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Sports Coach Cracks the Code in the Functional Beverage Space

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

Sports drinks are a great way to support your body during intense sports training. Loaded with essential nutrients, these drinks are effective in not only hydrating your body but also increasing your stamina. As sports enthusiasts become more aware of the benefits of these drinks, many brands have gotten involved in this space, but not all of them deliver what is required. Fortunately, there is Barcode, a new-age sports drink created by a sports coach to boost your overall well-being. Unlike other carbohydrate-loaded drinks, Barcode is enriched with multivitamins and minerals  your body needs to replenish lost nutrients during intensive training and everyday exercise.Mubarak Malik or Mubarak “Bar” Malik, as he is popularly known, is a former NBA performance coach and the founder of Barcode. He was working in the NBA with the Knicks and Lakers as a performance coach when he realized there are no drinks on the market that can offer the level of hydration and nutrition requ...

Megalodon Marketing: Jeremy Haynes’ Track Record of Driving Results for Big Names Like Tai Lopez to NY Times Best-Selling Authors and Beyond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

In the digital age, branding has become the cornerstone of modern marketing. Jeremy Haynes knows this better than most. As the founder of Megalodon Marketing, Haynes made a name for himself as one of the top personalities in the digital marketing industry for helping big names achieve their goals. From big-name clients like Tai Lopez to New York Times best-selling authors and beyond, Haynes has repeatedly proven that he knows how to drive results.Haynes is not just a marketing guru; he’s also a teacher. After training in Tai Lopez programs such as The SMMA program, The Entrepreneur Start Kit, and How To Be A Traveling CEO, Haynes quickly realized he had a talent for the field and decided to strike out on his own. In 2015, he founded Megalodon Marketing, which has since become the largest go-to personality branding digital agency in Miami, Florida, and Beverly Hills, California, with in-house staff in both locations for all roles within the company.The success of Megalodon Marketing ...

How’s My Teen Driver Is at the Forefront of Teen Driving Safety

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

Teen driver safety is a rising concern not just for parents but all road users. Recent statistics have shown that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for US teens. Research carried out in 2022 showed that 7.8% of all crashes occur among drivers aged 15 to 20. A range of factors put these teens at risk of being involved in car accidents. Some of them include inexperience, immaturity, being distracted by their phones and friends in the car, and driving when tired.With the risk factors rising daily, parents can’t help but worry when their teens get behind the wheel. To mitigate the rate of teen accidents, parents should discuss with their teens the impact certain actions have when driving and increase their awareness of the importance of safe driving. With advancements in technology, there are other more reliable ways to ensure teens are safe, and one excellent example is How’s My Teen Driver.How’s My Teen Driver is a revolutionary teen driver safety ...

Clifford Wayne Haskins Killed in Pedestrian Crash on South Craycroft Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

56-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead Following Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision near East 26th StreetTUCSON, AZ (March 9, 2023) – Late Saturday night, Clifford Wayne Haskins was killed after being struck by a vehicle.The incident happened on March 4th shortly after 11:00 p.m. South Craycroft Road near East 26th Street.Investigation showed that 56-year-old Haskins was crossing mid-block on Craycroft when he was struck by a white 2006 Ford Focus traveling northbound.Furthermore, the driver of the Ford immediately stopped and called for the police. The driver was assessed and did not show any signs of impairment.Consequently, the driver was not charged or given any citations. Haskins was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital in serious condition where he later died.Following the crash, the officers stated that Haskins crossing mid-block was a major factor in the crash. An active investigation is currently underway.Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and famil...

Cal fires Mark Fox after four years as men’s hoops head coach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

Cal fired Mark Fox as its head men’s basketball coach Thursday, making official a move that was not unexpected amid the program’s struggles.Fox was let go after the Bears went 3-29 this season, his fourth in charge of the program. Cal lost 69-52 to Washington State in the opening round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday.Overall, Fox’s record in Berkeley was 38-87.“This was a difficult decision and one that I do not take lightly,” Cal athletic director Jim Knowlton said in a statement. “After deliberately and holistically evaluating all aspects of our program, I felt a change was needed at this time. We will always be guided by the best interests of our student-athletes, as well as the values of our University.”Cal’s best year under Fox was his first, with the Golden Bears going from back-to-back eight-win seasons under former head coach Wyking Jones to finish with a 14-18 record in 2019-20.But the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly stunted any growth, as Cal’s...

