Robots do battle duringthe recent FIRSTRoboticsChampionshipinHouston,Texas.The RoboLancersofCentral High School,mentored byNavalSurfaceWarfareCenterPhiladelphia Division, wonaworldtitle at the competition.(PHOTO:ROBOLANCERS)
Robot Rumble: NSWCPhiladelphia-mentored teamwinsbig at FIRSTRobotics Championship
ByWarrenDuffieJr.
NavalResearch
Office Of
ARLINGTON,Va. —A high school team mentoredbyNavalSurfaceWarfareCenter PhiladelphiaDivision(NSWCPD)recently wonaworld titleatthe FIRSTRobotics ChampionshipinHouston,Texas.
ThatteamfromtheCityofBrotherlyLove —the RoboLancersofCentralHigh School —earnedthechampionshipaspartofanalliance with squads from Arizona, Missouri andIsrael.
The win is atestament to the value of NSWCPD’seffortssupporting robotics teams at local public schools— some of which areunderserved,underrepresented and underfunded —aswellasthe crucial work performed by theNaval STEM CoordinationOfficelocatedattheOfficeofNaval Research(ONR).
NavalSTEM coordinates investments in STEM (science,technology,engineering,mathematics) education,outreach and workforceinitiativesacrosstheDepartment of the Navy (DoN). STEM is acritical naval focus area outlined in theNaval S&TStrategyreleasedinAprilbySecretaryoftheNavy CarlosDelToro
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OnewayinwhichNavalSTEMcarriesout itsmissionisbysupportingcommandsthat mentor teams competing in FIRSTRoboticsevents
“One of our primary goals is to cultivate anaval STEM ecosystem that developsand sustainsstudentinterestinscienceandtechnologycareers,”saidSandyLandsberg,who isboththeNavalSTEMCoordinationOffice executiveand adivision director in ONR’s Command, Control, Computing, Communications,Cyber,Intelligence,Surveillance, Reconnaissanceand Targeting (C5ISRT) Department
“The FIRSTRoboticsCompetition is an excellentavenueforthisbecauseitpromotes familiaritywithcurrentandfuturetechnical careeropportunitiesinboththecivilianand navalworkforces.”
FIRSTisaglobal STEM education nonprofit thatorganizesroboticsprograms for students in grades pre-K-12.Its mission is to inspireyoung people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engagingthem in mentor-based programs thatbuildSTEMskills
Each year,through various commands and warfare centers,Naval STEM supports hundredsofFIRSTRoboticsteams—begin-
NORFOLK,Va. —The King’s Daughters and McDonald GardenCenter arepartnering onceagain to present the 28th annual Make aScarecrow, Make aDifferenceinsupportofChildren’sHospitalofThe King’s Daughters (CHKD)
WHEN: Saturday,Sept.14-Sunday,Sept.15
WHERE: McDonaldGardenCenter,1144IndependenceBlvd., VirginiaBeach,(757)464-5564
COST:
$30—proceedsbenefitCHKD REGISTER: Instoreoronlineat www.mcdonaldgardencenter.com/events/ This event is familyfriendly and funfor all ages buildyourownlife-sizedscarecrowtotakehomefor fall decorating while supporting the kids at CHKD Scarecrow makingsessionstakeplace on Septem-
ning whena newcompetition themeis announced and theparticipants work with navalmentors to design andbuild their robots.Overthenextfewmonths,theteams compete in regional competitions in the hope of being selected for the final nationalscontest.
Navalcommands and warfarecenters worldwide participate at varying levels, said Landsberg. Some, like NavalInformationWarfareCenterPacific,aresolargethey mentor multiple teamsand even hold their ownregionalcompetitions.
