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Wellesley remembers Tony Lumley, Sr., as "such a present parent"
January 4, 2021 by Bob Brown 1 Comment
In reviewing five years of texts with her friend Anthony "Tony" Lumley, Sr., Wellesley's Betsy Komjathy says it was all about him being "proactive, supportive and in good humor" about his kids, as well as their schoolmates. "He was such a present parent," Komjathy says.
Wellesley and beyond are now mourning Lumley, a Boston resident who passed away from coronavirus on Dec. 22 at the age of 56.
A fundraiser has been launched to support the family during this most difficult time. All funds raised will be used to help support the Lumley children with unforeseen medical and living expenses, as well as college tuition.
Lumley is survived by his four children, who like himself, all took part in the METCO educational program for Boston residents, as well as two grandchildren and his fiancee Gwen Johnson. His oldest son, Eric, graduated from Wayland High School; Nykia and Anthony, Jr., graduated from Wellesley High, and Samone will graduate from Wellesley High in the spring. Lumley's aunt, Carla Lumley, works for the Wellesley METCO program.
According to the fundraiser, organized by Lumley's mother Beverley and Wellesley High's Diane Zinck, "To say 'Mr. Tony' was a loyal family man is an understatement. As a loving single father, his entire world centered around loving, providing for and taking care of his beloved children and grandchildren. Lumley was a father who seemed to have the power to be in three places at once. He supported all of his children at all times, attending every single cheerleading event, football game, basketball game, and educational ceremony."
Lumley's mother told us that "My son Anthony had a huge presence in the Wellesley school system and the community. He and his children were quite well known."
According to Anthony Lumley, Sr.'s formal obituary, the Annual Caribbean Festival was among his yearly highlights, when he opened his home and shared a BBQ "that gave us all an opportunity to gather at the end of the summer and enjoy each other's company."
Komjathy, a Friends of Wellesley METCO board member, says when she recalls Lumley she thinks of the pride he had in his kids.
"He went to all of their activities that he possibly could, and if he wasn't at something, it was because he was at another kid's event,' she says, fondly recalling sitting near him and family members at sports events. Lumley epitomized being part of the two-way community that the METCO program hopes to foster, she says, as he felt part of both the Boston and Wellesley communities.
Services for Anthony Lumley, Sr., take place on Jan. 11 in Mattapan at Davis Funeral Home.
Lumley family photo from Gofundme page
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Wellesley schools Director of Diversity: the search continues
July 11, 2019 by Deborah Brown 2 Comments
The Wellesley Public Schools has re-opened its search for a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In May 2019, the field had been narrowed to three finalists, but none of those candidates has been hired for the position. Funding for the new job was approved by Town Meeting in March, and Superintendent Dr. David Lussier informed the Wellesley School Committee that he hoped to appoint a director by the end of the recently completed school year.
According to the job listing for the Director of Diversity, some of the responsibilities will include formulating a strategic plan to support district diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; deepen community awareness, understanding, and respect for diversity, equity and inclusion; oversee the METCO program; and work collaboratively with the A Better Chance program. You can see the complete listing here (and please let WPS know that you heard about it on Swellesley if you apply).
The initial search yielded three candidates:
Dr. Roland Davis, a consultant with college and high school administrative experience. He served at Harvard as Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, but stepped down after one year for personal reasons, according to the Harvard Crimson.
Kimberlee Henry, an administrator whose most recently listed job on her resume was that of school principal in Oxford, Massachusetts. According to Worcester news source telegram.com, Henry was in October 2018 put on paid leave from that position.
Wellesley High School Social Studies teacher Jackie Katz, who was one of the speakers at May's WHS graduation ceremonies.
You can see their cover letters and resumes here.
Davis in an email said, "I was offered the position with WPS but declined it because I was also offered a position with an educational non-profit in the area and elected to accept this position instead."
Katz in an email said that she was not offered the position.
It is unknown at this time whether Katz or Henry was offered the job.
Superintendent Lussier said in an email, "Our search is still ongoing for a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion." He had nothing further to add regarding whether the job had been offered to any of the candidates.
The Wellesley community had opportunities to meet and comment on each of the candidates during afternoon and evening meetings in late May.
Filed Under: Education, METCO, Town Meeting, Wellesley High School
Wellesley community dialogue to take place in wake of student walk-out
April 29, 2019 by Deborah Brown 1 Comment
Wellesley High School student group Young Ethnic Scholars (YES) and World of Wellesley (WOW) invites everyone to participate in a Community Dialogue on Monday, May 6, 7pm – 9pm at the Wellesley Free Library.
Earlier this month during a walk-out organized by YES and attended by members of the group and their allies, student speakers said the whole town of Wellesley must take responsibility for racist incidents that have occurred in the school. WOW President Michelle Chalmers said, "YES has asked for the community to engage and we invite you to answer that call. Everyone is invited to peacefully engage with our students together."
YES is an approximately 60-member group of students of color and their allies with a stated goal to "take action against the racial injustice rampant in YOUR community." Earlier this month, members of the group and other WHS students, approximately 300 in all, walked out of Wellesley High School and onto the athletic field in protest of racist incidents that have happened in the school, including an anonymous racist email sent to a WHS African American teacher.
In an online update to the school community regarding that email, Jamie Chisum said, "Despite the efforts of all three assistant principals, the school resource officer, other members of the WPD, and our tech department, we have no solid evidence to connect any individual to the email sent to one of our teachers early last month. There was not sufficient evidence found to get a subpoena. There have been interviews with students, guidance counselors (in case they heard something), and I've personally spoken to all the teacher's classes. We've done psychologist profiles, and of course met with the teacher for insights. My hope has been that eventually a student would step forward and tell us who did it – perhaps this week's events will help someone come to this conclusion. We are keeping our eyes and ears open."
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World of Wellesley's Michelle Chalmers is Rotary Club's January speaker
December 28, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment
Michelle Chalmers, President of World of Wellesley will speak at the January 8th, 7pm – 8pm meeting of the Rotary Club of Wellesley, at the Wellesley College Club. There is a $30 light buffet available at 6:15pm before the meeting. See the Rotary Club web site for details.
From the Rotary Club speaker:
Welcome everyone to World of Wellesley's 29th year of dedication to making Wellesley a welcoming place for everyone. Since 1990, the organization has been a collaborative effort of passionate volunteers and supporters, who are engaged and committed to celebrating and appreciating our glorious human diversity. It is my hope that World of Wellesley will be a part of you and your family's lives, this year, through our planned programs, conversations and events. Most importantly, the success of the mission can only be reached by listening and learning from all Wellesley residents and support what is possible for making this community a welcoming and inclusive place for all. Thank you to the Rotary Club for your support and inviting me to a meeting.
● January 21: The Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast, with a keynote speaker and music and dance presentations, followed by a family MLK event in the afternoon.
● February 27; March 6, March 13: Join us in collaboration with the Wellesley Public Library for the community viewing of the three-part documentary, Race: The Power of an Illusion.
About Michelle Chalmers, MSW
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Dine, dance, and celebrate at Friends of Wellesley METCO social event
October 4, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment
Come join the Friends of Wellesley METCO on Saturday, October 20 at the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park for a fun-filled night, reconnecting with old friends and making new friends. Great food, great music, great friends at this adult social event.
WHEN: Saturday, October 20th – 6:30-10:00pm
WHERE: William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park, 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester
TICKETS: $10 per person in advance; $15 at the door
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.friendsofwellesleymetco.org.
Click on "Donate" and put "Adult Social" in special instructions.
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Peer Support for Women affected by Domestic Violence
Sagesse is a non-profit organization that has been empowering individuals. organizations and communities to break the cycle of domestic violence for over 30 years. Our programs are available in communities across Alberta - at no cost. We work with more than 30 partner agencies, who help deliver our programs. Our direct service programs are available to anyone who identifies as a woman, regardless of age, ability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Sagesse translates to wisdom. The wisdom to think and act based on experience, knowledge and skill. We are best known for our peer support programs, but in fact, we do much more than that. Our work falls into 3 categories:
Peer support and one-on-one mentorship programs - our programs are for women who have experienced domestic violence, are at risk of being abused, or have been involved in sex work. Our programs are facilitated by peers, allowing for no power differential. By providing support and skills to those affected by domestic violence, we are able to work towards breaking the pervasive cycle of abuse.
