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| ANS-312 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (7 reads) | |
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November 8, 2026
in this edition:
- apogee view
- nasa announces continued cubesat launch initiative missions
- amsatdroid free resurrected as a new android satellite tracker
- dxcc satellite standing november 2026
- vucc satellite standing november 2026
- changes to amsat tle distribution for november 6, 2026
- ambassador events
- ariss news
- satellite shorts from all over
the amsat(r) news service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of amsat, the radio amateur satellite corporation. Ans publishes news related to amateur radio in space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of amateur radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital amateur radio satellites.
the news feed on http://www.Amsat.Org publishes news of amateur radio in space as soon as our volunteers can post it.
please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.Org .
sign up for free e-mail delivery of the amsat news service bulletins via the ans list. Join this list at: https://mailman.Amsat.Org/postorius/lists/ans.Amsat.Org/
apogee view
greetings! It was great to see and spend time with many of you at our amsat space symposium in jacksonville, florida, in early october. Despite some challenges, including a nearby hurricane isaias, the event was well attended and productive. I’d like to personally thank stephen grant, kb4ykc, and paul locke, kb4pml, for hosting the event and, especially, for putting up with me.
amsat is open to proposals to host next year’s symposium; please contact me if you’d like to share your city with amsat for our annual meeting.
one of the more newsworthy announcements from symposium was the release of information regarding new amsat ltm partners. Our ltm program provides a space-qualified cubesat radio for qualified missions, with the agreement that the included 30 khz-wide linear transponder be operated once in orbit. We initiated this program with huskysat-1 (ho-107) and continued it with mesat1 (mo-122).
the first of these partners is joansat, a 1u mission launching in november 2027. Our partnership with the joansat mission resulted directly from our presence at calpoly’s cubesat developer’s workshop in april 2026. Joansat is well documented at joansat.Org.
our second new partner is embry-riddle aeronautical university in daytona beach, fl. Their satellite is called comet. Comet is planned as a 12u university nanosat program that will separate in orbit into two 6u satellites to test a 24 ghz steerable beam link between the pair. Each 6u will carry an independent amsat ltm.
our third new partner is rice university and their owlsat mission. Owlsat is a 1u cubesat with an extreme ultraviolet monitoring experiment. This project is in the early stages of development.
i’m still in discussions with a fourth partner who wishes to fly an ltm on a 3u cubesat mission. Hopefully, by my next apogee view, i’ll be able to share more details about this partnership. Keep in mind these five planned ltm satellites are in addition to the ltms included in foxplus-a and golf-tee!
another announcement from the general meeting part of the symposium is regarding the creation of a high orbit committee. I want to assemble an amsat team to put together some notional payloads that we can shop to various rideshare providers.
in my presentation, i described this as having a plan for when the dog catches the car. As i have often written and spoken about, i have been reaching out to make contacts in the rideshare arena, trying to find us a ride to somewhere above leo.
i am not focusing on any one orbit (such as geo) because we must be flexible and open to any possibilities, whether it’s meo, gto, geo or some exotic disposal orbit. Anything that gives us long access and a large footprint is of interest, and we need to actively pursue such opportunities. If this seems like something you have skills and interest in, please email me directly at [[email protected]](https://www.Amsat.Org/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f594929994869787909b9b9087b59498869481db9a8792).
on november 2nd, i was honored to attend a kickoff meeting for the ariss/amsat amateur radio exploration (arex) lunar team. Thank you to frank bauer, ka3hdo, for leading this initiative to include amateur radio in future lunar missions. Amsat is proud to support this initiative, and i’m excited to see what we can do on or around the moon! More to come on this soon!
lastly, our treasurer, steve belter, n9ip, is looking for one or two assistants to help manage our financial efforts. If this is an area where you can assist amsat, please reach out to steve or me to start a discussion.
73, drew ko4ma
[ans thanks drew glasbrenner, ko4ma, amsat president for the above information.]
the 2026 president’s club coin – only a few weeks left!
help support golf and foxplus.
annual memberships start at only $120
join the amsat president’s club today and help
keep amateur radio in spacehttps://www.Amsat.Org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/
nasa announces continued cubesat launch initiative missions
jerry buxton, n0jy, amsat vp-engineering reports that nasa has confirmed that their cubesat launch initiative selections that were idled when csli went on hold will again be honored for both golf-tee and golf-1 satellites.
buxton explains, “note that selection does not guarantee a launch, as has always been known as part of the csli process.
“however, since csli has been re-activated, we will not have to find a commercial launch.
“we are setting the deadline for golf-tee to be “ready for handover” to a launch mission (integration) of december 15, 2027. This gives nasa a renewed and updated focus on our desired orbit that they use to match type of launch vehicle and the timing of a launch in order to get a ride coming as soon as possible after that date.
“as is usually the case, this means we may be manifested on a launch any time after the first of the year. That begins the launch mission process and the required paperwork that helps ensure our payload is safe and proper leading up to the actual integration date for that launch.
for the same reason, we have renewed/updated the readiness date for golf-1 to december 15, 2028.”
jerry also noted that, “the agency anticipates releasing the next csli solicitation in 2028. Nasa will provide additional information about eligibility, requirements, and how to apply closer to the solicitation’s release.”
[ans thanks jerry buxton, n0jy, amsat vp-engineering for the above information.]
amsatdroid free resurrected as a new android satellite tracker
david johnson, g4dpz reports that an old satellite tracking friend for smartphones has returned to the living.
“i’m pleased to say i’ve resurrected amsatdroid free as a completely new implementation. The old app had aged out with the android platform, so rather than patch it i rebuilt it from the ground up in kotlin with a modern jetpack compose interface, while keeping the same proven sgp4/sdp4 orbit-prediction core (predict4java) under a regression test so predictions stay faithful.
“what it does:”
- pass prediction for your location, with a sky view and a ground-track map
- doppler-corrected downlink and uplink frequencies, updated live during a pass, including inverting (u/v) transponders
- transponder frequencies come from peter goodhall’s (mm9sql) oscarwatch database, synced automatically so they stay current
- pass alerts with a countdown notification and optional spoken announcements
- compass-oriented sky chart and an aiming aid for hand-held antennas
- an all-satellite overview of what’s up now and coming soon
- a home-screen widget for your next pass
- automatic keplerian element updates (celestrak or amsat)
- tablet and foldable layouts, per-app language, and a red night mode for observing without spoiling your night vision
“it runs on android 11 and later and is free and open source (gpl-3.0). The source, with screenshots, is on github:https://github.Com/g4dpz/amsatdroidfree
“it will also be available on the google play store in a few days, once account setup completes.”
[ans thanks david johnson, g4dpz for the above information.]
amsat remove before flight key tags now available
yes, these are the real thing!
your $20 donation goes to help fly a foxplus satellite
includes first class postage (sorry – u.S. Addresses only)
order today at https://www.Amsat.Org/product/amsat-remove-before-flight-keychain
dxcc satellite standing november 2026
dxcc satellite award/endorsement change summary for october 01, 2026 to november 01, 2026.
| oe9dgv | 221 | 223 |
|---|---|---|
| dl2grc | 203 | 206 |
| f4bkv | 187 | 200 |
| g4wfq | 183 | 200 |
| hb9ryz | 176 | 180 |
| on4aoi | 176 | 178 |
| ea2aa | 174 | 176 |
| ik0wmj | 159 | 163 |
| ea1n | 139 | 150 |
| sm2oan | 117 | 123 |
| oh3dp | 114 | 119 |
| sv8ckm | 109 | 117 |
| yb5qz | 100 | 117 |
| w8lr | 115 | 116 |
| hb9bin | 105 | 106 |
| js1lqi | new | 100 |
| zs1a | new | 100 |
congratulations to the new dxcc satellite holders:
js1lqi
zs1a
[ans thanks jon goering, n7az, for the above information.]
vucc satellite standing november 2026
vucc satellite award/endorsement change summary for october 01, 2026 to november 01, 2026.
| py2pim | 1354 | 1426 |
|---|---|---|
| ea2aa | 1285 | 1301 |
| ja1qji | 1006 | 1145 |
| e70a | 1126 | 1144 |
| k9uo | 1030 | 1040 |
| w8lr | 921 | 936 |
| js1lqi | 876 | 934 |
| ve7ptn | 794 | 817 |
| f6glj | 805 | 811 |
| wd9ewk | 791 | 792 |
| jh1nhk | 500 | 705 |
| ji5usj | 601 | 625 |
| oh3dp | 551 | 600 |
| ji5rpt/1 | 400 | 500 |
| k5wo | 365 | 401 |
| ik6gzm | 234 | 235 |
| pt2vm | 150 | 200 |
| kd8rtt | 150 | 154 |
| mm0inh | 107 | 125 |
| k7iu | new | 120 |
| ba8blk | new | 100 |
| ko6mbi | new | 100 |
congratulations to the new vucc satellite holders:
k7iu
ba8blk
ko6mbi
ba8blk is first vucc-satellite holder from om21.
