#mike busch

[balu8]

The Sandman #3

by Neil Gaiman; Sam Kieth/Mike Dringenberg; Robbie Busch and Todd Klein

DC/Vertigo

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rockies vs cubs // apr 3, 2024

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X-Files, by Patrick Leger.

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The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-August 26, 2023

By David G. Firestone Austin Dillon #3 Okuma Chevy Camaro-There are a bit too many stripes, and the white outline isn’t great. B+ Kyle Busch #8 Mark III Chevy Camaro-Getting rid of the gray and focusing on the blue would give this a solid A, with the gray, this is an A-. Martin Truex Jr. #19 Siemens Toyota Camry-I love the fade, and the car looks great! A Christopher Bell #20 DEWALT Concrete…

[captainfreelance1]

Awhile back I did a Watercolor Painting of Kenny Wallace's first NASCAR Win; I decided to mix with actually give to people feeling being present during the event. I made these for fun and to give people a better idea of why I painted them.

[felassan]

Venturebeat article: "Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah has returned to work on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf as a consultant. On top of that, Electronic Arts said that the Mass Effect team will help with the production of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf as the production and polishing tasks ratchet upward.

The Mass Effect team can do that because the next Mass Effect title is still in the pre-production stage with a small core team working on it, GamesBeat has learned.

“Our studio is focused on creating the best Dragon Age: Dreadwolf while the core Mass Effect team continues their pre-production work,” said Gary McKay, BioWare general manager, in a statement to GamesBeat. “We continue to iterate and polish Dreadwolf, focusing on the things that matter most to our fans. As we further connect this new experience with the series’ legacy Mark Darrah will join the team as a consultant, bringing with him years of experience working on Dragon Age. We’re proud to have this team, with strong leadership at the helm, working together to realize the vision we have for the game.”

EA said that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf has been in post-production since September and the team’s been hard at work — spending lots of time iterating and making it better. Now that the team has the ability to do a complete playthrough, it can iterate and polish on the things that matter most to fans.

EA has previously used other teams to complete another game as the deadline approaches to ship a game. For instance, Criterion helped Dice and other studios ship Battlefield.

McKay previously said in a blog post that the Dreadwolf team hit alpha last fall. As development continues, EA is optimizing the team and bolstering it.

Darrah was a former developer and executive producer on the Dragon Age titles at BioWare. He left the studio along with Casey Hudson in December 2020. Recently, he approached BioWare about returning, and the team thought it was an opportunity to bring back a seasoned veteran who was integral to the last three Dragon Age games. 

Darrah’s focus will center on ensuring that the team is connecting this new experience with the legacy of the franchise. Respecting the Dragon Age legacy while sustaining the vision for this beloved franchise is a top priority. Corinne Busche (game director), Benoit Houle (director of product development), John Epler (creative director) and Maciej Kurowski (technical director) continue to lead the Dragon Age team.

Meanwhile, the core Mass Effect team, led by Mike Gamble, will continue with pre-production work on Mass Effect. Dragon Age: Dreadwolf doesn’t have a launch date yet. Players are anxious to know when that will be.

“BioWare has a long history of making amazing single-player games with powerful stories that fans can immerse themselves within,” said Samantha Ryan, senior vice president and group general manager at EA, in a statement. “They’ve been taking their time on the next Dragon Age, trying new things, bringing in the right people, and making sure they’re refining their game. That’s normal for a complex game of this genre. This phase of production takes time, and the studio wants to make sure it gets it right for its fans.”

Ryan is in charge of the BioWare, Full Circle, Maxis and Motive studios at Electronic Arts."

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emphasis mine

[lulu2992]

Uncovering the unreleased Far Cry 5 in-game Encyclopedia

The almost complete but unused in-game encyclopedia, reconstructed thanks to the oasisstrings file.

Please note that it’s still cut content, so some information might not be relevant anymore.

You can read the oasisstrings file here. Pictures from this encyclopedia were also extracted and posted by @xbaebsae here.

