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Niseko: A Snowboarding Foodie's Dream Come True
We say that we went to Hokkaido to snowboard on our Ikon Pass, but we really just needed an excuse to go to Japan to eat the amazing food there. Hokkaido may be detached from the main island and over 500 miles away from Tokyo, but the high standards for food here are no different. The pride that the chefs, bakers, and bartenders take in their work is reflected every step of the way, from conception to execution. For five full days, we enjoyed so much good food in between rounds of shredding the tree-lined slopes of the Niseko United ski area.
Niseko is a small resort town on the huge island of Hokkaido. While the area is indeed relegated to a lot of international tourism because of its popular ski resort, we were able to pick out some great authentic spots to eat, drink, and be merry. The food of Hokkaido is, like most Japanese food, impeccable and at the same time, very comforting and nutritious--exactly the kind of stuff you'd crave after a day on the slopes. There's nothing like unclipping your snowboard and sitting down to a big bowl of ramen or chirashi. Local markets a few shuttle stops away in nearby Kutchan offer delicacies that are Hokkaido-renowned: hairy crab, sashimi, artisan cheese, and even those mysterious white strawberries. A famous milk farm not far away churns out fresh dairy products, including ice cream and drinking yogurt. We followed in Anthony Bourdain's footsteps to eat handmade soba noodles at a Michelin-recognized restaurant. We also found our way to working-class comforts, like chanko hotpot tenderly prepared by a retired Sumo wrestler and his wife, and steaming bowls of oden served late at night over a bar by a lone cook. Even the little coffeeshop and the bar that we stepped into were both uniquely curated by passionate owners, and supported by a diverse local community. We enjoyed every one of these eating and drinking experiences because they brought us closer to the people who live there. Essentially, we went to Niseko for the snow, but we stayed for the culture.
From the minute we landed and set foot in the New Chitose Airport, we were overwhelmed by deliciousness. We were fascinated even just by the sandwiches offered at Lawson's convenience store in the airport, but then we rounded the corner and there was a hall of seafood, dried seafood products, cookies, soups, baked goods, and all. I've never seen an airport with seafood for sale, nor with this many samples! This gave us an initial taste of what was to come in Hokkaido. We had to stop ourselves and leave only because our shuttle was here.
It was a 2-hour shuttle ride to the ski resort town of Niseko from Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido. We rode with a bunch of other snow sports aficionados from other parts of Eastern hemisphere. I'm quite sure that we were the only ones stuffing our faces with sandwiches during the ride, like improper Americans would. This wouldn't be the first time we would be riding public transportation while eating food and behaving like a bunch of excited dorks.
After the shuttle brought us to Niseko, we were picked up to transfer to our lodging by an Australian guy, who was the first of many Australian interactions we had over the next week here. Apparently, Aussies love Niseko and many end up living here long-term. We were pretty surprised about that! When we arrived at the place we were staying, we were super impressed. Compared to other parts of Japan, we got so much space for the money that we paid. Wes found this on Hotels.com, it's called Niseko Flow, a small complex that blended right into the neighborhood bordering the resort. It's part of the Holiday Niseko property management group and they offer apartment-style living accommodations. Our studio had everything we could ever want.
The little kitchen area with the mini fridge, the microwave oven that also functions as a toaster (like you can put a baking sheet into it), Tupperware and silverware, a bread knife, a sukiyaki pot, plenty of extra trash bags, the Japanese heated toilet seats with multiple functions (including a bidet), a heated towel drying rack, a heated wall rack which also doubles as a room heater, and oh my goodness, Shiseido shampoo and conditioner! The sliding doors and window shades were also pretty revelational.
Downstairs was the heated gear room, because clearly everybody who stays here does snow sports, right? There was also an efficient small laundry machine and dryer (free!) in the communal area just outside of it, which we totally took advantage of. The overall simplistic, yet modern décor made us feel really comfortable and relaxed. We loved home base at first sight.
We were around the corner from so many things - a bar, an onsen, 2 or 3 izakayas, and there was a shuttle stop to the slopes right outside, but we walked every day because it was only a 7-minute walk anyway.
On our first day, Wes had the great idea of going to the nearest full-fledged supermarket to scope out some sashimi and, primarily, hairy crab. This proved to be so much more cost-effective than eating all of the things at a sit-down restaurant. We went to Lucky Market in Kutchan after figuring out how to take the shuttle there. Kutchan is the nearest city to Niseko and easy to get to with the resort's free shuttle system.
The market was SUPER fun! We had just gotten off the plane and all that, but the market gave us the jolt of energy and excitement to push through the jetlag. We found our lovely hairy crab (already cooked and sliced), 3 boxes of sashimi, a tray of rolls, a mixed platter of sides, a cabbage salad, an egg sandwich for breakfast, yogurt, coffee, and tea. We looked out for the yellow tags that said "From Hokkaido" Or "From Niseko." This proved to be the best way to get to know what the region is known for, and it was a lot cheaper to try things from the market rather than at a restaurant or some specialty shop.
We bought so much that it had to all go inside of a cardboard box. The market provided tape and bags at a station after the cashier. Super convenient and efficient. Wes carried the box back to the bus stop and we rode the bus 20 minutes back to Niseko in anticipation.
As soon as we got back to our room, we unboxed the loot and sat on the ground eating everything at the coffee table- it was the best way to kick off our vacation! We went a little crazy and some things ended up in our shopping cart that one of us hadn't realized were there until checkout... haha.
The hairy crab had such a unique appearance. It tasted sweet and delicate.
But the real piece de resistance was this gorgeous otoro - super fatty tuna!!
We also scored this egg salad sandwich - it was the last one at Lucky! Behold, our first breakfast: a glorious $1.50 plastic-wrapped egg salad sandwich. You cannot go to Japan without eating an egg salad sandwich. These simple sandwiches that can be found in any market or convenience store in Japan have developed somewhat of a cult following in Los Angeles, but like all things with a cult following in Los Angeles, they are insanely overpriced back home. I wish that we could have had this egg salad sandwich for breakfast every morning, but unfortunately we never saw it at Lucky again! Guess it's a hot commodity even in Japan.
We also had locally made drinking yogurt, which we discovered at the supermarket but would see frequently throughout Niseko. Hokkaido is known for its top-notch dairy products, so we made sure that we indulged in lots of dairy while we were here. This yogurt was tangy, sweet, and smooth.
So you know that the people here are crazy about their dairy when there actually is a shuttle stop dedicated specifically to Milk Kobo, which is the official storefront of the dairy farm of Niseko. It is a prime visitor destination, with its plethora of sweet dairy products: soft cream, ice cream, cheese custard tarts, cheesecake, cream rolls, pudding, cream puffs, castella cake, drinking yogurt, cheese, and café drinks.
Like many food places in Japan, you order from a little machine and receive tickets. Then you bring the tickets to the counter to claim your order!
This had to be the best softserve we've ever had.
And their homemade ice cream was great, too. We had a scoop of the milk flavor and a scoop of the matcha flavor.
I had to get a vanilla cream roll because it's so nostalgic of the ones that my mom used to buy when I was growing up. This time, I didn't have to worry about saving the creamiest middle for my last bite for this one, though, as there was no shortage of delicious whipped cream all the way around the spiral! Wes's guilty pleasure has always been cheesecake, and he really enjoyed the one from here.
You don't have to go all the way to the Milk Kobo shuttle stop to get some delicious Hokkaido milk desserts, though. There also is a Milk Kobo cheese custard tart stall in the Hirafu Village main ski area in Niseko, where you can get a hot cheese custard tart as soon as you're done skiing at the Grand Hirafu resort!
And there's even delicious, creamy softserve right on the slopes!
We had some Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm cheese and butter from Lucky Market for our remaining two breakfasts, paired with some other good finds from Lucky Market, like locally made charcuterie and Hokkaido strawberries.
Apparently, there is a particular farm in Hokkaido which specializes in growing pure white strawberries. Unfortunately, one white strawberry can cost a lot of money, so when Wes found a pack of miniature assorted strawberries with a few white ones mixed in, we were happy enough. We've heard much about the sweetness of these mysterious strawberries! Though, I sort of wish that we could have tried a full-fledged white one, because these little ones didn't seem especially sweet.
Japanese cooks and artisans are known worldwide for their hellbent devotion to perfection. From those convenience store egg sandwiches to upscale omakase, food in Japan must be excellently prepared and presented. There are certain restaurants that give the diner that special opportunity of watching the painstaking process of preparation. We were were treated to this kind of experience at a small soba house called Raku-Ichi Sobakodoro, right in Niseko.
Near the base of the Annupuri Resort in Niseko is Raku-Ichi Sobakodoro. It was made famous by Anthony Bourdain's show, but it was definitely not easy to find. Thankfully, it wasn't snowing and we were able to figure out where it was using Google Maps!
The restaurant is nothing more than a wooden house, with a wooden footpath leading to its front door through a nondescript gateway. No obvious signage.
This restaurant accepts dinner reservations, but lunch is walk-in only. The soba master only makes 20 portions for lunch. We really wanted to be one of the lucky 20, so we arrived at 10:45 for their 11:30 opening. Luckily, we were the first ones in line! While we waited, we chatted with a local who really seemed to take an interest in our American life. We realized that people here don't actually meet a lot of Americans, but they do get a ton of Asians from Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, and other parts of Japan, and they also get a large number of Australians.
Midori, the chef, actually built this restaurant himself using pinewood – what an artist! You can see the craftsmanship that went into every part: the bar counter, the hooks that you hang your slippers on, the shelves for his long rolling pins, the swiveling wooden latch for the bathroom lock. The English-speaking hostess also told us that by next year, the restaurant would be renovated completely. We were glad that we got to come while it was still a small wooden house with just a bar of ten seats and a tiny back kitchen.
Chef Midori never spoke or looked up while he calmly kneaded the dough and hand-cut the buckwheat noodles. We were mesmerized by his skill and precision. He deftly manipulated the dough and used a 5-foot long wooden rolling pin! He also somehow hand-cut each noodle the same exact thickness.
We both ordered the cold soba with duck dipping soup and tempura from the very small menu. When the food came, I had to remind myself that these noodles were just cut by hand and never dried or frozen! They seriously looked perfect – maybe too perfect.
We had lunch the next day at Asahikawa Ramen Tozanken, which is known for having some of the best ramen in town.
We had heard that there usually is a long line at the end of the day, when people are done skiing. Since it's within walking distance from the slopes, we decided to take a break in the middle of the day to try to get a seat while it was less busy.
Here is the Dosanko ramen, which is the epitome Hokkaido, consisting of corn, maitake mushrooms, seaweed, a pat of butter, a scallop with its side muscle still attached, bamboo, and strips of stewed pork.
And here is the miso ramen. It comes with huge round slices of thick-sliced pork on top, and the miso, pork, and fish broth is very thick and rich. I preferred the Dosanko ramen, which I believe had a clearer shoyu broth, enhanced by that butter that melts into the bowl. Both flavors are very complex in their own ways.
We also ordered gyoza, which were juicy and plump, with a thin skin. The person who took our order was very nice and spoke a bit of English, and we noticed how the people behind the bar in the kitchen seemed to work in a very organized and orderly way, with deferential treatment towards the ramen chef.
Imagine snowboarding with all of that ramen in your belly... only the cold weather could have kept us from falling into a food coma.
When we weren't scoping out noodle spots with long waits, we were eating at Bo-yoso, a little restaurant on the Grand Hirafu Ski Resort.
Bo-yoso is known not only for its donburi, but also for its elusiveness. There are no signs pointing to it, and we basically had to refer to a trail map (which wasn't at scale) and sort of look out for it while snowboarding down a very steep, ungroomed area. Of course, we found out when we were at the bottom that we could have taken a much easier route or even walked up from the nearest lift, which the families in there seemed to have done. Still, we were pretty damn proud of ourselves for finding this mysterious place!
