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Q: HowTo import core-js Map into angular-cli webpack generated application ^1.0.0-beta.11-webpack" now uses core-js for polyfills.
I am trying to import a Map for use in my application
import {Map} from 'core-js/es6/map'
//import {Map} from 'core-js/library/es6/map'

export function updatePayload(data: any, isDataValid: boolean): Map<string, any> {
  const payload: Map<string, any> = new Map<string, any>()
  payload.set('data', data)
  payload.set('isDataValid', isDataValid)
  return payload
}

I have even added the core-js d.ts file using
npm install --save @types/core-js (typescript 2.0 is used)

yet neither of the imports resolves the Map symbol.
What am I missing?
EDIT 1 | Errors generated
I can now use the Map entity, but I am getting a lot of errors in the cosole, even though I can set/get map keys/values
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A: The issue here is that the declarations for core-js redeclare many types that TypeScript itself provides and includes by default.
core-js aims to polyfill the current and future specifications of the ECMAScript standard library. TypeScript aims to describe the types of those same current and future specifications.
The type declarations available for core-js thusly overlap with those provided by the language.
You have a few solid options that you can use:

*

*In tsconfig.json specify "noLib": true under "compilerOptions" to instruct TypeScript to refrain from automatically including its built in standard library declarations in the compilation context.

*In tsconfig.json specify the "lib" option which gives you more granular control over which standard library declarations are included. For example you might specify "lib": ["es2017.symbol.wellknown", "dom"].

*Uninstall the @types/core-js package and simply use TypeScript's built in declaration files as above by specifying "lib": ["es2017", "dom"]. You will continue to use core-js, but you will be using TypeScript's own well-maintained definitions to type the implementation.

After spending some time going back and forth between these options myself, I find that option 3 is the easiest to maintain.
Please note that the declaration files automatically included by TypeScript depend on the the "target" property in tsconfig.


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You are here: Home / Popular Stories / Recently Discovered Baseball Card Rarity Tops Hunt Sale
Recently Discovered Baseball Card Rarity Tops Hunt Sale
April 25, 2021 By Rich Mueller
One of only two known cards from a rare 19th century tobacco issue sold for $88,125 Saturday, topping Hunt Auctions' latest Premier Live Internet Auction.
Recently discovered in a Pennsylvania estate, the card of "Orator Jim" O'Rourke from the rare 1887 Four Base Hits set was graded 5 (EX) by SGC and is the highest of the two examples. One of few early professional players with a college education, 1887 was the year in which O'Rourke graduated from law school. One of only a small number of players to have seen major league action in four decades, O'Rourke made his major league debut in 1872 and played in his final game in 1904.
Based on grading company data there have only been a total of 21 Four Base Hits cards submitted with none (of any player) rating higher than an EX 5 grade.
The auction included the breakup of an exceedingly scarce complete set of 24 1912 Helmer Tobacco L1 Baseball Leathers from "The Texan Collection," an extensive private collection of vintage cards that's been broken up and sold over the course of numerous Hunt catalogs. The oversized premiums were issued in exchange for coupons packaged with their "Turkish Trophies" line of tobacco products.
The coupons could be exchanged for a T3 baseball cabinet card (10-15 coupons), S81 silk (20-25 coupons), or the top premium which were the leathers (35-50 coupons). Given the required number of coupons and limited population of surviving examples, the Helmar L1 Leather set are considered to be among the most valuable baseball premiums ever issued. Not surprisingly, the top seller was Ty Cobb, which netted $58,750. In all, the set of 24 leathers sold for a combined $151,457.
The collection also included an uncut sheet of 1909-11 S74 Baseball Tobacco silks. The sheet may well be the lone surviving example consisting of a total of 156 S74 baseball tobacco silks including numerous star players in duplication such as Cobb and Mathewson. It sold for $26,437.
The auction included the first installment of an extensive collection of autographed vintage baseball cards. Among those sold Saturday was a lower grade 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle, bearing a strong signature in blue marker that rated a 10 grade. The card sold for $26,437—the same price as an unsigned PSA 8 '52 Mantle card offered just minutes earlier.
Among the post-War items offered was a signed baseball from Don Larsen's 1956 World Series perfect game, which blew past a $5,000-$10,000 estimate, netting $26,790. The ball is autographed by Larsen across the sweet spot, "Don Larsen, Game used baseball from my 1956 World Series Perfect Game" and included a typewritten letter on Larsen's letterhead confirming its use in the 1956 World Series perfect game and an image of Larsen signing it.
A rare 1910s Ty Cobb Tobacco tin was the third highest selling item in the auction at $32,312.
A full uniform, including the pinstriped jersey and pants worn by Red Sox outfielder Olaf Hendriksen, circa 1912-1914, sold for $23,500.
An official Western League baseball autographed by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and teammate Herb Pennock, preserved in its original Wilson box and recently discovered near Louisville, KY, sold for $18,104.
Complete results can be found here.
Memory Lane Set to Unveil Huge Fall Rarities Auction with Two Catalog Set Rare Vintage Cards, Pack Collection, Game Used Items Part of Hunt Auctions Sale Welcome to the Card Collecting Craze of 1909 (Part III) Rare, High-Grade Ty Cobb Tobacco Tin up for Auction Abdul-Jabbar Collection, 2009 Bowman Chrome Trout Top $6 Million Goldin Sale No Shortage of Yogi Berra Baseball Cards, Memorabilia Ramblings: Cards and Broadcasts Connect Us to Baseball's Past Authenticating Old Judges, Four Base Hits, Kalamazoo Bats and Other 19th Century Cards
Filed Under: Popular Stories, Vintage Sports Card News Tagged With: 1912 Helmer, autographed baseball cards, autographed Mickey Mantle cards, Don Larsen, Four Base Hits, S74 Baseball Silks, Ty Cobb tobacco

