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Christmas came early for Valley cricket
Christmas came early for Moonee Valley when we held our big break-up function down
at Ormond Park on December 20.
We had strong wins over the weekend for our Seconds, Thirds, Fourths, Sixths and Ninths, some good wins in the junior grades - including our Under 16 A and Under 14 A teams both beating Doutta Stars - and teams well-placed on the ladder - including our Firsts well established in second spot.
And the break-up and monster Christmas raffle was a raging success.
Moonee Valley certainly puts on a function like no other club.
We had 25 prizes in our raffle - with the $500 first prize won by 100-gamer Geoff McKeown, and the $300 won by Steven Ball.
We had a live band - Dave & Friends - who played all night, and a well-catered meal.
The oval lights were on for the kids, and the music and the atmosphere suited players, parents, partners and supporters down to the ground.
We may have had a number of our teams still having to play on the Sunday - but that was a minor inconvenience.
When you're a Club with 25 teams, sometimes you can't find a date that fits with every side.
Celebrating here on the night are (L-R) Back - Matt Thomas, Amit Chaudhary, Arosha Perera, Dean Jukic and Aberfeldie Park friend Mohan Wickramasinghe. Front - Evan Blythe, 100-gamer Geoff McKeown and Josh Maginness.
For more photos from our big night, go to the "New" section on the bar at the top of the page.
Room for improvement with sponsor's new award
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The company has an association with MVCC senior coach Lou Raffaele, and is also sponsoring a new trophy this year – the ResCom Most Improved Player Award, as selected by Lou.
"ResCom likes to encourage growth and achievement in a supportive and proactive environment and as such we award a trophy to the most improved player," said ResCom Managing Director Chris Batsios, shown here finalising award details with ResCom Marketing Manager Dee Houlihan and our coach Lou Raffaele.
"The ResCom Most Improved Player Award recognises the up and coming players and like our philosophy, focuses on identifying skill and nurturing people to their full potential."
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Moonee Valley's own Carlton Connection
Our "Carlton Connection" was well to the fore at the Moonee Valley Cricket Club Melbourne Cup day function.
Three key administrators from the Carlton Cricket Club were at the function, and enjoyed themselves among the 100-odd players, family and supporters.
It's a bonus for our Club to have these connections wth a major Premier club, and ensures that any of our young guns who do well have the opportunity to further themselves.
Left to right: Tony Gleeson, Gary Schickerling and Phil "Gerry" Horner are part of the administrative group at Carlton - and also have links to Moonee Valley.
Tony is team manager of the Carlton Second Eleven. A Moonee Valley senior premiership coach, he has played around 80 games with us. Even though he's in his third season at Carlton he's still a regular visitor at Ormond Park, and played two games with us last season. Tony also coaches our Women's teams.
Phil is team manager of the Carlton Firsts. He's a past team-mate of Tony Gleeson and Paul Comino at the now-defunct Princes Hill Cricket Club, and came out of retirement last season when he joined Tony and Paul for a nostalgia game together, playing in the Moonee Valley Ninths. He's primed to add to his Valley tally this season.
Gary, a past president, secretary and committee member at Carlton and current Second Eleven scorer, takes a keen interest in what's happening at Ormond Park as he travels to and from Princes Park - and he makes sure his Premier club knows what we're doing right.
Moonee Valley is proud to have the friendship and involvement of these influential three.
Sixths set the mark with new Club record score
Moonee Valley's Mighty Fighting Sixths - previously the Mighty Fighting Eighths - have posted the highest score in the 37-year history of the Club.
The record-breaking team is shown here: (L-R) Back - Frankie Reitano, Tony Villani, Norm Wright, Antony Sherer, Chris Micallef, Paul Hobbs. Middle - Dean Lawson, skipper Brett Curran, Alan Harry and Mark Madden. Front - Steven Ball and 12th man Ashley Harry.
Playing against Buckley Park Fourths on November 1 on the first day of a two-day game, the MFS posted an incredible 3/475 off 70 overs to set a new mark for the Club across all grades. The opening partnership of 212 between Steven Ball (77) and Dean Lawson fell just short of the Club record 231 by Peter Boulouxis and Ian Sutherland in the Seconds in 1992/93.
And Deano joins the small but illustrious band of players at Moonee Valley to hit centuries in consecutive innings. His big knock of 157 followed on from his maiden ton the previous match against Sydenham-Hillside, when he clubbed 124. And Alan Harry matched Deano ball for ball, making 155 not out.
The opening stand was pushing on towards our record stand across all wickets - the 300 posted by Darren Nagle and Pat Felmingham last season - which in turn eclipsed the previous all-wickets record of 271, which was for the second wicket by Glen Courts and David Jolley in the Firsts in 1999/00.
The Mighty Fighting Sixths beat a relatively short-lived record with their 3/475.
The previous mark was set by our Seconds against Tullamarine in 2006/07, when the Valleys piled on 6/453. The highest score for our First Eleven is 439.
In reply on Day 2 - November 8 - Buckley Park made 166 off 52 overs, with Mark Madden taking 4/9 off eight overs and Antony Sherer taking 3/56.
It's been an incredible rise for the Sixths, who played in the North West Cricket Association One Day grades two seasons ago, before moving up to the NWCA Seventh grade last season. This season we got "promoted" two grades to the NWCA Fifth grade, but still the guys are carrying all before them.
Big numbers for a big cricket weekend
Moonee Valley made a big impact on the November 1 & 2 weekend, with some BIG numbers with both bat and ball.
An incredible three of our players took seven wickets in an innings, and we had two players from the one match each hit up 150 runs.
While we can't state categorically that these occurrences are records, there are plenty of old heads around the Club who are confident that we've chalked up firsts on both occasions.
Our stats stars with the bat were Dean Lawson with 157 and Alan Harry with 155 not out in the Sixths, against Buckley Park.
With the ball, Evan Blythe took 7/29 as Moonee Valley's First Eleven routed Hoppers Crossing for 52. For our Second Eleven, Pat Felmingham was thrown the ball and promptly took 7/69 off 27 overs.
And our Fourth Eleven ventured to Barkly Street, where Nigel Walker took 7/49 off 20 unchanged overs - and considered himself lucky to still be on after going for 0/20 off his first three.
Nigel is shown here with the ball he used to do all the damage (and a mighty Hawks poster behind him).
The Sixth Eleven score of 3/475 was a Moonee Valley record score across all grades - and the opening partnership of 212 between Steven Ball (77) and Dean Lawson fell just short of the Club record 231 by Peter Boulouxis and Ian Sutherland in the Seconds in 1992/93.
All in all, it was a bright and encouraging weekend for Moonee Valley. *** For more information, turn to our News pages.
Main Club contact details:
Richard Cooney - Club secretary 0411 034 707
Charlie Walker - President 0409 237 543; 9370 1802
Kevin Gardiner - Junior Co-ordinator 0417 536 896
For more contacts, see "Office bearers & Officials" under "Club News & Info" at the top of the page.
(email: - mooneev@club.cricketvictoria.com.au)
Our website: http://archive.mooneevalleycricket.com.au
The Moonee Valley Cricket Club is a section of the Moonee Valley Sporting Club .
For more history on our Cricket Club, including Premiership match reports, click here
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Антоновка — село в Ершовском районе Саратовской области, административный центр сельского поселения Антоновское муниципальное образование.

Население -

История

На карте уездов Самарской губернии издания губернского земства 1912 года отмечено как хутор Молошинский в границах Верхне-Кушумской волости Новоузенского уезда.

Согласно Списку населённых мест Самарской губернии 1910 года на хуторе Молошинский проживало 83 мужчины и 94 женщины. Земельный надел составлял 2187 десятин удобной земли.

