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Waldorf pulls past Mount Marty in overtime
Posted by Aaron Schneider on Nov 15, 2015 in Basketball, Men's Sports | 0 comments
By Aaron Schneider
YANKTON, S.D. – Erik Brewer eclipsed the school record for most points in a career as the Waldorf College men's basketball team pulled away from Mount Marty College in a 78-68 overtime victory on Saturday.
"I'm very proud of him that he has achieved this accomplishment," Waldorf coach Nigel Jenkins said. "He has been here for four years and worked his tail off."
Brewer scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds while shooting 7-of-8 (87.5 percent) at the free-throw line. The senior from Las Vegas has now accumulated 1,332 points and broke the previous mark of 1,325 points established by Jordan Nelson last season.
"It's been an honor to coach him," Jenkins said. "He isn't done yet. There are more goals that he has on his radar for his career and most importantly, this team."
The Warriors (3-1) trailed 57-49 with 59 seconds remaining in regulation. They rallied behind an 11-3 run, which was capped by a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from June Prowell to send the game to overtime.
"We found a way to win," Jenkins said. "We competed until the final buzzer and that's what happened. We executed, forced some turnovers late by pressing, we made our free throws and gave ourselves a chance."
Prowell led all scorers with 29 points, playing a big-time role in crunch time with seven points in the final minute of regulation. The junior from Atlanta attacked the basket and earned 19 trips to the free-throw line. He shot 73.7 percent at the charity stripe, knocking down 14 attempts. Prowell also went 7-of-13 (53.8 percent) from the field.
"He was aggressive and he did a good job of pushing the tempo and taking what they gave him," Jenkins said. "Whenever he lets the game come to him, he does pretty well."
Junior Tyler Parrish added 18 points off the bench, scoring nine points in the second half and nine more in overtime. Parrish finished the night 5-of-7 (71.4 percent) from the floor, 2-of-4 (50 percent) from 3-point range and 6-of-8 (75 percent) at the foul line.
"Tyler is a veteran," Jenkins said. "He stepped up, made big shots, got offensive rebounds and put-back scores. He scored every way possible."
Sophomore Kaden Verdin dropped in nine points for the Warriors. Junior Michael Morgan scored four points while sophomores Kaimen Slay and Eric English contributed three points apiece.
Morgan collected a team-high eight rebounds while Prowell pulled down seven boards.
Waldorf showed up defensively, outscoring Mount Marty 23-4 in points off turnovers. The Warriors came away with 10 steals and forced the Lancers (0-5) to commit 20 turnovers.
"Defensively, we did pretty well," Jenkins said. "To go into overtime and still hold a team under 70 points is pretty solid."
Waldorf turned the ball over 10 times.
The Warriors shot 21-of-59 (35.6 percent) from the field and 3-of-18 (16.7 percent) behind the arc. Mount Marty converted on 24-of-61 (39.3 percent) attempts from the floor while shooting 7-of-20 (35 percent) from the perimeter.
Waldorf made an impact at the charity stripe by creating 44 free-throw opportunities and sinking 33 of them (75 percent). The Lancers went 13-of-24 (54.2 percent) at the line.
Mount Marty had four players score in double figures. They were led by Derec Denning and Alex Irvine with 14 points each. Cody Willett and Taylor Millay also contributed with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
The Lancers controlled the game for most of the first half and owned a 29-25 halftime lead. The offense was slow to start the second half as each team added just three points in the first 5 minutes, 50 seconds. Following a Morgan dunk to cut Mount Marty's lead to two points, the lead never grew larger than three points for the next 9 minutes, 36 seconds. The stretch included two lead changes and six ties.
A couple of missed jumpers from Waldorf in the closing minutes allowed the Lancers to build an eight-point advantage with 59 seconds remaining. When the Warriors fouled to prevent Mount Marty from running out the clock, the Lancers could not seal the win, shooting only 3-of-8 (37.5 percent) in the closing 59 seconds of regulation. Prowell made all four of his free-throw attempts in the closing minute. Parrish knocked down a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining. After the Warriors got the ball back for one final possession, Prowell sank the game-tying 3-pointer to force overtime.
Waldorf wasted no time gaining the upper hand, opening the overtime period with an 11-0 run. When the Warriors were sent to the foul line, they took full advantage of every opportunity, sinking 13-of-14 (92.9 percent) attempts in the extra period.
Saturday wrapped up Waldorf's first back-to-back contests of the season. With the first two-day stretch of consecutive games concluding on the road against the Lancers, it was a learning process for the Warriors.
"That's the part that we're still trying to learn as a team is to play well on the road," Jenkins said. "We're going to take other teams' best shot. We're not sneaking up on people anymore. We've got to learn to execute and really defend."
Waldorf resumes play next weekend with a pair of exhibition games against NCAA Division II opponents. On Friday, the Warriors face Minnesota State University (1-1) in Mankato, Minnesota at 7 p.m. Waldorf takes on the University of Sioux Falls (1-0) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Minnesota State is currently receiving votes in the NCAA Division II preseason poll.
"The exhibition games are fun," Jenkins said. "It's a true test for us against teams who are sometimes bigger than us. We want to try to push those teams to the limit, compete the best we can and learn from each game."