Part 2: Locations - Holland Valley

Gardenview Packing Facility

The last facility added to the Hadlers' apple empire. They shipped their apples throughout Hope County and beyond. When the cult went red state, the Hadlers stopped their legal threats and resorted to violence.

Silver Lake Trailer Park

A community of people just trying to do their best.

Gardenview Orchards

A part of Doug and Debbie Hadler’s apple empire. After their ciderworks facility, they expanded to a second, larger orchard: Gardenview Orchards. Then they opened the Gardenview Packing Facility.

Rae-Rae's Pumpkin Farm

Fiery matriarch Rae-Rae Bouthillier cares about two things: Prize-winning pumpkins and her dog Boomer.

Gardenview Ciderworks

The first major facility owned by Doug and Debbie Hadler. Ten years ago, they had a dream: an empire made of apples. They nearly achieved it too, until the cult forcibly took over everything they had worked for.

Bridge of Tears

It was called the Mišihrew Bridge when the railroad was still active. It’s now a rickety old train bridge and John Seed's ideal location to send a warning message to all sinners.

Frobisher's Cave

In 1970, a cougar, named "Frobisher" by the locals, killed the star pitcher of a rival baseball team. The Hope County Silver Foxes won that year and changed their name to the Cougars in Frobisher's honor.

Howard Cabin

Home of Niesha Howard, an extreme rock climber from Canada who moved to Montana to be a prepper.

Copperhead Rail Yard

Copperhead Rail was created in the late 1800s by Emmet Reaves. It was shut down in the early 70s and a lot got left behind. It became a place for kids to get drunk or bums to find shelter, then the cult bought it.

Lincoln Lookout Tower

It’s the last working fire tower in the county. A man who worked here promised to help the Strickland family fight off the cult if ever their farm was under attack.

Sergey’s Place

A hobo historian calls this place home. Nobody's seen him in a while though.

Boyd Residence

Will Boyd lives here, or at least he did. No one in the valley talks about him. And for good reason.

Strickland Farm

Property owned by the Strickland family of farmers. No friends to Eden’s Gate.

U.S. Auto

A scrap yard containing trashed cars, broken farm equipment, and even a few busted planes. Eden's Gate uses the garage to build and maintain their convoys.

Doverspike Compound

Les Doverspike was a militia nut and he built himself a bunker. Nobody in the prepper community liked him. Despite that, he was anti-cult and pro-Resistance.

Harris Residence

Mike and Deb Harris were preppers with a cunning plan to keep themselves fed after the end of the world.

Reservoir Construction Yard

Deep North Water wanted to build a new reservoir for the Holland Valley. The company ran out of funding and was chased away by Eden’s Gate.

Dodd’s Dumps

Colin Dodd used to run garbage disposal for the whole Holland Valley, and his business lot shows it. The cult intimidated him into leaving but has yet to sort through all he left behind.

Davenport Farm

The remains of a run-down farm. Local farmers let their cows graze here. Can't let good land go to waste.

Hilgard Electric Power Station

The Holland Valley's power supply is reliant on this transformer station which is controlled by Eden's Gate.

Golden Valley Gas

Once the kind of gas station that gave out free bubble gum to kids, Golden Valley is now a strategic point of gasoline and auto maintenance for the Project at Eden's Gate.

Green-Busch Fertilizer Co.

Facing a decline in business, the Green-Busch family said “yes” and sold the place to John Seed on the condition that locals could keep their jobs and work alongside Eden's Gate.

St. Isidore School

Once a religious boarding school, it was forced to close its doors by Eden's Gate.

Dodd Residence

Home of Colin Dodd, hoarder and DIY enthusiast. He never throws anything out. His granddaughter Nadine's been known to lurk here.

Roberts Cabin

Home of Joe Roberts, a hunter. He's gone missing. He loved hunting deer above all else.

Hope County Clinic

Dr. Kim Patterson provides medical services to Hope County's farmers and low-income residents, many of whom would never receive care in such a remote area.

Holland Valley Station

In the days that it was up and running, Copperhead Rail used to stop here. Eden’s Gate uses this station to catch people who try to escape the region.

