This report addresses: MBS and Saudi Arabia's vision of 2030

By boycotting his golf courses, the Left cuts off Trump’s income and his financial means of funding his legal defense and political work.

His same PGA-rejected golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, will host an LIV tournament, and many of the top players have switched from the anti-Trump PGA to the pro-Trump LIV side.

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), Miguel Moratinos, on the margins of the 77th UNGA Session in New York.

Separately, Foreign Minister

This report addresses: MBS and Saudi Arabia's vision of 2030

Title:

Content: Trump-haters now targetting golf

Pandering to the liberal media, the Professional Golfers’ Association last year canceled its big annual tournament that it had scheduled at a Trump golf course. This began the PGA-led boycott of Trump's top-ranked golf courses, to the delight of Trump-haters.

Golf courses are how Donald Trump earns a living. By boycotting his golf courses, the Left cuts off Trump’s income and his financial means of funding his legal defense and political work.

But now Trump overcomes their boycott. His same PGA-rejected golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, will host an LIV tournament, and many of the top players have switched from the anti-Trump PGA to the pro-Trump LIV side.

Greg Norman, a supporter of Trump, is the CEO of LIV (pronounced as in “live free”). He will also hold another tournament this year at Trump's golf course in Miami, where tickets have already sold out.

Norman has assembled a group of Trump-friendly golfers who want to Make Golf Great Again. The anti-Trump media are treating the golfers with questions as hostile as those they ask Trump.

Hanging in the balance is whether the vicious liberal boycott of Trump’s properties – akin to a military blockade – will hold against Greg Norman’s valiant effort to breach it. The golfing world has suddenly become a proxy war over Trump’s political future.

The liberal media ambush golfers who have switched to LIV with odd questions about playing on Trump’s golf courses, which was never controversial before. “Lefty” Phil Mickelson, one of the greatest ever and the biggest name to join LIV, was impertinently asked last month, “How do you feel about playing on Trump courses?”

Implicit in that question is that someone should have qualms about playing on a golf course owned by Trump. Mickelson responded, “I care more about the quality of the test of golf, the quality of the golf course, the fan experience and their ability to see and view the golf, and the challenge of what the venue provides for the players.”

Liberals do not quit. When reporters came after Mickelson with hostility again last week at the British Open, he became blunter in his response. “Let it go, dude. … I couldn’t be happier.”

Sergio Garcia, the Spanish golfer having many fans worldwide, played at a Trump charity golfing event nearly a decade ago after other celebrities began shunning Trump. Garcia switched to LIV, and on Monday he announced that he was leaving the hostile European circuit altogether.

The Scotland Open banned players who switched to the LIV-Trump side, but then a court issued an injunction allowing them to play. The prestigious Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia, has not yet banned any of the LIV players from its event next spring.

An outspoken critic of LIV, Rory McIlroy, was leading the British Open this past weekend to the delight of anti-Trumpers. Now called the Open Championship, this major tourney was played at the historic St. Andrews course in Scotland, where the game was invented 250 years ago.

But with a record-setting flourish of birdies on the final 9 holes, a 28-year-old Aussie named Cameron Smith won a stunning upset on Sunday. The liberal media were shocked when Smith implied that he, too, might be interested in joining LIV, and thereby playing in its Trump-course tournaments.

Trump-haters were also apoplectic when NBA great Charles Barkley, an outspoken supporter of Democrats, emphatically responded to a question about his interest in becoming a television commentator for LIV. “So, to answer your question, yes, I’m gonna 100 percent meet with LIV.”

Liberals made the United States dependent on Saudi oil, yet suddenly opponents of Trump have a problem with golfers being paid by it. Because LIV is funded by Saudi Arabian investments, liberals pretend that Trump is turning his back on victims of Saudi Arabia, including a murdered journalist and those who died in 9/11.

But if critics of Trump consistently object to Saudi Arabia, then they should have complained louder against the pilgrimages by Obama and Biden to the Saudi king, and protest buying Saudi oil. The public wants tournaments at Trump golf courses, and Trump spoke more against Saudi misconduct than any other president.

Greg Norman is doing for professional golf what needs to be done to the NFL and other professional sports whose executives are more liberal than their fans. Norman, who succeeded as a golfer with 331 weeks as the world's No. 1 player, is taking the game back from the liberal tyrants and restoring it to the fans and players.

Players should be able to compete in an LIV tournament at a Trump golf course without fear of retaliation by the liberal-controlled PGA, who Trump observed on Monday is the real “disloyal” group. Last one out of the anti-Trump PGA should turn out its lights.

John and Andy Schlafly are sons of Phyllis Schlafly (1924-2016) and lead the continuing Phyllis Schlafly Eagles organizations.

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), Miguel Moratinos, on the margins of the 77th UNGA Session in New York.

They discussed the work of the UNAOC and avenues for collaboration, particularly in strengthening inter-religious dialogue, combating Islamophobia, as well as, intolerance based on religion or belief. They stressed the need for achieving harmony among diverse cultures and societies.

The Foreign Minister emphasized that Islamophobia is a reality that is visible in a number of western countries but its most virulent manifestation is in India. He called upon UNAOC to step up its efforts to halt and reverse Islamophobia, bigotry and discrimination based on religion and belief.

While encouraging interfaith and intercultural dialogue and exchange of ideas at the local, national and international levels, the High Representative reiterated the readiness of UNAOC to support all efforts that promote continued dialogue and foster mutual respect and understanding, including on ways to combat Islamophobia.

Created in 2005, one of the core objectives of UNAOC has been to advance mutual respect for all cultures, traditions and religious beliefs. It serves as a platform for bridging differences and reducing friction between civilizations.

Separately, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on various aspects of bilateral relations, as well as, the regional situation and global issues.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari conveyed greetings and best wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. He also appreciated the vision and efforts of the Saudi leadership for progress and development of the Kingdom and regional peace.

The Foreign Minister also briefed His Highness about the ongoing flood situation and the challenges faced by Pakistan in relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction. He thanked the leadership and people of the Kingdom for their generous support for Pakistan in the wake of the recent floods.

Both Foreign Ministers emphasized the vital importance of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and agreed further to deepen mutual cooperation in all fields, including economy, trade, energy and investment.

The Saudi Foreign Minister offered condolences over the loss of precious lives. He also expressed concern over and the damage to infrastructure. He assured the Foreign Minister of Pakistan of the Kingdom’s full support in regard to relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.

Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held bilateral meeting with his Algerian counterpart, H.E. Ramtane Lamamra, on the margins of ongoing UNGA Session. The interaction comes within the established framework for cooperation and exchanges characterized by mutual trust and friendship.

The Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction at the historically fraternal ties between the two nations. He expressed pride at Pakistan’s role in Algeria’s independence. The Algerian Foreign Minister welcomed Pakistan’s principled position on the Middle East and other issues. Both Ministers agreed that the commitment of Pakistan and Algeria to international principles was the pillar of their close relationship. The two Foreign Ministers agreed to revive and reinforce the several institutions and mechanisms of bilateral cooperation. They also agreed on continued mutual support and coordination of positions bilaterally and in multilateral platforms, including at UN and OIC.

The Foreign Minister also held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Sameh Hassan Shoukry Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The two Ministers reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance the frequency of bilateral political exchanges. They underlined the need to increase cooperation related to trade, defence, counter-terrorism, education, culture and tourism.

The two leaders also exchanged views on important developments in Afghanistan and the region, as well as, the rise in global tensions. They emphasized the importance of finding peaceful solutions to conflicts and disputes through diplomatic means.

The Foreign Minister also assured of Pakistan’s full support to Egypt as the Chair of CoP-27 Climate Change Conference. He added that Pakistan would contribute to the success of the conference by participating at the highest level, and projecting the views of developing countries in its capacity as the current Chair of Group of 77 and China.

Pakistan and Egypt enjoy excellent fraternal relations underpinned by a shared heritage and commonality of views. The two countries closely collaborate bilaterally, as well as on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2022

Separately, Foreign Minister


This report addresses: MBS and Saudi Arabia's vision of 2030

By boycotting his golf courses, the Left cuts off Trump’s income and his financial means of funding his legal defense and political work.