Othershavesmalleryet vital footprints Forexample, this year Fleet Readiness Center SouthwestinSan Diego mentored arookie team from nearby Lincoln High School, an underserved and underrepresented school whose impressive team advanced to aregional FIRSTRobotics Competitioninitsfirstyear
Duringthe past year,the DoN supported 526teamscompetinginFIRSTRobotics,31 ofwhichmadeittothechampionship
NSWCPD has mentored theRoboLancerssince 2014.The partnershiphas spread to and benefitted hundredsoflocal public schools from K-12,thanks to the PhiladelphiaRoboticsCoalition,anonprofittheteam
ber 14 and 15 from 9a.m. to 4p.m., rain or shine,at 1144 Independence Blvd.inVirginia Beach. Caritas Circle and Circle of Rainbows of TheKing’s Daughterswill be theretohelp families build their scarecrows.The$30registrationfeeincludesallmaterials and reserves your placeinthis fun event. Forevery scarecrowmade, $25willgotoCHKD’smental healthprogram. This fun eventhas raised morethan $320,000 for CHKD overthe years— that’s over 12,500 scarecrows!
About Children’s Hospital of TheKing’sDaughters:CHKDistheonlyfreestanding,full-service,children’shospitalinVirginiaandservesthemedicaland surgicalneedsofchildrenthroughoutgreaterHamptonRoads,the Eastern ShoreofVirginia, and northeastern North Carolina.The not-for-profitCHKD HealthSystemoperatesprimarycarepediatricpractices,surgicalpractices,multi-servicehealthcenters, urgent care centers, andsatellite offices throughoutits serviceregion. In 2022,CHKDopenedthe 14-storyChildren’sPaviliononitscampustoaddress the mentalhealthcrisis facing our youth.
startedin2016withsupportfromNSWCPD Forits efforts promoting STEM, theRoboLancersand Central High School received the ImpactAward during the 2023 FIRST RoboticsChampionship
The2024FIRSTRoboticsChampionship featuredamusicalthemecalledCrescendo in whichteams’ robots competed in 2.5-minute matches requiring them to collectfoam ringsrepresenting “notes,” carry them acrossafieldtoplace them in goals called “speakers” and “amps,” and climbona“stage”toearnpoints
Eachteamcompetedinoneofeightdivisions.Thedivisionwinnersformedalliances tobattleforthechampionship “It’ssucha cool opportunitytosee the RoboLancers winand to be apart of that, saidTristanWolfe,theSTEMoutreachcoordinator for NSWCPD.“It’s been adecade in themaking.Theworldchampionshipisgreat, but Ithink the ImpactAward from 2023 is justasspecial because it shows the value of community outreach and NSWC Philadelphia’scommitmenttogrowingfuturegenerationsofscientistsandengineers. Warren DuffieJr. is acontractorfor ONR Corporate Strategic Communications
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NORFOLK,Va Nauticus,thecelebrated maritime discovery center on Norfolk’s waterfront, is excited to announce a generous $100,000 donation from T. Parker Host (“Host”) in support of its “Reimagine Nauticus” renovation project. This substantial contribution will advance Nauticus’ goal of revitalizingitsexhibitsandeducationalofferings, marking the first major upgrade since themuseum’sopeningin1994.
The renovation project will introduce five large-scale,interactiveexhibitgalleries,setto openbytheendof2024 Host’sdonationwill highlight the critical role that coal, dubbed “blackgold,”hasplayedinshapingNorfolk’s maritime economy. The exhibit will highlightcoal’seconomicimpact,historicalsignificanceandcareeropportunitiesithascreated intheportsofHamptonRoads Itwillfeature an interpretive panel and offer educator-led programs focusing on coal, integrating this themeintothebroadernarrativeofmaritime commerceandinnovationtoprovidevisitors acomprehensiveunderstandingofNorfolk’s economicdevelopment.
Hampton Roads is a critical hub for coal exports,with42%ofthenation’scoalpassing through the region. Norfolk Southern’s Pier 6 at nearby Lambert’s Point, the largest and most efficient coal-loading terminal in the Western Hemisphere, blends metallurgical coal from mines in the Appalachian Mountainstomeettheneedsofsteelmakersworldwide Thisfacilityisessentialforglobalsteel production.Sinceitsfoundingin1962,Pier6 has exported enough coal to fill a train halfwaytothemoon.