Grain Elevator

As the farmlands started to collapse, the grain elevator was the first casualty. Too expensive to maintain.

Henbane River Rail Bridge

Copperhead Rail was created in the 1880s during a mining boom, and shut down in the early 70s after the industry collapsed.

Flatiron Stockyards

Bobby Budell established the stock yards in 1946, and has proudly provided farm and ranch auction services since. The economic and community base employed over 25 people at its height.

Fillmore Residence

Home of Doug Fillmore. Not much is known about him.

Dupree Residence

Home of Tommy Dupree, an idiot who used to work at Green-Busch Fertilizer Co. He got fired by Eden's Gate because he was as dumb as the crap he bagged.

Catamount Mines

Fall’s End owes its existence to the gold Orville Fall discovered here in 1865. The mine brought a generation of prosperity to the region until a suspicious accident entombed 100 men within it, forcing its closure in 1912.

Sunrise Farm

Sunrise Farm was going under, so owners Mike and Chandra Dunagan reluctantly sold it to Eden's Gate. Big mistake.

Deep North Irrigation Reservoir

Originally designed to irrigate farms, the reservoir became a liability when the cult began putting Bliss in the water supply. The Resistance sealed it up to buy themselves time.

Red’s Farm Supply

The Redler family has run this place for 4 generations, and earned a reputation for honest business. Wendell did his best to keep it out of cult hands.

Purpletop Telecom Tower

In the 1950s, Purpletop Telecom built this tower, blessing people with the wonders of AM radio. As time and technology marched forward, they were also given the American splendor of a local TV station.

Woodson Pig Farm

This place has been in the Woodson family since 1943. Current owners Andrew and Frances Woodson used their wealth to try to stand up to John Seed and fight him in court. They lost, and joined the Resistance.

Sawyer Residence

Don Sawyer came from out of town to join the Project at Eden's Gate. He restores canoes, but isn't very good at it. Visitors have sworn they've heard him swearing in Russian over those boats.

Hyde Barn

Kenny Hyde's a poor man in Holland Valley, but that doesn't stop him from loving deep fried balls. He's the proud keeper of Fall’s End Testy Festy decorations, stashing them at his barn until they're needed.

Kupka Ranch

Zip Kupka's the only one who really knows what's going on in the Holland Valley.

John’s Gate

A missile silo long decommissioned and abandoned. The locals used to call it "Area 68." Eden's Gate bought it in secret and turned it into a bunker that is in John Seed's safekeeping until the Collapse.

Security Gate

Formerly the entrance to the missile silo, it's now the gateway to John Seed's bunker. Everything taken in the Reaping passes through this checkpoint.

Steele Farm

The Steele family managed to get their kids out of Hope County, but stayed behind to try and defend their home from Eden's Gate.

Lamb of God Church

A Lutheran church. Its elderly priest was overshadowed by Pastor Jerome’s charismatic sermons. John once asked the priest to say “yes.” Not a chance. Then, the priest was gone. He had taken a “long vacation.”

Lamb of God Sacristy

The Project at Eden's Gate has turned the Lamb of God Church's sacristy into a holding place for everything they need to baptize people at the water's edge.

Armstrong Residence

The Project at Eden's Gate targeted the Armstrong family early, burning their home to the ground when Grace Armstrong refused to devote her sharpshooting skills to the Father's cause.

Bradbury Tractor Shed

A shed for tractors.

Hope County Jail Bus

Prisoners hijacked this bus but were run off the road. The wreck was left to rot in the woods. When Eden's Gate brought prohibition to Hope County, some enterprising moonshiners set up shop behind the cult’s back.

Parker Laboratories

Home and workshop of Dr. Laurence Parker, and the origin of many mysterious noise complaints.

Seed Ranch

The power of yes gave John Seed this dream ranch overlooking the Holland Valley. it has commanding views, a private air strip, and secluded soundproofed rooms for his most invigorating religious pursuits.

Bradbury Farm

The home of the Bradbury family, hay farmers for generations. The strange pattern of dead hay in the field does not impact the quality of the final product. That's the Bradbury guarantee.

