Commercial trucks are on almost every Florida road. The big rigs can even sneak onto residential streets, using neighborhood roads as shortcuts.  While trucks are a crucial part of the state and nation’s supply chain, these large vehicles can also be dangerous. Operating a commercial truck takes plenty of skill and drivers must always be aware of their surroundings.  When a truck driver is intoxicated, catastrophic collisions can occur. An estimated 1,619 alcohol violations in 2023  occurred involving truck drivers. If your vehicle accident is caused by someone operating a truck under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages. Florida Drunk Driving Laws All states have strict laws in place prohibiting drivers from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you’re wondering if there are any exceptions to the law, the answer is a resounding no. While drivers of passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs are legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is below 0.08%, the law is a little different for commercial truck drivers. If you’re planning on getting behind the wheel of a big rig, your BAC can’t be higher than 0.04%. Yes, Florida cuts its BAC levels in half for all commercial vehicle operators. You may be wondering how much you can drink before your BAC is above the legal limit. There isn’t a set answer; everyone’s body processes alcohol a little differently. With that being said, most experts agree that 2 glasses of wine or a couple of beers is enough to push your BAC close to or even over 0.08%. For commercial truck drivers, this essentially limits them to one beer or a single glass of wine. Even then, they may be pushing the law. To be safe and stay below the legal BAC limits, it’s a good idea to refrain from enjoying an alcoholic beverage until the truck is parked for an extended time. The penalties for driving a commercial vehicle under the influence  of drugs and/or alcohol can range from hefty fines to imprisonment and the temporary suspension of your driving privileges. Commercial truck drivers may even permanently lose their CDLs (commercial truck driving licenses). Who’s Liable in a Florida DUI Truck Accident Claim Before you can claim a personal injury claim after a DUI truck accident, you need to determine liability. Yes, the intoxicated truck driver is probably the liable party, but there may be others responsible for the accident. You may be able to name the bar or store that sold the truck driver alcohol. Even though these entities aren’t responsible for asking if a driver is planning on getting back into their vehicle, they do have an obligation to not over serve customers. If the truck driver is obviously intoxicated and is still allowed to purchase alcohol, you may be able to include the seller in your injury claim. This can also apply to bartenders and wait staff. Sometimes, the trucking company is partially responsible for the accident. The same can be true if the truck is owned by someone other than the driver. Before allowing a third party to operate the truck, the owner must ensure the individual is qualified. This can include ensuring the driver isn’t drinking while they’re behind the wheel.  The accident may also be caused by a combination of factors like faulty equipment and the driver’s level of intoxication. If the truck malfunctions, the vehicle manufacturer and/or maintenance company may also be named as defendants in your accident claim. Since determining liability can be complex, it’s usually a good idea to work with an experienced Florida accident attorney. Proving an Intoxicated Truck Driver Accident Claim Even though Florida is both a no-fault and modified comparative negligence state, you shouldn’t have any problems proving the truck driver was over the legal limit when the accident occurred. If you’re not familiar with Florida’s insurance laws, here’s a quick summary. In a no-fault insurance state, everyone involved in a car accident turns to their insurance provider for compensation. This applies even if the accident is caused by a truck driver who enjoyed a few too many alcoholic beverages.  Your insurance will cover things like your medical expenses, property damage costs, and even lost income, up to around 80%. Yes, this can leave you with a significant amount of unpaid bills. To recover the rest of your damages, you file a claim with the truck driver’s insurance provider. This is also when the insurance company may bring up comparative negligence . Comparative negligence allows for more than one individual to be responsible for causing the accident. You can still file a claim against the at-fault driver, as long as you’re not more than 50% responsible for the accident. Since the truck driver is intoxicated, this shouldn’t be an issue. However, you can still be assigned a small percentage of the blame. Your compensation amount will be reduced by your percentage of blame. Thankfully, you shouldn’t run into any problems proving the truck driver was under the influence at the time of the accident. The responding authorities should administer a breathalyzer test to determine the truck driver’s BAC level. This information is available in your accident report.  The truck driver’s insurance provider will also receive a copy of the driver’s BAC report. This should be more than enough to prove you’re not liable for the accident. Don’t Miss Any Filing Deadlines All states have statutes of limitations in place on personal injury claims. This is the time you have to file a claim after the accident.  If you miss the statute of limitations, there’s a good chance you can’t receive compensation for your damages. In Florida, you have two years from the accident’s date  to file a personal injury claim. Let An Attorney Help Prove Your Intoxicated Truck Driver Accident Claim Even when the commercial truck driver is obviously intoxicated, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be a breeze to recover compensation. You may run into issues with determining liability or comparative negligence.  Working with an experienced accident attorney can help ensure you know who to name in your injury claim and you receive fair compensation for your damages. By ML staff. Images courtesy of Pexels.

