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September 15, 2023

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Thisprojectis taken from the Autumn/Winter 2023 issue of AnOther Magazine and wasrealised before the SAG-AFTRA strike was announced:

Its two hours past call time andLaKeith Stanfieldstill hasnt shown up for the cover shoot. His absence has engendered a slightly anxious mood on set. Walkie-talkies crackle. The crew paces back and forth under the hot sun. Rattlesnakes forage in the dry chaparral. Everyone seems a little on edgeand, geographically speaking, they are. From 2,000 feet aboveMalibu, perched at the summit of the dry hill-scape, the sky out over the city blends seamlessly with the Pacific Ocean, to the point where its difficult to tell one from the other in the vast expanse of blue. There is the sense that youve arrived at the worlds outer limit or at least the end of California. It doesnt seem irrational to wonder if, by now, Stanfield has grown tired of the weathering demands of celebrity: the endless procession of reporters, the fans interrupting dinners withweed offerings or impressions of his characters, the ambient expectation that he should always be available to entertain.

The truth is that Stanfield hasnt been outside the publics sphere of attention since he found his way into it ten years ago, as a 21-year-old off-the-radar newcomer from San Bernardino,California, who didnt own a cell phone and had been most recently employed at a weed grow house. His first role wasthat of an emotionally volatile kid about to age out of a grouphome for at-risk teens, in a thesis film-turned-small budgetfeature calledShort Term 12. Theories abound that the movieis charmed; its lead actors Rami Malek and Brie Larson are big names now. But it was Stanfield, playing Marcus, who left the most lasting impression. He dissolves into his characters;sometimes it seems more like hes transcribing his own moods than reciting lines. The wounded sensitivity he brought to therole was so internalised that, when Marcus burst into tears after shaving his head and finding no scars left over from his mothers abuse, Larson had to excuse myself from the scene and cry. The breakdown hadnt been in the script.

Back at the motorhome at the base of the hill, Stanfield is dressed as himself, in a pale green knitted polo, black jeans, a black baseball cap and socked feet slipped into Birkenstocks. Thick, arcane symbols are tattooed along his hands and arms like doodles scrawled into a high school notebook. Hes stretched out on a couch that lines the back wall, his posture easy and relaxed. Its hard to say whether the four hours of shooting under the hot California sun has drained his sociability, because there is a perpetual air of almost monastic tranquillity about him, a natural orientation that could easily be misattributed to the composure of perma-friedness. He denies my offer of Reeses Pieces in favour of a transparent container filled with large slices of dried mango, which he picks at while we talk. Poisoning yourself makes you do things you dont want to, he says in response to a question about spirituality, which sounds more like the reasoning behind his sobriety. You start to become the things you ingest, so you want to stay away from things that can damage your body.

Stanfield is currently on double-promotion duty for films that could not seem more distinct (this interview took place before Sag-Aftra announced strikes on 14 July 2023): a Disney remake of 2003s The Haunted Mansion, in which he plays an expert hired to evacuate ghosts from a decrepit property, and Jeymes Samuels enigmatic The Book of Clarence, which is due out in January. What is known about the latter is as follows: (1) it takes place in 29 AD Jerusalem, but was filmed in Matera, the same southern Italian town where Pasolini shot The Gospel According to St Matthew; (2) Stanfield plays the titular cult leader, who is looking to capitalise on the rise of celebrity and influence the Messiah for his own personal gain; and (3) camels shit so frequently and profusely that there were workers whose sole job on set was to clean up after them. Peace to all the gods that allow these people to be so great at what they do, Stanfield says. But, like, bless them. I know thats a stinky job.

I always wanted to be the centre of attention LaKeith Stanfield

Stanfield previously worked with Samuel on 2021s The Harder They Fall, a high-octane, orgiastic bloodbath of a film that everyone called revisionist because it inserted Black people into the western epic tradition never mind that the whole master narrative of John Wayne types as the heroes of the Old West is itself a romantic construct. Samuels film instead took up a playful, winking disinterest in the trappings of historical accuracy. He laundered the real stories of 19th-century Black cowboys through his Blaxploitation-conscious sensibility, and metaphorically killed Tarantino when he shot the first white person who fixed their mouth to say the n-word. He intentionally undermined the time period with an anachronistic soundtrack, smuggling Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill and Barrington Levy into the 1870s. Jeymes just knows how to create these special environments that are unlike any other film sets youve ever been on, he says of the director. You go on his sets and there are these giant speakers playing music, and everybodys dancing and its like a party. Its all these Black people, and were all having organic fun. And so, when we get on screen, that transition is seamless. The fun you see is real.

It seems like hes having a blast in The Harder They Fall. In a cast of otherwise serious, quick-tempered characters, Stanfields interpretation of Cherokee Bill (whose infamous last words before he was hanged were, I came here to die, not make a speech) is calm, reluctant, humorous. He doesnt want to use violence. Hes an outlaw with a bountiful kill record who seems bored by his lack of competition, an arrogant, western One-Punch Man with a haunted stare and perfect comic timing. Its often Stanfields comic instincts his eccentricity, his unsettled physicality, his nonchalant delivery of utterly absurd lines that make him a reliable scene-stealer, alternately magnetic and memorable even among an ensemble cast of seasoned performers. That In Living Color and Saturday Night Live were his favourite programmes growing up tracks. Consider, for example, an unscripted moment from Atlanta, when his character, Darius, is cleaning his gun and lovingly refers to it (him?) as Daddy. You call your gun Daddy? says Paper Boi, hilariously played by Brian Tyree Henry. Thats weird, man. They go back and forth like this, bantering over the sexual implications of the word before Darius pauses, then suggests, softly: You not gonna see this, but your assumed perversion of the word Daddy? I think thats stemming from the fear of mortality, man. What?

Stanfield had odd dreams while he was away filming Clarence in Matera, dreams where he was trapped in a stone dimension not unlike the dark, yawning grottos scooped out of the calcareous rock all over the prehistoric city. He describes feeling isolated while he was there, a condition exacerbated by personal issues he alludes to but does not elaborate on. Sometimes youll get these roles and theyll mirror you, or youll mirror them, and it feels like youre literally going through the same thing, he says. I was going through some hard stuff while I was filming, and I would often ask myself, like, What would Clarence do? It was really strange. Ive never really done that with a character. Whether or not a cult leader would make for a trustworthy spiritual guide remains inconclusive.

Stanfield was raised in Riverside, near San Bernardino, and later in Victorville, out in the Mojave Desert. He came of age in a barren landscape known mostly as a set piece for Lethal Weapon and Kill Bill: Volume II, but also for the nickname it was graced with by the people who live there: Victimville. The seventh top employer when Stanfield lived there was the Victorville Federal Correctional Complex, a dark mass of grey watchtowers, double electric fences and squat concrete buildings spread out over 1.2 million square feet of the Mojave.

