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The best wines with no and low alcohol content that taste as good as the original

The best wines with no and low alcohol content that taste as good as the original

No alcohol

Sauvignon Blanc Rouge

£3.25, Tesco

A fresh, zesty Sauvignon Blanc wine without alcohol, with just a dash of Pinot Noir and light aromas of strawberries and red currants.

Citrus fruity and light

£4, Marks & Spencer

Passionfruit and grapefruit freshness in this non-alcoholic Sauvignon-based wine with enough texture to pair with a plate of shrimp or salmon.

Gentle and fruity

£4, Marks and Spencer

A Merlot-based wine that has been stripped of all alcohol, leaving only the soft, rounded red berries and a hint of plum.

McGuigan Zero Sauvignon Blanc

£5, stalls

This one has all the fresh, zesty flavors of bold Sauvignon, so you can enjoy it all evening long. Goes well with a fish dinner.

Natureo dealcoholized wine

£6, Ocado

Light, fresh elderflower and juicy grape flavors in this non-alcoholic, nutmeg-based wine. Cool it and enjoy it as an aperitif.

There are some fantastic sodas on the market

Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol sparkling wine

Zerozecco Sparkling Rosé

£2.99, Aldi

A cheap, alcohol-free wine substitute that looks and tastes like the real thing. Light peach flavors with a clean, fresh finish.

Nozeco Rosé Spumante

£3.50, Morrisons

Pink, frothy bubbles and light strawberry flavors, with a rounded, mouth-filling style that’s perfect with fish.

Extra special sparkling Sauvignon Blanc

£3.50 until Oct 9 then £4, Asda

100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, with only 0.5 percent alcohol, therefore fresh, bright and piquant. Tastes just as good as a normal Sauvignon sparkling wine.

Fresh and sparkling sparkling

£4, Marks & Spencer

Less than 0.5 percent alcohol, so it’s officially “low” and not “no” alcohol, but it’s delicious with crisp apple and citrus flavors.

La Gioiosa sparkling

£4.50, Morrisons

A wonderful Prosecco, from a top producer, without alcohol. It has good frothy carbonation, a hint of citrus and a rounded palate. Perfect for parties.

Some sparkling wines come close to the real thing

Codorníu Zero sparkling white

£5.50, Ocado

Spanish grapes flow into this cava, with dry, fresh flavors and a touch of spice on the finish. Tapas go well with this.

Freixenet 0.0 percent

£5, Sainsbury’s

With tropical fruit in the aroma and a pure citrus note, it is the taste of cava, without alcohol.

Kylie Minogue sparkling rosé

£5 until October 9th, then £6, Asda

Kylie set the standard for non-alcoholic fizzy drinks and this is still one of the best. A dash of fermented green tea is added to the mix to round out the flavors.

REAL Royal Flush sparkling tea

£9.50, Waitrose

Not wine, but delicious nonetheless, made from fermented First Flush Darjeeling tea, with spicy peach notes, gentle tingle and a fresh finish.

Thomson & Scott Noughty sparkling

£9.50, Waitrose

Drier than most, made from Chardonnay grapes that impart a crisp apple flavor, this creamy fizz is the closest thing you can get
Full proof sparkling wine.

Medium strength wines

Medium-strength wines are a good middle ground

Casillero del Diablo Belight Rosé 2023, Chile

Until November 4th it’s £6 with a club card, then £7 at Tesco

Gentle raspberry and blackberry fruit and a touch of spice on the finish characterize this light, refreshing rosé with just 8.5 percent alcohol.

McGuigan Mid Shiraz, Australia

£6.75, Tesco

With an alcohol content of only 7 percent, it’s difficult to maintain the right red wine flavors, but with spicy plums, cherries and cassis it does it brilliantly.

Torres Viña Sol 8 percent wine, Spain

£7, Sainsbury’s

At just 8 percent, it is low in alcohol, but not intense in taste. It is dry, crisp and fresh, with aromas of green apple and hints of tropical fruit.

Taste the difference Medium strength Val de Loire Blanc, France

£7.50, Sainsbury’s

Early-harvested grapes picked just when ripe ensure this wine has crisp, vibrant citrus and just 8.5 percent alcohol.