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Cheval Blanc hotel review: supreme comfort and courtesy in Courchevel
From the outside, Cheval Blanc in Courchevel 1850 looks like a large, traditional ski chalet – albeit one with a massive, mirror-clad horse regally guarding its entrance. Inside, though, it's a highly styled and contemporary "maison" – so called because every effort is made within its walls to make guests feel at home. It's modest in capacity, with just 36 rooms and suites, but the modesty truly ends there.
This is the kind of place where ski boots are deftly removed from your feet and replaced with cloud-like slippers, where staff appear out of nowhere to place tiny bottles of Evian in your hand, and where salads come sprinkled with a literal handful of truffles. Even the peanuts at the bar are infused with truffle oil.
Owned by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), Cheval Blanc is a growing collection of hotels, the other locations of which so far are St Tropez, St Barths, and the Maldives. Despite the exclusivity, though, the atmosphere created for guests is welcoming and warm, with staff if anything so eager to please that you're afraid you might somehow disappoint them. At this branch, the first of the four to open in 2006, general manager Wilfried Morandini is on hand at all times armed with a giant grin, and seems to genuinely delight in amazing his guests with little (or sometimes not so little) surprises.
Each room at Cheval Blanc is unique, decorated to its own colour scheme by interior designer Sybille de Margeri, who makes her mark with whimsical touches like, in my case, life-sized woolly sheep by the bed. The rooms are spacious, all with balconies, and kept pristinely tidy by the staff, of whom there are significantly more than guests, and who will even fold the clothes in your separate dressing room while you're out on the slopes.
If, like me, you have never taken pause to debate the respective merits of duvets versus sheets and blankets, be warned that you will be asked to state your preferences on this among many other specifics in a questionnaire the hotel will send you before your stay. Think that's too much? Wait for what is perhaps the pinnacle of all luxury to appear by your bed at turndown service: a little foam cushioned mat in a cotton case, especially for you to get out of bed onto, in case you simply can't bear to step on the floor yet. For larger groups or families, there are two duplex suites, a private three-bedroom chalet with its own spa treatment rooms and screening room, and a massive four-suite penthouse apartment with a dedicated service team.
Though every room has its own hammam shower (like a tiny steam room) as well as a bath with a TV disguised as a mirror in front of it, there's also the maison's newly renovated Guerlain spa. Serene and stylish, with a mirrored ceiling and a view onto the slopes, it's equipped with a pool, sauna, steam room, and a new traditional Russian "banya", from which you can sprint straight out into the snow before dipping into the outdoor hot tub. My 80 minute "Warming Winter Pause" treatment, which involved being cocooned in a towelled duvet before receiving a full-body hot stone massage and moisturising facemask, was so hypnotic that when the staff started saying things like: "It's really very important to have a massage every day after you ski," I found myself nodding earnestly.
Cheval Blanc's close partnership with Guerlain, one of the world's oldest cosmetics companies, continues beyond the spa. The brand has developed a signature scent for each of the group's four hotels – in Courchevel it's called Mountain Chic – which is spread throughout the building and in the myriad creams and candles found in the rooms. You can even book a session in which you develop your own personalised scent with experts at the hotel. And while the grown-ups are enjoying all this, children can explore the joyous playroom designed to hold their attention firmly in the analogue world.
The village of Courchevel 1850 – the epicenter of all luxury in the Alps – of course has plenty of swanky restaurants and bars, not to mention a boutique for every designer you can name, but if you wanted to, you could very easily live out your entire trip at Cheval Blanc. There's a moody, chic bar that serves delicious nibbles and hosts live music every night. The main restaurant, Le Tryptique, decorated by Peter Marino, is modern in dramatic, deep shades of red, and the menu by Yannick Alléno is no more conventional. The starters in particular are meant for sharing, and I'd recommend sampling a few, from exquisite ceviche, to finely chopped steak tartare, to giant, meaty asparagus. Mains and desserts are equally eclectic and delicious, and in good weather the outdoor terrace is open for juicy lunches from the grill. In the morning, you'll find every breakfast food known to man arranged at an enormous buffet – or you can choose from a substantial room service menu.
As if all this variety wasn't enough, tucked away completely out of sight at Cheval Blanc is another, even more special restaurant called Le 1947, named for the year of the Château Cheval Blanc vineyard's most famous vintage. Stepping into the three-Michelin-starred Le 1947 – the restaurant with the most stars in all of Courchevel – genuinely takes your breath away for a moment. From the white fur throws on the chairs, and the expansive windows, to the semi-spherical domes over each table (meant to isolate the acoustics of your private conversation), the room, which only seats 22 at a time, is spectacular. The food (which I sadly didn't get to taste) is presented less as a casual meal here and more as part of an immersive experience in which you can pop into the open kitchen to see how it's all done if you so desire.
Aside from all the luxuries within the hotel itself, the ski experiences on offer at Cheval Blanc are also second to none. From the 2019/20 ski season, they're introducing "First Tracks", which means you can head up the lifts before they've officially opened for the day and ski down pristine, freshly combed snow. It's just as fun as it sounds, but be aware that later in the day, you'll find yourself quite outraged by the presence of others on your private mountain.
The piece de resistance on offer, though, is a day out with three-time World Freeride Champion, Manu Gaidet. Despite his frankly terrifying abilities, Manu will patiently and cheerfully mould an excursion to fit your preferences and skill level. Ours was an off-piste expedition using "seal-skins" strapped to the bottom of our skis to climb up the slopes, and while not experienced off-piste myself, I felt very safe and confident in following Manu's detailed instructions. Having returned from a day of skiing to Cheval Blanc, you simply leave your labelled skis outside the hotel to be dutifully tidied away with your helmet, goggles, and whatever else you like. All your gear is prepped and ready for you to go again the following morning.
The list of what's on offer at Cheval Blanc goes on – I haven't even mentioned the Cigar Yurt, which is exactly what it sounds like, the Hair Room Service, or the horse and carriage rides through Courchevel – but the essence is clear. This hotel doesn't just want to give you a brilliant holiday. It wants to anticipate and fulfill every one of your needs – and many things that are not needs – before you even know you have them.