[ans thanks jon goering, n7az, for the above information.]
need new satellite antennas? Purchase m2 leo-packs
from the amsat store and get free shipping!
when you purchase through amsat, a portion of the proceeds goes towards
keeping amateur radio in space. Https://amsat.Org/product-category/hardware/
changes to amsat tle distribution for november 6, 2026
two line elements or tles, often referred to as keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the sgp4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. Tle bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the utc day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.Amsat.Org/keplerian-elements-resources/.
this week there are no additions or deletions to the amsat tle distribution.
general perturbations data support
amsat is pleased to announce that modern forms of what are called general perturbations data are being disseminated via modern formats including json, xml and kvn at https://newark192.Amsat.Org/gpdata/current/. The reason this change is being made is that we are running out of 5-digit catalog numbers and the tle format is not viable for satellites launched after july of this year. See https://celestrak.Org/norad/documentation/gp-data-formats.Php for details.
these data are presently considered in beta test for the next few months while hosted on the test server newark192.Amsat.Org, and we are very open to community feedback at webmaster at amsat.Org. Testers may experience outages and errors while we make improvements. We intend to put this into production on our main web server in july as we expect that satellites launched after this summer will require one of the new formats to accommodate longer object numbers. Amsat will continue to publish tle bulletins for satellites launched before july 2026 indefinitely.
[ans thanks joe fitzgerald, km1p, amsat orbital elements manager for the above information.]
ariss news
amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the international space station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 mhz worldwide.
- scheduled contacts
pinecrest academy of northern nevada, sparks, nv, telebridge via ik1sld.
the iss callsign is presently scheduled to be or4iss.
the scheduled crewmember is luke delaney, kj5ppf.
the ariss mentor is charlie sufana, aj9n.
contact is go for tuesday, november 10, 2026 at 18:16 utc.
watch for livestream at www.Youtube.Com/@pinecrestnnvss.
ecole secondaire du sommet, halifax, nova scotia, canada, telebridge via vk4iss.
the iss callsign is presently scheduled to be na1ss.
the scheduled crewmember is joshua kutryk, kj5bfu.
the ariss mentor is wayne harasimovitch, ve1wph.
contact is go for: friday, november 13, 2026 at 18:07 utc.
the crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 mhz up {pl 67} & 437.800 mhz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know.
as always, if there is an eva, a docking, or an undocking; the ariss radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol.
note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time.
the latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.Ariss.Org/current-status-of-iss-stations.Html
the latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.Ariss.Org/contact-the-iss.Html
[ans thanks charlie sufana, aj9n, one of the ariss operation team mentors for the above information.]
limited time offer!
amsat is offering a limited-time promotion for new and renewing members that includes a free digital copy of getting started with amateur satellites. The promotion is being offered as amsat begins the 2026 membership year.
anyone who joins or renews their amsat membership during the promotional period will receive a download link for the latest edition of getting started with amateur satellites in their membership confirmation email.
join today at https://launch.Amsat.Org/
(remember! Students join for free!)
amsat ambassador activities
amsat ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events.
november 14, 2026
southern arizona fall hamfest
oro valley amateur radio club
marana middle school
11285 w. Grier rd.
marana azhttps://www.Tucsonhamradio.Org/hamfest
n1uw
[ans thanks bo lowrey, w4fcl, director – amsat ambassador program, for the above information.]
satellite shorts from all over
- the 2027 cubesat developers workshop (march 30 – april 1, 2027 at california polytechnic state university, san luis obispo) is now accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The call for abstracts opens today and closes monday, january 11, 2027 at 11:59 pm pacific time. Submissions are open to industry, government, academia, and student teams. Submissions are peer-reviewed for relevance to cubesat missions, technical quality, clarity, and potential impact. We encourage completed results and well-motivated in-progress work with credible test/validation plans. Notifications will be sent by the end of january. Complete information at https://cubesatdw.Org . (Look for “call for abstracts.’) [Ans thanks cubesat.Org for the above information.]
- the goddard space flight center technical career panel is offering a live interactive session hosted as part of nasa’s career and technical education (cte) day. The goddard space flight center technical career panel is designed for high school, trade/technical, and college students, the program connects participants directly with nasa subject matter experts who build and test real-world spaceflight hardware, optics, and electronics. Students get a look at what a typical day looks like for technicians, machinists, and engineers who craft physical flight hardware rather than just traditional desk-based research. With live q&a access, registered classrooms and students can submit questions ahead of time or live during the broadcast to ask engineers about their unique career paths, trade credentials, and schooling. The event is held on december 9, 2006 and the deadline for registration is december 2 at 11:59 pm et. Educators and students can review the guidelines and sign up via the official nasa stem gateway course offering at
https://tinyurl.Com/ans-312-career-panel. [Ans thanks nasa.Gov for the above information.] - A week doesn’t go by without ans editors hearing about several new satellite tracking apps. Besides the above announcement about amsatdroid’s resurrection, here are three more apps recently announced by ambitious hams. For one, look at
https://orbitnight.Com/radar/25544that has the usual tracking, doppler correction, rig and rotor control features. It also provides a unique channel plan with 5khz channel steps and when to switch them for fm birds. For yet another way to go, see deck athttps://deck.Map73.Com. Deck is a browser based program that controls icom handhelds with built in aprs, sstv and morse decoding. A third program, orbitalradar is unique in that it provides a sobering look at space congestion with its mind blowing 3d display of every satellite currently in orbit. Look for it athttps://orbitalradar.Com. [Ans thanks the orbitnight, deck and orbitalradar respectively for the above information.]
join amsat today at https://launch.Amsat.Org/
in addition to regular membership, amsat offers membership to:
societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization).
students are eligible for free membership up to age 25.
memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms.
contact info [at] amsat.Org for additional membership information.
73 and remember to help keep amateur radio in space!
this week’s ans editor, frank karnauskas, n1uw.
f.Karnauskas [at] amsat [dot] org
ans is a service of amsat, the radio amateur satellite corporation, 712 h street ne, suite 1653, washington, dc 20002.
amsat is a registered trademark of the radio amateur satellite corporation. |
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| Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returns to Laurel |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (6 reads) | |
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Wayne sanderson farms wing wars returns to laurel
laurel, miss. (Wdam) - the wayne sanderson farms wing wars returned to laurel with competitive teams and unlimited wings for the community.
teams competed for professional and community awards, as well as people’s choice and team spirit awards.
ticketholders enjoyed as many wing samples as they wanted for $20 to $25, and team tents had tvs to watch football while they ate.
visitors said the city beautiful does a good job of bringing the public together.
“it let’s everybody come out and see each other,” conner smith said. “I think it’s great, and i think it brings more people out that’s not from here and it let’s them have something to do while they’re here.”
“i think if we keep events just like this, and our mayor keeps doing what he’s doing, this city will be second to none other as the great laurel, mississippi,” dr. Tito lanier said.
the professional and community trophies were crafted by jones college art instructor mark brown in 2024.