Bo-yoso has the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese restaurant, rather than the other cafeterias on the hill. It had a great menu with many different types of rice bowls and noodle bowls – sort of standard Japanese fare, but done well. The old man who took our orders was so cute! The place itself was bustling with a diversity of people from all over the world.
Is this really ski lunch food?? We ordered two salmon roe and boiled crab meat rice bowls (which came with miso soup and two pieces of pickled ginger) on our first time there.
We came back the next day and I got oyakodon and Wes got katsudon. Both really hit the spot.
They also have two other kinds of pickled ginger that you can serve yourself.
Wes also was dying to try the Jyaga Cheese potatoes. It's pretty much like potato wedges with mayonnaise and a Japanese version of Cheez Wiz drizzled over it. Sounds sort of gross, but they were quite good, if I do say so myself. We loved the snappy, yet rich texture of these potatoes- they were advertised as homegrown, so I guess that explains it!
We ate our first dinner at a Bang Bang, a yakitori restaurant in the Grand Hirafu Village main resort area, but it didn't feel very intimate or authentic because the dining area would be crowded and loud, and the food was expensive with portions being small. Plus, all of the waitstaff spoke English and there were tons of families and large groups. It wasn't bad food, but we quickly decided that we'd branch out and find places to eat outside of the Village.
On our second night out, we took the shuttle to Kutchan, the next city, and ate at a place called Ryougoku for dinner. The restaurant is named after the Sumo wrestling center of Tokyo (Ryōgoku), and it is actually owned by an ex-Sumo wrestler and his wife. They specialize in chanko hotpot, which is what Sumo wrestlers eat for energy. We probably didn't eat Sumo wrestler portions, but the mountain of meat, seafood, noodles, and veggies that his wife brought to our table definitely seemed daunting.
When we entered, my glasses and the camera lens fogged up immediately - it was warm and loud in there compared to the quiet cold of the outside. There was a group of about thirteen Japanese men who were here on a business trip, drinking and laughing boisterously over their chanko hotpots. They engaged us in conversation, and this was when I wished that I had studied more Japanese! Everybody, including the restaurant owners, were surprised that we came from the United States and wanted to know more about us.
There was even tegata hanging on the wall. Tegata is an autographed handprint, a rare and prized piece of Sumo wrestling culture. We aren't sure if those were his handprints or someone else's, but we think that it was his. Only higher-ranked wrestlers can make legitimate tegata.
The chef's calm and serene composure (and average-sized build) made it hard to envision him as a previous Sumo wrestler, though I think that all Sumo wrestlers are gentle giants when they are outside of the ring. His wife was a kindly woman, who never stopped attending to the guests in the dining room. She patiently showed us how to best enjoy the food, using mostly body language, hand gestures, and a few English words. We nodded our heads, smiled, and did not interrupt. They also didn't mind that we took photos.
First, we were given a small tray of three bite-sized appetizers consisting of Japanese pickles and egg.
Then, she brought the big clay pot of broth and sets it over the burner with the lid on. She showed us the steps: first, you grind the sesame seeds in the little bowls with the wooden pestle, and then you scoop in a little bit of the broth, so that the first few sips of soup are strongly flavored with freshly ground sesame. It was such a delicate and umami flavor! Then, she gently peeled away at the mountain of meat and vegetables with her chopsticks and lowered piece after piece of food into the pot. I felt like we were children being helped by a loving auntie.
There was pork, fish tofu, shrimp, snow crab, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, leeks, cabbage, chrysanthemum greens, scallops (with side muscle attached), flounder, homemade fish paste, and two kinds of noodles. She scooped up dollops of the paste out of an empty clamshell and dropped them into the pot. We low-key were fighting over those little white nuggets as we mined for treasures in the pot!
We also ordered a deep-fried version of their homemade fish paste, which was essentially the same paste mixed with peas and other veggies and deep-fried as a larger patty, served with grated radish and soy sauce. It's called satsuma age and the menu says that it's a house specialty.
At the end, you add the noodles and drink the rest of the soup! The flavors were heartwarming and light, yet very satisfying and filling. Sumo wrestlers eat really healthy! How do they get to be so huge??
We finished every last bite, and every last drop of soup. When food is that good, how can you stop?
We were the last ones remaining in the restaurant at the end, but the couple never hurried us out. As we left, they bowed us out and we continuously thanked them for feeding our hearts and bellies with such great home cooking. To us, this was such a special experience and we felt truly blessed.
For the rest of our dinners, we went to izakaya restaurants. Dining with a handful of others at a bar where one or two chefs make everything to order was another unique experience that really could only be found in Japan.
On our third night, we walked past a dimly lit window with a tile-mosaic sign with Japanese characters on it in Kutchan. I recognized the storefront from a photograph that I saw in one of the magazines, but I remembered that I couldn't write down what the place was called because it was only in Japanese and there was no address or other information about it. It's called Yawarami, which translates to "tender cafeteria."
We thought twice about walking in, because we peeked in the window and saw only one customer sitting at a bar, and no sign of any food. So, I thought that I had mistakened it for something else, and that this was just a little bar. But then, we decided to go in and ask, because I was pretty certain that this was the place that I had seen in the magazine. If this was the little izakaya that I had in mind, then we definitely should try to eat here!
We were warmly greeted by a young lady. She was the only one running the izakaya, so she does all the drinks and cooks all of the food, too. She motioned for us to sit down at the bar, and turned over the little menus to reveal English! We were laughing because she knew. We put in our order just before two men came in. She made each dish one by one, with care and precision. Everything that we ate was so delicious, and the place was just so cozy.
We were later joined by more people, who came in pairs, and the 8-seat bar became full. The guy who sat next to Wes ended up being a Korean who is a blogger and ski instructor, who has been coming to Niseko to teach (and blog) for the past few seasons. He spoke English and it was really fun to chat with him about his experiences. We were having so much fun that we missed our first shuttle, so we had to stay a whole extra hour, but nobody was in a rush to leave and so we ordered another couple of dishes and shared them. That hour flashed by, and we had to leave before the chef had the chance to make the second thing that we asked for, since another party of people had come in and taken the last spots in the little place.
There was actually an English menu, much to our surprise and relief. At first I don't think she knew that we didn't speak Japanese, but right when it became obvious (instantaneously), she flipped over the menus to reveal English! As you can also see, the prices were very, very reasonable.
Japanese pickles (gobo, nagaimo)
Tofu cabbage salad - so good
Aka mebaru - red Japanese sea perch / rockfish
(We were trying to ask her what kind of fish it was, and she wrote this down, and we later Googled it!)
It was super moist and flakey!! The amazing thing was that the little room never smelled fishy, even though she was grilling it right behind the bar.
Ochazuke with salted cod roe - simple and delicious
Agedashi tofu (best we've ever had! the batter was soo light and the sauce was perfectly flavored!)
Chicken karaage (I'm normally not a big fan of this dish, but I loved hers. The pieces were huge and juicy!)
Potatoes with "squid guts" - good stuff.
We saw her washing and cutting the potatoes right before making it and we were so taken by how cute they were that we took pictures of them. She must have thought that we were so stupid!
We could have stayed even longer, but the shuttle came only once every hour after 8 PM, so we sadly had to go! But we truly enjoyed everything.
On our fourth and final night in Niseko, we ended up at Ebisutei, an izakaya just two blocks away from our accommodation right in Niseko after a nice, relaxing soak in the onsen that was just one block away.
Just a reminder that being ratchet is not acceptable here.
We walked in at around 9:30, and they happened to have two seats available at the bar. The restaurant was full, but people seemed to be finishing up. We were famished and ordered seven things, thinking that they'd be tapas-sized. They turned out to be very generous portions, but every single thing that was handed to us over the counter was glorious and delicious, so we did actually eat all of it, much to people's awe. We also had the honor of chatting with the chef, who was actually sitting at one of the tables entertaining a group of friends. He stepped into the kitchen to make our crab fried rice, but his trusted staff made everything else.
Seafood salad - it was so much bigger than expected, but it was so good that we had no problem with finishing it!
Fried gobo root
Assorted oden
Grilled fish (I think we got mackerel)
Salmon "berries" (it's salmon bellies, haha)
Tempura smelt
Crab fried rice
The chef was entertaining his own friends in the back, but he took the time to come and chat with us exotic Americans, especially when he saw us whip out our Go Pro to take pictures of his crab fried rice. He said that he came from Tokyo to open this restaurant and to pursue his passion for snowboarding. He showed us some Go Pro footage of himself snowboarding on a powder day, and that looked great! He was jovial and welcoming, the opposite of the chef at Raku-ichi, but no less humble. He told us that the yakitori restaurant that we ate at in the main Village on our first night was rated as the number one izakaya in Niseko, but we immediately responded in disbelief that Ebisutei should have gotten that title. It's true, though, we weren't even trying to be polite. I don't know how that other restaurant got that ranking!
We weren't planning on it, but we did wind up at a bar one night. Bar Gyu was one of the recommended bars in Niseko, and we hadn't realized that it was literally steps from where we were staying until we heard good music streaming from its windows while we were walking home from a trip to the market one night. We decided to put our groceries down in our fridge and head out again right away to check it out.
It is locally known as the "fridge-door bar" because its entrance is literally a red refrigerator door covered in stickers. It's hard to tell in the photo, but the door is only about four feet high and we have to crouch down to enter.
There was a special guest bartender there that night and a guest DJ in the upstairs area. It was packed, but not uncomfortable. It seemed like half the people there were locals and half were travellers - there were many Westerners. We really enjoyed the mixed vibe, and the music and cocktails seemed to reflect that same cultural intersection, too.
I got the "sauna" and Wes got the "H&N."
The last call for drinks was at around 10:30, which may sound early, but for this sleepy village, it isn't. We were out of there by 11:00 and back in our studio, getting ready for bed. It was really great that we lived so close!
On our way out of Niseko, we went to Sprout, a most wonderful coffeeshop in Kutchan. It is very close to the train station, so very hard to miss, but it is a humble store in an overall quiet town. The owners are a Japanese husband and wife who proudly roast their own beans from all over the world and are actually world travelers who love the outdoors, like us! They love to climb, trail run, and backpack.
Only the wife was working when we went, but she spoke some English and we exchanged some stories of our adventures. She showed us an article about her husband in an outdoors publication - he was trail running in Yosemite!
They curate the coolest little gifts and gadgets in their store that reflect their love for cafe culture and the outdoors. We may have bought too many souvenirs from here! But we were so happy to support them.
One of the souvenirs that we got was coffee. Two bags of freshly roasted whole beans - their signature blends. Since I'm writing this blog post so late, I can say that we finished them off and loved every sip.
Oh, and I got some locally made chocolate (Nicao). It was delicious, too!
And duh, who goes to Hokkaido and does not get a latte? Deeelicious espresso and milk.
On our way out, we grabbed cream pastries from a bakery by the Kutchan train station and indulged in all the flakey, creamy goodness on our train out of Niseko. We were probably the most obnoxious Americans, but we couldn't wait to dig in!!
This one was a cream puff with a flakey pastry... (favorite!)
This one was a cream puff with a harder pastry shell...
And this one was a sweet potato pastry.
One last thing. I have to share the weirdest thing that we ate.
Hokkaido corn ice cream bar from the supermarket. Wuuut?! Yeah, we know, so weird. It was like a corn-flavored shell with a vanilla ice cream filling. We forgot to mention that Hokkaido is also known for its corn. I guess this is the equivalent to a Drumstick in America.
We got so much out of this trip, and we would come back again if we could!
Labels: Hokkaido, Ikon Pass, Japan, Kutchan, Niseko, Snowboarding
Location: Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido, Japan
Camping with the Chius


