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HoopHall Classic Scouting Reports, Part One
We spent the last three days at the HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass, the birthplace of basketball, evaluating some of the top high school players in America. Our first report will focus on players such as Derrick Favors (Georgia Tech), Kenny Boynton (Florida), Keith Gallon (Oklahoma), Hassan Whiteside (Marshall), Alex Oriakhi (UConn) and James Bell (Villanova).
Derrick Favors, 6-10, PF/C, 2009, South Atlanta
Committed to Georgia Tech
One of the most anticipated games of the showcase occurred yesterday between South Atlanta (GA) High School and Oak Hill (VA) Academy - and it did not disappoint. There was a buzz in the gym unlike any other game as there were no empty seats in the bleachers and limited standing room as well. The preverbal buzz however was present less because of the matchup between two top ten teams, but more so because the presence of recent Georgia Tech commit, South Atlanta's star, Derrick Favors (#1 Scout, #4 Rivals, #2 ESPN).
Favors has a frame and a build that is unlike any other player at the high school level. He's tall at 6'10", well defined with broad shoulders, and looks like a prototypical power forward with an excellent wingspan. He is an outstanding athlete – showing it in his ability to elevate for a lob pass and when running the floor in transition to finish on the break as well. He had a couple rebounds and dunks throughout the game that drew many ooh's and aah's.
His rebounding in the 1st half is what propelled South Atlanta to their early lead. He snapped, what seemed like every rebound early on and grabbed every one above the rim. His timing was great as well, judging perfectly where a ball would bounce on deep 3's that were attempted. More importantly, his ability to outlet the ball to lead the break was critical. He immediately looked to half court to find a streaking guard leaking out. Even with this great praise and Favors collecting 10 first half rebounds, there were some flaws in this area.
For one, he never boxes out. This is understandable considering that he doesn't have to at this level, but in the ACC that will have to change. Additionally, there were instances when he threw great outlets and other times where he rushed it and turned the ball over. Lastly, after an unbelievable first half on the boards, Favors disappeared a bit in the 3rd quarter, largely due to fatigue. He did reawake on the boards in the 4th – but not nearly at the same pace. When he can learn how to maintain his energy level for a full game, his rebounding statistics as well as other statistics will be off the charts.
His offensive game right now is still raw, but he's definitely improving as he showed a willingness to try new moves. He attempted a few spins in the post, or face-up drives off an inside pivot, but seemed uncomfortable as he was stripped or tied up on several occasions. Other times he showed a nice looking face-up 15 foot jump shot with good mechanics, although right now it's a bit flat, or quick drop steps for jump hooks over his left shoulder. His biggest problem was how fast he was going. He would catch and try to beat the double team so quickly that he would force the action, leading to bad misses or turnovers. When he can learn to be patient and use ball fakes his success rate will increase. Furthermore, he will need to develop more advanced moves, drop steps and up and unders together with better footwork will serve him well.
His decision making, something that troubles just about every high school player, must improve. He'll hold the ball a split second too long or dribble one extra time, which throws off the play. Other times, he'll try to show-off his guard skills by leading the break after a rebound or driving from the top of the key – two things Favors can't quite do at this stage in his development, although it is nice to see his desire to expand his repertoire.
Although South Atlanta played zone for the whole game with Favors stationed on the left block, he still showed some promising signs on the defensive end. Any interior play by Oak Hill was disrupted by the mere presence of Favors. He forced the Oak Hill players into some tough shots inside and even altered a couple perimeter shots by sprinting out to contest them. As the game progressed however, his value deteriorated, as Favors looked tired and resorted to reaching in on penetrating guards and looked content in giving up open shots in his area. Fatigue was certainly a factor as Favors was seen holding his shorts on several possessions in the 2nd half. The substantial travel he's been doing together with his team recently likely had a big role in that.
Something that was a bit concerning at times was Favors' absence in scrums around the basket. There were occasions where there loose balls to be had, and Favors was nowhere to be found trying to get into the mix, instead letting his teammates fend for themselves and often giving up offensive possessions in the process. In a game that his team ultimately lose by 5 points, Favors probably could have done a little bit more in the second half to help South Atlanta come away with the victory. Still, it's hard not to be impressed by the incredible talent that Favors possesses, and pretty much analyst we spoke with here in Springfield currently has him pegged as the #1 player in the 2009 high school class.
Kenny Boynton, 6'2, Shooting Guard, 2009, American Heritage
Committed to Florida
Kenny Boynton (#8 Scout, #7 Rivals, #10 ESPN) led his team to a pretty easy victory here, scoring 28 points in 28 minutes. Boynton plays on a team severely lacking in talent, which makes it hard to evaluate him as an overall player, as he needs to be relied on to score constantly. Boynton went 9-for-25 in his one game here, also hitting 5 threes, dishing out 3 assists, and pulling in 7 rebounds. He started off the game on fire, but cooled off in the second half as his team slowly squandered their huge lead until having to scramble at the very end against an unimpressive group.
Looking at his game, Boynton is a smooth, but not incredibly explosive athlete with just average length for his size. While he's not an outstanding physical specimen, he makes up for it and then some in shot-making ability, being able to score the ball at will. He shows no hesitation to pull up from NBA three-point range, and he hit a few shots from there in this game. He can shoot spotting up or on the move, and shows no problems adjusting to a hand in his face. He's truly an excellent shot maker, hitting a handful of very tough shots here.
Boynton is also pretty strong from mid-range, showing no problem shooting on the move from a variety of angles. The biggest problem with Boynton's shooting is his streaky nature, as he can be lights out for awhile, but then go just as cold, and he doesn't make adjustments to his game when his shot isn't falling.
The biggest thing Boynton could show is more of a game attacking the basket, as he too easily settles for pull-up contested jumpers, not showing a great game getting in the lane to score. He hit a few floaters here, enough to keep the defense honest, but far preferred to jack up shots from outside.
Defensively, he's a tough competitor with a good stance and lateral quickness, and that was on display here. He also has a nose for the ball and has no problem tracking down rebounds, helping his team in that way.
Boynton should be a strong contributor for Florida from day one, but word is he's looking to play point guard there, which is strange given the fact that he hasn't shown much point guard ability in high school. Improving that aspect of his game would do a lot for his long term stock, given his size, but he could also become a more versatile scorer as well, as it's unclear whether he'll get his jumpers off with the same ease against longer, more athletic defenders. Boynton is clearly a tremendous offensive talent, and if he can learn to play in a real basketball system and become more versatile, he'll likely develop into an NBA caliber player.
Keith Gallon, 6'8, Power Forward, 2009, Oak Hill Academy
Committed to Oklahoma
Keith "Tiny" Gallon (#37 Scout, #31 Rivals, #14 ESPN) has been plagued by weight problems through much of his high school career, and while he's still quite thick for his size, he looks like he's in much better shape than the last time we saw him. His new dimensions put him much closer to a weight where he's be able to consistently produce, though he still could lose some more weight to maximize his ability.
Gallon brings a peculiar skill set and style of play to the table for a player his size. This could be seen clearly in his one game here, as he hit 6 three-pointers while not doing much damage in the painted area on the offensive end, feeling content to settle for his outside shot, which obviously was working for him. Gallon's post game looked pretty raw on the few attempts we saw, and it'd be in his best interest for him to show more willingness to attack the basket on the offensive end, taking advantage of his size and good hands, even if his lack of explosiveness around the rim makes it a little bit difficult going up against a shot-blocker like Derrick Favors.
Gallon also made some good contributions on the boards here, doing a great job banging with Derrick Favors, getting inside position, boxing out, and pulling down rebounds in a crowd. Defensively, he can use some work in man-to-man, though he shows good timing coming from the weak side for shot blocks with his great length. His lateral quickness is very average, though, and his poor conditioning surely doesn't contribute in this area.
Looking forward, he should be able to contribute early in his career for Oklahoma, but he should lose some weight to better maximize his physical abilities and improve his conditioning, while also expanding his skill set and showing more willingness to score inside on the offensive end, complementing his strong spot-up shooting.
Hassan Whiteside, 6'11, PF/C, 2009, Marshall
Hassan Whiteside (unranked Scout, Rivals, ESPN) is someone we saw and wrote about just a few weeks earlier, but his performance here was so strong that something had to be written to acknowledge it. Whiteside had a tremendous impact in his team's game, scoring 9 points with 12 rebounds and 7 blocks, while contesting a handful more shots as well. You don't find many players at the high school level with his combination of size, athleticism and freakish length, which makes him an extremely intriguing long-term prospect.
Whiteside hasn't done much to expand his game skill-wise, but he approached the game with a more focused and active demeanor here, making his present felt on both ends of the floor. With his excellent length, mobility, and quickness in getting off the floor, Whiteside is a huge threat on the defensive end, where he roamed the lane swatting shots all day, also stepping out on the perimeter for a couple blocks as well. He combines good timing and anticipation with his excellent physical tools to make him a huge presence in the middle.
Offensively, Whiteside didn't do much creating here, but was active attacking the glass and cutting to the basket, showing the willingness to take advantage of his physical tools, such as on one play where he strongly dunked over an opposing big man while also drawing the foul.
Whiteside could still do some more to add offensive skills to his game, and he can add some bulk to his thin frame, but he looks like a steal and a half for Marshall, assuming he receives academic eligibility, which is a question at this point based on some reports.
Alex Oriakhi, 6'9, PF/C, 2009, Connecticut
Alex Oriakhi (#14 Scout, #21 Rivals, #19 ESPN) had a very good game here, pulling in 17 rebounds (7 offensive) while scoring 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting. He brings a solid but unspectacular game to the table, and the same description applies to his athletic abilities. At 6'9, he has pretty good length and a nice build already, while his frame could hold a little more weight as well. He's highly mobile and coordinated, though he lacks a bit in quickness right now.
Looking at his game, Oriakhi got in done on the offensive end with a combination of simple, but efficient moves. Most of his scoring came off offensive rebounds, cuts to the basket, or in the post. In the post, he has a solid base of skills to work upon, with a drop step, turnaround jumper, and an ability to extend for reverse lay-ups, while also having the willingness to power through his defender for a foul.
Speaking of fouls, Oriakhi can definitely use some work from the free-throw line, where his form is inconsistent and not very deliberate. It showed in the box score, as he hit an abysmal 5-of-14 free throws. Going off this, it's probably safe to assume his mid-range jump shot is not a viable weapon yet, something we didn't see him try here.
Oriakhi also showed some flashes of a face-up game from 10 feet out, looking comfortable putting the ball on the floor for one or two dribbles and powering to the rim, but wasn't able to convert on his attempts here. Other than that, he's excellent on the offensive glass, as he gets good inside position, has a good nose for the ball, and makes use of his physical attributes in pursuit.
Looking forward, Oriakhi has all the makings of a very strong college player, but at his size and with his lack of versatility at the moment, he will certainly need to stick around UConn for a few years to polish up his all-around game. Maximizing his athletic abilities while expanding his skill set should be among his priorities, as there's no area of his game that couldn't use some improvement.
James Bell, 6-5, Small Forward, 2010, Montverde Academy
Committed to Villanova
A key member of arguably the top recruiting class in the country thus far, Villanova commit James Bell (#61 Scout, #98 Rivals, #38 ESPN) did a nice job showing his credentials as a terrific role player for the collegiate level.
Slightly undersized for a small forward (or even the power forward position he plays at times), Bell is a physically developed, athletic wing player with a very versatile game. He is a tough, competitive player first and foremost, showing excellent defensive instincts, and being extremely physical both contesting shots on the perimeter and mixing things up inside. Despite his lack of size he showed no qualms about making his presence felt in the paint, primarily by crashing the glass, but also posting up.
An average ball-handler in the half-court, Bell can get to the basket thanks to his solid first step and aggressive mentality. He made a number of highlight reel passes to opponents cutting to the basket, and appears to be a real team player who plays extremely unselfishly---always cheering on his teammates in the game and from the bench. He displayed a very nice stroke from outside, hitting a couple of big 3-pointers in this game, although he also showed his age at times with some very poor decision making. Turnovers appear to be somewhat of an issue at this point, and he's generally not the most polished player you'll find offensively.
Obviously extremely young, and with a long ways to go before becoming a complete player, Bell has a really nice framework of tools and budding skills to build upon, and seems to be a really good fit for Jay Wright's system at Villanova.
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Derrick Favors C
Kenny Boynton SG
Hassan Whiteside C
Alex Oriakhi PF/C
James Bell SF