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| Manhattan Grand Hotel opens as new five-star hospitality destination in Hulhumal |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (6 reads) | |
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Manhattan grand hotel, a 162-room five-star property in hulhumalé, was officially inaugurated on saturday, 7 november 2026, marking the completion of a long-delayed hospitality development originally initiated by state trading organisation (sto) more than two decades ago.
the hotel was inaugurated by minister of finance and public enterprises hassan zareer during a ceremony held in hulhumalé phase 1. The opening marks a new chapter for the former sto city hotel project, which remained unfinished for years despite substantial investment and repeated efforts to complete or sell the property.
located approximately 10 minutes from velana international airport, manhattan grand hotel has been developed to accommodate business travellers, transit passengers, leisure visitors and long-stay guests, while providing facilities for meetings, conferences, exhibitions and social events.
the property features 162 rooms and suites across eight accommodation categories, including city-view and sea-view rooms, deluxe accommodation and junior suites. Its facilities include four food and beverage outlets, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre, and a fitness centre.
a central feature of the hotel is its meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (mice) infrastructure. The property offers three major event halls, measuring approximately 700, 400 and 390 square metres, alongside dedicated meeting rooms and conference facilities. The venues have been developed to accommodate corporate conferences, exhibitions, annual general meetings, weddings, banquets and other large-scale gatherings.
the hotel’s architectural concept draws inspiration from hukuru miskiy, the historic friday mosque in malé, incorporating elements of traditional maldivian craftsmanship into its contemporary design. Marketed under the concept ‘live the heritage’, the property aims to combine local cultural influences with modern urban hospitality.
manhattan grand hotel is operated by world of business pvt ltd, with foreign investment from uae-based deep seafood company. The redevelopment was formalised through an agreement with housing development corporation (hdc) in august 2025, under an arrangement involving 50 per cent foreign investment.
the property’s development history dates back to 2006, when sto approved plans to establish a city hotel in hulhumalé as part of efforts to generate foreign currency revenue. Construction of the originally proposed 250-room five-star hotel began in 2011, following plans involving the us-based carlson hotel group.
however, the development encountered repeated delays, leaving the building unfinished for more than a decade. Sto subsequently explored several options to dispose of or complete the property before arrangements were made with hdc to facilitate its redevelopment.
the revised development also incorporates approximately three and a half floors designated for government-related facilities, including a media village, youth centre, heritage college and medical college.
ahead of its formal inauguration, manhattan grand hotel had already begun hosting hospitality industry events. The property hosted food & hospitality asia maldives (fham) 2026 from 7 to 9 september, bringing together hospitality suppliers, industry professionals and international exhibitors.
the hotel’s official opening adds a substantial accommodation and events facility to the greater malé region, supporting the growing demand for city-based hospitality services, corporate gatherings and accommodation close to the country’s main international airport.
the completion of the former sto city hotel project also brings an end to one of hulhumalé’s longest-running unfinished hospitality developments, converting the property into a functioning hotel and events destination. |
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| Caitlin Clark Leaves Jimmy Fallon Speechless With Ridiculous Cheeseball Challeng |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (7 reads) | |
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Caitlin clark has spent years embarrassing defenders with her incredible shooting ability, but the indiana fever superstar may have just delivered the most unusual performance of her basketball career.
and this time, there wasn’t a basketball hoop anywhere in sight.
the 24-year-old wnba sensation appeared on the tonight show starring jimmy fallon on friday, november 6, where she demonstrated that her extraordinary accuracy apparently extends to throwing cheeseballs into someone’s mouth.
yes, cheeseballs.
what started as a ridiculous late-night television challenge quickly turned into another viral caitlin clark moment, with the basketball star showing off her competitive personality while fallon served as a human target.
by the time the challenge ended, clark had delivered a shooting performance that would make plenty of basketball players jealous.
and her reaction was almost as entertaining as the challenge itself.
caitlin clark takes on jimmy fallon’s bizarre cheeseball challenge
clark was visiting fallon’s nbc show as part of a promotional tour for her new children’s book, extraordinary! A little extra to reach big dreams .
but the interview took an unexpected turn when fallon introduced a game designed to test the indiana fever guard’s accuracy.
the concept was simple.
clark would attempt to throw cheeseballs into fallon’s open mouth while the clock counted down.
she had just 24 seconds to make as many successful shots as possible.
it was hardly the kind of competition clark is accustomed to facing in the wnba, but that didn’t seem to matter.
the former iowa superstar approached the challenge with the same enthusiasm that has made her one of basketball’s most recognizable personalities.
fallon positioned himself to catch the flying snacks, while clark began firing away.
the results were surprisingly impressive.
clark makes 12 of 16 shots in just 24 seconds
despite the unusual target, clark wasted little time finding her rhythm.
she successfully landed 12 of her 16 cheeseball attempts in fallon’s mouth.
that’s a remarkable 75 percent shooting accuracy.
and she accomplished it in just 24 seconds.
for someone known for launching long-distance three-pointers, the challenge required a completely different kind of precision.
instead of aiming at a basketball hoop, clark had to account for a moving human target.
the small size and unpredictable flight of the cheeseballs made the task even more ridiculous.
yet clark somehow made the entire thing look relatively easy.
her performance was so accurate that fallon barely had time to react between attempts.
the studio audience responded enthusiastically as the successful throws continued piling up.
by the time the buzzer sounded, clark had turned a silly television segment into an impressive display of hand-eye coordination.
caitlin clark celebrates like she just hit a game-winning three
perhaps the best part of the segment came after clark finished throwing.
the wnba star was visibly delighted with her performance.
she raised her hand in celebration and reacted with the same competitive excitement that fans have come to expect during her basketball games.
the moment perfectly captured clark’s personality.
whether she’s competing in front of thousands of fans or participating in a late-night television game involving cheese-flavored snacks, she clearly enjoys winning.
that enthusiasm made the segment especially entertaining.
clark didn’t treat the challenge as something beneath her.
she embraced the absurdity, competed seriously and celebrated when she succeeded.
it’s part of the appeal that has helped her develop a following far beyond traditional basketball audiences.
fans aren’t simply interested in her scoring records.
they also enjoy seeing her personality away from the court.
and friday’s appearance provided plenty of it.
wnba reacts to clark’s viral performance
it didn’t take long for footage of the challenge to circulate across social media.
the official tonight show account shared a clip of clark launching cheeseballs toward fallon with impressive accuracy.
the video immediately attracted attention from basketball fans.
even the wnba’s official social media account joined the fun.
“this is amazing,” the league posted, adding laughing and target emojis.
the reaction reflected how quickly clark’s appearance had become a talking point.
fans flooded the comments with jokes about her shooting ability.
one commenter celebrated the fact that the ncaa’s all-time leading scorer had apparently added cheeseball shooting to her résumé.
others joked that clark’s accuracy was so impressive that she could seemingly hit any target.
some viewers were especially amused that she accomplished the feat while dressed for a television appearance rather than a basketball game.
the comments were overwhelmingly playful, with fans enjoying the opportunity to see one of their favorite athletes participating in something completely unexpected.
fans can’t believe caitlin clark’s accuracy
clark’s performance also inspired plenty of comparisons to her basketball career.
throughout her time at iowa and in the wnba, she has built a reputation for making difficult shots look routine.
her extraordinary shooting range has become one of her defining characteristics.
fans have watched her connect on three-pointers from well beyond the traditional arc, often while facing aggressive defensive pressure.
that ability has made her a nightmare for opposing teams.
now, apparently, it also makes her dangerous with a container of cheeseballs.
social media users joked that clark’s shooting touch remains elite regardless of the equipment involved.
others suggested fallon had underestimated just how accurate his guest would be.
the segment was obviously designed as comedy rather than a serious athletic competition.
but the impressive results gave fans another reason to celebrate clark’s talent.
even when the stakes are nonexistent, she seems determined to perform at a high level.
clark shows off her new children’s book
the cheeseball challenge wasn’t the only reason clark visited the tonight show .
the indiana fever star was promoting her newly released children’s book, extraordinary! A little extra to reach big dreams .
the book is designed to encourage young readers to pursue ambitious goals, work hard and believe in their potential.
clark discussed how becoming a professional basketball player had been a dream since childhood.
long before she became a national sports phenomenon, she was a young girl who loved basketball and imagined competing at the highest level.
that ambition eventually carried her to the university of iowa, where she developed into one of the most celebrated players in college basketball history.
she then entered the wnba as the first overall selection in the 2024 draft.
her book draws on the broader message of perseverance and the importance of putting effort into achieving goals.
for clark, the project also represents an opportunity to connect with young fans in a different way.
instead of simply watching her play basketball, children can now engage with a story built around the values that helped shape her career.
from iowa superstar to national celebrity
clark’s appearance on fallon’s show demonstrated just how much her profile has expanded.
during her four seasons at iowa, she became one of the most recognizable athletes in college sports.
her extraordinary scoring ability helped attract record television audiences and enormous crowds.
she finished her college career as the ncaa division i all-time leading scorer.
but her influence extended beyond statistics.
clark helped bring unprecedented attention to women’s college basketball, attracting viewers who had never previously followed the sport.
her games became major television events.
her performances dominated sports discussions.
and her rivalry with other leading college players helped generate interest across the country.
when the indiana fever selected her first overall in the 2024 wnba draft, that attention followed her into the professional league.
clark quickly became one of the wnba’s biggest attractions.
her popularity has since opened doors to national advertising campaigns, endorsement partnerships and television appearances.
