he had an incredible initiative that left very excited and knowing his origins as part of an African race and the star also revealed that he is very happy to know his roots. said Vini and immediately came the response of a controversial character, but who is from the UFC: the Cameroonian Ngannou's message to Vinicius The Cameroonian is one of the men who is always in the eye of the storm with his boxing or fights, but also with his controversies, although on this occasion the African left a message to when it was revealed the African roots of the footballer. Ngannou is the sporting standard bearer of Cameroon When the best years of the Cameroon national team are behind them, when Samuel Eto'o was the standard-bearer, the most recognized sportsman of the African nation is Francis Ngannou and it is well known that he is a great soccer fan and wants Vinicius with the jersey of his country, something impossible, but he tried. However, Ngannou cannot be blamed for trying. But Vinicius is not the only football star who traces his ancestry to Cameroon and is adored by Ngannou.
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Low to the ground, with two wheels in the front and one in the back, the vehicles look somewhat like pinewood derby cars or go-karts. Their energy comes from batteries, but under the right conditions, they can reach 40 miles per hour. Fifteen engineering students built the vehicles themselves as part of East Central High's after-school Electrathon club. The local club is part of Electrathon America, an electric vehicle racing organization that describes itself as offering "hands-on opportunities for participants to learn about STEM (science, engineering, technology and math) principles as they design and build an electric vehicle for competition." Electrathon goes beyond standard classroom learning and gives students a stepping stone into the world of engineering, said Forrest Hawthorn, a career and technical education instructor at East Central High School and faculty adviser for the local club. "Going through the engineering process, a lot of times it feels like you're banging your head against the wall," he said. "But for these kids, I'm always telling them, 'Hey, that is engineering in a nutshell. You try something, you build it, you test it, you break it, you redesign it and you try it again.'" Hawthorn has worked to expand Electrathon racing in the San Antonio area. There was just one local race last year, he said, but this year the students in his club have four opportunities to race against teams from other schools and school districts. Saturday's race, at Zamora Middle School in South San Antonio Independent School District, is the second local race of the season. The four local races will lead up to the series championship in April, the Alamo City Electrathon Race, where a couple hundred students from 20 San Antonio schools will participate. Hawthorn is director of the ACE Race, working with South Texas Business Partnership, which lines up sponsors, venues, concessions and other logistics. To compete in Electrathon races, the vehicles must meet certain specifications. The Electrathon American handbook describes them as "single person, lightweight, aerodynamic, high efficiency, electric vehicles with three or four pneumatic tires ... powered by standard non-leaking lead acid battery packs not exceeding 73 pounds." The vehicles can be built from a variety of materials and, as long as they adhere to safety guidelines, can have a number of different designs. With everyone on the same playing field, the challenge becomes designing a the most energy-efficient car possible and racking up the most laps. One East Central car won the Alamo City Electrathon Race last year with 125 laps in two hours. In preparation for Saturday's race, the East Central High students on Tuesday were fine-tuning the cars during their free periods at school in the the John Glenn Annex machine shop on the CAST Lead campus across the street from the high school. The team members say they aren't nervous about their chances in the upcoming race. They have plenty of shop hours and practice laps behind them. They know the goal is endurance, not speed. "If we don't maximize the amount of energy that we have during a certain time, then we could potentially lose the amount of laps we get," said Jose Ochoa, the club's vice president The team has four electric vehicles, which they've named named Hornet, Wasp, Stinger and Plan Bee. Some were built using kits donated by Toyota. The students built Wasp from scratch. As the students secured pre-heated batteries — which one theory says allows them to absorb more energy — in the vehicles, preparing to scoot around a school parking lot, Hawthorn mainly supervised. When he brought Electrathon to East Central High in 2017, he had to be a lot more active in his instruction, he said. Now, if all goes well, the students