Genesis Villella, whose mom was killed in the Bronx on July 5, got a Hyundai Elantra from Bay Ridge Hyundai.
"How would you feel if someone told you they wanted to give you a car, I am over the moon," Villella told dealership owner Adam Rosatti, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and officers who served with Familia.
Familia, a 48-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot in the head by Alexander Bonds, 34, as she sat in a police vehicle in the Bronx.
Bonds was killed minutes later by responding officers.


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Queen Elizabeth II: "Christ's example helps me see the value of doing small things with great love."
Posted by Paul Batura | Sep 8, 2022 | Culture
The death of Queen Elizabeth the Second drops the curtain on the longest reigning monarch in world history.
At just over seventy years on the throne, Elizabeth's remarkable tenure at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace spans 13 United States presidencies dating back to Dwight Eisenhower.
But the Queen's reign wasn't just notable for its sheer length and her record number of days in power. It was notable for how she spent those years – and how many lives she touched throughout 96 years of her life.
Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, she was known as a young girl with beautiful handwriting who spelled well, loved history, enjoyed music, and even spoke fluent French. Lest you think she was perfect, she apparently struggled with arithmetic.
Elizabeth was in Kenya in February 1952 when her father, King George VI, died. Just like that she was Queen. After a period of mourning and preparation, she was coronated in June of 1953.
As Queen of England, Elizabeth represented the monarch and her Kingdom through good times and bad. She was a consoler and a cheerleader. She served as a bridge between an emerging post World II Europe and a tumultuous, fast-changing world.
But beyond being drawn to the pomp and the pageantry, beyond the intrigue with the richness of royalty, what was it that drew so many of us to the Queen and her extended family?
I think at the center of it all is our deep and abiding desire for family and stability. Queen Elizabeth represented that. Yes, there was the dysfunction – and sometimes it was headline news.
But more often than not, the Queen's reign ran like a train traveling on time through a beautiful, picturesque countryside. She was reliable, dependable. She also appeared unflappable and always firmly in command.
We all intrinsically want that, don't we? We want to be loved and we want someone to love. We're drawn to the security of loving parents, a devoted spouse, children who mean everything to us – and hopefully, we mean everything to them.
So what was the Queen's secret? How did she pull it off?
It really wasn't a secret at all. In message after message, usually at Christmas, she said her personal faith in Jesus Christ was "the anchor" in her life. She said in 2014, "Christ's example helps me see the value of doing small things with great love."
Whether you're the Queen of England or living in Queens, New York, it's usually the little things that make the biggest difference.
The very best way to honor the memory of Queen Elizabeth the Second's long and storied life is to love the people God has placed in your life and on your path.
God saved the Queen for seventy years – and now because of her faith in Him, she lives on with Him in a World without End.
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Do not buy this insurance that is sold through costco. Doesn't matter whether you are victim or insured you will get screwed. Yes this is the same company that we bailed out in 2008 and they still coninue screwing us americans! Don't let them get you!!! Read below story: I was involved in an auto accident last september 2011. This lady ran a red light while I was making a left turn. I was 90+ percent into my turn when she hit me.
Immediately ameriprise wanted to ding me 15% because they say I should have had eyes behind my head and swerved to miss their insured and hit the pickup truck that was to the immediate left of me. Not only did they ding me but they also screwed their own insured by giving her an "old sweaty three year old car". They wouldn't replace her new toyota! The agents you deal with are "rude" and "unprofessional". Their agents can't even spell their name correctly! That's the calibre of personnel you are dealing with.
First off (1) do not give them any information over the phone or written communication especially if you are the victim because they will use it against you. Only say something like "their insured hit me" and keep repeating that. (2) get an attorney especially if you are the victim because they will not settle with you unless you do.
One more thing if your buy from this insurance the $450.00 savings they say they will save you on the costco website will wind up costing you a lot more. What they do not tell you is that your $450 savings will turn into an expense for you because they will not listen to you and pay out. They will save you $450 by discounting what they pay out to the victim and put the $450 in their general fund.in other words this insured will wind up paying me $2000.00 through our court system because they would not protect their.


To develop and maintain a network of licensed clinicians who provide early EMDR interventions for PTSD, especially as it relates to gun violence in Louisville Metro.
Responding to emergencies at the request of other associations.
The Louisville Metro TRN Association will utilize the Recent Events Protocol to help our community and clients process and heal from trauma/PTSD due to gun violence in the Louisville Metro Community. We will offer at minimum 5 sessions of Pro Bono EMDR services to each client that is accepted by The Louisville Metro TRN Association.