His same PGA-rejected golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, will host an LIV tournament, and many of the top players have switched from the anti-Trump PGA to the pro-Trump LIV side.

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), Miguel Moratinos, on the margins of the 77th UNGA Session in New York.

Separately, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a 16-member Inter-Ministerial Committee headed by Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr.

The Terms and Reference of the Committee shall be as follows: (i) make necessary arrangements for arrival, protocol, business meetings and security of Saudi delegation; (ii) finalize business delegation from Pakistan side to match the visiting delegation ;(iii) conduct matchmaking exercise among the companies from the two countries part of their respective delegations ; and (iv) ensure follow up B2B meetings.

This report addresses: MBS and Saudi Arabia's vision of 2030

Title:

Content: Trump-haters now targetting golf

Pandering to the liberal media, the Professional Golfers’ Association last year canceled its big annual tournament that it had scheduled at a Trump golf course. This began the PGA-led boycott of Trump's top-ranked golf courses, to the delight of Trump-haters.

Golf courses are how Donald Trump earns a living. By boycotting his golf courses, the Left cuts off Trump’s income and his financial means of funding his legal defense and political work.

But now Trump overcomes their boycott. His same PGA-rejected golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, will host an LIV tournament, and many of the top players have switched from the anti-Trump PGA to the pro-Trump LIV side.

Greg Norman, a supporter of Trump, is the CEO of LIV (pronounced as in “live free”). He will also hold another tournament this year at Trump's golf course in Miami, where tickets have already sold out.

Norman has assembled a group of Trump-friendly golfers who want to Make Golf Great Again. The anti-Trump media are treating the golfers with questions as hostile as those they ask Trump.

Hanging in the balance is whether the vicious liberal boycott of Trump’s properties – akin to a military blockade – will hold against Greg Norman’s valiant effort to breach it. The golfing world has suddenly become a proxy war over Trump’s political future.

The liberal media ambush golfers who have switched to LIV with odd questions about playing on Trump’s golf courses, which was never controversial before. “Lefty” Phil Mickelson, one of the greatest ever and the biggest name to join LIV, was impertinently asked last month, “How do you feel about playing on Trump courses?”

Implicit in that question is that someone should have qualms about playing on a golf course owned by Trump. Mickelson responded, “I care more about the quality of the test of golf, the quality of the golf course, the fan experience and their ability to see and view the golf, and the challenge of what the venue provides for the players.”

Liberals do not quit. When reporters came after Mickelson with hostility again last week at the British Open, he became blunter in his response. “Let it go, dude. … I couldn’t be happier.”

Sergio Garcia, the Spanish golfer having many fans worldwide, played at a Trump charity golfing event nearly a decade ago after other celebrities began shunning Trump. Garcia switched to LIV, and on Monday he announced that he was leaving the hostile European circuit altogether.

The Scotland Open banned players who switched to the LIV-Trump side, but then a court issued an injunction allowing them to play. The prestigious Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia, has not yet banned any of the LIV players from its event next spring.

An outspoken critic of LIV, Rory McIlroy, was leading the British Open this past weekend to the delight of anti-Trumpers. Now called the Open Championship, this major tourney was played at the historic St. Andrews course in Scotland, where the game was invented 250 years ago.

But with a record-setting flourish of birdies on the final 9 holes, a 28-year-old Aussie named Cameron Smith won a stunning upset on Sunday. The liberal media were shocked when Smith implied that he, too, might be interested in joining LIV, and thereby playing in its Trump-course tournaments.

Trump-haters were also apoplectic when NBA great Charles Barkley, an outspoken supporter of Democrats, emphatically responded to a question about his interest in becoming a television commentator for LIV. “So, to answer your question, yes, I’m gonna 100 percent meet with LIV.”

Liberals made the United States dependent on Saudi oil, yet suddenly opponents of Trump have a problem with golfers being paid by it. Because LIV is funded by Saudi Arabian investments, liberals pretend that Trump is turning his back on victims of Saudi Arabia, including a murdered journalist and those who died in 9/11.

But if critics of Trump consistently object to Saudi Arabia, then they should have complained louder against the pilgrimages by Obama and Biden to the Saudi king, and protest buying Saudi oil. The public wants tournaments at Trump golf courses, and Trump spoke more against Saudi misconduct than any other president.

Greg Norman is doing for professional golf what needs to be done to the NFL and other professional sports whose executives are more liberal than their fans. Norman, who succeeded as a golfer with 331 weeks as the world's No. 1 player, is taking the game back from the liberal tyrants and restoring it to the fans and players.

Players should be able to compete in an LIV tournament at a Trump golf course without fear of retaliation by the liberal-controlled PGA, who Trump observed on Monday is the real “disloyal” group. Last one out of the anti-Trump PGA should turn out its lights.

John and Andy Schlafly are sons of Phyllis Schlafly (1924-2016) and lead the continuing Phyllis Schlafly Eagles organizations.

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), Miguel Moratinos, on the margins of the 77th UNGA Session in New York.

They discussed the work of the UNAOC and avenues for collaboration, particularly in strengthening inter-religious dialogue, combating Islamophobia, as well as, intolerance based on religion or belief. They stressed the need for achieving harmony among diverse cultures and societies.

The Foreign Minister emphasized that Islamophobia is a reality that is visible in a number of western countries but its most virulent manifestation is in India. He called upon UNAOC to step up its efforts to halt and reverse Islamophobia, bigotry and discrimination based on religion and belief.

While encouraging interfaith and intercultural dialogue and exchange of ideas at the local, national and international levels, the High Representative reiterated the readiness of UNAOC to support all efforts that promote continued dialogue and foster mutual respect and understanding, including on ways to combat Islamophobia.

Created in 2005, one of the core objectives of UNAOC has been to advance mutual respect for all cultures, traditions and religious beliefs. It serves as a platform for bridging differences and reducing friction between civilizations.

Separately, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on various aspects of bilateral relations, as well as, the regional situation and global issues.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari conveyed greetings and best wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. He also appreciated the vision and efforts of the Saudi leadership for progress and development of the Kingdom and regional peace.

The Foreign Minister also briefed His Highness about the ongoing flood situation and the challenges faced by Pakistan in relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction. He thanked the leadership and people of the Kingdom for their generous support for Pakistan in the wake of the recent floods.

Both Foreign Ministers emphasized the vital importance of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and agreed further to deepen mutual cooperation in all fields, including economy, trade, energy and investment.

The Saudi Foreign Minister offered condolences over the loss of precious lives. He also expressed concern over and the damage to infrastructure. He assured the Foreign Minister of Pakistan of the Kingdom’s full support in regard to relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.

Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held bilateral meeting with his Algerian counterpart, H.E. Ramtane Lamamra, on the margins of ongoing UNGA Session. The interaction comes within the established framework for cooperation and exchanges characterized by mutual trust and friendship.

The Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction at the historically fraternal ties between the two nations. He expressed pride at Pakistan’s role in Algeria’s independence. The Algerian Foreign Minister welcomed Pakistan’s principled position on the Middle East and other issues. Both Ministers agreed that the commitment of Pakistan and Algeria to international principles was the pillar of their close relationship. The two Foreign Ministers agreed to revive and reinforce the several institutions and mechanisms of bilateral cooperation. They also agreed on continued mutual support and coordination of positions bilaterally and in multilateral platforms, including at UN and OIC.

The Foreign Minister also held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Sameh Hassan Shoukry Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The two Ministers reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance the frequency of bilateral political exchanges. They underlined the need to increase cooperation related to trade, defence, counter-terrorism, education, culture and tourism.

The two leaders also exchanged views on important developments in Afghanistan and the region, as well as, the rise in global tensions. They emphasized the importance of finding peaceful solutions to conflicts and disputes through diplomatic means.

The Foreign Minister also assured of Pakistan’s full support to Egypt as the Chair of CoP-27 Climate Change Conference. He added that Pakistan would contribute to the success of the conference by participating at the highest level, and projecting the views of developing countries in its capacity as the current Chair of Group of 77 and China.