Brancott Flight Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand

£9, co-op

Full of vibrant passionfruit and pink grapefruit flavors with a crisp sorbet finish and just nine percent alcohol.

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“Big Brother” exit interview: Leah Peters

“Big Brother” exit interview: Leah Peters

Just last week, Leah Peters was on top of the world — or at least Jankie World ⁠— To Big Brother. But what happens comes, and she found that out the hard way in Thursday’s live eviction episode (September 26).

You see, Leah successfully dismantled The Trio by targeting T’Kor Clottey. It was a very big power move, as T’kor was considered a leading candidate for the overall win at one point in the season. However, the remaining two members of this crew Kimo Apaka and Ruina Bernabe – worked hard to get revenge on Leah by convincing Makensy Manbeck to use her veto power to save Kimo from the block and put up Leah instead. And it worked.

Did Leah see this switcheroo coming? And how did she feel about the unanimous decision to send her away? TV Insider caught up with Leah Peters to find out. (Note: She was not aware of the consequences of the subsequent eviction at the time of the interview.)

(Also, be sure to check out our previous exit interviews with Matt Hardeman, Lisa Weintraub, Kenney Kelley, Cedric Hodges, Brooklyn Rivera, Tucker Des Lauriers, Joseph Rodriguez, Quinn Martin and T’kor Clottey.)

Were you surprised that the vote was unanimous to evict Angela, and why or why not?

Leah Peters: I’m very shocked that I’m the only unanimous voter so far Big Brother Season 26. Going up against Angela is even better because I think everyone uses Angela as a perpetual pawn and I kept trying to point out that standing next to her is how you go home. I was another one Subject of this pattern. So it’s very shocking and surprising, but also iconic. That’s why I’m happy to be one.

Do you have bad feelings for Makensy, your original throuple throw-mance ally with Matt Hardenman, after she confronted you about Kimo, her own choice?

I could never be angry with Makensy. She is someone I really care about. I think she did what she truly felt was best for her game and I will support her every step of the way.

Looking back on the season, is there anything you wish you had a mulligan on and why?

I don’t think it’s fair to ask myself what I could have done better. I firmly believe that anything I could have done differently would have had the exact same result. I’m really proud of the way I played the game. And at the end of the day, it’s easy to say all the things you would do differently. But if I had gone one step further, I would have been proud of it. So I don’t want to have any regrets in this regard and just move on.

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Now that you’re on the jury, what do you expect and who might you be able to advocate for?

Oh, expect the unexpected. That is Big Brother. I really want a woman to win this season. That was my goal all along. I’m for Angela, Makensy or Chelsea. It would be absolutely amazing if three of them won and I will support them. I think they are all fantastic, highly motivated and smart women and watching them win would be an achievement for anyone.

Who are you most looking forward to spending time with outside of the house?

Outside the house, I look forward to spending time with Kimo. Honestly, T’kor, Quinn, Joseph. There are so many people. It’s hard to narrow it down, but I’m really looking forward to spending time with almost everyone, including Chelsie and Makensy, and getting the chance to build real relationships with them that aren’t about a pot of gold to crawl. They’re all amazing people and I’m really looking forward to cultivating these relationships outside of the house.

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Auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 Ball Goes Online Amid Lawsuit: NPR

Auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 Ball Goes Online Amid Lawsuit: NPR

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit his 50th home run of the season in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on September 19 in Miami.

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When MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 50th home run last week, fans packed the stands to catch the milestone baseball.

But the fight for this piece of MLB history is far from over. The argument between two fans Things are set to get even more complicated as online bidding for the iconic baseball begins Friday and continues through October 16th. The opening bid is $500,000.

On Thursday, a judge in Florida ruled that the auction could proceed despite ongoing litigation, but that the baseball could not be sold before the Oct. 10 court hearing in the case.

Earlier this month, Los Angeles Dodgers player Ohtani made history in a game against the Miami Marlins by hitting a total of 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a single season.

The milestone 50th home run ball landed in left field at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. – leading to a chaotic scramble among fans trying to get their hands on it. In the end, there were two men fighting for baseball – Max Matus and Chris Belanski.

In a video of the altercation released on XBelanski appears on his knees and Matus is bent over as both grip the ball tightly. Belanski later yells, “I got it!” before waving the ball in the air.

