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Players aren't ready to accept mandatory face shields
Posted by Mike Florio on July 4, 2020, 10:41 AM EDT
One of the open issues as the NFL and NFL Players Association prepare for pandemic football relates to face shields.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the question of whether face shields will be mandatory for players has not been resolved. The league wants it. The players are willing to encourage player use during training camp, with reevaluation based on field testing and player feedback.
It's unclear whether the league is considering modified face masks with N95 materials or an extension of the clear visors that some players currently use as eye protection.
Regardless, the players don't want a mandate to use the shields. It's just one of the various issues that need to be resolved before training camps can open.
33 responses to "Players aren't ready to accept mandatory face shields"
razzlejag says:
There's not going to be a season. Why don't they just decide that and move on? Look at MLB, players opting out, contracting the virus, etc. teams are already being decimated before they even begin.
The NFL and the other majors don't want to give up the TV money. Understandable but what kind of product will they put out? What quality? NFL games will likely resemble the Pro Bowl.
logast says:
That is a completely unrealistic piece of equipment for sport purposes. And these are supposed to be serious people proposing this?
seanismorriscom says:
I'm not sure why players would oppose wearing a shield, it would only be a minor inconvenience for most. Maybe WR's would have issue tracking the ball through it…
californianewton says:
N95 masks will restrict oxygen intake so it is probably not suitable for football, but a plastic face shield would block the exhaled air coming from other players and directs it downward to the ground, so it would be a good thing to wear, since it does not affect oxygen intake. Many people have apparently contracted the virus by going to bars and breathing in the exhaled air from infected people when they talk to each other.
arealisticpackerfan says:
This is a league where players are arrested for breaking the law so frequently that this site once had a days without arrest counter. You really think these all of these guys are abiding by social distancing guidelines?
crush22 says:
No shield, then no play.
No play, then no pay.
Antonio Brown Where Are You? says:
I wear N95 masks when shopping.
In air conditioned stores they are fine.
But in the heat, at Home Depot, they DO restrict breathing, and it was unpleasant.
Now try the exertion of profoolball and I don't see how they can work.
nfloracle says:
The NFL is so greedy, the commish will have the players in diving suits with oxygen tanks to provide air before he's going to cancel the season.
On a serious note, it's looking more and more to me like this season is going to be toast given the hysteria about the current rise in Covid cases.
radar8 says:
Come on NFL, admit that there won't be an NFL season this year.
We all want it, but until Americans can ALL follow the rules, wear masks, keep distances and isolate when exposed, this mess is just getting started.
Infections are now higher than ever before and increasing. The hospitals in Texas, Florida and Arizona are overflowing.
It's time time face reality and admit that America's response to this pandemic has been pathetic. There was no leadership at the top, and there still is none. Canada, all the EU countries, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea…are all doing well because they have leaders taht galvanized their countries into doing what was needed.
TitoTapped says:
NFL's next move is to require shotgun so the QB doesn't have to touch the center.
As others are saying, N95 masks restrict airflow to the point were one can easily be oxygen-deprived…and that's wile not doing much. Exercise in an N95 mask is almost impossible.
Back in the 60's a lot of QB's and WR's had facemasks with only one bar across the middle. Actually it was farther down, around mouth level. Don Maynard, Lance Alworth era. Then I remember Joe Namath wore a face mask with many more bars. How could he possibly see or play with all those bars across his face? Then he won the super bowl, and everyone seemed to start wearing more protection. Somehow, miraculously, the game survived. The players probably don't miss the broken noses and fractured face bones. I'm sure there were a handful who refused to wear the added protection at first, but eventually everyone figured out it was for their own good. Then there were seat belt laws, and then helmet laws, etc., and we've all adapted. We used to dine in crowded restaurants, and they had ash trays on every table. As soon as dinner was over, everyone lit up their after-dinner cigarettes and smoked them right there in the restaurant. Now there isn't smoke in restaurants, and we've all survived. Actually probably a lot healthier too. They won't even let us burn trash in our back yards anymore. Back in the day, few people lived into their 80's. Then we started listening to all those crazy scientists, and I see a lot of 80 year old's with a pretty good golf game.
rachelfootball says:
Obvious that there are too many obstacles to playing this season I hope I'm wrong, I love the NFL.
