6, Mar 2026
Herman Law Opens San Diego Office, Expanding Survivor Support
SAN DIEGO, CA — March 6, 2026 — Herman Law, the law firm dedicated to representing survivors of sexual abuse, is proud to announce it has officially opened a new office in San Diego. This opening comes as the firm sees an increased need for localized support in the San Diego region for trauma-informed legal services that prioritize the well-being of survivors.
This opening marks the firm’s third office location to open in California, with other locations in Calabasas and Sacramento. With headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida, the firm’s expansion in San Diego is fueled by an increase in inquiries following the passage of California’s Child Victims Act in 2019, which went into effect in 2020. In 2024, major amendments were made to the CVA, including the elimination of the statute of limitations for many survivors. These legislative changes open up new paths to justice for survivors, allowing individuals who were previously barred from taking legal action to now have the ability to come forward and pursue justice.
In San Diego, Herman Law is leading the legal fight to secure justice for survivors of child sexual abuse at the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center, a shelter for at-risk youth. Over 150 lawsuits allege, upon information and belief, that from 1996 to 2023, the county failed to protect children from sexual abuse by staff members. Last spring, Herman Law held a press conference urgently calling on survivors to come forward and share their stories with the firm in a confidential, supportive environment.
The San Diego office, which began operations in late 2025, is centrally located in the University Town Center (UTC) area and spans 2,630 square feet. The location supports a team of seven team members and has already overseen more than 300 cases, illustrating the need for localized, trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual abuse.
“Expanding to San Diego demonstrates how we are dedicated to showing up for survivors in their own communities,” said Blake Woodhall, a lead attorney at Herman Law. “The path to healing can be long and difficult for many of these survivors, so if we can connect with this community directly and open doors for them to pursue justice on their terms, we’re doing our job right.”
For thousands of survivors nationwide, Herman Law is a catalyst for justice, serving as one of the leading voices in the fight against sexual abuse. The firm leads with a survivor-first approach, prioritizing compassionate representation for the communities they serve. By pursuing accountability from institutions that enable abuse, the firm continues to champion legislative reform and raise public awareness while empowering survivors to take legal action. To learn more about Herman Law, visit HermanLaw.com.
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6, Mar 2026
New WCS Wild Audio Podcast Explores What’s at Stake at Global Migratory Species Summit
BRONX, NY, March 6—A new episode of the WCS Wild Audio podcast examines the challenges facing migratory wildlife worldwide and previews the upcoming 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS CoP15), to be held March 23–29 in Campo Grande, Brazil. WCS scientists and policy experts will be available to journalists covering the meeting.
In the 12-minute episode, Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the CMS Secretariat, describes the state of the world’s migratory species and the urgent conservation issues governments will confront at the global summit.
CMS is the only international treaty focused specifically on animals that regularly cross national borders—from birds and whales to big cats, sharks, and freshwater fish—making international cooperation essential to their survival.
©️Dani Escayola/Ocean Image Bank
The conversation highlights findings from the first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report, which found that nearly half of CMS-listed species are in decline and that overexploitation—including hunting, illegal take, and fisheries bycatch—has become the leading threat to many migratory species globally.
“These species connect ecosystems across continents and oceans,” says Fraenkel. “But the pressures facing them—from overexploitation to habitat fragmentation—are increasing, and addressing them requires coordinated international action.”
The discussion also explores emerging priorities for CMS CoP15, including stronger efforts to address illegal and unsustainable taking of wildlife, protection of ecological connectivity across landscapes and seascapes, and new attention to migratory freshwater fish, which are among the most threatened groups of migratory animals.
The Wildlife Conservation Society will have a strong presence at the meeting (read more here), where its scientists and policy experts will advocate for science-based decisions and stronger international cooperation to conserve migratory species and the ecosystems they depend on.
WCS will focus in particular on proposals to strengthen protections for species such as the striped hyena, giant otter, and several migratory shark species, as well as conservation initiatives addressing freshwater fish in major river basins such as the Amazon.
