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1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 13% to Buy and Hold ForeverShould Joe Biden pre-emptively pardon Hillary Clinton ahead of Trump taking office? Here's what Bill Clinton saysPhiladelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized to Washington tight end Zach Ertz for his comments during a heated exchange following the Commanders' victory on Sunday, according to multiple reports. The player and coach were seen meeting for the routine postgame handshake, with Ertz instead offering a high-five to Sirianni, who was his head coach during the start of the 2021 season in Philadelphia. Instead, the two had to be separated by Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro, who then escorted Sirianni to a tunnel at Northwest Stadium, according to reports. Sirianni didn't like the intensity of Ertz's high-five and criticized his performance in the game, to which Ertz took exception, according to a report released Thursday morning on the "Uncovering the Birds" podcast with Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ertz, who was listed as questionable for the game after sustaining a concussion a week earlier in Washington's 20-19 victory at New Orleans, started on Sunday and had one catch on two targets for 12 yards as the Commanders won 36-33. Asked afterward about the incident, Sirianni told reporters: "Both of us said ‘congrats' to each other." Ertz, likewise, downplayed the meeting, telling an Inquirer reporter: "We just exchanged holiday pleasantries and kept it moving." Sirianni, who according to reports later apologized to Ertz over a Zoom call, met with media members on Thursday. He said that he keeps conversations with players private and that he has respect for Ertz. During the week leading up to the NFC Division contest, Sirianni said of Ertz: "I think, first and foremost, Zach is an all-time Eagle and was really honored to be around him, and he's still playing at a high level in this part of his career. "So, going through that and him moving on, us moving on in the organization, him getting another fresh start, that was always a tough one because I did really come to really value Zach Ertz the person, Zach Ertz the player. Enjoyed the time I had around him." The Eagles traded Ertz to the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 15, 2021, during Sirianni's first season as head coach and with the Philadelphia organization. Philadelphia selected Ertz in the second round (35th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Stanford. He has 764 career receptions for 7,972 yards and 50 touchdowns in 166 regular-season games (128 starts) for the Eagles (2013-21), Cardinals (2021-23) and Commanders. Washington signed Ertz, 34, as a free agent in March. The three-time Pro Bowl selection (2017-19) has started all 15 games for the Commanders and has 55 receptions for 538 yards and four touchdowns. --Field Level Media

BRUSSELS, Nov. 27, 2024 /CNW/ -- A new online Master Class course to train scientists in testing cosmetics and chemicals without using animals is being hailed as a game-changer for cruelty-free testing worldwide. Featuring real-world case studies to walk scientists through animal-free testing step by step, the curriculum launched by the Animal-Free Safety Assessment Collaboration (AFSA) has attracted over 1,200 participants from nearly 70 countries since its debut in 2023, highlighting a global interest in innovative, ethical testing methods. Its final module is now open for registration, completing the ten-module course. Created with input from industry, method developers, regulatory and animal protection experts, the course guides users through every stage of "next-generation risk assessment" culminating in advanced techniques like data integration to ensure robust consumer safety conclusions. These cutting-edge methodologies not only eliminate the need for painful animal-based testing but also provide more valid and reliable results concerning the safety of chemicals and products. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Get the latest need-to-know information delivered to your inbox as it happens. Our flagship newsletter. Get our front page stories each morning as well as the latest updates each afternoon during the week + more in-depth weekend editions on Saturdays & Sundays.DETROIT -- When Alex Cobb stood on the mound at Comerica Park in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, he didn’t know he was pitching against the very team he would join months later. In fact, as a frustrating and injury-riddled 2024 season came to an end, he wasn’t sure he would be pitching at all. The doubts were erased quickly. Lots of teams called early in the offseason. The Tigers made it clear they were interested and would be aggressive. The pitching market heated up rapidly. Cobb, 37, signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Tigers this week . “I know you don’t get to choose the way it ends, but it would have left a pretty bitter taste in my mouth to walk away from this game on a year like last year,” Cobb said. “So, I’m very thankful to have this opportunity again. I think everybody wants to go out on top. I have a desire to do that.” In his chat with Detroit reporters on Thursday, Cobb discussed his excitement about joining the Tigers, the evolution of his training and pitching approach, and his hopes for contributing as both a pitcher and a mentor in 2025. The transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Q: As you went into free agency this winter, what was the Tigers’ pitch to you, and what made the organization feel like a good fit? Alex Cobb: You know, I think first and foremost, my relationship with (Tigers president Scott Harris) goes back to San Francisco. He made it well known early on that they were going to be aggressive, and that excited me. Based on what I saw from the team last year -- obviously getting a firsthand look pitching against them in the postseason -- they really became the Cinderella story of baseball. I feel like the whole league was rooting for them. Even in Cleveland, where we’re in the same division, it was fun to see them conquer the uphill battle they faced. You start to see the fight in the team. When you see a group of guys playing together like that, it excites you as a player. It’s clear they have a good clubhouse and culture, and you can see yourself wanting to be a part of it. Q: After making nearly 30 starts in 2022 and 2023, how frustrating were last year’s injury challenges? And after finishing the year strong, where are you now health-wise? Alex Cobb: It was very frustrating last year. I was coming off two years where, aside from a couple of minor things, I was able to make most of my starts. Towards the end of 2023, though, I started feeling pain in my hip and ended up needing surgery. I was hesitant to do it because I knew how tough it is to come back from surgery. Initially, the rehab went well, and I got built up pretty quickly, but then I had a minor elbow issue -- which is probably normal in spring training -- and had to shut things down. During that time, my shoulder started acting up with something we just couldn’t figure out. That sidelined me for most of the year. When I got traded to the Guardians , I was battling frustrating injuries I hadn’t dealt with before -- splitting a fingernail, a blister that was different from any I’d had before. It felt like I was cursed and just couldn’t get consistent health to make consecutive starts. There were times it felt like giving up would have been easier, but you keep pushing, especially after a trade when the postseason is in sight. Even though I wasn’t fully healthy at the end of the year, I was grateful to pitch in the playoffs. Overall, though, it was a frustrating year. Q: With all the challenges you faced, did you ever wonder if you would pitch in 2025? And now that you’re here, what does it mean to have a full offseason of health? Alex Cobb: I definitely wondered, after a year of battling injuries, if there would be much interest in me. Early in the offseason, when teams started calling, I was a little surprised by the level of interest. But then you start feeling reinvigorated, excited, and you begin picturing yourself in different scenarios. You get back into the gym, start working out, start throwing again, and convince yourself not only that you can do this, but that you can do it at a very successful level -- where I expect to be. Everything feels great right now. I’m trying to stay ahead of anything that could pop up. I’m in almost a preventative rehab mode, working with physical therapists three days a week. I’m focusing on my hips, mobility, and all the things I need to stay healthy for a full season. My goal is to put myself in a position where we’re making a postseason run and playing deep into October. I feel like I’ve done this every offseason, but I’m incorporating a few new things to prevent anything from happening this year. Q: What was it like facing the Tigers in the postseason? What are your thoughts on their rotation, headlined by Tarik Skubal, and their lineup? Alex Cobb: The whole Division Series was just fun to watch. I pitched in Game 3, but leading up to that, watching the battle between the two rivals -- you could feel the tension between the teams after battling each other all season. Watching Skubal pitch most of the year on TV and then being in the dugout to see him dominate hitters was special. Not only what he was doing to hitters, but the reactions of hitters when they got back to the dugout -- you can tell he’s a generational talent. He’s coming into his own and has the durability you need at the top of a rotation. I’m very excited to join him. I also saw a lot of other great arms. It seems