В 1919 году в составе Новоузенского уезда передан в состав Саратовской губернии, впоследствии переименован в село Антоновка (на карте Саратовская область и АССР Немцев Поволжья населённый пункт отмечен под названием Молошенский)

В 1928 году был организован колхоз имени Энгельса. В этом же году открылась школа рабочей молодёжи (с 1938 года - средняя школа). Большинство населения составляли немцы. До 5 класса преподавание велось до 5 класса на немецком языке. В школу приезжали учиться ребята из немецких сёл: Липперсталь, Нейфельд, Нейдорф.

28 августа 1941 года был издан Указ Президиума ВС СССР о переселении немцев, проживающих в районах Поволжья. Немецкое население было депортировано.

Физико-географическая характеристика
Село находится в Заволжье, в пределах Сыртовой равнины, относящейся к Восточно-Европейской равнине, по правой стороне балки Сокорка, на высоте около 110 метров над уровнем моря. Почвы - тёмно-каштановые.

Село расположено в 7,9 км по прямой в северо-восточном направлении от районного центра города Ершов. По автомобильным дорогам расстояние до районного центра - 9,9 км, до областного центра города Саратова - 190 км.

Часовой пояс

Население
Динамика численности населения по годам:

 Национальный состав
Согласно результатам переписи 2002 года русские составляли 71 % населения села.

Примечания

Населённые пункты Ершовского района
Места поселения российских немцев в Саратовской области
Переименованные населённые пункты Саратовской области

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Cause and Effect, Disparate Impact Claims Cognizable Under Fair House Act
June 25, 2015 / nancygimbol / 0 Comments
In June 2015, the United States Supreme Court held that disparate impact claims are cognizable under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), 42 U.S.C. § 4601, et seq.
Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs et al. v. Inclusive Communities Project, Inc, et al., No. 13-1371 (U.S. 2015), involved the distribution of low-income tax credits to developers through designated state agencies, including the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. (the "Project") brought a disparate impact claim under the FHA, using statistical evidence.
The Project succeeded below. While the appeal was pending, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a regulation, which interpreted the FHA to permit disparate impact liability.
In holding that disparate impact claims are cognizable under the FHA, the Supreme Court noted that cases interpreting Title VII and the ADEA provided essential background and instruction, and applied the reasoning in Griggs v. Duke Power Co., 401 U.S. 424 (1971) and Smith v. City of Jackson, 544 U.S. 228 (2005) to the FHA.
However, the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of safeguards to prevent displacement of valid governmental or private practices. These safeguards include: giving housing authorities and private developers leeway to state and explain the valid interest served by their policies; recognition that statistical disparities without a policy or policies causing the disparity are not enough for disparate impact liability; careful examination of whether plaintiff has made out a prima facie case of disparate impact; and a causal connection between the defendant's policy and the disparate impact.
A disparate impact claim can be a powerful tool. Practitioners should be aware of the burden shifting framework applicable to these claims. Similar to cases under Title VII, the plaintiff must make a prima facie showing of disparate impact (e.g. a statistical irregularity caused by the defendant's policy). If a prima facie showing is made, then the burden shifts to the defendant to prove the challenged practice is necessary to achieve at least one substantial, legitimate, non-discriminatory interest. Once a defendant meets its burden, a plaintiff may still prevail if they show another practice with a less discriminatory effect will satisfy the defendant's substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest.
Click here to read: Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs et al. v. Inclusive Communities Project, Inc, et al., No. 13-1371 (U.S. Supreme Court June 25, 2015).
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w11 8/1 pp. 24-26
Is the Pope "Saint Peter's Successor"?
Was Peter the First Pope?
What Does History Teach About the Origin of the Papacy?
Do the Conduct and Teachings of the Popes Support Their Claim?
Do the Apostles Have Successors?
The Papacy—Founded by Christ?
IN 2002, Pope John Paul II wrote a letter to the bishop of Limburg, Germany, overruling a decision by the bishop in connection with abortion. The pope introduced his directive by stating that he was responsible for "the well-being and unity of all individual churches according to the will of Jesus Christ." He claimed authority to overrule the bishop's decision because as pope, he is said to be "Saint Peter's successor."
According to a Roman Catholic definition, "Christ constituted St. Peter chief of all the apostles." The Catholic Church further asserts that "Christ established that Peter should have perpetual successors in this primacy; and that the Roman bishops are these successors."—New Catholic Encyclopedia (2003), Volume 11, pages 495-496.
Those are important claims. Have you examined their validity for yourself? Consider the answers to three questions: (1) Does the Bible support the claim that Peter was the first pope? (2) What does history teach about the origin of the succession of popes? (3) Do the conduct and teachings of the popes support their claim to be Peter's successor?
To prove that the church is founded on Peter, Catholics have long pointed to Jesus' words recorded at Matthew 16:18: "You are Peter, and on this rock-mass I will build my congregation." In fact, those words are inscribed in Latin under the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Augustine, a revered Church Father, at one time held that the congregation was built on Peter. However, toward the end of his life, he changed his view of what Jesus' words meant. In a work known as Retractations, Augustine argued that it was Jesus on whom the church, that is the Christian congregation, was built, not Peter.*
True, the apostle Peter features prominently in the Gospels. Jesus singled out three of his apostles—John, James, and Peter—to be present with him on a few special occasions. (Mark 5:37, 38; 9:2; 14:33) Jesus entrusted Peter with "the keys of the kingdom of the heavens," which Peter used to open up the way to the Kingdom—first to the Jews and proselytes, then to the Samaritans, and finally to the Gentiles. (Matthew 16:19; Acts 2:5, 41; 8:14-17; 10:45) In accord with his outgoing personality, Peter at times served as spokesman for the apostles as a whole. (Acts 1:15; 2:14) But do these facts make Peter head of the early congregation?
The apostle Paul did write that Peter was entrusted with an "apostleship to those who are circumcised." (Galatians 2:8) However, the context of Paul's words shows that he was not saying that Peter directed the congregation. Paul's comments were about Peter's role in preaching to the Jews.
Although Peter was given great responsibility, nowhere in the Bible do we find him claiming to be the head of the congregation and, as such, making decisions for the disciples as a group. In his letter, he called himself "an apostle" and "an older man"—nothing more.—1 Peter 1:1; 5:1.
When and how, then, did the concept of a papacy come about? The idea that it was acceptable for one man to seek prominence over his fellow believers began to take root while the apostles were still alive. How did the apostles view such thinking?
The apostle Peter himself told the men who were taking the lead in the congregation not to be "lording it over those who are God's inheritance"; they were to gird themselves with lowliness of mind toward one another. (1 Peter 5:1-5) The apostle Paul warned that from within the congregation, men would rise who would "speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves." (Acts 20:30) Toward the end of the first century C.E., the apostle John wrote a letter in which he strongly denounced a disciple by the name of Diotrephes. Why the reprimand? One reason was that this man 'liked to have the first place' in the congregation. (3 John 9) Such counsel from the apostles acted as a restraint, thwarting for a time the ambitions of those who were seeking prominence.—2 Thessalonians 2:3-8.
Shortly after the last of the apostles died, individuals began to gain more prominence. The Cambridge History of Christianity says: "Probably there was no single 'monarchical' bishop in Rome before the middle of the second century." By the third century, the bishop of Rome established himself as the highest authority, at least for parts of the church.* To add weight to the claim that the bishop of Rome has superior authority, some have compiled a list of Peter's successors.
However, this list provides little support for the claim. Why? First, some names on the list cannot be verified. More important, the foundation of the list is flawed. How so? Even if Peter did preach in Rome, as some secular literature from the first and second centuries implies, there is no proof that he was head of the congregation there.
One evidence that Peter was not head of the congregation in Rome is that when the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, he included an extensive list of Christians there. Yet, he did not mention Peter at all. (Romans 16:1-23) If Peter were head of the congregation, could we imagine that Paul overlooked Peter or snubbed him?
Note, too, that about the time that Peter wrote his first inspired letter, Paul wrote a second letter to Timothy. In that letter, Paul did not hesitate to mention Rome. Actually, Paul wrote six letters from Rome, all without any mention of Peter.
Some 30 years after Paul wrote his letters, the apostle John wrote three letters and the book of Revelation. Nowhere in these writings did John mention that the congregation in Rome was the most prominent one, nor did he refer to a leader of the church who held the supreme office of an alleged successor of Peter. Neither the Bible nor the evidence from history supports the claim that Peter established himself as the first bishop of the congregation in Rome.
We would rightly expect someone who claims to be "Saint Peter's successor" and "the Vicar of Christ" to follow the conduct and teachings of both Peter and Christ. For example, did Peter accept special treatment from his fellow believers? No. He refused to allow any special expressions of reverence to be bestowed on him. (Acts 10:25, 26) What about Jesus? He said that he came to serve others, not to be served. (Matthew 20:28) By contrast, what record do the popes have? Do they shun prominence, refuse grand titles, and avoid ostentatious displays of wealth and power?
Both Peter and Christ were morally upright men who promoted peace. Compare their record with what the Catholic encyclopedia Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche (Lexicon for Theology and Church) says about Pope Leo X: "Involved in political and often nepotistic transactions and devoted to lavish worldly pleasures, Leo X neglected the urgent tasks of a spiritual nature." Karl Amon, Catholic priest and professor of church history, says that verified reports regarding Pope Alexander VI betray "a terrific amount of unscrupulousness, abuse of authority, simony, and immorality."
What about the teachings of the popes? How do they compare with the teachings of Peter and Christ? Peter did not believe that all good people go to heaven. With reference to good King David, he plainly said: "David did not ascend to the heavens." (Acts 2:34) Nor did Peter teach that infants should be baptized. Rather, he taught that baptism is a step that a believer takes conscientiously.—1 Peter 3:21.
Jesus taught that none of his disciples should try to be more prominent than any other. "If anyone wants to be first," Jesus said, "he must be last of all and minister of all." (Mark 9:35) Shortly before his death, Jesus gave this clear directive to his followers: "Do not you be called Rabbi, for one is your teacher, whereas all you are brothers. Moreover, do not call anyone your father on earth, for one is your Father, the heavenly One. Neither be called 'leaders,' for your Leader is one, the Christ." (Matthew 23:1, 8-10) Do you feel that the popes have upheld the teachings of Peter and Christ?
Some say that the succession of popes is maintained even if the officeholder does not lead a Christian life. Do you think that argument is reasonable? Jesus said: "Every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit; a good tree cannot bear worthless fruit, neither can a rotten tree produce fine fruit." Based on the evidence, do you think that Peter or Christ would want to be associated with the fruits that the popes have produced?—Matthew 7:17, 18, 21-23.
[Footnotes]
Jesus' discussion with Peter centered on identifying the Christ and his role, not on the role that Peter would play. (Matthew 16:13-17) Peter himself later stated that Jesus was the rock upon which the congregation was built. (1 Peter 2:4-8) The apostle Paul confirmed that Jesus, not Peter, was "the foundation cornerstone" of the Christian congregation.—Ephesians 2:20.
Both Jesus and the apostles warned that the Christian congregation would be overrun by men who taught apostate doctrine. (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; 2 Timothy 4:3; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 John 2:18) Those statements came true when the church, or congregation, of the second century began adopting pagan customs and blending Biblical doctrine with Greek philosophy.
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Does the evidence indicate that the popes have followed Peter's example?