Stay at Cheval Blanc Courchevel from €1,850 (£1,570) per night, based on two sharing on a half board basis. www.chevalblanc.com | +33 4 79 00 50 50
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This year I'm trying something new with the 12 books in 12 months challenge where I asked my friends on Facebook to recommend books to me. Next week I'll share the books they picked and hopefully each month I'll give an update on what I've read. I'm not reading nearly as much as I would like because I spend so much time reading and writing for work stuff, but I really need to start reading for fun now.
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Category Archives: Brian Curran
Assemblyman Curran Secures Grant For Baldwin Civic Association
Assemblyman Brian Curran recently announced that he has been able to secure a state grant in the amount of $2,500 for the Baldwin Civic Association. The grant will be used to support the organization's work in the community.
"I am always pleased when I can help the organizations that make our community a great place to live," said Curran. "Securing state funding to help local organizations, municipalities and residents is what government should be about – not squabbling and corruption. I am grateful for the work the Baldwin Civic Association does in our community and I will continue to help it and other local organizations to the best of my ability as our representative in Albany."
"The Baldwin Civic Association is extremely grateful to receive this New York state grant through Assemblyman Brian Curran," said Baldwin Civic Association President Karen Montalbano. "The money will help support the work of the BCA, especially community events and our beautiful community garden."
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Assemblyman Curran Secures Grant For Malverne Little League
Recently, Assemblyman Brian Curran presented a check for a $2,500 grant he helped secure for the Malverne Little League. The league is using the grant money to purchase bats, balls, helmets and other equipment for its teams.
"I'm very happy to be able to provide funding to help our little leaguers keep playing the game they love," said Curran. "I believe funding for youth programs in athletics, the arts, sciences and other areas is of the utmost importance. These types of programs are where our children find their true passion and begin to develop it into something that will make our community a better place to live as they get older. These programs also provide an alternative to drugs and alcohol which children fall victim to more and more every year. I believe the state should put an emphasis on funding youth programming and I will continue to advocate for it in Albany."
This entry was posted in Brian Curran, New York State Assembly and tagged grant, Malverne Little League on August 2, 2018 by wp-admin.
Assemblyman Curran Secures Grant for Malverne
Assemblyman Brian Curran announced that he has secured a $25,000 MULTI-MODAL grant for the village of Malverne. Curran worked with Mayor Patricia Ann Norris-McDonald throughout the application process to ensure successful acquisition of these state funds, which will be used to improve drainage of local streets within the boundaries of the incorporated village and to replace signage.
"It was a pleasure working with Mayor Norris-McDonald to obtain these funds for the village of Malverne," said Curran. "The grant money will be used exclusively for Malverne and will help offset the costs of improving drainage for local streets and replace signage throughout the village. This is why I go to Albany every year, to help improve our local community by fighting for our needs."
"The village of Malverne is extremely grateful for Assemblyman Curran's continued support in securing grants to fund many important projects within our village," said Mayor Patricia Ann Norris-McDonald. "Assemblyman Curran has always been a friend to the village of Malverne not only assisting financially, but with his presence at countless village events and celebrations."
The $25,000 grant comes on the heels of a $100,000 State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) grant Curran obtained for the village in 2017 to upgrade walkways in Westwood Park. SAM grants provide additional funding for local capital improvement projects, while MULTI-MODAL grants provide additional funding for local transportation capital improvement projects.
This entry was posted in Brian Curran, New York State Assembly and tagged MULTI-MODAL grant, Village of Malverne on July 17, 2018 by wp-admin.
Assemblyman Curran Honors Annual Flag Day Contest Winners From Valley Stream
Assemblyman Curran pictured with the contest winners and runners-up from Valley Stream, along with Mayor Edward Fare.
Recently, Assemblyman Brian Curran and local elected officials presented certificates to the winners of his seventh annual Flag Day Art and Essay Contest at Greis Park in Lynbrook. More than 100 students from kindergarten through sixth grade participated by writing an essay or drawing a picture about what the American Flag means to them, and local veterans served as the judges for the contest. Each student winner received a certificate of recognition and an American flag. The runners-up received a certificate of recognition.
"I would like to thank all of the students who put their hard work and talent into these wonderful pieces of art and essays, not just our winners and runners-up," said Curran. "We have a lot of talented students here in our community. It is truly remarkable to see what our flag means to so many young people. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to our veterans who judged the submissions. It is very important that our young people know and appreciate the history of our great nation and our flag, and I believe this event helps them understand."
The students recognized are as follows:
Brianna Dean of Brooklyn Avenue School: third-grade winner
Aiden Rosado of Brooklyn Avenue School: sixth-grade winner
Yahya Imtiaz of Robert W. Carbonaro School: second-grade winner
Arielle Yard of Robert W. Carbonaro School: fifth-grade winner
Jaidylex Lizana of Robert W. Carbonaro School: sixth-grade winner
Kayla Gordon of William L. Buck School: kindergarten winner
Abby O'Brien of William L. Buck School: third-grade winner
Adrialis Jimenez of William L. Buck School: fourth-grade winner
Jeorgia Cole of William L. Buck School: fifth-grade winner
Adrianna Dela Cruz of Brooklyn Avenue School: third-grade runner-up
Isabelle Gonzalez of Brooklyn Avenue School: sixth-grade runner-up
Kendall Martin Jr. of Robert W. Carbonaro School: second-grade runner-up
Patrick Biondolillo of Robert W. Carbonaro School: fifth-grade runner-up
Camila Vera of Robert W. Carbonaro School: sixth-grade runner-up
Kayla Urena of William L. Buck School: kindergarten runner-up
Ashlyn Hernandez of William L. Buck School: third-grade runner-up
Makayla Middleton of William L. Buck School: fourth-grade runner-up
Maribel Morcos of William L. Buck School: fifth-grade runner-up
This entry was posted in Brian Curran, New York State Assembly and tagged Valley Stream Flag Day Contest Winners on July 16, 2018 by wp-admin.
Assemblymembers Curran, Miller Secure Grant for East Rockaway