The organization is also working with partners and governments to advance broader CMS priorities, including tackling illegal and unsustainable wildlife use, reducing fisheries bycatch, and protecting ecological connectivity for species that depend on large, intact landscapes and migratory corridors.
6, Mar 2026
How the Middle East conflict is reshaping gas and LNG markets
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, March 6: Wood Mackenzie analysis indicates the Middle East conflict could disrupt 200 Mtpa of forecast Asian LNG demand growth over the next decade as QatarEnergy’s force majeure removes 20% of global supply. The disruption threatens to raise long-term structural challenges for global gas and LNG markets similar to those seen following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
With QatarEnergy’s declaration of force majeure on LNG shipments from Ras Laffan and European gas prices nearly doubling since Monday, the situation threatens to reshape buyer confidence, supply strategies, and even energy policy worldwide.
“The consequences of the war for gas and LNG are uncertain but could rival those that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022,” said Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst at Wood Mackenzie. “Much will depend on whether the disruption is a short-lived blip or is more enduring, and whether gas and LNG infrastructure in the region suffers major damage.”
Key Facts:
- QatarEnergy declaration of force majeure removes 20% of global LNG supply
- Asian LNG demand forecast to grow by 200 Mtpa over next decade
- Qatar and the UAE account for 79 Mtpa and 5.6 Mtpa of LNG capacity respectively
- European gas prices nearly doubled since 3 March 2026
- Nearly 100 Mtpa of US pre-FID LNG projects offer geographic diversification alternatives
Supply diversification imperative
The crisis has exposed the concentration risk for those importing countries which are most dependent on Middle Eastern LNG supply. According to Gavin Thompson, Vice Chairman, Energy for Wood Mackenzie, this will fundamentally alter how buyers approach new long-term supply contracts.
“Assuming no significant damage to existing projects in Qatar and the UAE, the amplified risks associated with these volumes will, in time, dissipate,” Thompson said. “But the crisis will drive home the importance of supply diversification. The raft of US pre-FID projects – almost 100 Mtpa currently – come without a single geographic point-of-failure risk.”
However, US supply is not risk-free, not least from domestic energy policy and cannot be the only solution. Wood Mackenzie analysis indicates that pre-FID projects in Canada, Mozambique and Argentina will look to capitalize on the uncertainty, while projects that have slipped on timeline, such as Abadi in Indonesia and Browse in Australia, could gain fresh impetus. Portfolio suppliers and national oil companies, including QatarEnergy itself, are expected to seek greater diversification of their own supply sources.
Asian demand growth at risk
Asia represents the cornerstone of the bullish outlook for gas and LNG, with Wood Mackenzie forecasting Asian LNG demand to increase by around 200 Mtpa over the coming decade. However, that growth depends on competitive pricing and supply reliability, which are both now in question.
Asian markets could respond to the current loss of supply in several ways, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis. Coal is expected to take market share from gas and LNG in the power sector across Japan, South Korea, China, India and Southeast Asia. Asian governments may accelerate renewables growth plans, though near-term upside will be limited. Additional incentives for domestic gas development could be fast-tracked but will similarly offer little immediate relief.
“Fundamentally, however, Asia needs more energy, while the region’s rising emissions will need to be addressed,” said Thompson. “With limited alternative options, we maintain our long-held view that LNG remains central to meeting future Asian energy demand.”
Confidence crisis for gas and LNG
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, gas and LNG’s reputation as a reliable and affordable fuel was severely tested. While swift action to increase LNG availability helped rebuild confidence, the current crisis has reopened those wounds.
“In the eyes of gas and LNG sceptics, war has once again highlighted how supply disruptions and volatile prices can imperil energy security and affordability,” Massimo Di Odoardo, Vice President, Gas and LNG Research at Wood Mackenzie noted. “A swift restoration of supply and lower prices will allay some concerns among importers in the short term. But beyond the immediate crisis, more work will be required to rebuild confidence.”
Europe remains determined to reduce its dependence on gas and LNG, though the reality is that the region is already moving as fast as realistically possible on decarbonization given budget constraints. With Russia still engaged in war with Ukraine, the chances of the EU lifting its ban on Russian gas and LNG imports remains highly unlikely—leaving Europe facing towering gas prices for the second time this decade.
