Henry de Bromhead spoke beautifully about the passing of his son Jack on the day a race was run in his honour at Leopardstown Racecourse.
Jack de Bromhead died in September of this year after a racing accident at Glenbeigh. He was just 13 years of age.
His father, Henry, spoke in an interview at Leopardstown on the same day a race was run in honour of the young boy, and he did so beautifully.
He praised the entire industry of horse racing, before tearing up when he realises that a rainbow is shining down on him and his family.
Henry de Bromhead interview
He said: “Absolutely, it’s great, it’s amazing. The support we have is incredible, friends, family, everyone working with us. Just everyone in the whole industry, everyone.
“We’re extremely lucky and very lucky to have these two (his daughters), and their mum, and we’ve had a fantastic day and we obviously miss Jacksy, but when we saw the rainbow we knew he was with us. We always feel that’s a sign Jacksy is around.
“We’re here to enjoy the day and celebrate Jack with his friends. That’s what we’re here for.”
🌈 "It's amazing to see the rainbow, we always feel that's a sign Jack's here with us"
An emotional day for @HenrydeBromhead #ITVRacing pic.twitter.com/BLIfnTssUo
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) December 28, 2022
Jack himself gave a magnificent interview earlier in the year, showing that he was wise beyond his years when it came to horse racing.
Jack de Bromhead has the inside track on wondermare Honeysuckle. pic.twitter.com/Pljq5RFrn6
— RTÉ Racing (@RTEracing) April 29, 2022
Shortly after his tragic death, his family released a statement which read: “Jack has lived so many more years than the thirteen – he filled every moment of his days, always busy, forever curious grasping at life and new interests. The passion he had for his family and friends extended to all his hobbies and interests – too many to fit into 13 years and certainly too busy to spend more than a minute more than he had to in the classroom!”
His memory lives on.
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All major OnePlus phones include a physical wake-up slider, which allows the user to set the device’s sound profile without having to unlock the screen. Apple’s iPhones have always included a physical key for the same purpose, although OnePlus is the only company to offer this for Android phones.
And now, according to a new leak from MySmartPrice, Realme is testing the alert slider on its devices. The device is said to be a mid-range smartphone that Realme may launch sometime in April, although details are unknown.
Realme is expected to launch the standard and SE version of Realme 9 next week. Realme 9 5G and Realme 9 5G SE will be announced on March 10.
Either phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G and Dimensity 810 and one will have an LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.


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La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum: Festival Workshops
Name: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum: Festival Workshops
Date: October 3, 2013 - October 6, 2013
Learn a new technique or add to your skills! Registration is now open for our 2013 Quilt & Fiber Art Festival. Four days of workshops with well-known artists/authors/instructors: Robin Atkins (beading), Thom Atkins (beading), Kathy Dunigan (hand appliqué), Jean Wells Keenan (free-style machine piecing), and Joen Wolfrom (color & design courses-no sewing required). With an array of one- or two-day workshops to choose from, we are sure you will find that unique workshop!

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Muddy River has nettles, cipolline onions, shallots, young garlic, and other greens. Madura is here with greens and mushrooms. Queens County Farm Museum has beautiful salad greens, spinach, and wild chives. Bodhitree has greenhouse heirloom tomatoes, salad greens, braising greens, fairytale eggplants, herbs, and other vegetables. Miglorelli has broccoli raab, arugula, and other greens. Stokes has cut herbs, potted herbs, and potted flowering plants. Tello has eggs, as does the Queens County stand, and Oak Grove is here with beautiful herb and heirloom tomato plants, as well as all sorts of pork products. Berried Treasures has various sunchokes, potatoes, ramps, and other vegetables. Two Guys has hydroponic salad greens, herbs, and other greens.
Cayuga has ale bread, whole wheat bread, flours, beans, and grains. They have a new cornmeal pancake muffin mix. Tremblay has honeys and Deep Mountain has maple syrups and candies.
John Fazio has delicious rabbit, chicken, duck, and eggs. Roamin' Acres Ostrich farm has ostrich meat. Beth's Farm Kitchen has jams, chutneys, and other preserves.