Its unclear whether the nickname Victimville was intended to reference the 4,000 inmates housed in those prisons or to describe the culture of violence and poverty in the region. Stanfield occasionally got into trouble while living there, got in fist fights over girls or stole sandwiches and bottles of beer and got Tasered for smoking weed and learnt the hard way or so he told Complex magazine in 2016 that you cant really outrun a helicopter. But on the whole, his life in Victorville was far less violent than it had been in Riverside, where he sometimes witnessed his mothers boyfriend beating her up. And so he decided that it was a kind of haven. It was sleepy. Not much to do.

The boredom forced his imagination. I always wanted to be the centre of attention, Stanfield says. He was the designated entertainer of the family, the one who would stage sock puppet shows and feign accents at gatherings, who would slip into his aunts church wigs and then dance around the living room, pretending to be someone else. His bedroom walls were papered with sketches, poems and symbols, and there was a makeshift recording booth made from egg cartons. He watched Love Jones, Menace II Society, Boyz n the Hood, Brown Sugar then wandered the flat desert plains and allowed his mind to compose its own characters, with their own specific micro-dramas. I was completely apathetic towards school, he says, and he flunked nearly every class except for drama. When he was 15, he started googling any terms he could think of related to acting and signed up to whatever materialised online and sent off his information to random email addresses in the hopes of landing an audition.

I think there has just been a fire lit under me ever since the opportunity to be a performer first arrived in front of me. And I havent looked back. I have to take advantage of every opportunity I get so that I can continue to do this work. So Im always going to throw everything at it. My ambition hasnt waned LaKeith Stanfield

The first response he got wasnt for a part in a play or film, but for a slot at a school called the John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center, which was founded by the same man who launched Elite Models and cost $5,000 to attend sessions for. Eventually he landed the Short Term 12 role and though Destin Daniel Crettons short premiered in 2009 at Sundance and won a jury award, nothing really came after that. Stanfields inbox stayed empty and nobody came knocking at his door. He moved to Sacramento to develop a relationship with his father and worked as a lawn mower, a door-to-door salesman for AT&T and a weed salesman at a grow house. The day he was fired from the AT&T job for childhood run-ins with the law he checked his inbox and found five consecutive emails from Cretton, who said he was adapting the short into a feature and was hoping Stanfield would audition to reprise his role. (He was the only cast member carried over from the short and ended up with a best supporting actor nomination at 2014s Independent Spirit Awards, as well as a nod from the Satellite Awards for a rap song he wrote with the director.)

In 2014 alone, the year after Short Term 12 came out, Stanfield appeared in Selma and The Purge: Anarchy, two big-budget studio movies that were smashes at the box office. The following year, he had credits in seven films. He released experimental rap songs as part of a band and, on his own, appeared in music videos for Run the Jewels and Jay-Z, danced drunk at a party, as if he was the only one in the room, and was hired on the spot to play Darius in Atlanta. He had all of two scenes in Get Out and nobody forgot them. He worked, and worked some more, and somehow managed to eke out a place for himself in Hollywood that doesnt require a series of bargains and compromises, which gives him the latitude to play an unusual set of characters who reflect the expansiveness he sees in his own humanity. When I ask him why he works so often, what might happen if he finally decides to be still on top of Clarence and Haunted Mansion, hes also starring in a new Apple TV+ series called The Changeling he pauses.

I think there has just been a fire lit under me ever since the opportunity to be a performer first arrived in front of me, he says. And I havent looked back. I have to take advantage of every opportunity I get so that I can continue to do this work. So Im always going to throw everything at it. My ambition hasnt waned. He has always understood that the line between having and not having is tenuous.

Its really hard, maybe even impossible to maintain a perfect centre all the time, Stanfield says. Ive just finished telling him a story about my aunt, a stage actress known as the first lady of Jamaican theatre, who would sometimes, in my mothers words, bring her characters home with her. How she would come home attended by a shroud of misery, moving through the house as though behind a veil of cellophane. It seems to resonate. Stanfield makes himself blank when accommodating a new character, and then excavates from his own old wounds and past experiences to fill out the psychic space. The goal is to achieve a state where one is not performing so much as being. His characters become portals through which he can explore the inner lives of other people and also a mirror within which he can more clearly evaluate himself. If youre paying attention, and if youre lucky enough to come across a role that was written well, youll typically learn something about yourself or a version of life you havent had, he says. And those can be positive lessons. Or not. It doesnt always feel good.

Stanfield doesnt call it method, but his immersion can still be destabilising. Anecdotes that could pass for mythology proliferate around his craft, his intensity, his dedication to the role; Hollywood loves a martyr, the high drama of suffering transmuted into art. For his scene in Selma when Jimmie Lee Jackson is beaten and shot to death by state troopers, Stanfield ran laps around the set so he would lose consciousness as the cameras started rolling, his eyes fluttering shut and his body shutting down. In Short Term 12, when his character whacks another boy with a wiffle-ball bat, the rage felt so real to Stanfield that he actually struck the other kid, whose father ran out to chastise him with a reminder that hes supposed to be acting. And after wrapping Uncut Gems, Adam Sandler told its co-director Josh Safdie that the only other actor hed ever seen get that deeply into character was Dustin Hoffman, who infamously antagonised Meryl Streep on the set of Kramer vs Kramer by slapping her across the face and taunting her with remarks about her recently dead boyfriend.

Of all the roles hes played, something about Stanfields performance in Judas and the Black Messiah is outstanding moving, sends shivers down the spine. He plays William ONeal, the FBI informant who infiltrated the Black Panther Party in the late 1960s and provided the floor plan of Fred Hamptons apartment that facilitated his assassination. For his part, ONeal is a haunted, tragic figure; even after drugging Hampton the night before his murder, he begged the family to let him be a pallbearer at the funeral. Stanfield plays it all with a simmering neuroticism, every movement animated by an uncertain twitchiness, every spell of laughter reaching for a hysterical pitch. In the moments when the room is dense with fraternity and affection, we see him quietly tortured by the scale of his own betrayal, his posture suddenly resigned, his eyes tearful and dark, the weight of this double consciousness seizing his faculties. The only documents that Stanfield had to consult were court transcripts and a PBS documentary from 1990 called Eyes on the Prize II, in which ONeals delusions are on uncomfortable display: he claims that at least nobody can call him an armchair revolutionary because he was actually part of the struggle. He killed himself the night the documentary aired, ran out onto Chicagos Eisenhower Expressway and had his body crushed by traffic.