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Located at the south end of Cragun's Resort, the former Island View Lodge was originally developed by Walter and Lena Frampton in 1926. Lena cooked and served three hearty meals a day, lumberjack style. In 1946, Ben and Eleanor Curry became the new owners of this Brainerd MN restaurant. They added the dining room's north wing with timbers coming from the Pine Beach Peninsula. They expanded the resort and operated it until the early 1960's. Thereafter, the Thiel, Yoho and Bearson families owned and operated the resort.
Irma's Kitchen opens June 16 and will serve lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. As for the food, the menu is divided into sections titled Social Plates, Garden, Between Bread, Steaks and Supper. Chef Brian Diumenti will showcase local products and ingredients and will serve dishes like Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie, Deconstructed Cobb Salad, Pan-Seared Scallops, and Grass Fed Filet Mignon for dinner. For lunch and snacks, the menu will include a sunfish sandwich, and the drunken ox burger.


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In recent years so-called gastronomic and wine tourism has become increasingly popular.
«Explore Azerbaijan» offers you not only see the ancient buildings, forts and museums but also to try the amazing drinks, national dishes and sweets prepared according to old recipes.
It is well-known that the country's culinary traditions can say a lot about the culture, lifestyle and temperament of its people. While traveling on the gastronomic routes and tasting the masterpieces of the national cuisine of Azerbaijan, you can discover it for yourself with another "delicious" side.
The proposed program includes a visit to Baku and regions of Azerbaijan. In addition, each meal will be quite different: dishes from the tandoor, a variety of rice, freshest Caspian fish, kebabs, sorbets, wine, baklava, halva and many other yummies - all this is fully consistent with the historical ethnic group in the region, its culinary habits and traditions.
After landing at the Baku International Airport, passport control and other formalities for the exit of the terminal, visitors are welcomed by employee of the company.
Also, our staff can assist guests with loading luggage.
The duration of the way from the airport to the hotel is approx. 35 -40 minutes.
Check-in arrival at the hotel.
After a short break the guest are launching the Night City Tour.
Night in Baku is like a bright, revived picture.
After the construction boom since the beginning of 20th century there are many new buildings, museums, office buildings, hotels, skyscrapers emerged in the city. Our tour begins at the Upland Park, which offers a magnificent view of the city, that has a completely new look by night, lit up with glaring lights. Houses and parks are wearing an evening gown to give an atmosphere of holiday for inhabitants and guests of the capital.
Upland Park is located on a hill in the western part of the city. This is the best place to see the city and the Baku Bay. The architecture of the capital is very eclectic; it is a combination of different styles and influences, both Eastern and Western.
Coming up next on the program the guests will be able to stroll at the Baku promenade (Boulevard), which is one of the attractions of Baku as well. It is a favorite vacation spot for Baku citizens and guests of the city. In 2009 the Boulevard celebrated its 100 anniversary.
Each Baku citizen will prove that the main places for promenade in Baku are Nizami Street and Fountain square.
In the middle of the XIX century, since a favorable location and an abundance of shops, the street was called "Marketplace" or "Torgovaya". And now, many decades people of Baku continue to call as "Torgovaya" a pedestrian part of Nizami street, closed for public traffic from Fountain Square to the Rashid Behbudov street.
Fountain Square also has a long history, and in the beginning of the XIX century was called the Square. After numerous changes in 2010, the area acquired its present appearance.
In particular, original fountains, pavilions and kiosks were reconstructed, the existing vegetation to preserve and the area of green space was increased.
Lavangi comes from the South of Azerbaijan - a picturesque area with beautiful toponyms: Masalli, Lankaran, Astara, Lerik. These towns are washed by the Caspian Sea, so the fish is one of the main ingredients of the local cuisine. Kutum - popular fish in Azerbaijan of the carp family. The main highlight of this dish is the filling, which is made from walnuts, pomegranate, special sauce, onions, raisins and spices.
After the dinner guests return to the hotel.
The history of the capital of Azerbaijan – Baku - goes back to ancient times, although the exact date of its establishment is still unknown. The territory of the Absheron Peninsula, where the city is located, has a favorable geographical position, a convenient bay, a warm, dry climate, fertile soil, natural resources, so the emergence of the ancient settlements here was quite natural.
Baku, its oil, its "burning earth" have been known far beyond its borders since ancient times.
The written sources of Middle Ages' mentioning Baku invariably refer to "eternal flames" that were burning in Baku's surroundings.
City tour begins with a visit to the Upland Park.
Upland Park is located on a hill in the western part of the city. This is the best place to see the city and the Baku Bay. The architecture of the capital is very eclectic; it is a combination of different styles and influences such as barocco, classicism and modern architecture, both Eastern and Western.
A number of the Soviet-time movies were shot here. Tourists will see the main attractions of the Old City, including the Palace of the Shirvan Shahs (XV cent), the symbol of the city - Maiden Tower (IX cent), Karvansarays, mosques etc.
Main dish is Dolma from grape leaves.
Dolma is a dish with grape leaves filled with boiled mutton meat and rise. In some regions it is prepared from fish. It is served with sour cream and crushed garlic. Dolma is a unique dish. In Azerbaijan cuisine there are more than 20 versions of dolma.
In the last part of the tour the tourists will visit the winery in Novkhany village.
A trip to the winery in the outskirts of Baku offers a unique opportunity for everyone to get acquainted to winery craft, learn the culture, technology and the ancient traditions of the production of the famous Azerbaijani wines and observe the production process.
