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AMBITION AND SUCCESS
Jamaica 2019 | TOURISM & ENTERTAINMENT | INTERVIEW
TBY talks to Janette Taylor, Executive Director ofDevon House Development Limited, on Tourism and Entertainment sector.
What is the historical significance of Devon House for Jamaica?
The background of Devon House is the story of a man who worked his way up in life and built a home for himself. George Stiebel was Jamaica's first black millionaire and made his fortune from gold in Venezuela after surviving a shipwreck. This story of ambition and success is extremely important for a country that is still haunted by the legacies of slavery and colonialism. In 1965, Devon House was set to be demolished to build an apartment complex; however, the Hon. Edward Seaga put a stop to it, and the government acquired the house. It then became the home of the National Gallery until 1982. In 1982, he reopened Devon House, which was when all the structural work was done. The house was restored to its former glory, but its budget was barely paying salaries. When I joined in 2006, the government was providing JMD40 million (USD310,700) a year in subsidies. Since then, we have undertaken significant changes and improvements to increase the number of visitors and reduce our dependence on the government.
How do you intend to become self-sufficient in terms of funding?
Since we updated the furnishings, many people now choose to hold events here, to the point where we have to turn away people. On weekends, we have over 3,000 people coming through here. Our location is fantastic; we are the only green space as such in Kingston, which is extremely central.
Audley Shaw , Minister, Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries (MICAF)
Improving road networks and expanding logistics infrastructure are two of MICAF's many initiatives to unleash Jamaica's true potential.
Vicente Fox Quesada , Former President , Mexico
There are many things Mexico canlearn from Jamaica and vice versa, and by strengthening cooperation, both countries will mutually benefit, in particular from the nascent medical cannabis sector.
Focus: Foreign investment
Expanding Frontiers
Reaching out to regional economic powers, Jamaica is boosting its commercial ties with Mexico and the Dominican Republic in a number of key sectors, most importantly tourism, energy, and mining.
Juan José González Mijares , Ambassador, Mexico to Jamaica
Mexico and Jamaica have cultivated a strong friendship, marked by an open political dialogue and continued effort to strengthen commercial and cultural ties.
Josep Maria Bosch, Ambassador of Spain, Jamaica
The second-largest foreign investor in Jamaica, Spain has a great deal to offer to Jamaica, and vice versa.
Brian Wynter , Governor, Bank of Jamaica
The country's positive debt dynamics have allowed the Bank of Jamaica to reduce domestic interest rates while achieving its inflation target.
Diane Edwards, President, JAMPRO
JAMPRO is focused on doing as much as it can to advance projects in crucial sectors for Jamaica's economic growth.
Aubyn Hill , CEO, Economic Growth Council (EGC)
Though Jamaica is on the road to recovery, there is a great deal to accomplish, and EGC is one of the driving forces for the country.
Michael Lee-Chin, Founder and Chairman, Portland Holdings, Chairman, Economic Growth Council, Chairman, National Commercial Bank (NCB)
Portland Holdings manages public and private equity and strives to build strong businesses that support the well-being of the communities in which they operate.
Galina Sotirova , Country Manager, The World Bank
The World Bank has been a long-time supporter of Jamaica's efforts to stabilize its economy, reduce its debt, and create the conditions for strong and sustainable growth.
Multilateral Funds
Leading development banks agree that SMEs need more financing, that disaster risk management should be embedded into the state's DNA, and that interest rates should better reflect risk levels.
Dr. Eric Deans , CEO, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA)
The goal is to focus on improving Jamaica's key port and airport infrastructure, as well as developing its special economic zones.
Focus: JSEZA master plan
As a strategically located country in the Caribbean, Jamaica has huge potential in development and attracting foreign direct investment.
Dr. Wayne Henry, Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)
PIOJ seeks to build on Jamaica's recent successes from a planning standpoint.
By investing in areas where Jamaica has a natural advantage, holding companies are not only creating jobs, but also generating wealth for the country.
Lloyd W. Distant Jr. , President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce
A strong advocate for the country's business community, JCC seeks to lobby for the simplification of business processes and facilitate cross-border trade.
Garth Walker , General Manager, Business Access TV
Business Access TV plans to expand its social media services and products to other countries in the Caribbean.
With investors eyeing the many opportunities on offer across the Caribbean nation, there is a growing need for research and consulting firms to give incoming companies the leg up they need.
John Gregory Leiba , Managing Partner, DunnCox
DunnCox seeks to provide an excellent service to its clients and be a part of facilitating the legal and economic upgrades in the legal system.
A Legal Introduction to Jamaica's SEZ Regime
A special economic zone (SEZ) is as a geographical demarcated area within a country's national borders that is governed by trade and business laws that are distinct from the laws of the rest of that country. The objective of an SEZ is usually to attract investment to a nation's shores, and thereby increase employment and economic growth.
Daryl Vaz, Minister with responsibility for Land, the Environment, Climate Change, and Investment, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is working hard to ensure Jamaica's growth doesn't come at the expense of its environment.
Damian X. Lyn , CEO, Alternative Power Sources (APS)
A pioneer of solar energy, APS is optimistic about the future, with the renewable energies market picking up significantly.
Jason Robinson , CEO, Solar Buzz Jamaica
Solar Buzz is looking at getting solar panels installed in Jamaican homes and offices from the very beginning to reap the most benefits.
Maxime de Villemandy, Project Manager, Neoen
Neoen strives to produce the most competitive electricity on a sustainable and local basis.
Though Jamaica's tourism has traditionally been centered on sun, sand, and sea, ecotourism has become a new and emerging sub sector.
Green Entrepreneurship
Jamaica offers entrepreneurs an excellent ground to implement their products and services before expanding further into the region.
Waste Not
Waste-to-energy solutions could be the one proverbial stone to kill several of Jamaica's proverbial birds—energy problems—if they are ever implemented.
Scheed Cole , Founder, 360 Recycle Manufacturing Ltd.
TBY talks to Scheed Cole, Founder of 360 Recycle Manufacturing Ltd.on Green Economy sector.
Eric Hosin , President, Guardian Life Limited
2019 promises to be an exciting year for Guardian Life Limited, with its 20th anniversary in the country and a major real estate project set to launch.
Focus: Debt reduction
Reducing debt for the Jamaican government is paramount to achieving the country's fiscal goals.
Courtney O. Campbell , Group President & CEO, Victoria Mutual
Victoria Mutual is continuing its expansion into the countries of the Jamaican diaspora and helping Jamaica's economy by opening doors to greater financial opportunities.
Investment funds with a client-first approach and top-drawer digitalization efforts are the reason why the Jamaica Stock Exchange continues to be among the best-performing stock markets globally.
Mariame McIntosh Robinson, President & CEO, First Global Bank
First Global Bank is employing mini-branch models and agency banking to serve Jamaica's underbanked and unbanked population.
Marlene Street Forrest C.D, JP, Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)
The JSE is expecting a solid 2019 on the back of a decreasing unemployment rate and is planning to introduce a green market by 2020.
Kadeen Mairs , CEO, Dolla Financial Services Limited
TBY talks to Kadeen Mairs, CEO of Dolla Financial Services Limited on Finance sector.
SMEs and small investors are playing a bigger role in Jamaica's economy on the back of efforts undertaken by credit unions such as FHC and JCCUL.
Emanuel DaRosa , President & CEO, Jamaica Public Services Company Limited (JPS)
JPS is focusing on efficiency to deliver energy at the lowest possible cost so that its customers are competitive locally, regionally, and internationally.
Mauricio Pulido, CEO, GB Energy – Texaco
Already the number-one distributor of fuel and LNG in Jamaica, Texaco is now aiming to make its mark on Jamaica's logistics sector and other regional markets.
Greg Beck , General Manager, Yaadman
Yaadman is revolutionizing Jamaica's low-tech LP industry by collaborating with credible partners and deploying crucial technologies and analytics.
Hugh C. E. Hart , Partner, Hart Muirhead Fatta (HMF)
HMF law firm has stayed afloat through the multi-year downtrend of the Jamaican economy, but as the country grows into a healthy growth trend, HMF's belief in Jamaica's potential has further strengthened.
Lion Zion Dreams of Crude
Better known for its reggae, world-class track runners, and beautiful sandy beaches, Jamaica might be holding other kinds of riches in its subsoil.
Homer Davis , Mayor, Montego Bay
Every city carries its unique set of challenges. Montego Bay's success in tackling challenges in recent years boils down to the local government's focus on achieving prosperity for all.