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Premier League Power Rankings: Manchester City get a second chance – Week 36
By Joe Prince-WrightMay 1, 2014, 6:36 PM EDT
Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City… who you got?
As we head into the final two weeks of the Premier League season, everything is still to play for at the top and bottom of this remarkable league.
Steve Gerrard's slip cost Liverpool against Chelsea and now Man City are in the driving seat to win the title, while Sunderland have jumped out of the bottom three and Norwich have slipped into the dreaded drop zone.
Being in form at this point of the season is when it really matters.
(MORE: Premier League Power Rankings archive)
Each week we put our neck on the line to analyze the strength of each Premier League team, forget about the official league standings (here they are in case you actually do want them) that doesn't mean squat.
The Power Rankings take into account the strength of schedule, injuries, suspensions, playing well but still losing and plenty of other variables. The W-D-L bracket shows each PL team's current record and you can now see how many spots each team has moved, up or down, from week-to-week.
1 UP 1
Manchester City: The Citizens now have their destiny in their own hands as three wins against Everton, Aston Villa and West Ham means they will the title on goal difference if Liverpool win out and fail to overturn a -8 goal differential. A trip away to play Everton is, on paper, their toughest test to come. Can City hold their nerve? (24-5-6)
2 DOWN 1
Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers was outsmarted by Jose Mourinho and Liverpool's title hopes now rely on Man City slipping up between now and May 11. Steven Gerrard's slip cost the Reds dear and now they face Crystal Palace away and Newcastle at home knowing they must win both to give themselves a fighting chance of winning the title. (25-5-6)
Chelsea: A mixed week for the Blues, as they beat Liverpool away to keep their slender chances of winning the PL title alive but then lost in the second leg of their UCL semifinal to Atletico Madrid. Jose Mourinho has enjoyed a tumultuous season back in the Stamford Bridge hot-seat. Norwich at home should be an easy 3 points for the Blues as they aim to not lose at home for three-straight matches. (24-6-6)
Arsenal: A four point lead over Everton with two games to go, the Gunners looked to have sealed a UCL berth for the 18th straight season. Hats off to Mr. Wenger. Now it is about getting the job done as they host West Brom on Sunday. If they get the point they need, the focus will then switch to the FA Cup final. (22-7-7)
Tottenham: Spurs ground out a win away at Stoke but it was far from easy at the Britannia. Danny Rose headed home but was then taken off as things boiled over. Tim Sherwood's side can no longer finish in the top four but look to have secured a Europa League spot. (20-6-10)
Southampton: The Saints secured a morale boosting 2-0 win against Everton as Mauricio Pochettino's men have eighth placed all sewn up baring a monumental collapse in the goals for and against column. Tremendous season for the South Coast club but can they keep hold of their young stars? Swansea away up next. (14-10-12)
Everton: Robert Martinez's men simply didn't show up against Saints and looked a little jaded. They've had a wonderful season and know that anything less than a win over Man City will all but hand the fourth and final UCL spot to Arsenal. Can the Toffees do their Merseyside neighbors Liverpool a big favor? (20-9-7)
Manchester United: Ryan Giggs looked the part as United manager in that smartly pressed suit, didn't he? Whether or not he gets the job long-term, Giggsy put smiles back on the faces of the Old Trafford faithful as they smashed Norwich 4-0. Now United host Sunderland and if they win their last three matches, they could finish sixth if Spurs slip up. (18-6-11)
Stoke City: The Potters were hard done by against Spurs as Ryan Shwacross was harshly given a second yellow. Mark Hughes' men battled with 10-men and they are in fine form to finish the season. What can we expect from Stoke next season? This weekend we can expect an almighty scrap against Fulham. (11-11-14)
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Crystal Palace: Tony Pulis' Eagles had their wings clipped by title-chasing Man City on Sunday as their winning spree came to an end. On Monday they host Liverpool as Palace will have a huge say in the PL title race. Can they cause a huge upset? (13-4-19)
11 UP 5 Sunderland: The Black Cats are surging up the rankings as they lifted themselves out of the relegation zone for the first time since February 10 after beating Cardiff on Sunday. Gus Poyet's men now head to Man United full of confidence and are three games unbeaten. (8-8-19)
Hull City: Steve Bruce's side showed plenty of spirit to drag themselves from 2-0 down and draw away at Fulham but how did they get into the situation? Hull have prided themselves on having a water-tight defense for most of the season but that hasn't been the case recently. A point away at Aston Villa will secure their PL status. (10-7-18)
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Swansea City: The Swans needed that 4-1 home win against Villa, big time. Jonjo Shelvey scored a wondergoal and Garry Monk has steered their ship back on course after a shaky season. Can they win three on the spin by beating Saints on Saturday? (10-9-17)
West Brom: Pepe Mel bagged his first win as West Brom boss in their 1-0 win over West Ham and the Baggies are almost clear of the bottom three. They need a big performance against Arsenal on Sunday. (7-15-13)
Fuham: Poor old Felix. Just went you thought the Cottagers were going to climb out of the bottom three, wham. Hull's two late goals hit Fulham hard and they must now travel to Stoke before they host Palace on the final day of the season. Should they win both, it may still not be enough. (9-4-23)
West Ham: The Hammers are plummeting down the standings and are still not clear of relegation with teams below them having a game in hand. Tottenham at home poses a tough test for the Irons, as their boss Sam Allardyce is coming under increasing pressure from the home fans. (10-7-19)
Newcastle: Speaking of pressure, it is now mounting on Alan Pardew as Newcastle have lost six in a row and are looking shambolic. Magpies fans have finally turned on their boss and they simply must beat Cardiff on Saturday. (14-4-18)
Aston Villa: Another team struggling to get over the finishing line is Villa and they are in now danger of going down. If they don't beat Hull on on Saturday then Paul Lambert's men will go into the final day of the season in a seriously sticky situation. No win in six and five defeats in that run. (9-8-18)
Cardiff City: The Bluebirds were battered away at Sunderland last Sunday and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer knows his side must beat Newcastle or they could be relegated. It has been a long, hard season in South Wales as Cardiff could drop out of the top-flight at the first time of asking. (7-9-20)
Norwich City: The Canaries are in serious danger of going down to, as they go to Chelsea and must win to give themselves a chance. The problem is, they face Arsenal on the final day of the season. Interim boss Neil Adams has to get at least a point in his last two games to keep Norwich in the PL. (8-8-20)
Tags: Alan Pardew, Aston Villa, Brendan Rodgers, Danny Rose, Garry Monk, Jonjo Shelvey, Liverpool, Manchester United, Mauricio Pochettino, Newcastle United, Paul Lambert, Premier League, Robert Martinez, Ryan Giggs, Sam Allardyce, Southampton, Steve Gerrard, Steven Gerrard, Stoke City, Swansea City, Tony Pulis, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic
Premier League Roundup: Wins for Man United, West Brom, Spurs, Saints
By Joe Prince-WrightApr 26, 2014, 2:45 PM EDT
It was a big day of drama down at the bottom of the Premier League standings, as the scrap against the drop intensifies.
Fulham blew a 2-0 lead at home to Hull, West Brom hung on to beat West Ham and Swansea hammered Aston Villa to send the Midlands giants spiraling towards the bottom three.
Oh yeah, there was the small matter of Ryan Giggs making his bow as Manchester United manager too. There's never a dull moment in the PL and with just two more weekends to go, everything is still to play for.
(MORE: Latest Premier League standings)
In case you missed any of the action on Saturday in the words of Mrs. Doubtfire "help is on the way, dear."
Below we have recaps, reaction, analysis and video highlights of every game from Saturday's PL action.
Fulham 2-2 Hull City
Fulham were leading 2-0 as two goals in three second half minutes from Ashkan Dejagah and Fernando Amorebieta put the Cottagers in a commanding position. Then they blew it as Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long pounced in the final 15 minutes to leave Felix Magath "disappointed" as Fulham chucked away two valuable points.
Manchester United 4-0 Norwich City
Ryan Giggs' first game in charge started off in victory, as both Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata (on just thirty minutes to replace Danny Welbeck) scored twice in Manchester United's win. Meanwhile, the Canaries are still safe, but only just – should either Cardiff or Sunderland win on Sunday, Norwich will be in the relegation places.
Southampton 2-0 Everton
The Saints were the better team for most of the game as Everton handed them two goals. Literally. An own goal from Antolin Alcaraz after 58 seconds put the Toffees on the back foot and after 30 minutes Everton scored a second own goal as Seamus Coleman headed past Tim Howard. Saints could've added more goals, as Robert Martinez's side saw their top four hopes evaporate.
Stoke City 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs beat Stoke away from home, as Danny Rose scored a header to seal all three points for the North Londoners. Ryan Shawcross was sent off for Stoke, as the Potters struggled with 10-men. Can Tim Sherwood's side still challenge for a top four spot?
Swansea 4-1 Aston Villa
The Swans won their second-straight game after brushing aside Villa. Wilfired Bony scored twice, Pablo Hernandez added another and Jonjo Shelvey scored this goal of the season contender. Gabriel Agbonlahor scored Villa's lone goal as they have been sucked right into the relegation battle.
West Bromwich Albion 1-0 West Ham United
Pepe Mel finally bagged his first home win as West Brom boss thanks to Saido Berahino's 11th minute goal against the Hammers. It was a nervy game at the Hawthorns but the home side held on to all but secure their PL status for another season. West Ham fans aren't happy and called for their manager Sam Allardyce to be fired.
Tags: Antolin Alcaraz, Ashkan Dejagah, Aston Villa, Danny Rose, Danny Welbeck, Everton, Fernando Amorebieta, Fulham, Gabriel Agbonlahor, Hull City, Jonjo Shelvey, Juan Mata, Manchester United, Nikica Jelavic, pablo hernandez, Premier League, Robert Martinez, Ryan Giggs, Ryan Shawcross, Saido Berahino, Sam Allardyce, Seamus Coleman, Shane Long, Stoke City, Swansea City, Tim Howard, Tottenham Hotspur, Wayne Rooney, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic
Premier League Preview: Southampton vs. Everton
By Joe Prince-WrightApr 25, 2014, 11:30 AM EDT
Everton have gone four matches without a win at St Mary's since 2002 (D3, L1)
Saints have the highest average ball possession (59.5%) in the league
The Toffees have won 18 and lost one of the 20 league games in which they've opened the scoring
Southampton welcome Everton to St. Mary's on Saturday (Watch live on NBCSN, 7:45 a.m. ET and online via Live Extra) as two of the Premier League's most stylish sides collide.
Expect silky skills in abundance.
With both teams impressing throughout the PL season, they've definitely exceeded expectations as Saints sit in eighth spot, while Everton are in fifth with a real chance of qualifying got the UEFA Champions League by finishing in the top four.
The Toffees know they can't come unstuck against a hugely talented Southampton side, who boast two PFA Player of the Year nominees in Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw. Saints have brushed away reports that they are going to sell their best players this summer and have stated their intent to build on what will likely be their best-ever season in the Premier League.
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Everton have won eight of their last nine and are coming off the back of a hugely impressive home victory over Manchester United last time out, as Robert Martinez's side are going all out to finish in the top four. As for Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino, his young side have being playing well without getting wins as they're now three games without victory in the PL.
In team news Everton will be missing Kevin Mirallas who is out for the season, while Sylvain Distin is also out. As for Southampton, Morgan Schneiderlin is out injured as he joins long-term absentees Jay Rodriguez, Kelvin Davis and Maya Yoshida on the treatment table.
Mauricio Pochettino on facing Everton: "It's going to be an amazing challenge because we're going to be facing a team that's trying to break into the top four. They're a great side and they're having a great end to the season as well, but we're going to try and dominate the game and to win the game with a very good performance against them."
Roberto Martinez on Saints' impressive season: "It's a team that plays with a real bravery, they condense the spaces, they press very dynamic and they have got really good quality in the young players that have been given strong roles. It's been very impressive how they always get good performances against the top sides, especially at home. They always get good results against the top teams. I think that shows you that the team plays with incredible swagger, with incredible intelligence in the way that they are set up tactically and they make it very difficult."
This game should be one for the purists, with both Saints and Everton possessing a plethora of talented youngsters. The Toffees need the win more than Saints, as Martinez's men aim to push Arsenal all the way for the final UEFA Champions League spot. That said, Saints are a dangerous team and Everton know that only too well. With plenty of injuries piling up for both teams, players on each side will be eager to prove their worth. Saints could pull off a shock here but I am going for an entertaining draw at St. Mary's.
Tags: Adam Lallana, Everton, Jay Rodriguez, Kelvin Davis, Kevin Mirallas, Luke Shaw, Mauricio Pochettino, Maya Yoshida, Morgan Schneiderlin, Premier League, Robert Martinez, Roberto Martinez, Southampton, Sylvain Distin, Wigan Athletic
Premier League Power Rankings: Two way tussle for top spot – Week 35
With just three matchdays to go, the Premier League title race and relegation battle is still wide open.
Although Liverpool can take a huge step towards winning their first-ever PL crown by beating Chelsea this weekend. Following the Blues' shock defeat to Sunderland last time out, it now looks like a two-horse race for the title between Liverpool and Man City.
At the bottom wins for Sunderland, Cardiff and Fulham this weekend would mean they could finally climb out of the bottom three with just two games to go. Sunderland play Cardiff, in what could be a relegation decider.
Could this season get any more exciting?
1 – Liverpool: Another week, another entertaining win for Liverpool. A nail-biting win away at Norwich last Sunday means that seven points from their last 3 games guarantees the title. The small matter of Chelsea at home beckons this Sunday. Can the Reds hold their nerve? (25-5-5)
Manchester City: The Citizens slipped up at home to Sunderland last week, yet recovered to grab a late point and then beat West Brom. If they win out and Liverpool lose to Chelsea this Sunday, City could win the PL title on goal difference. Palace away this weekend. (23-5-6)
Chelsea: Chelsea have lost at home in the PL under Jose Mourinho. I repeat, Chelsea have lost at home under Mourinho. The Blues suffered a shock late defeat to Sunderland, as the 77-game unbeaten streak is finally over. Injuries are mounting up, as Mourinho plans to play his "B" squad at Anfield this Sunday with a UCL semi vs. Atletico looming. (23-6-6)
Arsenal: Last week was a good one for the Gunners, as two blowout wins saw them take fourth place by the scruff of the neck. Podolski scored four times (doubling his season's tally) and Ramsey is back to his best after injury. Beating Hull handsomely in the FA Cup final dress rehearsal is a boost, as Newcastle await at the Emirates on Monday. (21-7-7)
5 – Everton: The Toffees put in a masterful display against Man United to end Moyes' reign at Old Trafford, as Robert Martinez's men were electrifying. The only stumbling block was the defeat to Palace at home a few days earlier. Can the Toffees beat Southampton on Saturday? (20-9-6)
Tottenham: Spurs are keeping pace with the top four, but only just. A hard-fought 3-1 win over Fulham saw Tim Sherwood's side get back to winning ways, now they face Stoke City away. Lose and their UCL dreams are all but over. (19-6-10)
7 – Stoke City: The Potters will aim to keep their top 10 push going by beating Spurs at the Britannia this weekend. Mark Hughes' men were unlucky not to beat Cardiff away last time out. Just one defeat in eight for Stoke. (11-11-13)
Crystal Palace: Five wins on the spin, as the Selhurst Park faithful are in dreamland. Tony Pulis' men are officially safe with three games to go, who would've predicted that? Surely the Eagles can't make it six in a row by beating Man City this weekend… (13-4-18)
Southampton: Saints drew 0-0 with Aston Villa last time out as they keep missing glorious chances. They are superb in and around the box, but finishing has been their Achilles heel of late. Silky soccer will be on display against Everton at St. Mary's this Saturday. (13-10-12)
Manchester United: The Red Devils have had a tumultuous week. First they lost to Everton, then they fired David Moyes and put Ryan Giggs in charge on an interim basis. What now for United? Giggsy's first game in charge is at home to Norwich. Can he get off to a winning start? (17-6-11)
11 – West Ham: The Irons' season is in danger of petering out, as they lost at home to Palace last weekend. Sam Allardyce's men are creating chances but Andy Carroll isn't putting them away. West Brom away provides a good chance for three points. (10-7-18)
Hull City: The Tigers still aren't out trouble, yet something pretty spectacular must happen for them to go down. A heavy defeat to FA Cup final opponents Arsenal wasn't ideal last weekend, can they beat Fulham away to all but seal their safety? (10-6-17)
Fuham: Speaking of Fulham, the Cottagers now face a must-win match at home to Hull in their desperate battle against the drop. Against Spurs last weekend they were unlucky not to get something from the game, but that extra bit of quality has alluded them. Can Magath's men do the business? (9-3-23)
Swansea City: Garry Monk is a relieved man as the Swans left it late to clinch a valuable three points away at Newcastle. Wilfried Bony, so often Swansea's savior, scored a late PK as the South Wales side have almost clinched they ticket to the PL next season. Home game vs. Villa this weekend. (9-9-17)
Newcastle: The Magpies lost for the fifth-straight time and Alan Pardew's time on Tyneside looks to be coming to an end. Still in the top 10, Newcastle are finishing the season with a whimper and could slip further down the standings. Arsenal away this weekend. (14-4-17)
Sunderland: Huge week for the Black Cats as they drew away at City (where they led until the final moments) and then shocked everyone by beating Chelsea. Those results have breathed new life into their relegation battle. Three points from safety, the game against Cardiff is absolutely massive this weekend. (7-8-19)
Aston Villa: Unrest, poor results and a worrying slide continues at Villa Park. Paul Lambert got rid of his two assistants after issues off the field, then they somehow mustered a 0-0 draw with Saints at home to stop the rot following four-straight defeats. Trip to Swansea this week. (9-8-17)
Cardiff City: The Bluebirds missed a great opportunity to climb out of the drop zone last weekend as they failed to break down Stoke City. Cardiff now travel to Sunderland knowing their season is on the line. (7-9-19)
West Brom: Pepe Mel's men are struggling, big time. A defeat at Man City leaves them just three points above the drop zone with plenty of teams closing in behind them. Will the Baggies go down? West Ham at home is a must-win this weekend. (6-15-13)
Norwich City: A brave effort to only lose 3-2 to Liverpool last Sunday but that's four-straight defeats for the Canaries who sit just two points above the drop zone. They are everyone's favorites to go down. Can they beat Man United to give their survival hopes a boost? (8-8-19)
Tags: Alan Pardew, Andy Carroll, Aston Villa, David Moyes, Garry Monk, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Paul Lambert, Premier League, Robert Martinez, Ryan Giggs, Sam Allardyce, Stoke City, Swansea City, Tony Pulis, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic, Wilfried Bony
Roberto Martinez revels in Everton's humbling of Manchester United
LIVERPOOL — Wearing his brown shoes on the sidelines at Goodison Park, Robert Martinez barely left the edge of the pitch the entire game.
Style, substance and subtle, his team had all that and more on Sunday.
The Spanish coach has transformed Everton's playing style in his first season in charge at Goodison Park, as his team are still in the hunt for a top four spot with three games to go. Sitting on 69 points, the Toffees are also looking at a record points haul, as they stellar season under the Spaniard continues.
(MORE: Everton 2-0 Man United – Toffees rampant in miserable return for Moyes)
One point and one place behind fourth placed Arsenal, the Toffees are focused on qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. However, despite keeping their UCL hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday, they also had another reason to celebrate.
Everton haven't beaten Man United home and away since the 1969-70 season. That's something Martinez is delighted to have achieved.
"It is a big thing, we knew since the 1969 we haven't done the double over United," Martinez said. "It is one of the things that tells you about this group of players are ready to develop something special. There is a mental side, if you can do the double over the current champions, then there is something special in this group. I always felt we are developing into a strong side. I thought it was important for our fans to today be proud of their team, to have something to remember and have a special memory. It was perfect to give them something back for all the support they have given us."
(MORE: Moyes vilified on return to Everton, as Manchester United nightmare continues)
Baines gave Everton perfect balance, as Martinez's side impressed once again.
With three games left, especially after a demoralizing defeat to Crystal Palace in midweek, this was the kind of performance Martinez was hoping for. Energetic from the start and an extra bite all over the pitch, Everton's gameplan of soaking up United's pressure then counter-attacking worked perfectly.
Martinez knew it.
"With three games to go until the end of the season it was the right type of performance," Martinez said. "We were full of energy, dynamic, on the counter-attack we looked electrifying. We are a very exciting team to watch on the counter-attack. We had to defend and be patient and pick our moments. Once we did that I thought we were terrific. When we saw the lineup with Kagawa, Mata, Nani and Rooney we knew they were going to try to get on the ball and try to take the sting out of the game. That is when as a team you have to be adaptable. I thought we were devastating on the counter-attack, if anything we should've scored more. We had good chances, they were on the ball but they never broke us down."
What about David Moyes and the squad he left Martinez at Everton?
The Toffees boss was full of praise for the building blocks put in place by Moyes as the Spaniard has built his own squad around the framwork Moyes left behind.
"I was a very fortunate man to walk into a football club where everything was in place," Martinez said. "The work that David did over 11 years was there. Previously I have gone into football clubs that look like a bomb exploded. Believe me the best situation for a manager is to have something like that. Yes, I wanted to change many things, but I didn't want to lose anything. I brought 10 players in which is a big amount, the senior players were very open to play in a different manner and we gave a massive role to the younger players. That is the big difference in this squad. I thought David Moyes' job at Everton provided the platform for the performances we have been able to put in this season."
One area where Martinez outwitted Moyes was on the flanks, especially on the right.
Right back Seamus Coleman created the second goal after a number of marauding runs from the run kept United at bay. Kevin Mirallas scored the second, as he and Coleman tormented United's left back Alexander Buttner all afternoon.
Speaking of that threat, Martinez revealed he's extremely happy with the entire balance of his side, as they are in the hunt for a top four position with three games to go.
"It is fair to say that we created that space, we are a very well balanced side," Martinez said. "We carry threat on the left hand side, Leighton Baines can really hurt you in possession, Seamus Coleman is developing his penetration, then in the middle you have Ross Barkley and Steven Naismith, who is in form at the moment, I thought we were a well-balanced team today. We had to be patient. It was the first time this season we gave the ball to the opposition, but the way we used it in our favor was quite impressive."
Tags: Alexander Buttner, David Moyes, Everton, Kevin Mirallas, Leighton Baines, Manchester United, Nani, Premier League, Robert Martinez, Ross Barkley, Seamus Coleman, Steven Naismith, Wigan Athletic
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Jay, a homeless man sleeping near a Hollywood freeway onramp, awoke to the voices of police Friday morning.
Los Angeles Police Department officers Julie Nony and Paula Davidson had rooted out an encampment of nine transients — including Jay — who were sleeping along the Highland Avenue onramp to Highway 101.
Nony and Davidson were part of a team of roughly two dozen officers and sheriff's deputies who fanned out across Hollywood, trudging through wild-land hills and along freeway embankments looking for homeless people. The transients were told to move out but also were offered social services.
"Time to get up," Nony told Jay. "Are you on parole or probation?"
Startled, Jay responded that he wasn't but said he was in treatment for drug addiction and was taking methadone. The encampment was strewn with bedding and wrappers for hypodermic needles and In-N-Out French fries, along with handwritten signs asking for money.
"I promise not to buy drugs," read one.
In all, officers removed 25 transients and cited four of them for misdemeanors. In one case, officers hiked with a man into the hills well above the Hollywood cross, overlooking the Ford Theatres and the Hollywood Bowl, and helped him carry out luggage, several plastic bags of belongings, sleeping bags, a tent and a Darth Vader mask. They drove him to a homeless shelter.
In hilly areas of Hollywood, the homeless start fires, which are a danger to area residents and the transients themselves, said sheriff's Deputy Jason Elkins.
In the urban areas, "we're getting hit by property crimes," such as auto break-ins and home burglaries, said LAPD Capt. Bea Girmala, commander of the department's Hollywood Station. "The suspect descriptions, when we get them, are often of transients."
"This is the United States of America," Girmala said, "and we have people living in the bushes."
Hollywood has long been a magnet for homeless people. The area offers social services, police said, and is far from the drugs and violence of downtown's skid row.
"You walk through skid row and everybody is just bombarding you with drugs," said Jay, who declined to give his last name.
Almost half of the people officers removed declined any services and walked off into the city, their belongings in aquamarine plastic bags provided by police.
"We have to bring [the resources] to them," said Girmala. "Sometimes we strike out."