During the break, guests will be able to taste the different varieties of Azerbaijani wines and cheeses.
Main dish: Azerbaijani pilaf with chestnuts and meat.
This pilaf is a little different from those which are usually served to all the tourists who visited Central Asia or Turkey.
Pilaf with chestnuts is cooked differently.
First, rice is prepared in a special way, then go all the accompanying dishes, which are a kind of additives to the king-dish.
On cream melted butter, simmered onion sliced in half rings is being fried with the addition of turmeric.
Meat, meanwhile, is cooked separately in salted water, which in the end sprinkled with fried onion oil, dried plum, and then roasted chestnuts.
Azerbaijan is one of the few places on earth, where even today one can observe elements of preserved fire cult and the ancient Zoroastrianism religion. These places where oil oozes from the earth, and natural gas breaks out like flaming torches have always attracted fire worshipers from around the world. Baku, its oil, its "burning earth" have been known far beyond its borders since ancient times. The official religion of the ancient states that emerged in the VII century BC, such as Mann and Midia was Zoroastrianism. The spread of Zoroastrianism in the territory of the modern Azerbaijan was due to spontaneously flammable sources of oil and gas. Therefore, in this area such a monument as the temple Ateshgah has survived.
Fire Temple Ateshgah (literally Fire House) is located in 30 kilometers from the center of Baku, in the south-eastern outskirts of the Absheron Peninsula.
After the tour, the male part of the group is given the opportunity to acquire unique skills of cooking kebab under the guidance of a professional chef who will learn you to cook this dish in the best traditions of the Azerbaijani cuisine.
For the female half in the second part of the program a master class in cooking gutabs - cakes made of thin dough with meat or vegetable fillings will be arranged.
Main dish: Lula-Kebab is one of shish kebab kinds, prepared from forcemeat of mutton filled with spices and put for 20—30 minutes in the refrigerator. Ready Lula-kebab is rolled in an unleavened wheat cake (lavash) with onions, greens.
In Azerbaijan dolma is prepared from a combination of three vegetables — eggplants, tomatoes and sweet pepper. The forcemeat of a lamb with plentiful addition of fragrant food grasses and spices are used for stuffing. This kind of eggplant dolma is called — «badimjan dolmasi». For all listed kinds of dolma, except from fish, necessarily submit sour cream or other sour-milk product with addition of garlic or without it.
Since childhood we were taught that breakfast is a must. Though not everyone follows this rule. In the morning the stomach categorically refuses any food, and some do not eat breakfast because get up later and just do not have time to eat. But not in Baku!
Breakfast is the most important meal, because it provides us with energy for the day ahead.
Traditional breakfast for Baku is eggs fried with tomatoes. It is the favorite dish of locals - coupled with hot domestic bread - "tandoor", fragrant mountain honey, butter, black tea with thyme and lemon – all this turns into a delicacy.
The group leaves in the mountain region of Azerbaijan. The first stop will be in the town of Shamakhi. Being the capital of the Shirvanshah state from the IX century, the city was one of the most important stops on the Silk Road. In Shamakhi tourists will visit famous historical and architectural monuments of the country, such as "Juma Mosque" and the Mausoleum "Diri Baba".
The route crosses the village of Lahij, which is the center of crafts.
The village is situated at the foot of the Great Caucasus mountains. Here, where simultaneously presented just three climatic zones, you can see the snow-capped mountains and wild rivers and waterfalls.
One of the oldest dishes of the East is kebab. It is considered a traditional dish of eastern and Caucasian cuisine. During frying the meat absorbs the amazing smell of wood, grilled in the smoke, so it gets amazing aroma and taste. Marinated meat cooked on a wood or charcoal, can rightly be called a real barbecue.
While serving the dish is decorated with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers and herbs.
Upon arrival to the city of Sheki guests will be checked-in at the hotel, where they will welcomed with dinner.
Departure for a tour of Sheki.
Sheki is one of the oldest and most beautiful towns of Azerbaijan, located on the picturesque southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains.
For a long time it was considered the center of silkworm breeding and has been an important hub on the Silk Road. Sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the Palace of Sheki Khans famous for its amazing frescoes.
Also tourists will visit the Albanian church, Shebeke workshop (shebeke is wood carving) as well as get a master class on making the famous Sheki baklava made from rice flour.
The main dish: Piti is a soup from mutton with peas, vegetables, cherry plum and spices. Each portion is prepared in separate ware — pitishnicha (a clay pot). 15 minutes prior to readiness a small cut tail fat is added to the soup. Before giving on a table piti is filled with spices and saffron infusion, strewed with small pounded dried mint.
After the lunch the group returns to Baku.
A short stop to have a tea.
Tea in Azerbaijan is a symbol of hospitality. Tea is served with quince, figs, watermelon crusts, apricots, cherries, cherry, peach, plum, dogwood, walnut, strawberry, blackberry, grape and so on. For flavor people usually add spices in tea: dried leaves of thyme, cloves, cardamom and others. cinnamon and ginger are also preparing a special tea.
Guests can stroll through the main streets of the city, to purchase gifts and souvenirs.
Main dish: Saj with lamb - very tasty and juicy dish that is cooked in a special way. The classic recipe involves the use of a special stand of the same name. Due to vegetables in saj a delicious juice permeates the meat and potatoes.
Saj is served with Azerbaijani semi-sweet wine "Madrasa", manufactured in the mountainous regions of Shemakha and Ismayilli by classical technology "madrasa".
After breakfast the tourists go to the airport, where the accompanying employee of the company will help the guests with check-in and baggage drop.