like every organization is pumping out talent now, but Detroit’s young arms are exciting. I’m looking forward to joining them, getting energized by them, and hopefully growing together. Having a consistent rotation is something that excites players and fans alike. When you’re on a team with a rotation that feeds off each other, builds on each other’s performances, and works deep into the season, that’s what you want. I’m excited to watch that unfold here. Q: What drives you? What keeps you in the fight to keep bouncing back? Alex Cobb: I think that when you get injured, you realize how much you miss and enjoy the craft that you get to do. When you see other guys you know going out there and having success, and you’re not a part of that -- you’re not a part of the team you’ve been training with since spring training -- it just nags at you. These are guys you get really close to, and sitting at home watching them on TV rather than being a part of it on the road or wherever it might be -- it eats at you. I’ve been fortunate to have a long career with a lot of different experiences, but the last way I’d want to end my career is like I did last year. Q: You talked a little about the work you’ve been doing with your PTs. Just curious how your program has evolved over the past few years given the injuries you’ve dealt with and what you’re doing to be proactive? Alex Cobb: I mean, if we went all the way back to my rookie year, I would almost be embarrassed to tell you what I used to do versus what I do now. We were just talking about it today at the gym -- how some of us feel like the offseason is getting ahead of us. And I reminded everybody that we didn’t use to start playing catch until about this time, 10, 12, 13 years ago. To see the progression now is pretty remarkable. A lot of guys are taking only a week or two off and then getting back to throwing right away. For me personally, you can see the arc of your training. In your late twenties and early thirties, you’re trying to get as big and strong as you can every offseason. Now, I’m probably a little more conservative on that. I’m focused on maintaining healthy and strong stabilizing muscles, flexibility, and all the boring stuff. It’s not easy to get pumped up to go into the gym and do glute raises or work on hip stabilization and core strength, but it’s important to maintain health throughout the season. This is the first year I’ve consistently worked with a PT in the offseason outside of being injured, so I’m excited to see how that translates. Q: When you made the postseason starts at Comerica Park, how much did you try to soak in the atmosphere, having gone so long without being in the postseason? Alex Cobb: I tried not to soak it in, honestly. I convinced myself it was just a Tuesday evening start against the Detroit Tigers and treated it that way, rather than hyping myself up that it was my first postseason start in over 10 years. I didn’t want to get caught up in thinking every pitch was do-or-die. I tried to create a relaxed atmosphere, but the crowd was electric. When you’re going out to warm up, and all the fans are already in their seats waving towels, it’s hard not to feel the adrenaline. I realized the moment I was in, but it was probably after the outing -- back at the hotel with friends -- that I was able to reflect on it. It wasn’t the situation I had dreamed of, especially since I hadn’t been on the mound in a game for a long time. It wasn’t how I pictured it, but at the end of it, I was very thankful for the opportunity. Q: When we talked with Scott about the signing earlier in the week, he mentioned that they think there’s a little more swing-and-miss potential in your game than you’ve shown recently. I noticed that your two highest strikeout rates came during your time in San Francisco, right after Scott signed you. What was so important for you during those years, and what do you think is the key to getting closer to that level again? Alex Cobb: I think what takes away from my strikeout rate is when my splitter and two-seamer start blending together a little bit. I’m well aware of that. I think we have some other pitch grips we can work on to get more separation between those pitches. When the speeds and pitch shapes start blending together, it’s easier for hitters to create more contact and avoid swinging and missing. There are different ways to approach that, and I’m excited to hear what they have to say and their suggestions. I think incorporating a four-seamer in different situations throughout the game could benefit me a lot. It’s just about getting to a point where I’m comfortable using it in big situations. There are also different breaking ball grips I could probably get used to throwing in key spots. These are things I’ve played around with in the past but haven’t felt comfortable enough to bring into a big-league game. Having a normal spring training to work on