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Product Name:Uabat Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Lost and Found DZ5485-612
Colorway: VARSITY RED/BLACK-SAIL-MUSLIN
Release Date: 11/19/2022
The original Air Jordan 1 Chicago colorway was first introduced in 1985 and has only been retroed a few times since. But 2022 is the year that the colorway returns with an added vintage look. Pre-yellowed accents and cracked leather uppers showcase a fabricated look of age and wear.

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The Forest & The Trees
Stockholm based song-smith Joel Edin has a history of pairing up with women close to him. His previous project, The Tupelo Honeys, was just him and his sister Linn. Now he has teamed up with his wife Linnea in the form of The Forest & The Trees. Lush harmonies, thunderous drums, yet enough sincerity and subtlety to make them endearing, has got me hooked on their debut single 'To The Forest! (I Need Some Peace)'. Look out for it's release via ILL FIT, who have also signed one of my favourite Scottish acts, There Will Be Fireworks. Keep and eye out for the release of their self-titled debut, you won't want to miss it, trust me.
The Forest & The Trees - To The Forest! (I Need Some Peace) by ILL FIT
The Forest & The Trees - Escape by ILL FIT
Stream the album in full here
(thanks to @richthane)

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Gwinnett County Public Schools plans to open Seckinger High School in August 2022, but the school system already has an idea what the campus will look like thanks to a site plan submitted by the architectural design firm, Smallwood.
The school, which will be located at 3621 Sardis Church Road in Buford, will be located west of its athletics fields and will also have an entrance on West Rock Quarry Road. Fields included in the plan are a football stadium, practice field, baseball and softball complexes and four tennis courts.
There is a detention pond and another body of water on the site plan. The site of the school is near Hamilton Mill Road, where it crosses over Interstate 85.
On Nov. 4, the school district received proposals from five Construction Management at Risk firms for Construction Management at Risk Services for the upcoming Seckinger High School project. At Thursday’s monthly meeting, GCPS Facilities Chief Operations Officer Walt Martin is expected to recommend the Gwinnett County Board of Education is set to adopt a motion to award a contract to one of the five proposing firms. The selection committee is expected to recommend Carroll Daniel Construction of Gainesville, which is contracted by GCPS for several active projects.
In December 2018, the Board of Education voted to name the new theme high school opening in the Mill Creek Cluster after former District II Board Member Daniel D. Seckinger. He served the Gwinnett County Board of Education for 24 years. He elected not to defend his seat in last year’s election.
The total cost for the project will be within the budget of the 2019 General Obligation Bond program.

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Improve your Retail Strategy in the Beauty and Personal Care Sector: Recommended Books and Articles
In the competitive beauty and personal care sector, having a solid retail strategy is essential to stand out and meet the needs of customers. In this article, we will present you with a list of the best books and articles that will help you improve your strategy in spa stores, wellness centers, dermocosmetic products, and luxury hotel shops. These recommendations will provide you with valuable insights and guide you in implementing effective strategies to expand and enhance your business.
Retail Superstars: Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America by George Whalin: This book will take you on a journey through the inner workings of the most successful retailers in America and give you an insider’s view of how they have built their success. You will learn about key aspects of retail, customer experience, and how to create a differentiated strategy.
The Retail Doctor’s Guide to Growing Your Business by Bob Phibbs: In this book, Bob Phibbs, known as “The Retail Doctor,” will guide you through effective strategies to grow your business. You will learn how to increase customer loyalty, improve the in-store experience, optimize your product assortment, and more.
The New Rules of Retail: Competing in the World’s Toughest Marketplace by Robin Lewis and Michael Dart: This book examines the impact of e-commerce on retail and offers insights on how to adapt and compete in a changing environment. It explores innovative strategies such as channel integration and personalization to stand out in the competitive retail world.
“How to Create a Winning Retail Strategy” by McKinsey & Company: This article provides a practical and comprehensive guide to developing a successful retail strategy. It explores topics such as customer segmentation, market positioning, category management, and customer experience.
“The Future of Beauty Retail: Trends and Strategies” by Euromonitor International: This article examines the latest trends and strategies in the beauty and personal care sector. You will learn about the influence of technology, e-commerce, sustainability, and personalization in beauty retail, and how to leverage these trends for success.
“Store Design: How to Create a Memorable Customer Experience” by Shopify: This article focuses on the importance of store design and how to create a memorable experience for customers. You will learn about space layout, lighting, colors, and signage to create an attractive and pleasant atmosphere for your customers.
Improving your retail strategy in the beauty and personal care sector is essential to stand out in an increasingly competitive market. The recommended books will provide you with deep insights into best practices and successful strategies, while the featured articles will keep you updated on the latest trends and relevant topics. Take advantage of this information to strengthen your business and provide an outstanding experience to your customers. Remember, the key to success in retail lies in adaptability and the ability to consistently deliver exceptional value to your customers. Get ready to take your retail strategy to the next level and achieve success in the beauty and personal care sector!