“Host is a proud champion of Nauticus, and we appreciate the immersive learning experiencestheyprovideforyoungergenerations,” said Host President and CEO Adam Anderson. “We are thrilled to contribute to aninitiativethatwillbothhonorandeducate visitorsaboutthiscrucialpartofourmaritime economy.
The “Reimagine Nauticus” campaign, whichaimstoraise$21.5million,hasalready secured nearly 99% of its goal, thanks to significant donations from business and communityleaderslikeHost
“We are deeply grateful to Host for their generosityandsupport,”saidNauticusPresident and CEO Stephen Kirkland “Their donation not only advances our renovation
efforts but also allows us to underscore the indispensable role of coal in Norfolk’s maritime history and economy an often overlookedyetvitalpartofourstory.”
The renovation project is on track for completion by November 2024, ensuring Nauticus continues to serve as a leading center for maritime discovery and innovation, attracting over 370,000 visitors annually Nauticus remains open throughout the renovationprocess
About Nauticus: Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk, VA, offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military Nauticus Foundationisthenonprofit,501©3thatsupportsthe mission and activities of Nauticus Nauticus’ missionistobenefitthecommunitythrough education, impactful experiences, and sharing access to maritime resources For more information visitwww.nauticus.org
About T. Parker Host: Host is a total solutions provider for the maritime industry, specializing in agency services, terminal operations, stevedoring and marine assets Foundedin1923andguidedbyitsCorePrinciples, the company has developed a strong reputationforitsexpertise transparencyand high standards of service The entire Host
ABOVE:The renovationwill Include a New Exhibit on Coal’s Maritime Economic Impact. (RENDERINGCOURTESYOFNAUTICUS)
teamfocusesoncustomerneedswhileadding value to every operation with increased efficiency and tenacity Learn more at www tparkerhost.com
Where do I bring my old car seat to trade-in?Carseatscanonlybetradedinata Targetstore.Targetwillhavedrop-offboxes for guests unwanted car seats located near GuestServices
Thisbonuscanbecombinedwithotheritem offers Thisbonusisredeemabletwice.
Are there any exclusions? The 20% off TargetCircle BonusexcludesWonderfold, Doona,itemssoldandshippedbyTargetPlus andclearance.
Are all stores participating in the car seattrade-inprogram?All stores, with the exception of select small format stores, are participating Contact your local store for moreinfo
What does Target do with the car seats that are traded in? Materials from the old carseatswillberecycledbyTarget’spartners tocreatenewproductssuchaspallets,plastic buckets and construction materials such as steelbeamsandcarpetpadding
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WhatisthebonusandhowdoIredeemit? You will receive one 20% off Target Circle™ Bonus toward a new car seat, booster seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby gear The bonus can be applied to both in-store and online purchases and is valid September 15 through October 12, 2024
How do I receive a bonus for trading in an old car seat? Signs will be placed near the drop-off boxes for guests to scan from their mobile device into their Target Circle account. Scan the QR code on the box, then tap“AddtoTargetCircleBonus.”Uponscanning, the guest will receive one bonus per TargetCircleaccount.Thebonuswillstayin yourWalletuntilyouuseittwiceoritexpires on10/12/24
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Is this the first time Target has had a car seat trade-in program? Target introduced its first car seat trade-in program in April 2016.Sincethen,over3millioncarseats—or 45millionpoundsofcarseatmaterial—have beenrecycled.
For more information, visit: https://www target.com/c/car-seat-trade-in-event-faq//N-ln7zc
Nauticus receives $100,000 donation fromT. ParkerHost to support‘Reimagine Nauticus. (PHOTOCOURTESYNAUTICUS)
ByYiorgo
EverSincethathorrendousattack23years agoonSeptember11th,2001,whenAmerica witnessed the most horrific attack on our country since the attack on Pearl Harbor onDecember7th,1941,September11th,has been a day of reflection for me The terrorist attacks in New York City Washington D.C. andShanksville Pennsylvania,leaving nearly3,000peopledeadanditsaftereffects tothisday,issomethingwemustnever,ever forget.
