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Vancouver Sun
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- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Abbotsford Canucks Recap: One win away from Calder Cup glory after 3-2 Game 4 victory
Yet another ensemble effort has the Abbotsford Canucks one win away from capturing the Calder Cup. The Vancouver Canucks farmhands beat the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 on Thursday before an announced crowd of 7,161 at the Abbotsford Centre to go up 3-1 in the best-of-seven AHL championship series. The first of three possible cracks to bring home the trophy for the first time in franchise history comes with Game 5 on Saturday (6 p.m.) at the Abbotsford Centre. Game 6, if necessary, would be Monday (4 p.m.) in Charlotte, N.C., and a Game 7, if required, would go next Wednesday (4 p.m.) there. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Abbotsford has been buoyed throughout these playoffs by the goaltending of Artūrs Šilovs. He was strong once again Tuesday, making 32 saves. More than anything, though, this playoff run for Abbotsford has been characterized by team effort. Coach Manny Malhotra rolls four lines and three pairs of defence regularly. Abbotsford comes at you in waves, and, when they're right like they were on Thursday, they're heavy and physical. Jett Woo, Sammy Blais and Tristen Nielsen led the way Thursday with momentum-swaying body checks. Tristen Nielsen smashes a Checker into the boards! What a hit! 🎥: FloHockey Various players have led the offence through these playoffs and on Thursday it was Jonathan Lekkerimäki taking his turn, potting a pair of goals. The 2022 Vancouver first-round draft choice had been a healthy scratch for five games prior to getting back into action for Game 3 on Tuesday. Arshdeep Bains added the other goal for the victors. Abbotsford (24-11-0-1) had the AHL's fifth-best home record during the regular season. Charlotte (23-9-1-3) had the third-best road record. Abbotsford is now 10-2 at home in these playoffs. The Checkers (44-22-3-3) came in fourth in the league in the regular season, two points before the fifth-place Canucks (44-24-2-2). This is the fourth year that Vancouver has had its AHL team in Abbotsford. They are five rounds into these playoffs. They went a total of five rounds in the previous three years combined. The last Vancouver AHL affiliate to get this deep into the playoffs was the 2015 Utica Comets team that made it to the league finale. Here's a recap of the game: 1 of 20 Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. 9:46 p.m. Charlotte scores in a scramble with the goalie on the bench with 0:26 to go to make it 3-2. Jack Devine gets the goal. 9:22 p.m. It's 3-1 with 11:26 to go in the third. Charlotte gets on the board on a power play, a clever set-up by Jack Devine to Kyle Criscuolo. 9:15 p.m. 'We want the Cup,' chants makes it way around the arena bowl. 9:13 p.m It's 3-0, as Jonathan Lekkerimaki sneaks one five-hole on a semi-breakaway at 3:47 of the third period. A big stop by Artūrs Šilovs started proceedings. Jonathan Lekkerimäki... AGAIN 🤩 @abbycanucks | @Canucks | @CanucksArmy #AHL #CalderCup #ProudlyAbbotsford #Canucks 8:47 p.m. We're through two. Abbotsford leads 2-0. Shots are 18-14 in Charlotte's favour. 8:41 p.m. Glove save by Artūrs Šilovs off Charlotte's John Leonard has more 'Arty, Arty,' chanting. 8:30 p.m. 'No, he didn't,' bellows play-by-play man Arshdeep Bains makes a nifty one-on-one move and then beats Kaapo Kähkönen five-hole to make it 2-0 at 11:30 of the second period. 🚨 ABBOTSFORD GOAL 🚨 ARSHDEEP BAINS ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? THAT'S 6 GOALS IN HIS LAST 6 GAMES 🎥: FloHockey 8:20 p.m. Another advantage Abbotsford apparently. Abbotsford Centre mini donuts (left) vs Bojangles Coliseum mini donuts (right) Presentation may go to @CheckersHockey but the @abbycanucks take this one the overall 👀😋 (but honestly, you can't go wrong here) This has been your FloHockey #CalderCup mini donut review. #AHL 8:16 p.m. Right pad save by Artūrs Šilovs on a one timer from Charlotte's Trevor Carrick 8:14 p.m. Checkers goalie Kaapo Kähkönen neatly follows and foils Abbotsford's Phil Di Giuseppe on a forehand deke after Di Giuseppe got in all alone. 8:06 p.m. Another 'Arty, Arty,' chant in the opening seconds of the second period and the puck is in the Abbotsford zone. 7:47 p.m. First period ends with Abbotsford leading 1-0, via the Jonathan Lekkerimäki goal. Shots were 10-6 in Charlotte's favour. Charlotte went 0-for-3 on the power play in the frame, Abbotsford was 0-for-2. 