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Prep 5 mins
Cook 50 mins
Low in fat because you use a mixture of ground turkey, lean ground beef, rice krispies and egg substitute. A dear friend gave me this recipe and it is delicious. You could of coarse use real egg.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, then place in a loaf pan.
- Spread ketchup over top.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes (or until internal temperature is 160°F) in a standard oven or 55 minutes in a convection oven.
Great recipe which we enjoyed with baked potatoes and steamed veggies. The changes I made was using ground pork and ground buffalo -- delish! I also liked that you had convection oven directions -- which I used the full 55 minutes and it came out perfect! Thanks again for sharing this keeper!
This was the perfect recipe for me, because I have a box of Rice Krispies that is just taking forever to finish!! I turned it vegetarian by using TVP instead of beef / turkey, and it worked out quite well. Maybe a tad salty, but that would probably be because I used kosher salt and overdid it. I used Walden Farms "calorie free" ketchup, too, which I think just has a salty flavor. I made this in two eight-inch pans; one with ketchup, and one without. Thanks for posting!!

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APOLLO BUYS APOLLO Apollo Education Group, the owner and operator of the University of Phoenix, has announced that it has signed an agreement to be acquired a group of investors including The Vistria Group, funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management and Najafi Companies. Apollo Education and Apollo Global Management were previously unaffiliated. The investors will pay $9.50 per outstanding share, which amounts to $1.1 billion, a 30 percent premium on its most recent share price, according to a press release.
Amidst declining student enrollments, the University of Phoenix and Apollo Education have been beset by a string of investigations into its recruiting and advertising practices. Regulators worry that with Apollo Education’s operations will be harder to scrutinize if the deal is approved and the company goes private. The New York Times summarizes these concerns.

