David Feeley is improving the mindset, will, and core of the Miami Hurricanes football team. The Miami Hurricanes offseason has been full of storylines and excitement. Often lost in the shuffle of big names like Manny Diaz and Dan Enos, are other foundational pieces brought in to embolden "The New Miami". One of the great pinpoints of Coach Diaz's early tenure was sharpening the strength and conditioning program. After spending the past two seasons at Temple University, David Feeley will be proudly entering his 14th season as a college football coach. What drew Diaz to Feeley was his growing resume of cultivating bigger, stronger, and faster players. Diaz spoke earlier in this year , highlighting his attributes, "David is an outstanding coach who has a strong track record of motivating players to help them reach their full potential. The culture we're putting into place and the tone we set for the upcoming season starts in the weight room when our players return to campus. That's why this hire was so critical and I'm thrilled to welcome David to the Miami program." Feely wants to bring back the toughness, grit, and rigorous training tradition that was the staple of every great Miami Hurricanes football team. He also wants to increase the flexibility and mobility these skilled athletes. Feeley stated to reporters in April, "We'll put them through some serious stress levels in the summertime. We do need to get a little bit more powerful, a little stronger, like everybody else in America. But the way we'll condition and condition out here in this heat, it will set us apart." Building your core and bulking up can be quite a task when several key elements of a roster are coming back from injuries or have lingering ones. Brevin Jordan and center Corey Gaynor missed time in the offseason with knee injuries. Playmakers Jeff Thomas and Brian Hightower are both recovering from arthroscopic knee procedures. Bradley Jennings, Lorenzo Lingard , Zach McCloud , and several others were limited in some shape or form during the offseason. Feeley is conscious of the fact that the best ability is availability. He recently spoke about his approach with players in these unfortunate circumstances: "Well, we kind of treat the body like a test, you know? Your limbs are 20 [percent] each and the core is 20. So if there's something kind of not working, you can still get an 80 on that test. Whatever bumps or bruises they have, that's fine. That's part of it. If you don't, you're probably not practicing hard enough and it's not a good effort. Our guys. … they give good effort. They're going to get bumped up. But as long as you keep working with them, and they can let you know what bothers them and what doesn't, then you can build trust within the player-coach relationship. You're going to work with them and get them stronger, any which way you can. They'll know that and they'll be ready for the fall." The returns are in and Feeley has been getting rave reviews from the players and Diaz's staff. Manny Diaz stated at a Hurricane Club event in Orlando that "the strength coach sets the culture in your program." The players have gotten "bigger, strong and bought into what it takes to be a Miami Hurricane." Dan Enos also heaped praise on Feeley by saying he is "on the cutting edge with nutrition, with movements and lifts and different techniques." Even recruits are taking note of Feeley's methods. VIP: Top underclassman CB Jason Marshall impressed with everything he has seen at The New Miami including strength coach David Feeley. https://t.co/qIVirZEDDk pic.twitter.com/FGQNYCfT9p   Andrew Ivins (@Andrew_Ivins) April 29, 2019 It's appears Gus Felder's replacement accepts the baton of accountability, responsibility, and the pivotal importance of setting the tone for the grueling season ahead. On-field dominance always begins in the weight room. The rigorous work these players put in with Feeley now will pay dividends in the fall. When the tackles start to pile up and the endurance of the team shines through, it will be because of these months of grinding. Feeley is not just building physical endurance but mental endurance as well.


Security personnel working at a West Virginia airport Wednesday were shocked to see a bag going through a checkpoint catch fire. According to The Associated Press , Transportation Security Administration officers working at Yeager Airport in Charleston said a passenger's bag ignited in flames after a small explosion caused by two lithium batteries attached to a charger. Airport police extinguished the small fire and news outlets shared a picture of the scorched bag: Carry-on bag ignites at Yeager Airport https://t.co/OPxSI3fcGk pic.twitter.com/WG0Y3jIAyq   WSAZ NewsChannel 3 (@WSAZnews) June 13, 2019 Yeager Airport Director Terry Sayre said the incident resulted in no injuries or delays, and the passenger whose bag caught fire was permitted to continue to his flight. Sayre also said travelers should know and understand the TSA list of prohibited and regulated items before flying. This is not the first time a smoking bag has caused a stir at an airport in the United States. Last year in Boston, TSA officers were notified that a piece of luggage was seen smoking , which agents quickly found was caused by a lithium battery in an e-cigarette that ignited.


The AJC's Peachtree Road Race is expected to draw tens of thousands of runners and even more spectators A lot of moving parts will be operating behind the scenes tomorrow to ensure Fourth of July in Atlanta goes off without a hitch and to make sure Cabbagetown doesn't practically blow itself up again. Of course, as with any major event in the city, Independence Day means intown roadways are going to be especially hellish, jam-packed with locals and visitors alike. You might already know which of the many fireworks shows you'll be attending, and Curbed Atlanta's sister site Eater has you covered in regards to which bars and restaurants will be closed for the holiday. But with festivities aplenty, namely the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's massive Peachtree Road Race, you might need to know which typically car-clogged roadways you'll need to avoid completely tomorrow. Tens of thousands of people are expected to converge upon Buckhead and trot through Atlanta down to Midtown for the 6.2-mile run, and more than 100,000 spectators could be lining the sidelines to root for them. So the Atlanta Police Department is stepping up its game, with officers working 12-hour shifts to make sure the droves of runners keep flowing and everyone stays safe. "The Fourth of July and the Peachtree Road Race are synonymous with Atlanta," said Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields in a press release. "We want everyone to have a safe and happy time celebrating the festivities. Our officers will be highly visible among the crowds and stand ready to protect." Police recommend people who drive to the events don't leave valuables in their cars, and they're also encouraging everyone to utilize mass transit and ride-hailing services when possible to cut down on congestion. Closures 411 At 3 a.m. Thursday, Peachtree Road by Lenox Parkway will shut down for the race, according to APD. "All other closures around the start will occur at 4:30 a.m. on the morning of July 4 with the entire course closing at 5:30 a.m.," APD reports. After the morning race, the roads are expected to open around noon, although that doesn't mean it will be smart to drive down them, considering the swarm of people likely to hang out afterwards. Below is a list of roads the City of Atlanta is closing: Thursday, July 4 at 3 a.m. Peachtree Road between Lenox Road around Lenox Parkway Thursday, July 4 at 4:30 a.m. Peachtree Road from Lenox Road to Peachtree Dunwoody Road Around Lenox Road from Peachtree Road to Lenox Road Lenox Road from Peachtree Road to Ferncliff Road Buckhead Loop from Peachtree Road to Ga. Highway 400 Phipps Boulevard from Buckhead Loop to Wieuca Road Wieuca Road from Old Ivy Road to Roxboro Road Roxboro Road from Kingsboro Road to Peachtree Dunwoody Road Pritchard Road from Roxboro Road to Oak Valley Road Lakeside Road from Pritchard Road to Kingsboro Road Kingsboro Road from Roxboro Road to Lenox Road Oak Valley Road from Peachtree Road to E. Paces Ferry Road Thursday, July 4 at 5:30 a.m. Entire course will close at 5:30 a.m. Only official vehicle traffic will be permitted along the course. City of Atlanta Police officers and volunteers will assist pedestrians crossing the course but once the main start occurs at 7 a.m. this will be difficult. Tuesday, July 2   Thursday, July 4 10th Street from Charles Allen to Monroe Drive. · Closed - July 2 ‐ 9:30 a.m. ‐ 3 p.m. Re‐opens - July 2 ‐ 3 p.m. ‐ 7 p.m. · Closed July 2 ‐ 7 p.m. ‐ July 4 ‐ 3:00 p.m. Re-opens - July 4 3:00 p.m. 10th Street will close from Myrtle to Charles Allen on July 4 at 3 a.m. Monroe Drive will close between Virginia Ave. and Kanuga St. at 6 a.m. on July 4 and will remain closed until noon. Peachtree Place will be closed from Peachtree Street to West Peachtree St. at 8 a.m. on July 4 and remain closed until noon.