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Q: how to integrate a monolithic jhipster application with another jhispter application. ?- Jhipster I have made three different applications in j JHipster with monolithic. I need to merge these applications. I know that by using micro-services my quest can be easy but the current requirement is to do the merging with the monolithic pattern only.
I need to merge two applications with another or main application. I am using MySQL as database. I don't know where I need to change and how. Please help me out, I am a newbie in this scenario.
i tried to create a java file for setter getter methods and and a dao file for three databases and now in the main class file and am trying to take every dao file as an array of object and integrate it and put it into the third db.is it possible.i wanted to show the code bt,since i am new not able to maintain the coding standards to show.
by this i way i tried to  involve three databases in a single scenario and want to complete my query through CRUD model.

A: as you already pointed out, the proper way of merging here would be using the microservice option, which you cannot take, as you are forced to use monolithic architecture...
almost automatic merge
if you did not changed anything to your code, after generating the entities, you just can put the contents of your applications .jhipster directory into one, and run yo jhipster --with-entities to regenerate the entities in one application. You should keep in mind, you will have to take a look at your main/resource/config/liquibase folder, to set the migration ids properly.
manual merge
For this you should be more experienced in the underlying technologies, as you will have to:

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*recreate your entity classes

*recreate zour DAO/Repositories

*(maybe) recreate your services, or service implementations

*recreate your REST controllers

*do a proper liquibase migration

*provide some tests

*migrate the frontend code, by adding states, components, templates etc..

the most of these things you just can copy paste already generated code.
For more information, you should ask more precise, what is not working, if you already tried something...

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Even though its one of the coldest days in London town in a very very long time, I am keeping my spirits up by thinking about all the gorgeous spring fashion out there. One of the major trends emerging from the recent Fashion Weeks is the bright neon palette. I decided to throw together my first 'Trend Board', hope you guys like it!


Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Mexico this weekend promising to "unmask the evil" of drug trafficking in a country ravaged by gang violence that has killed 50 000 people in the past five years.
The pope began his three-day visit to the world's second-most populous Catholic state in the central city of Leon, where he received one of the most exuberant welcomes of any of his foreign trips.
Tens of thousands of people, 20 deep in some places, lined the streets on his 35km drive through the city.
He touched down in Mexico after making strong statements aboard his papal plane about the country's spiraling drug war.
"We must do whatever is possible to combat this destructive evil against humanity and our youth," he told reporters, referring to the violent conflict between rival drug cartels and the state that has killed 50 000 people since 2007.
"It is the responsibility of the Church to educate consciences, to teach moral responsibility and to unmask the evil, to unmask this idolatry of money which enslaves man, to unmask the false promises, the lies, the fraud that is behind drugs," the pope said.
Raising his arms aloft as he exited the plane, Benedict descended the stairs slowly, holding the handrail. He was greeted by President Felipe Calderon and a group of children while crowds cheered and waved Vatican flags.
"I will pray especially for those in need, particularly those who suffer because of old and new rivalries, resentments and all forms of violence," said Benedict, adding that he hoped his message would also reach Mexicans outside of their homeland.
The bloodshed across Mexico was in the mind of many waiting to see Benedict in the city, a Roman Catholic stronghold that has avoided the worst of the brutal turf wars.
Throngs of Catholics dressed in white t-shirts and caps threw yellow and white confetti, having waited since early morning to see the pope pass. Many of them were young people let out of school for the day.
"Violence is the country's biggest priority.
There are some places where you can't even set foot outside it's so dangerous," said 16-year-old Martin Zamora who hung the sign with his Catholic youth group.
Benedict, who turns 85 next month, will rest for 24 hours to recover from jet lag. His main message will be delivered on Sunday at a massive outdoor service that hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend.
The pope's strong words on the drug menace should offer comfort to Calderon, who has staked his reputation on beating down the cartels. The government's inability to stem the violence has eroded support for his conservative National Action Party (PAN), which has strong Catholic roots and faces an uphill struggle to retain the presidency in elections in July.
Calderon hailed Benedict's arrival, saying it was of great significance at a time of "many hardships" for Mexico.
"Mexico has suffered, as your Holiness knows well, the ruthless and cruel violence of organised crime," Calderon said in his welcome speech, which was followed by a performance of traditional folk dancers and mariachi musicians.
A survey by polling firm GCE published in the Milenio newspaper on Friday showed 72% of respondents wanted the pope to speak out on the security situation in Mexico.
Benedict, who also travels to Cuba next week, hopes to rally the faithful in Mexico, where more and more people are being lured to evangelical Protestant churches.
The German pope faces a challenge generating the same kind of fervour as his charismatic Polish predecessor, Pope John Paul II, who was beloved in Latin America and drew pulsating crowds when he criss-crossed the region during his 27-year papacy.
The Vatican has been stung by accusations of child abuse by priests in parishes around the world—including revelations about Mexican religious leader Marcial Maciel, who founded a prominent Catholic order, the Legionaries of Christ.
Maciel, who died in 2008 at the age of 87, was disgraced by allegations of sexual abuse and drug addiction.
During the pope's visit, religious scholar Bernardo Barranco will present a new book by ex-Legionaries with scores of leaked Vatican documents the authors say prove the Holy See knew about Maciel's molestation of young boys and morphine use for decades.
"The enthusiasm (about the pope's visit) felt in Leon, is not the same in the rest of the country. The abuses by Father Maciel have cast a shadow," Barranco said in an interview.
Benedict has apologised for priest abuse in the past but has no plans to meet Mexican victims.
"There is so much suffering in Mexico that to narrowly focus on just one issue would be extreme," said Father Jorge Martinez, an official from Mexico's Episcopal Conference, when asked if the pope would address questions about Maciel's legacy.


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Zir Barandud (, also Romanized as Zīr Barandūd, Zīr-e Barandūd, and Zīr-i-Barandūd; also known as Zīrandūd, Barandūd, and Zīr Banāndūd) is a village in Qohestan Rural District, Qohestan District, Darmian County, South Khorasan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 244, in 66 families.

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Populated places in Darmian County

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Abha Iyengar is an internationally published freelance writer and poet, based in New Delhi.
Her work has appeared in several anthologies, magazines and literary journals, both in print and online. She is a Kota Press Poetry Anthology contest winner. Her story, 'The High Stool' was nominated for the Story South Million Writers Award. She has won several literary contests. She is a member of The Poetry Society of India and 'Riyaz' Writer's Group at The British Council, New Delhi.
Abha has contributed to popular anthologies in the U.S. and conducts creative writing and poetry workshops. Find her website by clicking here.
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This is the perfect kind of recipe you want when you don't have much time in the kitchen, but you want something warm and satisfying. Most likely, you already have the spices in your kitchen.
Everyone should keep some lard. It keeps for quite a long time in the refrigerator and, in many ways, is better than butter or margarine.
This package of five chicken legs was less than three dollars. But I can't figure out why they are not packaged six. I like to think two legs per chicken and that no one's leg travelled afar . . .
Mix the dry ingredients together. You should have about one tablespoon. Lightly rub into room-temperature chicken legs to cover. Lightly drizzle with olive oil. I'd say no more than 1-2 tablespoons. You are not making a marinade, you just want to wet the dried spices to activate them. If possible, allow to sit, covered, for an hour or so.
Add two tablespoons of lard to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. When shimmering, add the legs. Be careful, they will sputter as they cook and release their juices.
Chicken legs really have four sides. Cook for about 15-20 minutes over medium-high heat just until they are golden brown.
Place in a pre-heated 375 F oven and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, turning once or twice, until golden brown and crusty. Remove pan from oven. Remove legs from pan and place on paper towel then on a rack or plate to cool a bit. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and enjoy!
You could easily make a pan gravy from the drippings. Or, if you're bad like me, use them to dip in chunks of crusty bread. I served with this cole slaw--the kind you buy in the grocery store already shredded and with it's own pack of dressing. Doesn't get much easier than that!


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Q: Using grep -v on multiple arguments Is there a simpler way to do this?
grep -v foo file | grep -v bar
There're probably very elegant ways to do it with egrep, but how to go with plain old grep?
EDIT: grep -v 'foo\|bar' file seems to work only with GNU grep. I'm on Solaris. Any solution for that?

A: You can have multiple tests in a single grep command by passing each expression with a -e argument instead of as the first non-option argument as you normally see:
$ grep -v -e foo -e bar file

That says the same thing your command does: print lines from file that contain neither "foo" nor "bar".
Keep in mind that removing -v completely inverts this; it changes the logical operation, too! You get all lines that contain "foo" or "bar".

A: grep -Ev 'word1|word2' should work just fine

A: You could also use curly braces for parameter expansion:
grep -v -e{foo,bar}

which effectively is the same as:
grep -v -e foo -e bar

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A: On Solaris 11.4, if you set your PATH variable correctly to pick up the command line tools that are slightly more usable than the default set, then you would be able to use
grep -E -v 'foo|bar' file

You get this more capable grep as your default grep if you set your PATH like so:
PATH=$(/usr/xpg6/bin/getconf PATH):$PATH

This would add the following paths to the front of your existing PATH variable's value, on a default Solaris 11.4 system:
/usr/xpg6/bin:/usr/xpg4/bin:/usr/bin:/opt/developerstudio12.5/bin:/opt/solarisstudio12.4/bin

See also man standards on a Solaris system.