ghjjf says:
Given that most of these players barely have a high school level education, it is not surprising!
jurgyisgod says:
This N95 proposal signifies no football in 2020. Too bad, but inevitable.
citizenstrange says:
Antonio Brown is not on board with this.
redlikethepig says:
What on earth is it with these players? Is there nothing they'll go along with?
lgw91s says:
Most of the draft picks haven't been signed yet. So the signing bonuses haven't been received yet. I'm guessing that would deserve a night on the town? There will be major outbreaks in the locker rooms.These young men in peak physical condition wont even show any symptoms. Spread like a brush fire.
xbam says:
entitled brats…
raider8er says:
There will not be a season. Better read some books.
jac1216 says:
I was not ready for the wearing of masks either, but it is what it is.
Why test them daily if you are going to suffocate them while playing with and against other tested players?
bobbyb4567 says:
Just cancel the season already!
kevpft says:
If they can find a way to make a full-length plastic face shield, like a visor that goes to the base of the facemask, that doesn't fog up, that seems like a no-brainer and the least they could do.
But the reality is that holding a game will have to feel a lot different than it does now for any of this to actually happen. No one would play an NFL game today. And there's only a couple months to go. With the U.S. case and death rate rocketing up, I doubt anything will feel different enough by September.
ditkasanger says:
There's been ANYTHING BUT "hysteria" over the current rise in US. In fact the only country with less concern (ahem 'hysteria') over covid has been Brazil; ie the only country with worse numbers than the US. Meanwhile every country's covid numbers are directly reflective of how serious (hysteria?) they took it. Countries with serious efforts to social distance & wear protection SERIOUSLY (Hong Kong So Korea etc) have barely needed any lockdown and the covid outbreaks are few and their economy is fine. But in US somehow, despite 200 years of medical people wearing masks PPE etc to eliminate near 90% of infection transfer – somehow in the LAST THREE MONTHS — an idiot "leader" has convinced "his" Americans that the masks are actually a form of "control" by another political party – and the devil! And so these fools are out daring a virus to "oppose" the other political party!!!
Now lets stand for our national anthem;
which will be changed to "Hail to the Chief" any day now!
everyoneissensitive69 says:
Just cancel the season, make the virus sheep happy since they want to be a socialist county
notaloon says:
Ditkasanger
So the last 3 months only Trump supporters are responsible for Covid increases? Uh, millions in the streets for protests and riots had no impact there guy? Give me a break
There are those of us who see ANY political party to be what is the REAL enemy. They make followers out of ALL who see themselves as part of the "good" – vs the others "bad". Once we are lead into this human weakness, ie a need to be a part of a GROUP (vs the "evil" group) … then we repeat history (divide & conquer) and buy in to this FALSE need for "party", when we only really needed to discuss/disagree a SPECIFIC issue at a time.
So yes of course I agree those who chose to protest at the most inopportune time (pandemic) did not help the situation (when you can break the mental chains of "needing" to pick a group gang party etc, you can see issues and actions clearly.
However, I must say its allot easier accepting those who "reacted" to seeing a man slowly executed in a way that those protesting have long feared.. and then they "tried" (weakly) to still protect themselves by at least wearing a mask (stupidly lowering it "just to talk") albeit a failed attempt — as ridiculous as that might seem, those who now INTENTIONALLY chose to not wear protection for the PURPOSE of NOT wearing protection, and because the masks are really a "plot" — make the others look like geniuses!
But5 if you're one of the hypnotised who actually believe in the evil party and the "only hope" party – ie if your "in" ANY party – you are all (Dems and Repubs) the SAME. Fighting the "bad people" – and NOT solving SPECIFIC issues. But you wont do that – so go vote for one of the 2 "leaders" to save you from the bad people.
bergumblog says:
Brilliant post. So true, without "parties" we'd just be trying to solve problems. You are right, we've allowed ourselves to be convinced we need to join a party to fight vs the evil people.
Look what it's doing to us all.
granadafan says:
You guys are missing the point. They didn't say players will wear N95 masks that conform around the face. This will be on the face mask bars of the helmet, so there's at least a few inches between your mouth and the shield. Breathing will not be a problem
rdforty2 says:
Theyre so scared of the virus that they don't want to practice 11 on 11.
But theyre not do scared that they'd wear some protection on the field.
Got it. Even clearer the not practicing has nothing to do with the virus and everything to do with putting in less work.
browns64 says:
Cancel the SEASON who cares what these jokers want and don't want
stylzinc says:
If the English premier league are able to play games now without fans in their stadiums I can't see why the nfl can't play