Imagine fitting months of your trash into a single mason jar. Sounds impossible, right? Kathryn Kellog, owner of the blog, " Going Zero Waste " and author of "101 Ways to Go Zero Waste" did just that on her zero-waste journey. After two years of effort to send nothing to the landfill, she was left with only a small jar of waste that couldn't be reused: produce stickers, tags from thrift stores, straws, one cocktail stirrer and tape (from when she purchased mason jars to use for other purposes). "I stopped tracking after two years because it just felt vain," she said. While Kellog was able to limit her trash to a jam jar, Americans on average discard 2,555 pounds of materials annually, according to a 2018 report from the Frontier Group citing a Columbia University study. Kellog had a breast cancer scare at age 20. She started to think more about what she was putting into her body as a result. She found research suggesting plastic disrupts the endocrine system . That's how her journey to living without plastic and going zero-waste began. No one can have absolutely zero-waste, she admits. "However we can reduce, reuse and recycle to the point where we have very little waste," Kellog said. Reducing your waste can be fairly easy if you make it a long-term lifestyle. It's a collection of small habit changes over time resulting in less waste, according to Lauren Singer, who owns the blog "Trash is for Tossers" and the Package Free Shop in Brooklyn, New York. But that kind of change can't happen overnight. "It's like the equivalent of crash dieting," Singer said. Getting started: Singer recommends starting with small steps   don't try to purge yourself of garbage overnight. A simple first step: look in your full trash can to see what can be eliminated. If there are plastic water bottles, stop buying the disposable bottles in favor of a reusable one, for example. "It's just about doing what you can," said Dani Brown, a Pittsburgh-area journalist, who also strives to live waste-free. A large part of living waste-free is trial and error. Here are three simple changes to make to get started: Choose reusable bags instead of plastic bags when going grocery shopping. Buy fruits or vegetables that come without packaging. Switch from disposable straws, utensils, takeout containers and water bottles to reusable options. Kellog emphasized switching from disposable to reusable goods. "You're literally paying for trash, which is absurd," she said. Singer recommends continuing with small steps by replacing things within the regular pace of your daily life rather than replacing all your products at once. "If you run out of toothpaste, it's good opportunity to buy plastic-free," she said. The payoff: Singer said that cutting back on your own waste is an incredible way for an individual to make an impact, especially to help fight climate change. The United States produced 30% of the world's trash, according to the report from the Frontier Group, despite making up only 4% of the world's population. Methane , which is produced by trash, locks in 25 times more heat to our atmosphere than carbon dioxide. The EPA reported that in 2015, Americans produced, on average, 4.48 pounds of municipal solid waste per person per day. The results of the efforts to be waste-free have more benefits than just helping the environment, though. Brown said that as a result of her package-free lifestyle, her diet is mostly plant based, which makes her feel better and healthier. And it's an economically friendly lifestyle, according to Kellog. After two years of living waste-free she saved $12,000. Singer too, said that she has saved a ton of money over time living zero waste. "A lot of people think it's going to be more expensive or super time-consuming and it's really not," said Kellog. "It's about simplifying your life." Singer said going waste-free isn't a time sucker, for her. In terms of washing all her reusable items she said that it's equal in time consumption since people should be washing recyclables before disposing of them anyway. And for things like toothpaste, it takes her 30 seconds to make her own as opposed to the 20 minutes it would take her to go to the drug store to pick up. Brown, on the other hand, said that trying to be waste-free has taken up more of her time. She spends an additional 30 minutes daily packing and washing her reusable lunch containers and an extra 30 minutes every two months to make her own skincare products, toothpaste, lip balm and cleaner. But she doesn't mind too much. "I never thought I'd enjoy making my own products, but it's become a creative outlet for me, one I never expected," said Brown. Follow Morgan Hines on Twitter: @MorganEmHines . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2 years of trash in a jam jar: People striving to go 'zero-waste' say it's worth the effort