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Hitman Gives New Lethal and Non-lethal Skills to Agent 47
by Xbox Wire Staff • Aug 21, 2015 @ 8:00pm
With its jump to the new console generation, Io Interactive is bringing gamers a Hitman game that is bigger, better, and deadlier in every way. Feeling like a mix between Hitman: Blood Money and Hitman: Absolution, the upcoming Agent 47 adventure (simply titled Hitman) is the best of both worlds: massive-open ended sandbox levels with myriad options, combined with the tight controls that made recent Hitman games stand out.
During a recent demo, we got to see first-hand how Agent 47's skill and tool sets have expanded. Io Interactive describes the levels in Hitman as "Swiss cheese" – that is, full of many holes through which to enter. The lavish Paris fashion show that was the set for our assassination mission showcased this philosophy. Caterers were bringing food to the event from the side of the building; contractors were loading equipment on the other side. An open balcony door was within climbing reach… or we could use our invitation, and stride in unnoticed amongst the hundreds of people.
The crowd system in Hitman is incredible, filling the space with people and truly making it feel like you need to be stealthy. On top of the crowd, there are hundreds of characters that you can interact with in various ways (often violently). Hitman also features lots of interactive objects that can be used for distractions or kills. If you're got the right tools (and, sometimes, the right outfit), you can do pretty much anything.
There are a lot of returning elements that Hitman fans will be familiar with. Coins can be picked up and tossed as distractions, but they also serve more of a purpose. Agent 47 used one to turn on a coin-operated diorama, distracting and angering the prima donna fashion designer. A new feature in Hitman is the ability to throw objects and non-lethally knock out other characters, in case you prefer to play an assassin who doesn't leave a trail of bodies. You can still steal their clothes, though; in our demo, we saw a half-dozen costume options for Agent 47.
The sandbox-style missions are particularly cool, because you tell a different story each time. Cut-scenes and in-game conversations change based on your actions, and the final kill can be as subtle or as spectacular as you'd like. The finale in our demo brought the house down in one of the most satisfying hits of the series. Hitman rewards experimentation and creativity. Even if you've made the wrong choice (like, say, shot someone on the catwalk), the game will react and adapt to that. It creates a great sense of exploration, and your actions feel like they have more weight than they would in many other sandbox games.
We can't wait to play, replay, and then play the missions again to explore everything that Agent 47 can do when Hitman hits (get it?) Xbox One December 8.
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The purpose of this prep is to clean your colon. The cleaner your colon is prior to your exam, the more likely we are to locate any abnormalities. Ensure a safe and effective colon prep by following these instructions exactly as directed below.
At first appointment tell your doctor if you are taking any blood thinner/coagulant medications other than aspirin.
Fill your prescription for Prepopik bowel preparation at your pharmacy.
It is very important that you remain well hydrated for a number of days prior to and after the procedure. Gatorade® or sports drinks will result in better hydration than drinking just water alone.
Avoid corn, popcorn, and foods with seeds, nuts, and raw vegetables.
After waking in morning drink at least 8 oz. (1 large glass) of clear liquids every hour until you go to bed.
Mix packet 1 of Prepopik with cold water in dosing cup and drink. Drink five 8 oz. glasses of clear liquid over the next five hours.
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Ferrari Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve holds a very special place in the hearts of the Tifosi. He raced for the Scuderia for six years from 1977 until his untimely death in 1982. During their first meeting, Enzo Ferrari reportedly stated Villeneuve reminded him of famed pre-war legend Tazio Nuvolari, to whom the Ferrari founder was very close. A vintage pairing of driver and team was born. In 1978, Ferrari presented Villeneuve with a road-going model as a company car – and fittingly, it was the very newest car built at Maranello, the 308 GTS.
A waiting list was already building but Villeneuve bypassed it to secure the second-ever 308 GTS built (the GTS was the targa-top version of the 1975 GTB). Recently, this 1977 car, wearing chassis number 21371, was presented at auction, where it sold for an astonishing €269,375 (including buyer's fee) at RM Sotheby's 2018 Monaco Sale. This is believed to be one of the highest-ever figures a 308 GTS has to date sold for, and reflects the car's rich provenance and association with the French-Canadian Formula One hero.
Originally a development car, Ferrari refurbished the rare Rosso Dino model before presenting it to Villeneuve. The work was completed to such a high standard, this very car was also used in the studio for the 308 GTS's brochure photography. It was handed over to the charismatic Formula One driver on 30 October 1978, with the registration MO 439235. Villeneuve reportedly drove the car in a spectacular fashion. He lived in Monaco and used it for the 270-mile drive to the Maranello factory.
It should normally take four and a half hours, but Villeneuve apparently once completed the journey in two hours and 25 minutes… Following Villeneuve's death, Ferrari retained the car until 1984, where it was sold to a Modenese enthusiast and Ferrari client. The auction vendor acquired the car in 2010, displaying it in his private collection in Denmark – and he was also invited to exhibit it at the Museo Ferrari in 2012. The extensively-documented car has covered just 36,600 kilometres, has its original engine, and can be identified as a rare early-series car by its single exhaust.