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After a very productive season in 2015 in which Ashton racked up 965 yards and 11 touchdowns from his wide receiver position, he raised his game another notch in 2016 as he earned First Team All Northeast 10 Conference honors. He was also selected NE-10 Conference Offensive Player of the Year. His 69 catches and 919 yards gave him an eye opening average of 91.9 yards per game.
He's been a go-to guy since arriving on the scene. As a freshman he was named to the NE-10 All Rookie Team and was also twice named to the NE-10 Weekly Honor Roll. He was even featured on ESPN's Sports Nation for his touchdown catch in a road game at Division I FCS member Sacred Heart University.
Even greater honors came when the 2016 season ended and Ashton was named First Team New England Small College and Second Team All East.
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Shelley Selim named curator of design at Indianapolis museum
June 22, 2016 /in People/by Tom Hoepf
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Museum of Art has appointed Shelley M. Selim as the associate curator of design & decorative arts. In this role, Selim will manage and grow the IMA's collection of decorative arts and contemporary design objects, and provide curatorial oversight for the IMA's two historic homes: Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Indiana, and the Lilly House on the IMA's main campus.
The IMA has a significant collection of historic decorative art objects and contemporary design, including works on display at Lilly House and Miller House and Garden. Overall the collections consist of more than 12,000 objects spanning 500 years of human creativity.
Best known is the IMA's design collection. In 2013, the IMA opened one of the largest displays of contemporary design in any general art museum in the world that features more than 250 objects by iconic designers in Europe, Asia and the United States.
Selim comes to the IMA from Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In her role as the assistant curator, Selim conceptualized, cultivated and implemented exhibitions addressing modern and contemporary art, architecture and design. During her time at the museum, Selim curated shows such as "John Glick: A Legacy in Clay;" "Designing Summer: Objects of Escape;" "Bent, Cast & Forged: The Jewelry of Harry Bertoia;" and "Culture Breakers: The Living Structures of Ken Isaacs." "Bent, Cast & Forged" recently traveled to the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, where Selim previously worked.
Selim received her bachelor's from Syracuse University and her master's degree in the history of decorative arts and design from Parsons the New School for Design and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, where she specialized in Scandinavian design and 20th-century American Design.
"I have greatly admired the IMA's community outreach initiatives and dynamic curatorial programs of recent years, and I am thrilled and honored to come to the museum at an exciting time in its history," said Selim.
Selim will begin at the IMA on July 18.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State guard Terquavion Smith is returning for his sophomore season after going through the NBA draft process.
The 6-foot-4 sophomore participated in the league draft combine in Chicago earlier this month and was considered a potential first-round prospect. But Smith posted a video to social media Tuesday announcing his plan to return, saying: "The job's not done. Let's get to work."
ESPN, which first reported Smith's decision, had Smith ranked 22nd among draft prospects after he averaged 16.3 points and shot 37% from 3-point range. He was second in the Atlantic Coast Conference in freshman scoring behind only Duke's Paolo Banchero, a candidate to go No. 1 overall.
Smith's biggest game had him scoring 34 points in a loss at rival North Carolina in January, marking the No. 2 total by a freshman in program history.
N.C. State is still awaiting a decision from 6-7 sophomore wing and leading scorer Dereon Seabron, who also participated in the draft combine. Players have until the NCAA's deadline Wednesday night to decide whether they're returning to school or staying in the draft. ___