a guest spot on the tonight show is another example of her crossover appeal.
caitlin clark surprises jimmy fallon with special nike sneakers
clark also used her appearance to showcase another major project.
the fever guard presented fallon with a pair of her signature nike basketball shoes.
the sneakers are part of her caitlin 1 collection, which represents a significant milestone in her partnership with the athletic apparel company.
the particular pair she gifted fallon featured a design inspired by friendship bracelets.
the colorway has a connection to pop superstar taylor swift, whose fans have embraced friendship bracelets as a recognizable symbol of their community.
the shoes feature a soft blush-colored design and decorative charms that can be customized.
fallon’s pair included charms referencing his television show.
clark explained that the host was among the first people to receive the special version.
the design is expected to become available to consumers in february 2027.
the gift added another memorable moment to an appearance that already featured plenty of surprises.
taylor swift connection adds another twist
clark’s friendship bracelet-inspired sneakers also highlighted her connection to taylor swift.
the basketball star has been an enthusiastic swift fan for years.
the two celebrities have developed a friendship, with clark joining swift at kansas city chiefs games.
clark grew up supporting the chiefs, making the connection especially meaningful.
her friendship with the singer has attracted considerable attention because both women have become enormously influential figures in their respective industries.
swift has transformed the music business through her record-breaking tours and devoted fan base.
clark has helped elevate the visibility of women’s basketball.
their friendship represents an intersection of sports and entertainment that continues generating headlines.
the special sneaker design offers another example of that connection.
for clark, presenting fallon with the shoes was both a promotional opportunity and a chance to share something personal.
a busy week of television appearances for caitlin clark
clark’s visit to the tonight show was part of a busy promotional schedule.
earlier in the week, she appeared on good morning america and the today show to discuss her children’s book and other projects.
those appearances gave her opportunities to reach audiences outside the sports world.
they also demonstrated how comfortable she has become in the national spotlight.
clark has spent years answering questions about basketball, handling media attention and dealing with the expectations associated with being a high-profile athlete.
but promoting a book and participating in entertainment television requires a different approach.
rather than focusing on game strategy or performance statistics, she can discuss her personal experiences, childhood ambitions and interests away from basketball.
the fallon appearance was particularly effective because it combined those conversations with a lighthearted challenge.
fans got to see both the serious and playful sides of clark.
why caitlin clark’s personality connects with fans
one reason clark has become so popular is her ability to combine elite competitiveness with a relatable personality.
on the court, she is intense.
she wants to win, expects a great deal from herself and is willing to take difficult shots in high-pressure situations.
off the court, she often displays a more playful side.
her interviews frequently include jokes, laughter and stories about her experiences.
that contrast has helped make her appealing to a broad audience.
fans can admire her extraordinary basketball ability while also enjoying moments that reveal her personality.
the cheeseball challenge was a perfect example.
there was no championship on the line.
no rival team was trying to stop her.
and no basketball statistics were being recorded.
but clark still approached the challenge with genuine enthusiasm.
her celebration afterward showed how much fun she was having.
for viewers, that made the moment feel spontaneous and entertaining.
the wnba star continues expanding her brand
clark’s growing list of projects reflects the commercial opportunities that have accompanied her success.
her nike partnership is among the most prominent.
the launch of her signature shoe line places her among a select group of basketball players with footwear designed around their individual brand.
her children’s book provides another avenue for connecting with fans.
television appearances introduce her to viewers who may not regularly watch wnba games.
together, those projects are helping clark establish a public identity that extends beyond professional basketball.
that doesn’t mean her athletic career has become less important.
her performance with the indiana fever remains central to her popularity.
but the ability to connect with audiences through entertainment, publishing and fashion gives her influence across multiple industries.
friday’s appearance demonstrated how naturally those worlds can overlap.
she discussed her book, promoted her shoes and then turned a silly game into a viral sports moment.
jimmy fallon gets more than he bargained for
fallon has built a reputation for involving celebrity guests in unusual games and challenges.
his show frequently features competitions designed to create entertaining moments beyond traditional interviews.
clark’s appearance fit perfectly into that format.
the host clearly understood that inviting one of basketball’s most accurate shooters to throw objects toward a target could produce a memorable segment.
but the result was even more impressive than the concept suggested.
clark connected on three-quarters of her attempts while racing against the clock.
fallon had to remain focused as cheeseballs came flying toward his face.
the combination of clark’s precision and fallon’s willingness to participate made the challenge especially funny.
it was the kind of segment that works particularly well on social media.
the premise can be understood almost immediately.
the action is fast.
and the payoff comes when viewers realize just how accurate clark actually is.
.@Caitlinclark22 shoots cheeseballs into jimmy’s mouth with precise accuracy! #Fallontonight https://t.Co/5dont9lmjx
— the tonight show (@fallontonight) november 7, 2026
tmspn take
caitlin clark might have just invented a new professional sport.
forget three-point contests.
forget the skills challenge.
we need the nba and wnba to introduce competitive cheeseball shooting immediately.
twelve makes in 16 attempts?
in 24 seconds?
that’s 75 percent shooting while aiming at jimmy fallon’s mouth.
there are professional basketball players who would love to shoot that percentage during warmups.
and the best part was clark celebrating afterward like she had just buried a game-winner from the logo.
that’s what makes her so entertaining.
she doesn’t seem capable of participating in a competition without wanting to win.
even when the competition involves a late-night television host and a pile of orange snacks.
the appearance also showed just how big clark has become outside basketball.
she’s promoting a children’s book, launching signature nike shoes and hanging out with jimmy fallon.
and somehow, the thing everyone is talking about is her ability to throw cheeseballs.
that’s celebrity power.
one thing is certain: if fallon ever invites clark back for a rematch, he’d better start practicing.
because based on this performance, she’s not missing many shots. |
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| Wolves Extend Winning Streak to Six with Thrilling 23-21 Road Victory Over Carso |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (7 reads) | |
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Box score 23 winner newberry new 8-2 , 6-2 21 carson-newman c-n 8-2 , 6-2 winner newberry new 8-2 , 6-2 23 final nov. 07, 2026 21 carson-newman c-n 8-2 , 6-2 score by quarters team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th f new newberry 14 3 6 0 23 c-n carson-newman 14 0 0 7 21 game recap: football | 11/7/2026 8:03:00 pm wolves extend winning streak to six with thrilling 23-21 road victory over carson-newman jefferson city, tn. (Nov. 7, 2026) – the newberry college football team continued its impressive late-season surge saturday afternoon, securing a hard-fought 23-21 victory over carson-newman university at burke-tarr stadium. The win marked the wolves sixth consecutive victory, improving their record to 8-2 overall and 6-2 in south atlantic conference play, while handing the eagles just their second loss of the season. Behind a strong performance from quarterback mason kidd and a versatile offensive showing from jonah norris, the wolves built a nine-point advantage entering the fourth quarter before holding off a late carson-newman comeback to secure one of their biggest victories of the season. Newberry wasted little time establishing its offensive rhythm, marching 72 yards on six plays during its opening possession. Kidd connected with will young v for a 44-yard touchdown strike, giving the wolves an early 7-0 advantage less than four minutes into the contest. Carson-newman responded with an eight-play, 69-yard drive capped by a 25-yard touchdown run from shooby coleman to even the score at seven. The wolves answered immediately, putting together another impressive scoring drive that covered 75 yards in nine plays. Norris finished the possession with a 10-yard touchdown run, restoring newberrys seven-point advantage with 2:28 remaining in the opening quarter. However, the eagles needed just three plays to respond, as malaki dowell broke free for a 71-yard touchdown run to tie the contest at 14-14 heading into the second quarter. Newberry regained control midway through the second period when jake spadavecchia connected on a 20-yard field goal, putting the wolves ahead 17-14 with 9:20 remaining before halftime. The wolves defense held carson-newman scoreless throughout the quarter, allowing newberry to carry its three-point advantage into the locker room. Following a scoreless stretch in the third quarter, the wolves extended their lead late in the period with another methodical scoring possession. Kidd orchestrated an eight-play, 55-yard drive that culminated in a five-yard touchdown pass to norris with 1:24 remaining. The extra-point attempt was unsuccessful, leaving newberry with a 23-14 advantage entering the final quarter. Carson-newman quickly made things interesting, as dowell broke loose for his second long touchdown run of the afternoon, this time from 46 yards out. The score trimmed newberrys advantage to 23-21 with 14:51 remaining in regulation. Despite the eagles late push, the wolves defense kept carson-newman off the scoreboard for the remainder of the contest, preserving the two-point victory and extending newberrys winning streak to six games. Kidd led the wolves through the air, completing 21 of 36 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns. Young v emerged as newberrys leading receiver, hauling in five receptions for a game-high 111 yards and a touchdown. Norris delivered one of the most complete offensive performances of the afternoon, contributing 56 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries while also leading the team with seven receptions for 68 yards and another score. His two touchdowns proved instrumental in the wolves victory. Defensively, jay jeffries led newberry with 10 total tackles, while devron williams followed with nine and andre pickett added eight. Aakil brown made his presence felt in the backfield, recording five tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack. The wolves also forced two turnovers, with dylan locklear recording an interception and jeffries and bryce foster each recovering a fumble credited to the defense. Newberry finished with 319 yards of total offense, including 262 through the air, while carson-newman accumulated 333 yards, with 294 coming on the ground. The wolves converted seven of their 14 third-down opportunities and held the eagles to just four conversions on 13 attempts. The victory was crucial for sac championship implications, as they now control their own destiny and can clinch a spot in the conference championship with a win next week. Up next: newberry returns home to setzler field on saturday, november 14, for its regular-season finale against anderson university (s.C.). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.M., As the wolves celebrate senior day and look to close out the regular season with their seventh consecutive victory. Print friendly version |
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| This Week in the War on Women, 11/1/26-11/7/26: Election Edition |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (6 reads) | |
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Wow, we can celebrate this week! Good news all over the country!