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While Cisco and second-place vendor Aruba Networks dominated the market in the quarter, both companies saw share declines as competitors made gains, according to The NPD Group.
By Matt Brown November 13, 2017, 10:09 AM EST
Cisco Systems continued its dominance of the wireless access point market in the third quarter, controlling nearly half of all sales and selling six of the top 10 products through technology distributors and resellers during the period, according to the latest data from The NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y.
But while Cisco dominated the market in the quarter, its share declined as competitors Aruba Networks, Ubiquiti Networks, Ruckus Wireless, and Aerohive made gains.
The NPD Group tracks monthly technology sales-out information from the largest IT distributors and resellers in North America, down to the item level and with overlap removed.
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Aiming to unite the Denver community in a multipurpose collective space that cultivates connection and creativity, while nourishing the mind, body, and soul.
The three elements of Society cater to patrons wishes for nourishment, wellness, work, play, and community.
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A fully organic restaurant by Thrive, a top 10 restaurant in CO, plus an additional grab & go cafe.
An oasis-inspired restaurant offering the highest quality organic, plant based food. The menu will highlight seasonal, nutrient-focused offerings and small plates with eclectic flavor profiles. Thrive will also include a street-facing grab & go cafe, and in-house brewed beverages from the on-site jun (honey wine) brewery. A highlight includes Dinner Theatre nights, where coursed meals will be accompanied by unique performance art showcases featuring live music, aerial dancers, burlesque, belly dance, and more
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By day, you can find an inspiring hybrid social lounge & co-working space to gather for a meeting, work on solo projects, or meet with friends for a cocktail in a creative and inspiring environment.
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A tranquil wellness space with an array of holistic offerings. The movement studio will host a variety of classes such as yoga, dance, flow arts, guided meditations, sound baths, and workshops.
The bodywork suite provides a space for massage therapists and body/energy workers to offer their modalities on a rotating cycle.
The apothecary will offer various hand-crafted herbalism products alongside a relaxing lounge space to enjoy healthy snacks and house-made herbal elixirs from trained herbalists between classes.
"This new Denver restaurant is also a yoga studio, live music venue and cidery"
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Society Colorado is a multipurpose collective that serves home to the intersection of food, entertainment, and wellness.
Our mission is to create a cultivated creative hub that nourishes celebration, inclusion, meaningful change, and genuine connection. Society will be home to Thrive, a dine-in restaurant, grab & go café, and an on-site jun and cider brewery. Vibe is the event space, flex social lounge-co-working space, and rotating art gallery. Society also features Alive – an herbal apothecary, elixir lounge, movement and workshop studio, and body work suite.
Corey Jacobs
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With a deep passion for nutrition, Corey began his journey a decade ago exploring the sustenance within raw, organic, plant-based cuisine. While studying under a variety of seasoned artisans and connecting with Michelin Star chefs, he found that his true teacher was the process of growing food itself. In 2015, he founded Thrive Superfoods in Boulder, CO. Throughout the next 6 years, Corey's attention to detail, unique menu curation, creative approach to palettes, and focus on nutritional offerings proved successful with Thrive being named one of Colorado's top 10 restaurants by National Elite in 2018. In addition to his true love of nourishment through superfoods, Corey received a degree in audio engineering and has practiced as a certified massage therapist and reiki master for 11 years.
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Iman is a multidisciplinary director working in creative arts, science, and wellness. She has operated as an herbalist, biochemist, creative director, entertainment liaison, designer, brand ambassador, performance coordinator, and artist over the last decade. Iman double majored in Biochemistry and Integrative Medicine at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, then went on to pursue the Medical Herbalism program at The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. She has co-operated two successful movement based entertainment companies, as well as The Wilds Craft, a pop-up herbal elixir bar. A naturally creative and passionate leader, she has worked globally, directing large-scale productions at events such as Burning Man, Tipper & Friends, and TomorrowWorld. She is wildly passionate about creating multi-faceted events and looks forward to curating Society as an intentional community space.
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Crystal is a project manager and event director specializing in large-scale national and international productions. She founded Majestic Entertainment in 2011, under which she has worked as a venue manager, marketing manager, talent buyer, and artist agent and manager. In 2020, she took her agency work and combined efforts with Sub.mission, one of Denver's premier boutique artist agencies. She has played an integral role in the success of premier large scale music and arts festivals including Sonic Bloom and Envision Festival in their earlier years. Crystal has also played a key role in multiple bars and venues in the Denver Metro area including Yeah Baby, the popular pop-up club in Denver's RiNo neighborhood, and the legendary Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom & The Otherside. As of late, she has found herself tied in with Beatport handling an array of tasks that fall under the People & Culture Global department. Crystal is excited to cultivate a collaborative space that is truly unique to Denver.
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Reporting to the Technical Director, the ATD is expected to participate fully in meeting the Society's objectives. Frank, proactive communication of observations on theatre conditions, operational strengths and weaknesses, crew evaluation, and policy implementation is valued and expected.
•Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills.
If you enjoy a wide range of performing arts and events and working with a diverse public, we would be pleased to receive your resume in application for this position.
Massey Theatre Society operates two distinct theatre facilities in New Westminster. The Society also facilitates a dynamic array of community and performing arts organizations through its theatrical facilities, storage, scenery rental program and complete technical, patron and ticketing services.
The historic Massey Theatre (est. 1949) is a 1260 seat road house most active in the areas of concerts, dance productions and musical theatre. It is a long-valued venue in the region and houses the largest seating capacity outside Vancouver. The Society is also theatre operator in a new Civic facility, Anvil Centre (est. 2014). This is a 361 seat non-proscenium, flexible configuration theatre. Anvil Centre also contains a Conference Centre, Museum and Archives, New Media Gallery and a number of arts studios and practice rooms. A plan is in motion to replace the historic Massey Theatre with a new 1,000 seat regional theatre with full theatrical amenities (scene shop, studios, and expanded public service areas).