Featuring the first centennial commission, a work by Dorothy Hindman, Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel Suite, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony. Dr. Dorothy Hindman, Associate Professor of Composition at the Frost School of Music, has had her works performed over 350 times. The Frost Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Schwarz, will premiere her latest orchestral work as part of the University of Miami’s and the Frost School of Music’s centennial celebrations.Throughout the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 season, FSO will premiere six new works to celebrate the momentous occasion. In 1893, German composer Engelbert Humperdinck created a "Märchenoper," or fairy-tale opera, based on the Brothers Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel. Maestro Schwarz has arranged an orchestral suite from the opera’s music, which the orchestra will bring to life. Dmitri Shostakovich composed his Fifth Symphony during a perilous period in history. Joseph Stalin, the authoritarian leader of the Soviet Union, was targeting artists and intellectuals in what became known as “the Great Purge.” Many view Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony as the work that saved his life, potentially sparing him from exile to Siberia or even facing an order for his assassination by Stalin. It stands as a monumental composition filled with the emotions of an artist suppressed by an oppressive regime. Date and Time Saturday, October 19, 2024 7:30pm Location Gusman Concert Hall Gerard Schwarz, conductor  Dorothy Hindman, composer By ML Staff. Courtesy of Frost School of Music

Formula 1®, college football and their mutual US broadcast partner, ESPN, are set to create a ‘Texas Takeover’ in Austin this weekend as the Texas Longhorns face the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday 19 October and Formula 1 takes to the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday 20 October. Over the weekend, ESPN will feature on-site broadcasts showcasing the crossover of the two sports on College GameDay Built by The Home Depot, SportsCenter, Good Morning America, The Elle Duncan Show, and ESPN Deportes’ Ahora o Nunca. The collaboration promises to deliver high-energy and fun programming and activations that will introduce fans of each sport to the other. The first clue to the ‘Texas Takeover’ will be the arrival on the University’s campus this week of a bespoke F1 car in the burnt orange and white colours of the University of Texas – including a prime spot on BEVO Blvd presented by HEB on gameday – with F1 prizes to be won. The athletes are getting in on the action too as drivers head to the Texas campus, before welcoming the football stars to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in return. Passers-by may be surprised to see former Alabama football coach and ESPN sports analyst, Nick Saban, enjoying a spin around the track or McLaren’s Oscar Piastri testing his ball throwing skills with Texas players. GRAMMY-nominated artist Quavo will also be on-site for various College Football and F1 integrations, including garage tours, hot laps, and appearances across ESPN programming. There will also be activations such as a watch party at F1 Arcade in Boston, and the race will air on the ABC SuperSign in Times Square in New York so its set to be a weekend full of entertainment for sports fans both in Austin and beyond.   Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer at Formula 1, said: “The US is a nation of sporting fans so we couldn’t miss the chance to join forces with the University of Texas and ESPN in Austin. College football has a huge following and Formula 1 is experiencing phenomenal growth too – America represents our largest audience on social platforms, and millions tune in to watch the races. We believe there are even more potential fans out there that we can reach via this Texas Takeover and hope they can join us at the next US race in Las Vegas this November.”   Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula 1, said: “When we came up with the concept of collaborating with ESPN and college football on a Texas Takeover, we knew it would be a fantastic opportunity to unite sports lovers and introduce F1 and college football to one another’s respective fans. The programming over the weekend is going to have something for everyone, from features on Good Morning America and Elle Duncan, to in-depth coverage from SportsCentre and College Gameday, as well as activations both on-site in Austin and around the US. It’s truly a sports fan’s dream weekend.” Drew Martin, Executive Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director at the University of Texas/Texas Longhorns, said: “The motto of the University of Texas is ‘What Starts Here Changes the World,’ and through this epic relationship and collaboration, the world will have all eyes on Texas this weekend. No where else in the U.S. or the world can you find two sporting events as powerful as the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix and Texas Football in the same weekend. And with the SEC’s and Formula 1’s broadcast partner in Disney/ABC/ESPN leveraging its programming across multiple platforms, the Texas Takeover will shine a bright spotlight on Austin, one of the fastest-growing cities in America.” Tina Thornton, EVP, Creative Studio and Marketing at ESPN, said: “The ‘ESPN Texas Takeover’ is a perfect example of our unparalleled ability to bring together and create unforgettable sports moments infused with pop culture. As the home of F1 and College Football, we’ll connect and engage fan bases across these sports, expanding audiences through the powerful lens of ESPN and The Walt Disney Company.” U.S. fans looking to experience a home race can still buy tickets to Las Vegas Grand Prix and choose from a range of hospitality options at f1lasvegasgp.com . The full ESPN programming schedule is as follows: College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will broadcast live at 9 a.m. ET on Saturday from the University of Texas. Editions of SportsCenter will air live from the COTA set on Friday (2 p.m. and 6 p.m.ET ) and Saturday and Sunday at 7 a.m. ABC’s Good Morning America reporter Ashan Singh will report from Austin on Friday. The Elle Duncan Show will be on-site from COTA with episodes dropping Friday and Monday, featuring interviews with F1 drivers and special segments. Legendary motorsports pioneer Mary McGee to be a special guest, with others potentially joining during the weekend. Deportes Ahora o Nunca will broadcast live from COTA on Friday from 5-7 p.m. ET. Activations & Events: Quavo’s Musical Integration: GRAMMY-nominated artist Quavo will be on-site for various College Football and F1 integrations, including garage tours, hot laps, and appearances across ESPN programming. He will be featured in a custom game open for Georgia vs. Texas and