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Sources told the Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham that the Red Sox are considering trading Jacoby Ellsbury and re-signing Cody Ross to play right field, with the newly signed Shane Victorino taking over in center field.
Ellsbury, the runner-up for AL MVP honors in 2011, is a free agent after the season and is considered unlikely to sign a long-term extension before he gets to test the waters.
Ross would be a candidate to receive the sixth two- or three-year deal handed out by the Red Sox this winter. They’ve added Victorino ($39 million for 3 years), Mike Napoli ($39 million for 3 years), Jonny Gomes ($10 million for 2 years) and David Ross ($6.4 million for 2 years), plus they’ve retained David Ortiz ($26 million-$30 million for two years). Ross is believed to be seeking about $24 million for three years.
If the Red Sox actually go that route, their odds of returning to contention in the AL East in 2013 would seem to grow even longer. Ellsbury has been injured and ineffective two of the last three years, but he was flat-out awesome in 2011, hitting .321/.376/.552 with 32 homers and 105 RBI in 660 at-bats, and it’s not as though he has any chronic physical problems. Plus, he probably wouldn’t bring all that much in return since he has just the one year left on his deal.
A Red Sox lineup with Ross replacing Ellsbury would also seem to be very susceptible to right-handed pitching:
CF Shane Victorino – S
2B Dustin Pedroia – R
DH David Ortiz – L
1B Mike Napoli – R
RF Cody Ross – R
LF Jonny Gomes – R
3B Will Middlebrooks – R
C Jarrod Saltalamacchia – S
SS Jose Iglesias – N/A
Victorino has always been better against lefties, and he slipped all of the way to .230/.295/.332 against righties last season. Ross and Gomes are also far better against lefties, though Gomes could at least be platooned with Daniel Nava. Napoli, the other new addition, did hit righties better than lefties last year, and he has a solid .253/.347/.498 line against them in his career (.273/.381/.529 against lefties).
Update (8:51 PM EST): The deal is in place, according to Heyman.
Update (8:27 PM EST): Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals made an “over-the-top offer” to Fowler to ensure he’d sign.
Frank Cusumano of KSDK Sports reports that free agent outfielder will take a physical in St. Louis on Friday. Presumably, that means that Fowler and the Cardinals have gotten pretty far along in negotiations.
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports recently reported that Fowler was looking for $18 million per year. The Blue Jays reportedly made an offer to Fowler in the four-year, $16 million range several days ago. The Cardinals’ offer to Fowler, if there is indeed one, is likely somewhere between the two figures.
Fowler, 30, is coming off of a fantastic year in which he helped the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908. During the regular season, he hit .276/.393/.447 with 13 home runs, 48 RBI, 84 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases in 551 plate appearances.
Fowler rejected the Cubs’ $17.2 million qualifying offer last month. While the QO compensation negatively affected Fowler’s experience in free agency last offseason — he didn’t sign until late February with the Cubs — his strong season is expected to make QO compensation much less of an issue.
Tommy Stokke of RanRag Sports reports that the Braves and Rangers agreed to a trade. According to ESPN’s Keith Law, the Braves will receive pitcher Luke Jackson from the Rangers in exchange for pitchers Tyrell Jenkins and Brady Feigl.
Jackson, 25, is under team control through 2022. He has logged only 18 innings in the majors, yielding 14 runs on 22 hits and eight walks with three strikeouts. While Jackson has struggled with control, the Braves likely see upside because his fastball sits in the mid- to high-90’s.
Jenkins, 24, is also under team control through 2022. The right-hander made eight starts and six relief appearances in his first major league season in 2016, putting up a 5.88 ERA with a 26/33 K/BB ratio over 52 innings.
Feigl, 25, was an undrafted free agent and was signed by the Braves in 2013. The lefty underwent Tommy John surgery in 2015 and briefly rehabbed in rookie ball this past season.

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At In J Coffee in Southwest Portland, owner and U.S. coffee-roasting champ Joe Yang engineers the perfect cup of coffee for each and every customer.
“Because they trust me," Yang said, "also they know that I just got the first place in the U.S roasting competition, so they really trust me."
Patrons always expect a good cup of coffee at the shop, but recently they noticed their baristas look a little different.
A few months ago, Yang and his friends were thinking of a way to keep customers and the business safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
"We said, 'We have to do something. We know it’s hard but we have to try,” Yang explained.
The result is a robot arm programmed to make and safely serve coffee with no physical contact, limiting the spread of coronavirus.
How exactly does the robotic barista work?
First, place your order at the counter, then the robot barista takes it from there. But as innovative as it is, Yang knows the robot can only copy a barista and not replace one.
"It cannot make something special for customers, cannot provide good service," he said.
The robot is in a testing phase at the coffee shop.
"If the virus is getting worse this machine definitely will be will be useful,” Yang said.
RELATED: Oregon coronavirus updates May 22: State leaders urge people to spend Memorial Day weekend at home