Former Trump lawyer censured over 2020 election lies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

By Nicholas Riccardi | Associated PressDENVER — Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for Donald Trump ‘s reelection campaign and a prominent conservative media figure, has been censured by Colorado legal officials after admitting she made repeated false statements about the 2020 presidential election.Ellis acknowledged making 10 “misrepresentations” on television and Twitter during Trump’s fight to stay in power after losing the 2020 election to President Joe Biden, according to the censure from the office of attorney regulation counsel in Colorado, where Ellis is from. The statements include claiming on Jeanine Pirro’s Fox News show on Dec. 5, 2020 that “we have over 500,000 votes (in Arizona) that were cast illegally” and telling the conservative network Newsmax on Dec. 15 that Trump was “the true and proper victor.”On November 20, 2020, Ellis appeared on the Newsmax show of former Trump spokesman Sean Spicer and said: “with al...

Grateful Dead legend announces big Bay Area concert in May

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

Phil Lesh is heading back to Stanford.The legendary Grateful Dead bassist has announced a May 5 date at the university’s Frost Amphitheater with his Phil Lesh and Friends group.Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. March 10, axs.com.This Friends lineup features James Casey, Natalie Cressman, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Marcus King, Tony Leone and Grahame Lesh.The Frost holds special significance for many fans, given that the Grateful Dead performed there 14 times during its storied career. Also, the band got its start in the Palo Alto area.Last year, Phil Lesh and Friends — with a lineup that included Grahame Lesh, Scott Metzger, Joe Russo, John Scofield and Benmont Tench — drew a large crowd to watch them perform at Frost. The show included such Dead favorites as “Truckin’” and “Playing in the Band.”Read our review of that Phil Lesh and Friends concert here.Related ArticlesMusic | Phil Lesh and Friends kick off tour at Stanford Music | ...

Correction: Snow affects Lick Observatory operations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

A front-page story on Thursday, March 9, about snow impacting operations at Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton incorrectly reported that “Asteroid 2650 Elinor” was discovered by Lick Observatory resident astronomer Elinor Gates. The asteroid was named for Gates, but discovered in 1931 by M. Wolf.

Santa Clara County’s main hospital back in compliance following violations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

After state regulators found numerous violations last fall at Santa Clara County’s hospital system, the county is back in compliance — ensuring it’ll receive crucial Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.The county’s healthcare system, which is the second largest county-owned healthcare and hospital system in the state, is comprised of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital and a network of other clinics.Last fall, a state investigation at the county system’s main hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, found numerous care definicies.The county subsequently submitted a 55-page correction plan to state and federal regulators, which included the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS. On Feb. 24, 2023, the California Department of Public Health, which conducted the review on behalf of CMS, completed its revisit survey and deemed the hospital was once again in compliance.“We appr...

Bay Area storm updates: Atmospheric river poised to hit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT

(KRON) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency as the first in a series of atmospheric rivers is set to roll into the Bay Area Thursday. The storm is expected to bring widespread rain, wind and wet weather conditions with a flood watch set to go into effect for the entire Bay Area. Rainfall is expected to arrive by Thursday afternoon and intensify throughout the weekend.Officials advise residents to prepare for the next storm by securing any property and stocking up on sandbags to prevent flooding. Bay Area storm: Here’s what to do if your house floods Stick with KRON4 for the latest updates on the storm.Bay Area storm updates:12:15 p.m. -- Heavenly to close due to atmospheric river stormsHeavenly Ski Resort will close Friday, March 10 due to the atmospheric river storm that's led to the declaration of a state of emergency in El Dorado County and the City of Tahoe.Skiers and snowboarders make their way down a run at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. on ...