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Student-teacher Tom Sheridan is teaching students for the first time over Zoom
Trina Kolas, Writing Editor|March 3, 2021
After observing math teacher Laura Sands, student-teacher Tom Sheridan now teaches Algebra 1 and 2 classes over Zoom. ILLUSTRATION BY CECILIA APITZ
The pandemic has been particularly hard on teachers, who are forced to continuously rework their teaching plans amidst constant rescheduling and dashed hopes for being able to return to in-person learning. For student-teacher Tom Sheridan, however, the pandemic has actually made his job "easier" in some ways.
Sheridan is in the process of completing the Teacher Credential Program at CSU Long Beach. Having become a student-teacher under math teacher Laura Sands at the start of the semester, he's learning the ropes of the various duties that come with the job.
"My first week, I observed her teaching. We touch base across the board on curriculum, attendance, grades and classroom management, and now I'm putting it into practice as I've temporarily taken over the classes as [her students'] main teacher," he said.
Sheridan is currently teaching Algebra 1 and 2, and while he's comfortable teaching those subjects, he's willing to expand his horizons and teach other branches of math later in his career.
"I find Algebra very straightforward to teach, and since Precalculus builds on Algebra 2, those would probably be my top three to start, and then I would be interested in statistics, geometry and calculus to switch it up down the road," he said.
Contrary to the many hurdles most students and teachers have been experiencing as a result of the pandemic, Sheridan actually found distance learning made his transition to full-time teaching easier than if it'd been in person, as it makes it easier for him to focus on helping his students, who are all in one place thanks to the pandemic.
"Since this is my first year as a student-teacher, I think it is a good way to transition into teaching. I can focus more on the needs of my students, and I think it would be more complex in person, which I'm really looking forward to," he said. "Online, the students are separate. In class, they're in proximity with each other, so there's more to monitor in person."
Not only does distance learning make keeping track of his students easier than in a normal classroom environment, but it also makes it easier for him to provide help for any students who might be struggling with the material.
"It takes some adjustment, but I think there are great opportunities to get help in this situation," he said. "For example, with daily tutorials, you don't have to travel anywhere; you just turn your computer back on and there's extra help waiting for you, which I think is a great benefit to this setup."
Unfortunately, that's as far as his pandemic-induced work benefits seem to go. A common, but nevertheless impactful problem Sheridan inevitably came across as a result of distance learning was the inability to properly build relationships with his students, with whom he can only communicate from behind a screen. Despite that limitation, it won't stop him from striving to become a competent, respectable teacher that his students can look up to.
"I'd like [my students] to see me as someone who really knows his math, can communicate it well and tries to give each student their own respect," he said.
Sheridan will earn his credential to become a full-time teacher at the end of the year. Although the pandemic has made several aspects of his job easier and harder, he still plans on making the most of his time at Redondo Union.
"I'm really enjoying my time at RUHS so far, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the semester," he said.
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A Portland resident was granted "agender" status by an Oregon judge earlier this month, in what is likely the first-such decision of its kind.
Patch, the person's mononym, is believed to be the first ever to be legally considered agender—that is, gender neutral, or without gender identity—in the United States. According to the Associated Press, Patch was born Patrick Abbatiello, and was granted agender status by Judge Amy Holmes Hehn on March 10. Judge Hehn's decision also accommodated Patch's genderless name change.
"As a kid, probably starting around age 6, gender didn't make sense to me," Patch explained to NBC News. "I was told 'men were this, women were this.' As a teen I learned about transgender people, and that didn't seem like what I was. And then I learned about genderqueer, and that didn't seem like what I was."
Judge Hehn is herself no stranger to wading into the sometimes tricky legal waters of gender identity. In 2016, Hehn ruled that trans person Jamie Shupe, a former army sergeant, had the right to identify as "non-binary." The decision, like Patch's, was likely the first of its kind, and was seen as a major milestone in the fight for equal rights across—and beyond—genders.
Eschewing both "him" and "her," Patch explained to NBC, "I feel no identity or closeness with any pronouns I've come across. What describes me is my name."