7:31 p.m. Sammy Blais doing Sammy Blais things, as he streamrolls Brett Chorske with a bodycheck behind the Abbotsford net. Sammy Blais is an animal! What a hit 💥 🎥: FloHockey 7:24 p.m. Jonathan Lekkerimäki is feeling it. He's already at three shots in the first nine minutes. 7:14 p.m. Abbotsford goalie Artūrs Šilovs stands tall on an early Charlotte power play, drawing an 'Arty, Arty,' chant from the crowd. 7:09 p.m. Abbotsford is up 1-0 just 1:15 into the game. Christian Wolanin stretch pass sends Ty Mueller and Jonathan Lekkerimäki off on a 2-on-1. Mueller sets up Lekkerimaki for a one timer. Start could not be better. Abbotsford was physical all over the ice prior to the goal. Big hit from Jett Woo was the highlight. Jonathan Lekkerimäki puts the Canucks up early 🎯 @abbycanucks | @Canucks | @CanucksArmy #AHL #CalderCup #ProudlyAbbotsford #Canucks 7:02 p.m. Here's your line-ups. Running it back 🔂 📺 | 📻 | Sportsnet 650 Some new faces in the fold for Game 4! The Abby Canucks are going back to the same lineup that got it done in Game 3…The Checkers though could make up to 4 lineup changes tonight, including inserting a trio of recent NCAA additions. We will be breaking it all down in the pregame show at 6:45pm on @FloHockey 6:59 p.m. Digging the drum line 'We Will Rock You,' entrance for the game. 6:57 p.m. Our traditional Ben Lypka plug. Wow the #CalderCup Finals are here because this thing arrived in front of the @AbbyCentre #canucks 5:50 p.m. The Canucks beat the Checkers to the punch on the fit check. Is that foreshadowing? The boys have arrived 📍 5:17 p.m. It's walk-in photo montage time. Walking into the Abby Centre for the finals >
Malaysiakini
10-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Too good to be true? Here's how to check before you click
You are scrolling through your phone on a lazy Sunday, half-watching a drama, half-looking at job ads, when something catches your eye: 'Earn RM500 a day from home, no experience needed.' Or maybe it is a 'limited-time investment opportunity' that promises big returns. It sounds perfect, almost too perfect. But what if it is real? Here is the hard truth. If something feels too good to be true, it probably is. But what if you did not have to second-guess every message, every post, and every email? What if you had an AI-powered friend who could tell you instantly if that tempting offer is real, or just a clever scam in disguise? Meet Whoscall's newly launched Content Checker, a game-changer for anyone who has ever stared at a message and wondered, 'Is this a scam?' Your Scam Shield in a Tap The Content Checker is not just another tool. It is a smart, AI-powered feature that works like your personal scam detective. It scans job ads, investment tips, fake notifications, and promotional offers to spot anything suspicious. The Content Checker is powered by Whoscall's trusted scam database and cutting-edge language models. It instantly analyzes suspicious messages and helps you figure out if what you're seeing is a scam. This AI-powered feature is trained to recognize scam patterns based on: Scam numbers and domains Message structure and keywords Ongoing scam trends and tactics With every upload, you'll receive a detailed risk assessment—Safe. Suspicious. Or Scam, so you can decide what's safe and what's not. It is that simple, and that powerful. Here is how it works: Take a screenshot Upload it to the Whoscall app 'Check' button Get a risk check in seconds More Than Just a Screenshot. Your All-in-One Scam Protection The Content Checker is just one part of Whoscall's complete safety suite. Approved by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Whoscall is designed to protect you across every channel and help build a safer digital space for all Malaysians. Here is what else Whoscall offers: Caller ID Service - helps you identify unknown callers so you can avoid spam or harassment calls. SMS Filter - detects and blocks spam SMS messages, including those sneaky phishing links. ID Security Check - scans for personal data breaches with a single tap, helping you protect your information before it is too late. Auto Web Checker (Premium) – Scan unfamiliar links before you click to avoid phishing scams. Smart SMS Assistant (Premium) – Automatically filters high-risk messages to protect your inbox. Auto-Update Number Database (Premium) - keeps you protected from evolving scams by refreshing its database regularly. You will know exactly who is on the other end of the line, with no hassle. Whoscall is not just about reacting