democratic women winning governorships (out of 36 states holding races this year) include, per https://www.Multistate.Us/resources/governors-2026-state-election-results:
arizona – katie hobbs
georgia – keisha lance bottoms
maine – hannah pingree
massachusetts – maura healey
michigan – jocelyn benson
minnesota – amy klobuchar
new mexico – deb haaland
new york – kathy hochul
ohio – amy acton
oregon – tina kotek
rhode island – helena foulkes
and texas – gina hinojosa
special shout-outs to keisha lance bottoms, amy acton and gina hinojosa (as well as jonathan kreiss-tomkins, rob sand and aaron ford), who flipped gop seats to democratic. Kansas is still too close to call as of 530 pm eastern on saturday.
democratic women winning senatorships (out of 35 seats in the running this year) include, per https://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/list_of_new_members_of_the_120th_united_states_congress:
illinois – juliana stratton
minnesota – peggy flanagan
south carolina – annie andrews
special shout-out to annie andrews (as well as josh turek, adam hamilton, troy jackson, roy cooper and james talarico), who flipped gop seats to democratic. Alaska and mississippi are still too close to call as of 530 pm eastern on saturday, but will probably go to democrats mary peltola and scott colom.
in other news
a sad day for online media:
the salon is closing! Salon.Com, one of the first digital journalism sites started in 1995 (31 years ago, wow!), Finds their business model no longer sustainable. ??
from https://www.Salon.Com/2026/11/05/goodbye-from-salon/ :
salon was never just a website. It was an idea about what journalism could be, born at a moment when the internet was still a largely unexplored frontier.
when salon launched in november 1995, the web was a very different place. A small group of journalists set out to create something original: a publication with a strong voice, a curiosity about the world and a belief that the internet could bring journalism and readers together in new ways. They helped pioneer a form of journalism that would come to define an entirely new era of publishing… the work was never simply about keeping up with the news. It was about making sense of it.
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the history of salon is also the history of the people who made it. We are profoundly grateful to the journalists, editors, photographers, producers, designers, business teams and countless other colleagues who brought this publication to life across its many chapters. To the founders who imagined it, the staff members who built it, the contributors who gave it their voices and the alumni who carried its spirit into the world: thank you. Salon’s legacy belongs to all of you… salon helped demonstrate what digital journalism could be and could become. We hope that legacy will continue to matter long after today.
they have published and republished an impressive array of authors over the years. Current senior politics writer has been amanda marcotte, https://www.Salon.Com/writer/amanda_marcotte she has written for many publications and won journalism awards. If you’d like to show her some love during their fraught season, you might consider signing up for her youtube channel or her newsletter, following her on bluesky, and/or buying a copy of her book, troll nation: how the right became trump-worshipping monsters set on rat-f*cking liberals, america, and truth itself, https://bookshop.Org/p/books/troll-nation-how-the-right-became-trump-worshipping-monsters-set-on-rat-f-cking-liberals-america-and-truth-itself-amanda-marcotte/60c9b9f40f9de22f?Ean=9781510737457&affiliate=2464 i haven’t read it, but the description sounds good. It makes clear that $rump is not so much the cause as the effect, which i’ve been worried about for quite some time (as that means that voting him out is only the beginning of the work we need to do!). From the bookshop description:
in troll nation, journalist amanda marcotte outlines how trump was the inevitable result of american conservatism’s degradation into an ideology of blind resentment. For years now, the purpose of right wing media, particularly fox news, has not been to argue for traditional conservative ideals, such as small government or even family values, so much as to stoke bitterness and paranoia in its audience. Traditionalist white people have lost control over the culture, and they know it, and the only option they feel they have left is to rage at a broad swath of supposed enemies ? Journalists, activists, feminists, city dwellers, college professors ? That they blame for stealing “their” country from them.
a couple things give me some hope that salon may not be really truly dead: although there are no new articles today, the site is up as of this writing and packed with ads. And according to their about section, they were acquired in november, 2023, by a “fast-growing, privately-held media company”. (See https://www.Salon.Com/about for more.) This makes me wonder if a group with more dedication to the cause than the profits might pick them up.
so to do our little part to support their traffic however long it lasts, here’s an interesting recent article on the male instacart shopper, https://www.Salon.Com/2026/10/25/why-women-dread-male-instacart-shoppers/ full disclosure, i use instacart, write down all my acceptable substitutes, keep checking back in case of questions; and even though online shopping causes me stress, i didn’t even realize that i hadn’t given up the typical woman’s mental load!
workplace:
men see more career advancement in jobs with ai, as women lose ground: new research examines how exposure to artificial intelligence influences the gender gap at work, https://wapo.St/3wmbcix (gift link from elena):
“there’s a new gender gap in the workplace. It’s not about men commanding higher salaries or well-qualified women losing out on promotions to their male counterparts. This time, the gender gap is all about artificial intelligence.
female workers tend to
[use ai tools less often]than men, according to a recent analysis from the shorenstein center on media, politics and public policy at harvard university. Women also say they have comparatively less access to ai training, mentorship and other workplace support that would enable and empower them to use it.-Snip-
“when women’s voices are missing from spaces where decisions are made, then arguably we have less cause to trust those decisions,” she [nancy gibbs, director of the shorenstein center] said.”
tradwives:
why tradwives are fleeing the movement: ‘i can’t undo my past – but i can warn other women’: in recent years, some of the most vocal tradwives have left their husbands, renounced their religious faith and promoted financial independence. What is behind this sudden and seismic shift? Https://www.Theguardian.Com/lifeandstyle/2026/nov/04/why-tradwives-are-fleeing-the-movement-i-cant-undo-my-past-but-i-can-warn-other-women
right, controlling men, decreasing affordability, and multitudinous children. What could possibly be going wrong? Need i use the /s tag?
italian art exhibit:
kitchen, kitchen, kitchen: in milan, the home as a space for feminist revolution
it is interesting to note how, in much of this research, the very objects associated with women’s daily lives become tools of subversion. In gandini’s work, for example, flour, pots, and household utensils feature in the series *la mamma è uscita* (*mom’s out*), created in 1975, transforming into devices for critiquing the role traditionally assigned to women. Clemen parrocchetti, on the other hand, constructs an explicitly feminist language through embroidery, fabrics, needles, spools, and medicines, while marisa merz incorporates materials and techniques linked to the domestic sphere and women’s work into her sculptural practice, continually intertwining the private sphere with the public space.
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what makes this project particularly interesting is also the opportunity to observe how relevant those questions still are today. Nearly fifty years later, the relationship between women and domestic work, the distribution of family responsibilities, the freedom of self-determination, and the way the female body is portrayed and represented remain issues that are far from resolved. Revisiting those works today therefore means not only recovering an important artistic and political legacy, but also recognizing the surprising relevance of insights that have helped change the way we view the world.
more good news:
this school janitor of 39 years just got a school named after her: marilyn hampton cleaned the district’s schools, but was also widely known for giving students school supplies, lunch money, homework help, and comfort. Https://wapo.St/4iz2jld (gift link)
as the district expanded, hampton’s responsibilities did, too. She became the lead custodian, working across the district’s growing number of campuses and overseeing other custodians. Since retiring, she has continued to substitute at the district day care, and she also volunteers at a nursing home.
