Download "Impact of the 2012 Drought on Field Crops and Cattle Production in Arkansas Preliminary Report"
2 Drought Impact - 2 according to production forecasts, corn grain production is up 39 percent from 2011 and is forecast to be the largest corn crop on record. Rice, sorghum and soybean production is projected to be up from 2011; however, cotton production is forecast to be down from last year given fewer acres though yield looks to be higher this year. Outside of agriculture, losses are also experienced by firms that interact with crop and livestock farms. For example, if cattle farms were to experience income losses, they woul d spend less on new equipment purchases, and those firms manufacturing and selling this equipment would have decreased sales, and so on. In addition, the workers of these related industries would have less income to spend back into their respective local economies purchasing goods and services. Figure 2.1 Arkansas Drought Conditions as of August 21, 2012 Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, Effects of the Drought on Arkansas Agriculture 3.1 Arkansas Field Crops While drought conditions are plaguing crops across the U.S., field crop production in Arkansas has much more extensive usage of irrigation than other production regions. The result is that crop production in Arkansas is capable of withstanding drought conditions that are much more destructive for crop production in other states. Warmer than normal temperatures that enabled early planting, coupled with the prevalence of supplemental water, has resulted in good plant development for Arkansas crops. Information from field reports indicates that field crops have require d 1-2 additional irrigation applications due to drought conditions. Rice has required 5-10 additional acre-inches of water to maintain a desirable flood.
3 Drought Impact - 3 The most recent crop production report was released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on August 10 (NASS, 2012a). It indicates that the yield and production prospects for the 2012 crop are not impacted by the prevailing drought conditions. Indications are that yields for corn, cotton, rice, and soybeans are expected to be higher than the 5-year average. Expected yield for grain sorghum is approximately equal to the 5-year average (Table 3.1). Harvesting of the 2012 wheat crop was completed before the occurrence of drought conditions. Comparing the August forecast for harvested acreage to the June forecast for planted acreage indicates that abandoned acreage is not greater than normal. There is the greatest potential for continued drought conditions to impact the soybean and cotton crops, which are not as far along in development as other crops. As discussed later, applying added irrigations is stressing ground and surface water resource availability. Table 3.1 Area Harvested, Yield, and Production, Arkansas 2011 and Forecasted August 1, 2012 Area Harvested Yield Production Crop Unit ,000 Acres Per Acre 1,000 Units Corn for Grain Bushels , ,400 Cotton, All ,011 1,277 1,200 Hay, excluding Alfalfa Tons 1,390 1, ,224 1,296 Rice, All 2 1,154 1,245 6,770 6,980 78,100 86,901 Sorghum for Grain Bushels ,480 8,800 Soybeans for Beans Bushels 3,270 3, , ,800 Winter Wheat Bushels ,160 25,300 1 Cotton yield in pounds per acre, production in 480 pound bales. 2 Rice yield in pounds per acre, production in hundredweight (cwt). Source: NASS, 2012a 3.2 Arkansas Cattle, Hay and Pasture The inventory of all cattle and calves in Arkansas on January 1, 2012 was at its lowest level in the last 40 years at 1.67 million head (Figure 3.1) (NASS, 2012d). Since 2009, cattle numbers have declined 13% from 1.9 million head to the current level. Last year s hot summer and this summer s drought has had an impact that is already reflected in more cattle on feed compared to a year ago (NASS, 2012c) as farmers with dwindling water supplies and limited access to only expensive hay are choosing to sell calves early or further reduce the size of their cow herd (Figure 3.3). Along with corn prices this has led to some reductions in cattle prices. This price trend should be reversed eventually as a smaller herd size has led to fewer marketings of beef cattle (Figure 3.2) that will shrink even further beyond 2012 as more than usual heifers will be withheld to rebuild the herd size. The timing of some of these activities will be weather and commodity price dependent. Hay and pasture conditions have deteriorated throughout the summer in Arkansas. According to data for the week ending August 19, 58% of alfalfa hay grounds, 82% of other hay grounds, and 85% of pastures were in poor or very poor condition. Hay production (excluding alfalfa) is forecast at 1.3 million tons which is 42% below 2011 production. Yield is also down 44% to 0.9 tons per acre; this represents the smallest hay yield since Pasture in these conditions indicates the need for additional feed to keep livestock on farms. Some much needed rainfall did occur across the state the week ending August 19 and pasture conditions improved slightly; however, 53% of pasture and rangeland were considered to be in very poor condition (compared to 63% the week ending August 12).
6 Drought Impact - 6 Figure 3.4 Hay Prices Received (All Hay) in Arkansas and Neighboring States July 2012* $ per Ton ARKANSAS 132 MISSOURI 120 OKLAHOMA TEXAS 3 State Avg Jul *July 2012 data not available for Arkansas Source: NASS, 2012d 3.3 Effects of the Drought on Non-Agricultural Sectors Outside of the agricultural sector, drought-induced losses are also experienced by firms that interact with crop and livestock farms. For example, agribusinesses that specialize in handling, processing and transportation of agricultural commodities are affected by decreases in agricultural production. If cotton farms experience crop losses and do not harvest cotton, the cotton gin does not operate, and the transportation sector suffers due to the loss of bales to transport, and so on. These are indirect impacts of drought losses generated when purchases of farm products and services from other Arkansas businesses decrease due to the loss of crop and livestock production. In addition, those workers at the cotton gin and the truck drivers also lose income due to the crop failure. This is income that would have otherwise been spent by the workers in their local economies purchasing goods and services. These are the induced impacts of drought the reduced amount of income that would have been spent by the owners and employees of the farms, agribusinesses, and suppliers. The drought losses are also partially passed on to consumers through increased prices. Because the direct agricultural production losses due to the drought have been concentrated in the cattle sector, the economic impact analysis will focus on this sector. Once the survey data are collected and analyzed the responses will be used to build impact scenarios and estimate the total economic impacts of the production losses. The results of the impact analysis will include the direct farm sector losses as well as the losses experienced outside of the farm sector.
7 Drought Impact Frequently Asked Questions This section of the report discusses some frequently asked questions regarding the current drought and its implications for food prices, commodity prices and agricultural production. 4.1 With widespread drought across the U.S., what impact is the drought having on commodity prices? Shrinking crop inventories worldwide in 2010 drove 2011 commodity prices upward, particularly prices for cereals and oils crops. The rise in commodity prices was due to resurgence in global demand resulting from a strengthening global economy and reduced agricultural production resulting from adverse weather conditions (drought and floods) across the globe (Henderson, 2011). Spring plantings of corn and soybeans in the U.S. were at record levels in 2012 and all indications pointed to an abundant fall harvest. Commodity prices in 2012 were expected to plateau and possible begin a downward decline. However, widespread drought throughout most of the corn, soybean, and livestock producing areas of the U.S. has led to a surge in commodity prices. From the beginning of June to the end of July, cash corn and soybean prices surged upward by 40 and 30 percent respectively. Since May, fed cattle prices have fallen by 15 percent due to cattle liquidations, but the price drop is expected to be a short term phenomenon as future beef supplies contract (Henderson and Kauffman, 2012). Commodity prices will continue to be high if grain inventories remain low worldwide. However, several factors can affect commodity prices in the coming year. For example, high commodity prices this year could encourage a strong supply response from foreign crop producers next year, particularly if worldwide growing conditions become more favorable worldwide. Low ethanol demand could weaken the corn price, particularly if the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) mandate is waived. Export demand could also be reduced by high commodity prices, and demand for feed grains will also likely be smaller in the near future due to cow herd liquidations. All of these factors could collectively lower commodity prices in 2013 (Henderson and Kauffman, 2012). 4.2 What are the impacts of the 2012 drought on food prices? Drought in major producing states is leading to damage or destruction in much of the crops for field corn, soybeans, sorghum, and hay. Production of corn and soybeans, as well as other crops, is particularly critical for supply, demand, and price conditions during the 2012/13 marketing year because of relatively tight U.S. and global supply conditions and low stocks at the end of the 2011/12 marketing year. Season average corn prices for the 2012/13 marketing year are forecast to fall within a range of $7.50-$8.90 per bushel, up from $6.20-$6.30 for 2011/12. Projected carryover stocks for soybeans would be the lowest since 2003/04. The result would be higher prices for soybeans in 2012/13, projected at $15-$17 per bushel, up from an average of $12.45 per bushel for 2011/12. Wheat is widely produced across much of the drought-affected area of the Midwest, but most of the wheat in this region is harvested in the spring and early summer, so it reached maturity before the dry conditions could significantly affect yields. Nevertheless, wheat prices are projected at $7.60-$9.00 per bushel in 2012/13, up from $7.24 in 2011/12, due to higher corn prices and stronger export demand resulting from reduced foreign wheat production. However, commodity prices are just one of many factors affecting retail food prices and make up less than 15 percent of the average retail food purchase. The majority of costs are expenses for food processing, packaging, retail trade, energy, and transportation. Historically, if the farm price of corn increases 50 percent, then retail food prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases by 0.5 to 1 percent. Retail food price inflation has averaged percent each year on average for the past 20 years. Next year, there will likely be a slight increase above historical averages when overall food price inflation is expected to be between 3 percent and 4 percent, with increases concentrated in eggs, meat, and dairy (ERS, 2012).