On Wednesday, Matus filed a lawsuit against Belanski, another fan, and Goldin Auctions, which purchased the baseball. In the lawsuit, Matus claims he was the first to catch the ball and Belanski stole the ball from him. It added that Matus attended the baseball game to celebrate his 18th birthday.

“Belanski wrapped his legs around Max’s arm and used his hands to rip the ball out of Max’s hands, thereby stealing the ball,” the suit said.

In an interview with ESPN, Ken Goldin, CEO of Goldin Auctions, said that a man – whom he did not name – contacted the auction house about the baseball, also known as the 50/50 ball, the day after the Dodgers game.

Matus’ attorney, John Uustal, said Thursday filed an injunction to stop the auction. The request was later rejected by a judge in Florida. A hearing is scheduled for October 10 – about a week before the auction ends.

Uustal, an attorney with the Florida-based law firm Kelley-Uustal, said the 18-year-old high school student simply wanted the ball back. “He loves baseball and he loved that ball and he would love to have it,” he said.

Uustal added that he is prepared for a long legal battle if necessary. Depending on how the judge rules at the upcoming hearing, the milestone baseball event could be out of reach for any fan until the lawsuit is resolved.

Belanski’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A Goldin spokesman said: “We are delighted to bring this item to market. Although Goldin has been named as a party in the case, there are no allegations of wrongdoing by the company.”

This isn’t the first time fights over home run balls have spilled from the stadium into the courtroom. In 2001, Barry Bonds hit a record-breaking home run. Initially the ball came into contact with Alex Popov, but later he was attacked by other fans and the ball rolled to Patrick Hayashi.

The two went to court over who was the rightful owner of the baseball. In the end, the California Supreme Court ruled that both men had the right to attend the ball and that neither could be lawfully deprived of it. The couple sold the ball and split the proceeds evenly.

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Lenovo appears to be working on a Nintendo Switch, with leaks pointing to a Legion Go Lite and a Legion Go Gen Two

Lenovo appears to be working on a Nintendo Switch, with leaks pointing to a Legion Go Lite and a Legion Go Gen Two

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    The Lenovo Legion Go on a red background and plays Sonic.

Credit: Future

The Nintendo Switch really changed the public perception of gaming handhelds, didn’t it? Despite being far from a powerful device, the Switch sold (and still sells) remarkably well, and the much smaller Nintendo Switch Lite was a real hit too.

Now it looks like Lenovo is taking a cue from Nintendo, as a mix-up with some of the Legion Go Dock’s specs seems to have revealed that there’s not only a Legion Go Gen Two, but also a Lite version, ahem.

If this is still a secret, then it’s one that Lenovo has kept particularly close. We recently reported on text on the Legion Go’s product page that appeared to reference both a smaller device and possibly an updated version. Now the specs released for the Legion Go USB-C Dock appear to have given the game away again, with Legion Go Gen One, Legion Go Gen Two and Legion Go Lite mentioned among the supported systems.

All mentions have since been deleted, but it was Videocardz that first discovered the new product listings. Leaked images of the alleged Legion Go Lite case were also posted by a YouTuber, so at this point Lenovo might as well throw in the towel and give us a close look, I’d say.

The case itself appears to show a smaller Legion Go case without the original’s detachable controllers, which is no surprise for a model that appears to be calling itself a “Lite.” Still, we were big fans of the original Switch-like removable modules, so it’s a shame to see them go.

However, it was a bit tedious, so a Lite version seems like a smart move. PC gaming handhelds are often bulky devices to carry around – and while this new model still doesn’t look like it’ll fit in your jeans, I’d say it has a better chance of being slipped into a crowded backpack, without sticking, it comes out like a sore thumb.

And what about a full-fledged Gen 2? There’s always a chance we’ll see new, more powerful internals. The original used the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, but a lot has happened in the APU world since then.

Personally, I’m excited for any Lunar Lake handhelds coming our way now that we’re starting to see the chips in action – but I have a feeling it might just be a screen refresh (fingers crossed for OLED !), or perhaps a subtle refinement of the original design, like the Asus ROG Ally X.

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We really won’t know anything for sure until Lenovo says something official about the new models, which it might as well do at this point. Whatever the case, if they both manage to refine the recipe (albeit in different ways), Lenovo could well have some success on its hands.