Finding Our Voices is a six-week group program focusing on issues related to self-esteem and the importance of effective communication. In Finding Our Voices, participants share their experiences and learn from each other. Topics include self-image, shame, compassion and the significance of healthy relationships – both with ourselves and others. Growth Circles is a 14-week group program that delves into the experience of domestic violence. Topics range from understanding domestic violence, contextualizing experiences of trauma and shame, to creating support systems and building personal power. Moving on With Mentors is a unique program that offers individual support to women by connecting them with a peer mentor.
Capacity Building, which is focused on mobilizing individuals, organizations and communities - our LGBTQ work is about enhancing knowledge within service providers to help them provide safe, inclusive service to people within the LGBTQ community who have experienced domestic violence. We offer education to informal support networks about how to recognize domestic violence, respond to domestic violence and refer to the appropriate supports.
We also serve as the backbone agency of the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective (CDVC).
Alberta has the third highest rate of domestic violence in the country. In the 2016 fiscal year, the Calgary Women's Emergency 24-Hour Family Violence Helpline fielded 11,988 calls and the total number of clients the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter served was 15, 417. The Calgary Police Service indicated that domestic violence incidents were 34 percent higher than the five-year average and up six percent from the previous year. Statistics from 2016 showed a 35 percent increase from the national average and an increase of ten percent from 2015. In Edmonton, the statistics are even more staggering. According to justice ministry figures, the number of criminal charges for domestic violence rose to 2, 336 in 2016 from 1,955 in 2011. This reflects a trend across Alberta's seven largest urban centers, where total charges for domestic violence increased to 7,751 in 2016 from 6,368 in 2011.
Over 10,000 abused women and their children were accommodated by the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters member shelters in 2016 (5,418 women respectively and 5,149 children respectively). Of the 5,418 women who were admitted by shelters in the province, 4,301 cited seeking safety from abuse as the main reason for contacting the shelter. In that same year, 8, 076 women and 8,238 children were turned away from shelters due to lack of capacity.
It is clear that domestic violence is a pervasive and systemic societal concern. Our programs are dedicated to supporting and helping these women (and their children) learn to heal and grow, to gain knowledge about healthy relationships and how to access the supports they need in order to find safety. We also educate the general public (as mentioned above) on how to recognize, respond and refer for domestic violence. Domestic violence is a societal problem and it takes communal effort and knowledge in order to break the cycle of domestic violence.
In 2017, Sagesse engaged over 2,500 individuals, through direct service, awareness building and community development across the province. 393 women participated in peer support or mentorship programs. 160 volunteers contributed 4,500 hours of service province wide.
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Intesa Sanpaolo supports Italian talent at Milan's international furniture fair
Intesa Sanpaolo is supporting the Salone Internazionale del Mobile. Milano – Milan's furniture and design fair – as lead corporate partner for the second year running.
At the same time, it is seeking to raise the profile of emerging Italian talent with the presentation of the SaloneSatellite Award. Now in its ninth edition, the project promotes direct contact between young designers and exhibitors.
Also for Fuorisalone, a range of public events is taking place in the prestigious setting of the Gallerie d'Italia and the bank's flagship branch in Piazza Cordusio.
Intesa Sanpaolo's contribution to the fair comprises initiatives aimed at promoting emerging talent and the entrepreneurial scene in Italy, as well as ongoing assistance in the development of SMEs and the "Made in Italy" brand.
One of the highlights of the show, on 18 April in the SaloneSatellite Arena, was when the winning emerging designer (aged under 35) was named as Stefano Carta Vasconcellos from Italy. His work Cucina Leggera (Light Kitchen) won him €5,000 from Intesa Sanpaolo and an artwork engraved by designer Luca Trazzi, whose light installation Dandelion is set up in the Gallerie d'Italia during the Salone.
For the first time, Intesa Sanpaolo Casa will host a Fuorisalone event on 20 April in the Piazza Cordusio branch, in collaboration with Trazzi, who will talk about his relationship with the bank during a jazz aperitif open to the public.
An Intesa Sanpaolo infopoint is set across the exhibition areas of Rho-Fiera, open from 9.30am-6.30 pm, along Corso Italia (pavilions 9-11), on all public days of the fair, providing a wealth of information about the Group.
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Renowned Chef Visits Cambria
Chef Bryn Williams recently visited Coleg Cambria in his role as an Ambassador for the Catering and Hospitality department.
Bryn shot to fame as merely a sous chef in 2006 by beating established and well-known chefs to cook the fish course for the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations on the television programme 'Great British Menu.'
Hailing from Denbigh in North Wales, Bryn learnt to appreciate food and its origins from an early age. He's worked in some of the most prestigious kitchens in London, under Marco Pierre White at The Criterion, Michel Roux at Le Gavroche for three years, and he was senior-sous at The Orrery for four years.
Bryn is now the Chef Patron of Odette's, taking over the property in October 2008 and recently opened Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias, a beach-front Restaurant, Café & Bar on the North Wales Coast in Colwyn Bay.
During his visit to the Deeside site he gave inspirational talks to students on how to succeed in the industry before a question and answer session. The learners had prepared a special meal that included a Welsh Lamb dinner and he tasted learner, Bolgyan Emese Spanish Inspired Dish which was later awarded a Gold Award at the Welsh International Culinary Awards along with other learners who came home with 2 Golds, 6 Silvers, 7 Bronze, Certificate of Merit and Best College 2017 Award.
After a busy morning at Deeside Bryn enjoyed a tour of the Llysfasi site with Farm Manager Dewi Jones and seeing what's produced on the farm.
Staff from Coleg Cambria have benefited from a work placement at Porth Eirias, and some of the learners from the college will also have this opportunity.
Paula Wood Assistant Principle and Director of Curriculum said:
"We are delighted that Coleg Cambria students and staff have the opportunity to work with Bryn Williams. We recognise that Bryn is an excellent role model for people across North East Wales; he's also a true inspiration.
"Bryn has achieved significant success throughout his career; he genuinely demonstrates passion, dedication, commitment and an appreciation for high quality local produce. Bryn's tenacious appetite for learning, coaching and professional development sets him apart, we value his belief and support for the next generation of Welsh chefs and farmers across North East Wales. We are incredibly grateful to Bryn for his support and look forward to our future work with him.
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"'It's fantastic to meet young people with an enthusiasm for cooking. If sharing my knowledge or experience, helps any one of them on their journey to becoming a future chef, I am more than happy to help. Today's students are tomorrow's chefs and it is important to invest in them and their future."
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Shaun Goosen's British and Irish Lions XV
By Shaun Goosen April 4, 2017 Updated: May 24, 2017 No Comments5 Mins Read
Shaun Goosen: Sports writer for Grocott's Mail
With the Six Nations now done-and-dusted, the attention now turns to Warren Gatland and which Scottish, Irish, English and Welsh players he will include in his British & Irish Lions squad that is due to tour the Land of the Long White Cloud in June and July. Each player from the Home Nations will desperately want to a seat on that plane headed Down Under, and here I have picked out those whom I believe have been the standout performers in 2017 so far, and placed them into my proverbial Test match starting XV. So, without further ado…
Mako Vunipola. The Saracens loosehead may just have come back from a terrible injury, but his physicality and presence in any front-row always puts added pressure on opposition forward packs. His performances on the 2013 Australia tour also wouldn't have been easily forgotten by Gatland. His immense ball-carrying ability will be a big advantage for his side, as they look to break the gain-line in and around the trenches in New Zealand. Vunipola just trumps compatriot Joe Marler and Ireland's Jack McGrath.
Rory Best (vice-captain). Called up as a replacement on the 2013 tour, the Irish captain's coolness and composure will be much needed on this tour when coming up against the likes of Dane Coles and co. His line-out throwing is out of the top-drawer, and his performances for his nation over the past 18 months warrant this selection. Special mention to the English duo of Dylan Hartley and Jamie George.