10 Drought Impact - 10 Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) (2012). P.O. Box 25566, Denver, CO Minnesota IMPLAN Group (MIG), Inc., IMPLAN System (2012). Data and software Tower Drive west, Suite 140, Stillwater, MN 55082, Schrader, T.P. (2010) Water Levels and Selected Water-Quality Conditions in the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer in Eastern Arkansas, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Scientific Investigations Report United State Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) (2012). Market News. Arkansas Weekly Livestock Summary. United State Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS) (2012). U.S. Drought 2012: Farm and Food Impacts. United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) (2012a). Arkansas Crop Production Report. August 10, United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) (2012b). Cattle. July 20, United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) (2012c). Cattle on Feed. July 20, United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) (2012d). Quick Stats United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) (2012e). State Crop Progress and Condition. Week ending August 19, United States Drought Monitor (2012). National Drought Mitigation Center. P.O. Box , Lincoln, NE United States Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas and County Governments Cooperating The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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If you were of a fan of the '90s show Frasier, get excited because it is coming back with brand new episodes.
On Wednesday, Kelsey Grammer, who starred in the original series, announced that he would return in a revival of the series. His character will focus on "the next chapter in the continuing journey of Dr. Frasier Crane."
No further details were given about the new show, including if David Hyde Pierce or Jane Leeves will reprise their roles as Niles Crane and Daphne Moon. Actor John Mahoney who appeared on the show as the father, passed away in 2018.
Frasier debuted in 1993 as a spin-off series of the show Cheers. Frasier won five Emmy Awards for best comedy season before coming to an end in 2004. The show told the series of Frasier Crane, a man returning to his Seattle hometown to take care of his elderly father and psychiatrist brother Niles.
"There has long been a call from fans for its return and that call is now answered," CBS president David Stapf said in a statement.
The revival will be produced by CBS Studios and will premiere at an unknown date on the new streaming service Paramount+.
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I'll Marry Your Sister and You Marry Mine – Swap Marriages in Yemen
Posted by wael on 6/19/18 • Categorized as Courtship in Islam,Divorce,Marriage Articles,Muslim Wedding Customs,Muslim Wedding Stories,Muslim Weddings,Women in Islam
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In the Arab world, when a man gets married he makes a payment to his bride's family. However in parts of Yemen when a brother and sister from one family marry a brother and sister from another, dowries are often not paid – but this can have tragic consequences.
By Mai Noman
BBC Arabic Service
A young man approaches a friend to ask for his sister's hand in marriage – in exchange for his own sister's hand. This is "swap" marriage or "shegar" as it is known in Arabic, an ancient marriage custom still practised in Yemen.
The way it works is: "I'll marry your sister, if you marry mine."
But the other side of the bargain is: "If you divorce my sister, I'll divorce yours."
Swap marriage came about as a way to help poorer families avoid paying dowries, and that is still a big attraction to some families in Yemen today. A dowry can come to about $3,500 – even though most people earn less than $2 a day.
Yemeni village elder in traditional Arab clothing.
When there is no money to pay for the dowry and other wedding expenses, that's when "people marry shegar" says Mohamed Hamoud, a village elder in Sawan, not far from the capital Sanaa.
But the survival of swap marriage also owes something to the fact that Yemen is a deeply proud and conservative country whose strict adherence to ancient traditions and values have kept the fabric of society unchanged.
"Our traditions are too important to us," Hamoud says.
He acknowledges, though, that the practice is in decline, for one simple reason: "It causes too much misery."
That's because couples forced first to love can sometimes then be forced to divorce.
Nadia, a young woman in her late 20s, married a man whose sister married her brother. It was a happy marriage and she had three children – before her brother's marriage broke down, and she and her husband were torn apart.
"Swap marriage is the worst kind of marriage, it's better to spend all your life alone than to marry this way," she cries.
Her children were taken away from her, including her youngest, who was then seven months old.
"I begged them to return my daughter to me, I told them, 'It's not right, she needs me to breastfeed her.' I asked them, 'What have I done wrong?'"
She had done nothing wrong. For her in-laws it was simply a tit-for-tat response. What happened to their daughter had to happen to her.
Yemeni child plays in Sawan, in front of traditional Yemeni homes.
Nadia considered resorting to the law to get her children back, as the law does side with mothers in these cases, but she decided against it. In practice, tribal and social customs tend to overrule the law of the state.
She did not see her daughter again for three years. "When I saw her for the first time after all those years I thought to myself, 'She won't recognise me.' I imagined her saying: 'You are not my mother how could you be my mother when I haven't seen you since I was a few months old?'" she says.
Many religious scholars oppose swap marriage and have declared it un-Islamic on the grounds that the dowry is an essential part of the Muslim marriage contract.
"The dowry payment is meant to provide women with some financial security as they leave their home," Yemeni sheikh Mohamed Mamoun explains.
But in some cases swap marriages occur even when families do pay a dowry. In fact, whenever two families exchange daughters, the couples' fates will most likely be sealed together.
Brother and sister Waleed and Nora married their cousins in shegar, but both families paid dowry and agreed not to make the two marriages dependent on each other.
The swap in this instance was meant to ease the mounting pressure on parents to find suitors for their daughters. In a country where more than a quarter of females are married off before the age of 15, a girl's family starts to worry if their daughter is not asked for by her mid-teens. It was also a case of following the examples set by previous generations, as Waleed and Nora's parents had happily married their own cousins in shegar.
Neither sibling wanted this marriage and yet they did little to try and stop it.
"We're not the type of children who could say 'No' to their father," says Waleed.
They decided to surrender to what they saw as their destiny and give the marriages a chance. But it wasn't long before Waleed's relationship started to face problems.
After nine months, and against his family's wishes, he decided to divorce his wife.
Yemeni woman walks in front of a wooden door
Waleed's in-laws, overcome with grief and anger, then decided to return his sister to her parents in retribution, ignoring the original agreement that the marriages would not depend on one another. And also ignoring the fact that Nora had turned out to be happy with her husband.
"Of course I felt guilty about my sister, she had to live away from her husband," Waleed says. But he insists he couldn't bear his unhappy marriage any more.
The dilemma of whether to choose your own happiness over your sibling's is just one of many complications couples face when entering this kind of marriage.
Fortunately, through the intervention of family and friends, Nora was reunited with her husband, but not all those who "swap marry" are as lucky.
Nadia is a case in point, and her pain and heartache will be familiar to many Yemeni men and women.
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I have no sisters, but even if I did I would not go for one of these "swap marriages". The practice seems to commodify women, as if you're trading playing cards or horses. And as we see from this article, it ties the two marriages together, so that if one fails the other is in jeopardy as well.
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Q: My program not showing question or taking inputs in Python I made this simple Python  Maths Quiz Program for some reason sometimes when it is supposed to ask a question it doesn't display the question or allow any input and just says it is incorrect. The problem doesn't happen every time I run the program just sometimes.
import random