Bradbury Hay Field

Bradbury Farm's hay is baled and stored here before being sold to clients looking to feed their livestock with quality hay.

Laurel Residence

Laurel family honey was a local market favorite until their bee colony collapsed and jeopardized the business. It also spooked the Laurels who sunk money into a bunker and became preppers overnight.

Eden’s Gate Greenhouse

Bliss plants are found throughout the Henbane River, but they're also found here. John Seed takes the flowers he receives by boat from the east and plants them in his greenhouse.

Seed Boat Launch

Once a favorite spot for summer frolickers, this boat launch is used by John Seed for receiving shipments of Bliss and other supplies from elsewhere in Hope County.

Rye & Sons Aviation

This plot of land was first settled in 1920 by Willard Rye. He started a crop dusting business. His sons inherited both and it now belongs to the current generation of Ryes: Nick & Kim.

Kellett Cattle Co.

The Kellett family supplied beef for 3 generations. These proud Republicans thought they recognized the American spirit in Eden’s Gate, but when John Seed asked them to serve the Project, they said “no.”

Fall’s End

After prospector Orville Fall struck gold, his small mining camp quickly grew. Decades later, his rival, rail baron Emmett Reaves, shot him dead in the streets, giving the town its official name.

Old Silo

Welcome to the middle of it.

Kay-Nine Kennels

The owner, Kay Wheeler, loved her dogs more than life itself. She bred and trained hunting and guard dogs. When Eden’s Gate showed up, the local demand for guard dogs tripled. John Seed noticed and took action.

Sunrise Threshing

A silo and shed complex attached to Sunrise Farm. Rumor has it that Mike Dunagan's stashed a lot of cool shit around here somewhere.

Redler Residence

Home of Wendell Redler, local businessman and Vietnam veteran.

Adams Ranch

Jules Adams lost her husband in an "accident" after saying no to John Seed. Her family's struggled to keep the cattle ranch out of cult hands ever since.

Miller Residence

Despite financial hardship, the Miller family refused the cult’s invitations, prepping for doomsday all on their own. When the reaping came, Jerry Miller was out working.

Wellington Residence

The Wellington family mine is an urban legend, supposedly stuffed with gold, explosives, or both depending who you ask. Generations of Wellingtons (possibly inbred) have tried and failed to strike it rich here.

[dailydccomics]

Sandman (1989-1996) by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg + Robbie Busch

[goalhofer]

2024 Chicago Cubs Players By Nationality

American: 22 (Yency Almonte, Cody Bellinger, Ben Brown, Michael Busch, Garrett Cooper, Yan Gomes, Ian Happ, Kyle Hendricks, Nicholas Hoerner, Caleb Kilian, Mark Leiter; Jr., Luke Little, Nick Madrigal, Miles Mastrobuoni, Julian Merryweather, Todd Smyly; Jr., Justin Steele, James Swanson, Jameson Taillon, Mike Tauchman, Jordan Wicks & Patrick Wisdom) Dominican: 2 (Christopher Morel & Héctor Neris) Japanese: 2 (Suzuki Seiya & Imanaga Shōta) Venezuelan: 2 (Adbert Alzolay & Daniel Palencia) Mexican: 1 (Javier Assad) Panamanian: 1 (Miguel Amaya)

[conniesblueboys]

Michael Busch's first major league home run! Way to go, Mike!

Oh, and I've also been informed he's the first player in MLB history to hit his first home run as a DH. How about that?

[balu8]

The Sandman #4: A Hope in Hell

by Neil Gaiman; Sam Kieth; Mike Dringenberg; Robbie Busch and Todd Klein

DC/Vertigo

[indycar-series]

ARCA Quick Facts: Daytona International Speedway

Round 1 of the ARCA Menards Series.