Building resilience
Wood Mackenzie analysis suggests the gas and LNG industry may need to adopt structural changes similar to the oil market to restore buyer confidence. Building spare capacity and higher levels of storage could help address concerns about reliability and volatility, though this will require significant investment, time and coordinated effort.
“Gas and LNG markets are reeling from the loss of supply,” said Di Odoardo. “The industry has been here before and has proven it can recover. Gas’s primary role in decarbonisation ‒ displacing coal and supporting the expansion of renewables ‒ is clear, but the industry may need to go further this time.”
Looking forward
For now, an end to the conflict remains the priority. Longer term, reinforcing gas and LNG supply reliability and minimizing price volatility will be required to ensure the fuels’ demand trajectory remains intact.
“Gas and LNG have work to do to rebuild confidence,” Flowers said. “Building in spare capacity and higher levels of storage, for example, could help soothe a market anxious about reliability and volatility, just as has been done with oil. But this will be neither quick nor easy, requiring investment, time and coordinated effort.”
5, Mar 2026
Reduce Rust by Dumping Your Wok Twice, and Other Kitchen Tips
In Physics of Fluids, by AIP Publishing, researchers from Brown University present two related studies about thin film fluid flows in the kitchen: one about the relationship between how long it takes to tip the remaining liquid out of a container and its viscosity, and the other about the ideal time to wait before dumping water out of a wok to minimize rusting — it’s more effective to wait a few minutes to let the water accumulate so there’s more to pour out.
“The kitchen is sort of the prime laboratory,” said author Jay Tang. “It deals with a lot of chemistry, materials science, and physics.”
Most people have an intuitive sense of what viscosity is, often described as how thick a fluid feels. It is measured scientifically by applying a certain amount of force to a fluid and measuring its flow rate.
“If you want to empty a jar of water — a few brief seconds, and you have very little left. But if you try to empty a jar of honey, you need to wait longer,” said author Thomas Dutta. “How much longer? The viscosity can tell us.”
By measuring various examples, the researchers derived an exact equation for this flow. A particularly sustainable person can use this to decide how long to wait to collect 99% of what remains in their jar — but for most people, the intuitive understanding that something viscous, like honey or syrup, takes longer than water does will suffice.
“This tipping thing used to happen in my home when I was a kid,” said Dutta. “My grandma would do it with oil bottles or condensed milk.”
The same principle applies to drying out a wok. After washing and dumping out the initial water, Dutta and Tang calculated the ideal amount of time one should allow the remaining water to reaccumulate at its bottom before dumping it again — too long, and it will rust, but too short, and not enough of the water will pool. Figuring out just the right amount of time relies, unsurprisingly, on the viscosity of water. The answer: a few minutes.
“We use these common household examples to really try to show people in a quantitative way that these are all thin film fluid flow, and we can use fluid mechanics to calculate and predict and reliably estimate things,” said Tang. “The things people handle on a daily basis have a lot of physics behind them.”
5, Mar 2026
Goa, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte Honoured at PATWA Travel Awards, ITB Berlin 2026
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4, Mar 2026
Dynisma DMG-1 Powers Rodin Motorsport’s New Driver Performance Centre
Bristol, UK, Mar 4:
Dynisma Ltd.® confirms that its DMG-1 driving simulator is now fully operational at Rodin Motorsport’s newly announced Driver Performance Centre, unveiled this week near the team’s Surrey headquarters.
The purpose-built facility represents a significant investment in driver development infrastructure. Located close to Rodin Motorsport’s main race workshop in Farnham, the Driver Performance Centre integrates the Dynisma DMG-1 full-motion simulator alongside five static simulators, a dedicated driver training gym, and a professional simulation control room with pit wall-style operations and integrated data analysis suites. The centre supports Rodin’s multi-series programme across FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3, F1 Academy, Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), GB3 and British F4.
The DMG-1 is already supporting preparation for the opening rounds of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 seasons, with integration into the team’s F1 Academy programme forming part of its wider driver development structure.