DRIVERS   Daniil KVYAT (Toro Rosso), Robert KUBICA (Williams), Lance STROLL (Racing Point), Kevin MAGNUSSEN (Haas), Romain GROSJEAN (Haas). PRESS CONFERENCE Q: Daniil, if we could start with you. It's been a whirlwind few days for you with that podium finish last time out and the birth of your daughter. Have your feet touched the ground yet? Daniil KVYAT: Yes. I mean, it's OK, we are already here in Hungary now but talking about last week it was a quite special 24, or 48 hours, either way you want to look at it. Obviously I found out on Saturday night that I became a father, that my daughter is born and is doing great, so it's a great feeling   but obviously the next day there was a race to do. It was important to stay focused on it. The race was great as well. It's a podium. So, many things happened in 24 hours for me and, yeah, fantastic feeling. Happy few days after and now we're here. Q: Just tell us about your schedule in those following days. Where have you been? DK: Went straight to hospital on Sunday night, slept there with them   not too much sleep straight away after the race. So, for me, it was good. And then just home until leaving here to Hungary. Bit of recovery between races, light training but obviously always visiting Kelly and our daughter. And that's it. Yesterday I arrived here. Q: What was the reception like in the Formula 1 paddock to your podium. Did you get a 7am phone call from Dr Marko on Monday morning? DK: No. You should tell me! You're a journalist, how was the reception. Generally, talking about the team, everyone was very happy. I think first podium in 11 years for our team. It was a fantastic achievement and I think we were very happy. Everyone. Every member of the team. I was so happy to see that everyone was so happy in the team. When I crossed the start-finish line it was a very special feeling. A lot of emotions. I really enjoyed those few hours after the race. It was unforgettable. Q: Robert, talking of happy vibes in a team, there was certainly a happy Williams team late on Sunday evening when news came through that you've got the point. You've scored many World Championship points in your career   274   but how different was this one to the ones that came before because of what it meant to Williams? Robert KUBICA: Yeah, I mean, you know, it's a bit mixed feelings in the end because of course it's good to have this one point on the scoreboard but the way it came is for sure is not the way you would expect. Of course, it was a crazy race, many mistakes. We managed to stay on track, although our pace was questionable but still, managed to keep it on the black. And then, with Alfa being penalised, we gained two positions, so it meant that we would be tenth, which is for sure good   but still we have to keep working, keep pushing and definitely this point is somehow… thanks to the guys which are doing a great job on track, pushing really hard, we are really not having a great moment but still, Hockenheim was also thanks to them. Q: What's your realistic assessment of the upgrades the team brought to Hockenheim? RK: Realistic, well, it's good to have them. I think it's something for which they've been working for long. We do see some improvements. Of course it's difficult to judge and compare Silverstone to Hockenheim: completely different tracks ambient temperature, so all those things were not easy to have clear judgement. Our guys can see the improvement in the data   but I think everyone is improving, so you know in order to close the gap we need to make bigger improvements compared to our competition and this is not easy with Formula 1 standards: all the teams are pushing hard   so it is a big battle, I think even more at home in the factory, that the people are working hard but you know it's so difficult with current Formula 1 teams to close the gap to them. Q: Lance, fourth was a great haul of points for you at Hockenheim. Are you sensing an upward curve from the team from now on. Lance STROLL: Yeah, it was a great result. Like you said, a lot of points. We were really happy about that. I am sensing some improvement. I definitely think we took a step in Hockenheim, looking at our pace throughout the weekend, Friday, Saturday, we were much more competitive than we've been in recent events, which is always a good thing. That being said, it's still very, very tight in the midfield and every tenth counts. I'm sure it will be very track-dependent from now until the end of the season   which tracks suit our car, more than others. But yeah, it was a great Sunday but also a much better weekend in terms of performance and where we've been throughout the weekend in comparison to other weekends. Q: So, more performance in Hockenheim but just looking at the season so far, as a whole, how has this year compared to your previous two seasons in Formula One? LS: Every year is unique in its own way. When I reflect on the last couple of years, I definitely think that the sport is much more competitive than it was two years ago. Looking back at 2017 when I came into it, it was… yeah, there were much bigger gaps between the teams and I think, at the time, coming into the weekend, when I was at Williams, we had a pretty good idea where we'd be relative to the competition. And in the race it was, yeah, there was definitely more guarantee of scoring points   and now you really see tight margins between the teams and very close racing in the midfield. Last year, of course, was a challenging season for me at Williams. We didn't really have the pace to score points like we did in 2017. When I look at this year in comparison to a couple of years ago, it's definitely become much more competitive, the sport   which is a good thing. I think, hopefully, in the near future, we can start seeing that from first place onwards where we can be battling between teams every event. Q: I'd like to come on to Kevin and Romain together now. First up, congratulations on the double points finish in Hockenheim, however the race marked the third time you guys have hit each other on track this year: Spain; Silverstone and, of course, Hockenheim. I just want to ask why this keep happening? Kevin, perhaps we could start with you? Kevin MAGNUSSEN: I don't know really. I think it's… you know… it's happened a few times this year and, in terms of… it happened in Silverstone and it had a consequence for both of us. We punctured. I think that was pretty unlucky, to have two cars puncturing for such a small contact. There were no bad intentions from either of us in that moment. It was just… we came together and then punctured . Later in the race you see other cars flying into each other, flying over the track and nothing happened. Got to look at that as well to say, bad luck really. That's pretty much it. Romain, your thoughts Romain GROSJEAN: We love each other. That's why we get on, have a bit of a kiss on track. No, I think, as Kevin said, there's been a bit of bad luck in Silverstone. I think the relationship, people could think that it doesn't look good but actually the relationship with Kevin is really good. We phone each other once a week or so. We sat down and said, 'what can we do better', just to make sure that's not happening again. Obviously we've got the same car, so it's happening that we are side-by-side on track more often than with the Mercedes, for example. Yeah, there are things we can probably do better. I think the most important is that we always try to do our best for the team, and give our best and maybe just the cursor wasn't well positioned on some of the occasions we had, and we just going to make sure we get better from there. Honestly, the relationship is very good and we actually like   well, I like working with Kevin, maybe he doesn't   but I think he likes it also. We work well together and we get on nicely. And Kevin likes working with Romain? KM: Absolutely. RG: Just don't say no now… KM: I think in the heat of the moment, we're blaming each other on the radio and stuff like that   but what people don't see is that we get together between the races and talk it through and try to be constructive and move on in a constructive way. Apart from those incidents on track, I feel that we have a pretty good working relationship. And actually, Romain is a cool guy, and we actually have a good time when we go to work. So, it's being blown out of proportion a little bit. I know you guys love a bit of a conflict and stuff like that, so… but it isn't as bad as it looks. QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR Q: (Péter Vámosi   Racing Line) A question for Robert. First of all, you really have good heritage here at the Hungaroring, you've scored many points here. Do you think this year, with the Williams, at this track, where you don't need so much power, can you score again? RK: Well, I think, actually, Hungary has never been very lucky for me. I don't remember how many points I scored. I think the power is the only area where we are not lacking anything in our car, so power, thanks to Mercedes' power unit, is the strongest area of our car. This track is very complex. I think there are sections that require a lot of mechanical and aero grip, so I would say it's not the kind of track where we will be closer to the competition than others. Q: (Luke Smith   crash.net) Romain and Kevin, Guenther has said that he is going to have to take a firmer approach with you two to stop these clashes on track   rules of engagement, things like that. What's your response to that? Do you feel it is necessary to put this in place between you two? Is it disappointing that that action has to be taken? RG: No, I think again we are here to do the best for the team and if that's the solution, the short-term fix, then why not. I think, as I say. We're not here fighting for the first or second place in the world championship. I don't really give a damn if I finish 14 th or 16 th at the end. We don't have a fast car at the minute and the focus is on getting that car to work well. The team has been reverting me back to the car from Melbourne. I have been running for three events now, just trying to understand everything, so I think the bigger picture, the big keys, is to understand how we get faster and better, how we can come back in the Constructors' Championship and to make sure that the future of the team is not compromised by a non-understanding of the car. Q: Kevin, rules of engagement? KM: At the end of the day it doesn't really matter what we think, we will just respect what is being said and required by the team. I can understand the team's point of view. We had a pretty bad experience in Silverstone and clearly they want to avoid that happening again and we're just going to deal with it in the way we're required and make the best for the team, as Romain said. Q: (Eva Vandor   HVG) Daniil, congratulations on so many levels   becoming a father, on getting back to the podium and getting back to Hungary as well, it's been a while. Can you tell us a little bit about the mental transformation of the last few years   from being out of F1 to getting back to the podium? DK: Well, I think it was important to realize the points that you can improve as a driver and as a person before my comeback to Formula 1. Obviously it wasn't easy to lose the seat in the Formula 1 and at some point it was thought that there was no way back in for me. But since I got the call; back in, it was important to come back very prepared and better mentally prepared as well, I think. I think now all this work is paying off and I'm very happy with how things are working out. I'm happy with the people around me, the team around me, how we work on things. It's important that now I feel a much better driver than I was in the past. It's also very important also to back this up with strong results. This year in general has been strong and I think we can continue in this way. I'm really enjoying this, so hopefully we can keep going. Q: (David Croft   Sky Sports) Good to see, Romain and Kevin, that you're best of buddies and that you've got a great relationship, but it does appear that you're very quick to blame each other when you have these incidents. Do you both still believe that the other one is very much at fault or would you say that you should both share the responsibility for what's happened at the team recently? KM: I think that in the heat of the moment, you know, you're always feel that you're in the right, and then you analyse things after you see it's probably more level and not as big a deal as it felt like on track. At the end of the day I don't think it's such a big deal, you know. We will try to do everything we can to not have these issues again. I think, as I said before, it became a very big issue when we both punctured in Silverstone. Apart from that, the end of the story is that we do respect each other and we want to do the best for the team and there have been laid out some guidelines for us now that we're going to respect and then just carry on. RG: I think on the football pitch you don't have any microphone listening to what… even inside a football team between the team players they can say things, they're not happy with each other, and you're not saying that 'oh that team is having any issue', because I think in Formula 1 it's great that everything is broadcast but also it makes a story out of nothing. As I say, our relationship is good. When you're driving at 300kph obviously you're not going to say 'Oh, please, I think I was in my right, and he was in his wrong and would you mind giving me the position back, but I my only, please'. You're just going to say: 'F**k of, just give me the position.' Unless you want us you want us to be very, very boring, then I'll remove the microphone from the helmet, then I think it's always going to happen. Still it's false but that doesn't really matter, does it. Q: (Andrew Benson   BBC Sport) To Romain and Kevin again: how concerned are you both that this could be putting your future at the team at risk? RG: Ah, let me answer the question differently. I was more worried last year than this year. Last year there were a lot of reasons that I could have ended up this year at home and I did many mistakes that I shouldn't have done with my experience. But I think since then I have recovered pretty well. I think everything we have been saying this year   the eye opener for the guys on reverting back to the old spec car, because I asked, shows that the experience is very important in Formula 1. Everything in the team has now changed. The focus is on the different parts and how we make sure we improve the car other than we just put upgrades without really knowing where we are. The races I'm happy with my performance. I think in qualifying I could have been better earlier in the year but now it's back to where it was. As I said, last year there were many reasons, to be frank, to stay home. This year I guess there are many less. KM: Not worried at all. Q: (Dániel Horváth   The Paddock magazine) There has been some talk about the possible return of refuelling into the sport. Do you think that's a good idea? RG: If I may jump in for the GPDA on that one? I think if you guys agree… No? OK go ahead, save me doing what I say all the time! No, it was brought up by the GPDA because we have four key points that we want to improve to improve the show and those are tyres, aero sensitivity, weight of the car and money distribution. Robert came back into Formula One one or two years ago and said the cars felt really heavy and they are and the regulation makes it that they are getting heavier and heavier year after year and we don't have any solution with the current engine to bring the weight down. Therefore the idea of refuelling was brought in as a short term fix to help the tyres to not overheat that much and get better racing and better following in the car early in the race. It needs to be looked at but it's not that we want refuelling, it's that we need to find a solution to get the car lighter to be easy on the tyres and therefore having a better show. RK: Copy paste. DK: I think it's not just one simple thing that just needs to be changed and it's a magic switch and that's it and we will have amazing races every race. It's a combination of things that just need to be put together and strongly put together by one person who will say it will be done this way, obviously who will consider everyone's opinion. Refuelling doesn't seem a bad idea. I think we're looking at more general things like the aero of the car, tyres, how we follow each other, brakes, common parts. Say for example a radio ban wouldn't change anything on the racing or small things like if we do less switches on the steering wheel it would not change a lot, will not have a big impact on the racing itself. So I think all the points that were discussed in GPDA meetings and so on were all very good and we had a good agreement between drivers on which direction to move. KM: On refuelling, I think it wouldn't only help on the weight issue, I think that shouldn't be the only thing about it because the cars need to be lighter anyway, refuelling or not. It would also make a bit more possibilities of strategy and a bit more variation in strategies rather than always a one-stop and so I can't see any negatives but if we do introduce it back then I hope that it's not an excuse to then keep making the cars heavier because even though it comes back, it would help the weight issue in the race but they still need to not make them heavier. LS: I think that there are other priorities at the moment that we need to think about to improve the racing. I don't think lighter cars will… is the main fix. I mean refuelling could be exciting in many ways, maybe not, maybe it won't change anything but I think that there's bigger things to focus on like aerodynamics, like Romain pointed most of them out: money distribution, just to make the series more competitive. Even if the cars maintain their current weight, with the much more competitive series will come much more exciting racing and that's where we need to be focused. Q: (István Simon   Autó Magazin) Robert, according to the Hungarian Grand Prix organisers they are expecting some 35-40,000 supporters from Poland for this weekend, which is like one third of the whole capacity of the Hungaroring. Robert, could you please tell us what kind of motivation does this support give to you, not only for this race this weekend but since the beginning of your whole career which started here in 2006? RK: Yeah, for sure it is kind of our home race, as Hungary is the closest race track to Poland and I think it's not a surprise that there will be a lot of Polish fans here, which is always nice. Of course I would like to pay them back for their support with a good performance but I think this will be quite difficult, looking at the season up to now. But still it's great to see such big support, not only in Formula One, they have been around also when I was rallying, when I was doing some other racing series so yeah, always good, and hopefully they will enjoy their weekend. Q: (Tom Richtr   Sport TV) Romain, it's the middle of the season and the last race in Germany was also a difficult test for the new race director, Michael Masi. At least from our perspective, some great decisions such as wet standing start or his comments towards Lewis Hamilton spinning behind the safety car, what is your view as a director of GPDA on a more relaxed approach, maybe? Or what is the general feeling in regard to co-operation with Michael Masi's first half year? RG: I think he stepped into big shoes   I don't know if you say that in English   but Charlie was a big part of Formula One for a very long time and replacing a role of Charlie was not easy. I believe he's done a good job. Personally I've been happy with what he's been doing. I think the standing start in Germany was a good idea. It's great to see the conditions and then when you think they are OK to go for it. I haven't seen his comments on Lewis spinning under the safety car. They were tricky conditions. We know the cars don't have a big operating window so when it's starting to rain and you're on slicks you are obviously not in the operating window. I spun just doing the switches on my steering wheel. I think everyone pretty much spun in that race at least once so I guess it was difficult but generally   I don't know what the others are thinking   but I think he does a good job and listens to us. He's well on board and (has) a new view on Formula One because he hasn't been here for a very long time and sometimes it's good to have new eyes on (it). Q: Anybody else have anything to add on the job of Michael Masi? No? OK, next question. Q: (Bart Van Dooijweert   nu.nl) Question to all drivers about the pit stop record last weekend set by Red Bull with 1.88s: can you tell me how much effort your team puts into a quick pit stop and do you think it's possible to do it even quicker than 1.88s? LS: Yeah, that's very impressive and yes, that's something that the team puts a lot of focus on. It's a very important part of the race, important part of the strategy so we're always trying to go quicker. I have a lot of confidence that our guys can go quicker than that. KM: Yeah, it's pretty impressive, I would say, 1.8s but what you really want is consistency and yeah, it's fine to have a 2.5s stop if you have it every time. But impressive. DK: Yeah, I think they are consistently under two seconds now so it's impressive and incredible to see how the machine… I guess it's a combination of them together with machinery, how they work. It's great to see and for sure it's a lot of hard work but everyone in the paddock works hard to make those pit stops as fast as possible, I think, so it's impressive what levels they reach. RG: Yeah, pretty much the same. I think it's a new reference in terms of every team is going to try to go as fast as they can and reach that level of performance, because obviously half a second in the pits can be a position on track and much more at the end of the race. RK: Well, I think we are in good shape in that; already the second positive thing after engine power is our pit stops. If we would be judged by our pit stops we would be fighting with Red Bull for the championship but unfortunately they are fighting for winning races, we are ending up races lapped most of the time, but it's a good thing. I think everyone is trying to balance   as Kevin said   performance against the risk. Actually our guys are doing it very fast quite regularly so it looks like that on this point we are pretty on it, so let's focus on the others. Q: (Luke Smith   Crash.Net) Dany, you said after the race in Germany that you felt that you'd sent the message that you can fight at the front of the field on a more regular basis. If an opportunity were to arise with the senior Red Bull team next year, would you feel ready to return? DK: I think this kind of thing is decided by the management of Red Bull so it's better to address these questions to them. At the moment I am driving for Toro Rosso but long term I want to be fighting for podiums and wins but right now the situation is that I am a Toro Rosso driver and the bigger decisions will be made by Red Bull management in the future.