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This Tower is connected to Tower I by a crossing hall. This Tower has 5 floors with only two apartments per floor and, right on the top floor, there's an awesome Pent-House, embracing the whole floor. There are two condos with 3 bedrooms and the remaining ones with 2 bedrooms, all with high quality finishes!
Cuenca is truly a unique city, coupling colonial charm and picturesque landscapes, modern amenities with old world traditions. It is located at the intersection of 4 rivers, at nearly about 8000 feet above sea level, and is known as the city of the eternal spring. While the city can be cool at times, it is never cold, and enjoys at least few hours of sun each day.
While no city is impervious to crime, most expats who live here attest to feeling safer than in most American cities. It is a city which is extremely walkable, and while one can enjoy a dose of nightlife in El Centro or La Zona Rosa, the vast majority of Cuencanos are conservative in values. Restaurants and bars tend to close relatively early, and on weekends the city´s array of beautiful parks are filled with families, sharing picnics, playing soccer, or flying kites. It is a city who´s inhabitants enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Cuenca´s environment is spectacular. Water can be taken directly from the tap, as it is some of the purest anywhere in the world. If you are coming from a large city, you will notice the cool, polutant free air as soon as you arrive.
In terms of shopping, Cuenca has everything you need. Supermarkets offer an incredible diversity of products and while imported goods will come with a higher pricetag than you may be used to, most adapt recipes and purchasing habits relatively quickly. Local markets are spread out all over the city as well, where fresh fruits and vegetables are always available. Cuenca´s hospitals are also world class, and most expats report having enjoyed excellent health care at a fraction of what they would be paying in the U.S.
Cuenca enjoys a large expat community, largely comprised of retired American´s and Canadian snowbirds. Many who now call Cuenca their home strive to make the community a better place, acting as volunteers, consultants, or opening small business.
Catovi is a young construction company in Cuenca, created with the purpose of offering high quality housing with construction standards which have long been lacking in Ecuador. They strive to improve the quality of living for both their clients, and all Cuenca´s citizens.
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CATOVI is a young company established in the city of Cuenca created to provide housing solutions to citizens seeking to provide a service with high standards of quality in the construction area. Our vision is to consolidate our position as one of the best companies in the construction area, offering quality service at affordable costs.