Youre playing with your psyche, as an actor. Thats something that is sensitive. And if youre a performer, chances are youre sensitive, like me. So you have to be careful about some of the places you go. I learnt that the hard way LaKeith Stanfield

Stanfield was haunted by the part. He had panic attacks on set that sent him scurrying out of trailers and into the open air. Alopecia that had been in remission returned, inexplicably. His hands would shake, then go numb. He couldnt straighten out the ethics of bringing sensitivity and understanding to a man who had acted with such murderous self-interest, whose entire system of morality seemed at odds with Stanfields own. And a scene when he drugs Hampton, which didnt make it to the final cut, felt somehow real to him. His body couldnt differentiate between the role and the reality something his co-star Dominique Fishback had warned him of. I didnt know what was going on at the time, but I guess I was putting myself under a lot of stress, he says. There arent really too many apparatuses in place to help artists deal with the aftermath after putting their all into these things. So you have to take the responsibility upon yourself to try to figure out what that means. And since Im not super-religious, I had to find a way to help me in those moments.

He ended up in therapy, which has since become a spiritual parachute that keeps him from going too far. You have to be aware of how the things that youre downloading affect you, Stanfield says, because you can sometimes go to places that, if you arent careful, can be hard to navigate and come back from. Youre playing with your psyche, as an actor. Thats something that is sensitive. And if youre a performer, chances are youre sensitive, like me. So you have to be careful about some of the places you go. I learnt that the hard way.

LaKeith Stanfield is Showing Hollywood How to be Weird. Or is the Greatest Weird Actor of Our Generation. LaKeithStanfield is Reframing Black masculinity, Redefining Blackmasculinity, Revolutionising Black masculinity or anyway, hes doing something that involves Blackness, weirdness, masculinity and Hollywood. The way critics write abouthow Stanfield fits into the tapestry of Hollywoods leading men tends to focus on the perceived strangeness of the parts he chooses, how hes presenting a contemporary vision of Black manhood that (some) people arent accustomed to seeing. The idea, however myopic, is that our Black movie stars are always possessed of an impenetrable cool, an easy-going charisma shared by Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman,Samuel L Jackson, Sidney Poitier. Stanfield gravitates towards characters who could scarcely be described as cool. His men are offbeat, tense, unsure. Anxiety is common. And its clear he identifies with them in some capacity. Its why he picks them.

But he doesnt recognise himself in that sociological way that critics write about him. Probably its annoying to have a bunch of journalists, often white, repeatedly call you weird. Theres a way that people tend to conflate Stanfield with his roles, assuming theres no significant distance between LaKeith Stanfield the person and, for example, Darius the character. This seems at least partially merited. Much of what Darius says on Atlanta, like the gun thing, is improvised. And, like Darius, Stanfield prefers a freewheeling conversation style involving unbroken eye contact and the occasional meditative, slightly off-kilter digression. After five series of the show, Darius is the part people most associate him with. Its been a long run with theAtlantaboys, and Im so grateful to have been part of that, he says, noting theyve wrapped filming on the final season. It was cool to play this character who sticks with so many people, someone they resonate with and who feels like a real person to them. So many people run up to me acting real goofy because they think Im Darius.

It could also be that he doesnt seem to take fame particularly seriously. There was a time when he was suspended from Twitter for impersonating other celebrities, from Offset, MoNique and Jack Black to Cardi B and Donald Trump. In 2018, having already acted in enough films to be considered famous, he posted his real phone number online. He showed up to interviews on his press tour forDeath Noteas his eccentric detective character, L, crouching in chairs andsaying things to reporters like, Shoes have soles. Humans havespirits. He has crashed awards ceremonies with acceptance speeches for TV shows he never worked on, worn a Kamala Harris-inspired wig on a livestream just after the vice-presidential debate, randomly pulled out accents to confuse reporters at press junkets.

Im wondering how one reconciles a profound desire for attention with the concomitant need for privacy. Stanfield says hes still working it out, how to be in the movies and the magazines while keeping whats sacred to him sacred. It still baffles him the way people project certain moral and politicalresponsibilities onto actors and musicians, how whatever theysay is taken as gospel. It seems to me hes been finding different ways to describe fame as unnatural or unhealthy, but he argues that celebrity isnt necessarily a bad thing. When his publicists file into the motorhome, right on schedule, wevebeen caught in an exchange about fame and religion, Stanfieldon a digression about the cult of attention.

I think people tend to value who theythinkhave value, and people who are popular seem to have that because everyones paying attention to them, he says. But placing all your faith in the human wouldnt be the wise thing to do. Sometimes I think theres too much importance placed on celebrity, and people think celebrities cant make mistakes or cant be wrong. Which is weird. Especially when anyone can be famous now, for doing anything at all.

Grooming: Sian Richards using concealer and skincare by SIAN RICHARDS LONDON and Bed Head by TIGI. Make-up: Frankie Boyd at Streeters using DANESSA MYRICKS BEAUTY. Set design: Patience Harding at New School. Photographic assistants: Bummy Koepenick, Todd Weaver and Cory Hackbarth. Styling assistants: Bella Kavanagh, Raphael Del Bono, Elliot Soriano and Gemma Valdes Joffroy. Make-up assistant: Megumi Asai. Set-design assistants: James Beyer, Mia Brito and Bradford Schroeder. Research: Daniel Obaweya. Printing: Sarah England. Production: Connect the Dots. Post-production: Ink

This story features in the Autumn/Winter 2023 issue of AnOther Magazine, which is on sale now. Order here.

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How Lakeith Stanfield Soared to the Heights of Hollywood - AnOther Magazine

It drives me absolutely crackers. Would you say that you were on Edinburgh? On Leith?

Unless you are sunshine, then no, you absolutely would not. Ah but, they say, you are talking about islands. They are standalone objects. I might take that point but, would you say on the UK?

Why not? Oh, because it is a place. Made up of many entities. Too many things of importance exist for us to say on. On would reduce it to no more than a rock. Of course we wouldnt do that.

So why do we refer to our island communities that way? On Harris, on Tiree, on Skye.

That grammatical tic is everywhere you look, and Im proposing that it shouldnt be. You should never be on a populated island. You should be in these places. These are communities of living, breathing people. They are stuffed with histories and stories. They are not rocks nor artefacts you just gaze at. When you write about them, you should use in.

Its not hard. The difference is easy to grasp. It is the difference between a geographical feature and a town, village, community or place in which there is or has been habitation.

You can be on a rock. Lets say you are on Rockall. Assuming you dont believe in the human rights of a weather station, it is an uninhabited geographical feature which has never been home to people. (Those with a death wish and a brass neck dont count.) So, be on it until you are blue in whichever extremity you choose.

You can be on a hill, on a mountain. You can even be on an island if the context is geographical. You could technically be on the island of Mull. But you should always be in Mull, the place.

Isle of, is tricker. It can, so to speak, swing both ways. But I can be as pedantic as any online commenter; their red pen quivering in their clenched fist. So I make a point of always saying in the Isle of. Its entirely deliberate. I have even written it into funding applications as an impact I want to achieve from projects to get more people saying in in the context of islands because to me, it acknowledges the communities of people.

