia Mitchell Foundation, the Moody Foundation and other Galveston area philanthropic organizations. Another potential financial partner is a $21 million federalgrantcurrently sought from the Department of Justice as part of Sen. John Cornyns Bipartisan Safer Communities Act focused on crisis intervention.

Meadows handled the data analysis on the front end in Galveston but will also help measure the programs impact. As in Dallas, they will look at how many residents were diverted from the jail, connected with resources, and resolved without arrest. If the program is successful and worth the investment, the city of Galveston will take on the onus for continuing its funding. After the team launches this month, MMHPI will be able to report back, Geron says.

Looking ahead, MMHPI is working with Dallas Area Rapid Transit to build a multi-disciplinary response team for public transit. Geron says they are still in the data collection stage but will look to launch a pilot in the next few months. In addition, MMHPI is in talks with others around the country who are hoping to launch their own MDRTs. Though many of these efforts were born out of the cultural shift and attitude toward policing that resulted from the death of George Floyd, Geron says the measure is about using the best tools for the job.

We are actively working to improve how law enforcement and public safety in general respond to folks in crisis to alleviate and remove that traditional law enforcement response, Geron says. Its not because law enforcement is bad, but because there are better ways of addressing those experiencing mental health crisis by introducing the clinician and the paramedic and focusing more on mental health than just the traditional responses.

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NAGPUR: Lauding the work of civil society organizations (CSOs), Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi, chief guest at the inaugural session of Civil 20 India (C20), on Monday said that being the voice of the voiceless, they have a major role to play on the world stage. The high-profile inaugural session saw a host of dignitaries on the dais including spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis among others. Satyarthi said, My respect for CSOs has gone up manifold as I have seen them work from close quarters. You are the voice of the voiceless, the face of the invisible people. You can question the government, and also give answers through solutions. Spiritual leader Amma said that humanity is facing many extraordinary challenges today. There are also numerous challenges on subtler levels, which we may be unable to perceive or understand. At this point, human beings need two qualities: Wisdom to recognize the problem, and the mental attitude and intelligence to correct it, she said. Fadnavis shared the unique aspects of Nagpur in detail while explaining to delegates things to explore around the city. We are also called orange city because of the abundance of the fruit here. Its also called Zero Mile because the trigonometric survey of milestones was started from here. Nagpur is the city where the architect of our Constitution Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism. The largest social organization in the world, RSS, started its first shakha here. Mahatma Gandhi stayed in the region for a long time and started Indias biggest freedom struggle movement here, said Fadnavis. He also talked about the contributions of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, Sant Gadge Baba and Baba Amte for the society. Hence, I can truly say that you are in the heart of India, said Fadnavis. The DyCM also lightened the mood while talking about Nagpurs status as the tiger capital of India. I hope you all go and visit some national parks and interact with the tiger, said Fadnavis, prompting laughter from the delegates. Well, we know that tiger is a gentleman, he added. Members of C20 Troika also expressed their views regarding the role of civil society. Troika consists of three countries, which includes the one which last hosted C20, then current host and the next one. This helps in a smooth handover process. Ahmed Maftuchan, Troika member C20 from Indonesia (past host) said, First of all I would like to congratulate all members for hosting such a good inception meeting of C20 at Nagpur. Civil society members are engaging with all development stakeholders here to produce innovative ideas, concrete recommendations and spirit of togetherness. Allesandro Nilo, Troika member of C20 from Brazil (future host) said, We as civil society members have to prove that the world can be a better place to live in. Through the C20, we are working on solutions for it. Vijay Nambiar, C20 India Sherpa said, Today the world is paying the price for neglecting the teachings of our elders: To live in harmony with nature and our environment. The steps being taken to tackle climate change have fallen consistently short, and much work needs to be done to ensure sustainability.

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