It was a beautiful, sunny Tuesday and at that time, I was an Assistant Principal at Spratley Middle School in Hampton, Virginia With the city of Hampton being a heavily military area, (we have Langley Air Force Base and then the very active Fort Monroe), when we got the news of the attack, the fear was that our area would be attacked as well. I set up a desk in the hallway of the main entrance of the school and my job was to assist parents in getting their childrenandtakingthemsafelyhome Idid not have time to process anything if truth betold,andIhadfamilyandfriendsinNew YorkCity becauseIwasinworkmode automatic pilot, assuring all parents that their kids were safe and they could take them home BythetimeIgothomeverylateintheday, my wife who is from Brooklyn, New York was able to check on all of our family and friendsandpraiseGod,theywereallfine.We prayed strongly that night about our great country and for the families who lost their lovedones
The gravity of the attack did not hit me until the next morning when, driving in to worktoSpratleyMiddle,(yeswehadschool the next day, although very few students attended), I heard on the radio about the impactonapre-KschoolinNewJerseythat the attack of 9/11 had on it So many people whoworkinNewYorkCity cannotaffordto liveinthecity sotheyliveinthesuburbsand especiallyinNewJerseyandcommutetothe city Thenewsreportstatedthatsomething like40pre-KchildrenwereNOTpickedup from school that day, because their parents or grandparents had perished in the attack. As a parent of a 14 and a 10 year old at that time and a surrogate parent to all of our Spratley Middle School students, I started to sob uncontrollably and even though I was driving on a bridge heading into the Hampton Roads tunnel, I pulled off to the side and cried, and cried, until I could not cryanymore. When I eventually got to school, one of the little 6th graders saw how distraught I
wasandcameoverandaskedmeifshecould give me a hug I thanked her, received her hugandstartedcryingalloveragain Iwent to my principal, explained what I had just experiencedwiththenewsaboutthepre-K schoolandouryoungstudentwiththehug IkeptoncryingandaskedifIcouldgotothe trackandgetitalloutandcomebacksoIcan domyjob Weallhuggedourlovedonesvery veryhardthatday.
Soonthisdayofreflection,tellyourloved ones,yourfriends,howmuchyoulovethem. Remember,tomorrowisnotpromised.And always, always, remember 9/11 and those
own band “The Moonbeams.” When I got out of high school I formed another band “TheApollo’s.”Wewereashowband,playingBroadwaymusicals,rockandroll,andwe wenttoNevadaplayingRioandLakeTahoe
Eventually I disbanded the group and became a musician. I played when Elvis andtheRatPackwerethere.Iplayedinthe same room they played, many times on the samenight.
Y: Any great memories from those years thatyouwanttoshare?
who sacrificed their lives so we could have abetterdaytoday,tomorrow,always.Never, EverForget!!
What follows now is my interview from 2013 with a very patriotic American, Lee Greenwood whose life in many ways signifies the American dream and the American spirit in all of us We did not talk about 9/11 at all back then, but we did talk about the importanceofbelievinginAmerica,hisgreat careerandwhatitmeanstoliveinthegreatestcountryinGod’sgreenearth,theUnited StatesofAmerica
Yiorgo: Where were you born and how didyougetinvolvedwithmusic?
Lee Greenwood: I was born in 1942 in Los Angeles, and raised in Sacramento on a farm by my mom and grandparents They got me involved with music and sports and whenIgraduatedfromhighschoolIhadto decidewhethertoplaybaseballormusic.
By the time I was a senior in high school I was working three times a week with my
LG:Ohsomany Elviswasagreatperson. When I worked in the Flamingo Hotel, Elvis would make an appearance on the stage when we were playing to excite the audience It was pretty neat.Hewasreally goodaboutthat. Another great one was Sammy Davis Jr from the Rat Pack. He was usually the guy that threw the party for the dancers and musicians at Caesar’s Palace We would do that after the shows. I worked at every hotel there. I too was an integral part of the Nevada musical scene in the60sand70sand we would have people like the 5th Dimension, Jack Jones, Juliet Prowse, Elvis, The RatPackcomeinandlisten.