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Bova Receipt Shows Drinking Prior To Bentley Crash
Bob Norman | February 5, 2010 | 3:56pm
The Bova Prime lunch receipt tells the tale a lot better than the Fort Lauderdale investigative report.
Cigar man Moe Sohail was comped numerous alcoholic beverages by Scott Rothstein at Bova prior to a high-speed crash involving Sohail's Bentley. Driving the Bentley was Sohail's girlfriend, Sarah Merricks, who was also present at the lunch.
I obtained a copy of the receipt from the August 21 lunch and have confirmed its authenticity. Click on the link above to see a copy.
Shortly after what was a $350 lunch, the Bentley sped across Broward Boulevard on Third Avenue and slammed a high speed into a BMW driven by Danielle Filler, knocking the vehicle back 62 feet before it came to rest on the sidewalk. The BMW was totaled.
The rest is already part of Broward history: Sohail called his good friend Rothstein, who called his good friend, Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Frank Adderley, who arrived on the scene and stood next to Rothstein while his officers investigated the crash.
The officers failed to administer DUI tests on Merricks, who was out on bond at the time after being charged a year before with with DUI causing property damage and leaving the scene. In fact, she wasn't supposed to be driving for any reason but business purposes; police at least cited her for that. Filler, however, was cited for causing the crash by turning into the speeding Bentley (that citation was dismissed in court).
While the omission of DUI tests seemed strange to a lot of people, including JAABlog and myself, FLPD has defended its lack of action in staunch fashion. An investigation by the city's Office of Professional Standards closed the case, finding that the officers acted properly. From the final report: "Based on testimony of Police and Fire department personnel, there is no evidence they detected any signs of intoxication such as staggering, slurred speech, watery, bloodshot eyes, or a strong odor of alcohol. No witnesses saw the need for the detention or roadside sobriety testing."
Well, Sohail's lunch bill from just before the crash indicates otherwise. On Sohail's tab was an Absolut vodka on the rocks for
$10.38, a Chopin vodka for $11.32, an apple martini for $11.32, a $12 glass of wine, and a $196 bottle of 2480 Cabernet Sauvignon. The lunch lasted an hour and half, with the tab settled at 2:44 p.m., one hour before the crash.
Sources say that in addition to the alcohol on the tab, Rothstein himself was pouring the couple wine from a bottle at his table. Also eating with Sohail and Merricks was a local attorney.
With the $196 bottle of wine, the lunch came to a grand total of $349.02 -- and the receipt shows that it was 100 percent comped by Rothstein, or Scott, as he's referred to on the receipt. Sohail is represented on the receipt as "MO CIGARS."
Fort Lauderdale police spokesman Frank Sousa said the receipt -- which never surfaced in the police investigation -- will change nothing about the department's stance on the accident and its aftermath.
"There was no indication the day of that crash that anyone was intoxicated," he insisted. "It's a closed case. That receipt doesn't say that those two were drinking. We don't know who was at lunch with them. There is no way any police officer in this state would have known what they were drinking prior to the car accident."
Sousa also continued to defend the department's lack of action regarding several stacks of what appeared to be hundred-dollar bills in the Bentley that Sohail was seen stuffing into a white paper bag.
"Nobody knows if it was that much money," said Sousa. "There was one stack with a hundred dollar bill on top. It doesn't mean it is all hundreds. For all we know, the other stacks might have been ones."
Thanks for the expert analysis there Frank. To be fair to the city, Sohail and Merricks were no help in the investigation; both refused to be interviewed by the city's Office of Professional Standards, which has no subpeona power. That might also explain that after the city did its best it still didn't have the receipt.
Attempts to contact Sohail at the cigar shop were unsuccessful. The receipt lends yet more credence to the infamous "goodfella" comment on this blog that is believed to have been written by Rothstein himself. In it, he wrote: "when your girlfriend should have been arrested for dui when she smashed your bentley rothstein came running to your rescue and saved you and her."
That was the first mention of the crash -- and interestingly Sohail told me that he believed it had to have been written by Rothstein. If Rothstein "saved' Sohail, it seems the chief played a key role in that, perhaps by his mere presence on the scene. That may have been all it took.