Tadhg Furlong. The young Irishman has been a revelation since debuting in 2015, and his stellar performances in the Six Nations places him head-and-shoulders above the rest. A superb scrummager and ball-carrier (he's not too shabby on defence either), this tour could prove to be the catalyst to a very promising career.
Maro Itoje. Simply too good to ignore. Despite playing on the side of the scrum for the majority of England's title-winning campaign, I believe Itoje's best position is definitely at no. 4 lock. His youthful exuberance will come in handy against the formidable duo of Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick.
Alun Wyn Jones (captain). Jones has seen and done it all before. Despite not having the greatest Six Nations campaign as captain of Wales, his wealth of experience sees him assume captaincy of the side. Having led the Lions in the final Test of 2013, he will know what it is all about.
CJ Stander. The ex-Bull has been nothing short of sensational since making his Ireland debut in 2016, and Gatland will be a brave man to leave him out of his Test side. Ball-carrying ability, defensive ability, ability to poach opposition ball on the ground – Stander has it all.
Sean O'Brien. The tenacious opensider has endured a nightmare injury run of late, but his dogged attitude at the breakdown and ability to make some huge plays at crucial moments sees him pip 2013 Lions captain Sam Warburton. This man has some serious BMT.
Billy Vunipola. The English wrecking-ball also missed much of his side's Championship defence though injury, but there is no question that he is the right man to anchor the Lions scrum on this tour. His runs leave opposition defences in shambles, and expect him to give the likes of Sam Cane and Jerome Kaino more than a few headaches on tour.
Connor Murray. The best no. nine on the planet at present, his exceptional game-management and accurate tactical kicking is enough to see him start in place of the likes of Rhys Webb, Greig Laidlaw and Ben Youngs. His experience playing alongside Sexton is also a big "plus".
Jonny Sexton. An absolute star for the Lions four years ago, Sexton still has the ability to break a game open with a moment of magic, and this sees him retain the '10' jersey amid fierce competition. His defence isn't too bad either.
Liam Williams. The Welshman is an X-Factor player, and his speed on the left wing will complement Hogg well on the counter. Having played at fullback, Williams is more than able to make his fair share of tackles too.
Owen Farrell. The Englishman is a class act, and his solid defence and tactical kicking ability will work well with Sexton's flair at 10. This tour gives Farrell the chance to go from being 'good' to 'great', a challenge he will relish.
Gary Ringrose. The Irishman may not be everybody's favorite player, but I think he will flourish in the midst of such great backs (who may well be able to unlock his fantastic running ability). Honorable mention goes to Jamie Joseph of England.
George North. The powerful Welsh winger is a must in any British & Irish Lions side. A fantastic player, who also boasts a complete package. We'll just have to hope that he doesn't pick up any more of his infamous head-knocks along the way…
Stuart Hogg. Who else? He may be only Scot to make my run-on XV, but the back-to-back Six Nations Player of the Year award winner is an absolute shoo-in for Gatland's Test team. He is in the form of his life, and he will keep the likes of Julian Savea and Ben Smith on their toes in the Test series.
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'He should be here': As South Bend grieves, Buttigieg criticized for leaving for the campaign trail
Chris Sikich
SOUTH BEND — One day after an anger-filled town hall with Mayor Pete Buttigieg — held following the shooting of a black man here by a police officer — an edgy crowd packed City Hall to demand answers and accountability.
In that moment, soothing words helped calm the situation.
"I'm so happy to see so many people here today who are willing to stand up and use their voice and fight for what we need in this community," the voice said. "But it is not a black issue; it is not a black versus white issue. It's not even a blue versus black issue. This is our problem, and if we share in the problem, we have a much better chance of sharing in the solution. But it's going to take time. It's gonna take effort, and it's a Herculean task, to be honest.
"But I would love to see South Bend be that city that everybody in the country can point to and say this is how people live in a community and this is what community is all about. ... We can be that city, but we've got to come together and we have to start listening to each other."
Buttigieg, the young presidential hopeful, did not speak those words Monday. He wasn't there. He had flown to Miami, back to the campaign trail, earlier in the day to prep for tonight's Democratic debate. Nor was the sentiment delivered by a City Council member. Or a police official.
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It was, of all people, Notre Dame basketball coach Ann "Muffet" McGraw. The city was honoring the women's runner-up NCAA finish, and the coach used her time at the microphone to express her solidarity with the crowd, most of whom were not there to hear her speak, or to honor her team.
Nonetheless, she received a loud, throaty and lengthy standing ovation. Her players, towering before the crowd of more than 150, beamed.
Buttigieg wasn't entirely absent. Immediately after McGraw spoke, his staff aired a pre-recorded video of him congratulating the team. He made no mention of the shooting, no acknowledgment of the angst the crowd was feeling.
Some people clapped. Politely. Like the sound of a quiet golf clap trickling through the room.
Buttigieg's ambitions, or sense of duty, has left the city without a day-to-day mayor for large swaths of his two terms. In 2014, he volunteered to serve seven months as an intelligence officer in Afghanistan. In 2017, he campaigned nationally for Democratic National Committee chair. Now, he's running for president.
While he and his supporters assure he can make day-to-day decisions over the phone while he's on the road, it's clear his absence is felt. Buttigieg's relationship with African Americans in South Bend, and his difficulty in reaching minority voters on the presidential campaign trail, has exploded into view since the June 16 police shooting.
More than a dozen African-American city officials, community leaders, pastors and voters who spoke to IndyStar this week echoed a troubling sentiment: Buttigieg hasn't spent enough time talking directly to people of color or trying to solve systemic socio-economic problems within those neighborhoods since taking office.
And now, at a time when they are hurting as much as ever, they told IndyStar that Buttigieg needs to be present in the city, explaining how he's going to fix a long-fractured relationship many African Americans describe with the police department. Not by speaking at large nationally streamed town halls, or sitting in his office on the 14th floor of the County-City building, they say, but by going door to door, or directly engaging folks in smaller meetings within the city's many predominantly black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
Sheldon Jackson, who talked to IndyStar while he was washing his pride and joy, a mauve Chrysler 300 with chrome hubcaps and grill, said he's never seen Buttigieg in his west-side neighborhood. After watching Buttigieg's handling of the police shooting so far, Jackson said he wouldn't vote for the mayor even if he was the Democratic presidential nominee. Jackson said it doesn't feel like Buttigieg understands what he's hearing from people of color and he needs to come back to South Bend to listen.
"He should have canceled that and said, 'Look, I've got to take care of home before I do all this other stuff because it just doesn't look good.' It doesn't look good," Jackson said. "He should be here, and his chief of police should be here, and they should go to every neighborhood in South Bend, Indiana, and spend time there. Just don't go show up for 5 or 10 minutes. Get out, walk around the neighborhood. If you have to go door to door, just go talk to the people and understand where they are coming from."
Buttigieg declined to meet with, or speak to, IndyStar. Former staff members and political allies defended his record, pointing to the unique challenges they say he faces as mayor in a crowded Democratic primary field.
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City Council President Tim Scott, a political ally of the mayor's, said Buttigieg has handled the shooting well, with the possible exception of the decision to hold the town hall. Scott said emotions were too raw for a large centralized televised gathering, a point echoed by multiple people who spoke to IndyStar.
"In knowing Pete, you might not see that emotion (from him) but he truly ... he's taking to heart what is being said and wants to definitely make a difference," Scott said.
'How are you, the mayor, going to run for president and you can't even handle little South Bend'
Late Monday, amid increasing pressure from some public officials and African Americans, the county prosecutor requested an outside investigation in the shooting death of 54-year old Eric Logan.
Buttigieg, who had publicly said he was open to such an investigation, released a statement that he supported the decision.
Logan's family members don't think the police's version of his death adds up, and it's become clear many others in the community also have questions.
Anger has been building, especially among African Americans, since the shooting. Buttigieg heard it at a march on Friday, which he skipped South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry" to attend.