to scams, it is about staying one step ahead. Your Chance to Access Full Scam Protection for Free Right now, Whoscall is running the Scam Free Malaysia 2025 campaign, a nationwide initiative to help Malaysians spot scams and protect themselves. In partnership with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and support from J&T Express Malaysia, Whoscall is giving away one million free one-year Whoscall Premium subscriptions to help Malaysians stay safe online. This is your chance to get full access to Whoscall Premium for free, so you can stay protected 24/7. With Premium, you get: Real-time scam alerts An auto-updated scam number database An ad-free experience for total peace of mind Just download Whoscall and redeem the code PDRMLawanScams at before 31 August 2025. Let's take action together. Check your messages, protect your loved ones, and help build a safer digital community for all. Together, let's create a safer, scam-free Malaysia. This content is provided by Whoscall. The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini. Interested in having your announcements on Malaysiakini? Contact the announcements team at [email protected] or WhatsApp on +60 17-323 0707 for urgent matters.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, The White Stripes Lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially unveiled its 2025 class, confirming Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes as this year's inductees. Ryan Seacrest announced the inductees on ABC's American Idol on Sunday night, the second year in a row the show revealed the Rock Hall class (ABC parent company Disney has the TV rights to the event). Aside from the performer category, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon are being honored with the Musical Influence award. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye are getting the Musical Excellence Award, and Lenny Waronker — the producer and executive best known for his longtime stint as the president of Warner Records — is this year's Ahmet Ertegun Award recipient. More from The Hollywood Reporter Bruce Springsteen Performs With Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty at 2025 American Music Honors Event How New Kids on the Block's Jonathan and Jordan Knight Breathed New Life Into HGTV Global DJ Alok Is Keeping Art Human and Bringing His True Self to the Desert The induction will take place November 8th at the Peacock Theater, and it will stream live on Disney+ that night. A special will air on ABC at a later date. The Rock Hall will announce on-sale information for tickets for the event at a later date. This will be the fourth time the induction will take place in Los Angeles, and the first time since 2022. 'Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever,' John Sykes Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, said in a statement. 'Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.' The nominees who missed the cut this year are The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, Oasis and Phish. The Crowes, Idol, Maná and Phish had never been nominated before. Phish handily won this year's Rock Hall fan vote (which counts for one ballot in the actual voting process), while Bad Company took second and Idol came in third. Joy Division/New Order were nominated back in 2023, while Oasis and Carey were both nominated for the first time in 2024. Last year's Rock Hall class included Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest. Artists become eligible for the Rock Hall 25 years after their first commercial release. Checker, Cocker, Bad Company and Outkast are all getting in on their first nominations. Cocker's induction comes 11 years after the English singer died back in 2014, and eight years after Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell's tragic death in 2017. Lauper and The White Stripes were both previously nominated in 2023, while this was Soundgarden's third time on the ballot after nominations in 2020 and 2023. Checker's waited the longest for an induction out of this year's class, having released his first album back in 1960. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Business Standard
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Spearsoft Unveils Next-Gen AI-Powered Comprehensive Testing and AI Products for SMBs, Launches Globally