I pushthe point because I firmly believe that when a living place becomes something you are on, or even worse, at, that place becomes an object. It is reduced to a mere commodity. And that is not how our islands should be seen. It is not how anyones home should be seen.

You can be at a theme park or a museum. You should never be at a town, or a village. Be at a beach, but not at Tobermory or at Stornoway. We have Zuckerberg to thank for that one. Rather than putting the effort into making the algorithm differentiate between on or in, he presumably settled on at during that period of social media hell where we announced our location on a per-second basis. Why? Because it was easier.

And we all started doing it. At, on. It is indeed easy. It requires no thought. And therein lies the issue.

When you are in the islands (see what I did there) there is a temptation, driven by an industry focused mainly on the view, to see them as adorable, quaint little objects where time stands still. Some people even claim to go back in time as soon as they set foot in them!

The scenery is the goal. Fewer and fewer who visit get under the skin of these places or make an effort to understand what makes them actually tick. Our homes become little more than a checkbox in an I-Spy book. Have you done Skye? Im doing Shetland next summer.

Being in a place requires some mental and emotional work. If only to acknowledge the people past and present who made it their home.

To some it might seem over the top, it might even seem petty. But to those of us for whom it matters, it is neither.

For those of us with Gaelic on our lips, you are always in. Ann an Tiriodh, ann am Muile. You would never hear on used in Gaelic about a living place. On is not grammatically possible, unless it is a rock, or a skerry or something forever uninhabited. In Gaelic, we still use in for St Kilda in recognition of those who were once there.

And thats when the knife cuts that little bit deeper and sharper because once upon a time the debate would not have been had. And most certainly not in English.

Link:

Our islands are living communities you are in them, not on - The National

The legendary career of Bret Hart saw him prime coming nearly three decades ago with noteworthy stints in WWE and WCW. Any wrestler to have a run as relevant as Bret in the public eye will end up seeing their fans having some harsh realities involved in their careers. No one has a perfect stint in wrestling with all good matches and great programs.

RELATED: 10 Wrestlers Bret Hart Successfully Got Over

However, Hart is on the short list of all-time respected names that will get treated with full appreciation from the wrestling community. That makes it harder to pinpoint his lower moments of what could have been different. Each of the following memories from Brets career will look in depth at some harsh realities from his career.

Bret Harts promo skills are among the rare weaknesses of his career when looking back. There were times when Bret cut great promos if the context of a feud or character made sense, but he wasnt as colorful or charismatic as most other wrestlers on his tier.

RELATED: 5 Best Opponents Of Bret Hart's Wrestling Career (& 5 Worst)

A wrestler as iconic is Hart has a tougher scale since hes on the short list of Mount Rushmore worthy talents. Names like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin and The Rock all cut much better promos one for one. Even recent years of John Cena, CM Punk and Roman Reigns sees the top stars having stronger talking skills than Bret.

WWE booked the feud between Bret Hart and Bob Backlund to showcase a former WWE Champion from over a decade ago trying to challenge the new top dog. Backlund beating Bret to win the title came due to Owen Hart manipulating the Hart parents to throw in a towel.

Even with the story protecting Bret, the idea of him losing the title to Backlund should have been stopped from day one. Backlund didnt feel like a credible top star in 1994 and dropped the belt to Diesel days later. Hart suffered embarrassment from the worst possible name ending his title run.

WCW made Starrcade their biggest annual event for the companys entire history. Every WCW talent hoped to have a main event level match on that event in the same manner that WWE talents treated and still treat WrestleMania like the highest honor.

Bret Hart surprisingly was in arguably the worst Starrcade main event ever in 1999 against Goldberg when WCW did a horrible Montreal Screwjob recreation finish. Other matches like Hulk Hogan vs The Butcher, Hulk Hogan vs Roddy Piper and Sid Vicious vs Scott Steiner should be in the conversation, but Hart vs Goldberg is a strong contender.

WWE fell into the habit of always wanting a popular authority figure character as part of the show for many years. Bret Hart was placed into the Raw General Manager role after his return to WWE in 2010 saw fans loving it and wanting to see more of him.

Unfortunately, a babyface authority figure always has a harder path, and Hart didnt feel too important compared to past names. Bret felt more like a figurehead that appeared to get a good pop every week. Nexus attacking Hart ended the Raw GM stint in lackluster fashion.

Bret Hart thrived most due to the realism he presented himself as representing when holding the WWE Championship. However, not even Brets credibility could make some of the hokey storylines from the New Generation Era.

Vince McMahon booked hokey characters and storylines during this time thinking it was the best way to tell stories. Harts feud with Jerry Lawler turned into both men wanting the other to kiss their feet for humiliation. Kane playing an evil dentist or Jean-Pierre LaFitte stealing Brets jacket were some of the stories Hart had to overcome.

The first-ever WWE Iron Man match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels may be the polarizing match in wrestling history today. Fans of 1996 loved it when seeing Michaels and Hart have an hour-long match in the main event of WrestleMania 12.

RELATED: 5 Ways Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels Are Similar (& 5 Ways They're Different)

Fans today have a hard time watching the slow and long match back since a criticism is that a large percentage of that match was rest hold based. Future Iron Man matches like The Rock vs Triple H, Brock Lesnar vs Kurt Angle, and the recent Bryan Danielson vs MJF outing from 2023 all showed that more exciting action can come with the format.

WWE benefited immensely from Bret Hart returning to the company in 2010 after a long time away following the Montreal Screwjob. Hart agreed to even wrestle a match at WrestleMania 26 to give his in-ring career some closure when facing Vince McMahon.

The idea of paying off this long history of tension by having Bret beat McMahon was great on paper, but it should have been a quick match five minutes or less given Harts limitations. WWE booked the match to go about twelve minutes with Bret hitting Vince with a chair for most of the time.

Both Sting and Bret Hart using variations of the same finishing move with the scorpion death lock and sharpshooter made this a dream feud fans wanted to see. WCW somehow fumbled the bag by having a terrible program based more about the New World Order civil war than these two wrestlers.

Halloween Havoc 1998 featured one of the worst matches of Brets career with WCWs creative ruining a nearly flawless concept on paper. Another match at Mayhem 1999 failed to live up to expectations as these two barely did anything of note when working against each other.

It has become a joke of sorts that Bret Hart hates everyone and everything about wrestling today since he doesnt hide his opinions when asked. That criticism isnt fully fair as Bret also goes out of his way to praise names that he enjoys watching.

The valid knock against Hart is that he gets too personal and makes some deeply insulting comments. Seth Rollins talked about Bret knocking his safety as a worker as being a low point of his career. Even old enemies like Goldberg get hit with a handful of insults from Hart per year after trying to make peace.

Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart are friends today, but their fans still have the online debates about which was the better wrestler. Anyone saying Bret was the better overall performer has a fair argument until their career accomplishments are compared.

Michaels having a longer run and a deeper library of all-time great matches puts him above Hart. It isnt fully fair to use Brets shortened career against him since he was forced to retire after WCW. However, any all-time great debate will lead to scenarios like this unfolding with longevity as part of the equation.

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10 Harsh Realities About Bret Hart His Fans Need To Realize - TheSportster

There is little point in reciting the history and details of each of the distilleries involved in this latest Release not least because it would make this piece the size of a book. May I suggest Dave Brooms superb A Sense of Place, aptly described as a journey around Scotlands whisky. A must-have book for whisky lovers.

The whiskies for 2022, in no particular order. I have given scores as an indication of my thoughts of the whiskies, but I would happily drink any of these. A superb collection and preferences at this level will come down to your personal likes and dislikes. I adore those peaty, smoky notes from a great Islay, for example, but I have friends who cannot bear them. Australian prices for those buying individual bottles

Oban 10yo, 57.1%. $180. From the Highlands, this was matured first in refill and new American oak, before being finished in Amontillado-seasoned casks.

Oban 10 Year Old Diageo Elusive Expressions Special Release 2022 whisky

A pale straw color, notes of flint, peaches, matchsticks and campfires. A hint of nougat. There is excellent length and power here. That old saying about whisky being fire and ice well, this one brings the fire. The most fearsome of the Collection. If the rip-roaring style is your thing, youll adore this. The team describes it as a great dram for the hip flask when out on the hills, or by the campfire at night. Could not agree more. 93.

Clynelish 12yo, 58.5%. $350. Another Highlands whisky, it was matured in refill American oak, then finished in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso-seasoned casks.

Clynelish 12 Year Old Diageo Elusive Expressions Special Release 2022 whisky

Yellow gold hue. There are gentle florals here and hints of hand-rolled cigars. A touch of white pepper. Fragrant with those floral notes and spices. A hint of vanilla. This is immaculately balanced and with a lovely lingering finish. A malt note is ever-present and there is an underlying sweetness. A warm and comforting style. Mid-winter, a glass of this next to a roaring fire would be magic. 94.

Talisker 11yo, 55.1%. $199. Again, from the Highlands, this was matured in and blended from a mix of first-fill ex-bourbon casks, refill casks and what are described as wine-seasoned casks.

Talisker 11 Year Old Diageo Elusive Expressions Special Release 2022 whisky

A famous distillery, while this whisky might not be made in the usual standards mode, it is impossible to escape that peat and iodine note. A pale bronze color, love the nose. As well as gentle peat and smoke notes, we have orange rinds, cinnamon, nutmeg and mandarin. There is leather and a lovely saline touch as well. Even some gentle tropical touches start to intrude on the palate, which is supple, perhaps surprisingly powerful, and very long. 93.

Glen Ord 15yo, 54.2%. $205. Another Highlands whisky, which is actually labeled as The Singleton, this was matured in refill American and European oak, then finished in old wine casks.

The Singleton Glen Ord 15 Year Old Diageo Elusive Expressions Special Release 2022 whisky

Deep bronze, there is a mellowness to this which makes it immediately appealing. Stonefruit, peaches, biscuity notes, a palate that is supple and seductive with notes of oranges, white chocolate and mandarins. A soft sweetness which is finely balanced. Impressive length and a structure that gives the whisky some formality. Good complexity throughout. The longer this is in the glass, the more that emerges. 94.

Lagavulin 12yo, 57.3%. $230. From Islay, a famous name if ever there was one. This whisky is matured in and then blended from a mix of refill and virgin oak casks. Both are American oak.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Diageo Elusive Expressions Special Release 2022 whisky

Pale gold. There is a warmth here, that edges out from under the classic notes of smoke and peat. Citrus, stonefruit, woodsmoke, ginger, iodine and lemongrass, though they play a secondary role to that gorgeous peat. A dense texture with richness and power. Hints of white chocolate emerged on the palate. A fine example for the uninitiated to decide whether they like that traditional Islay smoke/peat or not. I most certainly do. 93.

Cardhu 16yo, 58%. $299. From Speyside, this whisky is matured in re-fill and re-charred American oak before being finished in Jamaican pot still rum-seasoned casks.

Cardhu 16 Year Old Diageo Elusive Expressions Special Release 2022 whisky

A pale yellow with a tinge of green. The nose exhibits spicy notes with saline and oystershell characters. Herbs, ginger, lemon grass, orange rinds and a minerally backing. A character not unlike a vanilla lemon slice. Notes of campfires and matchsticks. This is of moderate length with the flavors very much upfront. For me, thoroughly enjoyable, but it would have been a smidge more impressive with extra length and focus. 90.

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A Black English teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, has filed a lawsuit against his former charter school, accusing the institution of firing him due to complaints from white parents about his lesson on Dear Martin.

The 2017 book follows 17-year-old Justyce McAllister, an Ivy League-bound high school senior whose life is turned upside down after an incident of police brutality.

According to NC Newsline, the teacher Markayle Gray planned to teach Dear Martin to his 7th-grade honors class for Black History Month. According to the suit, school administrators approved the lesson and it was recommended by Principal Keisha Rock, who is also Black. As are a significant amount of students at Charlotte Secondary School more than 80% of the schools student body is Black, Hispanic or biracial. The school had 23 white students during the 2022-2023 school year. Gray was fired by the school in February.

Gray claims in the lawsuit that his dismissal was racially discriminatory, and that Rock all but admitted that their decision to let him go was due to his Dear Martin lesson.

The suit states that white parents started to complain to school leadership about the lesson in January, saying the novel is divisive and injected what they regarded as unwelcome political views on systemic racial inequality into their childrens classroom. But Gray felt the lesson was important; he claims in the suit that white teachers at the school are not well-versed in teaching lessons that cover politically charged topics like race, gender and sexual orientation.

Charlotte Secondary has filed complaints about multiple white teachers from black parents without taking any disciplinary or corrective steps, much less termination, the lawsuit reads. The schools approach to dealing with such complaints from Black families has consistently been to resign the offended student to another teacher, even when one complaint involved a white arts teacher who made a racially insensitive comment about color complexion of a Black student.

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The lawsuit alleges that, contrary to school policy, Gray was not given a performance improvement plan. It also claims that school leadership neglected theirconflict resolution process to de-escalate the situation.

Grays lead attorney, Artur Davis, attributes Grays firing to a hostile political climate that pushed the Republican-driven North Carolina General Assembly to champion legislation that restricts how teachers approach discussing race in the classroom. According to the North Carolina General Assembly, House Bill 187 stops teachings that the government is inherently racist or was created to oppress people of another race or sex.