Winston Lawson , President, Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce
The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce's mission is providing advocacy and promoting the key features of the Jamaican and local economy.
A City on the Move
Montego Bay's infrastructure is undergoing upgrades, making Jamaica's fourth-most populous city the fastest-growing city in the Caribbean.
Montego Bay Ambassadors
Jamaica's tourism potential is a no-brainer but the government and initiatives under its umbrella are leaving no stone unturned to further cement the country's place on the global tourism map.
André Dixon , COO, Viking Productions
Viking Productions has been in business for only around 12 years, and the company's ability to reach out and touch people through a wide variety of brands has been a key differentiator.
IT & BPO
Jason Wright , Managing Director, Red Key Solutions
Renowned for its quality and speedy service, Red Key Solutions is banking on its unique offerings to expand into other markets.
Valrie Grant , Managing Director, GeoTechVision
GeoTechVision is the premier geospatial technologies company in the Caribbean, beating the competition through a user-requirements analysis geared at providing the best customized solutions.
Odetta Rockhead-Kerr, General Manager, Sutherland
The biggest factor behind Sutherland's success in Jamaica is its resolute focus on its employees, pushing them to consistently deliver against expectations.
Yoni Epstein, Executive Chairman, Itelbpo
itelBPO is a golden example of the competitive advantages Jamaica offers in the wider BPO sector.
Robert Dechant , CEO, Ibex Global
In becoming a key leader in Jamaica's BPO industry, Ibex continues to be a catalyst for growth and prosperity in the region.
The BPO sector in Jamaica is fast becoming the employer of choice for the youth, but only in the country's primary parishes; however, once adequate infrastructure is in place, the sector is primed to further uplift the economy.
Focus: Digitalization
Digitalization is a key factor for expanding companies and strengthening the Jamaican diaspora abroad.
Parris Lyew-Ayee , Director, Mona Geoinformatics Institute (MGI)
MGI is collaborating with public- and private-sector entities and using the power of data to help solve issues related to social justice, crime, and most importantly, environment.
Voices from the Sector
Voices from the Sector: HealthIT & BPO
Donovan Leigh James , General Manager, DHL Jamaica
Through aggressive e-commerce pricing, strong retail presence, and key partnerships, DHL confirming its status as the best logistics company and one of the best employers, globally.
Focus: Air transport
Vernamfield Aerotropolis is a key project to boost and diversify Jamaica's air transportation and logistics.
Shippıng
An increasing number of global shipping companies are realizing Jamaica's potential as a regional logistics hub, resulting in an influx of FDI and upgrade of the local workforce.
Jamaica is poised to remain a top-rated tourist destination for the foreseeable future, ensuring an endless flow of tourists and healthy competition between ground transportation companies.
Focus: National Farm Road Rehabilitation Program
The National Farm Road Rehabilitation Program is essential for enabling local farmers to strengthen the sector and the community.
Agricultural Investment
Jamaica's agriculture sector is showing signs of immense growth, as evident from PPPs, building agro parks, providing better access to financing for small farmers, and utilizing emerging technologies.
Lenworth Fulton , President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS)
This 124-year old institution supports farmers across the country, whether they be growing traditional products such as sugarcane, or modern crops such as cannabis for the medical cannabis sector.
Coffee Production
The majority of Jamaican coffee is shipped to Japan, though coffee producers are now eyeing China as a market with tremendous potential on offer.
Bruce Linton , Founder, Chairman & CEO, Canopy Growth Corporation
As one of the first companies to enter the legal cannabis industry, Canopy Growth Corporation has the required human resources and strategies to excel in years to come.
Metry Seaga , Chairman, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association
Exploiting Jamaica's niche market provides far more opportunities than challenges.
Daniel Caron , Country Manager, Nestlé Jamaica Limited
Having an ear to the grindstone helps businesses innovate in more ways than one.
Foreign Flavors
Jamaican producers are mastering foreign technologies, logistics, and production methods to drive the production of sustainable and market-beating Jamaican products.
The art of smarter distribution systems is as much about people as it is technology.
In a rapidly growing region with growing demand, water companies are fighting hard to expand quickly enough.
A combination of first-rate materials, master craftsmanship, and traditional blend techniques are ensuring that Jamaican rum is as sought after today as any time in history.
Brian Jardim, CEO, Rainforest Seafoods Ltd
Sustainable fishery methods are but one of the ingredients to success in a niche but high-demand market.
Douglas Gordon , CEO, CanEx JamaicA
Though the industry is moving at breakneck speed, obstacles remain, and emerging players must remain as nimble and aggressive as possible.
Dr. Henry Lowe, Executive Chairman, Medicanja
Only funding issues are holding the cannabis giants of tomorrow from taking their place in the international sun.
T'Shura Gibbs, CEO, Zimmer & Co.
Though a storied cultural pastime, the legalization and commercialization of one of the world's favorite habits offers Jamaica truly unique opportunities.
Hyacinth Lightbourne , Chairman, Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA)
The regulator is fully aware of the challenges, and even more so of the opportunities, that lie dormant in the country's budding cannabis industry.
Smart firms are harnessing brand Jamaica for far more dynamic commercial pursuits.
Dr. Guna Muppuri, CEO, Indies Pharma
Certain players remain as visionary as they are useful to the populace, with just as much research and development devoted to helping patients as turning a profit.
Samuel Afonso , Country Manager,
A strong and sustainable business is one that evolves with the needs of its customers.
Fritz Pinnock , President, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)
CMU is training students to transform Jamaica and the world.
Focus: Brain drain
Holding on to the Best
Given its close proximity to North America's economic powerhouses and its warm relationship with its former colonial power, Jamaica's best and brightest have long decamped for more developed shores. The government is now fighting to encourage them to stay at home.
Dr. David McBean , Executive Director, Mona School of Business & Management (MSBM)
A bevy of smart partnerships and new programs are keeping MSBM at the forefront of regional business schools.
Dr. Lincoln P. Edwards , President, Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
Through international collaboration and a spirit of service, NCU is raising the region's medicinal bar.
TOURISM & ENTERTAINMENT
Ron McKay , Co-Founder, HailX.APP
More than a mere ride-hailing app, HailX has unveiled sophisticated e-commerce and public safety platforms for the whole country.
John D. Lynch , Chairman, Jamaica Tourist Board
By expanding vital links with Russia, Germany, and France, among others, Jamaica hopes to reach 5 million visitors in 2020.
Dr. Carey Wallace , Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)
The country is fully aware that any increase in demand and development must come in a sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion.
Kingsley Cooper , Chairman, Director of Special Projects, Pulse Investments Ltd
Pulse has honed its eye for profit, beauty, and talent to make Jamaica and the wider region a more exciting place to do business.
Focus: Music as an alternative source of tourism
Soul Rebels
The Jamaican lifestyle and reggae are becoming unexpected breadwinners for the island nation.
Capitalizing on the country's remarkable talent pool, cultural vibrancy, extraordinary love of life, hospitable attitude, and strong and prosperous diaspora, it is no surprise the island has become a Mecca for festivals of every kind in recent years.
Saul Nuñez , General Manager, Zoëtry
Some places are simply more unique than others.
Ian Dear , CEO, Margaritaville Caribbean Group
Despite ambitious regional expansion plans, the group's biggest opportunities are right in Jamaica.
Jason Russell , General Manager, PIER 1
Certain landmarks make life more amenable for tourists and locals alike.
The government has taken major steps in recent years to bolster the island's cultural outreach to the world, a move that has been warmly welcomed by its burgeoning film industry and the young talent that sustains it.
Janette Taylor , Executive Director, Devon House Development Limited
A series of relentless, creative, and hungry ventures are stirring up the capital's cultural scene, saving older gems from oblivion and putting lesser known or previously stigmatized ones on the map for the first time.
Luxury Meets Alternative
Healthy doses of local flavor, freshness, and hospitality get many of the island's luxury destinations halfway to where they need to be.
Island Getaway
TBY talks to Saul Nuñez, General Manager of Zoëtry, on the differentiated services offered by the hotel, retaining the hotel's Jamaican identity, and ensuring close links with local suppliers.
Fit for a Kingston
One of the Caribbean's most popular tourist destinations is on track to see continued industry growth, with new developments and government initiatives.