PNN New Delhi [India], April 28: Spearsoft has announced the global launch of its next-generation AI-powered platforms, purpose-built to address the operational complexities of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This comprehensive suite of intelligent automation tools is engineered to optimize software development lifecycles, streamline talent acquisition, and enhance customer engagement--positioning SMBs for accelerated digital transformation and competitive differentiation. Enabling Intelligent Automation, Scalable QA, and Data-Driven Decision-Making Across Business Functions Reimagining Business Workflows with AI-Native Architecture At the core of Spearsoft's innovation lies a portfolio of AI-native applications designed to operationalize intelligence at scale. These platforms leverage cutting-edge technologies-- including generative AI, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning--to automate critical business functions, reduce overhead, and enable data-driven agility. AI-Powered QA Automation Framework Spearsoft's automated testing suite transforms quality assurance by enabling test case generation and execution through natural language commands. Leveraging large language models (LLMs), the platform facilitates end-to-end test orchestration, accelerates test coverage, and ensures scalability without compromising product integrity. This empowers engineering teams to compress release cycles and drive continuous delivery with confidence. EVA - GenAI Powered Platform: A transformative enterprise platform designed to enhance operational efficiency through five advanced AI-powered modules. EVA-Recruit optimizes talent acquisition, while the Compliance Checker ensures regulatory adherence with precision insights. The Planner enables seamless scheduling through natural language, and PCPR proactively manages risks to keep projects on track. Prattle unlocks the power of unstructured data using RAG methodology--making EVA the future of intelligent enterprise innovation. Agentic AI Ecosystem for Cross-Functional Automation Spearsoft introduces a suite of AI agents and domain-specific assistants designed to augment human capabilities across business verticals. These agents harness deep learning and conversational AI to deliver autonomous task execution, contextual insights, and real-time decision support. Key components of this agentic AI ecosystem include: * LeadMagnet - An AI-driven demand generation engine that automates email sequencing, behavioural segmentation, and hyper-personalised outreach to optimise conversion funnels. * Spearbot - A multimodal conversational AI assistant, voice-enabled to facilitate natural language interactions, customer support automation, and seamless omnichannel engagement. * Smartkart - An AI-powered platform leveraging real-time behavioral analytics to deliver personalized recommendations, driving cross-sell/upsell and boosting engagement and retention. * Healthmate - A healthcare intelligence platform that delivers AI-enabled diagnostics, risk stratification, and personalised care pathways--powering preventive and precision medicine. * Claimify- An intelligent insurance assistant that automates claims triage, performs anomaly detection for fraud mitigation, and delivers predictive analytics to enhance operational efficiency and increase claims success rate. Executive Perspectives: Powering the Future of SMBs with AI Srinivas Goli, MD & Co-Founder of Spearsoft, emphasises: "Our agentic AI platforms are designed not just to support business operations, but to supercharge them--enabling SMBs to achieve 10x efficiency, agility, and growth. By automating core functions and embedding intelligence into everyday workflows, we're giving small and mid-sized enterprises the power to operate like tech giants--without the overhead." Praveen Puram, CEO & Co-Founder, says: "With our AI-powered testing architecture, we're not just automating QA--we're rearchitecting how SMBs approach product development. Our platform ensures faster time- to-market, reduced technical debt, and consistent product excellence at scale." Jennifer Baker, Strategic Advisor, stated: "With my extensive background in intelligent automation, digital strategy, and customer experience transformation, I'm excited to contribute to Spearsoft's AI and Quality Engineering (QE) initiatives. My guidance will help us strengthen capabilities, elevate delivery excellence, and scale innovative solutions that address the ever-evolving needs of our clients and partners." Pabba Chandrakamal, Marketing Head at Spearsoft, says: "Our agentic AI platforms are Game Changers for SMBs, providing them with advanced technologies to gain a competitive edge. We believe every business, regardless of size, deserves access to intelligent automation and