perform like a well-oiled machine. "Some are just total nerds, and they geek out on the whole math side of it. They love doing the battery testing," he said. "I've got other kids who could not care less about testing batteries, but they love wrenching on the cars. Or maybe you've got a couple kids who really get into the fabrication and cutting and grinding and welding metal." Dylan Ellington, 17, gravitates toward mechanics. He's learned how to use an angle grinder and TIG welder, and he spends most of his free time during school in the shop. "Even if it's not specifically working on the Electrathon cars, this is the one class I look forward to the most every day, because it's just fun to make stuff," Ellington said. "Those are skills that are going to pay off in the future." Some students, like Hollie Helmke, 18, get their hands into lots of things. During the race, she'll be driving Hornet. She's already clocked more than 1,000 miles in the vehicle. When Helmke joined the club last year, she started as a mechanic and learned to use a drill press and angle grinder — "simple stuff like that," she said. She's now club president and plans to study engineering at Texas A&M University next year. Helmke said she sees Electrathon as a creative outlet, like when she recently figured out how to install a mount for one of the vehicle's switches. "There are so many different ways you could install the mount, but I decided, OK, I'm going to use a scrap piece of metal and kind of just work my way around it, just drill in the holes and weld it on," she said. The team is eyeing an even bigger competition in the spring: Emerald Coast Electrathon, in Florida. This year, Hawthorn wants to bring more local schools with them. Hawthorn said the East Central team has placed first in the Florida race's high school division, but this time he's giving his students an edge against the older competitors. He wants to win in the other division, for college and adult competitors. He recently bought a German motor called a Heinzmann with funds from a competitive grant from the district's nonprofit foundation. If all goes according to plan, it will arrive in time to install it and prepare for the big race. "I really want to go there and see my kids beat all the adult and college teams," he said.
The People’s Bank of China has spent much of 2024 locking horns with bond bulls. Yet when treasury yields dipped to record lows this week, officials stayed quiet. That’s in part because there’s less concern about rampant speculation, but also because the insatiable appetite for sovereign debt fits nicely with Beijing’s plan to sell more of it. That resets the bar for intervention. A dire economic outlook in the first half of the year helped fuel the bond rally. The yuan was testing its one-year low against the dollar while the benchmark CSI300 stock index .CSI300 dipped to a five-year nadir. Investors flocked to safe havens. But whenever the 10-year yield CN240011= dived towards 2%, the central bank would cry foul. It warned that smaller banks’ rising sovereign bond holdings were creating excessive risk, and even went as far as short-selling long-term government bonds to try to push yields up. The intervention did not cool the bond rally, though. Beijing’s stimulus package did. After the PBOC started implementing it in late September, yields rebounded and the CSI300 surged more than 30% within a month. Yet as reality sank in about how little the measures could meaningfully boost growth, capital started to find its way back to bonds from stocks. In the past two months, the yield on the 10-year benchmark dipped 20 basis points, hitting a record low this week. There’s less official fuss, though, because some key issues have changed. First, the bond funds and banks doing much of the buying now appear to be long-term bondholders, not speculators. More importantly, low yields work in Beijing’s favour. Citing sources, Caixin Globalreported the government is planning to raise at least 2 trillion yuan in each of the next three years to finance its stimulus measures. The lower the bond bulls drive yields, the less it will have to pay in interest on the new debt. It’s a tricky balancing act, though. Regulators are expected to meet later this month at the Central Economic Work Conference to map out plans for 2025. Investors will be looking for measures that support the stock and property markets as well as faster economic growth. If those don’t materialise, they’re likely to flock to the bond market as a safe haven. CITIC Securities 600030.SS is already projecting the benchmark yield to drop to as low as 1.6% next year. If investors’ economic doom-and-gloom scenarios are the driving force, Beijing is likely to intervene once again. The yield on China’s benchmark 10-year government bond dropped below 2% on Dec. 2 to hit its lowest point since records began in 2002. Using data from China