“she was an educator regardless of her title,” said shannon saylor, the school district’s superintendent, who has worked in the district for 26 years. “She is just a kid champion. She will do anything for a student.”
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marilyn hampton elementary school, the district’s fifth elementary campus, is set to open in august 2027.
let’s close by celebrating with music!
here’s “pendulum swinger” by the indigo girls:
among other lyrics:
you work in the system
you see possibilities and you’re glistening
eyes show the hell you’re gonna give ’em
when they back off the mic for once and give it to a woman
and “sisters are doin’ it for themselves,” by aretha franklin & annie lennox:
chorus:
sisters are doin’ it for themselves
standin’ on their own two feet
and ringin’ on their own bells, we say
sisters are doin’ it for themselves
this week in the war on women is a group effort! Many thanks to tara and angmar for items, and the group for discussion!
if you would like to join, contribute, and/or write for us, please let us know in comments below or kosmail. Thank you! |
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| 10 Grants and Funding Deadlines Open Nov 15-Jan 16, 2027 - Opportunity Desk |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (8 reads) | |
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Ten grant and funding opportunities close between november 15, 2026 and january 16, 2027, offering awards of up to £1,000 for women and non-binary ai researchers at imperial college london and up to us$2 million for climate-related health innovations in asia and the pacific, od grants reported. The earliest deadline falls on november 15 for a programme supporting technology-driven african start-ups in dairy and aquaculture, while the last falls on january 16 for research grants for researchers in african universities.
applicants span a wide range of fields: women and non-binary ai researchers at imperial college london, technology-driven dairy and aquaculture ventures, independent restaurants in selected cities including london and tokyo, documentary filmmakers, latin american food-environment initiatives, uk-south africa consortia, african academics, asia-pacific health innovators, audio-drama playwrights and organisations working on climate-action projects.
november 15: sais livestock investment readiness programme closes first
the sais livestock investment readiness programme, which supports technology-driven african start-ups across dairy and aquaculture value chains, closes november 15 with awards of up to €15,000, according to opportunity desk. Selected ventures receive tailored technical assistance, expert support, investor introductions, fundraising guidance and chances to join industry events, with possible scale-up funding and working-capital support.
november 16: restaurants, film and food environments share a deadline
the backing international small restaurants grant program supports independent restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs in cities including london, manchester, barcelona, paris, milan, toronto, montreal and tokyo, funding improvements that help businesses grow and strengthen their community role. The planet health film fund awards five filmmakers £20,000 each to produce a 10-minute documentary plus social content on links between human health and the environment, open internationally to filmmakers aged 18 and above. The colansa fund for healthy food environments in latin america offers up to us$130,000 to research centres and academic institutions and up to us$100,000 in advocacy grants to civil society and community-based organisations.
november 17 and 18: employability, climate health and audio drama
on november 17, the british council green & digital employability and enterprise programme closes for one £150,000 grant to a uk-south africa consortium led by an eligible uk institution, aimed at employability, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness in the green and digital economies. The same day, the nexa lighthouse funding program closes for proven innovations across asia and the pacific that help local health systems respond to climate-related health risks, with transition-to-scale investments of roughly us$250,000 to us$2 million depending on maturity. On november 18, the audible emerging playwrights fund closes, offering up to five playwrights us$25,000 each to develop an original audio play, for applicants aged 18 and over resident in the united states or united kingdom.
november 20: colansa advocacy and pics climate internships
the final november deadline, november 20, covers the colansa fund’s advocacy grants and the pics climate internship grant. The pacific institute for climate solutions programme gives organisations up to us$15,000 to hire a student from a participating pics university for a clearly defined climate-action project.
january 2027 extends the window for ai researchers and african universities
two deadlines fall in january. The ix-wai early career development grant closes january 4, offering women and non-binary master’s, phd and postdoctoral researchers at imperial college london up to £1,000 for conference attendance, workshops, training, travel and other professional development, provided the activity has ai at its core. The codesria research grants on university ecosystems close january 16, accepting individual and collaborative proposals of us$5,000 to us$15,000 from researchers at african universities and research institutions working on higher education, gender, academic freedom and associational life, with women scholars and early-career academics particularly encouraged to apply.
who can apply to these grants
who qualifies for the ix-wai grant? Women and non-binary individuals at imperial college london at master’s, phd or postdoctoral level who are interested in artificial intelligence. Applicants need to explain how the planned activity puts ai at its centre and how it will enhance their research and professional development.
how much can a latin american organisation request from the colansa fund? Research centres and academic institutions may request up to us$130,000, whereas civil society and community-based organisations can obtain advocacy grants of up to us$100,000.
what does the nexa lighthouse funding program pay? Transition-to-scale investments range from approximately us$250,000 to us$2 million, depending on the maturity of the innovation, focused on climate-informed early warning systems and climate-responsive patient care.
the last opportunity on record closes january 16, 2027, when codesria research grants on university ecosystems applications are due. |
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| LMC looking to help more students fill out FAFSAs |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (6 reads) | |
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Lake michigan college is seeking to work with the city of benton harbor and other partners to help more graduates of benton harbor high school begin their higher education.
speaking to city commissioners this past week, lmc vice president of enrollment, marketing, and governmental relations al pscholka said the college has been making a more deliberate effort to attract benton harbor students, noting lmc only had 16 enrollments from the 2022-2023 graduating class of benton harbor high school before it stepped up its efforts.
“last year, we put one of our admissions people and embedded that individual at the high school to really build the communication and build the trust between the staff and the students,” pscholka said. “And the good news is we had 82 students from benton harbor enrolled, but only 30 of them completed the process.”
pscholka said the reason is that many didn’t complete their free application for federal student aid, or fafsa. He said the college could use the city’s help on that front.
“we’re willing to go to the school and help them fill out the fafsa, have events with the city, with the churches, and with anybody else to get that fafsa done. Because if they get that done, then they qualify for free tuition, qualify for free books.”
pscholka said benton harbor students shouldn’t be missing those opportunities. He told commissioners the college is going to double its efforts to reach the students who need help with their fafsas.
commissioners thanked pscholka, with commissioner edward isom saying he’s an adult graduate of lmc and the education he received there has helped him in his career. |
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| Every Foot of This 1,440-Foot Rhode Island Climb Is Worth It |
| Posted on Sunday, November 08 @ 00:02:33 PST (6 reads) | |
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every foot of this 1,440-foot rhode island climb is worth it
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rhode island is relatively flat, known best for its stunning beaches and coastline, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find challenging hikes that may test both your physical and mental strengths. Some of the most arduous hikes with the best views in rhode island are at rockville management area in the town of hopkinton (south county). This is where you can set foot on the main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail, a lengthy out-and-back trek with challenging terrain and spectacular views along the way.
main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail: one of the hardest hikes in rhode island
located in hopkinton in the southwest part of the state, just 7.5 miles from the popular arcadia management area, rockville remains relatively unknown even to locals. With 1,000 protected acres of forest, ponds, wetlands, and rugged trails for a variety of outdoor adventures, this hidden gem in rhode island offers a peaceful spot for birdwatching, viewing wildlife, fishing, camping, canoeing, kayaking, and, of course, hiking. Rockville management area is overseen by the rhode island department of environmental management (ridem).
one of the most challenging yet rewarding hikes here is the main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail. With 16.4 miles of ground to cover and approximately 1,440 feet of overall elevation gain on this out-and-back trail, you’ll need to prepare ahead of time for this hike.
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considered a “hard” hike by alltrails, the terrain is rocky, and there are steep sections, so wear your best hiking boots, bring more water than you think you’ll need, and carry enough snacks for the 6 to 7 hours on the trail. Hikers have reported that areas of the trail are overgrown, so you may have to do some bushwhacking, and it’s not well-marked in certain areas. It’s a good idea to use gps or download a map from alltrails. If you complete this trek, not only will you feel a great sense of accomplishment, but you’ll be rewarded with serene forest scenery and water views.
though this demanding hike requires endurance, you can challenge yourself further by finding more hikes with a big reward at the top.
what the 1,440-foot climb is really like
it’s quite unheard of to find a rhode island trail with a 1,440-foot elevation gain; however, the elevation is spread out along the trail. So there is no need to worry. You won’t have to do that climb all at once, though you’ll still have some areas where you’ll have to scramble and watch every step (and that is where your sturdy hiking boots come in handy).
the trail begins at main street with a steady uphill climb through the hardwood forest. You’ll encounter quite a few boulders along this section of trail, so prepare for a bit of scrambling. Around the trail’s midpoint, more rocks are present, so move at a much slower pace here. When you arrive at the ridgelines, especially during peak foliage, take a moment to appreciate the beauty. This is an especially stunning hike if you plan to attempt the best fall hikes in rhode island.
the views along main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail
joining the list of other challenging hikes in rhode island, the main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail offers a heart-pumping adventure filled with spectacular scenery. As already mentioned, fall puts on a magical show, especially from the trail’s ridgelines where you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the treetops. In addition to the forest views, you’ll be able to gaze out over the serene ponds and wetlands and marvel at the massive glacial boulders scattered through the woods along the path.