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This documentary from ABTV entitled Gems From Heaven - Rings & Stones may also be useful.
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Zeinab Donati, Zeinab Donati has been studying books about various Islamic subjects for more than 19 years. She is deeply interested in history and politics as well as social issues in particular those pertaining... Answer updated 3 years ago
Assalamu aleykum,
Some precious stones such as rubies, pearls and coral are mentioned in the Qur'an:
"(In beauty) they are like rubies and coral" [al-Rahmaan 55:58]
"Out of them both come out pearl and coral" [al-Rahmaan 55:22]
"Like unto preserved pearls" [al-Waaqi'ah 56:23]
And they have been mentioned in many traditions as well; most of the times the stones are mentioned to be set in rings.
Both Sunni and Shia have verified narrations confirming that the Prophet (s) along with his companions and Ali (as) wore rings. "Sahih Al-Bukhari", "Sahih Muslim", "An expository of the features of the Prophet" by Al- Tirmidhi, and "The compilation of the branches of belief" by Al- Bayhaqi all narrate that the Prophet (s) used to wear a ring.
Furthermore, Al-Jahiz in "Engravings of rings" enumerated 24 prophets who wore rings. However, scholars of the two denominations have split. While only some Sunni clerics uphold the legitimacy and merit of wearing a ring, Shias unanimously promote it. In Shia communities and culture, wearing a ring is part of casual attire for both genders. Yes, it is a very advised to wear silver rings (gold is forbidden for men) with specific gemstones especially in the right hand in Shiaism. It has been narrated in our traditions that it is one of the 'badges of Shiaism'.
Here are a few traditions on some ring-wearing manners.
Some Recommended Stones
- Aqeeq (عقيق)
It is the best of all gems for the abundance of traditions in its virtues. Some traditions praise the red variety of it.
قال رسول الله (ص): تختموا بالعقيق فإنه مبارك، ومن تختم بالعقيق يوشك أن يقضى له بالحسنى
The Prophet (s): "Wear aqeeq rings for it is blessed. Whosoever wears aqeeq rings is almost destined to bliss"
شكا رجل إلى النبي (ص) أنه قطع عليه الطريق فقال (ص): هلا تختمت بالعقيق فإنه يحرس من كل سوء
A man complained to the Prophet (s) about road thieves. So the Prophet (s) replied, "you should wear an aqeeq ring, for it protects from all harm"
-Ruby (ياقوت)
ان أبو عبد الله (ع)كان يقول : تختموا باليواقيت فإنها تنفي الفقر
Imam al-Sadiq (as): "Wear rubies as rings for it vanquishes poverty"
-Turquoise (فيروز)
عن علي بن محمد الصيمري الكاتب أنه ذكر لعلي بن محمد بن الرضا (عليه السلام) أنه لا يولد له فتبسم وقال: اتخذ خاتماً فصه فيروزج واكتب عليه (رب لا تذرني فرداً وأنت خير الوارثين) قال ففعلت ذلك فلما أتى عليّ حول حتى رزقت منها ولداً ذكراً
A man lamented at Imam Ali al-Hadi (as) that he has no children. The Imam smiled and said "Obtain a ring with turquoise stone and write on it 'My lord, do not leave be alone while you are the best of inheritors' (21:89)". The man narrates: "I've done so. When a year has passed, I was graced with a boy".
The hand and fingers you should bedeck with rings
عن النبي ( ص) أنه قال: يا علي، لا تختم في السبابة والوسطى فإنه كان يتختم قوم لوط فيهما، ولا تعر الخنصر
The Prophet (s) said to Imam Ali (as): "O' Ali, do not wear a ring on the index and middle fingers, as the people of Lot use to wear rings on them, and do not let bare your pinky [of a ring]"
Wearing more than one ring is mustahab (highly recommended)
كان لعلي (ع) أربعة خواتيم يتختم بها: ياقوت لنبله، وفيروزج لنصرته، والحديد الصيني لقوته، وعقيق لحرزه
Imam Ali (as) had four rings: a ruby for its nobility, a turquoise for its aid, a hadid sin (translates to Chinese iron but more accurately hematite, presumably brought from China) for its strength, and an aqeeq for its amulet.
عن العسكري (ع): علامات المؤمن خمس: التختم في اليمين
Imam Hassan Al-Askari (as): "The signs of the believer are five: wearing a ring on the right hand, …"
The gemstones that that are advised (mustahab) to be wore as in the head of the rings are agate, Chinese iron and turquoise.
While which one of those is 'better' hasn't been clearly indicated, it can be easily deduced from our traditions that agate is the best one because it is mentioned many more times than the other gems. It comes in many different colours with the most famous one being dark red from Yemen. Indeed, there are many traditions specifically advising red agate from Yemen. Agate/aqeeq also comes in black, lighter shades of red (more orange-like), yellow and white.
About the Chinese iron, despite the name, it is actually the name of a gemstone. To be precise, it's Hematite; a gemstone with a blackish shade of silver.
The third one is turquoise. It has a lighter shade of blue, like the sky.
As for the position of the ring, it is narrated that it should be on the ring-finger and Shia Muslims usually only wear them in the pinkie and ring fingers. It is narrated that it is hated to wear a ring on the middle finger so people usually avoid that.
It is also highly advised (mustahab) to wear a silver ring on the ring-finger of the right hand with either an agate/hematite/turquoise ring-head in Shiaism.
It is the Sunnah of the Prophet (s) and he and the Masumin (as) advised us to wear rings.
This text was not written by me but it sums it up well from the Shia perspective:
- Several sacred traditions have emphasized the significance and benefits of wearing an Aqeeq (agate) ring, preferably on the right hand.
-Imam Ali (peace be upon him) said, "The one who wears an aqeeq ring, Allah seals for him peace and faith." He also said, "Wear aqeeq on your rings, you will be blessed and will be saved from afflictions". (Makarimul Akhlaaq)
-In another tradition, Salman-al-Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates a conversation in which the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) was informing Imam Ali regarding the wearing of rings.
-The Prophet advised the Imam to wear the ring on his right hand, as by doing so, one would be included among the muqarrabin (those near to Allah). Imam Ali then asked which ring he should wear, and the Prophet advised him to wear a ring with a red aqeeq, as this stone had affirmed the Oneness of Allah, the Prophethood of Muhammad, the vicegerency of Ali, and paradise for the friends and Shias of Ali. (Hilyatul Muttaqin)
Imam Ali (as.) used to have four rings:
-1 with a ruby (gives humans beauty and dignity)
-1 with feroza/turquoise (brings divine help and victory)
-1 with hadid as-seen (brings strength)
-1 with aqeeq/agate (protects from enemies, misfortunes)
Our fifth Imam, Imam Mohamed Al-Baqir (as) has recommended 5 stones:
-Ruby
-Aqeeq
-Firoza
-Hadid as-Seen (hematite)
-Durr-e-Najaf
To deepen further the various traditions for each kind of stone, I suggest reading the following text:
http://www.durrenajaf.com/upload/51311674462c0.pdf
Concerning the belief of healing property of crystals and how they are perceived by Islam, there are few ideas that may be loosely comparable like the lower self (nafs) for example and the heart being a seat of spiritual realities or for example the aqeeq having spiritual qualities, or the firooz or turquoise ring; so certain gemstones have their hadiths supporting the idea that they may have some spiritual benefit.
Lastly, here is a documentary based on some Islamic sources and traditions held regarding certain Gem stones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2eHY9IXZ1Y
PS: The text has been reworded and edited
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I have added your recipe to my recipe folder, reading list and home screen, so I can't possibly lose it!
I very much look forward to your more regular return to the blog.
That looks utterly wonderful! Cut me a slice please! ps your twitter button under your post doesn't work. I was trying to share this.
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Mr P, whilst I've gone all British lately with homemade clotted cream and crumpets and that sort of thing, you've gone all international! Bizcocho was an entirely new word for me. The cake looks wonderful!
Mr P, looks lovely! Maybe when I get back into making cakes. Right now I'm heavy into breads, especially sourdough.