Event Dates: Thursday February 16 - Saturday February 18, 2023

Location: Daytona Beach, Florida

Series: Main

Track Type: Large Oval

Track Length: 2.5 miles/4.02 km

Banking: 31 degrees

Race Laps and Distance: 80 laps for 200 miles/321.87 km

Year of First Race: 1964

Defending Winner: Corey Heim

Previous Winners: Nelson Stacy (1964), Iggy Katona (1965, 1971, 1974), Jack Bowsher (1966), Ralph Latham (1967), Andy Hampton (1968, 1972), Benny Parsons (1969), Ramo Scott (1970), Charlie Blanton (1973), Ron Hutcherson (1975), Lennie Pond (1976), Woody Fisher (1977), Jim Sauter (1978), Kyle Petty (1979), John Rezek (1980), Tim Richmond (1981), Joe Ruttman (1982), Ferrel Harris (1983), Rick Wilson (1984), Glenn Sears (1985), Grant Adcox (1986), Ralph Jones (1987), Mickey Gibbs (1988), Ben Hess (1989), Jimmy Horton (1990, 1992), Ben Hess (1991), Jeff Purvis (1993, 1996), Mike Wallace (1994), Andy Hillenburg (1995, 1997), Kenny Irwin Jr. (1998), Bobby Gerhart (1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012), David Keith (2000), Ryan Newman (2001), Chase Montgomery (2003), Kyle Busch (2004), Michael Annett (2008), James Buescher (2009), John Wes Townley (2013, 2016), Grant Enfinger (2014, 2015), Austin Theriault (2017), Michael Self (2018, 2020), Harrison Burton (2019), Corey Heim (2021, 2022)

Winningest Driver: Bobby Gerhart (8 wins)

Weekend Schedule:

Rookie Orientation: Thursday @ 3:45 pm EST (8:45 pm UTC)

Final Practice: Thursday @ 4:05 pm EST (9:05 pm UTC)

Group Qualifying: Friday @ 1:30 pm EST (6:30 pm UTC)

Cars to Grid: Saturday @ 1:00 pm EST (6:00 pm UTC)

Approximate Race Start: Saturday @ 1:30 pm EST (6:30 pm UTC)

Where to Watch:

Broadcast: FOX Sports 1 (FS1)

Radio: MRN/SiriusXM Channel 391/SiriusXM Online Channel 981 or ARCARacing.com

Got any questions about Daytona or the ARCA Menards Series in general? Send me an ask, and I will do my best to answer your question in a timely manner!

[nwbeerguide]

Workers at Widmer Brothers Brewing register with the Teamsters Local 162 as part of unionization.

Press Release

PORTLAND, Ore. … Workers at Widmer Brothers Brewing have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 162. The 54 newly organized Teamsters work in brewing, packaging, microbiology, and quality assurance.

"It is wonderful to see these workers coming together to exercise their rights," said Mark Davison, Teamsters Western Region Vice President and President of Local 162. "Fair pay, better health care, safety on the job – these are all things we'll be working on in contract negotiations."

The workers began organizing when Widmer Brothers was purchased by Anheuser-Busch Inbev, in part because they are not being paid fairly in comparison to the parent company's union breweries. The workers also have concerns about safety in the workplace, scheduling issues, and the quality of the health care plan.

"These brave men and women came together to stand up for respect and a voice on the job. It's always an incredible feeling when we help workers build power," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, & Soft Drink Conference.

"We are grateful for the assistance of the Brewery, Bakery, & Soft Drink Conference," said Mike Mayo, Local 162 Organizer and Business Agent. "They were able to get us a streamlined election process, which made it a faster, smoother experience for our new members."

"I can't recall the last time I saw such an effective bargaining committee," said Bobby Rispler, Local 162 Organizer and Business Agent. "They came to multiple training sessions and very quickly became extraordinarily adept at reaching out to their co-workers, rallying the group, and strengthening their bonds."

"This isn't just about me," said Brew Tech Josh Dunnivant, an organizing committee member. "I organized a union with my co-workers to make our brewery and community safer, and to improve the quality of life for my fellow workers and their families."