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Prestigious Booker Prize Awarded
Posted by: Ethan Shea
Posted Date: October 24, 2022
Tags: Booker Prize, falvey library, fiction, literature, Villanova University
By Ethan Shea
Last week, Shehan Karunatilaka received the prestigious Booker Prize for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. The Booker Prize is a literary award granted annually to an exceptional work of fiction written in the English language. Past winners include remarkable writers such as Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, and Yann Martel.
Karunatilaka grew up in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. He went on to study in New Zealand and has lived in several large cities, such as London and Singapore. Today, Karunatilaka lives in his hometown of Colombo, where he works writing ad copy to supplement his literary endeavors.
The winning novel concerns the Sri Lankan Civil War, which lasted from 1983 to 2009, and the following fallout of the conflict. Being only the second novel from Karunatilaka, writing The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida about such a lengthy war was a bold endeavor. However, the potential his debut novel, Chinaman, promised was clearly realized in Karunatilaka's most recent work.
To learn more about Shehan Karunatilaka and his award-winning novel, check out this New York Times article.
You will also find information on last year's Booker Prize finalists in this blog.
Both of Karunatilaka's novels are available through interlibrary loan services here at Falvey. You can find his debut novel here, and his Booker Prize-winning work here.
Ethan Shea is a graduate student in the English Department at Villanova University and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.