And he heard it at Sunday's town hall televised on CNN, the palpable anger of which drew headlines from coast to coast.
In the past week, police officers have twice been shot at, but not hit, according to city officials. Ten people were injured, and one man was killed at a local bar shooting June 23, where brightly colored police paint marks the spots where dozens and dozens of bullets and shells landed in the parking lot.
A memorial for Logan has twice been defaced, including with the words "good shoot," causing friends of the family to set up a 24-7 watch. The memorial includes a stuffed bear, flowers and candles.
The official version of what happened is concise. South Bend Police say Sgt. Ryan O'Neill found Logan rooting through a car after 3 a.m. in an apartment complex after hearing reports of someone vandalizing vehicles in the area. O'Neill says he shot Logan because he was wielding a knife, advancing toward the officer and refusing orders to drop the weapon.
Logan later died at an area hospital after being transported in a squad car instead of an ambulance, a decision repeatedly questioned by Logan's family and others. They wonder whether that contributed to his death.
"The ambulance department is two blocks away from the scene, so it's not like the ambulance had to come from 5 miles away," said Vernado Malone Sr., a friend of Logan's who works as a paramedic.
At this point, the officer's account is the only one to emerge. Police say the officer had not activated his body camera. Buttigieg now will require police to do so in similar situations. No witnesses have come forward.
Compounding the situation, it's emerged that O'Neill was investigated in July 2008 on claims he made racist remarks, according to court documents obtained by IndyStar. But a police review did not prove him guilty and no discipline was taken.
Logan's brother, Tyree Bonds, told IndyStar that Logan has no history of theft and wouldn't attack an armed officer with a knife. Logan's history does includes charges of carrying a handgun without a license and possession of drugs.
Bonds questioned whether his brother was rooting through cars at all, and thinks he was walking by the apartment complex to visit his mother when police arrived. The racial remarks O'Neill allegedly made also concern Bonds.
He thinks Buttigieg is saying the right things. But Bonds wants action to be taken.
"He's the mayor. He knows what's going on. Just do your job. That's all we ask of you," Bonds told IndyStar while he visited his brother's memorial early Monday. "How are you, the mayor, going to run for president and you can't even handle little South Bend?"
Family files lawsuit against South Bend, officer
Sounding worn out later that evening at Monday's council meeting, Bonds told the City Council the family wants justice and asked the crowd to remain calm as the investigation, which he had just earlier learned about, plays out.
"We know for a fact this is going to take a process," Bonds said. "If we as a family are willing to accept that, you all got to accept it, too. I watched all of the yelling and hooping and hollering yesterday (at the town hall meeting) and that was just ridiculous. Everybody knows this stuff has been going on for a long time, now let this happen. They said they are going to get a special prosecutor, let that happen."
On Wednesday the family filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the officer alleging excessive use of force.
Some residents made the point of telling IndyStar they know many police officers are good at their jobs. But they're concerned about the bad ones.
George Jones, a retired principal, said Buttigieg doesn't seem to know what to do in this situation.
"When you have a few officers, it tarnishes the whole police department," Jones said. "Because of the fact they seem like they are protected and things are covered up. That is what this community is feeling. You have these bad officers on your staff, and you don't dismiss them, and you keep giving excuses for their behavior, and these things keep matriculating, and so that creates a friction between the police department and the community."
Komaneach Wheeler said she knows police risk their lives to help the community, and she said they helped her once with a domestic violence case. But she also knows there's been racism in the department.
"He's going through some challenges," she said of Buttigieg. "We all see it nationally, whether there are tears, whether there is pain and suffering. But he is going through it. Why? Because he had a dream. And he had a dream to be a president. And he was mayor at the time. And he forgot to do some things right? So this is some consequences as well for him to prove himself."
Tiana Batiste-Waddel, an educator who has been pushing for the police department to adopt a bias-training program called Intercultural Development Inventory, said people need to know action is being taken.
"There are subcultures within our city that don't feel safe," she said. "We don't feel safe. We don't trust the process; we don't trust the people. We don't feel safe."
Police criticize Buttigieg
Buttigieg has found himself on a lonely island. He's been criticized by African Americans and now he's facing it from his own police department, with some officers apparently feeling like his response has left them hung out to dry.
The South Bend Fraternal Order of Police released a letter Monday that sharply criticized his handling of the situation and made it clear they feel like he should be better supporting the department and its officers.
The letter also points out Buttigieg has been silent about the shooting outside Kelly's Pub and other police encounters over the past couple weeks.
"Mayor Buttigieg has in no way unified the community," the open letter read. "Mayor Buttigieg continues to only focus on one incident and one family. Buttigieg has yet to comment on the largest mass shooting in the recent history of South Bend or on one juvenile killing another earlier in the week."
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Jason Banicki-Critchlow, a former county corrections officer, said he knows many South Bend officers who are good people and it's too early to come to judgement. But Banicki-Critchlow, who is white, said he grew up in a diverse neighborhood and so understands others have had different interactions with police than he has.
"We have a few bits and pieces of a story," he said, "but we don't have all of the evidence."
Banicki-Critchlow thinks Buttigieg is using officers as a political pawn to deflect mistakes he's made in handling the police department. He said Buttigieg is in a difficult position.
"It's tough to run for president at the level needed for that race and also to run a city in crises at the same time," Banicki-Critchlow said.
Firing African American police chief creates distrust
Buttigieg tried to quell concerns about the time he is spending on the campaign trail during an interview on WUBS-FM, an African American-owned community Christian radio station in South Bend.
"There's only one mayor," he said, in a quote provided to IndyStar by his staff. "I'm the mayor when I'm sitting here with you, I'm the mayor when I'm sitting in the office on the 14th floor, I'm the mayor when I'm walking down a block on the west side, and I'm the mayor if I'm traveling. So if anybody is wondering where accountability falls or where leadership will come from, so long as I hold this job it's me."
Station host and owner Sylvester Williams later told IndyStar there's little evidence Buttigieg is reaching out to more than a handful of people. He thinks the mayor should not have returned to the campaign trail so soon.
"I think that he is struggling to find solutions, because it appeared that he has not really felt the pain of the people," Williams said. "He has somewhat been more analytical, political and somewhat separated from this area of pain with the people."
History with police chief
Williams said the trouble began in 2012 when Buttigieg demoted the city's first African American police chief, Daryl Boykins, who still is popular in the community. Public officials, community leaders and voters told IndyStar that Boykins spent time with people of color, listened and understood their concerns. They felt he was a bridge across a long troubled relationship between police and African Americans.
Buttigieg demoted Boykins over his handling of a police phone-tapping incident that drew the attention of federal authorities. The tapes allegedly revealed racist remarks made by some police officers, but Buttigieg contends they were illegally made. Boykins, who has denied wrongdoing, eventually sued and settled with the city out of court, with neither side admitting fault. The police officers who were taped also sued and settled and no longer work for the department.
The Rev. Graylin Watson of Jesus is Emmanuel Church said the mayor needs to reform the police department. He referenced several incidents in which he believes South Bend officers acted improperly, perhaps most notably a 2012 incident in which three police officers went to the wrong home searching for a suspect and punched, stunned and handcuffed a black man they found sleeping there.
The man was later awarded just $18 by a jury in a civil suit, raising more questions among African Americans about the seriousness of which this country takes civil rights violations.
"Now we see a mayor that's not qualified to speak to a hostile situation when you got people hurting and disturbed," Watson said. "But this didn't start when the mayor came in but he's covering and he's not rendered the services to the African American community, or to the Latino community or to the white community that need to be rendered."
Williams plans to hold a rally with local pastors to discuss the police shooting and race relations at City Hall on July 1.
"Let's see if Buttigieg, who is invisible on these things, will be here to hear what the pastors have to pray and have to say," Williams said.
Pete Buttigieg allies defend his record
Political allies told IndyStar the mayor can run the city while campaigning for president and defended his response to the police shooting.
Buttigieg's former chief of staff James Mueller was the mayor's point of contact within the city when he ran for DNC chair two years ago. Mueller, who is the Democratic nominee to replace the mayor, said Buttigieg made decisions via phone and email when he was on the campaign trial. Mueller doesn't believe any projects were slowed down, including one of the largest priorities while he was away, renaming a highly traveled section of downtown after Martin Luther King Jr.
