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Bobby Meacham will not return as Bisons manager
Bobby Meacham led the Bisons to a 71-69 record this season. (Mark Mulville/News file photo)
By Mike Harrington
Published Wed, Sep 4, 2019 |Updated Wed, Sep 4, 2019
After three seasons at the head of the Herd, Bobby Meacham will not be back in 2020 as manager of the Buffalo Bisons.
Meacham and the parent Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to split as part of the first wave of changes among the Blue Jays' minor-league staff. Meacham's departure was initially reported early Wednesday evening by Shi Davidi of Sportsnet and the Blue Jays have yet to formally announce the moves.
While using a franchise-record 77 players this season, Meacham kept the Bisons in the International League North division race through game No. 136 of their 140-game schedule before being eliminated. Buffalo was 71-69, its first winning record since 2014.
The Bisons were 4 1/2 games out in the IL North and finished in third place, but 38 players who spent time in Buffalo saw at least one game in Toronto.
"The number of players seems to increase every year and it's not just the player moves you make," said Mike Buczkowski, president of Rich Baseball Operations and Bisons general manager. "It's the what-ifs, the maybes, the other 75 moves that don't happen that he's trying to come up with Plan Bs for. I think 'Meach' did a great job holding the team together and they made it exciting right to the end."
Meacham, 59, was the Bisons' 20th manager in their modern era dating to 1985 and joined Torey Lovullo and Joel Skinner as the only men to play for and manage the team in that span. Meacham appeared in 94 games for the Herd in 1989, the year before he retired as a player.
Meacham was 197-222 in three seasons in Buffalo. Double-A New Hampshire manager Mike Mordecai is also leaving the Toronto organization to take a high school job in Alabama, so there does not appear to be a quick, obvious replacement. New Hampshire pitching coach Vince Horsman has also been let go.
Meacham has been a coach in both the minor and major leagues for 29 years, serving 12 years as a manager and posting a record of 762-848. His last stint in the big leagues came as first-base coach for the Houston Astros from 2010-2012. He joined the Blue Jays' chain the next year as manager at Class A Dunedin (Fla.).
Meacham was bypassed by the Blue Jays for a coaching job after last season when new manager Charlie Montoyo hired his staff and instead promoted New Hampshire manager John Schneider to Toronto over the Triple-A skipper. While Meacham deflected questions about that move during the year, multiple sources said he felt the decision indicated he didn't have much of a chance of getting a job in Toronto when one became open.
Meacham, a former No. 1 draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals, was the everyday shortstop for the New York Yankees in 1985 under Billy Martin and played 457 games for the Yankees from 1983-1988. He spent '89 in Buffalo as part of the Pittsburgh chain playing under Terry Collins and retired after spending the 1990 season at Triple-A Omaha of the Kansas City chain.
"He cared about players. He went through a lot of what they went through, big prospect, No. 1 pick," Buczkowski said. "He related a lot of what he did later in his career when he was trying to find and keep a job. He was able to sympathize and offer good advice for players."
There is no word about the status of the Bisons' coaching staff, all of whom earned plaudits throughout the season in the Buffalo clubhouse. Former Gold Glove outfielder Devon White just completed his third year as a position and first-base coach, while hitting coach Corey Hart has been here two years and pitching coach Doug Mathis was in his first season after coming to Toronto from the Seattle organization.
Story topics: Bobby Meacham/ Buffalo Bisons/ Toronto Blue Jays
Mike Harrington– Mike Harrington has covered the Sabres, MLB, the Bisons, college basketball and high schools since joining The News in 1987. He is a National Baseball Hall of Fame voter, a 2013 inductee into the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame and the chairman of the Buffalo chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.