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Newsletter, Issue 1
Greetings from SilverCloud CEO, Ken Cahill
Welcome to the first edition of our brand new SilverCloud newsletter where we hope to share with you the latest news and developments at SilverCloud, our customers and the industry. It has been a year of huge growth at SilverCloud and I am pleased to say that we have now reached a significant milestone, since launching in 2012 our platform has now gone on to reach over 70,000 patients, across our customer base in the UK and US.
As a company we are always proud to be recognised for the hard work of the team at SilverCloud and we are delighted to be one of the five companies, alongside Apple and Philips, whose innovation has been recognised in Accenture's Digital Health Tech Vision 2016 report. Continuing on the theme of innovation, we were awarded second place in the Vizient Fourth Annual Innovation Challenge as voted by almost 2,000 member health systems, an event which aims to illuminate some of the best new ideas in health care. We are also delighted to have been awarded the 2016 eir Elevation Health and Life Sciences Award.
Ken Cahill
Product Developments at SilverCloud
At SilverCloud we take an agile approach to development, allowing us to continually innovate and improve our platform. Recent improvements include more streamlined views of client activity for supporters, making the review process more efficient and we are also excited about enhancements to one of the core therapeutic tools in SilverCloud.
Our mood monitor and lifestyle choices tool have now been combined into one easy to use self-monitoring tool. This gives clients a more holistic picture of how situations and lifestyle choices can influence their mood over time. Empowering clients to make better decisions and helping to identify trends and behaviours they may not have known about.
SilverCloud Recognised in Recent Rand Report
A new study from research organisation RAND Europe provides a systematic assessment of post-2013 literature on computerised CBT platforms, including SilverCloud. The study provides a useful evidence-based guide, to inform services on how cCBT solutions can be best utilised to support those with mental health needs. Among the tools that address common mental health problems, we are delighted to say that SilverCloud was highlighted as one of the most promising. You can read more of the study's main findings here.
Bromley Working for Wellbeing
Hear from our customer Bromley Working for Wellbeing of the benefits of using SilverCloud from both a patient and clinician perspective.
As a technology company we're always excited to see innovation in service delivery. This month our service in the spotlight is italk, an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, delivered as a partnership between Solent Mind and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. The service began using SilverCloud in 2015 and implemented a self sign-up process - providing access to SilverCloud tailored online CBT programmes at the click of a button.
italk regularly promotes SilverCloud across multiple channels including print and social media such as Facebook and Twitter and have now surpassed 2,000 SilverCloud clients thanks to their efforts.
Clinical Research and Insight
New User Experience Study
Understanding user experience is key to the successful development and implementation of an evidence-based online intervention, and something that SilverCloud is committed to doing.
You can read more in our recent blog on, The Importance of User Experience.
Catch up on our latest digest of industry news and events below.
NHS Reveals New Specialist Centres for Perinatal Mental Health Problems
The NHS has just announced the successful bidders for whom £40m funding has been granted to improve NHS mental health support for new mothers. NHS England received 64 applications for the three-year funding, from which it chose 20 successful bidders for wave 1.
The schemes, aimed at pregnant women and new mothers who suffer from severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or psychosis, will support 30,000 more patients a year by 2021.The successful proposals cover 90 CCGs, six STP footprints and the four NHS England regions.
GP Practices to Offer Psychological Therapy to Patients with Long-term Conditions
NHS England has launched an £11m scheme for patients with long-term conditions like diabetes and COPD to receive psychological therapy in their GP practices. In all, 30 CCGs will receive part of the funding, which will run 22 schemes among them, expected to start seeing patients within the next three months.
A recent pilot has shown that treating people's physical and mental health problems 'in an integrated way' improves both their mental health and management of their long term condition.
Men Much Less Likely to Seek Mental Health Help than Women
A recent survey commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation found that not only are men far less likely than women to seek professional support, they are also less likely to disclose a mental health problem to friends and family. The YouGov survey, the largest of its kind, polling more than 2,500 people who have had mental health problems, showed 28% of men admitted that they had not sought medical help, compared with 19% of women.
Mark Rowland, director at the Mental Health Foundation, said the findings showed that there needed to be a cultural shift in the approach to the issue to allow men to feel more able to share when they are feeling vulnerable.