Central Depository & Clearing, Reuters reported it’s only one of a handful of times that the yield has been below 2%. Source: Reuters Breakingviews (Editing by Antony Currie and Aditya Srivastav)So ends one of the wildest weeks in recent memory for the Nebraska football program. The one-week overlap of high school recruiting, transfer portal entries, coaching changes and bowl game decisions meant there were highs and lows for Nebraska fans to go through — but the program’s leader wasn’t bothered by the departures and changes that hit the Huskers. “If we have good players and we have good coaches, then people are gonna come try to get them,” Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said on Wednesday. “If no one’s trying to take our players, it means we’re in trouble.” With news to break down in each of those areas, let’s drop into coverage: Nebraska’s defensive coaching staff will look much different in 2025 compared to 2024, but Rhule is hopeful that the defense itself won’t change much. Defensive coordinator Tony White is off to Florida State and has taken defensive line coach Terrance Knighton with him, a major blow to a Nebraska defense that ranked inside the top 20 nationally each of the last two seasons. Knighton was one of Rhule’s best hires for his initial Nebraska coaching staff. The defensive line, presumed to be a question mark in 2023, instead became a strength of the team. Players like Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher reached new heights under Knighton’s coaching, while several young Huskers also made an impact up front. There’s plenty of returning talent in the defensive line room even after some roster turnover, but NU’s next defensive line coach will have big expectations to continue Knighton’s good work at the position. As for White, he implemented his 3-3-5 scheme to great success a year ago, but Nebraska lined up slightly differently this fall with a four-man rush utilized far more often than in 2023. He’ll be a good fit at Florida State, while Nebraska has turned to John Butler in the interim to lead its defense. There’s no doubting Butler’s pedigree as a former NFL defensive mind, and his influence showed up in the way the Nebraska defense operated this season. Whether it’s Butler or an external hire who leads the Nebraska defense next season, continuity on that side of the ball is the expectation. “The defense isn’t going to change, but the offense is going to be better,” Rhule said. That optimism is underscored by the return of Dana Holgorsen as Nebraska’s offensive coordinator. Having brought in his own wide receivers coach, Daikiel Shorts Jr., Holgorsen will begin transforming the Nebraska offense this spring after the team’s bowl game. Nebraska signed a 20-player recruiting class on Wednesday that is loaded with talent across the board. While recruits can still sign with teams in February, expect Nebraska to be finished along the recruiting trail — and that means it’s time to take stock of the players in its 2025 recruiting class. Here are five of those signees who should impact the long-term future of the Husker football team. First up is linebacker Dawson Merritt. The highest-ranked signee in NU’s 2025 class was an Alabama commit for a reason, and it’s because the pass-rushing potential he shows. Set to be an off-ball linebacker and hybrid edge rusher at Nebraska, Merritt is the type of player who can make an impact early in his collegiate career. If he reaches his long-term potential, Merritt should be an NFL prospect when he leaves Nebraska. Nebraska also landed a top playmaking prospect in wide receiver Cortez Mills. Another wide receiver recruit, Isaiah Mozee, will provide an impact — but Mills is the all-around prospect who could dominate targets in a year or two’s time. The fast, athletic pass-catcher knows how to run himself open against coverage and excels at winning in one-on-one situations. Quarterback Dylan Raiola will like playing with Mills. In the secondary, cornerback Bryson Webber should be a starter down the road. His status as a former wide receiver gives him the ball skills Nebraska is after the spot, and Webber’s long, athletic frame will help him against opposing wide receivers. He may not be a day-one starter at cornerback, but Webber will make the position his own in the years which follow. Another explosive playmaker on offense is running back Jamarion Parker. Having signed alongside Bishop Neumann’s Conor Booth, Parker could be the lightning to Booth’s thunder as a one-two running back punch in the years which follow. A big-play threat and tough runner, Parker is an all-around talent who Nebraska and Holgorsen will find a way to utilize. The final pick is linebacker Christian Jones. Hard-nosed, athletic inside linebackers are hard to come by, but Jones is one of the rare few who could have a future at the position. He’s a top athlete who could push for playing