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4 Mistakes Clients Make with Roth IRAs and Their Estate
Mark P. Cussen
Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an expert in investing, economics, and market news.
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Roth individual retirement accounts (Roth IRAs) are popular for investors to leave to their heirs because of these accounts' tax-free status and lack of required minimum distributions (RMDs) during the original owner's lifetime.
Roth contributions are made with after-tax money, and any distributions that you take are tax free as long as you are at least 59½ years old and have had a Roth IRA account for at least five years.
Your beneficiaries can continue to enjoy this tax-free status for a period of time after they inherit the account. However, they will not be able to maximize their tax savings with the Roth account unless it's passed down in the correct manner. Here's what you need to know.
By leaving your Roth IRA to your heirs, you can provide them with tax-free income for years to come.
Make sure that you designate your beneficiaries when you open the account and change them in the future if necessary.
If you're planning to use a trust, consult a financial or legal professional who's familiar with the rules.
A Tax-Free Legacy
Roth IRAs can provide beneficiaries with a lasting, tax-free gift. Scott Sparks, a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual in Denver, told The Wall Street Journal, "From a legacy giving standpoint, it's one of the more beneficial gifts that a person can pass on to the next generation." With that and other advantages for the account holders themselves, it's no wonder that Roth IRAs have become one of the most popular ways to save for retirement.
There are also some potential mistakes that you'll need to be aware of and avoid making if your goal is to pass your account down to the next generation. According to financial advisors, the most common errors include the following:
1. Failing to name a beneficiary
This is probably the most obvious error that a Roth IRA owner can make. If you don't list a beneficiary, the account transfer may be determined by your will, which can be complicated, costly, and time-consuming. Roth IRA owners should name their beneficiaries as soon as they open the account and change them as needed in the future.
This will ensure that the money in the account goes to the person for whom it was intended. Most financial institutions have separate Roth IRA beneficiary forms that you'll need to complete.
2. Choosing the wrong beneficiary
Married couples usually list each other as the primary beneficiaries of their Roth accounts. When one spouse dies, the other spouse inherits the money. Then it is passed on again to another beneficiary upon the death of the second spouse.
Thanks to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, most non-spouse beneficiaries can stretch the distributions out over a decade. Certain eligible designated beneficiaries can stretch distributions even further. In addition to surviving spouses, these include disabled or chronically ill individuals, individuals who are not more than 10 years younger than the IRA owner, or a child of the IRA owner who has not reached the age of majority.
Bobbi Bierhals, a partner at the McDermott Will & Emery law firm in Chicago, told The Wall Street Journal, "By far the biggest benefits of the Roth IRA after death are tax-free growth in the account and the fact that distributions can be made without income-tax consequences."
However, leaving a Roth to a younger beneficiary may trigger estate or generation-skipping transfer taxes in some cases, so it's worth consulting a financial professional who is familiar with the rules.
3. Establishing a trust incorrectly
Pouring your Roth assets into a trust after your death can be a good idea—as long as you've chosen the right type of trust and your beneficiaries are specifically named in the trust. A conduit trust takes out the beneficiary's required minimum distributions (RMDs) each year. With a conduit trust, the individual or entity designated as the trust beneficiary is treated as the direct beneficiary of the Roth IRA.
However, the trust documents need to spell out all of the details pertaining to the distributions and beneficiaries. Otherwise, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may require that the trust disperse all of the income in the account within five years, rather than the typical 10 years. This is another area where seeking professional help is advisable.
Let your beneficiaries know that although you didn't need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your Roth IRA, they will generally have to.
4. Neglecting to take required minimum distributions (RMDs)
This is a mistake that beneficiaries can often make. Under the SECURE Act rules, most non-spouse beneficiaries have up to 10 years to fully disperse all funds in an inherited Roth IRA. There is no set RMD in any one year for these designated beneficiaries, and they may choose the frequency and timing of withdrawals. However, the account must be fully depleted by Dec. 31 of the 10th year following the account holder's death.
For those who fall into any eligible designated beneficiary category mentioned above, RMDs must begin as early as Dec. 31 of the year following the account holder's death. If the beneficiary fails to do this, there can be substantial tax penalties for failing to comply with the RMD rules.
What happens if I forget to designate a beneficiary on my Roth individual retirement account (Roth IRA)?
If you fail to designate a beneficiary on your Roth individual retirement account (Roth IRA), then probate court will look to the designation in your will. If you do not have a will, state laws will determine the beneficiary (typically next of kin) of your Roth IRA.
Will I need to update my Roth IRA beneficiary with my account custodian after a divorce?
Yes, you should update your Roth IRA beneficiary directly with your account custodian. Even if your divorce decree addresses your beneficiary situation, it's still important to go straight to the source. The beneficiary listed on your retirement account will be considered above any will or trust document.
How can I set up a trust to ensure that my beneficiary doesn't squander their inheritance?
You can set up a conduit trust, which will identify annual distributions for the intended beneficiary. Post-Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, most beneficiaries will have to withdraw all funds within a 10-year period. This is true even if you have a trust doling out the funds over time. If your intended beneficiary does not fall into one of the eligible designated beneficiary categories, you should speak with a financial advisor on how to set up a trust to most effectively alleviate your concerns.
Don't leave the beneficiary or beneficiaries you mean to have your Roth IRA out in the cold by failing to nail down your intentions. Name the correct people and keep your designation(s) up to date. Establish trusts properly, and make sure to alert your heirs of the correct rules for taking RMDs so they don't run into expensive penalties. It's your last gift to them.
The Wall Street Journal. "Be Careful When Passing Down a Roth IRA."
U.S. Congress. "H.R.1994 — Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019: Text," Section 401.
Erickson & Wessman. "Unintended Consequences: The Use of Conduit Trusts for Retirement Accounts."
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Not Designated Beneficiary Definition
A nonperson entity that inherits a retirement account is classified as a "not designated beneficiary" under the SECURE Act for the purposes of required withdrawals.
Required Beginning Date (RBD) Definition
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COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
REGULAR MEETING APPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2010, 5:00 P.M.
Department of the Environment Eco Center
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Commissioners Alan Mok (Chair), Jane MarieFrancis Martin, and Matt Tuchow
1. Call to Order and Roll Call. The Operations Committee meeting convened at 5:06 p.m. Present: Commissioners Mok and Martin. Excused: Commissioner Tuchow. Commissioner Gravanis was in attendance for this meeting.
2. Approval of Minutes of the April 21, 2010 Operations Committee Rescheduled Meeting. (Explanatory Documents: April 21, 2010 Draft and Approved Minutes) (Discussion and Action) Upon Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Mok, the April 21, 2010 Meeting Minutes were approved without objection (AYES: Commissioners Martin and Mok; Absent: Commissioner Tuchow).
3. Public Comments: Members of the public may address the Committee on matters that are within the Committee's jurisdiction and are not on today's agenda. There was no public comment at this time.
4. Department of the Environment School Education Program Update on Goals and Accomplishments. Sponsor: David Assmann, Acting Director; Department Speaker: Tamar F. Hurwitz, Environmental Education Manager (Explanatory Document: School Education Presentation) (Informational Presentation and Discussion)
Ms. Hurwitz discussed the Department of the Environment's School Education K-12 environmental education awareness programs offered to all San Francisco public and private schools. She reported that full-time program staff consisting of Ms. Rachel Pomerantz and herself and rotating intern/associate staff spend most of their time on the "Food to Flowers" lunchroom composting program for approximately 80 public and 45 private schools. She explained that schools are diverting at different levels, and that the goal is to enroll schools and provide them with ongoing support to reach higher diversion rates.
Commissioner Martin inquired whether schools were required to participate in the program. Ms. Hurwitz stated that the school district is separate from the City and is not required to follow all City laws. The School Board supports the program on an administrative level, but can't force schools to participate. Schools are currently stressed with all the other goals they have to meet academically and budget constraints, so not all schools are able to participate. The decision to participate lies with the school principal. The program is recommended, but not required.
Ms. Hurwitz reported on School Education program activities that include:
· Sponsorship of school field trips to (1) Alemany Farm and Heron's Head Park providing outdoor education opportunities; (2) Garden for the Environment where kids learn about programs such as composting, rain harvesting, and (3) the Pier 96 Transfer Station to learn about the recycling infrastructure and where waste goes.
· Administering field trips to Garden for the Environment and educational presentations for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (providing buses, administrative support and outreach to teachers) on local water issues, e.g., water pollution prevention measures, rain harvesting. SFPUC provides funding for this program.
· Creation of curriculum and holding class presentations on "Our Water" about San Francisco's local water resources that promotes awareness on the source of water, desalinization, and water pollution prevention measures.
· Framing and holding educational presentations on zero waste with the focus on protecting nature through our actions.
· K-12 stop litter assemblies in partnership with the Department of Public Works.
· An annual art contest following the theme of World Environment Day.
· Teacher workshops—present programs, sharing resources and curriculum that teaches environmental education. The goal is to work with teachers throughout the year to reach students.
· Hosting a school awards ceremony honoring the excellence of school education in San Francisco schools that have done an excellent job with their environmental programs.
· School education website that is a resource library for K-12 curriculum. The website is currently being redesigned.
· Creating fact sheets on issues such as safety of cosmetics, the Great Pacific garbage patch, and the history of San Francisco's food.
· Creating teacher lesson plans such as media literacy to teens, consumption, making comparisons between whole foods and junk foods.
· Annual hiring and training of new interns and associates.
Commissioner Mok inquired whether Ms. Hurwitz works with schools on a state and federal level. Ms. Hurwitz explained that though we only work with local San Francisco schools, she provides consultation and shares material when she receives calls from other cities that are interested in launching composting programs modeled after ours. She reported that the School Education program is leading the nation in many ways and in 2005, won the Governor's Economic and Environmental Leadership Award (GEELA).
Commissioner Martin inquired whether additional funding and resources could be made available at the state and federal level if it could be demonstrated that a need is being met beyond city limits and that the program serves as a model for other cities. Ms. Hurwitz stated that she would discuss seeking grant funding with the Grants and Fundraising Manager for creating curriculum that other cities may have a need for. Ms. Hurwitz stated that Jared Blumenfeld mentioned there was a need for updated educational programming at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and that perhaps a conversation could occur to investigate possibilities. .
Commissioner Gravanis stated that the Department's resources should be directed to San Francisco and if information is being shared with outside agencies, costs should be accounted for and justified. If it doesn't cost extra to offer the program to others, then funding does not have to be sought for. Commissioner Martin stated that staff time directed to audiences outside of city limits should receive some sort of compensation. Ms. Hurwitz stated that offering this service is looked at as an endorsement of the program's activities and creates awareness. Acting Director Assmann reported that there are environmental education programs all over the world that San Francisco can seek out and learn from also.
Ms. Hurwitz discussed the school pen pal program with Calcutta that raised a different type of awareness of other nation's situations and activities. Commissioner Mok inquired about an exchange student summer program, possibly in high schools. Ms. Hurwitz stated that sister city programs can be good opportunities for student exchange programs and can be looked at other grade school levels other than universities. She reported that Barcelona, San Francisco's newest sister city, is in discussion with her about doing a doing a pen pal program with an environmental theme as part of a cultural exchange. Ms. Hurwitz was congratulated for the program's success.
5. Department of the Environment Office Space and Options. Sponsor and Speaker: David Assmann, Acting Director (Informational Report and Discussion)
Acting Director Assmann reported that the Department's work space has reached its potential. When all hiring is complete, there will be 96 people on staff at 11 Grove and additional EnvironmentNow staff at 401 Van Ness. If you add EnvironmentNow and staff paid by outside sources, the total staff number is approximately150. He stated that there is currently no space for volunteers or interns and many may have to work off-site. Commissioner Martin suggested the Library as a possible work-site. Acting Director Assmann stated that conference rooms can be reserved at the Library, but setup would be a difficult process. He explained that the lease at 11 Grove runs out on May 31, 2012, so there is no choice but to stay at the current building and utilize the space at 401 Van Ness. There has been discussion with the Department of Real Estate about attaining new office space in May 2012.
Acting Director Assmann reported that the current solution at 11 Grove is to reconfigure the first and third-floor to add additional office space, lease additional space in the basement to create a conference room, and turn the first-floor conference room into office space. The third-floor conference room has already been converted to office space. There will be conference space in the Eco Center. Commissioner Martin inquired whether all positions are permanent. Acting Director Assmann stated there are City positions that are grant-funded, and some of the positions are based on stimulus funding that runs out in 2012 that may not be renewed; however, he has found funding to retain twelve EnvironmentNow staff and two coordinators. He is also working on attaining additional staff in collaboration with other City departments and their programs.
Acting Director Assmann discussed the current infrastructure at 401 Van Ness that does not have a telephone system, computer network or receptionist and the possibility of expanding the infrastructure in the future if more staff were hired. The expense involved in doing so was noted. He explained that staff is currently utilizing cell phones or doing their phone banking at the Department whenever possible. Phone-banking capabilities may also be set up in a conference room in the future. Commissioner Martin asked whether telecommuting or staggering hours might be an effective alternative. Acting Director Assmann stated that several staff members are currently participating in the telecommuting program and there are other staff members considering participation. He also discussed the possibility of office space for part-time internships on 9-80 Mondays and Fridays.
6. Coordination of Responsibilities between the Commission Operations and Policy Committees. Sponsor: Commissioner Ruth Gravanis; Speaker: Commissioner Ruth Gravanis (Explanatory Document: July 19, 2010 Memo to Operations Committee) (Discussion)
Commissioner Gravanis stated that the Policy Committee is working on long-range agenda planning and noted that Commission/Committee agenda items are guided by new business, various projects, and staff updates. She stated that the Policy Committee reviewed the Commission's Bylaws for future agenda planning and found that there was overlap between the Policy and Operations Committee's responsibilities as the Bylaws state that both Committees are responsible for addressing issues of environmental well-being of the City. The question became how to distinguish between what the two Committees should be responsible for. Commissioner Gravanis reported that in addition, the Bylaws state that the two Committees are supposed to work together to develop recommendations regarding restructuring of environmental programs and activities among the City agencies and departments. The June 14, 2010 Policy Committee Draft Minutes provide background on the Policy Committee discussion (see explanatory document).
Commissioner Gravanis stated that education and outreach are in the purview of the Operations Committee; however, the Policy Committee has held discussions on this topic. She suggested that the two Committees establish a mechanism for working together so that the Commission's policy decisions can help drive funding goals and allocations. Commissioner Mok stated that the Operations Committee is responsible for outreach, operations, and the Department's budget noting that both Committees have their own roles. He asked how the Committees can work together without violating quorum rules. Commissioner Gravanis suggested that one representative from each Committee meet with Acting Director Assmann or other staff members as a working task force.
A discussion was held about the possibility of moving the oversight of communications, education and outreach function from the Operations to the Policy Committee. It was noted that the Policy Committee meets more often and may be able to address this issue more often. Commissioner Mok stated that the EnvironmentNow staff has been assigned to outreach because the Department saw a need for more of a voice in the community. He discussed previous Commission town hall meetings in various City neighborhoods to provide outreach and the success of some of those meetings. Acting Director Assmann stated that several of the neighborhood meetings were successful while others were not as successful. He suggested limiting the neighborhood meetings to possibly two times a year and creating a more relevant better publicized agenda. Commissioner Gravanis noted that these meetings should be better planned so as not to overburden the Commission Secretary. Ms. Fish, Commission Secretary, suggested holding meetings at locations that did not require as much expense and effort into setup, e.g. setting up tables and chairs, projector setup and fees.
Commissioners Mok and Martin suggested that the Operations Committee retain the oversight of communications, education and outreach. Commissioner Martin suggested that the Policy Committee be more mindful about not scheduling agenda items on this function and that there be communication between the two groups on ideas. Commissioner Gravanis stated that there should be some mechanism to keep each Committee informed of each other's work in different areas and suggested reading each other's minutes as one way of keeping apprised of Committee activities.
Acting Director Assmann suggested that the Committees review work priorities and then try to acquire resources to work on those priorities. He stated that funding should be sought for work priorities that the Department would like to work on but has not been able to attain funding for, e.g. urban forest, biodiversity. Commissioner Gravanis suggested that the Policy Committee schedule an agenda item to discuss prioritizing fundraising activities for recommendation to the Commission with a request that Grants and Fundraising start writing grants on the recommendations. Acting Director Assmann suggested that the Policy Committee work on identifying the work priorities for recommendation to the Operations Committee so that the Operations Committee could brainstorm how to acquire resources for recommendation to the Department.
Commissioner Martin suggested setting up an annual Committee agenda calendar listing topics of discussion, e.g., from the four Operations Committee annual meetings, which ones should include discussions on the budget, funding, incoming and outgoing grants, Strategic Plan, etc. Commissioner Gravanis stated that the due date for submission of the Strategic Plan should be identified so that meetings can be scheduled for both Committees well in advance. Acting Director Assmann stated that he would prepare an annual calendar to include in the July 27, 2010 Commission Director's Report that lists important milestones to help Committees have a structure and to better accommodate agenda items. Commissioner Gravanis stated that the Policy Committee should have the ability to provide input into staff's Strategic Plan drafts incrementally and early in the process. A discussion was held about discussing the Strategic Plan at the Commission's Annual Retreat as was done in the past. Commissioner Gravanis stated that she feels there is also a need for an actual retreat.
Commissioner Gravanis stated that the Policy Committee is working on making future recommendations for Bylaws amendments and discussed proposed suggestions for changes. She noted that the Bylaws section that states the Operations Committee "shall also oversee the public education and outreach to the community on environmental issues and address issues regarding the environmental well-being of the City" overlaps with the Policy Committee function in the section that reads "address issues regarding the environmental well-being of the City." Commissioner Mok suggested that this function should be in the purview of the Policy Committee. She asked that the Operations Committee members review their Bylaws section at a future meeting and provide suggestions with respect to duties. This agenda item was continued for further discussion at the Call of the Chair.
7. New Business/Future Agenda Items. (Discussion) Ms. Fish, Commission Secretary, announced that the next Operations Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Acting Director Assmann suggested holding a discussion about budget priorities for next year's budget and incorporating the Strategic Plan into budget priorities. Commissioner Martin requested a discussion on outreach and asked that Committee members be provided with the priorities list to refer to. Commissioner Gravanis noted that Commissioner King had made a request that the Operations Committee review the Department's outgoing grants earlier in the process. Acting Director Assmann reported that the Department is now on a two-year grant cycle and is only in the first year of the cycle. Commissioner Gravanis requested that a discussion on criteria, priorities and process be held at the Committee before grant decisions are made. Commissioner Martin asked that grant decisions be added to the annual meeting schedule list.
9. Adjournment. The Operations Committee meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Monica Fish, Commission Secretary
TEL: (415) 355-3709; FAX: (415) 554-6393
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Posted on December 7, 2014 May 22, 2016
Handicap tournament in Pyhajarve
In Pyhajarve at the last weekend of November was held the strongest handicap tournament ever. It was 15th in the row thanks to former Estonian prime minister Mr. Tiit Vahi. The venue was Pyhajarv Spa and I was the lucky winner. I participated years ago and was not successfull. Now there were not real ELO favorite and the winner was decided in the last day. Total with 34 players it was not easy to maintain the same playing strenght throughout the tournament. First day seven rounds were played, but most difficult was the next day with 20 rounds. The handicap system was following. Total time control was 20 minutes and players were in five groups. First group all grandmasters had against weakest group players only two minutes without an increment. As one of the weakest players put it, we are here to spoil someones's tournament. Among participants were all strong Estonian players, cultures figures and business men alike. Visiting players included minister of economy Dana Rieznice from Latvia and now banker in Lviv, former famous number one player from Iceland Margeir Petursson. The tournament atmosphere was friendly and despite some last second fight on board all games finished with mutual agreement. If you check the games on live I remind you again that there were not increment, this is why so many mistakes were made at the end of the game. All results you may find on Yours truly was the lucky winner. I had some luck already in the first round. In the diagram position my opponent could win with 1…Rh2 and next move is Nf3 winning. Instead he took his rook and captured my pawn on a2 and after d7 he resigned.
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Commented games from top tournaments
The grand prix series of tournaments are under way and I commented some games from the last tournament in Baku.
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Posted on October 5, 2014 May 22, 2016
Vitaly Ceshkovsky memorial in Sochi or how I checked the venue for Magnus Carlsen
Vitaly Ceshkovsky was many times USSR champion and also a chess coach. His students were Kramnik and Macieja among others. The tournament was held in Loo village, 15 miles from Sochi. Sochi as we know is the venue for upcoming Anand Carlsen match. We were accommodated on Aqualoo spa complex which had all modern facilities. The main attraction the Black sea just under our nose. The tournament playing conditions were not good. Too noisy and because the weather was constantly changing, one day too hot other day too cold. Still nobody was complaining. After all this was truly holiday tournament. Only one bright star was among participants Baadur Jobava. He took the first place with easy. Older generation including me were too peacefull. I just got angry when suddenly in round 6 I made terrible mistake in the opening against Russian IM Gorbatov and lost. After that I won my last three games and shared 2-6 place. Jobava had 7,5 out of 9 and second to six place finishers got 6,5 points. There was live transmission of the games, but it had not the usual GUI, but they just forwarded the moves in pgn format. The overall infrastructure looks good around Sochi after Olympic Games. Only the weather is not going to be nice in November, when the World Ch Match takes place. In our tournament over 100 players took part and more then 30 grandmasters. Good place for norms, but mainly former Soviet Union players took part. Information abut the tournament was missing before it started and also after. As usual the marketing is not the best in Russia. Finally I like to show how I play when I am angry after loosing a game. In this game only one move was not the first choise of Houdini.
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Posted on June 25, 2014 May 22, 2016
New trends in chess according to Dubai World rapid and blitz championship. First part.
Magnus Carlsen won both championships. He was lucky, but the strongest players have usually more luck anyway. This tournament was unique, because in short time of period it provided so many games between top players. In circumstances where players could not properly prepare against their opponents. They just needed to show their general pre-tournament preparation. This gives wonderful material to analyze. First I like to review the rapid tournament. The time control was 15 minutes for the game plus 10 second increment per move. Magnus told in his interview that it was important to play quickly and make less blunders. It is of course general advice and does not help the player much. He wants to know first what opening lines to play. I assume that many top grandmasters have different opening repertoire for different time control. This is definitely true about Alexander Morozevich who showed some lines he never used before. Still I was surprised that many players were stick with their usual game. Magnus did what he does best, classical approach nothing extraordinary. Opening choices classical symmetrical 1…e5 after 1.e4 only. I remember once he played in team competitinon 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Nf6 3.e5 Nh5, but these days are over. Still we saw this line once in Dubai in blitz tournament played by GM Vakhidov against Vallejo Pons without success. Magnus played more actively with white pieces.
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Ilmar Raud Memorial
The 48th edition of the Ilmar Raud Memorial was held from 30th June to 6th July 2014 at the Viljandi Sports Center in Viljandi, a town in southern Estonia.
The event was played in memorial of Ilmar Raud, member of the Estonian team that scored bronze at the Chess Olympiad in Buenos Aires.
GM Aleksei Aleksandrov from Belarus emerged a clear winner with 7,5/9 points, leaving the nearest contenders a full point behind. Yours truly shared second place. Final results here.
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Posted on April 2, 2014 May 22, 2016
Ivanchuk in a bad mood or how he won the Latvian Railway Open
The Riga Railway Open in rapid chess took place in the last weekend of March. Many strong GM-s were participating, but the result of the winner Ivanchuk made headlines. At the end he managed to get 13 points out of 14. Reminds Fischer in his best days. In the closing ceremony Alexei Shirov mentioned that Ivanchuk instead of playing in candidates tournament which just finished in Khanty Mansisk preferred Riga. Vassily Ivanchuk was one of the World best players in last 25 years, but never won the World champion title. Most likely because of his bad nerves. This time he was not even among the candidates. However he put his anger and revenge onto his opponents in Riga. He won first 9 games and only in last day allowed two draws. Still in his second round encounter things might be different if this time local hero Normunds Miezes could controll his nerves in winning position.
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American journey part three
Marshall chess club championship
The 97th Championship took place in the middle of December over two weekends and finished just before Christmas. My flight from Vegas was delayed because of harsh weather conditions. Back then I did not realize yet that more obstacles on my travelling are still to come. The winter was in full swing. The two weekend format gave a lot of time to prepare because of limited number of participants. It was obvious that most likely all top players are going to play each other. The eventual tournament winner Aleksandr Lenderman took some early byes. So did Robert Hess. I had some shaky moments in the beginning when losing against Mathew Hermann in round three. This loss was really heartbreaking. Having computer evaluation more than +18 I managed to lose in mutual time trouble. Still after round five I was only half a point behind tournament leader Sergei Kudrin. We met in round six and because this game was in the next weekend I had a lot of time to prepare. Kudrin plays the same openings for years, so I had a lot of work to do.
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How to teach chess to children, useful tips
DRAW PRINCIPLE
In sport there is always a winner and draw outcome is considered weakness. In chess however the draw is result of perfect game by both players. It is boring result, but when first explaining it to young student you need to emphasize that it is a normal outcome. We are actually looking to benefit from the process not from the result. This is why they say that you learn more from your losses and you do not gain much from your winning games.
Where to start, if you like teach your child to develop some good character traits.
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Chips and guacamole from Dolores.
Dolores was just recently opened at 6 South Washington Street in Ypsilanti in the location that used to house the Elbow Room. The owners describes the menu as offering authentic Mexican specialties including tacos, tostadas, flautas, and a variety of mezcal and tequila.
Rubio and Epstein lived in Los Angeles for around 10 years before moving to Ypsilanti and say their time in California definitely influenced their new restaurant. Epstein is from the Ann Arbor area and went to Community High School and studied music in college. Rubio is originally from Mexico City and incorporated some of her family recipes into the menu at Dolores.
The founders of Dolores, Andrew Epstein (left) and Marcela Rubio (right), with their 18-month old son, Eugene.
The couple are parents to 3 young sons and take turns overseeing the restaurant and caring for their family. They will be participating in their first First Fridays Ypsilanti event on April 6th.
The outside entrance to Dolores.
The First Fridays Ypsilanti (FFY) program, which gives tours of Ypsilanti's arts and cultural businesses, kicks off its fifth season this month. In this week's "On the Ground-Ypsi," WEMU's Patrick Campion and Concentrate Media's Brianna Kelly talk to FFY director Elize Jekabson and FFY vice president Kayia Robinson, about what the program has in store for this year.
There is traditional medicine, and there is the growing field of medical marijuana. Although illegal on the federal level, Michigan is one of a number of states that has legalized marijuana for medical use.
With nearly two dozen medical marijuana facilities in Washtenaw County, you have likely walked past several in your community and not even realized what it is.
This week, Art and Soul is about the vibrant visual arts scene in our area. 89.1 WEMU's Lisa Barry is joined by Omari Rush, executive director of Culturesource and chair of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. They are also joined by an organizer of the upcoming Threads All Arts Festival in Ypsilanti, Nicole Patrick.