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Art's Role at the Atticus Hotel
Art is an essential part of every community, helping to reveal the nature of a place and its people. McMinnville has a vibrant community of local artists and makers, and we're proud to be able to share some of their work with our guests at the Atticus Hotel. Supporting and promoting local art is not only one of our core values, but also a part of our commitment to share the story of our community with our guests.
Throughout the hotel, our art–which is both exclusively local & original– has been curated around the theme of dreams, which are sometimes ethereal, sometimes disjointed, and always revealing.
Like the Atticus Hotel itself, our art collection sets the tone for a deeper experience of McMinnville and the rest of the Willamette Valley.
A selection of our collaborators…
Zachary Hixson
Oil painter Zachary Hixson utilizes light and color in his textured, often dramatic pieces. Based in McMinnville, Hixson is inspired by the endless stretches of rolling hills and moody skies that make up Oregon wine country. The cloud series commissioned for our rooms at the Atticus Hotel has a dreamy, otherworldly quality.
Carmen Borrasé
Born in Costa Rica, Borrasé has art in her blood thanks to her talented painter grandfather. She moved to McMinnville in 1987 before fine-tuning her unconventional painting style and ultimately co-opening Pura Vida on Third Street, where her work is displayed.
Carmen's paintings draw the viewer in, holding their attention with a collection of seemingly unrelated objects, in the same way, that dreams often coalesce around objects and ideas that are out of context.
Marilyn Affolter
A staple in the McMinnville art scene, Affolter specializes in oil and pastel paintings and photography. The landscapes she captures behind the lens are vivid while her paintings are wispy and bucolic as if lifted from a dream.
Mitch Horning
Co-owner of local outfit MAC Sign Painting, Mitch Horning is a self-taught painter and lettering artist born and raised in McMinnville. His detailed signage has a special place in the heart of the Atticus Hotel, where there's a distinct nod to vintage typography and the journalistic ways of old.
Jon Basile
Basile's Workshop has turned meticulously salvaged materials into beautiful custom furniture, fixtures and millwork since 2012. The outfit's keen eye, respect for old architecture and painstaking reconstruction fits hand in glove with the Atticus Hotel's genuine reflection of time and place.
Chelsey Nichol
Type A Press started with an idea from Proprietress Chelsey Nichol–her company officially launched when she decided to take an old letterpress from the warehouse of her family's fourth generation newspaper and printing business and learn to print. Over the last seven year's Type A Press has created beautiful handcrafted paper goods, including many custom jobs for the Atticus Hotel.
Sarah Voss
The word Trouvaille means "a valuable discovery, or a lucky find"and Sarah Voss of Trouvaille Made & Found Life Style Shop makes more than just 'lucky finds'—she also hand makes beautiful products as well. Her macrame' plants holders are featured in every room at the Atticus Hotel, helping to weave texture into our spaces.
Iconic Brands Embody Oregon
Born on the Oregon Trail and embedded in the Pacific northwest ever since, a pioneering spirit helps chart our course at the Atticus Hotel. More than a mindset and the beautiful lands that surround us, this sense of discovery extends into the contents of each and every room.
Incorporating the work of some of Oregon's most iconic brands allows the Atticus Hotel to paint the entire portrait of the Willamette Valley with genuine authenticity — and leave you savoring every locally-wrought detail. It's in our DNA to reflect our location, so it's only natural that we've called upon some of the best makers who share that very philosophy.
Since 1863, Pendleton Woolen Mills has crafted durable, eye-catching quilts, throws and garments. The eastern Oregon based outfit's Native American-inspired patterns and luminous use of color make it one of the most recognizable brands around.
The tile and stone specialists at Ann Sacks have been personalizing dwellings since 1980. The Portland company's distinctive selection and deftness of design are big reasons why every room at the Atticus Hotel is a bit different.
Schoolhouse Electric
The period piece lighting experts at Schoolhouse Electric have been at it since 2003. Having mastered a clean and contemporary take on nostalgic fixtures, the Portland company's lamps, sconces, chandeliers and more are seminal local accents.
Juju Papers
Portland-based Juju Papers specializes in made to order wallpaper hand-printed on sturdy, environmentally sound parchment. The ageless patterns, textured design and soothing color palette make for lively interior backdrops that can shift the mood of entire buildings.
Cedar & Moss
Makers of modernist lighting from Oregon City, Cedar & Moss has been stylishly illuminating rooms since 2013. The sleek, geometric designs are a melding of a mid-century mindset with a contemporary twist.
Rejuvenation has produced vintage lighting and housewares since 1977. The Portland company excels at every interior accent, from restored treasures to door knobs, mirrors, upholstery and more.
Using nature as its muse, Portland's Maak Lab develops wildly aromatic soaps, salves, essences, and candles. Their creative work adds to the many sensory delights on display at the Atticus Hotel.
Restonic, by Oregon Mattress Company
Crafted in nearby Newberg, Restonic Mattresses has been supporting dreams by crafting the highest quality sleep products since 1938.
Madison Furniture
Based in nearby Tigard, the team at Madison Furniture are experts in upholstery, turning out sophisticated chairs, sleepers, benches and ottomans. A refined living space calls for their durable, well-crafted work.
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Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had finalized new rules to prevent the diversion of prescription opioids in a move designed to curb the national opioid crisis. The rules, initially proposed in April 2018, received over 1600 comments during a 30-day comment period.
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Complaints, investigations and misconduct in policing: implementation of recommendations - thematic progress report - December 2021
Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans
Safer Communities Directorate, +1 more … Justice Directorate
Second thematic progress report following publication of Dame Eish Angiolini's final report setting out implementation progress with details of the status and lead responsibility for each recommendation.
Theme 1: Rights and Ethics
Theme 2: Jurisdiction and Powers
Theme 3: Governance and Accountability
Theme 4: Transparency and Accessibility
Theme 5: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Theme 6: Conduct and Standards
Theme 7: Training and HR
Theme 8: Efficiency and Effectiveness
Theme 9: Audit and Review
PIRC governance and accountability
As reported in June, proposals in connection with Recommendations 34 and 35 to re‑designate PIRC as a Commission, with one Commissioner, two Deputy Commissioners, a statutory Board and to be accountable to the Scottish Parliament, will be subject to public consultation, before any legislative amendments are considered. In the meantime PIRC continues to strengthen its leadership.
Scrutiny of Performance and Cross-agency Liaison
Recommendations under this theme are mainly non-legislative and work on implementation across a range of areas continues. Recommendations 29 and 79 are closely linked with regular meetings taking place between SPA, Police Scotland and PIRC, which provide an opportunity for feedback on a range of subjects including timeliness and content of reports to the SPA Complaints and Conduct Committee. PIRC continues to monitor achievement of the Key Performance Indicator set by the Commissioner to complete 80% of investigations within 3 months and Complaint Handling Reviews within 4 months of receipt, providing assurance that any delays are only in the most complex cases and are reported to the SPA.
Since the last report, Police Scotland has progressed development of reporting to identify 5 year trends to address Recommendation 4. Reports to the SPA Complaints and Conduct Committee for the period April to June 2021 included 5 year trend analysis, which will be further developed as the relevant data is available. The expectation is that the next quarterly report will ensure completion of this recommendation. The Chief Constable also aims to publish annual complaints performance at the end of the financial year 2021/22 which will see recommendation 78 finalised at that point.
Local Scrutiny Committees
We reported in June that first steps had been made to progress Recommendation 33. Since then, Police Scotland's redesign of the Local Commanders' Report has now been implemented and is reflective of the SPA Complaint and Conduct Committee quarterly report. Professional Standards Department has also undertaken a survey of Local Commanders and received confirmation that the information they are providing, which includes evidence, adequately assists local committees to scrutinise police, and as such this recommendation is now proposed as complete.
Further updates
Details on progress against other recommendations under this theme are set out in the table below:
Progress Overview for the period 1 May to 30 September 2021
Police Scotland performance report to identify 5 year trends.
Police Scotland
The Quarter 1 Report for 2021 submitted to the SPA Complaints and Conduct Committee included 5 year trend analysis which will be developed incrementally as the relevant data is available. It is anticipated that reports to the end of this financial year will ensure finalisation of this recommendation.
SPA to hold Police Scotland to account for any delays and raise any concerns over PIRC delays with the Commissioner
Engagement is ongoing with Police Scotland on proposed content of future reports, following initial consultation with SPA Complaints & Conduct Committee Members, SPA officials and PIRC. The Commissioner has also agreed a key performance indicator (KPI) in relation to this recommendation which is reviewed monthly and reported publicly. By ensuring the KPI is met, PIRC is able to provide assurances that delays are only in the most complex and protracted cases and where necessary highlighted to the SPA. This links to recommendation 79.
Local scrutiny committees to consider what further complaints information or discussion would assist their scrutiny of the police
Local Scrutiny Committees & Police Scotland
The Professional Standards Department monthly Divisional Commanders' Report has been redesigned to be more reflective of the SPA Complaint & Conduct Committee quarterly report. All Local Commanders have provided confirmation that the redesigned report meets the needs of their local scrutiny committees at divisional level.
PIRC to be re-designated as a Commission, with one Commissioner, two Deputy Commissioners and a statutory Board
Initial discussions with operational partners and staff associations have taken place on this recommendation ahead of a full public consultation in 2022. Discussions are also underway with the UK Government to better understand the systems and arrangements in place in England and Wales to help consider this recommendation. Similarly, discussions with the Irish Government are planned to better understand the systems and arrangements in place in Ireland. In the meantime, PIRC has taken steps to strengthen its leadership.
PIRC to be accountable to Parliament for non-criminal matters
Initial discussions with operational partners and staff associations have taken place on this recommendation ahead of a full public consultation in 2022. PIRC is not supportive of this recommendation. Discussions are also underway with the UK Government to better understand the systems and arrangements in place in England and Wales to help consider this recommendation. Similarly, discussions with the Irish Government are planned to better understand the systems and arrangements in place in Ireland.
SPA to confirm in its annual report whether or not the Chief Constable has suitable complaint handling arrangements in place.
SPA plans to include a statement in next year's Annual Report Accounts (2021/22) in respect of the suitability of Police Scotland's complaints handling arrangements.
Chief Constable to publish annually Police Scotland's performance in handling complaints against timescales in statutory guidance
Annual reporting on Police Scotland's complaints handling performance will be available at the end of financial year 2021/22.
SPA Complaints and Conduct Committee to scrutinise Police Scotland's performance in dealing with complaints and hold to account.
Engagement continues with Police Scotland on proposed content of future reports, following initial consultation with SPA Complaints and Conduct Committee Members, SPA officials and PIRC to improve effectiveness. This links to recommendation 29.
The following is a list of recommendations within this theme which were signed off by the Ministerial Group as completed and featured in the Thematic Progress Report dated 24 June 2021:
Theme 3: Governance and Accountability cont
PIRC to report performance against targets in the Annual Report
PIRC to consider building into structure legal support and advice capacity
Establishment of Senior cross agency working group.
Email: police_division_hub_mailbox@gov.scot