Y:HowdidyouwindupinNashville?
LG: Around 1979-80, I was invited to go to Nashville and I was offered a recording contract so I signed it. I had waited for a contract all my life Upon signing my MCA contract, Reba Macintyre, George Strait,OakridgeBoys,BarbaraMandreland myself, we were the five artists that we all hadsuccesswithandcreatedcountrymusic thatpeopleloved.
Y:Onyourwaytonationalfame,youhada fewclosecallstowherelifecouldhavebeen alittledifferent.
LG: Yes, I went to Puerto Rico with a groupthatwasscheduledtoplayonTheEd SullivanShowinNewYorkuponourreturn. Well, the female lead married and stayed in Puerto Rico so we never appeared on Ed Sullivan.
I still went up to New York for a month
rooming with a drummer named Dino Danelli.Hewentontobeinthegroup“The YoungRascals.”Icouldhavebeenamember ofthatgroupbutIwentbacktoVegas
Y: Talking about what could have been, tell us about that story with Frank Sinatra andWayneNewton.
LG: While I was performing at the El Cortez, there was another hotel down the street called Freemont and a young Wayne Newton was performing there Frank SinatrawalksintotheFreemont,heseesNewton andsays“Ilikethatkidsinger,let’smakehim astar.”Theysentadozenrosestoeveryradio station in America and a couple of weeks later he came out with his first hit “I want red roses for a blue lady.” If he had come to where I was playing I might have had that gig Iamafirmbelieverthatyoujustgowhere God directs you and eventually you find where he wants you to be I believe that the reason I missed those opportunities is that I was being positioned to write the song “God Bless the USA.” It became an American anthem and also made me a role model forAmerica.
Y:Yesindeed soverytrue Canyoutellus howyoucameupwith“GodBlesstheUSA”?
LG: I have always been very patriotic. Back in high school when I had the group “The Apollo’s” my base player was in the National Guard and I realized all the hard workthathedidforourcountry Also,once IstartedplayingfortheUSOs,Irealizedhow much of a sacrifice the military makes so it gave me inspiration through my early teen years, to become a man, and I never forgot that.
After four albums, I was in a position whereIcoulddelivermymusicandIfinally wrote “God Bless the USA” on the back of the bus between Arkansas and Texas while ontour.
Y: The tours that you continue to do to thisday.
LG:Yes,wecontinuetodoourUSOtours withseveralofthembeingabroad.Earlyon I was also on Bob Hope’s last USO tour, in 1988 We went around the world: 25,000 miles, 8 shows, 8 days and we did a show in every country we stopped in. It was on one ofmyownUSOshowsthatImetmybeautifulwife Godhasbeenverygoodtome God BlessAmerica,GodBlesstheUSA!
Yiorgo is an arts entertainment and sports writer A stage TV and movie actor he is also a sports entertainer, educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller and columnist.
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Easeandconveniencearethenameofthegameduring theschoolyearasparentsandstudentsalikeadapttooverwhelmingschedules,moundsofhomeworkandseemingly never-endingafter-schoolactivities.Oftentimesit’sschool daymealsthattakeahitwithfamiliesoptingforquickbites ordrive-thrudining,butthatdoesn’thavetobethecase Sharingmealsthatarefillingandflavorfulcanstillbea quick endeavor- youjustneed creativerecipes that help simplify school dayschedules. In fact,with kids, more imagination can mean moredeliciousness.This playful CaterpillarSandwichisahamandcheesespinoffcrafted toexcitelittleonesandtheirlittletastebudsatlunchtime It’s made with Kretschmar’s premium deli meatsand cheesesthatarecraftedforquality.Fromuniquelysmoked ham to hand-trimmed fine cuts of beef and poultry, the off-the-bone deli meats comefromthe leanest, most tender cuts. Plus,the more than 16 flavors of award-winning deli cheeses areexpertly handcrafted by Wisconsin cheesemakers.