I swear it was still flippin' chilly in Toronto not too long ago and here we are now celebrating the spring weather at Kaka All You Can Eat's Patio. A few days ago, we had the pleasure of spending our evening enjoying Kaka's new patio located in the heart of downtown Toronto with some exclusive tapas and drink menu only available to patio customers.
We sampled a galore of different specialty items which included Kaka's Premium Seasonal Platter and their premium bluefin tuna sushi – which is only available at their downtown location that comes with no additional cost! We also sampled their aburi oshi sushi set, beef tataki, fish tacos and last but not least – Kaka's Sangria Cocktail – that is presented in a smokey fashion!
Of course with me being a huge sushi fan, I took the liberty to share with you some of my staples here at Kaka All You Can Eat. One of my favourites include Chef Frank Special – a maki with salmon, Hokkaido scallop, fake crab meat salad, avocado and spicy mayo with unagi sauce. Kaka All You Can Eat also is also known for serving blow-torched sushi & blow-torched pressed sushi – so we definitely ordered those as well!
Kaka All You Can Eat – Downtown location is at 655 Bay Street with a price of $34.99 for weekday dinners and weekend all day.
This meal was complimentary but gracelisamay.com remains unbiased in our content.
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Arlington selects new police chief from Baltimore department
FWBP Staff
Al Jones, new Arlington Police Chief
Col. Al Jones, a 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Police Department, has been appointed the new police chief of the the City of Arlington's new police chief.
City Manager Trey Yelverton said Jones was an ideal choice because of his years of experience in implementing strong, community-based policing principles, his understanding of the future of policing, and his leadership capabilities.
"We have a great police department, and we have identified a leader who can continue ensuring excellent service to our residents and move our city positively forward," Yelverton said in a city news release. "In the true spirit of community policing, I know that our whole community will come together and support Chief Jones and our police department in keeping our community safe."
Jones, who currently serves as the chief of Baltimore County Police Department's Community Relations Bureau, was selected through a process that began in June.
Jones will replace former Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson who announced on April 27 his plans to retire in June after a nearly 26-year career, 23-years of service with the city of Arlington.
Johnson joined Arlington in 1997 and quickly rose through the ranks before being named interim police chief in 2012. City Manager Trey Yelverton appointed Johnson as police chief in 2013.
In August, the City of Arlington named five finalists including three internal candidates.
Jones began his law enforcement career in 1995 as a Baltimore County police officer and steadily rose through the ranks of the 18th largest law enforcement agency in the nation. Since 2018, Jones has overseen management of the Community Relations Bureau, focused on building trust within communities throughout the county while diversifying the agency to better mirror the communities it serves.
Baltimore County is a metropolitan area with approximately 835,000 residents outside of the City of Baltimore. Baltimore County, CALEA accredited since 1985, has long been recognized as a progressive agency in the development of community-based policing.
In addition to taking a data-driven approach to respond to and find efficient, effective solutions for the city's needs, Jones said he believes building relationships between police officers and neighborhoods, businesses and other stakeholders is critical to creating a place where people want to live, work, learn and play.
"Officers can't be everywhere, which is why it is vitally important for the community to be engaged and help serve as our eyes and ears. Neighborhood involvement with the police department creates not only a safer community, but a stronger community," Jones said in a news release.
Arlington will host a public event to welcome Jones when he begins as the new police chief on Jan. 11, 2021. Details will be announced at a later date.
Assistant Police Chief Kevin Kolbye will continue to serve as the department's interim police chief until then.
Yelverton thanked the community, city employees and other stakeholders for participating in the selection process. He also thanked The Bowman Group, a local Arlington consulting firm with a specialty in police and public practices who helped recruit and vet the applicants.
In September, Jones and eight other police chief candidates had the opportunity to engage in face-to-face interviews with a wide range of panelists that brought diverse perspectives and experiences to the selection process.
The series of panel interviews included two community panels, a regional police chief panel, an internal police employee panel, and a city executive panel.
Then last month, Jones and four other finalists completed another round of internal interviews and participated in a forum where members of the community were able to ask questions to the candidates directly.
Jones recently participated in executive leadership training from groups such as the Major Cities Chiefs Association Executive Leadership Institute and the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, which allowed him to engage with chiefs across the nation to discuss significant issues affecting policing in America as well as implementation of the 21st Century Policing Report.
Jones has been recognized by groups such as the Baltimore Country Branch of NAACP and the Islamic Society of Baltimore for exemplary service, leadership abilities and for being an advocate for equal rights. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Hartford and a master's degree in criminal justice from Ashworth College. Seventy-four law enforcement leaders from across the nation applied to lead Arlington's nearly 900-member police force.
Arlington is not the only local city seeking a new police chief. Fort Worth and Dallas are also in the process of finding a new leader for their police departments.
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Associação Tupy de Esportes é um clube brasileiro de futebol da cidade de Jussara, no estado de Goiás.