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Back to School Bash | August 11, 2021
Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services will hold its annual Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as a drive through at the Perry County Fairgrounds - New Lexington, Ohio.
Perry County Job and Family Services (PCJFS) will hold its annual Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday, August 11.
The Back-to-School Bash is always a time for PCJFS to say a very special "Thank You!" to everyone helping to make the our event a successful, supportive one for children and families.
This year the Bash will help 667 pre-registered children get ready for school with a backpack of supplies, a school spirit hoodie, tennis shoes and more. Participants will receive a voucher for personal hygiene products and a haircut.
Fraternal and faith-based organizations, and other community service partners will be present either through their donations or in-person sharing the support they provide for families throughout the year. Perry County Health Department will also be on site to provide COVID vaccinations.
We've pivoted from our traditional community event to a socially distanced drive through event, but we will still be connecting the generosity and support of our community to children and families hoping for the best school year possible.
More than ever before, the 2021 Back-to-School Bash would not have been possible without the generosity and support of people like you. Together, we were able to encourage, inspire, and prepare the children of Perry County with the tools necessary to be successful during the school year.
In particular, I want to thank for their support:
Hair Expression
The Beauty Hut
Clip, Snip and Style
Shear Perfection
Design Effects
Rootz Hair Salon
A&T's Hair Suites
Orecchio Barber
Save-A-Lot
Shriver's in Crooksville Perry County Library
Help Me Grow/ALA
Perry Behavioral Health
Park National Bank
Allwell
Perry County Recycling
OhioKan
Southeastern Ohio Food Bank
We just want to remind everyone we're arranging the event by school district, and that pre-registration is required. If you've signed up for the Bash, find your school district below and drive through at the County Fairgrounds anytime during the assigned block of time. Do not attend a public school? Use the time block for the school district where you live:
· New Lexington 8:00am-10:00am
· Miller 10:00am-12:00pm
· Crooksville 12:30pm-2:30pm
· Northern Local 2:30pm-4:30pm
Cheryl Boley
@cherylboley35