Thesehigh-qualityingredientsaremadeformorethan justsandwiches,however.They’re destinedfor flavors beyond sliced bread, such as Spiced Pineapple Skewers thatareperfectforaddingadashofislanddelicacytoyour midweek dinner menu. Asweet and spicy celebrationof tropical flavors,thisrecipe is perfect forlighting the grill andtakingabreakfrombusyseason.
Discovermoredelicious recipestotakeback hectic schooldaysatKretschmarDeli.com.
CaterpillarSandwich
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
2sliceswhole-wheatbread
mayonnaise,divided
1sliceKretschmarAmericanCheese
2slicesKretschmarOfftheBoneHam
1leaficeberglettuce
1cherrytomato
1carrot,shaved
1sliceKretschmarProvoloneCheese
blackdecoratinggel
On twoslices whole-wheat bread, spread thinlayer of mayonnaiseoneach.
LayAmericancheese,hamandlettuceleafononebread slicethentopwithotherbreadslice Using biscuitcutter,punchfourholesinto sandwich, removingcrustfromsandwich,thensetaside Using toothpick or knife,poketwo holes into cherry tomato.Insertsmallcoresofcarrotintotomatofor“antennae.”
Usingpastrytip,cut“eyes”outofprovolonecheese.Cut outsliverofprovolonecheesefor“mouth.”
Dabmayoonbackof“eyes” and “mouth” thenattach tocherrytomato
Useblackdecorating gel to add tinydotstoeyesfor pupils;setaside
Placefourminisandwichcirclesonplatetoformcaterpillarbodythenplacecherrytomatofaceatoneend.
SpicedPineappleSkewers
Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
8-10stainlesssteelorwoodenskewers
16ouncespineapple
11/2poundsKretschmarSpicedPineappleHam
1/2cupHawaiian-stylebarbecuesauce
1greenbellpepper
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1/4cupcanolaoil
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Prepareskewers.Ifusing woodenskewers,soakin water30minutes Heatgrillto300F.
Trimandcutpineappleandhamsteakinto1-inchcubes, 1/2-inchthick,andlayonpapertoweltopatdrybeforeplacing in mixing bowl. Addbarbecue sauce to bowl. Toss to combine.
Cutbellpeppersandredonionintoequal-sized,1-inch cubes.Placeinsmallbowlandcoatwithcanolaoil,saltand blackpepper,totaste
To assemble skewers: Alternatethreading ham, pineapple,bellpeppersandonionontoskewersthenplaceon bakingsheet.
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Using paper towel, apply oil to grill grates or grill pan thenplaceskewersongrilluncovered,turningeveryfew minutesuntilcharred,nolongerthan6-7minutes
Agrownuptwistonachildhoodfavorite!Whenyou’re lookingforrecipeinspiration,don’tbeafraidtotakethings back to your childhood with alittlehome cooking.Even better,now youcan enjoythose kid favorites as themain course (withanadulttouch, to boot)inthis BakedBroccoliMac.
It’s awarm, cozy solution that pairswith bread and a saladfordinnerorcanbehalvedandservedasaside.
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BakedBroccoliMac Recipe courtesyof“Cookin’ Savvy” Servings:4-6 1box(1pound)pastanoodles,suchascellentani, elboworpenne 2cupschoppedbroccoli 2cupschickenbroth
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Heatovento350F. In large pot, cook pasta accordingtopackageinstructions.Drainwellthenaddbroccoli,chickenbroth,cream, mozzarella, pasteurized cheese product, garlic powder and onion powder.Seasonwith salt and pepper,totaste Mixwell. Tomaketopping:Inbowl,mixbreadcrumbs,butterand Parmesancheese. Pour macaroni mixtureinto largebaking dish then sprinklewithbreadcrumbmixture.Bake30minutes.