"We really got efficient at maximizing the time he was in town to hitting events that he needed to hit and to be visible to show the community he was still here working on stuff," Mueller said. "In terms of decision making, he and I were friends and had been working together at the city for over a year, a year and a half at that point, and so really understood what he needed to know to make a decision and how to get that to him efficiently."
Former Deputy Mayor Mark Neal, who is now a principal at a real-estate firm in South Bend, described a similar experience when he served as point man during Buttigieg's time in Afghanistan. Back then, the city was finishing an initiative to tear down 1,000 vacant houses in 1,000 days, and Neal says everything continued smoothly.
"Part of that is his personal ability to recruit people to the city was extraordinary," Neal said. "I think that was a big part of the success of the city; we had so many good people dedicated to public service."
Both Mueller and Neal think Buttigieg is handling the police shooting appropriately, saying there was no action to be taken this week while he was campaigning.
Mueller likely will be the mayor in 2019 in this predominantly Democratic city, meaning he will oversee the police department. Like Buttigieg before him, he thinks adding diversity to the department would go a long way. In the past eight years, though, the department has grown less diverse as older officers have retired.
Mueller thinks Buttigieg's campaign will be able to overcome this moment in time.
"These are challenging issues that almost every city in America faces and no one has solved it completely," Mueller said. "Taking on this kind of challenge in a national spotlight is certainly a test for him to go through, but certainly not one that can't be passed."
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Neal says Buttigieg cares deeply about the community, even if emotion doesn't always come through when he's speaking and listening. Buttigieg was criticized by some for not showing enough empathy at the town hall, though he teared up when talking to reporters afterward.
"I think he is more than willing to engage with folks, and I think sometimes someone of his intellect doesn't always allow people to see the humanness of him," Neal said. "He is a very compassionate person."
Buttigieg speaks to MSNBC day before Democratic debate appearance
Buttigieg appeared on MSNBC Wednesday morning, where he was asked whether he should be back in South Bend rather than prepping for and participating in tonight's debate.
"No, we have to be able to do many things at once but this a moment when my community is in anguish," he said. "And we've been on the ground, working with community leaders, working with community members, trying to make sure that the facts can emerge, but also recognizing that the anguish over what has happened is not only about a family that has lost a loved one, the family of Eric Logan, but also this ties to a much bigger set of issues that locally and nationally we have been dealing with."
Before returning to the trail, he had cancelled events in New York, South Carolina and California to spend time in South Bend. While back in town, he held news conferences, went to several outreach meetings, made phone calls, spoke to community and religious leaders, activists and elected officials. He also met with Logan's family.
Supporters say he plans to add more diversity to the police department and point out he had some time ago implemented bias training.
Should his campaign continue?
Not everyone is so sure things have gone so well over the years when Buttigieg is out of town.
City Councilman Oliver Davis pushes back on the idea that things have gone so smoothly when Buttigieg is out of town. Davis recalls at least one building project downtown that was delayed while Buttigieg was running for DNC chair.
He thinks Buttigieg held Sunday's town hall quickly in order to get back onto the campaign trail, rather than waiting to let things cool off, or speak to people in smaller groups.
"It's a situation where everything is trying to get solved so quickly because he has to go," Davis said. "That's a challenge."
Davis said Buttigieg has failed to reform the police department. He shared with IndyStar an open letter he wrote to Buttigieg in 2016 that called for police to be required to use body cameras, for a citizen board to review police misconduct and for more diversity within the police department. He said none of those things have happened, until Buttigieg required body cameras to be used after this latest shooting.
When asked whether Buttigieg's campaign could recover from the police shooting, Davis questioned whether it should recover.
"His campaign team lacks diversity," Davis said. "Why would you want to run for president and have a non diverse team? And other leaders across the country had to call out to him and share where is the diversity of your team? That shows you that he is not ready on Day 1 when it comes to that racial and age diversity.
"Most of the people on his team are under the age of 40. You have to have a combination of people who are strong to have a strong team."
Call IndyStar reporter Chris Sikich at 317-444-6036. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisSikich.


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10+ Most Undervalued Cryptocurrency Projects to Invest In
Author: Patrick Jennings
With so many cryptocurrencies in the market, it's tough to scavenge for credible projects that show huge potential. While mainstream cryptocurrencies make for safe investments, they don't offer exponential returns. Low market cap projects, on the other hand, aren't all as trustworthy. Many are nothing but scams.
Investors looking for promising projects that could potentially deliver higher returns can consider the crypto projects we've mentioned below; avoiding the trouble of researching for hours trying to find the next big cryptocurrencies. We've covered the top cryptocurrencies we think are highly undervalued.
Most Undervalued Cryptocurrency Tokens to Buy 2023 – Top List
FightOut – Most Undervalued Crypto on Presale in the Move to Earn Niche
Meta Masters Guild – Recently Launched High Potential Crypto with an Undervalued Token
C+Charge – Eco Friendly Crypto Project Rewarding Carbon Credits to EV Drivers
RobotEra – Most Undervalued Metaverse Crypto Project
Calvaria – High Potential P2E Game With An Undervalued Token
XRP – Best Popular Undervalued Cryptocurrency Available on Exchanges
Cardano – Peer-Reviewed Decentralized Blockchain Better Than Ethereum
Decentraland – Best Undervalued Metaverse Platform
Polygon – Undervalued Crypto Project With High Potential And Strong Credibility
PancakeSwap – Decentralised Exchange Enabling Permissionless Trading
Algorand – Most Effective Blockchain Network
Reviewing the Most Undervalued Crypto Projects
Here's a full rundown on all the undervalued crypto tokens mentioned above:
Finding a crypto project that is undervalued and has the potential to shoot up in price in the upcoming days or weeks can be rather difficult. However, there are only a few names that can actually pop up on this list. One of them is definitely FightOut. Based on the fitness domain, the project may well be one of the top gainers in the upcoming days or weeks.
FightOut aims to focus on bringing Web2 and Web3 components together, by essentially marking the use of crypto and NFTs as a thing that is commonly known between users within and outside of the crypto community alone. There are several interesting features within the ecosystem, including a completely metaverse integrated NFT avatar that users can grow by working out in real life. After the NFT avatar develops to a particular level, they can be used by the owner to fight against other players for exciting rewards.
Currently in the presale phase, FightOut has to potential to be one of the most successful options that one will come across during a market condition like this. This is evident by the fact that FightOut managed to raise upwards of $2 million within just days of the inception of its presale. The FGHT token, is currently a highly undervalued asset with a surging demand, and surely a choice that you shouldn't overlook.
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The Meta Masters Guild is one of the most underrated cryptocurrency projects that has recently come to light after its presale launch. To understand the concept behind Meta Masters Guild, one needs to understand the offering they have in place. Meta Masters Guild is the fastest-growing play-to-earn guild of 2023 and is working towards revolutionizing how people perceive Play 2 Earn (P2E) and utilize it.
It is the world's first mobile-focused Web 3 gaming guild, and building high-quality, blockchain-integrated mobile games that will eventually form a decentralized gaming ecosystem, allowing the members to earn rewards as a token of their contribution towards the ecosystem. They are building an ecosystem that puts the 'fun part' of gaming at the forefront. While creating games that are interactive and have a fun gameplay experience, they are also focusing on the sustainability of the entire mechanism.
The project is community-focused and the opinions and feedback given by the community members and players are utilized to create an experience that helps them improve. Currently, Meta Masters Guild is in its presale phase, which is being carried out in 7 phases. The demand for its native token MEMAG is skyrocketing, as the project is gaining more popularity day by day.
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These days, there is a lot of interest in environmentally friendly cryptocurrency projects, and investors are investing heavily in them. C+Charge, a peer-to-peer payment system built on blockchain, is another name to make its position in the category of environmentally friendly cryptocurrency projects. The goal of this platform is to give carbon credits to EV owners/drivers in exchange for using $CCHG tokens to pay for their vehicles' charging.