One of the best ways to lose weight and boost your health is to eat a variety of colors. Research shows that 8 in 10 Americans don't consume the needed wide variety of fruits and vegetables. This bad habit results in weight gain and nutrient deficiency.
This video is one of the best I've ever seen when it comes to explaining the science behind the differences.
It takes more than just putting away the salt shaker to cut down your salt intake. It is critical to read labels… or better yet, avoid processed foods. It is shocking the amount of sodium (salt) that is added to all processed foods, especially soup.


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Q: Simple assignment of characters from one string to other is not working I am trying to assign characters from one string to other using function but I am getting  error.

"terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::out_of_range'
    what():  basic_string::at: __n (which is 0) >= this->size() (which is 0)"

#include <iostream>
#include <string>
#include <vector>

void split (std::string line)
{
    std::string::size_type leng=0;
    leng=line.length();
    std::string k;

    for (long unsigned int i=0;i<leng; i++)
    {
        k.at(i)=line.at(i);
    }

    std::cout<<k;
}

int main()
{
    std::string line = "";
    std::cout << "Enter a string: ";
    getline(std::cin, line);
    split(line);
}

A: When you initialize k it is an emtpy string. So k.at(i) will be out of of bounds as the error message says.
There are plenty of ways to copy a string, you could use a constructor like std::string k(line); or k.assign(line) or you could use resize() to resize k before the loop.

A: This exception is thrown because any new string that is created whitout initial content, have 0 len.
Accessing characters via at() expect that index have a character, but the k have no no value even at 0.
You can resize the string first, and then use at()
std::string k;
k.resize(leng);

A: #include <iostream>
#include <string>

void split (std::string line)
{
    std::string::size_type leng = line.length();
    std::string k;

    for (long unsigned int i = 0; i < leng; i++)
    {
        k.push_back(line.at(i));  // This is the only real change
    }

    std::cout << k;
}

int main()
{
    std::string line = "";
    std::cout << "Enter a string: ";
    getline(std::cin, line);
    split(line);
}

When k is declared, it is empty. It's size is therefore 0. You are using the .at() function, which accesses a specific element (character) and throws an exception when you go out of bounds. You immediately go out of bounds because k is empty.
Now, your function doesn't split (yet, or you left that part out), but .push_back() seems like it will fit what you're trying to do best. It will add the characters to the end of the string, and grow the string as needed; you won't have to worry about manually managing its size.

A: You are trying to access an element of an empty string, please use this code.
#include <iostream>
#include <string>

void split (const std::string& line) // pass parameter by reference to avoid copy
{
    std::string::size_type leng = line.length();
    std::string k;
    k.resize(leng); // use resize to create space for the new characters

    for (long unsigned int i = 0; i < leng; i++)
    {
        k.at(i)=line.at(i);
    }

    std::cout << k;
}

int main()
{
    std::string line = "";
    std::cout << "Enter a string: ";
    getline(std::cin, line);
    split(line);
}

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Sony Picture's Television and Komixx entertainment have announced a deal to work together on making a ten-part CHERUB TV series.
Sony are one of the world's largest producers of TV shows, with a slate of award winning shows including The Crown, Breaking Bad and Robot Chicken.
'Obviously having a giant company like Sony getting behind the CHERUB TV project is great news, and makes the show much more likely to happen.
'Before fans get wildly excited, it's worth remembering that even big studios like Sony work on many projects that don't come to fruition and we are still at an early stage in development.
'The next step is to find a broadcaster who wants the show, and to start work on a script.


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Q: How can I get a container running again, that has stopped now but was running before I had this container running:
docker run -d -P -v $HOME/site:/usr/share/nginx/html --name mysite nginx

and then I stopped it
These are my images:
docker@boot2docker:~$ docker images
REPOSITORY          TAG                 IMAGE ID            CREATED             VIRTUAL SIZE
nginx               1.9.2               319d2015d149        6 days ago          132.8 MB
nginx               latest              319d2015d149        6 days ago          132.8 MB
nginx               1                   319d2015d149        6 days ago          132.8 MB
nginx               1.9                 319d2015d149        6 days ago          132.8 MB

no containers running:
docker@boot2docker:~$ docker ps
CONTAINER ID        IMAGE               COMMAND             CREATED             STATUS  PORTS               NAMES

the container was running but it has stopped an hour ago:
docker@boot2docker:~$ docker ps -a
CONTAINER ID        IMAGE               COMMAND                CREATED             STATUS                         PORTS               NAMES
c1845f606c3e        nginx:1             "nginx -g 'daemon of   About an hour ago   Exited (0) About an hour ago                       mysite