Principal Rock and the Charlotte Secondary Board of Directors seem to care more about bowing to political pressure than they do about following their own procedures and policies, Davis said, according to NC Newsline. All Markayle Gray did was teach a novel his supervisors had already approved and they fired him for it.

Dear Martinhas already been banned from other North Carolina schools. In January, Haywood County Schools banned the novel after a parent complained about its explicit language and sexual innuendos.

Rodney Pierce, a social studies teacher in Nash County, has spoken out against House Bill 187 and the government for its stance on how teachers teach certain topics in the classroom. He was shocked to learn about Grays firing. According to NC Newsline, he asked, You mean to tell me, a Black man who graduated from an HBCU [historically Black college and university] cant teach a majority Black student population about issues of racial injustice, from a book written by a Black woman who graduated from an HBCU, during the month designated by our country to recognize and learn about the history of Black Americans, because white families complained?

Grays lawsuit comes amid widespread book bans, as parents try to ban books they find inappropriate from school libraries and classrooms. Last week, Moms for Liberty, a nonprofit organization that aims to stop curriculums that explore LGBTQIA+ rights, race, critical race theory and discrimination, filed close to 200 challenges to remove 20 books they believe are inappropriate for Wake County school libraries, Raleigh News & Observer reported.

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All season long, the Buffalo Sabres struggled defensively, largely due to the injuries and youth of their defensive core. Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power stepped up to play massive defensive minutes while still contributing to the offense, and Mattias Samuelsson was a defensive rock all year long. The issues came mostly with the likes of Henri Jokiharju, Jacob Bryson, and Ilya Lyubushkin, as each of them had rough patches more often than not.

Since the Sabres have their top three defenders set for the time being, there is a good chance they use the 13th overall pick in this years draft on a defender that could round out that grouping. The 2023 Draft has some very good defensive prospects, and Kevyn Adams will undoubtedly be considering each of them for different reasons. The prospects themselves all provide speed, and a two-way game, which fits perfectly into the teams gameplay structure. The Sabres may still choose to go with a forward to add to their group at 13th overall, but adding a defender makes much more organizational sense.

The first defenseman that needs to be in Adams sights is David Reinbacher. He is a smart two-way right-handed defender that would be a perfect fit on their second pairing with Power. He plays a smooth transitional game and has all the right tools to be a steady NHL defenseman. He has the potential to eventually work his way up the lineup, but his best fit would be alongside a fellow two-way defender like Power.

The issue with Reinbacher is that he is ranked fairly high in the scouting reports, and there is a very good chance he is taken before the 13th overall slot that Buffalo has. If they do want him, they will likely need to move up a few slots to select him. He is the best fit based on play style, handiness, and overall potential, so if he is still available when Buffalo is selecting in the first round, they should pounce on the chance to take him. He is not far off from playing in the NHL, so they would not need to wait to bring him up to the big club in a year or so.

Buffalo already has Dahlin and Power to run the offensive side of their defense, but adding another puck-moving defender would not be a terrible thing to complement either one of them. Axel Sandin Pellikka is also a right-handed shooting defender with a knack for creating offensive chances. He is a bit on the shorter side standing at 5-foot-11, but he has a filled-out frame to handle the NHL fairly soon.

He could make the jump to the NHL next season, but Buffalo is in no hurry to bring in young players right out of their draft year. They have a stable lineup, and they would be a great fit for a young defender like him, who can put up a good amount of points. His future would likely be as a second-pair defender with Power, but he could also run a defensive pair of his own. If he did, it would be great to slot him with the likes of newly signed Ryan Johnson, and then the Sabres would have a very balanced defensive core down to their last pair.

The Sabres lack physicality in every aspect right now, and they could use some grit coming from the back end. Tom Willander would be a great fit for them as he has the speed, defensive awareness, and physical aspects that would fit very well with the Sabres long term. He is a couple of years out from being a fully developed product, but he has the right attitude on him that Don Granato would love to have at his disposal.

As another right-handed shooting defender, he would be a perfect future option to play with Dahlin. Both play a hard-nosed game, but one of them is more offensively inclined, which is perfect to balance the transitional play of both. Dahlin showed that he can do his best work when he has a physical partner that he can rely on to cover for him while he moves the puck up ice, and Willander would be the perfect compliment to him. This would also allow Mattias Samuelsson to move down next to Power, which would have the same effect as it did on Dahlin. If Willander ends up a Sabre, then they will have a very dominant two-way group that can do anything on the ice.

The Sabres have a lot to wrestle with when it comes to using the 13th overall pick this year, but assuming they dont look to the trade or free-agent markets, they could set up their defense long-term by selecting any of these players mentioned. Other honorable mention candidates are first-round worthy selections, but unless they make a trade for an additional first-round pick, they will have to make sure they choose right. With less picks comes less flexibility in how they can select their players, but if they can choose correctly and sign these young prospects early on, they will be set for the future.

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In last years 2022 Draft, they had three first-round selections that ended up becoming Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, and Jiri Kuluch. All three of these players are forwards, and they are just a few among the other top forward prospects available in the Sabres development system (i.e Prokhor Poltapov, Alex Kisakov, and Tyson Kozak), so they do not need to add more top end offensive talent to their prospect pool. Using this draft to rebuild their defensive depth is something very important for them to address, and with a draft this deep, it is the perfect time to do so.

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The Avett Brothersare headed back down south for the fifth edition ofAt The Beach in Mexico. The 2024 installment, set for April 9th13th, will include multiple sets from headliners The Avett Brothers along withLord Huron,Charley Crockett,Sierra Ferrell, and more.

Also on tap for the four-night getaway at theHard Rock Hotelin Riviera Maya, Cancn are Gregory Alan Isakov, Deer Tick, Langhorne Slim, and Heartless Bastards. Seth and Scott Avetts dad Jim Avett, an accomplished musician in his own right, will also join in as a special guest.

At The Beach performances will take place throughout the Hard Rock Hotel at a pair of stages with curated moods. During the day and through sunset, musicians will perform against the backdrop of the Caribbean coastline on the Beach Stage. The Main Stage will then host the evenings main events in the Concert Courtyard with pristine acoustics and complimentary cocktail and food service.

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In addition to music, At The Beach offers guests a variety of activities and artist interactions. Fans can stretch out with morning yoga, enjoy intimate music workshops, play poolside games, and much more while also partaking in themed nights and charitable initiatives.

The event will once again team up with Positive Legacyas its charitable partner to further the nonprofits cause of impacting the Riviera Maya region. Guests can give back by helping the local organization aid in hunger relief, provide medical and school supplies, build playgrounds and community gardens, restore the regions beaches, and improve infrastructure at the largest turtle sanctuary in the Yucatan.