throughout promotional content. On-Site Fan Experiences: Fans can enjoy F1 car displays at COTA and the University of Texas. Cosm x College Football: Cosm, the new, immersive entertainment experience that offers fans a front row seat to watch live sports and events in an innovative way, will feature the Georgia-Texas game within its Dallas venue. F1 Race x Times Square: The F1 United States Grand Prix at COTA race will air on the ABC SuperSign in Times Square in New York City. The race begins Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Watch Party: F1 Arcade Boston is hosting a watch party for the F1 race Sunday. ESPN will have a fan cam on location in Boston and the crowd will be included within the digital pre-show coverage from Austin. An ESPN host will also be on-site at F1 Arcade. Texas Business of Sports Summit 2024: ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus and popular on-air voices Rece Davis , Elle Duncan and Kevin Negandhi are scheduled to participate in the Texas Business of Sports Summit 2024 on Friday, Oct. 18, during ‘ESPN Texas Takeover’ weekend. Hosted by The University of Texas at Austin, the premier event of the Texas Business of Sports Institute brings together some of the most forward-thinking minds at the intersection of leadership and sports.   Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix ESPN race programme: Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix Racing Date Start time Finish time Channel ESPN+ Simulcast Practice 1 October 18, 2024 1.25pm 2.30pm ESPN2   Sprint Qualifying October 18, 2024 5.25pm 6.30pm ESPN2   Sprint October 19, 2024 1.55pm 3pm ESPNEWS / ESPN+   Qualifying October 19, 2024 5.55pm 7pm ESPNEWS / ESPN+   Grand Prix Sunday (pre-race) October 20, 2024 1.30pm 2.55pm ABC Yes Race October 20, 2024 2.55pm 5pm ABC Yes Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL60 Mercedes leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-23 and the rest of the field during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) Formula 1 racing at Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas ENDS Notes to editors: *The University of Texas’ football team, the Texas Longhorns, are set to face the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday 19 October and the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2024 will take place on Sunday 20 October.   About Formula 1® Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™. Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLVYK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock. The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved. By ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Formula 1

With the creation of the brand’s very first Outdoor Collection, Poliform has further consolidated its aim of offering a comprehensive and multifaceted range of solutions. After solidifying its exemplary standing through the design of its day and night systems, kitchen systems, upholstered furniture, and accessories for indoor areas, Poliform has turned its attention to a new arena to explore and imbue with its signature style and expertise: the outdoors. Following a lengthy period of research and development, this rich and comprehensive range of outdoor products and solutions was born, reinforcing the brand’s philosophy of living—in which comfort and functionality are shaped by timeless elegance. Developed with fluidity, synergy between indoors and outdoors, and, in particular, the link between human beings, nature, and scenery in mind, the Outdoor Collection meets the needs of modern lifestyles. Poliform tasked designers Jean-Marie Massaud, Emmanuel Gallina, Marcel Wanders, and Soo Chan—each of whose sensibility played a role in forming this remarkable take on outdoor living—with creating the “harmonious” furnishings. Massaud’s nautical inspiration gives rise to generous, solid volumes, while Emmanuel Gallina’s direct observations of nature and its organic forms, including delicately curved branches and fallen leaves, are recreated from wood with the same lightweight quality in mind. Elsewhere, designs by Marcel Wanders and Soo Chan play on the common theme of “weaving”: both designers explored the techniques and potential behind it to bring their respective upholstered furniture to life. Rounding off the collection is a new outdoor kitchen designed by Poliform in collaboration with CAP. This “suspended sculpture,” made from aluminium, Inalco MDi, and steel, consists of a series of modules hooked onto longitudinal beams that make it look suspended. Behind the stylistic strides made through these new outdoor solutions are the carefully sought-out materials used to create them. Poliform opted for durable iroko wood, a natural and highly resistant material, as the starting point, followed by solutions combining quality, impeccable style, and exceptional outdoor performance for the upholstery: the fabrics in the Outdoor Collection are resistant to water, light, and various other weather elements and boast the same remarkable feel and aesthetic of solutions designed for indoor spaces. The neutral color palette creates a criss-crossing “indoor-and-outdoor” effect, while touches of color emulate the natural world. Poliform Miami showroom address and phone number: Poliform Miami 4100 NE 2nd Avenue Suite 101 - 102 Miami, FL 33137 (305) 573-9950 Connect Online: Email: info@poliformusa.com Website: www.poliform.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/PoliformUSA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoliformSpa Instagram: www.instagram.com/Poliform_official By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Poliform

Disney has U-turned on a bid to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit in the US by relying on the terms of service for a simple streaming trial. The suit was filed by a man whose wife allegedly died after experiencing an allergic reaction at Disney World in Florida. In the case, Disney lawyers had planned to invoke the terms of service that the man agreed to when signing up for a Disney+ free trial, which mentioned that users agree to settle any disputes with the company out of court via arbitration. It appears the U-turn came after a public backlash, rather than a flaw in the legal case. So could a similar thing ever happen in future, where a term in a sign-up contract extends to the use of other services by the same company? At face value, this is quite an old problem, as contract lawyers have been debating exclusion of liability for centuries. However, there is something new in this classic “old” contract law problem, as this case highlights a growing phenomenon: the increasing embeddedness of certain companies, particularly tech giants, across multiple sectors of the economy. As consumers, we often click “I agree” to online contracts and user agreements without a second thought, but these seemingly innocuous actions may have far-reaching consequences