def RandomNum():
    import random
    ran= random.randint(1,10)
    return (ran)
def RanOperation():
    import random
    operation = ['+','-','x']
    RanOp = random.choice(operation)
    return (RanOp)

stop = False

while stop == False:
    Name= input("Hello, what is your name?").title()
    print("Hello,", Name, "Welcome to ARITHMETIC QUIZ")
    score=0
    for i in range(1, 11):
        print(str(i)+".")
        num1 = RandomNum()
        num2 = RandomNum()
        operation = RanOperation()
        if operation == "+":
            ans = num1+num2
        elif operation == "-":
            if num1 > num2:
                ans = num1-num2
            elif num2>num1:
                ans = num2-num1
        elif operation == "x":
            ans = num1*num2
        if num1 > num2:
            num1 = str(num1)
            num2 = str(num2)
            Answer = int(input((num1+operation+num2+"=")))
        elif num2 > num1:
            num1 = str(num1)
            num2 = str(num2)
            Answer = int(input((num2+operation+num1+"=")))
        if Answer == ans:
            print("Correct!")
            score += 1
        elif Answer != ans:
            print("The correct answer is", ans)
            print("Sorry this is incorrect!")
    length = int(len(Name))
    print("You got", score, "correct out of 10,", Name)
    File1 = open('Class_Scores.txt','a')
    File1.write("\n %-20s %10d" %(Name , score))
    File1.close()

    Ask = input("Do you want to continue? Y/N").upper()
    if Ask == "N":
        stop = True
    elif Ask == "Y":
        stop = False

A: Your input() line only runs in two situations:
if num1 > num2:

and
elif num2 > num1:

What happens when num1 and num2 are the same? You won't enter the if block, because num1 > num2 is False; And you won't enter the elif block, because num2 > num1 is also False.
That means the input() won't run at all;