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Dorchester Reporter
Ted Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy Lies "In Repose" at Dorchester's JFK Library
By Tom Mulvoy
U.S. Senator Edward Moore Kennedy, (1932-2009) Photo (May 2008) by Susan Walsh, Associated Press
Long lines of persons gathered outside the JFK Library Thursday afternoon and long into the night, waiting in to pay final respects to a beloved Senator. Motorists are cautioned to expect some traffic delays in Dorchester's Columbia Point neighborhood in the vicinity of the JFK Library all day Friday and Saturday morning this week, due to the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. Sen. Kennedy lies in repose at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Throughout the day and night, a civilian honor guard of family, friends, and current and former staff was joined by a military honor guard, in solemn tribute to the fallen leader.
Visiting hours for the public continue on Friday until 3:00 p.m. Public wishing to sign the condolence books can do so when the Library re-opens on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
The Public is encouraged to use public transportation to the Kennedy Presidential Library. Special shuttle service will be available from the JFK/UMass T Stop on the MBTA Red Line from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
Free Satellite Parking will also be available at the Bayside Expo Center from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Special shuttle service will be available for those parking at the Bayside Expo Center to the Kennedy Presidential Library. There will be no parking available to the public at the Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Thursday Motorcade Route to Boston
On Thursday, the hearse bearing Senator Kennedy traveled from Hyannisport to Boston on Route 3 North to the Southeast Expressway, Route 93 North into Boston. The cortege exited at Government Center, and travel down Hanover Street into the North End, past St. Stephen's Church, where his mother Rose was baptized and her funeral mass celebrated.
After brief travels through the North End and Beacon Hill, the motorcade tarevled through South Boston and Dorchester, arriving at the JFK for Sen. Kennedy's final visit shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday. The Senator will lie in repose until Saturday morning, and a funeral procession will travel to Mission Church in Roxbury for a final requiem mass. A wide array of dignitaries are expected to be in attendance, including President Obama, who will deliver a eulogy, and three living former presidents: Carter, Clinton,and Bush 43.
After the Mass, there will be a motorcade to Logan Airport and on to Washington, then to Arlington National Cemetery where Kennedy will be layed to rest next to his brothers at the military burial ground where some of the nation's most revered leaders are buried.
Tribute areas to honor the senator have been set up at the JFK Library, the JFK Museum in Hyannis, and at his office in Washington D.C. at No. 317 in the Russell Senate Building.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to educational programming at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. A website has been set up in memory of Kennedy where people can post their memories.
For more information, visit these websites.www.tedkennedy.org, www.kennedyinstitute.org
Dorchester Today
PLAN: Mattapan meeting at KIPP Academy
1/22 - 6:00 pm
PAW Patrol Meet and Greet at Franklin Park Zoo!
1/25 - 10:30 am
Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting
2/3 - 6:30 pm
James P. "Jimmy" Cawley Scholarship 'Jammin' event at Florian Hall
Complete Dorchester calendar
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Keys N Krates - "I Know U"
Unfortunately, the Mad Decent Block Party date in Philly I attended, Keys N Krates were not there, however they were the day after. I wanted to see the trio live because I love the music, but alas, another time. But, the three have returned with a brand new song called "I Know U," which will appear on their upcoming new EP. So I'm assuming in the next few weeks we should get some more excellent tracks as they typically do not disappoint with their releases. Stream the electronic jam below.