beyond the service we’re signing up for. Are we inadvertently signing away our legal protections in exchange for digital conveniences? And if so, how can we protect ourselves in this new landscape? Public policy studies have warned that the ownership of digital infrastructure and platforms has made big tech companies capable of reshaping the policy landscape and establishing themselves as key actors in the policy process. The widower pursuing the legal case had previously signed up for a free trial of the Disney+ streaming service. Miguel Lagoa/Shutterstock This cross-sector influence raises critical questions about consumer rights and corporate responsibility. The Disney case is not an isolated incident. As tech companies have grown exponentially, we’re seeing more instances where agreements in one sphere affect rights in another. Consider the recent integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Apple products. A user experimenting on their iPhone with ChatGPT for fun might unknowingly waive their right to sue OpenAI for data breaches caused by this integration. Generative AI models have often faced attacks resulting in the leaking of private information, with ChatGPT more specifically having apparently been the target of attackers. At the time of the integration, OpenAI said that “privacy protections are built in when accessing ChatGPT within Siri and Writing Tools — requests are not stored by OpenAI, and users’ IP addresses are obscured. Users can also choose to connect their ChatGPT account, which means their data preferences will apply under ChatGPT’s policies.” But even when considering this privacy-by-design approach, data breaches are always possible and redacted or obscured information may be reverse-engineered to reveal personal information. Microsoft is another prime example of a company with influence over a massive number of economy sectors, acting as a major cloud provider, AI developer, office software creator and video gaming powerhouse. Do the terms we agree on one service define all the other service contracts? If the answer is yes, is this fair? What about the law? Legislators, on both sides of the Atlantic, cannot be blamed for inertia. With such initiatives as the European Union Digital Services package, they have sought to address power asymmetries and protect consumers for the digital age. Courts and regulators have also recently started showing their teeth against big tech companies. A federal judge in the US ruled that Google has built an illegal monopoly by breaking anti-trust law. In Europe, the Dutch Data Protection Authority found that scraping the internet for training generative AI models such as GPT-4 will almost always be illegal. And the European Data Protection Board delivered a quite demanding opinion on the use of “consent or pay” models implemented by large online platforms such as Meta. Yet, at its heart, the legal framework is still underpinned by a prevalent myth: the presumption that parties are fully aware of and understand the terms they’re agreeing to, making unrealistic assumptions for the bargaining power of individual consumers. The Court of Justice of the European Union recently held that even companies with a dominant position, like Meta in the social network market, can, in principle, receive freely informed consent from their consumers. However, a significant amount of research shows that consumers systematically ignore terms of service, as the complexity and length of most terms of service agreements make it virtually impossible for the average consumer to fully comprehend their implications. Especially in the case of dominant companies like Meta, the “take it or leave it” nature of these agreements leaves consumers with little choice but to accept if they wish to use the service, which is often the only way of socialization, human connection or even gaining employment for many people. So what can consumers do? While the situation may seem daunting, consumers are not entirely powerless. Here are specific actions you can take to protect your rights in the digital landscape: 1. Read before you click Most users are unlikely to experience anything as extreme as the Disney case. Nonetheless, it is still a good idea to be on top of what we are agreeing to when we tick the box. Although time-consuming, understanding key points in terms of service can prevent surprises later. Focus on sections related to data usage, dispute resolution, and cross-platform implications. Use tools like ToS;DR (Terms of Service; Didn’t Read) to get summaries of complex agreements. 2. Learn from and engage with consumer advocacy groups Organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Consumer Reports, and Which? are fighting for digital rights. Consider donating, volunteering, or amplifying their messages on social media. 3. Be selective and educate yourself Carefully consider which services are truly necessary and limit your digital footprint. Before signing up for a new service, ask yourself if the benefits outweigh the potential risks to your privacy and legal rights. Lastly, stay informed about digital rights issues through reputable tech news sources and educational resources provided by digital rights organizations. Stergios Aidinlis Assistant Professor in AI Law, Durham University. Special thanks to the Conversation. Donate today. Top image dorengo5/Shutterstock.

MILA Omakase , in Miami will host a two-night culinary collaboration on October 23rd and 24th, 2024, featuring Executive Chef Jean-Philippe Blondet from  The Dorchester , a 3-Michelin starred restaurant in London. The event, curated by MILA Omakase's Chef Michaël Michaelidis and Executive Chef Reiji Yoshizawa, will offer a fusion of culinary philosophies, blending Japanese and Mediterranean influences with contemporary French cuisine. Details: Dates : October 23rd & 24th, 2024 Location : MILA Omakase, Miami, FL Reservations : Available via OpenTable, HERE The intimate, 10-seat MILA Omakase will offer two seatings per night, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of MILA

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Miami HEAT supported families from the Title I Migrant Education Program (MEP) of Miami-Dade County Public Schools with a care package donation. Presented by Florida Blue and Bally Sports, this event consisted of a care package assembly alongside migrant students from South Dade Senior High School, select HEAT staff, and partners. The 500 care packages contained non-perishable items, hygiene kits, and more. These packages will offer vital support to migrant families in need of resources for a healthier, more sustainable life. This event was part of a season-long initiative to raise funds and support migratory students and families, ensuring equal access to quality education and resources. For more information, visit HEAT.com/HispanicHeritage . By ML Staff. Courtesy of NBA. For Miami HEAT tickets click here .