A: Your code's problem is that you do not always call the input:

if num1 > num2:
    num1 = str(num1)
    num2 = str(num2)
    Answer = int(input((num1+operation+num2+"=")))
elif num2 > num1:
    num1 = str(num1)
    num2 = str(num2)
    Answer = int(input((num2+operation+num1+"=")))

if num1 == num no input is done and the one from before is used (again).
You can solve it by changing one of them to >= or use an additional else: ....
You can shorten/improve your code a lot if you

*

*do not import random multiple times

*use a dictionary to decide which function to call (reduces if .. elif .. else

*use input validation to avoid crashing on bad input

*use string.format() or even better f-strings instead of python 2.7 % formatting

*use with open(...)  for file operations

*structure the code with some more functions

import random

def RanOperation():
    return random.choice(['+','-','x'])

def plus():
    # get both numbers with one random call
    a,b = random.choices(range(1,11),k=2)
    return (a,b,a+b)

def minus():
    # only operation where a > b matters to not get negative results
    # sorting (low to high) and choosing b,a ensures a is at least b or more
    # the other operations are cummutative so its better to leave then unsorted
    # to train 8x4 as as well as 4x8
    b,a = sorted(random.choices(range(1,11),k=2) ) # a > b
    return (a,b,a-b)

def mult():
    a,b = random.choices(range(1,11),k=2)
    return (a,b,a*b)

def get_answer(a,operation,b):
    while True:
        try:
            k =  int(input( "{} {} {} = ".format(a,operation,b)))
            return k
        except Exception:
            print("Input a valid number.")

Usage:
# call which function for what ops?
# using    mapper["+"]() --> calls the plus() function - this reduces if/else's
mapper = {"-": minus, "+":plus, "x":mult}

while True:
    Name= input("Hello, what is your name?").title()
    print("Hello,", Name, "Welcome to ARITHMETIC QUIZ")
    score=0
    for i in range(10):
        print(str(i+1)+".")
        operation = RanOperation()
        a,b,ans = mapper[operation]()
        answer = get_answer(a,operation,b)

        if answer == ans:
            print("Correct!")
            score += 1
        else:
            print("The correct answer is {:>10d}".format(ans))
            print("Sorry this is incorrect!")
    length = int(len(Name))
    print("You got", score, "correct out of 10,", Name)
    with open('Class_Scores.txt','a') as File1:
        File1.write("\n -{:20s} {:10d}".format(Name , score))

    Ask = input("Do you want to continue? Y/N").upper()
    if Ask == "N":
        break

Output:
Hello, what is your name?Enya
Hello, Enya Welcome to ARITHMETIC QUIZ
1.
10 - 5 = 5
Correct!
2.
8 - 6 = 9
The correct answer is          2
Sorry this is incorrect!
3.
10 - 2 = 8
Correct!
# ...snipp 4-9...
10.
4 - 4 = 0
Correct!
You got 9 correct out of 10, Enya
Do you want to continue? Y/Nn

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Once the officer has determined that the surface is level, hard, dry and adequately removed from traffic he may ask the suspect to perform the one leg stand test. Like the heel-to-toe test the one leg stand test consists of an instructional and demonstration phase and a performance phase. When the officer is instructing and demonstrating the test the suspect will be asked to stand with both feet together.
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Die Adams Division war eine der Divisions in der nordamerikanischen Eishockey-Profiliga NHL. Die Liga war bis 1993 in zwei Conferences (Campbell Conference und Prince of Wales Conference) unterteilt, die sich wiederum in Divisions gliederten. Eine davon war die Adams Division, die 1974 als Teil der Prince of Wales Conference gegründet wurde.

Mit der Expansion der Liga im Jahr 1993 und der darauffolgenden Neuformation des Ligensystems wurde die Division von der Northeast Division.

Benannt war die Adams Division nach Charles Adams, dem Gründer der Boston Bruins, der Verein, der mit neun Siegen auch die meisten Meistertitel zum Ende der regulären Saison in der Adams Division feiern konnte.

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Meister
 1975 – Buffalo Sabres
 1976 – Boston Bruins
 1977 – Boston Bruins
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 1980 – Buffalo Sabres
 1981 – Buffalo Sabres
 1982 – Montréal Canadiens
 1983 – Boston Bruins
 1984 – Boston Bruins
 1985 – Montréal Canadiens
 1986 – Québec Nordiques
 1987 – Hartford Whalers
 1988 – Montréal Canadiens
 1989 – Montréal Canadiens
 1990 – Boston Bruins
 1991 – Boston Bruins
 1992 – Montréal Canadiens
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Got really lucky and was able to test the Haku Pocchi option in this game. Was playing the room of the "Midori" character and became tenpai, waiting on the or the . Called riichi and was able to tsumo on the special .
This room has a fixed ruleset which uses only one of the with the Red dot. Note the other three in the discards.
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Good work, Steve. Nice to see this rule in action - thanks for sharing.
Perhaps, as I suggested, the wildcard effect only works when you draw the special tile on your next turn immediately after reaching.
Unsure why it didn't work for Dave though... maybe an opponent's call (pon/chii) invalidated both ippatsu and the wildcard effect?
As expected, it led to the rooms of the last two characters.
"Eizo" uses two haku pocchi white dragons and only two red fives, both dots and you must win all 3 matches for an A. "Sotaro" disallows the bankruptcy rule and kan ura dora, which is odd, since he allows kan dora and ura dora, and you must score at least 120 pts over 3 matches for the A. Playing in these 10 different character rooms and experiencing different combinations of the various optional rules and victory conditions has helped improve my strategy. A great app for 99 cents!
Here's a quick pic of the same rule option applied in Mahjong Haoh: Dankyuu Battle 3.
Immediately after accepting the tsumo win the game asks you which tile you want as your wildcard.
The victory conditions for each jansou are described above in posts from Aug 20 thru Sept 19 and are more detailed in the "severely" thread.
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Does this app still not have a native iPad resolution version?
I placed 2nd,2nd,1st, and 2nd, picking up lots of tips along the way and getting an "A".
Nice to see you are enjoying the various rulesets in this app. I am curious how you are doing this since you mentioned in the other thread that you were also getting that white screen. Are you on Apple IOS, or a different android device operating system. If so, which one?