We are introducing a new Panther Press feature. Our Meet the Teacher profiles will feature questions and answers with the men and women who dedicate their days to teaching at Paul VI, starting with our inaugural profile on Mr. DeBrock.
Panther Press: Where did you grow up?
Mr. DeBrock: I was a military brat growing up. Every three years I was living on a new base. I've lived in a lot of states: Texas, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and Oklahoma. In eighth grade through graduation, I even lived in Germany and England.
I was undergraduate at Notre Dame, and for graduate school I went to St. Louis University.
I had already lived here for some time growing up, and I was looking for jobs in Virginia for a few reasons. I especially liked the Virginia right-to-work laws and the four seasons of the area. My sister's godparents also lived in the area, and I wanted to teach at a Catholic or military school because I've been to Catholic colleges.
I love teaching in a Catholic school because I want to be able to talk about my religion. I especially love having the chapel in the building because I want to be able to have some place to go if I'm having a rough day.
How long have you been teaching at Paul VI? Have you been teaching history for all of those years?
I have been teaching at Paul VI for six years. I have taught Honors US History for Juniors for all six of those years, and I also usually teach another class.
What drew you to teaching history?
I love the story of the subject; I always loved reading when I was younger, and especially reading about people's lives. Everyone in the subject of history either accomplishes something or fails at something, and I hope that I can teach my students to learn from these stories.
Is teaching something that you have always wanted to do? Could you imagine doing anything else?
I have always thought about teaching. I remember taking one of those aptitude tests in the eighth grade, and how it said I would be good as a teacher. That has stuck with me.
I also thought about performing; I even minored in musical performance. I still sing, and am a part of the St. Veronica's Church Choir. I am also in most of the Paul VI school plays.
Definitely getting paid to talk about the subject I love for eight hours a day. I love that I get to have a job that I really love, that I get to teach high school students, and that I get to share the story that is history with the students.
Are there any fun or interesting facts about yourself that you'd like to share?
As far as singing goes, I am a member of the Upper Room Theatre Ministry in Manassas, and was Inspector Javert in a production of Les Misérables.
I am also very involved in the clubs at Paul VI. I run four clubs: Cooking Club, Young Politicians' Club, Webcrawlers, and the Adventure Club. The Young Politicians' Club focuses on improving skills in nonpartisan political discussion, and the Adventure Club focuses on roleplaying through games such as Dungeons and Dragons.
My favorite fact, however, is that I am a doting uncle to a beautiful baby niece and nephew.
February 7, 2018 in Features, Personalities.


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Plan calls for over-55 housing off Long Hill Cross Road
Brad Durrell
Nov. 30, 2018 Updated: June 7, 2019 12:22 p.m.
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A developer is seeking a zone change to build an age-55-and-older senior living community "in a condominium format" on an unusually-shaped parcel at 96 Long Hill Cross Road.
The 5.5-acre site is between Bridgeport Avenue and the Route 8 highway, essentially behind the Crown Point Center retail area and near a large recycling facility.
The applicant, S&G of Shelton LLC, has applied to create a Planned Development District (PDD) on the flag-shaped lot with access to Long Hill Cross Road. The property is now undeveloped, zoned for industrial use and borders the highway, light industrial and commercial uses, and other undeveloped land.
The Planning & Zoning Commission application describes the property as being in "a transitional area" and having been "heavily disturbed during construction of Route 8 in the 1970s." It includes a watercourse that flows down from the highway toward Bridgeport Avenue.
The Crossroads: An Active Adult Community would include two living units per building on a dead-end private road, plus a small structure with a meeting room and resident mailboxes. The two-story living units would be 1,134 square feet each with two bedrooms, and deed restricted to owners at least age 55 or older.
According to the plan, 65 parking spaces would be provided, including one garage space per unit, which is more than the required 60 spaces for all residents and visitors. The community of duplexes would have a homeowners association.
The property has limited frontage of about 71 feet on Long Hill Cross Road, where the new road entrance would be located close to the bridge over Route 8. The site has access to public water and sewer.
City wins judgment
A state Superior Court has awarded the city a $6,010 judgment due to a property owner's failure to remove debris from his yard.
The ruling was made Oct. 26 by Judge Arthur Hiller against the owner of 11 Bonnie Brook Drive, a road between Booth Hill Road and Nichols Avenue near the Trumbull border. The city plans to place a lien on the property for the amount owed.
"Defendant is ordered to remove property ... such that it is no longer considered a junkyard," states the court decision.
The judgment includes a civil fine and damages, and will continue to increase by $10 a day until the situation is rectified, city officials said.
"Tom Dingle deserves credit for this," acting P&Z Administrator Ken Nappi said of the city's zoning enforcement officer, who has pursued the case.