Rodin Motorsport operates across multiple levels of the international single-seater ladder, and the Driver Performance Centre has been established to provide a consistent, high-performance training environment for drivers progressing through those categories.
The Dynisma DMG-1 enables detailed vehicle setup exploration, qualifying simulations, circuit familiarisation, race scenario rehearsal and performance optimisation before a car hits the track. With ultra-low latency motion response of 3–5 ms and primary motion bandwidth exceeding 100 Hz, the platform delivers the fidelity required for highly accurate Driver-in-the-loop correlation work.
In categories such as Formula 2 and Formula 3, where physical testing is limited to just a handful of days before the season, high-accuracy simulation plays a central role in reducing unknowns prior to race weekends. The DMG-1 allows Rodin’s engineers to iterate vehicle model changes rapidly, validate setup direction and refine driver feedback loops within a controlled environment. The dedicated simulator control room ensures that vehicle models and analysis workflows mirror those used trackside, strengthening correlation and supporting more informed engineering decisions. For drivers, the fidelity of the motion platform helps build confidence and develop technical understanding ahead of each Grand Prix.
David Dicker, Owner, Rodin Motorsport, said:“The better the simulator, the better our potential results will be. I feel we are getting the best equipment available to us. If you are not moving forward, you are going backwards. Investing in this level of technology reflects our commitment to building a world-class environment for our drivers and engineers.”
Benn Huntingford, Sporting Director, Rodin Motorsport, said:“The simulation technology helps us to shorten the development cycles of everything that we do, so that we can prepare more in advance before we get to a circuit. Using a simulator like Dynisma’s allows us to arrive better prepared and more competitive by the time a race begins. That’s a big part of driver development and overall team performance. Initially we’ll focus on our F3 and F2 programmes, before integrating it further into F1 Academy. Dynisma is founded by people who understand motorsport, and the technology puts us right at the cutting edge of what is possible.”
Alex Dunne, FIA Formula 2 Driver, Rodin Motorsport, said:“This week we’ve been getting ready for Round 1 of the F2 Championship and running through many different programs on the simulator. At F2 level and above, you do very few laps on a race weekend, so you rely heavily on what you’ve learned in the simulator. We’ve replicated the car model well and it’s very similar to the real car. The feeling over kerbs, lock-ups, understeer and oversteer is very impressive.”
Tom Edwardes, Head of Driver-in-the-Loop Simulation, Rodin Motorsport, said:“This is Rodin’s first full-motion platform, so it was critical that we integrated it properly into our engineering process. We’re using the same vehicle models, data processing and analysis workflows that we use both online and offline, so correlation is consistent and we can iterate through setup changes and gather driver feedback within minutes. For many of our junior drivers, this is their first experience of a platform like this, so part of our role is helping them adapt to the motion, build confidence and strengthen their communication with race engineers.”
Ash Warne, Founder and CTO, Dynisma, said:“Rodin Motorsport has made a clear investment in building a structured driver development ecosystem with its new Driver Performance Centre. The DMG-1 sits at the heart of that environment, providing a high-correlation platform where engineers and drivers can explore setup direction, validate vehicle models and refine performance before race weekends. In championships with limited testing, that level of fidelity and responsiveness becomes a critical competitive tool. We are pleased to support Rodin Motorsport as they integrate advanced motion simulation into their long-term performance strategy.”
Developed and manufactured by a specialist team focused on high-performance motion generation, Dynisma supplies driving simulators to motorsport teams and automotive OEMs worldwide. Dynisma systems are available as turnkey solutions or can be customised to integrate with a wide range of chassis and visualisation environments for both competition and vehicle development applications.
4, Mar 2026
F1 Flag signed by Dragon Ball creator goes to Auction
F1® Authentics is back with a colossal online auction to celebrate the start of the 2026 F1® campaign. The Season Lauch Auction features a plethora of rare and authenticated items, all boasting provenance from specific time periods in motorsport history.
One of the most unique items at this auction is a piece sure to excite Manga fans worldwide, a flag featuring Dragon Ball characters from the 90s alongside the McLarenMP4/5B.Only a small number of items bearing this design are believed to have ever been printed and what makes this version so special is that it has been signed by the creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, who as well as being an iconic storytellerwas an F1® enthusiast.