Assemblyman Brian Curran and Assemblywoman Melissa "Missy" Miller announced that they have secured a $25,000 MULTI-MODAL grant for the village of East Rockaway. Curran and Miller worked with Mayor Bruno Romano throughout the application process to ensure successful acquisition of these state funds, which will be used to reconstruct approximately 750 linear feet of Rowe Avenue, beginning at Rowe Avenue and continuing to Waverly Avenue.
"It was a pleasure working with Mayor Romano to obtain these funds for the village of East Rockaway," said Curran. "The grant money will be used exclusively for East Rockaway and will help offset the costs of construction on Rowe Avenue. This is why I go to Albany every year, to help improve our local community by fighting for our needs."
"When communities are hit with flooding, the results can be devastating on multiple levels," said Miller. "It can damage someone's home, prevent them from traveling around and have a significant impact on local businesses. I am so happy to have the opportunity to partner with Assemblyman Brian Curran to provide funding to help the community of East Rockaway with flooding and road repairs. No matter the amount, every little bit helps, and I believe this grant will help significantly."
"The Village of East Rockaway appreciates the hard work that Assemblyman Brian Curran and Assemblywoman Missy Miller have done on our behalf in Albany," said East Rockaway Mayor Bruno F. Romano. "This $25,000 state grant, delivered by Assemblymembers Curran and Miller, will partially fund our Rowe Avenue reconstruction project. This investment in East Rockaway's infrastructure will go a long way toward continuing to improve local roadways."
MULTI-MODAL grants provide additional funding for local transportation capital improvement projects.
This entry was posted in Brian Curran, Nassau County and tagged Bruno Romano, East Rockaway, MULTI-MODAL grant on July 11, 2018 by wp-admin.
Assemblyman Curran Honors Annual Flag Day Contest Winners From Lynbrook
Assemblyman Curran with the contest winners and runners-up from Lynbrook, along with Trustees Robert Boccio, Michael Hawxhurst and AnnMarie Reardon.
Briena Murray of Our Lady of Peace School: pre-kindergarten winner
Maeve Regan of Our Lady of Peace School: pre-kindergarten winner
Madison DeVoe of Our Lady of Peace School: second-grade winner
Erin Kelly of Our Lady of Peace School: second-grade winner
Nicolette Bett of Our Lady of Peace School: fourth-grade winner
Sabrina Van Holt of Our Lady of Peace School: fourth-grade winner
Esther Francois of Our Lady of Peace School: fourth-grade winner
Katie O'Toole of Our Lady of Peace School: fourth-grade winner
Ethan Spells of Kindergarten Center: kindergarten winner
Eryn Spells of Marion Street School: third-grade winner
Maximilian Enciso of Waverly Elementary School: fourth-grade winner
Addison Norris of Waverly Elementary School: fourth-grade winner
J'Adwin Dumel of Waverly Elementary School: third-grade winner
Hunter Scholl of Waverly Elementary School: first-grade winner
Francis McCartney of West End Elementary School: second-grade winner
Dylan Kleinschmidt of Our Lady of Peace School: pre-kindergarten runner-up
Lochlan Braddick of Our Lady of Peace School: pre-kindergarten runner-up
Victoria Buster of Our Lady of Peace School: second-grade runner-up
Arianna Lanzello of Our Lady of Peace School: second-grade runner-up
Veer Goel of Waverly Elementary School: first-grade runner-up
Marco Palleschi of Waverly School: third-grade runner-up
Shawn Unger of Waverly School: fourth-grade runner-up
Gavin Blank of Waverly School: fourth-grade runner-up
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Assemblyman Curran Secures Grant for Lynbrook
Assemblyman Brian Curran announced that he has secured a $30,000 State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) grant for the village of Lynbrook. Curran worked with Mayor Alan Beach throughout the application process to ensure successful acquisition of these state funds, which will be used for the Merrick Road gateway construction project.
"It was a pleasure working with Mayor Beach to obtain these funds for the village of Lynbrook," said Curran. "The grant money will be used exclusively for Lynbrook and will help offset the costs of the Merrick Road gateway project. This is why I go to Albany every year, to help improve our local community by fighting for our needs."
"I would like to thank Assemblyman Brian Curran for securing this $30,000 grant for Lynbrook and the ongoing support he provides the village of Lynbrook," said Mayor Alan Beach.
The $30,000 grant comes on the heels of a $50,000 MULTI-MODAL grant Curran obtained for the village in 2017 to reconstruct Oak Street and improve drainage, and a $100,000 SAM grant in 2015 to upgrade pathways in Greis Park. SAM grants provide additional funding for local capital improvement projects, while MULTI-MODAL grants provide additional funding for local transportation capital improvement projects.
This entry was posted in Brian Curran, New York State Assembly and tagged grant for the village of Lynbrook, Merrick Road gateway project on July 6, 2018 by wp-admin.
Assemblyman Curran Honors Annual Flag Day Contest Winners from Baldwin & Rockville Centre
Assemblyman Curran pictured with the contest winners and runners-up from Baldwin and Rockville, along with Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray.
The students recognized are:
Ava Sclafani of St. Christopher's School: third-grade winner
Haidyn Goldspiel of William S. Covert School: fifth-grade winner
Erin Reeves of William S. Covert School: fifth-grade runner-up
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Assemblyman Curran Advocates for Transfer of Freeport Armory to Village
This week, Assemblyman Brian Curran vehemently opposed legislation (A.7711-B) to transfer the Freeport Armory to the Cedarmore Corporation, a private entity. The sponsor of the bill is Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper.
Instead, Curran voiced his support for his own bill (A.4609) to transfer the property to the Village of Freeport to be used as the site of the new Department of Public Works complex. Curran's legislation is not only supported by Mayor Michael Kennedy and 3,000 village residents, but it serves the good of the community as well.
"This property must be returned to the Village of Freeport," said Curran. "It was originally donated to the state by the village nearly 70 years ago. Our Department of Public Works facility sits in the midst of a flood zone and was severely damaged during Hurricane Sandy. To stormproof the current facility would cost our taxpayers $25 million. It makes more sense to build a new facility on the grounds of the armory, which should be transferred back to the village – its original owner. I stand with our local government and our residents on this issue."
Gov. Cuomo has previously vetoed Hooper's legislation to transfer the Freeport Armory to a private entity on two separate occasions and has stated that he will not sign this measure into law unless there is a consensus on the issue. The past two years, Curran and the Assembly Minority has been able to prevent Hooper's bill from passing by denying a 2/3 vote of the Assembly.
The Assembly Majority has blocked Curran's bill which is supported by the Village of Freeport and its residents.
This entry was posted in Brian Curran, New York State Senate and tagged Cedarmore Corporation, Freeport Armory on June 28, 2018 by wp-admin.