Pakistan and Egypt enjoy excellent fraternal relations underpinned by a shared heritage and commonality of views. The two countries closely collaborate bilaterally, as well as on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2022

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a 16-member Inter-Ministerial Committee headed by Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik to facilitate Saudi private sector delegation, scheduled to visit Pakistan from May 5-7, 2024, sources in the Petroleum Division told Business Recorder.

Musadik Malik, whose ministry deals with Reko Diq, OGDCL and other natural resource entities, accompanied the Prime Minister during his recent visit to Saudi Arabia to attend World Economic Forum.

The top bosses of Saudi gold refinery Manara, basic chemical industries, Sufraa Najd, MISA, ELM, CyberCave, International System, Rawabit Energy, Al Jomaih Energy and Water, Fawaz Al Hokair Group, Red Sea Gate, Riyadh Air, Tammi Global Co. Ltd, IFC, NAdec, Hasela Najad, Leen Alkhair, Tawal by Sto, Al Otaishan Holding, Alkifiah Holding, etc. are expected to be part of visiting delegation.

Saudis informed about SIFC’s proactive role

Pakistan is eyeing an investment of up to $ 15-20 billion from Saudi Arabia in different sectors/ fields including purchase of public sector entities or share purchases to deal with its financial woes.

The Committee will comprise of; (i) Musadik Malik( Chairman); (ii) Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan; (iii) Minister for Privatisation/BoI, Aleem Khan; (iv) Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari; (v) Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain; (vi) Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shiza Khawaja; (vii) Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Dr. Jehanzeb Khan; (viii) Secretary Power; (ix) Secretary Petroleum; (x) Secretary Interior; (xi) Secretary IT& Telecommunication; (xii) Secretary Board of Investment; (xiii) Secretary Commerce(Secretary); (xiv) Pakistan’s ambassador to KSA;(xv) Secretary SIFC; and (xv) Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Terms and Reference of the Committee shall be as follows: (i) make necessary arrangements for arrival, protocol, business meetings and security of Saudi delegation; (ii) finalize business delegation from Pakistan side to match the visiting delegation ;(iii) conduct matchmaking exercise among the companies from the two countries part of their respective delegations ; and (iv) ensure follow up B2B meetings.

Saudi Arabia is interested to invest in hotel industry, renewable energy projects especially solar projects in South Punjab, Rekodiq and petrochemical refinery. Federal Government also offered two plots to Saudi Arabia for hotels in key locations of Islamabad.

The Petroleum Division, sources said, has finalized draft of a new policy framework to facilitate investment from Saudi Arabia’s energy giant M/s Aramco, which has now shown interest in establishment of petrochemical refinery instead of oil refinery, as a joint venture with China’s Sinopec

Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi, Saudi Commerce Minister, underscored the importance of strengthening business and trade relations between the two countries.

He offered his Ministry’s support for connecting Pakistani businesses with the right Saudi partners to encourage frequent exchange of visits between the private sector companies from both sides.

Saudi Commerce Minister held a meeting with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif during his recent visit and discussed different avenues of cooperation in the private sector.

The sources said, GCC countries including Saudi Arabia want special treatment for investing in Pakistan at the B2B level instead of trade. Government has already shown its consent to amendment of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) as per the proposals of GCC countries.

Prime Minister Sharif while addressing the World Economic Forum said that Pakistan’s debt trap has become a “death trap” but that the incumbent government will use all its energies to come out of this mess.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2024


This report addresses: Slow Food Movement

Two-piece softball bats tend to vibrate less in your hands, and the flex of the bat offers more control when you swing and hit the ball.

It can be hard to locate the right slow-pitch softball bat for recreational and competitive slow-pitch softball games.

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Daly, who co-hosts an IndyCar podcast "Speed Street" on the Dirty Mo Media platform, chatted with FOX Sports prior to the Xfinity race about racing different vehicles at IMS, his podcast, why he hasn't given up the full-time racing dream and being in Indianapolis to race NASCAR — and therefore missing the opportunity to possibly fill in Sunday in Toronto when Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi broke his wrist in practice Friday.

The 32-year-old Daly, the son of former Formula 1 driver Derek Daly and stepson of Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles, has 110 career IndyCar starts but just two this year — a 10th in the Indianapolis 500 and then July 14 at Iowa as he filled in for the injured Jack Harvey with a 27th-place finish after the car had a mechanical issue.

The company clearly wants to make sure everyone knows what it’s about, and doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to ceasing its creation of motorcycle clothing with—yes—airbags inside.

At the time, the company noted, most airbag protection created by other companies was only meant to protect the upper body, and not the lower body.

This report addresses: Slow Food Movement

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Content: Best slow-pitch softball bats

Baseball & Softball
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Which slow-pitch softball bat is best?

It can be hard to locate the right slow-pitch softball bat for recreational and competitive slow-pitch softball games. They also tend to be fairly expensive. And when you need to find a slow-pitch softball bat that fits your swing, the Easton Rebel Slow-Pitch Softball Bat is a stellar option.

What to know before you buy a slow-pitch softball bat

Two-piece vs. one piece

A two-piece softball bat uses different materials in the handle and the barrel. These two separate parts are fused together to make one cohesive bat. Two-piece softball bats tend to vibrate less in your hands, and the flex of the bat offers more control when you swing and hit the ball.

A one-piece softball bat has just one piece of material. One-piece softball bats are stiffer, and they don’t flex at all during contact or during the swing. These bats help you generate more power.

Buy multiple bats if you play often

You should purchase multiple softball bats if you or your child play softball regularly. They wear out over time, which can impact effectiveness. And most children outgrow a youth softball bat within about one to two years. Purchase two or more to ensure you extend the lifespan of your bats.

Take care of your softball bat

While all softball bats eventually wear out, you can take some steps to extend their lifespan. For example, reducing the number of swings you take during batting practice will give the bat more lifespan. Also, only strike a ball with the bat and avoid using dimpled balls, as these can cause more damage. Lastly, resist the temptation to use your bat to knock the dirt off your cleats.

What to look for in a quality slow-pitch softball bat

Material

Slow-pitch softball bats come in a few different materials. Composite softball bats consist of several layers, mainly carbon fiber. On the other hand, alloy softball bats have two or more separate materials, one of which is typically aluminum.

Length and weight

Slow-pitch softball bats are usually about 34-inches long and weigh 26-30 ounces. If you want a little more control in your swing, you should choose a 26-ounce softball bat, also known as a -8 drop weight. If you want more power in your swing, you should buy a 30-ounce softball bat, also known as a -4 drop weight.

Drop weight

The drop weight refers to the negative number printed on the softball bat. This negative number refers to the bat’s length in inches, minus the bat’s weight in ounces. Older players will benefit from lighter drop weight to give them more speed. Younger players that weigh less will want a heavier drop weight to give their swing more power. Try a few drop weights to see which best fits your needs.

How much you can expect to spend on a slow-pitch softball bat

Slow-pitch softball bats vary in price from about $40-$300, depending on the bat’s brand, materials, quality and features.

Slow-pitch softball bat FAQ

What do stamped logos mean on softball bats?

A. Any top-quality, regulation softball bat needs to have the organizational logos stamped onto it. These logos show that the softball bat meets the rules and specifications required for ball play. For example, the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) stamps their logo onto softball bats they approve for gameplay. Most leagues require you to use a softball bat with a particular logo stamped onto it.

How do you break in a slow-pitch softball bat?

A. It depends on the bat. Alloy metal softball bats don’t usually need a break-in period. But if you have a softball bat made of composite material, it won’t reach its peak performance until you’ve used the bat several times. Every kind of composite softball bat is slightly different, but the break-in period is usually about 100 ball strikes. The manufacturer will let you know the particular break-in requirements for your bat.

Which softball bat diameter should I choose?

A. According to the rules of most softball leagues, the bat barrel needs to be 2.25 inches in diameter or smaller for it to be legal. Some baseball bats have bigger diameters, but almost all softball leagues consider them illegal.

What’s the best slow-pitch softball bat to buy?

Top slow-pitch softball bat

Easton Rebel Slow-Pitch Softball Bat

What you need to know: Adults playing in competitive and recreational slow-pitch softball games will love this slow-pitch softball bat from Easton Rebel.

