NEWBURY: When ‘tangs’ get ‘tongueled’TORONTO (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club said players were forced to walk to their game against the Maple Leafs after their bus got stuck in Toronto traffic Sunday night. The team posted a video on social media of team members walking to Scotiabank Arena, with player Maveric Lamoureux saying the bus was “not moving at all.” Several city streets had been closed during the day for the annual Santa Claus parade. The Maple Leafs earned their fourth consecutive win by defeating Utah 3-2. The viral incident prompted Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call the congestion “embarrassing” and “unacceptable,” highlighting his government’s plan to address the city’s gridlock through bike lane legislation. It wasn’t the first time a Toronto visitor had to ditch their vehicle to make it to an event on time. In June, former One Direction band member Niall Horan had to walk through traffic to get to his concert at Scotiabank Arena. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlIsraeli official reveals how 'to truly defeat Hezbollah'
NoneHow wine jargon leaves Brits in terroir: More than 50% of wine lovers are baffled by its terminology while a third are left embarrassed when asked to describe a type By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 17:35 EST, 21 November 2024 | Updated: 17:55 EST, 21 November 2024 e-mail 5 View comments We may be changing from beer fans to wine buffs, but most of us still don't know our terroir from our tannins. More than half of so-called wine lovers are baffled by its terminology. According to a survey, 48 per cent have been caught out at a dinner party for using jargon they did not properly understand. Meanwhile, 34 per cent were left embarrassed when asked to describe a wine they brought to a dinner party, and 36 per cent would not feel confident explaining what a blended wine is. The most confusing term for those intimidated by the grapes of wrath, according to 60 per cent of those polled, is 'terroir', with one in 20 thinking it means 'terribly good'. In fact, it refers to the environmental conditions that affect the taste and quality of a wine. Other wine words that leave Brits scratching their heads include 'caudalie' (44 per cent) – the measurement of how long the taste stays on the palate, and 'oenology' (41 per cent) – the science of wine and wine-making. The terms 'maceration' (41 per cent) – the process of soaking wine skins to extract colour and tannins, and 'cuvee' (41 per cent) – a wine made with a blend of different varieties of grapes, were also among the list of the 20 terms many don't really understand. More than half of so-called wine lovers are baffled by its terminology according to a new survey 48 per cent of wine drinkers have been caught out at a dinner party for using jargon they did not properly understand The most confusing term for those intimidated by the grapes of wrath, according to 60 per cent of those polled, is 'terroir' Despite the challenges, more than two-thirds (84 per cent) would like to increase their wine knowledge, the motivations including, feeling more confident when discussing wine (50 per cent) improving their ability to pair wine with food (42 per cent), navigating wine lists more comfortably (29 per cent), and even appearing more intelligent (22 per cent). One in five (19 per cent) would like to impress friends and family with their wine knowledge, so much so that more than half (52 per cent) enjoy receiving advice on wines when shopping in stores. A significant 69 per cent love trying new wines, according to the research by new wine range CTZN. Oliver Hoey from Aussie wine brand CTZN, which commissioned the survey of 2,000 Brits, said: 'Brits love wine, but want the confidence to talk about it more in social settings. 'We are giving wine lovers the tools they need to feel confident and informed, with SOM, our AI-powered virtual sommelier, providing an engaging and interactive way to deepen the understanding of the wine in their glass.' Share or comment on this article: How wine jargon leaves Brits in terroir: More than 50% of wine lovers are baffled by its terminology while a third are left embarrassed when asked to describe a type e-mail Add comment
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Yorubacentric accusation against Tinubu mischievous – OmokriSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Primo Spears' 31 points led UTSA over Houston Christian 78-71 on Saturday night. Spears had five assists for the Roadrunners (3-3). Raekwon Horton added 19 points while shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line while he also had nine rebounds. Damari Monsanto finished 3 of 8 from 3-point range to finish with 11 points. Julian Mackey finished with 20 points for the Huskies (2-6). Bryson Dawkins added 16 points and two blocks for Houston Christian. Demari Williams also had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze received some excellent news this past Saturday, fresh off an upset win against Texas A news that will likely help elevate the program's future. On November 25, 247Sports' Tom Loy submitted a Crystal Ball projection for Auburn to land five-star cornerback Na'eem Offord. Offord is committed to playing for coach Ryan Day and Ohio State. If the Buckeyes can defeat Michigan in Week 14, they will face top-ranked Oregon in the Big Ten Championship Game. Meanwhile, despite a disappointing season for the Tigers, 2024 can be salvaged with an upset win in this Saturday's Iron Bowl against Alabama. Head-to-head, the Tigers have lost the last four meetings and don't have the benefit of hosting this year's matchup. The Tigers are 5-6 entering the season's final week. They need one win to qualify for a bowl berth. Hugh Freeze encouraged his Auburn commits and recruits to remain set on playing for him In a now-viral video posted across Auburn's social media channels, Freeze made his intentions crystal clear: win, and they will come. "Hurry up and get here," Freeze yelled as he surrounded his team. The Tigers' win against the Aggies was their second in a row, which came weeks after the team stumbled during a skid. It was their second home win since Sept. 14, followed by four straight losses before upsetting Kentucky.So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays
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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has a sweeping lead in Sunday’s election and could win the five-year presidency in the first round, according to an exit poll released immediately after the voting. The poll by the Ipsos polling agency and released by the state HRT television showed Milanovic winning over 50% of the votes, while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the conservative HDZ ruling party trailed far behind with 19%. Milanovic thanked voters in a post on social networks. The first official results are yet to be published. Pre-election polls predicted that the two would face off in the second round on Jan. 12, as none of all 8 presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. Left-leaning Milanovic is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. He is often compared to Donald Trump for his combative style of communication with political opponents. The most popular politician in Croatia, 58-year-old Milanović has served as prime minister in the past. Populist in style, he has been a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and continuous sparring between the two has lately marked Croatia’s political scene. Plenković, the prime minister, has sought to portray the vote as one about Croatia’s future in the EU and NATO. He has labeled Milanović “pro-Russian” and a threat to Croatia’s international standing. “The difference between him and Milanović is quite simple: Milanović is leading us East, Primorac is leading us West,” he said. Though the presidency is largely ceremonial in Croatia, an elected president holds political authority and acts as the supreme military commander. Milanović has criticized the NATO and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes, though it is a member of both NATO and the EU. Milanović has also blocked Croatia’s participation in a NATO-led training mission for Ukraine, declaring that “no Croatian soldier will take part in somebody else’s war.” His main rival in the election, Primorac, has stated that “Croatia’s place is in the West, not the East.” His presidency bid, however, has been marred by a high-level corruption case that landed Croatia’s health minister in jail last month and featured prominently in pre-election debates. During the election campaign, Primorac has sought to portray himself as a unifier and Milanović as divisive. “Today is an extremely important day,” Primorac said after casting his ballot. "Croatia is going forward into the future. Croatia needs unity, Croatia needs its global positioning, and above all Croatia needs peaceful life.” Trailing a distant third in the pre-election polls is Marija Selak Raspudić, a conservative independent candidate. She has focused her election campaign on the economic troubles of ordinary citizens, corruption and issues such as population decline in the country of some 3.8 million. Sunday’s presidential election is Croatia’s third vote this year, following a parliamentary election in April and the European Parliament balloting in June.Spears' 31 lead UTSA past Houston Christian 78-71
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