The Seattle Seahawks are nearing completion of the first two phases of the offseason workout program, which lasts a total of nine weeks. Phase one - the most restrictive - comprised the first two weeks and was limited to little more than strength and conditioning. Phase two allowed drills on a "separates" basis for the following three weeks. On Monday, May 20, the Seahawks transition to phase three, which permits teams to conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activities (OTAs). During these next four weeks, live contact is still prohibited, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills can take place. The Collective Bargaining Agreement provides that clubs can also hold one, mandatory veteran minicamp during the final phase of the program. Here are the scheduled dates for the remainder of the Seahawks' offseason program: OTAs: May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31, June 3-6 May 21, May 29, June 4 and June 6 are open to the media. Mandatory minicamp: June 11-13 MORE: The 12 worst ceremonial first pitches of all time, ranked (UPDATED) Five potential Jimmy Butler landing spots in free agency Report: Browns rookie RB LJ Scott decides to quit NFL after just 2 days A look at the Seahawks projected starters in 2019 Jamie Collins' return to Patriots is complicated on many levels


Two American service members in Afghanistan were killed Monday afternoon in what a Defense Department source described as an apparent insider attack by a member of Afghanistan's national army. While an exact location for the attack is not yet known, the Defense Department official Newsweek spoke to on Monday said the two American service members are apart of Train Advise Assist Command - South (TAAC-South) led by U.S. Army Brigadier General Miles Brown. The unit oversees operations primarily in the provinces of Kandahar, Uruzgan, Zabul and Daykundi. Two other subordinate units are assigned to the southern Helmand Province. The two American service members were killed while inspecting a new base of operations when a savage fusillade of gunfire rained down on the U.S. forces from one of the guard towers. The Defense Department source, who spoke to Newsweek on condition of anonymity, said besides the two Americans killed, no other injuries were reported. The gunman was arrested by authorities. Pentagon officials did not identify either service member on Monday in a press statement, pending family notification. Newsweek is withholding publishing the names of the two U.S. service members killed and their military unit until the Pentagon completes the notification process. The attack on Monday brings the Defense Department's death toll to a total of twelve this year and comes a day after the kickoff of Afghanistan's presidential election season. In 2018, 13 American troops were killed in combat   up from 11 in 2017. Earlier this month, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James G. "Ryan" Sartor, 40, of Teague, Texas, was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan's Faryab Province. The Green Beret left behind a wife and three children. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. Sign up to our newsletter and get Newsweek stories delivered to your e-mail


Benjamin Green, an airman in the South Pacific during World War II , saw firsthand how tropical rays left soldiers with blistering sunburns. So he concocted a red gel thick enough to block the sun's rays   red veterinary petrolatum, aka "red vet pet"   and distributed it to Army Air Corps members to slather on. It failed to catch on; the red goo was sticky, messy and left glaring stains. But Green refused to give up. Bent over his stove, he mixed cocoa butter and jasmine, testing batches until he had what would turn into Coppertone, the first consumer suntan product that promised a sun-kissed look. It hit the market just as fashion and medicine were celebrating a "healthy glow," and the public lapped it up. Soon, though, the image of bronze bombshells was linked to rising skin cancer rates, and advertising quickly shifted from "suntanning" to "sun protection," and sales picked up again. Now, years later, the sunblock market is under assault: Are we soaking up hidden risks? Medicine couldn't make suntanning chic   that took French fashion designer Coco Chanel. There was a time that snow-white complexions symbolized privilege   otherwise you looked like "you were out working," says Sarah Angleton, a historical fiction writer. But after the Industrial Revolution, it was "the workers [who] were the people cooped inside," and the rich could afford to luxuriate in the sun. Then, in the late 1800s, the medical world got on board: In 1890, for example, Scottish medical missionary Theobold Palm observed that exposure to sunlight prevented rickets, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin D. And American physician John Harvey Kellogg began promoting the incandescent light bath, which he (incorrectly) thought could treat everything from typhoid to diabetes. Niels Ryberg Finsen, a Faroese-Danish physician, won the Nobel Prize for discovering that light radiation could treat lupus. But medicine couldn't make suntanning chic   that took French fashion designer Coco Chanel. When she stepped off a cruise in the 1920s, fans took note of her tawny glow, associating it with the jet set, and the look became an overnight hit. By the 1950s, the sunscreen market had soared to $9.2 million, and in 1959, Coppertone introduced its iconic beach girl in pigtails, bronzed except for her pale bottom, a glimpse of which was revealed by her playful puppy tugging on her swimsuit. "Don't be a paleface!" the slogan exhorted. But it didn't take long before science uncovered tanning's darker side. A 1979 British Journal of Cancer study detected a heightened risk of melanoma for people who live closer to the equator   due to more intense sunlight exposure   in England and North America. And the FDA published a report warning that excessive sun exposure could lead to skin cancer. Marketeers , however, were slow to catch on, and it wasn't until the '80s, following an explosion of health studies, that "sunscreen" began to replace "suntan lotion." The product improved, too. Until the 1980s, sunscreen protected against only UVB rays. But mounting evidence that UVA rays could also contribute to cancer led to the introduction of so-called sunscreens that offer "broad-spectrum protection" against both UVA and UVB. Even the Coppertone girl smartened up, covering her now noticeably pale skin with a T-shirt. Driven by consumer anxiety, sunscreen sales in the U.S. rocketed from $18 million in 1972 to $500 million in 1996. Recently, sunscreen has again increasingly come under fire. As the "villainization of chemicals" like BPA and phthalates in plastics over the past decade has spread, these and other ingredients in sunscreen have been subjected to rigorous scrutiny. In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a paper that found benzophenone-3   a UV absorber   in 97 percent of the urine samples analyzed, followed by another paper linking exposure to high levels of benzophenone-3 in the pregnant women studied with decreased birth weight for newborn girls and increased birth weight for newborn boys. A 2012 Environmental Science and Technology study suggests an association between benzophenone and endometriosis, a painful, chronic disease. As with BPA, some scientists are concerned that if these ingredients penetrate the skin, "they could act as endocrine disruptors," says Kerry Hanson, a chemist at the University of California, Riverside. Endocrine disruptors may be linked to breast and other cancers, as well as cognitive and sexual development problems. Amid growing concerns, the Environmental Working Group, a sunscreen watchdog, has started releasing an annual guide that measures various products' safety and effectiveness. But because ingredients like zinc oxide and benzophenone act as crucial filters that block skin cancer-causing UV rays, most doctors   as well as the FDA   continue to recommend broad-spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of at least 15. Among their biggest concerns, in fact, is that folks don't apply enough or often enough to get maximum protection. So while the heated debate continues, it's probably best to keep your sunscreen close at hand.


Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said he did not accept reports of unsanitary conditions and limited food and water at U.S. Border Patrol stations, calling the situation at the border " extraordinarily challenging " for the department, in an interview on ABC's "This Week" Sunday. "We have no evidence that children went hungry," McAleenan told "This Week" Co-Anchor Martha Raddatz. "Police station cells are not a good place for children, as I've said dozens of times." "We had an overflow situation with hundreds of children crossing every single day," he added. (MORE: 'It's traumatic' : Rep. Rashida Tlaib on conditions at the border ) McAleenan, who previously served as the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said the agency has taken protective measures including building temporary processing facilities and ramping up medical staff. He also said the agency even overspent on such measures, hoping Congress would later provide the supplemental funds. President Donald Trump recently signed off on a new funding measure, primarily for migrant detention and child care. Trump has praised Border Patrol agents and said the poor conditions in facilities should deter people from trying to enter the U.S. "If Illegal Immigrants are unhappy with the conditions in the quickly built or refitted detentions centers, just tell them not to come. All problems solved!" Trump wrote on Twitter this week. For months, McAleenan has raised alarms about the potential for disastrous conditions on the southern border while maintaining his agency has upheld government standards for housing detainees, despite evidence to the contrary. He said on Sunday that the food and water at one facility in Clint, Texas, that has faced scrutiny were "adequate" and that migrants in holding centers had access to showers and clean living quarters. "I'm not denying that there are challenging situations at the border, I've been the one talking about it the most," McAleenan said. He said Homeland Security has reduced the number of children in their custody from 2,500 at the beginning of June to 350 children as of Saturday. McAleenan said the new funding to shelters run by Health and Human Services allowed them to move minors through the system more quickly, connecting them with case workers who will find approved sponsors to care for them upon release. (MORE: 3 migrant children draw alarming images of life in Border Patrol detention centers ) His remarks on Sunday cap another tumultuous week for Homeland Security as the agency has grappled with government watchdog reports of overcrowded and dangerous conditions at Border Patrol stations in the southwest. Conditions were so severe at facilities in the Rio Grande Valley that one CBP manager described it to federal investigators as a "ticking time bomb" in the report made public this past week. (MORE: Overcrowding caused 'ticking time bomb' at Border Patrol stations: Watchdog) Government oversight authorities found that hundreds of children had been held in CBP custody well beyond the legal limit of 72 hours and most of them did not have access to showers or a change of clothes.