O Tupy disputou seu primeiro campeonato no futebol profissional em 2006, conseguindo o vice-campeonato da terceira divisão do campeonato goiano, perdendo a final para a Itauçuense por 3 a 0.

História

O Tupy já tem quase 50 anos, mas só a partir de 2006 que começou a disputar competições oficiais (o campeonato goiano). Antes era apenas o maior time amador da cidade e o time formado por amigos jussarenses.
No primeiro ano como clube profissional o Tupy sagrou-se vice-campeão da Terceira Divisão do Campeonato Goiano, conquistando o acesso para a Segunda Divisão de 2007, perdendo a final para o Itauçuense com dois gols do andarilho atacante Túlio Maravilha. O Tricolor Jussarense esteve nessa divisão até 2009, se licenciando após a temporada.

Em 2019 o clube voltou a disputar um torneio profissional após dez anos, terminando em quarto lugar, sendo eliminado na fase semifinal após duas derrotas para o Goiatuba.

Campanhas de destaque

Estaduais
 Vice-Campeonato Goiano 3ª Divisão: 2006.

Ligações externas

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Fundações no Brasil em 1963

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Q: How can I print over the current line in Python 2.7? I want to have a simple counter on a line that changes. I have the following:
from __future__ import print_function
from time import sleep
for i in range(400):
    print("\r" + str(i), end = "")
    sleep(0.5)

In Python 3, it works fine, with the counter incrementing on the same line, but in Python 2, nothing displays. How can I get it to display in Python 2?

EDIT: I am inclined towards solutions that work for both Python 2 and 3.

A: This should do what you want:
from sys import stdout
from time import sleep
for i in range(400):
    print"\r"+str(i),
    stdout.flush()
    sleep(0.5)

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China's Lunar Rover Scopes Out Weird Substance on Far Side of the Moon (Photos)
But what IS it?
China's Yutu-2 moon rover captured this image from the edge of the small crater where it found a mysterious, gel-like material.
China's lunar exploration program has released images that give us a glimpse of the mysterious material discovered on the far side of the moon.
Yutu-2, the lunar rover for China's Chang'e-4 mission, grabbed attention last month after its drive team spotted something unusual while roving close to a small crater. The Chinese-language science outreach publication Our Space, which announced the findings on Aug. 17, used the term "胶状物" (jiao zhuang wu), which can be translated as "gel-like." This notion sparked wide interest and speculation among lunar scientists.
Scientists have now gotten a look at that curious material, thanks to a post (Chinese) released over the weekend by Our Space via its WeChat social media account. Along with new images of the stuff on the moon, the post details how the Yutu-2 team carefully approached the crater in order to analyze the specimen, despite risks.
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The clearest image shows two of the rover's six wheels and the contents of an approximately 7-foot-wide (2 meters) crater.
The compressed, black-and-white shot comes from an obstacle-avoidance camera on the rover. The green, rectangular area and red circle within are suspected to be related to the field of view of the Visible and Near-Infrared Spectrometer (VNIS) instrument, rather than the subject matter itself, according to some lunar scientists.
A cropped image showing the highlighted area with the crater.
VNIS is one of Yutu-2's four science payloads. It detects light that is scattered or reflected off materials to reveal their chemical makeup. As VNIS has a small field of view, the drive team needed to carefully navigate Yutu-2 to make a detection without falling into the crater.
After obtaining the first set of data that VIRS collected at the crater in July, the Yutu-2 team deemed it to be unsatisfactory due to shadows, so the team members attempted a second approach and measurement during the following lunar day in August. According to Our Space, a satisfactory detection was made — but the results were not released.
An image showing Yutu-2's shadow and tracks from when it approached the crater.
Clive Neal, a lunar scientist at the University of Notre Dame, told Space.com that while the image is not great, it may still give clues to the nature of the material.
Neal said that the material highlighted in the center of the crater resembles a sample of impact glass found during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. Sample 70019 was collected by astronaut Harrison Schmitt, a trained geologist, from a fresh crater 10 feet (3 meters) in diameter, similar to that approached by Yutu-2.
The crater containing sample 70019, with the Apollo 17 lunar module in the background.
Neal describes 70019 as being made of dark, coherent microbreccia — broken fragments of minerals cemented together — and black, shiny glass. "I think we have an example here of what Yutu-2 saw," Neal said.
High-speed impacts on the lunar surface melt and redistribute rock across the craters they make and can create glassy, igneous rocks and crystalline structures.
As for being unusual and "mysterious," as described by the initial Chinese account, "having craters looking like those from Yutu-2 and where 70019 was collected is to be expected," Neal said.
The initial observation that commanded the attention of the drive team was made from an image from Yutu-2's Panoramic Camera (PCAM). The Chang'e-3 mission's Yutu rover, which landed on the near side in 2013, returned impressive, high-resolution color images of the lunar landscape using its PCAM
The Yutu-2 team will have great images to work with, and these may suggest something different. However, images from the Chang'e-4 mission might be released publicly as long as one year after they have been taken.
An image from Mare Imbrium taken by the PCAM on Yutu-1.
Dan Moriarty, NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, agrees that it is hard to make a definitive assessment of the substance's chemical composition, given the poor image quality and overlying colored section in the Yutu-2 image.
Moriarty told Space.com that the outlined material appears somewhat brighter than surrounding materials, though the actual brightness is hard to confirm from the photographs. If so, the contrast could be due to the differing origins of the respective materials.
"Chang'e-4 landed in a mare basalt-filled crater, which is typically dark," Moriarty said. "Highlands crustal materials are typically brighter, so that would be a potential candidate."
"It will be very interesting to see what the spectrometer sees, and if any higher-resolution images become available," Moriarty notes.
Chang'e-3's Yutu rover carried an alpha particle X-ray spectrometer for analyzing chemical composition, mounted on a robotic arm, which would be very useful for identifying such specimens. Yutu-2 instead carries the new Advanced Small Analyzer for Neutrals (ASAN), a payload from Sweden for studying how solar winds interact with the lunar surface.
A stitched image from Yutu-2 looking back toward the Chang'e-4 lander during lunar day 7, in late June and early July 2019.
The Chang'e-4 lander and Yutu-2 completed the ninth lunar day of their mission on Sept. 5, powering down around 24 hours ahead of local sunset. Lunar day 10 will begin around Sept. 22 for Yutu-2 and Sept. 23 for the lander. (On the moon, a day lasts about two weeks.)
Yutu-2 has been heading west of the Chang'e-4 landing site in the Von Kármán crater since the historic Jan. 2 lunar far side landing, covering 934 feet (285 meters) so far.
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#include "CommonHeader.h"

