Justin Brownlee’s recent game winner will be considered one of the best in the mind of Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone.

Brownlee scored another memorable shot for the Gin Kings when he drained a three-pointer against Allen Durham with 10.1 seconds left to defeat Meralco 104-103 in game two of the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals.

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Cone was impressed by the moment that enriches Brownlee’s history in the PBA, with the latest heroic nuances of his stunning three-pointer against Durham that secured the Gin Kings the 2016 Governors’ Cup title.

“We’ve seen so many great games where Justin won across the board. This is another one of them added to the list. Maybe in the top four or five. Maybe,” Cone said.

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Cone said Brownlee’s heroics came not only on that three-pointer, but also before the shot when he blocked Durham on the previous possession. Brownlee also played center after Japeth Aguilar fouled out.

More importantly, Brownlee, who finished with 39 points, gave the Gin Kings a 2-0 lead in the quarterfinals, putting them one win away from clinching the series and securing a spot in the semifinals.

“The shot he took. He played defense the entire way and had to play in the center position without Japeth. We place high demands on him and he was up to the challenge and accepted it,” said Cone.

“I just told him that with this performance he will make me sleep a lot better tonight. It was incredible.

Brownlee praised his teammates for trusting him to take the shot.

“My teammates always trust me. They called a play for me. They wanted me to just try to take the lead and take over the game. That’s what I’ve tried to do as best I can. When the double team comes, guys respond to open shots and I tried my best to find them,” he said.

“And it was Maverick (Ahanmisi) who made a big shot down the stretch. It was a big three for us. That gave us a lot of momentum to finish the game,” he added, referring to Maverick Ahanmisi’s three-pointer that gave Ginebra a 101-100 lead, but it was answered with a three-point play from Durham.

Brownlee also praised Durham for the courageous fight he showed, also having 39 points.

“It’s always been hard. In my opinion, Allen has always been one of the best imports in the PBA. It’s always hard. Of course we have history with Ginebra and Meralco playing in the final, with him playing with Meralco. It’s always hard. Give him lots of credit. “The performance he put on was a winning performance,” Brownlee said.

“It was just unfortunate for him that he didn’t get the win. But I give him great credit for what he has done in Meralco, not only this year but also in previous years.”

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DURHAM – There is a saying that Duke football has experienced an upswing under first-year coach Manny Diaz.

It’s a mantra that helped the Blue Devils remain undefeated with a historic 21-20 comeback win over rival UNC on Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium.

After winning the Victory Bell from the Tar Heels (3-2, 0-1 ACC), the Blue Devils (5-0, 1-0) revealed the key to their second-greatest comeback in program history.

Diaz always tells his team to send their opponents to the “sewers” ​​in the second half. Duke built a strong performance through more than two quarters, trailing 20-0 early in the third quarter before pouring in 21 points to end a five-game losing streak in the rivalry.

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“Honestly, (Diaz) just says, ‘Take them to the sewers and see if they stick,'” said Duke star running back Thomas, who scored two touchdowns and finished with a season-high 166 rushing yards.

“You know, the sewers smell so bad, I guess we’re the only ones who can sit in there and endure it.”

It wasn’t until 5:43 left in the fourth quarter that Duke took the lead. They didn’t return it. After gaining just 97 yards in the first half, Duke’s offense responded with 297 yards.

“I’m in awe of our guys. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve done,” Diaz said. “We talked at halftime about how we had the chance to do something legendary and that would require all of our belief in ourselves and in each other.”

The Devils, who averaged 2.1 yards per carry in the first half, averaged 6.4 yards per carry after halftime. The defense only allowed one field goal.

“Our guys were just remarkable. Even at halftime there were no throwing helmets, no loud voices. We just refocused,” Diaz said.

The goal, Diaz added, is to throw consistent “body punches” in the second half in hopes of wearing down the Heels.

“I also just felt like our guys believed when we got to the fourth quarter that we felt like we could dominate,” Diaz said. “It just looked like we got stronger as the game went on, and from my perspective it looked like they went the other way.”

After a victory clinched by a final-minute interception by linebacker Tre Freeman, Duke fans streamed onto the field and the Blue Devils began ringing the victory bell.

The party continued in the locker room.

“There’s a big old bell in there that keeps ringing,” Diaz said with a smile.

But as they prepare for a trip to Georgia Tech (3-2, 1-2), the Blue Devils hope to stay atop the ACC standings with No. 7 Miami (5-0, 1-0). Going back to last season, Duke has the longest winning streak in the ACC at seven games.