that will be important. Whatever tips or information they have for me, I’m wide open and extremely excited to hear about. Q: Scott raved about the veteran leadership you provide. With your history in the game, was there someone, either in Tampa Bay or elsewhere, who was really influential for you in terms of leadership when you were younger? Alex Cobb: I definitely had some incredible veterans that I came up with. The two off the top of my head are James Shields and David Price. They really took a group of us young guys under their wing and protected us. They took care of us, pumped us up, and made us realize how good we could be as big leaguers. It gave us confidence when we got on the mound. I think there are different aspects you take from everyone in life. You watch the way they carry themselves in the clubhouse, how they handle every person they come in contact with, and you admire that. You push yourself to take on parts of that identity. In a baseball sense, I’d point to those two guys. But you can always learn from everyone in every walk of life to try to model yourself after. I hope that throughout the season, I can gain these guys’ trust through conversations and helping them however I can. I’ve been fortunate to play with a lot of incredibly talented pitchers and learn from them. I’ve taken little bits from all of them and blended it into my own knowledge of the game. I look forward to learning more from these guys, and if they have any questions or need any help, I hope they trust me enough to ask. Q: Alex, I wanted to ask about your splitter and its evolution. If I understand correctly, did you stop throwing it after Tommy John surgery? Was that your decision, or did the team ask you to stop due to concerns? And when did you start using it again? Alex Cobb: Yeah, after Tommy John, my splitter completely blended with my fastball. It was basically the same pitch. I really struggled with my delivery coming back from surgery—I had no idea what I was doing out there. So, I put it in my back pocket for a while. Fortunately, whatever I was doing with my delivery at the time made my curveball better and gave my fastball more ride. That got me through a pretty good season in 2017, my first full year back. But in 2018, 2019, and 2020, I was basically without my split and working a lot to regain it. After the 2020 season, I went to Driveline. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for, but I knew I needed help. A lot of the drills we did there cleaned up my delivery and forced me into positions that helped me get separation between my fastball and splitter. A byproduct of that was gaining velocity—not the primary reason I went there, but a nice bonus. That velocity started showing up in 2022, and I was able to sustain mid-90s consistently in 2022 and 2023. With that separation between pitches and the added velocity, I think 2022 was when I created my most swing-and-miss. In 2023, my overall numbers were similar, but I think my swing-and-miss went down a bit, likely because my hip started bothering me late in the year. Getting back to that form is key. At this level, small movements can mean the difference between a high swing-and-miss percentage and balls being put in play, where anything can happen. So, you’re always trying to improve that percentage as much as you can.(ANNews) – When respected Fort McMurray-based Métis entrepreneur and artist Lisa Marie Bourque unexpectedly died in an April vehicle collision, Alberta’s chief medical examiner originally categorized it as a suicide. But after Bourque’s family requested a fatality inquiry, the examiner changed the manner of death to accidental—a move the family’s lawyer said is unprecedented in his experience. “I have not seen this type of amendment by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner before in my years in legal practice and so this in my opinion is an extraordinary outcome to our request for a fatality inquiry into the circumstances of Lisa’s passing,” lawyer Alex Yiu wrote in an email to Bourque’s common law spouse, Manferd Bishop, who provided it to Alberta Native News. Bourque died on April 27 after she crashed into a water truck that was parked on Highway 69, with the immediate cause of death listed in the coroner’s report as “blunt chest injuries.” She was 47. As the founder of the Fort McMurray Métis Trading Post and the New Dawn Métis Women’s representative for Region 1 of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA), Bourque was a high-profile member of the Métis community in Alberta and a regular fixture at cultural events in the region. “You talk to anybody from Fort Chip, McMurray, Anzac, Conklin, Janvier, Lac La Biche, everybody knows her. There isn’t one person who thought she committed suicide,” said Bishop, who owns a towing company in Fort Mac. When Bourque died, the MNA issued a statement on Facebook calling Bourque “a beacon of