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Q: Error while testing image source on load in angular

    {{jsonData[current].profilepic}}

{{jsonData[current].firstName.charAt(1)+jsonData[current].lastName.charAt(1)}}

controller:
app.controller('task1Controller',['$scope', 'taskFactory', '$state', 'imageTestService', function($scope, taskFactory, $state, imageTestService){

    $scope.taskData = {};
    $scope.current = 0;

    taskFactory.get().then(function(response){
        $scope.jsonData = response.data.data.resultCareGivers;
    });

    $scope.IsValidImageUrl = function(url){
        return imageTestService.IsValidImageUrl(url); //Error here
    };

    $scope.viewDetails = function(){
        $state.go('view-details', {details: $scope.jsonData[$scope.current]});
    };

    $scope.back = function(){
        $scope.current = ($scope.current !== 0 ? $scope.current - 1 : 0);
    };

    $scope.next = function(){
        $scope.current = ($scope.current !== $scope.jsonData.length-1 ? $scope.current + 1 : $scope.jsonData.length-1);
    };

}]);

image test service:
app.service('imageTestService', function($q){

    this.IsValidImageUrl = function(url){
        var deferred = $q.defer();
        if(url != null && url != ""){
            var img = new Image();
            img.onerror = function() { deferred.resolve(false); };
            img.onload =  function() { deferred.resolve(true); };
            img.src = url;
            return deferred.promise;
        }
    };

});

Error stack in console:
Error link

10 $digest() iterations reached. Aborting!
      Watchers fired in the last 5 iterations: [[{"msg":"IsValidImageUrl(jsonData[current].profilepic)","newVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}},"oldVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}}}],[{"msg":"IsValidImageUrl(jsonData[current].profilepic)","newVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}},"oldVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}}}],[{"msg":"IsValidImageUrl(jsonData[current].profilepic)","newVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}},"oldVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}}}],[{"msg":"IsValidImageUrl(jsonData[current].profilepic)","newVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}},"oldVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}}}],[{"msg":"IsValidImageUrl(jsonData[current].profilepic)","newVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}},"oldVal":{"$$state":{"status":0}}}]]

Update 2:
app.service('imageTestService', function(){

    this.IsValidImageUrl = function(url){
        var result = {};
        if(url != null && url != ""){
            var img = new Image();
            img.onerror = function() { result.val = true };
            img.onload =  function() { result.val = false };
            return result;
        }
    };
});

but still the same error in console.
Update 3:
app.service('imageTestService', function(){

    this.IsValidImageUrl = function(url){
        var result = {
            val :false
        };
        this.img = new Image();
        this.img.onabort = function() { result.val = false };
        this.img.onerror = function() { result.val = false };
        this.img.onload =  function() { result.val = true };
        return result.val;
    };
});

In update 3, doesn't matter what I do, always image.onabort() is called.
It throws error fails to load resource at the function call itself:
$scope.IsValidImageUrl = function(url){    //Failed to load resource error
   return imageTestService.IsValidImageUrl(url);
};

A: Short Answer
To get rid of this error we need case where IsValidImageUrl() method should return explicit result.
For example you can initialize result with default value false:
 this.IsValidImageUrl = function(url){
    var result = {
      val:false
    };
    if(url != null && url != ""){
        var img = new Image();
        img.onerror = function() { result.val = true };
        img.onload =  function() { result.val = false };
        return result.val;
    }
};

Demo with 10 $digest() iterations reached error
fixed Demo

Long Answer
First off lets understand why we get 10 $digest() iterations reached. Aborting!. Generally its a guard of Angular to get rid of infinite loop of digest cycles that will cause to memory leak and at the end page stuck.
In our case once IsValidImageUrl will return different result, Angular will fire new digest cycle and so on - that will lead to above mentioned error.

Its not good practice to call methods from ng-if | ng-show/hide | ng-style .... - its a over kill and will effect on your page performance.
I suggest you to call IsValidImageUrl(jsonData[current].profilepic) from controller and store it somewhere. for ng-if we need boolean value only.
FYI, Image.onload and Image.onError are callbacks therefore 1st you return empty object result and after some delay you update result content with Image.onload or Image.onError callbacks that will fire new digest cycle that will lead to additional call of IsValidImageUrl()`.
ngIf directive is a watcher that listens on result and after 10 loops will throw 10 $digest() iterations reached. Aborting! exception.

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Egmont Key Lighthouse
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Egmont Key Egmont Key is an island located off the southern tip of St Petersburg, Florida and guards the entrance to Tampa Bay; it is only accessible by boat. In 1848 a 40 foot lighthouse was built, but this lighthouse was damaged by a hurricane and lightning. In 1858 it was replaced by a new lighthouse at a cost of $16,000, which would withstand ANY storm. The light was a third order Fresnel lens with a focal plane of 86 feet. This lighthouse survived the Civil War, the Spanish-American War and numerous storms, but in 1944 the lantern room was removed due to water damage and a Double Head DCB-36 rotating beacon (later replaced with a DCB-24) was installed on top of the capped tower. About 85% of the lantern room has been located in a wooded area about 100 feet from the lighthouse. It is hoped that the lighthouse can be restored to its 1858 appearance, and that the 1858 Keeper's dwelling can be rebuilt.
The island of Egmont Key has a lot of history besides the lighthouse. Between 1828 and 1858, a time of Indian Wars and relocation efforts, a stockade was build for the Indians that were being relocated to Oklahoma. During the Civil War Egmont Key was under Union control, and was the home base for the East Gulf Blockading Squadron; Union sympathizers also went to Egmont Key to escape from the Confederate forces. During the Spanish-American War, Fort Dade construction was started on the island, and by 1911 had over 70 buildings and a population of 300. Fort Dade was deactivated in 1921, and over the years the wood buildings either burned down or were destroyed by storms; only the brick roads can be seen today.
Due to the Gasparilla Festival in Tampa our boat trip to the island is not available on Saturday, so we have modified our schedule. We will have our meetings on Saturday and go to the island on Sunday. The meetings on Saturday will be at Tampa Bay Watch Tampa Bay Watch Map and will start with the committee meetings at 11:00 AM followed by the Board meeting at 12:00 PM. The membership meeting will begin about 1:30 PM with an Italian late lunch/early dinner around 3:30 PM. The program will end about 5:00 to 5:30 PM, when we will have time to socialize, and have our raffle and auction. There will also be a Wine Tasting of Egmont Key wines during this time.
We will have two speakers, the first will be Candace Clifford, Historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society and the leading researcher and expert on the Coast Guard Archives. The second speaker will be the Egmont Key Park Ranger for the last 15+ years, Tom Watson.
On Sunday we will go over to the island. The boat will depart Fort DeSoto Park Bay Pier Fort DeSoto Park Map (this is not the exact location of the Bay Pier BUT it is close) at 9, 10, and if we have over 95 attendees, 11 AM with return trips at ,1, 2 and 3 PM. ON THE RESERVATION FORM PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PERFERRED TIME TO GO TO THE ISLAND AND I WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE ALL REQUESTS. The Egmont Key Alliance will conduct ½ hour tours around the island.
NOTE: In my previous mailings I stated that there would be hot dogs on the island for purchase; however, that was incorrect. Although there will be water available for sale on the island, THERE WILL BE NO HOT DOGS.
THERE ARE NO RESTROOMS, so plan according. There is a $5 per car fee for Ft DeSoto Park so you may want to car pool.
The cost for the event will be $60 for members and $85 for non-members, which includes a 1 year membership to FLA. The fee includes the meeting, the Italian lunch/dinner with wine, the Social, and the boat trip, to/from Egmont Key on Sunday.
Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove Magnuson Hotel Map
Located in south St Petersburg with a beach. (7 miles from Tampa Bay Watch and about 11 miles to Bay Pier where we catch the boat to Egmont Key)
6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S
Rate; Standard room $99.00 (ask for Florida Lighthouse Association rate.)
Cut-off date; January 14, 2017
Howard Johnson St. Pete Beach Howard Johnson Map
Located on the beach in St. Pete Beach. (7.5 miles to Tampa Bay Watch and 11.5 miles to the Bay Pier.)
600 Gulf Blvd.
Rate; Standard room $119 (ask for Florida Lighthouse Association rate)
Cut-off; January 6, 2017
Hampton Inn St. Petersburg Hampton Inn Map
No beach (11.4 miles to Tampa Bay Watch and 15.4 miles to the Bay Pier)
Rate: $129.00 for King or Double. (Ask for Florida Lighthouse Association rate)
Cut-off: January 6, 2017