The OG Legion Go may have been a clunky affair, but it was still a pretty impressive machine. And while the world eagerly awaits more news about the Nintendo Switch 2, an advanced Legion Go coupled with a compact model could perhaps help Lenovo win over new customers.

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Time, TV channel, streaming information

Time, TV channel, streaming information

UCF football returns after break this week for perhaps its biggest home game of the 2024 college football season.

After a thrilling 21-point come-from-behind win at TCU in Week 3, the Knights (3-0) return home Saturday to host Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes (3-1, 1-0 in Big 12 Game). to FBC Mortgage Stadium for the Big 12 home opener in Week 5.

It will be the first time in program history that UCF and Colorado will face each other, as both programs were admitted to the Big 12 the past two seasons.

Similar to UCF, Colorado is coming off a win in its last contest. The Knights’ defense will have its hands full Saturday trying to stop Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is ranked fourth nationally in passing yards (1,340) and seventh in passing touchdowns (11) through four games. documented.

Here’s how to watch the UCF vs. Colorado game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

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Tim Morris of Melrose – Boston Herald

Tim Morris of Melrose – Boston Herald

Melrose coach Tim Morris became the 59th football coach in state history to win 200 games Friday night when his team defeated Swampscott 34-27. He is the second trainer to do so this year, joining Bishop Fenwick’s David Woods, who claimed his 200th win last week.

The list has been updated to include tonight’s results from all active coaches.