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SEAI Solar PV for Business Guide
January 19, 2022 /in Energy Efficiency, Newsletter, Press Release, Renewables /by Michael Deen
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This past Friday our Park Ridge office sponsored a special concert in Hodges Park honoring World War II veterans, commemorating the 70th anniversary of V-J Day. Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners Big Band provided live music and Managing Broker Justin Greenberg was on hand to introduce the performers. The concert rounded off a series of three events put on in conjunction with the Park Ridge Park District. Photo highlights of last Friday's event can be seen here.
Park Ridge Office Sponsors Special Concert for World War II Vets!
We invite you to join our Park Ridge office tomorrow, Friday, August 14th, for a special musical performance honoring World War II veterans. A special USO-style show will kick the evening off at 7p in Hodges Park. Live, big band music will be performed by Bill O'Connell's Skyliners. The event is being put on with support from the Spirit of '45 Community. For more information, please click here.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group Makes Waves!
The launch of BHHS KoenigRubloff has been the talk of town! News of the merger has spread to several press outlets over the past few days!
Mary Ellen Podmolik of the Tribune's Business section wrote about the presence of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand in our markets, as well as the combined strength of our leadership team from both companies. You can read the full piece here.
The Chicago Tribune also featured an editorial in its Winnetka-Northfield edition. The Winnetka piece mentions the office's ribbon cutting ceremony, which included members of the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce.
Dennis Rodkin of Crain's Chicago Business wrote an in-depth article discussing how BHHS KoenigRubloff is "Connecting Local Roots". The piece includes quotes from Ron Peltier, Chief Executive Officer of HomeServices of America and BHHS KoenigRubloff's very own President, Michael Pierson. Michael is quoted saying, "From a consumer standpoint, you can't find a more trusted name." To read the full article, please click here.
Other mentions include Justin Greenberg, Vice President and Managing Broker of our Park Ridge office. The Northwest suburban outlet Journal & Topics wrote a piece here. The Niles Herald-Spectator also made note of our merger in a recent mention. Finally our Harbor Country office made waves along the shore when it launched its new office signage. HarborCountryNews.com featured the office's ribbon cutting here.
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Proposed bills could impact anyone building, buying or selling a home
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State lawmakers are looking at changes that could impact you if you're trying to build, buy or sell a home. A bill just passed the state House last week and is now making its way through the Senate that would prevent cities from using codes or ordinances to require homes be built with only certain vendors or products. READ MORE
Houston lags other large Texas cities on pace of construction job gains
The Houston region was among 218 metro areas that experienced gains in construction employment in the year ended March 31, but the growth was less than in other large Texas cities, according to a new Associated General Contractors of America report READ MORE
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Joaquin Castro won't challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro will not run for Senate after all. After repeated public signals that he was "all but certain" to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Castro, a San Antonio Democrat, has opted to run for reelection rather than pursue what would likely have been a bruising political battle. READ MORE
Charles Haley can't stack up against brick.
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Someone is swiping lumber from Central Texas construction sites
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Builders say it's happening across Central Texas. Someone is swiping lumber from construction sites after crews leave for the day. Local builders and the lumber supplier say these kinds of thefts happen often. READ MORE
Priority bills of the Texas Legislature move forward, but more work to be done
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Texas lawmakers have been clear about their priorities this session. In the Senate, it's property tax reform in the form of Senate Bill 2 (SB 2). In the House, it's school finance reform in House Bill 3 (HB 3). And this week both bills have made significant progress, but they still have a long way to go, with just 26 days left in the 86th Legislative Session. READ MORE
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MONEY WORRIES CAUSE 2 MILLION BRITS TO LOSE SEX DRIVE
AS MANY as 2 million British adults admit that worrying about their finances has made them lose their sex drive, according to a new study by insurance giant AXA. The company says that around 1.3 million women and around 732,000 men have lost their libido, and sorting out their finances is the only way to rediscover it.
But who is most likely to lose their libido due to money worries? Of those who have experienced money problems affecting their relationships, over half are either married or cohabiting, 23% are widowed or divorced and perhaps surprisingly 22% are single. And maybe not so surprisingly, the study showed that women are more than twice as likely to let financial problems affect their sex life than men (64% female and 36% are male). In addition, 68% of those who have lost their libido due to money worries are between 35 and 54 years of age.
Regionally, Northerners are most likely to lose their sex drive due to money worries. A massive 25% of those who live in the North who have had their personal relationships affected by money say that their libido has dropped. In contrast, Southerners either have less money problems, or if they do, they tend to prioritise sex over money, as just 14% say that money worries have affected their libido.
So how else do money problems affect our relationships? Of those people who have experienced relationship problems because of their finances:-
� 37% of people say they spend less quality time with their partners
� 50% have more arguments and a shorter temper when they are worried about money
� 26% of adults have admitted that money worries make them spend less quality time with their children
Over 7 million adults also admitted to avoiding discussing their finances with their partner, family or friends as it causes them anxiety. 3.2 million of these people went as far as to say that they always avoid financial discussions with those closest to them.
Even in the world of fictional soaps and TV dramas, money problems, and the lack communication around these problems, have a big impact on some of our favourite characters, their love-life and livelihoods.
Top 5 Programme Money / Relationship Problem
1. Ian Beale, Eastenders Nearly all Ian Beale�s relationships have been tainted by his greed and related money problems. After ex-wife Cindy tried to kill him for his money he went bankrupt. But even though he�s now getting back on track he still continues to lie about money, for example, being secret bidder on the Queen Vic, behind current partner�s back.
2. Sally and Kevin Webster, Coronation Street Sally keeps spending beyond the family�s means and this causes friction with husband Kevin. Rosie, the eldest daughter is at private school even though they can�t really afford it. This strain is such that recently Sally had an affair.
3. Patrick and Yolande, Eastenders Patrick is always sneaking around behind Yolande�s back setting up Poker games. He spends too much money in the betting shop and the Queen Vic pub. This puts a real strain on his relationship with his hard working, God fearing wife Yolande. It�s gotten so bad recently that Patrick even resorted to having an affair with Pat Evans.
4. David Bishop, Neighbours David lost most of his family�s wealth on a bad business decision and was too proud to tell his wife when he lost his job. He even pretended to continue going to work everyday.
5. The Cooper family, The OC Jimmy and Julie Cooper were heading down the road to ruin and ended up splitting up. Gold digging Julie then married super rich Caleb who, after finding out he wanted a divorce, later tried to poison in order to get her hands on his money.
Darrin Nightingale of AXA says:- �Our study has revealed that this sensitive problem is quite widespread and a person with a financial problem is likely to lean on his or her partner for support and advice. When the original money problem breeds a second, more personal, problem with their relationship, it can make things much harder to deal with. With this study comes the recognition that money worries, and a lack of financial understanding and know how, are affecting both the mental and physical aspects of their personal relationships.�
DEATH OF THE SURFER � BIRTH OF THE SUPERSITE
GOVERNMENT addresses shift in online behaviour with www.direct.gov.uk, giving people in the North West access to public services all in one place. New research published by Directgov points to a new era in the use of the internet that experts are calling the �Supersite� phenomenon. Despite 75.8million websites (and 6 billion pages) in existence, people are no longer �surfing� widely over the whole net, with half of internet-users in the North West visiting just 6 or less sites on a regular basis. Over 3/4s of the people interviewed in the North West say the internet is indispensable to their daily lives and 94% say they go online with a specific destination in mind. People are now using the internet more smartly, visiting a handful of destination websites that have emerged as �Supersites� due to their importance to people�s lives.
So what makes a Supersite? When asked what factors were most important in a website they visited regularly, it wasn�t necessarily about being entertained or saving money, in fact the majority of North West respondents said that it needed to be:-
- Trusted (57%)
- Tried and tested (57%)
- Familiar (55%)
- Reliable (51%)
The research goes on to suggest that using just 1 banking, shopping, travel information and holiday website is enough for 1 person to keep their life well-managed.
But the research also shows that there is space in people�s lives for 1 more Supersite to help manage their government and administrative affairs. 70% of respondents in the North West said that they would welcome a website that gave them access to public services all in 1 place.
As an integral part of its wider transformation of public services, the government this week launches an awareness campaign for its own Supersite � Directgov www.direct.gov.uk. Consumers in Liverpool can use the site for everything from renewing their car tax or passport to finding out about local schools, childminders and recycling.
Jim Murphy, Cabinet Office Minister with responsibility for Directgov, said:- �If you can order your shopping, manage your bank accounts and book cinema tickets online - why shouldn't you expect the same convenience online from Government? A few clicks and you're there - that's what people expect and demand from their services today and Government is no exception. Directgov makes it much easier for people to get to the public services they need by joining up government to bring everything together all in one place. It�s our response to the changing way that people want to access information, communicate and deal with things online and on the move. Renewing your car tax, learning about benefit entitlement, finding out about training or checking your council�s recycling facilities need not be complicated � it�s all there at www.direct.gov.uk.�
Michael Nutley, Editor of New Media Age, says:- �The research illustrates a major step change in the way we access information online. We now spend much more time at far fewer sites and this has led to the evolution of online superbrands � or �Supersites�. In the North West the websites identified as being the most invaluable to our lives included Ebay, BBC, Google, Yahoo and Amazon. Increasingly people are able to make their lives easier via the internet � now www.direct.gov.uk joins the ranks of �Supersites� that are helping people to manage their lives.�
�The overall strategy for Directgov is to deliver long-term cost savings for the government, and therefore ultimately the tax payer,� said Jim Murphy. �This will be easily achieved by switching interaction with the government from existing resource intensive channels, like face-to-face, call centres and printed publications, to most cost efficient digital channels.�
A Directgov service is also available on Digital TV through Sky, Telewest and ntl and via an i-mode pilot on O2.
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With the economic reopening, the increase in infections in the country has been such that it led the Health Minister, Daniel Salas, to warn that "this is not a game"
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(QCOSTARICA) Costa Rica, which in March, April and May became one of the Latin American champions in combating the coronavirus with Uruguay and Paraguay, began to give way rapidly in June in a deterioration that worsened in July and predicted implacable sanitary turbulence for the next three months, August, September, and October.
The crisis in Costa Rica was exacerbated by the irregular migration of cheap Nicaraguan labor, the flexibilization of human mobility, and partying.
The president of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), Román Macaya, warned that, being a border with Nicaragua, in the north, and with Panama, in the south, Costa Rica is between two countries with "an intensity" of cases "much higher" than the national one.
"Especially from Nicaragua we are receiving a lot of migrants that have been positive," he added.
Nicaragua, which refused to adopt a quarantine, this week reported, officially (July 9), 91 deaths and 2,846 patients, but Nicaraguan independent medical sources assured that there are more than 7,000 positive cases and with more than 2,000 deaths.
Panama, which imposed rigorous rules, as of July 9, registered 839 deaths in 42, 216 infected.
Costa Rica rose from 55 new cases on June 7, to 119 on the 19th, and to 190 on the 30th, to start on July 1 with 294; July 55 with 375, and July 9th with 649 new cases, and 25 deaths since March.
"This is not a game. It is real life, it is not a simulation," insists Costa Rica's Minister of Health, Daniel Salas.
The country went from a few cases daily to an impending medical services collapse due to the growing demand.
Supported by one of the strongest state structures of social security and health in Latin America, which began to build almost 80 years ago and consolidated in 1948 by abolishing the army, Costa Rica took three months (March 6 to June 6) to reach 1,263 cases, this week it did that in 3 days.
Costa Rica and Paraguay were, along with Uruguay, among the least affected by the emergency in Latin America until the beginning of June.
Uruguay went from 847 infections and 12 deaths on June 13 to 977infections and 29 deaths on July 9, to confirm themselves as the Latin American nation with the highest resistance to the virus.
Paraguay added 1,261 cases, with 11 deceased on June 13 and on the 24th of that month it grew to 1,242 and 13 deaths, but its situation changed due to an outbreak in prisons and on July 9 reported 2,638 cases and 20 deaths.
A study by the (state) University of Costa Rica (UCR) released this week stated that Costa Rica is the second country with the highest rate of infections in Latin America, with 1.97 per infected.
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St Petrock's: What it's like on Exeter's homelessness frontline during a pandemic
HIDDEN DEVON: The turning point for the charity came in March when 90 per cent of Exeter's rough sleepers were taken off the streets in one weekend
Anita Merritt
It's not been easy for any charity this year during the coronavirus pandemic, but Exeter-based homeless charity St Petrock's has not only managed to remain operational in some capacity throughout but has also radically changed the way it helps the city's rough sleepers.
The turning point for the charity came in March when 90 per cent of Exeter's rough sleepers were taken off the streets in one weekend and were placed in emergency accommodation under the government's Everyone In initiative after lockdown was announced.
Exeter County Council figures state that 102 people who were rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping were accommodated on special emergency Covid grounds.
As St Petrock's was no longer able to open its centre in Cathedral Yard as usual for its clients to access its services such as hot food at breakfast and lunchtimes, it instead launched a delivery service as food was problematic in many emergency accommodation settings.
St Petrock's Church Exeter
Since March it has provided and delivered 11,000 takeaway meals.
In September, it began trialling a new mobile service for rough sleepers in Exeter to tackle hunger and anti-social behaviour.
Each weekday morning, St Petrock's rough sleeper team distributes food packs to those sleeping on the streets instead of giving it out from its centre.
It is an attempt to engage with rough sleepers around the city by giving them parcels which contain breakfast and a packed lunch between 8.30am to 10.30am.
Now it has launched its 12 Days of Christmas campaign which invites people each day, or at their own pace, to either undertake a daily action challenge or raise funds for the featured need.
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Lucy Patrick, external communications manager who helped deliver food to some of the places their clients had been housed during lockdown, said: "Our charity's remit is to help rough sleepers. We just adapted such as by introducing our on the streets service.
"In March pretty much everyone was in emergency accommodation, but some of the hotels and hostels they were put in had not been set up for the needs of that client group so there were no cooking facilities or launderettes.