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Prince Harry Claims King Charles Refused To Fund His And Meghan Markle's Lifestyle
Prince Harry's autobiography "Spare" continues to do all the damages he wanted. In the soon-to-be-released book, Harry claims his father King Charles promised them to be dedicated to the royal family in return for money, but as they sweat for the family, they realized King Charles was more focused on titles than financing him and his brother.
According to Harry, while Meghan was gaining more publicity, his father was worried about the effect that will have on their bank account and also how Meghan will steal the attention of the royals. Harry says King Charles was worried because he saw Princess Diana steal the show from the monarch.
Via Page Six;
Prince Harry claims in his new memoir, "Spare," that his father, King Charles III, told him that the royal family didn't have "enough money" to financially support wife Meghan Markle.
According to the Duke of Sussex, Charles said he was "already having to pay" a lot to support his youngest son, along with Prince William and Kate Middleton.
"Pa didn't financially support Willy and me, and our families, out of any largesse," Harry, 38, alleges in the memoir. "That was his job. That was the whole deal."
Harry writes that he and his older brother, 40, "agreed to serve the monarch" and keep their hands and feet "inside the gilded cage at all times" in exchange to be taken care of.
However, the Invictus Games founder alleges that he soon realized that King Charles, 74, was not really concerned about the money – but was rather envious of Markle's growing popularity.
"Pa might have dreaded the rising cost of maintaining us, but what he really couldn't stomach was someone new dominating the monarchy, grabbing the limelight, someone shiny and new coming in and overshadowing him," the royal writes.
He noted that Charles had "lived through that before" when he married his first wife – Harry's late mother – Princess Diana.
Page Six reached out to Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace for comment. We're told neither will be commenting on any of the allegations made by Harry in the tell-all.
After Harry and Markle, 41, stepped away from their royal duties in 2020, they were financially cut off and had to cover expenses for their own security.
The following year, Harry revealed that he was able to maintain their lifestyle using the estimated $13 million inheritance from his late mother's estate.
Now, Harry and the "Suits" alum's financial woes are behind them. They reportedly inked a $100 million deal with Netflix for their bombshell docuseries, "Harry and Meghan," according to Forbes.
Additionally, the couple also inked a $25 million deal with Spotify for Markle to produce the "Archetypes" podcast.
Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," hits US bookshelves on Jan. 10.
Maybe the monarch should also release their version of the story with Meghan and Harry, so we all hear both sides of the story, the crying wolf is disgusting at the moment.