Regardless of how it may be parsed, this isn't a good look. At all. We have already known about four different instances of some type of violence against women allegedly perpetrated by members of the Florida football program since Dan Mullen took over as head coach. As noted by the Tampa Bay Times , that number is now up to five as defensive back John Huggins was accused late last year by a female tutor of choking her. From the Times : In October, a 19-year-old student accused Huggins of choking her during a tutoring session, according to a police report obtained this week by the Tampa Bay Times and other news outlets. Huggins was upset, the report alleges, because the tutor took his phone to make sure he would stay for the entire session (which she said Huggins often failed to do). The woman had previously been made uncomfortable because Huggins pulled her hair in an earlier tutoring session, according to the report. For whatever reason, the alleged victim declined to pursue charges against Huggins. The defensive back didn't play in the last five games of last season after the incident, seemingly serving a previously unreported suspension. The ugly accusations serve as yet another off-field black eye for Mullen's squad. Four-star 2018 signee Justin Watkins was arrested twice in a two-month span last year. The first was on a misdemeanor charge of trespassing on school grounds after a verbal argument with an unidentified female turned violent as Watkins shattered the woman's cellphone, kicked her vehicle and attempted to let the air out of her tires. The second was even more serious as Watkins was arrested and booked on four charges, including a pair of third-degree felonies (false imprisonment/kidnapping and domestic battery by strangulation) as well as two misdemeanors (first-degree battery), after allegedly pinning his girlfriend to a bed, punching her with a closed fist and choking her on three separate occasions. He announced in late July of last year that he was leaving UF " to better my opportunities ." In early May of this year, it was reported that four-star 2019 signee Jalon Jones had been accused by an unnamed female of sexually assaulting her in the early morning hours of April 6. It was subsequently unearthed that another unnamed female had accused the UF quarterback of sexually assaulting her that same day as well at the same on-campus residence as the first alleged victim. As was the case with Watkins, Jones left UF and ultimately landed at an FCS school . Otis Yelverton was arrested in April on one count of aggravated cyberstalking , which also led to his dismissal as UF's assistant director of player personnel. It was alleged at the time that, among the 40-plus calls, Facebook messages and texts the 51-year-old Yelverton sent/made to his former girlfriend, one included a threat to blow up her car. Late last week, and citing "insufficient evidence to sustain a conviction," the State's Attorney's Office formally dismissed the case against Yelverton. In May, defensive back Brian Edwards was arrested on one count of misdemeanor battery after allegedly abusing his girlfriend , although charges were never formally filed due to insufficient evidence . Edwards entered the NCAA transfer portal in early July and transferred to Central Michigan a month later. "We do a lot. How many of them were actually charged?" Mullen said, by way of 247Sports.com , when asked about the Huggins situation Tuesday. "Part of it is also, there's a lot out there with women. Now we do a lot of education with our team on that stuff. Obviously, I'm a big anti-violence-against-women person. I'm also a person that I really want to have all the information as I make decisions on what happens in different situations. "That's one of the toughest deals, because it's a jump to conclusion on every detail that happens sometimes." Huggins remains away from the team as he continues to deal with what's only being described as a "family situation" that Mullen says is unrelated to the accusations a year ago.


Bill Clinton "knows nothing" about the "terrible crimes" linked to Jeffrey Epstein, the former president's spokesman said Monday, in Clinton's first statement after new sex-trafficking charges were lobbed against the wealthy financier. An indictment alleging sex trafficking and sex trafficking conspiracy was unsealed Monday morning against Epstein, the wealthy and politically connected financier who pleaded not guilty during his initial appearance in a New York City federal court. Prosecutors alleged that Epstein, the 66-year-old wealthy hedge fund manager arrested on Saturday, preyed on "dozens" of victims as young as 14. "In 2002 and 2003, President Clinton took a total of four trips on Jeffrey Epstein's airplane: one to Europe, one to Asia, and two to Africa, which included stops in connection with the work of the Clinton Foundation," the statement said. "Staff, supporters of the foundation, and his Secret Service detail traveled on every leg of every trip. He had one meeting with Epstein in his Harlem office in 2002, and around the same time made one brief visit to Epstein's New York apartment with a staff member and his security detail. He's not spoken to Epstein in well over a decade, and he has never been to Little St. James Island, Epstein's ranch in New Mexico, or his residence in Florida." Separately, claims in court showed that President Trump may have flown on the jet at least once, as well. Meanwhile, Attorney General Bill Barr said he has recused himself from the matter "because one of the law firms that represented Epstein long ago was a firm I subsequently joined for a period of time." On Saturday evening, Christine Pelosi, a Democratic National Committee official and daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, warned conspicuously that it is "quite likely that some of our faves are implicated" in the "horrific" sex-trafficking case. "This Epstein case is horrific and the young women deserve justice," Pelosi tweeted. "It is quite likely that some of our faves are implicated but we must follow the facts and let the chips fall where they may - whether on Republicans or Democrats." For his part, Trump previously called attention to Clinton's dealings with the financier. "Nice guy -- uh, got a lot of problems coming up, in my opinion, with the famous island, with Jeffrey Epstein," Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity in 2015, referring to Clinton's connections with Epstein. "A lot of problems." Meanwhile, Trump biographer Tim O'Brien this weekend reposted an excerpt fom a 2002 profile of Epstein in New York Magazine, in which Trump told a reporter, "I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." Trump banned Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago estate "because Epstein sexually assaulted an underage girl at the club," according to court documents filed by Bradley Edwards, the lawyer who has represented several Epstein accusers. That claim has not been confirmed by Trump or Mar-a-Lago. Epstein appeared Monday in a hearing that lasted about 30 minutes wearing a blue prison top with a brown T-shirt underneath, in addition to orange slip-on sneakers. Prosecutors said in the 36 hours since Epstein's arrest, multiple attorneys and several individuals have come forward and said they were victims, none of whom had previously been spoken to. Epstein allegedly created and maintained a "vast network" and operation from 2002 "up to and including" at least 2005 that enabled him to "sexually exploit and abuse dozens of underage girls" in addition to paying victims to recruit other underage girls. "This allowed Epstein to create an ever-expanding web of new victims," U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said at a news conference. Berman added that nude photographs "of what appeared to be underage girls" were discovered at Epstein's Manhattan mansion during a search following his arrest Saturday. The hundreds of photos were discovered in a locked safe, according to officials. Prosecutors also allege Epstein "worked and conspired with others, including employees and associates" who helped facilitate his conduct by contacting victims and scheduling their sexual encounters with the 66-year-old at his mansion in New York City and Palm, Beach, Fla. At Epstein's multi-story mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, prosecutors said that victims would be escorted to a room with a massage table where they would perform a massage on him. "The victims, who were as young as 14 years of age, were told by Epstein or other individuals to partially or fully undress before beginning the 'massage,'" prosecutors wrote. "During the encounter, Epstein would escalate the nature and scope of physical contact with his victims to include, among other things, sex acts such as groping and direct and indirect contact with the victim's genitals." In Monday's court appearance, prosecutors said that the massage room in New York was set up exactly as how the alleged victims described it 15 years ago. Victims would be paid hundreds of dollars in cash by either Epstein or one of his associates or employees, according to prosecutors. The 66-year-old also allegedly "incentivized his victims" to become recruiters by paying the victim-recruiters hundreds of dollars for each girl brought to him. "In so doing, Epstein maintained a steady supply of new victims to exploit," federal prosecutors said. FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William Sweeney said that Epstein was arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey at 5 p.m. on Saturday "without incident." Epstein is now being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, a federal jail near the Manhattan courthouse where he appeared Monday afternoon. Fox News' Travis Fedschun and Tamara Gitt contributed to this report.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Philadelphia? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating a place in Philadelphia if you've got a budget of $2,600/month. Read on for the listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 410 S. Front St., #103 (Society Hill) Check out this 937-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo that's located at 410 S. Front St., #103. It's listed for $2,595/month. In the apartment, you'll find in-unit laundry and a mix of carpeted and hardwood floors. Animals are not permitted. The building features garage parking, extra storage and outdoor space. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit. (Check out the complete listing here .) 3737 Chestnut St. (University City) Located at 3737 Chestnut St., here's a 545-square-foot studio that's listed for $2,565/month. In the furnished studio, you can expect a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet and air conditioning. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are welcome. Building amenities include garage parking, secured entry and a fitness center. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has excellent transit. (Check out the complete listing here .) 500 N. 21st St., #0326 (Logan Square) Listed at $2,528/month, this 866-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is located at 500 N. 21st St., #0326. The apartment features air conditioning, a dishwasher and floor-to-ceiling windows. Building amenities include a swimming pool and a fitness center. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 2323 Race St., #1005 (Logan Square) Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 2323 Race St., #1005. It's listed for $2,523/month for its 796 square feet. Amenities offered in the building include a fitness center, concierge service and a business center. The apartment has hardwood floors, air conditioning and a walk-in closet. Pets are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