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IN DEFENCE OF THE GENTLEMAN C MARK
DON'T FUND JUST THE GENIUSES
For once the Toronto Star got it right when it attacked a Conservative leader. Generally their editorial writers are so blinded by Grit BS that their credibility would never get a passing mark.
The Star argued that Ontario Tory leader Tim Hudak got it wrong when he suggests that university and college students only get government loans when they have high enough marks.
Exactly how high their marks would have to be isn't specified, and heavens knows that in this day of mark inflation, I'm no guide. I survived to my degree only because the old C, a 66, was considered a decent mark if you were enjoying school and doing reasonably well without being one of the mark hounds in the class hoping to be a doctor, lawyer or teacher so they could order people around.
For many in the academic world before marks were goosed, a C was fashionable if you weren't Rhodes material. It got that universal nickname of the gentleman C because it was said to indicate a person smart enough to pass but not dumb enough to work 24/7 at it.
The Star gave the apt quotation from a great president while falling into the trap that any old copy editor would have spotted. They have Truman observing that "C students run the world."
(They call him Harry S. Truman when any student of grammar and American history knows that there was no period after S because it didn't stand for any name. Truman, the haberdasher, thought the voters would like him better with an initial rather than just being plain Harry. Turned out the voters like plain-spoken Harry just fine.)
But back to Hudak's idea of injecting the student financial aid program with more market discipline. Be very careful about screwing around with student aid if you cut off the late bloomers and all the men and women who go on to be great successes while being a mark flop at university.
I've been there. I have been at both the top and the bottom of the class. It depended on whether I liked the subject and the prof.
There used to be something called the dominion-provincial bursary where in second and third year you could apply for $300. To put that sum in perspective, I got $150 on my first attempt but that was enough to pay for my tuition.
I had a good year and anticipated getting the entire $300 the second time around. Nope, another $150. So I wrote a rather graceless thank you note. I pointed out that I was an orphan, president of the student body and first or second in my class in all the courses. What did I have to do to get the full amount, I asked sarcastically? Did I have to be crippled and blind too?
I think there are too many universities. I think it is a mistake for the colleges to sneak up and try to be universities too. I think too many young men and women go for useless post-secondary education which prepares them for absolutely nothing while the country cries out for more electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other trades.
But please, please, please, as someone who could either scrape by or be the class leader, never judge only by marks, and give student aid to everyone who is managing to keep afloat.
As an Editor, I hired everyone from columnists, reporters and secretaries to photographers, technicians and copy editors. I never asked and didn't care a damn about marks because the people around me at school who got high marks were often those with whom I would never want to share a desert island.
The Star quoted U.S. president George W. Bush in a 2008 speech to the graduating class at his alma mater, Yale. Bush said: 'To those of you who received high honours, awards and distinctions, I say, well done. And to the C students, I say, you too, can be president of the United States."
What takes the edge off the anecdote is that the great American universities are notorious for their "kind" treatment of the sons and daughters of illustrious and rich graduates and what we used to call captains of industry. There's also little doubt that in an age of routine 85s and 90s, the old-fashioned gentleman C has vanished into history because any prof who dared give such a low mark would probably have the parents suing the university.
It's so obvious that reasonable student aid is investing in the future of the country that I suggest Hudak find easier and more galling targets, such as Grit corruption and ineptitude. We should ask any MPPs who deal with this issue to make public a transcript of their marks. Betcha some were real duds and got into politics because they couldn't make a living in the real world.
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Posted: April 9, 2010
On Wednesday April 7, 2010, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)issued a news release stating the SRO's Department of Enforcement has filed an administrative complaint against Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., alleging the firm marketed and sold seven affiliated bond funds (RMK Funds) to retail investors using false and misleading sales materials. The complaint also states the RMK funds invested heavily in structured products which caused them serious financial difficulties beginning in early 2007 and led to their collapse later that year, costing investors over a billion dollars. Finally, the complaint alleges Morgan Keegan misled its own Financial Advisors as to the funds holdings and risk profiles. The complaint,in addition to an unspecified fine, seeks disgorgement of all ill-gotten profits and full restitution for affected investors.
In addition to the FINRA action, the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC filed a Administrative Cease-and-Desist Proceeding as well as four invidual state (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and South Carolina) securities regulators filed a Joint Notice of Intent to Revoke Registration and Impose Administrative Penalty alleging similar misconduct on the part of Morgan Keegan. The FINRA press release acknowledges cooperation between the various regulatory agencies in investigating and filing the three complaints.