What you’ll love: This slow-pitch softball bat features an extra-thin handle with an all-sports grip, as well as a sturdy design that offers ample power. The bat is also perfect for fast swing speeds.

What you should consider: This softball bat can be a little long to handle.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

Top slow-pitch softball bat for the money

Easton Hammer Slow-Pitch Softball Bat

What you need to know: This solid, simple slow-pitch softball bat is perfect for a competitive softball game.

What you’ll love: This Easton Hammer slow-pitch softball bat utilizes a military-grade aluminum alloy design for faster swing speeds. The bat also comes with an extra-thin handle and cushioned comfort.

What you should consider: Some users found it dented easily, especially with regular use.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

Worth checking out

Miken 2021 Slow-Pitch Softball Bat

What you need to know: This slow-pitch softball bat from Miken features a 14-inch barrel to optimize your hitting distance and bat speed.

What you’ll love: It has an increased flex due to the bat’s 14-inch barrel, composite fibers and F2P Barrel Flex Technology.

What you should consider: Many customers complain that the end cap of the softball bat comes off.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

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Conor Daly 1-on-1: On racing IndyCar and NASCAR at Indy, being real on his podcast

Published Jul. 25, 2024 10:11 a.m. ET

Conor Daly competed in three races over six days last week. That wouldn't be so rare except that it was three very different vehicles — an IndyCar, a NASCAR truck and a NASCAR Xfinity Series car.

Not bad for a driver without a full-time racing job.

The 32-year-old Daly, the son of former Formula 1 driver Derek Daly and stepson of Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles, has 110 career IndyCar starts but just two this year — a 10th in the Indianapolis 500 and then July 14 at Iowa as he filled in for the injured Jack Harvey with a 27th-place finish after the car had a mechanical issue.

He has dabbled in NASCAR with 10 national series starts, including last week in the truck series for Niece Motorsports at Indianapolis Raceway Park (he finished 29th) and an Xfinity car for Sam Hunt Racing at IMS (he finished 14th).

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Daly, who co-hosts an IndyCar podcast "Speed Street" on the Dirty Mo Media platform, chatted with FOX Sports prior to the Xfinity race about racing different vehicles at IMS, his podcast, why he hasn't given up the full-time racing dream and being in Indianapolis to race NASCAR — and therefore missing the opportunity to possibly fill in Sunday in Toronto when Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi broke his wrist in practice Friday.

How busy was this week with a wild six days of an IndyCar, a sports-car test, a NASCAR truck and Xfinity car?

It's been my most diverse week of driving, I would say. The IndyCar thing was obviously very last-minute, very random. But I love getting to drive so I feel very lucky to get to do it all. This weekend is definitely a huge learning experience for me. Two very different tracks — a short track last night [at IRP] and then the track that I know very well [at IMS], but in a very, very different and slower vehicle. It's a different art form — I would say that's the best way I can describe it.

Top speed in the corners around 235 mph in an IndyCar?

We were hitting over 240 on the straight and in entry.

And in Xfinity car, 160?

We're getting in the 170s.

There's still a pretty big difference?

The IndyCar is so, so stiff and so low to the ground, and it's such a knife-edge movement, whereas the Xfinity cars are actually quite fun to drive because there's a lot more roll, there's a lot more movement. But still, if you can end up being as smooth as you are in an IndyCar, that seems to be rewarding you with speed. It's where's the limit of the tire grip, aero efficiency, and it's just a different art form. That's the only way I can describe it. And it's been fun to kind of understand — well, I won't even understand it until after the race.

Why are you still trying to try find a full-time ride? You could be a full-time podcaster?

I'm full-time podcaster and part-time motor racer. But I would love to be full-time both. It's a tough sport. We all know how it goes with the finances and the opportunities. But I would love to create an opportunity for myself full-time somewhere. I don't know where that is, whether it's in IndyCar or not, I don't know. I'm not trying to get away from that world. But this world over here [in NASCAR] is very exciting and there's a lot of positive momentum. That's very noticeable as someone who pays attention to every realm of the sport. I want to be a race-car driver. That's what I'm trying to do, and if I can come out and prove myself in more ways than one, that's usually helpful.

Conor Daly discusses hot takes about his podcast and driver earnings in IndyCar

Will there ever be a time on your podcast when you don't apologize for talking NASCAR on your podcast?

No, I don't think so. My IndyCar fans are very aggressive, like some people are "I can't listen because I hear NASCAR." I'm like, "What are you talking about? I just like racing. We had a NASCAR driver in the IndyCar race this year." This is motorsport. We should all be watching all motorsports. I like to watch every single one because I like racing. I'm a racing fan.

Are you able to come into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway whenever you want?

Yes. I think.

A perk of having Doug Boles as your stepdad.

Doug Boles is a very handy connection. It's an amazing place here. All the staff here honestly are tremendous as well. I like to respect the grounds more than anything else because this place just feels like a celestial piece of land. So it's nice to be here.

Does your golf game respect the grounds (The IMS infield includes four holes of the speedway's golf course)?

My golf game does not deserve to play here. But I definitely do.

When your podcast landed on Dale Jr.'s Dirty Mo Media, how different was that for you? And what was the impact of having a new audience?

It's been huge because Dale has been super supportive. ... Everyone over there wants to get the message of motorsport to more people, which what's wrong with that? They wanted an IndyCar show because they love IndyCar as well. They're racing fans there. Even Dale Jr. himself is a racing fan — he loves a ton of motorsport. It's just helpful. I've got a lot of comments from people who have been solely NASCAR fans, and they're like, "Hey, we only got into watching IndyCar because of this podcast." And when you hear something like that, that means a lot because for me, this [sport] is what puts food on my table. I would like more people to be able to put food on their table because we're in a popular motorsport in North America and the world. So one day at a time, I guess.

You've talked a lot about IndyCar financials on your podcast. Have any owners told you to shut up?

No one has yet, but I'm sure they hate it. But, sadly, that's the reality of the game. I'm happy to be honest with people because, realistically, it still doesn't change the numbers.

What about other drivers? Are they like, "Keep talking"?

I actually had Kyle Kirkwood text me the other day asking what the prize money was for the IndyCar race. He's like, "Hey, you know this, right?" He was trying to buy a boat. And he was wondering if he could use some of his prize money that he won. And he realized he couldn't. But he asked me because he wanted to know. It's important to realize what goes into the sport because fans want to know more and more. People want to know because they're interested in your sport. It's not a bad thing to tell them certain financial things. It's just like, "OK well, that's interesting. I didn't know that."

Conor Daly on seeking a full-time opportunity in IndyCar

Going back to wanting to be a full-time driver, is the podcast a little bit of therapy for that — for you to be able to talk out your feelings and all your thoughts?

Yeah, because I've got a lot of feelings. I've got to tell someone. But it's also cool because I'm passionate about what I love to do, so it's cool to be able to talk about it. But it's also just cool to be real with people. And I think people appreciate that more than anything these days.

If I had to guess, last Sunday as a fill-in was somewhat satisfying before the car broke. And struggling in the truck was probably not that thrilling?

It actually was for a while. We had one restart — Stevie Reeves, my spotter, he was awesome, he was like the most encouraging dude ever. We passed like 12 cars on a restart, I was following my teammate Bayley [Currey]. And then my right front [tire] started going down. Up to that point, we were running with cars and finished like their 14th-15th. We were in a good spot. And that was really fun. After that, though, it was just kind of a nightmare. Sunday was also fun because I thought the car was fun in IndyCar and we were in a good spot, but motorsport is hard, and things can happen that are out of your control.

Good to have a sprint-car guy like Reeves [who spots for Christopher Bell in Cup] as your spotter at IRP?

He was incredible. His knowledge and what he was telling me and coaching me through, it was fascinating. I think NASCAR spotters like them are truly outstanding at what they know and what they can communicate.

I wonder what Stevie's track record is at IRP because he probably raced there a lot.

Yeah, he told me that in the middle of the race, "I grew up racing here."

