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A horse loose on a flight to Belgium forces a cargo jet back to New York
A horse loose on a flight to Belgium forces a cargo jet back to New York
A cargo plane headed from New York to Belgium had to return after a horse escaped its stall and got loose in the hold
2023-11-16 03:30
Wells Fargo Sells Private Equity Fund Investments
Wells Fargo Sells Private Equity Fund Investments
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2023--
2023-09-30 04:30
ChatGPT-created resumes are dealbreakers for recruiters
ChatGPT-created resumes are dealbreakers for recruiters
New graduates aren't afraid to use ChatGPT when applying for jobs — and some professionals
2023-05-29 00:04
A kindergartener accidentally swallowed a tooth -- so her principal wrote the tooth fairy a special letter
A kindergartener accidentally swallowed a tooth -- so her principal wrote the tooth fairy a special letter
Five-year-old Kaisley Blake had big plans for her first-ever loose tooth -- and they involved a pillow, not a swallow, according to her dad.
2023-08-19 14:09
Who are the Newburgh Four? Three of four men convicted in 2009 NY synagogue bombing plot released early, judge slams FBI
Who are the Newburgh Four? Three of four men convicted in 2009 NY synagogue bombing plot released early, judge slams FBI
The four were convicted with plotting to bomb two Jewish synagogues in the Bronx and shooting missiles at military supply planes
2023-07-29 19:41
Survive pollen season with a Blueair air purifier for up to 50% off
Survive pollen season with a Blueair air purifier for up to 50% off
Are you ready to breathe easy this summer? As of May 15, several top-rated Blueair
1970-01-01 08:00
Your Spooky Halloween Tarot Reading Is Here
Your Spooky Halloween Tarot Reading Is Here
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I mean, I am a witch, so isn’t that a given? Working as a professional witch and celebrity psychic medium, I’m always busy consulting the spirits and offering guidance to my clients, but October is one of my busiest months — who doesn’t want a real witch at their Halloween parties and events? It’s also the time of year when the veil between worlds is thin and communication from beyond is highly visible. We’re all curious about our future, and it’s a lovely time to explore the other realm when the supernatural is so visible.
2023-10-27 00:04
Veero™ Adds Segment Height to EyeSize Eyewear Fitting Solution, Provides Precise Measurements to Properly Fit Progressive Lenses
Veero™ Adds Segment Height to EyeSize Eyewear Fitting Solution, Provides Precise Measurements to Properly Fit Progressive Lenses
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2023--
2023-08-08 22:00
Nicolas Hamilton: ‘Lewis has never put a penny into my racing... it’s not easy being related to him’
Nicolas Hamilton: ‘Lewis has never put a penny into my racing... it’s not easy being related to him’
“I was 16 in my wheelchair and went to a check-in desk at an airport to go and watch Lewis at an F1 race.” Nicolas Hamilton – half-brother to seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis – takes a deep breath as he reflects on the turning point in his life. After a childhood impacted by the debilitating movement condition cerebral palsy, the moment he stood up and never sat back down. “This lady did not ask me any questions,” he recalls. “She just asked my Mum whether I needed assistance or help. I had all the hormones of a teenager wanting to be a man. I was growing a beard. I wanted to talk to girls and go to the pub. “But I’d become lazy and I was in a wheelchair because it was easier for me. It was hard work to walk around. Able-bodied people weren’t looking at me in the way I wanted to be perceived. That was when I got out of my wheelchair. And I haven’t been back in for 15 years.” We speak on world cerebral palsy day. Twenty-four hours earlier, the 31-year-old had given a motivational speech at Microsoft; a full circle moment, amid a year of heightened success. In April, Lewis was watching on incognito as Nicolas – shortened to Nic – recorded a best-ever finish of sixth in a British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) race at Donnington Park. His debut in 2015, using a fully adapted car with customised pedal positions and a hand-clutch, made him the first disabled athlete to compete in a series widely regarded as the pinnacle of British motorsport. Yet contrary to what many did and continue to believe, family support did not equate to financial support. “Lewis has never put a penny into my motorsport,” Nic tells The Independent. Three times, in fact. “There’s people who still don’t believe me when I say that, but that is literally the situation. “I’ve had a lot of online trolling and bullying where everyone says I’m only in BTCC because of Lewis. A lot of the criticism is unjust – I don’t deserve it. But to finally shut the critics up on April 23rd was the best thing I could ever wish for. It was a load of relief and a lot of weight off my shoulders. “When you’re slogging at it for so long, you feel like it’s not going to come. Every time you