"We did our best to support them during that time in the very new situation they found themselves in.
"It was extraordinary for them to suddenly have something secure over their heads. On the whole they adapted really, really well which was thanks to the work of ourselves and other agencies around Exeter such as the Freed Food Network. It was a huge collaborative effort.
Kitchen volunteers John Crawley and Petra Tilly (Image: Devon Live)
"One of the biggest positives that has come out of this dreadful situation is the council and Exeter agencies have been forced to react to the situation in collaboration by working much more closely with each other.
"As we progressed through the year, more and more rough sleepers came back on to the streets. During the months of lockdown we couldn't open the centre, but we continued supporting people through our online welfare service.
"Mental health was a big issue when people suddenly found themselves in emergency accommodation. Those issues came to the fore so having that online service was really useful for them.
"As a team we were also supporting people online so they could sustain their tenancies. It has been about training our clients to adjust to how to access the services they need.
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"We have been very stringent about meeting government guidelines. After the first lockdown we did not open in the same way as before. We have been open for more tailored one-to-one appointments, but it has not been open for access in the same way as before.
"Our food provisions have been radically changed. Over night we had to adjust from having clients coming into the centre for breakfast and hot lunches everyday to providing takeaway meals, which is where the emphasis is now but with less volunteers because of social distancing."
The majority of St Petrock's clients have remained in emergency accommodation. This time last year it was seeing up to 90 people in the centre a day. That figure has reduced to between 10 to 15 people, but it is still supporting the same numbers.
The dinning area inside St Petrock's (Image: Devon Live)
Lucy said: "Although a lot of people are still in emergency accommodation, for the 20 to 25 people that are on the streets at the moment, not having the same capacity night shelter will have a massive impact when it gets colder. There are government plans in the pipeline, but we don't know what yet."
Although it has been well publicised how charities are struggling financially more than ever this year due to the pandemic, St Petrock's says it can still offer the services it does thanks to the invaluable support of the local community.
Lucy said: "It has been doom and gloom in the charity sector, and we are really, really appreciative of the local support we have received. That's how we keep going.
"We thought donations for our harvest festival this year would be really diminished as we were not offering our full hot food service and a lot of people would not be bothered as it was for takeaways, but it was really well responded to.
"We have already had a lot of people ringing up to say they want to help this Christmas. The wonderful thing about the campaign we have launched is that it directs people about what we need such as the smaller things that really help us on a day-to-day basis.
"But our main message is a massive thank you to the local community."
The charity is hoping that people will get behind its Christmas campaign 12 Days of Christmas campaign.
Participants can either take on the 12 challenges listed in the campaign or choose which needs they might like to support with a financial donation.
St Petrock's will be sharing challenge prompts via social media from December 1, but people are welcome to get started at any time.
For more details about the campaign click here
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Devon Live has launched Hidden Devon, a series of campaigns highlighting issues that lie beneath the surface of our county.
The first concerns the issue of homelessness in the county's cities, towns and villages - exacerbated by the grim impact of the global pandemic.
Not only do scores of people sleep rough on streets, in parks and even on farmland, there are those labelled 'of no fixed abode' for other reasons. They may have fled to a refuge, they may have been temporarily housed in a bed and breakfast or they may simply be living in one of region's dedicated homeless hostels.
Devon Live campaign Hidden Devon is shining the spotlight on homelessness in 2020
A big part of our campaign is recognising the institutions across the region that are desperately trying to help those in need. In many instances, they are staffed with volunteers giving up their own free time.
You can donate to various charities including PATH Torbay via this link, the Julian House Christmas Appeal covering Exeter and other parts of Devon via this link, or St Petrocks in Exeter via this link.
Are you a charity that would benefit from our fundraising? Contact us at newsdesk@devonlive.com
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Effective June 1, 2005, Gilles Glicenstein has been appointed Head of Asset Management Business as well as Chairman of BNP PAM SAS, the Business's main asset management company.
Gilles de Vaugrigneuse remains Chairman of BNP PAM Group, the holding company for all the companies included in this Business. He will also be engaging in the development of several new projects for Asset Management.
Gilles Glicenstein has been closely involved with the Asset Management business for nearly ten years and has actively participated in BNP Paribas Asset Management's steady growth.
This appointment provides continuity for growth at BNP Paribas Asset Management in an environment favourable to further development.
Gilles Glicenstein, age 40, has been Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Asset Management since 1999, and is a member of the Executive Committee of the French Financial Management Association (Association Française de Gestion Financière - AFG-ASFFI). A graduate of ENA (a top French management school), he was in charge of Strategy and Development for the BNP Group between 1994 and 1996, then Executive Vice President of BNP Gestions, and Chairman of BNP Paribas Epargne Entreprise until 1997.
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The Law of License & DUI Checkpoints in South Carolina
In South Carolina, law enforcement may briefly stop drivers at a checkpoint or a roadblock for the limited purpose of verifying a driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Also, authorities may set up checkpoints to detect drunk drivers. However, in every case involving an arrest for a DUI at a checkpoint, the prosecution must first show that the checkpoint didn't violate the driver's rights under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In this article, we examine the laws and the procedures in South Carolina regarding license and DUI checkpoints, your legal rights, and what to do if you're stopped at a checkpoint in South Carolina.
Are License or DUI Checkpoints Legal in South Carolina?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that all persons have a right to be from unreasonable searches and seizures. Although a license or DUI checkpoint is the equivalent of a "seizure," the United States Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of using a brief stop to check licenses or to detect drunk drivers. However, not all checkpoints are legal unless they meet some basic requirements. Whether a checkpoint was legal largely depends on exactly how law enforcement set up the checkpoint, how they ran the checkpoint, and a showing of evidence that the checkpoint was "successful."
The Legal Requirements for Setting Up a License or DUI Checkpoint in South Carolina
Law Enforcement Must Have a Valid Reason for the Checkpoint – Law enforcement must have a valid reason for the checkpoint's location, such as an increased DUI rate in a certain area.
Supervisory Approval is Needed – In South Carolina, a couple of officers can't just decide to set up a license or DUI checkpoint whenever or wherever they like. Instead, supervisory law enforcement personnel must approve: (1) the decision to establish a checkpoint; (2) the selection of the checkpoint site, and (3) the procedures for the checkpoint's operation. Also, the checkpoint must be overseen by a supervising, uniformed law enforcement officer.
Law Enforcement Must Publicize the Checkpoint – Law enforcement must announce the date and the location of any potential checkpoint.
The Legal Requirements for Conducting a Checkpoint in South Carolina
Cars Must Be Stopped in a Predictable Pattern – When conducting a checkpoint in South Carolina, law enforcement can't stop vehicles randomly. Instead, law enforcement can only stop motorist according to a neutral formula. For example, may stop cars by pulling over every second or third vehicle.