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BIRMINGHAM, AL, January 25, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ — Miranda Frost, of LogiCore Corporation, is proud to announce her graduation from the SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program. This executive-level training series is designed to provide small business leaders with the tools and resources they need to take their companies to the next level.
The 2022 Birmingham Cohort, in which Frost participated, was named one of the top ten performing cohorts in the entire country, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This is a testament to the high caliber of training and support provided by the program.
Unlike traditional training programs, T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined prioritizes engagement, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer interaction within the cohorts, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. This creates a dynamic ecosystem of business connections between peers, government leaders, and the financial community, ultimately helping to build sustainable and scalable businesses that promote economic growth within their communities and across the U.S.
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We have started utilizing some new parts of the API, and added support for import of geocaching friends. Right now, friends are only visible on the cachetur geocache detail page, but we intend to grow the feature over the coming weeks.
Since you often start the next subtrip on the same waypoint you ended the previous subtrip on, we've added a "Clone to next subtrip" feature.
We have refurbished the trip template gallery, and added new search and filter functions.
We have merged the old notification settings with the general settings, and improved the display of settings. Cache change notifications can now be turned on/off separately for trips and lists.
We have added the option for invitees to decline invitations, and remove their own access to trips/lists.
We have added support for sector calculations for multiple 360° challenges.
We have also added a new tool to help add caches from (several) lists to a trip, with everything displayed on one map.
Various bugs have been fixed, and we've added new bugs to fix later.
We are continuing to work around the issues with the new API in parallel with trying to get issues resolved with Groundspeak. Even though we're still operating at a reduced level, things seem to be relatively stable now.
We are also working on the next version of the app, where we focus on completing the checklist feature, adding more information and doing some general improvements.
The Cachetur Community will be removed in 1-2 months, and we are working on replacing it with our other support channels (Slack is awesome).
We feel we are a lot smaller than we should have been in both Germany and the UK (fewer than 100 users in each country), so we are actively working on ways to improve our German/UK user growth. If you have any ideas, please share them with us!
We intend to start working on getting the most out of the geocaching friends data soon.
And we hope to finally be able to finish the API upgrade, and switch to the new authentication. But we have done all we can, we just have to wait for Groundspeak to fix the issues on their end.


If you want to play the stock market start by earmarking a sum of money for that purpose and open a separate account with a major discount broker. In reality, stock prices relative to corporate earnings and dividends might not be expensive. Sync with standard SMG portfolios' current Account Summary, Pending Transactions, Transaction Notes, and market news information. Usually a bull market starts before an economic recovery is a certainty, as in 2009. There are a number of training games, some of which even come with software and can provide you with everything you need using real and current market data. The DIVIDEND YIELD for the 30 Dow stocks tells you what rate of dividend income investors might expect at the current level of stock prices. However, despite buying several stocks that were profiting well, and doing a lot of research, we did not reach our goal, simply because the stock market is very unpredictable, even if the stocks you are investing in are relatively consistent. Your portfolio should not have open positions for any stock during such an event to be eligible.
Therefore, teachers who use the Stock Market Game can show how the stock markets usually react to the changes in microeconomic as well as macroeconomic happenings that students see and hear about each day in newspapers, at home, on TV and radio, and more and more often, over the Internet.
For more information on SMG, the dates of the game and how to register, refer to the contact info below. On the other hand, if earnings reports beat expectations and companies raise their dividends the market could continue to make new highs. This period is usually one month or so and involves checking the performance of stocks on a daily basis and making decisions about whether to buy or sell based upon the overall performance of the stock. You can buy and sell stock (with your fantasy dollars) at the real prices of the stocks as they go up and down during the day. Thus, the basic point really is to not lock in all your money in the stock market. Then, go the the MarketWatch home page, find an article from the past week regarding the Stock Market as a whole. BULLS are investors who bet that stock prices will go up. They do this by buying stocks.


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Date – Saturday August 20th 2011
Incident – HM Coastguard called out the RNLI Blyth Lifeboat Jennie B at 13:45 on 20th August 2011 to go to the assistance of a canoeist reported to be in difficulties east of the East Pier Blyth Harbour.
Blyth's inshore Lifeboat was launched at 13:50 to go to the assistance of a canoeist who was reported to be in the sea off the east pier Port of Blyth after his kayak had capsized. The crew of the yacht Akira had seen the incident as they were making for the RNYC marina in the Port of Blyth and went to see if they could help the canoeist.
The lifeboat reached the scene not far off the East Pier light, Blyth Harbour at 13:54 and went along side the yacht, checked and assessed the condition of the canoeistand then took him and his kayak onboard.
At 14:05 the casualty was landed at South Beach Blyth to a point near the Band Stand.
On reaching the beach at the canoeist was handed to the care of the HM Coastguard mobile patrol and Blyth lifeboat then left the beach and returned to station and was ready for service again at 14:45.
The Blyth Lifeboat Operations Manager Mr. John Scott said 'It may have been a lovely sunny afternoon, but if the crew of the yacht had not been close by and lifted the canoeist from the sea the canoeist may have suffered the effects of the cold north sea'.
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This is a project that has been 'in the works' for a few months. The thought started through my residency at the University of Guelph veterinary school, where we are doing increasing number of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgeries. Having a table that allows us to tilt a patient side to side and end to end would let the organs move around inside the abdomen, allowing us to see where we need to work better. Traditionally this is done by putting sandbags under the patient; but this is very cumbersome and difficult to finely adjust. Also, being a taller person, I found that sometimes the table couldn't go high enough, and hunching over all day is no fun! I started looking at what commercial products are available, but most of them didn't do quite what I wanted, and/or cost far more $$$ that I had. I started drawing up my own designs, and made some super rough models out of wood scraps, and finally though I had a good design.
I mostly used the welder at DIYode, but also many of the metal shop tools; the drill press, grinder and such, and also the metal lathe (with much appreciated help from more experienced hands than I have – thanks Brennan) to make all the metal parts, and the plastic bushings and such I needed for all the pivots. It took a bit of scrounging; the casters, linear actuators, stainless steel feet, polycarbonte and polyethylene sheets for the table surface and electrical boxes all came from various people off of kijiji; the power supply, switches, bolts and steel was bought new. The only work outsourced was getting a nice powder coating done on the final assembled pieces. The table is now all assembled, and works like a charm. I expect it will help save my back from hunching, and make my life easier doing surgery for years to come. Thanks to everyone at DIYode for developing the facility and giving me the help I needed to get this project done!
250 years ago, you may have made every object in your home, or known the person who did make it. Fast forward to today, and not only is it quite possible that every object in a Canadian home is made by some else, but that someone lives on the other side of the planet. If you remember the cult classic movie from the 1990's, Fight Club, there is scene where the inventory of the protaganist's apartment is taken, showing each objects IKEA name and sku number 'Elegant Solutions for Affordable Living'. He was proud of his spartan, anonymous home.
I would argue that we have lost something by filling our homes with objects that we do not have an emotional connection with. I think a sense of self and place is greatly increased if you are surrounded by objects in your home that you made, or that were made by someone you know. I have the great fortune to live with a knitter, and I assure you that a hat knit by someone who loves you, is 10 times warmer than any hat from a store.
The maker movement is in part a direct response to people wanting physical objects in their lives to have a direct connection to their own hands and minds. One of my favorite things I have made at Diyode was a new fridge door handle. My kids had broken the old handle, and I thought about buying one, but did not think I could find one that matched. So I took the old one as a starting point, and carved a new door handle, out of white oak. When I started I had no idea how to carve wood, but it turned out wonderfully. It's the only one like it. I touch it many times a day, and enjoy the knowledge that I made it.