All of the onsite activities will occur at the Hard Rock Hotel, now equipped with a new pool and several new restaurants. Attendees also have the choice to stay at the adults-only UNICO 2087 Resort, another luxury resort a 15-minute drive from the Hard Rock. All guests at the UNICO will have access to complimentary door-to-door shuttle service for all music and activities at the Hard Rock.

Returning At The Beach guests and eligible Avett Guild members will have first access to a 2024 event pre-sale beginning on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. All-inclusive packages go on sale to the general public Wednesday, June 21st at 1 p.m. ET on the event website. Packages start at $2199 per person for four-night Deluxe Gold rooms with various upgrades available.

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Varsity jackets (which you may also know better as Letterman jackets) are having a bit of a resurgence right now, so you should probably get used to seeing them everywhere. The sporty aesthetic is all over social media, with influencers all over the world sporting the trend and showing us some of the best ways to style them. "Varsity jackets have come in and out of style at various points over the years, but brands like Ralph Lauren, Kith, and Aim Leon Dore are making them popular again among people who are evolving the classic streetwear touchstones into a prep hybrid style," brand director at Depop, Steve Dool, explained to TZR. "We're seeing the Depop community lean into a 'retrosport' aesthetic, sourcing unique, vintage sportswear for elevated, athletic looks," Dool added. No wonder the jackets have been spotted all over the high-fashion streets of Paris!

But how the heck do you wear the classic look without looking like you got lost on the way to a football game? Well, never fear, because we've got the very best ways to style the trend laid out below (even if, like us, your school game days are long behind you).

We already know that crop tops aren't just for Gen Z-ers,so why not combine that trend with the varsity jacket movement? You can either get your hands on a cropped version of the jacket or you could create the look of a crop by folding your longer version up. Pair it with low-rise jeans to give it an instant throwback vibe (shout out to the naughty-aughties). To complete the retro look, just add a pair of casual Chuck Taylors.

If you want to go the more traditionally feminine route with your varsity jacket look, the perfect way to do so is to pair it with a skirt. A pleated, tennis-esque skirt like this is perfect, as it taps further into the sporty fashion trend we're seeing right now. It's also a great way to bring your jacket with you into the summer while still keeping cool in the heat.

Varsity jackets don't only go with pants, nay nay! Proving how versatile this trend canreally be, as you can see here, the classic varsity jacket looks just as natural over a fancier satin dress as it does with your favorite pair of jeans. The casual black jacket offers juxtaposition against the silky white mini dress, and rocking it with knee-high heeled black boots ties the two together, creating a fashion-forward black and white look that anyone can rock. All you need to do is bring the confidence.

It's the one we've seen in all those movies and TV shows. The classic varsity jacket and jeans combo. Of course, it goes without saying that the classic pairing for a varsity jacket is the old faithful blue jean, which is arguably one of the most Americana looks out there. To put a slightly different twist on the classic (and tomake it suitable for transitional dressing while you rock your jacket between seasons), you can wear it with a black turtleneck and black boots, ensuring cute comfort all day long.

Another way to rock the varsity trend while maintaining and edgier and cool vibe is to leave it unbuttoned over a crop top along with high-waisted black leather-look pants. You can rock either a regular-length version of the jacket or a cropped one here, and we'd recommend keeping your top black to let the jacket have its moment to shine. If you wanted to dress it up a little, you could swap out the sneakers for strappy, heeled sandals so you're ready to head out on the town.

Love 'em or hate 'em, cargo pants are all the rage right now. There are countless ways to style them though, and pairing them with a varsity jacket provides you with a trendy yet casual outfit with lots of storage. We love the light blue color of this one against the traditional green of the cargo pants, while the classic cropped white tee keeps the look casual and simple for those who don't want to spend hours planning out their outfit.

If you're looking to put your own spin on the varsity jacket trend, and want to achieve the look while staying cooler in those hot summer months (in every sense of the word), then why not rock a varsity jacket-inspired dress? Just throw on some sneakers with this look and you're good to go. What we really love about this garment though is it can be dressed up or down depending on your mood.

Another garment the varsity jacket goes great with? Shorts! And they don't have to be super short shorts, either. If you're a fan of a longer pair, then this look is for you. We'd recommend putting them under an open jacket and a baggier sporty jersey. Adding socks gives this outfit a preppy edge without drifting too far into the sporty lane, and rocking it with loafers instead of the default sneaker does the same.

A super chic way to style a darker varsity jacket is to go monochromatic underneath to give the outerwear its moment. White is an ideal shade to rock underneath, as it's a neutral color that allows you to match pieces together with ease. Even after Labor Day, you can stun in this all-white number (because white pants are having a total moment right now). In this outfit, we've got a white crop top, white linen pants, and matching sneakers, providing the perfect foundation for a navy and white varsity jacket on top, shouting out the New YorkYankees.

If you haven't done so yet, have some fun experimenting with pattern and color by layering a plaid shirt under a varsity jacket. TikToker @lovebstyle showed us how to combine the two pieces, adding a little edge by turning the shirt into a crop top by tying it up at the waist. She then opted for cropped blue jeans and neutral brown heels, which made the whole look a little less casual while yet vibrant.

Why should leather-look pants have all the fun? We know that varsity jackets compliment leather-look material. Why not put a spin on a chic evening look by rocking your jacket with a leather mini skirt and black top? This combination will put a youthful yet refined spin on your outfit. We love that this one was still paired with heels for a night out, but the outerwear will keep you warm and comfy at the same time.

Looking to keep your look super casual? Then this could be your new go-to. To stay uber comfy for those days you're just hanging out or running errands, a varsity jacket can be a great addition to a super simple hoodie-sweatpants combo. A matching set proves you've put a little extra thought into what you're wearing, but you'll still be cozy and warm all day long.

Another way you can bring shorts into your varsity-style look is to sport some camo shorts. Bringing a print into your outfit keeps things interesting, and the bold white boots in this look prove this one is for those who aren't afraid to stand out. Matching the top to the shoes keeps the look tied together, and the jacket creates the aura of a more casual night out while still putting thought into your look.

It's not just shorter skirts that you can throw on with your varsity jacket, as this proves it looks just as good with a longer skirt. TikToker @hidayahgan proved you don't have to show a lot of skin to make this trend work, as she wowed in an all-black ensemble with black high-top sneakers, keeping the sporty aesthetic alive with a dressier, more demure twist.

We know that the varsity jacket is all about bringing back a sportier style, which is why pairing it with some athleisure gear is a solid choice. In a look we've seen Kim Kardashian rock oh so many times, an oversized jacket like this makes the perfect addition to a more skintight outfit underneath, and keeping it matching creates a modern aesthetic to juxtapose the old-school bagginess of the jacket. For this, there are limitless options for your athleisure gear, from a bodycon long sleeve t-shirt and leggings to a crop top and shorts.