time early in his career. For those interested, here are the five players I identified from NU’s 2024 class one year ago: Dylan Raiola, Carter Nelson, Willis McGahee IV, Mario Buford and Grant Brix. While Jacory Barney Jr. is a notable miss from that list, all but Brix played in at least 10 games and had an impact as freshmen. Nebraska’s transfer portal entrants have begun trickling out, and there will be many more which follow as a result of the 105-player roster limit teams must abide with next season. Many of the toughest departures to stomach have come on defense, where a veteran-heavy group will look much different in terms of its personnel next season. Defensive lineman Jimari Butler, a two-year starter at the position, has decided to move on. So have linebackers Mikai Gbayor and Stefon Thompson — who might’ve been starters next season — and rising young defenders Princewill Umanmielen, James Williams and Kai Wallin. Williams, Wallin and Umanmielen were all impactful defenders for Nebraska this fall, but their status as pass-rushing specialists still left room for improvement as all-around defenders. Butler and Gbayor, however, would’ve been pegged as no-doubt veteran starters, so their choice to move on will impact NU’s defensive strength. No entry was more surprising than that of running back Emmett Johnson, a player who emerged as NU’s top rusher late in the 2024 season. The up-and-down nature of Johnson’s Nebraska career — he showed flashes down the stretch in 2023 and was hardly utilized this fall prior to Holgorsen taking over — may have impacted his decision to seek out a new opportunity. Nebraska’s transfer portal targets will become clearer in the coming days, but one player has already stated his interest in the Huskers. Fresno State linebacker Phoenix Jackson, a multi-year starter at the position, announced on social media that Auburn, Indiana, Nebraska and SMU are the four teams he’s considering transferring to. Prior to learning its bowl opponent, Nebraska had a light week of practice before things get intense later this month. The Huskers practiced on Tuesday and Thursday last week with its veterans sitting out as younger players got reps in front of their coaches instead. Rhule said he expects Nebraska to practice from Tuesday to Thursday this week, with another day on Saturday during which the Huskers could bring transfer portal visitors to campus. “Being in bowl practice right now is exactly what this team needs, exactly what we need moving forward,” Rhule said. “I saw guys practice (Tuesday) and look like I haven’t seen them look all year.” After his firing at Nebraska, former head coach Scott Frost didn’t need to rush into his next coaching job, instead waiting for a situation and school that made sense for him. While it didn’t work out in Lincoln, there’s no denying the success Frost had at UCF. The in-state talent around the school and Frost’s offense made for a great fit, even if he only had two seasons to show it. The Knights are no longer in the AAC, though, instead having moved to a new-look Big 12 which has the makings of a difficult conference. It’s a good fit for Frost, but there’ll still be an element of pressure for him to deliver results and show that he can rebuild the program once again. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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Bol Bowen 3-4 1-2 7, Ewin 7-10 3-5 17, Holt 1-3 2-4 5, Jackson 3-7 2-2 8, Watkins 5-6 2-4 14, Davis 1-4 3-4 6, Deng 4-6 0-0 10, Swinton 3-4 1-1 8, Thomas 3-3 2-4 10, Maluk 2-7 0-0 4, Nitu 0-1 0-0 0, Mbatch 1-1 0-0 2, Rozakeas 0-1 1-2 1, Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Simpson 0-0 0-0 0, Crawford 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 33-58 17-28 92. Hankins-Sanford 1-3 2-4 4, Rivera 4-12 3-4 12, Muhammad 0-1 0-0 0, Curry 4-9 8-9 17, Diggins 2-13 0-0 4, Guerengomba 3-11 3-3 10, Watson 1-2 2-5 4, Ndjigue 1-2 0-0 2, Worthy 0-3 2-4 2, Abdelgowad 0-0 0-0 0, Damjanac 0-0 0-0 0, Doumbia 2-2 0-0 4, Foster 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 18-58 20-29 59. Halftime_Florida St. 37-27. 3-Point Goals_Florida St. 9-18 (Thomas 2-2, Watkins 2-3, Deng 2-4, Holt 1-1, Swinton 1-1, Davis 1-2, Bol Bowen 0-1, Crawford 0-1, Rozakeas 0-1, Jackson 0-2), UMass 3-24 (Curry 1-2, Rivera 1-4, Guerengomba 1-6, Ndjigue 0-1, Watson 0-1, Worthy 0-2, Diggins 0-8). Rebounds_Florida St. 28 (Ewin 7), UMass 31 (Hankins-Sanford 13). Assists_Florida St. 25 (Jackson 6), UMass 8 (Diggins 4). Total Fouls_Florida St. 24, UMass 20.