1. Ken LaChapelle 396-134-6 (1976-present, Northbridge)

2. John DiBiaso 363-83-1 (since 1982, St. Patrick’s, Weston, Everett, Catholic Memorial)

3. Armond Colombo 316-101-5 (1960-2002, Archbishop Williams, Brockton)

4. Jim Kelliher 313-209-8 (1974-2023, Abington)

5. Jack Martinelli 306-142-5 (1982-present, Foxboro)

6. Bill Broderick 303-68-42 (1908-1942, 1949, Rindge Tech, Haverhill, Salem)

6. Tom Lopez 303-126-5 (1978-2018, Lincoln-Sudbury)

8. Mike Redding 293-100-3 (1988-present, Mansfield)

8. Vito Capizzo 293-140-8 (1964-2008, Nantucket)

10. Ron St. George 275-141-5 (1980-2020, East Bridgewater, BC High, Cardinal Spellman)

11. Norm Walker 273-61-4 (1966-2004, Wayland, Newton North, Holderness)

12. Bill Maradei 270-152-4 (1979-2018, Dom Savio, Austin Prep)

13. Bill Tighe 269-232-13 (1957-2010, Wakefield, Malden, Lexington)

14. Ken Perrone 256-84-11 (1960-1994, Maine, Salem)

15. Charlie Broderick 252-126-25 (1923-1965, Amesbury, Leominster)

16. Stan Bondelevitch 251-125-11 (1953-1986, Maynard, Hudson, Swampscott, Bishop Fenwick)

17. Owen Kilcoyne 250-164-8 (1960-2003, Hudson Catholic, Clinton, Ayer, Framingham North, St. Peter-Marian)

17. Archie Cataldi 250-141-2 (1968-2006, Springfield Classical, Clinton)

19. Tom Lamb 248-65-2 (1977-2009, Natick, Norwood)

20. Tom Caito 247-75-10 (1962-1995, Rhode Island, Holliston, Florida, Chelmsford)

20. Ed Murphy 247-175-16 (1946-1992, Dracut)

22. Steve Hayden 246-199-2 (1982-present, Pentucket)

23. Donald Herman 244-128-0 (1985-2021, Johnson, Martha’s Vineyard)

24. David Driscoll 243-133-6 (1981-2016, Dighton-Rehoboth)

24. Bill Maver 243-105-5 (1985-2016, Quincy, Acton-Boxboro)

26. Lou Silva 242-147-7 (1981-2017, Marshfield)

26. Kevin Macdonald 242-104-5 (1982-2022, Archbishop Williams, Milton Academy)

26. Walt Dubzinski 242-161-4 (1976-2014, Lunenburg, Gardner)

29. Al Dhembe 240-126-7 (1976–2015, Bay Path)

29. Bill Moge 240-105-19 (1943-1983, Westfield, Chicopee)

31. Carlin Lynch 238-81-10 (1958-2003, Somerset, Bishop Stang, Dartmouth)

32. Jim Cotter 236-149-17 (1964-2004, BC High)

33. Dick Collins 228-153-17 (1959-1995, Andover)

34. Jack Welch 224-132-6 (1964-2000, Ipswich)

35. Al Costabile 222-129-0 (1992-present, Bishop Fenwick, Shawsheen)

35. Bill Seeglitz 218-84-21 (1919-1949, Illinois, Peabody)

37. Bob Almeida 217-115-1 (since 1990, Somerville, Wilmington, Malden Catholic, Stoneham)

37. Bob Bancroft 217-120-6 (1975-2014, Whitman-Hanson, Pembroke)

37. Charles Harvey 217-99-12 (Nashua, Saugus, Northbridge)

40. Jim Pugh 216-133-0 (1989-2014, 2016-2021, Masconomet, Hamilton-Wenham)

41. John Dubzinski 215-105-6 (1980-2010, Fitchburg, Leominster)

42. Vin Hickey 214-130-1 (1975-2007, Blue Hills)

42. David Hughes 214-94-4 (1978-2007, Hopkinton)

42. Henry Knowlton 214-76-17 (New Hampshire, Plymouth, Winchester)

45. John Lee 212-33-7 (1968-1992, Walpole)

46. ​​Leo Sybertz 211-115-7 (1976-2011, West Roxbury)

46. ​​Frank Almeida 211-134-18 (1959-1999, Wareham, Old Rochester, Taunton, Bridgewater-Raynham, Coyle-Cassidy)

48. Peter Ambrose 209-169-9 (1960-2006, Cardinal Spellman)

49. Rocky Nelson 208-116-7 (1986-2016, Woburn)

50. Jim O’Leary 207-110-2 (1984-2013, St. John’s Prep)

50. Ken Owen 207-124-5 (1982-2011, 2016-2019, Rockland, Upper Cape)

50. Dan Buron 207-92 (1993-present, Bridgewater-Raynham)

53. Charlie Stevenson 206-63-1 (1993-2016, Xaverian)

54. Chuck Adamopoulos 204-79-0 (1997–2022, Central Catholic)

55. Ernie Richards 203-109-5 (1961-1997, Maine, Millis, Marlboro, Uxbridge)

56. Joe Hoague 202-79-12 (1946-1979, Taunton, Natick, Melrose)

57. Joe Crowley 201-47-18 (1946-1981, Reading, South Boston, Archbishop Williams)

57. David Woods 201-91-0 (1998-present, Bishop Fenwick)

59. Tim Morris 200-112-4 (1994-present, Melrose)

60. Jeff Cormier 199-84-0 (1999-present, Auburn)

61. Mike Dubzinski 198-132-0 (1994-present, Natick, Wachusett)

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Watch Maggie Smith’s best acting performance in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Watch Maggie Smith’s best acting performance in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

To be a master of sass – sharp-tongued as a dagger – and perhaps one of the warmest presences most of us can remember seeing on screen: that is Maggie Smith’s unique gift.

The impressive, accomplished actress died in London on Friday at the age of 89. Her acting career started at the age of 17 and never slowed down. She won two Oscars, four Emmys, a number of theater awards and the Dame Commander of the British Empire award. cultural contributions.

The final decades of her life and career harnessed this warm spice – like hot tea – and led to some of her greatest successes. Due to the timeliness of the projects, many people will remember them for their roles Downton Abbey and as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter Franchise. They will fondly remember the plane rides they spent as a spectator The best exotic Marigold hotel and its sequel, which I think we screened together around the world as in-flight films.

She is one of the first actresses who left an impression on me with the one-two punch of her roles Hook And Sister law. (Watch her performance of “I Lie” as Mother Superior and applaud.) I echo cultural journalist David Mack’s take on OLDEST PERSON I’VE EVER SEEN. This movie came out in 1991!! She’s really adjusted to this era of her career.”

No one had a better perspective on this later career blessing than Smith himself. See it in this clip from the great documentary Tea with ladiesin which she and Judi Dench marvel at the longevity of their careers, with Smith lovingly annoyed by Dench’s demands: “If I do say so myself, you’re always asked first.” Cheeky. Warm.