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On a complete (and stupid whim), I booked a trip to Washington DC back in January with a friend I had just met online. We both wanted to experience DC during the spring blossoms, we’re both single, and we both clearly make awesome spur of the moment decisions….. But it was a great trip for the most part. (I say for the most part because I haven’t talked to that “friend” since…. but we at least can call it a learning experience and one of my not so great “post divorce” decisions….oops). Despite the trip ending a little rocky, we really did have a good time. (I promise I’ll post more about this great story another day – it’s a good learning one.)
The blossoms really were beautiful. I kinda laughed though because we definitely are spoiled in Utah. Our state capitol building has a lot more blossom trees than I saw in DC, but it was still fun learning about where the cherry trees came from. They were gifted from Japan, and it took a lot of years to get them here. But when they finally arrived, they were all full disease. So eventually, just a few were brought over. Most of the trees around DC come from those original few trees.
One of my favorite moments while I was there was watching an older gentleman with a Vietnam War veterans hat on kneeling at the Vietnam War Memorial. It’s very easy to just walk by some of these places and not experience them for what they truly represent. However, watching this man look for names of people he knew during the war was very humbling and sacred. Similarly, I think we watched two or three changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child in war. But losing a child and never having closure. My heart aches. I couldn’t help but think of the mothers who lost their children to war while being at Arlington as well. It was also a very sacred feeling there.
One of my favorite experiences in DC was touring the White House. It really is amazing how small it is, especially when you compare it to leaders homes in other nations. But all the intricacies and rich history were fascinating. The paintings in each room, the old glass, the views of DC and especially of the Washington Monument. It was all beautiful. (Also, if you followed along my journey on Instagram, you can read between the lines here and know that what I REALLY liked about the White House is the literally ALL OF THE SECRET SERVICE MEMBERS ARE HOT! Plus, some of them drive the same mini-van as me…. so maybe mini-vans aren’t all that bad….)
I also really loved touring Mount Vernon. You can bet that I had an AirPod in one ear the whole time I was there listening to “One Last Time” from Hamilton. Honestly, I was listening to the Hamilton soundtrack pretty much the whole time I was there. Mount Vernon really is a conflicting place. On one hand, George Washington has such an influence on the country we live in still today. But on the other, so much of his wealth was made by the work of slaves. Seeing his beautiful home and the place he enjoyed so much was a unique experience.
I really did enjoy my time in DC. I had fun with my friend while we were there, but I would definitely love to go back and enjoy it with some of my family members one day. Or even go solo. It is fun as a single woman to have a few weeks of the year to myself. And honestly, it’s a lot cheaper to travel as one instead of as a couple. So hopefully I’ll be going a lot more places on my own. Next up, Ohio in June! I can’t wait.
** Side Note ** Can you tell which pictures were taken with my pro camera and which were taken with my iPhone?

