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  • Suspect In Seattle Home Invasions Of Macklemore And Celebrity Athletes Pleads Not Guilty – KXL

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    SEATTLE (AP) — A man accused of breaking into the homes of Seattle-area celebrities, including baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki and hip-hop artist Macklemore, and pepper-spraying people he encountered inside pleaded not guilty Monday to multiple charges.

    Patrick Maisonet, 29, was arrested at his home in on Aug. 21 in connection with another burglary, to which he has pleaded not guilty, and has been held on bail totaling more than $2 million.

    Investigators say surveillance images and cellphone data helped link him to the break-ins, and that some of the precious items taken during the heists — including Macklemore’s Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders championship rings — were later recovered from a south Seattle jewelry store.

    The break-ins mirrored a slew of burglaries at the homes of well-known professional athletes across the U.S. in recent months. The players have been targeted because of the high-end products believed to be in their homes and sometimes the thefts happen when they are away with their teams for road games.

    The FBI has warned sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes. The NFL and NBA have also issued security alerts after burglaries at the homes of such star athletes as Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Seven people were charged in connection with those burglaries in February.

    In the Seattle area, another man, Earl Henderson Riley IV, was previously arrested in some of the same break-ins Maisonet has been charged in. Police said Maisonet sometimes carried digital frequency jammers to disable cellphone calls — including to 911.

    The athletes targeted included Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo, whose home was hit twice; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell, who is from Washington; and former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman. Snell had two Rolex watches stolen, each worth $75,000. Sherman also had a Rolex taken.

    Sherman posted camera images of three people breaking into his house on his birthday in March, at least one armed with a pistol.

    “House being robbed at gun point with my family in it isn’t what anyone wants for a birthday gift. Scary situation that my Wife handled masterfully and kept my kids safe,” he wrote in a statement on X at the time.

    Prosecutors said Maisonet broke into Suzuki’s home on Feb. 9 while the baseball player’s wife was in her bedroom. He tried to force his way though the bedroom door as she pushed back, according to court documents, and then reached through the opening and pepper-sprayed her. She managed to bar the door before the assailant was able to enter the room, police said.

    Macklemore’s home was burglarized on June 7, a day after Riley was charged. Police say Maisonet and another man broke in and used pepper spray on a 22-year-old nanny, who eventually managed to flee to a neighbor’s house for help.

    Macklemore, a Seattle native, is a fan and investor in many area sports teams. He featured the two championship rings in his 2022 music video for the song “Chant.”

    Phone location records traced Maisonet from his home and grandmother’s house to the homes of robbery victims, according to court documents. They also connected him to a Seattle jewelry store where police said they recovered some of the stolen items.

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  • Raising the bar higher: Suzuki Burgman Street Econorun 2024 in Visayas and Mindanao   

    Raising the bar higher: Suzuki Burgman Street Econorun 2024 in Visayas and Mindanao   

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    The Burgman Street, known as the most fuel-efficient 125cc scooter in the Philippines, lived up to its reputation by achieving impressive fuel efficiency ratings of 84.4km/L and 93.70km/L during the Burgman Street Econorun held in Visayas and Mindanao on April 13 and 20, respectively.

    Fuel-efficiency Challenge in Scenic Locations  

    The event saw a total of 83 riders and 10 moto vloggers compete for the most fuel-efficient title on their Suzuki Burgman Street Standard and EX variant scooters. The Visayas leg was held in Cebu, with participants traveling from Suzuki AS Fortuna  (Mandaue City) SMDI 3S Shop to the picturesque white sand beach of San Remigio in  Northern Cebu. Meanwhile, the Mindanao contenders took on the route from Davao City at Shell Bago Gallera to the stunning Magnaga Waters Beach Resort in Davao de Oro. The roads were a combination of flat, twisting, uphill, and downhill with a good mix of traffic making it suitable for a fuel-economy challenge. 

    Impressive Results across Categories  

    The competition showcased the Burgman Street’s fuel-saving capabilities. In Cebu, Jivy  Casona topped the Burgman Street EX category with an impressive 84.4km/L, followed by Junejeet Aguanta with 76.47km/L and Brian Villacampo with 75.63km/L. For the  Burgman Street Standard category, Dario Villacorta Jr. secured first place with 80.34km/L, followed by Resty Florence at 79.49km/L and Jimmy Villaver at 73.23km/L with a group average of 70.92km/L. 

    The motovloggers also displayed remarkable fuel efficiency in their Burgman Street Standard units, even achieving the same fuel-economy rating of the Burgman Street EX, with Boy Perstaym reigning supreme with 84.4km/L followed by Miss PINAYpay at 78.69 km/L, InangMoto at 72.09km/L, and MC Kwyn at 69.06km/L. It was Miss PINAYpay and MC  Kwyn’s first time to ride a Burgman Street and they were both impressed by the performance of the motorcycle, especially the fuel consumption and comfort. 