“This is a locker room right now that is really, really excited and really, really happy,” Diaz said.

“But he also knows that this evening is not what this season is about. We can do more. They really believe that.”

Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at [email protected] or @RoddBaxley on X/Twitter.

This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: How Duke football took UNC into the “sewer” in its “legendary” comeback

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For a limited time, up to 100 Prince fans visiting the music superstar’s hometown will have a post-party place to enjoy his cultural legacy, a home featured in the film ” “Purple Rain” can be seen.”

Although the white, two-story house with brown trim in Minneapolis looks unremarkable from the outside, there’s a lot on the inside that’s got the late icon’s followers swooning over this new limited-time Airbnb rental. Upstairs, a large closet with paisley wallpaper and leopard print on the floor behind glass displays the iconic outfits worn by Prince and keeps other outfits on hand to provide tenants with the most beautiful ones.

“And then what guests can do themselves is actually play around with a selection of really iconic ’80s outfits, looks and styles to kind of tap into their inner rock star,” said Ali Killam, an Airbnb spokesperson.

The rentals are also accessible to non-Diamonds and Pearls fans – just $7 per night per person for up to four guests. The price is based on Prince’s favorite number and a total of 25 nights are available over a seven-week period from October 26th to December 14th.

The Airbnb rentals are a sign of the times – the film’s 40th anniversary. On screen, Prince starred as The Kid, a musician and bandleader with a difficult home life.

The film, along with the hit album of the same name, made Prince a superstar with songs like the title track “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry.” More hits followed like “1999” and “Little Red Corvette,” and he sold more than 100 million records with a cross-gender, cross-genre mix of rock, funk and soul. He died on April 21, 2016 of an accidental fentanyl overdose at the age of 57 at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

The rentals are hosted by Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin, two lifelong friends and musical collaborators of Prince’s, on behalf of Airbnb, the late musician’s estate, and global media company Warner Bros. Discovery.

In the home’s basement, guests can sleep in a replica of the child’s bedroom from the film, right down to the lavender pillows on the bed and even a 1980s-style cassette player. There is also a lounge where guests can play guitar, drums or piano. QR codes throughout the house link visitors to comments from the hosts.

“It’s designed to really immerse you in the world of The Kid,” Killam said.

And of course, as a tribute to Prince, his career and his influence, there’s plenty of his signature color purple. There is a large piece of wall art featuring purple bananas, which Killam said is a reference to “Let’s Go Crazy.”

If you would like to Die 4 Prince, you can request a booking online starting October 2nd at 6am Pacific Time and ending October 6th at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Airbnb says a pool of potential guests will randomly select final rental invitations based on fans’ answers about why they want to stay there.

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Hanna reported from Topeka, Kansas.

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When was the last time you read a complete book? This question may worry you a little, but we are actually losing the reading habit and shifting to video content. For many people, the trend of reading books may date back months, years, or even decades.

Bill Gates, multiple owner of Microsoft, emphasized how important reading a book can be and how it can change your life forever.

Gates reads 50 books every year and carries a bag full of books with him during the holidays. Gates also mentioned that whenever he starts a book, he always finishes it. “I refuse to stop reading a book halfway through, even if I don’t like it,” Gates told The Times in 2017. He also stated that his voracious reading habits were crucial to his success.

As technology advances, the traditional methods of accessing information are changing. With increasing dependence on gadgets, human participation in various aspects of life is decreasing.

We are surrounded by gadgets like cell phones, tablets and laptops more than ever. These devices constantly impair our ability to read and increase our dependence on them to consume information, especially through visual and auditory means.

The trend has changed quickly and sending voice notes is preferred over chat apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.

GROWING TREND FOR BINGE WATCHING

The dominance of visual media is widely recognized. YouTube’s growth is helping other applications take over the storage space. Binge-watching is quickly gaining popularity on other Reel-supporting websites. This is generally accepted today.

According to Amazon Fire TV’s latest annual streaming trends report, Indians spend an average of over four hours watching content on their Fire TV devices. This data highlights a clear trend in viewing habits and shows that a significant portion of viewers are enjoying streaming entertainment for extended periods of time.

In recent years, digital streaming platforms have been flooded with a variety of binge-watching, signaling a profound shift in television and film consumption.

Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and ZEE 5 have revolutionized the way audiences interact with content, offering unprecedented access to an extensive selection of series and films that fuel marathon viewing.