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It is often challenging to fix a car stereo or radio that decides to act up. There are different components of a car audio system that can result in low volume output. If you notice that your car speakers are quiet on full volume, you will need to fix the problem soonest possible to continue having a great listening experience. In this article, we will help you fix car speakers that are quiet despite turning the volume up.
Check the Fuses
The fuses that control the power supply to your car stereo can cause low volume from the speakers when faulty. You will need to check whether they are brown. In this case, check the location of your car’s fuse panel. If you are not sure where it is located, check your owner’s manual for instructions. Once you locate the fuse panel, open it to access the fuses inside.
Only remove the fuses that control power to your car stereo for inspection. Check whether there are any cracks on the silver filament inside or signs of burnt glass tubing near the silver contacts. If you notice either of these issues, replace the fuse with a new one. Then check whether the problem is resolved. Proceed to other troubleshooting options if you do not notice any issue with the fuses.
Check the Amp Cabling
Another reason why your car speakers are quiet on full volume may be a result of loose cabling on a car amplifier. In this case, you will need to remove the amplifier from its mounting location to access the wiring behind it. You may need a hex wrench or a screwdriver to remove it from the mounting location.
Once done, check whether the speaker cables are plugged in place firmly. If any cables feel loose, unplug them and plug them back in place. Test whether the problem of low volume output is now fixed. If not, check other issues that may be causing the problem.
Underpowering the Car Speakers
If you have just installed new aftermarket speakers and hooked them directly to your factory radio, you are likely underpowering them. Thus, they are sounding quiet despite being on full volume. If this is the case, consider adding an external amplifier to feed the speakers with enough power for more volume. Underpowering your speakers can also damage them.
When choosing an amplifier to power your car speakers and subwoofer, ensure it has enough channels to hook all the speakers. In most cases, a 4 channel amp is sufficient. Also, ensure it is powerful enough to feed the speakers with enough power. Most importantly, ensure its RMS power rating matches with the total RMS power rating of the speakers. Underpowering or overpowering your car speakers can damage them.
Upon deciding on the amplifier to install to fix the issue of quiet speakers on full volume, you will need a wiring kit to get the job done. Ensure the wiring kit is appropriate for your amplifier. For instance, most 4-channel amplifiers work well with 8 AWG cable for ground and power.
Here is how to install a car amplifier to fix the problem of quiet car speakers on full volume:
Step 1- First, connect the power cable from the amp to the car battery. To do this, wire the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal. Hook the other end of the red wire to the amp.
Step 2- Next, connect the amp to the ground. To do this, hook the black wire to the grounding point. It should be a bolt fitted on a metallic part of the chasing. If the grounding point is painted, sand it down to ensure there is a good grounding connection. Hook the other end of the black wire to the grounding terminal on your amp.
Step 3- Next, run RCA cables from your receiver to the amp, and from the amp to the car speakers. When running speaker cables, run them along the opposite side of the car to avoid noise interference from the power cable. Avoid running them along the same side to avoid humming or buzzing sounds. The RCA cables are usually connected to the RCA inputs and outputs.
To connect the amp to the receiver, connect one end of the RCA cable to the RCA outputs on the receiver. Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the RCA inputs on the amplifier. Red (positive terminal) should connect to red and black (negative terminal) should connect to black.
Then run speaker wire from the amp outputs to the speakers depending on the number of channels you are connecting. Ensure you get the terminals right. For instance, the +ve terminal on the speaker should connect to the +ve terminal on the amplifier. The same case applies to the –ve terminals. You can use 16 AWG speaker wires for the best results. You may also tap into the existing factory speaker wiring as long as it is the right gauge and of good quality.
Also, hook the blue remote wire from the receiver to the amp remote turn on terminal. The remote turn on feature on the amp controls its power by turning it on when you switch on the engine and turning it off when you switch off the engine. That way, the amp does not drain the car battery when the engine is not running.
Overall, adding a car amplifier will help in making your car speakers sound louder, even when using a low-powered factory radio. Also, adding an amplifier will allow the speakers to produce cleaner sound due to reduced distortion.
If your car speakers are quiet on full volume, then you are missing out on having the best music listening experience in your car. You should troubleshoot the possible causes of this problem and fix it. Probably, it is an issue with the fuses and cabling or the speakers are underpowered. If you find out that the speakers are too powerful for your car radio, install an external car amp to boost the sound output for more volume. Hopefully, we have helped you fix this problem permanently.
Michael Evanchuk is a San Francisco-based sound engineer with 20 years’ experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial, automotive, and household sound equipment. Evanchuk owns an auto stereo center, where he offers highly competitive car audio installation and repair services. He has written dozens of articles on different sound engineering topics, all of which have been published in leading journals, blogs, and websites.


43-year-old El Salvador migrant dies in US border custody
WASHINGTON (AP) — A law enforcement official says a 43-year-old El Salvadoran man has died after collapsing at a Texas border station.
The official says the man crossed the U.S.-Mexico border about a week ago with his daughter and was being held at the central processing center in McAllen, Texas. The official says the man had a medical check and was hospitalized after collapsing.
The official says the daughter is being placed in a shelter for children. The official isn’t authorized to speak about an ongoing investigation and requested anonymity to discuss it.
A statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the cause of the man’s death Saturday is not yet known.
At least two other adults as well as five children have died in custody since December.