MUVE is excited to work alongside their community to care for the critical coastal habitats through nature-based volunteerism. On  Saturday, October 19 , they will be participating in restoration activities to enhance the coastal habitat. All tools and materials will be provided. They recommend a reusable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, sun and bug protection, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Location Virginia Key North Point Arthur Lamb Jr Rd Miami, FL 33149 Time and Date October 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM By ML Staff. Courtesy of Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Join the Miami Design District for a walking tour to explore the history of the art and architecture that characterize their neighborhood. They'll will visit outdoor installations and murals including Buckminster Fuller Fly's Eye Dome, Criola’s Interdimensional Portal, Virgil Abloh’s Dollar a Gallon, Amani Lewis’ Baltimore’s Finest, and more. Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time : 11:00AM - 12:00PM Address Palm Court 140 NE 39th St Miami FL, 33137 ML Staff. Content/image(s) courtesy of MDD

Read the full transcript from Mike McDaniel's press conference on October 1, 2024. (Is the LB Jaelan Phillips knee injury season-ending or will it keep him out long-term?) – "We're still acquiring information on that, working through it. He was in good spirits last night. He was in good spirits today so we should have more concrete information moving forward here soon. I don't think that – I'm pretty comfortable saying that he won't be available this week on a short week, but the information that's presented to us will be able to provide clarity on is that a multiple week thing or whatnot." (You had a situation where he got injured early in the game. We saw him on the sidelines. I know you probably didn't pay attention to this, but he was very adamant with the trainers that he could go back in, not an issue. Is that one of the cautionary tales that you worry about where players try to push through pain and things get worse?) – "Absolutely. I think it's one of the reasons it's so important for the training staff and the players to have a good relationship. You're going through the various testing to make sure that there are not the worst-case scenarios involved and then you're listening to the players and I know with our training staff, they don't minimize that each and every player, this is their dream. You try not to take football opportunities away from them, but there's a balance in that and they do a very good job at being able to read between the lines and I think there's – Jaelan Phillips has been through a lot of watching football and the testing that's in place is absolutely as good as I've been around so you're making gut decisions based upon how the body is feeling. You're going through your various tests with the muscles and the joints and then you have to allow guys the opportunity to be honest with you. so his response through adrenaline was what a competitor would be and there thankfully wasn't enough issues at hand to be able to hold him out with integrity, but that is something that you're – it's one of the reasons why we focus on building those relationships so that each party can trust one another." (You've now played four games which means you have a number of players we haven't seen up to this point who are now potentially eligible to start practicing. Which of them if any will be practicing this week?) – "So planning on opening the window tomorrow officially for Odell (Beckham Jr.) so that will be a new practice player and we'll see how that plays out as well as Cam Smith." (Has there been any update on guys like WR River Cracraft and LB Bradley Chubb?) – "Only that it has been a positive. There hasn't been setbacks or really unexpected presentations throughout their rehabilitation. I think Bradley (Chubb) had a pretty severe injury that he's doing very, very well in his progression and then I think River is right on schedule so no setbacks to really articulate." (You've talked a lot about the responsibility you feel as head coach of this team, certainly the fan base. There were some boos last night. What do you tell fans that are I guess jumping off the bandwagon and wondering what's next for this team?) – "I guess it didn't hit me with surprise. I think people invest and have to go and believe in a team that has bottom-line, the droughts that this organization has incurred. I don't take that lightly. So I would be dishonest if I told you that I didn't expect that. The worst part about all of that is you have people that I can relate where weeks are ruined with losses and the worst part about it is you don't have any control. So that's not a fun place to be in. I know sporting events where I'm rooting for a team and I'm not coaching in it, I get much more angry when there's failure than when I'm coaching and I can actually problem solve something. It's to be expected. This is the big leagues. To feel entitled to blind support; that's not my cup to tea. I think you have to go to work, problem solve and try to fix things as best you can and I don't think we're necessarily owed anything I think people believe when you give them reason to believe and if people jump off the bandwagon – I'm not really villainizing the people who are jumping off the bandwagon; it's more we gave them reason to. So that's to be expected. I don't think people pay what they pay to go to Hard Rock Stadium to watch us lose, so whatever results incurred by our game day failure, we deserve." (Now you've had a night to sleep on it, if you did sleep at all, and morning to review the tape. What are your big takeaways as to what needs to be corrected in this offense in the immediate future while QB Tua Tagovailoa is out?) – "I think the answers aren't somewhere in a different orbit. The answers are in-house in terms of there's some very concrete direct conversations that need to be had and I think it's fair for me to want to keep those in-house considering just the way I don't believe the press conferences and the media is where to air out your dirty laundry; however there is across the board from coaching to execution of plays, the bottom line is to play winning football, you have to have 11 people executing their jobs in a tied-together fashion and it's not happening. So you don't absolve yourself of responsibility in the least. You really force yourself to have a hard look at everything you're doing and then once you assess that – and the team wants to know while they're playing, they just know the results aren't there. They're responsible for their jobs, but the team wants to know where are failures are coming from so you have to get ready for the conversations that may be hard in the moment, but you owe it to the