light, tirelessly advocating for Indigenous rights and sharing her beautiful culture with unwavering pride.” “Her absence leaves a void that will be felt deeply at every gathering, every event, every moment where her infectious smile and boundless energy once filled the room,” the statement added. In a separate statement, McMurray Métis Local 1935 described Bourque as a “a champion for sharing her culture and advocating for the rights of all Indigenous people.” “She was at many events, whether it was to celebrate or advocate. Always beaming with pride for her culture, often seen standing and clapping at the back of the room while kids jigged, or models showcased Indigenous fashions,” read the statement. “Her absence will be felt at every artisan market, as her smile from ear to ear won’t be there to welcome us in.” Nancy Critchley, a close friend of Bourque’s who met her when they were both vendors at Treaty Days in Fort McKay several years ago, told Alberta Native News that Bourque “would have never taken her own life.” “There’s no way, not one speck of cell in my body, that believes that she committed suicide,” said Critchley, who is supporting Bourque’s family in their efforts to get answers about her death. Bishop noted that the medical officer’s finding of suicide had a practical impact on his family, precluding him from filing an insurance claim to help pay for her funeral, since the accident was deemed to be Bourque’s own fault. Critchley, who like Bourque is Métis, said she suspects the suicide designation was an effort to conceal how state negligence caused the death of an Indigenous woman. The only reason the medical examiner changed the manner of death, she added, was because Bourque’s family asked for a fatality inquiry, which she described as “covering up a cover up.” Bishop, who isn’t Indigenous, doesn’t think the suicide designation was an attempt to cover anything up, but the result of the limited information the RCMP provided to the medical examiner. The original medical examiner’s report, which Bishop provided to Alberta Native News, cited Bourque’s “major depression” and anxiety, the presence of antidepressants in her system, clear road conditions the day of her accident and a lack of brake marks on the road as reasons her “manner of death is best classified as suicide.” The autopsy report, citing multiple eyewitnesses, noted that Bourque “veered from her lane into the lane with the parked truck, and made no attempt to swerve away or slow down.” Conceding that Bourque struggled with anxiety, Critchley questioned the medical examiner’s conclusion that Bourque was severely depressed to the extent that she would deliberately crash her car. “I know a lot of people who are majorly depressed,” said Critchley. “My friend Lisa was not majorly depressed.” On Nov. 14, lawyer Yiu sent a letter to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) requesting a fatality inquiry into Bourque’s death, which often takes years to conclude, on Bishop’s behalf. In a Dec. 2 response to Yiu, chief medical examiner Dr. Akmal Coetzee-Khan said he conducted a “complete review of our office’s investigation” into Bourque’s death, adding that he’s received “several letters ... from friends and community members” echoing Yiu’s request. Upon reviewing the investigation into Bourque’s death with Dr. Daniel Smyk, who wrote the original medical examiner’s report, the physicians concluded “that based on the balance of probabilities, the death occurred accidentally,” Coetzee-Khan wrote to Yiu. An amended medical examiner’s report now notes that since completing its initial investigation, the OCME “received additional collateral information and background social history regarding Ms. Bourque which prompted a review of the findings and conclusions.” “There are still some aspects of the collision that are unclear, but given the new information, the manner of death has been amended to accidental,” Smyk wrote. While the original autopsy report said that Bourque “made no attempt to swerve away or slow down,” the amended version, citing an RCMP Technical Collision Investigation Report, noted that Bourque did move her foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, but by the time she did it was too late. Bishop noted that there were no traffic cones surrounding the stationary water truck, which would have provided an advance warning to Bourque to slow down. He added that police told him that there’s no legal requirement for there to be traffic cones or signage to protect drivers. Section 194 of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code requires the use of “lane control devices” if workers are put in danger of highway traffic. It doesn’t deal with risks to drivers. “I’ve towed for just under 50 years, I’ve been in McMurray just about 52 years now,” said Bishop. “The laws have to change.”

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