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at the end of the trail is camp yawgoog, a boy scout camp. Here, you’ll be able to take in the tranquil waters of yawgoog pond. If camp is not in session, you may be able to rest by the shore for a bit before turning around to hike back to the trailhead at rockville management area.
getting to the camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trailhead
rockville management area is 7.5 miles southwest of arcadia management area, one of rhode island’s most popular parks to hike, and 11 miles northeast of westerly if you take ri-3. It’s also 2 miles from connecticut, making it an easy destination for those living across the state border. The trailhead and parking area are just off main street, with small dirt pull-offs to park your vehicle. Because parking is limited, it’s best to arrive early in the day to guarantee a spot.
if you wish to spend additional time here after the hike, discover more to explore in rockville management area.
faqs about this challenging hike in rhode island
how much elevation gain is on main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail?
a. Main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail has about 1,440 feet of cumulative elevation gain over 16.4 miles round trip, according to alltrails.
how long does it take to hike main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail?
a. Most hikers need 6 to 7 hours to complete main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail, including time at the overlooks and ponds.
what’s at the end of the main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail hike?
a. Main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail ends at camp yawgoog, a 1,800-acre private camp owned by the rhode island boy scouts. When the scout camp is in use, mostly in the summer months, access to the property may be restricted.
is main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail good for beginners?
a. Main st to camp yawgoog rd via narragansett trail isn’t ideal for beginners due to its length, rocky terrain, and steep sections. Only seasoned hikers in good physical condition should attempt this trail, which is considered one of the state’s most challenging hikes. However, beginners can hike the easy and scenic 1-mile blue pond trail at rockville management area instead.
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obituary: edith stella anthony – what’s up newp
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edith s. Anthony, 90, of portsmouth, passed away peacefully on november 4, 2026, following a courageous journey with dementia. Born in providence on january 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late william and carolina (mancini) sequino and the beloved wife of the late joseph m. Anthony, jr., With whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage.
edith was a woman of remarkable intelligence, generosity, and devotion to both her profession and her family. A graduate of st. Mary’s academy, she went on to earn her degree from the university of rhode island’s school of pharmacy in 1957. She began her career as a retail pharmacist before joining the staff at st. Joseph’s hospital where she served as assistant chief pharmacist, and she continued to distinguish herself in her field. In 1969, she earned her master’s degree and was elected president of the rhode island society of health-system pharmacists. Her dedication to the profession extended well beyond her work, as she also served as secretary of the rhode island pharmaceutical association, president of the new england council of hospital pharmacists, and treasurer of the american society of hospital pharmacists.
while edith’s professional achievements were many, it was her love of family, her faith, and her generosity toward others that truly defined her life. A devoted catholic, she was an active parishioner of st. Barnabas church, where she served as a eucharistic minister and volunteered at parish feasts. Her faith was reflected not only in her involvement with the church but also in the kindness and compassion she extended to everyone around her. She was always willing to lend a hand to someone in need.
edith found great joy in bringing people together. An enthusiastic cook who loved experimenting with new recipes, she was affectionately known as “the hostess with the mostest.” Whether preparing holiday meals, welcoming friends into her home, or organizing class reunions, edith had a wonderful way of making every gathering feel special. Her home was a place where family and friends were always welcome, and where good food and cherished memories were made.
above all, edith treasured her role as a mother and nana. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to raising her three children and took immense pride in her six grandchildren. Some of her happiest memories were made traveling with her family, particularly during their time together in florida and at disney world. For edith, the greatest joy was simply being surrounded by the people she loved.
edith leaves behind her three children, kristin allder and her husband, matthew, kimberly phelan and her husband, brendan, and kevin anthony and his partner, michael; her six cherished grandchildren, joshua and his wife, katie, claire, benjamin, adam, noah, and micah; her brother, william sequino and his wife, cyndee; and her sister-in-law, marie sequino.
in addition to her beloved husband, joseph, edith was predeceased by her brother, francis sequino, who passed away exactly sixteen years before her.
edith’s life was one of faith, family, service, and kindness. She will be remembered for her generous heart, her welcoming spirit, and the love she so freely shared. Her legacy lives on in the family she adored and the many lives she touched along the way.
calling hours will be held on tuesday, november 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.M. At connors funeral home, 55 west main road, portsmouth.
funeral liturgy in the liturgy of the word will be celebrated on wednesday, november 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.M. At st. Barnabas church, 1697 east main road, portsmouth. Burial will follow at st. Mary’s churchyard, east main road, portsmouth.
the family would like to extend profound thanks to john clarke senior living and hope hospice for their loving care over the past three and a half years.
in keeping with edith’s giving nature, her family asks that, in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor her memory consider donating blood, supporting a favorite charity, or simply performing an act of kindness for someone in need.
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man finds 1964 rhode island class ring on washington beach, returns it to owner
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pawtucket, r.I. (Wjar/cnn newsource/wkrc) – a rhode island man has been reunited with his 1964 class ring after a seattle-area metal detectorist found it on a washington beach, 47 years after his brother lost it.
paul benson graduated from st. Raphael academy in pawtucket. His brother, eric, borrowed the ring in 1979 and took it to the west coast. While wrestling with friends on a beach near puget sound, eric set the ring on a rock. The tide came in, and the ring disappeared.
“i just took the ring off, put it down on the rock,” eric recalled.
lucas thrun found the ring in november 2025 while metal detecting at low tide. The engraving helped him identify the school and connect with its alumni office, which helped locate benson. Thrun later traveled from seattle to pawtucket to return the ring in person.
“actually, i’m stunned,” benson said when he received it. He said the ring brings back memories of his mother and family.
eric, who now lives in israel, made the trip to be there for the reunion. He said his brother forgave him for losing the ring but never forgot what happened.
“little did i know it would be a 47-year history,” eric said. “Next time i take the ring, i’m gonna ask him.”
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uri students join others from around rhode island to exhibit dynamic research projects at ri-nest annual meeting
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kingston, r.I. — Nov. 6, 2026 — several university of rhode island students joined their counterparts from several partner institutions around the state last week to display their dynamic research projects during the annual meeting of the rhode island network for excellence in science and technology.
representatives of uri, brown university, rhode island college, rhode island school of design, and roger williams university met at risd to discuss rhode island’s collaborative research ecosystem as part of the organization’s efforts to broaden opportunities for research and science education, improve and extend collaboration among local researchers, and strengthen workforce development by creating pathways to high-tech careers.
during a panel discussion, members of ri-nest and the partner schools discussed the importance of collaboration on research projects among the member institutions, and the barriers to such collaboration, including finding time to build research teams during academic periods at teaching universities, and a need to better promote science, technology, engineering and math programs at the high school level to build a pipeline of new researchers.
collaborating on research is in large part welcoming multiple voices who feel welcome included in the conversation, according to daniel roxbury, professor of chemical, biomolecular, and materials engineering at uri. Meetings like the ri-nest annual gathering are opportunities to bring diverse people and ideas together, something researchers should engage in more.