Furthermore, C+Charge gives its users a centralized application that offers a number of advantages, including the possibility to see the charging stations that the platform supports, store tokens in their personal digital wallets for cryptocurrencies, and track carbon credits in real-time, among other things. The network will withdraw these tokens from its circle of circulation once the user has paid for charging using $CCHG tokens in order to ensure steady demand for the tokens among the cryptocurrency community.
Users of C+Charge will be given the option to make NFTs of all carbon credits which they have collected through various means. This feature will further enhance the utility of this project in the eyes of crypto enthusiasts who are aiming to invest in environmentally friendly NFTs. The native token of this platform is the $CCHG token.
$CCHG tokens are currently being sold on a presale, where one can get a token for a price of 0.013 USDT. In its second phase, when it would be sold for a higher price of 0.0165 USDT, the token's price would rise. Because investors are responding well to the presale, it has been able to raise more than $92,000 in a short period of time.
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RobotEra, with its new play-to-earn crypto game, introduces an all-new metaverse experience like the Sandbox metaverse, but better. Players get to be friends with others in the game, complete tasks such as farming and get rewarded for the same with TARO tokens.
In the game, players are identified as Robots, represented by a unique NFT and get to purchase a portion of the land inside the metaverse, where they can improve the infrastructure of the property by making use of the numerous tools provided in the game. Without requiring any knowledge of coding. By creating these in-game assets, players earn rewards in the form of TARO tokens- the native currency of the ecosystem.
TARO is an ERC20 token primarily used to make purchases inside the game, however, it also provides token holders with governance rights that help decide the future development of the project. Along with that, investors can also earn a passive income by choosing to stake their TARO tokens for a specific period.
Investors can choose to become a part of the project by participating in the presale of the TARO token that is currently live. The token can be purchased with either USDT or ETH. Where the token is available to purchase for $0.020 and can be purchased with USDT and ETH. This price is limited to phase one of the presales and is bound to increase once the sale reaches phase two, where the price will increase to $0.025.
At the speed in which investors have been stacking up TARO, it is likely that the presale itself may end before the scheduled presale end date. Currently well over $100,000 has been raised in a matter of days.
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As of now, the number of crypto games has been increasing immensely. This is surely something that was expected since the genre has been embraced by a huge chunk of the investing citizenry. However, there are only a few projects in the space currently that can boast to be as great as Calvaria when it comes to having an innovative product that features high-quality artwork.
Calvaria is one of the most undervalued projects in the space right now since it is still in its early days. It is an NFT trading card game which explores three major themes. The themes are hosted by what the project calls the Calvaria Universe. These three themes are also based on which each and every NFT character is created in the game. The go by the name Arcilla Divina, Miaquilia and The Void.
Judging by the community strength and interest around the project, it is very likely that Calvaria may gain quite a lot of popularity and value in the upcoming months. RIA, the native token of Calvaria has been created in such a way that utility would be a prime factor whenever someone considers investing in it.
Calvaria successfully completed its presale round – reaching its hard cap ahead of time. The token's popularity due to its unique approach towards P2E space and not forgetting about non-crypto gamers are the primary reasons behind the success of the presale.
BKEX will become the first exchange to list Calvaria. The P2E token is also poised to be listed on LBank and Uniswap, with the listing date soon to be announced.
BKEX will also be running a seed incubator event for Calvaria that will run parallel to its listing.
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XRP is the native token of Ripple, the company that defines itself as "open-source, permissionless and decentralized blockchain technology that can settle transactions in three to five seconds." Ripple is a digital payment network that primarily functions as an exchange for payment settlement.
The XRP token acts as a temporary settlement layer denomination while serving as a mechanism of exchange between two currencies, both fiat and crypto. Ripple has several institutions and banks as their customers, helping them make convenient transactions between different currencies.
Investors who are looking for tokens to invest in that are available to trade on exchanges and don't want to participate in pre-sales can totally consider XRP to be the optimal investment.
Cardano – Peer Reviewed Decentralized Blockchain Better Than Ethereum
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain network considered a better alternative to Proof of Stake cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. It is a peer-reviewed decentralized blockchain protocol that supports transactions at a lower cost, making use of distributed ledger technology & has commendable smart contract infrastructure.
The platform has a range of featureswhich include creation of dApps and protocols, sending funds at an affordable rate, as well as serving as a tool to build smart contracts. The ADA token is used to complete these transactions, and can also be staked to keep the network functional and secure. Investors who've staked their tokens earn rewards in the form of ADA for their contribution.
Cardano is also used by agricultural companies to track fresh produce as well as used to store educational credentials on the network.
Owing to all these reasons, Cardano is considered one of the best cryptocurrencies to invest in, often suggested to be a better alternative to Ethereum.
The ADA token is among the top 10 cryptocurrencies according to market cap and is available to trade at $0.34. The token has a market cap of over $11 billion and continues to be one of the most undervalued cryptocurrencies for years.
Decentraland is a 3D virtual reality platform that enables users to produce and monetize content, as well as applications on the platform, and is owned by its members, unlike most other mainstream metaverses managed by centralized organizations.
Users can use the platform for leisure as well as business, and the platform enables users to buy a piece of land in Decentraland that can be explored with their digital friends. In addition to that, users can also own NFTs and trade virtual assets inside the metaverse.
Unlike metaverses that are owned and operated under the authority of an organization, where creators and developers have to pay a percentage of their earnings to the organization. Decentraland provides a decentralized metaverse, where users can build and share content while keeping their earnings to themselves.
Although MANA, the official currency of Decentraland is among the most valued cryptocurrencies – making it in the top 40 by market cap- it is still quite undervalued when you consider the potential of the project and the scale it could reach.
The token has performed quite well historically and has attracted big institutional investors such as Greyscale.
Given the current market sentiment, most cryptos have fallen in price and this is a great time to invest in your favorite cryptocurrency at a discount. The token is currently worth around $800 million in terms of marketcap and is expected to increase over the upcoming months.
Not all undervalued cryptocurrencies are unpopular, and Polygon's MATIC is one such example. Although the token ranks 10 in the list of most valued cryptocurrencies, it's still quite unvalued given the fundamentals and the potential of the project it supports.
Polygon is a Layer 2 scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain that helps solve a bunch of problems presented due to high traffic on the Ethereum network, such as high transaction fees and slower transaction speed.
The polygon network operates parallel to the Ethereum blockchain and is connected with a lot of Ethereum-based projects. The project helps improve scalability & sovereignty issues associated with Ethereum while offering the same security as the parent blockchain.
MATIC is the native currency of Polygon, primarily used to pay transaction fees on the network and provide users with governance rights- where users can vote in deciding the direction of the project. The token can also be staked, and users can earn up to 13.9% APY on their investment when they stake on Binance. WIth such strong fundamentals, it is one of the best cryptocurrencies to invest in even if the coin was undervalued as it currently is.
PancakeSwap – Decentralized Exchange Token Enabling Permissionless Trading
PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange that runs on the BNB chain and unlike most other centralized exchanges, it doesn't rely on a traditional market model where a seller is required to carry a buy order. Instead, the platform makes use of an automated market maker model where assets are traded permissionless using liquidity pools.
Users can make their assets available for lending by depositing their funds in these liquidity pools and receiving a liquidity provider token in return. Users receive a fee for offering their assets, while users who want to access the Defi platform have to pay a fee from their end.
Decentralized exchanges are becoming increasingly popular with every passing day and PancakeSwap is among the preferred choice of investors. If you believe that decentralized exchanges could be the future of cryptocurrency trading, you should definitely consider investing in the official token of the platform, CAKE.
Blockchains often suffer from a common problem referred to as the Blockchain Trilema- where they struggle to optimize speed, security and decentralization but fail in one regard. For example, blockchains that optimize for speed and decentralization won't be the most secure, while those that are secure and fast may not be very decentralized. And this limits blockchains from reaching their potential.
Algorand is a solution to this problem that is designed to perform best in all these attributes, and what's even more intriguing is that the blockchain is completely open-source and anyone can build upon it.