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Minority funding critical to separation deal
By Jim Patterson
Jan. 22, 2020 | UM News
Other Manual Translations: Português Español
The Rev. Junius Dotson (holding microphone), speaks during a livestreamed panel discussion in Tampa, Fla., with members of the team that developed the "Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation." $39 million is set aside in the plan to go to minority churches. "The idea was … to make clear that the church has a commitment to these communities of color," Dotson said. Photo by Sam Hodges, UM News.
$39 million.
That's the amount set aside to go to minority ministries in the proposed protocol to settle differences about LGBTQ inclusion in The United Methodist Church. It is $14 million more than the new, as-yet unnamed traditionalist denomination would get to fund its startup.
What does the LGBTQ issue have to do with the support of traditionally underserved racial minorities in the church?
"As you think about any kind of restructure or budget reductions or reallocations or whatever the case may be, historically marginalized communities usually become affected," said the Rev. Junius Dotson, who took part in the negotiations and is top executive of United Methodist Discipleship Ministries.
"That was a real concern, that we keep the most vulnerable communities in our purview."
The Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation, announced earlier this month by a broad coalition of church leaders, is still being drafted as legislation and would require approval by the 2020 General Conference.
The $39 million, to be distributed over eight years, would essentially guarantee that minority ministries be funded at their current levels for that period, Dotson said.
"The idea was to try to avoid a disruption in funding and … to make clear that the church has a commitment to these communities of color."
The protocol directs that "the goal of these earmarked funds shall be to strengthen ministries by and for Asian, black, Hispanic-Latino, Native American and Pacific Islander communities, encourage the full participation of historically marginalized communities in the governance and decision-making of the church and ensure that the vital work of training the next generation of leaders by Africa University will be maintained."
That marginalized communities have been a central part of the discussion about whether and how The United Methodist Church will divide or reorganize is "historic," said Bishop LaTrelle Easterling of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, who was on the panel that negotiated the protocol.
Bishop LaTrelle Easterling
Photo by Tony Richards for the Baltimore-Washington Conference.
"That has not happened in the past," Easterling said. "Usually, those things are secondary. They are added on after all the major decisions have been made and things have begun to move forward. It's an afterthought.
"That's not true here."
Under the protocol, the post-separation United Methodist Church would contribute $26 million to the fund and the remaining $13 million would come from monies the proposed new traditionalist Methodist church agreed to divert from the initial $38 million it was to receive.
The Connectional Table, a United Methodist church council coordinating the work of ministry and money, would decide who gets what from the $39 million fund. Churches who move to the new traditionalist Methodist denomination would be eligible to participate in programs and grants that serve their ethnic members as long as they meet the requirements.
Randall Miller said he brought concerns to the mediation sessions "about racial justice and feeling like The United Methodist Church's commitment to racial-ethnic communities in the U.S. was not where it should be." Miller is a faculty associate in United Methodist Studies, Ethics and Leadership at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California.
"So it was a bit of a balancing act … in terms of bringing all of these issues forward," said Miller, a member of the negotiating team.
The assets of The United Methodist Church were acquired in part through historic injustices, said the Rev. Tom Berlin, lead pastor of Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon, Virginia, and yet another participant in the protocol negotiations.
"The United Methodist Church was complicit in ownership of enslaved people who in some places literally helped build our churches," Berlin said.
"It is also an investment in our missional future," he added. "If you invest in African Americans, Latino-Hispanics, Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans, you are investing in the future of the U.S. because we are increasingly becoming a diverse country. Our future in the church is going to be connected to our capacity to reach different people."
Africa University in Zimbabwe, a United Methodist school, is named in the protocol because "of the historic wrongs we have done on the continent of Africa," Berlin said.
"We currently invest in Africa University, so we are insuring the continuation of work in these spaces," he said. "We didn't say how the money has to be used. We simply said that investment should continue."
Both Easterling and Dotson indicated that the protocol deal would have been jeopardized without the section on minority allocations.
"It was a very important piece for me," Dotson said.
Easterling said she was "exceedingly interested" in the deal including the allocation to minority ministries.
"Our caucuses know they're supported and they're part of our central ministry," Easterling said. "Not a distraction, not something that people are undertaking out of the goodness of their hearts, but central to the work of mission and ministry."
Patterson is a UM News reporter in Nashville, Tennessee. Contact him at 615-742-5470 or [email protected]. To read more United Methodist news, subscribe to the free Daily or Weekly Digests.
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Easter is celebrated everywhere in Italy, but every region has different traditions to be respected. If you are in Rome on Easter Sunday – the day celebrating Christ Resurrection - you don't have to be shocked if a Roman friend of yours invites you to take part to the rich and tasty Easter breakfast.
Those who are used to have a fast breakfast, drinking just a cup of coffee at the bar, will change this habit just on Easter Sunday: the Roman tradition orders a very strong breakfast you shouldn't confuse with the American brunch.
The origin of this custom comes from the past, when the aim of Easter was to celebrate the Resurrection of the Son of God, by a great banquet, well accepted after the fasting of Lent. A table full of food people haven't eaten before the Resurrection day, to symbolise the return to life.
Apart from the connection with religion, the Easter breakfast of the Roman tradition is an hymn to joy - and to food itself.
First of all, we have to specify it is not a breakfast neither a lunch, and it has to respect special rituals. Everything necessary must be on the table, and if this is the first time you take part to this meal, we suggest you to make deep breaths in order to find the perfect approach to remain there until the end of the breakfast.
You should know there will be salty and sweet dishes, and in addition to coffee, also some wine will be served to accompany food.
The Roman families begin to cook Easter breakfast dishes the day before, as they know it takes a lot of time to make them.
Which are the typical dishes of the Roman - and Lazio - traditional Easter breakfast?
You will find sweet and salty dishes without a specific order you have to follow eating them. There should be a sort of anarchy according to which everybody can eat whatever they want whenever they want.
According to sweet dishes, tradition orders to make the famous "pizza sbattuta". It is a cake similar to the sponge cake, sometimes served with jam. This cake is different from the "torta pasqualina", a salty cake filled in with spinaches, ricotta cheese and eggs. Alternatively, there is the "pizza al formaggio" - very good the one they use to make in Civitavecchia! - , a salty pizza filled in with cheese, or the "pane di Pasqua", sweet or salty. Also in this case, you can fill in it with eggs, symbol of renaissance. Obviously the traditional "colomba" with almonds and sugar glaze can't miss. There are several different types of it, but the best one is the original one.
Obviously, Easter means Easter eggs, the fundamental unmissable ingredient of the Easter breakfast. Do you think it's enough? No, you have seen nothing!
The typical salami called "corallina" can't miss: it is a peculiar type of salami with the lot of big pieces of pork fat.
Well, we have been talking about sweet and salty cakes, now let's talk about something stronger, such as... the tasty artichokes omelette.
When you talk about artichokes in Rome, you can't miss to think about the famous "coratella con i carciofi", other typical dish of the traditional breakfast.
If you have never heard about it, the "coratella di abbacchio" is a mix of lamb offal - heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, spleen, and sweetbread - cut and mixed with the artichokes, and then cooked with the necessary condiments. It is considered a very special dish of the Roman culinary tradition, and if you like its flavour, eating it in the morning will not be a problem.
You can enrich the Easter breakfast serving also boiled eggs and other types of salami - some people like the spicy "salamella" from Naples or Calabria -, but what can't miss on the table is a bottle of white wine from Castelli Romani, preferably served cold.
Nowadays, the different habits people have changed the tradition of the original Roman people, too: the city is even less full of Roman citizens, and more crowded of people coming from other places, so being a melting pot that doesn't help the protection of the traditional ancient values and costumes, as it happens in several other cities like the Italian capital.
It is certainly very hard to maintain the ancient traditions in a society strongly influenced by the new trends imposed by consumerism.
Despite everything, even a foreign visitor is available to taste the typical Easter breakfast in Rome.
Those who have the fortune of being friend of an original Roman citizen don't have to miss this breakfast, to discover what it really is.