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package org.ojai.store;

import java.math.BigDecimal;
import java.nio.ByteBuffer;
import java.sql.Date;
import java.sql.Time;
import java.sql.Timestamp;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;

import org.ojai.FieldPath;
import org.ojai.Value;
import org.ojai.Value.Type;
import org.ojai.exceptions.TypeException;
import org.ojai.types.Interval;

public interface QueryCondition {

  public enum Op {
    /**
     * The Value at the specified path is less than the reference value.
     *

     * Reference value type: All scalars {@link Type} i.e {@code
     * [NULL, BOOLEAN, STRING, BYTE, SHORT, INT, LONG, FLOAT, DOUBLE,
     * DECIMAL, DATE, TIME, TIMESTAMP, INTERVAL, BINARY]}.
     */
    LESS,

    /**
     * The Value at the specified path is less than or equal to the
     * reference value.

     * Reference value type: All scalars {@link Type} i.e {@code
     * [NULL, BOOLEAN, STRING, BYTE, SHORT, INT, LONG, FLOAT, DOUBLE,
     * DECIMAL, DATE, TIME, TIMESTAMP, INTERVAL, BINARY]}.
     */
    LESS_OR_EQUAL,

    /**
     * The Value at the specified path is equal to the reference value.
     *

     * Reference value type: All {@link org.ojai.Value.Type}.
     */
    EQUAL,

    /**
     * The Value at the specified path is not equal to the reference value.
     *

     * Reference value type: All {@link org.ojai.Value.Type}.
     */
    NOT_EQUAL,

    /**
     * The Value at the specified path is greater than or equal to the
     * reference value.

     * Reference value type: All scalars {@link Type} i.e {@code
     * [NULL, BOOLEAN, STRING, BYTE, SHORT, INT, LONG, FLOAT, DOUBLE,
     * DECIMAL, DATE, TIME, TIMESTAMP, INTERVAL, BINARY]}.
     */
    GREATER_OR_EQUAL,

    /**
     * The Value at the specified path is greater than the reference value.
     *

     * Reference value type: All scalars {@link Type} i.e {@code
     * [NULL, BOOLEAN, STRING, BYTE, SHORT, INT, LONG, FLOAT, DOUBLE,
     * DECIMAL, DATE, TIME, TIMESTAMP, INTERVAL, BINARY]}.
     */
    GREATER;
  }

  /**
   * @return {@code true} if this condition is empty
   */
  public boolean isEmpty();

  /**
   * @return {@code true} if this condition is built
   */
  public boolean isBuilt();

  /**
   * Begins a new AND compound condition block.
   * @return {@code this} for chaining
   */
  public QueryCondition and();

  /**
   * Begins a new OR compound condition block.
   * @return {@code this} for chaining
   */
  public QueryCondition or();

  /**
   * Closes a compound condition block.
   * @return {@code this} for chaining
   */
  public QueryCondition close();

  /**
   * Closes all nested compound condition blocks.
   * @return {@code this}
   */
  public QueryCondition build();