** How can I get a container running again, that has stopped now but was running before **
NOTE: Working on this here

A: think the answer is: docker start mysite from here


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Tuesday, October 23 – Anti-Slots Rally Held In Ocean City
Oct 23,2007 by DispatchAdmin
OCEAN CITY – Local business owners, citizens, and interested parties gathered on Saturday morning for the Stop Slots Rally in Ocean City an effort to send the clear message that many people of Ocean City do not want slots infiltrating the resort town.
The rally, held at the end of the Boardwalk at the Inlet, was organized in conjunction with several other Stop Slots Rallies across the State of Maryland on Saturday. Rallies were held in Frederick, Little Orleans and Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County. Another slots rally will also be held in Baltimore City on Friday. With the special session to discuss and ultimately approve a reform package that aims at addressing an estimated structural deficit of $1.7 billion scheduled to begin on Oct. 29, it has become imperative for slots opponents to come together as a cohesive unit in the fight against slots.
According to Melanie Pursel, executive director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, over 75 people gathered at the Inlet on Saturday to garner more information about the adverse affects of slots and to voice their own opinions on the pitfalls of slots.
According to the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling (NCALG), which is working in conjunction with Stop Slots Maryland, gambling runs the severe risk of causing addiction, increasing bankruptcy, crime, suicides and divorce, causing damages to the economy, cannibalizing jobs, corrupting politics, and stimulating illegal gambling. These social issues were emphasized on Saturday, as several speakers spoke to the reality of the imposing threats.
According to the NCALG, the addiction rates double within 50 miles of a casino and typically seizes the lives of 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent of the adult population.
Reverend Tom McKelvey of the Community Church of Ocean Pines spoke to the dangers of addiction that slots could bring to our area. McKelvey referenced his time spent hosting a gamblers anonymous group through the church saying, "for the first time I saw what gambling can do in the lives of individuals and families."
McKelvey noted the fallout of addiction and the threat of increased crime and poverty as well.
"In terms of slots themselves and pulling down that one arm bandit, it is so highly addictive, it is that promise of easy money and the promise of easy money is a false promise," he said, emphasizing the United Methodist Churches firm opposition to slots in Maryland.
Dr. Leonard Berger, owner and founder of the Clarion Resort Hotel, also spoke to the dangers of addiction and the promise of easy money.
"We here in Ocean City are a family town. We do not want to send the wrong message. There is no easy way to riches," he said.
Berger maintained that slots would not benefit Ocean City, but would rather have an adverse affect on the community.
"You hear about people that want slot machines, you hear politicians say, 'this is going to solve all our problems,' but the funny thing is none of them want it in their own neighborhoods," Berger said, also pointing out the false promises of easy money from politicians.
Bill Ochse, founder of The Kite Loft, spoke of false gambling promises that have reverberated throughout Maryland in the past. Ochse asked the crowd to think back to 1963, when politicians promised that lottery tickets would be sold on Fridays only and that all of the revenues would go to education. Ochse paralleled the false promises heard then to the false promises of easy money and "balancing the deficit" that is being heard now.
"I don't want people leaving Ocean City with the slogan, 'what happens in OC stays in OC'," Ochse said, drawing a comparison between Ocean City and the gambling mecca of Las Vegas.
For the full story, see The Dispatch on Friday morning.
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Petition Challenging Annexation Turned In; 709 Signatures Now Need To Be Confirmed
BERLIN – A petition to have the annexation of property along Route 50 and North Main Street decided by referendum has been submitted to town officials.On July 12, resident Jeff Smith handed over a petition with signatures of 709 individuals who want the annexation of land near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 818… Read more »
Creative Solution Could Expand Ocean City's Dog Park
OCEAN CITY – With creative planning and financing, Ocean City's diminutive dog park at 94th Street could triple in size with little out-of-pocket expense.Over the last year or so, the town has been exploring ways to expand the narrow dog park on 94th Street. The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department last year submitted a… Read more »
Officials Review Preliminary Downtown Park Redevelopment Plan
OCEAN CITY — A conceptual plan for improvements to a large section of the downtown recreation complex were reviewed this week, but there is no rush to move forward with it until plans are finalized.During Tuesday's Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito presented a conceptual plan for the west side… Read more »
Suspected Drunk Driver Destroys Portion Of Median Fence
OCEAN CITY — It took over a year, but as predicted, a suspected drunk-driver crashed into the median near the convention center last weekend and took out a large section of the fence.In May 2018, the State Highway Administration (SHA) completed a much-debated project to install a decorative dune-style fence down the center median of… Read more »
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Kiribati cuts ties with Taiwan to switch to China, days after Solomon Islands