Carter’s foreign policy toward Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti left huge marks on South FloridaWhich mattresses are best for cold sleepers? With so much of our lives spent in bed, we all must get a restful night’s sleep so we’re ready to start the day energized. While our bodies naturally cool down as we wind down, some sleep much colder than others. The right mattress can help cold sleepers stay warm and cozy throughout the night. Most mattresses target your sleep position and not your temperature, which makes shopping around tricky. This guide can help you understand what makes the right mattress for cold sleepers and everything you need to know to sleep well. Our top pick, the DreamCloud Premier Rest 16-inch Mattress , is designed to regulate temperature for a comfortable sleep. What to know before buying a mattress for cold sleepers Type Cold sleepers should look to any mattress containing foam or latex, as these two materials trap heat more than other options, particularly breathable innerspring mattresses. While trapping in heat is a turnoff for some sleepers, those who are cold embrace the warmth kept within. Hybrid mattresses are increasingly popular. They feature a combination of foam or latex and innerspring layers to provide a balance of comfort and support. The foam or latex layers are typically the uppermost layers and help regulate temperature. Firmness How soft or firm the right mattress is for you is influenced mainly by your sleep position and size. Those who sleep on their stomach should avoid a soft mattress so that they don’t sink into the bed and strain their spine, but they should also avoid an extra-firm mattress that doesn’t support their hips and shoulders. Side sleepers should be cradled by a softer mattress with a bit of resistance for their shoulders and head. Back sleepers find firmer options most comfortable. Heavier individuals should avoid softer mattresses as they can sink in and not receive the proper support. Conversely, slighter persons may enjoy less firm mattresses since they can cradle them. What to look for in a quality mattress for cold sleepers Gel foam For some people, gel foam is a much-desired feature; however, cold sleepers should avoid foam or hybrid mattresses incorporating gel foam. This is because the gel helps offset the heat trappings of foam by adding cooling technology, making the mattress a good choice for those who sleep warm, not cold. Motion transfer Most mattresses that include foam or latex are adept at lessening motion transfer, meaning that one person’s rustling or movement won’t disturb the other person in bed. What’s more, foam and latex options tend to be quiet. How much you can expect to spend on a mattress for cold sleepers Foam, latex, and hybrid mattresses are pricier, especially those with multiple layers. Cold sleepers can expect to pay between $600 and $1,200 for a queen-size mattress. Mattress for cold sleepers FAQ How do I take care of my mattress? A. Investing in a mattress protector is wise, especially for a densely made mattress that traps heat. A mattress protector prevents dust, mites, and, in some cases, liquids from penetrating the mattress, which can cause an odor and lead to slow deterioration. Rotate your mattress every few months so it’s used evenly, especially if you have foam layers that may conform to your body. Does mattress size or thickness influence heat? A. Size and thickness don’t necessarily influence a mattress’s heat retention. Mattresses for cold sleepers come in all standard sizes. That choice should be made based on your size, available space and whether you sleep with a partner. Thickness ranges from around 6 to 14 inches. What’s the best mattress for cold sleepers to buy? Top mattress for cold sleepers DreamCloud Premier Rest 16-inch Mattress – Luxury Hybrid Memory Foam What you need to know: This high-quality, thick hybrid mattress has foam layers on top for a warm, cozy night’s sleep. What you’ll love: The innerspring base supports all sleep positions while foam layers hold in warmth. There’s no motion transfer or noise when moving. What you should consider: It may be too firm for petite individuals. Top mattress for cold sleepers for the money ZINUS 12 Inch Green Tea Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress What you need to know: This mattress offers both comfort and support at a reasonable price. What you’ll love: It includes layers of low-toxin foam that help maintain the temperature as you sleep. It’s also infused with green tea extract, which helps to fight against unwelcome odors. What you should consider: While it does say it includes cooling gel, it’s still too hot for some people. Worth checking out GhostBed 3D Matrix Mattress What you need to know: This adaptable mattress adjusts to your shape and temperature to create the most comfortable sleeping experience. What you’ll love: It’s a hybrid mattress that cradles the body while still supporting the shoulders and hips and lacks motion transfer. The top layers provide warmth and comfort. What you should consider: It may be too soft for heavier individuals. Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales. BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. 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