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Market Scope & Overview

According to SNS Insider, the value of the Digital Banking Platform Market was USD 18.94 billion in 2022. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1% from 2023 to 2030, reaching USD 47.24 billion.

A digital banking platform refers to an online or mobile-based platform that enables individuals and businesses to conduct various financial transactions and manage their accounts electronically. It offers a range of digital banking services that are accessible anytime and anywhere through internet-connected devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.

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One of the key factors driving the growth of the digital banking platform market is the increasing adoption of smartphones and internet connectivity worldwide. With the proliferation of mobile devices, more and more individuals are gaining access to digital banking services. This trend is particularly prominent in emerging economies where traditional banking infrastructure may be limited. The convenience and accessibility provided by digital banking platforms have resulted in a surge in their usage.

Impact of Recession

While recessions pose challenges for various industries, the digital banking platform market has the potential to thrive amidst economic uncertainty. By emphasizing cost efficiency, accelerating adoption, enhancing security measures, meeting evolving customer expectations, and fostering healthy competition, digital banking platforms can leverage the opportunities that arise during recessions. As individuals and businesses increasingly turn to digital financial services, the market is poised for growth, cementing its position as a key player in the future of banking.

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Segmentation Analysis

As the digital banking platform market continues to evolve, the on-premises and retail segments are projected to dominate due to their unique strengths and advantages. On-premises solutions offer enhanced security, customization, and regulatory compliance, making them ideal for large financial institutions. The retail segment, on the other hand, focuses on meeting the evolving demands of retail customers, offering a seamless and omni-channel banking experience while promoting financial inclusion. By understanding the significance of these segments, financial institutions can make informed decisions to embrace digital transformation and deliver cutting-edge banking services to their customers.

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The regulatory landscape plays a vital role in shaping the digital banking platform market. North America has established a favorable regulatory environment that promotes innovation while ensuring the security and privacy of customer data. Regulatory bodies in the region, such as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the United States and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in Canada, have taken proactive measures to encourage the adoption of digital banking platforms.

Conclusion

The future prospects of the market are highly promising. The continued adoption of digital channels, advancements in technology, and changing customer expectations will drive the growth and innovation in this space.

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Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira.

A heavy rain watch has been issued by MetService for the Bay of Plenty from Edgecumbe westwards.

Periods of heavy rain are forecast, and rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms are possible.

"Note, rain is expected to continue during the remainder of Sunday, and the Watch may be extended," says a MetService spokesperson.

Its a two-layer clothing day with an expected high of 15 degrees, and an overnight low of 11 degrees. Low tide is at 12.22pm and high tide is at 6.49pm. Sunset is at 5.03pm.

Today in history

This day in 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Wilmer Stultz piloted the Fokker F.VII aircraft, Earhart kept the flight log. They arrived at Burry Port in Wales, the United Kingdom, 20 hours and 40 minutes later.

In 1631 on this day Mumtaz Mahal died during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spent more than 20 years building her tomb, the Taj Mahal.

In 1755 future explorer James Cook joined the Royal Navy as an able-bodied seaman at Wapping, East London.

Whats on today?

The Katikati Artisan Craft Market has been cancelled today due to rain. The next market will be held on Saturday July 15.

Matariki in the Village is happening at Tauranga Historic Village. Photo: SunLive.

Head along to the Whanau Day at 'Matariki in the Village' at Tauranga Historic Village. Today's event runs from 9am - 2pm and will be celebrating the launch of the Matariki Exhibition programme, with live music, kapahaka, haka workshop and including the Matariki Market. There is an emphasis on encouraging kaupapa Mori stalls including, rongoa, raranga, candles, Mahi Toi, Winter Warmies, organic soaps, jewellery, and crystals. There are kai vendors, performance arts and much more. This is an inclusive winter event for everyone rain or shine so dress warmly. To check out the full 'Matariki in the Village' programme click here

Check out the Skateschool Public Roller Disco at the Mount Sports Centre from 4pm - 6pm.All ages and abilities are welcome! Basic instruction and tips, Disco music, lights, fog machine and limbo competitions are all part of the fun.Skates are available for hire and protective padding provided.You may bring your own skates but please ensure they are clean and in good safe working order. Entry: $12 for all ages, Skate Hire: $5, Family Pass: $70 incl skate hire (2 adults, up to 3 kids).Under 5's: Free (accompanied by a paying adult), Spectators: Free.

The Incubator. Photo: Supplied.

At The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village, there are many exhibitions, workshops and events happening daily. For more information click here.

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The Mission House at The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga in Mission St is open from 10am - 4pm. Come and view the Mission House and gardens. For more information click here

.Tauranga Art Gallery in Willow St. Photo: Supplied.

Take a walk through Tauranga Art Gallery and view the many exhibitions on display there this week. The gallery, in Willow St, is open from 10am - 4pm.

Love public art? CITY ART WALK TAURANGA app is a free to download walking tour of 20 public artworks in Tauranga's city centre. For more information click here

Diana Bomford, Tony Fraser and Hugh Bomford at the Lion and Tusk Museum at Mount Maunganui. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Have you been to the Lion and Tusk Museum yet? It's open today from 10am - 3pm at Unit 4, 14 Portside Dr, Mount Maunganui. Come and see a massive display of Rhodesian military history records and exhibits of uniforms, medals and equipment. Opening hours are 10am 3pm Thursday to Sunday. For more information click here

What else is on today?

A course in miracles A teaching to experience inner peace and transform your thinking from fear to Love. Stuck in the past? Free Internet forgiveness workshop athttps://jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it Text 021 0274 2502

Association Croquet Mon, Wed, Sat at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9293

Bay Singles Social Group Join a bunch of over 50s young singles.Weekend dinners, pot lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313

Boules - Petanque Tauranga BOP Club, Tawa St, Mt Maunganui. Social and competitive play. Boules available. Every Saturday 1pm, Tuesday 1pm, Thursday 11am. New players welcome. Ph Ray 027 756 3565

Free Weekly Community Meals Every Thursday 11:30am to 1pm.Every Saturday 4:30pm to 6pm.45 Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Provided by Under the Stars, a registered charity. Showers/toiletries/clothing also available.Buzzycuts Barber onsite Thursday fortnightly.

St Stephen's Jigsaw Library Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Please wear masks. Cnr Brookfield & Highmore Trc.

Taijiquan and Qigong Sat & Wed 9am. Free Taiji and Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Indoor Bowls. Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall 14 Norris Street Tauranga. (behind Pacnsav).12.45pm Start. First time free. Phone Carol 022 639 2411

Te Puke Scottish Society Sequence/Ballroom Dance, Saturday, 17 June, Te Puke War Memorial Hall, 7.00-10.30pm. Live band, light supper, raffles. Entry $7. Contact Valerie 573 7093.

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