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Augusta High School is a comprehensive public high school in Augusta, Arkansas, United States serving approximately 200 students in grades 6 through 12. The school is one of two public high schools in Woodruff County, Arkansas; the other is McCrory High School and it is the only high school in the Augusta School District.

Academics
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE.

Athletics
The Augusta High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Red Devil with Red and white serving as its school colors.

For 2014-16, the Augusta Red Devils compete in the 2A Region 6 (Football) Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include baseball, cheer, cross country (boys/girls), football, golf (boys/girls), softball, and track (boys/girls).

 Football: The Red Devils football teams have captured three state football championships winning consecutive titles in 1982 and 1983 before adding its last title banner in 1992.
 Golf: The boys golf team won its only state golf championship in 1971.
 Track and field: The girls track team won its only state championship in 1982.  The boys track teams have won three state track and field championship titles (1988, 2010, 2011).

Notable alumni
 Billy Ray Smith Sr. (1953)—NFL player (1957–71); member of 1971 Super Bowl champion Baltimore Colts

References

External links

Public high schools in Arkansas
Schools in Woodruff County, Arkansas
Augusta, Arkansas


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HRG GROUP, INC. filed this Form 8-K on 11/21/2016
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 17, 2016
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
450 Park Avenue, 29th Floor,
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On November 17, 2016, HRG Group, Inc. ("HRG" or the "Company"), a holding company that conducts its operations principally through Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. ("SPB"; NYSE: SPB), a branded consumer products company, and Fidelity & Guaranty Life ("FGL"; NYSE: FGL), a life insurance and annuity products company, announced that Omar Asali, President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, plans to leave the Company in the second half of fiscal 2017 to establish a private investment vehicle that will make long term investments in private and public companies. Mr. Asali's anticipated departure is not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.
In connection with the foregoing, on November 17, 2016, the Company and Mr. Asali entered into a Transition Agreement (the "Agreement"). The Agreement provides that Mr. Asali will receive from the Company (i) for the Company's fiscal 2016, a bonus of $8,000,000 in cash and (ii) for the Company's fiscal 2017, a bonus for $3,000,000 in cash, on the earlier of March 31, 2017 and the Announcement Date (as defined below), and an additional payment of $3,000,000 (or such higher amount as determined by the Board, the "Transaction Bonus"), if (x) the Company enters into definitive documentation with respect to a Transaction (as defined below), Mr. Asali remains employed through the Announcement Date and shareholder approval of the Transaction contemplated in connection with the Announcement Date is obtained or (y) there is a Specified Event on or prior to the Announcement Date, and within 18 months following such Specified Event the Company enters into definitive documentation, and obtains the required shareholder approvals, with respect to a Transaction. For these purposes, "Announcement Date" means the date on which the Company announces that it has entered into definitive documentation which, if the transactions contemplated thereby were consummated, would result in a sale, merger, change in control or other strategic transaction of or involving the Company and substantially all of its assets (such a transaction, a "Transaction").
Following his separation after a Specified Event and subject to his compliance with terms of the Agreement, Mr. Asali will receive a $500,000 cash payment as severance and COBRA reimbursement for a period of up to 12 months. In addition, Mr. Asali's options and restricted stock awards, which were scheduled to vest and settle on November 29, 2016, will continue to vest and settle on November 29, 2016 and his options and restricted stock, which were scheduled to vest and settle in November 29, 2017, will vest and settle on the earlier of March 31, 2017, the Announcement Date, a Specified Event or a change in control of the Company.
The Agreement provides that Mr. Asali's last day of employment will be the earliest of the date of his (i) death, (ii) termination for disability, (iii) termination by the Company without cause or the date he resigns for "good reason", (iv) the Announcement Date (clauses (i) through (iv) each, a "Specified Event") or (v) termination for cause or resignation without good reason. Mr. Asali will continue to receive payment of his base salary and any unpaid vacation time and unreimbursed business expenses through the date his employment ends. Mr. Asali remains subject to certain non-solicitation restrictions of the Company's employees for 18 months post-termination of employment and confidentiality provisions indefinitely. The Agreement also contains a customary mutual release of claims.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 17, 2016, the Company issued a press release in connection with Mr. Asali's anticipated departure from the Company and the commencement of a strategic review process for the Company. A copy of such press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information set forth in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of HRG's filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, except to the extent expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Other Information.
On November 17, 2016, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a process to explore the strategic alternatives available to the Company with a view to maximizing shareholder value. Strategic alternatives may include, but are not limited to, a merger, distribution or other business combination involving the Company or its assets.
The Company has not set a definitive schedule to complete its review of strategic alternatives. The Company does not intend to provide any further updates until such time as it has entered into definitive documentation with respect to any strategic transaction. There can be no assurance that this process will result in a transaction, or if a transaction is undertaken as to its terms or timing.
"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This document contains, and certain oral statements made by our representatives from time to time may contain, forward-looking statements, including those statements regarding the Company's review of strategic alternatives and FGL's merger with Anbang Insurance Group, and any expected or anticipated benefits from the Company's strategic review process and/or FGL's merger with Anbang Insurance Group. Generally, forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future distributions from subsidiaries, other actions, events, results, strategies and expectations and are identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "may," "will," "could," "might," or "continues" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such statements. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of HRG's management and the management of HRG's subsidiaries. Factors that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ include, without limitation: that the review of strategic alternatives at HRG will result in a transaction, or if a transaction is undertaken, as to its terms or timing; the ability of HRG's subsidiaries to close previously announced transactions, including statements regarding the closing of FGL's merger with Anbang Insurance Group; the ability of HRG's subsidiaries to generate sufficient net income and cash flows to make upstream cash distributions; the decision of the boards of HRG's subsidiaries to make upstream cash distributions, which is subject to numerous factors such as restrictions contained in applicable financing agreements, state and regulatory restrictions and other relevant considerations as determined by the applicable board; HRG's liquidity, which may be impacted by a variety of factors, including the capital needs of HRG's subsidiaries; capital market conditions; commodity market conditions; foreign exchange rates; HRG's and its subsidiaries' ability to identify, pursue or complete any suitable future acquisition or disposition opportunities, including realizing such transaction's expected benefits and the timetable for, completing applicable financial reporting requirements; litigation; potential and contingent liabilities; management's plans; changes in regulations; taxes; and the risks that may affect the performance of the operating subsidiaries of HRG and those factors listed under the caption "Risk Factors" in HRG's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements described herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. Neither HRG nor any of its affiliates undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operation results, except as required by law.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Exhibit No.