Racing the weekend racing in Indianapolis, if you're not in Toronto being able to potentially sub, is that the best alternative?

I won't say what I talked to [Arrow McLaren driving coach] Tony Kanaan about, but I was like, "Man, it's hard to believe that the one weekend that something like that happens, I'm not there." But I'm happy. I'm where I want to be right now. This is a great opportunity with great teams that I've had this week. So it's cool.

Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass.

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Content: Never let it be said that Airbag Inside Sweden AB has a confusing name. The company clearly wants to make sure everyone knows what it’s about, and doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to ceasing its creation of motorcycle clothing with—yes—airbags inside. In January, 2021, we first told you about the company’s motorcycle jeans, with airbags inside.

At the time, the company noted, most airbag protection created by other companies was only meant to protect the upper body, and not the lower body. Airbag Inside’s airbag jeans were a step toward changing that. Then, in February, 2022, the company revealed...airbag shorts? At the time, I wondered who these were even for. The airbags might cushion your butt, but your knees and lower legs would have to fend for themselves. While I see plenty of riders out in shorts, I don’t think they’d necessarily choose airbags over whatever other shorts they’ve been wearing up to this point.

On March 31, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published an Airbag Inside patent application for what it calls an “inflatable motorcycle outfit.” As you’d probably guess from the name, it’s comprised of multiple pieces of gear, each meant to protect a different part of the body. All of them use airbags in some way, of course. There’s an inflatable pair of pants, an inflatable jacket, inflatable boots, and what AI calls “inflatable canopies.”

An overview of the complete inflatable motorcycle outfit

What are inflatable canopies? They appear to be some type of airbag parachute(s), which are meant to deploy above a rider’s shoulders and head, with mounting points under the rider’s underarm area. In the event of a high-speed crash, the idea is that these would deploy and slow the rider down to help mitigate any serious injuries exacerbated by high speeds.

Like the other Airbag Inside clothing pieces, the patent suggests that these should be nearly imperceptible when not in use. Ideally, says AI, they’d tuck neatly away inside either a vest or a jacket, so that a rider would just look like a normal person walking around in pants, a jacket, and boots while they’re off the bike. It’s not clear how comfortable it might be if you were to wear both the inflatable jacket and the inflatable vest at the same time, since they’re meant to protect different parts of your upper body—nor how much the inflatable parts might restrict a rider’s movement.

Also, like race leathers, the inflatable canopies would likely be intended primarily for track use rather than everyday commuting. Still, the idea raises some questions. While the movements of riders on a track (either racing or at a track day) are generally more predictable than those flowing through daily traffic, deploying the canopies seems like it could potentially cause additional dangers to a rider.

What happens if the canopies get tangled or otherwise caught as they’re working to slow a fallen rider’s speed? Also, what happens if the wind catches the canopies the wrong way, and blows the rider into a potentially even more dangerous situation than they might otherwise have found themselves in? Drag racers use parachutes to slow themselves down from terrifically high rates of speed, but they’re also going in a straight line. Riders—especially on tracks and not at drag strips—are often not going in a straight line.

What do you think of Airbag Inside’s inflatable canopies idea? Yea or nay, and why? The entire patent application is located at the link in our Sources.

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This report addresses: Slow Food Movement

Two-piece softball bats tend to vibrate less in your hands, and the flex of the bat offers more control when you swing and hit the ball.

It can be hard to locate the right slow-pitch softball bat for recreational and competitive slow-pitch softball games.

ADVERTISEMENT

Daly, who co-hosts an IndyCar podcast "Speed Street" on the Dirty Mo Media platform, chatted with FOX Sports prior to the Xfinity race about racing different vehicles at IMS, his podcast, why he hasn't given up the full-time racing dream and being in Indianapolis to race NASCAR — and therefore missing the opportunity to possibly fill in Sunday in Toronto when Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi broke his wrist in practice Friday.

The 32-year-old Daly, the son of former Formula 1 driver Derek Daly and stepson of Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles, has 110 career IndyCar starts but just two this year — a 10th in the Indianapolis 500 and then July 14 at Iowa as he filled in for the injured Jack Harvey with a 27th-place finish after the car had a mechanical issue.

The company clearly wants to make sure everyone knows what it’s about, and doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to ceasing its creation of motorcycle clothing with—yes—airbags inside.

At the time, the company noted, most airbag protection created by other companies was only meant to protect the upper body, and not the lower body.

This report addresses: Slow Food Movement

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Content: Best slow-pitch softball bats

Baseball & Softball
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Which slow-pitch softball bat is best?

It can be hard to locate the right slow-pitch softball bat for recreational and competitive slow-pitch softball games. They also tend to be fairly expensive. And when you need to find a slow-pitch softball bat that fits your swing, the Easton Rebel Slow-Pitch Softball Bat is a stellar option.

What to know before you buy a slow-pitch softball bat

Two-piece vs. one piece

A two-piece softball bat uses different materials in the handle and the barrel. These two separate parts are fused together to make one cohesive bat. Two-piece softball bats tend to vibrate less in your hands, and the flex of the bat offers more control when you swing and hit the ball.

A one-piece softball bat has just one piece of material. One-piece softball bats are stiffer, and they don’t flex at all during contact or during the swing. These bats help you generate more power.

Buy multiple bats if you play often

You should purchase multiple softball bats if you or your child play softball regularly. They wear out over time, which can impact effectiveness. And most children outgrow a youth softball bat within about one to two years. Purchase two or more to ensure you extend the lifespan of your bats.

Take care of your softball bat

While all softball bats eventually wear out, you can take some steps to extend their lifespan. For example, reducing the number of swings you take during batting practice will give the bat more lifespan. Also, only strike a ball with the bat and avoid using dimpled balls, as these can cause more damage. Lastly, resist the temptation to use your bat to knock the dirt off your cleats.

What to look for in a quality slow-pitch softball bat

Material

Slow-pitch softball bats come in a few different materials. Composite softball bats consist of several layers, mainly carbon fiber. On the other hand, alloy softball bats have two or more separate materials, one of which is typically aluminum.

Length and weight

Slow-pitch softball bats are usually about 34-inches long and weigh 26-30 ounces. If you want a little more control in your swing, you should choose a 26-ounce softball bat, also known as a -8 drop weight. If you want more power in your swing, you should buy a 30-ounce softball bat, also known as a -4 drop weight.

Drop weight

The drop weight refers to the negative number printed on the softball bat. This negative number refers to the bat’s length in inches, minus the bat’s weight in ounces. Older players will benefit from lighter drop weight to give them more speed. Younger players that weigh less will want a heavier drop weight to give their swing more power. Try a few drop weights to see which best fits your needs.

How much you can expect to spend on a slow-pitch softball bat

Slow-pitch softball bats vary in price from about $40-$300, depending on the bat’s brand, materials, quality and features.

Slow-pitch softball bat FAQ

What do stamped logos mean on softball bats?

A. Any top-quality, regulation softball bat needs to have the organizational logos stamped onto it. These logos show that the softball bat meets the rules and specifications required for ball play. For example, the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) stamps their logo onto softball bats they approve for gameplay. Most leagues require you to use a softball bat with a particular logo stamped onto it.

How do you break in a slow-pitch softball bat?

A. It depends on the bat. Alloy metal softball bats don’t usually need a break-in period. But if you have a softball bat made of composite material, it won’t reach its peak performance until you’ve used the bat several times. Every kind of composite softball bat is slightly different, but the break-in period is usually about 100 ball strikes. The manufacturer will let you know the particular break-in requirements for your bat.

Which softball bat diameter should I choose?

A. According to the rules of most softball leagues, the bat barrel needs to be 2.25 inches in diameter or smaller for it to be legal. Some baseball bats have bigger diameters, but almost all softball leagues consider them illegal.

What’s the best slow-pitch softball bat to buy?

Top slow-pitch softball bat

Easton Rebel Slow-Pitch Softball Bat

What you need to know: Adults playing in competitive and recreational slow-pitch softball games will love this slow-pitch softball bat from Easton Rebel.

What you’ll love: This slow-pitch softball bat features an extra-thin handle with an all-sports grip, as well as a sturdy design that offers ample power. The bat is also perfect for fast swing speeds.