The Site Must Be Safe and Identifiable – Law enforcement must take safety precautions such as proper lighting, warning signs, and signals. Also, law enforcement must use clearly identifiable official vehicles and be in uniform personnel are used. Lastly, the checkpoint must exhibit be clearly identified as a license or a DUI checkpoint. In other words, the checkpoint can't be used randomly for anything the officers feel like investigating. Further, the checkpoint must also provide sufficient warning to allow motorists to stop safely at the checkpoint.
The Stop Must Be Brief – Under South Carolina law, there is no set time limit during which law enforcement can detain a driver at a checkpoint. Having said that, law enforcement must set up procedures to make sure that they aren't holding drivers longer than needed. Whether the period of the stop was reasonable depends on the circumstances in each case.
The Checkpoint Must Be Effective – In cases involving an arrest at a checkpoint, the prosecution must show evidence that the checkpoint "served the public's interest." Typically, the prosecution can prove effectiveness by showing that the traffic stops actually resulted in uncovering traffic violations (such as driving without a license) or criminal violations (such as drunk driving).
What To Do If You're Stopped at a Checkpoint or Roadblock in South Carolina
If you're stopped in South Carolina at a checkpoint or roadblock, here are some basic suggestions on how to handle yourself and your legal rights at a checkpoint:
Be Calm – Getting excited, acting out, or being disruptive is the surest way to get yourself singled out at a roadblock!
Cooperate But Don't Incriminate Yourself – We're aware of some "viral" videos online suggesting that you don't have to roll your window down or talk to officers at a roadblock. While that may be true in other states, here in South Carolina you are likely to look "suspicious" if you don't cooperate by rolling your window down or politely speaking with the officer. Having said that, you don't have to answer any questions especially those that might incriminate you. For example, if you're stopped at a "license" checkpoint, but the office starts to ask you questions about where you've been, where you're going, or whether you've been drinking, these questions have nothing to do with whether you have a driver's license. So, you may politely decline to answer these questions by telling the officer that you are exercising your right to remain silent. Even if it is a DUI checkpoint, you still don't have to answer these questions. However, as a practical matter, law enforcement will probably pull you to the side to perform field sobriety tests even if you decline to talk.
If officers ask you to get out of your vehicle, you should cooperate. Otherwise, you may be charged with interfering with an investigation.
Cooperating doesn't mean that you have to perform any field sobriety tests. You should know that police officers have routinely misidentified sober drivers as having failed field sobriety tests, which is a good reason not to do them. However, if you refuse to perform field sobriety tests, you may be arrested for DUI anyway. Having said that, if you politely declined to answer any questions or perform any field sobriety tests, then law enforcement doesn't have much evidence to prosecute you with after your arrest.
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The Saudi dilemma
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is still cementing his rule and cannot openly defy King Salman on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But normalizing ties with Israel may be used as leverage by both the prince and the new U.S. administration.
By Shahar Klaiman
Left: Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. Right: President-elect Joe Biden. Source: U.S. State Department/Joe Biden via Facebook.
(December 20, 2020 / Israel Hayom) The peace deal with Morocco is the fourth accord between Israel and an Arab state to sideline the Palestinian issue. While the leaders of Abu Dhabi, Manama and Khartoum had all pledged their continued commitment to the Palestinians' statehood aspirations, at the end of the day, none of them opted to place Ramallah's interests ahead of their own.
As with the peace deals with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, here, too, the United States, which brokered the accords, hinted that Saudi Arabia could very well be the next Arab power to normalize ties with Israel.
The move may prove inevitable, but Riyadh's path to peace with the Jewish state is anything but smooth.
Saudi Arabia is the birthplace Islam, home to Mecca and Medina—the faith's most paramount holy sites. As such, it is more conservative than Morocco and its neighbors in the Arabian Peninsula.
One can argue that rapprochement with Israel and the West has been forced on the Saudis due to their need to diversify from their oil-based economy. In the past, the Saudis have fought Israel militarily and economically, and Riyadh perceives itself as the leader of the Arab world and the driving force behind the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative—at least ostensibly.
Unlike King Mohammed VI of Morocco or Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is still cementing his position as the kingdom's de facto ruler and must still heed the policies of his father, King Salman.
The 84-year-old monarch is adamant that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be resolved before Saudi Arabia normalizes ties with Israel.
Echoing the ruler's policy, former Saudi General Intelligence Directorate chief Prince Turki Al Faisal lambasted Israel at a recent conference in Bahrain, calling it a "Western colonizer" and saying that the Palestinian issue was "an open wound that you cannot treat with painkillers."
The Gulf power's relations with the United States also pose a hurdle en route to the coveted peace deal, even though the United States is making considerable efforts to push such a deal before President Donald Trump's term ends next month.
For more than five years, Saudi Arabia has been immersed in a war against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. The war has exacted a heavy price on the civilian population, incurring the wrath of the West. Still, diplomatically, the Trump administration has offered Saudi Arabia steadfast backing in the international areas with respect to the kingdom's archfoe in the Gulf—Iran.
So what could entice the Saudi crown prince to push for rapprochement with Israel? A special position on the Islamic Waqf Council that controls the Temple Mount could do the trick, although it is unclear how eager Riyadh is to become involved in the Jerusalem flashpoint that is the Al-Aqsa Mosque. There is also the issue of whether Israel would agree to "trade" such rights on the Temple Mount—something that is likely to spark controversy at home and abroad.
It stands to reason that the United States would choose other leverage, most likely in the form a rapprochement between Qatar and the Saudis.
On June 5, 2017, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt severed diplomatic relations with Qatar, citing its ties with Iran—the world's chief state-sponsor of terrorism—as well as its attempts, through various channels, to undermine the regimes in the neighboring sheikdoms.
The move was soon joined by Jordan, the Maldives, Mauritania, Senegal, Djibouti, Comoros, Yemen and the Tobruk-based government in Libya.
Kuwait, which has taken the lead in the attempts to end the Gulf crisis, announced recently that it has made progress in talks between the parties following senior White House advisers Jared Kushner and Avi Berkowitz's latest visit to the region.
According to Arab media reports, Riyadh is slated to host a summit on the Gulf crisis next month.
With the clock ticking ahead of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden taking office, the coming weeks could prove critical with respect to reaching a compromise with Doha. The move would also boost the moderate forces in the Gulf vis-à-vis the emerging Iran-Turkey front.
Apprehension regarding the Biden administration is growing in the region. The president-elect has already stated that he believes the United States must serve as a beacon of liberal values for the whole world—even if it means putting its allies "in their place."
Still, the Wall Street Journal reported recently that Prince Mohammed could use the potential peace deal with Israel as leverage vis-à-vis the Biden administration. This way, Saudi Arabia may present itself as promoting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process through normalization in order to appease the Biden administration.
Even if a peace agreement is not officially announced, relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia are at their peak, especially given the Iranian threat and concerns over other radical Islamic elements in the region.
It is not unreasonable to assume that as things stand, the Saudi prince will prefer the silent alliance with Israel—the same one that in recent years has allowed him to promote his agenda on multiple levels—at least until he is officially crowned king.
This article first appeared in Israel Hayom.
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#include "goetia/parsing/parsing.hh"
#include "goetia/utils/stringutils.h"