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Former Chancellor Philip Hammond said Britain needed to move forward quickly with digital assets to secure its post-Brexit advantage in financial services.
Lord Hammond, who recently joined cryptostart-up Copper, believes digital assets can give London a unique advantage over European competitors. In an interview with City AM, the former finance minister said he hopes lawmakers will support the use of new technology to trade digital assets and create a tokenized financial sector.
“I personally think the momentum is unstoppable now,” Hammond said. “We need to move quickly and efficiently to secure London’s position.”
“If we do not look closely, we will discover that some surprising people are ahead of us,” he warned, warning that European competitors see digital assets as an opportunity to overtake the UK as a hub for financial services in the world.
Hammond: ‘It’s going to happen’
Digital Asset Deposits Copper, which Hammond joined as a senior adviser last month, enables over 400 institutional investors, including banks, to handle and trade crypto. The company brings together worlds of traditional and decentralized financial business, a collision that Hammond sees as inevitable.
“Most institutions know that whether we like it or not, it’s going to happen,” Hammond said. “It’s not something anyone who runs a major financial services business can hide from.”
While Britain’s former chancellor does not himself invest in crypto, he is sold on the transformative potential of its underlying technology and believes that blockchain can support a future trading system.
However, Hammond is concerned about Britain’s lack of regulatory clarity. According to the former chancellor, London’s regulatory society has “taken the eye off the ball on some recent technological developments” because of its focus on Brexit.
“If we are very honest about it, we have already allowed others to come before us. Regulators have been greatly distracted,” Hammond said.
In contrast, the EU has proposed draft schemes for digital assets to provide much-needed clarity for cryptocurrencies. Europe’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) are pushing for centralized monitoring of crypto markets and providing guidelines for consumer protection.
“They can not copy a London-sized financial center, which is why we still have the ball in our half of the pitch,” Hammond said. “But we have to move pretty fast to show that this technology is recognized and accepted by legislators and regulators in the UK.”
Hammond, who served as chancellor for three years under Theresa May and became a Life Peer in 2020, has been a longtime proponent of new financial technologies.
Alongside his advisory role at Copper, Hammond works as a consultant for challenging bank OakNorth, a role that recently got him into hot water at Parliament’s lobby watchdog to contact a finance minister on behalf of the company.
The government took no action on the committee’s reprimand, which added fuel to a Westminster dispute over whether political representatives should be allowed to take jobs outside of their parliamentary duties.
Hammond believes it is “beneficial to the system that we have people in Parliament with a wide range of experience,” but admitted that “there is always a balance to be found.”
Read more: Former Chancellor Hammond’s PE firm looks at government contractor Amey


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Daughter of 'bankrupt' former NFL quarterback wins Miss Alabama title
- Caitlin Brunell, 22, is the daughter of retired Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell
- Mr Brunell made headlines in 2011 after declaring bankruptcy, despite earning $50million in the NFL
The daughter of former NFL quarterback Mark Brunell has been crowned Miss Alabama - three years after her father made a very public bankruptcy filing.
Caitlin Brunell, 22, will represent Alabama in the Miss America pageant this year after exhibiting her dancing ability and starting her own charity that gives prom dresses to girls from poor families.
However, her father made headlines in recent years after declaring bankruptcy over a series of bad real estate and business investments. This, despite earning a $50million fortune during his 19 seasons in the NFL.
Miss Brunell was previously Miss University of Alabama and held the title of Miss Leeds Area, Alabama.
Here she comes: Caitlin Brunell, 22, will represent Alabama in this year's Miss America beauty pageant after winning the title of Miss Alabama
Tears: Miss Brunell joins the ranks of other famous Alabama beauty pageant winners, including Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb, who has made a national name for herself
Daddy's girl: Miss Brunell is the daughter of retired NFL star Mark Brunell, who played 19 seasons in the NFL and earned an estimated $50million
'I'm in complete shock. I don't know if I even have words to describe, but I have worked so hard for this moment,' she told AL.com.
'I could not be more proud to represent this state. This is an absolute honor and blessing. I'm just so thankful.'
She won the contest after performing a dance choreographed to the song 'Let It Go' from the Disney movie 'Frozen.'
Miss Brunell, a University of Alabama graduate, joins famous company among pageant winners. Fellow Alabama alumna Katherine Webb, who won Miss Alabama USA in 2012, found national fame after being revealed on live television as the girlfriend of then-Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron.
Miss Webb, however, represented Alabama for the Miss USA contest, a competing beauty pageant to Miss America.
Miss Brunell started her own charity, Caitlin's Closet, that gives prom dresses to poor teens and helps give them makeovers
Miss Brunell's father Mark was a three-time Pro Bowl star quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also played for the Green Bay Packers, Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets.
In his last year in the NFL, 2011, he filed for bankruptcy, claiming more than $25million in debts and just $5million in assets.
It was reported that over the term of his NFL career, he made more than $50million.
Mr Brunell's attorneys say he lost of the money on bad real estate bets, as well as a a failed bid to open several Whataburger fast food restaurants.
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