  /**
   * Appends the specified condition to the current condition
   * block.
   * @return {@code this} for chaining
   */
  public QueryCondition condition(QueryCondition conditionToAdd);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests for existence of the specified
   * {@code FieldPath}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition exists(String path);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests for existence of the specified
   * {@code FieldPath}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition exists(FieldPath path);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests for non-existence of the specified
   * {@code FieldPath}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition notExists(String path);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests for non-existence of the specified
   * {@code FieldPath}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition notExists(FieldPath path);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is equal to at least one of the values in the
   * specified {@code List}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param listOfValue the {@code List} of values to test against
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition in(String path, List<? extends Object> listOfValue);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is equal to at least one of the values in the
   * specified {@code List}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param listOfValue the {@code List} of values to test against
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition in(FieldPath path, List<? extends Object> listOfValue);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is not equal to any of the values in the
   * specified {@code List}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param listOfValue the {@code List} of values to test against
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition notIn(String path, List<? extends Object> listOfValue);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is not equal to any of the values in the
   * specified {@code List}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param listOfValue the {@code List} of values to test against
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition notIn(FieldPath path, List<? extends Object> listOfValue);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is of the specified {@code Type}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition typeOf(String path, Value.Type type);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is of the specified {@code Type}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition typeOf(FieldPath path, Value.Type type);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is not of the specified {@code Type}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition notTypeOf(String path, Value.Type type);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is not of the specified {@code Type}.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition notTypeOf(FieldPath path, Value.Type type);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is a String and matches the specified regular
   * expression.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param regex the reference regular expression
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition matches(String path, String regex);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is a String and matches the specified regular
   * expression.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param regex the reference regular expression
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition matches(FieldPath path, String regex);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is a String and does not match the specified
   * regular expression.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param regex the reference regular expression
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition notMatches(String path, String regex);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} is a String and does not match the specified
   * regular expression.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param regex the reference regular expression
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition notMatches(FieldPath path, String regex);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code boolean} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference boolean {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, boolean value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code boolean} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference boolean {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(FieldPath path, Op op, boolean value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code String} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference String {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, String value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code String} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference String {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(FieldPath path, Op op, String value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code byte} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference byte {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, byte value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code byte} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference byte {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(FieldPath path, Op op, byte value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code short} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference short {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, short value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code short} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference short {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(FieldPath path, Op op, short value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code int} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
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   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference long {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, long value);

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   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference long {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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  public QueryCondition is(FieldPath path, Op op, long value);

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   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference float {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, float value);

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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   * the specified {@code float} value.
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   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference float {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference double {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, double value);

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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   * the specified {@code double} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference double {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference BigDecimal {@code Value}
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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference BigDecimal {@code Value}
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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference Date {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, Date value);

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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code Date} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference Date {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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  public QueryCondition is(FieldPath path, Op op, Date value);

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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code Time} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference Time {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, Time value);

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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code Time} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference Time {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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  public QueryCondition is(FieldPath path, Op op, Time value);

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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code Timestamp} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference Timestamp {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
   */
  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, Timestamp value);

  /**
   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
   * {@code FieldPath} satisfies the given {@link Op} against
   * the specified {@code Timestamp} value.
   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference Timestamp {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference Interval {@code Value}
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  public QueryCondition is(String path, Op op, Interval value);

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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param op the {@code ConditionOp} to apply
   * @param value the reference Interval {@code Value}
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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
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   * @param value the reference ByteBuffer {@code Value}
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   * Adds a condition that tests if the {@code Value} at the specified
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   *
   * @param path the {@code FieldPath} to test
   * @param value the reference Map {@code Value}
   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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   * @return {@code this} for chained invocation
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   * @param value the reference Map {@code Value}
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Eriksen late show keeps Spurs on course for top four finish
London - Christian Eriksen consolidated Tottenham Hotpsur's place in the Premier League's top four as his superb late strike sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win over struggling Brighton on Tuesday.
Mauricio Pochettino's third-placed side dominated from start to finish at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but a combination of brave Brighton defending and poor finishing kept the match in the balance until the 88th minute.
Eriksen finally ended Brighton's stubborn resistence with a sensational long-range drive that lifted Tottenham three points clear of fourth-placed Chelsea and four ahead of Arsenal in fifth.
Although Arsenal can close the gap to one point if they win at Wolves on Wednesday, and this was a vital result in Spurs' bid to qualify for next season's Champions League via a top four finish.
Tottenham have now won all four games in all competitions at their plush new arena, scoring eight goals without reply.
This was the most frustrating fixture at the Pound 1 billion ground as the hosts looked hamstrung without injured striker Harry Kane until Eriksen came to the rescue with his ninth goal of the season in all competitions.
But Pochettino will be delighted with the way his players kept plugging away right to the end despite the draining effects of their hectic fixture list.
Tottenham can take another step towards securing their top-four berth in Saturday's crucial London derby against West Ham before focusing on the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals against Ajax next week.
The finale was painful for Brighton, who have won only two of their last 15 league games and sit just one place and three points above the relegation zone.
They have failed to score in their past seven games in all competitions and are in severe danger of being caught by third bottom Cardiff in the fight to avoid relegation.
Defeats for Arsenal and Manchester United, combined with Chelsea's draw against Burnley, had given Tottenham a welcome lift following their 1-0 loss at Manchester City on Saturday.
Pochettino made five changes in an attacking line-up featuring Son Heung-min, Dele Alli, Eriksen, Lucas Moura and Fernando Llorente.
Despite all the forward-thinking talent, it was Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen who had the first sight of goal.
Rising highest at a set-piece, Vertonghen looped his header over, then moments later his close-range effort was inadvertently blocked by team-mate Victor Wanyama.
Lucas, scorer of a hat-trick in Tottenham's previous home game against Huddersfield, nearly teed up Alli with a low cross, but Lewis Dunk slid in to clear off the line at the last second.
Pochettino's decision to pick Llorente as his main striker forced Son out to the flanks when the South Korean had been so deadly in a more central role in recent weeks.
The move left Tottenham a little short of pace and penetration as they laboured to break down Brighton.
Pochettino's men were denied by more last-ditch Brighton defending when Alli deftly controlled a high ball in the six yard box and flicked goalwards, only to see Shane Duffy scramble it off the line.
Duffy threatened at the other end when his header forced Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris into action for the first time early in the second half.
Danny Rose's fierce 20-yarder was well saved by Mat Ryan, while Toby Alderweireld's luck was out as well when the Tottenham defender's low drive hit a post, rolling along the line and away to safety.
Desperate for a breakthrough, Pochettino sent on much-maligned striker Vincent Janssen for his first appearance in 20 months.
Janssen didn't make much of an impression, but Tottenham kept pressing and, with their 29th shot, Eriksen finally landed the knockout blow in the 88th minute.
Setting his sights from 25 yards, the Denmark midfielder lashed a powerful strike with his left foot that beat Ryan at his near post and sparked wild celebrations.