do something negative, you feel like you’re proving people right. So it was a telling day.” But what emerges throughout a 40-minute conversation is not so much a chip on the shoulder, so much as an intransient determination to shape his own way to success. Just months after that points-finish, Hamilton decided to leave his outfit, Team HARD, after the summer break. He insists he “wasn’t being valued to the level I’d have liked” but no matter. No hard feelings. Onto the next challenge. Such a mindset has been the cornerstone of Hamilton’s life since that day at the airport in 2008. Previous to that – and prior to his brother becoming a household name – it was a life full of difficulty. Years in school were spent isolated, the odd one out. Ever since I’ve started racing, it’s been hard because people compare me to Lewis and say I’m only there because he’s a multi-millionaire “I didn’t have a voice or a purpose in school,” he says. “A disabled boy and only person of colour in my year… kids did not want to be my friend. I was getting pulled back in my wheelchair and wasn’t able to fend for myself. “I would just internalise everything. Now, I’ve overcome my condition. Coming to terms with my relationship with my disability, now as a 31-year-old, is something I’m very proud of.” Once the obvious issue of depleted leg strength – “they were like mush” – and the pain of walking to the toilet slowly departed, racing became a deep-rooted desire. Alongside his first “proper job” working on the development team of a simulation racing game called Project Cars, he found potential in the cockpit in the real-world. After driving a BMW M3 for the first time, he entered his first race – the Clio Cup – at 19. But, he insists, it was not because he was Lewis Hamilton’s brother. “Ever since I’ve started racing, it’s been hard because people compare me to Lewis and say I’m only there because he’s a multi-millionaire. “He’s still a massive reason why I’m as strong as I am and why I’m out of my wheelchair. I’m still his No 1 fan. Lewis and my dad [Anthony], he has been the anchor for the whole family. “But it’s been really hard being related to Lewis and trying to carve my own career in motorsport.” Hamilton insists he has forged his own road. Like all racers at national level, without sponsorship and backing there is no racing. Sure, the surname helps. But he was eager to add as many strings to his bow as possible and in 2013, he did an interview on stage. Impressed by what he saw as a spectator, a CEO of a speakers bureau got in touch to sign him up to their talent roster. Now, he works for nine different UK speaker agencies. “I’ve always had to find something that makes me different, my USP,” he tells. “Every day I learn something new about my condition and then I talk to people – I’ve always been very open on mental health. “Now I stand in front of thousands to tell them my story and to inspire all sorts of people – disabled, people of colour, parents of disabled children. It’s snowballed since 2020. Regardless of whether I’m a Hamilton or not, I’ve ended up creating a story and a brand which is very strong for people worldwide to relate to.” The world doesn’t stop and nor do the opportunities. Earlier this year, he appeared in a photoshoot for Vogue and next month will represent MGM as an ambassador at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He is desperate to find another opening to be on the BTCC grid in 2024. And in April, he releases a book: Now I Have Your Attention. The wheelchair has not left the cupboard since his teenage years but the basis of everything remains his disability – and a way of living only disabled people themselves can twist. “I want to continue spreading my voice – not around being Lewis Hamilton’s brother but around creating a legacy to help disabled people and people in a dark place,” he says. “I’ve been in dark places and I want to showcase that that is absolutely OK. Society will accept you if you accept yourself. “But I do get nervous because I always feel nothing is ever enough. I have this driven personality. You can never get the perfect lap, for example.” A line to finish that feels all too familiar. 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2023-10-13 16:07
Metaphor Reveals 'Best SMG in Warzone 2' Kastov-74u Build
Metaphor Reveals 'Best SMG in Warzone 2' Kastov-74u Build
Metaphor showcased how this Kastov-74u class setup is perhaps one that all Call of Duty: Warzone 2 players should be giving a try before the launch of Season 1 Reloaded.
1970-01-01 08:00
FDA warns about giving probiotics to preterm babies after infant death, other injuries
FDA warns about giving probiotics to preterm babies after infant death, other injuries
Federal officials are warning health care providers and the public about injuries and at least one death in premature infants who were given probiotic products in the hospital
2023-10-27 03:26
Nvidia earnings optimism drives futures higher
Nvidia earnings optimism drives futures higher
By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures advanced on Tuesday as optimism around Nvidia's keenly
2023-08-22 19:47