Press release, dated November 17, 2016.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
/s/ Ehsan Zargar
Ehsan Zargar
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Dated: November 18, 2016
Omar Asali, President and Chief Executive Officer of HRG Group, Plans Departure from the Company in 2017
Company to evaluate potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value
NEW YORK, November 17, 2016 -- HRG Group, Inc. ("HRG" or the "Company"; NYSE: HRG), a holding company that conducts its operations principally through Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a branded consumer products company, and Fidelity & Guaranty Life (NYSE: FGL), a life insurance and annuity products company, today announced that Omar Asali, President and Chief Executive Officer of HRG, plans to leave the Company in the second half of fiscal 2017 to establish a private investment vehicle that will make long-term investments in private and public companies.
Since HRG's inception in 2011, Mr. Asali has been responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Company and establishing the overall business strategy for HRG and its subsidiaries, including M&A and capital markets activities. During his tenure with the Company, HRG's market capitalization has increased from $140 million to today's market capitalization of approximately $3 billion, and the Company's key subsidiaries have achieved strong returns. In the five-year period ended September 30, 2016, SPB's share price has appreciated 500% compared to a gain of 92% for the S&P 500 and the Company's investment in FGL in 2011 has compounded at a total rate of return of nearly 400%.
The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors has initiated a process to explore the strategic alternatives available to the Company with a view to maximizing shareholder value. The Company's Board will work with HRG's management and will retain financial and legal advisors to assist it with this review. Strategic alternatives may include, but are not limited to, a merger, sale or other business combination involving the Company or its assets.
Drew McKnight, an HRG director, said, "I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Omar's contributions and the critical role that he has played in creating value for all HRG shareholders. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Omar and wish him the best with his future endeavors."
Mr. Asali said, "I would like to thank the HRG Board and employees, in particular David Maura, for all of their contributions to the success of the Company. I would also like to thank Philip Falcone for giving me the opportunity at HRG. I am proud of our accomplishments and will leave HRG for my next chapter knowing that the Company is well positioned for the next stage of its evolution."
"Our management team and the Board have been working to enhance stockholder value and, after careful review, we have decided that exploring alternatives to maximize value is in the best interests of all our stockholders," said Mr. Asali. "HRG owns terrific businesses that have a strong record of performance, and we believe that we have a unique opportunity to maximize value for all of our shareholders."
Mr. Asali further added, "As we have previously disclosed, FGL and Anbang have extended the outside date for completing FGL's merger with Anbang Insurance Group from November 7, 2016
to February 8, 2017, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 8, 2015. Both parties are committed to securing the remaining regulatory approvals and closing the merger as soon as possible, however, the closing of the merger and the timing thereof is subject to the regulatory review and approval process, none of which can be assured."
About HRG Group, Inc.:
HRG Group, Inc. is a holding company that conducts its operations principally through Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a branded consumer products company, and Fidelity & Guaranty Life (NYSE: FGL), a life insurance and annuity products company. HRG is headquartered in New York and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HRG. For more information on HRG, visit: www.HRGgroup.com.
Forward Looking Statements:
"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This document contains, and certain oral statements made by our representatives from time to time may contain, forward-looking statements, including those statements regarding the Company's review of strategic alternatives and FGL's merger with Anbang Insurance Group, and any expected or anticipated benefits from the strategic review process and/or FGL's merger with Anbang Insurance Group. The Company has not set a definitive schedule to complete its review of strategic alternatives. The Company does not intend to provide any further updates until such time as it has entered into definitive documentation with respect to any strategic transaction. There can be no assurance that this process will result in a transaction, or if a transaction is undertaken, as to its terms or timing.
Generally, forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future distributions from subsidiaries, other actions, events, results, strategies and expectations and are identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "may," "will," "could," "might," or "continues" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such statements. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of HRG's management and the management of HRG's subsidiaries. Factors that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ include, without limitation: that the review of strategic alternatives at HRG will result in a transaction, or if a transaction is undertaken, as to its terms or timing; the ability of HRG's subsidiaries to close previously announced transactions, including statements regarding the closing of FGL's merger with Anbang Insurance Group; the ability of HRG's subsidiaries to generate sufficient net income and cash flows to make upstream cash distributions; the decision of the boards of HRG's subsidiaries to make upstream cash
distributions, which is subject to numerous factors such as restrictions contained in applicable financing agreements, state and regulatory restrictions and other relevant considerations as determined by the applicable board; HRG's liquidity, which may be impacted by a variety of factors, including the capital needs of HRG's subsidiaries; capital market conditions; commodity market conditions; foreign exchange rates; HRG's and its subsidiaries' ability to identify, pursue or complete any suitable future acquisition or disposition opportunities, including realizing such transaction's expected benefits and the timetable for, completing applicable financial reporting requirements; litigation; potential and contingent liabilities; management's plans; changes in regulations; taxes; and the risks that may affect the performance of the operating subsidiaries of HRG and those factors listed under the caption "Risk Factors" in HRG's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements described herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. Neither HRG nor any of its affiliates undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operation results, except as required by law.
Source: HRG Group, Inc.
Investors and Media:
James Hart, 212-906-8560