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1. Consider the following statements related to the New York Times Travel Show 2019?
1. It is the largest travel show in North America.
2. India received the Award of Excellence for 'Best in Show' at the recently concluded New York Times Travel Show 2019.
2. Consider the following statements related to the Aber?
1. Aber is a digital currency.
2. It will be used for financial settlements between the two countries through Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers technologies.
3. Consider the following statements related to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?
1. PMJAY is a scheme of the government under Ayushman Bharat which aims to reduce the financial burden on poor and vulnerable groups arising out of the catastrophic hospital.
2. PM-JAY seeks to accelerate India's progress towards the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Sustainable Developement Goal 3 which calls for ensuring healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all age.
4. On which date is the Annual Pulicat Day celebrated?
A. January 31
B. February 1
C. February 2
D. January 3
5. On which date is the World Wetlands Day celebrated?
D. February 3
6. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the 'World's Largest Expressway' called Ganga Express. Which two cities will this Expressway connect?
A. Noida-Varanasi
B. Meerut-Prayagraj
C. Ghaziabad-Varanasi
D. Saharanpur-Ghazipur
7. Consider the following statements related to the Rag Rag Mein Ganga?
1. A unique travelogue series 'Rag Rag Mein Ganga' launched on Doordarshan.
2. This series has been made by Doordarshan in collaboration with National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).
1. DIPP renamed as DPIIT.
2. Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
3. It is responsible for formulation and implementation of promotional and developemental measures for growth of the industrial sector, keeping in view the national priorities and socio-economic objectives.
9. On which inquiry committee recommendation, former MD Chanda Kochhar's service was terminated from ICICI Bank?
A. Justice MB Shah
B. Justice B.N. Srikrishna
C. Justice R.M. Lodha
D. Justice Mukund Mudgal
10. Consider the following statements related to the Polar Vortex?
1. The south-directing current of the North Polar vortex has brought deadly cold waves to the USA.
2. The Polar vortex is a large area of low pressure that consistently overlies the North and South poles.
3. It is capable of delivering subzero temperatures in the new areas for several days at a time.
India received the Award of Excellence for 'Best in Show' at the recently concluded New York Times Travel Show 2019.It is the largest travel show in North America. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participated as the ' Presenting Partner' in the New York Times Travel Show (NYTTS 2019) organised at Jacob K Javits Centre, New York.India was honoured during the Closing Bell Ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange.
Aber is a digital currency which is recently launched by the central banks of the UAE and Saudi Arabia.It will be used for financial settlements between the two countries through Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers technologies.Digital Currency is part of the efforts to adopt new technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution that is reshaping governments and corporations around the world.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM JAY) proposes three models through which the states can implement the scheme.
1. Insurance Model: Under this Model, the premiums are paid to the insurance company, which administers and pays the claim.
2. Trust-based model: Under this Model, each State forms its own trust to manage the scheme and claims will be disbursed from a corpus created from central and State government contributions.
3. Hybrid model: Under this Model, a part of the claim comes under the insurance model while the balance gets processed under the trust.
PMJAY is a scheme of the government under Ayushman Bharat which aims to reduce the financial burden on poor and vulnerable groups arising out of the catastrophic hospital. Under the PM-JAY scheme, about 10.74 crores poor, deprived rural families and identified occupational categories of urban workers' families as per the latest Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data will have health benefits cover of Rs Five Lakhs per family per year at free of cost.PM-JAY seeks to accelerate India's progress towards the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Sustainable Development Goal 3 which calls for ensuring healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all age.
8th Annual pulicat day Is celebrated on 02-Feb-2019 . Pulicat is the second largest waterbody in India covers an area of 759sq. The purpose of this day is to create awareness among the people about the importance of safety of the Pulicat lake.
2 February is World Wetlands Day. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. It commemorates the need to maintain the ecological character of wetlands and to plan 'wise' for its sustainable use. This year's theme is Wetlands and Climate Change.
Uttar Pradesh state cabinet approved construction of a four-lane Ganga Expressway connecting Prayagraj to Western Uttar Pradesh.Ganga Expressway will be 600 kilometres long and can be expanded to six-lane in future.The expressway would cost about 36,000 crore rupees.It will start from Meerut and touch Amroha, Bulandshahr, Badaun, Shahjahanpur ,Farrukhabad, Hardoi, Kannauj, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh before reaching Allahabad.
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation launched travelogue program "Rag Rag Mein Ganga" on Doordarshan. This series has been made by Doordarshan in collaboration with National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). The show relays the message of the need of rejuvenating River Ganga while also informing about the efforts of the Government to clean Ganga – presented in a unique and interesting format.
The government has notified changing the name of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The notification has also included four new categories of responsibilities to DIPP. It includes
The promotion of internal trade (including retail trade)
The welfare of traders and their employees
Matters relating to facilitating Ease of Doing Business
Matters relating to start-ups.
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It is responsible for formulation and implementation of promotional and developemental measures for growth of the industrial sector, keeping in view the national priorities and socio-economic objectives.It is also responsible for facilitating and increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the country.
The Justice B N Srikrishna panel today indicted Chanda Kochhar in ICICI Bank-Videocon loan case, saying the former MD and CEO violated the lender's code of conduct."Kochhar was in violation of the ICICI Bank code of conduct, its framework for dealing with conflict of interest and fiduciary duties, and in terms of applicable Indian laws, rules and regulations," the report said.
Answer: 10) D
The south-directing current of the North Polar vortex has brought deadly cold waves to the USA. Reason – During winter in the northern hemisphere the vortex becomes weak and expands, sending Arctic cold air southward due to which North Polar vortex has brought deadly cold waves to the USA. The Polar vortex is a large area of low pressure that consistently overlies the North and South poles. It always exists near the poles but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. They are called 'vortexes' because of the mass of cold, dense air that spins counter-clockwise like a hurricane. The polar vortex can lead to major cold air outbreaks in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe and Asia. It is capable of delivering subzero temperatures in the new areas for several days at a time.
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HINDI QUIZ 02.02.2019