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NORFOLK, Va Keyshawn “The Businessman”Davisisclosinginonaworldtitle shot,butfirst,hemustdefendhishometurf
The lightweight contender and U.S. OlympicsilvermedalistwillfaceArgentina-born puncher Gustavo Lemos in the 10-round maineventonFriday,Nov.8,atScopeArena in Norfolk, Virginia. For more information visitSevenVenues.com.
In the world championship co-feature, WBO welterweight king Brian Norman Jr will defend his crown against Puerto Rican puncherDerrieckCuevas.
The undercard will feature the other members of “DB3.” Keyshawn’s older brother, rising junior welterweight Kelvin “NightNight”Davis(13-0,7KOs),fightsYeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Keyshawn’s younger brother, U.S. Olympic Trials champion Keon Davis, will make his pro debut in a four-round welterweight contest.
TheentireDavis-Lemoscardwillstream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ SkySportswillhavecoverageintheUKand Ireland.
PromotedbyTopRank,ticketinformation willbeannouncedshortly
“As a young kid growing up in Norfolk, I dreamed of accomplishing enough to headline a card at Scope Arena one day. My boxing idol is the legendary Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker, and I want to pack that arenalikeheusedto He’sthegreatestfrom my city, and I’m honored to continue that legacy,” Keyshawn Davis said. “I can’t wait toputonaspectacularshowagainstatough opponentinGustavoLemos Everyonefrom the757willbeinmycorner.”
“Norfolk has been waiting for Keyshawn Davis to come home for years This is going to be a special event, a great night of fights headlinedbyarealcompetitivemainevent, saidTopRankChairmanBobArum.“Lemos isfullofconfidence,andKeyshawnwillhave to be in top form on November 8 at Scope Arena.”
Davis(11-0,7KOs)entershishomecoming celebration ranked No 3 at lightweight by the WBO, IBF and WBC. He earned those rankings with two devastating showings to begin the year, starting with February’s sixth-round TKO of former two-division worldchampionJosePedraza.Fivemonths later, he thrilled the crowd at Prudential
Center in Newark, New Jersey dominating MexicanpuncherMiguelMadueñoover10 rounds Henowmakeshisheadliningdebut inthebiggestboxingeventScopeArenahas seen since Whitaker defended his welterweight crown against Buddy McGirt in October1994 Lemos(29-1,19KOs),fromBuenosAires, Argentina, returns to the lightweight ranks for the first time in over two years He last fought at 135 pounds in March 2022 when he stopped British former world champion Lee Selby in five rounds in front of his hometownfans.Lemosreturnedtoactionin December2023,starchingJavierJoseCalver in the opening round. That set the stage for his American debut in April. Lemos traveled to Las Vegas for an IBF junior welterweightworldtitleeliminatorandwasonthe short end of a 12-round decision to American standout Richardson Hitchins While many experts believed Lemos deserved the nod,henowmovesdownfivepoundstoface anotherunbeatenAmericanmega-talent. Lemos said, “This is a big occasion for
KeyshawnDavis andIamcomingtoNorfolk to spoil the party He picked the wrong guy. OnNovember8,he’llfindoutthetruth.He’s notonmylevel.
Norman(26-0,20KOs)isboxing’syoungestmaleworldchampion,anativeofAtlanta who turned pro in 2018 at the age of 17 The 23-year-old made his Top Rank debut in early 2023 and was unbeaten in four fights with the company before May’s showdown with Giovani Santillan. The heavily favored Santillan was fighting in front of his hometownfansinSanDiego,andNormanpulled off the upset win via 10th-round knockout. He won the WBO interim world title with that stunner and was elevated to full championinAugust. Cuevas (27-1-1, 19 KOs), the WBO No 7 contender, enters his first world title fight riding a four-fight knockout streak that began in December 2022 with a secondround blitzing of Esneiker Correa. He has punchedhispassportforhislastthreefights, which took place in Panama in 2023. Last December, Cuevas knocked down Marlon
Aguas in the fifth round en route to a sixthroundTKOtriumph. The undercard is also scheduled to includethefollowingyoungtalents: Rising lightweight sensation Abdullah Mason (15-0, 13 KOs) looks to take the nextstepagainstDominican-bornpuncher Yohan Vasquez (26-5, 21 KOs) in an eightrounder The 20-year-old Cleveland native is 4-0 with four knockouts this year all in fourroundsorless
Keyshawn’s Olympic teammate middleweight contender, and Washington, D.C. native Troy “The Transformer” Isley (13-0, 5 KOs) returns to his home region roots in a 10-rounder against Tyler “Hercules” Howard (20-1, 11 KOs). Isley picked up the NABO title in June with a unanimous decision over then-unbeaten brawler Javier Martinez. Middleweight prospect Austin DeAnda (14-0, 10 KOs), who hails from Amherst, Virginia,willtakeonDeAundrePettus(11-2, 6KOs)inaneight-rounder.
