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Sleeve’s Senior Pickleball Report: A Buzzworthy Review of the RAW Excluder 1 Paddle
RAW Excluder 1 Paddle: Power, precision, and a buzzworthy cause. Read Mike Sliwa’s review on Sleeve’s Senior Pickleball Report.
Last Updated on September 13, 2025 by Rod Washington
RAW Excluder 1 Paddle Review!
In the latest episode of Sleeve’s Senior Pickleball Report, host Mike Sliwa takes us on an exciting journey as he reviews the highly anticipated paddle from Reign and Win (RAW), the Excuder 1. What sets RAW apart is not just their commitment to crafting high-quality equipment but also their dedication to a noble cause—the preservation of honey bees. With a percentage of their proceeds going towards non-profit honey bee farms, RAW proves that sports and environmental consciousness can go hand in hand
Collaboration with Pound of Quicksand:
RAW’s passion for the honey bees doesn’t stop there. In a groundbreaking move, they collaborated with the rock band Pound of Quicksand, who composed an inspiring song titled “Pollen,” and produced a music video centered around bee preservation for a recent Pollenator event. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and protect pollinators.
The RAW Excluder 1 Paddle:
Now, let’s dive into Mike Sliwa’s detailed review of the RAW Excuder 1 paddle. With its sleek design and advanced technology, the Excluder 1 offers a perfect blend of control and power on the pickleball court. Sliwa highlights the paddle’s exceptional grip, lightweight construction, and impressive shot accuracy, making it a top choice for players of all skill levels.
The latest episode of Sleeve’s Senior Pickleball Report brings together the worlds of sports, environmental conservation, and music, showcasing the RAW Excluder 1 paddle and its commitment to honey bee preservation. RAW’s collaboration with Pound of Quicksand serves as a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we combine our passions and work towards a greater cause. So, grab your paddle, hit the court, and join the movement to protect our buzzing friends with RAW and Excluder 1.
If you’re interested in buying a RAW Excluder1, you can find it at:
https://reignandwinpickleball.com/products/r-a-w-excluder-pickleball-paddle?variant=44046168129790
Use the code “Reign10” and get 10% off your purchase.
Percentage of proceeds go to Non Profit Bee Farmers.
SAVE THE BEES!
The band Pound of Quicksand performed the song “Pollen” and created the accompanying music video. Follow them on Instagram.: https://instagram.com/poundofquicksand?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Last Updated on November 7, 2026 by Daily News Staff
New hybrid event aims to give grieving audiences meaningful holiday viewing, with films from more than 25 countries and a mission centered on love, loss, and emotional truth.
A new film festival debuting in late 2026 is taking a different approach to holiday entertainment. Grief Fest™: The Grief Film Festival, created by My Grief Angels Inc., is being introduced as what organizers believe is the world’s first film festival dedicated entirely to grief, remembrance, resilience, and healing.
The hybrid festival will run in two segments: November 25–29, 2026, during Thanksgiving week, and December 24, 2026, through January 3, 2027, during Christmas and New Year’s. Top Honors films will be announced on December 31, 2026.
Organizers say the timing is intentional. Research cited in the announcement shows that grief and loneliness are major holiday stressors for many Americans, making the season especially difficult for people coping with loss. In that context, Grief Fest™ is positioning itself as an alternative to the flood of traditional feel-good holiday programming.
The festival is open to short films, features, documentaries, experimental work, AI-generated projects, and VR experiences. It is described as inclusive, non-religious, and LGBTQ+ friendly, with submissions already received from more than 25 countries. All films will be presented in English, either spoken or subtitled.
Grief Fest™ will be available both in person and virtually through Film Festival Plus, making it accessible to audiences worldwide. The launch of GriefFest.com also includes Lumen, a multilingual AI guide designed to help filmmakers and attendees navigate the festival in their preferred language.
Rather than focusing on industry prestige, organizers say the festival is centered on community and emotionally honest storytelling. For audiences who feel unseen during the holidays, Grief Fest™ is aiming to offer something rare on the seasonal screen: recognition.
Source: PR Newswire
Related Reading
- Grief Fest: Official festival site
- My Grief Angels Inc.: About the nonprofit behind the festival
- Film Festival Plus: Virtual access platform
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Entertainment
Bring History to Life with Experiences That Feel Real
Bring History to Life: Reading books and watching documentaries can be good ways to learn about history, but there’s something particularly meaningful about immersive experiences that allow you to step inside the stories that shaped the world.
Bring History to Life with Experiences That Feel Real
(Feature Impact) Reading books and watching documentaries can be good ways to learn about history, but there’s something particularly meaningful about immersive experiences that allow you to step inside the stories that shaped the world.
During a visit to the U-505 Submarine exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI), guests can literally step inside a historic German U-boat captured during World War II. In 1944, the U.S. Navy underwent a top-secret mission to disarm and take over one of the German submarines that wreaked havoc on the high seas, attacking not just military vessels but merchant ships and supply ships as well.
Watch this video to see more:
“The mission was a dangerous one, as U-boat captains were under strict orders to sink their own subs if they were in danger of capture,” said Dr. Voula Saridakis, head curator at Griffin MSI, “but the U.S. Navy managed to take over the vessel and keep it afloat long enough to reach American shores. There, they studied it to gather German military secrets and other intelligence items, like the codebreaking Enigma Machine now on display at Griffin MSI.”
As you tour the submarine, you’ll experience firsthand what life was really like on board. Climb through the hatch, picture yourself bunking for the night in the cramped sleeping quarters, take a turn trying to maneuver the submarine while dodging torpedoes and imagine the bravery of the American soldiers who risked themselves on a perilous mission to capture the vessel and help turn the tide of the war.
There are many important lessons to glean from history, and they’re often easier to understand when presented in a tangible way. Planning visits to museum exhibits and historical sites allows you to stand where others have stood, see what they’ve seen and connect your human experience with theirs. Parents, children, educators, students and people of all ages can find something to inspire them in these stories.
Learn more about bringing history and science to life at GriffinMSI.org.
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Entertainment
Patrick Stewart, Beloved Star of Star Trek and X-Men, Dies at 86
Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved for his performances as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86, leaving a lasting legacy across television, film and theater.
Entertainment News Brief
Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed actor best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at 86.
Stewart died October 28 at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his spokesperson reported by Reuters. The announcement said he had been living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia and was with his wife, Sunny Ozell.
Stewart brought a commanding presence and a thoughtful approach to leadership to Star Trek: The Next Generation, which aired from 1987 to 1994. He later continued Picard’s story in feature films and returned for Star Trek: Picard.
His career also encompassed Shakespearean theater, including work with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He was knighted in 2010 for his contributions to drama.
For generations of viewers, Stewart helped make science fiction a place to explore questions of responsibility, compassion and humanity.
Sources
● Reuters: Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86
● ABC News: Patrick Stewart dies at 86