#include <utility>
#include <string>

using namespace utils;

namespace goetia {
namespace parsing {

bool check_char(const char c, const std::string against) {
    for (auto ag : against) {
        if (c == ag) {
            return true;
        }
    }
    return false;
}

std::pair<std::string, std::string> split_on_first(const std::string& name,
                                                   const std::string delims=" \t") {
    std::string left = "";
    std::string right = "";
    for (size_t i = 0; i < name.length(); ++i) {
        const char c = name[i];
        if (left == "") {
            if (check_char(c, delims)) {
                left = name.substr(0, i);
            }
        } else {
            if (!check_char(c, delims)) {
                right = name.substr(i, name.length());
                break;
            }
        }
    }
    if (left == "") {
        left = name;
    }

    return std::make_pair(left, right);
}

bool check_is_pair(const std::string& left,
                   const std::string& right) {

    auto left_split = split_on_first(left);
    auto right_split = split_on_first(right);

    if (StringUtils::endsWith(left_split.first, "/1") &&
        StringUtils::endsWith(right_split.first, "/2")) {

        auto left_sub = split_on_first(left_split.first, "/");
        auto right_sub = split_on_first(right_split.first, "/");

        if (left_sub.first != ""  && left_sub.first == right_sub.first) {
            return true;
        }
    } else if (left_split.first == right_split.first &&
               StringUtils::endsWith(left_split.second, "1:") &&
               StringUtils::endsWith(right_split.second, "2:")) {
        return true;
    } else if (left_split.first == right_split.first &&
               StringUtils::endsWith(left_split.second, "/1") &&
               StringUtils::endsWith(right_split.second, "/2")) {
        auto left_sub = split_on_first(left_split.second, "/");
        auto right_sub = split_on_first(right_split.second, "/");

        if (left_sub.first != "" && left_sub.first == right_sub.first) {
            return true;
        }
    }
    return false;
}

bool check_is_left(const std::string& name) {
    auto split = split_on_first(name);
    if (StringUtils::endsWith(split.first, "/1") ||
        StringUtils::endsWith(split.second, "1:") ||
        StringUtils::endsWith(split.second, "/1")) {
        return true;
    }
    return false;
}

bool check_is_right(const std::string& name) {
    auto split = split_on_first(name);
    if (StringUtils::endsWith(split.first, "/2") ||
        StringUtils::endsWith(split.second, "2:") ||
        StringUtils::endsWith(split.second, "/2")) {
        return true;
    }
    return false;
}

}
}

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package com.mikifus.padland.Utils;

import java.net.MalformedURLException;
import java.net.URL;

/**
 * Created by mikifus on 16/03/17.
 */

public class PadUrl {

    private String name;
    private String server;
    private String prefix;

    private PadUrl(Builder builder) {
        this.name = builder.name;
        this.server = builder.server;
        this.prefix = builder.prefix;
    }

    public String getPadName() {
        return name;
    }

    public String getPadServer() {
        return server;
    }

    public String getPadPrefix() {
        return prefix;
    }

    public URL getUrl() throws MalformedURLException {
        return new URL(getString());
    }

    public String getString() {
        return makeBaseUrl() + name;
    }

    private String makeBaseUrl() {
        String local_prefix = prefix;
        if( local_prefix.isEmpty() ) {
            throw new RuntimeException("The pad url was not correctly built. Check the fconfiguration for this server ("+server+").");
        }
        // Must end with /
        if(!local_prefix.endsWith("/")) {
            local_prefix = local_prefix + "/";
        }
        return local_prefix;
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return getString();
    }

    public static class Builder {

        private String name;
        private String server;
        private String prefix;