#include <Box2D/Collision/b2Collision.h>
#include <Box2D/Collision/b2Distance.h>
#include <Box2D/Collision/b2TimeOfImpact.h>
#include <Box2D/Collision/Shapes/b2CircleShape.h>
#include <Box2D/Collision/Shapes/b2PolygonShape.h>
#include <Box2D/Common/b2Timer.h>

#include <stdio.h>

float32 b2_toiTime, b2_toiMaxTime;
int32 b2_toiCalls, b2_toiIters, b2_toiMaxIters;
int32 b2_toiRootIters, b2_toiMaxRootIters;

//
struct b2SeparationFunction
{
	enum Type
	{
		e_points,
		e_faceA,
		e_faceB
	};

	// TODO_ERIN might not need to return the separation

	float32 Initialize(const b2SimplexCache* cache,
		const b2DistanceProxy* proxyA, const b2Sweep& sweepA,
		const b2DistanceProxy* proxyB, const b2Sweep& sweepB,
		float32 t1)
	{
		m_proxyA = proxyA;
		m_proxyB = proxyB;
		int32 count = cache->count;
		b2Assert(0 < count && count < 3);

		m_sweepA = sweepA;
		m_sweepB = sweepB;

		b2Transform xfA, xfB;
		m_sweepA.GetTransform(&xfA, t1);
		m_sweepB.GetTransform(&xfB, t1);

		if (count == 1)
		{
			m_type = e_points;
			b2Vec2 localPointA = m_proxyA->GetVertex(cache->indexA[0]);
			b2Vec2 localPointB = m_proxyB->GetVertex(cache->indexB[0]);
			b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, localPointA);
			b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, localPointB);
			m_axis = pointB - pointA;
			float32 s = m_axis.Normalize();
			return s;
		}
		else if (cache->indexA[0] == cache->indexA[1])
		{
			// Two points on B and one on A.
			m_type = e_faceB;
			b2Vec2 localPointB1 = proxyB->GetVertex(cache->indexB[0]);
			b2Vec2 localPointB2 = proxyB->GetVertex(cache->indexB[1]);

			m_axis = b2Cross(localPointB2 - localPointB1, 1.0f);
			m_axis.Normalize();
			b2Vec2 normal = b2Mul(xfB.q, m_axis);

			m_localPoint = 0.5f * (localPointB1 + localPointB2);
			b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, m_localPoint);

			b2Vec2 localPointA = proxyA->GetVertex(cache->indexA[0]);
			b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, localPointA);

			float32 s = b2Dot(pointA - pointB, normal);
			if (s < 0.0f)
			{
				m_axis = -m_axis;
				s = -s;
			}
			return s;
		}
		else
		{
			// Two points on A and one or two points on B.
			m_type = e_faceA;
			b2Vec2 localPointA1 = m_proxyA->GetVertex(cache->indexA[0]);
			b2Vec2 localPointA2 = m_proxyA->GetVertex(cache->indexA[1]);

			m_axis = b2Cross(localPointA2 - localPointA1, 1.0f);
			m_axis.Normalize();
			b2Vec2 normal = b2Mul(xfA.q, m_axis);

			m_localPoint = 0.5f * (localPointA1 + localPointA2);
			b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, m_localPoint);

			b2Vec2 localPointB = m_proxyB->GetVertex(cache->indexB[0]);
			b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, localPointB);

			float32 s = b2Dot(pointB - pointA, normal);
			if (s < 0.0f)
			{
				m_axis = -m_axis;
				s = -s;
			}
			return s;
		}
	}

	//
	float32 FindMinSeparation(int32* indexA, int32* indexB, float32 t) const
	{
		b2Transform xfA, xfB;
		m_sweepA.GetTransform(&xfA, t);
		m_sweepB.GetTransform(&xfB, t);

		switch (m_type)
		{
		case e_points:
			{
				b2Vec2 axisA = b2MulT(xfA.q,  m_axis);
				b2Vec2 axisB = b2MulT(xfB.q, -m_axis);

				*indexA = m_proxyA->GetSupport(axisA);
				*indexB = m_proxyB->GetSupport(axisB);

				b2Vec2 localPointA = m_proxyA->GetVertex(*indexA);
				b2Vec2 localPointB = m_proxyB->GetVertex(*indexB);

				b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, localPointA);
				b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, localPointB);

				float32 separation = b2Dot(pointB - pointA, m_axis);
				return separation;
			}

		case e_faceA:
			{
				b2Vec2 normal = b2Mul(xfA.q, m_axis);
				b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, m_localPoint);

				b2Vec2 axisB = b2MulT(xfB.q, -normal);

				*indexA = -1;
				*indexB = m_proxyB->GetSupport(axisB);

				b2Vec2 localPointB = m_proxyB->GetVertex(*indexB);
				b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, localPointB);

				float32 separation = b2Dot(pointB - pointA, normal);
				return separation;
			}

		case e_faceB:
			{
				b2Vec2 normal = b2Mul(xfB.q, m_axis);
				b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, m_localPoint);

				b2Vec2 axisA = b2MulT(xfA.q, -normal);

				*indexB = -1;
				*indexA = m_proxyA->GetSupport(axisA);

				b2Vec2 localPointA = m_proxyA->GetVertex(*indexA);
				b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, localPointA);

				float32 separation = b2Dot(pointA - pointB, normal);
				return separation;
			}

		default:
			b2Assert(false);
			*indexA = -1;
			*indexB = -1;
			return 0.0f;
		}
	}

	//
	float32 Evaluate(int32 indexA, int32 indexB, float32 t) const
	{
		b2Transform xfA, xfB;
		m_sweepA.GetTransform(&xfA, t);
		m_sweepB.GetTransform(&xfB, t);

		switch (m_type)
		{
		case e_points:
			{
				b2Vec2 localPointA = m_proxyA->GetVertex(indexA);
				b2Vec2 localPointB = m_proxyB->GetVertex(indexB);

				b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, localPointA);
				b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, localPointB);
				float32 separation = b2Dot(pointB - pointA, m_axis);

				return separation;
			}

		case e_faceA:
			{
				b2Vec2 normal = b2Mul(xfA.q, m_axis);
				b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, m_localPoint);

				b2Vec2 localPointB = m_proxyB->GetVertex(indexB);
				b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, localPointB);

				float32 separation = b2Dot(pointB - pointA, normal);
				return separation;
			}

		case e_faceB:
			{
				b2Vec2 normal = b2Mul(xfB.q, m_axis);
				b2Vec2 pointB = b2Mul(xfB, m_localPoint);

				b2Vec2 localPointA = m_proxyA->GetVertex(indexA);
				b2Vec2 pointA = b2Mul(xfA, localPointA);

				float32 separation = b2Dot(pointA - pointB, normal);
				return separation;
			}

		default:
			b2Assert(false);
			return 0.0f;
		}
	}

	const b2DistanceProxy* m_proxyA;
	const b2DistanceProxy* m_proxyB;
	b2Sweep m_sweepA, m_sweepB;
	Type m_type;
	b2Vec2 m_localPoint;
	b2Vec2 m_axis;
};

// CCD via the local separating axis method. This seeks progression
// by computing the largest time at which separation is maintained.
void b2TimeOfImpact(b2TOIOutput* output, const b2TOIInput* input)
{
	b2Timer timer;

	++b2_toiCalls;

	output->state = b2TOIOutput::e_unknown;
	output->t = input->tMax;

	const b2DistanceProxy* proxyA = &input->proxyA;
	const b2DistanceProxy* proxyB = &input->proxyB;

	b2Sweep sweepA = input->sweepA;
	b2Sweep sweepB = input->sweepB;

	// Large rotations can make the root finder fail, so we normalize the
	// sweep angles.
	sweepA.Normalize();
	sweepB.Normalize();

	float32 tMax = input->tMax;

	float32 totalRadius = proxyA->m_radius + proxyB->m_radius;
	float32 target = b2Max(b2_linearSlop, totalRadius - 3.0f * b2_linearSlop);
	float32 tolerance = 0.25f * b2_linearSlop;
	b2Assert(target > tolerance);

	float32 t1 = 0.0f;
	const int32 k_maxIterations = 20;	// TODO_ERIN b2Settings
	int32 iter = 0;

	// Prepare input for distance query.
	b2SimplexCache cache;
	cache.count = 0;
	b2DistanceInput distanceInput;
	distanceInput.proxyA = input->proxyA;
	distanceInput.proxyB = input->proxyB;
	distanceInput.useRadii = false;

	// The outer loop progressively attempts to compute new separating axes.
	// This loop terminates when an axis is repeated (no progress is made).
	for(;;)
	{
		b2Transform xfA, xfB;
		sweepA.GetTransform(&xfA, t1);
		sweepB.GetTransform(&xfB, t1);

		// Get the distance between shapes. We can also use the results
		// to get a separating axis.
		distanceInput.transformA = xfA;
		distanceInput.transformB = xfB;
		b2DistanceOutput distanceOutput;
		b2Distance(&distanceOutput, &cache, &distanceInput);

		// If the shapes are overlapped, we give up on continuous collision.
		if (distanceOutput.distance <= 0.0f)
		{
			// Failure!
			output->state = b2TOIOutput::e_overlapped;
			output->t = 0.0f;
			break;
		}

		if (distanceOutput.distance < target + tolerance)
		{
			// Victory!
			output->state = b2TOIOutput::e_touching;
			output->t = t1;
			break;
		}

		// Initialize the separating axis.
		b2SeparationFunction fcn;
		fcn.Initialize(&cache, proxyA, sweepA, proxyB, sweepB, t1);
#if 0
		// Dump the curve seen by the root finder
		{
			const int32 N = 100;
			float32 dx = 1.0f / N;
			float32 xs[N+1];
			float32 fs[N+1];

			float32 x = 0.0f;

			for (int32 i = 0; i <= N; ++i)
			{
				sweepA.GetTransform(&xfA, x);
				sweepB.GetTransform(&xfB, x);
				float32 f = fcn.Evaluate(xfA, xfB) - target;

				printf("%g %g\n", x, f);

				xs[i] = x;
				fs[i] = f;

				x += dx;
			}
		}
#endif

		// Compute the TOI on the separating axis. We do this by successively
		// resolving the deepest point. This loop is bounded by the number of vertices.
		bool done = false;
		float32 t2 = tMax;
		int32 pushBackIter = 0;
		for (;;)
		{
			// Find the deepest point at t2. Store the witness point indices.
			int32 indexA, indexB;
			float32 s2 = fcn.FindMinSeparation(&indexA, &indexB, t2);

			// Is the final configuration separated?
			if (s2 > target + tolerance)
			{
				// Victory!
				output->state = b2TOIOutput::e_separated;
				output->t = tMax;
				done = true;
				break;
			}

			// Has the separation reached tolerance?
			if (s2 > target - tolerance)
			{
				// Advance the sweeps
				t1 = t2;
				break;
			}

			// Compute the initial separation of the witness points.
			float32 s1 = fcn.Evaluate(indexA, indexB, t1);

			// Check for initial overlap. This might happen if the root finder
			// runs out of iterations.
			if (s1 < target - tolerance)
			{
				output->state = b2TOIOutput::e_failed;
				output->t = t1;
				done = true;
				break;
			}

			// Check for touching
			if (s1 <= target + tolerance)
			{
				// Victory! t1 should hold the TOI (could be 0.0).
				output->state = b2TOIOutput::e_touching;
				output->t = t1;
				done = true;
				break;
			}

			// Compute 1D root of: f(x) - target = 0
			int32 rootIterCount = 0;
			float32 a1 = t1, a2 = t2;
			for (;;)
			{
				// Use a mix of the secant rule and bisection.
				float32 t;
				if (rootIterCount & 1)
				{
					// Secant rule to improve convergence.
					t = a1 + (target - s1) * (a2 - a1) / (s2 - s1);
				}
				else
				{
					// Bisection to guarantee progress.
					t = 0.5f * (a1 + a2);
				}

				++rootIterCount;
				++b2_toiRootIters;

				float32 s = fcn.Evaluate(indexA, indexB, t);

				if (b2Abs(s - target) < tolerance)
				{
					// t2 holds a tentative value for t1
					t2 = t;
					break;
				}

				// Ensure we continue to bracket the root.
				if (s > target)
				{
					a1 = t;
					s1 = s;
				}
				else
				{
					a2 = t;
					s2 = s;
				}

				if (rootIterCount == 50)
				{
					break;
				}
			}

			b2_toiMaxRootIters = b2Max(b2_toiMaxRootIters, rootIterCount);

			++pushBackIter;

			if (pushBackIter == b2_maxPolygonVertices)
			{
				break;
			}
		}

		++iter;
		++b2_toiIters;

		if (done)
		{
			break;
		}

		if (iter == k_maxIterations)
		{
			// Root finder got stuck. Semi-victory.
			output->state = b2TOIOutput::e_failed;
			output->t = t1;
			break;
		}
	}

	b2_toiMaxIters = b2Max(b2_toiMaxIters, iter);

	float32 time = timer.GetMilliseconds();
	b2_toiMaxTime = b2Max(b2_toiMaxTime, time);
	b2_toiTime += time;
}

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Defending champions Arnett Gardens secured their first victory since December 13 by defeating University of the West Indies (UWI) FC 2-1 in the final game of Match Day 22 of the 2017-2018 Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) on Thursday night.
The victory means that Arnett Gardens snapped their six-game winless streak, a period in which they took a measly five points from a maximum of 18.
That period also saw a 5-1 defeat against tournament leaders Portmore United, which led to report of internal issues within the club.
On Thursday night, Arnett Gardens had to come from behind to secure the victory after Ramoun Reid had given UWI FC the lead on the stroke of half-time, but Fabian Reid (71st minute) and Kemal Malcolm (86th minute) replied for the defending champions.
Arnett now moved to 41 points to remain in second place, six points behind Portmore United, which had beaten Humble Lion 2-0 the following day.
Meanwhile the gap between third-place Tivoli Gardens and fourth-place Cavalier remain at two after the teams battled to a 1-1 draw at the Edward Seaga Complex.
Colorado Murray scored for Tivoli Gardens in the 68th minute, while Kaheem Parris hit back for Cavalier in the 74th minute.
And Harbour View followed up their upset 2-1 victory over Portmore United by securing an away 1-0 victory over Reno at Frome.
Michael Lutas scored the lone goal in the 38th minute.
With the victory, Harbour View moved from eighth to seventh on 27 points, two ahead of Reno.


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Reached 452 schools in Eastern Pennsylvania with over 200 new activations. A donation of $10,000 to Coaches vs. Cancer.


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Q: Как повернуть матрицу на 90 градусов с разной размерностью? Никак не могу сообразить, как повернуть матрицу с разной размерностью?
Пытался вот так, но при смене ширины или высоты, все ломается.
newMatrix = new bool[h, w];
for (int i = 0; i < w; i++)
{
    for (int j = 0; j < h; j++)
    {
        newMatrix [h - 1 - j, i] = oldMatrix[i, j];
    }
}

A: Вот вам пример поворота двумерного массива на 90 градусов по и против часовой стрелке
 static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        int[,] array = new int[6, 5] {
                                        { 1,2,3,4 ,5},
                                        { 5,6,7,8,6 },
                                        { 9,0,1,2 ,7},
                                        { 3,4,5,6,8 },
                                        { 3,4,5,6,8 },
                                        { 3,4,5,6,8 }
                                      };
        for (int i = 0; i < array.GetLength(0); i++)
        {
            for (int k= 0; k < array.GetLength(1); k++)
            {
                Console.Write(array[i,k]+ " ");
            }
            Console.WriteLine();
        }
        Console.WriteLine("Rotate Matrix Clockwise");
        int[,] rotated = RotateMatrixClockwise(array);
        for (int i = 0; i < rotated.GetLength(0); i++)
        {
            for (int k = 0; k < rotated.GetLength(1); k++)
            {
                Console.Write(rotated[i, k]+ " ");
            }
            Console.WriteLine();
        }
        Console.WriteLine("Rotate Matrix  AntiClockwise");
        int[,] rotated1 = RotateMatrixAntiClockwise(array);
        for (int i = 0; i < rotated1.GetLength(0); i++)
        {
            for (int k = 0; k < rotated1.GetLength(1); k++)
            {
                Console.Write(rotated1[i, k]+ " ");
            }
            Console.WriteLine();
        }
    }
 public static int[,] RotateMatrixClockwise(int[,] oldMatrix)
    {
        int[,] newMatrix = new int[oldMatrix.GetLength(1), oldMatrix.GetLength(0)];
        int newColumn, newRow = 0;
        for (int oldColumn = oldMatrix.GetLength(1) - 1; oldColumn >= 0; oldColumn--)
        {
            newColumn = 0;
            for (int oldRow = 0; oldRow < oldMatrix.GetLength(0); oldRow++)
            {
                newMatrix[newRow, newColumn] = oldMatrix[oldRow, oldColumn];
                newColumn++;
            }
            newRow++;
        }
        return newMatrix;
    }
    public static int[,] RotateMatrixAntiClockwise(int[,] oldMatrix)
    {
        int[,] newMatrix = new int[oldMatrix.GetLength(1), oldMatrix.GetLength(0)];
        int newColumn, newRow = 0;
        for (int oldColumn = 0; oldColumn < oldMatrix.GetLength(0) - 1; oldColumn++)
        {
            newColumn = 0;
            for (int oldRow = oldMatrix.GetLength(1) ; oldRow >=0 ; oldRow--)
            {
                newMatrix[newRow, newColumn] = oldMatrix[oldRow, oldColumn];
                newColumn++;
            }
            newRow++;
        }
        return newMatrix;
    }

A: Обычно преобразование структур типа матрицы занимает много ресурсов. Поэтому лучше их не "крутить", а преобразовывать индексы, по которым вы получаете доступ к полям матрицы. Что-то, типа такого:
class Matrix2D
{
    public decimal this[uint colIndex, uint rowIndex]
    {
        get
        {
            _rotateIndex(ref colIndex, ref rowIndex);
            return _matrix[colIndex, rowIndex];
        }
        set
        {
            _rotateIndex(ref colIndex, ref rowIndex);
            _matrix[colIndex, rowIndex] = value;
        }
    }

    private void _rotateIndex(ref uint c, ref uint r)
    {
        if (c >= Width || r >= Height) throw new ArgumentException("Index out of range");

        uint tmpC = c;
        uint tmpR = r;

        switch (_rotate)
        {
            case 0:
            default:
                break;
            case 1:
                c = tmpR;
                r = Width - 1 - tmpC;
                break;
            case 2:
                c = Width - 1 - tmpC;
                r = Height - 1 - tmpR;
                break;
            case 3:
                c = Height - 1 - tmpR;
                r = tmpC;
                break;
        }
    }

    private decimal[,] _matrix;
    private uint _rotate = 0;

    private Matrix2D() { }
    public Matrix2D(uint width, uint height)
    {
        if (width == 0 || height == 0) throw new ArgumentNullException();

        this.Height = height;
        this.Width = width;

        _matrix = new decimal[width, height];
    }

    public uint Height { get; set; }
    public uint Width { get; set; }

    public void Rotate(uint frac) //угол деленый на 90 градусов
    {
        _rotate += frac;
        _rotate %= 4;
        if ((frac%2) != 0)
        {
            var tmp = Width;
            Width = Height;
            Height = tmp;
        }
    }

}


Stephen H. Thompson is an associate planner in the Phoenix office of KeatsConnelly, a cross-border financial planning and wealth management firm. A similar version of this article appeared in the June 2012 issue of the Foreign Service Journal.
Specialized online tools have removed the need to travel with a briefcase crammed with important financial, estate planning and other documents as we go away for the summer or even a short vacation.
Dependable access to financial documents, always important, becomes even more critical in situations like robbery, death, incapacity or illness. Most of us have firsthand knowledge of friends or colleagues who never discuss financial matters with their spouse and then pass away unexpectedly leaving the family without financial records or guidance.
This article identifies some of the key documents which establish the foundation of the financial planning framework for your future and reviews options for maintaining those records in a secure environment where they are not only accessible, but also easy to update.
Appropriate planning and a small investment of time and money avoid leaving a family worried about the future and in the dark about finances when an unexpected death or incapacity occurs. The first step is to determine which documents are important and then, how long they should be held. The possible list is long and includes the obvious such as annual tax records, numbers of bank and financial accounts, insurance documents, wills, powers of attorney, etc.
Fortunately, various booklets and guides are available to help us separate the essential from what should be shred and tossed. These include IRSPublication 552: Recordkeeping for Individuals. Or consult your team at KeatsConnelly and ask for help in reviewing your records from time to time.
Estate planning documents. These include wills, trusts, powers of attorney and medical directives. If you do not have them, get them. If you do have them, ensure they are up to date and still relevant to your situation.
Financial accounts. Maintain a list with the name of the firm, contact information and account number. Do not rely on your memory alone. Include banks, credit unions, investment firms, financial planners, retirement plans, and insurance (life, long-term care, medical, auto and property). Fortunately, most financial institutions maintain online statements which are easily accessible, obviating the need to keep paper records.
Final instructions. No one likes to think about their own death and the subsequent arrangements. But leaving guidance for surviving family members or colleagues will save them a great amount of stress. The instructions should also include a list of people to contact in the event of one's death.
Legal documents. Consider what is important in your situation and include it in your records. You should keep birth certificates, property deeds and titles, death certificates, driver's licenses, passports, immigration papers, marriage and divorce documents, and military and Veterans Administration records.
Medical records. You may want to keep your own database of medical records and documents. Examples of important documents are lists of current medications, shot cards and past surgeries or treatments.
Miscellaneous. Other items you may wish to keep include appraisals of valuables, Social Security numbers, Tax Identification Numbers, security system codes, pet records, combinations, contact information (for your tax preparer, financial planner, attorney, etc.), and social networking site information.
Tax returns. Keep records of federal, state, and municipal returns for at least three years. Refer to IRS Publication 552 for guidance.
The next decision is where and how to keep records. First and foremost, store them well away from your residence. Popular storage choices of physical documents include safe deposit boxes and fireproof safes. However, these have some drawbacks and may not make sense for many people over the long or even medium term.
For instance, some states may restrict or limit access to a safe deposit box upon the death of an owner. Furthermore, in the event of death or incapacity, your executor and others will want, and should have, convenient access to documents.
Electronic storage provides a good solution for those travel frequently or spend the summer in Canada or elsewhere, offering security and access from anywhere at any time. There are many options, some better than others in terms of security and access, so review your options carefully and calculate what the costs are, if any. But no matter which alternative you go with, please advise your spouse, trusted friend or colleague where you have stored these documents. Draw on KeatsConnelly, which offers its clients a secure online vault for client investment reports, estate planning documents, etc.
Several private firms offer secure digital storage for individuals. Docubank charges a monthly fee for digital storage of one's advance medical directives and other estate planning documents and makes them available on demand anywhere in the world. Individuals and some states utilize the U.S. Living Will Registry, an online site. Other digital storage options include Dropbox.com, Windows Live SkyDrive, and AppleiCloud.
Some states offer repositories for their residents' advance medical directives either for free, or at a nominal charge. Arizona and California, for example, have such registries.
A relatively new company, Manilla.com, might make sense for those who have to deal with bills while traveling or vacationing for long periods. Firms deliver statements directly online to Manilla.com, where they can be paid and managed. The cost is free and apps make it easy to manage bill-paying on smartphones. Hearst owns Manilla.com, which is highly touted by the New York Times, CNN and Forbes, among others.
Passwords present another concern, due to their proliferation and increasing complexity. We all recognize the challenge of remembering passwords, but few of us have considered how to make them available to others in the event of incapacity or death.
One simple solution is to assemble a list of passwords and logon IDs and hold it in a secure place. Alternatively, many financial planners maintain online ID and password lists in a secure file for their clients.
For a nominal price, several specialized firms offer storage of passwords and other information so they can be easily obtained from anywhere if forgotten or required by others to manage one's financial affairs in the event of death or incapacity. Before making information available to beneficiaries, these firms generally use "verifiers" to determine if the client is incapacitated or has died. These firms include Legacy Locker, DataInherit and Planned Departure.
Another issue paramount to many of our clients is how to protect household effects in different places, a residence in Florida and a cottage in Canada for example. We never know when we might have to deal with a fire, a pipe break, or robbery.
Some fear the complete loss of household effects through fire or other natural disaster. Fortunately, we can mitigate that risk through appropriate insurance coverage, so long as we have acceptable documentation of what is insured.
KeatsConnelly recommends that clients maintain an inventory of belongings in a safe location outside the home, possibly a safe deposit box or with a trusted friend or family member. Options for taking inventory range from Polaroid pictures and videos of belongings to handwritten lists. Now, however, making the process of listing and recording the property somewhat easier and far more accessible worldwide is software specifically designed for this task. Putting these lists in a secure area on the Web makes them available anywhere, anytime.
Some insurance companies offer inventory software to their customers. The companies generally link policyholders to free software available to anyone such as Know Your Stuff and StuffSafe. Other household inventory services such as DocuHome, Lockboxer, and Quicken Home Inventory Manager charge a fee, which can be monthly or yearly depending on the firm and service provided.
What these firms provide is a secure place to create an inventory of household belongings, photos of them, and documents such as receipts that can be used to substantiate their value. The process can become time-consuming when inputting model and serial numbers, as well as purchase information; however, such details may prove invaluable and worth the effort in the long run. Some software can accommodate belongings in more than one property, an ideal arrangement for multiple residences.
Peace of mind for yourself and others comes from having the appropriate documents, keeping them up to date, putting them in a secure place, and letting someone know where they are. Explore the different options in terms of cost, security, and access to determine the best fit for your situation. But no matter what arrangement works out best, getting started is the most important step to take.


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McCann, Henry
Falkirk, Scotland
Although McCann only had one season at St James' Park, he was to make quite an impression, ending as second leading goalscorer behind Fred Whittaker.
Prior to arriving at Exeter in the summer of 1913, McCann had commenced his career with junior side, Birtley.
He then signed for Barnsley where he made just one league outing before switching to Devon.
He made his Grecians debut in a Southern League fixture at Southampton, but had to wait until the following month before he got his name on the score sheet in a 3-0 home win over Merthyr Town.
After leaving Exeter at the end of the season, he then signed for Bristol Rovers.
Barnsley, Birtley, Bristol Rovers, Falkirk, Forwards, Henry McCann


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Mercedes-Benz News
Mercedes-Benz Reveals Luxury Golf Cart With Built-In Fridge
Now you can drive a Mercedes both to the course and onto the course.
byBen Keeshin| PUBLISHED Jul 15, 2016 7:27 PM
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Have you ever been riding along in a golf cart when you realized the interior was crap? Or that you were traveling at approximately the speed of a lethargic snail? Heavens. Either fortify with a gin rocks, or turn your attention and pocketbook to the literal Mercedes of golf carts: the Mercedes-Benz Style Edition Garia Golf Cart.
Based on Garia's performance-oriented platform for the active duffer, the collaboration between the two companies has yielded a golf cart laden with carbon fiber and wood trim, plus an integrated touchscreen. Plus, the Mercedes golf cart looks ever-so-slightly like a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the most dynamic of full-sized vans
As with Mercedes-Benz's forays into non-automotive vehicles, like the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Speedboat, the brand partnered with a top producer in the field, rather than starting an entire operation from scratch. Garia sells its wares with the tagline, "The World's Most Exclusive Golf Cart"—though with most coming in around $15K, it would seem most of the golf set could gain access. Garia carts have aluminum frames, hydraulic brakes, and built-in refrigerators, for the aforementioned bottle of Bombay Sapphire. Top speed is 19 mph, or about 7 mph faster than the average cart, guaranteeing you'll beat everyone to the post-match buffet.
A host of designers from Mercedes-Benz worked to reform the basic Garia cart, replacing a top-heavy silhouette with a sporty stance. The roof was slimmed and fashioned from carbon fiber. The front fascia bears a grill with dimpled, golf ball motif. Inside, the standard bench seat is curved, and the dash trimmed in carbon fiber, wood, and leather. The infotainment systems boasts Bluetooth and speakers that—reports indicate—may exclusively blare Jimmy Buffet's Greatest Hits. A holder beneath the seat can hold two "water" bottles and six golf balls.
Right now, Garia plans to build only two examples solely for show purposes, but a raucous chorus of cheers might convince it to put this Mercedes of golf carts into production. Here's hoping it does. The golfing set could use a little more class.
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Angelina Jolie was 'broken' after Brad Pitt divorce, says she did it for kids and is focused on their healing
Jolie said her character in 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' was 'very healing' for her and she's 'drawn to people who are broken and then find their way forward and overcome it'
By Pooja Salvi
Published on : 23:39 PST, Apr 29, 2021
Tags :Los Angeles (LA)
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are embroiled in a fight over the custody of their children (Getty Images)
Branjelina was once the 'it' couple. But with the news of their break-up, their collective fan following was heartbroken too. Ahead of the release of her upcoming HBO movie 'Those Who Wish Me Dead', Angelina Jolie shed light on her feelings since her divorce with Brad Pitt even as their custody battle is still on.
Their children include 18-year-old Maddox, 17-year-old Pax, 16-year-old Zahara, 14-year-old Shiloh, and 12-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. The duo is currently embroiled in a fight over the custody of the five younger kids as her oldest child Maddox is an adult and can choose which parent to spent time with.
What is Brad Pitt's net worth? Inside star's $100M+ real estate portfolio including homes in France and Missouri
Is Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce Hollywood's costliest? Couple spent $1 million each, says expert
Angelina Jolie with children Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt and Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt attend "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind" Special Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on February 25, 2019 in New York City (Getty Images)
In a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Jolie shared how shooting the film, 'Those Who Wish Me Dead', was "very healing" for her. Apparently, she was "drawn" to the film's character, firefighter Hannah Faber who suffers from PTSD.
So what is about the movie that helped her come to terms with her own situation? Jolie says it was the chance to depict someone getting back up after being left "broken".
'Healing' process
"I am drawn to people who have been through something and are broken and then find their way forward and overcome it," she told during her conversation. "As an artist, it's very healing to play people like that. She's been very healing for me, because you just get so broken and then you stand back up".
Actor Brad Pitt (L) and actress Angelina Jolie arrive at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images)
'Broken'
It is no surprise that the divorce with Brad Pitt was not an easy one for Jolie. In a 2017 interview with Vanity Fair, the actress said she wanted to cry at the fallout of their breakup but not in front of the children. Therefore, she let out her emotions while taking a shower. "I think it's very important to cry in the shower and not in front of them. They need to know that everything's going to be all right even when you're not sure it is," Jolie said at the time.
Actor Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at Narita International Airport with their children (L to R) Pax Thien, Knox, Zahara and Shiloh on January 27, 2009 in Narita, Chiba, Japan. Brad is visiting Japan to promote his film "The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button". (Getty Images)
Change in the course of life and career
The 'By the Sea' creator recently admitted she had returned to acting because her split with Pitt meant that she would have to let go of long-time directing projects for the time being. She said, "I love directing, but I had a change in my family situation that's not made it possible for me to direct for a few years. I needed to just do shorter jobs and be home more, so I kind of went back to doing a few acting jobs. That's really the truth of it."
'Right decision' for the kids
Jolie had previously openly discussed how divorce with Brad Pitt is important for the well-being of the family. "I separated for the wellbeing of my family. It was the right decision. I continue to focus on their healing. Some have taken advantage of my silence, and the children see lies about themselves in the media, but I remind them that they know their own truth and their own minds. In fact, they are six very brave, very strong young people," she reportedly told Vogue last year.
Angelina Jolie with her children Knox Jolie-Pitt and Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt attend the premiere of Disney's "Dumbo" at El Capitan Theatre on March 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)
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