AI, and Spearsoft is leading this transformation through innovative QA testing and agentic AI-driven solutions." About Spearsoft With over 25 years of industry experience, we are a global leader in software testing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Leveraging our deep expertise in AI-driven personalization, custom model development, and sector-specific insights--alongside robust testing services-- we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Our comprehensive testing approach drives significant cost efficiency, with the potential for up to 10x improvement through AI-driven automation. We provide personalized AI solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring seamless AI integration within testing processes. Our solutions are built on deep industry knowledge, enabling the deployment of cutting-edge technologies that support scalable, reliable growth. To know more, visit: Contact Chandrakamal Pabba, Marketing Head Spearsoft Email: Pckamal@ (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
New York Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Chubby Checker, Outkast and the White Stripes Will Join the Rock Hall
Chubby Checker is finally joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 65 years after 'The Twist' became a No. 1 hit and an international dance craze. Checker, 83, who has campaigned for decades to be admitted to the pantheon — at one point taking out a full-page ad in Billboard magazine that said 'I want my flowers while I'm alive' — is part of the 40th annual crop of performer inductees. He is joined by Joe Cocker, the White Stripes, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company and Soundgarden, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced on Sunday evening, after a Rock Hall-themed segment on ABC's 'American Idol.' Those artists — a lineup that mixes classic rock, hip-hop, 1990s-vintage alternative rock and a female pop icon — will formally join the hall on Nov. 8 in a ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles that will stream live in Disney+. Checker, Cocker, Outkast and Bad Company were all accepted on their first nomination. The induction of the White Stripes, the stylish garage-rock minimalists whose 'Seven Nation Army' has become a stadium-rousing standard, could lend some anticipatory drama to this year's ceremony. Since the band broke up in 2011, Meg White, its drummer, has become one the great recluses of 21st-century pop, rarely seen in public and declining all interview requests — which would make any possible appearance by her a major coup for the Rock Hall. Among the other honors this year, Salt-N-Pepa, the pioneering female rap group, and the singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will receive the musical influence award. The musical excellence citation will go to the keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, the studio bassist Carol Kaye and the producer Thom Bell, a key figure in Philadelphia soul. Lenny Waronker, a producer and longtime executive at Warner Bros. Records, will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award. Among the nominees who failed to make the final cut this year are Oasis, the Britpop standard-bearers who have reunited for perhaps this year's most in-demand world tour, and Phish, the veteran Vermont jam band. Phish won the hall's fan ballot — a single vote, entered alongside those submitted from the hall's voting body of more than 1,000 music historians, industry professionals and previously inducted artists. Other nominees who didn't make the cut include Mariah Carey, the Black Crowes, Billy Idol, the Mexican rock band Maná and the linked British groups Joy Division and New Order. The Rock Hall has come under close scrutiny over the makeup of its inductee classes, receiving particularly harsh commentary over its low numbers of women; as of 2023, women made up just 8.8 percent of inducted individuals, according to one scholar's count. The hall has pledged to address those disparities, even revising its definition of rock 'n' roll as 'a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing.' After some gains in recent years — with lauded inductions of Janet Jackson, Sheryl Crow, the Go-Go's and Kate Bush — the latest crop of performer inductees may draw more complaints. It includes just two women: Lauper, who rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' and 'Time After Time,' and Meg White of the White Stripes. Artists become eligible for nomination to the hall 25 years after the release of their first recording.