The blockchain relies on a Proof of Stake mechanism where rewards are distributed among validators in the form of ALGO tokens, the native cryptocurrency of the network. This community incentivization ensures that the blockchain stays operational and serves efficiently for a variety of use cases.
The platform allows users to host decentralized applications, create new tokens or transfer existing tokens to the Algorand ecosystem. Tokens that don't have high transaction speeds on their respective blockchains can function much better on the Algorand blockchain.
Considering Algorand is among the few blockchains that can tackle all the issues that limit their functionality, the token is ahead of its competitors and therefore a sound investment without a high entry barrier. The market cap of the token is less than $2 billion, and investors could expect decent returns once the token begins an upward rally.
What makes a cryptocurrency undervalued?
The main component that will be common in every undervalued cryptocurrency is that it will be lower in terms of price even if its product is considerably more valuable. Ideally, if a project delivers its promise perfectly, and still seems to be valued at a price that it was worth during some early stage, then it may be the perfect time to invest. Undervalued cryptocurrencies may not necessarily be small market cap projects. Major products with massive market caps too can be highly undervalued assets.
A very simple method of understanding if a particular crypto is an undervalued gem, would be to compare its market cap to that of its competitors. If as an investor, one feels that the product offered by the respective project is better than that of its contenders, then its market cap or valuation should clearly be higher. If it isn't, then it is very likely to be an undervalued gem.
While all that's mentioned above definitely is a way to understand if a project really is undervalued, there are several other indicators to find such cryptos too. Many a time, people mistake large-cap tokens to be overvalued simply because it has a higher price tag. Instead, it is recommended to look at the fundamentals of the project. Is it really making every development mentioned on its roadmap? Are there partnerships, upgrades and other advancements that could contribute to the growth? If the answer to all these questions is yes, while the price remains the same, then that particular crypto may indeed be an undervalued asset.
How To Find Undervalued Cryptos?
Finding undervalued cryptocurrencies depends on the time and investment that the person is interested in allotting to a particular project. As such, there are many ways to filter through several aspects and find undervalued cryptocurrencies. Listed below are some methods to find projects that have the potential to skyrocket in terms of community growth and price-
1. Take advantage of the bear market
The bear market is the only period within the crypto industry where prices may be surprisingly low. Infact, most of them will be at a massive discount, causing several investors to flee from the market, instead of accumulating assets. This paves the way for others to park their funds and gain massive profits in a very short span of time. However, while major cryptocurrencies may be enjoying a steady flow of investments, some cryptocurrencies with excellent use cases may be ignored.
Finding projects with a strong product which isn't in the limelight can be done with ease by simply surfing through the top 100 projects. It can also be a great idea to keep a watch out for presales and be updated about projects that have backing from big players or strong utility. See our guide to the best crypto winter tokens.
2. Analytical Platforms
High-Quality analytical platforms may be difficult to come across. A project we mentioned in this article- Dash 2 Trade is a recommended option for those looking to find crypto gems in the market. As mentioned in its review, it has the capability to gather accurate and effective information that can be leveraged to make the most out of investments.
At present, there are some other tools too that can be utilized in order to find data on projects that may be undervalued. Projects that are high in terms of engagement and development but have a slow movement in price could be great indicators to look for. Community strength, social media activity and some other aspects can be measured using a good tool like Dash 2 Trade. using such features, an undervalued token can be located and invested in.
3. Check for investors and features
A huge number of top crypto projects that have grown considerably in the past couple of months would have two things in common. Backing from big investors and features on top-rated crypto websites. Ideally, a feature on top sites could potentially put the project on the map and help it gain more in terms of price. But this may not always be the case, since investors are very likely to skip good projects and look for those that grow due to popularity alone.
Huge companies or cryptocurrency ecosystems backing a particular project can be beneficial for the project as well as its investors. A reputed and established organization will only back a project actively if they are sure that the respective project has promise. It means further collaborations, constant funding and even airdrops or similar perks for investors.
A feature on high-rated websites ultimately means research has gone behind it and the analysts have confirmed the project to be strong at least fundamentally. This is one of the most important factors when looking for an undervalued asset. Thus, both these aspects can be a vital source of information while finding undervalued crypto.
Consider the current market trend and compare it to the project
Market trends can be a smart way of identifying projects that are severely undervalued. The cryptocurrency market always has a particular market trend that it follows. This may change with time or transition to a different version of the same thing. Either way, it makes cryptocurrency projects more appealing to the audience when the crypto is in sync with the trend.
For instance, a project like C+Charge, which is a project based on creating an environmentally suitable ecosystem can be a good choice at a time like this. Investors, celebrities and even government entities have been critical of the blockchain industry for the hazards that several projects pose to the climate and environment. This in turn increases the demand and trend for projects that can infact do something to counter this. C+Charge comes at the right time, with the right product and captures the entire market with its concept.
Such projects may not rise in popularity instantly, but have the capability to shoot up in price eventually. Metaverse, Defi, memecoins etc are some of the most popular trends that the 2021 bull run saw. Every project within these domains had seen an increase in value when their respective categories were popular in the industry.
We took a look at some of the most promising, undervalued cryptocurrencies to invest in this year. Among these, a bunch show great potential, while many are already fulfilling the excitement investors had before the tokens were listed.
Investing in undervalued cryptocurrencies can deliver exponential returns, but investors should do their due diligence before investing their money in any undervalued cryptocurrency coin as all investment carries risk.
FAQs on Undervalued Cryptos
How to identify an undervalued cryptocurrency?
Keeping an eye on new crypto project launches is the first step towards discovering an undervalued cryptocurrency. Once you've found one, you can compare it against similar projects and assess whether the project is better than the other in terms of the value offered. Along with that, the project must have high utility & high potential to eventually deliver exponential returns.
What are the best-undervalued cryptocurrencies right now?
While a lot of cryptocurrencies come out to be great investments, FightOut, Meta Masters Guild, RobotEra, and C+Charge are among the ones that are considered the best, given their future potential. Cryptocurrencies that are undergoing presales in particular could deliver exponential returns once they get listed on exchanges.
Should I invest in undervalued cryptocurrencies?
Yes, undervalued cryptocurrencies that show a lot of promise and offer legitimate utility can be extremely lucrative and help you make exponential gains, unlike mainstream cryptocurrencies. Since the barrier to entry is low, not only can everyone own the token but also own a significant quantity of it which is not possible with other cryptocurrencies that have a higher price like BTC or ETH.
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Sundays: 8:00 a.m. + 10:30 a.m.
8:oo a.m. Said Holy Eucharist, breakfast following.
9:15 a.m. Christian Education (September – May).
9:15 a.m. Summer Special Eucharist (June – August).
10:30 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist with St. Paul's Choir.
Special Worship Events are broadcast live online.
12:05 p.m. Said Eucharist in St. George's Chapel.


Echo Lake Country Club resulted from the merger of Cranford Golf Club formed in 1899 and The Westfield Golf Club, formed in 1900.
In April of 1921, these two clubs joined and shortly thereafter, began acquiring land on what is now Echo Lake. It counts among its rich history a Metropolitan Open in 1934, three New Jersey Amateurs, three New Jersey State Opens, the USGA Girls' Junior Championship and the USGA Junior Amateur Championship.
Today, Echo Lake Country Club continues to emphasize its meticulous 18-hole golf course, a family-friendly environment, a newly renovated 25 meter swimming pool and wading pool, paddle and numerous house events that bring together our membership and their guests.
Prior to your visiting our Club, we invite you to familiarize yourself with our club policies and dress code. We are anxious to welcome you as our guest and in making your time at Echo Lake Country Club a thoroughly enjoyable one.
We look forward to your upcoming visit to Echo Lake Country Club and expect that you will have an enjoyable time while at the Club. If you have any special needs or require special assistance for any reason, we ask that you call the Clubhouse at (908) 232-4141 prior to your visit in order for proper arrangements to be made. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of some of the Club's policies and regulations in preparation for your visit to the Club.
Medical doctors may use cell phones for emergency calls. Please keep these devices in silent mode.