The full FINRA release appears below:
FINRA Seeks Fine, Disgorgement of Profits, Full Restitution to Customers
Washington, DC — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has filed a complaint against Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., charging the firm with marketing and selling seven affiliated bond funds to investors using false and misleading sales materials – costing investors well over $1 billion. In addition to an unspecified fine, FINRA is seeking disgorgement of all ill-gotten profits and full restitution for affected investors.
From Jan. 1, 2006, through Dec. 31, 2007, Morgan Keegan sold over $2 billion of the bond funds. The funds were invested heavily in risky structured products – particularly, subordinated tranches of asset- and mortgage-backed securities, including sub-prime products. Those investments caused the funds to experience serious financial difficulties beginning in early 2007 and led to their collapse later that year.
In its complaint, FINRA alleges that the misleading sales materials, combined with the firm's misleading and deficient internal guidance and failure to train its brokers about the risks, led Morgan Keegan's brokers to make material misrepresentations to investors. This was particularly acute with respect to one of the funds – the Regions Morgan Keegan Select Intermediate Bond Fund – which was marketed as a relatively safe and conservative fixed income mutual fund investment when, in fact, the fund was exposed to undisclosed risks associated with its investment in mortgage- and asset-backed securities and subordinated tranches of structured products.
FINRA also alleges that, despite the negative impact on the bond funds in early 2007 – caused by the turmoil in the mortgage-backed securities market, most notably in the sub-prime home equity arena – Morgan Keegan failed, in any of its 2007 sales materials related to any of the bond funds, to disclose this to customers or that a substantial portion of the bond funds' portfolios were acutely affected by then-current economic conditions.
In its complaint, FINRA further alleges that Morgan Keegan failed to establish, maintain and enforce an adequate supervisory system, including written supervisory procedures, reasonably designed to achieve compliance with federal securities laws and FINRA rules.
Specifically, FINRA's complaint alleges that:
In its research, investment advice and performance updates to its brokers regarding the Intermediate Fund, Morgan Keegan failed to disclose the material characteristics and risks of investing in the fund, misstated the appropriate use of the fund and otherwise portrayed the fund as a safer investment than it was, even though the firm was aware of material, special risks that made the fund unsuitable for many retail investors. Morgan Keegan failed to ensure the accuracy of the advertising materials prepared by the fund manager and distributed by the firm, and failed to ensure that those materials disclosed all material risks, were not misleading and did not contain exaggerated claims. Morgan Keegan failed to train its brokers regarding the features, risks and suitability of the fund and, in its communications with its brokers, the firm failed to adequately describe the nature of the holdings and material risks of the Intermediate Fund.
When Morgan Keegan became aware, beginning in early 2007, of the adverse market effects on the bond funds, the firm failed to timely warn its brokers or revise its advertising materials to reflect the disproportionately adverse effect the market was having on the performance of the securities that comprised the bond funds – which Morgan Keegan brokers continued to sell widely. At this time, the firm reassured, rather than warned, its sales force about the riskiness of the bond funds. As a result, some of the firm's brokers were unaware of the then-turbulent market's effects on the funds and failed to disclose the negative effects caused by market forces. FINRA acknowledges the cooperation in this matter of the Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators.
Under FINRA rules, a firm or individual named in a complaint can file a response and request a hearing before a FINRA disciplinary panel. Possible remedies include a fine, censure, suspension or bar from the securities industry; disgorgement of gains associated with the violations; and payment of restitution. The issuance of a disciplinary complaint represents the initiation of a formal proceeding by FINRA in which findings as to the allegations in the complaint have not been made and does not represent a decision as to any of the allegations contained in the complaint. Because this complaint is unadjudicated, interested persons may wish to contact the respondent before drawing any conclusions regarding the allegations in the complaint.
The law firm of Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter is currently investigating, filing and litigating arbitration claims on behalf of RMK Bond Fund investors. If you have lost money in a RMK Bond fund, please contact our office for a free case evaluation. Thank you.
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Q: Google appengine delete_serving_url not working? I'm quite new to appengine, so this is probably a simple problem to fix.
In my website I use the following to get a serving URL
image_url = get_serving_url(blob_key, size=450, crop=False, secure_url=True)

I display the image with no problem, however, I would like to remove it after it has been used, but when I call
delete_serving_url(blob_key)

I get the following error
NameError: global name 'delete_serving_url' is not defined

Does anyone know why this could be happening?
Thanks.

A: This is because both the functions get_serving_url and delete_serving_url are defined within the images module. So you call them like:
from google.appengine.api import images
images.get_serving_url(...)
images.delete_serving_url(...)

The get_serving_url part is probably working because you have an import statement like from google.appengine.api.images import get_serving_url.

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