Established in 1903, Local 162 represents over 5,000 workers in freight, package delivery, intermodal, soft drink and beer, food distribution, construction, manufacturing, grocery, general warehousing, and trucking throughout Portland and the surrounding communities. for more information, go to teamsters162.com.

from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide https://bit.ly/3YQCqYs

[kirandbmr]

Spirits Market: Trends, Forecast, and Competitive Landscape 2024–2031

The Spirits Market sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with significant growth and innovations expected by 2029. In-depth market research offers a thorough analysis of market size, share, and emerging trends, providing essential insights into its expansion potential. The report explores market segmentation and definitions, emphasizing key components and growth drivers. Through the use of SWOT and PESTEL analyses, it evaluates the sector’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, while considering political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal influences. Expert evaluations of competitor strategies and recent developments shed light on geographical trends and forecast the market’s future direction, creating a solid framework for strategic planning and investment decisions.

Brief Overview of the Spirits Market:

The global Spirits Market is expected to experience substantial growth between 2024 and 2031. Starting from a steady growth rate in 2023, the market is anticipated to accelerate due to increasing strategic initiatives by key market players throughout the forecast period.

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Which are the top companies operating in the Spirits Market?

The report profiles noticeable organizations working in the water purifier showcase and the triumphant methodologies received by them. It likewise reveals insights about the share held by each organization and their contribution to the market's extension. This Global Spirits Market report provides the information of the Top Companies in Spirits Market in the market their business strategy, financial situation etc.

Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Netherlands), Diageo (U.K.), Halewood Sales (U.K.), Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. (Japan), Accolade Wines (Australia), Bacardi Limited (Bermuda), Mike's Hard Lemonade Co. (U.S.), CASTEL FRÈRES (France), Suntory Holdings Limited (Japan), Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC (Belgium), Brown-Forman (U.S.), United Brands LLC (U.S.), Pernod Ricard S.A. (France), and Miller Brewing Co. (U.S.)

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Which are the driving factors of the Spirits Market?

The driving factors of the Spirits Market are multifaceted and crucial for its growth and development. Technological advancements play a significant role by enhancing product efficiency, reducing costs, and introducing innovative features that cater to evolving consumer demands. Rising consumer interest and demand for keyword-related products and services further fuel market expansion. Favorable economic conditions, including increased disposable incomes, enable higher consumer spending, which benefits the market. Supportive regulatory environments, with policies that provide incentives and subsidies, also encourage growth, while globalization opens new opportunities by expanding market reach and international trade.

Spirits Market - Competitive and Segmentation Analysis:

**Segments**

- By Type: Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Brandy, Others - By Distribution Channel: On-Trade, Off-Trade - By Price Range: Economy, Mid-Range, Premium

The global spirits market is expected to witness significant growth from 2022 to 2029. The market is segmented by type into whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, tequila, brandy, and others. Among these, whiskey holds a substantial market share, driven by the increasing consumption of premium and craft whiskeys. Vodka is also a popular segment due to its versatility in cocktails and mixology. Rum, gin, tequila, and brandy segments are experiencing steady growth as consumers diversify their drinking preferences. In addition, the market is segmented by distribution channel into on-trade and off-trade channels. The on-trade segment includes bars, restaurants, and hotels, while the off-trade segment comprises retail stores and online platforms. With the rise of e-commerce, the off-trade channel is expanding rapidly. Furthermore, the market is categorized by price range into economy, mid-range, and premium segments. The premium segment is witnessing robust growth as consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for high-quality spirits and unique experiences.

**Market Players**

- Diageo plc - Pernod Ricard - Brown-Forman Corporation - Bacardi Limited - Suntory Holdings Limited - Beam Suntory Inc. - Constellation Brands, Inc. - Rémy Cointreau - The Edrington Group - Lucas Bols BV

Key market players in the global spirits industry include Diageo plc, Pernod Ricard, Brown-Forman Corporation, Bacardi Limited, Suntory Holdings Limited, Beam Suntory Inc., Constellation Brands, Inc., Rémy Cointreau, The Edrington Group, and Lucas Bols BV. These companies are leading the market through product innovation,Diageo plc is a key player in the global spirits market, known for its diverse portfolio of popular brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Tanqueray. The company has a strong presence across various spirit categories, including whiskey, vodka, and gin. Diageo's focus on innovation and marketing strategies has helped maintain its competitive edge in the market. Similarly, Pernod Ricard, another major player, has a wide range of spirits brands like Absolut Vodka, Jameson, and Martell. The company has been investing in expanding its product offerings and global reach, particularly in emerging markets.