But one of the nice things that happens after an actor dies is that people start posting all kinds of memories and videos of their favorite performances. In Smith’s case, I’m so glad that so many people are highlighting her Oscar-winning work The heyday of Miss Jean Brodie.

In the 1969 film, she plays a teacher at a Scottish girls’ school in the 1930s whose free-spirited passion for education becomes dominant when her romance collides with delusions and threatens her position.

If you haven’t seen the film yet, a particular clip has been circulating since the news of Smith’s death. It’s probably the scene that won her the Oscar. Fifty-five years later, it’s still fascinating. When she explodes in the face of the headmistress demanding she resign, she is both startlingly confused and completely in control. Anger erupts from her like a geyser, a monstrous eruption of emotion bundled into a breathtaking display of manipulation.

Check it out here:

“I’ve seen this so many times – every time I’m completely captivated,” one user wrote on

“Such an amazing speech and performance: goosebumps,” another user wrote. Another fan summarized: “The definition of haughty,” followed by a crown emoji.

This could be a perfect summary of Smith’s gifts: the queen of pride.

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UGC NET Results 2024 Live Updates: When will NTA release UGC NET results and final answer key? Details can be found here

UGC NET Results 2024 Live Updates: When will NTA release UGC NET results and final answer key? Details can be found here

UGC NET Result 2024 Live Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the much-awaited results of the June 2024 re-examination of the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) soon. NTA has already released the UGC NET provisional answer keys in two phases and the objection window was closed on September 14, 2024. Once NTA announces the results, candidates who have appeared for the UGC NET Exam 2024 can visit the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in to check and download the respective results. The final answer key will be released along with or before the results.

After the release of the provisional answer key, candidates were asked to submit objections by paying a fee of Rs 200 per question. Subject matter experts will review these challenges and if objections are found to be valid, the final answer key will be revised accordingly. The UGC NET June re-exam was held on August 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 and September 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Computer-Based Test ( CBT) mode performed.

For latest updates on the final answer key and results, candidates are advised to stay tuned The Times of India live blog . The NTA has assured that the results will be declared soon and candidates can expect the final answer key to be released either at the same time as or shortly before the results.

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The University of Wisconsin fires the porn industry’s former chancellor, who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin fires the porn industry’s former chancellor, who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who wanted to keep his job after he was fired as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for producing pornographic films. Joe Gow, who had served as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor for nearly 17 years, argued last week that he should be retained in a teaching position on campus. But the university’s lawyers argued that he behaved unethically, violated the terms of his employment contract, damaged the university’s reputation and compromised its mission. The regents met in closed session Friday morning before publicly voting to fire Gow. There was no public discussion before the board vote. Gow said he is considering filing a lawsuit to keep his teaching job. He did not immediately respond to a message Friday morning. Gow has been on paid leave from his faculty position since the regents fired him as chancellor in 2023, shortly after university leaders became aware of the videos posted on pornographic websites. The case has drawn national attention both for the salaciousness of a high-ranking university official making pornographic films and speaking publicly about them and for the questions it raises about free speech rights. Gow argued that his videos and two e-books he and his wife Carmen have published about their experiences in adult films are protected by the First Amendment. The university’s attorney argued that Gow’s videos themselves were legal, but that they were not protected by his employment contract. Zach Greenberg, an attorney at the free speech advocacy group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the regents’ decision “a major blow to…” academic freedom and the right to free speech.” “FIRE has said time and time again: Public universities cannot sacrifice the First Amendment to protect their reputation,” Greenberg said. “We are disappointed that the UW has caved to donors and politicians by alienating a tenured professor.” Republican lawmakers already view the Wisconsin university system as a liberal incubator. Last year they forced the company to scale back its diversity initiatives. System President Jay Rothman has tried to avoid further angering conservatives as he seeks approval for an $855 million increase in the next state budget. Gow’s hope of teaching in the classroom again was rejected by his department head, Linda Dickmeyer. She said because Gow hasn’t taught in 20 years, he will be assigned general education courses, but she refuses to allow him to return to teaching in any role. Gow was criticized in 2018 for inviting porn actress Nina Hartley to give a talk on campus. She received $5,000 from tuition fees for her performance. He came up with the idea of ​​bringing her to campus after filming a pornographic video with her, the university said. Gow and his wife’s e-books were written under the pseudonyms “Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enhances Our Relationships” and “Married with Benefits.” Our real-life adventures in the adult industry.” But they also star in a YouTube channel called “Sexy Healthy Cooking,” in which the couple cooks meals with porn actors.