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By Gauri Kelkar
"When I was a kid, I remember joking with my parents that I want my home to be like this every time we entered a really well-designed home or restaurant," recalls Gowri Adappa. Those latent instincts that allowed her to drop such strong opinions with all the conviction of a child prefaced the profession she chose to hone as an adult. The interior designer and architect is the co-founder of A Design Co along with Nikhith Ashok, which they set up in 2014. The young Chennai-based studio has quickly become a name identified with a well-articulated visual language, an openness to innovate and an approach that willingly bends to context, client and brief requirements. "I love designing spaces where you can't pin down a particular style or theme. I enjoy revelling in the conflict and starting conversations about a space," says Adappa.
Nothing could be a greater testimonial to that philosophy than her own house, a 1,000-square-foot apartment in a quiet neighbourhood by the Bay of Bengal. A long and narrow open-plan living room that flows into the dining area in a white-walled backdrop suitably lends itself to the disparate elements that stitch the place together—a soft-looking mid-century sofa, in white, in the company of a postmodern acrylic coffee table. It's an incongruous pair but works well together, as does every other thoughtfully arranged element. Most importantly, it's an aesthetic that expresses the lifestyle and diverse tastes of its occupants. "It was renovated to reflect our eclectic taste, with artefacts and collectables from my travels and heirloom pieces that have been passed on to us," she states. It's a perfect recipe to add a
The living room of this 1,000-square-foot Chennai home has a long and narrow layout with modernist decor of white walls and wooden flooring.
touch of whimsy and get creative with interesting pieces. Which explains how the striking etagere, a family heirloom, doubles up as a bar created in a corner that's crafted as a reading nook in front of a picture window.
Interior designer and architect, and co-founder of A Design Co, Gowri Adappa's home in Chennai is a perfect reflection of her design sensibility — an elegant blend of diverse styles. "I love designing spaces where you can't pin down a particular style or theme. I enjoy revelling in the conflict and starting conversations about a space," says Adappa. And nothing could be a greater testimonial to that philosophy than her own house, a 1,000-square-foot apartment in a quiet neighbourhood by the Bay of Bengal. A long and narrow open-plan living room that flows into the dining area in a white-walled backdrop suitably lends itself to the disparate elements that stitch the place together. The studiedly artless arrangement offers an insight into the personalities of the people occupying the space, but it also shines a light on Adappa's almost intuitive approach to design. And that's seen in the smallest of details, including the selection of art that is seen throughout the house. Her beautifully designed abode is what truly defines her.
This elegant combination of old-world objects framed within a soothing white canvas and warm wooden flooring continues with a certain choreographed precision through the house. The unusual curation of artworks, some by local artists, some collected on travels around the world, sculptural lights that look whimsically perfect where they are placed, a white dining table with a central chubby metallic leg—it's a house that defies pigeon-holing. "That's what makes it more interesting; to create these curatorial vignettes around my home, which is not by accident. It's modern Indian living," she asserts.
The studiedly artless arrangement offers an insight into the personalities of the people occupying the space, but it also shines a light on Adappa's almost intuitive approach to design. And that's seen in the smallest of details, including the selection of art that is seen throughout the house. "I pick up art with my gut, I don't look at names. If a particular piece speaks to me it's coming home with me. I enjoy curating different works and displaying them like it would in a gallery. They make your eye travel around the house."
Indigenous Accents
Embellishing this space are well-made artisan creations of local craftspeople, in the form of earthenware, sculptures, the bamboo light fittings, among other unexpected artefacts. Identifying and working with locally available skill is, in fact, central to A Design Co's ethos. "This nod to Indian craftsmanship is a very important element in my design process. To celebrate these craftsmen and artisans and their incredible workmanship to continue to create beautiful finishes, fabrics and feature this in our projects. And this is something I prioritised with this home as well. India has amazing artisans and craftsmen and I try my best to celebrate them in the spaces I design."
The balcony was converted into a reading nook-cum-bar area. The etagere that serves as a bar is a family heirloom. The chair is a hand-me-down that Adappa stained black and reupholstered in a moss-green Believer fabric; the rug is from Jaipur Rugs. Adappa altered the lamp with a conical shade to add another layer of design.
The heavy brass-and-marble dining table from West Elm is offset by light wood and wicker chairs paired with an old loveseat.
The Ayyanar horse sculpture in the living room was picked up from an antique store in Mahabalipuram and mounted on a pedestal from HB Studio. The reading light was found online and shipped over from the US. The large artwork is by a Sri Lankan artist Syrva.
The bedrooms, though, as well-decorated as the bold art and collectables-filled living room, wear a quieter decor. They are simpler, more sanctuary-like in their aesthetic—unabashedly lowkey in their vibe. Comfort, though, is not relegated just to the bedroom; the reading nook overlooking a picture window is a peaceful corner but for Adappa, that tranquillity can be found anywhere in the space. "Come nightfall, I switch one of my little reading lights, light my candles, curl up on my couch with a cup of tea or wine, depending on how the day went."
When you have a space whose every corner inspires that feeling of warmth and envelopes you in that kind of comfort is one that's hitting all the right notes of what a interior home design should feel like—comfortable, and completely you.
Gowri Adappa, an interior designer and architect is the co-founder of A Design Co.
The mid-century sofa is in front of an acrylic coffee table; the coffee table books and artefacts were collected over time. The cushions are from Good Earth. The small layered cutwork stencilled piece is from Vietnam.
The dining space just off the kitchen makes for a cosy space.
The corridor between the reading nook-cum-bar and the open kitchen features artefacts and artworks; sitting on the plinth is an antique Islamic finial that Adappa picked up from Rangeela, Goa; the artwork behind it is by Chennai-based artist NS Manohar. The artwork on the wall to the left (next to the etagere) is by Chennai-based artist Nelson Kennedy and on the right wall are works bought at an art expo.
The kitchen features tiles handmade tiles from Pondicherry and installed by another layer of tiles, also from Pondicherry, in a herringbone pattern to create a backdrop for floating teakwood shelves made by a Chennai-based brand, Niroka.
Adappa uses the floating teakwood shelves in the kitchen as a display area for all her chinaware, cookbooks and other collectables.
The herringbone pattern of the tiles make a great backdrop for the floating shelves in the kitchen.
The master bedroom is a quiet and comfortable space.
In the master bedroom, the side tables are vintage mid-century sourced from the US, juxtaposed with a rugged metal bed frame. The silk botanical blinds behind the bed are flanked by drapes on either side to soften the space. All the bedding and cushions are from Good Earth.
The master bathroom has lights bought from Amazon and wallpaper from Cole and Son; Adappa staggered the basic white tiles to give the effect of subway tiles.
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The first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets has been full of top-notch performances. In Game 3, Celtics star Jayson Tatum logged a game-high 39 points. In Game 1, it was Nets guard Kyrie Irving who dropped 39 in front of a hostile crowd.
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You have to credit the Celtics for their effort on the defensive end, particularly when it comes to limiting Durant. The All-Star forward has more turnovers (17) than assists (16) and is connecting on a mere 36.5% of his looks from the field.
As long as Boston can keep the pressure up on Durant and control the pace, Brooklyn should come in under 110.5 points in Game 4.
Ride with Brooklyn's Under in our NBA bet of the day.
Celtics vs Nets Game 4 Player Props
Jayson Tatum, Celtics: OVER 43.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-115)
Jayson Tatum has done it all for the Celtics in this series. Through three games, the 24-year-old is averaging 29.7 points, 8.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and a block per game.
Of course, those last two stats don't matter for this prop, but it further illustrates the fact that he's been everywhere.
Fresh off a 39-point performance in Game 3, I like Tatum to put together another stellar all-around line and hit the Over on his points + rebounds + assists prop. It may be a high bar to clear, but he's clearly capable of filling up the stat sheet.
Bruce Brown, Nets: OVER 14.5 Points (-120)
Bruce Brown has long been an excellent utility man, but he's truly proven that through the first three games of this series. The fourth-year swingman is averaging 18.0 points and supplementing that production with an additional 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
Looking for more NBA betting tips for this Celtics-Nets series? Catch our full Celtics vs Nets Game 4 Predictions.
The number we're focusing on here is his points. After tallying just five in Game 1, Brown bounced back with 23- and 26-point performances in Games 2 and 3, respectively. He's also gone 6-of-12 from three-point range in the series, which is a sizable improvement over his 32.7% mark from deep for his career.
He's been one of the few Nets players to bring the energy over the past two games, so back Brown to keep the momentum going and hit the Over on his points prop.
PREVIOUSLY: Celtics-Nets Game 3 Props
The first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets has been one of the most exciting matchups of the NBA Playoffs so far, and a big reason why is because of the star power on both sides.
Brooklyn features a supremely talented tandem in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, who are both considered among the best scorers the league has ever seen.
Meanwhile, Boston boasts Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, two young wings who have already accomplished plenty in their short careers.
With big names on both teams, this is an excellent series for prop betting. Let's take a look at some of the best NBA prop bets for Game 3.
All NBA gameday odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook and current as of Friday, April 22, at 4 p.m. ET.
Marcus Smart, Celtics: OVER 14.5 Points (-105)
Smart is known for being a pest on defense and for setting the tone for the rest of his team. He's a major reason why Boston has the No. 1 defense in the league and just earned Defensive Player of the Year honors for his efforts.
With this prop, however, we're looking at what Smart can do on the offensive end of the floor.
Smart is averaging 16 points per game in this series, highlighted by a 20-point showing in Game 1. He's a legitimate perimeter threat as well, averaging 7.5 three-point attempts per game thus far and burying four of them in the series opener.
He's a solid option to go to for some quick offense. Considering his shot volume and distance, this seems like a relatively low bar to clear as long as he's knocking them down, making this our NBA bet of the day.
Seth Curry, Nets: OVER 11.5 Points (-110)
Brooklyn acquired Curry via the James Harden trade, and he's done wonders for the Nets since arriving. The 31-year-old sharpshooter averaged nearly 15 points per game and shot 46.8% from three in his 19 regular-season contests following the trade.
After struggling with his shot in the series opener, Curry bounced back in Game 2 with 16 points, including four three-pointers. That's how I anticipate he'll play for the remainder of the series given his long-term consistency as a shooter.
Curry would've hit the Over on this prop in Game 2 on threes alone. If he has a similar performance in Game 3, he'll surpass this mark once again.
Margin of Victory: Nets or Celtics by 1-5 Points (+175)
The first two games in this series have been extremely tight. In Game 1, Tatum sank a shot at the buzzer to give the Celtics a one-point victory. In Game 2, Boston won by single digits after trailing by as many as 17 points in the first half.
Whether the Celtics take a 3-0 lead or the Nets find a way to get the job done at home, chances are this game will come down to the final few possessions. In that case, we can cash in on this prop at (+175) odds, which seems like a great value since we don't actually have to pick the winner.
Game 1 between the Nets and Celtics ended in thrilling fashion, with Jayson Tatum spinning to the rim and sinking a game-winning shot as the clock expired that put Boston up 1-0 in the series.
Game 2 tips off Wednesday, so let's get right to it and discuss some props to consider taking a chance on.
All NBA gameday odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook and current as of Tuesday, April 19, at 11 a.m. ET.
Al Horford, Celtics: To Record a Double-Double (-120)
After averaging 29 minutes per game during the regular season, Al Horford logged 41 minutes in Game 1. Increased playing time could become the norm for him in this series with Robert Williams III (knee) on the sidelines.
Horford took advantage of his added minutes, posting 20 points and 15 rebounds. That marked his third double-double over his last five games. He narrowly missed another by two rebounds.
Although he's not as dangerous as he was during his prime with the Hawks, if he's going to hover around 40 minutes, it's likely that he can continue his increased production, making this our NBA bet of the day.
Marcus Smart stepped up in Game 1, scoring 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting from the field, including 4-for-9 from behind the arc. His 17 shot attempts were the third-most on the team behind Jaylen Brown (19) and Tatum (18).
Read our full Celtics vs Nets Game 2 Predictions.
Smart playing well against the Nets is nothing new. In four games during the regular season, Smart logged 15+ points in three of them. As long as he can stay out of foul trouble guarding Kyrie Irving, he could blow past the Over.
Over 110.5 Second Half Points (Inc. OT) (-115)
WAGER: 0.5 Units
Offense wasn't difficult to come by in the first half of Game 1, with both teams combining to score 122 points. However, things got tight in the second half, with them combining to score 107 points.
The Nets went cold when they scored 24 points in the third quarter, but the Celtics were even worse when they scored 19 in the fourth. If either was just slightly more efficient in those respective quarters, they could have hit the Over on this number.
While this could be a bit flukier than the Horford or Smart props, it's still a wager to at least consider.
One of the most exciting first-round matchups in the NBA features the Brooklyn Nets taking on the Boston Celtics. This seems like a matchup that would have been more likely further down the road in the playoffs, but the Nets had to sneak in through the Play-In Tournament due to injuries and Kyrie Irving missing most of their home games.
With Game 1 tipping off Sunday, let's discuss three props to consider taking a chance on.
All NBA gameday odds are provided by Caesars and current as of Saturday, April 16, at 12 p.m. ET.
Kevin Durant, Nets: Over 6.5 Assists (-125)
Irving is an excellent scorer, but he's not a traditional passing point guard. He's never averaged more than 6.9 assists per game during his career, and he averaged just 5.8 assists per game this season.
Kevin Durant, on the other hand, averaged a career-high 6.4 assists this season. He's dished out at least seven assists in four of his last five games, and he recorded at least 10 assists three times during that stretch.
He should play a ton and have the ball in his hands plenty in this game, which makes the Over appealing in our NBA bet of the day.
Jaylen Brown, Celtics: Over 3.5 Assists (-135)
Jaylen Brown also set a career-high in assists per game this season, although it was a more modest total of 3.5. He was racking them up in bunches to end the season, averaging 5.5 assists over his final eight games. During that stretch, he registered at least four assists seven times.
While the Nets can be prolific offensively, they have plenty of holes on defense. That contributed to Brown providing at least five assists in three of their four meetings during the regular season. Look for Brown to be proficient in that department during Game 1, as well.
Celtics: First-Half Money Line (-150)
My expectation is that the Celtics win this game. They have been dominant at home this season, posting a 28-13 record there. The Nets did have a better record on the road than at home, but a lot of that can be attributed to Irving not being eligible to play in most home games.
The Celtics are well-rested for this game and will have the home crowd behind them. Look for them to get off to a hot start and hold the lead heading into halftime.
Garrett Chorpenning is a Digital Content Coordinator for The Game Day. His previous work includes covering the LA Clippers for Sports Illustrated and FanSided.
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Iakob Gogebashvili's "Deda Ena" returns to schools
From the 2019-2020 academic year, Iakob Gogebashvili's "Deda Ena" will return to the schools with an adapted version and will become an important teaching resource along with the existing textbooks.
An adapted version of the textbook was developed by the special commission of experts created by the order of the Parliament of Georgia and by the order of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili. The book will be provided to the students of all elementary schools free of charge.
Iakob Gogebashvili's method of compiling the Georgian alphabet textbook was granted the status of an intangible cultural heritage in 2013, and the national category was defined in 2014.
On the basis of the law adopted by the Parliament of Georgia, the Ministry has prepared the Georgian alphabet textbook by Iakob Gogebashvili's method. Given the high public interest in Iakob Gogebashvili's "Deda Ena", a textbook was created that, on the one hand, was based on national and cultural backgrounds, and on the other hand, it is in full compliance with modern teaching methods.
The latest edition of Iakob Gogebashvili's "Deda Ena" was adapted to preserve the author's basic methods, principles and material, and to bring him closer to modernity. The archaic vocabulary has partially changed, but the basic vocabulary that is still used today remains in the textbook unchanged.