        public Builder() {}

        public Builder padName(String name) {
            name = name.replaceAll(" ", "_");
            this.name = name;
            return this;
        }

        public Builder padServer(String server) {
            server = server.replaceAll("/$", ""); // Remove trailing slash
            this.server = server;
            return this;
        }

        public Builder padPrefix(String prefix) {
            server = server.replaceAll("/$", ""); // Remove trailing slash
            this.prefix = prefix;
            return this;
        }

        public PadUrl build() {
            return new PadUrl(this);
        }
    }
}


For players and their families, matching academic and athletic aspirations with the right college can be very difficult. It can be likened to a jigsaw puzzle with many pieces, except that it's rare to have all the pieces fit together perfectly at any one school. More likely students and parents will have to figure out where the most important pieces fit best, and be able to live with the ones that don't. In addition to seeking advice from guidance counselors, coaches, older players, and others who understand the college soccer landscape, the following ideas are designed to make that process more successful.
Don't wait to "be recruited." Identify schools of interest. Send coaches an interest letter, academic/soccer resume, coach references and schedule. Personalize all communications - no mass emails or generic letters.
Realize that schools can have different recruiting timetables and admissions deadlines. It's wise to begin researching during one's junior year so that you can start conversations with coaches prior to the club season before your senior year. In-depth campus visits usually occur during senior year but it doesn't hurt to visit schools prior to that to get a sense for what type of school appeals to you.
Research which schools fit your academic capability and offer the programs you wish to study. Consult with your high school guidance office and explore the www.usnews.com education section.
Be aware of the academic and social differences between a big state school with 25,000-50,000 students and a small private school with around 2000 undergrads. Identify your comfort level and happiness in living there, not merely in taking classes and playing soccer. For example: City or rural campus? Close to home or far away? Diverse student body? Religious affiliation?
There are a variety of levels of play within college soccer, and even within each Division. Try to identify schools where your abilities would fit and be valued.
Think about your expectations for playing college soccer. Joining a highly competitive program may come with less playing time. Consider programs where you could play more and have more impact if that's more important to you.
Understand how much you can afford to pay and/or take in loans. Pursue all forms of financial aid. Athletic aid is the least likely way for most students to pay for college. Academic achievement is the most likely path to scholarship money.
Remember: Less than 1 percent of all high school athletes receive any form of athletic scholarship, and a majority of those are not "full" scholarships.
Have you seen me play and how do my abilities fit here?
If you won't get to see me play, how to proceed? Video? References?
How do tryouts and team selections work? Walk-ons or only recruits?
How many are on the roster? JV team? How many seniors and what positions?
How do you recruit players? Number of incoming freshmen?
Do many transfer or leave the team each year? How many play for 4 years?
Do you prefer a certain style of play or formation?
What's your coaching style and philosophy? What are practices like?
What's the time commitment, in-season and off-season? How much travel?
How do players balance academics and soccer? Schedule conflicts?
How do you support players' academic efforts? What other help is available?
Do players typically graduate in 4, or 5 years? Is there "red-shirting"?
How easy is it to balance other interests/commitments - job, social life?
What types of financial aid are available? Athletic? Academic? Need-based?
If I'm very interested can I set up an overnight visit?
Acquaint yourself with NCAA rules and terms. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (previously Clearing House) if you're considering Division I or II options. Understand what you can do to get recruited (virtually anything) and what coaches can do (very restricted).
These may or may not be worth the investment. Before spending money on a service, research it and understand what you're paying for and how that fits your goals.
Be proactive, be smart, be realistic and you can do well finding an academic and athletic fit for yourself. Do not believe all the stories you hear about the process, but instead educate yourself. There are no guarantees, but by being smart in your research you can greatly improve your chances of a great four, five years of college both academically and athletically.
The NCAA oversees 89 championships in 23 sports. There are more than 400,000 student-athletes competing in three divisions at over 1,000 colleges and universities within the NCAA.
Click to find a College or University offering Men's Soccer.
Click for Probability of playing beyond high School.
Click for NCAA Men's Soccer Championship page.
The differences between Div I, II and III College sports.
Where to START NCAA Student-Athlete Eligibility Center.
Click for NCAA Eligibity Center Video.
Click for NCAA Undergraduate Scholarships.
Click for Jim McKay Scholarship Program.
An association of close to 300 member schools and more than 60,000 student-athletes. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs and championships in proper balance with the overall educational experience.
Click to find NAIA College & University offering Men's Soccer.
Click for NAIA Men's Soccer Championship page.
Where to START NAIA Student-Athlete Eligibity Center.
Click to find a NJCAA College offering Men's Soccer.
Where to START NJCAA Student-Athlete Eligibility Center.
Click for NJCAA Men's Soccer.
Click here for a sample of resources for parents and parent-coaches covering topics including Child/Human Development, Motivation, Social Psychology and Sport in Society. Titles are linked to Amazon.com for easy access to summaries and reader reviews.


Houston Soul Legend Sammie Relford is back on vinyl!
Sammie Relford's forthcoming 7" single is a 3 tracker. First up is 'Breaking Ice On Love', a 70's dancer with real pedigree and impossible to find on original. Secondly, 'Hey Love', the choice cut from Sammie's 1979 LP 'We Are Stronger Together' and on a 45 for the first time. Flip it over for a brand new track 'Hook Me Up' a sensuous soulful stepper, recorded specially for this project.
The record 45 will be released on 1st week of October at £12.
To use Sammie's expression – This is MUSICAL DOPE!
Sammie Relford grew up in Houston's Sunset Heights neighborhood and got his first taste of fame by entertaining his elementary-school classmates at performances called "Mayfates," where each classroom would put together a talent show. But even before that he would mimic the spirituals he heard his mother singing; that gave him his first clueabout his destiny.
Sammie used to wait up at nights for his older sisters to make them re-enact their routines from various talent nights in local clubs, by his teens he himself was singing with various groups and had long learned James Brown's famous "cape" act by heart.
He loved the sound coming out of Memphis and travelled to Stax studios after finding the address on an Isaac Hayes album; Hayes's road manager agreed to give him an audition, by the time he was done, Black Moses himself was in the room! Sammie subsequently ended up touring with Isaac Hayes, singing background vocals over a three year period from The Apollo Theater to The Forum in Los Angeles to The Cow Place in San Francisco. He also toured with the legendary Joe Tex and former Temptation Ali-Ollie Woodson.
Returning to Houston, Sammie resumed singing in local clubs, enjoying a long run as one of the city's most recognizable and popular entertainers.
Fast forward to October 2017 and Sammie is back on vinyl with a brand new track and reissues of two of his most desirable songs.