football team and to everyone involved to be very, very direct because the bottom line is we have things that we are preparing and have reasons by way of what's in front of us by the practice tape, we feel certain ways going into a game and then we're not getting those results through execution so I think it's not as easy as 'do something different,' but you do have to do some things different because clearly there's a gap in preparation and game day execution. So no shorthand way to do that. You have to diligently look at each and every responsibility and what you're doing well, what you're not doing well and hit it right between the eyes." (I want to talk about the onside punt. I don't really know how else to describe it. Do you feel like the team and players were prepared to execute that last night?) – "So that was our first live-action of it. It's a new rule this year. You have a landing zone and generally just like all punts, all field goals; you're trying to be accurate when you're kicking a football from your foot and the target zone is small. It's a difficult kick to hit, but it's also very difficult. It's a higher percentage theoretically to get the ball back on what is – onsides are typically like at 4 percent conversion rate anyway – so it's not something that guys were just out there seeing what would happen; this is something that is coordinated and something that we've worked on, but unfortunately with the lights on, we didn't execute. You're never shying away from trying to do whatever you have to do to win the game. We thought that gave us the best chance and clearly on that rep we were mistaken. You try to avoid onside situations for the reason of it being low percentage, but then you're trying to give yourself the best chance to win and we felt good about that going into the game and we're going to have to clean that up as well." (Are QB Tua Tagovailoa, T Terron Armstead and CB Kendall Fuller – are any of them out of protocol or are all of them still in protocol?) – "I think (Kendall) Fuller and (Terron) Armstead are doing better. I'm anticipating tomorrow to get an uptick in participation and hopes of getting cleared this week. And quite honestly where Tua is at in his protocol, I think it's important for me that we did right by him from a health perspective and for the organization from a health perspective. So before the bye week I hadn't planned on checking on that process at all considering he's on IR, but he's doing well and very active. So we'll know more after the bye week." (Given that QB Skylar Thompson was at least dressed last night. Are you hoping that you might have him for the New England game? Are you going QB Tyler Huntley for sure or where do you stand on that?) – "As it stands right now, the injury that he sustained, it's been kind of (laborious) getting back so we're planning on going with Tyler (Huntley) and I think after reviewing the tape, there's reasons for guys to be excited about that because while the output wasn't nearly what we wanted offensively, there were some things to build upon that we'll keep working through and excited to do that tomorrow." (I wanted to get an update on OL Isaiah Wynn and then also S Jordan Poyer left the game with I believe it was a shin injury and where is his status in terms of this week's preparation?) – "Same story. Nothing to report on Isaiah Wynn besides the fact that he's diligently working and (Jordan) Poyer, we'll find out more in the next coming days. I wouldn't rule him out or in for this game. He's a warrior that I know will play through anything that he's able to play through so we'll give his body a little time and he'll be diligently in the training room trying to be a part of this New England game." (Another weird special teams play after the blocked punt or deflected punt that LB Duke Riley nearly touched before a Titans player did. What was the conversation on the sideline with him after that? Did he think he had to go grab it because of a deflection?) – "I think you don't need to go any further than live speed. You could see his teammates were eagerly trying to figure out what was going on. It's a bang-bang play and we have verbal communication for guys to stay away from the football in that situation if it goes past the line of scrimmage on a partial block. It's no different than a shanked punt. I think that was something that was uncharacteristic, but things like that happen in football games. The bottom line is the No. 1 thing relative to winning and losing is preventing or creating turnovers, takeaways, those types of things and that was a misstep for Duke (Riley) that's generally very, very, very reliable in those phases. So it was unfortunate that we even made it close and another opportunity to re-emphasize all those things to kicking, defense, offense. You just need to be aware of possession and how important it is." (At any point over the past couple weeks, has it felt like this offense is being run by players it wasn't built for? It seems like it's tailored around QB Tua Tagovailoa's specific skillset. Has it ever felt like maybe QB Skylar Thompson and QB Tyler Huntley I guess need a little bit of adjustment to it?) – "It just feels like an offense that's not good enough generally and whether that's coaching or playing, we're all in it together. It's a bottom-line business. I think there's strengths and weaknesses that everybody provides, but realistically from my history within the offense my entire coaching career; there's tools and mechanisms that allow it to adjust. Really half the time you could say the plays don't matter – what I call – until we have 11 people executing something in one direction. I think there's perfectly capable players to do the things that we're asking them to do going into the game. We all feel good about it. We're not getting that on game day so I wouldn't say that it's not tailored to; when you have injuries, when you have adjustments in the lineup, people have to step up and if they're executing their jobs at 90 percent generally, it needs to be 95 to 98 and we're not getting that right now so bottom line is that it's definitely not one person and there's a lot of things that are going on in the pass game that have to do with line of scrimmage. A lot of things on the line of scrimmage that have to do with the receivers and the eligibles getting open in the timing of the play so collectively we just need to do a much better job." (I ask this question knowing that if the alternative happens, a player got hurt in the preseason or training camp, it would have been how and why did you put him at risk; but do you feel like this team could have benefitted more from practice, more time together in preseason games?) – "Yeah, I mean everything that wasn't the case – you're factoring those things in. I think that you do the best that you can with the hand dealt and if you are unable to participate in a group activity for whatever reason, there needs to be an uptick in urgency in every single rep that you do thereafter. So I know there's a lot of teams that are going through things that are similar to us and there's a lot of teams that are able to execute and a higher degree so I don't spend much time in hindsight. That is very calculated. Everything that we tried to do, adjusting to whatever scenario that's presented to us and we're professional football players and coaches and so it's our job to put forth a better product and if you're grasping at straws to figure out why it's okay; that's not the answer. The answer is to diligently really maximize accountability across the board and collectively come up with a solution." By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins

Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils its latest collaboration under the Made of Makers programme – three exclusive olfactory signatures for La Grande Maison created by acclaimed French perfumer Nicolas Bonneville. Through this collaboration, the Scent Artist has interpreted the Maison’s olfactory identity with a portfolio of original fragrances offered in different formats. Pushing Further the Boundaries of Classical Art The Made of Makers programme draws a parallel between the worlds of horology and art, fostering collaborations with artists, designers, and craftsmen from disciplines outside watchmaking, who share the Maison’s values of creativity, expertise, and precision. The programme challenges the perception of classical art as static or bound to the past, instead emphasising its continuous reinvention and positioning it as a leading source of creativity today. Where today’s classics were once seen as radical at their inception, the Made of Makers programme explores how traditional forms and techniques can be  reinvented through new materials and media, offering a fresh perspective on the dialogue between past and present. Like the watchmakers of La Grande Maison, these artists respect tradition as a foundation for creativity, while  pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons, highlighting how both watchmaking and classical art express human’s creativity, reflect the culture of an era and trigger emotions. To date, the Made of Makers community has embraced the worlds of contemporary art, gastronomy and music – with artists including Zimoun (Switzerland), Michael Murphy (USA), Guillaume Marmin (France), lettering artist Alex Trochut (Spain/USA), pastry chef Nina Métayer (France), mixologist Matthias Giroud (France), digital media artist Yiyun Kang (Korea), musician TØKIO M¥ERS (UK), multi-media artist Brendi Wedinger (USA), Chef Himanshu Saini (India) and street light-painter Roy Wang (China). This new collaboration with Nicolas Bonneville (France) adds perfumery to the Made of Makers portfolio. Captured by the Power of Scent Recognised as one of the most talented perfumers of his generation, Nicolas Bonneville continually breaks new ground with distinctive fragrances that blend traditional and avant-garde techniques, rare essences and age-old natural ingredients. Born and raised in France, he fell in love with perfume during a holiday in Grasse, the cradle of French perfumery, when he was 12 years old. The experience had a profound impact on him: he began to teach himself the art of blending fragrances by designing his own experiments with scent at home, developing his innate gifts and growing skills as a self-taught ‘nose’. At the beginning of his professional career, he was mentored by the perfumer Jacques Maurel and, later, by Francis Kurkdjian. In his approach to perfumery, Nicolas Bonneville combines creativity, imagination and innovation, together with an exceptional understanding of sensory perceptions. His work is notable in the way he explores new associations of scents and ingredients beyond classical codes and cultural borders. “In perfumery, just as in painting, maintaining the purity of blends is essential,” Nicolas Bonneville explains. “Similarly, when creating perfumes, it's crucial to dose raw materials carefully to preserve their unique olfactory character without excessive dilution. The principle of 'less is more' ensures that your fragrance retains its clarity and depth; you achieve a unique scent with real character and distinction.” Blending Artistic Creativity with the Precision of Science The creation of an olfactory identity for Jaeger-LeCoultre explores the natural affinity between the world of perfumery and that of watchmaking: both art forms are intricate disciplines that share a deep sense of artistry, balance tradition with innovation and rely on precision and detail. The purpose of each timepiece extends far beyond mere functionality—a watch is not a simple tool but an expression of personality, style, and even emotion. In the same way, a fine fragrance is intensely personal, evoking memories, moods, and feelings. Both crafts create something that emotionally resonates with the wearer.In addition to their emotional depth, both fields embody a delicate balance between tradition and innovation. Watchmakers often draw upon centuries-old techniques, yet seamlessly incorporate cutting-edge materials and technology. Similarly, perfumers honor traditional methods while exploring modern extraction processes and novel ingredients, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Precision and attention to detail lie at the heart of both disciplines. In horology, every gear, spring, and component must fit perfectly for the watch to function. In perfumery, the same principle applies—each ingredient must be measured and balanced with exacting care, as even the smallest variation can compromise the entire composition. Ultimately, both watchmaking and fine perfumery blend craftsmanship, precision and creativity to offer objects that are not only functional but deeply meaningful and personal. Three Original Fragrances: the Precision of Fine Watchmaking Expressed through Scent The three olfactory signatures crafted by Nicolas Bonneville for Jaeger-LeCoultre represent the highest practices that distinguish haute perfumery from all other fragrances. Short formulas – the use of fewer ingredients allows for a clearer, more refined olfactory profile, in which each raw material plays a crucial role. This minimalist approach highlights the unique characteristics of each ingredient and ensures a harmonious balance. The result is a pure, uncluttered scent that evolves beautifully over time. Noble Ingredients – many of them rare and prestigious, these ingredients have been enhanced by modern extraction methods that preserve their properties. Blending tradition and modernity, these fragrances combine age-old raw ingredients from as far afield as