After playing for the Vikings from 2014-15, guard Mike Harris is back in the game. No, not as a player. After being with the Vikings in 2015, Harris never played an NFL game again. In 2019, though, Harris will be an NFL uniform inspector for games played at U.S. Bank Stadium. "I'm just excited," Harris said via the Pioneer Press . "I'm officially on the NFL payroll again, which feels good." Harris will be replacing former Vikings defensive back John Swain. A cool thing for Harris to stay involved in the game, for his former team. Harris will be the inspector for away teams, while former Vikings punter and radio announcer Greg Coleman will inspect for the Vikings. MORE: Baker Mayfield's sassy response to Jets' trash talk won over the Browns offensive line Winners and losers from first week of Raiders training camp Roundup: Why Whitney Cummings Left Roseanne, MLB Trade Deadline Grades, Hulk Hogan Big WWE Role? 3 standouts from Thursday's Lions practice Packers coach Matt LaFleur sidelines Josh Jones after practice fight


Shhh. In the past, librarians often shushed patrons for being too loud. Now they may be shushing those spreading the idea that libraries are just quiet places with books. "The idea that it's a quiet place is completely a thing of the past," said Mukwonago Community Library Director Angela Zimmerman. "I'm the loudest one here." Rooted in paper media, libraries still offer a forest of books   and in Mukwonago, a "quiet corner" for those looking for the traditional experience. However, the focus at libraries across the Milwaukee suburbs has shifted to services and programs to keep up with the times. Waukesha Library Director Bruce Gay said libraries now often focus on things that bring people into the library   like a variety of programs   rather than just things people take out. In Waukesha, for example, patrons can participate in an adult coloring book program. What's happened at the Brookfield Public Library over the last 10 years exemplifies the trend. In 1999, the library offered 44 adult programs, drawing 587 attendees, and 187 children's programs, drawing 7,999 attendees, according to Catherine Tuttrup, public services manager for the library. In 2018, that number had jumped to 271 adult programs, with 4,239 attendees, and 357 children's programs, with 18,254 attendees. To attract more patrons, the Oak Creek Library is working on a new English as a second language program. "I'm really looking forward to seeing and reaching a population we haven't targeted with programs in the past," said Oak Creek Library Director Jill Lininger. In Mukwonago, the library is traveling outside its walls with a book bike. "The idea of the book bike is to get as much out in the community and outside the library's four walls as is possible," Zimmerman said. Gay said society has changed, and libraries are doing their best to keep up. Years ago, Gay said, if someone needed to do plumbing work, they'd get a book about it, often from the library. Now, they can just visit YouTube for a tutorial. That fact hasn't escaped library directors. Oconomowoc Public Library The Oconomowoc Public Library has its own YouTube channel, where visitors can find videos from the "filmless film club." According to Director Betsy Bleck, teens were interested in learning about film editing, script writing, acting and more, so they put together a club at the library. The group makes short films on the library's YouTube channel. Similarly, two Oak Creek librarians have started a monthly podcast talking about books. Lininger called it a "reader's advisory" podcast. So far only a few episodes have been produced, but Lininger said more staff members and friends of the library are being recruited as guests. In a similar vein, the Cedarburg Public Library is hosting its own radio show online. Library Director Linda Pierschalla said the idea came from a staff member who likes internet radio. The show covers the community, informing listeners what community groups are up to as well as some original creative programming. Another unique offering from Cedarburg is the availability of virtual reality equipment and a coding class for drones. "If staff members have a passion about something and they think it will generate community interest, we'll try it," Pierschalla said. "Staff members who are very creative can coordinate programs they like. So far, all of the programs have caught on." Linking with schools Because of this, the school district has shown interest in getting involved with classes coming to the library, such as 3D printing, Pierschalla said. The library hopes to expand its digital lab into more of a makerspace  a place where people can create, invent and learn. The library has a five-year strategic plan, and community conversations lead the charge. Waukesha's library is also working with its school district by sharing a full-time librarian. Gay said the library pays part of the benefits package while the school district pays the salary. The librarian spends 20 hours each week at each location. "It has always been difficult for libraries in schools to know what the other is doing, so this increases communication and gets kids more connected to the library," Gay said, adding that the library has seen the highest summer reading participation since the partnership began a little over a year ago. Maker and study spaces The Mukwonago library's MetaSpace 511 opened in November 2017 to "astronomical" interest, according to Zimmerman. It offers virtual and augmented reality, coding, electronics, 3D printing, laser-engraving, sewing, robotics and a plethora of DIY programs. Oak Creek is working on adding a makerspace to its offerings. The library, which was built a few years ago as part of the Oak Creek Civic Center, originally was going to have a makerspace from the start, but that proved to be too costly at the time. It hasn't been forgotten, however, and it's still being worked on, Lininger said. The library's study spaces are often filled with students working on homework, Lininger said, highlighting that while many modern users might not always check things out from the library, they still use the space. Another space Oak Creek offers is the "imagination play space." In this space, a different "storefront" is created each month. Thus far a veterinary clinic, grocery store and pizza place have all been created. "That's been really well received," Lininger said. Waukesha's library has realized the benefits of dedicated spaces for groups, activities and study and is working to redesign its first floor to accommodate more meeting rooms and public spaces; currently, there's only one meeting room. Illustrating the demand for such spaces, in Brookfield there were 1,787 meeting room reservations in 2018, which doesn't include those using smaller rooms for study groups. Target audience: everyone What demographic do libraries typically target? For many, it's families with small children. But in Oconomowoc, Bleck said her target audience is "everyone." "We must (serve a broad audience), it's our job to serve everybody in the community, from the youngest babies to the oldest adults," she said. The circulation numbers in Oconomowoc show about half of the items being checked out are for adults, and about half are for children/teens. Bleck said the library sees an explosion of kids for summer reading, but overall "we see everybody come through the doors." While most libraries find it a challenge to attract teens and millennials, Bleck said they seem to visit often in Oconomowoc. She attributes the library's "great teen programs and wonderful collection of items" to the success with that demographic. Circulation is up Although libraries are adjusting their approach by offering more programs, that doesn't come with a corresponding decrease in circulation. In fact, many area libraries have reported increases. In Mukwonago, circulation numbers are up 2% compared to 10 years ago, with 2011-2013 being especially high due to expansion into a new building. Patrons at the Oak Creek library checked out 310,000 items in 2018 compared to 225,000 in 1998. Visitor numbers have also increased, with 202,390 people walking through the doors in 2018 compared to about 146,000 in 1998. In Cedarburg, circulation hit 185,711 in 2018. Although 10 years ago, the library saw 240,515 items checked out, Pierschalla attributed that to the economic recession. Twenty years ago, circulation was 164,095. Bleck agreed that the recession skewed the numbers in some cases. For Oconomowoc, 2018 circulation was 295,526 compared to 281,685 in 2008 and 185,281 in 2000, according to the library's annual report. Other libraries are seeing different kinds of changes in their circulation. In Brookfield, Tuttrup said, circulation of regular library items is down, but e-circulation numbers are up. While the library didn't have a corresponding statistic in 2008, in 2018 the library circulated 56,699 electronic items. Waukesha's circulation was 1.046 million in 2018 and 1.3 million in 2008. But Gay said about 100,000 ebooks were also checked out in 2018, which aren't included in the normal circulation figure. Ebooks and audiobooks One element not always included in normal circulation numbers are ebooks and audiobooks, which are often checked out via apps such as OverDrive. Although they are often not part of the normal circulation tallies, they are still important, Pierschalla said. "Digital books are still beneficial because people still need a library card," she said. "Once in the library, they can see the other services we offer. A lot of people really get hooked on ebooks and audiobooks." There is a bit of a monetary downside to digital books, however: They can be expensive. Gay explained that the whole state participates in one large ebook buying pool. While a book may cost $9.99 to an individual, a library may have to pay $89.99 for the same book because "publishers are worried the libraries are hitting their bottom line." Some publishers also require libraries to repurchase ebooks after a number of years. Gay said they are operating on the perception that a physical book would have deteriorated in that time. Because of the ability for people to access information whenever and wherever they want, the digital side of the library has taken off. Bleck said the Oconomowoc library is working on "passive programming" where people don't have to come in at specific times but something is offered over a long period of time, such as a crafting event. Marketing missteps? A number of directors said the biggest issue facing libraries is marketing, making the public aware of their offerings and overcoming the misconception that a library is nothing but a place for books. People "don't know what we offer," Gay said. "We don't promote our own value." He isn't alone. "We really lack in marketing," Zimmerman said. "Word of mouth is big." About three years ago, word of mouth about the Mukwonago library wasn't the most positive. Zimmerman said she took over shortly after a massive restructuring, and it was a challenge. "There really has been a complete focus on revitalizing the library," she said. "We spent the last few years building partnerships with the Rotary club, schools, businesses, the chamber of commerce, the farmers market and more." The new programming focus and other offerings like the MetaSpace 511 played a big role in reinvigorating the library, she said. Not the final chapter In terms of space, libraries are still, visually, places filled with books. But if you peek just below the surface, there are many more things to see and do. "We're not just a book warehouse anymore," Lininger said. Tuttrup said libraries need to balance the traditional with the new. "We still have a number of newspapers and magazines that people read in print every day," she said. "But we also provide a number of electronic resources, including books, audiobooks, magazines and electronic databases." Pewaukee's new library director, Nan Champe, said traditional services provided by libraries will continue to be relevant, but the role of the library is evolving. "Change is a reality," she said. "As a library director, I am dedicated to ensuring that the public library remains a community resource." Gay said he's OK with being known as the place to go for a book   but he doesn't want the sentence to stop there. "I don't mind being known as the place people can go to get good books," he said. "If people read more, they are more likely to vote, volunteer and more. We are about reading, but other things too. Take a look at our offerings; we're free, friendly and you might find something you like." Bleck questioned the perception that libraries are struggling. "They're amazing places of learning; they're open and free," she said. "Everybody and anybody is welcome at the library." Contact Erik S. Hanley at (262) 875-9467 or erik.hanley@jrn.com . Follow him on Twitter at @ES_Hanley . Thanks to our subscribers for making this coverage possible. See our current offers at jsonline.com/deal. 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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- J.T. Poston shot a 10-under 62 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship. Poston birdied six of the first eight holes at rain-softened Keene Trace, bogeyed the par-3 ninth and added five more birdies on the back nine for his lowest score on the PGA Tour. "It was one of those days everything clicked," Poston said. "Hit it good, hit a lot of fairways, a lot of greens. I was hitting it so good I didn't really have that many lengthy birdie putts that I made until the last hole." Winless on the tour, the 26-year-old former Western Carolina player closed with a 27-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th. "The greens had been a little on the firmer side at the start of the week, firmer than I think most guys would expect," Poston said. "But a lot of rain last night and so they're soft, and they're really good greens and you can make a lot of putts. They're rolling really well. You hit the fairway and you get a lot of wedges in your hand and guys are going to make a lot of birdies." Nick Taylor was a stroke back. The Canadian had an eagle and seven birdies in a bogey-free round. "I hit every green, I didn't miss a fairway, so it was very solid tee to green and putts were going in," Taylor said. "Everything was kind of clicking today. With the soft conditions, it was different than the practice rounds. I thought it would be a little bit more difficult, and then that rain came in last night and definitely softened things up. " Wes Roach opened with a 64. "I played solid, hit a lot of fairways, gave myself some good opportunities with some wedges and short irons, and was able to hit some quality shots, and putted nice," Roach said. Bill Haas was at 65 with Roberto Castro, Jim Herman, Kelly Kraft, Josh Teater, Kramer Hickok, D.J. Trahan and Sebastian Munoz. John Daly shot a 71, following a triple bogey on the par-4 fourth with an eagle on the par-5 fifth. Fighting osteoarthritis in his right knee, Daly was denied a cart by the R&A for the British Open, but has been approved for a cart at PGA Tour events until the end of the year. This is his first PGA Tour event since he was approved for a cart last fall. "It's just getting worse every day," Daly said. "Probably have to go back and maybe duct tape it. I did it in Wisconsin. The knee's falling, so you could literally pick my knee up and put it back. It's brutal, but especially downhill and stuff like that." The tournament winner will receive a spot in the PGA Championship, but not in the Masters.