What you should consider: This softball bat can be a little long to handle.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

Top slow-pitch softball bat for the money

Easton Hammer Slow-Pitch Softball Bat

What you need to know: This solid, simple slow-pitch softball bat is perfect for a competitive softball game.

What you’ll love: This Easton Hammer slow-pitch softball bat utilizes a military-grade aluminum alloy design for faster swing speeds. The bat also comes with an extra-thin handle and cushioned comfort.

What you should consider: Some users found it dented easily, especially with regular use.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

Worth checking out

Miken 2021 Slow-Pitch Softball Bat

What you need to know: This slow-pitch softball bat from Miken features a 14-inch barrel to optimize your hitting distance and bat speed.

What you’ll love: It has an increased flex due to the bat’s 14-inch barrel, composite fibers and F2P Barrel Flex Technology.

What you should consider: Many customers complain that the end cap of the softball bat comes off.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

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Conor Daly 1-on-1: On racing IndyCar and NASCAR at Indy, being real on his podcast

Published Jul. 25, 2024 10:11 a.m. ET

Conor Daly competed in three races over six days last week. That wouldn't be so rare except that it was three very different vehicles — an IndyCar, a NASCAR truck and a NASCAR Xfinity Series car.

Not bad for a driver without a full-time racing job.

The 32-year-old Daly, the son of former Formula 1 driver Derek Daly and stepson of Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles, has 110 career IndyCar starts but just two this year — a 10th in the Indianapolis 500 and then July 14 at Iowa as he filled in for the injured Jack Harvey with a 27th-place finish after the car had a mechanical issue.

He has dabbled in NASCAR with 10 national series starts, including last week in the truck series for Niece Motorsports at Indianapolis Raceway Park (he finished 29th) and an Xfinity car for Sam Hunt Racing at IMS (he finished 14th).

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Daly, who co-hosts an IndyCar podcast "Speed Street" on the Dirty Mo Media platform, chatted with FOX Sports prior to the Xfinity race about racing different vehicles at IMS, his podcast, why he hasn't given up the full-time racing dream and being in Indianapolis to race NASCAR — and therefore missing the opportunity to possibly fill in Sunday in Toronto when Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi broke his wrist in practice Friday.

How busy was this week with a wild six days of an IndyCar, a sports-car test, a NASCAR truck and Xfinity car?

It's been my most diverse week of driving, I would say. The IndyCar thing was obviously very last-minute, very random. But I love getting to drive so I feel very lucky to get to do it all. This weekend is definitely a huge learning experience for me. Two very different tracks — a short track last night [at IRP] and then the track that I know very well [at IMS], but in a very, very different and slower vehicle. It's a different art form — I would say that's the best way I can describe it.

Top speed in the corners around 235 mph in an IndyCar?

We were hitting over 240 on the straight and in entry.

And in Xfinity car, 160?

We're getting in the 170s.

There's still a pretty big difference?

The IndyCar is so, so stiff and so low to the ground, and it's such a knife-edge movement, whereas the Xfinity cars are actually quite fun to drive because there's a lot more roll, there's a lot more movement. But still, if you can end up being as smooth as you are in an IndyCar, that seems to be rewarding you with speed. It's where's the limit of the tire grip, aero efficiency, and it's just a different art form. That's the only way I can describe it. And it's been fun to kind of understand — well, I won't even understand it until after the race.

Why are you still trying to try find a full-time ride? You could be a full-time podcaster?

I'm full-time podcaster and part-time motor racer. But I would love to be full-time both. It's a tough sport. We all know how it goes with the finances and the opportunities. But I would love to create an opportunity for myself full-time somewhere. I don't know where that is, whether it's in IndyCar or not, I don't know. I'm not trying to get away from that world. But this world over here [in NASCAR] is very exciting and there's a lot of positive momentum. That's very noticeable as someone who pays attention to every realm of the sport. I want to be a race-car driver. That's what I'm trying to do, and if I can come out and prove myself in more ways than one, that's usually helpful.

Conor Daly discusses hot takes about his podcast and driver earnings in IndyCar

Will there ever be a time on your podcast when you don't apologize for talking NASCAR on your podcast?

No, I don't think so. My IndyCar fans are very aggressive, like some people are "I can't listen because I hear NASCAR." I'm like, "What are you talking about? I just like racing. We had a NASCAR driver in the IndyCar race this year." This is motorsport. We should all be watching all motorsports. I like to watch every single one because I like racing. I'm a racing fan.

Are you able to come into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway whenever you want?

Yes. I think.

A perk of having Doug Boles as your stepdad.

Doug Boles is a very handy connection. It's an amazing place here. All the staff here honestly are tremendous as well. I like to respect the grounds more than anything else because this place just feels like a celestial piece of land. So it's nice to be here.

Does your golf game respect the grounds (The IMS infield includes four holes of the speedway's golf course)?

My golf game does not deserve to play here. But I definitely do.

When your podcast landed on Dale Jr.'s Dirty Mo Media, how different was that for you? And what was the impact of having a new audience?

It's been huge because Dale has been super supportive. ... Everyone over there wants to get the message of motorsport to more people, which what's wrong with that? They wanted an IndyCar show because they love IndyCar as well. They're racing fans there. Even Dale Jr. himself is a racing fan — he loves a ton of motorsport. It's just helpful. I've got a lot of comments from people who have been solely NASCAR fans, and they're like, "Hey, we only got into watching IndyCar because of this podcast." And when you hear something like that, that means a lot because for me, this [sport] is what puts food on my table. I would like more people to be able to put food on their table because we're in a popular motorsport in North America and the world. So one day at a time, I guess.

You've talked a lot about IndyCar financials on your podcast. Have any owners told you to shut up?

No one has yet, but I'm sure they hate it. But, sadly, that's the reality of the game. I'm happy to be honest with people because, realistically, it still doesn't change the numbers.

What about other drivers? Are they like, "Keep talking"?

I actually had Kyle Kirkwood text me the other day asking what the prize money was for the IndyCar race. He's like, "Hey, you know this, right?" He was trying to buy a boat. And he was wondering if he could use some of his prize money that he won. And he realized he couldn't. But he asked me because he wanted to know. It's important to realize what goes into the sport because fans want to know more and more. People want to know because they're interested in your sport. It's not a bad thing to tell them certain financial things. It's just like, "OK well, that's interesting. I didn't know that."

Conor Daly on seeking a full-time opportunity in IndyCar

Going back to wanting to be a full-time driver, is the podcast a little bit of therapy for that — for you to be able to talk out your feelings and all your thoughts?

Yeah, because I've got a lot of feelings. I've got to tell someone. But it's also cool because I'm passionate about what I love to do, so it's cool to be able to talk about it. But it's also just cool to be real with people. And I think people appreciate that more than anything these days.

If I had to guess, last Sunday as a fill-in was somewhat satisfying before the car broke. And struggling in the truck was probably not that thrilling?

It actually was for a while. We had one restart — Stevie Reeves, my spotter, he was awesome, he was like the most encouraging dude ever. We passed like 12 cars on a restart, I was following my teammate Bayley [Currey]. And then my right front [tire] started going down. Up to that point, we were running with cars and finished like their 14th-15th. We were in a good spot. And that was really fun. After that, though, it was just kind of a nightmare. Sunday was also fun because I thought the car was fun in IndyCar and we were in a good spot, but motorsport is hard, and things can happen that are out of your control.

Good to have a sprint-car guy like Reeves [who spots for Christopher Bell in Cup] as your spotter at IRP?

He was incredible. His knowledge and what he was telling me and coaching me through, it was fascinating. I think NASCAR spotters like them are truly outstanding at what they know and what they can communicate.

I wonder what Stevie's track record is at IRP because he probably raced there a lot.

Yeah, he told me that in the middle of the race, "I grew up racing here."

Racing the weekend racing in Indianapolis, if you're not in Toronto being able to potentially sub, is that the best alternative?

I won't say what I talked to [Arrow McLaren driving coach] Tony Kanaan about, but I was like, "Man, it's hard to believe that the one weekend that something like that happens, I'm not there." But I'm happy. I'm where I want to be right now. This is a great opportunity with great teams that I've had this week. So it's cool.

Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass.

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Content: Never let it be said that Airbag Inside Sweden AB has a confusing name. The company clearly wants to make sure everyone knows what it’s about, and doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to ceasing its creation of motorcycle clothing with—yes—airbags inside. In January, 2021, we first told you about the company’s motorcycle jeans, with airbags inside.

At the time, the company noted, most airbag protection created by other companies was only meant to protect the upper body, and not the lower body. Airbag Inside’s airbag jeans were a step toward changing that. Then, in February, 2022, the company revealed...airbag shorts? At the time, I wondered who these were even for. The airbags might cushion your butt, but your knees and lower legs would have to fend for themselves. While I see plenty of riders out in shorts, I don’t think they’d necessarily choose airbags over whatever other shorts they’ve been wearing up to this point.

On March 31, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published an Airbag Inside patent application for what it calls an “inflatable motorcycle outfit.” As you’d probably guess from the name, it’s comprised of multiple pieces of gear, each meant to protect a different part of the body. All of them use airbags in some way, of course. There’s an inflatable pair of pants, an inflatable jacket, inflatable boots, and what AI calls “inflatable canopies.”

An overview of the complete inflatable motorcycle outfit

What are inflatable canopies? They appear to be some type of airbag parachute(s), which are meant to deploy above a rider’s shoulders and head, with mounting points under the rider’s underarm area. In the event of a high-speed crash, the idea is that these would deploy and slow the rider down to help mitigate any serious injuries exacerbated by high speeds.

Like the other Airbag Inside clothing pieces, the patent suggests that these should be nearly imperceptible when not in use. Ideally, says AI, they’d tuck neatly away inside either a vest or a jacket, so that a rider would just look like a normal person walking around in pants, a jacket, and boots while they’re off the bike. It’s not clear how comfortable it might be if you were to wear both the inflatable jacket and the inflatable vest at the same time, since they’re meant to protect different parts of your upper body—nor how much the inflatable parts might restrict a rider’s movement.

Also, like race leathers, the inflatable canopies would likely be intended primarily for track use rather than everyday commuting. Still, the idea raises some questions. While the movements of riders on a track (either racing or at a track day) are generally more predictable than those flowing through daily traffic, deploying the canopies seems like it could potentially cause additional dangers to a rider.

What happens if the canopies get tangled or otherwise caught as they’re working to slow a fallen rider’s speed? Also, what happens if the wind catches the canopies the wrong way, and blows the rider into a potentially even more dangerous situation than they might otherwise have found themselves in? Drag racers use parachutes to slow themselves down from terrifically high rates of speed, but they’re also going in a straight line. Riders—especially on tracks and not at drag strips—are often not going in a straight line.

What do you think of Airbag Inside’s inflatable canopies idea? Yea or nay, and why? The entire patent application is located at the link in our Sources.

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Although there are over 1,500 different varieties of tea around the world, few tea drinkers are familiar with even a small fraction of these.

The most popular type of tea is black tea, which makes up about 75% of tea consumption across the world.

My son purchased a used 2020 Kia Soul Model S with 13,600 miles on it from a local Kia dealer in May of this year.

He brought the car back to the dealership and they attached a diagnostic meter to it.

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What is Earl Grey tea? What to know about everyone’s favorite black tea

Earl Grey tea is popular for a reason

Although there are over 1,500 different varieties of tea around the world, few tea drinkers are familiar with even a small fraction of these. Most teas can be categorized into six varieties, such as black tea, green tea, etc. The most popular type of tea is black tea, which makes up about 75% of tea consumption across the world. One delicious and well-known variety of flavored black tea is Earl Grey tea. But what exactly is Earl Grey tea and what makes it so special? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you want to know (and more) about this classic tea variety.

What is Earl Grey tea?

Earl Grey tea is a variety of flavored black tea, flavored from the oil from the rind of a bergamot orange. A bergamot orange is a large, citrus fruit that is yellow (almost appearing more like a lemon than an orange). This variety of orange is far too bitter to be enjoyed as a raw fruit like an orange, however, it makes the perfect notes to add to black tea. While this fruit is not often enjoyed on its own, it is used to create the Earl Grey tea you know and love. For this reason, you may hear Earl Grey referred to as “Bergamont Tea” from time to time. Other hints of citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, may also be added to Earl Grey tea.

Where did Earl Grey tea originate?

When you think of Earl Grey tea, you’re likely to instantly think of British tea time. Earl Grey tea is one of the most commonly enjoyed teas in the UK, yet it did not originate in the UK. In the early 1800s, British Prime Minister Charles Grey coined the name “Earl Grey tea” as the tea gained popularity throughout the country. Though the British are responsible for making Earl Grey tea as popular as it is today, the tea is thought to originate from the Chinese. Chinese tea masters experimented with new ways to add flavor to their tea, including using the bergamot orange. History writes that a Chinese mandarin tea master first blended Earl Grey Tea, gifting it to Charles Grey — who then made it popular.

How Earl Grey tea is made

All Earl Grey tea begins with a base of black tea leaves. Once black tea leaves are dried and oxidized, the leaves are then flavored with a touch of bergamot oil extract, which gives Earl Grey tea its unique flavor. Depending on how you brew your tea or which brand you use, some varieties of Earl Grey tea may be stronger than others.

Variables that can change include the type of black tea used, the type of bergamot used, and the amount of bergamot used. Sometimes, the tea may be flavored by spraying or coating the finishing tea with extracts or flavoring agents, which creates a much stronger flavored Earl Grey tea. You may need to try a few brands of Earl Grey tea to find your favorite! In addition, it is worth noting that some brands of Earl Grey made use an artificial bergamot flavor instead of the fruit itself.

In addition, the caffeine content will vary based on strength, usually ranging from 40 mg to 120 mg of caffeine per cup. Earl Grey tea is also available in decaf varieties for those who cannot tolerate caffeine. Brands commonly seen in grocery stores, such as Twinnings or Bigelow, offer decaf Earl Grey tea bag varieties. Not only does Earl Grey tea taste great, but it also contains amino acids and antioxidants that offer many health benefits. Plus, the smell of freshly brewed Earl Grey tea is delicious!

Earl Grey tea is shelf-stable and should last quite a while in your pantry. However, you’ll want to make sure you store it in a cool, dark place and in an airtight container to help keep it as fresh as possible. Most Earl Grey tea bags will last between six months to a year before they begin to lose potency.

How to enjoy Earl Grey tea

Earl Grey tea is naturally delicious and has floral and citrus notes when enjoyed on its own. However, there are many other ways you can jazz up a cup of Earl Grey tea to your tastebud’s preference. Traditionally, Earl Grey tea is served with a dash of lemon and some sugar for a hint of sweetness. However, you can also add zero-calorie sugar substitutes to add sweetness without adding sugar to your diet. Many people also enjoy their Earl Grey tea with a touch of creaminess from milk or creamer. How you choose to enjoy your cup of Earl Grey tea is up to your taste preferences.

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Q. My son purchased a used 2020 Kia Soul Model S with 13,600 miles on it from a local Kia dealer in May of this year. After a couple of days, the engine light on the dashboard came on. He brought the car back to the dealership and they attached a diagnostic meter to it. They said there was a problem with the cooling system. They serviced it and said the problem was corrected. A few days later the engine light went on again. We brought it back and they replaced a faulty thermostat. It stayed off until he started out for a trip down south, the light came on again. We looked under the hood, no leaks and the car wasn’t running hot. A neighbor attached a diagnostic meter, and the code came up cooling system. He was able to reset the light and it stayed off till two days ago. What is the problem that causes the engine light to go on and why can’t it be corrected by Kia?

A. Certainly Kia can fix the problem. At this point I would go back to any Kia dealer when the engine light is on and have them check for codes. As the second owner the car is covered by a 60,000 mile 5-year warranty. The limited basic warranty offers bumper-to-bumper coverage for most vehicle components not covered by any powertrain warranty.