Central Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, the Philippines, Haiti and South America. High Concentrations – the elevated concentration of one key ingredient in each formulation translates the willingness to build balanced nuances around a single, potent scent. This approach provides clarity, ensuring a distinctive and authentic character for each fragrance. These three factors combine to create olfactory signatures that evolve beautifully through top, heart, and base notes, revealing layers of complexity and depth at each stage. The initial impression transitions seamlessly into a rich and enduring core, finally settling into a deep, memorable base. This meticulous composition results in a rich and sophisticated sillage , leaving an evocative trail that captivates and lingers elegantly, even when its wearer leaves the room. THE TIMELESS STORIES is inspired by the iconic Reverso watch, a legend born from the challenge to create a wristwatch that could withstand the rigours of polo matches. Its woody and leathery character reminisces the redolence of stables and saddles, while its opening note of Violet Leaves evokes the freshness of meticulously trimmed grass on a polo field. The heart of the fragrance is enveloped by the preciousness of Orris, representing the dual nature of the Reverso watch—resilient and durable on the outside, yet refined and delicate on the inside – and finally, it settles into a base of Leather Accord. The Orris rhizome – one of the most noble ingredients in haute perfumery – must dry for almost two years under carefully controlled conditions before it releases its unique scent through natural enzymatic reactions, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Jaeger-LeCoultre. THE CELESTIAL ODYSSEY is an ambery and spicy fragrance that pays tribute to the moon, the sun and the stars, the three celestial bodies that have always captivated watchmakers. It opens with the diaphanous, lunar light of Heart of Patchouli. Then, in warm and mineral waves, Amber Woods reinvent the sensuality of Ambergris – a product of nature born from the depths of the ocean that symbolises the nights when ancient navigators guided their journeys by observing the  starry skies. At its base, as sensual and captivating as an incandescent star, Vanilla spreads its solar attraction. The scent of the Vanilla Tahitensis is captured using a high-tech CO2 extraction method called Superfluid Critical Extraction  – a waterless extraction achieved by a neutral gas that evaporates at the end of the process, revealing the preserved olfactory properties of the ingredient. THE PRECISION PIONEER is woody and spicy in character, inspired by the heart of the Manufacture. It opens with warm notes of Incense that represent the Maison’s origins through the intense heat of the blacksmith’s fire, where raw materials are transformed into masterpieces of precision. It is then magnified by the powerful scent of Vibrant Wood, evoking the watchmaker’s bench. The distinctive scent of Vibrant Wood is obtained by blending many characteristics of different woods to create a unique wood, tailor-made specifically for this fragrance. Drawing its modernity from a millennia-old tradition, the noble essences of Cedar, Guaiac, and Oud Wood meld into the Amber Accord, serving as a bridge between ancestral craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation. “Like watchmaking, the art of perfumery stands at the intersection of creativity, science and precision, and we are delighted to welcome Nicolas Bonneville to our Made of Makers programme,” says Matthieu Le Voyer, Chief Marketing Officer of Jaeger-LeCoultre. “With his self-taught talent and artistic vision, Nicolas Bonneville brings an exciting new dimension to the programme, which celebrates the convergence of craftsmanship across many disciplines and cultures. As he continues to explore new territories in the world of fine perfumery, he epitomises the strong affinity that exists between the artistic world and our Maison.” Destined to become an additional signature of La Grande Maison, the three fragrances crafted by Nicolas Bonneville will be offered as a special treatment to clients and will be used in a variety of other initiatives in the future. ML Staff. Courtesy of Jaeger‑LeCoultre

The Miami Dolphins announced they have activated wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. off the physically unable to perform list. Additionally, the team signed quarterback Tim Boyle to the practice squad. The team also elevated Boyle and cornerback Nik Needham to the active roster for Sunday's game. Beckham Jr. is on his 10th NFL season after spending time with the N.Y. Giants (2014-18), Cleveland (2019-21), the L.A. Rams (2021) and Baltimore (2023). He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2014-16), Super Bowl champion (LVI) and was the 2014 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Beckham Jr. has played in 110 games with 97 starts, totaling 566 receptions for 7,932 yards (14.0 avg.) and 59 touchdowns. Beckham Jr. also played in seven playoff games with six starts, totaling 29 receptions for 350 yards (12.1 avg.) and two scores. He entered NFL as the 12th overall selection in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the N.Y. Giants and played collegiately at LSU. Boyle has appeared in 21 career games with five starts with Green Bay (2019-20), Detroit (2021), Chicago (2022), the N.Y. Jets (2023) and Miami (2024). He appeared in Miami's Week 3 contest at Seattle this season as a reserve quarterback, completing 7-of-13 passes for 79 yards. Boyle has completed 121-of-196 passes (62.3 pct.) for 1,013 yards with four touchdowns and 12 interceptions in his career. He originally entered the league as an undrafted college free agent with Green Bay in 2018. Boyle finished his collegiate career at Eastern Kentucky, where he started all 11 games in 2017 and completed 201-of-327 passes for 2,134 yards with 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He transferred to EKU in 2016 from the University of Connecticut, where he played three seasons (2013-15). Needham has played all five of his NFL seasons (2019-23) with Miami, appearing in 61 games with 27 starts. He's totaled 199 tackles (144 solo), 3.0 sacks, six interceptions, 25 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in his career. He's also had one interception return for a touchdown and played in one playoff game. Needham originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 9, 2019. He played collegiately at UTEP. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq. Odell Beckham Jr. WR 5-11 200 11/5/92 10 LSU ’14 New Orleans, La. FA, ‘24 Tim Boyle QB 6-4 233 10/3/94 6 Eastern Kentucky ‘18 Middlefield, Conn. FA, ‘24 Nik Needham CB 6-1 196 11/4/96 6 UTEP ’19 Buena Park, Calif. FA, ‘19 By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins