The Grand Priory of England, Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands of the Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem was formed, consecrated and established on the 1st January 1995 as a British 'confraternity of hospitallers' who apply themselves to the relief of those in need of hospice care.
The confraternity models itself upon the traditions and ideals of the ancient, chivalric and hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus, and in recognition of the importance of that historical Order of Chivalry(1) the confraternity presents itself today as a practical and working hospitaller organisation, more appropriate to the humanitarian needs of the 21st century.
The constitution and structure of the confraternity has been so successful that it has been emulated in various parts of the world. All members of the confraternity, both in the UK and overseas, work under a single umbrella body known as The United Grand Priories of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, which was formed on the 13th May 1999.
The Grand Council of The United Grand Priories is a Christian organisation that sees its function as an opportunity to foster ever stronger ecumenical bonds between the various branches of Christianity. To this end it hopes to encourage members and clergy from all parts of the Christian community to belong to the Order, and work together in harmony and understanding under the banner of Saint Lazarus.
Whilst each Grand Priory has its own independent national hospitaller programme it is assumed that from time to time all branches of the confraternity may join together for a common humanitarian purpose.
As it is the intention of the Grand Priory of England, Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands to focus its activities on the hospice movement it formed the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association, a charity registered with the Charity Commissioners (No.1062740).
Today the men and women of the Order are carrying out their hospitaller work according to the principles established by the founders of the Order of Saint Lazarus in the 12th century, which are as relevant now as they were in those ancient times.
All potential members of The United Grand Priories must have their application sponsored by a Knight/Dame of the Order and they should realise that they are expected to support the charitable aims of their individual Grand Priory and attend its functions.
Postulants for entry into The United Grand Priories of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem will be received in one of the following grades, Member, Officer, Commander or, on very rare occasions, as a Knight or Dame.
A decision to join should only be taken after deep contemplation of the duties involved, the verification of which should be obtained from the sponsoring member.
(1) To be recognised as a legitimate Order of Chivalry an organisation must be accepted as such by the State in which such recognition is sought. This confraternity, however, seeks no such recognition, nor has it any pretentions of being an 'order of chivalry' directly descended from the original Order of Saint Lazarus, which came to prominence during the Crusades, and ceased to exist in 1824.
The Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem was a military, religious and hospitaller Order of Chivalry. It bore no resemblance to modern-day historical or charitable organisations.
It was military in that it played a military role from 1120 to about the beginning of the 16th century. Until 1291 its military activities were centred in the Holy Land helping to hold it for Christianity, while after its loss they involved the protection of the pilgrim routes, particularly of that to Santiago de Compostela.
The military role was revived in the early 17th century when the Order maintained a squadron of ten frigates based at St Malo, manned by the knights, novices and chaplains. With the ending of the Order's naval activities in 1668, the military role was continued through its naval academy, and the ownership of a military school in Paris, which it held until the French Revolution in 1791.
With regard to the religious aspect, the Order was originally an order of monks taking the triple vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. The monastic character was in no way lessened when it commenced its military role.
The Order was hospitaller in that its origins allegedly stem from a leper hospice founded in the 4th century. Subsequently it operated a hospice for lepers in the 12th century outside the walls of Jerusalem. Despite its eventual military role, it remained primarily a 'hospitaller Order', operating a worldwide network of hospitals and Lazar Houses.
The Order was chivalric in that it became a monastic Order of Knighthood in the early 12th century. Its ranks held those who were already knights or those of noble birth who received knighthood after entry into the Order. The Order always had the power of conferring knighthood on any person deemed suitable. This ancient prerogative was enshrined in the Act of 1624 which created the category of Knights of Grace, where nobility was not required. This power, to confer knighthood, remained unimpaired from the 12th century and needed no recognition for its validity, preceding, as it did, all secular knighthoods still surviving to this day.
Apart from this knightly aspect of chivalry, it also implied that privilege went hand in hand with responsibility, to care for the sick and protect the weak. It was service without being servile, the use of one's effort and strength for the purpose of Christian and human charity.
The Order was not a reward, but a commitment of service past, present and future, to carry out its aims, and to work for humanity in its name. Through the dedication of its knights and members, its nobility of purpose in caring for the sick, and its splendid history, the Order's traditions have survived intact throughout the centuries, and should continue so for centuries to come, as long as Christianity, and a need to help our fellow man, exists.
It is uncertain at what date the Order of Saint Lazarus was first established in England. Certainly the Order would have been known to crusading knights and it is likely that the first brethren of Saint Lazarus were brought to this country by returning crusaders. Modern French authorities claim 1135 as the year in which Baron Roger de Mowbray presented the knights with land, and a mill, at Burton, near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. It was in the fertile countryside of this county that they built their great hospital (hospice), which became the chief house of the Order in England and from which, in succeeding years, numerous other hospitals and commanderies were erected throughout the country. The foundation at Burton, since called Burton Lazars, was administered by a Master and eight knights and was placed under the protection of the Blessed Virgin and of Saint Lazarus.
'We have recognised that the Holy House and Hospital of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem is splendid and praiseworthy in the works of mercy, whereof we have sure faith and witness by the experience of our own eyes'.
This was testimony indeed from England's most illustrious crusader! Subsequent Royal benefactors of the Order were King John in 1200 and Henry III in 1216. On 22nd October 1284 Edward I presented letters patent commanding his subjects to procure for the Master and Brethren of the Order whatever assistance their envoys would seek for the work of fighting the enemies of Christ and His Church. On 16th March 1343, in memory of his father, Edward III released the Order in England from payment of certain rents and taxes, recalling the hospitality of the Order towards lepers, and its military action against the enemies of the Cross. The administration, by the Order, of the hospital of St Giles, London, was confirmed by Henry VI in 1450.
In 1439 the Master, Geoffrey Shrigley, received licence from Henry VI to apply for bulls from the Pope to enable future Masters of the Order in England to be elected without reference to the Grand Master of the Order at Boigny in France.
In 1450 the Pope took the Order in England under his special protection, exempting it from all episcopal jurisdiction and decreeing that future Masters of the Order in England should be recognised as such without any further confirmation being required. This made the English branch of the Order independent of any overseas jurisdiction. By 1540 the Order was responsible for 96 Hospices within the English jurisdiction.
In 1544 Henry VIII suppressed the Order in England, as he had previously done with so many other religious Orders and Foundations. In France, however, as in other parts of Europe, the hospitaller work of the Order of Saint Lazarus continued to flourish.
In 1489 a Papal Bull was issued amalgamating the Order of Saint Lazarus (outside Italy) with the Order of St John. This decree was disobeyed by the officers of the Commandery of Boigny, France (Order of Saint Lazarus) and the Pope, as superior of all religious-military Orders, dealt with this thorny problem by authorising the foundation, by King Henry IV of France, of a new Order, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and amalgamated with this the rump of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. It was by Papal Bull that the King gave statutes to the Order and why the Order was subject to canon law (the Italian possessions of the Order of Saint Lazarus had similarly amalgamated with the newly founded Order of Saint Maurice in 1572).
Since the Order had been primarily active in France since the 14th century it follows that it was subject to all the political upheavals in that country, none more important to the Order than the decree by the Assembly for the Third Estate, on the 30th July 1791, that ALL Orders of Chivalry were abolished. This decree placed the Order, including the exiled Grand Master, outside the law. There are those who would question the authority of the Third Estate to make such a pronouncement.
The King could not 'abolish' the Order in 1814 (anymore than could the National Assembly earlier), although the government of Louis-Philippe suppressed it in 1831, but under canon law it could only become extinct through lack of canonical admissions. This is eventually what happened.
The Grand Chancery of the Legion of Honour issued a statement in 1824 to the effect that "...of the united Orders of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, the latter has not been awarded since 1788 and is allowed to extinguish itself".
100% of ALL monies raised for the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association are used for charitable purposes.
There are NO deductions made for administrative or other costs.


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The committee set up to investigate sexual harassment at Makerere University following an NBS Investigates report has released their draft findings, calling for an overhaul of the administrative structures.
The findings which relate to a permissive campus environment, abuse of power, a general lack of awareness and poor academic monitoring systems among others are the leading causes of sexual harassment.
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A source working with our investigations desk undercover exposed a senior lecturer whom she alleged was sexually harassing her.
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The university suspended the lecturer pending investigation and together with his suspension a separate committee was set up to investigate and report back to the University administration.
That report was released Friday, May 18, 2018.
An earlier report early this year, showed that over 50% of female and about 40% of male students cited sexual harassment as a major cause of discontent at Makerere. The latest reports however indicate that abuse of power by lecturers bounced up among the top causes of sexual harassment at the legacy university.
The Sylvia Tamale-led committee also found that the University's administration was heavily gender-segregated to favor males. Of all the university administrative decision-making positions, only 2 in 10 are held by females.
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Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development
From the point where the proposed line deviates away from the original trackbed, the new line will essentially follows a contour line until it...
Post by: Axe, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
An alternative station site is necessary as there is no chance of the L&BR ever procuring the former station site. Chris
Increase your suggested "couple of houses" to "seven (7) private properties now standing on or across the former trackbed, platform and goods...
Here is an image in Lydiate Lane at around the site of the proposed new station (on the right of the lane). You will notice the rooftops within...
What should be the next 009 r-t-r loco?
To satisfy the many L&BR modellers, my vote goes to Baldwin 2-4-2 tank loco 'Lyn' of 1898 and then scrapped in December 1935 following closure of...
Post by: Axe, Mar 31, 2017 in forum: Model Railways
Your statement that the bungalow at Parracombe Halt has been sold to Mr & Mrs Grobb is completely erroneous. There's no truth in that whatsoever....
Post by: Axe, Dec 4, 2016 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
Moretonhampstead and South Devon Railway
WIBN? Please expand. It's obviously not the "Women in Business Network" found using Google. Chris
Post by: Axe, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
AT17– An Ambulance Train on The Somme
Earlier this week I was at my local borough library where there is on display a prepared book detailing the names of soldiers, sailors and airman...
Post by: Axe, Sep 16, 2016 in forum: National Railway Museum
Lineside clearance questions
Yes okay you state the obvious in respect of which side of the boundary fence the trees stand. But when you have an upset and irate neighbour...
Post by: Axe, Aug 29, 2016 in forum: Civil Engineering M.I.C.
There's absolutely nothing to be gained by deliberately seeking confrontation. Each and every heritage railway I have been involved with over more...
Mirrors top 10 steam railways
Give me strength. Take a look at the photo used for the Bluebell Railway (item #10). Chris
Post by: Axe, Aug 28, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
The biggest problem you are likley to encounter is the opposition from nearby residents to the felling of trees and large bushes. A decade ago...
Status Update by Axe, Aug 15, 2016
From someone who drives well over 2000 miles just commuting to and from north Devon on five or six occassions each year, I must correct what you...
Post by: Axe, Aug 12, 2016 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
Baldwin "Lyn" new build.
This question was also asked word for word on the L&BR's Yahoo email group. The railway's Chairman has responded there stating "Do not believe...
Post by: Axe, Aug 8, 2016 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
That's not correct. 'ellenbee pioneer' is Roger, whereas 'TheEngineer' is Andy. Two very different users. Chris
Post by: Axe, Jul 28, 2016 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway 10th Anniversary: Looking To The Past & Future
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The property has been reguarly 'on' and 'off' the market for some years now. The section of land to which you refer is owned by Exmoor Associates...
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The Walhalla Goldfields Railway in Australia have announced they have signed a Twinning Agreement with the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. See :...
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Railways twinned with railways overseas?
I'm trying to compile a list of those British Heritage Railways that have secured twinning arrangements with overseas railways....... Bluebell...
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We have one small, dorm size fridge for guests to use for chilling wine, storing meds, and whatever needs to be cold. It doesn't work about one weekend every year when every guest brings back leftovers in a huge container.
While figuring out where to put stuff found out guest can't eat anything on the menu, but didn't want to tell us. And didn't bring their own food.
Another guest never mentioned they don't eat fruit or eggs.
Someone else overestimated their parent's ability to climb stairs when they insisted the room would be fine. It's obvious the parent is more frail than the child wants to admit.
And let's not forget the guy who kept walking in the kitchen during breakfast!
Glass door to the mini fridge, so I can see what's up and who's left stuff. But every once in a while we need to do reminding and clear it out.
Today's the day. The fridge is packed and everyone checks out today. Clean sweep.
Everyone but one checks out today... same here.
I have pipe line workers in my rooms that share a bathroom. Earlier this year the mini-fridge in the hall died. I replaced it with a 3.1 cu. ft. Frigidaire https://www.lowes.com/pd/Frigidaire-3-1-cu-ft-Freestanding-Compact-Refrigerator-with-Freezer-Compartment-Silver-Mist-ENERGY-STAR/50160167 . So far it seems to be working OK with them sharing it. I add bottles of water to it when I have "regular guests" and tell them that ONLY the bottled water is available and the rest belongs to my other guests.
I have the same one. I can keep ice cubes in freezer bags for guests, plus I keep a box of ice cream sandwiches in the door for guest snacks.
Pretty much done with guest dilemmas for this year...and it feels great! We have officially closed the house for the rest of the season and have only wonderful returning guests booked into the cottage as a Guest House (no breakfast) until we close up shop for the year in mid-October. I must say I am loving having some time to relax and enjoy this beautiful place we live.
But I do feel your pain. It brings back all those years of getting through August, running on empty and smiling anyway. My hat is off to all of you who can maintain your sense of humor and welcome guests day after day, year after year. But our time is almost over. Next year will be #30 for us and, although we plan to give it a go for at least one more year...time will tell if we are up to it!
Thanks so much for all you contributions here!
You are too kind, Anon. Actually I am the one who is grateful for having all of you as support. There were days you all were the only reason I was still able to put one foot in front of the other with a smile on my face! But I'm not gone yet and will continue to check in to see if there is anything I can add that might help someone who is in the same position.
Each of our rooms has a mini fridge, yet you'd be surprised how many people want to put stuff in our full fridge in the kitchen.
I've had frail guests book our 3rd floor room to save $10/nt. I started discounting our 3rd floor after hearing folks whine about 2 flights of stairs. People still complain, and older people continue to book it even with all of the warnings in CAPS on our website.
I had a "vegan" check in yesterday who eats eggs and fish, but no meat or dairy. What?? Is that even a thing? the latest fad diet?
All my rooms have a pretty good-sized mini fridge, and I've still had several go buy an ice chest and keep it outside their door (all my units have an outside door) to store their overflow food. I can't imagine people traveling with so much to keep cold.
A guest checked out this week and left in the room a box of food, including bottled water, dried fruits, rolls, 2 packets of crisps, cheeses.
Where they expecting a famine?
We got ganja this week.
Clearly they aren't "vegan" (lol).


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The Emperor's Blades – Brian Staveley
When the emperor of Annur is murdered, his children must fight to uncover the conspiracy—and the ancient enemy—that effected his death.
Kaden, the heir apparent, was for eight years sequestered in a remote mountain monastery, where he learned the inscrutable discipline of monks devoted to the Blank God. Their rituals hold the key to an ancient power which Kaden must master before it's too late. When an imperial delegation arrives to usher him back to the capital for his coronation, he has learned just enough to realize that they are not what they seem—and enough, perhaps, to successfully fight back.
Meanwhile, in the capital, his sister Adare, master politician and Minister of Finance, struggles against the religious conspiracy that seems to be responsible for the emperor's murder. Amid murky politics, she's determined to have justice—but she may be condemning the wrong man.
Their brother Valyn is struggling to stay alive. He knew his training to join the Kettral— deadly warriors who fly massive birds into battle—would be arduous. But after a number of strange apparent accidents, and the last desperate warning of a dying guard, he's convinced his father's murderers are trying to kill him, and then his brother. He must escape north to warn Kaden—if he can first survive the brutal final test of the Kettral.
Published by Tor
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This book was sent for me to review by the publisher.
The Emperor's Blades is the book that everyone is talking about these days. It is smashing its way into the speculative fiction scene and quickly becoming the book that everyone should read. I almost always hate reviewing those sort of books because everyone is reviewing them and honestly, what can I possibly say that "everyone" hasn't already said? Nothing. Well, whatever. I'll do it anyway.
The Emperor's Blades is epic. The world is huge and sprawling, and the cultures are complex and multi-fasceted. In fact, as the book progresses, readers are given even more history, culture, lands and countries to keep track of rather than less. However, Staveley really gives readers his dish of epic in a really graceful way. Yes, there are a lot of names, countries, histories, and cultures to deal with, and yes, it can get confusing, but the writing style keeps it interesting and accessible.
In my humble opinion, accessibility is what can make or break epic fantasy. I don't mind learning languages, or reading about obscure countries that may or may not matter later in the series. What matters to me is how easy it is for me to remember these details and make sense of them. Sometimes epic fantasy can get so epic, so sprawling and so lost within its own jargon that it is hard to puzzle out exactly what matters, and what is what.
That's really where Staveley succeeds with The Emperor's Blades. It's epic, and sprawling, and complex, and political, and all those things I love so much, but he keeps it all accessible and easy to digest. You never really get lost in his jargon, or his world, or get confused about who is who and why they are doing (insert thing here). That's a huge bonus for any epic fantasy book and it says a lot about his writing style and characters.
On the other hand, the accessibility does come at a price. Despite the fact that this has all the bells and whistles and it has them all tuned to the pitch I enjoy so much, there isn't really anything absolutely new here. There's the empire in turmoil, and the focus on three different main characters – some of whom readers will find more interesting than others. There's the wise elderly people who give out wisdom in the form of a few infodumps. There's political maneuvering, and backstabbing. There's also mystery. It's everything you expect in your epic fantasy, and that's kind of a problem. It's everything you expect, but nothing you really don't expect.
Sure, there are some unique things here, for example, I absolutely loved the world, which wasn't Europe-esque at all (Disclaimer: I'm kind of sick of Europe-like settings). The three protagonists are all separated from each other, so their storylines are quite different and their voices are all very individual, rather than having them blend all into one homogenous lump which can easily happen in books. Furthermore, Staveley does weave together all the aspects of his novel fairly flawlessly, which makes it feel both epic and easy-to-enjoy at the same time. Something is always happening somewhere, and it's quite fun to puzzle out the larger picture from the three diverse viewpoints readers are given.
Usually I don't really like to pick on writing issues too much, but in truth, when they are present and they can affect reader enjoyment levels, I should probably mention them. One of Staveley's habits that I noticed pretty early on is that he can occasionally fall into the tendency to tell (repeatedly) rather than show, when showing would have been just as effective, if not more so. Also, some of the scenes feel a little drawn out, and/or convenient. While this shouldn't make you put the book down and read another time, it is noticeable on occasion, but I chalked it up to new-writer hiccups. These hiccups can, occasionally, make the book feel rather meandering, or stagnate in places. But, they are hiccups. Everyone has them, and they are always kind of annoying.
So, the final verdict? The Emperor's Blades is a lot of fun, and it is very well done, but it does feel a bit cookie-cutter. This is a very accessible novel that will give you everything you expect, and not enough of the unexpected. That's not really a terrible thing, though. There's something to be said for a novel that is both familiar and incredibly well done so it remains enjoyable. The Emperor's Blades hints at more to come, and with a world this unique and sprawling, I have no doubt that Staveley will be throwing us through some unexpected, incredible plot twists in the near future. I'll pay close attention to this series.
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You were significantly more forgiving than I was with this book. I think I may have been the most critical in our circle of reviewers, come to think of it.
I am also on the outside looking in on this title. I just didn't see what everyone else was seeing. Especially with the world building people saw, I saw names and lands that were mentioned but had no effect on the story.
Glad others are enjoying it though, because the publicity its getting means there will be lots of happy readers.
Pat Doherty
Now you know how those of us who didn't like Ancillary Justice feel.
Great review, Sarah.
Nathan (@reviewbarn)
Touche!
I found this book to be similar to Blood Song, in that there wasn't really anything new in it but it was written well enough that I found it to be a good overall book.
One thing I found refreshing was there wasn't any tropey love-relationships crammed down my throat – and I saw this as a closet Romantic. The one romance that looked to be developing was rather quickly ended.
One thing I didn't like was the ending just sort of… happened. I'm not saying it should have been some epic hangover, but the book was at its best when the characters were learning and developing. At the end, when everything and everyone came together, Kaden rather conveniently masters the ability he was sent to the monks to learn right when he needs to… and all he needed was some guided meditation to do it. Makes me wonder why they didn't try that out earlier.


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Do not try to mark off huge spaces so all can have a closer view of the show. Tickets will be required to enter the Toyota Sports Complex viewing area. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave. Fireworks show will begin at 9:00 p. Torrance fireworks: The City of Torrance will be hosting a giant 4th of July fireworks show at the Toyota Sports Complex at the Torrance Civic Center.
Enjoy a baseball game for the Fourth of July along with a spectacular fireworks show! The city of Redondo Beach will be having their Fireworks Show early on Sunday, July 1 with a Fireworks blasting off at 9:00 p. Call 310-217-9537 for more information. Most large venues in town have something special in store for the 4th of July. All other viewing areas will be 1st com, 1st serve. The annual production is a tribute to Michael Jackson and it has been around as long as we can remember, complete with a light show and authentic dancing.
. Photo: Jack Fleming A long concrete walkway called The Strand runs parallel to the beach with the sand on one side and houses on the other. We are definitely a go this weekend, rain or shine! Pete Moffett - Founder and Producer No Street Vendors Allowed In support of local merchants and public safety, no street vendor policy will be enforced. These are private parties and you must know someone to get into them and bring your own booze! But then it turns, well, Hermosa Beach unique. The show was the best ever in believe, our fireworks company is to be commended for their stellar performance under such hostile conditions. Los Angeles County: following the match against Real Salt Lake at StubHub Center on July 4 at 7:30 p. The area will have festive entertainment, lots of fun and many family activities.
Billed as the largest fireworks show in the Los Angeles area, thousands of fellow Angelenos will be on hand from throughout the day for a full day of events including food and games for kids, a family fun zone, performances and much more. People must run a mile in the sand and paddle a mile in the ocean. Blanket sizes should be for one party of 10 at most. A fun day at the beach is offered at this quaint little lagoon, filled with music, food and laughter. The Marina del Rey Water Bus will operate from 11 a.
So, as rain and winds continued to increase, I had the choice to launch the show at once or risk not being able to launch at all. Printing, patriotic tunes on a calliope, hot dogs and apple pie. Galaxy game and fireworks: The Galaxy game against Real Salt Lake starts at 7:30 p. The concert begins at 6:30 p. Tickets still remain for the game, which includes being able to watch the fireworks from inside or outside of the stadium following the contest. In this extreme athletic test, participants must run a mile, paddle a surfboard a mile and then consume a 6-pack of their favorite beer! White Drive in San Pedro at 9:00 p.
This enormous flood plain gets packed with thousands of people for a holiday celebration featuring music, and other live entertainment, food and finishes off with a terrific fireworks show. Families and friends can enjoy music, family activities and a food truck festival during the day, all culminating with a fireworks show at Cabrillo Beach at 9 p. Enjoy the bombs bursting in air from cozy couches and fire pits, while snacking on bites and drinks. Other Gundo-like festivities happen throughout the day in this small town, seaside hamlet: Hula Hoop contest, water-balloon toss, sack races, pie-eating contest, and watermelon-eating contest. Headliner Al Jardine of the Beach Boys will have a supporting cast of musicians and bands throughout the day. Fireworks begin at 9 p. Bring the Family early and enjoy a day of fun! These range from a dozen to to dozen people to full ragers with bands.
CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY AT REDONDO BEACH PIER!
With the recent passing of the Gloved One, this year promises to be the craziest show of all time. Tickets for the 4th of July event can be purchased. The bell will be rung 13 times, once for each of the original 13 states. Event Schedule - Sunday Dec. With so many thousands sitting in the rain for hours, I decided we could not risk no show at all and decided to launch at 6:50. Find out more about the show and places to park at or 310-305-9545.
Following the game, there will be a spectacular patriotic fireworks display. There will be food, games, contests and music. The beach address is 3800 Stephen M. Los Angeles Library Park, 321 S. San Pedro: The Port of Los Angeles sponsors the 69th Annual John Olguin July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Cabrillo Beach, 3720 Stephen M. Daytime events, including a hula hoop contest, water balloon toss, pie- and watermelon-eating contests, will be held until 3 p. The City takes drastic traffic measures and blocks off most of the residential streets, so getting in and out of the area can be frustrating.


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7 Sports Betting Stocks That Will Shine Beyond March Madness
Thu., March 18th, 2021 | MarketBeat Staff
One of the many consequences of the novel coronavirus was the shutdown of live sports. For sports-minded individuals, one of the events that were missed the most was the NCAA Basketball Tournament affectionately known as March Madness.
But in addition to missing the entertainment that sports provide, cities and states realized, if they didn't already, that sports are an economic necessity.
Live sports may also be a key to their post-pandemic future. But this goes beyond hotels and restaurants.
Sports betting has become big business. Currently, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting either by statute or by ballot initiative. That list is likely to grow. Many states face budget deficits and want to legalize sports betting for the revenue that it could receive.
And this is about more than allowing gamblers to place bets via a sportsbook in a casino. The real driver for this is mobile sports betting. According to the American Gaming Association, over 47 million people are expected to place bets during the NCAA basketball tournament, with approximately one-third of those bets (17.8 million) being placed online.
To help you take advantage of this still-emerging trend, we've put together this special presentation. Here we'll highlight seven sports betting stocks that should generate significant revenue during March Madness and beyond.
Flutter Entertainment
Boyd Gaming
Penn National Gaming
#1 - DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)
DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is a logical choice to head this list. The company cites over 4 million users on its daily fantasy sports platform. And a big reason for that is because DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the National Football League (NFL).
Those four million users will go a long way to helping DraftKings meet its forecast to claim over 10% of the total addressable market for online sports betting and iGaming.
Analysts are increasing their price targets for DraftKings. And the stock also has the interest of Cathie Wood, the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Investment Management who purchased over $433 million of DKNG stock.
DKNG stock is up over 50% in 2021. This is despite the stock having a sharp selloff on March 16 when the company announced a $1 billion issue of convertible notes. Investors were first concerned about the dilutive effect that such things can produce. But it seems as investors have digested the information, they realize that the company may be raising cash in advance of an acquisition of some sort.
About DraftKings
DraftKings Inc operates a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It offers multi-channel sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment for operators in 17 countries. The company operates iGaming through its DraftKings brand in 5 states, as well as operates Golden Nugget Online Gaming, an iGaming product and gaming brand in 3 states. Read More
15 Buy Ratings, 10 Hold Ratings, 3 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$21.70 (31.7% Upside)
#2 - Flutter Entertainment (OTCMKTS:PDYPY)
Flutter Entertainment (OTCMKTS:PDYPY) is the parent company of FanDuel, which makes up the other part of what is, for now, a duopoly in the sports betting sector. As some investors may remember, FanDuel attempted to merge with DraftKings in 2018. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected that plan. That led FanDuel to the UK company, Paddy Power, which is now Flutter Entertainment.
Currently, FanDuel boasts an approximately 40% market share. And by year's end, FanDuel expects to have an online gaming footprint in 14 states with a strictly iGaming presence in four states. If those projections pan out, it would put the company on pace to generate 50% more revenue than DraftKings.
PDYPY stock is up around 10% early in 2021. This has been disappointing to investors in Flutter Entertainment. And that is leading to some speculation that Flutter may be looking to spin off FanDuel as a separate entity. This would be similar to when DraftKings went public as a separate entity in 2019. However, there appear to be many hurdles to clear before such a move could happen.
About Flutter Entertainment
Flutter Entertainment Plc is engaged in the business of online betting and gaming. It operates through the following segments: PPB Online, Australia, PPB Retail, U.S, and Corporate. The PPB Online segment comprises of Paddy Power, Betfair, and Adjarabet brands. The Australia segment focuses on sports betting services provided to Australian customers using internet with a small proportion using the public telephony system. Read More
4 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
$15,523.20 (19,577.0% Upside)
#3 - MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM)
For MGM (NYSE:MGM), the Covid-19 pandemic was double trouble. First the Las Vegas-based company was forced to shut down its entire network of hotel and casino properties. But what added to the company's troubles was that MGM had just launched its own sports betting app, BetMGM.
However, the ability to generate revenue both as a traditional sportsbook and via its mobile gaming app is now working in the company's favor. In the last 12 months, MGM stock is up over 320% and the company looks to just be getting started.
The company projects the combination of sports betting and online gambling to be worth in excess of $20 billion by 2025 with sports betting making up about a third of that number. Currently, MGM has a 17% market share and management is forecasting keeping market share in a range between 15% and 20%. And that number only includes about 4% of its revenue being due to sports betting in 2021.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International is a holding company, which engages in the ownership and operations of casino resorts. The firm's casino resorts offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities. It operates through the following business segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations and MGM China. Read More
#4 - Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD)
Like MGM, Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) is not a pure-play sports betting stock. And also like MGM, Boyd is a Las Vegas-based company that saw its business turned upside down due to the pandemic. But the company has its own sports betting app, B Connected Sports in addition to owning 5% of FanDuel. However, at this time, the app is only available to Nevada residents.
As 2020 wore on, Boyd was able to recognize some recovery in its land-based and riverboat casinos. But the real growth came from its on-line gaming platform. In fact, much of the 50% gain in BYD stock in 2020 was attributable to on-line gaming.
Boyd may never be able to garner the kind of market share that FanDuel or DraftKings has. However, as Las Vegas comes back into play with pent-up demand, the combination of a thriving on-premise casino business along with on-line gaming should keep BYD stock going strong in 2021.
About Boyd Gaming
Boyd Gaming Corp. engages in the management and operation of gaming and entertainment properties. It operates through the following segments: Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas and Midwest & South. The Las Vegas Locals segment consists of casinos that serve the resident population of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Read More
10 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings.
#5 - Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN)
How you feel about Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) may very well come down to how you feel about Dave Portnoy. Portnoy runs Barstool Sports which is the sports media business and sportsbook. Penn's association with Barstool enhances its already impressive network of casinos that covers 19 states. And according to Goldman Sachs, the partnership with Barstool could add $4 per share to the company's value.
Barstool has 66 million users. Not all of those users bet on sports. However, Penn doesn't need all of them to gamble. But it's likely that it will get a sizable percentage which should be a nice lift for PENN stock. And the early returns are showing that Barstool is able to generate an audience without cannibalizing users from either FanDuel or DraftKings. It's too early to tell if this signals that there is a much larger addressable audience. It could be signaling that users are comfortable using multiple mobile sports betting apps. Either outcome would be favorable to Penn.
About PENN Entertainment
PENN Entertainment, Inc owns and manages gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. It operates through the following business segments: Northeast, South, West, Midwest, and Other. The Northeast segment consists of properties including Ameristar East Chicago, Greektown Casino-Hotel, and Hollywood Casino Bangor. Read More
#6 - Caesar's Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR)
Last but certainly not least among sports betting/casino stocks is Caesar's Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR). On the plus side is the company's enormous footprint. It is the nation's largest casino operator. One of the strengths of Caesar's business model is that many of its properties are reachable by car. This meant that once casinos opened, the company didn't have to rely on gamblers getting on an airplane. But when they do, Caesar's is the second largest operator in Las Vegas.
And it has been incredibly adept at finding ways to manage costs and drive revenue, a skill set that helped the company weather the Covid-19 pandemic.
And with the company's recent acquisition of William Hill (OTCMKTS:WIMHY), it has a large customer base to monetize. It remains to be seen if Caesar's will follow through on its intention to sell the international arm of the William Hill business. That would help lower the $3.69 billion purchase price.
The addition of sports betting will only enhance the prospect for CZR stock which is already up 32% in 2021.
About Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Holdings, Inc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of casino-entertainment and hospitality services. It operates through the following segments: Las Vegas, Other U.S., and All Other. The All Other segment includes managed and international properties as well as other business, such as Caesars Interactive Entertainment. Read More
#7 - Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN)
The last stock on our list is Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN). The company is best known for the iconic race track that hosts the Kentucky Derby. The good news for fans of horse racing is that the Derby should be back at its normal date. And at this time, it may be able to have a small amount of fans.
But CHDN stock is worth your consideration for other reasons. Churchill Downs operates resorts and casinos throughout the United States. The company also occupies a space in the online sports betting world. Critics will cite that the company makes a lot of its sports betting revenue from horse racing. But we're still in the early days of this market. And even if Churchill Downs becomes a niche player, there may still be a great opportunity.
CHDN stock is up 28% in 2021, but investors will want to exercise some level of caution. The company is in the middle of executing a capital expenditure plan that is likely to cut into its margins for the year.
About Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs, Inc operates as a provider of pari-mutuel horse racing, online account wagering on horse racing and casino gaming. It operates through the following business segments: Racing, Casino, Online Wagering, Corporate, and Other Investments. The Racing segment includes Churchill Downs Racetrack, Arlington Park Racecourse, Calder Race Course, and Fair Grounds Race Course. Read More
$267.20 (7.1% Upside)
It's almost impossible to underestimate the impact of the opportunity that sports betting represents. Last year, 94% of the over $900 million bet through New Jersey sportsbooks was done online. New York, which legalized sports betting via casinos in 2018, has a ballot initiative to legalize mobile gaming. If passed, the state would likely be home to the largest sportsbook in the country with over $1 billion in taxable revenue. Those are just two examples.
Our country has embraced the gambling culture in a way that many would not have thought likely, or even possible, just a couple of generations ago. This is a multi-billion industry that is still early in its lifecycle.
The stocks in this presentation are among the first movers and will likely to be among the key names to watch as the industry consolidates and matures. The stock market can be as volatile and unpredictable as March Madness, but an investment in any of these stocks is likely to be worth the thrill.
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Ben Paul (Video Game)
This article is about the Video Game character. You may be looking for his Road to Survival counterpart. For other pages with the same name, see: Ben
Ben Paul
Trevor Hoffmann
Late Teens
Student at Stone Mountain High School (Pre-Apocalypse)
Former Lookout for the Motel Survivors (Post-Apocalypse)
(Unnamed) - Sister
"Starved For Help"
"No Going Back" (Dream)
"Around Every Corner" or "No Time Left"
Fell from the top of the Crawford bell tower and devoured by walkers. (Determinant)
Fell from mansion balcony and impaled through the abdomen by a metal bar, then shot in the head by Kenny out of mercy. (Determinant)
"Starved For Help" to "No Time Left" (Determinant)
Ben is either dropped from the bell tower in Crawford to be devoured, or impaled through the stomach with a metal bar and then shot in the head out of mercy by Kenny. Image Gallery
"FUCK YOU, KENNY! (...) I am so, so, SO sorry about Katjaa and Duck, I AM. And I know I fucked up, but STOP pushing me around and STOP wishing I was dead. NO! You know how they died. You've said GOODBYE. I never got to see my family, my parents, my little sister... do you get that? Your family is gone but at least you had them to lose. I never made it home. They could be alive or dead or walkers or WORSE and I DON'T KNOW, SO GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK!"
—Ben standing up to Kenny. (Determinant)[src]
Ben Paul is a main character who first appears in Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Season One. He is first seen in "Starved For Help" with a group consisting of his teacher, as well as a fellow student. Although kind and good-hearted, Ben often puts the group in danger by accidentally making poor or cowardly decisions, and is the one responsible for the chain reaction of events that occur in "Long Road Ahead" and "Around Every Corner".
2.1 Stone Mountain, Georgia
3.1.1 "Starved For Help"
3.1.2 "Long Road Ahead"
3.1.3 "Around Every Corner"
3.1.4 "No Time Left"
3.2.1 "No Going Back"
4.1 Around Every Corner
4.2 No Time Left
6.1 "Long Road Ahead"
6.2 "No Time Left"
7.1 Lee Everett
7.2 Clementine
7.3 Kenny
7.4 Katjaa
7.5 Duck
7.6 Carley
7.7 Doug
7.8 Mark
7.9 Chuck
7.10 Omid
7.11 Christa
7.12 Lilly
7.13 Larry
7.14 David Parker
7.15 Travis
7.16 Andrew St. John
7.17 Danny St. John
7.18 Brenda St. John
7.19 Stranger
7.20 Save-Lots Bandits
Generally awkward, insecure and self-conscious, Ben lacked any sense of confidence or assertiveness, making him easily intimidated and pushed around by more imposing characters Lilly or Kenny. He usually had a glum demeanor and was often in a depressed mood, as his traumatic experiences caused him to develop a pessimistic view of the world and a low opinion of himself. His nervous tendencies made him clam up in stressful situations, such as when he abandoned Clementine in Savannah when cornered by walkers, earning himself a reputation as a bit of a coward. Though he was mature enough to understand the full weight of all the horrors he had witnessed, he was also too naive and clueless to avoid general incompetence, making him notoriously disaster-prone. All that being said, he was ultimately a good kid who tries his best to helpful and always had good intentions, even if the outcomes were less than desirable. He desperately wanted to be seen as useful, and saw his glaring ineptitude as immensely shameful, driving him to self-loathing. He occasionally tried to be more noble and correct his wimpish attitude, such as by sacrificing himself at Crawford, or joining Lee on his crusade to rescue Clementine from the Stranger. If rescued at Crawford, Ben will try to become a stronger person as a form of thanks, which is best exemplified by his standing up to Kenny in "No Time Left".
Ben had a younger sister and was a high school student who played in his school band in his native town of Stone Mountain. During the summer, Ben would work on a goat farm. He also sometimes took his parents' car into Macon but felt there wasn't much there to make the trip worthwhile. He was traveling with his school's marching band on the way to the football playoffs when the outbreak occurred.
At the start of the outbreak, Ben took shelter in the school gym along with a few of his fellow students. At first, the place seemed like it could be suitable to survive in, but after an undetermined period of time, one of the cheerleaders committed suicide through an overdose. Somebody found her in the bathroom afterward and discovered that she had reanimated, thus giving Ben the conclusion that everyone in the world was already infected. The gym, however, was no longer safe, and Ben was forced to abandon the school with a few surviving classmates. It is presumed he stayed with the group until a group of bandits raided their camp. He soon fled with Travis and David Parker into the woods, barely managing to escape with their lives.
At some point, Ben desired to try to go back home to try and find his parents and his little sister but no one would dare attempt to the journey with him; he never found out what happened to them.
Ben is first seen in the woods with his friend Travis and his band teacher, David Parker. David's leg is caught in a bear-trap. Based on Lee's decision, either David will be left to be eaten by the walkers, Travis will become panicked and accidentally be shot by Mark, or David will be freed, but Travis will get distracted and will be attacked by walkers who eat him alive. Ben is present later on when David or Travis dies from blood loss and becomes a walker. He tells the survivors that they do not need to be bitten to turn, revealing that everyone is infected. He is also seen accompanying Lee, Mark, and Doug/Carley after meeting the St. John brothers, Andrew and Danny. After discovering some bandits, they arrive at the St. John family dairy where they meet Brenda St. John. Ben, along with Carley/Doug, head back to the Motor Inn to tell the others about the dairy and stay behind to watch the motor inn while they are gone. Ben appears later on with Doug/Carley, but only after Lee, Kenny, Lilly, and Clementine escape the meat locker. Lee informs them of the situation before they abandon the dairy when it becomes overrun by walkers. Ben partakes in looting an abandoned car they find before the end of the episode, stating that they now have plenty of food.
"Long Road Ahead"
At the start of the episode, Ben is shown to be on lookout duty while Kenny and Lee were scavenging supplies in Macon. When questioned, he denies breaking the flashlight and stealing supplies. Later, he is captured along with the others by the bandits but manages to escape with the rest in the RV.
Partway through the journey, Lilly questions Doug/Carley and Ben about being a traitor and manages to pull them outside while Kenny clearing a walker from under the RV. Doug/Carley and Lilly get into a heated argument while Lilly berates Ben and threatens both him and Doug/Carley repeatedly. The following action depends on Lee's decision to save between Doug or Carley in "A New Day". If Lee saved Carley, Ben witnesses Lilly shooting her in the head while the group is distracted. If Lee saved Doug, Lilly will try to shoot Ben, but will accidentally shoot Doug instead. Afterwards, Ben heads back into the RV.
Ben is noticeably depressed for the rest of the episode. When the survivors reach the train wreck, Ben helps Lee search them and ends up starting the brakes by pushing a flashing button that gets Lee on track to starting up the train. Later he is seen sitting with Clementine, Chuck, Katjaa, and Duck and innocently eating candy given to him by Chuck. Ben remains leaning over the railing in between the two carriages, noticeably depressed, and eventually reveals to Lee that he was the one who made the deal with the bandits for food in exchange for protection that eventually led to the deaths of Doug/Carley, Katjaa, and Duck and led to Lilly snapping and leaving/being kicked out. He is evidently remorseful. Depending on Lee's decision, Lee tells him to keep it to himself no matter what or that Lee is tempted to kill Ben for his choice.
"Around Every Corner"
Ben is walking the streets towards the waterfront with the rest of the group. When walkers attack the group on the street, he is cornered with Clementine. Lee yells at Ben to help her, but he runs off cowardly in fear of being eaten. In Crawford, Ben tells Lee that he has gotten to know Kenny better and that he wants him to know that he is responsible for Katjaa and Duck's deaths. Lee can then either tell Ben that this is a good or bad idea. Later, Ben removes the hatchet from the door Lee put in while helping Kenny, this causes zombies to break into the classroom at Crawford. Ben says that he cannot live with the blood on his hands, though Lee may be able to. Ben then admits that it was his fault that Katjaa and Duck are dead. Kenny goes ballistic and rushes at Ben out of rage but is held back by Lee and Vernon. Lee can either defend Ben, be against him, or make the group vote if they want Ben to stay with the group. They say "no", but if Clementine comes to the Crawford and asks if she has a vote, Lee can respond "yes" or "no". If he says "yes", Clementine will reveal that she was friends with Ben, and friends don't leave friends behind. This will sway Christa and possibly Lee's opinion on the situation. Brie then asks if she will have a say. The door is then bashed opened by the group of walkers which leads to her being devoured. The group then runs up the stairs to the top of the bell tower. While the group is escaping through the window in the bell tower, the bell in the tower rings, temporarily disorienting the two of them. Ben is then grabbed by a zombified Oberson hanging from the bell. Depending on Lee's actions, Ben's outcome will be different:
Save Ben (Alive): Lee shoots Oberson in the head, but before he falls, Ben grabs onto a ledge. Ben begs Lee to let him go in order to get the others out safely, Kenny returning to watch for a moment before leaving. Lee pulls Ben up, much to the latter's confusion. They climb out of the window and escape Crawford with the group, Ben noticeably depressed at missing his opportunity to redeem himself through his death. If Lee saves Ben, he is seen with Christa, Omid, and Kenny after Lee got bitten. If Ben joins Lee in searching for Clementine, Ben promises that he will prove himself to Lee.
Drop Ben (Dead): Lee shoots Oberson in the head, but before he falls, Ben grabs onto a ledge. Ben begs Lee to let him go in order to get the others out safely, Kenny returning to watch for a moment before leaving. Lee lets Ben go, turning away as he falls down the bell tower and breaks his legs. Lee escapes by climbing the ladder out of the bell tower. Ben is then seen screaming as walkers devour him alive.
No Choice (Dead): Lee fails to shoot Oberson when he grabs Ben, the rope and balcony break under the weight, resulting in the two of them falling down the tower to the ground. Ben is unable to move as the walkers surround and devour him.
"No Time Left"
Ben will appear in this episode if Lee saved him in "Around Every Corner". If you chose to go search for Vernon with only him coming with you, then after Lee passes out, he will try to cut Lee's arm off. but ultimately get too frightened and pass out, Lee would have to cut his arm off himself.
If Lee did save Ben, then after Lee and anyone that was with him return to the mansion, then Kenny will start to get angry with Ben. After Kenny says that Lee should have left Ben in Crawford, Ben reaches his breaking point and tells Kenny off, exclaiming that he is sorry for what he has caused, but says that Kenny was lucky that he had time to say goodbye to his family before they died, and that he doesn't even know if his family is alive or dead, or worse.
After breaking through the wall in the attic of the mansion, the group will proceed to jump across a small balcony. It breaks as Ben tries to jump across, and he falls. When Kenny and Lee go down to the alleyway to rescue him, Ben says he's okay, but when removing objects on top of him, it is revealed the balcony arm impaled Ben in the stomach. When walkers see the three of them, Kenny pushes Lee away into a gate to protect him, telling Lee to find Clementine. As walkers start to attack, Kenny uses his last bullet and kills Ben out of mercy, or if Lee gives Kenny his bullets, he shoots multiple bullets.
"No Going Back"
After Clementine is shot by Arvo, she has a dream about talking with Lee in the RV. During this, Ben is seen sleeping in the back of the RV.
Around Every Corner
Crawford Oberson (Infected; Caused or Indirectly Caused)
Himself (Caused, Determinant)
Kenny (Indirectly Caused, Determinant)
Lee Everett (Indirectly Caused or Caused)
As the survivors are escaping from Crawford, a loud bell rings behind Ben. He covers his ears, and unfortunately gets grabbed by the zombified Crawford Oberson who had been hung from the bell. Lee then readies his shotgun and aims at Oberson's head and shoots. If Lee doesn't shoot Oberson then Ben falls to his death.
If Lee lets go of Ben, Lee watches Ben fall and shuts his eyes just before he breaks his legs. The nearby walkers in the bell tower attack and devour him alive with no resistance as Lee flees the scene.
No Time Left
Zombies (Caused)
Stranger (Indirectly Caused)
Lee Everett (Indirectly Caused, Accidental)
Omid (Indirectly Caused, Accidental)
Christa (Indirectly Caused, Accidental)
Kenny (Indirectly Caused, Accidental; Out of Mercy)
If Ben is saved by Lee in "Around Every Corner", he will fall off a loose balcony in an alleyway in Savannah on a mission to save Clementine who had left Lee for the Stranger. When Lee and Kenny try to help Ben, they discover that the rung of the balcony has impaled his stomach. Ben's screams attract walkers and they get trapped. Kenny saves Lee by locking him behind a gate and then uses his last round to shoot Ben in the head out of mercy, as it was Ben's worst fear to be torn apart by walkers. Kenny couldn't leave him, which implies that he had finally forgiven him for his actions. After Lee hears the gunshot, he will look away in sorrow, believing both of his friends dead.
This list shows the victims Ben has killed:
Tess (Indirectly Caused, Alive)
Elizabeth (Indirectly Caused)
Carley (Indirectly Caused, Determinant)
Doug (Indirectly Caused, Determinant)
Kenny Jr. (Indirectly Caused)
Katjaa (Indirectly Caused)
Charles (Indirectly Caused)
Brie (Indirectly Caused, Alive)
If Lee fails to complete certain tasks, it is possible for Ben to be killed. These deaths are non-canon and result in a game over. Lee will then re-spawn and be allowed to try again. Below is a pictorial list of when Ben can die.[1][2]
Killed by an undead Duck.
Killed while defending the house.
"God... poor fucking kid. He didn't deserve any of that."
—Lee about Ben's death. (Determinant)[src]
Lee has his doubts about Ben but accepts him as a part of the group. However, this relationship becomes strained after discovering that Ben is partially responsible for the bandit attack which forced them to leave the motel. Lee was the first one Ben told. In "Around Every Corner", Lee is visibly angered with Ben as he ran away from zombies that endangered Clementine while he was in a position to help. He can then scold Ben and warn him not to do something like that again, under threats of violence. Lee can give Ben a chance to redeem himself by watching over Clementine while he and Kenny go looking for a boat and will be angry that Ben could not even do that. Lee may not blame Ben for the bandit attack as he knows that Ben never meant for any of it to happen and attempts to show Ben that he trusts him as much as anyone else in the group, or he may be mistrustful and frustrated towards Ben to the point where Lee can allow him to die in Crawford. Though regardless of Lee's feelings towards Ben, Lee will try to save him and will only consider dropping him at Ben's request. If Lee does drop Ben to his death he looks really upset as he watches Ben fall.
If Ben escapes Crawford, then, after Lee is bitten, Ben will trust Lee to decide whether or not Ben should go with him to search for Clementine. However, if Lee leaves the decision up to Ben, then Ben's decision will depend on his relationship with Lee; if Lee has not shown him much faith and support in the past, then Ben will decide to stay behind, but, if Lee has always tried to support and defend Ben, then he will willingly accompany Lee out of gratitude.
Throughout "No Time Left", Ben will prove instrumental if he is taken to the morgue to find Clementine. Ben will save Lee's life when Lee misses the jump off the bell tower. (Determinant) When the group traversed up into the attic for safety from the walkers in the house, Lee, in a hurried state, drops his gun. Ben, however, will pick it up and give it back to Lee in the attic.
If Ben is saved, he is impaled on the rung of the balcony after it comes loose when Kenny jumps across. Lee can either choose to leave Ben with Kenny, or exclaim he's not going anywhere, causing Kenny to forcefully shove him out into a gate. After Ben's death, Lee is extremely depressed, saying that he didn't deserve any of it. If Lee tells the Stranger if he hurt someone he cares about, he can say he hurt Ben, that he liked him and he was a good kid.
"Ben's nice. He's my friend. We don't leave friends behind. That's my vote."
—Clementine defending Ben. (Determinant)[src]
Clementine appears to be Ben's closest friend in the group. Their friendship begins when Clementine shows him some of her drawings to help him take his mind off what has just happened to Travis and David. Ben later finds some stickers and gives them to Clementine to decorate her walkie-talkie. In "Around Every Corner", their relationship takes a serious hit when Ben leaves Clementine to the walkers due to his fear of getting eaten. If taken to Crawford, Clementine shows concern for herself when she was paired up with Ben, but is reassured that she will take care of Ben instead of it being the other way around. If she is taken to Crawford, then she defends Ben from the rest of the group who are considering leaving him behind. If Ben dies in Crawford, then Clementine is upset, and if he survives then Clementine is concerned about him as he's clearly shaken up. After Clementine is kidnapped, Ben is unsure about what to do, because while he wants Clementine to be safe his confidence is at an all time low so he fears that if he tries to help he will make things worse, making him unsure about what to do. If Ben ends up going with Lee, and he has to take a risk, he says that Clementine was his only true friend and that she would do the same for him.
"I never made it home. They could be alive, or dead, or walkers or WORSE, and I DON'T KNOW. SO GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK!"
—Ben to Kenny. (Determinant)[src]
Kenny and Ben first met three months after the outbreak when Ben and his friends fell victim to a bear trap in the woods. Ben was initially terrified of Kenny as he was unarmed, but Kenny did not hurt them. Kenny volunteered to help Ben and his friends against the walker while Lee worked on helping David out of the bear trap. Following the death of one of his friends and the severe wound inflicted on the other, Ben became withdrawn and did not defend himself against Lilly's accusations when Kenny allowed him into the motor inn. Ben thanked Lee and Kenny for saving him, but Kenny became hostile to Ben when Katjaa was attacked by one of Ben's reanimated friends. Kenny insinuated that Ben had not told them that his friend had been bitten and had put them all in danger, but Ben disturbs all the survivors of the motor inn with the revelation that everyone in the world was infected and that death caused reanimation, not the bite.
After the group managed to escape the St. John Dairy Farm, they came across an abandoned station wagon in the woods. Although Ben poses the question as to whether or not the station wagon was truly abandoned, he ultimately supports Kenny's decision to take the supplies from the vehicle, eagerly accepting the box given to him.
Over the next several weeks, Ben grew to like Kenny, although Kenny never fully accepted Ben as a helpful contributor to the group. When he found out that Ben had been on watch while he and Lee had gone on a supply run. He was displeased with Lilly putting him on watch, stating that it was a sign to all other survivors that the men were gone.
Kenny refused to partake in Lilly's impromptu discussion on who was responsible for stealing the supplies following their flight from the motel. When the RV was stopped at the train, Kenny asked Ben to stay with his family and Clementine, demonstrating a lack of faith in Ben's ability to help with starting the train in a way that visibly pained Ben. Ben told Lee that he was annoyed by Kenny's feelings regarding his use.
After the train was stopped to allow Katjaa to take Duck into the woods, Kenny agitatedly told Ben and Chuck about his son's bite in case they did not already know. When Ben confessed to Lee his involvement in the bandit attack, he also confessed wanting to tell Kenny because he deserved the truth. (Determinant)
Ben tried over the next two days to spend more time with Kenny and build their relationship, offering himself to go with Kenny wherever needed. Kenny, however, rarely gave Ben a chance to prove himself, still viewing him as unfit to partake in any difficult tasks. Kenny allowed Ben to explore the mansion's second floor with him, but denied him when he wanted to follow Kenny into the attic. Ben, concerned about Kenny after he failed to return from the attic, called for Lee's assistance in getting him to come down. When Kenny decided to leave the mansion to go find a boat along the coast, Kenny immediately shot down Ben's offer to go with them. Lee later criticized Ben for allowing Kenny to drink and lose his focus after returning to the mansion. (Determinant) Kenny allowed Ben to help him inspect the boat they had found in the shed, where Ben had the chance to see Kenny optimistic again over their future.
In the walker-infested Crawford, Kenny refused Ben's assistance and ordered him to stay within the safe classroom and work on getting the locked door to the armory open, annoying Ben further. Upon Kenny and Lee's return to the classroom with the gasoline needed for the boat, Kenny appears disappointed with Ben's failure to open the locked door, deciding to assist Ben's efforts to speed them both along. If Ben tells Lee about his desire to tell Kenny the truth about who had given the supplies to the bandits, Ben insists that telling Kenny was the right thing to do and that Kenny was a "good guy" and would understand why Ben had done it. Regardless of Lee's opinion if it was given, Ben ultimately confesses his actions to Kenny as the walkers close in on the classroom. Kenny lashes out, trying to attack Ben if not for the intervention of Lee and Vernon. Kenny then reveals to the group that there was not enough room for all of them, immediately picking Ben as the person who should be left behind. Kenny shows no regard for Ben in their flight up the bell tower, subsequently giving no aid to Lee when Ben had fallen and Lee was barely keeping him from plummeting to the ground. (Determinant) If Ben died in Crawford, Kenny praises Lee for stepping up and doing what had needed to be done.
If Ben was saved however, Kenny tells Ben that Lee should have left him to die. Ben stands up for himself after Kenny's constant threats, telling him that he is still incredibly sorry for what happened to Kenny's family and never meant to hurt them. He goes on to state that he himself never even saw his family after the outbreak and Kenny at least had the time to say goodbye and the knowledge of what happened to them. This causes Kenny to finally understand Ben's plight and begin to pity him, eventually admitting to Lee that he was glad Lee saved his life in the end after hearing about Ben's wish to die in the mansion's attic. (Determinant) When Ben falls and is impaled, Kenny risks his life to protect Ben and tries to save him. He uses his last bullet to make sure Ben doesn't get eaten alive by the walkers and reanimate.
Katjaa
"What about the other kid?"
—Katjaa to Lee about Ben. (Determinant)[src]
Katjaa and Ben have a slow but developing friendship with each other. While Katjaa was tending to David/Travis, Ben helped to babysit Clementine and Duck, a task which was normally done by Katjaa. It can be assumed that Katjaa is grateful to Ben for doing so. After the death of David/Travis, Katjaa was sorry and concerned for Ben, who lost a friend, to the point of bringing it up to Lee. Ben was extremely remorseful for causing Katjaa much sorrow, as Ben was the one who indirectly caused Katjaa's son, Duck, to be bitten. The guilt over Katjaa's death, along with Carley's/Doug's and Duck's, makes Ben reveal to Lee that he was the one who gave the bandits supplies. In "No Time Left", Ben stands up to Kenny, saying that he is very sorry for causing the death of his family and that he never meant to hurt them. (Determinant)
"I am so, so, so sorry about Katjaa and Duck. I AM!"
Duck and Ben have a slow but developing relationship with each other. While Katjaa was tending to David/Travis, Ben helps to babysit Clementine and Duck, a task which was normally done by Katjaa. Over the course of time, Ben and Duck eventually became good friends. Ben was extremely remorseful for causing Duck's death, as Ben was the one who indirectly caused Duck to be bitten. The guilt over Duck's death, along with Carley's/Doug's and Katjaa's, makes Ben reveal to Lee that he was the one who gave the bandits supplies. In "No Time Left", Ben stands up to Kenny, saying that he is very sorry for causing the death of his family and that he never meant to hurt them. (Determinant)
"Fuck evidence. Stop treating him like this!"
—Carley defending Ben. (Determinant)[src]
Carley tells Lee she thought he made the right decision bringing Ben and his group back to the motor inn. (Determinant) Carley seems to have trusted Ben, as she brings him back with her to the motor inn and trusted him to help her guard it while everyone was gone. (Determinant) In "Long Road Ahead", if Lee tells Ben his secret, Carley will doubt Ben was able to understand the information that was given to him. (Determinant) After the bandit attack, Lilly begins to question both Carley and Ben, accusing them of giving supplies to the Save-Lots Bandits. (Determinant) The two will defend one another, showing they have become friends (though Ben's intentions were to get rid of any notion that there was a traitor). (Determinant) Carley will aggressively defend Ben against Lilly's accusations, and after Carley is shot by Lilly, Ben is shocked and extremely guilt-ridden, as he was the one truly giving the bandits supplies. (Determinant) The guilt over Carley's death, along with Katjaa and Duck's, makes Ben reveal to Lee that he was the one who gave the bandits supplies. (Determinant)
"Evidence or not, this isn't any way to treat one of us."
—Doug to Lilly defending Ben. (Determinant)[src]
Doug told Lee he thought he made the right decision bringing Ben and his group back to the motor inn. (Determinant) Doug seemed to have trusted Ben, as he brings him back with him to the motor inn and trusted him to help him guard it while everyone was gone. (Determinant) Ben and Doug become friends during their stay at the motor inn. (Determinant) The depth of their friendship is never properly explored, but during "Long Road Ahead", Doug tried to stand up for Ben when Lilly aggressively accuses Ben of stealing supplies and saves Ben from Lilly's attempt to murder him at the cost of his own life, an event that left Ben visibly shocked. (Determinant) The guilt over Doug's death, along with Katjaa's and Duck's, makes Ben reveal to Lee that he was the one who gave the bandits supplies. (Determinant)
"Welcome to the family, kid."
—Mark to Ben after arguing with Lilly.[src]
Mark and Ben had a good friendship. Mark was eager to help Ben and Travis to free their teacher, David, from a bear trap. When Lilly wanted Ben and David/Travis out of the group, Mark defends them both, saying that they are people and they should all stick together in order to survive, showing that he cares for Ben. On the way to the farm, Ben and Mark had a friendly conversation with each other and the St. John brothers. Ben seemed shocked to later find out what happened to Mark at the St. John Dairy.
"Gotta be hard on you, huh? Three adults, taking care of three kids? No disrespect, son."
—Chuck to Lee, commenting on Ben's ability to take care of himself.[src]
Chuck seemed to have mixed feelings on Ben. On one hand, he felt sympathetic towards Ben, as he gave him candy when he first met up with the group. However, he also believed Ben was weak and incapable of supporting himself. While conversing with Lee about the status of the group, Chuck includes Ben with the children as needing to be taken care of by the remaining adults. Chuck says "no offense, son" to Ben after saying this, but Ben still looks hurt by the remark. Later, when the group was attacked by walkers in Savannah, Chuck notices Ben abandoning Clementine after they became surrounded, and as a result, Chuck had to quickly come to her rescue. He is then killed before stating his opinion on Ben's cowardly move, but had to expect it to some degree in order to be able to reach Clementine before any of the walkers. Therefore, it can be inferred that he thought of Ben as weak since he met him, either due to his age or some insight he gained into his personality off-screen.
"You okay, kid? You look worse than I do."
—Omid showing his concern for a visibly depressed Ben. (Determinant)[src]
Ben and Omid don't interact much, though it was shown that Omid cares for Ben, due to him not being good in defending himself. If Ben died in Crawford, Omid will quickly notice his absence when the remaining group returns and asks where he is. On the other hand, if Ben is saved, he will show concern for him and asks if he's okay when Ben appears depressed. When everyone go out to look for Clementine and leave Ben behind to guard the boat, Omid will ask if they are sure about leaving Ben alone to guard the boat, showing that he doesn't have much faith in him. Lee asks him and Christa for their opinion on the teenager, Omid says he recognizes that Ben is a risk to the group but feels bad for him all the same. If requested by Lee to take care of Ben should anything happen, Omid will agree. When Ben falls off a loose balcony, Omid panics and asks the group what they should do. After hearing of Ben's death, Omid was deeply saddened.
"No. Let him."
—Christa telling Lee to let Ben stand up to Kenny. (Determinant)[src]
Ben and Christa do not interact much. It was shown that Christa thought of Ben as a liability and doesn't have much faith in him. She votes to leave Ben behind in Crawford when he removed the hatchet from the double doors and let the walkers in, saying that he is putting all of them at risk. However, Christa changes her mind and abstains if Clementine is given permission to voice her opinion, probably out of respect for Clementine. If Ben is alive in "No Time Left" and Lee asks her and Omid for their opinion on the teenager, Christa says she recognizes that Ben is a risk to the group but feels bad for him all the same. If requested by Lee to take care of Ben should anything happen, Christa will agree. When Ben fell off a loose balcony (Determinant), Christa was deeply saddened when she heard of his death.
"She scares the crap out of me."
—Ben about Lilly. (Determinant)[src]
Ben and Lilly were never friends. Lilly never trusted Ben or found him particularly useful and Ben was scared of Lilly. Any chance they had of forming any kind of positive relationship was destroyed after the Save-Lots Bandits attacked and drove them out of the motel. Ben was Lilly's prime suspect if Lee saved Doug in "A New Day". When she tries to discover who was giving their supplies to the bandits and aggressively interrogates Ben to the point where he was completely terrified, Lilly doesn't relent, even when Carley/Doug and possibly Lee defends him. This ends with her murdering Carley or attempting to murder Ben and accidentally killing Doug instead. Ben is shocked by this and admits to Lee that he doesn't know what he would have done to her although he would have considered leaving her behind.
"But nothing! She's making the smart choice. Those parasites you guys brought back need to go!"
—Larry to Mark and Lee, saying that Lilly is right in kicking Ben and David/Travis out of the group. (Determinant)[src]
Larry immediately hated Ben for the short while they knew each other. Larry wanted Ben and David/Travis to be kicked out of the group because they would be a drain to their precious resources and that they would be just be more mouths to feed. Ben was scared of him because of how vulgar and selfish Larry was. Upon hearing the news of Larry's death, Ben was shocked.
"Just see if you can get him out! After that you can leave us or whatever! I don't care! Please!"
—Ben to Kenny, Mark and Lee, asking for their help to free David.[src]
David Parker was Ben's band teacher. Ben and David's interaction was short, though they were likely on friendly terms. It's unknown if Ben knew or was taught by David before the apocalypse. Ben showed to care about David when trying to free him from the bear trap, and begged Lee, Kenny, and Mark to help David.
"Ben, shut up! My dad was Special Forces, I know what I'm doing!"
—Travis to Ben.[src]
Travis and Ben's interaction was short, though they seemed to be friends, or at least on neutral terms. It is unknown if they knew each other before the apocalypse. When Travis died, Ben seemed to show some remorse.
Andrew St. John
"I knew it! I told you we couldn't trust them!"
—Ben to Carley about the St. Johns. (Determinant)[src]
Andrew seemed to take a liking to Ben, striking up a friendly conversation with him and the others on the way to the farm. Ben doesn't say much about Andrew, but it can be assumed that Ben viewed Andrew as a kind and generous man, as he and his family gave them food. Their relationship was gravely wounded when Ben found out that Andrew and his family were cannibals and that they had chopped off Mark's legs for food. Ben said that they shouldn't have trusted them in the first place.
Danny St. John
"That's great. Everything helps!"
—Danny to Ben.[src]
Danny seemed to take a liking to Ben, striking up a friendly conversation with him and the others on the way to the farm. Ben doesn't say much about Danny, but it can be assumed that Ben viewed Danny as a kind and generous man, as he and his family gave them food. Danny praised Ben when he said that he used to work on a goat farm, and said that Ben's experience is useful to him and his family. Their relationship was gravely wounded when Ben found out that Danny and his family were cannibals and that they had chopped off Mark's legs for food. Ben said that they shouldn't have trusted them in the first place.
Brenda St. John
"Now that y'all are here, we'll make sure you're safe and comfortable."
—Brenda to Ben and the others.[src]
Brenda seemed to take a liking to Ben, welcoming him and the others in a friendly manner when he and the others arrived at the farm. Ben didn't say much about Brenda, but it can be assumed that Ben viewed Brenda as a kind and generous woman, as she and her family gave them food. Their relationship was gravely wounded when Ben found out that Brenda and her family were cannibals and that they had chopped off Mark's legs for food. Ben said that they shouldn't have trusted them in the first place.
"I don't like this. Not one bit."
—Ben to the group about the stranger stalking them.[src]
As Ben was involved in looting his supplies, it can be assumed that the stranger hated Ben too. Ben was afraid that the stranger may be up to no good and becomes worried that they might be in danger. Ben never had a chance to meet the stranger but it was shown that he viewed him as an enemy for kidnapping Clementine and stalking the group. (Determinant) In "No Time Left", if he survived Crawford, Ben willingly joins Lee and the others to save Clementine and to finish the conflict between the group and the stranger for good.
Save-Lots Bandits
"They said they had my friend, that he was with them."
—Ben to Lee about the bandits. (Determinant)[src]
Ben was frightened by the bandits after they had attacked his former camp. After joining Lee's group, Ben was tricked into believing the bandits had his friend and demanded supplies from the motel in exchange for his safety. Eventually, Ben realized that they had lied to him, but he believed it was better to continue giving them supplies in exchange for them ending their nightly raids on the motel. Weeks later, when Lee inadvertently interrupted a supply exchange, the bandits snuck into the motel and took most of the survivors there hostage, Ben included. They demanded the supplies that were owed to them, and when three of their number were killed by the motel survivors, they attacked, attempting to kill them. Ben and the others managed to escape, but Ben was traumatized by the battle and his role in causing the attack and, consequently, the deaths that followed.
"No Time Left" (Determinant)
"No Going Back" (Dream, No Lines)
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Lee can choose to give one of the pieces of food to Ben, although it is said that it is an unpopular choice with the group. This is shown in "Starved For Help", among players as Lee has to decide who to give food to. 19% of players choose to feed Ben.[3][4]
If Lee fails to convince Kenny to stop the train, Kenny forcibly shuts Lee out of the compartment. Lee returns to the rest of the group in the train car, who have been killed off screen by a reanimated Duck. Ben's corpse is the only one shown. This is considered a game failure and spawns a reload.
In "Starved For Help", Ben's hood is white while in "Long Road Ahead" and onward it is shown to be red, though this could be a result of him just wearing a different hoodie beneath his school jacket.
Ben is the only member of the group who is unable to cut Lee's arm off on his own (if the player decided to go with him only), leaving Lee to do it instead. Humorously, Ben will pass out at the beginning of the procedure, even though he wasn't the one doing the cutting.
Kenny also was unable to cut Lee's arm off if the player brings him with Christa and Omid, making Christa do it instead.
Omid, like Ben, never cuts off Lee's arm under any circumstances, because he and Christa will always go together and Christa will cut it off if she is brought.
Ben is considered to be an inept combatant.
In "Long Road Ahead":
Kenny sarcastically states that, since Ben is on watch, they might as well leave a sign out saying "The men are gone, come rape our women and children." Ben himself expresses his lack of confidence of being lookout despite trying his best.
In "Around Every Corner":
Ben flees from a group of walkers, despite possessing a pistol and Clementine needing help.
Later, he is grabbed by Oberson (as a walker) and is unable to break free without Lee's help.
In "No Time Left":
He is beaten by Vernon and Clive if he stayed behind. (Determinant)
If told to "Kill anything that gets in!", he will respond with "You know you're talking to ME, right?".
When Lee drops his glock, Ben hands it straight back to him, telling him "I'm not good with these".
According to unused audio clips, Ben witnessed a lot of traumatic events, one of them being his classmates being raped to death by bandits while he was forced to watch.
Game Informer named Ben #7 of "Top 10 Dorks" in their "Top 50 Games of 2012" article.
During Telltale's live streaming of "Around Every Corner", it was confirmed that Ben died a virgin.
Ben is one of two characters Trevor Hoffmann has voiced, the other being Justin.
Despite being an inept combatant, in Road to Survival: The Telltale Story, Ben is shown killing a bandit in order to save Lee who was pinned down by the bandits gunfire.
Ruby Butterfield originally auditioned for the part of Ben Paul, but the casting directors gave the part to Trevor Hoffman instead. They created Travis just for Butterfield.
In fact, Ruby Butterfield was originally meant to be the voice of Ben, evidenced by his performing of Ben during the trailer for "Starved For Help". There is even some left over files of Ruby's voice acting of Ben.[5]
Ben is one of the tallest characters to be seen in the Video Game and is the tallest character in Season 1.
"Long Road Ahead" reveals Ben is fond of trains.
↑ Deaths - Episode 3
↑ Playing Dead: Episode 5 IGN (August 23, 2012)
↑ Playing Dead Episode 5 In-Wiki Link
↑ Cut audio of Ben being voiced by Ruby Butterfield
Retrieved from "https://walkingdead.fandom.com/wiki/Ben_Paul_(Video_Game)?oldid=1420960"


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It's not just kids who see benefits in concentration and coordination from cycling. Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute neuroscientist Dr. Jay Alberts conducted a cycling-based experiment with 26 Parkinson's disease patients. Alberts scanned the patients' brains during and then a month after the eight-week stationary bike experiment. All the patients showed improvement, but the experiment showed that the 13 participants who were pushed to cycle harder had significantly more areas of grey matter connectivity.
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Q: Tune XGB Parameters I am working on a project with a dataset of aircraft engines and their lifetime. I need to use XGBRegressor to have the highest success rate of my model on my validation data.
I am having trouble understanding the XGBRegressor documentation, I was wondering if you know how I could optimize the search for optimal parameters instead of testing everything by hand.
I attached a part of my code related to XGB.
from xgboost import XGBRegressor
xgb = XGBRegressor(learning_rate = 0.3, max_depth = 7, n_estimators = 230, subsample = 0.7, colsample_bylevel = 0.7, colsample_bytree = 0.7, min_child_weight = 4, reg_alpha = 10, reg_lambda = 10)
xgb.fit(X_train, y_train)

A: The following answer will help you achieve this; you can add more Hyperparameters or more classifiers to test with different approaches. if you set cv=5 it will do 5-fold cross validation; but if you have a specific validation and only want to get perfect results you can add pass this to cv:
indices = np.arange(len(X_train))
train_idx, test_idx = train_test_split(indices, test_size=0.2)
cv_indices=[(train_idx, test_idx)]

otherwise use: cv=5 to do 5-fold CV while searching for parameters.

from sklearn.model_selection import GridSearchCV
from xgboost import XGBRegressor
dict_classifiers = {
    "XGB": XGBRegressor()
}

params = {

    "XGB": {'min_child_weight': [1, 5, 10],
            'gamma': [0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 5],
            'subsample': [0.6, 0.8, 1.0],
            'colsample_bytree': [0.6, 0.8, 1.0],
            'max_depth': [3, 4, 5], "n_estimators": [300, 600],
            "learning_rate": [0.001, 0.01, 0.1],
            }

}

for classifier_name in dict_classifiers.keys() & params:

    print("training: ", classifier_name)
    gridSearch = GridSearchCV(
        estimator=dict_classifiers[classifier_name], param_grid=params[classifier_name], cv=cv_indices)
    gridSearch.fit(X_train, # shoud have shape of (n_samples, n_features)
                   y_train.reshape((-1))) #this should be an array with shape (n_samples,)
    print(gridSearch.best_score_, gridSearch.best_params_)

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