This game is based in ancient Egyptian times and it revolves around a beautiful lady known as the "Lady of Egypt". It is clearly inspired by Cleopatra who is one of the most famous women in history and the last pharaoh of Egypt before it was ruled by the Roman Empire. Cleopatra was famous for trying to save her kingdom by manipulating Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony and this was depicted in the 1963 sprawling epic movie "Cleopatra" where Elizabeth Taylor played the famous queen of Egypt.
This game has 10 reels with 9 paylines and it includes free spins, wild reels, 3 jackpots, and an expanded pay mode.
The first feature to highlight is the unique layout of the reels as your attention is directed to the first 3x3 reels on the left-hand side and if you land a win then the highlighted section will move on to cover reels 3, 4, and 5. If you are lucky enough to land another win then you will move on to reels 5, 6, and 7. Keep progressing all the way up to reel 10 and you will get the chance to win the minor, major, or grand jackpot.
If your luck is really in and you manage to nab the Grand Jackpot then you will be treated to a fantastic 20,000X your original bet! If you manage to cover all 3 active reels with the same symbols or mixed symbols then you will be awarded an Expanded Pay payout which is considerably a lot more than a normal payout. It is also worth highlighting that any win or Expanded Pay will advance the Speed Spins Active Reels two reels to the right and this may increase the Speeds Spins Multiplier up to 5X. The Multiplier count can be seen in a small red box at the top of any active reels.
The Wild symbol is illustrated by the word "Wild" with an orange background. It substitutes for all symbols except the Bonus symbol and it only appears on reels 2, 4, 6, and 8.
The Bonus symbol is denoted by a golden Scarab and if you land 3 or more of these symbols then you will activate the Free Spin Bonus feature. As per usual, the more of these symbols you land on the reels, the more spins you will receive. 3 Bonus symbols will give you 8 free spins but if you manage to land 6 or more of these symbols then you will be awarded an excellent 50X multiplier as well as 30 free spins. A neat feature of this bonus game is that 2 to 4 reels will randomly fill up with Wild symbols on every spin but only on reels 2, 4, 6, or 8. This can further increase your chances of a nice payout and that is not all as the Free Spin Bonus also guarantees a minimum of 10X your total bet so you will be smiling either way when you trigger this feature!
The graphics in this slot are excellent and full of detail with a distinctive Egyptian flavour. The backdrop of the game is a couple of Pyramids with a sun setting in the distance creating a wonderful dusky orange-lit sky. Symbols consist of dogs, cats, crooks, ankhs, and of course Cleopatra who is the highest paying symbol in the game.
The animations are nice as symbols come alive when a winning combination is formed on the reels. The music is very Arabic and full of harps and cymbals. It really suits the theme of the game down to the ground.
The game has 9 paylines, a respectable RTP of 96.08%, and a top jackpot prize worth 20,000X your original bet!
Lady of Egypt is made by WMS and although it looks quite complicated to play, it is actually really easy to play. The Free Spins game is the main attraction of this slot and it offers some lucrative payouts, especially with Wilds added randomly on each free spin. I also liked how there are 3 different jackpots to aim for although it might take you some time to reach reel 10 as the game is of medium variance.
Rule the pyramids in Lady of Egypt!


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Stéphanie Dubois (ur. 31 października 1986 w Laval) – kanadyjska tenisistka, reprezentantka kraju w Pucharze Federacji, frankofonka.

Ma na koncie 10 wygranych turniejów ITF w singlu oraz 8 w deblu. Jej największym osiągnięciem był finał turnieju debla Bell Challenge w Québecu w 2007 roku, gdzie w parze z Renatą Voráčovą przegrały z Christiną Fusano i Raquel Kops-Jones. W singlu jej największym sukcesem jest 1/8 finału turnieju pierwszej kategorii Rogers Cup w 2008 roku, rozgrywanego w Montrealu. Kanadyjka jako zawodniczka z dziką kartą wygrywała kolejno z wyżej klasyfikowanymi Wolhą Hawarcową i Mariją Kirilenko, by ostatecznie przegrać z Jeleną Janković.

Finały turniejów WTA

Gra podwójna

Wygrane turnieje rangi ITF

Gra pojedyncza

Bibliografia

Kanadyjskie tenisistki
Kanadyjscy olimpijczycy
Ludzie urodzeni w Laval (Quebec)
Urodzeni w 1986