I haven't watched it much lately but a few years ago I enjoyed the occasional episode of Extreme Home Makeover. It is an odd combination of stories of life tragedy and hope mixed with American materialism. You can't help but tear up during most shows as they lead the excited family into an incredible new home but as Melissa and I would watch, we would sometimes wonder what homes like the ones on the show would do to the financial picture of the families involved.
Well the first Extreme Home foreclosuretook place recently. Despite the fact that they were given $250,000 (in addition to the house) for college scholarships and a home maintenance fund, they ended up taking out a $450,000 loan against the home and now they can't pay it back and the home is going to be auctioned off. I guess that is just one more story to add to the many stories of families loosing their homes. Somehow though, this one seems a little more sad.


Insurance can protect you from a wide range of situations that might arise at some point in your life. You will often pay a simple monthly premium to get yourself a form of cover, whether it be for Home Insurance, Car Insurance or Personal Insurance.
Many Adverts on TV go on and on about Car Insurance or Home Insurance, and it is certainly worth having a look around for an Insurance policy that is good value for money.
More specialist forms of Insurance, such as Income Protection or Health Insurance can offer peace of mind that should you lose your job or become seriously ill, the bills will be paid.
There are plenty of comparison Sites that can compare Insurance policies from the comfort of your own home. However, you can save more money and time by using a Financial Adviser, who is well versed in such areas and can highlight the benefits and features that will be of use to you.
It is important to plan for any eventuality, and by having Critical Illness Insurance, you can rest assured that if you became ill and could not work, your Insurance policy would pay out (typically up to a maximum of 1 year).
If you were diagnosed with conditions such as a heart attack, stroke or cancer, you would receive a lump sum payment that can help to pay bills or cover the costs of medical treatment. There are policies that cover certain illnesses, so be sure to check your Insurance policy before you agree to it.
Talking to a Financial Adviser will help you understand the various types of Insurance and whether it fits your circumstances.
Income Proection is similar to Critical Illness Insurance in that it helps you to pay your bills while you are not working (50-70% of your salary), however, the difference is that Income Protection will pay out for a far longer term. Whether it be until you return to work, retire or pass away.
Long-Term Care is a popular topic at the moment, with the government trying to identify how much some one should be expected to pay towards their own care if they need it, and how much should be funded by the state. Long-Term Care is the provision of services to help people (most likely senior citizens) with chronic illnesses or disabilities who can not look after themselves, or who are in need of assistance with their daily routine, such as washing, dressing and eating. This type of care can be given at the person's own home or in a nursing home.
Funding for Long-Term Care is not simple, and there are various ways it can be financed. This depends on your financial situation and the type of illness. Long-Term Care may be partly or completely funded by the NHS or your local council. In order to qualify for this, your financial means will be assessed, with your savings, income, pension and value of your property all taken into consideration.
If you do not qualify for state funding, you would currently be expected to finance Long-Term Care entirely by yourself, so it is worth thinking about how you would manage this. Long-Term Care can be paid for out of your assets or income, for example by releasing equity for your home. You can also protect your assets and any inheritance you would like to leave behind, by taking out Long-Term Care insurance. Talking to a Financial Adviser will help you plan ahead and help you choose an Insurance Scheme that will fit your cirmcumstances.
A successful business is always prepared for the unknown, and one way to do this is to have Insurance that protects yourself, employees and the Business.
A Financial Adviser can discuss the various forms of Insurance that your Business would need, in order to minimise any risks that might arise.
If you or your business provide advice, services and work for customers or handle intellectual property and data it's advisable to purchase robust professional indemnity insurance.
You and or your business have a duty of care to your customers and clients and a breach of your professional duty, such as making a mistake with the work you carry out for them or providing incorrect advice can result in actions being brought against you or your business.
There are many examples of where things can go wrong and the following highlight same: unintentional breach of confidentiality without your client's consent; loss or damage of documents and the resultant cost in replacing them; accidentally violating copyrights, trademarks and patents; dishonest, fraudulent or malicious activity; libel and slander by damaging a client's reputation are just a few.
You may take the view that such instances will never happen to you but the prudent business person will consider and acquire professional indemnity insurance that will, in the event of a legitimate claim, respond and provide defence costs and compensation thus providing comfort whilst carrying on your business.
Most Businesses are required by law to have Employer's Liability Insurance. This will cover you from the costs of legal fees or damages from your employees who have been injured or whose health has been affected during their empoyment with you.
Depending on what your Business is, you can tailor your Business Insurance to whatever you require. It could be in the form of basic Contents Insurance, cover for theft of money or fraud.
You can also insure yourself against any legal costs in the event of any tribunals or disputes. The more forms of Business Insurance you have, the higher your monthly premium will be, so it is good to discuss these matters with a Financial Adviser in order to find an Insurance scheme that suits you and your Business.
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At the high school level, the Kentucky Boy's Sweet Sixteen routinely draws over 100,000 fans each year for the 4-day Kentucky State Championship, bringing with them millions of dollars to the Lexington economy. There's a demand for basketball in Kentucky, and the NBA stands to profit from that.
Unlike other NBA prospect cities that have struggled with finding an appropriate venue or financial backers, Louisville is ready and willing to host a professional basketball team.
With the completion of Louisville's expanded highway system, the city is able to handle the surge of downtown traffic during games. The downtown area is primed with ample parking and affordable lodging — more hotels are in the works. For tourists who want to prolong their stay in Louisville while taking in a game, the city offers many attractions including museums, theater, parks, nightlife and nearby distilleries.
The Yum! Center is a modern, high-capacity arena that is more than adequate for an NBA team. It's already built, and very few updates would be needed to accommodate a Kentucky professional basketball team.
A large portion of sporting event ticket sales are attributed to corporate suites and season ticket holders. The region is home to no shortage of potential corporate partners, including Humana, Yum!, Ashland, Brown-Forman, Papa Johns Pizza, UPS, and many others.


After George (Paul Rudd) is downsized from his financial firm and Linda's (Jennifer Aniston) depressing documentary is cancelled, they can no longer afford their overpriced 'micro-loft' in New York. They find themselves with just one option - to pack up their lives and head south to move in with George's brother and his wife. George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community where the only rule is to be yourself.
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Linda's Apartment, 10 Christopher Street and Gay Street, Manhattan.
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