Why Did Dragon Ball have presence in F1®?
In 1989, because of Honda’s interest in Formula 1® and the popularity of Ayrton Senna, there was a surge of attention on motorsport in Japan. Capitalizing on this newfound passion, Shueisha, one of the largest publishers in the country, decided to sponsor McLaren’s Formula 1 racing team. Their logo could be seen for the first time on the nosecone of the 1990 McLaren.
Shueishawere the publishers of Weekly Shonen Jump, the best-selling weekly manga anthology publication, which included the Dragon Ball series. Multiple tie-ins to the sponsorship would follow including GP Boy, a two-volume manga created to commemorate the partnership, and even a manga that starred Ayrton Senna, focusing on his personal driving story and rivalries.
History encapsulated in print and ink
Consigned to this auction from a private seller,this flag was originally personally gifted to the former Head of Marketing at McLaren F1® Team andhas been kept in flawless condition for well over three decades.The characters featured include Goku, Bulma, Master Roshi, Kid Goku and Krillin.The authentic signature of the late Akira Toriyama is clearly visible and is perfectly placed next to the illustrations without covering any of the designs.
For fans of F1® and Dragon Ball or Japanese Manga and Anime, this is a rare opportunity to own anillustration celebrating a unique cross-over and signed by one the most revered names in modern storytelling.
As well as this unique Dragon Ball Flag, the Season Launch auction features highly sought after pieces of racing memorabilia including a Lewis Hamilton suit from his record-breaking first season in 2007 and a Max Verstappen suit from 2023, the peak of a Red Bull dominant era.
The auction is live from Thursday March 5th2026, and collectors and fans can head to the F1® Authentics auction now to preview exclusive items for sale and register their interest to bid.
4, Mar 2026
From Burnout to Alignment: Why Inner Healing Is Gaining Attention in Uncertain Times – The Akashic Way
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C., March 4, 2026 — Burnout, uncertainty, and a growing sense of disconnection have fueled a surge in spiritual curiosity — particularly practices that promise inner alignment rather than external fixes. In The Akashic Way: Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records, three-time Emmy Award-winning director and advanced Akashic Records practitioner Mary Madeiras explores why so many people are searching inward for clarity, affirmation, and healing.
After decades spent shaping stories for millions of viewers, Madeiras now invites readers into a different kind of narrative — one rooted in the Akashic Records, a quantum divine field believed to contain the energetic imprint of every soul’s journey through time. Rather than offering another roadmap for self-improvement, The Akashic Way reframes healing as an act of remembering and reconnecting with the deeper truth of who we are and why we are here.
“We can actually access our own journey — our own soul’s imprint — for every incarnation,” Madeiras explained.
Drawing from her own Akashic experiences and client sessions, Madeiras shows how working within the Records consistently creates alignment — emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. “It’s like having a conversation with the higher, divine aspect of yourself,” she said. “And when we’re aligned, the world becomes more aligned.” The result, she believes, is clarity, affirmation, and self-empowerment — tools urgently needed in a fragmented, fast-moving world.
The Akashic Way touches upon the many challenges that pull people away from connecting with their intuition and inner love — relationship struggles, traumas, unresolved patterns, and health issues. Madeiras shows how anyone can access this deeper guidance to create meaningful change and awaken that inner love. Her personal Akashic exchanges — woven with messages for humanity — offer readers the opportunity to reflect on their life’s purpose. The wisdom from the Akashic Realm is a profound tool for rediscovering purpose, trusting intuition, and learning to live through love and intention.
As Madeiras writes, “I titled this book The Akashic Way because I believe that living life through the Akashic Records is a path back to ourselves — a way to remember who we are, why we chose to come here, and what we are here to do. When we view our life through our own Akashic lens, we experience self-empowerment in the most profound way.”
The Akashic Way: Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records
Publisher: Precocity Press
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4, Mar 2026
Pinky’s Moving Story by George M. Johnson, now available from Histria Books
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4, Mar 2026
Eve: A Novel by B.K. O’Connor, now available from Histria Books
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