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who wanted to keep his job after he was fired as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for producing pornographic films.

Joe Gow, who served as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor for nearly 17 years, argued last week that he should retain a teaching position on campus. But the university’s lawyers argued that he behaved unethically, violated the terms of his employment contract, damaged the university’s reputation and compromised its mission.

The regents met in closed session Friday morning before publicly voting to fire Gow. There was no public discussion before the board vote.

Gow said he is considering filing a lawsuit to keep his teaching job. He did not immediately respond to a message Friday morning.

Gow has been on paid leave from his faculty position since the regents fired him as chancellor in 2023, shortly after university leadership became aware of the videos posted on pornographic websites.

The case has drawn national attention both for the salaciousness of a high-ranking university official making and speaking publicly about pornographic films and for the questions it raises about free speech rights.

Gow argued that his videos and two e-books that he and his wife Carmen published about their experiences in adult films were protected by the First Amendment. The university’s attorney argued that Gow’s videos themselves were legal, but that they were not protected by his employment contract.

Zach Greenberg, an attorney with the free speech advocacy group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the regents’ decision “a major blow to academic freedom and the right to free expression.”

“FIRE has said time and time again: Public universities cannot sacrifice the First Amendment to protect their reputations,” Greenberg said. “We are disappointed that the UW has caved to donors and politicians by alienating a tenured professor.”

Republican lawmakers already view Wisconsin’s university system as a liberal incubator. Last year they forced the company to scale back its diversity initiatives. System President Jay Rothman has tried to avoid further angering conservatives as he seeks approval for an $855 million increase in the next state budget.

Gow’s hope of teaching in the classroom again was rejected by his department head, Linda Dickmeyer. She said that because Gow had not taught in 20 years, he would be assigned general education courses, but she declined to allow him to return to teaching in any capacity.

Gow was criticized in 2018 for inviting porn actress Nina Hartley to speak on campus. She received $5,000 from tuition fees for her performance. The university said he came up with the idea of ​​bringing her to campus after filming a pornographic video with her.

Gow and his wife’s e-books were written under the pseudonyms “Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enhances Our Relationships” and “Married with Benefits – Our Real Adventures in the Adult Industry.” But they also star in a YouTube channel called “Sexy Healthy Cooking,” in which the couple cooks meals with porn actors.

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Six years after the murder, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger is now eligible for parole

Six years after the murder, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger is now eligible for parole

DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — The former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in his home six years ago will be eligible for parole Monday.

Amber Guyger, who shot Jean in September 2018, drew national attention and sparked protests across the city.

“She has caused my family tremendous pain,” said Allison Jean, Botham’s mother. “She should stay where she is.”

Guyger is due for parole on Botham’s 33rd birthday.

“She has to serve the entire 10-year sentence, which is significantly less than the sentence you get for murder,” Jean said. “Murder of an innocent man in the comfort of his home without doing anything wrong.”

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Guyger, a Dallas police officer at the time, told authorities she mistook Botham’s apartment for her own. Her body-worn camera did not record during filming because she was off duty.

Former probation officer and University of Texas Arlington professor Zerita Hall said letters from Botham’s family would be considered at a parole hearing.

“This man was murdered,” Hall said. “He was killed in his own home. So I imagine there would probably be tons of letters of support for her staying in prison.”

Guyger was convicted of murder and sentenced to ten years in prison in 2019. She appealed the conviction but lost her appeal two years ago.

“She will go before the parole board,” Hall said. “There’s a group of people asking her questions about how she’s changed and what she thinks about all these things.”

Hall said Guyger may not appear in person — the board may just be reviewing her paperwork.

“Public concern can definitely be a factor,” Hall said. “Letter of support for the victim, letter of support for the incarcerated person.”

CBS News Texas has reached out to Guyger’s attorneys several times for comment but has not received a response.

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