“we have r1 institutions, we have private institutions, public institutions; there are so many different backgrounds and cultures,” said roxbury, who is principal investigator on microplastics’ socio-ecological impact on coastal ecosystems. “There is very limited time during the academic year for in research. We’ve tried to work around these limitations. It’s about making spaces for people to meet, talk about their interests and differences, and finding those commonalities that will lead to future projects. This culture of inclusion is highly regarded among our projects here.”
u.S. Sens. Jack reed and sheldon whitehouse addressed the contingent of rhode island researchers, touting the success of ri-epscor projects and stressing the importance of continuing to foster such important research in rhode island, some of which was on display at the meeting as students and professors from member institutions touted their work.
several uri students from the colleges of engineering, environment and life sciences, and pharmacy, as well as the graduate school of oceanography displayed their research projects, and discussed their studies with professors, fellow students, and passers-by. Some of the students include:
alireza ghaderi bafti, graduate school of oceanography:
bafti, a ph.D. Student in the graduate school of oceanography, is creating an interactive website that can estimate flood damage to a specific building. Users input the address of a specific structure and the website will produce data on the building listed in the national structure inventory—including first-floor elevation, the most important factor in flood damage estimates—as well as u.S. Army corps of engineers damage curves, which are standardized mathematical relationships used to estimate the economic impact of flood events. Using damage curves, the first-floor elevation and the depth of a flooding event, the website produces a percentage estimate of potential damage.
“people can go to the website, put in the address, and get the elevation above ground level and estimation of damage with high accuracy—much higher than previous research,” said bafti, who expects the website to be online during the spring 2027 semester. “The main objective is for users to evaluate the potential damage to their building and how they can reduce it.”
users can also use the website to evaluate flood mitigation strategies. For instance, if they were to increase a building’s elevation by two feet, or add barriers in front of the building, the website will update the damage estimate based on such mitigation efforts.
cities and towns can use the website to determine whether to build in a specific area, and to research how infrastructure changes would alter flood damage. For example, if they were to input changes to the stormwater system by increasing the diameter of the pipes, adding new pipes, or restoring some damaged areas, the website will generate new flood maps with new damage estimations.
ruirui deng, college of the environment and life sciences
deng is studying how flooding affects properties along the east coast, finding an overall average decrease of 1.1% in property value per flooding event. As one might expect, low-lying properties and areas in designated flood zones tend to experience the highest loss of value. However, deng has found that more elevated properties outside flood zones are not immune to property value declines after a flood.
the effect of overall property value loss is concentrated in low-lying areas, especially below three meters of elevation, with an average 1.4% decline. Above five meters, the property decline decreases to about 0.6% on average. Inside designated flood zones, the average property value declined 3.4%, much more than those outside a flood zone. However, being outside a flood zone may provide a false sense of security. Those properties still experienced an average of 1% decline in value, especially those in low-lying areas.
“outside the flood zone, you think your property will not be exposed to a flood, but it is,” deng said. “There are usually insurance requirements for properties in flood zones. But even outside flood zones, risk is capitalized in the housing market because they experience a deduction from those low-lying properties. Flood insurance would be a good idea even for those properties.”
elli kuester-ha, graduate school of oceanography
kuester-ha, a sophomore marine biology major, is using dna metabarcoding to build plankton food webs to determine which tiny ocean creatures are most abundant along the northeast shelf of the atlantic ocean.
by extracting gut dna from mysid shrimp and working with the uri genomics sequencing center to sequence it, kuester-hu is able to examine the tiny organisms the shrimp has consumed, helping determine the variations of zooplankton prevalent in the region. In addition to algae and microscopic animals like copepods one might expect, kuester-hu found an abundance of parasites and gelatinous creatures including salps and cone jellies, which may indicate disruptions to the ocean ecosystem caused by climate change.
“about 80 percent of the dna found in mysid shrimp gut was cone jellies, which is not what you would expect. We also found a lot of parasites that had not been recorded in mysid shrimp before,” kuester-ha said. “You don’t really think of most gelatinous zooplankton as big contributors to food webs; cone jellies, for example, are not something you expect a mysid shrimp to eat. But as the climate warms, we’re seeing changes in food webs. More research should be done on this; climate change is kind of hanging over every field.”
teresa sierra, college of pharmacy
sierra examined drug exposure in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, who may have more difficulty processing medications than a healthy individual. Generally, enzymes in the liver help break down medications and transport part of the drug out of the body. However, those with fatty liver disease often have decreased liver enzymes, causing more of the drug to build up in the body and the patient to be more exposed.
“with specific populations, such as those with liver disease, we see a general trend of a decrease of enzymes in the liver,” sierra said. “What this means is that they’re not going to be metabolizing a drug as quickly as a healthy individual. The concentration is going to be increased in the body because the enzymes can’t fully eliminate it, and that can lead to toxic effects. The purpose of our research is trying to predict the exposure—the amount of the drug that’s in the body—and determine if they need to get a dose reduction.”
mc cicenia, college of the environment and life sciences
cicenica, a ph.D. Student in the college of the environment of life sciences, is studying analytical techniques to identify microplastics in the environment, and building a library of “weathered” microplastics that aren’t often recognized and included in such databases.
scientists typically use laser-direct infrared spectroscopy—the process of directing a laser at a particle and examining the unique spectrum reflected back to identify the particle’s chemical substance—to identify the polymer used in the plastic item, which helps lead to the microplastic’s source. However, when a microplastic is weathered, the chemical structure can change, making it difficult to identify the polymer, or whether the substance is a plastic at all.
since all plastics that have been in the environment for some time are weathered, they can be misidentified. Consequently, most spectral libraries contain only “pristine” plastics, potentially leading scientists to underestimate the amount of microplastics in the environment.
“it’s important to have a robust understanding of what types of plastics are out there,” cicencia said. “We know that microplastics are in the environment, but knowing which types are prevalent —whether its polypropylene or polyethylene, for example—can give us a better idea of the sources of microplastics. Maybe it’s a wastewater treatment plant or laundry effluent. It helps us reveal broader patterns that we might not otherwise see.”
cicencia and her team are building a reference library of microplastics that includes those weathered microplastics they collected and identified. The database can help researchers better match and identify plastics in the future.
“we’re hoping to get this on paper soon, and it will become a public resource other scientists using this instrument can build upon,” cicencia said. “It’s a good starting point for other research.” |
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How texas rangers could find a valuable second base option on a budget
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let’s be clear — if ezequiel duran is the texas rangers’ starting second baseman on opening day of 2027 that should be no argument from fans.
the super-utility player has earned a spot at a position every day. He just won the al gold glove as a utility player and odds are he’ll win the silver slugger award at the position, too, after he slashed .260/.320/.419 with 17 home runs and 83 rbi.
he’s earned the spot and it’s open. But the rangers must weigh playing him at one position against what he did playing seven positions in 2026. He was their best overall player and, given injuries across the diamond, his ability to play multiple positions made him the team’s mvp. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, right?
if the rangers stick with duran as their utility star, then they’ll need a starting second baseman. Here are three budget options to consider, ones that are unlikely to cost more than $5 million per year.
nicky lopez
the rangers know him and they like him. He’s also coming off a resurgent season up the middle as he slashed .276/.328/.319 with a home run and 24 rbi. He has the on-base percentage the rangers want and they like his glove, even though the advanced analytics didn’t like it last season. He batted eighth or ninth for texas and helped get the lineup back to the top of the order on a regular basis.
also, he led the american league in sacrifice hits with 12, the third time he’s led a league in that category. As the rangers continue their transition to an offense built around getting on base and versatility, lopez is a snug fit.
lopez signed with texas for less than $1 million. He’ll be looking for more, but he won’t be able to command much more. He fits right into the rangers’ flat budget approach to this offseason.
gavin lux
gavin lux is a player inside the rangers highlighted as a budget option earlier this offseason, and since he and the rays didn’t agree on a new deal, he’s on the market. The rangers must make sure about his medicals. He didnt play in 2026 due to his shoulder injury. He also missed 2023 with a torn acl.
what he brings is what the rangers out of any free-agent position player — on-base. He has a career on-base percentage of .332, which is better than lopez and duran in 2026. He is a career .256 hitter but doesn’t have the power of duran. But in his last four mlb seasons he’s batted .250 or better. He’s consistent. He has a career minus-4 defensive runs saved, so he’ll need some work defensively. But he’s good enough given the low cost of the contract.
jonathan india
the former cincinnati reds and kansas city royals second baseman is hitting free agency after playing just 17 games in 2026 due to season-ending shoulder labrum surgery. The injury helped sap the power he showed in his first four seasons in cincinnati, where he was named the 2021 nl rookie of the year.
india boasts a lifetime slash of .247/.346/.396, so getting on base is his thing. Even in 2026 with limited playing time, he had a .310 obp as he batted only .167. He’s hit at least 10 home runs four times in his career and draws 71 walks per 162 games. He’s consistent enough offensively to allow the rangers to shuffle duran around the diamond.
the consideration is his defense, which has gotten better since he committed 15 errors his rookie season. But it’s not at duran’s level. The rangers must be sure, as with lux, that india’s glove is good enough.
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