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Fall Respiratory Virus Vaccines What pregnant women need
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Source: United States Department Of Health and Human Services
Fall brings cooler days and more time indoors This makes it easier for viruses like influenza (flu) COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to spread. These illnessescanbeespeciallyriskyforpregnant people and newborns Getting vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and RSV during your pregnancy lets you pass protection to your baby. Your immunity helps keep them from gettingverysickfromoneofthesevirusesin theirfirstfewmonthsoflife.
Vaccines for flu and COVID-19 also protect expectant parents from serious symptoms Pregnantpeoplearemorelikely to need medical care or hospitalization for fluandCOVID-19thanpeopletheiragewho arenotpregnant,accordingtotheRiskLess DoMore PublicEducationCampaign
“Itmakessensethatpeopleareverycareful about the health choices they make during pregnancy,” said Manisha Patel, MD MS MBA, Chief Medical Officer of the National Center for Immunization and RespiratoryDiseases “Thegoodnewsisthat fluandCOVID-19vaccinesarethebestway to protect you and your baby against serious disease RSV vaccines cut by more than halftheriskofyourbabybeinghospitalized for severe RSV disease, the leading cause of hospitalization for infants in the United States.”
Herearesomekeyfactsaboutpregnancy andvaccination:
Getting vaccinated protects you during and after pregnancy.
Common respiratory viruses can be dangerous for people who are pregnant or haverecentlybeenpregnant Thisisbecause respiratory illnesses during pregnancy are more likely to be severe Studies show that the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are the best protectionforpregnantpeople Theylower the risk of serious illness, hospitalization and death. Like medications, vaccines can cause side effects, but side effects from flu and COVID-19 vaccines are almost always mildandbrief Thebenefitsofthesevaccines outweightherisksformostpeople
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends an RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Vaccination duringpregnancycutstheriskofanewborn beinghospitalizedwithRSVbyhalf
Getting vaccinated protects your unborn or nursing child.
Flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses are dangerous for both unborn and newborn children. About 20,000 children under age 5 in the U.S. are hospitalized with flu each year Infantsunder6monthsareatthehighestriskofseriouscomplications Infantsare alsoathigherriskforRSV.Infact,it’sthetop
reasonbabiesintheU.S.arehospitalized.
When a pregnant person gets vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 or RSV, they share their immunity with their child. Recent studies also show that some breastfeeding parents maintain infection-fighting antibodies in their breastmilk after vaccination This immunitycanalsohelpprotecttheirbaby.
Timing for vaccinations is important.
Gettingvaccinatedforflu,COVID-19and RSV during pregnancy builds antibodies thatcanhelpprotectthebaby.Gettheyearly COVID-19 and flu vaccines this fall season. For RSV, it is recommended that pregnant
peoplegetvaccinatedbetween32-36weeks ofpregnancyduringtheRSVseason,which isfromSeptember-Januaryinmostpartsof theUnitedStates If you have questions or concerns, talk to yourdoctor Knowingthefactsaboutvaccination and pregnancy can offer confidence andcomfort.Visitcdc.gov/RiskLessDoMore to learn more and talk with your doctor about getting your flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines
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