By foreign affairs reporter Melissa Clarke, wires Updated Sat 21 Sep 2019, 12:37 AM AEST
Kiribati's President Taneti Maamau cut ties with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, siding with China's President Xi Jinping.
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Taiwan says it has cut official ties with the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, losing another ally amid Chinese pressure on the nations that have diplomatic relations with the self-ruled island.
China cut ties with Kiribati in 2003 after the Pacific nation recognised Taiwan
This week, Solomon Islands cut ties with Taipei and switched to Beijing
China promised $730 million in financial aid to Solomon Islands
China claims Taiwan as its territory and says the democratic island has no right to formal ties with any country.
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told reporters Taipei had terminated diplomatic ties with Kiribati and would immediately close down its embassy there, days after the Solomon Islands cut off ties with Taipei.
External Link Tweet China highly appreciates the decision of the #Kiribati govt of recognizing the one-China principle
"According to information obtained by Taiwan, the Chinese Government has already promised to provide full funds for the procurement of several airplanes and commercial ferries, thus luring Kiribati into switching diplomatic relations," Mr Wu said.
He said China was trying to "suppress and reduce Taiwan's international presence" and "ultimately destroy Taiwan's sovereignty".
"It is blatantly obvious that the Chinese Government, by creating these diplomatic incidents, seeks to manipulate public opinion in Taiwan, influence Taiwan's upcoming presidential and legislative elections, and undermine its democratic processes," Mr Wu said.
China 'debt-trap diplomacy'
There are now only 15 countries around the world that recognise Taiwan, including four Pacific countries, nine Caribbean and Latin-American countries, eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and the Vatican City.
Of the four remaining Pacific countries, the Marshall Islands and Palau have both recently indicated their ongoing support for Taiwan, while Nauru and Tuvalu have said little publicly about it.
China has also successfully lured El Salvador, the Dominican Republic and Panama to switch allegiances in recent years.
Kirabati's Opposition MP, England Iuta, said there were lots of rumours about how much money China was offering in exchange for switching.
Video 6:14 Kiribati cuts ties with Taiwan
He described it as "chequebook diplomacy" and raised concerns about China giving large, unsustainable loans to countries, known as "debt-trap diplomacy".
"You can understand that with all this belt and road initiative from China … [we're] worried about what is happening in Vanuatu and Sri Lanka and the other countries in Africa," he said.
China has reportedly promised the Solomon Islands as much as $US500 million ($730 million) in financial aid, far surpassing what Taiwan could offer.
Mr Iuta also raised concerns about China's actions in the South China Sea and the future of Hong Kong's autonomy.
Photo Kiribati is the latest Pacific ally to cut ties with Taiwan and side with China.
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"We fear the worst for the Hong Kong people and we can't expect China to keep all its promises," he said.
"We don't share the same values that we do with Taiwan."
Deep gratitude to Taiwan
The Solomon Islands have made it clear that financial support for infrastructure was behind the decision to pivot from Taipei to Beijing.
"We would be simply irresponsible to isolate a global, willing player to assist developing and least-developing countries in the pursuance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including actions on climate change," Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said in a statement.
How did Beijing turn Honiara?
After 36 years of ties, Solomon Islands ended relations with Taiwan. What did it cost Beijing to win over the Pacific nation's old friend, and what might it mean for stability in the region?
"The focus on law and order, good governance and addressing corruption under our post-conflict, development strategy is welcomed but without a major infrastructure development program that will open up opportunities in the rural area, we are standing on a shaky ground."
Mr Sogavare offered his deep gratitude to Taiwan for support, but said efforts to gain international recognition for an independent Taiwan had "been in vain".
He also pointed to the possibility Taiwan's pro-reunification opposition could win the next election in Taiwan.
Video 5:13 Owing China: Are Beijing's big loans to poor nations a boon or a debt trap?
Mr Sogavare expressed frustration at the intense international focus on his country's decision to switch allegiances.
"Solomon Islands will not allow itself to be used as a tool to satisfy the narrow geopolitical interest of foreign political powers," he said.
He also criticised a recent offer by the United States to establish an embassy in the Solomon Islands.
"The timing of their expression of interest for greater engagement questions their genuineness."
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What did it cost Beijing to sever 36 years of relations? $730 million, apparently
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June 2014 - Present

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January 2010 - December 2010

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Visiting student in Jim DiCarlo's lab at MIT

September 2008 - September 2009

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MSc in artificial intelligenceBarcelona

September 2001 - May 2009

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BSc in Physics at Sharif University of Technology

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