    The challenge went on to Davao City, which surpassed the results, achieving outstanding fuel economy of as high as 93.7km/L in the Burgman Standard Category.  This was followed by Felix Reambonanza Jr. with 82.23km/L  and Jaffy Quiambao with 82.22km/L fuel-economy rating, respectively. The group average settled at a commendable 68km/L. The Burgman EX Category also saw impressive results, with the top three resulting in 75.13km/L by Ronald Lenijan, 73.43km/L by John Bernal, and 73.43km/L by Malik Lipa, respectively. The group average in this category stood at a solid 69km/L. 

    The media category in Davao City was not also far behind, with the winner Kumander  Daot reaching 90.84km/L, followed by Langga Gail at 82.5km/L, Byahe ni Ken at 78.51 km/L, Frozz Moto at 74.02km/L, Boy Baldo at 72.1km/L and Tope Motovlog at 68.08km/L. All were equally delighted with the results and surprised with how fuel-efficient Burgman Street is. 

    Present during the Burgman Street Econo Run were Suzuki Philippines Motorcycle  Division’s Marketing Communications Group head Edelyn Yanilla, Field Marketing Group head Johnny De Guzman, Safety Riding Section head Noel Villapando, Field Marketing supervisors Zhele Acorda and Ramil Mulay, Cebu Sales supervisor Jul Marie Bermejo, and Mindanao supervisors Patrick Olano and Elijah Valle. Joining in the Visayas Leg was Suzuki dealer partner SMDI, headed by the Marketing head for Cebu, Randy Salazar.

    Luzon riders are already preparing for their turn to see how far the fuel efficiency of their  Burgman Street can go. Will they be able to raise the bar even higher? Watch out for the next leg of the Burgman Econo Run 2024 in Luzon this May.  

    The Suzuki Burgman Street is an affordable motorcycle with maxi scooter styling that has  been loved by Filipinos since its launch in 2020. The bike has proven to have the best fuel economy among all 125cc scooters in the Philippines, with unbeatable riding comfort and convenience. Available in 2 variants, the Burgman Street comes in Standard at an  SRP of PHP83,400 and EXecutive Class at an SRP of PHP92,400. 

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  • Suzuki Motorcycle India launches ‘Burgman Street EX’ at Rs 1.12 lakh; check details

    Suzuki Motorcycle India launches ‘Burgman Street EX’ at Rs 1.12 lakh; check details

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    Suzuki Motor Corporation’s two-wheeler subsidiary Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), on Wednesday, launched the new ‘Burgman Street EX’ at Rs 1,12,300 (ex-showroom, Delhi). This new variant joins the standard version and the Ride Connect version in the Burgman Street line-up.

    Suzuki’s new 125cc premium scooter comes with the brand new Suzuki Eco Performance Alpha (SEP-α) engine, Engine Auto Stop-Start (EASS) system and Silent Starter System. The company also claims that the new Burgman Street EX also features a luxurious body design with refined details.

    Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL, while commenting on the launch, said, “The love and affection that our Burgman Street got from the Indian customers prompted us to launch the All-New Burgman Street EX in the country immediately after the global unveil. This is a special product from the house of Suzuki that incorporates the latest technology thus offering an unparalleled ride experience.”

    The new Burgman Street EX costs around Rs 22,400 more than the standard Burgman and nearly Rs 19,000 more than the Ride Connect version. In terms of competition, the new Burgman Street EX goes up against the Aprilia SXR 125 in India.

    “By bringing in the unique exposure of Suzuki’s international BURGMAN heritage, we believe that the BURGMAN STREET EX, the Special One will now be more special than ever” and will herald a new era of luxury scooter riding in India,” Uchida added.

    The new Burgman Street EX, when compared with the existing standard version and the Ride Connect version, features a larger 12-inch rear wheel, instead of a 10-inch wheel, with a wider 100/80-12 tyre. The new premium scooter also gets front and rear light systems that feature LED lights for better visibility.

    In terms of dimensions, the new x Burgman Street EX has a 25mm longer wheelbase and is 5mm narrower than the standard Burgman. The new scooter also weighs 1kg more, at 111kg, than other offerings in the Burgman Street line-up.

    The new Burgman Street EX, in terms of powertrain, gets the same 124cc 2-valve single-cylinder engine as in the rest of the Burgman Street range. However, the EX churns out 0.1hp less (8.6hp) with the same torque at 10Nm.

    In terms of features, the Burgman Street EX gets an LED headlight, a Bluetooth-enabled LCD and a USB charging socket. The new Burgman Street EX can be had in three colours – Platinum Silver, Bronze and Black.

    Apart from these features, the New Burgman Street EX also comes with the Suzuki Ride Connect, which comes with the Bluetooth enabled digital console that offers connectivity features like turn-by-turn navigation, incoming call, SMS and WhatsApp Alert display, missed call and unread SMS alerts, speed exceeding warning, phone battery level display and the estimated time of arrival.

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