Q. I have what I think is a simple question. I got a flat tire, called AAA came to help and put my spare tire on. I think I need to get my tire replaced, do I go to the car dealer, or can I go to a garage and see if they can replace and repair the tire? Or is it mandatory to go to the dealership for it since it’s the original tire?

A. The dealership or a tire store should be able to match the tire exactly with the original tires on the car. Depending on the car and mileage you may need to replace two tires. At this point I would go to what ever is most convenient and quickest to have the flat tire inspected. You may find once the tire is carefully examined it can be repaired to as good as new.

Q. Did I miss something in the news? I have a car registered in Massachusetts and I had my vehicle inspected today. During the inspection the technician removed my clear plate cover and did not place it back on. They noted that in Massachusetts since there are no toll booths any longer, that plate covers are not allowed, due to possible glare from taking photos of the plate. Is this valid? Should I not place the cover back on myself? This was the first time I had the car inspected at the dealer. The local garage last year didn’t remove the clear cover. I am confused.

A. Massachusetts has a law in place that requires vehicle license plate numbers to be legible and unobscured by a glass or plastic cover or another device. A violation is $35 for the first offense, $75 for second offense and $150 for third offense. Generally, a clear plate cover that doesn’t distort the plate and allows for normal reflectivity is allowed. I also checked with the Motorist Assistance Center (the contractor that handles vehicle inspection) that confirmed this. It may just be one inspector’s interpretation of the law.

Q. My 1997 Toyota Camry runs well with 203,000 miles on it. I’ve been extending the life of this vehicle with major repairs lately, and now the power steering rack is leaking. It was suggested to use a sealant rather than an expensive repair. Do you think it will work?

A. If the seals are leaking a product such as Lucas Power Steering Sealer may help or at least slow the leak. These product swell the seals slightly and slow down the leaks. In some cases, the leak can stop completely. Will it last forever, probably not, but it may buy you more time. You also might want to have your shop check around remanufactured steering racks are now in some cases under $200 and it is only two hours labor to replace the steering rack on that model Camry.

Q. I have a creaking noise in my right rear suspension of my 2016 Mazda Miata. I hear it on sudden turns or on the first movement forward from a standstill. Just one low creaking noise per turn or start up. Other than that, the car runs beautifully. The local dealer could not find the noise and said the brake calipers were loose, that didn’t work. Several mechanics have not been able to find anything loose in the suspension. Is it true that coil springs “creep” at the ends as they compress and release? Could this be the mystery creaking?

A. if I was looking for a creaking noise, I would start with looking at anything with a rubber bushing. Also, if the creak isn’t present in the rain, then more likely a rubber bushing. Could a spring insulator be a problem, perhaps but usually it is more consistent. The most common issue with these cars is the hub support bushings wear and rust forms and it makes a noise. Usually with a very close inspection you can see rusty dust at the upper bushings. This is not a cheap repair about two hours labor and the part is nearly $600. I would want to completely confirm the issue before spending almost $1000

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Speaker 1: Nest bedding has some pretty fantastic mattresses including their ultra popular Sparrow hybrid, but is there more affordable Alpha Mattress, the Quail Mattress, worth your time? We're going to talk about that in today's video. Speaker 1: Hey, how's it going? This is Owen. I'm Messina, and we have our solar review of the Quail Mattress from Nest Bedding. This is kind of nest beddings answer to the all foam bed in a box mattress like you find from Casper or Lisa. [00:00:30] And we're going to talk about everything you need to know about it, including what it's actually made up, what's going to feel like for you to sleep on, how firm it is, how much it costs, and who might want to pick one up for themselves. That sounds good, and you find this very helpful. Give a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel and there's going to be a lot more information down below in the description, including any discounts we can find to help bring the price of this mattress down a bit for you. Let's just dive right in by quickly covering the policy info for this bed, and we're just going to throw 'em up on screen here so you can check 'em out. Speaker 1: The big thing to know is that they go above and beyond the usual online mattress trial period with an entire year, and this also comes with a lifetime warranty, which is pretty fantastic. [00:01:00] More information about these policies down below in the description, including some detail on how to actually return a mattress because that might not go exactly how you think it does, but let's get into the more interesting stuff now, what this mattress is actually made of and when it's going to feel like for you to sleep on. So like I mentioned, this is kind of nest beddings answer to the more classic all foam bed in a box, which means its base support layer is dense support foam instead of coils. If you want a hybrid bed, there are plenty of options from nest bedding, but this one's opting to keep it more affordable and simple. Speaker 1: [00:01:30] We generally recommend if you're a heavier person somewhere around 220 pounds or more to opt for a coil mattress for the added long-term support and durability. But if you are more medium to petite size, you should probably have no issues on the Quail Mattress. This is a three layer mattress, so you have that dense support foam like I mentioned. Then you have a pretty thick layer of transition foam. This is super common in most mattresses with this sort of all foam design. It's really there to help make sure you don't really feel the dent support foam underneath you, just the support from it because if you're laying right on top of that den support [00:02:00] foam, it doesn't feel all that good. Then the top comfort layer of the Quail Mattress is what they call interjects foam. This stuff is kind of a blend of a memory foam and a more responsive foam. Speaker 1: So you get some pressure relief from it, but it doesn't really conform to your body that much. You don't really sink into it, and I think it gives the Quail mattress more of a soft neutral feel overall that I think will be plenty accommodating. I can't imagine a lot of people will trout the Quail mattress and find it to be strictly uncomfortable. Might not be exactly what you're looking for, although there is something that it does kind of differently than a lot [00:02:30] of its other competitors in that it doesn't use any memory foam at all. If we look at the Castor Mattress or the Lisa Mattress, that transition layer is strictly a memory foam to add some press relief to the mattress, but this one doesn't have any memory foam at all. So that's just one kind of unique thing in terms of its construction that you don't find in this bed in comparison to some other beds like it. Speaker 1: And speaking of unique, another thing that you can get on the Quail Mattress that you don't really get with other beds in its class is the ability to pick and choose your firmness level. The vast majority [00:03:00] of the more baseline all foam bed in a box, mattresses only come in one firmness option. They all kind of hover around a medium. With the Quail mattress, you do have the medium option, which we did test and found to be around a flat medium. So it's generally pretty accommodating for all sleeper types back some excited and combination. Although with this mattress you do have a firm option, which again is pretty atypical and on the firm option, we found that to be around a medium firm, maybe a hair firmer than that. So it's going to be a really great option for more strict back and stomach sleepers who want a lot less give [00:03:30] in their mattress. Speaker 1: And the construction of the firm version is going to be a little bit different. Instead of having a transition layer, you actually just have a thicker layer of support foam and a slightly thinner layer of interjects foam. It's still going to have that neutral foam feel that we talked about earlier, but it's just going to feel quite a bit firmer. So that's just kind of another unique aspect to the Quail Mattress. And then let's start talking about the pricing of the Quail Mattress. And once you factor in discounts, which should be linked down below in the description, you're looking at about $1,100 for a queen size quail, which again puts [00:04:00] it in a very similar pricing bracket to those beds that I mentioned earlier. If you are looking for kind of your more baseline all foam bed in a box, I would expect you should pay somewhere between 800 and 1200 bucks. Speaker 1: And so this is right in that price range. Pricing does change from time to time. Their discount structures might change as well. So it makes you look down below in the description for up-to-date pricing and discounts on the Quail Mattress. However, I think it'll probably pretty much always remain in that same sort of price range I just described. And that leaves us with the question, who should consider picking up the Quail mattress for themselves? [00:04:30] And I think for anyone looking for your more baseline all foam bed in a box mattress, this is a solid option. It has some unique characteristics like being able to pick and choose your firmness level, and it's backed by very generous policies. Me personally, I find the Lisa Mattress and the Capper Mattress, maybe a couple others to be just a little bit more comfortable, but it's all very subjective and I think if you pick up the quail, you'll probably enjoy it and you do have the option to get it in a firmer version. So let's have what you think about the Quail Write AEM in the comment section and there'll be lots of info in the description [00:05:00] to help you with your online mattress search, including those discounts I mentioned. If you found this video helpful, interesting, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel. But this is going to do it for me. This is Onus Seen at Home. See you the next one.

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