The Organization Advisor of the Year award is presented to an advisor that has provided outstanding advisement and support to their organization throughout the academic year.
The Emerging Leader of the Year award is presented to an undergraduate student that has demonstrated the attributes of leadership through his/her actions and character.
The Student Leader of the Year award is presented to an individual student that has made a significant contribution to their organization through leadership and dedication.
The DUV Student Leader of the Year award is presented to an individual student that has that has a deep commitment to community service and the spirit of volunteerism.
The Organization Program of the Year award is presented to an organization for the development and implementation of an event/program that has enhanced the social, educational and/or cultural life at Duquesne.
The Excellence in Diversity Programming award is presented to an organization that has demonstrated educational awareness of cultural diversity through innovative programming that reflects the University Mission Statement.
The DUV Organization of the Year award is presented to an organization that has participated in extraordinary acts of community service and social responsibility.
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The show tells the story of Alex Riley in different phases of his life, weaving together three story lines: Alex as a middle-schooler (played by Jack Dylan Grazer), as a 40-year-old inventor (Moynihan), and as a successful 65-year-old retiree (John Larroquette).
On SNL, he was famous for playing such characters as Drunk Uncle, Second Hand Reporter Anthony Crispino, and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. In a phone interview, he talked about both shows, an influential acting teacher, and his occasional pilgrimages to campus for a certain craving.
You've had a lot of changes in your life recently. What's it like to star in your own show?
It's been wonderful. I got very lucky with great writers and great cast. We've been having a wonderful time. It's a lot less stressful than my last job, so it's great.
Is there a big difference in how much time you have to work?
SNL was a lot of crazy hours. It was every day pretty much for a couple months. This, not so much. This is very different. There are three different time lines so I don't have to be there all the time. John and Jack take some of the brunt of that. It's a lot less time as far as the hours go, so that's been wonderful.
Why did you decide to do "Me, Myself & I"? What appealed to you about the role?
I've been doing SNL for about nine years. It was my life's dream and I loved every second of it. It just felt like it was time to move on, but I hadn't found anything that I liked. Then I read this script and I kind of fell in love with it. Dan Kopelman, the writer, did a fantastic job at writing a really funny and sweet script. It seemed like kind of a place where I was in my life right now, so I just went for it.
It must be refreshing for you to play a semi-serious role like that.
Yeah, it's been great. It's wonderful to not put on crazy costumes, but just put on jeans and a flannel shirt and be a dad.
What's it like being a Hollywood transplant?
Everyone keeps asking about it. I'm not really sure yet because all I do is work and take care of the baby, so it hasn't really affected me at all yet. There are nights, I assume, I haven't really been outside in a while. (Laughs). It's been great so far. I enjoy driving. There's been a lot of traffic here, so that's good. (Laughs).
Of course. I'll miss it for my entire life. It was extremely hard watching it go on the first week back. It was crazy. It felt very bizarre. It's like watching your ex-girlfriend sleep with somebody else.
Who was your favorite character to play on the show?
Drunk Uncle and some of the more obscure characters, like this character called Kirby and another one called Janet. Those were my favorites always to do. But it was more who you got to work with than the characters. I enjoyed doing stuff with someone like Bryan Tucker, one of the writers, and Colin Jost—just kind of pairing up with people. I had so much fun with Taran Killam and Mikey Day and those guys. It was a blast.
Why did you get into comedy? Were you funny as a kid?
I think I just needed attention more than anything. I enjoyed comedy growing up. I grew up on stuff like the "Muppet Show" and "Mr. Show with Bob and David." Comedy has always been in my household—watching Jonathan Winters and Carol Burnett. I grew up on it. I went to UConn for acting and then got out into the real world in New York. I ended up at the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy club. That place was the best. It was exactly what I was looking for.
In looking back, what are the experiences you had at UConn that have been most important in your career success?
Probably meeting (Professor Emeritus) Bob McDonald, one of my acting teachers, who kind of set me on the right path. He was always somebody who meant a lot to me and he was an amazing teacher. I learned so much from him alone and it made me realize there was a lot more out there than just straight acting. He taught me so much. I owe a lot to him. He was the best.
What was your social life like at UConn?
It was pretty great. I made a lot of very close friends at UConn that I still talk to today. One of my best friends, I see him all the time. We try and come up to UConn to get DP Dough (a calzone shop) when we can.
Have you been to campus recently?
I haven't been by in a while. I did read the Daily Campus article saying they didn't like my show. That was a shame. (Laughs). It happens, I guess.
When you were at UConn, did you do improv, stand-up, or plays?
I was an acting major. I did plays and stuff there, musicals mostly. We also did some little shows, more like end-of-the-year plays just for acting majors. I didn't really do improv itself until I found the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Do you have any tips for students looking to get into careers in entertainment?
Work hard, find a place that you love, and find people who are like-minded and want to do the same thing as you. Spend as much time as you possibly can doing those things with those people and work as hard as you can at it. That's what the Upright Citizens Brigade was for me—just finding a core group of friends who spent every night doing comedy under a grocery store in New York City.