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Yale researchers look at COVID levels in wastewater, connection to community infection rates
'Vaccine Buddy Program' helps seniors in New Haven County navigate state's COVID vaccine sign-up process
by: Eva Zymaris
Posted: Jan 28, 2021 / 09:19 PM EST / Updated: Jan 29, 2021 / 05:14 AM EST
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Frustration is mounting among some seniors who are trying to make their appointment to get their COVID-19 vaccine. But now, a program recently launched in New Haven County aims to make that process much easier. It's called the "Vaccine Buddy Program."
The process to sign up for a vaccine is a little complicated. It involves an email address and signing up online or by phone, plus, knowing when you are eligible to sign up.
"Instead of getting frustrated with it, we decided to do something," said Jane Ferrall, Executive Director of Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven. "A lot of systems that have been set up are difficult for them to navigate, if not impossible."
RELATED: State officials say COVID vaccine sign up barriers are stressing out seniors
The Buddy Program was created by the Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven and the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut.
Volunteers are assigned to work with seniors directly who live in New Haven County, one-on-one, to make sure they're registered to get their shots and also have a ride to the vaccination site.
Under the state's vaccine distribution plan, only people who are 75 and older are currently eligible to schedule an appointment. Those 65-74 will be able to start signing up in early February, Governor Ned Lamont said in a recent press conference.
RELATED: Those 65-74 will be able to start scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments likely in early February
"It's gratifying for those of us who work with people to be able to, in such a short timeline, to get a program, get it up and running, and make a difference," said Beverly Kidder, vice president of the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut. "I think it will be appreciated and needed by many."
They have dozens of "buddies" already, but more help is needed.
"When we first started talking, she was very hesitant," explained Christian Tallo, a volunteer who's been assigned one of the seniors. "She didn't know what to do, she didn't know how to get started, she didn't even have an email account. It was all new and foreign for her."
He went on to say, "telling her [on Thursday] she had an appointment, you could tell there was a big smile on her face.
Tallo is encouraging others to do their part, as well.
"I believe if you need it or you want to join to help, I think you should and the opportunity is there," said Tallo.
The program is for seniors in New Haven County, which is why they're hoping it will spread and take off across Connecticut.
"It would be great if other agencies or community groups heard about it and said, 'that's a great idea! Let's do that,'" said Ferrall.
If you're interested in volunteering, you can call the Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven at (203) 230-8994 or visit their website to fill out a form at: http://www.carenewhaven.org/
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Yale researchers say we are going in the right direction when it comes to COVID cases and the proof is in the water.
There is a direct tie between COVID levels in wastewater and how much infection there is in a community.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Police say New Haven SWAT is conducting an operation Thursday night.
It is happening on Greenwich Avenue. Police can be heard speaking through a megaphone.


Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is a state-funded, online K–12 public school that is free to all Florida students through age 19. There are three different Florida Virtual School programs: FLVS Flex Elementary, FLVS Flex (formerly known as FLVS Part Time) and FLVS Full Time.
The FLVS Flex Elementary program is designed for students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Parents can choose between two different programs. 1 Students meet with their classmates and their teachers online two days a week and work independently with parental support three days a week, or 2 students work independently at their own pace.
The FLVS Flex program offers courses to students in grades six through twelve. Private school students may take up to six courses at a time, and they can enroll in courses during anytime of the year.
FLVS Full Time is online public school. Students enrolled in the FLVS Full Time program follow a traditional 180-day academic calendar, take a standard public school course load, participate in the Florida Statewide Assessment Program, and are eligible for public high school diplomas. There are specific enrollment periods. FLVS is the school of record, so you would not enroll in an umbrella school or establish a home education program.
Yes! Aspiring Heights Academy students may enroll in FLVS Flex Elementary and FLVS Flex courses.
Students sign up at FLVS Flex or FLVS Flex Elementary as Private School students, not Home School students.
For FLVS Flex, you will first select Sarasota under Choose a County, and then choose Private School Student under Choose a Student Type. You will later select our school from a drop down list.
See FLVS Enrollment for more information. If your child already has an FLVS account, you will only need to change the physical school under his or her Academic Profile (see next question).
What if my child is already taking courses at FLVS Flex or FLVS Flex Elementary?
If your child already has courses in progress, you or your child will only need to change the physical school under his or her Academic Profile. Simply log in, go to Student Records > Academic Profile and change the District to Sarasota and the Physical School to Aspiring Heights Academy. Courses in progress will continue as usual.
When changing physical schools, you may receive an email from FLVS stating that you need to review your current enrollments with the new Physical School Guidance counselor. This is because students in a Traditional School can only have a maximum of three (3) enrollments at a time. Our students may have up to six (6) enrollments at a time.
Based on FLVS course registration guidelines for private school students, FLVS Flex students may to take up to six (6) courses at one time. Students may request an additional course when at least 50% of an active course has been completed.
When will my children be able to start their courses?
Whenever students request new courses, we have to approve them. Courses are approved Monday through Friday. Once they are approved, classrooms are assigned. It can sometimes take a week or so for classrooms to become available. Once classrooms are assigned, students can begin their courses. Students may request a future start date.
FLVS Flex students work independently. Sometimes students are required to download specific software and/or visit external websites to complete assignments. Assignments are submitted online, including assessments, so students are on the computer a lot. Periodically, students connect with their teachers on the phone for discussion-based assessments. Many courses also require students to attend live lessons. Teachers are (ideally) available from 8AM to 8PM, seven days a week, via phone, text, email and instant messaging, but sometimes they can be hard to reach. Substitute teachers are assigned periodically and during the holidays.
FLVS Flex Elementary students work with their teachers and with the guidance of their parents. Depending on the program chosen, students will either meet with their classmates and teachers online two days a week and work independently with parental support three days a week or work independently at their own pace.
Are students expected to sign into class everyday?
FLVS Flex students are allowed to work at their own pace and on days and at times that work for them, but they are expected to submit work regularly (usually 3-5 assignments a week). Additionally, parents are required to connect with their children's teachers (via phone or email) at least once per month.
FLVS Flex Elementary students enrolled in their traditional program are required to attend online class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a designated time. (Your child can make up a class by viewing the recorded session, but you must notify the teacher if your child is going to be absent from class time.) FLVS Flex Elementary students enrolled in their new program may attend optional class times and may work at their own pace.
Depending on the course, courses can take between 16 and 36 weeks to complete. Courses are broken down into segments (semesters), and each segment takes between 16-18 weeks to complete. Some courses have two segments (such as math and science); some have only one segment (such as U.S. Government and certain electives). Students are not required to take both segments of a two segment course. Each segment is worth 1/2 credit.
Students may work ahead of pace and finish the course in less time. Also, students may work at a slower pace and finish the course in more time. In either case, it's important that students submit work regularly.
FLVS gives students a 14 day grace period to try out a course. If a course is too easy, too difficult, or doesn't meet a student's expectations, a student may drop the course without penalty during the first 14 days of being activated in the course. A student may also be withdrawn from the course if the student fails to meet the initial submission requirements during the 14 day grace period.
I noticed my child's grade level was changed by FLVS. Can I revert this?
Yes. You only need to go into your child's Student Profile and select the correct grade level. Note that FLVS automatically calculates a student's projected graduation date based on his or her grade level.