According to statistics, the number of smartphone users is 1 billion, 90 percent of them prefer to watch videos online. Additionally, people are spending more time watching videos, movies, TV shows, and audio books.

Marketing firm In-Mobi’s latest Mobile Marketing Handbook-2024 report suggests that an average Indian spends more than 4 hours, which is one hour more than the international average.

The increasing impact of extra screen time is directly related to our minds, which in turn leads to the development of several diseases. This also affects mental performance and creativity and reduces attention span.

AGE OF DIGITALIZATION

Smartphones and streaming sites have also influenced our deep understanding of things and the way we deeply understand different things. Microsoft Corporation conducted a study on our attention span and found that we cannot hold our attention for longer than 8 seconds, which also highlights the influence of a digital lifestyle.

We beat up the goldfish that study says has the shortest attention span.

The Californian university professor Dr. Gloria Mark explains that short video culture has contributed to the greatest reduction in attention spans. Longer viewing of videos and prolonged visualization on the screen also have a negative effect.

Now people have moved on to listening and visualizing, which for a long time took the place of reading. This change is determined by social, technical and psychological reasons.

Reuters has published a report that 71 percent of Indians watch news online while only 29 percent prefer reading newspapers.

With the rise of podcast culture, a change in reading behavior can be observed; Special platforms serve to strengthen the podcast culture. It is often seen how people connect podcast culture with the heritage of radio.

Along with podcasts, audio books are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional reading. Listening to audiobooks relies more on auditory processing than visualizing text, which may not stimulate deep thought or stimulate the mind as intensely as reading.

According to the Statista report, the number of podcast users worldwide has increased by 95 percent in the last five years, so the number of users will rise to 50 million in 2024.

According to a survey by Audible, an Amazon company, users’ listening hours have increased by 39 percent since 2021. People now prefer audiobooks and podcasts over reading printed content. A big reason for this is that audiobooks and podcasts can be listened to anywhere without having to carry physical books or copies.

COVID-19 has boosted the e-book and audiobook culture in India.

READING stimulates the imagination

Neuroscience suggests that reading influences our minds and rewires its functions for better thinking. It’s more of a mental training. Reading also helps us understand the perspective of others, which may differ from ours, thus increasing our emotional quotient.

Neuroscience experts suggest that reading content that challenges your perspective on life and the world around you can improve your ability to concentrate and adapt to complex situations. Reading activities strengthen your ability to imagine alternative paths and remember details, scenes, and thought processes in difficult situations.

The benefits of reading are not only limited to cognitive skills but also promote youthfulness of mind. Reading can prevent memory loss, reduce the risk of stress, and prevent various types of dementia in older adults.

One should not forget that reading also has many benefits. Reading refines people’s imagination, which increases creativity and promotes thinking. That’s why reading should also be encouraged so that we don’t remain slaves to machines in the future.

Reading also allows us to think more creatively and increase the artistic performance of the human mind, as suggested by various reports.

Take an example of a fantasy novel. As you read it, you may imagine magical realms with dragons and wizards. Fantasy could light up the darkest parts of your brain and fully engage you.

CHANGE IN EDUCATIONAL PATTERN

According to a report by Statistics, the number of smartphone users in India has crossed 100 million, with 90 percent of them watching videos. In this technological world, the methods of educational studies are also changing. Video lectures and digital media have now replaced books and articles.

While visual and audio materials make understanding and learning easier, they also have an impact on students’ learning habits.

According to Unacademy, India’s leading online learning company, they have more than five million active learners studying with them. At the same time, the number of people learning on streaming platforms like YouTube is much higher.

More and more video platforms are seeing increased user engagement as students prefer watching instructional videos rather than studying traditional books.

However, if this trend continues, our reading and writing habits will gradually be limited to educational work and other professions that have to do with reading and writing.

Scientists and researchers are concerned about the declining trend of reading, raising the question of whether we will break the habit of reading in the near future.

The drama of this election has drawn hordes of viewers eager to catch some of the most important political moments. Does the same apply to the vice presidential debate?

Tuesday night, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will face off in New York City. The two have already launched attacks from afar during the campaign, with Vance accusing Walz of stolen valor and Walz calling Vance “weird.”

Vice-presidential debates do not typically attract the same audiences as presidential debates, with the exception of 2008, when Joe Biden debated Sarah Palin, which was the most-watched vice-presidential debate in history, according to Nielsen.