Brown-Forman Corporation, the maker of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, is a prominent player in the whiskey segment. The brand's consistent quality and marketing efforts have contributed to its strong market position. Bacardi Limited is well-known for its rum portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Bacardi Rum and Grey Goose Vodka. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility has resonated well with consumers globally.

Suntory Holdings Limited, a Japanese beverage company, has a diverse spirits portfolio that includes Yamazaki Whisky and Roku Gin. The company's emphasis on craftsmanship and tradition has appealed to connoisseurs and spirits enthusiasts. Beam Suntory Inc., the result of a merger between Beam Inc. and Suntory, is a major player in the global spirits market. With brands like Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Courvoisier, the company caters to a wide range of consumer preferences.

Constellation Brands, Inc. is a significant player in the premium spirits segment with brands like Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey. The company's focus on innovation and acquisitions has helped drive its growth in the market. Rémy Cointreau, a French spirits company, is renowned for its luxury spirits brands such as Rémy Martin Cognac and Cointreau liqueur. The company's heritage and commitment to**Market Players**

Diageo plc is a key player in the global spirits market, known for its diverse portfolio of popular brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Tanqueray. The company has a strong presence across various spirit categories, including whiskey, vodka, and gin. Diageo's focus on innovation and marketing strategies has helped maintain its competitive edge in the market. Similarly, Pernod Ricard, another major player, has a wide range of spirits brands like Absolut Vodka, Jameson, and Martell. The company has been investing in expanding its product offerings and global reach, particularly in emerging markets.

Brown-Forman Corporation, the maker of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, is a prominent player in the whiskey segment. The brand's consistent quality and marketing efforts have contributed to its strong market position. Bacardi Limited is well-known for its rum portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Bacardi Rum and Grey Goose Vodka. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility has resonated well with consumers globally.

Suntory Holdings Limited, a Japanese beverage company, has a diverse spirits portfolio that includes Yamazaki Whisky and Roku Gin. The company's emphasis on craftsmanship and tradition has appealed to connoisseurs and spirits enthusiasts. Beam Suntory Inc., the result of a merger between Beam Inc. and Suntory, is a major player in the global spirits market. With brands like Jim Beam, Maker's Mark

North America, particularly the United States, will continue to exert significant influence that cannot be overlooked. Any shifts in the United States could impact the development trajectory of the Spirits Market. The North American market is poised for substantial growth over the forecast period. The region benefits from widespread adoption of advanced technologies and the presence of major industry players, creating abundant growth opportunities.

Similarly, Europe plays a crucial role in the global Spirits Market, expected to exhibit impressive growth in CAGR from 2024 to 2029.

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Key Benefits for Industry Participants and Stakeholders: –

Industry drivers, trends, restraints, and opportunities are covered in the study.

Neutral perspective on the Spirits Market scenario

Recent industry growth and new developments

Competitive landscape and strategies of key companies

The Historical, current, and estimated Spirits Market size in terms of value and size

In-depth, comprehensive analysis and forecasting of the Spirits Market

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historical data and forecast (2024-2031) of the following regions are covered in Chapters

The countries covered in the Spirits Market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC)  in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA

Detailed TOC of Spirits Market Insights and Forecast to 2029

Part 01: Executive Summary

Part 02: Scope Of The Report

Part 03: Research Methodology

Part 04: Spirits Market Landscape

Part 05: Pipeline Analysis

Part 06: Spirits Market Sizing

Part 07: Five Forces Analysis

Part 08: Spirits Market Segmentation

Part 09: Customer Landscape

Part 10: Regional Landscape

Part 11: Decision Framework

Part 12: Drivers And Challenges

Part 13: Spirits Market Trends

Part 14: Vendor Landscape

Part 15: Vendor Analysis

Part 16: Appendix

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NASCAR Lucky Moments

In professional sports, sometimes to win, you have to be at the right place at the right time. At some point, a little luck will go a long way. NASCAR is no different. Today, I’m going to be talking about five times a driver just flat out got lucky.