The Honma T//World TW-X irons got their start as a long-iron replacement club preferred by tour players as a driving iron. Now, the company is ready for the new T//World-X to serve as a replacement for all the irons you carry. The new T//World-X set, which features a forged hollow body construction and a high-strength MS-300 maraging steel face plate, might just be another example of Justin Rose's influence on the brand in just his first year representing the 60-year-old luxury golf equipment manufacturer headquartered in Japan. Rose was signed to a Honma deal by former TaylorMade CEO Mark King, who was hired as a special "strategic advisor" running the Honma brand in the U.S. in late summer last year. Rose has carried at least one of the Honma utility irons as part of his set in every event he's played this year. Rose used the TW-U iron as his 2-iron in winning the Farmers Insurance Open in January this year. The T//World-X takes much of its basic construction from the TW-U. That includes the multipiece construction with an S25C forged body and hosel for easier lie angle bending, as well as two steel weights in the back heel and toe for a lower center of gravity (CG) to promote higher launch and improved stability for better ball speed retention on off-center hits. The hollow construction provided a classic muscleback look that according to Honma officials has resonated with a few other tour players ranked in the top 25 in the world who have put a Honma utility iron in play already this year, including Paul Casey. But the goal with expanding to a whole set was to bring the benefits of a more flexible face to the middle and even the short irons, said Chris McGinley, Honma's vice president of product. Those benefits seen initially in just the long irons have been extended to include the full set. That set runs from the 18-degree 3-iron through a 49-degree 11-iron or gap wedge. While the long iron lofts on the Honma utility irons have stretched to 18 degrees, the TW-X sets will be offered in two main configurations: 4- through 10-iron (pitching wedge) and 5- through 11-iron. Each iron incorporates a wide sole, but McGinley said that shape while not typically seen in a "players" iron is functional. "Our goals of keeping the CG low and deep through the entire set is accomplished by keeping the sole wide and the hollow construction," he said. "Since this set started as long iron utilities, which have a much wider sole than a typical set's long iron, we had a choice to narrow the sole down as the set progressed to the shorter irons. But we decided to keep them wide to keep the CG low to provide high launch and manage spin all the way through. "The set has a near constant sole width from long down to short. There is always some apprehension with short irons having a wider sole, particularly for a set that better players will use but they have enough camber in them to play beautifully even from tighter lies. The bounce angles are a degree or two less than typical to help manage ground contact." The MS-300 face insert is a proprietary high-strength steel plate that unlike typical designs is not merely welded to the body piece. "What is interesting is that the face is lightly welded in place and then co-forged into a forged face frame that includes the hosel," McGinley said. "The back is forged separately then plasma welded to the front assembly." McGinley said the T//World-X irons fall into the ever-broadening "players distance" category of irons, which provide an almost traditional look surrounding the fast-flexing face technology that's in the past has been reserved for only elite players. "These irons truly offer something for every level of golfer who appreciates a blade iron but wants playability," McGinley said. "The full set can be played by low single-digit players all the way to mid- and higher handicaps." The T//World-X irons are the latest in the T//World TW 747 lineup of irons. Those include the T//World 747 Justin Rose Proto irons introduced earlier this year. Those classic, compact muscleback irons were built to Rose's specific desires and were shortly thereafter introduced to the U.S. market in the spring of this year. Rose signed with Honma to start this season and promptly won his first tournament with the new clubs at Torrey Pines in January. The T//World-X irons are available for pre-order now. They will be available at select shops around the U.S. on June 17 ($175 per club in steel; $200 per club in graphite). The standard steel shaft is the Nippon Modus3 105 along with the stouter Modus3 120, while graphite availability starts with Honma's progressively weighted Vizard. See the video.


The Washington Wizards' search for their next general manager has become a little bumpy. The team initially focused on Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations and Maryland native Tim Connelly, but were soundly rejected by the native son. Since the firing of president Ernie Grunfeld , the team's 10-week search has gone relatively silent even with the NBA draft coming in less than two weeks. If reports out of D.C. are true, that could be because the team has a major name in mind: Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. Could Masai Ujiri get the Michael Jordan treatment? Ujiri's Raptors team currently has the Golden State Warriors on the ropes in the NBA Finals and on the cusp of the team's first ever championship. Ujiri has received plenty of credit for that position as he's the man who traded for postseason MVP Kawhi Leonard and built up the team's current talent level. Given that championship-building GMs don't grow on trees, the Wizards are reportedly considering a massive package to try and lure Ujiri away from Toronto, according to Ben Standig of NBC Sports Washington . How massive? Standig compared the possibilities to the pitch Wizards owner Ted Leonsis gave to lure Michael Jordan as the team's president of basketball operations in 2000. Among the options mentioned are an annual eight-figure compensation package and an ownership stake and control of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of not just the Wizards, but also Capitol One Arena and the Washington Capitals. That kind of stuff could move the needle. The Athletic also reported the Wizards' interest in Ujiri, noting that the team wouldn't want to get in a pure money fight with the Raptors given the deep pockets of the latter's parent company, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Also reportedly working in the Wizards' favor is that Ujiri's wife is a D.C. area native and the move could put Ujiri in a better setting to manage his outside interests, including the "Basketball Without Borders" program that he directs. Working against the Wizards is, well, let's just take a look at the state of the Wizards' basketball operations. None of this means Ujiri will say yes to the Wizards Here's the thing about the Wizards. They're bad. They're really bad, and also facing a bleak long-term outlook. The team went 32-50 last year, doesn't own any of its second-round picks until 2024 and still owes John Wall, who is out until 2020 after a slip at home ruptured his Achilles , a whopping $170 million over the next four years. For years, the team flailed under Grunfeld, and now the team is left with a dearth of talent and a loaded cap sheet. Even if Leonard ends up leaving the Raptors, the team is still miles ahead of where the Wizards are right now. A move to Washington would mean a full rebuilding project for Ujiri ... or he could just stay in Toronto where his team is loaded with talent and money. To some, that's not a hard call. We'll see if Ujiri has any interest at all once the NBA Finals are over. More from Yahoo Sports: Golden State staring death of dynasty directly in the face Game 4 takeaways: Durant is only hope for Warriors France hammers South Korea in Women's World Cup opener Texans fire general manager, admit 'timing may be unusual' Related slideshow: The 2019 NBA Finals (Provided by imagn)


Two homes are significantly damaged after an apparent explosion led to fire on the southern border of New Hope Wednesday afternoon. Fire rigs from a handful of west metro suburbs were dispatched to the 2700 block of Ensign Avenue North around noon. Images from Sky 11 suggest that the fire started in the garage of one home, and jumped to the roof of the house next door. Reports from the scene suggest it may have started with an explosion. Damage to the first home is significant, with the garage gutted and a large portion of the living quarters impacted. Vehicles in the driveway are destroyed, little but metal skeletons. The adjacent house suffered damage to a section of roof and an outside wall. At one point crews from West Metro, Golden Valley, Brooklyn Center and St. Louis Park Fire Departments were all working to put down the fire. KARE 11 has crews on the scene and will have details as they become available.


Aprilia MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone reckons that his teammate Aleix Espargaro's current approach is "not productive" because he is too used to the RS-GP bike's problems. Iannone joined Aprilia for 2019 and has so far fared better than Espargaro's previous teammates, scoring points in two of the three races. But he has only collected six points so far as opposed to Espargaro's 13, the Spaniard finishing in the top 10 twice. However, while Espargaro has suggested Iannone is "struggling a lot", the Italian said that he is sacrificing results in order to develop the bike. He believes that Espargaro has gotten too used to the RS-GP's negative sides and has adapted to those issues rather than trying to fix them. "Aleix has gotten used to the bike by now and so he doesn't see a lot of flaws," said Iannone. "He has learned to get over certain things, to live with them, but they need to be resolved. "I don't want to adapt to this way of working, because it's not productive. I mean, I want to adapt to Aprilia, but in the right way. "Aleix rides hard, but he rides this three-year-old bike and adapts to his problems. "I rather prefer to go slower to understand how a bike should behave during a race, to make progress and see them over time. Iannone said that he is willing to wait to be able to make headline results with Aprilia. "Aleix had the opportunity to notice a lot of things when he saw my side of the road and realized that this way you will never make a podium bike, because you don't even try to create certain advantages that others have. "I'm happy to make my contribution, but I have to give Aprilia time to process and react. This is happening, but you have to be patient. "I'm very relaxed because I have to choose between trying to build a competitive bike or looking for performance. But if I choose performance, who does the other thing?" Espargaro said that his approach to the Aprilia bike was "the right way to ride Aprilia, but not the right way to win". He explained that he rides with reduced levels of traction control, as using the RS-GP's electronics at their normal capacity doesn't allow him to ride as fast. "Every rider try different riding styles, I was always focused on my riding style and I have to say that especially with Sam [Lowes], Scott [Redding] and Andrea my riding is quite different from them, how I ride and how I set up the engine brake, the TC. "I use the TC too free, to be able to use the power of the bike, but it is not maybe the way that we have to ride in MotoGP. "I adapt quite a lot to the bike but I am not sure this is the solution because what we need now is that the bike improves because I am completely at the limit of the bike, I can't go faster. "Andrea was clear with the engineers, saying he doesn't care to finish far for the moment, but to work on the right direction to improve the bike. "I am not saying I am not working on the right direction to improve the bike but if, for the moment, to ride with the normal level of TC is not good, and you are not fast, I will reduce it to go faster." Additional reporting by Lena Buffa


LOS ANGELES (AP)   Event organizers should review their emergency plans after the deadly shooting at a California food festival to see if they can make additional safety improvements as the peak of summer and fair season brings open-air environments that are notoriously difficult to secure, law enforcement experts said. The weekend shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival left three dead   including two children   and a dozen wounded at the famous three-day event that attracts more than 100,000 people annually to the agricultural community in Northern California . The festival included a perimeter fence, metal detectors, a bag search and police patrols. Despite those measures, 19-year-old Santino William Legan cut through the fence and, wielding a rifle, opened fire before three officers   in less than a minute   fatally shot him, preventing additional casualties. "Anytime you put on a large event with a lot of people you're always concerned, which is why we try to run a very tight, closed event where there's, you know, controlled access," Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee said at a news conference Monday. "Do we think about how we're going to respond if something were to happen? I would say the answer is yes." Experts ticked off a list of ideal precautions: a perimeter fence   or even two   with roving police patrols, as well as drones, security cameras, social media monitoring, bag checks, metal detectors, limited points of entry and an "overwatch" police unit that monitors the event from a high perch. Recommendations for an overwatch position and securing beyond the site of the event are similar to suggested improvements after another deadly festival shooting: In 2017, a gunman on the 32nd floor of a hotel fired into a crowd and killed 58 people in Las Vegas. It became the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. A review recommended securing high-rise buildings overlooking open-air venues, not just the festivals themselves. "It's not just OK to secure your perimeter and think you're safe," Michael Downing, a former Los Angeles Police Department deputy chief, said. Still, officials said first responders and event coordinators need to balance safety concerns, costs and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, noting that eventgoers likely do not want to be subjected to extensive screening with X-ray machines and metal detectors. "You obviously can't do an event that is set up like an international airport," said Sheriff Tony Spurlock of Douglas County, Colorado, where the annual county fair is being held this week. "It's not the kind of environment that we would set up magnetometers at every entrance." Brian Higgins, a former Bergen County, New Jersey, police chief, said controlling an event's perimeter through technology and police is key to safety. Although a long line of people at a single point of entry can pose its own target, limited access means law enforcement can more easily see who is coming in and out   and with what. "Just because it's a family-friendly event doesn't mean that something bad can't happen," Higgins said. Although festivalgoers may notice increased security in the coming weeks, experts don't foresee a major shift in safety protocols going forward. "Events like this are occurring across the country every weekend and it's up to those event coordinators to determine the extent to which they want to employ security features," Craig Fair, deputy special agent in charge at the FBI's San Francisco office, said at Monday's news conference. Experts praised the Gilroy Police Department's precautionary efforts and quick response, noting that law enforcement there had taken many critical steps. "If somebody's that determined to do something that terrible, it's going to be hard to stop them," said Soraya Sutherlin, managing partner of Los Angeles-based Emergency Management Safety Partners. Sutherlin said event planners should clearly label exits, with signs pointing people toward an evacuation route, and design a way for visitors to report suspicious activity either in person, over the phone or through an app. Officials said there must be greater efforts to identify future shooters beforehand, through social media monitoring or other means. "How do we figure out that he was an absolute ticking time bomb waiting to go off?" said Stephan Dembinsky, public safety director in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. "Until we figure out how to identify them, we're going to keep having these shootings."


A new Vietnamese spot has opened its doors in the neighborhood. Called Cilantro Noodle , the fresh arrival is located at 2001 Commonwealth Ave. in Commonwealth. This spot offers Pho soup, rolls and more. You can also build your own bowls. Try the vermicelli bowl with chicken. The new addition has garnered rave reviews thus far, with four stars out of seven reviews on Yelp. Daniel A., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on June 11, wrote, "I had the summer rolls and they were delicious." And Jordan W. wrote , "I got the Cilantro Special, and it was so good! It was very flavorful and spicy but not overwhelming." Cilantro Noodle is now open, so stop in to try it for yourself. Want to keep your finger on the pulse of new businesses in Charlotte? Here's what else opened recently near you . This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Silverstone is one of the quickest circuits on the Formula 1 calendar and plays host to round ten of the world championship. Characterised by fast sweeping corners and long straights the 3.6-mile circuit is a favourite with both fans and drivers. With a knowledgeable crowd, unpredictable English weather a history that stretches back to the 1950s, Silverstone is one of the highlights of the season. "Coming to Silverstone it's a classic track, wonderful circuit and it's always one of the best races of the year and it will be fantastic to be there," says David Tsurusaki, Global Motorsport Technology Manager, ExxonMobil. "There's lot of great venues around the world, but the crowd is very passionate in the UK and it's a remarkable event   which is really one of the highlights of the season." Red Bull Racing rear wing detail Photo by: ExxonMobil David Tsurusaki, Global Motorsport Technology Manager, ExxonMobil. Photo by: ExxonMobil All three sectors of Silverstone are quick and the track demands the maximum performance from the power unit throughout the entire lap. ExxonMobil works directly with Honda and Red Bull to help deliver greater engine performance with an enhanced blend of Esso Synergy race fuel. "We're after max performance, max power, and getting all the power we need out of the engine," says Tsurusaki. "Honda is working hard to get the performance they need and Red Bull is doing everything they can." After the high-speed Turn 1 at Abbey, taken in eighth gear at 186mph, drivers must negotiate the tricky Turns 3 & 4 at The Loop and ensure good traction for a fast exit onto the Wellington Straight. After braking for Brooklands, it's critical that drivers make a good exit out of Luffield at Turn 7 for the fastest sector of the lap. Ahead of them is the daunting Copse corner and the ultra-fast sweeps of Maggotts, Becketts and Chapel taken at over 180mph. "Drivers love Silverstone and one of the critical corners is Turn 7, where drivers don't brake again for about 40 seconds, coming around the high-speed challenging corners of Copse and Maggotts and Becketts,"says Tsurusaki. "It's a really exciting part of the track." Red Bull Racing nose detail Photo by: ExxonMobil Red Bull Racing team member at work Photo by: ExxonMobil The final section of the Silverstone lap features the legendary corners, Stowe and Club, which are always lined with passionate fans cheering on the teams and drivers they have come to support. The British GP is always a special occasion for the F1 teams as eight of the 11 are based close to the historic track   so it's an event they all want to have a good result at. Maximum performance is achieved through efficient aerodynamics, strong power units and reliability   an area enhanced by Esso Synergy race fuel and Mobil 1 engine oil. "For a race like Silverstone, it's a combination of lots of things. We need the power, going through the high-speed part of the track it has to perform from start to finish   and we need to protect these engines and use them again several more times. So we can't sacrifice anything, we need max performance while protecting the engine," says Tsurusaki. One of the local teams is Red Bull Racing, who are based in Milton Keynes, just 15 miles from Silverstone. They have won the British Grand Prix three times in the past and will be looking for another good result this year. "Silverstone is the home track for the team, not far from MK and it's a race we want to do well at," says Tsurusaki.