Members and guests may use their electronic media devices in the parking lot, preferably in a car, and in the Men's and Women's Golf and Pool Locker Rooms.
Members and guests may use recreational media devices, such as a Kindle, iPad, etc. at the Pool. Holding a verbal conversation on a cell phone is not permissible within the pool area. Texting, playing games or reading on an electronic device, with the volume turned off, is allowed.
Verbal cell phone conversations may be conducted outside in front of the Pool House, in the Parking Lot or in the Locker Rooms.
The purpose of our dress code is to provide Members and their guests with a guide to appropriate dress when visiting Echo Lake Country Club. Our Staff has been asked by the Board of Trustees to advise Members or their guests that if their dress is not in compliance with the dress code, they will be restricted from Club access or service until they comply with the code.
The dress code applies to all areas of the Club grounds including the Clubhouse, the Golf Course, the Practice Areas, the Paddle Facilities, the Pool and Parking Lots. Members are asked to use good judgment to help enforce the Clubhouse dress code. Ultimately, Members are responsible for their attire, and that of their children and guests.
Slacks, golf shorts and collared shirts, turtleneck and mock neck shirts are standard required dress on Club grounds. Sweaters and pullovers may be worn over standard underneath clothing. They must be of appropriate size, length, neckline and fit. We ask that shirts be tucked into slacks or golf shorts at all times. Denim and camouflage fabric of any color, T-shirts, short shorts, cut-offs, jeans, cargo style shorts or pants, sweat pants, warm-up suits and exposed undergarments are not acceptable dress at the Club. Pants and shorts must be worn with a belt.
Warm-up suits and customary paddle clothing are acceptable at the Paddle Tennis Facility.
Bathing suits and pool footwear are acceptable only at the Pool Facility.
Baseball caps may only be worn with the bill of the cap facing forward at all times. Men and boys must remove hats and visors in the Clubhouse.
Golf shoes, dress and casual shoes such as loafers and leather sandals are standard footwear on Club grounds. Athletic style logo sneakers are not acceptable dress on Club grounds. Sneakers, flip-flops, rubber athletic logo sandals and other such casual footwear are acceptable only at the Pool and Paddle Facilities. Paddle clothing specifically tennis/paddle style sneakers will be permitted in the Donald Ross Room and on the Patio for Lunch Service only during the primary paddle season between October 1 and March 31 only.
Slacks, golf shorts, capris, skirts or skorts longer than fingertips, golf shirts, sleeveless blouses of proper length, turtleneck and mock neck shirts are standard required dress on Club grounds. Sweaters and pullovers may be worn over the standard underneath clothing. They must be of appropriate size, length, neckline and fit. Denim fabric of any color, tube tops, tank tops, midriff tops, T-shirts, short shorts, cutoffs, jeans, cargo style shorts or pants, sweat pants, warm-up suits, yoga pants and exposed undergarments are not acceptable dress at the Club..
Sleeveless dresses and sun back dresses are permitted only in the Clubhouse Facility.
Warm-up suits and customary Paddle clothing are permitted at the Paddle Tennis Facility.
Bathing suits and pool footwear are acceptable at the Pool Facility.
Baseball caps may only be worn with the bill of the cap facing forward.
Golf shoes, dress and casual shoes such as leather sandals and loafers are standard footwear on Club grounds. Athletic style logo sneakers are not acceptable dress on Club grounds. Flip-flops, rubber shower shoes, rubber athletic logo sandals and other such casual footwear are acceptable only at the Pool and Paddle Tennis Facilities. Customary paddle tennis dress, that would acceptable for golf, and tennis/paddle style sneakers are permitted in the Donald Ross Room and on the Patio for Lunch Service during the primary paddle season between October 1 and March 31.
Teens 13 years of age or older are expected to comply with all adult dress code policies. For children under the age of 13, we ask parents to encourage dress in compliance with our standard of acceptable traditional golf/casual dress. Collared shirts, turtleneck and mock neck shirts are standard dress on Club grounds. We ask that shirts be tucked into their slacks or golf shorts at all times. Athletic footwear and sneakers are acceptable for children under 13.
Athletic style logo sneakers are not acceptable dress on Club grounds. Flip-flops, rubber shower shoes, rubber athletic logo sandals and other such casual footwear are acceptable only at the Pool and Paddle Facilities.
Baseball caps may only be worn with the bill of the cap facing forward at all times. Men and boys must remove hats and visors in the Clubhouse. We ask the parents to comply with this request.
Golf caps and hats are not permitted in the Clubhouse.
Golf caps are permitted on the Patio for lunch and cocktail service. However, they are not permitted in the dining areas of the Patio after 6:00 p.m.
Golf caps and hats may only be worn with the bill facing forward. Men and boys must remove hats and visors in the Clubhouse.
Dressy hats, religious or health related head coverings are allowed for appropriate occasions.
Donald Ross Room: Traditional golf/casual clothing is permitted at all times.
Fairway Room: Traditional golf/casual clothing during the day. After 6:00 p.m., smart casual is appropriate.
Wine Grill Room: Traditional golf/casual clothing during the day. After 6:00 p.m., smart casual is appropriate. On Saturday evenings, a jacket (tie optional) is required.
Lobby Lounge: Traditional golf/casual clothing is permitted at all times.
Patio: Traditional golf/casual clothing is permitted at all times.
Golf Course: The dress code for all golfers should adhere to traditional golf clothing. Traditional meaning slacks, capris, knickers, and Bermuda shorts, skirts or skorts longer than fingertips with a tucked-in shirt or top. Collared shirts including mocks and turtlenecks are appropriate. Denim or camouflage fabric of any color, tube tops, tank tops, midriff tops, T-shirts, bathing suits, short shorts, cut-offs, jeans, cargo style shorts or pants and warm-up suits are not acceptable golf dress.
Pool Dress Code: Denim or camouflage fabric of any color is not permitted at the Pool, or in any area of the Echo Lake Country Club, at any time. Men are not permitted to wear tank tops in the Pool area.
Please remember that while in front of the Pool House and in the Parking Lot, women and children are required to wear bathing cover-ups and men in bathing trunks must wear a shirt as well. Wrapping oneself in a towel is not sufficient. Baseball caps can only be worn with the bill of the cap facing forward.
Bathing suits, flip flop, and all other swim clothing are not permitted in the Clubhouse, or on the Patio, at any time. This includes the rear veranda area. Please use the lower parking lot to access the Pool and only enter the Pool area through the Pool House if you are wearing swim clothing.
Paddle Tennis Facility: The dress code for all adult and junior paddle tennis players should adhere to customary paddle clothing that would also be acceptable for golf. Paddle/tennis style sneakers must be worn at all times. Slacks, khakis or corduroys with straight or flared pant leg, shorts, ladies golf/tennis skirts, collared shirts, turtleneck and mock neck shirts as well as any customary paddle tennis attire are acceptable standard dress at the Paddle Facility. Sweaters and pullovers may be worn over standard underneath clothing. They must be of appropriate size, length, neckline and fit. Denim or camouflage of any color, tube tops, tank tops, T-shirts, short shorts, cut-offs, jeans, cargo style shorts or pants, sweat pants, warm-up suits, yoga pants and exposed undergarments are not acceptable dress at the Club. Customary paddle tennis dress, that would also be acceptable for golf (not warm-up suits or sweat pants), and paddle/tennis style sneakers are permitted at the Paddle Tennis Facility and at the Clubhouse in the Donald Ross Room and on the Patio for Lunch Service only during the primary paddle season between October 1 and March 31.
The dress codes apply during the entire 12-month Club season, with the exception of special theme affairs where the appropriate attire/costume will be specified in the event announcement. The dress code will be strictly enforced at all times.
In accordance with the current New Jersey State Law, smoking is not allowed inside any building on the Echo Lake property. Smoking is prohibited on the Side Patio (over-looking the 18th green) on evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. when dinner is being served on the Patio. Smoking is allowed on the Back Patio (overlooking the Pool) during these times as long as food is not being served or unless specifically allowed. Smoking is permitted on the Golf Course.


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