We’ll start this list off with the Pocono race in 2022. Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line first, with Kyle Busch finishing second. But after the race, the two of them were disqualified. On their cars underneath the paint, was a small piece of tape. That may not seem like much, and it probably seems like a dumb reason to get disqualified. But in an automobile race, every little bit helps. In races like this, if something is off by only a centimeter, it’s illegal. With those two being disqualified, the win went to the third place driver, Chase Elliott. Before the announcement was made, Chase Elliott hadn’t even led a lap, and then boom, now he’s the race winner.

At the end of the 2012 Nationwide series race at Daytona, James Buescher was running eleventh going into the final turn. Then, a wreck happened in front of him. Everyone in the top 10 ended up crashing in front of him. Remember that scene in Pixar Cars when Lightning McQueen was able to dodge a massive wreck? Well, this is an example of life imitating art. James Buescher was able to dodge the carnage in front of him and win the race. Dude wasn’t even in the top 10 going into the final turn, and he ended up winning.

Here's another thing that happened in a Nationwide race. This one was the 2010 race at Charlotte. Late in the race, Brian Scott made a pit stop. NASCAR then black flagged him for a loose lug nut. Scott then came back down pit road, and what happened next was crazy. It turns out the lug nut wasn’t loose. Brian Scott came back down pit road and lost a bunch of spots, for absolutely nothing. NASCAR then corrected their mistake, by putting out the caution. They slowed down the rest of the field, and they let Scott take his position back. He would then go on to finish third. This is why I think Scott was so lucky. NASCAR rarely ever takes responsibility when they penalize a driver for no reason, and very rarely do they correct their mistakes. There have been several other instances of a time when they should have thrown a caution to overturn a penalty. The NASCAR officials suck at their job.

At Bristol in 2002, during practice for the Busch series race, Mike Harmon had a really horrifying crash. His car was completely totaled and ended up being torn in half. The car was also on fire. And then, this happened. He got out of the car under his own power and walked away. In a crash like that, there is no way someone is supposed to survive. By all accounts, Mike Harmon should be dead. Yet somehow, he was able to survive what was probably one of the worst wrecks in the history of automobile racing. Not only that he was able to walk under his own power. This accident is proof that God is real. If there was no God, Mike Harmon would have bled to death all over the track, body parts everywhere.  

For this last one, we’re going to look at Justin Haley. Everyone knows that he is the winner of the 2018 Xfinity series race at Daytona, even though NASCAR says he didn’t. **CENSORED** you NASCAR, you know damn well for a fact that he was already leading before he went below the yellow line. Haley would be able to bounce from this the following year in 2019, at the same track. Justin Haley was leading the race past the halfway point. He clearly did not have enough fuel to make it to the end of the race, he was going to have to pit again. Then, the race was put under the red flag due to lightning in the area. If a lightning strike happens within 8 miles of the track, the race has to temporarily be halted. They need to wait at least 30 minutes before resuming the race. They gotta make sure everything is safe. During this delay, more lightning was found in the area, and they kept having to reset the clock. Eventually, the clock finally expired, and the drivers were instructed to return to their cars.

Then, before the race could resume, they found another lightning strike, and they had to reset the clock again. Then it began pouring down rain. Obviously, NASCAR can’t race in the rain. At this point, they have been waiting hours to finally resume the race. Finally, NASCAR made a decision. They determined that they would not be resuming the race, as it was going to take too long to dry the track. They decided to end the race. Because Justin Haley was the leader at the time, he was declared the winner. I can’t imagine what was going through his head during all of this. He had to wait in anticipation for hours, before he finally found out he had gotten his first cup series win. Nobody likes the rain, but in this case, the rain is what saved Justin Haley.

That does it for today folks. If you can think of an example in NASCAR that involved a driver getting lucky, let me know in the comments, and I might make a part 2.