"You, the reader, stand at a doorway into a true voice from Indian America. There are only two questions - are you brave enough to knock? and is your heart strong enough to take the beauty and the fire, within?"
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Enjoy your visit--there are more than 80 pages inside!
And don't forget to check out the Walk to Remember site and to today, do just one small thing for Mother Earth. Here are two simple ones: when you have left-over water, empty it on the earth, and breathe a silent prayer for Mama Earth and all living things. Pick up not only your trash, but one piece that you see that's not yours. Miigwetch.
NOTE: The link to _Freddie Came Home_will take you to a new website under development. However, we hope you will still find this website useful especially for the treaty, historical, and environmental resources. My thanks to the teachers, students, and friends who still write and tell me that they have found value in this website. It is my first website, when, self-taught in HTML, I began with a few pages in 1996. During the years since, I have also developed and managed other websites, including the official website for the Delaware Tribe of Indians (app. 2 l/2 years), all as give-aways.
There are no greater gifts than the ones the Creator bestows on us daily. These gifts are renewed daily when Dawn Boy comes in his shoes of yellow and we breathe in another day of life, and touch our Mother Earth. Creator's love and our true wealth extends through so much, including our relations, both blood and of the heart, the gift of giving away, our relationships with all living beings, and the gift of connecting with others in a good way. May Creator bless you greatly.


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Poland's ruling party hit by scandals, poll shows
Reuters | Posted: Aug. 23, 2019, 11:54 a.m. | Updated: Aug. 23, 2019, 1:23 p.m. | 2 Min Read
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, hit by two high profile resignations, lost 5 percentage points in an opinion poll published on Friday ahead of October's election.
This is the first poll that has shown the gap between PiS and pro-democratic opposition narrowing significantly in the campaign for the vote in which the deeply divided nation will elect members of the upper and lower houses of parliament.
The figures come after a deputy justice minister resigned this week following a website's report he sought to discredit judges critical of the government's judicial reforms by planting media rumors about their private lives.
His resignation followed that of the PiS parliament speaker for using government aircraft for private trips.
A poll by Kantar conducted on Aug. 22 showed PiS with 39% support, down from 44% on Aug. 13, while its arch-rival the centrist Civic Platform (PO) had 30%, up 3 points since mid-August. The leftist coalition Lewica remained on 11%.
According to the opposition the election will decide if the ruling party, which remains at loggerheads with the European Union over issues such as the rule of law, logging forests, CO2 emission targets and refugees, will be able to finish its reforms and install itself in power for decades thanks to planned changes to the constitution.
Polling numbers had held steady, as economic factors such as the ruling party's generous welfare handouts, had prevailed - leading analysts previously to predict the party would weather the storm over the resignations.
But now they are questioning whether that will continue.
"It is all about the commotion over private flights and the deputy justice minister. It may be reflected in the poll and it helps the liberals. Of course one has to wait to see if this is a trend or not," said Rafal Chwedoruk, a political scientist at Warsaw University.
The Kantar poll was conducted for private broadcaster TVN24.
The coalition of agrarian party PSL and the anti-system Kukiz'15 would receive 6%, up 2 percentage points, while far-right grouping Konfederacja also rose 1 percentage point to 6%.
(Reporting by Pawel Florkiewicz, Marcin Goclowski; Additional reporting by Alan Charlish; Editing by Alison Williams)
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The Daniel Boone Monument over the last 105 years.
For pictures of how the reconstruction of the road looks please visit Old US 25E : Crossing the Cumberland Gap by Robert V. Dorz.
The Daniel Boone Monument ca. 1898.
Picture passed down to Joe Payne.
Notice the background of the sloping hill in all three pictures.
These pictures were downloaded from Ebay and appear to be the older stone above chisled down with state Letters and the other a distant picture of the marker below. The marker was on the Middlesboro side of the mountain.
side of the Cumberland Gap in the 1950's and 1960's.
This marker replaced the one just before sometime in the late 1970's or early 1980's.